Are you smarter than your parents and grandparents? According to James Flynn, a professor at a New Zealand university, you are! Over the course of the last century, people’s IQ test scores have gotten steadily higher --- on average, three points higher each decade. This improvement is known as the “Flynn effect”, and scientists want to know what is behind it.
IQ tests are designed to measure general intelligence rather than knowledge. Flynn believes that intelligence partly comes from our parents and partly is the result of our environment, but the improvement in test scores has been happening too quickly to be explained by heredity. So what has occurred in the 20th century to help people achieve higher scores?
Scientists have proposed several explanations for the Flynn effect. Some suggest that the improved test scores simply reflect an increased exposure to tests in general and the learning of test-taking techniques that help us perform better on any test. Others have pointed to better nutrition. Babies now are born larger, healthier, and with more brain development than in the past. Another suggested explanation is a change in educational styles, with teachers encouraging children to learn by discovering things for themselves rather than just memorizing information, which improves their problem-solving skills.
Flynn has limited the possible explanations after carefully examining test data and discovering that the improvement in scores has taken place in only certain parts of the IQ test. Test-takers are not doing better on the maths or vocabulary sections of the test; they are doing better on the sections requiring reasoning and problem solving. For example, one part of the test shows a set of shapes, and test-takers must find the patterns and connections between them.
According to Flynn, this visual intelligence improves as the amount of technology in our lives increases. Every time you play a computer game, you are exercising exactly the kind of thinking and problem solving that helps you do well on one kind of intelligence test. So are you really smarter than your parents? In one very specific way, you may be.
1. What is the function of the third paragraph?| A．To list the findings of Professor Flynn’s research. |
| B．To provide possible explanations that disprove Flynn’s ideas. |
| C．To outline different theories explaining the increase in IQ scores. |
| D．To describe how research was carried out in the measuring of intelligence. |
| A．exposing children to fewer tests |
| B．giving children clearer teaching instructions |
| C．getting children to memorize lots of information |
| D．encouraging children to find out things themselves |
| A．have discouraged people from taking exercise |
| B．have made young people become less intelligent |
| C．have helped improve people’s visual intelligence |
| D．have caused young people to have poorer vocabularies |
| A．People today are taking easier tests. |
| B．People today have fewer problems to solve. |
| C．Not all aspects of intelligence have increased. |
| D．The language ability of people has improved. |
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Wind turbines are efficient sources of cheap energy but also a source of concern as their huge spinning blades (叶片) frequently kill birds and bats. A new type of wind generator developed in Spain offers a creative solution to that problem.
In 2002, Spanish inventor David Yanez saw a short film about the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in the U.S., collapsing in strong wind. It was a vivid example of the powerful vibrations wind can create when it blows past a long pole, such as a car antenna or even a stick of bamboo. It gave him the idea for a new type of wind-energy generator.
“The initial philosophy or spirit was to create a generator of dreams that had all the qualities one would want: It should be as cheap as possible, need as little maintenance as possible, the setup as simple as possible,” he said.
Yanez and his friend Raoul Martin took the idea to an engineering firm, where they were told it would never work. Undiscouraged, they started experimenting on their own in a small wind tunnel they built.
Good initial results were repeated by a larger working model called Vortex (涡旋) installed in a nearby field. “What we have is a mast (桅杆), which is the top piece and acts as a blade,” Yanez said. “It’s constructed from the same material as a conventional generator, and what it does is it oscillates (振荡), transmitting the oscillation to a conventional alternator, which by its own oscillation converts the wind’s energy into electric energy.”
Yanez said the output of the 6-meter-tall generator, and even that of smaller models, was better than expected. The Vortex creates about 30 percent less energy than a comparable bladed wind turbine, but it is lighter and cheaper to build and maintain. It is made mostly of reinforced plastic and has very few moving parts. Also, it does not create noise and—even more important for many environmentalists—it does not present a threat to passing birds.
The current prototype works at wind speeds ranging from 1.5 to 7 meters per second. The inventors say the next step is building a 12.5-meter tall bladeless generator with a 4-kilowatt capacity that could power small businesses or individual homes, or provide supplemental power to a main grid. The commercial version of the Vortex Bladeless generator should be ready for the market by 2017.
1. The author mentions a short film about the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to show ________.
| A．what the initial philosophy or spirit was |
| B．what inspired Yanez to create the generator |
| C．how the bridge was destroyed in strong wind |
| D．how wind creates powerful vibrations |
| A．The original idea was considered as practical in an engineering firm. |
| B．Yanez and Martin’s initial tests by themselves proved to be successful. |
| C．The material for constructing the mast is different from that of the past. |
| D．The new generator is better at creating energy than a comparable bladed one. |
| A．Bladeless wind-power generator is friendly to birds. |
| B．Wind turbines are efficient sources of cheap energy. |
| C．A new generator will come onto the market by 2017. |
| D．Yanez has made a generator for the benefit of people. |
【推荐2】Young kids’ brains are very sensitive (敏感的) to their moms’ voices, science has shown. But as kids grow into teens, everything changes. Teenagers’ brains are now more sensitive to strangers’ voices than those of their own moms’, new research shows.
The researchers studied the brains of 7- to 16-year-olds as they listened to things said by their moms or by unfamiliar women. The words were gibberish: teebudieshawlt, keebudieshawlt and peebudieshawlt. Using such meaningless words allowed the scientists to study the voices, not what they were saying. As the kids listened, certain parts of their brains became active. This was especially true in brain areas that help us to find rewards and pay attention.
Daniel Abrams, a researcher at Stanford University, says that younger kids’ brains respond more strongly to their moms’ voices than to strangers’. However, in adolescence (青春期), we show the exact opposite.
“These areas in the adolescent brains don’t stop responding to moms’ voices,” Abrams explains. “It’s just that unfamiliar voices become more worthy of attention. Here’s why: As kids grow up, they widen their social connections beyond their family. So their brains need to begin paying more attention to that wider world.”
But moms’ voices still have special power, especially in times of stress, a 2011 study with girls showed. Levels of stress dropped when these girls heard their moms’ voices on the phone.
The brain seems to adapt to new needs that come with adolescence. “As we grow up, our survival depends less and less on our moms’ support.” says Leslie Seltzer, a biological anthropologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “Instead we rely more and more on our friends and others doser to our own age.”
“So while both teens and their parents may sometimes feel annoyed, that’s OK,” Abrams says. “This is the way the brain is wired, and there’s a good reason for it.”
1. What does the underlined word “gibberish” in paragraph 2 refer to?| A．Question. | B．Story. | C．Saying. | D．Nonsense. |
| A．They need more connections. | B．They desire real understanding. |
| C．They are tired of their moms. | D．They have more energy to spare. |
| A．Exciting. | B．Unpleasant. | C．Comforting. | D．Strange. |
| A．It deserves scientific prevention. | B．It is normal and understandable. |
| C．It is discouraging and problematic. | D．It negatively affects their growth. |
【推荐3】We humans have an outsize influence on this planet, and our winged, finned, and four-legged neighbors are in their tough time. Many animals have died out in response to the pressures, but some survivors are adapting. Some animals are showing off never-before-seen behaviors, shifting their diets, and even evolving different shapes, sizes, and colors.
The shifts can’t be avoided and are likely permanent: There’s no going back to when wildlife was still completely wild. “There’s no place anywhere on the planet in its original condition. There are micro plastics at the bottom of the ocean, and Antarctica is melting. The world has changed because we’re in it,” says Tag Engstrom, a biologist at California State University.
African elephants in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park are some daring members of the animal kingdom, who have found a will and a way to change right along with it.
Normally elephants use their 6-foot-long tusks to dig wells in search of water, lift objects, rip bark off trees, and even battle lions. In other words, the ivory appendages (附属品) are not just impressive to look at — they are highly useful tools. So it might seem strange that a significant number of African elephants in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, once an illegal hunting wildlife area, are now being born without tusks.
According to a 2021 DNA analysis published in the journal Science, that the elephants are born without tusks is no coincidence. After decades of being shot by ivory brokers, the leading elephants in some herds have passed down a trait that prevents the females’ prize possessions from growing in — and helps them avoid being hunted. No one knows yet how widespread these genes might be in the greater population of African elephants, or how the loss of tusks might affect the mammals’ survival overall. But the findings are a powerful, if depressing, reminder of the extremes a species might endure to escape from extinction.
1. How do the animals respond to humans influence?| A．Many animals have evolved four legs. |
| B．Animals can survive despite the tough time. |
| C．Some animals are developing different shapes. |
| D．Animals live in harmony with human beings. |
| A．We human beings are evolving. |
| B．Wildlife are not going back to the wild. |
| C．Plastics appear at the bottom of the ocean. |
| D．The planet is no longer what it was like before. |
| A．The elephants evolve the new trait by chance. |
| B．Elephants in some herds are all born without tusks. |
| C．Genes will be widespread in the greater population. |
| D．The new trait may help elephants survive the extinction. |
| A．Travel. | B．Science. | C．Puzzles. | D．Well-being. |
【推荐1】Wang Ling, a middle school girl, felt angry with her parents after getting a boy’s phone call. “A classmate called me to discuss homework. We talked for just a few minutes before my parents got mad,” said the girl. “They asked whether I liked the boy. I’m sad I didn’t, but they wouldn’t believe me.”
Wang’s trouble is not strange at all because puppy love becomes a big headache for both parents and schools. They worry that puppy love will be bad for their study. Her school makes it a rule not to allow any talk or any physical contact between one boy and one girl alone.
Many students say they understand why parents and teachers are so nervous about puppy love. But some think they are going too far. “We have our own thoughts and we know what to do with it.” said Wang Ling.
Another girl, Jiang Ting, liked making friends with boys. “Boys and girls can learn from each other,” she said. “My mother asks me to study hard. However, she never stops me from making friends with boys.” Once Jiang Ting told her mother she might fall in love with a boy. Her mother let Jiang make her own decision. Soon Jiang found that she didn’t like him any more because the boy was not as good as what she had thought before. And she did worse and worse in her subjects because she spent much on it. At last she understood the worry from school and most parents about puppy love.
1. What’s the right meaning of the underlined word “physical contact” in the second paragraph?| A．物理联系 | B．相互接触 | C．身体接触 | D．独自相处 |
| A．Wang Ling told her mother she might fall in love with a boy. |
| B．Jiang’s mother doesn’t care about her at all. |
| C．Puppy love will be bad for student’s study. |
| D．Puppy love becomes a problem for all students. |
| A．Jiang doesn’t like making friends with students. |
| B．Jiang can’t make a decision for herself |
| C．Jiang worked hard and she did not bad in her subjects. |
| D．Jiang understood her parents’worry at last |
【推荐2】
ChatGPT, a powerful AI chatbot tool, has swept the world in the past months. While it has been dominating social media with its frighteningly good essays, ChatGPT has also caused both excitement and worries in education.
According to a US survey of more than 1,000 students, over 89 percent of them had used ChatGPT to help with a homework task. Some students even got high scores thanks to papers written by ChatGPT.
Some universities and schools have banned the use of ChatGPT, such as public schools in New York City, CNN reported. The move comes out of growing concerns that the tool could make it easier for students to cheat on schoolwork and be used to spread inaccurate (不精确的) information. “While the tool may be able to provide quick and easy answers to questions, it does not build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for academic (学术的) and lifelong success,” Jenna Lyle, said in a statement.
Apart from strict bans, teachers are redesigning their courses in an attempt to block the use of ChatGPT. Some college professors in the US are now including more oral exams and handwritten papers instead of typed ones, The New York Times reported.
However, not all educators are saying “no” to ChatGPT. Some Canadian universities are not planning on banning the tool. Instead, they are working on policies (政策) about its proper usage, for both students and lecturers.
Bhaskar Vira, pro-vice-chancellor for education at University of Cambridge in the UK, said that bans on AI software like ChatGPT are not sensible. “I’m of the opinion that we have to recognise that AI is a tool people will use but then adapt our learning, teaching and examination processes so that we can continue to have integrity (诚信) while recognizing the use of the tool,” he told Varsity, the school newspaper of the university.
Vira’s opinion on ChatGPT is shared by Peter van der Putten, assistant professor at Leiden University in the Netherlands. “It’s there, just like Google is there. You can write it into your policies for stopping cheating but it’s a reality that the tool exists,” he told Sky News.
1. Why did the author mention the US survey data in Paragraph 2?| A．To criticize the use of ChatGPT in education. |
| B．To show the popularity of ChatGPT among students. |
| C．To show the places of using ChatGPT for academic tasks. |
| D．To highlight the negative effects of ChatGPT on academic integrity. |
| A．The tool is too expensive. |
| B．The tool is not user-friendly. |
| C．The tool can cause physical harm to students. |
| D．The tool may be used to spread inaccurate information. |
| A．To make them more difficult. | B．To allow the use of ChatGPT. |
| C．To decrease the workload of students. | D．To prevent students from using ChatGPT. |
| A．It should be used with proper policies and guidelines. |
| B．It is not a useful tool for students. |
| C．It should be used without limits. |
| D．It should be banned. |
【推荐3】There has recently been a lot of arguments about homework. As a teacher, I strongly believe in the benefits of quality homework. Besides preparing students for university life, it teaches important life skills that will benefit students for the rest of their lives.
Some people argue that homework is causing stress and depression to rise in children. But to blame homework for these health problems is wrong. Social pressures cause more stress for teenagers than homework. If people are really concerned about the health of students, they would spend more time solving the problems that cause pressure in schools rather than complaining about homework.
In addition, those who are opposed to homework believe that students end up hating the time spent instead of enjoying learning. However, the problem is the type of homework being assigned (布置). It is the quality not quantity (数量) of homework that will improve students’ learning and their enjoyment. Repetitive worksheets where students memorize historical dates and names or solve math problems over and over again are less beneficial than more creative project-based homework.
Primary students will eventually be in middle and high school where homework will be assigned. If they have no preparation in primary schools, they will have the stress of suddenly trying to adjust to life with homework later. The important thing is to assign just enough homework to help students learn.
In fact, homework allows parents to be aware of what their child is doing at school and how well their academic and thinking skills are developing. If they notice that their child is taking an unreasonable amount of time completing their homework, parents can call the teacher’s attention to the problem.
Finally, homework helps to teach students important study and life skills that will set them up for future success. They learn how to manage their time so that they can finish their homework and other activities. At times, they might struggle to complete the homework, but by working through it, they learn not to give up. These are skills that will not only benefit them in their academic life but in their adult lives as well.
We should recognize quality homework can help to show children the connection between what they are learning in school and how it can be applied outside of schools, and it should allow the students to have fun while doing it. Learning should not only be contained within a classroom; it should be extended to all areas of our lives.
1. According to the passage, quality homework can ________.| A．only be assigned at high school |
| B．cause pressures to rise in teenagers |
| C．have influence on students in many ways |
| D．draw parents’ attention to the problems it brings |
| A．Supportive. | B．Critical. | C．Doubtful. | D．Unconcerned. |
| A．Against. | B．Worried about. | C．Tired of. | D．Favor. |
| A．Pressures Caused by Homework |
| B．The Benefits of Quality Homework |
| C．Quality and Quantity of Homework |
| D．Different Opinions about Homework |
【推荐1】Babysitter Wanted
Do you like children? Do you have free time in the afternoon? We need a babysitter for our son.He is five years old. Hours are 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday. Sometimes you have to work on the weekend. Pay (薪水) is $10 each hour.
For the job, you will: Watch our son. Read to him. Play with him.
You will work at our house. We live in Fourth Road, near Huaxing Clothes Store.
Please call Mr. Wang at 010-58899333.
1. On Friday, the babysitter will ________.| A．not work | B．get $10 |
| C．live there | D．work three hours |
| A．Cooking for the child | B．Working at the child’s house |
| C．Taking care of the child | D．Reading books to the child |
| A．The child is less than ten years old. |
| B．The babysitter must be a college student. |
| C．The babysitter must work six days a week. |
| D．The babysitter can get more pay on weekends. |
【推荐2】The royal family is filled with rules, and one in particular might explain why Princess Charlotte is a princess, but her kids likely won't be.
When it comes to the British royal family, one thing is almost always true: they have a pretty confusing set of official rules and protocols. For instance, the royal family doesn't have a last name. And don't forget the fact that Queen Elizabeth celebrates two birthdays every year.
If your head isn't swimming yet, consider the tradition of royal titles. As a British custom, only the daughter of a prince or a prince's wife may be considered a formal “princess”. The latter applies to Kate, who is both a princess and the Duchess of Cambridge thanks to her marriage to Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge. And their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, also bear official royal titles because their father is Prince William.
However, while Prince George's future children will also carry their father's royal status, any children that Princess Charlotte has will not automatically be considered princes or princesses. Why? Royal custom dictates that royal titles are passed down via sons, but not daughters.
However, while Prince George's future children will also carry their father's royal status, any children that Princess Charlotte has will not automatically be considered princes or princesses. Why? Royal custom dictates that royal titles are passed down via sons, but not daughters.
"Royal titles are inherited through sons, so if Princess Charlotte has children they would not automatically inherit the titles (his or her royal highness) HRH, Prince, or Princess,” Lucy Hume, associate director of etiquette experts Debrett's, told Town& Country.
Of course, exceptions can (and will!) be made. (Learn about every time the British royal family broke their own protocol.) The Queen has offered HRH status to other royal offspring in the past, including the children of Queen Elizabeth's daughter, Anne. Although Princess Anne and her husband, Captain Phillips, declined, perhaps Princess Charlotte will be extended the same offer when her own children are born.
1. What's the meaning of the underlined word "protocol" in the second paragraph?| A．Promise. | B．Behavior. | C．Manners. | D．Connection. |
| A．The son of a princess. | B．The daughter of a prince. |
| C．The daughter of a princess. | D．The wife of a king. |
| A．Prince George. | B．Elizabeth. | C．Prince William. | D．Captain Philips. |
| A．Any person can break traditional rules. |
| B．Not every person must obey traditional rules. |
| C．Any British royal family member has their own title. |
| D．Maybe the British royal family will break their own rules. |
【推荐3】Which literary character are you dressing up this year? Share your pictures and be part of a worldwide celebration of books and reading.
World Book Day, the annual celebration of books, authors and illustrators(插图画家), sees many schools transformed on March 2018. It's an opportunity to inspire a love of reading in students-and also for pupils and teachers to dress up as their favourite fictional characters.
We'd love to see what you're wearing for your characters. Last year, there was such an impressive range sent in that we had trouble picking our favorites. Highlights included The Lord of the Rings characters, the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland and The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe.
Send us a photograph of you or your colleagues wearing a World Book Day costume and tell us a bit about what you're doing with your class to celebrate. If children appear in the picture, please make sure you have permission from the parent or guardian(监护人).
How to contribute? You can share your photographs or videos of your World Book Day costume by clicking on the blue "contribute" button on this web-page or you can download the free app if you have a smart phone. Please use the description field to tell us more about the photo or video.
1. According to the passage, what do people do to celebrate World Book Day?| A．Teachers recommend books for students to read. |
| B．Teachers and pupils read books together for fun. |
| C．Pupils and teachers dress up as their favourite literary characters. |
| D．Teachers download the app for their students to use. |
| A．Send them to the organizers by email. |
| B．Click on the red "contribute" button on the web-page. |
| C．Pay for the app. |
| D．Click on the blue "contribute" button on the web-page or download the free app. |
| A．The bright part of a picture or photograph. |
| B．The best, most interesting characters last year. |
| C．The strong light used during night. |
| D．Areas of hair that are lighter |
【推荐1】While “they” may seem small, this gender-neutral(性别中立的) word is clearly making its mark on culture. On Tuesday, Merriam-Webster announced “they” was the 2019 Word of the Year.
“Our Word of the Year ‘they’ reflects a surprising fact,” the dictionary publisher wrote. “Even a basic term- a personal pronoun(代词)- can rise to the top of our data.” The word secured the top spot when Merriam-Webster’s annual traffic report showed searches for the term increased by 313 percent. And while the reason for the increase was likely affected by many things, Merriam-Webster believes the power of the pronoun cannot be overstated.
“English famously lacks a gender-neutral pronoun to correspond neatly pronouns like ‘everyone’ or ‘someone’. As a consequence, ‘they’ has been used for this purpose for over 600 years. However, ‘they’ has also been used to refer to one person whose gender identity is non-binary, that is, neither male nor female,” Merriam-Webster explained.
The publisher also pointed out major events in culture that arouse interest in the word, such as Sam Smith’s switch to use the pronouns “they” and “them”, as well as the American Psychological Association’s recommendation that “they” be used when referring to someone whose gender is unknown, or who prefers “they” over “he or she”.
In September, Merriam-Webster added gender-neutral pronouns “they” and “themselves” to the dictionary. Many were thrilled by the news, and non-binary people expressed thanks. They felt “accepted” and “seen”.
Emily Brewster, a senior editor at Merriam-Webster, was also excited. “Pronouns are among the language’s most commonly used words, and they tend to be mostly ignored by dictionary users,” Brewster said in a statement to NBC. “But over the past year or so, as people have increasingly come across the non-binary use, we’ve seen searches for ‘they’ grow rapidly.”
1. What does the Merriam-Webster publisher think of the pronoun “they”?| A．It is quite powerful. | B．It is almost worthless. |
| C．It has been overused. | D．It has nothing to do with culture. |
| A．Discouraging people from using “someone”. |
| B．Matching other pronouns such as “everyone”. |
| C．Mentioning someone whose gender is unknown. |
| D．Replacing personal pronouns like “he” or “she”. |
| A．Pronouns are the most commonly used words by senior editors. |
| B．Dictionary users tend to completely ignore pronouns in real life. |
| C．The non-binary use contributes to the popularity of the word “they”. |
| D．More searches for the word “they” can be seen in the past few years. |
【推荐2】The grocery store might not be your favorite place to visit when you're at home, but is it ever fun when you're in another country? Honestly speaking, they're one of those strange little destinations that I like to sniff out (寻找) everywhere I go, much as other travelers head toward clothing stores, libraries, cafes or galleries.
The biggest beauty of the grocery store-whether it's a huge supermarket or a tiny one-is that it gives you a glimpse into what local people buy to cook. This offers clues into their lifestyles and preferences, and into the agricultural and cooking practices of the country. I stare at the strange fruits and vegetables, the seafood, the cheese, the spices, the breads, and oh, the chocolate... always the chocolate!
Being an environmental person I am,I like paying attention to packaging,which can reflect their attitude towards environmental protection. Italy, for example, has a habit of requiring customers to bag their fruits and vegetables in plastic for weighing, while Sri Lanka leaves everything loose in bins. In Brazil , everything is prepackaged in a layer of plastic.
People in grocery stores tend to be friendlier. They smile, say hello, and sometimes ask questions, which can lead to great conversations. I had a further discussion with a teenaged cashier in Sri Lanka. He insisted that the one labeled “spicy” would be too hot for me, but I told him I was willing to risk it. He laughed and we ended up talking about my favorite Sri Lankan foods for ten minutes.
The financial savings extend to souvenirs, too. Whether it is ground spices for my mom or chocolates for my kids, the grocery store is the first place I look for unique gifts. It's interesting then to come home and look at one's own local grocery store through new eyes. What would a visitor think? What stands out, and what do the food displays say about us as a culture? You might be surprised by what you realize.
1. What's the greatest benefit of visiting the grocery store in another country?| A．Buying cheaper groceries. | B．Making new friends. |
| C．Seeing unknown food. | D．Learning local culture. |
| A．To show their environmental awareness. |
| B．To show the level of their wealth. |
| C．To show their packaging differences. |
| D．To show their special lifestyles. |
| A．Sri Lankans tend to be much friendlier. |
| B．Grocery stores are always social places. |
| C．People like to share their ideas about food. |
| D．The cashier has good selling skills. |
| A．Visiting grocery stores when you travel. |
| B．Choosing souvenirs about various cultures. |
| C．Knowing the grocery culture before you travel. |
| D．Exchanging grocery experience with your friends. |
【推荐3】London-Walking Tour
Hosted by the Cambridge Society of London
Join the Cambridge Society of London and learn more about the historic city of London.
Departing Time: Friday, 27 July 2020, 6.00 pm GMT
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: At St Paul’s tube station in front of Café Nero
Open to: Alumni and guests
The City of London is where London began, almost 2,000 years ago, as Roman Londinium. Today it is the financial “square mile”, home to the Bank of England and numerous banks and financial services companies.
This tour focuses on the City’s history and the legacy of that history in its unique governance with its own Lord Mayor and Corporation. We will learn how these institutions evolved since the 12th century, their ancient traditions and their responsibilities today.
Of course, we will also include Roman remains, hidden City gardens, Victorian markets, and historic pubs and find out what makes a cockney (or true Londoner).
Booking information
1. Advanced reservations are required. If you would like to attend this event, please book online using the link below.
2. Numbers are limited to 20 people. Registered members can invite one guest.
Please note only members of the Cambridge Society of London (and their guests) may book tickets. If you are not currently a member and would like to become one, please visit www.camsoclon.org.
3. Price: £13.50 for members, £15 for guests.
4. Insurance(保险) is a must. Each £1.5
1. What is special about London-Walking tour?| A．It offers an opportunity to visit banks. |
| B．It helps to explore the history of London. |
| C．It provides the service of booking online. |
| D．It allows one to invite one of his guests. |
| A．Arrive at St Paul’s tube station at 6.30 pm. |
| B．Book tickets in advance. |
| C．Invite at least one guest. |
| D．Apply to become a member. |
| A．By writing a letter. |
| B．By sending an e-mail. |
| C．By making a call. |
| D．By visiting the website. |
| A．£13.50. | B．£15. | C．£28.50. | D．£31.5. |
| A．To introduce the history of London. |
| B．To tell you how to become a member. |
| C．To advertise the coming activity. |
| D．To give us tips on how to book tickets. |
