The annual Energy & Environment Conference calls on our human beings to _______environmental issues.
A．care for B．care of C．care about D．care in
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The annual Energy & Environment Conference calls on our human beings to _______environmental issues.
A．care for B．care of C．care about D．care in
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Our Annual Cultural Events
A Night in Rio
We are proud to bring the energy and enthusiasm of Brazilian Carnival to Charlotte with A Night in
Rio! Get a taste of Carnival through dancing, live music, authentic food, drinks and marketplace. Put on your green and yellow, and join us for the unforgettable experience of Brazilian Carnival!
Date: Saturday, February 24, 2018
TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE DOOR
Location: Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte
Time: 7 PM
Ritmo & Sabor
We are thrilled to bring the annual celebration Ritmo & Sabor Festival! Featuring dance performances and FREE dance lessons and delicious, authentic Latin cuisine, this festival will be a fantastic celebration for the entire family to enjoy! Food and beer will be available for purchase. Come out to enjoy a great summer evening of Ritmo & Sabor!
Date: Saturday July 2, 2018
Location: International & Cultural Center, Charlotte
Time: 5-11 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Las Américas
Join us in the annual celebration LAS AMÉRICAS! We display our history and identity of Latin America through musical performances, story-telling and poetry. Enjoy yourself with local artists, shop your way through a market of arts and crafts and join in some of the finest Latin American cuisine.
Date: August 18, 2018
Location: Midwood International & Culture Center, Charlotte
Time: 2-7 PM
Admission is FREE.
Latin American Festival
Festival Latinoamericano returns for its 28th year, with musical artists and dance performances, a diverse authentic selection of Latin American food, visual artists, and a street festival environment with activities for the whole family.
Location: Symphony Park at South Park Mall, Charlotte
Date: Saturday Sept. 29 (1-8pm)
Admission: $10; Children aged 8 & under are free.
1.What does Ritmo & Sabor mainly provide?
A. Music and visual art. B. Food and beer.
C. Dance and poetry. D. Dance and food.
2.What can you do at Las Américas?
A. Buy some local crafts as souvenirs.
B. Enjoy typical Latin American beer.
C. Dance in green and yellow clothes.
D. Watch local dancers’ performances.
3.Which event requires a ticket for a seven-year-old child?
A. Las Américas. B. Ritmo & Sabor.
C. A Night in Rio. D. Latin American Festival.
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Schools consume a large amount of energy,which has a bad effect on the environment.1., there are lots of ways that you can help your school save energy. Look for simple changes your school can make and band together with others to make an even bigger effect.
2.Even something as simple as turning offthe lights when you leave a room can help to save energy. Turn off the lights in classrooms that are not being used and in other areas,such as empty bathrooms and unoccupied multi-purpose rooms.
Use natural light when the sun is bright. It may not always be necessary for you to have the lights on in your classroom. There may be times of day when the sun is especially bright andenough for what you are doing in your classroom. 3..
Set up a recycling station at your schooL Recycling is a great way to save energy because it reduces the need to produce new materials.4., then ask your school principal if you can set one up.
Get others involved.5.. Either as an individual or as a team, you can create and put up signs around your school. Try using signs that remind people of things they can do to save energy and also some signs that raise awareness of saving energy.
A.Postsigns about conserving energy.
B.Whether you are a teacher or a student.
C.Ifyour school does not have one.
D.Turn offyour computer when it's not used.
E.Shut down the lights when rooms are not in use.
F.Other times of day you might only need half ofthe lights.
G. If your school's garbage company offers recycling services
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I have just returned from the 3rd Annual International Weight Stigma (羞耻) conference held this year in Iceland. I was invited to give a(n) ____, as I’ve been doing research on weight and health and sharing my findings for the last five years. I ___ expecting to have a pleasant time and learn a few things.
What I learned ____ me. I learned something about myself that I had no idea was true.
As a woman considered fat and a(n) ____ speaker on the topic of weight and stigma, I thought I was more or less immune (免疫的) to fat hatred. I had a few examples of weight-based discrimination (歧视) ____ my way. And they usually didn’t ____ me because I knew they came from a place of ignorance and hatred. What I didn’t know was that despite all my knowledge and ____ and relative privilege (特权), I had ____ been affected by discrimination every day. But somehow I didn’t think weight stigma ____ to me. I thought my knowledge protected me from having such ____.
However, I was ____, and understanding this has made me think about the millions of people in this world who ____ far more serious stigma and discrimination than I have experienced. I knew how discrimination could ____ us physically and psychologically. But I didn’t ____ know how serious the hurt could be until I attended the conference. And knowing that has ____ the way I understand myself and helped me I see stigma and discrimination in a ____ sense.
The world will ____ offer stigma to those who are different. ____ as several speakers at the conference said, difference doesn’t have to be connected with deviance (不正常). We should accept one another’s differences ____ hating them. We’re all different. And the way we ____ others’ differences can actually change their lives — for good or ill.
1.A. hand B. talk C. example D. interview
2.A. went B. stayed C. continued D. refused
3.A. scared B. annoyed C. shocked D. embarrassed
4.A. independent B. humorous C. serious D. frequent
5.A. come B. make C. work D. fight
6.A. interest B. upset C. confuse D. persuade
7.A. character B. research C. attention D. comfort
8.A. even B. also C. otherwise D. still
9.A. applied B. replied C. occurred D. compared
10.A. feeling B. failure C. attack D. darkness
11.A. wise B. safe C. wrong D. selfish
12.A. agree with B. start with C. live with D. play with
13.A. trick B. hurt C. punish D. limit
14.A. slowly B. truly C. recently D. shortly
15.A. changed B. interrupted C. suited D. balanced
16.A. strict B. wide C. common D. strange
17.A. thus B. then C. together D. always
18.A. But B. And C. So D. Or
19.A. through B. before C. without D. during
20.A. share B. find C. forgive D. treat
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Canyoning (蹦谷运动)
The sports of canyoning explore the high-energy environment where water meets rock on the coast, or in river canyons. Protected by wetsuits and helmets (头盔), people jump from cliffs (悬崖) and waterfalls and explore caves and river canyons that would not normally be arrived at.
It was pioneered in the U.K. by TYF Adventure (01437 721611, www.tyf.com) and several thousand people leap from the cliffs near St David’s each year. A half day canyoning trip costs ￡50 (￡30 for children under 16).
Scuba diving
Diving is not popular with British people. The challenges of wild waters are greater because the water is colder and not clear enough, but the coasts of Cornwall, Wales and Scotland have some of the best wreck diving in the world.
The British Sub Aqua Club (0870 112 9133 www.bsac.com) and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (01580 819688 www.padi.com) run courses teaching the important skills right up and to instructor level.
Surfing
The best surfing places in the UK are on the southwest coast where it is warmer and the surf is relatively steady, particularly in Cornwall. The best time of year to surf in the UK is late summer and autumn when water temperatures are at their mildest.
The British Surfing Association (01479 861256 www.britsurf.co.uk) has a list of famous surf schools around the country.
Rock climbing
The most popular natural rocks in Britain include the Peak District, the Lake District, coastal regions, while vast areas of Scotland are a climber’s paradise (天堂). Climbing courses and climbing walls can be located on the website of the British Mountaineering Council (0870 010 4878, www.thebmc.co.uk) which offers a series of short films that take the new climber through a step-by-step guide to visiting a climbing wall for the first time.
1. If a couple with their child of 15 join in Canyoning for a day, they will pay ______.
A. ￡ 130 B. ￡ 260 C. ￡ 160 D. ￡ 320
2. To go surfing, you may phone ______.
A. 01479 861256 B. 0870 010 4878
C. 01437 721611 D. 0870 112 9133
3.Which of the following is NOT well accepted by British people?
A. Canyoning. B. Surfing.
C. Scuba diving. D. Rock climbing.
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Qigong, 1.(call) “Life Energy Cultivation” in China, is a practice of focusing on breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, and healing(愈合). If you have taken Chinese lessons, you must be familiar with Confucius, according to2.qigong provides a means to become a Junzi (gentleman)through awareness of morality. Taoism considers qigong to be able to provide a way to achieve spiritual improvement. Qigong is 3.（tradition） viewed as a practice to balance qi ( inner life energy) , which is now practiced throughout China and worldwide . 4. a form of gentle exercise, qigong is made up of movements that are typically repeated, strengthening the body. Qigong5.( believe) to help develop human potential, allow access to higher degrees of awareness, and awaken 6.(one) "true nature".
What makes qigong special is 7.it can be done lying, sitting, or standing; thus it is 8. (access) for disabled persons, seniors, and people recovering from injuries. As a healing art, qigong practitioners focus on prevention and self-healing, which has been widely used in China as part of traditional Chinese medicine, and is included in the curriculum of Chinese9.(university).Besides, qigong is practiced for self-cultivation as a means to get rid of10.complexity of the earth.
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The Kentucky Derby is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May. Here are some helpful suggestions for your first trip to the Kentucky Derby!
Fashion vs. Comfort
In many ways, the Kentucky Derby is the world’s largest and most entertaining fashion show, with impressive hats and clothes! You’ll be on your feet and walking a lot, so pack a pair of comfortable shoes to change into during the day.
Your Tickets
You MUST have your tickets in order to get through the gates. Please note that the only place that has official permission to buy and resell Kentucky Derby tickets is the Kentucky Derby Ticket Exchange. Law enforcement officials will be on site to prevent people from selling tickets at a much higher price.
If you have questions about your tickets in advance of the Derby, please call Churchill Downs customer service at 502-636-4400.
Finding Help
With over 14,000 employees throughout the track on Derby day, you aren’t too far from someone who can help. If you can’t find an employee to help you, please text the word HORSE to 69050 and you will be placed in touch with Guest Services.
Safety & Security
For the safety of all our guests, your bag may be searched by security. A number of items are forbidden from entering the facility(场所).
For security and crowd control reasons, you can’t enter the facility again after you get out. This means that you will not be able to go outside the gates to fetch items from your car once you have passed through security. Please be sure to bring everything you need.
1.What is the dressing tip?
A. Dress in popular sports clothes.
B. Bring several sets of clothes to change into.
C. Prepare a pair of comfortable shoes.
D. Put on a hat to provide protection from the sun.
2.What should you do if you want to resell your ticket?
A. Call Churchill Downs customer service.
B. Consult law enforcement officials.
C. Find a buyer by yourself.
D. Go to the Kentucky Derby Ticket Exchange.
3.What can we learn from Safety & Security?
A. You can’t enter the facility after the game begins.
B. You are not permitted to re-enter the facility.
C. You can bring whatever you need into the facility.
D. Your car needs to be examined by security.
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A year ago, at the annual pre-Grammy party, Whitney Houston, the great star, walked on stage and closed the evening with a brilliant performance．
Last Saturday, Houston was once again the focus before the Grammy, but her presence was a regrettable one．Earlier that day, the pop music's former queen was found dead in her hotel room．She was 48．This, no doubt, is sad news to the whole music industry and her fans all over the world．
At her peak(巅峰), Houston was the golden girl of the music world．From the mid-1980s to the late 1990s, she was one of the world's best-selling artists．She impressed audiences with her effortless, powerful and peerless performance．
Besides multi-million record sales, Houston made countless hits such as The Greatest Love of All, I Have Nothing, and the mostly famous I Will Always Love You．She also influenced a generation of younger singers, from Christina Aguilera to Mariah Carey．
But by the end of her career, there was a shocking fall for this superstar．Houston had been addicted to(上瘾) drugs．Her album sales declined (下降) and the hits stopped coming and her once beautiful voice became hoarse （嘶哑的）, unable to hit the high notes as she used to．
In 2009, Houston staged a successful comeback with the album I Look To You, which fell on top of the charts．But hoarse voice, canceled concerts, and continuous illness-Houston's comeback trail wasn't smooth at all．In an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2009, Houston admitted: "It (show business) is too much for me and I wanted out．"
Now that Houston has finally taken a break from all the chaos(混乱), may she rest in peace．
1.Whitney Houston died ______．
A．shortly before the Grammy this year B．earlier last Sunday
C．a year ago D．at the annual pre-Grammy party
2.The underlined word "peerless" in Paragraph 3 most probably means ______．
A．having no power B．having no equal
C．requiring no effort D．leaving no impression
3.The cause of the fall of Whitney Houston was that _____．
A．her album sales declined
B．show business was too much for her
C．her fans no longer love her
D．she had been addicted to drugs
4.According to the passage, which is not Houston’s achievement?
A．She made countless hits such as I Have Nothing.
B．She influenced a generation of younger singers.
C．She became the focus before the Grammy this year.
D．She staged a successful comeback in 2009.
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My daughter performed（表演） on behalf（代表） of her class in the annual（每年的） school concert today. She played so that I could not help cheering her. The very reminded me of her experiences of piano practicing.
When she was five, we gave her a piano as a birthday present. With great , she began learning it. However, when she was no longer , she became sick of （厌烦）it. , it is a tough job to learn the piano, not to mention the daily routine（常规）of .
When her first teacher left, my friend me to an American teacher whose way of teaching was completely American. After practicing, she would give my daughter some comments（评论）, and then point out what should be . Every time she came, beginning the lesson right away, she would first play some . She said, “To learn the piano, you should learn not only the of playing, but more importantly, to the music and love it.”
After some time, my daughter became fond of her lessons. Sometimes she would like to a little bit when her skill had reached a certain level.
Surprisingly, my daughter said to me one day, “Mom, I was that you didn’t give up my piano lessons. Learning it is like climbing a mountain. You’ll feel when you are on the way. When you look from where you are, you will realize that you have been making . But if you , you’ll never take one more step.” That was the very thing I wanted to teach her.
1.A．regularly B．smoothly C．carefully D．happily
2.A．music B．arrangement C．scene D．praise
3.A．unwillingness B．pressure C. regret D．excitement
4.A．young B．free C．anxious D．curious
5.A．After all B．Above all C．In all D．First of all
6.A．practice B．cost C．education D．show
7.A．led B．sent C．introduced D．directed
8.A．usual B．good C．interesting D．humorous
9.A．explained B．changed C．stopped D．improved
10.A．as with B．except for C．instead of D．thanks to
11.A．jokes B． music C．games D．sports
12.A．skills B．levels C．training D．secrets
13.A．feel B．follow C．create D．read
14.A．once B．even C．still D．then
15.A．make up B．get back C．show off D．give away
16.A．nervous B．excited C．afraid D．lucky
17.A．tired B．easy C．afraid D．excited
18.A．ahead B．down C．up D．over
19.A．mistakes B．choices C．progress D．time
20.A．move B．continue C．do D．stop
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The eighth annual Beijing International Film Festival lifted its curtain on April 15, ________ 659 films from 71 countries and regions have entered.
A. which B. when
C. where D. that
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