St paul’s Cathedral
Ludgate Hill, EC4
Underground: St Paul’s; Bus: 6,7,11,15,22,25
Open: Daily 8:00-19:00(17:00 from Oct. to Mar.)
Entrance free
Designed by the great architect, Sir Christopher Wren, St Paul’s Cathedral was built following the Great Fire of London of 1666, which destroyed the gothic cathedral on the site at that time. It is crowned by a magnificent dome and its choir(唱诗班)is internationally famous. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married here in 1981.
Buckingham Palace
South end of the Mall(SW1)
Underground: St. James’s Park, Victoria, Hyde Park Comer, Green Park Bus:2,11,14,16,19,22,24,29,30,38,52,73,74,137
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the monarch(君主) for much of the year. (When the monarch is in residence, a flag flies over the palace.) The Mall is a very impressive wide street, leading from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square.
Note: As the palace is the monarch’s official residence, it is not open to the public during most of the year.
The Tower of London
Tower Hill, EC3
Underground: Tower Hill; Bus: 42, 78
Open: Mon. – Sat.9:00—18:00. 8:00—19:00
Parts of the Tower of London are over nine centuries old, as building began under William the Conqueror in 1078. Famous as a prison in the distant past, the Tower has also been a royal residence, a zoo and an observatory (瞭望台), among other things. It is now a museum and many thousands of people visit it every year in particular to see the Crown Jewels.
Westminster Abbey
Broad Sanctuary, SW1
Underground: Westminster, St James’s Park; Bus: 3, 11, 12, 24, 29, 39, 53, 59, 76, 77, 88, 109, 155, 168, 170, 172, 184, 503
Open: Daily 8:00—19:00(Mar.-DEC., Tuesday till 20:00)
Entrance free
A Benedictine abbey(本笃会修道院) which already existed on the site was rebuilt by Edward the Confessor and consecrated(奉为神圣) in 1065. On the way to its present form, the abbey was extended in the 13th-16th centuries, with the two west towers being added in the 18th. There are many famous tombs in the abbey, including that of the unknown Warrior and those of many poets and writers.
Where is the text most probably taken from?
A.A history book about London. |
B.A guidebook for visitors to London |
C.A book describing London’s development. |
D.A book about London’s churches and cathedrals. |
No.11 bus can take you to all three of these places: _______.
A.St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London |
B.St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace |
C.St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace |
D.Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace |
You can see the inside of all the buildings all the year round except _____.
A.St Paul’s Cathedral | B.The Tower of London |
C.Westminster Abbey | D.Buckingham Palace |
The two places that you can visit by getting off at the same underground station are _____.
A.Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey |
B.Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral |
C.Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London |
D.The Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral |
Delta College starts Street Fair
San Joaquin Delta College will introduce its new Summer Street Fair, which runs from noon to 8 p. m every Friday stating this week through Aug. 9 in Delta’s L-l parking lot near Pacific Avenue and March Lane. The fair goes with Delta’s weekend flea market.
This week’s featured performers are guitarist Travis Matsumoto from noon to 3 p.m., and Julio and his Jazz Trio from 3 to 6 p.m.
Lode Farmers Market opens
The Angels Camp Certified Farmers Market begins its yearly run from 5 p.m. to dusk this Friday in Utica Park in downtown Angels Camp. Opening night will feature wine tasting from award-winning Four Winds Cellars, and live music by guitarist Nicholas Leffler. Visitors will find fresh, locally grown produce and specialty foods. There will also be barbecue and California-
Mexican fusion cuisine.
Join River Rafting for a good cause
Whitewater enthusiasts can participate in Mokelumne Rive, Rafting Adventures on June 16 in Mokelumne Hill. Local outfitter O.A.R.S. is donating its services to help with the event. Departures are at 8 a.m., noon, or 4 p.m. The trip should last about three hours.
The trip is appropriate for those 7 and older, and the ability to swim is not required. The cost is $ 70 per person.
Films center on paddling water
The festival is an annual contest that awards winning films that focus on paddling in rivers, lakes and oceans in a variety of locales. Tickets to the film festival are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and are also available online at ticketriver.com/event/7002-reel-paddling-film-festival.
The evening also includes a drawing. Prizes include whitewater trips on the South Fork of the American River.
If you want to go to the Summer Street Fair, .
A.you must be a student from Delta College |
B.you can go there on the afternoon of Friday |
C.you should live near the Pacific Avenue |
D.you must give a performance in the market |
If you want to enjoy the tasty foods, you can go to____.
A.the new Summer Street Fair of Delta College |
B.Lode Farmers Market |
C.Mokelumne River Rafting Adventures |
D.the film festival centering on paddling water |
If you are interested in paddling in rivers.
A.you can know all the American rivers |
B.you must try hard to get many prizes |
C.you can get tickets from a website |
D.you must keep silent in the evening |
Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially our spoken English.
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
Global English Centre * General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing * 3-month (700 yuan ), 6-month ( 1,200 yuan ) and one-year (2,000 yuan ) courses. * Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.—Fri. * Experienced college English teachers. * Close to city centre and bus stops. Tel: 67605272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road 100082 |
Modern Language School * Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. * Small classes (12 — 16 students) on Sat.& Sun. from 2:00 — 5:00 pm. * Native English teachers from Canada and USA. * Language lab and computers supplied. * 3-month course:1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056 Tel: 67353019 |
The 21st Century English Training Centre * We specialize in effective(卓有成效的)teaching at all levels. * We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. * We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays. * Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1 * Only 15-minute walk from city centre. Call 67801642 for more information |
The International House of English * Three / Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient(方便的)class hours: 9:00 — 12:00 am and 2:00 — 5:00 pm. * A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes). * Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second /foreign language. * Free sightseeing and social activities(活动) * Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308 |
You work from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm every day. Which schools will you choose?
A.Global English Centre and Modern Language School |
B.Global English Centre and the International House |
C.Modern Language School and the 21st Century |
D.The 21st Century and the International House |
The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that ____.
A.its teaching quality is better |
B.it is nearest to the city centre. |
C.its courses are more advanced |
D.it requires an entrance examination |
If you take the evening program at the International House, you will pay ____.
A.60 yuan | B.240 yuan |
C.720 yuan | D.960yuan |
If your friend wants to take a course in English for hotel management, he may call at _____ for class information.
A.67605272 | B.67353019 |
C.67801642 | D.67432308 |
The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition gallery, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, and the Public Observatory on the east end. There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.
Hours and Admission: Open every day except December 25. Admission is free.
Regular Hours: 10:00 am to 5:30pm
Extended Hours: 10:00 am to 7:30pm
December 26---30, 2014 March 30---April 20, 2015
Friday and Saturdays, April 24---May 16, 2015 May 17---September 7, 2015
Visiting Tips: Limit the number of bags: All visitors are screened through metal detector upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items, which include pocket knives and tripods(三脚架). Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, so please leave them at home or in your car.
No Food or Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum. You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food and Drink Court, not in the Museum. Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Hall.
Please Take Photos: You are welcome to take photos for personal use. However, tripods and monopods(单脚架) are not permitted without approval.
First Aid: The Museum has a First Aid office and a nurse on duty. Please contact the nearest security officer or the Welcome Center for assistance.
Visit the Welcome Center: At our Welcome Center in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.
Open: 10:00am to 5:30 Phone: 202-666-2212
E-mail: NASM-visitorservice@si.edu
According to the passage, the National Air and Space Museum is a place _______.
A.where only adults can take part in some educational activities |
B.where one can touch anything he likes |
C.everyone can pay a visit to without buying tickets |
D.everyone can visit without time limit all the year round. |
If the Greens plan to visit the Musuem at 6:00pm, it is accessible on _______.
A.December 24, 2014(Wednesday) | B.March 1, 2015(Sunday) |
C.September 15, 2015(Tuesday) | D.July 6, 2015(Monday) |
A visitor to the Museum can _______.
A.get some medical treatment if he suddenly falls ill |
B.take photos with tripods for personal use |
C.bring fewer bags to go through metal detectors |
D.eat and drink in the Museum or in the Food Court |
The purpose of this passage is to _______.
A.attract people to explore the universe |
B.make an advertisement for the Museum |
C.encourage adults to bring their children here |
D.show what is on display in the Museum |
Here is some information about several famous local bakeries(面包烤房) in Indiana, the US. They serve as a social gathering place for locals.
Maple Lane Bakery
At 8260 S. State Rd. Claypool, IN. (574) 566-2917, it offers a variety of cooked pies, cookies, and bread. With 20 years’ experience Maple Lane Bakery has specialized in the making of pies. The menu includes peach pie $7.19, berry pie $7.70, apple pie $7.19 and banana pie $6.99. Feel free to place an order at least 24 hours in advance.
Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop
At 816 E. Winona Avenue Warsaw, IN. (574) 269-1231, it specializes in cakes and offers cookies and candies. The chocolate cookies are sold at $8.99 a dozen. Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop, started half a century ago, specializes in wedding cakes and birthday cakes. Buying a cake from Betty’s will not disappoint you as they are always excellent.
Crepes’ Quality Bakery
At 217 S. Cavin Street Ligonier, IN. (260) 894-3024, this third generation bakery is located downtown Ligonier. It offers cookies and cupcakes, and specializes in rolls and bread. If you plan to buy cookies for the office or work area, you had better get there early as the building workers arrive just before 5:00 am waiting for the doors to open.
Olympia Candy Kitchen
At 136 N. Main Street Goshen, IN. (574) 533-5040, it has been welcoming visitors for almost a century in its unchanged location in downtown Goshen, Indiana. Its tradition began in 1912 when Greek Nicholas began making his own chocolates. Today this family-owned operation offers all kinds candies and boxed candies.
If you need an order, you should call ahead of time to see if they can meet your request.
Which of the following pies is the most expensive?
A.Banana pie. | B.Berry pie. |
C.Peach pie. | D.Apple pie. |
If you want to order a birthday cake, you are advised to call _________.
A.(574) 533-5040 | B.(574) 566-2917 |
C.(260) 894-3024 | D.(574) 269-1231 |
Which of the following bakeries has the shortest history?
A.Maple Lane Bakery | B.Crepes’ Quality Bakery |
C.Olympia Candy Kitchen | D.Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop |
The author wrote this passage mainly to __________.
A. warn customers to order bakeries in advance
B. tell readers some travel information
C. make the bakeries better known to readers
C. persuade more people to eat pies
Take Action for a Better World: Volunteers Needed Six months' preparation in Denmark: Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk group teenagers. Six months' community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid, HIV / AIDS Fights and Teacher Training. Qualifications: 18 years, hard working and social engagement. Please contact us by e-mail: takeaction@betterworld.com. |
Part-time work with Exchange Students YOUTH International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization.We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families.The Community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community and earn some extra money. Applicants best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication and feel comfortable networking.Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the US.Positions available in most states. If interested, please email staff@youth.org or call 888-123-9872. |
International Summer Job Hi, I'm an ESL student in China.I'm 20, quiet and polite, and I speak reasonable English.I'm looking for a summer job in an English-speaking country.I can teach Chinese or do house and garden work and cook Chinese dishes.Can anybody offer me a job? I don't need to earn much, just enough in two months (July-August) to pay for my return ticket to China.My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the world. My email is: ram3462@hotmail.com. |
Call for Native Speaker of English I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment.This experiment is carried out over the Internet.You don't need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level.The first task will take you around 15 minutes.After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment.The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and answers. If you are willing to help me, then please email us: club3864@hotmail.com |
Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International?
A.One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English. |
B.One who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases. |
C.One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries. |
D.One who wants to earn some pocket money in the program. |
Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?
A.In some local offices in the U.S. |
B.In a preparation program in Denmark. |
C.In an ESL organization in China. |
D.In an exchange student enter in Africa. |
If Mrs.Black in the U.S.hopes to learn more Chinese at home, she may contact _____.
A.takeaction@betterword.com |
B.staff@youth.org |
C.club3864@hotmail.com |
D.ram3462@hotmail.com |
What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?
A.To provide language exercises. |
B.To do some housework. |
C.To offer advice on Child Aid. |
D.To interview people online. |
In which section of the newspaper can you find these?
A.News | B.Classified ads. | C.Culture | D.Business |
Big Blue Whale
Nicola Davies
Illustrated(为……作插图) by Nick Maland
Nicola Davies provides a look at nature’s largest living creature in Big Blue Whale. The text often uses examples from the child’s world to help youngsters understand this great creature. For example, the blue whale’s skin is “smooth like a hard-boiled egg” and its eye is “big as a teacup”. Nick Maland’s pen-and-ink illustrations capture the majesty of the blue whale, of which only 10,000 remain.
Ages 3 to 8, $ 19.99.
Life in the Coral Reef
Bobbie Kalman & Niki Walker
Photographed by Tom Stack
This educational book has outstanding photographs and illustrations. The bright colors are attention grabbing. The importance of the coral reefs(珊瑚礁) in the ecology of the earth is explained as well as how the coral reefs are being harmed and destroyed. The author then offers solutions and suggestions to help prevent the destruction of these beautiful natural resources.
Ages 7 up, $ 16.95.
North American Endangered Species
Colleayn O. Mastin
Illustrated by Jan Sovak
This is a beautifully illustrated book by the award winner Jan Sovak featuring fifteen North American animals that are in danger of becoming extinct. Each animal is introduced with a short poem, followed by factual information and why the species is considered to be endangered.
Ages 6 up, $ 9.95.
Whale
Vasilli Papastavrou
Photographed by Frank Greenaway
This reference book takes a close look at the fascinating world of majestic sea mammals including whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions. The author describes how whales adapt to sea life and explores whale communication, socialization, behaviors and reproduction, life cycles, habitats and physical characteristics.
Ages 10 up, $ 19.00.
What do we learn from Big Blue Whale?
A.The number of the blue whale is increasing. |
B.Many animals are in danger of dying out. |
C.There used to be more than 10,000 blue whales. |
D.The blue whale has strong survival abilities. |
What is special about North American Endangered Species?
A.It uses examples from the child’s world. |
B.The author introduces animals with poems. |
C.It contains bright colors. |
D.It takes a close look at sea animals. |
Who has won an award as an illustrator or a photographer?
A.Nick Maland. | B.Tom Stack. |
C.Jan Sovak. | D.Frank Greenaway. |
A child who wants to learn about how whales communicate will buy .
A.Big Blue Whale | B.Life in the Coral Reef |
C.North American Endangered Species | D.Whale |
Good news! Job offered.
Receptionist Administration
Full Time
A receptionist is required from 1st June 2015 at Dartford Science & Technology College. The position is only from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Friday, with an hour’s break for lunch every day. The successful applicant must have a good telephone manner, good interpersonal skills and IT skills.
Science Technician
Term time plus 10 days, 37 hours per week
We are looking for a technician to provide a technical support service for science teaching staff. Applications are to be received no later than midnight on 10th June 2015.
Health & Social Care Teacher
Our client, an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in Ealing, West London, is currently seeking a teacher for Health & Social Care. The position will be a full-time post until July 2015. We require an energetic teacher to develop the learning potential of students. We are seeking someone with excellent subject knowledge who can combine academic strictness and achievement with enjoyment of teaching Health & Social Care.
If you are keen to work, click the button below.
The receptionist to be employed will work ______.
A.20 hours a week | B.37 hours a week |
C.39.5 hours a week | D.34.5 hours a week |
______is needed in a school in Ealing, West London.
A.A full-time science teacher |
B.A teacher with the ability to get along with people |
C.A teacher with excellent knowledge about Health & Social Care |
D.A technician who can provide a technical support service |
The text is most likely to appear ______.
A.on the Internet | B.in a novel |
C.in a magazine | D.in a newspaper |
Google has kicked off Google Science Fair (GSF) 2014, its annual online competition for
bright, creative and ambitious teenagers who want to change the world with science. While the project is led by Google, it also has the backing of the Lego Group and world-famous publications National Geographic and Scientific American. The competition is open for students aged 13 to 18, who can sign-up now, form a team and begin working on a submission.
The winner will be rewarded with a ten-day exploration to the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Endeavor, as well as a VIP tour of ‘Spaceport America’ in New Mexico. Google is also throwing in a $50,000 scholarship and $10,000 for the winner’s school to purchase cutting-edge science lab equipment.
Google suggests that each project should be “an in-depth investigation of a science question or engineering problem” but otherwise, it’s up to students to pick and develop an idea that follows the competition rules.
Completed projects need to be submitted by May 12, 2014 at 11:59 PDT. Google will announce the regional competitors in June, ahead of global finalists in August and the competition winners in September.
Interested? Here are the rules.
If you want to enter the competition as an individual (个人), you should register first. Complete requested information about yourself and your project in the registration section before creating your project. You may edit this later. Click the box stating that you have read, accept, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and Terms.
Upon completion of registration you may begin working on your project. The project must follow the technical, creative, and legal entry requirements set out in these Official Rules and the Googlesciencefair.com Site. You will be required to complete all sections of the Project Site.
You may begin working on your project after completing the registration process, however, you may not submit it for judging until you have requested and received parental consent (允许). Once you have done this, your parent or guardian will receive an email from Google with instructions on how they can give their consent for you to participate. The project will not be judged unless this consent is received.
From the first paragraph, we can learn that ________.
GSF is a science competition
teenagers should form a team
every teenager can take part in it
GSF is organized by Google alone
What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?
A.Parental consent. | B.Submission time. |
C.Registration process. | D.Project requirements. |
If you plan to enter GSF alone, you ________.
A.should create your project first |
B.you needn’t follow the official rules |
C.you should provide some personal information |
D.your should start your project before registration |
The main purpose of the passage is to ________.
A.offer tips on how to enter GSF |
B.provide information about GSF |
C.persuade teenagers to enter GSF |
D.show teenagers the importance of GSF |
阅读下列短文,从1~4题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.
Electronic Village Program (Thursday, June 18, 2015) |
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Nearpod ❖9:00 am to 10:00 am ❖Room 501 Nearpod is a software program that creates a rich context (语境) for students to learn vocabulary. The presenter will show how to use it. |
TEO ❖ 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ❖Room 502 Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line. The presenter will use examples from his first on-line class to explain how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO. |
Kahoot ❖10:30 am to 11:30 am ❖ Room 601 Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests which can be graded on a network. It can provide students with instant feedback (反馈), including reports about their strengths and weaknesses. |
Prezi ❖3:30 pm to 4:20 pm ❖Room 602 Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students' attention to speaking more fluently. The presenter will show how students can use Prezi to confidently present on a variety of topics, including introducing family, friends, and hobbies. |
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Nearpod can be used to.
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If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to.
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Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?
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A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive by.
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The card above is .
A.a ticket | B.a postcard |
C.an invitation | D.an advertisement |
The party is for .
A.a birthday | B.a queen |
C.bee watching | D.the national day |
According to the card, if you are unable to go, you can .
A.return the card |
B.visit the Museum |
C.ignore the message |
D.contact Alice’s mother |
SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest Time
The 2016 SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest will run from April 1st through October 1st , 2016. Best of luck!
Introduction
The SAVE THE GROGS! Art Contest invites you to create your coolest frog artwork. The contest will call on people to pay more attention to the amphibian extinction(两栖动物灭绝)problem by getting people interested and to take part in it, and the artworks will be used on T-shirts, coffee cups, hats, cards and books to both publicize(宣传)our cause and raise money for SAVE THE FROGS! amphibian protection efforts. Between 2009 and 2015 we received more than 12 thousand pieces of frog artworks from 70 countries. We look forward to receiving your creation!
Who can enter?
Anybody! It is free to enter the contest, though we suggest all artworks include a few dollars to assist our frog-saving efforts!
Prizes The 1st Prize Winner will:
(1) Receive $100. (2)Receive a one-year SAVE THE FROGS! membership.
The 2nd and 3rd Place Artists will: Each receives a one-year SAVE THE FROGS! Membership.
Contest Rules
(1)The submitted(提交的)artwork must be your original creation!
(2)Your artwork should not be larger than 8.5”x11”(22cmX28cm)in size.
(3)You may submit up to three artworks
(4)All artworks must refer to SAVE THE FROGS! by including either the phrase “SAVE THE FROGS!” or “savethefrogs.com”, or both.
Please note that both “SAVE THE FROGS!” and “savethefrogs.com” are PLURAL, meaning the letter. “S” must appear at the end of the word “FROGS”.
Submissions
If your artwork was digitally(数码地) created, you should email your artwork to art @ savethefrogs.com
If your artwork is on paper or any other non-digital type, then mail your artwork to :
SAVE THE FORGS! Art Contest
P. O. Box 78758 Los Angeles, CA 90016 USA
What do you know about the contest?
A.It runs for seven months in 2016. |
B.It aims to help protect amphibians. |
C.It will publicize the artworks on TV. |
D.It has been held as a national event. |
What should be noticed to take part in the contest?
A.The smaller your artwork is the better. |
B.The more artworks you submit, the better. |
C.Do not miss the message “SAVE THE FORGS!”. |
D.Do not copy others’ ideas or creations. |
Which of the following statements is true?
A.Submissions of artworks are based on types of creation. |
B.Artworks are either digital pictures or drawings on paper. |
C.Artworks will be given back after the contest. |
D.The organization is in New York. |
No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the Art Institute, which is the second largest art museum in the nation.
Opening hours:
Mon - Wed & Fri - Sun, 10:30 am - 5 pm; Thu, 10:30 am- 8 pm; closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Highlights:
● The Modern Wing contains contemporary(当代的)masterpieces by Dali, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Pollock, and Warhol.
● View one of the world’s finest Impressionist collections, including masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Seurat, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.
● Thorne Miniature Rooms offer a detailed view of European homes from the 16th century through the 1930s and American homes from the 17th century to 1940.
● The past returns as over 550 works from 4,000 years of art come together in Of Gods and Glamour, located in the beautiful new Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art.
Advice for visitors:
● Free guided tours are available daily at noon.
● Free art-making activities are available for children each weekend from 11 am to 2 pm.
● Visit the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center, open daily from 10:30 am – 5 pm, and introduce your child to the museum’s collections with a variety of hands-on activities. Assemble (组装) puzzles based on masterpieces you’ll see in the galleries, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games at Curious Corner.
● Check out the Lion’s Trial tour for children ages 5-10. This tour is especially designed for the young people in your group! Don’t miss it!
Getting there:
You can take the follow buses: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 14, 26, 28, 126, 143.
The Art Institute of Chicago can be visited on ____________.
A.Christmas Day | B.New Year’s Day |
C.Independence Day | D.Thanksgiving Day |
Whose works can you see in the Impressionist collections?
A.Picasso’s | B.Monet’s |
C.Pollock’s | D.Warhol’s |
At Curious Corner, children can ____________.
A.take part in many hands-on activities |
B.join the Lion’s Trail tour |
C.enjoy free art-making activities |
D.get free guidance |
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison’s Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture(文化) on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am -- 4:00 pm.
(608) 264-6555 www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Swiss historical village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America’s heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of every day life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.—Fri., May 1st –October 31st , 10:00 am—4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
(608) 527-2317 www.swisshistoricalvillage.com
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts(手工艺品) in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sp. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue. –Sun., 10:00 am—5:00 pm.
Café open Wed. –Sat., 11:00 am –3:00 pm.
Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00—3:00 pm.
(608) 845-6600 www.artisangal.com
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit –2000 quality souvenirs(纪念品) marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm.
(920) 623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com
Which of the following is on Capitol Square?
A.Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
B.Swiss Historical Village. |
C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. |
D.Christopher Columbus Museum. |
Where can you go for a visit on Monday?
A.Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
B.Swiss Historical Village. |
C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery café. |
D.Christopher Columbus Museum. |
Where can visitors have lunch?
A.At Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
B.At Swiss Historical Village. |
C.At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. |
D.At Christopher Columbus Museum. |
We learn from the text that___________.
A.Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year |
B.Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river |
C.tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum |
D.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café are open daily for 4 hour |
London, Dec.17 (Xinhua) “Drivers on London Underground trains have started reading out sayings from great thinkers like Mahatma Gandhi , Frindrich Engels, and Albert Einstein in a bid to cheer up passengers ,” officials said. As well as the usual announcements urging passengers to “mind the steps” and warning of delays, the sayings such as “ an ounce ( 盎司) of action is worth a ton of theory” have taken the place of commercial ad in the underground carriages .
New York, Oct.8 (Xinhua) Once as a famous actor, now the governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to abandon textbooks in favor of digital ones. He plans to launch this program in August next year when California’s high-school pupils will have access to online math and science text. But some teachers wonder whether his idea of getting rid of textbooks might end up costing more not less, with digital textbook going for $300.
Amsterdam, Nov.30 (Xinhua) A few cups of coffee a day may not only help to put off the disease—dementia(痴呆) but also can treat it, according to Dr. Arendash, who led the research. After giving mice with memory damage water containing caffeine, he found the mice developed better memories and quick thinking. The reason is that caffeine is a safe drug for most people. It easily enters the brain and directly affects the disease process. He suggested people should drink five eight–ounce cups of ordinary coffee, two cups of strong ‘coffee shop’ coffee, 14 cups of tea, or 20 cola drinks to get the same amount of 500 milligrams of caffeine.
What’s the purpose of putting up sayings on the underground carriages in London?
A.to help passengers to kill time. |
B.to encourage passengers to learn. |
C.to lift the spirits of passengers. |
D.to make money as a commercial ad. |
What can we conclude from the second news?
A.digital textbooks will replace traditional textbooks. |
B.online math is already available to high-school pupils . |
C.digital textbooks are convenient to carry anywhere. |
D.Not all the teachers support their governor’s idea. |
Which of the following statements is true from the third news?
A.The more coffee you drink, the less chance there will be for dementia. |
B.Caffeine can make mice become more and more intelligent and energetic. |
C.Caffeine can affect the process of the disease—dementia and treat it. |
D.Caffeine is a safe drug for all the people for everyday use so enjoy it. |
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