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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 p.m.
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 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION
Las Américas
Join us in the annual celebration LAS AME'RICAS! We display our history and identity of Latin America through musical performances, storytelling 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 p.m.
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 (1-8 p.m.)
Admission: $10; Children aged 8 & under are free.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了美国夏洛特市一年一度的文化活动的相关信息。
1.What does Ritmo & Sabor mainly provide?
A.Music and visual art.
B.Food and beer.
C.Dance and poetry.
D.Dance and food.
解析 细节理解题。由Ritmo & Sabor中的 “Featuring dance performances and FREE dance lessons and delicious, authentic Latin cuisine...”可知,以舞蹈表演、免费舞蹈课和美味的正宗拉丁美食为特色。所以Ritmo & Sabor节主要提供的是舞蹈和食物。故D选项正确。
答案 D
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.
解析 细节理解题。由Las Américas中的“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.”可知,与当地的艺术家一起狂欢,在艺术品和工艺品市场购物,享受最好的拉丁美洲美食。所以你能在Las Américas节上购买一些当地工艺品作为纪念品。故A项正确。
答案 A
3.Which event requires a ticket for a sevenyearold child?
A.Las Américas.
B.Ritmo & Sabor.
C.A Night in Rio.
D.Latin American Festival.
解析 细节理解题。由A Night in Rio中的“TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE DOOR”可知,参加这个文化活动,需要门票。所以A Night in Rio要求7岁的孩子购票才可进入。故C项正确。
答案 C
B
When the clock struck midnight on February 23, my flight left the Egyptian capital Cairo heading for Beijing. I was about to start a 10month program organized by China's Public Diplomacy Association.
During this program offered to African journalists to better understand China and report on some important events, one being the Forum on ChinaAfrica Cooperation in September, I gained a lot of knowledge regarding the culture, history, and features of this vast society.
Upon arrival, I first sought out the Egyptian community in Beijing, and met two journalists from my country who worked for Xinhua News Agency and China Global Television Network. Our gathering point was an Egyptian coffee shop in Sanlitun, a wellknown meeting place for foreigners in Beijing. Most of our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China. Indeed, I was able to begin understanding the country through their stories. Plus, through those friends I expanded my circle.
I also struck up a relationship with some Chinese journalists while participating in activities with my African peers. They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China, as well as the massive developments over the last 40 years, both politically and economically.
During my stay, I traveled to nine provinces and visited masses of cities. The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm ElSheikh, one of the world's most famous tourist destinations, located on the Red Sea in Egypt.
Shanghai will also last in my memory. I discover that this city is not only distinguished for business deals, but has a colorful history illustrated by its fantastic museum, which tells the story of how Shanghai's importance grew in the 19th century.
When walking in Beijing or any of the other cities I visited, I always felt history mixed with signs of modernity, mirroring four decades of hard work. I recorded many aspects of my life in China.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇记叙文。埃及的一位新闻工作者讲述了在中国执行一个为期10个月的program期间,对中国文化、历史、整个社会特征及改革开放成果的所见、所思和所感。
4.Why did the writer come to China?
A.Working for Xinhua News Agency.
B.Visiting some famous cities.
C.Expanding his circle of friends.
D.Covering important events.
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“During this program offered to African journalists to better understand China and report on some important events”可知,在此期间,向非洲记者提供了更好地了解中国和报道一些重要事件的机会。所以作者前往中国的目的是报道相关的事件。故D项正确。
答案 D
5.What do foreigners usually do when meeting in Sanlitun?
A.Talk about their life experiences.
B.Just have a drink in a coffee shop.
C.Share stories in their own countries.
D.Participate in activities.
解析 细节理解题。由第三段中的“Most of our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China.”可知,外国人聚会时通常会谈论在中国生活的经历。所以外国人在三里屯聚会时通常会谈论在中国生活的经历。故A项正确。
答案 A
6.Which of the following is the reason for the writer's mentioning Sharm ElSheikh?
A.He missed his hometown.
B.It is a famous tourist destination.
C.It has something in common with Sanya.
D.It is located in Egypt.
解析 细节理解题。由第五段中的“The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm ElSheikh...”可知,我最常去的地方是三亚,因为它和沙姆沙伊赫很相似。所以作者提到沙姆沙伊赫的原因是因为它和三亚有一些共同之处。故C项正确。
答案 C
7.Which word can best describe the writer's impression of China?
A.Dissatisfying. B.Awesome.
C.Moving. D.Horrible.
解析 推理判断题。由全文尤其是第四段“They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China, as well as the massive developments over the last 40 years, both politically and economically.”可知,他们帮助我领略了中国古代丰富的文化和多姿多彩的历史,以及过去40年来在政治和经济上的巨大发展。所以通过作者对中国文化、历史、整个社会特征及改革开放成果的所见、所思和所感。可以判断出作者对中国的印象是极其好的,充满着羡慕之情 。故B项正确。
答案 B
Ⅱ.完形填空
The word “happy” would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by hardship.The circular motion (圆周运动) between happiness and __1__ is what I've been dealing with lately.
A year ago,I developed troublesome symptoms in my left eye.My husband sent me __2__ to a specialist who said I had already suffered some loss of vision and my left eye would,without __3__,go blind within months.And I urgently __4__ to begin painful eye injections (注射).Almost blind? Painful eye injections? I felt frightened suddenly.What if the __5__ medicine didn't work? What if my right eye developed the same condition? I __6__ thought because,amazingly,the medicine was only three years old; before that,patients just went blind.
Over that long week,I __7__ myself to fall into sadness,to cry and admit my fears about my very weak body.I __8__ to be near anybody but my husband.Fortunately,I __9__ pretty quickly within the week.During this terrible time,I posted a blog about my __10__ and received great care and support from friends online,which filled my heart with __11__ and encouraged me to receive the eye injections.Besides,the doctor __12__ the efficacy (功效) of the medicine.In the end,I bravely received the eye injections and they were very successful.I was lucky enough to see the world again with my healthy left eye.
Finally,I appreciated a __13__ insight: being your happiest self isn't equal to a lifetime of sunny skies,and we are __14__ to experience storms of life.Knowing this can help us face difficulties optimistically(乐观地) and __15__ to the change of life.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者从自己患眼疾和眼疾最终被治愈的经历中感悟到:人生不会一帆风顺,幸福与痛苦会循环出现。我们要有正确的幸福观,乐观地对待逆境,从而更好地适应生活中的变化。
1.A.loneliness B.tiredness
C.sadness D.greatness
解析 根据下文讲述的作者患眼疾并最终得到治愈的经历可知,在这一经历中,作者承受了悲痛,也感受了幸福。
答案 C
2.A.suddenly B.carefully
C.secretly D.immediately
解析 根据下文中的“I had already suffered some loss of vision and my left eye would,without __3__,go blind within months”可知,作者的病情非常严重,故可知作者的丈夫应该是立刻把作者送去一位专家处就诊。
答案 D
3.A.luck B.treatment
C.doubt D.discussion
解析 联系上下文可知,专家说如果不接受治疗,作者的那只眼睛几个月后就会失明。
答案 B
4.A.needed B.expected
C.managed D.rejected
解析 根据空前的“I had already suffered some loss of vision and my left eye would,without __3__,go blind within months”可知,作者病情非常严重,急需进行眼部注射。
答案 A
5.A.new B.traditional
C.strong D.folk
解析 根据下文中的“the medicine was only three years old”可知,专家要给作者用一种新药。
答案 A
6.A.rarely B.frequently
C.occasionally D.mistakenly
解析 根据空前的“What if the __5__ medicine didn't work?What if my right eye developed the same condition?”可知,得知病情后作者惊慌失措,不断胡思乱想。
答案 B
7.A.forbade B.encouraged
C.forced D.permitted
解析 根据空后的“to cry and admit my fears about my very weak body”可知,刚刚得知病情的作者放任自己沉浸在悲伤之中。
答案 D
8.A.desired B.sought
C.refused D.attempted
解析 根据上文中的“to cry and admit my fears about my very weak body”可知,刚刚得知病情,痛苦万分的作者除了丈夫外拒绝接近任何人。
答案 C
9.A.gave in B.cheered up
C.stood up D.broke down
解析 根据下文中的“In the end,I bravely received the eye injections”可知,作者很快就重新振作起来。cheer up意为“振作起来”。
答案 B
10.A.journey B.challenge
C.goal D.choice
解析 作者的眼疾非常严重,它对作者来说无疑是一个巨大的挑战。
答案 B
11.A.love B.pride
C.hope D.joy
解析 根据空后的“and encouraged me to receive the eye injections”可知,网友们的关心和支持让作者内心充满希望,敢于去接受眼部注射。
答案 C
12.A.announced B.analyzed
C.investigated D.promised
解析 根据上下文可知,医生向作者保证了这种药的疗效,作者最终勇敢地接受了眼部注射。
答案 D
13.A.wrong B.unique
C.funny D.valuable
解析 通读全文可知,最终作者理解了关于幸福的一个宝贵见解。
答案 D
14.A.afraid B.bound
C.ready D.willing
解析 联系作者的经历可知,做最快乐的自己并不等于一辈子都有晴朗的天空,生活中,我们一定会经历人生的暴风雨。
答案 B
15.A.admit B.lead
C.adapt D.contribute
解析 根据全文可知,只有明白幸福与痛苦循环出现的道理,才能乐观地面对困难和适应生活中的变化。
答案 C
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