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广东省广州市广雅中学2020届高三上学期英语期末考试试卷
Are you happy with your appearance？ "Almost all the girls with single﹣fold eyelids in our class have had double﹣eyelid operations," Zeng, a Senior 2 student from Chengdu, told Xinhua. Zeng had the same surgery done this summer.
From popular photo﹣editing apps to plastic surgery, it seems that large eyes, pale skin and a skinny body are the only standard for beauty these days. But can following this standard really make us feel good about ourselves？
According to Huxiu News, over six in ten girls choose not to take part in certain daily activities, such as attending school, because they feel bad about their looks. As much as 31 percent of teenagers avoid speaking up in class because they worry that others will notice their looks.
Many teenagers are upset about their appearance because they believe in unrealistic standards of beauty, experts say. Seeing all these things can make anyone believe that they're too dark, too fat, too short, or too tall.
However, trying to live up to strict standards can make us feel anxious. What troubles us is not just our "imperfect" looks, but the fact that we criticize ourselves too much.
Plus﹣size models are being featured in some fashion shows. All of us should be just as confident as they are.
A．Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes．
B．Body image anxiety is common among teenagers．
C．Guys care just as much as girls do about their body image．
D．Some teenagers might feel negatively about their appearance．
E．She and many of her classmates believe bigger eyes look more beautiful．
F．It's not uncommon for teenagers to feel confident about their appearance．
G．Perfect faces and bodies are everywhere in advertising TV shows and social media．
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A. The origins of acting are in the act of remembering. B. Drama in Greece began with festivals honoring Dionysus. C. It is believed that this was the first step in the development of acting. D. Historical records show that this desire is as old as civilization itself. E. Acting is not, as many people think, a quick, easy road to fame and riches. F. Broadway and television provide other stages on which actors can display their talent. G. As a result, they had little opportunity to show their individual personalities. |
If you have ever been in a school play or ever made believe you were a doctor, detective, or a space traveler, you know the enjoyment that acting brings. Almost all of us have the wish to play the part of someone or something else. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
In the ancient world, acting was often associated with religious ceremonies and other special occasions. As far back as 2,200 B. C. trained Chinese actors performed ceremonial dances in costume and makeup at harvest festivals. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} To the dance was gradually added pantomime (哑语)—the imitation of movements and gestures—as well as the wearing of masks, the singing of chants, and finally the use of dialogue.
While acting was coming into its own in the ancient Chinese classical theatre, it was doing the same in the western world, in Greece. From about 500 B. C. on, acting became a highly specialized art in Greece. Greek actors, however, still wore masks, and their motions were largely fixed by custom. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}
Modern acting, by contrast, gives the individual actor great opportunity to develop his or her personal talents for serious, comic, or musical drama. The names, faces styles of famous movie actors are known worldwide. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} A special form of acting takes place in radio drama, which was highly popular before television. In radio drama the actors face an unique challenge. They are unseen by their audience. So they must rely on voice alone to make their characters real to the listeners.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Only forty percent of Broadway actors are employed, most of them for only part of the year. Those who become stars need not only talent, but determination. They must not be easily discouraged. Otherwise, they might give up before the opportunity for stardom presents itself.
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A. Building career choices. B. Raising the spirits. C. Volunteering means a lot more. D. Building relationships with people is very important. E. Volunteering is an excellent way to improve your independence. F. She volunteers by performing in concerts for senior citizens. G. Volunteering allows you to experience different environments and situations. |
Why is volunteering important?
When it comes to service work, it is important to realize that the actual goal should be getting the most out of your volunteering work. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
Gaining new /social experiences.
Volunteering allows students to get involved with new things and develop social and academic skills that couldn't be learned in a classroom environment. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Giving back and helping others.
Volunteers create better environments for others—they create healthier communities and they brighten lives. Jill, a senior student, had been a volunteer in her community (社区) for more than three years. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} "They always tell me how great we sound and how they wish they had taken time to learn an instrument in their youth."
Creating connections with people.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Not only does the volunteer work you do show who you are as a person, but it reflects many positive qualities that possible employers and admission officers want to see. Volunteering allows you to meet a wide variety of people from all sorts of walks of life.
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Volunteering isn't one of the most attractive jobs, but it is one of the most beneficial and uplifting (令人振奋的). It's taking some time out of your day to help others. Volunteer work makes us feel good. It builds self-confidence and lifts up the spirits.
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