Enjoy music to enrich your daily life. The following are some choices for you to make.
Opera at Music Hall
It's on 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The opera honors enjoy the membership discounts.
Phone: 241-2742.
//www.cityopera.com.
Chamber Orchestra
The orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from
March through June.
Call 723-1182 for more information.
//www.chamberorch.com.
Symphony Orchestra
At Music Hall at Riverbend, the regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer.
For ticket sales, call 381-3300.
//www.symphony.org/home.asp.
College Conservatory of Music (CCM)
Performances are usually held at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events. Students with their student ID cards can attend the events for free.
For more information, call 556-4183.
//www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.
Riverbend Music Theater
It's on 6295 Kellogg Ave. It's a large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover and big name shows all summer long!
Phone: 232-6220.
//www.riverbendmusic.com.
When Montgomery was at college, he decided to study the Chinese language. "My friends laughed at my decision. Just like most Americans, they didn't know much about China then. Who knew what China would become in the 21st century?" he says.
To find a China-related job after graduating from university, he became a businessman related to US-China trade. Traveling and meeting people in different parts of China, he found that the more he learned about China, the more he was attracted by its history and culture.
When he found that there was no English podcast (播客) about Chinese history in 2010, he decided to launch one himself. He worked from home using very simple recording and editing facilities. Each of the half-hour episodes (集) took him 18 to 20 hours to research, write, record and edit.
"China has a great history. I try to get more Americans to appreciate it," says Montgomery. "There are many topics to talk about. I use my common sense to feel what will be interesting to most people."
His China History Podcast is now downloaded 1.5 million times a year, with audience from the United States, China and other countries.
"I downloaded a few episodes and discovered that they were perfect for those days when I drove a long distance. It turned the boring hours into enjoyable learning experiences," says Seligman, 62, an author who spent eight years in China. "Montgomery brings Chinese history and culture to life in a completely new way. As you listen, you often get the impression that he was a witness (见证者) to the events he described," says Seligman.
Many overseas Chinese are grateful to Montgomery for reconnecting them with their ancestral roots. And to his surprise, local Chinese are also welcoming the show as a great resource for learning English.
"After more than 25 years doing sales and marketing of ‘made in China' products, I've now become a sort of a salesman of Chinese history," says Montgomery.
Working in an industry that's constantly evolving is no small feat (技艺) for musicians. Giving fans a memorable show is crucial, and some artists are looking to virtual reality to do just that. Travis Scott for example, partnered with Fortnite to bring his virtual-reality concert, Astronomical, to a global audience. The event drew in 12 million viewers. But interest in VR concerts came earlier. In 2019, the entertainment-technology company Wave launched a multichannel virtual platform for live concerts through various digital means: video games, live streaming channels, social networks, and more. Wave has since teamed up with the likes of The Weekend, Justin Bieber, and John Legend.
The charm of such immersive concerts, by placing the audience in a digital world that stimulates both sight and sound to create an experience that makes one feel like they are truly part of the event, lies heavily in their experiment. Artists can try new ways to connect with listeners in digital environments. For fans skirting (避开) painful concert-ticket prices avoiding large crowds at venues, and experiencing their favorite musicians in an alternate world are true benefits.
VR has its downside. Only about 13% of households in the US own a VR headset so the technology isn't common. In a survey, 67% of respondents who didn't own a VR headset said its price tag kept them from buying one. Some people who paid a pretty penny have returned the headset because they simply didn't know how to set it up or didn't think the image quality was worth the cost. Discomfort is another issue: long-term use of a headset could cause discomfort in the neck and eyes, and according to the Food and Drug Administration, motion sickness is the most commonly reported negative side effect of VR. There's also the possibility of VR separating users too far from reality, which could rewire their brains if they don't moderate (使适度) headset use. However, looking ahead. Amy Dorsey, the managing director of Dorsey Pictures, said that developments in advanced digital reality would pave the way for the next version of entertainment.
Is forgiveness against our human nature? To answer our question, we need to ask a further question: What is the nature of our humanity? To put it in a simple way, people consider two completely different views of humanity. The first view is about dominance (统治) and power. In an early paper on the psychology of forgiveness, Droll (1984) made the interesting claim that humans' key nature is more aggressive (好斗的) than forgiving allows. Those who forgive are against their basic nature, much to their harm. In his opinion, forgivers are giving up their well-being as they offer kindness to others, who might then take advantage of them.
The second view focuses on the theme of cooperation, mutual respect, and even love as the basis of who we are as humans. Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings, we need both to receive love from and offer love to others. Without love, our connections with a wide range of individuals in our lives can fall apart. Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions. For example, how well has slavery (奴隶制) worked as a mode of social harmony?
From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans, forgiveness plays a key role in the biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the outcomes of forgiveness, shown through scientific studies, is the decreasing of hate and the rebuilding of harmony. Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger. At least to the extent the people from whom you are keeping away accept your love and forgiveness and are prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect people.
As an important note, when we take a classical philosophical view, that of Aristotle, we see the difference between potentiality and actuality. We are not necessarily born with the capbility to forgive, but instead with the potential (潜能) to learn about it and to grow in our ability to forgive. The actuality of forgiving, its actual behavior in unfriendly situations, develops with practice.
It sounds like something from science fiction — a space journey into the vast expanse of space, heading towards Mars. While we're not quite ready to put a person on the land, the question we ask today is: .
The space race saw the USA and USSR compete to achieve the first in spaceflight. The Soviet Union released Sputnik 1, an artificial satellite, before anyone else. Now it appears that Mars is the heaven body of desire. While the reputation and bragging (吹嘘) rights to be the first nation to touch down is an obvious draw, there are other reasons we want to get there.
You only have to look at the fossilized remains of the dinosaurs to see the benefit of finding another habitable planet. While Mars doesn't have the right conditions to call it home just yet, there's always the concept of terraforming (地球化) — changing the environment of a planet to meet our needs.
However, not everyone agrees. He has said the concept of changing habitability of another planet because of the damage we have done to Earth makes no sense when we can simply terraform Earth.
It seems the main reason is the search for extraterrestrial (地球外的) life. But now seemingly dead, the potential fossils could answer questions about our own evolution and that of our planet. One theory is that bacterial life on our planet didn't start here, but was carried through asteroid from Mars.
A. Leading astrophysicist Neil Tyson is one of them.
B. And the US landed on the Moon first.
C. One of these could be the survival of our species.
D. May landing on Mars inspire more people to become interested in science?
E. It has been believed that, at one time, Mars was filled with life.
F. Surely inspiring a new generation to visit the stars is one reason.
G. Why are so many countries interested in going to Mars?
I was travelling on an overnight bus. The bus — an ordinary, non-air-conditioned one — was more than packed. The passengers seated comfortably by the windows wore happy expressions as they 1 outside world. The people seated by the aisle (过道) cursed (诅咒) the standing ones, who 2 leaned on the seat corners.
After around two very long hours, I was so 3 that I kept shifting my body weight from one leg to the other to manage the 4 . I suddenly sensed soft hand tapping my arm, asking for attention. Turning around, I found middle-aged man with a kind smile looking 5 at me. He suddenly stood up and said I could take his seat for some time. I was pleasantly surprised and 6 accepted his offer. After about 20 minutes, I 7 him to take back his space. A man, who was sitting by the window on the other side of the bus, had 8 our exchange.
Just then, something 9 happened. Our observer voluntarily stood up and offered his seat to another standing man. Out of expectation, this 10 of seat-sharing spread through the bus like wildfire and, before long, almost all the 11 got a chance to be seated. People 12 started chatting with each other while exchanging positions, and soon began sharing jokes and singing. Needless to say, the rest of the journey was quite 13 .
This extraordinary experience has stayed with me even after all these years. It showed to me an important 14 that we can all share what we have, 15 our pressure, and help our co-passengers in this journey called life.
As spring arrives, the Bahamas becomes a heaven for travelers. With (it) clear waters and distinctive culture, spring in the Bahamas is an escape into a world of beauty and peace.
The season, with mild temperatures and gentle breezes, is a perfect time (explore) the diverse islands. From the noisy streets of Nassau to the (peace) beaches of Exuma, each island offers unique experience. The famous pink sands of Harbour Island and the untouched nature of Andros provide a chance relaxation and exploration.
Spring is also an excellent time for water sports. The calm waters are good for swimming and diving, (show) an underwater world of colorful marine life. Surfing goers will find the Bahamian waters welcoming, many events take place. Culturally, the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, a lively and colorful celebration of Bahamian music and heritage, (hold) in the spring. This event is a feast for the senses, featuring colorful (costume) and energetic music. As the day ends, the Bahamian cuisine offers a delightful dining journey.
Spring in the Bahamas is not just a trip; it's an experience (fill) with unforgettable moments, breathtaking natural beauty, and cultural richness.
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Dear Michael,
……
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a young boy named Sam. He was very kind and loved helping others. He lived with his parents, but they were busy working all the time, so he often felt lonely.
One day, as Sam was walking home from school, he saw a new family had moved into the house next door. They had a daughter about his age named Lily. She was disabled and used a wheelchair to get around. Sam noticed that Lily seemed sad and lonely too.
The next morning, Sam decided to knock on their door and introduce himself. Lily's mother answered the door and invited him inside. When Lily saw Sam, she smiled for the first time. Sam and Lily quickly became friends, and Sam would visit her every day after school. Sometimes, they would play board games or watch movies together. Other times, Sam would help Lily with her homework.
As the years went by, Sam and Lily's friendship grew stronger. They were always there for each other, no matter what. One summer, Sam's parents lost their jobs and couldn't afford to pay the rent. They were going to have to move away. Sam was upset and didn't know what to do.
When Lily heard the news, she knew she had to help her friend.
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She came up with a plan to save Sam's house. …… From then on, Sam and Lily promised to make the world a better place. |
