The royal homes of kings and emperors reflect their architecture style and wealth. Today most of greatest palaces around the world become popular tourist attractions. Visiting such great palaces help to explore history of kingdom and the lifestyle of a time.
Palace of Versailles, France
It is the most popular palace in France, located in Southwest region of Paris. It was built in 1624 by King Louis XIII as a hunting lodge. In 1682 king Louis XIV expanded it into the largest palace in the country. It features700 rooms, over 1200 fireplaces and 60 staircases.
Potala Palace, China
Potala Palace is located in Lhasa city of China. The construction of this palace originally started in 7th century and transformed into today's form in 1936. It features most treasured Tibetan architectural wonders and remained as the tallest building in the world from 1653 to 1889, and you can see entire Lhasa from the roof of it.
Alhambra Palace, Spain
Alhambra Palace is situated in city of Andalusia in Spain, the first part of which was constructed in 9th century, damaged and ignored for over 2 centuries. It was restored by Muhammad in 13th century, transformed into current palace by Sultan of Granada in 1333. It is located at hilltop, with a view over the city.
Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna
One of the most popular cultural monuments of Vienna, the palace was built between 1696-1712, which has 1441 different rooms. The sculpted garden in front of it also makes this site more beautiful. The Austrian 10 Euro coin produced back in 2003 put this great palace at one side.
1. Which palace was built the earliest?A.Alhambra Palace. | B.Palace of Versailles. |
C.Potala Palace. | D.Schonbrunn Palace. |
A.They were both turned into today's form in 14th century. |
B.They were both deserted for two hundred years. |
C.They were both the tallest buildings in the world at one time. |
D.Both of the locations overlook their cities. |
A.France. | B.Vietnam. | C.Spain. | D.Austria. |
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【推荐1】It’s time to play your part!
Our Connect Recover Thrive campaign will help to care for the National Park for the future. If you love the Peak District and want to give something back, please sign up today to give a small amount each month. It’s not all about the money, we also need your time and expertise-could you commit today to giving a few hours a month to help us raise funds and support for the Peak District National Park?
Thank you for your support, there is so much more to do, and we need your help to do it.
Give a monthly donation
One of the easiest ways for you to help us to care for the Peak District Nation Park is to give a regular donation. Don’t forget that if you are a UK taxpayer you can add gift aid and the government will add 25% to your donation at no cost to you.
Take on a fundraising challenge
We’re looking for fundraising heroes to take on exciting challenges to raise money to care for the Peak District National Park. Could you do a sponsored walk, run, cycle, swim? Could you host an event in your community, could you break a world record?
Remember the Peak District after you’ve gone
Do you love the Peak District National Park and want to see it cared for after you’ve gone? Leaving a gift in your will is a really special way to help us to look after the Peak District National Park for future generations.
Support the Access Fund
The Access Fund is a restricted fund which helps our partners at the Peak District National Park Authority to add new access points, restore paths, enhance the accessibility of paths, replace gates, all to improve accessibility to access land. If you would like to help look after the National Park please consider a donation to the Access End here.
1. What will people do in the Connect Recover Thrive campaign?A.Appreciate scenery around the park. |
B.Give support in caring for the park |
C.Solve technical problems of the park. |
D.Encourage tax payers to volunteer. |
A.By giving a monthly donation. |
B.By leaving a gift in your will. |
C.By joining in a competitive sport. |
D.By adding gift aid to your donation. |
A.Land reservation. |
B.Accessibility restriction. |
C.Accessibility improvement. |
D.Paths replacement. |
【推荐2】This Teaching Assistant Level 3 course is designed for people who either are, or wish to become a teaching assistant. Teaching assistants carry out their tasks under the direction of the class teacher. This is a fully supported home study course, and the help is available whenever you need it --- either online or over the phone. There is a huge demand for teaching assistants around the country but also many thousands of applicants for these positions. Having this Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification will help you stand out from other applicants. Our Level 3 Teaching Assistant course is similar to the NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level 3 because it is an equivalent (同等的) level of learning.
The teaching assistant is able to contribute in four main areas:
Supporting the teacher
Supporting the pupil
Supporting the school
Supporting the curriculum
The salary a teaching assistant is expected to earn a year:
London fringe (外围):£16,856 - £26,052
Outer London: £18,789 - £27,992
Inner London: £19,893 - £29,088
Rest of England and Wales: £15,817 - £25,016
The fee and the time of enrolment (入学)
Enroll for only a £35 deposit. Teaching Assistant Level 3 is only £345. To help you on your way towards achieving your qualification, we are offering all of our potential students a £115 reduction in their enrolment fees for June. The normal fee for this course is £460 but for this month it has been reduced to only £345. There has never been a better time to start learning and take that first step towards a brighter future!
100% money back guarantee, if you are not satisfied. That’s why we’ll happily give you your money back on any course returned within 7 days. It’s easy for you to enroll now by telephone 01223 923 913. You can get free friendly help and advice from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, on Monday to Friday. Call 01223 923 915.
1. How can people study this Teaching Assistant Level 3 course?A.Go to the night school. |
B.Go to the full-time school. |
C.Study at home at any time. |
D.Study at weekends or vacations. |
A.Listening to the teacher’s lecture all the time. |
B.Only helping teachers prepare their lessons. |
C.Helping promote effective learning and teaching. |
D.Often giving lessons in place of the formal teacher. |
A.downtown Wales | B.the fringe of London |
C.outer London | D.downtown London |
A.£35 | B.£310 | C.£345 | D.£460 |
【推荐3】REGISTRATION POLICIES FOR FALL 2022
When to register
Undergraduate and Graduate students can register beginning Tuesday, July 19th at 2pm through August 29th, 2022. Adult Community and TAP-eligible Staff can register beginning Wednesday, July 20th at 2pm through August 19th, 2022.
How to register
Click on “Login or Create Your Account” button above.
When creating a new account, choose correct user type.
On your top left column, click “Fal1 2022 Courses for Adults”, “Fall 2022 Courses for Undergraduates”, “Fall 2022 Courses for Graduates” or “Virtual Fall 2022 Courses” to view classes, or click “Visiting Artist Workshop” to view workshops.
Click on the class/workshop/series of your interest, and then click on “Register Now” or “Add to Waitlist”. Follow the prompts to make a payment. To find out the fee info, click on the course under “section” column.
Early registration is strongly recommended — classes fill quickly. Registration is secured through receipt of payment and completed forms.
Online class access
In order to participate in these courses, you will need to have access to a computer (or tablet or smartphone) with a camera, and an Internet connection. You will need to download Zoom before the first class. We are not responsible for the performance of your computer, tablet, phone or internet connection.
Missed class policy
We will make every effort to provide make-up classes for those who missed due to studio closings; however, are not responsible for repayment or providing make-up classes for those who missed due to illnesses, substitute teachers, or other events beyond our control.
Questions about registration and employee assistance programs such as TAP: contact Ji-Eun Kim, Administrative Coordinator. Questions regarding course content: email Kathy King, Director.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?A.A leaflet for high school students. | B.A student’s diary. |
C.A college website. | D.An academic article. |
A.view the fee as our first consideration. | B.register shortly before the class begins. |
C.complete the forms after the class begins. | D.register as soon as possible. |
A.You will email the director. | B.You will get your money back. |
C.You will have a make-up class. | D.You will attend a substitute teacher’s class. |
【推荐1】Everywhere I look, there are new buildings being built. The neighbourhoods that I knew as a boy, filled with beautiful old buildings, have mostly disappeared, and in their place, modern, high-rise buildings have appeared. If we continue in this way, nothing will remain of our heritage; soon I will no longer recognize my city. What is left of the city’s traditional buildings and neighbourhoods must be preserved and it is important to begin this process now.
Historic preservation has become popular all over the world in recent years, but many countries have chosen new construction over preservation. There is good reason for this. As the population has become larger, people want the usefulness of modern living. However, the built environment should be more than shiny new buildings with air conditioning and washing machines; it should also show the beauty of our culture and heritage. How can our children understand our culture if we erase so much of the physical evidence (物证) of it?
The reasons for preserving historic buildings are not simply about an emotional connection to the past. There are also good economic reasons in favour of preservation. The repair and preservation of historic sites can become an economic engine, drawing tourists and small businesses to the area. There are several good examples of this in the Middle East. In Dubai, the historic AI Bastikiya district draws thousands of tourists every year from all over the world. It also attracts local people, eager to learn about their city’s past.
Those who are against historic preservation think that it is too expensive. But many recent projects all over the world have told us that this is not necessarily the case. In fact, renovation (翻新) of an existing building can cost about $40 per square metre less than even the most basic new building, while preserving the beauty of the original building. What is more, environmental experts believe that the greenest building is the one that is already built. New building almost always has a more serious environmental influence because it requires the use of all-new materials that must be transported, often over long distances, instead of recycled materials that are already on site. We recycle so many other things. We can and should recycle buildings, too.
1. How does the author feel about his neighbourhood?A.Unsafe. | B.Confused. | C.Bored. | D.Upset. |
A.They prefer modern accommodation. |
B.They get along well with local people. |
C.They want to learn about culture and traditions. |
D.They choose destinations based on local economy. |
A.The advantages of historic preservation. |
B.Recent progress in heritage preservation. |
C.The challenges historic preservation faces. |
D.People’s impression of preservation projects. |
【推荐2】Stonehenge, the worldfamous circle of stone columns may have had a brother. A much bigger, older brother.
University of Bradford researchers announced they had discovered about 100 stones covering several acres and they are thought to have been built around 4, 500 years ago. The Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project discovered the monument, which is near Durrington Walls, also known as “superhenge”. Stonehenge, which is believed to have been completed 3, 500 years ago, is about 2 miles away. “What we are starting to see is the largest surviving stone monument, preserved underneath a bank, which has ever been discovered in Britain and possibly in Europe,” said Vince Gaffney.
The evidence was found under 3 feet of earth. Some of the stones are thought to have stood 15 feet tall before they were toppled. “Our radar data has shown an amazing row of up to 90 standing stones, a number of which have survived after being pushed over, and a large bank placed over the stones,”said professor Wolfgang Neubauer, director of the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology.
“In the east, up to 30 stones have survived below,” he said.“The extraordinary scale and details of the evidence produced by the Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project, are greatly changing our understanding of Stonehenge and the world around it,” Neubauer added.
“Everything written before about the Stonehenge landscape and the ancient monuments within it will need to be rewritten,” said Paul Garwood, a scientist and lead historian on the project at the University of Birmingham. The findings were announced on the first day of the British Science Festival being held at the University of Bradford.
1. Compared to the Stonehenge, the superhenge is believed to be ________.A.1, 000 years earlier | B.1, 000 years later |
C.3, 500 years earlier | D.4, 500 years earlier |
A.It is the biggest monument discovered in the world. |
B.It was built much later than the Stonehenge. |
C.It is the largest surviving stone monument found in England. |
D.It is better protected than the Stonehenge. |
A.Set up. | B.Pushed down. |
C.Moved away. | D.Brought up. |
A.The Southern England Has Many Historic Sites |
B.The British Science Festival Will Be Held Again |
C.Bigger Brother to Stonehenge Has Been Discovered |
D.The Project at the University of Birmingham |
【推荐3】Located beside Lake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.
The Olympic Park
The journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.
The first Olympic Symbol
The “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia, America, Australia and Europe. The six colors include at least one color that is represented on the flag of every country.
The Stadiums
The stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.
The Olympic Medals
Have you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.
1. Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park. | B.The first Olympic Symbol. |
C.The Stadiums. | D.The Olympic Medals. |
A.Celebrate the glory of a sportsman. | B.Meet the designers of the stadiums. |
C.Explore the future stadiums. | D.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest. |
A.Entertainment. | B.Science. | C.Travel. | D.Business. |