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A survey of migrationFeeling at homeWhy some immigrants settle in faster than othersOct 31st 2002 | from PRINT EDITIONBOTH immigrants and host country often feel ambivalent about the way they live together. Immigrants want to feel at home—but they also want, to varying degrees, to keep their original values and culture. Host countries want immigrants to integrate—but some also harbour a sneaking hope that the newcomers will eventually go home. Pull up too many cultural roots, lose the ancestral language, and that becomes hard.Such ambivalence is greater in Europe than in the United States. Not only does America have an unusually clear idea of what it stands for as a country; it has had enough experience of accommodating different cultures to have created a template for cultural co-existence. Europe lacks both advantages. Europeans often mistrust national pride and lack moral self-confidence; they are also new to the business of living in a multicultural society, and are not helped by the sheer size of the Muslim population in some of their countries.For instance, what moral values and rules of behaviour should modern societies insist that people share? In the name of protecting freedom of speech and religion, should they tolerate incitement to violence by imams? Pim Fortuyn, a maverick homosexual Dutch politician, raised such questions before he was murdered earlier this year. He opposed immigration precisely because of the clash of values it brought. “Christianity and Judaism have gone through the laundromat of humanism and enlightenment, but that is not the case with Islam,” he said.Optimists argue that Europe will eventually learn from America. Aristide Zolberg, of the New School University in New York, recalls that the first big crisis in American immigration came in the 1830s when the Catholic Irish began to arrive. Their religious loyalties were assumed to be to a foreign potentate who deplored the liberalism and republican values for which the United States stood: “Everything now said in Europe about the unsuitability of Muslims for life in a liberal democracy was then said about the Irish.” But America's schools and other institutions consciously turn immigrants into Americans.As long as migrants think they will eventually go home, integration is bound to come slowly. Germany's Turkish guest-workers and their families believed, right up into the 1980s, that one day they would leave. That caused problems: many first-generation Turks sent their children “home” to school, thus ensuring that the se cond generation was badly prepared for work in Germany. And the Turkish community made fewer demands on its host country than it might otherwise have done. “Only when Turkish Muslims realised that they would stay in Germany did they begin to build proper m osques and demand religious education for their children,” says Peter Heine, an expert on Islam at the Humboldt University.In fact, the nature of migration has altered in ways that encourage ambivalence. In the 19th century, the migrant and his family would board a ship for a new land knowing that they might never return home. Now, migration is rarely a single decision, but more often involves a series of steps: a succession of short visits that grow longer; or marriage and the arrival of a child; or a study course that leads to a job that turns out to be permanent.That should help immigrants to span two cultures. Doing so is easier thanks to modern communications, and works well if immigrants feel welcome and accepted by their hosts. “My concept is of a hyphenated identity,” says Cem Ozdemir, a former member of Germany's Parliament. “I can criticise this country because it's my country—but I'm not a Christian, I was born into a Muslim family, and my mother-tongue is Turkish. I want both sides to accept th at.” The hyphen comes more readily to non-observant Muslims like Mr Ozdemir than to young Turks who are captivated by Islam. Germany's Turkish-language press is far more outspoken than anything published in Ankara.If the second generation cannot define its place in a society that accepts and incorporates cultural diversity, it may become hostile and alienated instead. Immigrants' children, unlike their parents, do not see the new country as the promised land. Moreover, they may well have grown up in poverty. Their parents are disproportionately likely to be in low-wage jobs or, in continental Europe, to be out of work. Migrants are twice as likely as natives to be unemployed in Denmark, three times as likely in Finland and four times in the Netherlands. There is nothing inevitable about such vast gaps: they scarcely exist in America or Australia. But they matter, because of the power of the job market itself to promote integration. Immigrants' children are also likely to have parents with a poor command of the host country's language. Yet countries have only gradually woken up to the importance of learning the local language for economic and social integration. In California, Ronald Unz, a wealthy supporter of integration, championed a vote against Spanish-language education. Evidence from Britain shows that fluent English boosts a migrant's earnings by around 17% an hour. In Denmark and Britain, legislation will now compel some immigrants to take compulsory language lessons. In Germany, politicians from the opposition Christian Democrats such as Thomas Strobl go further:they want no more immigration until integration is under way. “The key to integration is the German language,” he argues. “Some families have been living in Germany for 30 years, but the chil dren don't speak a word of German when they start school.”Clusters and childrenThe young find integration harder when they grow up in segregated communities. Immigrants always converge initially on a handful of cities. William Frey, an expert on social geography at the Milken Institute, talks of “demographic Balkanisation”, with two-thirds of the immigrants who arrived in America in 1985-96 concentrated in ten “gateway” cities from which native whites and blacks move out. The rest of the country, he fears, will look demographically quite different, and be less tolerant of ethnic diversity. In New York's metropolitan area, argues Professor Beveridge, newcomers are far more diverse than at the height of the first great immigration wave, in 1910. Five nationalities then accounted for 80% of immigrants, whereas now 22 nationalities account for only 66%. But they are also more segregated, with Washington Heights dominated by Dominicans, Flatbush by West Indians, Iron Bound by Portuguese and Union City by Cubans. “Will they all be incorporated into the wider society?”, he wonders. “Or will we become a plural society, where each group retains its own identity?”School is where the melting-pot succeeds or fails. There, a disturbing ethnic divide emerges in several countries: some immigrants' children (usually those of the smaller groups) do far better than others. In the United States, concludes a recent study of more than 5,200 second-generation children in Miami and San Diego, the children of Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian immigrants had grade-point scores averaging at least twice those of Mexican and Cuban children—even after adjusting for family and school characteristics. In Germany, it is the children of the Turks who cause concern: only 8% of Turkish children pass the Abitur, the tough German high-school-leaving exam, compared with 12% of the children of all foreigners and 30% of Germans. In Britain, the children of East African Asians thrive at school; Bangladeshi kids struggle.Why these differences? Much of the answer is parental background. Britain's East African Asians were mainly urban professional Gujarati Hindus and Punjabi Sikhs, fleeing Uganda's Idi Amin. Most of them were English-speaking. All this seems to benefit their children educationally.By contrast, an immigrant child such as Mr Ozdemir had some of the same handicaps as America's young Mexicans or France's Maghrebis. He had to repeat first grade because his German let him down, and his Turkish-speaking parents could not help. “The hardest kind of immigration you can have”, he says, “is from a rural area to a complex modern society.” It is even tougher when the low wages that make unskilled immigrants so attractive to employers condemn their children to poverty and struggling inner-city schools.In Los Angeles, Joy Chen, a second-generation immigrant, the daughter of an MIT-educated Chinese father, is deputy mayor. She waves a sheaf of charts showing that the Latino population of the city has outstripped the white; that the ne w jobs for which demand will grow fastest will require a college degree; and that only one in ten Latino youngsters completes college. That is half the rate for the city's blacks.Still more alarming is the performance of the immigrants' grandchildren. Of foreign-born Latinos, 35% have no more than a sixth-grade education, and another 27% do not finish high school. The comparable percentages for second-generation Latinos born in America are 1% and 17%. But for the third generation, they are still 1% and 19%. “By this time,” says Ms Chen, incongruously, “they're us.”Not surprisingly, then, the children of the educated and skilled rise more easily through the educational system of their new country than the children of the rural unskilled, and the second group has problems in the job market. The children of the unskilled, unlike their parents, are not keen to work for low pay in jobs that natives shun. After all, they are natives too. And two-thirds of them had hoped for a college degree and a professional job. Instead, a disproportionate number of second-generation youngsters are out of work. Add in discrimination by employers and competition from new waves of immigrants, and their job prospects are often even bleaker than those of the unskilled children of natives. With aspirations far outstripping their qualifications, many immigrant children feel alienated. “Petty crime is linked to immigration,” admits Claude Bertrand, deputy mayor of Marseilles. “The reason is that the young do not feel part of society—or, when they do, it's at the lowest level.”Some Americans wonder whether the United States may be treading the same unfortunate road as Europe did in the 1960s, importing low-wage migrants to do industrial jobs. Now those jobs have gone, but the migrants are still there, trapped, with difficult consequences for their children. Because one-third of America's Latinos are under 18 years old, the future of the next generation is a social issue of crucial importance. For them, there is no simple route back. As Mr Suro from the Pew Hispanic Institute observes, “They will grow up just about the time the baby-boomers retire. So we have four to five years left to deliver the workforce we want by late this decade. If we have only a 60-70% success rate, we will double the poverty class.”Such fears raise the most difficult question of future immigration policy. Easily the biggest economic gains from migration arise from allowing the unskilled to move from poor countries to rich. But easily the biggest challenges of integration, and the highest costs, arise if the unskilled settle down and have children. If society fails to integrate the next generations, those costs may stretch far into the future.An Imam (Arabic: مامإ plural ةمئأ A'immah‎,Persian: ماما) is an Islamic leadership position, often the worship leader of a mosque and the Muslim community. Similar to spiritual leaders, the Imam is the one who leads Islamic worship services. More often, the community turns to the mosque Imam if they have a religious question. In smaller communities, an Imam could also be the community leader.The Sunni branch of Islam, whereto approximately 90% of Muslims adhere, does not have a clergy and therefore an Imam is not a cleric like that of a Christian priest. In the Shi'a branch of Islam, the concept of an Imam occupies a much more central religious position.2．Judaism: 犹太教。

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16. a _s_li_g_h_t_ly_larger house一间稍微大一点儿的房子 →made a _sl_i_g_h_t (adj. ) improvement有些轻微的好转 17. a young _en__er_g_e_t_ic_image一个充满活力的年轻形象 →a waste of time and _en__er_g_y_(n. )浪费时间和精力
3. We strongly encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living
well is the safest and most effective way to get into shape. 译文: 我们强烈鼓励所有的青少年遵循这些生活方式的建议, 因为_良__好__的__生__活__是__ _最__安__全__、__最__有__效__的__塑__身__方__式__。__
【构词规律】
根据给出的构词规则写出下列单词
1. -ation常用于动词之后构成名词, 例如:
concentrate + -ation→concentration 集中专注
imagine→_im__a_g_i_n_a_ti_o_n_ 想象
combine→_c_o_m_b_i_n_a_t_io_n_ 结合, 联合
3. Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
早睡早起, 使人健康、富有、明智。
—Benjamin Franklin ——本杰明·富兰克林
【话题导读】 Nowadays, many students in our school are crazy about losing weight. Some of them eat very little to keep slim. In my opinion, the best way to lose weight is to keep a healthy diet and do regular exercise. Firstly, we should say goodbye to junk food and snacks and try to eat more fruit and vegetables. But remember not to eat too little, or you’ll get sick very soon. Secondly, we shouldn’t spend too much time lying on sofas or in beds. We should try to do more sports, such as swimming, skating, running and playing basketball. Last but not least, it’s wise to make a reasonable timetable for your exercise and study. In a word, having a good diet and exercising will surely make you fit and charming!

2020版高考英语一轮复习第1部分Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumour教学案含解析新人教版必修4

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1．He had overcome (overcome) the difficulties with his English before he went abroad.2．There were many occasions (occasion) when the team could win，but they were not so lucky.3．They are whispering (whisper) to each other for fear that they would wake the sleeping child up.4．Tom slid (slide) out of the room when no one was noticing.5．My worn (wear) shoes have been thrown away so I have to buy a new pair.6．As far as I know，he contents(content) himself with his present achievement.拓展单词1．humour n．幽默；滑稽→humorous adj.幽默的；滑稽的2．perform vt.表演→performer n．表演者→performance n．表现3．astonish vt.使惊诧→astonishing adj.令人感到惊讶的→astonished adj.惊诧的→astonishment n．惊诧；震惊4．fortune n．运气；财富→fortunate adj.幸运的；吉利的→fortunately adv.幸运地→unfortunately adv.不幸地5．entertain vt.& vi.使欢乐；款待→entertaining adj.有趣的→entertainment n．娱乐6．convince vt.使信服→convincing adj.令人信服的→convinced adj.坚信不移的7．direct vt.& vi.导演；指示；指挥adj.直的；直接的；直率的→direction n．指导；方向→director n．导演→directly adv.直接地；径直地conj.一……就……8．particular adj.特殊的；特别的n．细节；细目→particularly adv.特殊地9．amuse vt.使发笑；使愉快→amusing adj.好笑的；有趣的→amused adj.愉快的→amusement n．愉快；快乐10．explain vt.解释；说明→explanation n．解释；讲解；说明11．react vi.作出反应；回应→reaction n．反应；回应12．bore v．使厌烦→bored adj.厌烦的→boring adj.令人厌烦的13．fail vi.失败→failure n．失败；失败的人或事[语境运用] 用所给词的适当形式填空。

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2024年教师资格（初级中学）-英语知识与教学能力（高中）考试历年真题摘选附带答案第1卷一.全考点押密题库(共100题)1.(单项选择题)(每题2.00 分) —Do you mind if I______the TV a bit?—Yes, I do, because Fm busy with my homework now.A. turn onB. turn upC. turndownD. turnoff2.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) A Chinese student makes a sentence as follows： He is a rich man who like traveling. The error in that sentence is the result of______.A. negative transferB. positive transferC. overgeneralizationD. pragmatic failure3.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) The party’s reduced vote was______of lack of support for its policies.A. indicativeB. positiveC. revealingD. evident4.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) Which of the following assumptions about vocabulary learning contradicts the modem language teaching theories?A. The best way to learn words is to use them.B. The best way to learn vocabulary is via rote learning.C. An English dictionary is an important aid to students.D. 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Our softer lives and the improvements in nutrition and healthcare have had a direct impact on longevity.Nearly one-in-five people currency in the UK will live to see their 100th birthday, the Office for National Statistics predicted last year. Life expectancy at birth has continued to increase in the UK——from 73.4 years for the period 1991 to 1993 to 77.85 years for 2007 to 2009. A report in Science from 2002 which looked at life expectancy patterns in different countries since 1840 concluded that there was no sign of a natural limit to life.Researchers Jim Oeppen and Dr. James Vaupel found that people in the country with the highest life expectancy would live to an average age of 100 in about six decades. 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But it would still be incredible to think that life expectancy could go on rising forever. “I would bet there will be further increases in life expectancy and then it will probably begin to slow,” says Tom, “but we just don’t know.”The underlined phrase “low mortality” in Paragraph 8 could best be replaced by “→←".A. short life spanB. low death rateC. low illness rateD. good health condition23.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) For grammar teaching, if the rule is given first and explained and the student then has to apply the rule to given situation, the method is definedas______methoD.A. deductiveB. inductiveC. 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The monkey’s blood pressure decreased and an hour later both the heart and breathing stopped; clinical death set in.this point the scientists pumped blood into its body in the direction of the heart and started artificial breathing. After two minutes the monkey’s heart became active once more. Aft er fifteen minutes, spontaneous breathing began, and after four hours Keta opened her eyes and lifted her heaD. After six hours, when the scientists tried to give her a penicillin injection. Keta seized the syringe and ran with it around the room. Her behavior differed little from that of a healthy animal.One characteristic of clinical death is______.A. lasting damage to the lungsB. destruction of the tissuesC. temporary non-functioning of the heartD. that the organism cannot be revived28.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) Which of the following activities actually does not involve writing?→ ←.A. Completion according to outlines.B. Completion with multiple choices.C. Completion according to topic sentences.D. Completion with detailed examples related to the topiC.29.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) English teachers often ask students to ______ a passage to get the gist of it.A. skimB. scanC. predictD. describe30.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) —Must I finish the work today, Mom?__No, you_____. You can finish it tomorrow.A. mustn’tB. can’tC. shouldn’tD. needn’t31.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) ______ she heard her grandfather was bom in Germany.A. That was from her mumB. It was her mum thatC. It was from her mum thatD. It was her mum whom32.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) When we analyze the salt salinity (盐浓度)of ocean waters, we find that it varies only slightly from place to place. Nevertheless, some of these small changes are important. There are three basic processes that cause a change in oceanic salinity. One of these is the subtraction of water from the ocean by means of evaporation. In thisextreme, of course, white salt would be left behind; this, by the way, is how much of the table salt we use is actually obtaineD.The opposite of evaporation is precipitation, such as rain, by which water is added to the ocean. Here the ocean is being diluted so that the salinity is decreaseD. This may occur in areas of high rainfall or in coastal regions where rivers flow into the ocean. Thus salinity may be increased by the subtraction of water by evaporation, or decreased by the addition of fresh water by precipitation.Normally, in hot regions where the sun is very strong, the ocean salinity is somewhat higher than it is in other parts of the world where there is not as much evaporation. Similarly, in coastal regions where rivers dilute the sea, salinity is somewhat lower than in other oceanic areas.A third process by which salinity may be altered is associated with the formation and melting of sea ice. When seawater is frozen, the dissolved materials are left behinD. In this manner, seawater directly beneath freshly formed sea ice has a higher salinity than it did before the ice appeareD. Of course, when this ice melts, it will tend to decrease the salinity of the surrounding water.In the Weddell Sea, the densest water in the ocean is formed as a result of this freezing process, which increases the salinity of cold water. This heavy water sinks and is found in the deeper portion of the oceans of the worlD.It can be known from the passage that increase in the salinity of ocean water is caused by______.A. melting of sea iceB. precipitationC. evaporationD. supplement of salt33.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) Mr. King works in a shop and drives a car for the manager. He drives carefully and can keep calm in time of danger, and he has escaped from several accidents. The manager pays him more and the traffic policemen often speak highly of him.Mr. Baker, one of his friends, works in a factory outside the city. Ifs far from his house and he has to go to work by bus. As the traffic is crowded in the morning, sometimes he’s late for the work. His manager warns the young man that he will be sent away unless he gets to his office on time. He hopes to buy a car，but he hasn’t enough money. He decides to buy an old one. He went to the flea market and at last he chose a beautiful but cheap car. He said he wan— ted to have a trial drive, and the seller agreeD. He called Mr. King and asked him to give a hanD.Mr. King examined the car at first and then drove it away. It was five in the morning and there were few cars in the street. At first he drove slowly and it worked well. Then he drovefailed and nearly hit an old woman who was crossing the street. A policeman told him to stop, but the car went on until it hit a big tree by the roaD.“Didn’t you hear me?” the policeman asked angrily.“Yes，I did，sir，” said Mr. King，“ Since it doesn’t listen to me，can it obey you?”What is a flea market?______.A. A market where fleas are solD.B. A market where cars are solD.C. A market where used and cheap goods are soldD. A supermarket.34.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) To their credit the Department of Energy______these ideas and funded a detailed study.A. took toB. took onC. took overD. took up35.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) The phoneme/n/in the first word of all the following phrases changes to/m/except______.A. moon shineB. moon beamC. common propertyD. common wealth36.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分)The author holds that the current collective doctrine shows__________.A. generally distorted valuesB. unfair wealth distributionC. a marginalized lifestyleD. a rigid moral code37.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) Which of the following can be regarded as a communicative language task? ______ .A. Information-gap activityC. Sentence transformationD. Blank-filling38.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) Passage OneMove over Methuselah. Future generations could be living well into their second century and still doing Sudoku, if life expectancy predictions are true. Increasing by two years every decade, they show no signs of flattening out. Average lifespan worldwide is already double what it was 200 years ago. Since the 1980s, experts thought the increase in life expectancy would slow down and then stop, but forecasters have repeatedly been proved wrong.The reason behind the stead y rise in life expectancy is “the decline in the death rate of the elderly”, says Professor Tom Kirkwood from Newcastle University. He maintains that our bodies are evolving to maintain and repair themselves better and our genes are investing in →this process ←to put off the damage which will eventually lead to death. As a result, there is no ceiling imposed by the realities of the ageing process. “There is no use-by-date when we age. Ageing is not a fixed biological process," Tom says.A large study of people aged 85 and over carried out by Professor Kirkwood discovered that there were a remarkable number of people enjoying good health and independence in their late 80s and beyonD. With people reaching old age in better shape, it is safe to assume that this is all due to better eating habits, living conditions, education and medicine.There are still many people who suffer from major health problems, but modem medicine means doctors are better at managing long-term health conditions like diabetes, high blood pres- sure and heart disease. “We are reaching old age with less accumulative damage than previous generations, we are less damaged," says Professor KirkwooD. Our softer lives and the improvements in nutrition and healthcare have had a direct impact on longevity.Nearly one-in-five people currency in the UK will live to see their 100th birthday, the Office for National Statistics predicted last year. Life expectancy at birth has continued to increase in the UK——from 73.4 years for the period 1991 to 1993 to 77.85 years for 2007 to 2009. A report in Science from 2002 which looked at life expectancy patterns in different countries since 1840 concluded that there was no sign of a natural limit to life.Researchers Jim Oeppen and Dr. James Vaupel found that people in the country with the highest life expectancy would live to an average age of 100 in about six decades. But they stopped short of predicting anything more."This is far from eternity: modest annual increments in life expectancy will never lead to immortality,” the researchers saiD.We do not seem to be approaching anything like the limits of life expectancy, says Professor David Leon from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. “There has been no flattening out of the best the group s which everyone knows have good life expectancy and→ low mortality←. ”he says.for several years longer than people in lower social groups, prompting calls for an end to inequalities within societies.Within populations, genes also have an important role to play in determining how long we could survive for, but environment is still the most important factor.It is no surprise that healthy-living societies like Japan have the highest life expectancies in the worlD. But it would still be incredible to think that life expectancy could go on rising forever. “I would bet there will be further increases in life expectancy and then it will probably begin to slow,” says Tom, “but we just don’t know.”Which statement below is TRUE concerning life expectancy according to thepassage?→←.A. Life expectancy goes on rising forever.B. There could be further increases in life expectancy.C. Life expectancy has slowed down since 1980s and it will stop.D. Life expectancy in Japan doubles what it was 200 years ago.39.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分)The message came to the villagers __________ the enemy had already fledthe village.A. whichB. whoC. thatD. where40.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分)Which of the letter "u"in the following words has a different pronunciation from others?A. abuseB. useC. excuseD. lure41.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分)Based on the experiment, which of the following may signal that the subjectis nearing the solution?A. The subject is begging to work.B. The subject looks away at something else.C. The subject is distracted from the given words.D. The subject concentrates on the given words all the time.42.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) New curriculum promotes the three-dimensional teaching objective which includes_______.A. knowledge, skills and method sB. emotional attitude and valuesC. knowledge, skills and emotionD. knowledge and skills； process and methods； emotional attitude and values43.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) Which of the following nominating patterns can a teacher adopt to ensure that all students are actively involved in classroom activities?→ ←.A. Nominating those who are good at English.B. Asking questions in a predicable sequence.C. Nominating students after the question is given.D. Nominating students before giving the question.44.(单项选择题)(每题 2.00 分) Electronic books could revolutionize reading, but people ought to consider their far-reaching. “The e-book promises to wreak a slow havoc on life as we know it,” Jason Ohler, professor of technology assessment, University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau, warned the World Future Society, Bethesda, MD. His assessment weighed the pros and cons of e-book technology’s impact on social rela tionships, the environment, the economy，etC. Before you curl up with an e-book, consider the disadvantages.They increase eyestrain due to poor screen resolution, replace a relatively cheap commodity with a more expensive one, and displace workers in print book production and traditional publishing. E-books make it easy to share data, thereby threatening copyright agreements and reducing compensation of authors, as well as creating no biodegradable trash. On the other hand, e-books save paper and trees, reduce the burden of the carrying and storing of printed books, promote self- sufficiency in learning, and make reading a collaborative experience online. They also create new jobs for writers and artists and encourageself-publishing. In final analysis, Ohler points out, e-books should gain society’s approval if a few conditions are met: make them biodegradable and recyclable，solve the problem of eye fatigue，be sure the “have-nots” get the technology，and support e-book training in schools and business.What is e-books negative impact on social relationships?______.A. They create new jobs only for writers.B. Fewer and fewer people have access to new technology.C. They may threaten some traditional trades.。

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Lesson 44 Popular Sayings
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Lesson 44 Popular Sayings
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characters introduction
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Lydia Bennet
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Elizabeth Bennet
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第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。

3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。

Ⅰ. 单项选择1、In China, about ___________ of people live in the country.A．three fifth B．third fifthC．three fifths D．three fives2、—Who is in the classroom?—________________. Look! The students are playing outside.A．None B．NobodyC．Nothing D．Anybody3、Amazing China, a film about China’s achievements, is a great and makes morepeople proud of our country.A．doubt B．success C．result D．decision4、Jennifer exercises every day, so she is always full of_______.A．knowledge B．energy C．information5、______ the help of Mr. Wang, these poor children have the chance to go back to school.A．With B．In C．From D．For6、You needn’t _______ missing the film. To be honest, it’s not worth watching at all.A．enjoy B．regret C．avoid D．Suggest7、—I hope to make decisions by myself.—OK. But remember _____ you do, you should think about the results.A．whenever B．howeverC．whatever D．wherever8、—What’s that terrible noise?—The neighbors for a party.A．have prepared B．are preparingC．prepare D．will prepare9、We watched an interesting show and _______ some gifts______ our parents.A．bought, for B．buy, for C．bought, to D．buy, to10、I’d like ______ orange, but I don’t want _____ orange juice.A．an, / B．an, an C．a, an D．an, a11、A girl complained to her father about her hard life. She didn’t know what she had to do and wanted to 1 up. She felt tired of fighting and fighting. One problem had been finished but 2 came over.Her father, a cook, took her into the 3 .He poured water into three pans (锅) and boiled it. When the water was boiling, in the first pan he put some carrots, in the second he put some eggs and in the last he put some coffee. He 4 for them for a few minutes without any words.The girl waited impatiently, not knowing 5 her father was doing that. About 20 minutes later, her father turned 6 the stove, took out the carrots and put them in a bowl. He took out the 7 and put them in another bowl. After that the coffee was poured into a cup. Turning back to his daughter, he asked, “My sweet heart, what do you 8 ?” “Carrots, eggs and coffee,” she answe red.Her father told her to 9 her eyes and let her touch the carrots. She did so and felt that the carrots were 10 . After that he asked her to take eggs and 11 them. Then, she got the eggs, warm and hard. At last, the father asked her to smell the coffee. She asked, “What did you do this for, Father?” He 12 that each one had had the same unlucky experience—the boiling water, but 13 had a different result. The strong and hard carrots had become soft and weak after being in the boiling water. The eggs became hard after being cooked. The coffee was very 14 and it changed the water. “Who are you?” asked her father, “When bad luck 15 your door, what’s your decision? Are you carrots, eggs or coffee?”1．A．grow B．give C．set D．pick2．A．other B．else C．another D．many3．A．bedroom B．office C．restaurant D．kitchen4．A．looked B．searched C．waited D．called5．A．that B．when C．what D．why6．A．into B．over C．off D．out7．A．vegetables B．fruits C．eggs D．cakes8．A．hear B．taste C．smell D．see9．A．close B．open C．wash D．clean10．A．hard B．soft C．sweet D．sour11．A．drop B．cook C．break D．drink12．A．smiled B．explained C．laughed D．expected13．A．each B．all C．every D．either14．A．bitter B．colorful C．special D．common15．A．lies in B．comes across C．meets with D．knocks at12、用括号中所给动词的适当形式填空，使短文完整。

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In today's society, there exists a pervasive beliefthat wealth equates to happiness. However, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that this assumption is flawed. Countless examples from both history and contemporary life demonstrate that the correlation between wealth and happiness is not as straightforward as many may think. In this essay, we will delve into the complexitiesof this topic, exploring why having money does not necessarily guarantee happiness.To begin with, it is essential to recognize that happiness is a multifaceted concept that encompassesvarious dimensions of human experience, including emotional, psychological, and social well-being. While wealth can certainly contribute to material comfort and security, it does not address the deeper existential questions thatoften underlie feelings of happiness or fulfillment. As thesaying goes, "Money can buy you a bed, but not sleep; food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; companions, but not friends; servants, but not loyalty; leisure, but not peace; and religion, but not salvation."Moreover, the pursuit of wealth can sometimes lead to unintended consequences that undermine well-being. For instance, individuals who prioritize financial success above all else may sacrifice meaningful relationships, personal values, and work-life balance in the relentless pursuit of wealth accumulation. This can result in feelings of emptiness, loneliness, and disconnection from oneself and others. In the words of Henry David Thoreau, "The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it."Furthermore, research in the field of psychology has shown that there is a diminishing returns effect when it comes to the relationship between wealth and happiness. While an increase in income can initially lead to a significant improvement in subjective well-being, this effect tends to plateau once basic needs are met. Beyond a certain threshold, additional wealth does little to enhanceoverall happiness. This phenomenon is known as the "hedonic treadmill," whereby individuals constantly strive for more money and possessions in a never-ending pursuit of happiness, only to find themselves perpetually dissatisfied and unfulfilled.Additionally, the pursuit of wealth can also lead to a phenomenon known as "affluenza," whereby individuals become trapped in a cycle of consumerism, materialism, and status-seeking behavior. Instead of finding true happiness in meaningful experiences, relationships, and personal growth, they seek validation and self-worth through the accumulation of wealth and possessions. This can ultimately result in a sense of spiritual poverty and existential despair, as individuals come to realize that material wealth alone cannot satisfy their deepest longings and desires.In conclusion, while it is undeniable that wealth can provide certain advantages and opportunities in life, it is important to recognize that it is not a guarantee of happiness. True happiness stems from a sense of meaning,purpose, and connection to oneself, others, and the world around us. As the ancient philosopher Epicurus famously said, "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants." Ultimately, the key to happiness lies not in the pursuit of wealth, but in the cultivation of inner peace, contentment, and gratitude for the simple joys of life.。

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My parents, though notwealthy by any means, made sacrifices to ensure that my siblings and I had access to the best educational resources available.I vividly remember my father working long hours at his blue-collar job, his calloused hands a testament to his dedication and determination to provide for our family. Yet, no matter how exhausted he was, he always found the time and energy to help us with our homework, patiently guiding us through complex concepts and encouraging us to ask questions and think critically.My mother, a woman of immense strength and wisdom, was our constant cheerleader. She instilled in us the belief that education was not just a means to an end, but a lifelong journey of self-discovery and personal enrichment. She would often remind us that knowledge was the one thing that could never be taken away from us, a treasure that would remain with us no matter what challenges life threw our way.Together, my parents created an environment that celebrated intellectual curiosity and fostered a love for learning. Our home was filled with books on every imaginable subject, and discussions around the dinner table often delved into topics far beyond the confines of our school curricula.But the gift of education extended far beyond the walls of our home. My grandparents, aunts, and uncles all played a vital role in nurturing my thirst for knowledge. Whether it was my grandfather regaling us with tales of his travels and life experiences or my aunt introducing me to the wonders of science through her work as a researcher, every member of my family contributed to my intellectual growth in their own unique way.As I progressed through school, the value of this gift became increasingly apparent. Education opened doors that would have otherwise remained firmly shut. It empowered me with the tools to think critically, communicate effectively, and navigate the complexities of the world around me.More importantly, education instilled in me a sense of responsibility – a responsibility to use the knowledge I had gained to make a positive impact on society. It taught me the importance of empathy, understanding, and respect for diverse perspectives, values that have guided me through life's most challenging moments.Now, as I stand on the threshold of adulthood, I can look back and truly appreciate the magnitude of this gift. It hasshaped not only my academic achievements but also my character, my values, and my aspirations.The gift of education has given me the confidence to dream big and the resilience to overcome obstacles. It has equipped me with the skills to pursue my passions and contribute meaningfully to the world around me.But perhaps most importantly, this gift has instilled in me a lifelong love for learning, a insatiable curiosity that drives me to constantly seek out new knowledge and experiences. It has taught me that true fulfillment comes not from material possessions, but from the continuous pursuit of growth, understanding, and self-improvement.As I embark on the next chapter of my journey, I carry with me the lessons and values imparted by my family's unwavering commitment to education. This gift, more precious than any material treasure, has become an integral part of who I am – a guiding light that will illuminate my path forward, no matter where life may lead me.To my family, I am eternally grateful for this invaluable gift. Your sacrifice, your unwavering support, and your belief in the transformative power of education have shaped me in ways that words can never truly capture. This gift is not just a one-timepresent, but a lifetime of opportunities, growth, and personal fulfillment.As I continue to learn, grow, and contribute to the world around me, I will forever cherish this gift, for it is the foundation upon which I build my dreams, my aspirations, and my legacy. It is a gift that transcends time and circumstance, a beacon of hope and inspiration that will guide me through life's journey.篇2The Most Precious Gift from My FamilyAs I reflect on the various gifts I've received throughout my life, one stands out as the most precious and impactful of them all – the gift of education from my family. This invaluable present has shaped my journey in ways that words can hardly encapsulate, instilling in me values, knowledge, and aspirations that have profoundly enriched my existence.Growing up in a household where education was revered as the cornerstone of success, I witnessed firsthand the sacrifices my parents made to ensure that my siblings and I had access to quality learning opportunities. Despite the financial constraints they faced, they remained steadfast in their commitment toproviding us with the best possible education, even if it meant forgoing personal luxuries or working multiple jobs.I vividly remember my mother's unwavering dedication to our academic pursuits. She would spend countless hours poring over our homework assignments, ensuring that we grasped every concept thoroughly. Her patient guidance and tireless efforts fostered an insatiable thirst for knowledge within me, transforming the seemingly mundane tasks of studying into captivating explorations of the world around us.My father, on the other hand, embodied the virtues of perseverance and resilience. He instilled in us the understanding that education was not merely a means to an end but a lifelong journey of self-discovery and personal growth. His unwavering belief in our abilities inspired us to push beyond our perceived limitations and strive for excellence in all our endeavors.As I progressed through the various stages of my academic career, the value of this gift became increasingly apparent. With each passing year, the doors of opportunity swung wider, revealing a world brimming with possibilities. The knowledge I acquired empowered me to think critically, analyze complex issues from multiple perspectives, and articulate my thoughts with clarity and conviction.Moreover, the gift of education has imbued me with a profound sense of curiosity and a thirst for continuous learning. It has taught me to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, to question assumptions, and to seek understanding even in the face of uncertainty. This mindset has proven invaluable in navigating the complexities of the modern world, enabling me to adapt to changing circumstances and stay relevant in an ever-evolving landscape.Beyond the realm of academics, the gift of education has instilled in me a deep appreciation for diversity and a commitment to fostering inclusivity. Through the myriad of perspectives and experiences shared within the classroom, I have learned to embrace differences, to listen with an open mind, and to recognize the inherent value in every individual's unique story.Furthermore, this precious gift has empowered me to be an agent of positive change in the world around me. Armed with knowledge and critical thinking skills, I am better equipped to identify societal challenges and contribute towards meaningful solutions. Whether it's advocating for environmental sustainability, promoting social justice, or advancing scientific discoveries, the gift of education has provided me with the tools to make a tangible impact.As I stand on the precipice of adulthood, poised to embark on the next chapter of my journey, I am filled with immense gratitude for this gift from my family. It has not only equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of life but has also instilled in me a deep-rooted sense of purpose and a passionate desire to make a lasting contribution to society.In the years to come, I hope to honor this gift by continuing to embrace lifelong learning, fostering intellectual curiosity, and using my education as a catalyst for positive change. I aspire to pay it forward, ensuring that future generations have access to the transformative power of knowledge, just as my family so generously provided for me.The gift of education from my family is a testament to their unwavering love, sacrifices, and belief in my potential. It is a legacy that transcends material possessions, a gift that has shaped my character, fueled my ambitions, and empowered me to dream without limits. 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SpeakingA Recent Festival Experience (4)Expressing feelings and emotions: YOU WILLTalk about festival experiencesRole-play the conversation with your partnerIII. ReadingWhy Do We Celebrate Festivals? (6)Getting reading skills: YOU WILLIdentify the main idea of a paragraphWhich Festival Is the Best? (8)Learning the grammar: YOU WILLDiscover the functions and meanings of the -ing formIV. WritingMy Amazing Naadam Experience (10)Reading for writing: YOU WILLStudy the organization and language featuresWrite about your festival experienceV. ProjectProject 1 Give a presentation about a fes tival in China (13)Project 2 Make a poster about festival food recipes (14)Project 3 Share your poster with your friends (16)16. How many parts are there in this unit?A．Three. B．Five. C．Seven. D．Nine.17. Which topic (话题) helps to improve your listening skills?A．Which Festival Is the Best?B．My Amazing Nadam Experience.C．Why Do We Celebrate Festivals?D．Do You Know These Festival Activities?18. Where can we most probably read the text?A．In a magazine. B．In a textbook. C．In a dictionary. D．In a guidebook. Mark’s class planted fruits and vegetables in the school’s garden. Mark liked watering them and he especially liked watching the plants grow best. One morning, Mark stopped to check the garden. He saw something surprising. He hurried into his classroom. “Mr. James!” he shouted to his teacher worriedly, “The cabbage is covered with a kind of insect! I think they’re eating it! Please do something to save our plants!” Mr. James just smiled. He showed Mark a small box, “Don’t worry, Mark. I think I know what caused the problem. There’s something in this box that might help.”Mr. James led his class out to the garden. “Insects called aphids are eating our cabbage,” he said. “We can use what we kn ow about food chains (链) to work out the problem.” Mr. James said and then carefully opened the small box, and another kind of insect—ladybugs flew out! “Ladybugs?” asked Mark, “How can they help?”Mr. James smiled again. He pointed to the cabbage and said, “Cabbage is a producer, and aphids are customers that are eating the cabbage. Ladybugs are customers, too. But they like to eat aphids. Let’s just wait and see what will happen over the next few days.”For the next week, Mark watched as the aphids died off day by day. One morning he came to the garden to study the cabbage. He saw that it looked healthy and strong. There were no more aphids on it, either! What Mr. James did really worked!19. What did Mark notice in the garden one morning?A．The fruits and vegetables were gone.B．The cabbage was covered with aphids.C．The grass in the garden had turned brown.D．The teacher and classmates were planting.20. What subject knowledge did Mr. James use to solve the problem?A．Math. B．History. C．Science. D．Geography.21. What is the correct order of the following sentences?a. Mark found there were ladybugs in the box.b. Mr. James explained how food chain would help.c. Mark saw the cabbage looked healthy and strong.d. Mr. James and his class went to the garden with a box.A．a-b-d-c B．a-d-b-c C．d-b-a-c D．d-a-b-c22. What can we learn from the story?A．Try our best to get close to nature.B．Put what we learn into practice.C．Be ourselves and find our own love.D．Ask for help if we are in danger.For 16-year-old Ma Yifei, the violin performance of the Beijing 2022 Olympic theme song, Snowflake, was her best present for Paralympians (残奥运动员) all over the world. Even though snowflakes are related to winter, she let others feel warmth, hope and light through her performance. “I’m also disabled and I want to do something for them with my music,” said Ma.Ma went blind at the age of two because of an illness. She became interested in music when she was young. She first learned to play the piano at fiv e and the violin at nine, experiencing the “colorful” music through sound and emotion.Ma’s mother Ha Chunyan, a former music teacher in a primary school, helped her memorize the music score (乐谱) before she played the piano. Ma could not see the keys and always played the wrong notes. It took her thousands of tries to play a piece correctly.Learning the violin was more challenging. For example, Ma needed to feel the teacher’s hands, arms and back to learn the movements, and listen to the strings (弦) over and over again to feel the muscles (肌肉) herself.“After three years of learning, she still could not make any sound except terrible noises,” said Ha, who advised her daughter to give up the violin. But Ma said, “As I’ve been practicing so long, it’s hard to give up. I believe I will play better if I persist in practicing.”In 2018, Ma got a chance to follow Sheng Yuan and Cao Yuhan, famous musicians from the Central Conservatory of Music, to study music in Beijing. She left her home in Ningxia to follow her musical dream, though she knew there would be more challenges ahead.Ma expressed her excitement about performing at the big event, “All my hard work has paid off. I’m proud of standing on the stage today.”23. Who is Ma Yifei?A．She is a young Paralympian from China.B．She is a music teacher in a primary school.C．She works in Central Conservatory of Music.D．She is a disabled violinist who played Snowflake .24. How does the writer describe Ma’s difficulties?A．By using sayings. B．By listing numbers.C．By asking questions. D．By giving examples.25. The underlined phrase “persist in” in paragraph 5 probably means ________.A．keep on B．end up C．take pride in D．look forward to26. Which of the following best describe Ma according to the passage?A．Clever. B．Honest. C．Helpful. D．Hard-working.Suppose you are making 30, 000 yuan every month. Do you think you are rich? Does your income (收入) make you feel happy?Well, these days, not even the rich feel rich. According to a survey, only 13 percent of American millionaires (百万富翁) considered themselves wealthy. Some of them had more than 85 million, but they still didn’t feel rich. If millionaires don’t feel wealthy, then who does?I visited Elizabeth Dunn. She is a psychology professor at the University of British Columbia. I asked her, “Once peopl e have enough money to cover their basic needs, what would make them feel satisfied with what they have?” Dunn said she didn’t know of any studies that tried to directly answer this question. But she did point to some research that seemed to provide some possible answers to it. First comes social comparison. Dunn says that it plays a very important role. If a person is richer than the people he compares himself with, then he is going to feel rich. In a 2005 study in Germany, people were happier when their incomes were larger than those who were similar to them in terms of age and education. Another study found that people were less happy the more their neighbors earned. Things were worse when their neighbors won the lottery (彩票).Dunn also noted a couple of other factors (因素) that might lead people to feel richer. She brought up a 2016 study. It found people’s bank balance (账户余额) could influence their life satisfaction. Some people feel pretty good about their level of income, but it’s not because they are earning a lot. Instead, it may be because they always have at least 5, 000 dollars in the bank. That number is able to make them feel safe.It also matters a lot what people do with their money. Spending money in certain ways can make people feel better. Generally speaking, it helps to spend more on unforgettable experiences. Paying others to do the things that one hates the most, such as cooking, also brings feelings of happiness. “It’s not just how much you have, but how you spend it,” Dunn told me. “If you make excellent spending decisions, then you can really turn a middle income into enough happiness. ”27. What can we learn from the survey in paragraph 2?A．There weren’t many millionaires in the U. S.B． Millionaires usually considered themselves rich.C． Many people in the U. S. had more than $5 million.D．Even very rich people didn’t think they were wealthy.28. Dunn brought up ________ factors that might influence people’s feelings of wealth.A． two B． three C． four D． five29. Dunn may agree that ________.A．it’s important to make enough money to cover basic needsB． spending money wisely is a good way to make us feel happyC． people should communicate with their neighbor as often as possibleD． people feel pretty good because they make 5, 000 dollars every month30. What is the main purpose of the passage?A．To share the opinions about people’s bank balance.B． To describe how experiences influence life satisfaction.C． To talk about the relationship between money and happiness.D． To give information about millionaires from different countries.Transportation means the way to go out. It has greatly changed with the development of society.Walking was the main way until humans used animals to carry things. More than 5, 000 years ago people made the wheel successfully. This made it possible for animals to pull carts. People can travel faster. They also traveled by water, at first with simple wooden boat.The steam engine (蒸汽机) was invented in the 1700s. It was an important thing in transportation history and it led the transportation into the modern times. Steam-powered boats and ships could easily travel without wind. On land, inventors used it to drive trains. This made railroads develop fast. The late 1800s saw the first successful bicycles and cars. This made quick and easy transportation possible to more people than ever before. People who bought cars needed more and better roads.In 1903 Wilbur and Orville Wright flew the world’s first plane. The invention of the jet engine in the1940s made air travel the fastest transportation in history.The development of transportation has brought problems, however. Traffic jams, accidents and air pollution are becoming more and more serious. Choosing a green way to travel may be a thing we can do for the earth. Let’s do it!任务A：补全第1—4题的信息。

2020版新一线高考英语人教版一轮复习教学案：第1部分必修4Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumour含答案

Unit 3 A taste of English humour[单词拼写应用]核心单词1．content adj.满足的；满意的n．满足v t.使满足2．ordinary adj.平常的；普通的3．throughout prep.遍及；贯穿ad v.到处；始终；全部4．overcome v t.& v i.战胜；克服5．outstanding adj.突出的；杰出的；显著的6．worn adj.用旧的；用坏的；破烂的7．gesture n．姿态；手势v i.做手势8．occasion n．时刻；场合9．slide v t.& v i.(使)滑动；(使)滑行n．滑；滑动；幻灯片10．whisper n．耳语；低语v t.& v i.低语；小声说[语境运用]用所给词的适当形式填空。

1．He had overcome (overcome) the difficulties with his English before he went abroad.2．There were many occasions (occasion) when the team could win，but they were not so lucky.3．They are whispering (whisper) to each other for fear that they would wake the sleeping child up.4．Tom slid (slide) out of the room when no one was noticing.5．My worn (wear) shoes have been thrown away so I have to buy a new pair.6．As far as I know，he contents (content) himself with his present achievement.拓展单词1．humour n．幽默；滑稽→humorous adj.幽默的；滑稽的2．perform v t.表演→performer n．表演者→performance n．表现3．astonish v t.使惊诧→astonishing adj.令人感到惊讶的→astonished adj.惊诧的→astonishment n．惊诧；震惊4．fortune n．运气；财富→fortunate adj.幸运的；吉利的→fortunately ad v.幸运地→unfortunately ad v.不幸地5．entertain v t.& v i.使欢乐；款待→entertaining adj.有趣的→entertainment n．娱乐6．convince v t.使信服→convincing adj.令人信服的→convinced adj.坚信不移的7．direct v t.& v i.导演；指示；指挥adj.直的；直接的；直率的→direction n．指导；方向→director n．导演→directly ad v.直接地；径直地conj.一……就……8．particular adj.特殊的；特别的n．细节；细目→particularly ad v.特殊地9．amuse v t.使发笑；使愉快→amusing adj.好笑的；有趣的→amused adj.愉快的→amusement n．愉快；快乐10．explain v t.解释；说明→explanation n．解释；讲解；说明11．react v i.作出反应；回应→reaction n．反应；回应12．bore v．使厌烦→bored adj.厌烦的→boring adj.令人厌烦的13．fail v i.失败→failure n．失败；失败的人或事[语境运用]用所给词的适当形式填空。

斯图尔特·霍尔《表征》读书心得之宫崎骏动漫中女孩儿的表征意义

校园英语 / 文艺鉴赏斯图尔特•霍尔《表征》读书心得之宫崎骏动漫中女孩儿的表征意义北京师范大学大兴附属中学/李若瑶斯图尔特•霍尔通过《表征》一书阐述了其“文化表征理论”。

他从马克思主义生产循环观出发，探讨了文化循环的模式，并将“表征”看作文化循环的主要要素和环节加以论述。

霍尔认为，文化本身就是一种表意的实践，它的决定性产品就是意义。

语言是在一种文化中表达思想、观念和情感的“媒介”之一；意义得以产生和循环的最具优势的一个“媒介”就是语言。

关于表征、意义和语言之间的关系，霍尔说，“表征意味着用语言向他人就这个世界说出某种有意义的话来，或有意义的表述这个世界。

”表征的实践就是把各种概念、观念和情感在一个可被转达和阐释的符号形式中具体化。

意义为了在某一文化中有效的循环则必须进入这些实践领域。

意义的产生是通过语言进行的，同时这是一个双方的、互相影响的过程，表征的功能不是单向的，而更像是“对话”，是互相交流共享的过程。

而人物形象作为一种生动的“语言”，会更加鲜明突出地体现创作者的理念和情感。

日本动漫大师宫崎骏以其清新温暖的画风制作的电影，受到了世界上许多国家观众的喜爱。

在这些动漫电影中，宫崎骏刻画了许多单纯、善良、勇敢和执着的女孩儿形象，《龙猫》中的小月和小梅，《千与千寻》中的千寻，《哈尔的移动城堡》中的苏菲，《天空之城》中的希达……这些女孩儿形象各异，又有着一些共同点，但同时又不会让人混淆，她们每个形象都给人以很深的印象。

这些女孩儿往往成为一部电影的灵魂所在，而所有这些宫崎骏动漫女孩儿则构成了宫崎骏动漫电影思想中的一种核心理念，成为一种文化表征。

一、女孩儿的形象表征在宫崎骏的电影中，那些女孩也许有着不同的生命历程，有着不同的形象和性格，但是她们本身其实都是一个平凡的女孩。

如《千与千寻》中的千寻，是一个没有超能力，也没有什么特殊才能的女孩。

她不会飞翔，也不能挥着剑去拯救自己的父母。

她只是一个随着搬家的父母误入魔幻世界的普通女孩。

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People’s views on income inequality and wealth distribution may have little to do with how much money they have in the bank and a lot to do with how wealthy they feel in comparison to their friends and neighbors, according to new findings published in
Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
“Our research shows that subjective feelings of wealth or poverty motivate people’s attitudes toward redistribution, quite independently of objective self-interest,” says psychological scientist and study co-author Keith Payne of the University of North Carolina.
The research reveals that feeling relatively wealthy not only led participants to oppose redistribution, it led them to view anyone who disagreed as blinded by self-interest.
“These findings are important because they suggest a mechanism by which inequality may lead to increases in political polarization and conflict,” Payne explains. “Peoples’ support for ta x and welfare policies depends on how well off each person feels at that moment.”
While it seems logical that people would support whichever wealth distribution policy enhances their own bottom line, research consistently shows that the association between actual household income and attitudes toward redistribution is weak. Lead author Jazmin Brown-Iannuzzi of the University of North Carolina, Payne, and colleagues speculated that perceived socioeconomic status, how people judge their status relative to those around them, might be the more influential factor. Indeed, an online survey of adults revealed that the more well-off people felt relative to most people in the US, the less supportive they were of policies that involved redistribution of income from the wealthy to the poor. Importantly, support for redistribution wasn’t related to participants’ actual household income or level of education.
And the results from a second online study provided further experimental support for the link. Participants who were given feedback suggesting they had more discretionary income than “similar” peers showed less support for redistribution and reported being more politically conservative (less liberal) than those who were told they were worse off than their peers.
In two additional experiments, participants were induced to feel wealthy or poor according to their performance in an investing game. Some performed “better than 89% of all players,” watching their assets rise and then dip by 20% due to income redistribution. O thers performed “worse than 89% of all players,” seeing their assets dip before receiving a bonus through redistribution.
When asked how they might improve the rules for future participants, the “poor” players seemed to be satisfied with the existing rules, while the “wealthy” players preferred significantly less redistribution.
And the players’ perceived status seemed to affect their broader political views. “Wealthy” players viewed inequality in the game, and the American economic system as a whole, as mo re fair than did “poor” players. And they viewed those who recommended increasing redistribution as more biased.
“When people were made to feel wealthier, they not only opposed redistribution but they also began endorsing more conservative principles and ideologies in general,” says Payne. “They began to see the world as a fair and just meritocracy. And this was all the result of a simple five minute manipulation of relative comparisons to others.”
These findings suggest that feelings of subjective wealth d rive people’s attitudes toward redistributive policies, and that they shift to ideological positions that justify these attitudes. Thus, the social comparisons we make on a daily basis may end up having consequences for our political preferences.
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