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Health,Wellness and the Politics of Food
9:00—9:45 a.m.Blue Tent
Panelists (专题讨论小组成员):Jami Bernard,David Kamp,Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.
Moderated (主持) by Denise Grady,science writer for The New York Times.
How does what we eat not only affect our bodies,but also the world?This group of food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health,and present a look at food politics.
Sports Writing:For the Love of the Game
9:50—10:35 a.m.Blue Tent
Panelists:Christine Brennan,Ira Rosen,Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.
Moderated by William C.Rhoden,sports writer for The New York Times.
Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat,or covering breaking news,sports writers are anything but audience.Listen as some of the industry's professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.
The Art of the Review
11:15—12:00 a.m.Green Tent
Panelists: John Freeman,Barry Gewen,David Orr,Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.
Moderated by Sam Tanenhaus,editor for The New York Times Book Review.
How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales?Join this group of critics as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists,and how they choose books for review.
New York Writers,New York Stories
3:00—3:45 p.m.Green Tent
Panelists: Cindy Adams,Richard Cohen,Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.
Moderated by Clyde Haberman,columnist (专栏作家) for the City section of The New York Times.
Join this inspiring group of New Yorkcentric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.
【语篇解读】 本文是应用文。介绍了四个专题活动的具体时间安排及讨论小组的成员情况。
1.Sam Tanenhaus moderated .
A. Health,Wellness and the Politics of Food
B. New York Writers,New York Stories
C. The Art of the Review
D. Sports Writing:For the Love of the Game
【解析】 细节判断题。由文章的第三个活动介绍可知,The Art of the Review是由Sam Tanenhaus所主持的。
【答案】 C
2.About the four activities,we know that they .
A.are all about writing
B.will all last 45 minutes
C.can all be attended freely
D.will attract many readers
【解析】 细节理解题。文章所列四个活动的具体时间都是持续45分钟。选项A、C与文章事实不符,而选项D则无从判断。
【答案】 B
3.If you like sports writing,you will most probably .
A.attend The Art of the Review
B.enjoy Jami Bernard's talk
C.listen to Christine Brennan
D.go to Blue Tent at 11:15
【解析】 推理判断题。因为是关于体育写作的,所以要参加文章的第二个活动内容。
【答案】 C