1. The year’s most compelling makeup and hair designs have been almost characters themselves (and are certainly more dynamic than some of those who appear on-screen). But while physical features are obvious right away, they can also give shape and nuance to the performances of those who assume them. Sometimes, a big nose creates a window of understanding.

2. Stand: Apple CEO Tim Cook fought for workplace protection for the LGBT community

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4. The University of St Gallen’s domination of the Financial Times’ ranking of masters in management courses continues for another year.

5. 扎克伯格还协助成立了一个名为FWD.us的游说团体，旨在推动美国的移民和教育改革。

6. 单词portion 联想记忆：

应用

1. 会，即便真实的GDP增速未超过这个数字。关于中国真正的（相对官方数据而言）GDP增长率的猜测，已经衍生出一个由相关经济学专家组成的作坊式行业。官方数据看似稳定而美好——有人怀疑中国有关部门对数据进行了“美化”，调整了一些数字、使其符合增长目标。因此，即使2018年中国的增长磕磕绊绊，官方的增速也几乎肯定会高于预定的6.5%。

2. 她的亲妹妹莱克西经常装扮成电影中艾丽莎的妹妹、安娜公主，和姐姐一起同台演出，当莱克西抽不出时间的时候，她的好朋友们也会来帮忙。

3. The programme has enabled me to take a quantum leap in my career and prepared me to take on a strategic C-level [chief-level] role right after graduation, said another alumnus.

4. We'll start our review with the South American nations, and who else could we begin with, but the hosts Brazil. Rewind 18 months and they looked like they'd be struggling, but the appointment of 'Big Phil' Scolari has been inspired, and he's brought a belief to the team that was previously missing. Last years 3:0 demolition of Spain in the Confederations Cup final shocked many experts, and all of a sudden the Brazilians have expectations on them. Whilst you can't argue with that scoreline, we still wonder if Brazil have the firepower to win such a long tournament. Neymar is expected to conjure up the magic, but they're relying on Fred to come up with the goals. No disrepect to Fred, but the last two Brazilian teams to win the World Cup, in 2002 and 1994, could count on the likes of Ronaldo and Romario to lead the front line, two genuine legends of the game.

5. 中国社会科学院近日发布的《中国社会心态研究报告(2016)》显示，一线城市居民生活压力较大，不过小城市也未必是宜居地。

6. Gymnastics；Trampoline；Artistic gymnastics；Rhythmic gymnastics

旧版特色

1. The biggest story of the festival had nothing to do with films. It was about shoes. On Tuesday trade magazine Screen reported that a group of women had been denied access to a screening of Todd Haynes' Carol because their footwear – flat shoes with rhinestones – was unsuitable for the red carpet. Further tales came tumbling forth, social media erupted in indignation and soon enough we were soon dealing with a fully fledgedscandale. The Cannes press office rushed out a garbled statement: “Rules have not changed throughout the years (Tuxedo, formal dress for Gala screenings) and there is no specific mention about the height of the women's heels as well as for men's. Thus, in order to make sure that this rule is respected, the festival's hosts and hostesses were reminded of it.” Well, that cleared that up. Perhaps wisely, press screenings are exempt from any dress code: scruffy journalists are free to ascend the Palais' steps in flip flops and trainers.

2. Good luck and great success in the coming New Year.

3. Chinese state media reported that box office revenue growth was 13.5 percent in 2017, with this year marking only a modest decline.