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Some people believe that international sport brings about good will between the nations and that ff countries play games together they will learn to live together. Others say that the opposite is true: that international contests encourage false national pride and lead to misunderstanding and hatred. There is probably some truth in both arguments, but in recent years the Olympic Games have done little to support the view that sport encourages international brotherhood. Not only was there the terrible incident with the murder of athlets, but the Games were also ruined by those incidents caused mainly by minor national contests.
One country received its second - place medal with great anger after the hockey final. There had been noisy scenes at the end of the hockey match, the losers objecting to the final decisions. They were certain that one of their goals should not have been dismissed and that the opposite side's victory was unfair. Their manager was angry when he said: "This wasn't hockey. Hockey and the International Hockey Society are finished. "The president of the society said later that such words could result in the pause of the team for at least three years.
The American basketball team announced that they would not give away first place to Russia, after a fighting end to their contest. The game had ended in quarrel. It was thought at first that the United States had won, by a single point, but it was announced that there were three seconds still to play, A Russian player then threw the ball from one end of the court to the other, and another player beat it into the basket. It was the first time the USA had ever lost an Olympic basketball match. The judges discussed the matter for four and a half hours before announcing that the result would stand. The American players then decided not to receive the silver medals.
Incidents of this kind will continue as long as sport is played for honors or money rather than for the love of the game. The suggestion that sportsmen should compete as individuals , or in non national teams, might be too much to hope for. But in the present organization of the Olympics there is far too much that encourages dangerous nationalism.
According to the author, recent Olympic Games have ________.
A. brought about goodwill between the nations
B. made only false national pride
C. hardly showed any international friendship
D. led to more and more misunderstanding and hatred
What did the manager mean by saying, "... Hockey and the International Hockey Society are finished"? ________.
A. His team would no longer take part in international games
B. Hockey and the society are both ruined by the unfair decisions
C. There should be no more hockey matches organized by the society
D. The society should be dismissed
What conclusion can be drawn from the passage? ________.
A. The organization of the Olympic Games must be improved
B. Athletes should compete as individuals in the Olympic Games
C. Sport should be played competitively rather than for the love of the game
D. International contests lead to misunderstanding between nations.
查看习题详情和答案>>People have been painting pictures for at least 30,000 years. The earliest pictures were painted by people who hunted animals. They used to paint pictures of the animals they wanted to catch and kill. Pictures of this kind have been found on the walls of caves in France and Spain. No one knows why they were painted there. Perhaps the painters thought that their pictures would help them to catch these animals. Or perhaps human beings have always wanted to tell stories according to pictures.
About 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians and other people in the Near East began to use pictures as kind of writing. They drew simple pictures or signs to represent things and ideas, and also to represent the sounds of their language. The signs these people used became a kind of alphabet.
The Egyptians used to record information and to tell stories by putting picture writing and pictures together. When an important person died, scenes and stories from his life were painted and carved on the walls of the place where he was buried. Some of these pictures are like modern comic strip stories. It has been said that Egypt is the home of the comic strip. But, for the Egyptians, pictures still had magic power. So they did not try to make their way of writing simple. The ordinary people could not understand it.
By the year 1,000 BC, people who lived in the area around the Mediterranean Sea had developed a simpler system of writing. The signs they used were very easy to write, and there were fewer of them than in the Egyptian system. This was because each sign, or letter, represented only one sound in their language. The Greeks developed this system and formed the letters of the Greek alphabet. The Romans copied the idea, and the Roman alphabet is now used all over the world.
These days, we can write down a story, or record information, without using pictures. But we still need pictures of all kinds: drawing, photographs, signs and diagrams. We find them everywhere: in books and newspapers, in the street, and on the walls of the places where we live and work. Pictures help us to understand and remember things more easily, and they can make a story much more interesting.
1.Pictures of animals were painted on the walls of caves in France and Spain because______.
A. the hunters wanted to see the pictures
B. the painters were animal lovers
C. the painters wanted to show imagination
D. the pictures were thought to be helpful
2.The Greek alphabet was simpler than the Egyptian system for all the following reasons EXCEPT that______.
A. the former was easy to write
B. there were fewer signs in the former
C. the former was easy to pronounce
D. each sign stood for only one sound
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The Egyptian signs later became a particular alphabet.
B. The Egyptians liked to write comic strip stories.
C. The Roman alphabet was developed from the Egyptian one.
D. The Greeks copied their writing system from the Egyptians.
4. In the last paragraph, the author thinks that pictures ______.
A. should be made comprehensible
B. should be made interesting
C. are of much use in our life
D. have disappeared from our life
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What's on Oscar Film
Themes Symphony Concert Film highlights accompanied by live performances of movie theme music by the China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Symphony Orchestra,which has recorded the music for many films.Familiar tunes will come from such flicks as Titanic,Jurassic Park and Waterloo Bridge.
Place:Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre
Date:March 8,7:30 p.m.
Admission:80?380 yuan
Tel:65287674?508
Fantastic View All the Way
The mountains in this area are not very high,but the views are excellent.This walk is gentle and very interesting,going through valleys,over passes,along a river and through a few little quiet villages that are located in amazing places.Many sites along the walk offer panoramic(全景的) view of the surrounding mountains.
Place:Pinggu,northeast of Beijing
Date:March 9,meet at 8:30 a.m.outside Starbucks at Lido Hotel,or 9 a.m.at Capital Paradise front gate,return 5 p.m.
Admission:adults 150 yuan,children 100 yuan
Tel:13701003694
E?mail:fjhikers @ yahoo.com.
Spring Greetings
Paintings in bold colors in a traditional Chinese style by young artist Tian Xifeng are played to welcome the spring.Tian is a student of famous bird?and?flower painting artist Wang Qing.He has won several prizes at various national painting exhibitions and developed a style emphasizing vivid close?ups of natural scenes.
Place:Melodic Gallery,14 Jianwai Dajie,opposite Friendship Store
Date:till March 31,9 a.m.?5 p.m.
Admission:free
Tel:65188123
Cala,My Dog
Directed by Lu Xuechang,starring Ge You.The story is about a middle?aged working man,known as Lao Er,whose chief source of stability and comfort in life is his dog,Cala.One day,when his wife is out walking Cala,a policeman confiscates(没收) the unregistered canine.As Lao Er endeavors to recover his dog,the difficult circumstances of his life are revealed.Chinese with English subtitle (字幕).
Place:Dongchuang Theatre,3 Xinzhongjie,Dongzhimenwai
Date:March 13 and 20,8:30 p.m.
Admission:20 yuan
Tel:64169253
1If you are a music lover you can go to ______ on Women's Day.
A.Capital Paradise
B.Dongchuang Theatre
C.Capital Gymnasium
D.Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre
2The exhibition held in Melodic Gallery ______.
A.is open to the public from 7:30 a.m.to 5 p.m.till April 1st
B.presents the works by Tian Xifeng and his teacher
C.is to display some bird?and?flower paintings
D.costs the art lovers much money to visit
3Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Both adults and children can take part in the walk in Pinggu.
B.Even you don't know English you can enjoy Cala,My Dog.
C.You'll have to dial 65188123 to book a ticket for the film.
D.You'll have a choice of two meeting places on March 9th.
4All the advertisements in this passage are about ______.
A.music B.movies C.exhibitions D.entertainments
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Dallas Children’s Theater Academy
ShowBiz Summer 2008
Rosewood Center for Family Arts
5938 Skillman * Dallas, TX 75231 * (214) 978-0110
Important Information
* All classes are taught by DCT Theater Professionals!
* All Grade Levels indicated are for Fall 2008.
* Tuition Deposit required for registration.
* Tuition balance due on the first day of class. No tuition refunds (退款).
* DCT reserves the right to cancel any class; refunds made for cancellation.
* Please accompany student to first day of class.
* Registration begins one-half hour before class time.
* Questions? Call Nancy Schaeffer at (214) 978-0110 or e-mail nancy@dct.org
How To Register
MAIL: * Fill out the form in this brochure.
* Be sure to list the class and group that you want & the dates.
* The registration form may be copied.
FAX: Complete the registration form and fax it to DCT at (214) 978-0118.
PHONE: Call (214) 978-0110.
WEB: Visit www.dct.org, click on Academy Classes
Drama Days! — $175
Entering Grades: Group A: K Group B: 1st & 2nd Group C: 3rd –– 5th
Mon. –– Fri. 9: 30 a .m. –– 1 p.m. June 2 –– June 6
* Day One –– come up with a character, work with your class to plan the play.
* Day Two –– create the situations and scenes for your one-of-a-kind show!
* Day Three –– rehearse (排演) your part.
* Day Four –– pick a costume, get ready!
* Day Five –– SHOWTIME –– invite family and friends to your Friday Showcase!
* Bring a sack lunch and drink each day!
Laugh Out Loud –– $175
Entering Grades: 5+ Mon. –– Fri. 1:30 p.m. –– 5:00 p.m. June 23 –– June 27 Show Friday, June 27
* Do you like comedy? Try your hand at the world of comedy in the class just for you!
* Learn a comedy sketch from the old masters!
* Tell a joke! Learn why old jokes can be the best!
* Work with your class to put on a one-of-a-kind Comedy Show for family and friends!
Acting –– Just Acting –– $225
Group A: Entering Grades K; Group B: Entering Grades 1st –– 2nd; Group C: Entering Grades 3rd –– 4th; Mon. –– Fri. 9: 30 a .m. –– 2:30 p.m.; Session I: July 28 –– Aug. 1; Session II: Aug. 4 –– Aug. 8; Session III: Aug. 11 –– Aug. 15
* Are you ready to challenge your acting skills and try something new?!
* Start with the characters: Who are you? Be the Star of your Dreams.
* Become the character you’ve always wanted to be.
* Work with your class to create the plot.
* Get ready to present your show for family and friends on the final Friday!
Summer Scenes –– $225
Entering Grades 5th and 6th; Mon. –– Fri. 9: 30 a .m. –– 2:30 p.m.; Session I: July 28 –– Aug.1; Session II: Aug. 4 –– Aug. 8; Session III: Aug. 11 –– Aug. 15
* Do you want to be an actor?
* Improve your skills with instruction from professional actors & directors.
* Rehearse and perform scenes from your favorite plays.
* Develop characters and polish performances!
14. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To attract readers to attend Summer Scenes.
B. To persuade readers to attend ShowBiz Summer 2008.
C. To earn money from the introduction.
D. To teach readers how to register for ShowBiz Summer 2008.
15. If you want to attend Showbiz Summer 2008, you should be aware that ______.
A. tuition must be paid at least before June 2
B. there’ll be no refunds in any case.
C. registration begins half an hour after class time
D. students had better be accompanied on the first day
16. It can be inferred from the text that all the four one-week specials ______.
A. are intended for children aged below 5
B. are all held at Rosewood Center for Family Arts
C. will take place in June or July and last five days
D. need students to bring a sack lunch and drink each day
17. Which of the following classes suits those who want to be actors?
A. Drama Days! B. Laugh Out Loud.
C. Acting – Just Acting. D. Summer Scenes.
18. Where is the text most probably from?
A. Part of a brochure. B. An entertainment magazine.
C. A newspaper. D. A guide book.
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