A. There are few statues in the Middle East. B. Art is a good means for people to know about religions. C. Artists express their feelings and opinions in their works. D. People know more about our culture through learning art history. E. Art is more objective than history itself. F. Art history provides information of different places and people. | |||
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Barbie (芭比娃娃),believe it or not,is 50 this year and she"s still as popular as ever. A doll is a doll,but Barbie illustrates how,over the last five decades,women have become a standard for judging what freedom really means. How women are treated in different countries tells you a lot about the politics and culture of where they live. The doll that every little girl wants enables young children to test their possibilities in role playing,giving them a glimpse of what they might be when they grow up,whether to be frivolous or serious (or both). But in many countries that"s not an option. In Saudi Arabia,where woman can"t drive or go out publicly unless covered,Barbie is banned. They think Barbie dolls are offensive to Islam (伊斯兰教) and a threat to morality. In America,she represents the swiftly changing roles of women. Barbie is fun to tease but she"s as American as miniskirts_and_pantsuits in her flexible identities and her "growth" from model to astronaut. Barbie inspired a dollrevolution movement. When a Teen Talk Barbie was programmed electronically to say "Math class is tough",she was criticized by a national women"s group and was regarded as a bad stereotype. Some of her critics also say she"s a bad influence because she"s too thin and encourages anorexia,that she has run through too many stereotypes,and that she lends too much significance to the fantasy stages of child"s play. In some Muslim countries,substitute Barbie dolls have been developed that promote traditional values,with their modest clothing and profamily backgrounds. They are widely seen as an effort to resist the American dolls that have flooded the market. Toyseller Masounmen Rahimi welcomed the dolls,saying Barbie was "foreign to Muslim culture" because some of the dolls have little clothing. She said young girls who play with Barbie,could grow into women who reject Muslim values. "I think every Barbie doll is more harmful than an American missile," Ms Rahimi said. | |||
1.Barbie is forbidden in some Muslim countries because ________. | |||
A.she is more deadly than a missile B.toys are not allowed there C.she looks 1ike an American D.she sets a poor example to children | |||
2.Thewritermentioned"miniskirtsandpantsuits"(Paragraph4)toimplythat________. | |||
A.thesearetheonlyclothesadollshouldwear B.theseareverytraditionalAmericanclothesforwomen C.therearearangeofdifferentlifeoptionsavailableforwomen D.readersshouldweartheseclothesmoreoften | |||
3.Theunderlinedword"anorexia"(Paragraph5)mostprobablymeans"________". | |||
A.anillnessofrefusingtoeat B.givingupmathstudy C.thewearingofinappropriateclothes D.adecreaseinpeople"simagination | |||
4.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUEaccordingtothepassage? ______ | |||
A.Peopleallovertheworldunderstandwhatfreedomreallymeans. B.HowBarbieistreatedseemstoreflectacountry"spoliticsandculture. C.WomeninSaudiArabiahavenooptionsindecidingwhattowear. D.BarbiedollshavecontributedmuchtoMuslimculture. | |||
5.Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethat________. | |||
A.childrenwholikeBarbiedollswon"tbesoseriouswhentheygrowup B.MuslimBarbiesarethesameasAmericanBarbies C.Muslimsocietiesaregenerallymoreconservativethanwesternsocieties D.AmericanshavenoworryaboutBarbie"sinfluenceonchildren | |||
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Dear Annie, I am not opposed to drinking,but it sometimes makes Christmas parties out of control. Every year,the company my wife works for __1__(host)a Christmas dinner party at a local restaurant.What used to be an enjoyable meal with some employees has become a large, drunken event __2__(last)late into the night.One year,two employees __3__(expect)had a fight outside the entrance.Last year,it was even more embarrassing that the scene __4__ some drunken employees set fire to one of the tables was viewed by other customers in the restaurant.Every year,my wife talks about not going,__5__always does and insists we stay till the end of the party.This year,we thanked the hosts,left the restaurant and had cocktails and dinner at home.I think we would be setting a good example and other employees would follow.What do you think? Dear West, We"re with you,as you never know __6__the party will have in store for you.__7__you don"t make your farewells in an unhurried manner and don"t give the impression that you are __8__a rush,it will not be rude to do so.The employees who get drunk may not even notice you"ve gone.More importantly,other employees may find courage in __9__to do the same, and perhaps if enough of them walk out,the boss will find __10__way to celebrate the holiday. | |||
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There is a very famous traditional Chinese story that has a close connection to the Dragon Boat Festival.Once upon a time on Emei Mountain there lived two __1__ spirits,White Snake and Green Snake.These snakes,being magical,turned themselves into beautiful maidens and set off on a journey to the West Lake of Hangzhou. When they arrived at the West Lake they met a man __2__(name)Xu Xian.White Snake quickly fell in love with Xu Xian and they were soon married.A Buddhist monk,named Fa Hai,warned Xu Xian __3__ his wife"s deceptive(欺骗性的)appearance and suggested to him a plan. On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival,White Snake wished to stay home so as to avoid the Ay Tsao(艾草),used for protection from spirits,__4__(hang) on the doors of people"s houses.Her husband prepared,according to Fa Hai"s __5__(instruct),some realgar wine(雄黄酒),as this was a tradition during the Dragon Boat Festival.White Snake,thinking her magic __6__(protect)her from the effects of the realgar wine,accepted a cup.__7__ she drank the wine she became very ill and was barely able to get to her bed. When her husband came to her side,he found not his wife but a huge white snake.So great was Xu Xian"s shock that he fell to the floor __8__. After recovering from the realgar wine and regaining her human form,White Snake was griefstricken to find her husband dead.She set off on a journey to obtain a potent(有效力的)medicinal herb,__9__ could revive her husband.After returning and reviving her husband with the medicine,she explained to Xu Xian that the white snake he saw was __10__(actual)a dragon and that this vision was indeed a very good omen(预兆).Xu Xian"s fears were put to rest for the moment by his wife"s story. | |||
信息匹配 请阅读下列应用文和相关信息, 并按照要求匹配信息. 以下是一些风景名胜及古迹的简介: A.Kaiping Diaolou and Villages is famous for the Diaolou, multistoried defensive village houses in Kaiping, Guangdong Province, which shows a combination of Chinese and Western structural and decorative forms. They reflect close links between overseas Kaiping and their ancestral homes. B.Hongcun is unique among all Chinese villages for its water system. Water is the main characteristic in this village. Its two large ponds are connected to a series of flowing streams which pass by every house, providing water for washing, cooking, and bathing. C.Xidi Village is a very beautiful village lying near Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province. It is the perfect place for visitors to see typical folk houses where villagers have lived as they have for centuries. It gives visitors the rare opportunity to explore China"s ancient culture, and arts. D.Tangyue Village lies near the southern foot of Huangshan Mountain famous for its memorial archways (gates). More than 250 arches were constructed here during the Ming (1368~1644) and Qing (1644~1911) dynasties. Over 80 of these magnificent arches are still in good condition. E.Tunxi Ancient Street is the major gateway to Huangshan. It has restaurants and many unique things to offer. The restored part of the Tunxi Ancient Street is particularly beautiful at night when the red lanterns lining the river are lit, and create a very festive atmosphere. Tunxi Ancient Street also has one of China"s best antique markets. F.The Old Summer Palace on the northwest of Beijing was rebuilt from ruins of Yuanmingyuan built in 1709.It was burned down by the British and French troops in 1860, partially rebuilt, and then destroyed again by the forces of eight foreign powers in 1900. 以下是一些风景名胜及古迹的照片, 请匹配照片及与其对应的简介: 1.________ Looking at the picture you can"t help thinking of the fairyland existing in your imagination 2.________ The white walls and black roofs looks like a traditional Chinese painting come to life 3.________ Diaolou and Villages, the unique residential and defensive buildings in Guangdong"s Kaiping. 4.________ With the opening of the Jiuzhou scenery on Tuesday, about 80 percent of the Old Summer Palace will be open to the public;visitors can take a boat ride from Fuhai Lake to Houhu Lake. 5.________ The seven Bao family arches have been a popular destination for centuries | |||
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