Derry which was short-listed (入围的) along with Birmingham, Sheffield and Norwich, has been chosen as the UK City of Culture.
Hundreds of people gathered in. the Guildhall to hear the result relayed on big screens.A number of nationally important events such as the Brit Awards and the Turner Prize could be hosted in Derry. The idea for a UK City of Culture came from the success of Liverpool during its year as European Capital of Culture in 2008. The honor does not come with any direct government funding but the bid organizers are hoping to focus on fundraising and rebuilding.
Plans are already in place to hold a ceremony on the River Foyle celebrating the return of St. Columbia to Ireland, a contemporary(当代的)music festival and a visual arts festival.
The judging group was led by television producer Phil Redmond, who was joined by culture minister Ed Vaizey for the announcement Both men are due to travel to Derry on Friday.
Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness travelled to Liverpool for the announcement and said he was “over the moon”.
The city's mayor,Colum Eastwood，,also travelled to Liverpool for the announcement and said he was also "over the moon"."The award will bring lasting benefits .for Deny. It will bring the jobs, the investment and the regeneration that we need,"，he added.
Gregory Campbell, Member of Parliament for East Derry, said that he felt very proud of the city's success."It has great potential； let's realize that potential,"he said.
"It could be the case if we are not careful that this could just be a three-year long party."
Mr. Campbell also cautioned that everyone needed to take part in the events in what is a majority nationalist city." We need to try to make sure that the divisions of the past area are the divisions of the past and that this has a universal potential for the future,"he said, "Too often in the past this city has a divided culture；we need to bring people together."
1.The underlined part "over the moon" in Para 5 most probably means
A.curious B.shocked C.frightened. D.overjoyed
2.According to Colum Eastwood, winning the bid will .
A.bring a lot of long-term advantages for the city
B.make the city become the center of Europe
C.help the government become richer and stronger
D.benefit the environmental protection
3.What can be learned from the text?
A.Liverpool was named the UK City of Culture in 2008.
B.Several events and celebrations will be held in Derry.
C.Phil Redmond alone will make the announcement.
D.Only Derry was chosen as the UK City of Culture.
4.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?
A.Great Potential of Derry
B.The Changing Face of Derry
C.Derry , chosen as the UK City of Culture
D.Derry , bringing people together
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Derry which was short-listed (入围的) along with Birmingham, Sheffield and Norwich, has been chosen as the UK City of Culture.
Hundreds of people gathered in. the Guildhall to hear the result relayed on big screens.A number of nationally important events such as the Brit Awards and the Turner Prize could be hosted in Derry. The idea for a UK City of Culture came from the success of Liverpool during its year as European Capital of Culture in 2008. The honor does not come with any direct government funding but the bid organizers are hoping to focus on fundraising and rebuilding.
Plans are already in place to hold a ceremony on the River Foyle celebrating the return of St. Columbia to Ireland, a contemporary(当代的)music festival and a visual arts festival.
The judging group was led by television producer Phil Redmond, who was joined by culture minister Ed Vaizey for the announcement Both men are due to travel to Derry on Friday.
Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness travelled to Liverpool for the announcement and said he was “over the moon”.
The city's mayor,Colum Eastwood，,also travelled to Liverpool for the announcement and said he was also "over the moon"."The award will bring lasting benefits .for Deny. It will bring the jobs, the investment and the regeneration that we need,"，he added.
Gregory Campbell, Member of Parliament for East Derry, said that he felt very proud of the city's success."It has great potential； let's realize that potential,"he said.
"It could be the case if we are not careful that this could just be a three-year long party."
Mr. Campbell also cautioned that everyone needed to take part in the events in what is a majority nationalist city." We need to try to make sure that the divisions of the past area are the divisions of the past and that this has a universal potential for the future,"he said, "Too often in the past this city has a divided culture；we need to bring people together."
1.The underlined part "over the moon" in Para 5 most probably means
A.curious B.shocked C.frightened. D.overjoyed
2.According to Colum Eastwood, winning the bid will .
A.bring a lot of long-term advantages for the city
B.make the city become the center of Europe
C.help the government become richer and stronger
D.benefit the environmental protection
3.What can be learned from the text?
A.Liverpool was named the UK City of Culture in 2008.
B.Several events and celebrations will be held in Derry.
C.Phil Redmond alone will make the announcement.
D.Only Derry was chosen as the UK City of Culture.
4.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?
A.Great Potential of Derry
B.The Changing Face of Derry
C.Derry , chosen as the UK City of Culture
D.Derry , bringing people together
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