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浙江省舟山市2018年中考英语试卷
Every 14 days, another language dies. There are many reasons for this. Some people think more common languages have more economic(经济的) if power. Because of this, young people choose to learn a common language as they think it is more useful. Another reason is that some languages aren't written down. Guujaaw is a leader of the Haida Nation, whose people have lived on the Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada, for more than 10,000 years. Their language is endangered. Traditionally, it wasn't written down, and, as a result, some people are worried that it will die one day. Guujaaw replies to this, "We talk to each other, listen, visit and believe in the spoken word. Expressing yourself without writing is natural. However, if Guujaaw's language and others like it are going to stay alive, writing may have to become part of their lives.
When a language dies, a lot of knowledge dies with it. To begin with, language is a huge part of the culture of the people who speak it. Language allows speakers to say certain things: words that describe a cultural idea may not translate exactly into another language. Furthermore, many endangered languages have rich spoken cultures. Stories, songs and histories are passed on from older people to younger generations(一代). Elizabeth Lindsey, an expert in languages, emphasizes(强调) this. "When an elder dies, a library is burned," she says.
Also, language death affects our knowledge about nature. Local people often have a deep understanding of plants, animals, and the relationship between them. David Harrison, a researcher on endangered languages, reflects, "80% of plant and animal species(物种)have been undiscovered by science. But that doesn't mean they're unknown to humans."
Many languages are endangered. However, it's not too late. Children often grow up speaking two languages.“ No one… becomes richer by giving up… one language to learn another,” Harrison said. If children feel both languages are important, they will use both. So, it is necessary that children realize how useful their local language is.
Youth Activity Center
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Business hours: From 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day
English Conversation Group Our friendly group meets at the Mass Activity Center every Saturday afternoon. Come to make new friends and improve your English skills. Learners of all levels are welcome. Age: Over 10 years old Bookings: Not required Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Date to start: Saturday, February 3rd Young Creative Club Do you love to write or express yourself through art? Come and join our creative club, share your ideas and make friends with people who are like you. Age: 11-15 years old Bookings: Required. Call 1390407050 to book your place Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Date: Sunday, February 18th | Learn to Code Learn how to create a game or design a webpage by using free online resources that teach you how to write computer programs. It allows time to experiment and play. It is designed for adults (成年人) with basic computer and internet skills. Age: Young adults Bookings: Not required Time: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Date: Wednesday, February, 28th How to Buy and Sell Products Come and learn about buying and selling products safely online. Computer and internet skills are required. Age: Over 18 years old Bookings: Required. Call 1723407109 to book your place Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Date: Tuesday, February 27th |
Shenzhen Safari Park is the first zoo in China to uncage(从笼中放出)animals. There are over 300 kinds of wild animals, like giant pandas, south China tigers, golden monkeys, Siberian tigers, and Asian elephants.
Animal Show Schedule
Performance(表演) | From Monday to Friday | Weekends&Holidays | Place |
Happy Ocean | 12:30 | 13:00, 15:00 | Ocean World |
Birds' Show | 11:00, 13:30, 15:00 | Birds Stadium | |
Elephant Show | 11:00(Closed on Tuesday) | 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 | Elephant Valley |
How to get to our zoo?
Take subway Line 7 to Xili Lake Station, and walk to the park.
Take bus No. 36, No. 49, and get off at Shenzhen Zoo Station.
How much is the ticket?
Adult:¥200 | Child between 1. 2 m and 1. 5m in height:¥100 Child less than 1. 2 m:Free |
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