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A. Make the furniture more lively. B. Paint the wall to match the furni
A. Make the furniture more lively.
B. Paint the wall to match the furniture.
C. Put up some more cheerful paintings.
D. Save some more room for paintings.
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A. Make the furniture more lively.
B. Paint the wall to match the furniture.
C. Put up some more cheerful paintings.
D. Save some more room for paintings.
A、(a) he is capable of discovering beauty
B、(b) there is always something behind the beauty
C、(c) beauty can make one spellbound beyond question
D、(d) beauty can never be questioned
The more I think about him,the more reasons I find for loving him____I did. |
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A.as much as B.as long as C.as soon as D.as far as |
Does Mickey Mouse have a beard?
No.
Does this mean that French men seeking work with the Disney organization must shave off their moustaches too?
It depends.
A labor inspector took the Disney organization to court this week, contending that the company's dress and appearance code—which bans moustaches, beards, excess weight, short skirts and fancy stockings—offends individual liberty and violates French labor law.
The case is an illustration of some of the delicate cultural issues the company faces as it gets ready to open its theme park 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Paris in five months' time.
The Disney management, which is assembling what it calls a "cast" of 12,000 to run the theme park, argues that all the employees, from bottle washers to the president, are similar to actors who have to obey rules about appearance. Anyway, a company spokesman says, no one has yet put his moustache before a job. As one new "cast member" put it: "You must believe in what you are doing, or you would have a terrible time here."
But what do people think of Euro Disney? People everywhere are wondering whether Europeans would like this form of American recreation.
For all its concern about foreign cultural invasion and its defense against the pollution of the French language by English words, France's Socialist government has been untroubled about putting such a huge American symbol on the doorstep of the capital and has been more concerned about its economic effect. It made an extraordinary series of tax and financial concessions to attract the theme park here rather than let it go to sunny Spain.
The theme park itself will be only part of a giant complex of housing, office, and resort developments stretching far into the next century, including movie and television production facilities. As part of its deal with the Disney organization, the government is laying and paying for new highways, an extension of Paris' regional express railway and even a direct connection to the high speed TGV railway to the Channel Tunnel. The TGV station is being built in front of the main entrance of Euro Disneyland, and is scheduled to come into service in 1994.
If Euro Disneyland succeeds—theme parks already in France have so far failed —a second and even a third park is likely to be built by the end of the century. Financial experts say that Euro Disneyland, the first phase of which is costing an estimated $3.6 billion, is essential to Disney's overall fortunes, which have been hit by competition and declining attendance in the United States.
French intellectuals have not found many kind things to say about the project. The kids, however, will probably never notice. Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Peter Pan, and Pinocchio all come from European fairy tales or stories and are as familiar to children here as they are in the United States. To a French child Mickey is French. To an Italian kid he is Italian.
The Disney management is stressing this tradition in an apparent response to suggestions that it is culturally insensitive. Although the concept of the theme park is closely based on the original Magic Kingdom in California and Walt Disney World in Florida, "Euro Disneyland will be unique in a manner appropriate to its European home," the company says. "The legends and fairy tales which come from Europe figure prominently in the creative development of the theme park." Officials point out, for example, that Sleeping Beauty's castle, the central feature of the theme park, is based not on Hollywood, as some might think, but on the illustrations in a medieval European book. Also, a 360-degree movie, based on the adventures of Jules Verne, features well-known European actors.
Asked to describe other aspects of the effort to make the park more European, a spokesman mentioned that direction signs in the theme park will be in French as well as English, and that some performers will chat in French, Spanish and English. "The challenge is telling things people already know—and at the same time making it different," the spokesman said.
On the other hand, this effort is not being taken too far. Another Disney spokesman said earlier that the aim of the theme park is to provide a basically American experience for those who seek it. In this way, he said, people who might otherwise have contemplated a vacation in the United States will be happy to stay on this side of the Atlantic.
The Disney organization does seem to focus a bit too much on hair. "Main Street, USA", the heart of Euro Disneyland, it promises, will feature an old time "Harmony Barber Shop" to deal with "messy hair and hairy chins"— and perhaps even Offending moustaches. One difference from California or Florida: Parts of Main Street and waiting areas to get into the attractions will be covered over as a concession to Paris' rainy weather.
Euro Disneyland's short distance to Paris is a definite attraction. Anyone tiring of American or fake European culture can reach the Louvre art museum by express railway in less than an hour—from Minnie Mouse to Mona Lisa in a flash.
Communications figured largely in the Disney organization's decision to site its fourth theme park near Paris. The site is within a two-hour flight of 320 million Europeans. The opening of Eastern Europe is another prize for the company, which thinks that millions of people will put Disneyland at the top of a list of places to visit on their first trip to Western Europe.
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The United Nations says more than 900 million people worldwide do not have enough to eat. Officials say 100 million more could go hungry this year because of the food and financial crises. To deal with the situation, the UN World Food Program has started a project to help small farmers. These farmers are mainly women. Many cannot produce enough food even to feed and support their own families. The new effort is called Purchase for Progress, or P4P.It aims to connect local farmers with dependable markets. That way, they could get a chance to sell their surplus (剩余) at competitive prices. P4P will be tested in as many as 21 countries during the next five years. The biggest contributor to the project is Bill Gates, through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Another donor (捐款者) is the Howard Buffett Foundation, led by a son of the American investor Warren Buffett. The government of Belgium is also supporting the project in a former colony (殖民地), now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Together these donors have provided more than 76 million dollars for projects in Africa and Central America. Purchase for Progress will work with United Nations agencies, governments and nongovernmental organizations to help increase crop production. The World Bank Group and other partners are to help train farmers in better crop management and marketing skills. The World Food Program says it expects to buy 40,000 tons of food in the first year using methods carried out by the project. That will be enough to feed 250,000 people. P4P is expected to develop food cooperatives and longterm agreements for buying corn, wheat and other food crops. About 350,000 farmers could be assisted. Officials say the project will change the way the World Food Program buys food in developing countries. Executive Director Josette Sheeran says this is the first time her agency will buy a large amount of food from small farmers. The agency has traditionally bought most of its food from developing countries, but through larger trading organizations. 1. From the passage, we know that________. A. in all 900 million people worldwide lack food B. a project has been started to help women farmers C. there are only two donors to help the project D. some farmers still cannot support their families 2. According to the passage, ________will work hard to deal with the situation. A. the United Nations B. the combined efforts C. some governments D. some nongovernmental organizations 3. Which of the following will NOT be done to help small farmers? A. To donate money. B. To reform the way of food purchase. C. To provide them with food. D. To buy a large amount of food from them. 4. What's the best title for this passage? A. Project to Help Small Farmers B. Contribution to Small Farmers C. Food Problems D. P4P Is Being Carried Out |
A. eliminate pollutants
B. build higher smokestacks
C. install dusters
D. use atomic energy
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