Gaia Filicori was a student in my Humanities class for the 2002-2003 year.From the first week of classes it was obvious that Gaia was an excellent student and a very sociable young lady.She was always eager to join in class discussion.Gaia's ability to communicate her own ideas is a skill that many of us work for a very long time to achieve.
Gaia also has a deep curiosity about the world around her.The simple fact that she desires to spend a year in another country is proof enough.I have also seen her show this curiosity in class.She asked some of the most interesting and thoughtful questions of any of the students in her class.When others were content to accept a point, Gaia would see from a new angle(角度)that none of us had tried.
As a student in Humanities, Gaia was required to complete a group project.The project was to write a page for a Humanities textbook using text and multi-midia.It was a chanllenging task and Gaia's group was experiencing some difficulties.Yet, they had an easier time of it because they did not hesitate to come to me with their problems and try to work them out.As a result Gaia and her group had one of the more successful projects.The ability needed to recognize a problem and ask for help to solve it will be of great value if she is selected to be a Lauder Exchange student.
Gaia's interest in the world around her will serve her well as a Lauder Exchange student.The ease with which she get along with others and the ease with which she makes new friends will also help her as she tries to learn in a foreign setting.I have no doubt that Gaia would be a wonderful representative of the Lauder Program, Stuyvesant High School, and the United States.
Perry Jones
Social Studies
Stuyvesant High School
**If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me.
212-312-4800; pjones @stuy.edu
(1)
The main purpose of this letter is to ________.
[ ]
A.
express a student's curiosity about the world
B.
introduce a student to an exchange program
C.
praise an excellent student
D.
encourage a student to join in an exchange program
(2)
According to the writer, Gaia seems to have all the following abilities EXCEPT ________.
[ ]
A.
communicating well with others
B.
thinking about things from different angles
C.
making new friends
D.
learning a language quickly in a foreign setting
(3)
Gaia shows her curiosity about the world by ________.
On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion.9pm till late.
Tickets:Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan(US$6)
Time/date:9 pm, April 1
Place:Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District
Tel:8454-0321
Ad.2
Language in use
Enjoy free in house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing.Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.
Time/date:7 to 9 pm, March 25
Place:Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District
Ad.3
The "worst" party
Organized by Ozone Productions, the party is set to be "the worst ever", with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.
Tickets:Free entrance
Time/date:9 pm, April 1
Place:Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District
Tel:6466-8575
Ad.4
La Nuit Francaise
Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous.The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together.
The evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a special exhibition.
Time/date:7 to 10 pm, April 14
Place:Le Rendezvous, 3 Gongti Beilu, across from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel:6462-9110
Ad.5
Marco V
Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.
Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted producer.His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor.He was ranked No.15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top100.
Tickets:40 yuan(US$4.80)in advance, 50 yuan(US$6)at the door, both include a free drink
Time/date:10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1
Place:Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel:6528-3636
(1)
Which of the following is NOT true of Ad.1 and Ad.3?
[ ]
A.
The two parties will be held on the same day.
B.
The two parties will be held at the same time.
C.
The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.
D.
Some old music will be played at the parties.
(2)
Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?
[ ]
A.
Marco V.
B.
La Nuit Francaise.
C.
Language in use.
D.
The "worst" party.
(3)
We can infer that ________.
[ ]
A.
Marco V is a newly established band
B.
La Nuit Francaise may be French words
C.
the "worst" party will attract a lot of college students
D.
you will enjoy free drink at April fool’s party
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What’s On Stage
An acrobatic show:To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present “The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real.Chills will run down your spine(脊柱)as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time:7∶30 p. m., September 13-19
Place:Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Exhibitions
Joint Show:A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing.About 50 works by 25 young artists including GeYun and Yu Yang are on display.
Time:9∶00 a. m.-5∶00 p. m. until September 10
Place:Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Oil paintings:The Wanfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists.On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique styles.
Time:9∶00 a. m.-4∶00 p. m. until September 15
Place:136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District
Literature museum:The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.
Beijing rocks:“The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month.Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals.The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.
Time:September 16
Place:The Olympic Center
Belgium Orchestra:La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world in memory of the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.
Time:7∶30 p. m.September 11-14
Place:Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
(1)
What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?
[ ]
A.
When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.
B.
Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.
C.
Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.
D.
Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching
(2)
The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that ________.
[ ]
A.
it will let the audience choose the performers and the music
B.
it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes
C.
it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China
D.
it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians
(3)
On the whole, we can conclude ________.
[ ]
A.
people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional
B.
there are usually more cultural activities in September than in any other month
C.
most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only
D.
People can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing
阅读理解
What's On Stage
An acrobatic show:To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present “The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real.Chills will run down your spine(脊柱)as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time:7∶30 p. m., September 13-19
Place:Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Exhibitions
Joint Show:A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing.About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.
Time:9∶00 a. m.-5∶00 p. m. until September 10
Place:Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Oil paintings:The Wanfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists.On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique styles.
Time:9∶00 a. m.-4∶00 p. m. until September 15
Place:136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District
Literature museum:The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.
Beijing rocks:“The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month.Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals.The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.
Time:September 16
Place:The Olympic Center
Belgium Orchestra:La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orehestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world in memory of the 250th anniversary of Bach's death.
Time:7∶30 p. m.September 11-14
Place:Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
(1)
Suppose it is September 14 today, how many activities can people choose to attend?
[ ]
A.
2.
B.
3.
C.
4.
D.
5.
(2)
The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that _______.
[ ]
A.
it will let the audience choose the performers and the music
B.
it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes
C.
it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China
D.
it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians
(3)
On the whole, we can conclude _______.
[ ]
A.
people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional
B.
there are usually more cultural activities in September than in any other month
C.
most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only
D.
we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing