Kettle's Yard, Cambridge
This modern art gallery in a Victorian house was founded in the 1950s by Jim Ede and reopened in February, following a two-year redevelopment by Jamie Fobert Architects. This means a new cafe, a four-floor education wing and improved gallery space that can accommodate more visitors. The gallery's permanent colletion includes works of Joan Miro, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
Being Brunet, Bristol
To celebrate the life and work of famous civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Being Brunel opened in March on Bristols harbourside. The museum included a range of interactive and entertaining exhibits, including talking portraits of his friends and family and personal possessions, including an 1821 school report. It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.
Royal Academy of Arts, London
The RA reopened on 19 May for its 250th anniversary, following a renovation（翻新）with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme. These will include three galleries, which will host exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art and architecture. The grand facade（正面）of the Burlington Gardens building has also been restored-possibly the first time it's had a proper clean in its 150-year history.
V&A Dundee
One of the most significant new openings of the year will be Scotland's first designed museum-and also the first V&A anywhere outside of London-on 15 September. The museum building sits on the River Tay. It will celebrate Scottish designs and objects in its collection.
1. What do we know about Being Brunel?| A．It has a long school report. | B．It includes three galleries. |
| C．It is family-friendly. | D．It possesses permanent collections. |
| A．to expand the exhibition. | B．to mark its 250th anniversary |
| C．to display contemporary art | D．to present its 150-year history |
| A．To attract more visitors to the UK. |
| B．To compare different tourist attractions. |
| C．To describe some famous museums and artists. |
| D．To introduce openings of some famous art galleries and museums. |
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“Museum of the World” Travel Plan Here’s the travel plan for some of the more unusual museums on our “Museum of the World” tour. I’ll send you the full itinerary (行程) next week. The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) (Boston, USA) shows what it describes as “art too bad to be ignored”. The museum hopes to bring the worst of art to the widest possible audience. As part of the visit, we’ll be shown some truly awful portraits, landscapes and sculptures.  The Devil’s Rope Museum (in Mclean, Texas) and The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum (in Lacrosse, Kansas) both claim to have the best barbed (有刺的) wire collections, telling the story of the wire’s role in the development of America. We’ll be visiting both of these.  The Washington Banana Museum (Auburn, Washington, USA) contains 4,000 objects related to the history of what the museum describes as “the world’s most perfect fruit.” During a guided tour around the museum, we’ll learn all sorts of interesting things, such as the fact that bananas were introduced to the USA in 1878 in the same exhibition as Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone, and that banana is now the US’s number-one selling fruit.  The Hair Museum (Avanos, Turkey) is located in a cave in Cappadocia, in Central Anatolia. It contains 16,000 samples of people’s hair. You’ll be offered a chance to add your own hair to the collection. Later in the year, the museum manager selects 10 donors to attend a pottery workshop. The Hair Museum(Avanos, Turkey)is located in a cave in Cappadocia, in Central Anatolia. It contains 16,000 samples of people’s hair. You’ll be offered a chance to add your own hair to the collection. Later in the year, the museum curator selects 10 donors to attend a pottery workshop. If you’re one of them, you’ll be invited to stay in his guest house. |
1. What do these four Museums have in common?
| A．They are all located in the USA. | B．They accept exhibits donated by visitors. |
| C．They exhibit the things with a long history. | D．They show some odd things around the world. |
| A．Complete collections of barbed wire. |
| B．A large number of samples of people’s hair. |
| C．Some really terrible but noticeable art works. |
| D．Some beautiful portraits drawn by famous people. |
| A．To explain the origin of bananas. |
| B．To arouse visitors’ interest in the museum. |
| C．To emphasize the importance of the exhibition. |
| D．To compare the value of bananas and telephones. |
【推荐2】Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.
I was pretty shocked when I first stepped into the campus. Well, it's not even really a campus. It's more like a district in a small town. Harvard's main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say they're a little shabby. They don't fit the modern idea of the university at all. The buildings are surrounded by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into an ancient castle. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again. It creates a strong contrast and brings a special atmosphere to the school.
Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us, "You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they host(举办) their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and beaches and have a very simple ceremony." Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn?
I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with singing of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive feeling at all.
Harvard has the world's first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end(高端的) computers, too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology.It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in.
I hope one day I'll attend my dream school－Harvard.
1. The article is mainly about ________.| A．the author's campus life in Harvard. | B．the academic system at Harvard. |
| C．Harvard's old buildings. | D．the author's impression of Harvard. |
| A．Harvard students didn't take their graduation ceremony seriously. |
| B．The classes were held on beautiful lawns at Harvard. |
| C．Harvard mixed tradition and new technology. |
| D．Harvard students had the feeling of not living in modern society on campus. |
| A．All Harvard buildings date back to the 18th century. |
| B．Graduation ceremonies are simple at Harvard. |
| C．There are no competitions at Harvard University. |
| D．Harvard campus is actually a district of a big city. |
| A．Literature, arts, and law. | B．Religion, law and arts. |
| C．Literature, arts and computer science. | D．Religion, computer and literature. |
【推荐3】It's always adventurous and romantic to visit an island country. Take a look at some breathtakingly beautiful island countries in the world, which everyone should visit at least once in his lifetime
Maldives
It' s believed that Maldives is one of the most popular honeymoon(蜜月) places as well as one of the most beautiful island countries. Situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Maldives is made up of a series of ancient coral reefs that grow up along the sides of ancient volcanoes, with fascinating beaches
Fiji
Fiji has plenty of surprises for any adventurous traveler. It is famous for the worlds best surf scenes, attracting many surfing lovers to ride the great waves. Well, if surfing is not for you and you love sitting on the beach and relaxing, hiking or seeing breathtaking waterfalls, Fiji is also a suitable island country to visit
Malta
Malta, a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, has a rich history and culture. There are amazing sky-high cliffs to climb>, wonderful temples to visit and lots of amazing places to go diving. There are plenty of interesting things to explore here and everyone can find something to enjoy. The historic part of Malta is shown in its architecture. great walled cities, and many underground tunnels.
1. Which place will be most likely to be chosen by a newly-married couple according to the text?| A．Maldives | B．the Mediterranean Sea | C．Malta | D．Fiji |
| A．You can see the world's most breathtaking waterfalls |
| B．It is surfing lovers favourite island country |
| C．There are sky-high cliffs to explore. |
| D．You can try the world's longest |
| A．Hike on green plains | B．Ride the greatest waves |
| C．See breathtaking waterfalls | D．Explore underground tunnels |
【推荐1】Outdoor Football @ Braywick
Tue, Mar 8, 9: 00 P. M.
A friendly kick about, open to all levels. Different players each week. Newcomers welcome.
We book the pitch (球场) when we hit the minimum of 8 “yes” RSVPs (回复), which we need to do by the day before.
The cost is £ 4 to £ 6 each, depending on how many sign up (£ 50 for the pitch, divided by the number of players)
DONT BE LATE! We need to be there, changed and ready for kick - off at 9: 00 P. M. If the game is ever cancelled, we will let those who have already RSVP “yes” know.
LOCATION: Toby Carvery Stafferton Lodge
PLEASE BRING:
• Suitable boots for the outdoor 3G pitches. Artificial grass (AG) football boots are strongly recommended as the best option for the surface.
• Some cash — up to £ 6, as explained above.
RSVPTERMS AND CONDITIONS!
• When you RSVP “Yes”, we book a spot on the pitch for you. The organizer is charged for the pitch unless they cancel it at least 48 hours before the game.
• If you change your RSVP to “No” less than 48 hours before play or you are a “No Show” and nobody is able to take your spot, you will be asked to pay the price as if you took part.
BRINGING GUESTS:
You are more than welcome to bring 1 or 2 friends to play (but only if you add “+1” or “+2” to your RSVP, so that we don’t end up with too many players).
1. What is the deadline for the booking of the pitch?| A．Mar 5. | B．Mar 6. | C．Mar 7. | D．Mar 8. |
| A．Arrive at the pitch at 9: 00 P. M. | B．Wear firm - ground boots when playing. |
| C．Bring at least £ 6 to the pitch. | D．Inform cancellation 48 hours ahead. |
| A．You still need to pay. | B．You can join the next game for free. |
| C．You will be fined for it. | D．You will be banned from the games. |
【推荐2】The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has picked some activities to help build confidence, independence and adaptability among youngsters.
Set yourself a physical challenge
Learn survival skills at Sani Resort on Greece’s Halkidiki coast. The activity is sponsored by the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Lessons include ways of hiding outdoors, seeking routes, building boats and finding food in the wild.
Price: £33.50 per day, per person.
Spend time in nature
Head to Ecuador’s Mashpi Lodge to experience about 6,200 acres of cloud forest in an excellent reserve of this country, flying through the treetops on the Sky Bike and Dragonfly Canopy Gondola. The tour is guided by Mashpi’s team of local naturalist guides.
Price: £1,030 per room per night, including transfers (换乘) from Quito and all meals and guided activities within the reserve. Out-of-Ecuador tourists need to pay for flying.
Travel somewhere new
It can be particularly rewarding for young people when they step out of their comfort zone. There’s nowhere better than the wilds of South Africa. Scott Dunn’s teen programme offers an African adventure with two unforgettable experiences to observe wild animals, including a trip to Marakele National Park.
Price: £6,000 a person.
Experience a digital detox (脱瘾)
Join Metropolitan Touring’s journey to the Galapagos Islands. Twin it with a digital switch-off, book day trips with expert guides, and travel around the active Sierra Negra volcano. Activities include heading to Santa Cruz Island on the hotel’s boat, diving and surfing.
Price: £2,730 per person, double occupancy, including all accommodation, return inter-island flights, tours and meals.
1. What is excluded from the charge for the travel to Mashpi Lodge?| A．International flights. | B．Changes of vehicles. |
| C．Touring in the reserve. | D．Diets during the travel. |
| A．Spend time in nature. | B．Travel somewhere new. |
| C．Experience a digital detox. | D．Set yourself a physical challenge. |
| A．Enjoy a flexible tour. | B．Use special digital devices. |
| C．Learn some survival skills. | D．Experience water sports. |
【推荐3】Football: Designing the Beautiful Game
Whether you are a crazy fan or sideline supporter, visitors to this exhibition will enjoy discovering the remarkable design stories behind the world’s beautiful game.
What to expect
The exhibition explores the story behind football, showing how design has been used to push the game to new limits. Take a journey through over 500 objects, films and interviews in sporting performance, equipment development and stadium design, and involve yourself in the stories of clubs and game legends(传奇人物)including Messi, Pelé, George Best and Diego Maradona.
Held by the Design Museum and the National Football Museum in Manchester, the show reveals the master planning of the world’s most significant football stadiums, the design innovation used in today’s equipment, how the graphic design of team badges(徽章) and posters shapes a club’s identity and how grassroots’ efforts are pushing the sport’s commercialization.
Ticket information
※Online booking is advised but tickets will also be available in the booking office. Last entry to the exhibition is 90 minutes before the museum closes.
※Adult tickets are charged from £ 16 and student tickets from £ 12. Meanwhile, you can save 25% on family and group tickets.
※Present your exhibition entry ticket for 10% off food and drink at London Grade Coffee on the ground floor.
1. What can visitors do at the exhibition?| A．Design a team badge. | B．Interview master designers. |
| C．Put on football equipment. | D．Learn about famous football players. |
| A．£ 33. | B．£ 36. | C．£ 44. | D．£ 48. |
| A．A special discount on goods at a cafe. | B．A photo of a significant football stadium. |
| C．A free visit to the National Football Museum. | D．An invitation to a club’s sporting performance. |
【推荐1】Mary Sports Center
Would you like to play sports that can make you keep fit?
Come to Mary Sports Center and have a great time there.
Price: ¥ 50 each time, 5% off for one month, 20% for one year.
Time: 9:00 am-9:30 pm every day except Tuesday.
Tel: 9380-514 or e-mail at MarySC@ 126.com.
Relaxing Time Theater
When you are down, you must enjoy some films that can cheer you up. Then welcome to the biggest theater in our city, which has the most comfortable seats and the biggest screens. Usually, most films that are exciting and have good endings are shown in it.
Opening Time: 7:50 am-10:00 pm every weekend.
Address: No. 18, Red Star Road.
Book your ticket online.
Website: www.relaxingtimetheater.com
Environmental Protection Club
We need more than one hundred and forty teenagers to join us.
Would you volunteer to do something good for our environment? If so, please join us.
Members: Young students aged 13-16.
Activities: Put up signs, hand out notices, clean up the city parks.
Time: 2:00 pm—5:00 pm on weekends.
Tel: 8079-593
1. Why do you go to Mary Sports Center?| A．To read some books. | B．To improve the environment. |
| C．To keep healthy. | D．To meet sports fans. |
| A．Some documentaries. | B．Some exciting movies. |
| C．Some sad movies. | D．Some love movies. |
| A．There are about 140 members in it. |
| B．The club is on No.18, Red Star Road. |
| C．Volunteers need to work for about three hours. |
| D．Volunteers can cheer up the sick people in hospital. |
【推荐2】One cold winter night in Shanghai, I was walking home at one in the morning after long tiring work. I was having trouble with my job in the bank. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up living there. City life had become too much for me.
As I walked down empty streets, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away any possible danger. Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets(毛毯).
Suddenly, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, all I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. When I reached home, I realized what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.
Now I wasn’t cold or tired anymore. I ran back to where I’d heard the noise. Although I searched carefully for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found. Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck(垃圾车) come to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Chen?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man “Is this what you’re looking for?” he asked, holding up a small square shape.
It was nearly 3 a. m. by the time I got into bed. But I had got my wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place as long as people were willing to help.
1. One cold winter night, the writer felt _________ when she was back home after work.| A．cold and happy | B．lucky and helpful |
| C．excited and cheerful | D．disappointed and helpless |
| A．She lost her wallet unknowingly. |
| B．Someone had stolen her wallet. |
| C．She was stopped by a garbage truck driver. |
| D．She found some homeless people following her |
| A．Someone offered to take her back home. |
| B．A red-haired man came to see her. |
| C．She heard someone call her name. |
| D．Her wallet was found in a garbage truck. |
| A．would stop working at night | B．would stay on in Shanghai |
| C．would make friends with cleaners | D．would give up her job at the bank |
1. How many students are there in a speaking class?
| A．10 at most. | B．20 at most. |
| C．30 at most. | D．50 at most. |
| A．￡30. | B．￡95. |
| C．￡120. | D．￡125. |
| A．At 5 p.m. | B．At 8 p.m. |
| C．At 9 a.m. | D．At 10 a.m. |
【推荐1】Books for Children
| Fleabag and the Ring’s End Beth Webb More stories of Fleabag,the talking cat-star of this wonderful set of 3 books. Ages 9-12, 208 pages, paperback 07549-44116,£3.99 | Star of Wonder Pat Alexander A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy. Ages 7-12, 224pages, paperback 07459-39323,£4.99 |
| The Little White Horse Elizabeth Goudge A fairy tale and the winner of the Carnegie Medal. Ages 8-12, 240pages, paperback 07459-45783,£4.99 | My Very First Christmas Book Lois Rock and Alex Ayliffe A big, bright book, which presents the story simply and delightfully for very young children. Ages 0-3, 12pages, 200mm×200mm, board 07459-40560,£4.99 |
| The Not-So-Wise Man Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland We all know about the 3 wise men who traveled to Bethlehem and discovered the baby Jesus Christ.This is the tale of another one,who always missed the point. Ages 5-9, 32pages, 270mm×210mm,hardback 07459-38922,£8.99 | First Festival:Christmas Lois Rock An all-in-one book to help grown-ups and children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities and customs. Ages 4-7, 48pages 290mm×250mm, hardback 07459-39074,£8.99 |
1. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children,which book do you prefer?
| A．Star of Wonder. |
| B．My Very First Christmas Book |
| C．The Not-So-Wise Man |
| D．First Festival:Christmas |
| A．07459-45783 | B．07459-38922 |
| C．07459-40560 | D．07459-44116 |
| A．Lois Rock’s | B．Beth Webb’s |
| C．Pat Alexander’s | D．Elizabeth Goudge’s |
【推荐2】Summer Camps 2020
Digging for Dinosaurs
June 10 to June 14,2020, July 15 to July 19,2020
$395 per person
What is a paleontologist (古生物学者) and what exactly do they do? Come find out with us this summer! We'll explore what paleontologists do, where they work and what tools they use while searching for fossils (化石). We'll dig deeper into how a fossil is made, the different types of fossils and what information paleontologists can learn from them.
Physics Past to Present
June 17 to June 21,2020, July 22 to July 26, 2020
$405 per person
Have you ever wondered why a baseball flies a certain way when it's hit or how to shoot the perfect basket? It's Physics! This summer we will explore terms like energy and force to see how they affect things we do every day. We will look at who discovered these terms, how they influence the activities we love and how sportsmen use them to their advantage.
Ancient Art
June 24 to June 28, 2020, July 29 to August 2,2020
$355 per person
Experience how art began! This summer we will explore how art has changed from the Stone Age through the Middle Ages. From cave paintings to building arches (拱门), we'll explore the world through the eyes of artists who came before us.
Space Explorers: Back to the Moon
August 5 to August 9,2020
$455 per person
Come join us in taking a closer look at our moon and how our astronauts got there. We'll learn about what a spaceship needs to escape Earth's pull, take a closer look at the moon's surface and simulate (模拟) our own moon landing!
1. What will campers do in Physics Past to Present?| A．Play sports. | B．Talk with athletes. |
| C．Explore energy and force. | D．Learn the history of sports. |
| A．$355. | B．$395. |
| C．$405. | D．$455. |
| A．Digging for Dinosaurs. |
| B．Physics Past to Present. |
| C．Ancient Art. |
| D．Space Explorers: Back to the Moon. |
【推荐3】More than 10 years ago，it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple (菠萝)．The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and，more often than not，hard with an unpleasant taste within.Then in 1996，the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves.
The new type of pineapple looked more yellowygold than green. It was slightly softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside.But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hitandmiss pineapples we had known.In no time，the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm，rapidly becoming the world’s bestselling pineapple variety，and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth，up until then only found in tinned pineapple.
In nutrition (营养) it was all good news too.This nicetasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C (维生素C) than the old green variety.Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins，but also good against some diseases.People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit.The new type of pineapple was selling fast, and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a_fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eaters.
Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple，Del Monte tried to keep the market to itself.But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples.Del Monte turned to law for help，but failed.Those companies argued successfully that Del Monte’s attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out of the market.
1. We learn from the text that the new type of pineapple is________.| A．green outside and sweet inside |
| B．goodlooking outside and soft inside |
| C．yellowygold outside and hard inside |
| D．a little soft outside and sweet inside |
| A．It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice. |
| B．It was less sweet and good for health. |
| C．It was developed by Del Monte. |
| D．It was used as medicine. |
| A．that people enjoy eating |
| B．that is always present |
| C．that is difficult to get |
| D．that people use as a gift |
| A．allowed other companies to develop pineapples |
| B．succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself |
| C．tried hard to control the pineapple market |
| D．planned to help the other companies |
