When Peng Liyuan stepped off the plane in Moscow, the whole world wanted to know who dressed the elegant first lady. The reporter released the secret——Ma Ke.
Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Ke's designs for more than a decade, a fact that was only highlighted recently when she was on her first state visit, accompanying her husband President Xi Jinping. The elegant and attractive Peng, formerly a popular singer, has been compared with the US' first lady Michelle Obama and France's Carla Bruni－ Sarkozy, since stepping off the airplane in Moscow on March 22. Suddenly, everyone was curious to know more about the first lady's wardrobe.
Even so, Ma prefers a low-key approach. “If you eat a tasty egg why would you want to see the hen?” she says of all the media attention.
Ma's relationship with Peng began 10 years ago after a concert in Guangzhou when a reporter told Peng she knew the designer behind the label Exception de Mixmind. Peng asked for an introduction because she was a fan of Ma's designs and had been wearing them for years.
The two naturally became friends. Ma says: “The painting reflects the painter, and clothes reflect both the designer and the wearer. Someone desires fame and wealth, or love and sympathy; what you have in your heart is reflected in the design. Those who don't share my philosophy won't buy my clothes. Peng is a caring person, devoted to charity and environmental protection, which is exactly what I'm doing now.”
However, regardless of the brand, Peng's support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.
“Instead she presented a vision of Chinese fashion, desiring to bring Chinese designers to the world stage，” says a western designer.
The first lady's double-breasted coat and her black leather handbag aren't available at any of exception's shops, though Exception's physical stores do have seen a rising number of visitors.
1.The passage mainly discusses________.
A.the friendship between Peng Liyuan and her designer
B.the designer of the first lady Peng Liyuan's dress, Ma Ke
C.Peng Liyuan's clothes on her first state visit
D.the reactions to Peng Liyuan's first visit to Moscow
2.In the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 Ma Ke mentioned “an egg and the hen” to show________.
A.paying such great attention to her was unnecessary
B.it is hard to explain “Which came first, the egg or the hen?”
C.the outcome was more important than the process
D.her dissatisfaction with the media attention on her dress
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A.First ladies compete with each other whenever they are together.
B.Peng's suits can be bought in Ma Ke's clothes stores.
C.Ma Ke offered to design the first lady's clothes through her friends.
D.Peng had liked Ma's designs long before she got to know her in the flesh.
4.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Peng wears the dress designed by a Chinese designer probably to support Chinese brands.
B.Many citizens found Peng Liyuan's choice quite unexpected.
C.After Peng Liyuan's visit to Moscow Ma Ke's clothes became more popular.
D.Black leather handbags like Peng's are widely sold in bag stores in big cities.
I made a promise to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a loving husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.
The idea had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The speaker was quoting a Biblical passage about husbands and their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is an act of will. A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to admit that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would change.
And it did. Right from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks great on you.” “Oh, Tom, you noticed”, she said, surprised and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled. After the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn suggested a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, but then I thought, “Evelyn’s been alone here with the kids all week and now she wants to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites.
So it went. Two weeks of not calling the Wall Street firm where I am a director; a visit to the shell museum though I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that’s how the whole vacation passed. I made a new promise to keep on remembering to choose love.
There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for bed, Evelyn stared at me with the saddest expression.
“What’s the matter?” I asked her.
“Tom,” she said in a voice filled with sadness, “ I don’t?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well…that checkup I had several weeks ago…our doctor…did he tell you something about me? Tom, you’ve been so good to me…am I dying?”
It took a moment for it all to be understood. Then I burst out laughing.
“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You’re not dying; I’m just starting to live.”
1.From the story we may infer that Tom drove to the beach cottage______.
A.with his family B.with Evelyn C.alone D.with his children
2.During the two weeks on the beach,Tom showed more love to his wife because______.
A.the doctor said his wife was seriously ill
B.he had made a lot of money in his Wall Street firm
C.she looked lovely in her new clothes
D.he was determined to be a good husband
3.The author says, “There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment.” What does“ one thing”refer to?
A.He praised her sweater, which puzzled her.
B.He was so good to her that she thought she must be dying.
C.He knew something about her illness but didn’t tell her.
D.She insisted on visiting a museum, which he hated.
4.By saying“I’m just starting to live,”Tom means that______.
A.he is just beginning to enjoy life as a loving husband
B.he is just beginning to understand the real meaning of life
C.he lived an unhappy life before and is now starting to change
D.he is beginning to feel regret for what he did to his wife before
Tour Itinerary
Day 1:On arrival at the airport or railway station, you will be met by our guide and transferred to the hotel you stay. The rest of day is at leisure (空闲).
Day 2:Mutianyu Great Wall, Underground Palace, Dingling. We pick up travelers from hotel before 8:00am, and then drive to Mutianyu Great Wall .It is known for its beautiful surroundings.
If you want to reach the highest point, cable car is a good choice which is optional. We'll end the visit at about 11:00, before having Chinese traditional lunch (11:30), travelers can have a short visit of Jade Carving Factory. It was not only the excellent skill on carving, but also mixes many Chinese traditional cultures in the jade carving. After having lunch, we'll drive to the Ming Tombs (Dingling)-the best-preserved Chinese imperial tombs with 500 years history.
Day 3:Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace-Our tour guide will pick you up between 8:00am and 8:30am. Our tour starts at 'Tiananmen Square with its plentitude of monuments testifying to the communist, then you will have a chance to visit the Temple of Heaven . After having traditional Chinese lunch (40 minutes), enjoy a short visit to Summer Palace . After that, you will have a chance to enjoy the Chinese traditional Silk arts.
Special Features:
1.Photo the digital pictures for the tour group and mail to the tourists
2.Only English-speaking travelers in our coach
3.Well-trained English-speaking tour guide
Service package includes:
1.Pick up service
2.Entrance tickets
3.English-speaking tour guide
Before you come to China, compare a couple of agencies and you'll know the difference of our tour.We really appreciate it if you think about China Tour Guide and we are looking forward to sharing a wonderful time with you.
Payments:
The tour doesn't need the pre-payment and deposit require. Three or more people, ten percent discount.The payment charge can be settled directly to the local tour guide in cash when you arrive. Both RMB and hard currency are acceptable. 58peradult,58peradult,28 per child.
Contact:
For your tour request or more information, please contact our tour adviser.
E-mail: tour@sinohotelguide.com <mailto:tour@sinohotelguide.com>.
Tel:(86)010-66708306
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m-18:00p.m (GMT+0800) Monday-Friday.
Add: Tongzhou Road, Beijing
1.The purpose of the passage is to________.
A.attract more English-speaking travelers
B.introduce Beijing to foreigners
C.call on people to invest in Beijing
D.tell the readers the long history of Beijing
2.If a couple and their child want to go on the tour,how much will they pay?
A.129.6. B.122.4. C.144. D.174.
3.If you want more information, you can do the following EXCEPT_______.
A.going to the travel agency in person
B.writing a letter to the travel agency
C.emailing the tour adviser of the agency
D.calling the tour adviser at 9:00a.m at weekends
假如你是高一学生李华，下周将参加校英语俱乐部举办的“我最喜欢的西方节日”英语演讲比赛，在准备过程中你遇到困难。请给你的英国外教Chris写一封邮件，寻求帮助。内容包括：1.交代背景; 2.描述困难; 3.期盼回复。
注意：1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
单句翻译
1.如果天气允许，记得饭后散散步。（permit)
2.这些树特别高，其中一些高达90多米。（measure)
3.请在表格（form)背面附上你的照片。（attach)
4.医生建议青少年每天的屏幕使用时间（screen time)应限制在1小时内。（limit...to)
5.我们不能让那些人破坏了环境却逃之夭夭。（have sb.doing 结构；get away with)
6.全国人民的共同努力使得战胜新冠疫情（COVID-19)成为可能。（make it possible to do结构）
7.直到现在，约翰还未出现。他可能发生了什么事情呢？（turn词组；could have done 结构）
As I entered the hospital in my white coat,I looked just like any other doctor.That was until I _______my curly rainbow wig(假发), big red nose,and added my name badge “Doctor Larry Laugh-Out-Loud".I walked through the doors into the waiting area,where. there was a familiar _____ of boredom and tiredness.People sat on plastic chairs and waited_____________ ,looking through old magazines.
Suddenly,I ________ a small girl whose ankle was twice its normal size.The on-duty nurse told me that Lara's parents _______ her to the hospital immediately after she fell off her bicycle.After getting here,Lara couldn't stop giving cries of ______.Though it was doctors and nurses who would treat her injury,it was my ________to make her feel better.
We clown(扮成小丑的）doctors are _______trained to work together with medical professionals.On a workday,we spend our time_______patients,their families,and more often than not,the hospital staff,too!We do this by singing songs,telling silly jokes,etc. Some children don't feel like _______,though.We have to be very ________and understanding,and work closely with doctors and nurses.
And my magic medicine indeed seemed to ______.While the doctor focused on examining Lara's ankle, I got her ________by doing the magic tricks. _________she was clearly painful, her scared look was gradually ________by a big smile as I" magically” produced her sock from out of my pocket.Seeing their daughter so much happier made Lara's parents more relaxed.
And _______me,when I took off my wig and my red nose after a whole day's work,I was still ______ a big smile,because I ______ all the fun and laughter of the day.I hope clown doctors can help make the hospital a________ place for Lara and other patients to visit.______,laughter is the best medicine.
1.A.threw away B.put on C.searched for D.picked up
2.A.atmosphere B.sign C.feeling D.cause
3.A.embarrassedly B.politely C.impatiently D.unconfidently
4.A.touched B.spotted C.recognized D.consulted
5.A.invited B.directed C.welcomed D.rushed
6.A.pain B.anger C.relief D.joy
7.A.idea B.job C.chance D.turn
8.A.privately B.secretly C.poorly D.specially
9.A.staring at B.taking care of C.cheering up D.playing tricks on
10.A.sharing B.chatting C.laughing D.pretending
11.A.energetic B.sensitive C.curious D.independent
12.A.work wonders B.go to waste C.do no harm D.make no difference
13.A.support B.permission C.praise D.attention
14.A.When B.Because C.Although D.If
15.A.replaced B.saved C.changed D.followed
16.A.as for B.because of C.except for D.according to
17.A.hiding B.wearing C.forcing D.returning
18.A.imagined B.expected C.remembered D.predicted
19.A.safe B.friendly C.peaceful D.normal
20.A.After all B.In other words C.Above all D.On the whole
