1 . A view of endless vineyards (葡萄园) and hills dotted with homes that have been around for centuries is just one example of what you can see in Italy.
Of course, the first thing one might think about is the food! And in Italian culture, food is very important.
Italy is often associated with pasta, but do you know there are literally hundreds of different kinds? Also, the names of the pasta can differ from region to region.
While food is definitely a defining part of Italian culture, the true heart of the culture is the family unit and the sense of pride in one’s community. For Italians, food and family go hand-in-hand.
Another important part of the daily life in Italy is the siesta (午休) or riposo (to rest)— a time when businesses close from 1 pm to 4 pm.
In the evening, many Italians like to take a walk around the town, a routine known as a passegiata. People will take leisurely walks, greet one another and maybe catch up (朋友小聚) over a coffee.
Whether it is a good conversation, a glass of wine or just a splendid view of the countryside, Italy is a place where people take time to enjoy the small things in life.
| A．Many Italians are football fans |
| B．Then there is the pizza, wine and olive oil |
| C．Mealtime as a whole is taken very seriously |
| D．Italy is a country located in the south of Europe |
| E．Italy is truly an appealing country with much to offer |
| F．People can enjoy the afternoon, and nap during the hottest of the day |
| G．You will notice that these streets become a bit more empty |
2 . Gone with the Wind was removed from the HBO Max streaming platform Tuesday, as mass protests against racism and police violence cause television networks to re-assess their offerings.
The multiple Oscar-winning US Civil War movie released in 1939 remains one of the highest-rated movies of all time, but its description of satisfied slaves and heroic slaveholders has led to criticism.
“Gone With The Wind is a product of its time and shows some of the racial prejudices that have, unfortunately, been very common in American society.” an HBO Max spokesperson said in a statement.
“These racist descriptions were wrong then and are wrong today, and we felt that to keep this title up without an explanation and criticism of those descriptions would be irresponsible."
Protests have spread like wildfire across the US since the killing of African American George Floyd while in police custody(拘留), with calls growing for police reform and the broader removal of symbols of a racist legacy, including monuments to the slave-holding Confederacy.
Floyd died last month as a white Minneapolis officer pressed a knee into his neck for almost nine minutes. The officer has been charged with second- degree murder.
12 Years A Slave writer John Ridley said in a Los Angeles Times said Monday that Gone with the Wind must be removed as it “doesn't just fall short with regard to representation" but ignores the horrors of slavery and keeps “some of the most painful stereotypes(刻板印象) of people of color.”
The film will return to the recently launched streaming platform at a later date, along with a discussion of its historical background, the company said.
No edits will be made,“because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed."
“If we are to create a more just, equal and inclusive future, we must first acknowledge and understand our history.”
1. Which of the following about Gone with the Wind is TRUE?| A．It was released during the US Civil War |
| B．It deals with the cruelty of slavery |
| C．Its content about racism was criticized |
| D．It is the best award-winning movie of all time |
| A．To show the seriousness of police violence |
| B．To compare his suffering with that of slaves |
| C．To call for the removal of racist monuments |
| D．To prove racism has been common in America |
| A．Positive | B．critical |
| C．objective | D．unconcerned |
| A．Gone with the Wind removed from HBO Max after Racism Protests |
| B．Protests over Gone with the Wind Spread Like Wildfire |
| C．Growing Calls for Police Reform in American Society |
| D．Classic Movie Gone with the Wind Mirrors Racial Prejudices |
