Contemporary Chinese artist Qu Leilei (born in 1951), now based in London, was a founding member of the creative 'Stars Group' in the late 1970s, and immigrated to England in 1985. This exhibition shows his progression from calligraphic (书法的) art to an exploration of a new vocabulary of ink language mixing lively brushwork with western technique.

　　The Brexit (脱欧) sword hanging over our universities

　　29th November, 2017

　　Lord Bilimoria CBE，the Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer and President of the University of Birmingham, will talk about Brexit, its influence on our universities, their academics and students as well as the future of international students in the UK.

　　Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair

　　2nd -3rd December, 2017

　　Escape the crowds and step inside a wonderland of hand-picked gifts, tasty food and family entertainment. Look through for extra-special Christmas presents at over 30 stands in the heated large tent. Pause for a glass of sweet hot wine and some delicious food, then follow the Alice in Wonderland path around the walled garden before stopping for tea with the Mad Hatter.

　　The Art of Partying: A Feast for the Eyes!

　　13th December, 2017

　　From Greek designs and Biblical weddings to Renaissance works and the celebratory styles of the twentieth-century painters, this lecture will examine the popular description of parties in the history of Western Art at the Ashmolean Museum.

　　21. When can you experience Chinese culture?

　　A. From 30th November, 2017 to 15th April, 2018.

　　B. On 29th November, 2017.

　　C. During 2nd -3rd December, 2017.

　　D. On 13th December, 2017.

　　22. What is special about Lord Bilimoria CBE?

　　A. He has found Cobra Beer.

　　B. He will talk about botanic skills.

　　C. He hangs a sword in Oxford University

　　D. He is President of the University of Birmingham

　　23. What can you do on the botanic garden Christmas fair?

　　A. Surf the Internet for Christmas gifts.

　　B. Appreciate famous art works in the history.

　　C. Lead Alice into wonderful land.

　　D. Drink sweet wine and try pleasant food.

　　　B

　　Disney has picked Chinese actor Liu Yifei to play Mulan in an upcoming film, following accusations against Hollywood of 'whitewashing'.

　　Several Hollywood films have faced criticism in recent months for featuring white actors in Asian roles. Recent films accused of whitewashing include the Hollywood remake of Japanese anime Ghost in the Shell, which had Scarlett Johansson in the main role which was originally Japanese, and Chinese epic The Great Wall which starred Matt Damon as its lead character. Earlier this year, British actor Ed Skrein who was cast as an Asian character in the upcoming Hellboy remake pulled out of the film so that the role could be "cast appropriately". It then went to Korean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim.

　　The live-action adaptation of the 1998 cartoon movie will tell the tale of the well-known Chinese heroine Hua Mulan. Mulan pretended to be a man to fight in the army to spare her weak father from being forced into the army.

　　The film has been under careful examination since it was announced that Disney intended to remake Mulan. An online campaign calling for an Asian actress in the role attracted more than 100,000 signatures before it was shut on Thursday.

Liu, nicknamed "Fairy Sister" for her delicate looks and previous roles in fantasy