Consistently voted the “Best Museum” by area media, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich is an educational institution which, through its varied exhibitions and collections in the arts and sciences, provides programs for audiences.
Bruce Beginnings
The Bruce Beginnings program is designed for children aged 2.5 — 5 and their adult caregivers, who will explore the museum's collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. Topics rotate (轮换)between art and science. Space for this program is limited; participants must see the Visitor Service desk upon arrival at the museum.
Time: Tuesdays 11:00 to 11:45 am and 1:00 to 1:45 pm
Science Solvers and Art Adventures
The drop-in monthly program is designed for children aged 4 and up and their families to explore simple science and art concepts while they take part in kid-friendly experiments inspired by the museum's exhibitions and collections.
Time:Alternating Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Studio Workshops
It's a program fit for children aged 4 and up with their families. Participants will create a work of art inspired by the museum's collections and exhibitions! This program is $7 per person for members and $15 for non-members, plus the cost of museum admission.
Time: Select Sundays, 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Afternoons at the Bruce
Spend the afternoon off from school discovering, learning and creating something! Workshops are designed for Grades K-5 to explore the museum's collections and exhibitions.The program charges members $15 and non-members $25, including snacks. Advanced registration is required online.
Time: Select school vacation days, 2:00 to 4:30 pm
1. What is special about Bruce Beginnings?| A．The members are offered a discount. |
| B．The number of visitors is controlled. |
| C．The topics are various including science. |
| D．The activities are aimed at adult art lovers. |
| A．Create a work of art | B．Read science books. |
| C．Join in experiments. | D．Design collection displays. |
| A．Brace Beginnings. |
| B．Science Solvers and Art Adventures. |
| C．Family Studio Workshops. |
| D．Afternoons it the Bruce. |
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【推荐1】What comes to mind when you think of a museum? Valuable exhibits? Relaxed atmosphere? Here let's encounter some special museums.
The Museum of Bad Art
The Museum of Bad Art based in Boston, Massachusetts, will bring you a quite different visual experience. As its name implies, all pieces have made their way to the museum for being too bad to be ignored.
All the paintings have been found in yard sales, rescued from the trash or donated to the museum. When viewing such a large collection of failed art, be prepared to laugh your head off.
Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum
Established in 1984 and opened to the public in 1987, the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum sits in a complex of grand buildings in the architectural style of the Han Dynasty.
The distinctive museum consists of two sections. The aboveground part features models of tombs from the Stone Age to the Han Dynasty. The underground one contains 22 tombs from Henan Province. The tomb of Emperor Xuanwu of Northern Wei is the highlight of the museum.
The Underwater Museum
Fancy an undersea exploration but have no idea where to go? Then the Underwater Museum at the bottom of Lake Grublsee in Austria can be a good choice.
This incredible museum is perfect for adventurous divers, which surely gives visitors a unique experience. It houses not only copies of ancient people and cultural relics, but also fun, strange pieces like the Statue of Liberty, aliens and skeletons (骨架).
Upside Down House
Another strange museum is the Upside Down House in St. Petersburg. It features an apartment where everything is turned upside down.
When you walk into the house, you will feel quite confused and find the entire museum very impressive. With each item in the apartment turned head over heels, you would experience the illusion (错觉) that comes with standing on the ceiling.
1. Which museum best suits diving enthusiasts?| A．Upside Down House. | B．The Museum of Bad Art. |
| C．The Underwater Museum. | D．Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum. |
| A．Enjoy a big collection of failed art. | B．See several copies of cultural relics. |
| C．Experience visual illusion in person. | D．Visit historical and grand buildings. |
| A．They are located in Europe. | B．They focus on human nature. |
| C．They show respect for life. | D．They are special museums. |
【推荐2】One of the best ways to understand the world around us is to stop and pick up a book. Here are some books by black authors, which are shaping our conversations about race.
The Hate U Give
by Angie Thomas
Publish date: February 28th 2017
The novel tells the tale of Starr Carter, a 16-year-old who is trying to going to a white high school without feeling like she is abandoning her friends and family in her black neighborhood. But when Starr is the sole witness to a police shooting of and unarmed black teen, she must develop the courage to find her voice and speak out against injustice.
This Will Be My Undoing
by Morgan Jerkins
Publish date: January 30 2018
In her first book, writer and journalist Morgan Jerkins dives into what it means to a black woman in modern society. Through essays about everything from Sailor Moon to the “Black Girl Magic” movement, Jerkins outlines how race and women’s rights cross. It’s delivered with the sharp criticism that has made Jerkins a must-follow voice in today’s media landscape.
We Were Eight Years In Power
by Ta-Nehesi Coates
Publish date: October 3rd 2017
We Were Eight Years In Power is a collection of Coates’s essays written about race, history, and power during the eight years of Obama’s presidency. A critical look at race in the U.S., We were Eight Years In Power situates the current social, political, and cultural conversations we’re having as a country within the larger web of history, making it a must-read.
Don’t Call Us Dead
Author: Danez Smith
Publish date: September 5, 2017
Danez Smith’s poetry collection Don’t Call Us Dead is a breathtaking look at being black, being queer and living with HIV, when the world seems unfriendly to those identities. It will leave readers anger, sadness and resolve as a result of Smith’s poems.
1. Who is speaking for the rights of black women?| A．Angie Thomas. | B．Morgan Jerkins |
| C．Ta-Nehisi Coates | D．Danez Smith |
| A．The Hate U Give | B．This Will Be My Undoing |
| C．We Were Eight Years In Power | D．Don’t Call Us Dead |
| A．They were all published in the same. |
| B．They are collections of essays or poems. |
| C．They all deal with the problem of black race. |
| D．They are all related to American modern culture. |
【推荐3】Four Magical Bookstores Around the World
There’s nothing better than diving into the pages of a book and travelling to a faraway place. Even in this digital era, book lovers will always adore getting lost in a magical bookstore. Here are 4 of the best bookstores in the world.
◆ Shakespeare and Company
Paris, France
As one of the most historical bookstores in the world, Shakespeare and Co. is a good spot for literary lovers. Set in the heart of Paris, the bookstore was opened in 1919 by American Sylvia Beach. She lent books to the famous author Ernest Hemingway when he couldn’t afford to buy them. The bookstore became a popular hangout for writers in the 1920s, including James Joyce, Gertrude Stein and Ezra Pound. Today the shop is active as ever and holds regular readings, workshops and an annual festival with some of the world’s best contemporary writers.
+44 7976886982, https://www.instagram.com/embed.js
◆ EL Ateneo Grand Splendid
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Constructed in 1919, this theater-turned-cinema-turned-bookstore is an example of the connection between the performing arts and books. It preserves the traditional ceiling and special curtains of the former theater and books line the walls, including where the audience once sat in box seats.
+ 54 1148136052, https://www.atlasobscura.com
◆ EI Pendulo
Mexico City, Mexico
A true feast for the eyes, EI Pendulo is really magical and one of the best book shops in the world. You’ll enter a dreamplace where green trees hang over bookshelves and plants are dotted all over the space, and even the handrails (扶手) look like winding green plants.
+61 (0)396548506, https://www.kaycraddock.com
◆ Zhongshuge Bookstore
Hangzhou, China
Located in a commercial center in the Binjiang District, Zhongshuge Bookstore is a notable place of Hangzhou’s Star Avenue. This Chinese bookstore is architecturally unique. Stairs and seats built into round bookshelves combined with mirrored ceilings give the optical illusion (视觉幻象) of countless books. Other optical illusions include a tunnel of books and what appears to be a long roller coaster of books in the children’s book room.
+86 057188003279, https://weibo.com/67661899
1. Which website will you visit if you are interested in the annual festival of famous writers?| A．https://weibo.com/67661899. | B．https://www.atlasobscura.com |
| C．https://www.kaycraddock.com | D．https://www.instagram.com/embed.js |
| A．Shakespeare and Company. | B．Zhongshuge Bookstore. |
| C．EL Ateneo Grand Splendid. | D．EI Pendulo. |
| A．Its special designs. | B．Its green surroundings. | C．Its performing arts. | D．Its founder. |
【推荐1】With world-famous rock formations, rich national forest land and plenty of entertainments, Sedona, Arizona, is a popular vacation destination for outdoor lovers.
Pink Adventure Tours — Broken Arrow
Knowledgeable guides lead this difficult adventure that features twists and turns through Coconino National Forest. It includes time for two stops, allowing travelers to get out and explore. Travelers enjoy the special tour, impressed by the friendly guides and incredible views.
Price: Adults from $142; kids from $129
Pink Adventure Tours — Scenic Rim
On this difficult 90-minute adventure, hop into your pink jeep to navigate the rocky, winding paths. Tour goers love this outing, noting the guides are fun and knowledgeable,and the scenery is breath-taking. However, some past travelers express disappointment at unexpected tour cancellations due to icy weather, so keep the time of year in mind when booking.
Price: Adults from $79; kids from $72
Pink Adventure Tours — Red Rock Range
Like smooth roads? No problem. Pink Adventure Tours ranks this outing as “mild”, meaning you’ll encounter fewer bumps (颠簸). During the two-hour tour, guides amuse travelers with stories about the area’s history, plants and animals.
Price: Adults from $89; kids from $81
Pink Adventure Tours — Ancient Ruin
Another “mild” tour option, Ancient Ruin tour explores the Honanki HeritageSite, where travelers can see 700-year-old cliff dwellings (悬崖屋), learn about their history and culture, see how they lived and worked and get up close and personal with their ancient artwork and objects. Recent guests say they learned a lot on this unique tour and strongly recommend it.
Price: Adults from $114; kids from $103
1. What attracts Sedona travellers most?| A．Low price. | B．Good accommodation. |
| C．World-known natural features. | D．Various indoor facilities. |
| A．Irresponsible guides. | B．Poor transportation. |
| C．Sudden cancellation. | D．Long and tiring trip. |
| A．$542. | B．$434. | C．$302. | D．$340. |
【推荐2】Whichever region you decide to explore in Spain, you’ll find a beautiful beach. There people from all walks of life can have many adventures.
Cala Algaiarens, Menorca
With soft golden sand and clear water, this beach is perfect for snorkeling (潜泳) and exploring underwater caves. It is not a public beach, so tourists have to pay an entrance fee. Sometimes, the waves can be huge, so it isn’t a good choice for kids.
Cala Tarida, Ibiza
It is a good place for you to spend a sunny day if you are in Ibiza. It is also a perfect spot for couples who want to escape the crowd. You can also take part in big music festivals here. Besides, you can just relax on the white sand or go snorkeling in the clear water.
La Concha Beach, San Sebastián
It has been called the best beach not just in Spain, but also in Europe. As it is a beach located in the very middle of the city, it could be somewhat difficult to get there by car. Even though the beach is a 10-minute walk from the city, the white sand and the amazing clear water do a great job of reinventing it as a new world.
Sotavento, Canary Islands
It offers 17 miles of white sandy beach. It is one of the most beautiful locations on the coast of Fuerteventura, the second-largest island of the Canary Islands. The special part of the beach is its strong wind, so it is a perfect place for kite flyers. The beach also hosts the popular World Kite Surf Championship every August.
1. Why aren’t kids advised to visit Cala Algaiarens?| A．Because there are lots of rocks. |
| B．Because it is not a public beach. |
| C．Because there are many underwater caves. |
| D．Because the waves there can be dangerous sometimes. |
| A．Cala Algaiarens. | B．Cala Tarida. | C．La Concha Beach. | D．Sotavento. |
| A．To introduce four beaches in Spain. |
| B．To compare the beaches in Spain. |
| C．To advertise for a travel agency in Spain. |
| D．To introduce some places of historical interest in Spain. |
【推荐3】If you’re in search of some botanical inspiration for the summer, just look to the following!
Sky Garden — London
Situated on the 35th floor of the iconic “Walkie-Talkie” building in central London, this stunning garden consists of over three stories, combining Mediterranean and South African plantings. The garden temperature here is monitored around the clock to mirror the conditions these plants would experience in a warm temperate climate.
Bambalan — Bristol
Bristol’s Bambalan restaurant appeared in 2016. Known for its leisurely atmosphere, it’s located right in the middle of the city centre. Hidden in plain sight above Bristol’s busy and noisy city centre, the roof terrace is a true hidden garden. With Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food on the menu, this is the ideal place to bring a group, and enjoy the views and tasty treats.
Library of Birmingham — Birmingham
Hidden away on the seventh floor of Birmingham’s public library is a scenic rooftop garden offering an extremely quiet spot to enjoy a good book in the sun. Created entirely by volunteers and reached via glass elevator, the bright garden offers visitors spectacular views over the city. 3, 500 varieties of plants in this garden have been carefully selected to ensure the terrace will offer blooms all year round, so that visitors to this unique library can enjoy the inspiring views.
New Lanark Roof Garden — New Lanark
With impressive views from the roof of an old mill (磨坊) building in the heart of the New Lanark World Heritage Site, this garden isn’t one to miss. Created on the 9, 000 square feet roof of our historic mill, the New Lanark Roof Garden is the largest of its kind in Scotland. Imaginatively designed, the garden contains decorative planting with over 70 different plants and shrubs, a water feature and animal sculptures.
1. What can you do in Bambalan?| A．Make special flower gifts. | B．Buy beautiful jewels. |
| C．Walk in the countryside. | D．Enjoy tasty food. |
| A．Sky Garden. | B．Bambalan. |
| C．Library of Birmingham. | D．New Lanark Roof Garden. |
| A．Plants. | B．Food. | C．Books. | D．Animals. |
The Bristol Short Story Prize
It’s an international writing competition founded by the editors of the quarterly cultural magazine Bristol Review of Books in 2007. The 2022 Bristol Short Story Prize is open to everyone. The first prize is £1,000. Entries must be previously unpublished stories with a maximum of 4,000 words. The judges are Tom Drake—Lee, Irenosen Okojie and Jessica Taylor.
Entry fee: £89
The Bath Novel Award
Since its launch nine years ago, the international Bath Novel Award has helped spotlight and support emerging writers. The prize is £3,000. In the event of a joint win, the prize money will be shared equally between winners. It’s open to unpublished and independently published novelists. This year’s judge is Nelle Andrew. All genres are welcome. Writers must submit the first 5,000 words plus one-page abstract of the novel.
Entry fee: £29
The BBC National Short Story Award
The BBC National Short Story Award 2022 with Cambridge University invites entries of short stories up to 8,000 words. It’s an award that has enriched the careers of writers since it was founded seventeen years ago. The winner of the contest for single short stories will receive £15,000. This year’s judges are author Elizabeth Day and broadcaster Katie Thistleton.
Entry fee: free
The Creative Future Writers’ Award
Founded in 2013, it’s an annual development program for talented writers who lack opportunities due to health issues or social circumstances. This year’s theme is How It Started. Prizes include £10,000 of cash and top writing development prizes supplied by publishers and development agencies. Writers should submit one piece of writing in one category (50-linepoetry to the maximum or 2,000-word fiction to the maximum). The judges are Dorothy Koomson, Joelle Taylor, Aki Schilz and Sarala Estruch.
Entry fee: free
1. Who may act as a judge for The Bristol Short Story Prize in 2022?| A．Joelle Taylor. | B．Nelle Andrew. | C．Katie Thistleton. | D．Jessica Taylor. |
| A．Start-up time. | B．Genre requirement. |
| C．Cash bonus. | D．Entry fee. |
| A．The Bath Novel Award. | B．The Bristol Short Story Prize. |
| C．The Creative Future Writers’ Award. | D．The BBC National Short Story Award. |
【推荐2】The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, just six months after the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics, will be held in a strict dosed loop to prevent infections.
Vaccination（接种疫苗）
•It will be required to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before departure for China, in order to be allowed entry.
•Athletes and team officials may be exempted（豁免）for medical reasons only. Anyone not fully vaccinated will need to quarantine（检疫）for 21 days upon arrival in Beijing.
•The “My 2022” app will be needed to monitor and track your health for 14 days before your departure for China.
•A negative COVID-19 test result will be needed before your departure for China.
Closed loop（闭环控制）
•Within the closed loop system, all Games participants will only move between permitted destinations in dedicated Games transport.
•COVID-19 screenings will happen daily during the Games.
•Avoid crowds if possible.
Hygiene（卫生）
•Wear a face mask at all times, except when training, competing, eating, drinking, sleeping or when alone.
•Wash your hands regularly. Support athletes by clapping instead of singing or chanting.
•Get a test if you experience any symptoms.
1. What is required for the Games entry before coming to China?| A．Vaccination received immediately. |
| B．Quarantine required for 21 days. |
| C．The “My 2022” app to track health. |
| D．A positive COVID-19 test result. |
| A．Move anywhere by bus. | B．Support athletes by clapping. |
| C．Escape COVID-19 screenings. | D．Take off face masks at any time. |
| A．A science book. | B．An official website. |
| C．A fashion magazine. | D．An online course. |
【推荐3】Things to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii
Go Surfing at Kahalu’u Beach
Hawaii is known as a surfer’s haven, making it one of the best places to learn to surf. The Big Island offers surf spots for all ability levels. Head to Kahalu’u Beach, and take a two-hour lesson from one of the knowledgeable instructors at Kahalu’u Bay Surf and Sea, which is also a good place to snorkel (浮潜), offering fun for the whole family.
Take a Helicopter Tour
Many spots on the Big Island are hard to reach by land. But in a helicopter, you can view cliffside views and waterfalls. From the sky, you can also see active volcanoes up close. Some tours circle the island, while others take you out at sunset during “the golden hour” to enjoy beachscapes.
Ride an ATV
Like helicopters, ATVs can reach hard-to-see locations on the Big Island. Book an ATV tour that takes you to majestic waterfalls where you can swim in crystal blue pools. On an Adventure Farms Tour, guides relay the rich history of Polynesia as you drive through the villages of Hawaii, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa.
Bike Downhill in Waimea Canyon
A Waimea Canyon Bike Tour will take you on a 13-mile journey by bike from the edge of Waimea Canyon to the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. In your van ride up to the edge, your guide will tell the history, culture and folktales of the area, while you take in the native plants, birds, and trees. The second part of the experience is all about fun as you make your way to the Pacific Ocean on a cruiser bike made for downhill coasting. This trip is recommended for experienced bikers only.
1. Which activity is probably the most suitable for a family?| A．Riding an ATV. | B．Taking a helicopter tour. |
| C．Going surfing at Kahalu’u Beach. | D．Biking downhill in Waimea Canyon. |
| A．Access to hard-to-reach locations. | B．Learning about the history of Polynesia. |
| C．The chance to swim in crystal blue pools. | D．Appreciating hard-to-sec fantastic views. |
| A．Visitors have chances to swim in the water. | B．Visitors can enjoy amazing views at sunset. |
| C．Visitors have access to rare plants and birds. | D．Visitors can learn about the local history. |
