One of a Kind Craft（工艺）Show

The show is held twice a year, in spring and at Christmas. There are hundreds of artisans（手艺人）from across Canada selling jewellery, pottery, glass, ironwork and clothing.

When: 26 Nov. – 6 Dec.

　　　 Mon. –Fri. 11 am-10 pm.

　　　 Sat. 10 am-9 pm;

　　　 Sun. 10 am-6 pm

Where: Direct Energy Centre

Cost: C$10

Phone: +1 416 263 3000

Email: askus@oneofakindshow.com.

Young Music Scene Concert

Young musicians from throughout Germany perform at Young Music Scene Concert at Berlin’s famous Quasimodo music hall. The concert is part of the Berlin Festival.

When: 26 – 30 Nov.

Where: 24, 10719 Berlin, Germany

Cost: Various

Email: info@quasimodo.de

Phone +49 ( 0 ) 30 312 8086

Documentary Film Month

Cinemas, schools and libraries across France and the French-speaking world take part in November’s Documentary Film Month. About 120,000 visitors take part each year.

When: 1 – 30 Nov.

Where: 25 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris

Cost: Various

Phone: +33 (0) 1 43 38 19 92

Email: info@paris-touristoffice.com

Canada Blooms :Toronto Garden and Flower Show

The Canada Blooms show every year at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is the country’s largest indoor garden show.

When: Mar. 10 am-9 pm;

　　　 Sun. 10 am-6 pm

Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Cost: C$ 18; under 12 free

Phone: +1 416 447 8655

Email: info@mtccc.com

51. You buy _____ at One of a Kind Craft Show.

A. some books about film　　　　　 B. classic music CDs

C. different kinds of flowers D. glass, ironwork and clothing

52 Young Music Scene Concert is held from _______ .

A. 6 Nov. – 6 Dec. B. 1-31 Mar.

C. 1 Mar. -30 Nov.　　　　　　 D. 26 -30 Nov.

53. You can e-mail ________ when you want to see Documentary Film Show.

A. askus@oneofakindshow.com　　　　 B. info@quasimodo.de

C. info@paris-touristoffice.com D. info@mtccc.com

54. If two adults and a boy of 7 want to see Toronto Garden and Flower Show, it will cost them ______.

A.C$ 54　　 B. C$ 36　　　　 C. C$ 24　　　 D. C$ 48

55. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. One of a Kind Craft Show is held twice a year.

B. Young musicians from throughout Germany perform at Quasimodo music hall.

C. Cinemas, schools and libraries across France take part in Documentary Film Month.

D. Toronto Garden and Flower Show is the world’s largest garden show. 　　　

What are some traditional kinds of music in your country?

Do you like popular music form Latin America, the United States, or Asia? Many musicians form around the world blend their country’s music with popular sounds.

After thirty years, Caetano Veloso is still one of Brazil’s most important musicians. He mixes rock with the music of Bahia region. Bahia is a state of Brazil that is strongly influenced by African culture. Caetano Veloso is an excellent songwriter and poet. He says of his music, “I make my records like a painter paints his canvas.”

Bonnie Raitt is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Her music blends rock with country and the blues. The blues is a kind of folk music that is often sad. It is usually about love and the problems of life. Bonnie Raitt’s strong, rough voice is perfect for singing country and the blues

☆ Cui Jian

Cui Jian is a very important musician in the growth of rock music in Chin

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A．Western styles, like jazz and rap, clearly influenced his music. However, his music is very Chinese in its instruments and sounds. Cui Jian says his music expresses the feelings of Chinese young people.

(1) Read about the three musicians. Complete the chart.

(2) Answer the following questions.

　　What do these three musicians have in common?

　　How does Caetano Veloso make his records?

　　Why is Bonnie Raitt’s voice good for country and blues music?

　　What does Cui Jian want his music to express?

The Year of the Rabbit(兔) will begin on February 3, 2011. We Chinese use 12 different animals to stand for（象征）the order of our birth year. What does it mean to be a “rabbit” ? The rabbit is a symbol(象征) for kind, elegance(优雅) and a love of beauty. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are kind and quick-minded(思维敏捷的). Although they are sometimes shy, they have a strong mind and will run after their dreams all their lives.
Rabbit people are talented and they like artistic activities, such as music and painting. They are so kind and well organized (有良好组织能力的) that they can be great teachers. There are some famous people who were born in the Year of the Rabbit. For example, actress US Angelina Jolie and England soccer star David Beckham. In China, famous director Zhang Yimou and kung fu star Jet Li are rabbits, too.
【小题1】2011 is the Year of ________.