【推荐1】Special Morning Tours

Our volunteer-led morning tours are limited to a maximum of 20 places per tour to provide a unique visiting experience. The price includes a British Museum souvenir guidebook.

The tours begin at 09:00 and will last for 60 minutes including time at the end to take photographs. Please come to the Main entrance on Great Russell Street (WC1B 3DG) at 08:50 with your email confirmation.

Please note that wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum premises. Cloakroom facilities are not available on these tours.

An introduction to the British Museum

£30 per person

In Room 1 (Enlightenment) and Room 2 (Collecting the world) you will learn how Europeans understood the world in the 18th century, tracing the beginning of the British Museum and the development of the extraordinary collection.

An introduction to Ancient Egypt

£30 per person

In the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery (Room 3) you will see impressive statues of kings and gods, monumental tomb architecture and ancient tomb reliefs(浮雕) spanning three thousand years. These include the world-famous Rosetta Stone – key to deciphering hieroglyphs（象形文字）. You will learn the importance of large-scale sculpture in ancient Egyptian temples and tombs, and get the perfect introduction to this unmissable collection.

An introduction to China and South Asia

£30 per person

In the Gallery of China and South Asia (Room 4), you will gain an insight into the development of Chinese civilizations, from 5000 BC to the present day. In this beautifully decorated space, you will see from blue and white porcelain(陶瓷) of the Ming dynasty to superb Buddhist and Hindu sculptures.

1. Which of the following descriptions about the special morning tours is NOT true?

A．Every visitor will be given a British Museum souvenir guidebook for free.

B．Volunteers will show the visitors around.

C．The 60-minute tour needs to be reserved online in advance.

D．Visitors are banned from taking wheeled cases into British Museum.

2. What is the key to deciphering hieroglyphs?

A．Statues of kings and gods	B．Monumental tomb architecture
C．World-famous Rosetta Stone	D．Ancient tomb reliefs

3. What will you learn about in Room 4?

A．The beginning of the British Museum.

B．The development of Chinese civilization.

C．The spread of Buddhism.

D．The decoration of Hindu sculptures

【推荐2】Acting & Musical Theater

The Summer Acting & Musical Theater program, which starts on Friday, July 3 and ends on Thursday, July 23, is created for talented students who have been inspired by musical theater.

The program develops the abilities of experienced performers who are serious about the field and eager to work hard. Our goal is to help you grow creatively through full-time, college-level theatre training under the direction of popular professional performers and teachers.

The students can improve their performance skills and can get the knowledge about the history of theater, the style of theater and so on. Students will complete the program with improved audition(试演) skills.

Classes aim to improve your command of body, mind and voice. Students will take a trip to see at least one professional production with program teachers. An exhibition of the students’ class work will be presented at the conclusion of the program to family, friends, students from other Summer College programs, and the University community.

Program Costs:

Accommodation: $3, 359: Traffic: $2, 234

Audition requirements:

Auditions should include the following video materials:

●Two different songs;
●One age-suitable monologue(独白);
●One short dance part;
●A personal statement regarding your background and training, experience in performances, and personal goals in theater;
●Each part of the audition should be about one minute in length;
●You should be the only person shown in the audition;
●The audition is given online with your application.
Typical day:

9: 00 am to noon classes focus on musical theater, including acting, voice, movement, dance and scene study.

1: 00 to 4: 00 pm classes involve additional work in acting, movement, and voice, along with rehearsals(排练) for public performances.

1. What do you know about the program?

A．Students can have chances to audition in films.

B．The program helps students grow healthily.

C．The program will last for three weeks.

D．The program provides accommodation for free.

2. The underlined word “production” in Paragraph 4 refers to ________.

A．writing

B．performance

C．conference

D．guidance

3. It can be learnt from the passage that students ________.

A．seldom attend classes in the morning	B．cannot be taught by well-known actors
C．will get some information about theater	D．will usually perform for college students

4. The audition materials include the following EXCEPT ________.

A．a performance with your partner	B．a short dance part in one minute
C．an online introduction of yourself	D．a suitable monologue in one minute

5. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To tell us how to hold a musical theater program successfully.

B．To call on more and more students to pay attention to theater.

C．To introduce the development of the Summer Acting program.

D．To attract more students loving performances to attend the program.

【推荐3】Waiting For You

Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street Cambridge MA

(1)       Art Study Center Open Hours

Through December 21, the Art Study Center will hold special open hours on Mondays, from 1 pm to 4 pm. The Art Study Center is located on Level 4. Please be prepared to present a photo ID. The workers will charge you 25 cents for access. Level 4 will check bags, coats, umbrellas, and any food or drink. Do remember to put things in the lockers on Level 1.

(2)       Student Guide Tour

These tours, designed and led by Harvard students from a range of scientific groups, focus on animals and plant life. They provide visitors a unique view into learning about creatures. Please meet in the Calderwood Courtyard, in front of the digital screens between the shop and the admissions desk. Free with museums admission. Tours are limited to 15 people; no registration required. Tours are offered every Tuesday and Friday at 2 pm, and every Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm. Note that there will be no tours on Friday, November 27 or Saturday, November 28, because of the Thanks-giving break.

(3)       Art Study Center

The public is welcome to visit the museums’ Art Study Center. However, you need to show the tickets. The tickets’ details:

$ 15 Adults

$ 13 Seniors   (65+)

$ 10 Non-Harvard students   (18+)

Free Harvard faculty, students, and staff (plus one guest)

Free Youth under 18

Free Cambridge residents (proof of residency required)

1. What should the visitors know about the activities?

A．Any adult needs a $15 ticket to visit the Art Study Center.

B．Any Harvard staff can visit the Art Study Center with a friend for free.

C．Visitors can join the Student Guide Tour on Sunday mornings.

D．A group of 20 visitors should gather together to join the Student Guide Tour.

2. Which information can be found in the text?

A．One can take hotdogs to Level 4.

B．The Art Study Center will hold special tours on Tuesday and Friday at 2 pm.

C．The Art Study Center needs registration.

D．No ticket is required for the Student Guide Tour.

3. The Student Guide Tour might be led by students good at___________.

A．art	B．literature
C．science	D．politics

【推荐2】World Heritage Sites (遗址) You Need to Visit

Los Glaciares National Park

Located in the southwest of Santa Cruz province of the Argentine part of Patagonia in a remote area known as the Austral Andes, Los Glaciares National Park is a heaven of mountains lakes. and countless glaciers ( 冰川) that cover half the 600, 000-hectare expanse. Travelling through this amazing scenery is a once- in-a-lifetime experience.

Jeronimos Monastery

Travel to the Belem district at the entrance to the port of Lisbon to find the Jeronimos Monastery, which dates back to the 15th century. This highly religious building was constructed and donated to the monks (和尚) of Saint Hieronymus to pray for sailors on their voyages. It’s the characteristic of Portuguese Gothic style.

Old Québec

Founded by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1608, Québec is among the oldest settlements in North America and one of the most popular travel destinations in Canada. Centuries-old attraction is on full display in its perfectly preserved historic district, a shining example of a city built by early settlers with stone paths, churches. And landmarks like Chateau Frontenac and Place Royale.

Angkor Wat

Exploring Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia lops our list of unforgettable trips that won’t break the bank. It is part of one of the most significant archaeological (考古的) sites in Southeast Asia in the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 14th century. This great temple complex was originally constructed as a place of showing respect to the god Vishnu and is the largest religious structure on the planet !

1. If you’re interested in natural scenery, which of the four places would you visit?

A．Los Glaciares National Park.	B．Jeronimos Monastery.
C．Old Québec.	D．Angkor Wat.

2. Which of the following are religious sites?

A．Old Québce and Angkor Wat.

B．Jeronimos Monastery and Old Québec.

C．Jeronimos Monastery and Angkor Wat.

D．Los Glaciarcs National Park and Jeronimos Monastery.

3. What can a traveler to Angkor Wat expect?

A．Mountain views.	B．Great voyages.
C．Gothic style landmarks.	D．Low expenses.

【推荐3】It’s believed that Canada is one of the most wonderful choices for travelers. Travel in Canada has become exciting as a number of lakes including “Great Lakes” in Canada make it attractive. In fact, Canada has more lakes than any other country which contains fresh water. In addition to lakes, Canada has a number of beaches as it has a long coastline on its north, east, and west. Travelers from around the world come in large numbers to enjoy sunbath at various beaches.

Niagara Falls lie on the border of Canada and the US. It is now popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls are most attractive during summer season when weather condition is charming and attractive. Any Canadian will recommend that to you. At the Canadian side, floodlights light up both sides of the fall for several hours after dark and the whole scene becomes magnificent.

When traveling to Canada, travelers can enjoy doing shopping at Toronto which is considered a leading city. It symbolizes American culture and the spirit of independence. Migrants form European, Latin American, Asian and Caribbean races inhabit the place and make it a multi-cultural society. Ottawa, on the other hand, is the capital of Canada and center of political activities.

Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s. The city is a leading industrial place in Canada. Another tourist attraction in Canada is the capital city of British Columbia, Victoria. The city is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

Travel in Canada is being made easy as transportation facilities are of higher standard. Besides, very few people know that Canada is a high-paying country in terms of wages per hour. In addition to a popular tourist destination, Canada is an economic powerhouse of North America, particularly in agriculture products. Canada dairy industry exports milk products around the world.

1. What attracts travelers most in Canada according to the first paragraph?

A．Coastlines and sunbath.	B．Mountains and water.
C．Animals and plants.	D．Lakes and beaches.

2. What does the underlined word “that” in second paragraph probably refer to?

A．Charming weather conditions	B．Summer Niagara Falls
C．Floodlights at Canadian side	D．The hydroelectric power

3. What do we know about Toronto according to the passage?

A．Its people come from different countries	B．It displays the Canadian bravery.
C．It is a political center in Canada.	D．Travelers can buy something cheap there.

4. What’s the purpose of mentioning Captain George Vancouver in the fourth paragraph?

A．Remind us to keep him in mind.	B．Compare Vancouver and Victoria.
C．Introduce the city of Vancouver.	D．Tell us a history story.

【推荐1】Working on a farm and taking care of crops can be hot, time-consuming and difficult. Engineers have long wanted to build robots to lighten the load. But it has proved a difficult task. Robots that walk or roll along the ground can step on the easily damaged plants heavily. And they have to stop working when rain turns fields muddy.   “Tarzan”, however, could deal with some of those challenges.

Jonathan Rogers is a robotics expert at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. When it comes to a farm environment, he realized robots would face many problems. “Many robots tend to get twisted(弯曲的) together or get stuck,”he says. What's more, he notes, "It's very hard to leave them out for long periods without a human helping them.”

What if the robot could move above the crops? Jonathan Rogers says, “The sloths(树懒)move from tree branch to tree branch to avoid having to walk around the forest floor. "Then his team set out to design a robot that could swing hand to hand along wires hung above the field. He named their invention Tarzan after the jungle-swinging character in a movie.

Tarzan is not the first swinging robot. Mark Spong, a robotics researcher at the University of Texas at Dallas notes that some teams have built robots that do gymnastics or copy mammals. But he says he admires Tarzan for its using swinging movement to save energy and the idea of building a wire structure to move around above crops.

Rogers first predicted that Tarzan could help farmers monitor crops with sensors (传感器) and cameras. But he also said future robots might take water to a particularly thirsty plant or fertilize one that needs nutritional support. And adding a third “hand”could allow such a robot to harvest fruits and vegetables. Finally the robot could move off the farm and into the city, helping deal with the traffic and security.

1. What worried the engineers when they built the farm robots?

A．They took up too much space.

B．They made the farming process slow.

C．They had difficulty exploring in fields.

D．They caused certain damage to crops.

2. What does Jonathan Rogers think about most farm robots?

A．They take much time to make.

B．They get out of date more easily.

C．They depend too much on people.

D．They get used to the environment slowly.

3. What attracts Mark Spong most about Tarzan?

A．Its strong wings.	B．Its low cost
C．Its creative design	D．Its powerful engine.

4. How did Jonathan Rogers feel about Tarzan’s future?

A．It could be found everywhere.

B．It could be put into more practical uses.

C．It could be used to do all the farm work.

D．It could be popular with working people in cities.

【推荐2】Artificial intelligence is set to benefit mankind in many ways. It will make everyday tasks easier and bring efficiency to various industries. It might just prove to be one of man’s greatest inventions. And yet, like any other technology, AI will also bring risks and dangers. When people mention that AI could be dangerous, most people think of scenarios from movies or books where an AI program decides to eliminate or conquer all humans.

In February 2018, a group of AI experts got together to discuss the potential misuse of AI. Their main concern was that criminals could use AI for a variety of evil purposes. Someone can use AI to create websites that could be used to steal people’s personal information. Another potential risk is faster hacking—AI programs could be taught to find loopholes in software and break into secure computer systems. Some of the risks were as dramatic as the ones we see in books and movies. For example, the experts mentioned automated terrorism (自动化的恐怖主义) by using drones or unmanned vehicles as weapons. Remote attacks using such devices could be made easier through the use of AI.

And finally, there were some concerns on the fact that AI can mimic voices as well. Last year US filmmaker Jordan Peele teamed up with BuzzFeed website to make a movie using AI techniques to copy former US president Barack Obama’s voice. They “had” him voice his opinions on the 2017 movie Black Panther and current US President Donald Trump. While in China, tech giant Baidu, has also developed a program called Deep Voice that can “copy” anyone’s voice by analyzing a 3.7-second audio sample.

Famous British physicist Stephen Hawking even thought AI could be the worst event in the history of our civilization. “Once humans develop artificial intelligence, it will take off and redesign itself at an alarming rate. Humans couldn’t compete and would be superseded,   he told the BBC. However, Hawking suggested “I believe we can create AI for the good of the world. We simply need to be aware of the dangers, identify them, employ the best possible practice and management, and prepare for its consequences well in advance.”

Actually, AI technology is making great progress in terms of the three-stage development of artificial intelligence. It is unlikely that fully developing AI would make it hard for mankind to survive. After all, without human intelligence, AI cannot even develop itself, let alone replace human civilization.

1. According to the text, which of the following is NOT the risk brought by AI?

A．AI can be used to create websites to steal people’s personal information.

B．AI can help criminals to break into secure computer systems without permission.

C．AI can be used by terrorists to carry out terrorist attacks.

D．AI can be used to clone humans.

2. What does the underlined word “mimic” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．imitate	B．disturb
C．record	D．change

3. What can we infer from Stephen Hawking’s words?

A．AI is the best invention in the history of our civilization.

B．AI is not as intelligent and creative as humans.

C．AI can identify the dangers in advance.

D．AI will benefit the world if under careful management.

4. Which best describes the author’s attitude towards the future of AI?

A．Worried.	B．Indifferent.
C．Positive.	D．Negative.

【推荐3】Once you find water, a major issue remains: Is it pure? Is it drinkable? And if not, how to make it drinkable?

You can make a water filler（过滤器）from a cone of birch bark（桦树皮）. This cone is then filled with layers of sand, charcoal（木炭）, grasses, and other materials. Grasses and sand help to trap suspended particles（悬浮颗粒）. Charcoal helps to remove chemical impurities, but not bacteria. You may have to pass the water through the filter more than once, depending on the site of the filter and what it's made of. Generally speaking, the bigger the filler, and the more layers you have in it, the better.

The birch bark cone will need to have a fairy small hole in the bottom. The cone will have to be tied with cordage to keep it from opening up. Put a few stones in the very bottom, to help hold your filtering materials in place. Then pour in lavers of charcoal, grasses, sand, and possibly other materials that you feel will help to filter out suspended particles and perhaps even bacteria.

Once you have constructed the filter, simply pour impure water through the filer, catching it in another container at the bottom.

This is basically the "well" method of obtaining water. Dig a hole about 2 4 feet from a water source, such as a river. Allow the hole to fill with water. The water in the hole will likely be reasonably pure.

1. How do we get purer water?

A．Bigger filter and less layers.	B．Smaller filler and more layers.
C．Larger filter and more layers.	D．Smaller filter and less lavers.

2. Why should we put some stones in the very bottom?

A．Killing bacteria.	B．Removing chemicals.
C．Blocking water.	D．Keeping the materials balanced.

3. What does a water filter look like?

A．

B．

C．

D．

4. The text is mainly intended to present a method of ___________.

A．absorbing water

B．cleaning water

C．finding water

D．boiling water

【推荐1】Slowly but surely, we’re moving closer and closer to 5G world. From smart-home security to self-driving cars, all the internet-connected devices in our life will be able to talk to each other at lightning-fast speeds with reduced delay. Objectively speaking, the fastest 4G download speeds in the US top out at an average of 19.42Mbps. But by comparison 5G promises gigabit (千兆) speeds.

“5G is one of those heralds (使者),along with artificial intelligence, of this coming data age.” said Steve Koenig, senior director of market research for the Consumer Technology Association. The self-driving vehicle is a great emblem of this data age, and that is to say, it is a sign of time, because with one single task, driving, you have massive amounts of data coming from the vehicle itself, and a variety of sensors are collecting a lot of information to model its environment as it moves. It’s pulling in data from other vehicles about road conditions down the lane. It could be weather information, and also connected infrastructure (基础设施) construction. There’s lots of data behind that task, which is why we need the high speed.

And virtual reality glasses and headsets haven’t yet broken the mainstream, but tech companies are joyfully betting that these devices will eventually replace our smartphones. With 5G, that could actually happen. This is notable because companies such as Apple are reportedly developing AR glasses to assist — or even replace — smartphones.

Ericsson stated at February's Mobile World Congress how smart glasses could become faster and lighter with a 5G connection, because instead of being weighed down with components, the glasses could rely on hardware for processing power.

But don’t get too excited. There’s still a lot of work to be done in the meantime, including various trials to make sure the radios play nicely with hardware and infrastructure construction so 5G isn’t concentrated only in big cities.

1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A．The security of 5G.	B．The present world of 5G.
C．The future of 5G.	D．The super speed of 5G.

2. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “emblem” in Paragraph 2?

A．exhibition

B．symbol

C．sponsor

D．explanation

3. What do some tech companies expect of virtual reality glasses?

A．They will be heavier than present ones.	B．They will process power on their own.
C．They will bring a big fortune to tech companies.	D．They will take the place of smartphones.

4. What will the author tell us in the next paragraph?

A．How to fully expand 5G coverage.	B．How to effectively reduce 5G trials.
C．How to nicely operate 5G hardware.	D．How to widely construct 5G big cities.

【推荐2】Computers are very important to modern life.Many people think that in the future computers will be used in lots of situations of everyday life.It is thought that we won't have to go shopping because we will be able to get most things which are sold in shops on the Internet.I here will be fewer books because we will be able to get all texts from computers.The Internet will be used to play games, see films and buy food most telephone calls will be made by computers, too.

Some people are glad about these new ways of shopping and communicating.Others do not think that computers will substitute our old ways.

Let us look at books, for example.Some people think that one day we will not read books made of paper.Instead, we will buy and read books using computers.We will read texts on small pocket computers.The computers will keep many different books in them at the same time.We will not need to turn lots of pages and paper will be saved.Computerized books will be used more and more.

Is Internet shopping such a pleasure as going to the shop? Many people say it is not.It is a pleasure to go into stores and look at things you want to buy.It is also unlikely that many people will want to read large texts on our computers because paper books will perhaps be friendlier.Maybe computers will not change these two habits.

1. In which of the following situations will computers not be used?

A．Playing games.	B．Going shopping.
C．Making telephone calls.	D．Seeing the doctor.

2. What does the underlined word"substitute in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Keep.	B．Replace.
C．Use.	D．Change.

3. Why will computerized books be used more and more?

A．Because they wont be very expensive.

B．Because they won't make people tired.

C．Because they will help save paper.

D．Because they will make people read more.

4. What could be the best title for the text?

A．How Will Computers Change Our Habit.

B．Shops and Books Will Disappear.

C．Computers Will Do Everything for Men.

D．Computers and People's Ways of Life.

【推荐3】The hottest product at this year’s CES（国际消费电子展）technology conference may just be privacy. Several of the biggest tech companies are putting a special attention to user privacy, following years of mounting scrutiny（监察）from regulators and consumers over the industry’s handling of personal data.

Google announced that it has added two new voice commands for people to better control their privacy when using its voice assistant. For example, users can tell Google Assistant to forget what it just heard if it was activated accidentally by using the new command: “Hey Google, that wasn’t for you. ” Users can also ask “Hey Google, are you saving my audio data?” to learn more about their privacy options and change their settings. The company also gives users the option to delete data using their voice by saying: “Hey Google, delete everything I said to you this week.”

Facebook announced a new version of its “Privacy Checkup” tool with the goal of walking users through their key privacy settings. Facebook says the updated tool will help users control who can see what they share, how their information is used and how they can boost their account security. Previously, the tool was focused on showing users who could see their posts, their profile information and connected apps.

Ring, the home security and video doorbell company owned by Amazon, announced an update to its app that allows users to choose out of requests from local police for video. It comes in the wake of criticism of its partnerships with law enforcement.

Victoria Petrock, principal analyst at research firm eMarketer,said that privacy would likely be a“hot topic”at this year’s CES as consumers only become“more aware and concerned”about the problem.“Tech companies are trying to‘prove they are taking privacy seriously’,” Petrock said. Call it a defensive move. “If they don’t, they risk more heavy-handed regulation at some point, so they would rather be part of the way than part of the problem,” she said.

1. How does Google help users protect their privacy?

A．By deleting all the data.	B．By providing new voice commands.
C．By using the command.	D．By storing their information.

2. What’s the purpose of Facebook’s “Privacy Checkup” tool?

A．To show users connected apps.

B．To allow users to choose out of requests.

C．To go through their key privacy settings.

D．To store or delete their information.

3. Why is privacy more likely to be a “hot topic” from Petrock?

A．Because of growing users.

B．Because of the need to protect.

C．Because of the development of technology.

D．Because of users’growing concern about it.

4. What can be inferred if tech companies ignore users’ privacy?

A．They may lose users.

B．They may be fined seriously.

C．They may solve more problems.

D．They may face serious regulation.