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For these people, looking different isn’t just for October 31.
Star Wars Forever
The force will always be with Luke Kaye. That’s because this dedicated fan has covered his back, arms, and legs with tattoos(纹身) of Star Wars characters.
Kaye got his first tattoo about six years ago. Once he started, he just couldn’t stop. “I kept seeing characters in the movies and thinking, ‘That would make a great tattoo!’” he says. Kaye also collects items related to Star Wars. He recently had to sell a large part of his collection because it became too expensive to store it. But he can keep the tattoos forever.
“I am nowhere near finished yet,” says Kaye, who lives in England. He plans to get tattoos of large spaceships down his sides. “You never know with me,” he adds, “I could come home one day with my whole face tattooed.”
The Hole Story
“People often just want to look at me or touch me,” says Elaine Davidson. It’s no wonder. Davidson, who lives in Scotland, is covered with nearly 7,000 piercings (穿环)! According to Guinness World Records, she is the most pierced woman on Earth.
Together, Davidson’s studs(耳钉) and rings weigh almost seven pounds. She never removes them. She keeps them on even when she goes through scanners at airports. All she takes off is her watch!
In June, Davidson made news when she got married. Opposites must attract. Her new husband has no piercings at all.
Goo Goo for Gaga
Lady Gaga is famous for her outrageous looks. She has worn everything from a dress covered in bubbles to a coat made out of Kermit the Frog dolls. At the 2010 MTV Music Awards, she even wore a dress made out of raw meat!
Some stars try not to stand out in public when they are not performing. They might wear sunglasses and a big hat when they go out, hoping that no one will recognize them. Lady Gaga, has a distinctive(与众不同的) approach. She dresses up whether she’s walking through an airport or going shopping. She might wear a wild wig (假发), a lace bodysuit, or 12-inch heels. She jokes, “I am just trying to change the world.”
60. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To tell us a few interesting stories.
B. To present three people with distinctive characters.
C. To make fun of some distinctive people.
D. To show us how to become attractive.
61. In the section of Star Wars Forever, it is suggested that .
A. Kaye has performed in Star Wars
B. Kaye has a habit of studying and designing tattoos
C. Kaye will continue with his habit of getting tattoos
D. Kaye’s face looks frightening because of the tattoos
62. The underlined word “outrageous” in the passage probably means “ ”.
A. shocking | B. pretty | C. serious | D. happy |
63. Unlike other stars, Lady Gaga .
A. is good at playing music
B. doesn’t avoid being focused on
C. often performs in public
D. does much to improve the world
When six the very best students from different cities in Guandong province all together chose universities in Hong Kong; when the very best student of Beijing picked up HK University while giving up the nearby Peking or Tsinghua University; when the highest enrollment (录取)rate of Hong Kong Science and Industry University reached 48:1, it’s the high time to ask where the real education heaven for students in China is.
Years ago, the answer certainly would be “Peking or Tsinghua University”. But now no one could give the exact reaction without hesitation. The only sure thing is that HK universities have gradually showed an unusual attraction to a great many mainland students.
It’s no doubt to call this HK craze(狂热),which is even out of the expectation of those HK universities themselves.
How can HK universities shake the steady foundations of Peking and Tsinghua and attract so many mainland students?
First, Hong Kong universities offer large-amount scholarship, especially for the top students who can receive the sum scholarship as much as 400,000 HK dollars. Since higher education has become a kind of heavy burden of many families, it’s easy to understand why the reaction to the generous offering of HK universities is great.
Second, most HK universities receive professors and students from all over the world and carry out bilingual(双语)education. This kind of excellent language atmosphere is another attraction for mainland students.
Further more, university students in Hong Kong have a better chance to study abroad as exchange students.
Can mainland top universities like Peking or Tsinghua University calm as before when facing the unexpected competition from HK? Will they take relevant measures to win back the top students who once help them set the worldwide reputation? Time will explain it.
The fierce competition brought by HK universities can be a good thing for an entire improvement of education in China. After the awakening and action taking of mainland universities, they can perform better together with HK universities.
At least, it reminded the mainland universities the tuition fees(学费)are among students’ top concern when they are choosing universities. It’s time to move.
【小题1】What is the passage mainly talking about?
A.Some thought brought by the enrollment of HK universities. |
B.Higher education in Hong Kong. |
C.The competition between HK University and Peking University. |
D.The fall of mainland universities. |
A.many students now would love to study aboard to get a better experience. |
B.they concern only about the tuition fees when choosing universities. |
C.HK universities offer higher scholarship, better environment and more opportunities for their further study. |
D.Peking university has lost its worldwide reputation. |
A.The government should take relevant measures to stop this unfair competition. |
B.Mainland universities had better lower their tuition fees and win back the top students. |
C.Universities both in mainland and in HK would get an entire improvement during the competition. |
D.It may probably cause a complete loss both sides in the end. |
A.didn’t mean to enroll top students from mainland |
B.didn’t expect their enrollment of mainland students would be so popular |
C.have strict enrollment rules and only 1 out of 48 students can get the chance to study there |
D.are proud of their teaching staff and facilities |
A.Mainland universities should take measures as soon as possible to attract students. |
B.The opportunities come for top students to study abroad. |
C.Mainland universities should make full preparations to challenge mainland universities. |
D.Top students should be offered further education free of charge. |
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