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河南省洛阳市2017-2018学年高一上学期英语期末考试试卷
While some lucky people are born with the gift of artistic power, others have to study to become fluent in the language of art. If the artistic path is calling you, begin the journey with tiny steps and follow it. Here are some ways to show you how to become a true artist.
Try a generous choice of differing forms of art. If you have never spent much time creating art, it may feel challenging to try to become an artist.They just need to express their creative ideas in a great way. If there is a specific type of art you would like to learn more about, go for it, but don't be afraid to branch out and try other forms as well. Some of the most basic forms of art include drawing, painting, sculpting, and photographing.
Do your research and learn the basics. Learn as much as you can about the medium-read books and articles, watch educational videos, and research various methods and other artists. One of the best ways to learn is by studying the work of others who have come before you. If you put effort, it is completely possible to teach yourself how to be a great artist. Need help? I'll work for sure.
Many artists devote their lives to creating art. While you do not have to spend every single second of your day working on a painting, do try to dedicate some time each day (or every other day) to working on your project, whatever it might be.
A. Make creating art your favorite.
B. Make time for your art every day.
C. The truth is that all people are artists.
D. Pick up some books on your chosen form(s).
E. You can always further your research with an art class.
F. A key part of being an artist is observing the world around you.
G. Whichever path you are on, be clear that everyone is an artist.
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A. The law does permit an exception. B. Or you could just wait until you are again, safely off the street. C. you shouldn't be addicted to smart phones any more. D. The city of Honolulu, Hawaii wants everyone to learn that lesson. E. Other U.S. cities may follow Honolulu. F. do not look at a screen when you cross the street or you could be fined G. The answer is probably "No". |
Parents usually teach their children how to cross the street safely, by looking both ways for cars. But do they also teach them to put away their cell phones?
{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Texting while crossing the street will soon be banned in the city. Beginning on October 24, you could be fined from $15 to $99 if you step into a Honolulu street while looking at your phone. Honolulu is the first major U.S. city to ban what is called "distracted walking". It recently passed a law in a seven to two vote. The law says: "No pedestrian shall cross a street or highway while viewing a mobile electronic device." In other words, {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
The law's creators hope it will lower the number of people hit and killed by cars in the city. Mayor Kirk Caldwell told Reuters news agency, "We hold the unfortunate reputation of being a major city with more pedestrians being hit in crosswalks, particularly our seniors, than almost any other city in the country."
The law includes all electronic devices with screens: cell phones, tablets, gaming devices, digital cameras and laptop computers. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Pedestrians may use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} The state of Washington was the first to outlaw distracted driving back in 2007. Now, 46 other states as well as D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, have laws against texting while driving reports the GHSA.
If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid being fined in Honolulu (and be safer, in general) by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
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