问题 名词解释

禁忌语(linguis tictaboo)

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禁忌语指被主流社会禁止在公众场合使用的词与表达。语言禁忌反映的是社会禁忌。哪些词属于禁忌语反映了特定社会的特定的风俗传统和文化价值观。在信奉基督教的社会中,hell,damn和bloody被列为禁忌语。

英语借用了大量的外来词。被禁忌的词一般都是英语本民族语词,而与本民族语词有着相同所指的外来词却可以在公众场合体面使用。在公众场合,使用拉丁语词menstruates去替代英语本民族语词bleeding。

对禁忌语的回避反映了社会的态度,情感和价值判断,与语言本身没有内在的联系。

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Dallas Children’s Theater Academy

ShowBiz Summer 2008

Rosewood Center for Family Arts

    5938 Skillman * Dallas, TX 75231 * (214) 978-0110

Important Information

* All classes are taught by DCT Theater Professionals!

* All Grade Levels indicated are for Fall 2008.

* Tuition Deposit required for registration.

* Tuition balance due on the first day of class. No tuition refunds (退款).

* DCT reserves the right to cancel any class; refunds made for cancellation.

* Please accompany student to first day of class.

* Registration begins one-half hour before class time.

* Questions? Call Nancy Schaeffer at (214) 978-0110 or e-mail nancy@dct.org

How To Register

MAIL: * Fill out the form in this brochure.

* Be sure to list the class and group that you want & the dates.

* The registration form may be copied.

FAX:  Complete the registration form and fax it to DCT at (214) 978-0118.

PHONE: Call (214) 978-0110.

WEB: Visit www.dct.org, click on Academy Classes

Drama Days! — $175

Entering Grades: Group A: K   Group B: 1st & 2nd   Group C: 3rd –– 5th

Mon. –– Fri.  9: 30 a .m. –– 1 p.m.   June 2 –– June 6

* Day One –– come up with a character, work with your class to plan the play.

* Day Two –– create the situations and scenes for your one-of-a-kind show!

* Day Three –– rehearse (排演) your part.

* Day Four –– pick a costume, get ready!

* Day Five –– SHOWTIME –– invite family and friends to your Friday Showcase!

* Bring a sack lunch and drink each day!

Laugh Out Loud –– $175

Entering Grades: 5+  Mon. –– Fri.  1:30 p.m. –– 5:00 p.m.  June 23 –– June 27  Show Friday, June 27

* Do you like comedy? Try your hand at the world of comedy in the class just for you!

* Learn a comedy sketch from the old masters!

* Tell a joke! Learn why old jokes can be the best!

* Work with your class to put on a one-of-a-kind Comedy Show for family and friends!

Acting –– Just Acting –– $225

Group A: Entering Grades K; Group B: Entering Grades 1st –– 2nd; Group C: Entering Grades 3rd –– 4th; Mon. –– Fri.  9: 30 a .m. –– 2:30 p.m.; Session I: July 28 –– Aug. 1; Session II: Aug. 4 –– Aug. 8; Session III: Aug. 11 –– Aug. 15

* Are you ready to challenge your acting skills and try something new?!

* Start with the characters: Who are you? Be the Star of your Dreams.

* Become the character you’ve always wanted to be.

* Work with your class to create the plot.

* Get ready to present your show for family and friends on the final Friday!

Summer Scenes –– $225

Entering Grades 5th and 6th; Mon. –– Fri. 9: 30 a .m. –– 2:30 p.m.; Session I: July 28 –– Aug.1; Session II: Aug. 4 –– Aug. 8; Session III: Aug. 11 –– Aug. 15

* Do you want to be an actor?

* Improve your skills with instruction from professional actors & directors.

* Rehearse and perform scenes from your favorite plays.

* Develop characters and polish performances!

14. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To attract readers to attend Summer Scenes.

B. To persuade readers to attend ShowBiz Summer 2008.

C. To earn money from the introduction.

D. To teach readers how to register for ShowBiz Summer 2008.

15. If you want to attend Showbiz Summer 2008, you should be aware that ______.

A. tuition must be paid at least before June 2

B. there’ll be no refunds in any case.

C. registration begins half an hour after class time

D. students had better be accompanied on the first day

16. It can be inferred from the text that all the four one-week specials ______.

A. are intended for children aged below 5

B. are all held at   Rosewood  Center   for Family Arts

C. will take place in June or July and last five days

D. need students to bring a sack lunch and drink each day

17. Which of the following classes suits those who want to be actors?

A. Drama Days!                                   B. Laugh Out Loud.

C. Acting – Just Acting.                      D. Summer Scenes.

18. Where is the text most probably from?

A. Part of a brochure.                           B. An entertainment magazine.

C. A newspaper.                                   D. A guide book.