A number of Cypriots gathered in order to hear three speakers share their experiences and thoughts on the damage of sites and monuments of Cypriot cultural heritage in the occupied north.
According to the latest reports, 575 churches have been desecrated(亵渎), 19 have been damaged and 41 have been used in unacceptable ways. But a group of devoted Cypriots have tried to actively show that they don’t stand such contempt(轻视)for a country’s history and tradition.
One of the speakers, Glafkos Kariolou, spoke about the need for the locals who have been forced to flee their home due to the Turkish attack on Cyprus to gradually “re-root” themselves to their homeland.
The audience was deeply moved by the personal report given by a woman described by the event organizers from the “Lobby for Cyprus” as “a legend”. Tasoula Hadjitofi, founder of the Netherlands based “Walk of Truth” non-governmental organization, almost single-handedly managed to make the whole world aware of the problem of artifacts’ trafficking.(文物走私)
Jim Karygiannis, another speaker, has long been interested and helping with the restoration of destroyed cultural monuments. Mending damage is important, but stopping the damage is more important. So his suggestion to apply pressure on international bodies over the occupied Cyprus cultural heritage protection had everyone in the audience nodding in agreement.
Although the current picture taken from occupied Cyprus regarding the respect towards the island’s cultural heritage makes the Cypriots’ hearts bleed, that hot evening left them with a hope that things could be fixed, at least to a degree. However, as the speakers suggested, wishful thinking does not achieve results.
Specific non-governmental plans have already been made. One of them involves regular visits to the occupied land by young second generation Cypriot refugees, guided by people that grew up in those areas. The other, aiming at a higher level of politics, runs along the lines of sending the information concerning the damage of occupied Cyprus’s cultural heritage to all nationally elected officials.
1.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Cypriots took over the cultural heritage in the occupied north in the end.
B. The meeting made no difference to the protection of Cypriot cultural heritage.
C. Cypriot cultural heritage in the occupied north has been completely destroyed.
D. In northern Cyprus, Cypriot history and tradition are treated in disrespectful ways.
2.We can learn from the passage that “Walk of Truth” .
A. is described as “a legend”
B. aims at protecting artifacts
C. is a branch of “Lobby for Cyprus”
D. is managed by the Netherlands government
3.The underlined word “restoration” in Paragraph 5 probably means__.
A. repair B. cleanup C. replacement D. analysis
4.What suggestion do these speakers give the audience?
A. Organizing a trip to the occupied Cyprus.
B. Driving the Turkish out of the occupied north.
C. Taking action is more effective than thinking.
D. Calling on the government to make new policies.
5.What does this passage mainly talk about?
A. Cypriot cultural heritage suffers from serious damage.
B. Effective ways Cypriots have been used to protect cultural heritage.
C. Cypriots are determined to protect cultural heritage in the occupied north.
D. Cypriots are taking measures to regain cultural heritage occupied by Turkey.
Weedon Island Preserve is a 3,190-acre natural area located on Tampa Bay. American Indians occupied this area for thousands of years. Today, Weedon Island Preserve, set up in 1972, protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources. The following summer camps will help you learn more about Weedon Island.
Archaeology Summer Camp
June 24 – 30, 2019
Cost: $150 per person Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ages: 7 – 11
Florida Public Archaeology Network will again hold the archaeology camp at Weedon Island during the summer of 2019. This summer camp conducted by professional archaeologists is designed for children with a strong interest in history as well as in learning how early people interacted with their environment. Campers will learn about the importance of archaeology and will gain understanding about early natural resources. The camp includes the tour of an archaeological site, hands-on archaeology, lab analysis and pottery making.
For more information, contact Florida Public Archaeology Network (813) 396-2327 or email.
jmoates@usf.edu
Wildlife Ecology Summer Camp
July 8 – 12, 2019
Cost: $200 per person Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 7 – 11
This summer camp is designed for children with a strong interest in nature. Campers will explore the ecology and protection of Florida’s wildlife with biologist George L. Heinrich. The camp will include hands-on activities, guest presentations, an exploration of the preserve’s diverse habitats where campers will practice their nature detective skills.
Call George Heinrich at (727)865-6255 for more information or email.
George@heinrichecologicalservices.com
Herpetology(爬虫学)Summer Camp
July 15 – 20, 2019
Cost: $180 per person Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ages: 7 – 11
It is a science-based, hands-on nature day camp supported by Heinrich Ecological Services. Curious children love this six-day nature camp where they explore the fascinating world of amphibians and reptiles(两栖动物)side by side with George Heinrich, an expert. Through up-close contacts with a variety of animals such as tortoises, frogs, lizards and snakes, campers learn about amphibian and reptile ecology and protection.
Call George Heinrich at (727)865-6255 for more information or email.
George@heinrichecologicalservices.com.
1.What do you know about Weedon Island?
A. Weedon Island was discovered in 1972.
B. Native Americans lived in Weedon Island.
C. Weedon Island is famous for wild birds.
D. Weedon Island is a beautiful man-made preservation.
2.If you are interested in the past, which summer camp will you probably attend?
A. Archaeology Summer Camp.
B. Wildlife Ecology Summer Camp.
C. Herpetology Summer Camp.
D. Indian Cultural Summer Camp.
3.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. There are two ways to contact any camp if you want to know more information about the camp.
B. Wildlife Ecology Summer Camp is the most expensive camp among these three camps.
C. Children can make pottery by themselves and see many kinds of animals at Herpetology Summer Camp.
D. The archaeology camp was once held at Weedon Island before.
4.What do the three summer camps have in common?
A. They will be held at the same time.
B. The campers will have the same experience.
C. They will be conducted by the same college.
D. They are designed for the same age group.
5.This article is a(n) .
A. notice B. diary C. advertisement D. announcement
I grew up on stories about Ernest Shackleton and all the great polar explorers. I had a really ________ mental picture of what the environment they ________ might be like. Those tales of exploration were the reason why I got into travel ________ in the first place.
I had wanted to go to Spitsbergen for years. I was actually ______on a trip with my wife, but we had to cancel — for the ________ possible reason that she fell pregnant with our first child. A couple of years later, I got the ________ to shoot(拍摄)a story on the Noorderlich, a ship that gets ________ into the ice every year — just as the boats of the old explorers did when they ________ in the Arctic. I thought the experience would be _______ because I love riding snowmobiles and dog sleds but it didn’t quite turn out well. It was an eight-hour snowmobile journey from the capital Longyearbyen to the _______ . We rode through snowstorms and it was one of the ____things I’ve ever done. It was really quite _______ and we were ______ about on ice during the last part of the journey. I began to think: “This had better be _______ it.”
And then I saw the ship, lit by the moonlight. It looked so strange and frightening, ____ on its own in the middle of nowhere. I almost didn’t want to get close to it because it was so perfect in its _______. It was exactly how I had _____ it to be. _______experiences are rarely like that---there’s usually some disappointment ____ somewhere. When you have held a mental picture of a place since your childhood and you see that it exists in ______, it really is a dream that comes true.
1.A. certain B. new C. strong D. strange
2.A. discovered B. changed C. created D. experienced
3.A. photography B. research C. habit D. industry
4.A. caught B. booked C. invited D. sent
5.A. least B. nicest C. helpless D. troublesome
6.A. demand B. right C. information D. opportunity
7.A. frozen B. decorated C. broken D. prepared
8.A. summered B. visited C. wintered D. arrived
9.A. easy B. great C. unique D. regrettable
10.A. ship B. village C. island D. house
11.A. happiest B. simplest C. hardest D. most important
12.A. dark B. interesting C. exciting D. bright
13.A. looking B. talking C. standing D. sliding
14.A. for B. worth C. about D. with
15.A. working B. going C. waiting D. sitting
16.A. position B. environment C. shape D. way
17.A. promised B. arranged C. imagined D. refused
18.A. Travel B. Shopping C. Reading D. Working
19.A. expected B. surrounded C. unrelated D. involved
20.A. tales B. memory C. reality D. movies
It’s a pity that we can’t arrange for our agenda; otherwise we far more freedom during the whole journey.
A. enjoyed B. had enjoyed C. would have enjoyed D. would enjoy
__ that's important is that you are doing your best and moving in the right direction.
A. One B. All C. Everything D. Anything
（2018·天津）—I'm moving in a few days and I wonder if you could help.
—___________. Just let me know when, and I'll be there.
A. You bet B. It depends
C. Forget it D. No kidding
