japanese began to get new jobs and establish new social relationships. Western fashions became the rage in the elite circles. The ministers of the first Meiji government were known as the “dancing cabinet” because of their love for western style ballroom dancing.Young people were then increasingly influenced by Western culture and values.The social changes of the Meiji Restoration also had an unattractive side. In the effort to industrialize‚ commoners were ruthlessly exploited in coal mines and
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2010 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N English (Standard) and English (Advanced) Paper 1 — Area of Study Total marks – 45 Section I Pages 2–7 General Instructions • Reading time – 10 minutes • Working time – 2 hours • Write using black or blue pen 15 marks • Attempt Question 1 • Allow about 40 minutes for this section Section II Page 8 15 marks • Attempt Question 2 • Allow about 40 minutes for this section Section III Pages 9–10 15 marks • Attempt
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one. He might have been handsome‚ witty‚ distinguished‚ attractive‚ such as‚ no doubt‚ her old companions of the convent had married. What were they doing now? In town‚ with the noise of the streets‚ the buzz of the theatres‚ and the lights of the ballroom‚ they were living lives where the heart expands‚ the senses bourgeon out. But she--her life was cold as a garret whose dormer-window looks on the north‚ and ennui‚ the silent spider‚ was weaving its web in the darkness in every corner of her heart
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Recreation is an activity of leisure. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment‚ amusement‚ or pleasure and are considered to be "fun". The term "recreation" implies participation to be healthy refreshing mind and body..Kinds of recreation.strolling.. Cycling is becoming increasingly popular as well.. Swimming and sunbathing.. lPicnics and shish-kabobs Picnics often involve shish-kabobs or barbequed meat‚ homemade salads‚ and‚ of course‚ alcohol.. Extreme sports (hangliding‚ bungee jumping
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greatest difference between the two styles is that Baroque had a darker‚ fire and brimstone approach to it. Whereas Rococo style was gentle and more feminine. One of my personal favorite artists of this time was Adolph Menzel. He captured the grand ballrooms and parties of the wealthier families‚ but also he captured people in a more natural setting. Much of the art of this time focused primarily on a whimsical‚ dream land type world. Although Menzel created his fair share of these paintings‚ he captures
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Summer 2013 Summer 2013 - IEP (International Etiquette & Protocol) Sample timetable for the Diploma Course Classes in green are included in the Diploma Course Monday 07:30 07:45 08:00 08:15 08:30 08:45 09:00 09:15 09:30 09:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 13:00 13:15 13:30 13:45 14:00 14:15 14:30 14:45 15:00 15:15 15:30 15:45 16:00 16:15 16:30 16:45 17:00 17:15 17:30 17:45 18:00 18:15 18:30 18:45 19:00 19:15 19:30 19:45 20:00 20:15 20:30 20:45 21:00
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After growing up having a privileged life and going on to pursuing his dream‚ African American singer Cabell “Cab” Calloway devoted his professional life to entertaining his audience to a great extent and putting international spotlight on “The New Negro.” Indeed‚ Calloway stands as a monument against the popular stereotype of catastrophic black jazz musicians being tormented by racism and drug addiction. Even though Calloway was exposed to these social struggles‚ he was eventually able to overcome
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“Elements of Design in The Dark Knight” Mise-en-scene is a French term that refers to the staging and visual arrangement of a dramatic production. This includes such elements as scenery‚ properties‚ costume‚ lighting and the movement of the characters. In film making‚ the term is also used for the combination of all the elements in front of the camera (setting‚ lighting‚ acting‚ costume)‚ distinct from the camerawork and editing of the film. With regards to film‚ the director‚ production designer
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I will be discussing two iconic works of art: Henri Toulouse-Lautrec’s “La Goulue au Moulin Rouge” (1891) of the Art Nouveau period and Milton Glaser’s “Sound of Harlem” (1964) of the Postmodern period. There are parallels between the two pieces due to the influence of Art Nouveau on Glaser. I was drawn to Toulouse-Lautrec’s poster not just because of the colorful imagery and Art Nouveau style‚ but also because of his story and the subject matter. Toulouse-Lautrec was disabled‚ having stunted
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Pilgrim’s Progress’s Setting Pilgrim’s Progress has many detailed settings and events. Readers experience fights with dragons‚ roaring lions‚ and valleys filled with monsters. However‚ out of all the scenes‚ Christian’s encounter with the Worldly-Wiseman strikes attention best. Not only does he manipulate him‚ but a menacing hill almost crushes the pilgrim. Next‚ his teacher calls upon the skies‚ and magma spouts from its sinister peak. The signature smell of cow manure would surely haunt
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