● DISPLAY
● OUR JOURNEYS
● 12 April-29 May 2008
Young people explore how they have adapted to life in Oxford.
“When I first came here,” says one young African woman, “I just wanted to cry all the time. And now I have learned to laugh again.” Working with photographer Rory Carnegie and writer Nikki van der Gaag, young men and women explore their journey from the time they first arrived in a strange place to where they find themselves today. Organized by The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival (10-17 April 2008). Supported by the Maggie Black Trust and Oxford City Council.
● ACTIVlTlES FOR CHlLDREN AND FAMILIES
● MODERN ART TROLLEY FREE
Art activities for children every weekend during the exhibition in the Entrance Space from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Just drop in. Children must be led by an adult.
● WORKSHOP FOR 8 TO 12 YEAR OLDS
Thursday 7 April, 10:30 a. m. to 1:30 p. m.
Looking at themes from the exhibition and exploring pictures based ideas through group discussion and using digital cameras. Led by Judie Waldmann.
● BOOK LAUNCH FREE
The Drawing Book by Sarah Simblet is a practical approach to drawing the world around you. Sarah Simblet, who teaches at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford, will be present to give a short talk about the development of her book. Special price of£18 on copies purchased in the evening.
Booking recommended on 01865 813802
● TEACHERS’ EVENING FREE
Thursday 21 April, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p. m.
Lecture by Susan Bright, independent writer and lecturer, at 5:30 p. m. followed by an opportunity to view the exhibition. FREE Education Notes will be provided for teachers attending the evening.
● WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS
Saturday 7 May, 10:30 a. m. to 1:30 p. m.
Workshop for primary teachers who would like to develop their practical art skill as well as gain an understanding of modern art practice. Led by Judie Waldmann, artist and former primary school teacher.
● TALKS AND WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
Exhibition talks and artist-led workshops to create work in response to the exhibition are available for pre-booked school groups. Suitable for primary and secondary schools, to check availability and discuss details call Sarah Mossop on 1865 813816.
【小题1】If you are a teacher and interested in art, you probably would like to go to ________.
A.TEACHERS’ EVENING
B.MODERN ART TROLLEY
C.WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS
D.TALKS AND WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
【小题2】What can we learn from the passage?
A.Susan Bright will give a short talk at the launch of the Drawing Book.
B.Rory Carnegie and Nikki will teach young people how to take photos.
C.The workshop led by Judie is intended for the secondary school students.
D.The children who go to the Modern Art Trolley must be led by an adult.
【小题3】Which of the following would be the best title of the text?
A.FREE JOURNEYSB.SPRING EVENTS
C.WEEKEND ACTIVITIESD.ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS
【小题4】The passage makes you believe that __________.
A.if you attend “BOOK LAUNCH”, you can get the book at a low price.
B.school groups can attend talks and workshops for them at any time.
C.almost all the young people have difficulty in adapting to life in Oxford.
D.TEACHERS’ EVENING is only accessible to teachers.

A child survivor of the Indian Ocean tsunami and a girl from the United States who offered help met for the first time after the disaster.

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami destroyed Nada Luthfiyyah’s small town in Aceh. Her parents and two brothers were among the 160,000 people who died in the disaster. Maggie Hamilton’s classmates in the state of Michigan decided to make and sell bracelets (手镯) to raise money for the victims. Maggie, who was 9 years old at the time, wrote a letter to survivors to offer help. Nada was selected from her class to respond with a letter of thanks.

Three and a half years later, the two girls met for the first time. Their meeting was arranged by the Indonesian government, and was used as a symbol of the two countries’aid relationship. Their letters were quoted by diplomats (外交官)of both countries.

Maggie, visiting the town under reconstruction, said she did not expect that her letter would draw so much attention, but, she said, the experience helped to make her more active in volunteering work. "I’ve been volunteering at a nursing home in Ohio. I just want to help people whenever I can," Maggie said.

Juanda, the spokesman for Indonesia’s tsunami reconstruction agency, says the meeting of the two girls serves as a symbol of their informal relationship. It will represent the international community’s role in Aceh’s future. "I think what we can learn from this experience is that Nada from Aceh and Maggie from the U.S. are able to share their experiences, friendship, knowledge and support," Juanda says.

Maggie says she wants to learn Indonesian and hopes to have Nada visit her home in Michigan sometime, perhaps next year.

1. Nada and Maggie first made contact with each other through ______.

A. letters                              B. visiting the diplomats

C. arrangements by the government         D. informal visits

2. From the text we know that ______.

A. Maggie and Nada’s friendship is a symbol of the two countries’ friendship

B. 16,000 people lost their lives in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

C. Maggie volunteered to work in the reconstruction after the tsunami

D. Maggie is now a volunteer working in Nada’s hometown

3. The text mainly tells us that ______.

A. Indonesian and American girls build friendship after a tsunami

B. the Indian Ocean tsunami influenced the USA

C. letters are an advantage in building friendships

D. Indonesia is under construction after a tsunami

 

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