1 . Summer Music Festivals 2024
Get ready to mark your calendars and plan your summer activities around the coming music festivals of 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about some festival’s performers, dates, locations, and features (特点) to make your summer unforgettable.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
(1) Experience music in some of the most beautiful locations, from beaches in Alabama to the deserts of Nevada.
(2) Each festival offers unique (独一无二的) experiences, from Coachella’s cultural vibrancy (活力) to EDC’s electric energy.
| Hangout Festival Dates: July 17~19 Location: Gulf Shores, Alabama Headliners: Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, ODESZA |
| Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Dates: July 17~19 Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nevada About: The largest electronic dance music festival in North America, offering a fantastic experience with carnival themes, attractions, and world-class talent. |
| Lollapalooza Chicago Location: Grant Park, Chicago, IL Dates: August 1~4, 2024 Offers: When not offering camping, Lollapalooza provides various lodging choices. |
| Summerfest Dates: Lasting over three weekends in June and July (June 20~22, June 27~29, and July 4~6) Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Headliners: NEEDTOBREATHE, Alana Springsteen, AJR, Carly Rae Jepsen, and mxmto on will perform, with special guests Carly Rae Jepsen and MXMTOON supporting AJR on July 4. |
Don’t forget to check out each festival’s website for the latest information on lineups, tickets, and more to make sure your summer is filled with unforgettable music and experiences.
1. What’s the main purpose of writing this webpage?| A．To introduce some famous singers from different parts of the US. |
| B．To give information about some summer music festivals of 2024. |
| C．To describe the scenes of the wonderful summer music festivals. |
| D．To discuss the plans for some unforgettable summer activities. |
| A．It lasts three weekends in June. | B．It offers electronic dance music. |
| C．It takes place on the beach. | D．It doesn’t provide camping. |
| A．https://culture.org/art-and-culture/music | B．https://www.sciencedirect.com/cities |
| C．https://www.timeout.com/newyork/art | D．https://www.coursera.org/language |
The 2024 Short Story Competition
In order to support school and community libraries the 2024 Royal Mint Museum Short Story Competition is around the corner.
●Time: 10 June, 2024~3 September, 2024
●Age: Children need to be aged 13-16.
●Story: The story should be no more than 500 words about a ship carrying goods including gold coins.
●Prize: The winning story will be chosen by historian and writer Greg Jenner and the winner will get a voucher (票券) for £5000 for the school or local library from Peters. Also, the winning story will be illustrated (加插图) by the famous coin artist David Lawrence.
If you want to find out more information, please visit our website royalmintmuseum.org.uk/learning.
1. Why do they hold the 2024 Short Story Competition?| A．To make people know Royal Mint Museum. | B．To sell the most popular story books. |
| C．To support school and community libraries. | D．To improve children’s writing skills. |
| A．A model ship with gold coins. | B．A gift from Greg Jenner. |
| C．A book written by Lawrence | D．A voucher from Peters. |
| A．A report. | B．An email. | C．A notice. | D．A story. |
________ Christopher, 21, from France, drives to Cambridge from Lyons twice a month to visit family and friends. He dislikes children and animals but enjoys meeting new people.
________ Katrina, 18, from Russia, seeks a cheap room in the city center for her first time abroad. She plans to train as a nurse in Moscow and doesn’t have much money.
________ Tomas, 23, from Poland, aims to become an English teacher. He loves plants and animals and also has his wife, also an English teacher, live with him.
________ Carmen, 22, from Andalusia, Spain, wants to improve her English and wishes to live with an English family. She enjoys sports and is good with children.
| Room for Renting A. Five rooms available in shared house. Own bedrooms, shared kitchen, independent bathrooms, and garden. No children or animals. A good place to meet new people. $175 per month + bills. B. Single parent offers free room in exchange for childcare (James, 6, Helen, 8). Hours: 8:30 am—9:30 am, 3:00 pm—6:00 pm. Non-smoker. Weekends free. Preferably female. C. Room for rent in city-center flat with three foreign students. $80 per week + electricity. Convenient location near shops, restaurants, railway, and bus station. D. Room available from end of June. Bedroom, living room with kitchen, toilet, and shower. Basement located in in the countryside. Beautiful scenery and quiet environment for vacation or study. Only $50 per month + bills. E. Seeking cat lover to share house with young couple and two cats. Six miles from city center. Transportation required. $350 per month, all inclusive. |
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4 . 假如你是李华，请你对英国朋友Jim的邮件进行回复。词数80左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
| Dear Li Hua, How’s it going? Recently, viewing short videos is becoming more and more popular all over the world, and many students lose themselves in it. That’s a big deal. Could you please share your opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of short videos? What can students do to deal with short videos in a proper way? I’m looking forward to your reply. Jim |
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| Date: 2023. 12. 10-2024. 5. 14 (Closed on Mondays) Opening time: 9:00-17:00 Place: No. 2/No. 3 Exhibition (展览) Hall |
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| Introduction Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was a famous Italian artist. We are excited to share some of his artworks in the exhibition “Who is Leonardo da Vinci? Dialogue between Renaissance (文艺复兴) and Chinese Painting. ” It is the first time the Shanghai Museum has held an exhibition that compares Eastern and Western art. We hope you enjoy this art journey through time and space! | What to expect You can see 18 amazing artworks from the Renaissance. Da Vinci’s 1490 painting La Scapiliata is the exhibition’s highlight. The painting is only allowed to leave Italy once every five years. There are also artworks by other artists like Michelangelo and da Vinci’s students. You can also see 18 artworks of ancient Chinese painting. Among them, A Lady Holding a Fine Silk Fan in the Autumn Breeze by Tang Bohu is considered the “best of the best” from the Shanghai Museum’s collections. |
| Ticket &Price Early Bird Ticket: ¥80 Full-price Ticket: ¥100 Weekday Ticket: ¥90 Discount (折扣) Ticket: ¥50 | ·Early bird tickets are available from 12:00 on November 14, 2023. They can be used during the exhibition. (Sold out by now.) ·Discount tickets are only for students under 18. |
1. What can we see at the exhibition?
| A．18 modern Chinese paintings. |
| B．Leonardo da Vinci’s 18 artworks. |
| C．The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. |
| D．36 amazing artworks from both the East and the West. |
| A．¥230 | B．¥250 | C．¥270 | D．¥300 |
| A．In a travel guide. | B．In an art magazine. |
| C．In a history textbook. | D．On a museum website. |
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| International Poetry Competition
World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 March. Its purpose is to improve people’s ability to read, write, and teach poems all over the world. This year, the International Poetry Centre is holding a poetry competition to celebrate the festival! The competition is open to all the poets aged 18 and over from all over the world, and they will be divided into two groups:
The winners of each group will receive £1000. |
| RULES:
◇Poems will not be returned, so please keep a copy. ◇ The poem(s) must be created by the poet himself/herself. ◇ Poems can be written on any proper subject. No subject on violence (暴力) or drugs (药物). The competition begins on 3 March, 2024 and ends on 28 August, 2024. To enter the competition, please visit the Centre Shop to pay £5 for each poem. Once the payment is made, please email the poem(s) to poetrycomp@center.uk. Remember to mark Open or ESL in the top right-hand corner of the document (文档) to show which group to enter before emailing your poem(s). Questions about the competition can be emailed to poetrycomp@center.uk. |
Open Group (open to all the poets aged 18 and over) 
1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
| A．The competition is celebrated on 21 May. |
| B．Any poets aged 18 and over can enter ESL Group. |
| C．You can attend the competition without paying. |
| D．You should mark your group on the document. |
| A．A poem about friendship, written by a 9-year-old boy. |
| B．A poem copied from a magazine, which is really excellent. |
| C．A poem which tells us how to keep away from drugs. |
| D．A poem about success, written by an old college teacher. |
| A．Culture. | B．Sports. | C．Health. | D．Science. |
7 . Animal Keeper for a Day
Do you want to work as an animal keeper in the zoo? Here is what you shouldn’t miss.
| Experience animal training, cleaning, and food preparation — just to name a few tasks! People who join in will have the chance to touch a koala, learn about reptiles (爬行动物) and even watch the training of some of our raptors (猛禽)! | |
| How long does it last? ★5 hours |
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| How much is the ticket? ★Adult ticket: $15 ★Child ticket (for children between 5 and 15 years old): $10 ★Children under 5: free | |
| What are included? ★Entry into the zoo ★ 5-hour guided experience with an education officer but no photos ★ Private, up-close animal encounters ★Professional photos of your junior keeper | |
| * Please note that all of you need to bring your own lunch to this event. | |
1. What does the writer mean by saying “just to name a few tasks”?
| A．All the tasks there must be finished in a day. |
| B．There are few tasks you can take part in there. |
| C．You can experience much more than what are mentioned. |
| D．You need to remember the tasks if you want to take part in the event. |
| A．Play with raptors and Koalas. | B．Prepare food for animals. |
| C．Take photos with an education officer. | D．Train raptors with professional keepers. |
| A．$30. | B．$35. | C．$40. | D．$45. |
| A．To suggest that visitors bring their own lunch. |
| B．To let people know and take part in the event. |
| C．To offer some interesting facts about the zoo. |
| D．To tell people the importance of animals. |
8 . The Henan Museum was set up in 1927. It is one of China’s earliest museums. In 1998, the museum was re-open to the public. It is now the largest center of collection, protection, research and exhibition in central China.
Highlights of the week
Bronze (青铜) face mask (Discovered in 1986) This mask is believed to have been a tool used by wizards (巫师) in ancient times. Many similar masks have been discovered in Henan. They can help us to better understand the ancient customs of central China.
Luan bell (Discovered in 1990) It is a kind of bronze bell that could be found on chariots (战车) in ancient China. The pre-Qin Luan bells were not only used to signal the coming of a chariot; they were also a symbol of the rider’s social position. |
| Ticket Information Visitors with an ID card can book free tickets online. They can easily enter the museum at the booked time by showing their ID card. |
| Visitor Notice *Children under the age of 12 must visit the museum along with adults. *Smoking, phone conversations and noise-making are not allowed inside. *Photography without flash is allowed. |
| THE HENAN MUSEUM Address: No. 8 Nongye Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, Henan Phone: 0371-63511237 Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, Tuesday to Sunday |
1. When was the Henan Museum re-open?
| A．In 1927. | B．In 1986. | C．In 1990. | D．In 1998. |
| A．Bronze face masks were a symbol of social position. |
| B．Visitors can buy the tickets to the museum half price online. |
| C．Children under 12 can only visit the museum with adults. |
| D．We can visit the museum from 10:00 to 12:00 on Monday. |
| A．Sports. | B．Travel. | C．Health. | D．Festivals. |
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| A．Singing. | B．Dancing. | C．Short play. | D．Story Telling. |
| A．The show will last for less than an hour. | B．Jack and Monica will play the drum together. |
| C．The show will be held in the playground. | D．All the performers will sing together at last. |
| A．Tom, who will bring snacks to his classmates. | B．Jenny, who will wear her beautiful dress. |
| C．Jack, who will arrive at 6:10 p.m. on May 21st. | D．Mary, who will take photos with a mobile phone. |
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