??Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

9:00—9:45 a.m. Blue Tent

Panelists (成员):Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.

Hosted by Denise Grady, science writer for The New York Times.

How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world?The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.

??Sports Writing:For the Love of the Game

9:50—10:35 a.m. Blue Tent

Panelists:Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.

Hosted by William C.Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times.

Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.

??The Art of the Review

11:15—12:00 a.m. Green Tent

Panelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.

Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review.

How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales?Join this group of critics(评论家) as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.

??New York Writers, New York Stories

3:00—3:45 p.m.Green Tent

Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.

Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist (专栏作家) for the City Section of The New York Times.

Join this inspiring group of New York-centric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.

If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend_______.

A. The Art of the Review

B. New York Writers, New York Stories

C. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game

If you like sports writing, you will most probably _______.

A. go to Blue Tent at 11:15 a.m                   B. enjoy Jami Bernard’s talk

C. listen to Christine Brennan                D. attend the Art of the Review

Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ________.

A. The Art of the Review

B. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

C. New York Writers, New York Stories

D. Sports Writing:For the Love of the Game

All the four activities above _______.

A. are about writing                                    B. will last 45 minutes each

C. can be attended freely                              D. will attract many readers

We can learn from the text that________.

A. sports writers are a type of audience

B. the New York Times is popular

C. Denise Grady will discuss politics

D. book reviews may affect book sales


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13th CLIC/LISO annual conference set for California
Event
13th annual CLIC/LISO Conference
Dates
May  l7 to 19, 2007
Venue
Santa Barbra, California,US
Theme
Conference on Language,Interaction (相互作用) and Culture
Organizer
*The Australia Research Council (ARC);
*Language,Interaction and Social Organization (LISO) group;
*The Center for language,Interaction and Culture (CLIC).
Keynote and featured speakers
*Barbara Fox,professor of 1inguistics (语言学),University of Colorado,Boulder,US;
*Celia Kitzinger, professor of sociology,University of York,UK:
*Norma Mendoza-Denton,professor of anthropology (人类学),University of Arizona,US;
*Jason Raley,assistant professor of education,University of California,Santa Barbara, US
Topic areas
*Anthropological linguistics;
*Pragmatics;
*Conversation analysis;
*Discourse analysis
Participants
Language and culture researchers from institutions across US,Australia and many other countries.
Background information
The Language,Interaction. and Social Organization (LISO) group is composed of professors and researchers in the areas of linguistics,sociology,and education,etc.The Center for Language,Interaction,and Culture (CLIC) is made up of experts from anthropology,applied linguistics,education,psychology,and sociology. Their common purpose is to promote cross-disciplinary discussion of issues regarding language as a complex resource for thinking and acting in the world.
The Australian Research Council  (ARC) plays a key role in the Australian government’s investment in the future prosperity and well-being of the Australian community.
For further information,please visit http://www.hcsnet.edu.au/.
60.Who are likely to attend the conference?
A.Language researchers                       B.Language learners
C.Business men                                      D.Social volunteers
61.What topic will not probably be discussed in the conference?
A.Pragmatics study                             B.Discourse analysis
C.Economic development                       D.Language and culture
62.It is inferred from the passage that______.
A.1anguage is so difficult that learners should study sociology first
B.LISO aims to promote the prosperity and well-being of the world
C.the conference will be held in California of Australia
D.language has a close connection with sociology

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