【推荐2】Find out way around the British Museum, discover some of the most famous objects, and explore the unique collection.

Top tip

Some of the galleries can be very busy at peak times. If you want to avoid the crowds, try visiting these galleries.

Room 1

The Enlightenment Gallery provides an introduction to the Museum and its collections, showing how our understanding of the world of nature and human achievement has changed over time. It is divided into seven sections that explore the seven major ages. It is open daily 10:00---17:00, until 20:30 on Fridays.

Rooms 24

The Welcome Trust Gallery deals with the tough realities of life in many different ways. The displays in Room 24 explore different approaches to our shared challenges as human beings, focusing on how diverse cultures seek to maintain health and well-being. Daily 11:00---16:00.

Room 34

The John Addis Gallery houses the museum’s collection of Islamic art, which now officially forms part of the Department of Middle East. This includes objects from the earliest years of Islam to the 20th century. Available every Fri. , Sat. and Sun. at 11:30—14:00.

Room 77

Greek and Roman Architecture Gallery has an especially important collection of architecture and architectural sculpture from ancient Greek buildings. It has the earlier and later temples and the architecture on display in the room includes examples of the Corinthian and Composite orders in particular. Daily 11:00-----16:00.

Room 95

View famous blue-and-white china, which was first produced in China around AD 600. the skillful transformation of ordinary clay into beautiful objects has attracted the people across the globe. Within this gallery of almost 1,700 objects are examples of the finest china in the world, dating from the 3rd to the 20th century. Available Mon. ---Fri. at 10:30---16:00.

1. You can visit _______to know the general information about the Museum.

A．the Welcome Trust Gallery	B．the John Addis Gallery
C．Room 1	D．Room 95

2. The Welcome Trust Gallery features __________.

A．the understanding of living and dying

B．the ways of keeping healthy in Britain

C．the different realities in different cultures

D．the ideas about keeping fit from different cultures

3. If you plan to visit the John Addis Gallery at 12:00, you can go on ______.

A．December 1, 2017(Friday)	B．June 15, 2017(Thursday)
C．May 9, 2017(Tuesday)	D．March 20, 2017 (Monday)

4. Who might prefer to visit Room 95?

A．Professional architects	B．China lovers
C．Scholars majoring in religion	D．Students interested in medicine

【推荐3】Four One-day Trips in the UK

The Rig Climb Experience, Greenwich

The Cutty Sark, one of just two surviving tea sailing ships in the world, is launching a new experience. For the first time, visitors will be able to step from the main deck and arrive at the top platform. Visitors will hear tales of life at sea in the 19th century and the tough conditions sailors had to work in.

£21 adults / £12 children(includes general entry to the ship), rmg.co,uk/cutty-sark

Clifford’s Tower, York

This 800-year-old tower is all that remains of York Castle. It was a treasury (财宝库) and prison, but its inner space was damaged by fire in 1684. Now, after a £5 million project by English Heritage, the ruin is reopening. Walkways will replace the lost first floor. A new roof floor will provide views of York Minster, the city and the North York Moors beyond.

£8.10 adults / £4.80 children, English-heritage. org.uk

The Intelligence Factory, Buckinghamshire

A newly-restored building at Bletchley Park is opening as the site’s biggest ever exhibition space. The Intelligence Factory in Block A will focus on the years 1942-1945 when 9,000 staff members helped win World War II. The permanent exhibition will include objects, personal stories and interactive elements, showing how operators handled huge amounts of information. There is also a space for temporary exhibitions—the first is on data visualization.

£21 adults / £12.50 children, bletehleypark.org.uk

The First Light Pavilion, Cheshire

It’s a newly-designed visitor centre at the Jodrell Bank Observatory. It is inspired by the Lovell Telescope and is designed to act like a sundial (日晷). Visitors can experience a meteor shower (流星雨), operate a radio telescope and launch a digital satellite there.

£8.50 adults / £6.50 children, jodrellbank.net

1. How much is it for a parent and three children to learn about sailors’ working conditions?

A．£36.

B．£45.

C．£56.

D．£57.

2. What can visitors do at the pavilion in Cheshire?

A．Use a telescope to observe stars.	B．Watch the launch of a satellite.
C．Learn how to make a sundial.	D．Interact with astronomers in the centre.

3. What do Clifford’s Tower and the Intelligence Factory have in common? d

A．The same period of history.	B．Advanced equipment.
C．Recent repair work.	D．Bird’s eye view of the cities.

【推荐1】Here are some books about Detroit:

Dinosaurs Destroy Detroit (Michigan Chillers)
By Johnathan Rand Brand: Audio Craft Pr Inc Paperback (215 pages)	List Price: $5.99* Lowest New Price: $10.22* Lowest Used Price: $0.25* Product Description: No details
Michigan’s Most Haunted, A Ghostly Guide to the Great Lakes State
By Sandy Arno Lyons SkateRight Publishing Perfect Paperback (100 pages)	List Price: $11.95* Lowest New Price: $11.95* Lowest Used Price: $14.84* Usually ships in 24 hours* Product Description: The author spent the summer traveling around the state of Michigan collecting ghost stories from Michigan hotels, B&B’s, restaurants and more. More than 25 true tales, from 8 properties, are featured along with history, pictures and contact information.
Detroit & Ann Arbor: A Great Destination (Explorer’s Guides)
By Jeff Counts Brand: Countryman Press Released: 2011-10-03 Paperback (256 pages)	List Price: $19.95* Lowest New Price: $8.92* Lowest Used Price: $2.89* Usually ships in 24 hours* Product Description: There is great ethnic cuisine, extraordinary pre-war architecture, world-class museums, and a homegrown soundtrack, from Motown rhythm and blues to the undeniable pulse of rap.

Moon Spotlight Detroit & Ann Arbor

By Laura Martone Avalon Travel Publishing Paperback (110 pages)

List Price: $7.99* Lowest New Price: $4.03* Lowest Used Price: $4.33* Usually ships in 24 hours* Product Description: Moon Spotlight Detroit & Ann Arbor is a 110-page compact guide covering the best of Southern Michigan, including Detroit’s treasured Belle Isle and one-of-a-kind The Henry Ford, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, one of America’s pioneer wildlife conservation centers.

1. If you want to buy a second-hand book that is cheapest among these four books, how much should you pay?

A．$11.95.	B．$4.33.
C．$0.25.	D．$2.89.

2. If you want to read mysterious and thrilling stories, which book will your buy?

A．Michigan’s Most Haunted, A Ghostly Guide to the Great Lakes State.

B．Dinosaurs Destroy Detroit (Michigan Chillers).

C．Moon Spotlight Detroit & Ann Arbor.

D．Detroit & Ann Arbor: A Great Destination (Explorer’s Guides).

3. Whose book will you read if you want to learn about architecture in Detroit?

A．Laura Martone.	B．Jeff Counts.
C．Sandy Arno Lyons.	D．Johnathan Rand.

【推荐2】The tropical islands of the Philippines have plenty of nice beaches where you can get that gold brown sun tan（ 口西黑）,but there are only a few white sand or white coral beaches.

Pristine in Palawan

Palawan is the most popular destination for both tourists and locals of all ages and everybody comes for the white sand beaches. The beaches are long and wide and display the unique picture, where you can relax in a hammock（吊床）while having a fruity cocktail with the little umbrellas. What makes it striking is that you will also find plenty of dining opportunities along the beaches so that you won't starve.

Island of Barang in Dumaguete

This island has so many nice beaches where you will literally burn under the sun. You could practically walk around the whole island within a day on the beach alone. Once you travel from places such as Manila or Cebu, the biggest problem for those who would like to visit the Siquijor beaches and the island arises. The only way to Siquijor is via Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental, which fortunately has a domestic airport.

Bohols Treasures in Bohol

Bohol is not only famous for its Chocolate Hills, but it is one of the best places to go in the entire Visayas Region if you are looking for white sand beaches. While the beaches are so understated and Bohol is not crowded with tourists, the island of Bohol deserves its place.

White Sand in Boracay

While Palawan is something for families and people who love the peace of paradise, Boracay is the exact opposite. The appearance is still very similar with white sand beaches, but the lifestyle is all about parties. Boracay is mainly visited by young adults and students rather than families, making it distinguished from any other Philippine beach. Everything can be done in the beaches of Boracay and you can even sleep in the beaches after a night of partying.

1. What is special about Pristine in Palawan?

A．It has the longest coastline.	B．It is ideal for taking pictures.
C．It sells local fruity cocktail.	D．It offers diverse food options.

2. How can we get to Siquijor from Manila?

A．By boat.

B．By air       .

C．By taxi.

D．On foot.

3. Which of the following is favored by young people?

A．Pristine in Palawan.	B．Island of Barang in Dumaguete.
C．Bohols Treasures in Bohol.	D．White Sand in Boracay.

【推荐3】Crystal Cruisers-Luxury Every Day

What do you plan to do this summer vacation? Do you want to travel over the sea, experience the ocean wave and enjoy the wonderful sea scenery? If that’s what you want ,come and sail on a Crystal Cruise ship (游轮).We have three ships: The Crystal Queen, The Crystal Princess, The Crystal Palace.

Come and sail in Luxury (游轮) on cruisers around the Caribbean Sea for 7 or 14 days.

Our seven-day cruise costs $2,000 and our two-week cruise is $3,500.

A typical one week cruise:

Day One- set off from Miami

Day Two- free day in Nassau, in the Bahamas

Day Three- near Haiti

Day Four- Visit Puerto Rico and Antigua

Day Five- free day in Barbados

Day Six- free day in Port of Spain, Trinidad

Day Seven- travel to Caracas, Venezuela

Day Eight- fly home

All food and drinks is included in the price of your cruise (except for the wines).Our cruise ships all have a cinema, a five star restaurant, a theatre, a library and a gym (健身馆).However, you have to pay extra money to enjoy the films and plays.

If you prefer to go on a cruise in another part of the world, we also organize cruises in the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean.

Our ships carry over 2,000 passengers and we have nearly 600 crew members in all.

So come on board today for the holiday of a lifetime!

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I’m sure you will enjoy your luxury cruise ship journey very much!

1. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To advertise summer holiday cruises.

B．To offer instruction on how to sail on a cruise ship.

C．To give suggestions on taking summer vacation.

D．To share an experience of a sailing journey.

2. When can travelers wander about Trinidad?

A．On the third day.	B．On the fourth day.
C．On the fifth day.	D．On the sixth day.

3. What can people do on the cruise ships for free?

A．See films in the cinema.	B．Enjoy plays in the theater.
C．Have some wines.	D．Do sports in the gym.

【推荐1】Most earthquakes occur within the upper 15 miles of the earth's surface. But earthquakes can and do occur at all depths to about 460 miles. Their number decreases as the depth increases. In comparison with the total number of earthquakes each year, the number of disastrous earthquakes is very small

The extent of the disaster in an earthquake depends on many factors. If you carefully build a toy house with an erect （直立的）set, it will still stand no matter how much you shake the table. But if you build a toy house with a pack of cards, a slight shake of the table will make it fall. An earthquake in Agadir Morocco, was not strong enough to be recorded on distant instruments, but it completely destroyed the city. If a building is well constructed and built on solid ground, it will resist an earthquake. Most deaths in earthquakes have been due to faulty building construction or poor building sites. A third and very serious factor is panic. When people rush into narrow streets, more deaths will result.

The UN has played an important part in reducing the damage done by earthquakes. It has sent a team of experts to all countries known to be affected by earthquakes. Working with local geologists and engineers, the experts have studied the nature of the ground and the type of most practical building code for the local area. If followed, these suggestions will make disastrous earthquakes almost a thing of the past.

There is one type of earthquake disaster that little can be done about. In certain areas, earthquakes take place beneath the sea. These submarine earthquakes sometimes give rise to seismic sea waves. The waves are not noticeable out at sea because of their long wave length, but when they roll into harbors, they pile up into walls of water 6 to 60 feet high. The Japanese call them "tsunamis", meaning "harbor waves", because they reach a sizable height only in harbors.

Tsunamis travel fairly slowly, at speeds up to 500 miles an hour. An adequate warning system is in use to warn all shores likely to be reached by the waves, but this only enables people to leave the threatened shores for higher ground. There is no way to stop the oncoming wave.

1. The destruction of Agadir is an example of        .

A．ineffective instruments	B．faulty building construction
C．an earthquake's strength	D．widespread panic in earthquakes

2. What are the UN expert supposed do?

A．Put forward advice.	B．Construct strong buildings.
C．Monitor earthquakes.	D．Detect disastrous earthquakes.

3. What does the underlined word "submarine" Para. 4 probably mean?

A．By the seaside.	B．On the mountain.
C．In the harbor.	D．Under the water.

4. The significance of the slow speed of tsunamis is that people may         .

A．notice them out at sea	B．be warned early enough
C．find ways to stop them	D．develop warning systems

【推荐2】The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphones, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic (怀旧的) skill. However, while today’s educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful—both in school and in life.

Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it’s important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.

Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks—both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate.

In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student’s writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. “Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.” Berninger said.

Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe (转换) “those words in the mind written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen,” the study said. Seeing the words in the “_______” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, says Berninger, but also to spot spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time.

“In our computer age, some people believe that we don’t have to teach spelling because we have spell checks,” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won’t have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.”

1. What makes writing by hand a thing of the past?

A．The popular use of smartphones.

B．The absence of blackboard in classrooms.

C．The lack of practice in handwriting.

D．The use of new technologies in teaching.

2. Berninger’s study published in 2009 _________.

A．discussed the importance of writing speed

B．found that good essays are made up of long sentences

C．indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper

D．focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer

3. What does “mind’s eye” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．Imagination.

B．Soul.

C．Picture.

D．Window.

4. What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?

A．Handwriting still has a place in today’s classrooms.

B．Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching.

C．Computers can help people with their choice of words.

D．Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade.

【推荐3】

This little South American Magellanic penguin swims 5,000 miles, to a beach in Brazil, every year in order to be reunited with the man who saved its life. It sounds like something out of a fairy tale, but it’s true!

71-year-old retired brick worker Joao, who lives in an island village just outside Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, found the small Magellanic penguin lying on rocks at his local beach in 2011. The penguin was covered in oil and running out of time fast. Joao rescued the penguin, naming it Din, cleaned the oil off its feathers and fed him a daily diet of fish to rebuild its strength. After a week of recovery, Joao attempted to release the penguin back into the wild. However, Din had already formed a family bond with his rescuer and wouldn’t leave.

“He stayed with me for 11 months and then, just after he changed his coat with new feathers, he disappeared,” Joao recalls. “I love the penguin like it’s my own child and I believe the penguin loves me,” Joao told Globo TV.   “No one else is allowed to touch him. He pecks (啄) them if they do. He lies on my lap, lets me give him showers, and allows me to feed him.”

Professor Krajewski, a biologist who interviewed the fisherman for Globo TV, told The Independent: “I have never seen anything like this before. I think the penguin believes Joao is part of his family and probably a penguin as well.”

However, environmentalists warn that, while hundreds of the Magellanic species are known to naturally migrate (迁徙) thousands of miles north in search of food, there has been a worrying rise in the phenomenon of oceanic creatures washing up on Brazil’s beaches. Professor David Zee from Rio de Janeiro’s State University, said the increase is due in part to global climatic changes. Professor Zee added that sea animals face increased danger from leaked tanker oil.

Luckily the ending for Joao and Din has been a happy one, even though it is illegal in Brazil to keep wild animals as pets.

Professor Krajewski said: “Professionals who work with animals try to avoid relationships like this occurring so they are able to reintroduce the animal into the wild. But in this single case the authorities allowed Din to stay with Joao because of his kindness.”

1. What is the purpose of Din swimming a long distance to the beach in Brazil every year?

A．To avoid being killed.	B．To meet his rescuer.
C．To escape from ocean currents.	D．To find much more fish.

2. What happened to him when Din was found in 2011？

A．He was going to die.	B．He was running on the beach.
C．He was resting on a rock	D．He was cleaning oil off his feathers.

3. What can we learn about Joao from the passage?

A．He is not allowed to keep the penguin as a pet by the authorities.

B．He overprotects the penguin by keeping him away from others.

C．His contact with the penguin is encouraged by professionals.

D．His kindness wins the complete trust from the penguin.

4. What does the story in the passage mainly shows us?

A．The environmental impact on wildlife.

B．The love between humans and wildlife.

C．The tendency of wildlife to bond with humans.

D．The protection of threatened wildlife by mankind.

【推荐1】September is the month for fashion, with four international cities hosting the fashion week. All eyes will turn to New York, London, Milan and Paris this month to see which city puts on the best show.

New York

New York Fashion Week, or NYFW, kicks off on September 5th and runs for approximately eight days. NYFW is considered the most commercial and casual of the four. It is also the only event to allow some fashion school students to participate, bringing a fresh look to the runway.

London

London Fashion Week (LFW) comes on the heels of NYFW, starting on September 13th, and running through September 17th. Once considered a minor player among the Big Four, LFW can now command a list of big names as well as promising new designers. London fashion houses have a reputation for being very experimental and open to new ideas.

Milan

Fashion Week moves to Milan on September 17th. This beautiful Italian city is home to some of the biggest fashion houses and designers in the fashion world, including Armani and Prada. Milan’s fashion houses are known for offering glamorous(有魅力的), yet practical, options.

Paris

The month of fashion makes its way to France as Paris Fashion Week begins on September 23rd. Saving the best for last, Paris never fails to offer some of the most exciting shows of the season. World-famous labels like Chanel and Dior try to outdo one another with their latest designs. The word that best describes Paris Fashion Week is ''elegant''.

1. Which city is likely to attract the new designers?

A．London.	B．New York.
C．Paris.	D．Milan.

2. When does Paris Fashion Week probably end?

A．September 21st.	B．September 20th.
C．September 29th.	D．September 23rd.

3. What can we learn from the four fashion weeks?

A．Each offers practical option.	B．Each shows its biggest brand.
C．Each is open to school students.	D．Each has its own characteristics.

【推荐2】School is still out for the summer, but at Eastern Senior High School, students are hard at work. In a garden bursting with vegetables and herbs, nearly a dozen teenagers are harvesting them for the weekend’s farmers market. They work Tuesday through Saturday with City Blossoms, a non-profit that brings community gardens to schools and other places where kids gather in urban(城市的) areas.

Roshawn Little, going into her junior year at Eastern, believes that working in the garden has taught her to try all sorts of new things — like eating different kinds of vegetables more often. And she has taken those healthy behaviors home with her and her family now buy more fruits and vegetables. ^“ We mainly live around liquor （酒）stores and snack stores. There aren’t that many grocery stores. They’re way out, and you have to drive so far ——a common problem in low-income urban areas .”

City Blossoms is one of many groups across the country teaming up with local communities to establish school gardens, like the one at Eastern. These gardens, advocates say, are really outdoor classrooms where kids learn valuable lessons — not just about nutrition, but also about science and math, even business skills. For example, the gardens can be used for math lessons — like calculating the area of a plant bed — or learning the science of how plants grow.

On a recent weekend at the Aya farmers market, the kids work at a table decorated with handmade signs that read “onions” and “garlic”, inviting people to try their herbed salt with bread. Working at the market helps them practice public speaking skills and business skills.

Nadine Joyner of a nutrition education company has a food table next to the kids’ at the market and often buys produce from them. She is constantly impressed by the kids’ knowledge of what they’re selling — they know how to grow it, how to prepare it, and how to cook it.

1. What do students at Eastern do with the harvested vegetables?

A．Sell them on market.	B．Take them to school.
C．Give them to farmers.	D．Share them at home.

2. What can we infer about the area Little lives in?

A．It is inconvenient in traffic.

B．It is crowded with grocery stores.

C．It has poor access to fresh foods.

D．It suffers from income inequality.

3. Why does City Blossoms establish school gardens?

A．To provide nutritious food.

B．To improve classroom conditions

C．To cooperate with local community.

D．To create outdoor learning chances.

【推荐3】Children may not be putting coins in piggy banks for much longer. With the move towards a cashless society, pocket money is moving digital.

To reflect this trend, many mobile budgeting apps for children have sprung up worldwide：GoHenry, Osper, and Gimi, to name but a few. These apps offer a simple money management service for children, often for a monthly fee paid by the parents. Parents can add money to children's accounts, set limits and monitor transactions(交易). Children can choose to save their money or spend it using a prepaid card.

These apps aim to teach young childrenfinancial concepts, such as budgeting, interest rates and income. For instance, the Swedish app Gimi—with 1.2 million users globally—has virtual savings jars where children can deposit money. Parents can pay children interest as they save. There is also a chores feature, where parents can pay children for completing household tasks. The account is attached to a prepaid card that is currently available in Sweden only, but is expected to be launched elsewhere in Europe in 2020.

Haglund, CEO of Gimi, believes the app can teach children responsible spending habits. "You don't become better at money management just because you have a degree in economics. It's more about the attitude and the relationship you have with parents' money when you're 6 to 12 years old," he says.

But Catherine Winter, managing director of financial capability at The London Institute of Banking and Finance, warns that while digital tools can help there needs to be a more structured approach to financial education. The area should "have regular, dedicated, classroom time and ideally should be taught as a standalone subject," she said. “Children would then have the right context and foundation to get the most out of both the apps and their money.”

1. What does the underlined part "this trend" in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Putting coins in piggy banks

B．Pocket money moving digital

C．Mobile budging apps springing up.

D．Money management service being offered

2. What do we know about the Swedish app Gimi?

A．It pays children interest as they save.

B．It has 1. 2 million users all over Sweden.

C．It can teach children concepts related to money

D．It is attached to a credit card available in Sweden only.

3. What can we learn from Winter's words?

A．Digital tools can help a lot with spending habits

B．Money management requires financial capability.

C．A regular classroom-based financial education is needed.

D．Children can get the most out of their money with the apps

4. What's the passage mainly about?

A．The rise of the digital piggy bank.

B．The trend towards a cashless society.

C．The importance of financial education.

D．The popularity of money management apps.