The World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is to be staged in Shanghai from May 1 to October 31, 2010. If you plan to visit the Shanghai Expo this summer, the
China Pavilion is a must-see area for you.
The China Pavilion, which is called Oriental Crown
(东方之冠), is located at the center of the Expo site. Standing 63 meters tall, the China Pavilion takes the shape of an emperor’s crown, with the upper layers larger than the lower ones. Covering 160,000 square meters in floor space, the pavilion consists of a national hall and a regional hall. Construction on the China Pavilion began on Dec. 18, 2007. The design of the China Pavilion was picked from a total of 344 designs put forward by Chinese from around the world. The pavilion possesses both traditional and modern features, which helps develop the theme of the 2010 Expo “Better City, Better Life”. For example, it is red in appearance, which contains the elements of traditional Chinese culture, and it is green indoors, with the use of energy-saving techniques. The Shanghai World Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors from across the globe. It is estimated that 400,000 people will visit the Expo and its 140 pavilions every day during the period, but the China Pavilion is only able to receive about one tenth of the total. How to accommodate so many people in the pavilion remains a tough task. Luckily, the China Pavilion is built as a permanent landmark.
During the Expo, the main structure will be used for an exhibition based on the theme of “Chinese wisdom in urban development" by explaining the values of harmony, nature and spirit. The three-story pavilion has three sections. The top floor’s "Footprint of the East" will show some of the changes in Chinese cities. There, you can see a film which shows how Chinese cities have changed, especially in the past 30 years. According to Lu Chuan, director of the film, the scenery is like something from The Lord of the Rings. On the second floor, "Journey of Wisdom” will explain China’s four great inventions. And the ground’s “Blossoming City” will display scenes from cities of the future.
【小题1】Which of the following words can be used to describe the China Pavilion?

A.Tiny. B.Round.
C.Foreign. D.Environment-friendly.
【小题2】The China Pavilion can receive           visitors at most per day.
A.40,000B.400,000C.100,000D.20,000
【小题3】We can infer that          .
A.the China Pavilion will be pulled down after the World Expo 2010 is over
B.the China Pavilion will probably continue to be open to visitors after the Expo is over
C.you can continue to visit the Japanese Pavilion after the Expo is over
D.some foreign friends took part in the designs of the China Pavilion
【小题4】On the second floor of the China Pavilion, you can          .
A.enjoy a film about the changes of cities in China
B.learn what Shanghai looked like in the 1920s
C.find out how paper was invented
D.see how Chinese cities will look like in the future

Hello, Shanghai!

Shanghai is hosting the 2010 World Expo with the theme: “Better City, Better Life.” The Expo is a window to the world. Haibao, the mascot, will guide you around the Expo Park.
The World Has Come to You. Join the Trip to the Pavilions! (场馆)
Pavilions
What’s inside?
China Pavilion
Coloring the Future Red
The first stop is the China Pavilion. As the largest national pavilion, it has three floors. There are three parts. Footprint in the East on the top floor shows the changes in Chinese cities. Journey of Wisdom on the second floor shows the China’s four great inventions. Blossoming(绽放的)City on the ground floor shows what future cities will look like. The China Pavilion is painted in seven different red colors. It makes the pavilion look red at different times of day.
UK Pavilion
Life Begins Here
You will see a “World Bank” of seeds: There are 60,000 seeds in the UK Pavilion. They are from seed banks in the UK and Kunming in China. If you can’t go to Shanghai, you can find out all about the UK Pavilion at its website online at: http://ukshanghaiexpo. com/ home. php.
Norway Pavilion
A Green Pavilion
Norway is the best country for living in the world. At the Shanghai World Expo, you’ll find out what it means to be “powered by nature”. When the sun shines, the roof collects solar energy. The Norway Pavilion uses this energy for electricity. You can also learn about how green energy like the sun, wind and wave power is used to make air cleaner in cities.
Visit Expo from Your Home
Don’t have enough time or money to visit the World Expo in Shanghai? Check the official website Expo Online, at www. Expo 2010. cn. It has two main parts. One is a site tour. The other is Expo Carnival(嘉年华). You will feel like you’re enjoying the real Expo Park. Why not check it out?
【小题1】
Which part of the China Pavilion should people go to if they are interested in the four great inventions?
A.The ground floor.B.The second floor.C.The third floor.D.The top floor.
【小题2】
What is the typical feature of the UK Pavilion?
A.People can see it on line.B.It is the largest national pavilion.
C.People can see 60,000 seeds here.D.All the seeds are from the UK.
【小题3】
Which of the following can best explain the meaning of “a green pavilion”?
A.A pavilion using green energy.B.A pavilion painted in green.
C.A pavilion with more sunshine.D.A pavilion with cleaner air.

Section One

The city is an accumulation of human civilization. Just as the American social philosopher Lewis Mumford put it, it is a special system which, fine and compact, has been designed to preserve the fruits of human civilization. Many Western languages have developed their versions of the term “civilization” from the same Latin word “civitas”(meaning “city” ), and it is by no means a coincidence. The city has played a significant role in the perfection of order in human society.

Section Two

The emblem(会徽), showing the image of three people ― you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind. Inspired by the shape of the Chinese character “世” (meaning the world), the design conveys the organizers' wish to host an Expo which is of global scale and which shows the various urban cultures of the world.

Section Three

Created from the inspiration of Chinese character “人”, the design roots deeply in Chinese culture. It tells the world the eternal core (永恒的核心) and theme of Shanghai World Expo will be always human. The mascot “Haibao” will become the messenger for the theme of World Expo 2010 Shanghai China “Better City, Better Life”.

The basic structure of the Chinese character “人” in which each stroke supports each other also shows the concept that the beautiful life should depends on mutual-help(互相帮助). If the human are willing to support one another, the harmony among human, nature, and society will be available. Such an urban life will be nice.

Haibao’s confident smile is expressing his sincere greeting from China ― “World Expo 2010 Shanghai China welcomes you!”

1.Section One mainly tells about ______.

       A. the part cities play in human civilization  B. the development of the word “city”

C. why the Expo is held in Shanghai           D. where human civilization originated

2.The underlined word “it” in Section One refers to ______.

    A. the civilization        B. the philosopher         C. the word       D. the city

3.Which correctly matches the sections with the pictures they describe?

Pictures

A.

Section One

Section Two

Section Three

B.

Section Two

Section Three

Section One

C.

Section Three

Section Two

Section One

D.

Section Three

Section One

Section Two

4.In Section Three, the second paragraph explains how the creation is connected with the _____ of the Chinese word “人”.

       A. story            B. meaning            C. shape            D. usage

5. The underlined word “stroke” in the second paragraph of Section Three means ______.

       A. one of the ideas a word has                        B. a line made by a writing tool

       C. a member of a family or the society            D. a person who has met with trouble

 

Hello, Shanghai!

Shanghai is hosting the 2010 World Expo with the theme: “Better City, Better Life.” The Expo is a window to the world. Haibao, the mascot, will guide you around the Expo Park.

The World Has Come to You. Join the Trip to the Pavilions! (场馆)

Pavilions

What’s inside?

China Pavilion

Coloring the Future Red

    The first stop is the China Pavilion. As the largest national pavilion, it has three floors. There are three parts. Footprint in the East on the top floor shows the changes in Chinese cities. Journey of Wisdom on the second floor shows the China’s four great inventions. Blossoming(绽放的)City on the ground floor shows what future cities will look like. The China Pavilion is painted in seven different red colors. It makes the pavilion look red at different times of day.

UK Pavilion

Life Begins Here

    You will see a “World Bank” of seeds: There are 60,000 seeds in the UK Pavilion. They are from seed banks in the UK and Kunming in China. If you can’t go to Shanghai, you can find out all about the UK Pavilion at its website online at: http://ukshanghaiexpo. com/ home. php.

Norway Pavilion

A Green Pavilion

    Norway is the best country for living in the world. At the Shanghai World Expo, you’ll find out what it means to be “powered by nature”. When the sun shines, the roof collects solar energy. The Norway Pavilion uses this energy for electricity. You can also learn about how green energy like the sun, wind and wave power is used to make air cleaner in cities.

Visit Expo from Your Home

    Don’t have enough time or money to visit the World Expo in Shanghai? Check the official website Expo Online, at www. Expo 2010. cn. It has two main parts. One is a site tour. The other is Expo Carnival(嘉年华). You will feel like you’re enjoying the real Expo Park. Why not check it out?

1.

Which part of the China Pavilion should people go to if they are interested in the four great inventions?

        A. The ground floor.       B. The second floor.   C. The third floor.           D. The top floor.

2.

What is the typical feature of the UK Pavilion?

        A. People can see it on line.                      B. It is the largest national pavilion.

        C. People can see 60,000 seeds here.              D. All the seeds are from the UK.

3.

 Which of the following can best explain the meaning of “a green pavilion”?

        A. A pavilion using green energy.                       B.A pavilion painted in green.

        C. A pavilion with more sunshine.                      D. A pavilion with cleaner air.

 

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