They aren’t great artists like Leonardo da Vinci or Vincent van Gogh, but their paintings are just as popular on Chinese social media, with millions of Chinese people willing to pay for them.
The 36 works were painted by ordinary Chinese people who live with autism (自闭症) or cerebral palsy (脑瘫), aged from their early teens to late thirties. They all studied art at World of Art Brut Culture (WABC), which is a Shanghai-based non-profit organization (非贏利组织) for art education. The project was started by WABC and supported by the Tencent Charitable Foundation. Users could buy a digital copy of each painting by donating (捐赠) 1 yuan or more. By Aug 29, donations totaled more than 15 million yuan, with about 5.8 million people participating (参与).
“The paintings by these autistic kids and adults are beautiful: the style is similar to that of the Dutch artist Van Gogh. I’m really impressed by their talent,” Feng Li, a customer service officer in Shanghai, told the South China Morning Post.
However, the popular campaign also led to certain questions.
Li Laoxi, an experienced special education teacher in Hangzhou, said that based on his experience, people with autism could only draw a few lines or fill in colors under the guidance of their trainers. “Maybe there are some geniuses out there, but I’ve never met them”. Others questioned where the money would go, as the donations went to WABC instead of the painters. In response to these concerns, Miao Shiming, founder of WABC, said the money would be used to employ art teachers, buy supplies, and rent facilities. Meanwhile, Tencent said that all donation information would be open to the public.
1.What is the text mainly about?
A.An online painting exhibition. B.A non-profit organization.
C.A public donation. D.An online survey about paintings.
2.What does WABC do for people with autism?
A.It helps them cure autism. B.It provides art education for them.
C.It gives them money D.It offers schooling to them.
3.Why did Li Laoxi, an experienced special education teacher question the project?
A.Because he thought autistic people could not draw.
B.Because he doubted about the painting abilities of autistic people.
C.Because he didn’t trust the organization, WABC.
D.Because he believed the paintings were painted only by geniuses.
4.What is the author’s attitude towards the project?
A.Disappointed. B.Appreciated.
C.Worried. D.Objective.
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Getting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing. However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.
In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a way to block out disease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let illnesses in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French king had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the king of England in 1546. Thus it began a long time when the rich and the poor in Europe lived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry IV, King of France, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the nobleman should not go out.
Though the belief in the merit of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbor ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to h ealth. Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War Ⅱ. Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far?
Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children of touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary, Mary Ruebush, an American immunologist(免疫学家), encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position is gaining some ground.
1.The kings of France and England in the 16th century closed bath houses because ______ .
A.they believed disease could be spread in public baths
B.they thought bath houses were too dirty to stay in
C.they lived healthily in a dirty environment
D.they considered bathing as the cause of skin disease
2.The underlined word “merit” in paragraph 3 means ______ .
A.weakness B.influence
C.strength D.feature
3.How does the passage mainly develop?
A.By providing examples. B.By following the order of importance.
C.By following the order of time. D.By making comparisons.
4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A.To call attention to the danger of dirt.
B.To stress the role of dirt.
C.To introduce the history of dirt.
D.To present the change of views on dirt.
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If you want to be productive， you must complete work． Almost everything we do has many stages to completion and in many situations， you don't actually create value until you finish the last stage． Farmers can't sell their grain until it is harvested． Automakers can't sell cars that have made it 90% of the way through the assembly line（生产线）． Most employers aren't going to pay you for having a degree unless you finished the last class and graduated．
Now all those things require starting， but if you have work in progress， the most valuable thing you can do is to pick something and finish it． Finishing is where you start benefiting from the value you've created． I've noticed that many successful people aren't the ones who are the smartest or have the best ideas． They are often the ones who do the best job of taking an idea and completing it． A good idea fully carried out is better than a great idea that never gets completed．
Does this mean you need to finish everything you start？ Not necessarily， but if you don't think something is worth finishing， be honest with yourself and terminate the project． Don't leave hundreds of half finished efforts lying around physically or mentally acting like you are going to come back and pick them up． If you need to drop something ， do so strategically and intentionally． If you've put significant effort into a project， you may still benefit from finishing it even if you wouldn't start it again based on changed circumstances． For example， if you are in your last few months before graduating from college and realize you don't want to career in what you are majoring in， you probably should go ahead and graduate because there is significant value in having the degree---even if you don't intend to actually work in that field．
What projects do you have that are currently in progress？ Can you find something and finish it？
1.Why do many people become successful according to the author？ ______
A.They are the smartest B.They have the best ideas
C.They start things smoothly D.They make ideas fully completed
2.What does the underlined word "terminate" in paragraph 3 mean？ ______
A.Develop B.End
C.Plan D.Support
3.According to the author， which of the following is the correct way of creating value？ ______
A.A man decides to finish all he starts to do
B.Farmers hurry to sell their crops before they are ripe
C.A college student chooses to study until he gets his degree
D.A student keeps a half-filled stamp album around for future use
4.What is the best title for the text？ ______
A.Finishing vs． Starting B.Well Begun is Half Done
C.Planning vs． Performing D.It is Easier Said than Done
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The Green Gathering
Date:15th Aug. —22nd Aug.
Location: Chepstow Center
2018 Music Festivals, UK
Details: Over 100 live bands plus DJs on five private solar-powered stages. A wonderful site in a wooded area of outstanding natural beauty. 8 days of inspiration and relaxation are about traditional crafts, campaign stalls(活动摊位), and a magical kids’ area.
Sport Beat Music Festival
Date: 20th Aug. —29th Aug.
Location: Oxstalls Sports Park
Details: Time for fun in the sun with Sport Beat. The festival is for those who wish there are volleyball and netball games that take place over the weekend. Attractions include: ball coaching, food village, and bars. Please see details for VIP passes on our website.
Creamfields Festival
Date: 26th Aug.—28th Aug.
Location: Daresbury Court
Details: Creamfields is the world’s leading dance music festival. Creamfields is famous for many things, not just its traditional world class dancing but its unbeatable atmosphere! The festival mixes together style breaking pioneers from across the DJ and live music spectrum(声谱).
Wilkestock Charity Music Festival
Date: 27th Aug.—31st Aug. Location: Wilkestock Stadium
Details: With entertainment this year from mystery jets to a huge electronic lineup(阵容), this festival keeps turning up the heat year on year while keeping all profits donated direct to charity.
1.At which festival can children probably enjoy themselves thoroughly?
A.Creamfields Festival. B.The Green Gathering.
C.Sport Beat Music Festival. D.Wilkestock Charity Music Festival.
2.Where can a ball game be watched?
A.At Oxstalls Sports Park. B.At Daresbury Court.
C.At Wilkestock Stadium. D.At Chepstow Center.
3.How does Wilkestock Charity Music Festival differ from the other festivals?
A.It gives its earnings to people in need. B.It offers performance in the open air.
C.It entertains people with live music. D.It has five private solar-powered stages.
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Simple Ways to Build Trust
The most valuable thing you can have is trust. When there is no trust, it becomes hard to get anything done.1. Then think of another one with very little trust.
Which one do you prefer?
We can all be better off with more trust in our lives. And I’m going to show you a few things you can do to build trust.
Be honest. Honesty is the basis of any relationship. Be true to your word and keep your promises.
Share honest information, even if it’s to your disadvantage.
Ask open-ended questions. 2. Open-ended questions give your friends chances to tell you about themselves. Ask more questions based on the answers that you get.
Don’t be perfect. There is always something fishy(可疑的) about someone who seems to have everything going for them. 3. This sends a message that you’re not hiding anything and that you want to build trust.
Say what you mean.4. When you build up a reputation of saying what you mean, people don’t have to second-guess what you’re trying to say. This helps you win trust.
Don’t blame others.5. Be brave to take responsibility and then decide what you’re going to do next. Don’t waste the present thinking about the past which can’t be changed. A person that doesn’t blame gets the trust of others quickly.
A. If you think it’s a bad idea, say so.
B. When things go wrong, don’t point the finger at them.
C. Value long-term relationships more than short-term success.
D. Don’t waste your energy hiding your mistakes or weaknesses.
E. Think of one of your relationships where there is a lot of trust.
F. Learn more about your friends and be interested in their answers.
G. Trust may be the most important part in successful relationships.
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Most dogs have an easy life in the U. S. They eat, play, get attention from their _________and sleep. But some dogs work hard. They are called guide dogs. Guide dogs help___________people move from place to place safely.
Guide dogs and their owners are a___________. Guide dogs don’t lead the owners, and their owners don’t___________control the guide dogs. They work together. The guide dogs don’t know where the owners want to go, so they___________the owners’ instructions. The owners can’t see the obstacles (障碍物) along the way, so the dogs make decisions for the___________of the owners. Guide dogs stop at all crossroads before___________a street. They don’t see color, so they don’t know if the light is red or ___________The owners decide if it is time to cross the street by listening to the sound of ___________. The dogs help the owners get on a bus or train. They learn to____________many tasks.
Most guide dogs are very____________and friendly. A guide dog needs to work ____________distraction(分心) in noisy places, bad weather, crowds of people, and____________situations. When you see a guide dog, it is important that you____________that the dog needs to focus on (集中于）its job. Don’t pet or talk to the dog.____________is very difficult, and it requires a dog’s full____________Guide dog training lasts about five months. Only about 72 percent of dogs that enter the training program “graduate”. Those that graduate bring their owners valuable____________and love. In other dog training programs, trainers use____________as a reward. In guide dog training, the trainers don’t use food. They use physical affection (爱抚). This is____________a guide dog sometimes takes the owner to a restaurant. It must lie____________at the owner’s feet without wanting to eat.
1.A.friends B.parents C.owners D.neighbors
2.A.normal B.blind C.elderly D.deaf
3.A.family B.couple C.class D.team
4.A.obviously B.completely C.exactly D.immediately
5.A.follow B.read C.understand D.repeat
6.A.preference B.health C.safety D.judgment
7.A.crossing B.observing C.mapping D.leaving
8.A.dark B.green C.bright D.yellow
9.A.traffic B.dogs C.music D.steps
10.A.give up B.take off C.look for D.carry out
11.A.small B.clever C.noisy D.attractive
12.A.beyond B.against C.over D.without
13.A.pleasant B.simple C.difficult D.serious
14.A.ignore B.feel C.touch D.recognize
15.A.Thinking B.Deciding C.moving D.Guiding
16.A.attention B.time C.service D.memory
17.A.advice B.experience C.support D.help
18.A.water B.money C.food D.toys
19.A.when B.why C.because D.how
20.A.quickly B.patiently C.carefully D.gently
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Getting fit no longer 1. (require) a pencil-and-paper workout plan or a food diary. If you’re looking for some new and 2. (create) ways to improve your health, try Fit Time.
It’s like your personal trainer. After 3. (get) all the information it needs-your height, weight, age, and exercise habits-it gives you a customized training course, 4. asks you to work out four times a week for about two 5. (month). The exercises focus 6. a different part of your body every day. For instance, on Monday, you do push-ups (俯卧撑) to build up your arms, and on Tuesday, you build up 7. (strong) in your legs by doing deep knee bends. 8. exercise plan changes as time goes by.
The best part of this app is that everyone can share 9. (they) workout results and follow their training. It is a great way for you and your friends 10. (encourage) each other to build strong bodies.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该词下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。
Last weekend I happened to meet some American tourists at the gate of Summer Palace. I greeted them with English and then we begin to chat. I got to know they were college students travel in China, most of whom was fond of Chinese medicine. They were busy taking photo and were surprised at the changes that had been taken place in the past few years. After that, we went boating and had a good time. We exchanged our email addresses such that we could write to each other in the future. I was happily to have a chance to practise your oral English.
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你已经结束了高一的生活，为你的学弟学妹高一生活更顺利，请给他们留言，提出一些建议。
根据下面提示，用英语写一篇短文。字数在100字左右。
1合理安排学习，锻炼和休息时间。
2搞好老师和同学的关系。
3积极参加校园活动。
Here are some suggestions for you ,which may help you enjoy your school life better.
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