Every girl wants to have a great-looking tattoo(纹身)design that makes them more attractive.Small and lovely tattoo designs are the path to go for girls planning to get tattooed for the first time.
Nowadays, more and more females are getting a tattoo inked on their body.In the last fifteen years, tattoos have grown from being a sign of rebelliousness and trouble to a state of popular acceptance as a mark of fashion.
Tattoos are permanent so you need to be sure that you like it before getting one.A great way is to have small tattoos that look beautiful as well.You can get a cherry blossom tattoo on the foot, perhaps, a hibiscus flower on the shoulder or a lovely butterfly on the lower stomach; whatever design you choose, it can definitely add to your attractiveness and charm.
Deciding to get a tattoo needs careful thought and reflection.Otherwise, you could make some serious tattoo mistakes.Try to avoid big and obvious designs if possible.Another important part of choosing a tattoo design is the location.What part of the body do you want it on? Choosing a hidden location can often make the tattoo the perfect adornment(装饰).As for professional women, tattoos should normally be where they can be hidden.
Most importantly, no matter what tattoo design you choose the final goal is that the design should be something you like.If you are into the tattoo and really feel passionate about it you will carry yourself in a different manner when you get it inked on your body.
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A girl wants to have a tattoo in order to _________.
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A.
show that she is unique
B.
catch up the present fashion
C.
become more attractive
D.
have more confidence
(2)
The underlined word “hallmark” in Paragraph 2 probably means _________
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A.
feature
B.
exhibition
C.
entertainment
D.
room
(3)
What did people think of girls who got tattooed in the past?
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A.
They looked down upon these girls
B.
They thought these girls liked to show off
C.
They thought these girls were fashionable
D.
They thought these girls were rebellious
(4)
What is the author’s attitude towards girls’ getting a tattoo?
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A.
He is against girls’ doing so
B.
He thinks professional women should not get tattooed
C.
He is in favor of it as long as it is done probably
D.
He calls on all the girls to do so
(5)
According to the author, which of the following is the right kind of tattoo that girls should get?
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A.
Big, beautiful tattoos inked on the back
B.
Small, lovely tattoos inked on the hidden part of the body
C.
Big and fashionable tattoos inked on the foot
D.
Small and beautiful tattoos inked on where it is easy to see
The China National Opera(CNO)will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday.
Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like “The White-haired Girl” and “The Hundredth Bride”, as well as, arias of such Western opera classics as “Madame Butterfly”, “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto”.
Time/date:7∶30 pm, September 7, 8
Location:Tianqiao Theatre
Tel:6551-4787, 8315-6170
Tickets:60-500 yuan(US $7.2-60.2)
Folk music
A concert will be held to feature some recently composed traditional Chinese music works.
The concert, given by the Folk Orchestra of the China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as “Memory of Childhood ”, “Memorial Ceremony for God ”and “Wine Song”.
Time/date:7∶30pm, September 13
Location:Concert hall at the National Library of China
Tel:6848 –5462, 6841-9220
Tickets:30-200 yuan(US$3.6-24.1)
Moon music
A concert of traditional Chinese music will be given on the eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September 21st this year.
The concert will feature a number of famous pieces centred on the theme of the moon, such as “Moonlight”, “Spring night on a Moonlit River” and “Lofty Mountain and Flowing River.”
A number of established traditional Chinese music performers like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos as well as collaborate with the folk music orchestra.
Time/date:7∶30 pm, September 21st
Location:Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
Tel:6606-8888, 6606-9999
(1)
If you want to buy tickets for listening to the music “Memory of Childhood”, you will dial _________.
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A.
6551-4787
B.
6848-5462
C.
8315-6170
D.
6606-9999
(2)
Which statement is right according to the passage?
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A.
Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists.
B.
“Rigoletto” is a famous piece on the theme of the moon.
C.
“Lofty Mountain and Flowing River” is a traditional Chinese music.
D.
Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will collaborate with the folk music orchestra.
(3)
“Madame Butterfly” is ________.
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A.
a Chinese opera
B.
a Western opera
C.
a piece of music
D.
a song
(4)
In which column of a newspaper will the article be published?