1、一、阅读理解Enter DSWF Global Canvas 2022Global Canvas is an annual childrens art competition run by David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF). Its a fantastic way to encourage creativity and display thought and concern for our planets environment and the incredible wildlife that inhabits it. Were thrille
2、d to announce entries are now open for the DSWF Global Canvas 2022 competition, for which the theme is “Forests of Land and Sea”.DSWF Global Canvas 2022 is free to enter and open to children aged 16 and under either as a group or an individual. Entries for group and individual categories will be jud
3、ged separately and in the following age groups: age 4-7 years, age 8-11 years, and age 12-16 years. A group entry can be any size from 2 children up to an entire school!Any art technique is welcome. Entrants can create an artwork of any size that they like, as long as their entry is based on the the
4、me and the work is original. DSWF always likes to see recycled materials used wherever possible. Please note that you mustnt send us your actual artwork, however. You need to send us a photograph and video of it in addition to completing the relevant group or individual entry form. All entries must
5、be received digitally by 11 June 2022.Entries will be judged on the quality of art, interpretation of the theme, creativity, and for group entries level of joint work. The decision of the judges will be final. Competition winners will receive vouchers (代金券) for art supplies, digital animal adoptions
6、 and certificates.1How many age groups will the entries be classified into?AOne. BTwo.CThree. DFour.2Which of the following will fail to meet the requirements of this competition?AMaking an artwork using recycled materials.BCreating an artwork with an ancient art form.CDelivering an original physica
7、l artwork to DSWF.DSending a digital photo of a completed work on May 1.3What is the extra consideration in judging a group entry?AContent. BCooperation.CCreativity. DComplexity.Italys cheap old homes continue to appeal to hundreds of interested buyers, among whom was Roy Patrick, a 67-year-old Brit
8、ish who deals in antiques in Italy. Patrick bought an old school house in the mountain village of Carrega for $16,500. Its both an adventure and a joy.Patrick bought the property quite by accident. When told about the wonders of the village, he toured there to take a look and was instantly struck by
9、 the 1930s school building. “The house is particular and the view is unique: The way the sun goes down over the mountains, youd say wow. Its a fantastic wonderland,” says Patrick.The property was offloaded by the local government to boost the populations of communities in decline. Since the purchase
10、, hes been visiting every two weeks and finds it has many charms. “Top of the list is the friendliness of the local residents, followed by the breathtaking views I get out of the windows looking across the valley,” he adds.Patricks initial encounter with his new home was less than promising. He had
11、to climb through a window to open up the building, which had been shut for decades and whose door was jammed, with the keys nowhere to be found.However, a later structural disaster turned into a positive story. When an unstable chimney (烟囱) collapsed due to a heavy snow, a neighbor volunteered to cl
12、imb onto his roof to make it safe. The locals are so welcoming that they are ready to help newcomers.During the restoration needed to make the old school habitable, Patrick unexpectedly unearthed a great many treasures: dusty piles of old text books, inkwells, pupil registers and other historical it
13、ems.Patrick has some advice for those with the thought of buying a house in Carrega: There is absolutely nothing, just great views, pure air and clean surroundings. No bars, supermarkets, or restaurants. A vehicle is essential to move around. However, Carrega does spring to life in the summer when v
14、acationers arrive to relax. “There are nights when people throw a party with loud music,” says Patrick. “Otherwise its just singing birds and total silence.”4What led to Patricks purchase of the old schoolhouse?AThe locals friendly attitude. BIts location and rising value.CIts uniqueness and surroun
15、dings. DThe governments housing welfare.5What was the governments intention of selling the property?ATo attract more settlers. BTo boost local tourism.CTo preserve village traditions. DTo reform education system.6Whats one of Patricks added bonuses of getting the house?AAcquiring more personal space
16、. BDigging up some historical finds.CEnjoying a more active social life. DGetting free home decoration service.7How does it feel most of the time living in Carrega?AQuiet. BLively.CModern. DConvenient.As the new year approaches, crowds around the world may be expecting whizzes and bangs to light up
17、the sky. The appeal of fireworks could fizzle out with the growing use of drones (无人机) for light shows, though.Ollie Howitt, a leader of SkyMagic, which used a team of 300 drones to create a display for Londons new year celebration last year, said demand had increased substantially. “We do think its
18、 going to be something thats ever catching on, as opposed to it being a short-lived sort of fashion people have suddenly got interested in. Drones are reusable and theres no fallout. In that sense theyre a very good, sustainable option,” she said.But not everyone agrees. A spokesperson from the Brit
19、ish Fireworks Association said drones could also pose environmental problems. “Suggestions are that drones have less of an impact on the environment, but we have serious concerns about electrical demand and use of lithium batteries which are known not to be all that green,” they said.An RSPCA spokes
20、person said that while drones were a possible idea to try to reduce the impact of displays on animals, there were downsides. “Drones are not without their own negative issues such as scaring horses or crashing into birds, and can cause disturbance to animals and members of the public. Its therefore
21、important for their effects to be fully considered and measures taken to minimize the chance of accidents,” they said.Some express the opinion that the use of fireworks and drones dont exclude each other. The sight, sound and gunpowder smell of fireworks will always provide its own unique thrill.“We
22、 find fireworks work really well when teamed up with drones. But we dont really see it as a one-replacing-the-other at all. We feel as if its just another tool in the chest for how you enliven the sky and what you want to do with the show youre putting on,” said Howitt, noting that while fireworks g
23、ive a loud, emotive, big performance, drones offer the chance to tell stories in the sky by using a series of images.8What does the underlined phrase “fizzle out” in paragraph 1 mean?ACatch on. BWind up.CCreate an impact. DMake a comeback.9What does Howitt think about a drone display in paragraph 2?
24、AIts definitely an upward trend.BItll get us to reflect on energy crisis.CIts nothing but a temporary phenomenon.DItll excite the public curiosity about science.10Which of the following may Howitt suggest according to the last paragraph?APromoting the production of drones.BDiversifying the functions
25、 of drones.CProhibiting the displays of fireworks.DStaging drone shows as an alternative.11In which section of a website can we read this text?AAdvertisement. BBusiness.CHealth. DEnvironment.Emerging (新兴的) economies struggled to grow through the 2010s and pessimism hangs over them now. People wonder
26、 how they will pay debts rung up during the Covid-19 pandemic and how they can grow rapidly as they did in the past.The freshest answer is the fast-spreading digital revolution (革命). Emerging nations are adopting cutting-edge technology at a lower and lower cost, allowing them to fuel domestic deman
27、d and overcome traditional barriers to growth. Over the past decade, the number of smartphone owners has skyrocketed worldwide. The worlds emerging markets have already demonstrated the transformative effects of digital technology, which has saved the economy with old industries slowing sharply.The
28、digital revolution is as advanced in emerging economies as in developed ones. Among the top 30 nations by tax income from digital services as a share of GDP, 16 are in the emerging world. Since 2017, digital tax income has been growing in emerging countries at an average annual pace of 26%, compared
29、 with 11% in the developed ones.How can it be that poorer nations are adopting digital technologies faster than the rich? One explanation is habit and its absence. In societies with plentiful physical stores and services, customers are often comfortable with and slow to abandon the providers they ha
30、ve. Nations lacking in schools, hospitals and banks will jump at the first digital option that comes along and quickly bridge these gaps by establishing online services.Since 2010, the cost of starting a business has held steady in developed countries while falling sharply in emerging countries, fro
31、m 66% to just 27% of the average annual income. Businessmen can now launch businesses affordably, organizing much of what they need on a smartphone.Its early days, too. Tech revolutions usually last a long time. Innovations like the car and the steam engine were still transforming economies half a c
32、entury later. While the pandemic is weakening globalization, the age of rapid digitization has just begun. This offers many developing economies a revolutionary new path to catching up with the living standards of the developed world.12Where are people more willing to accept digital services?AIn developed societies.BIn overpopulated nations.CIn economies
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