Museums in Baltimore
The Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum contains 36,000 objects from around the world. Walking through the museum’s historic buildings, visitors encounter a stunning panorama of thousands of years of art, from romantic 17th-century images of French gardens to fascinating Ethiopian icons, ancient Roman sarcophagi (石棺), and peaceful images of the Buddha.
Tickets: $9.5. Free for children aged 7 and under.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
The Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates the innovators, entrepreneurs and workers who promoted this port city into the industrial age. From garment making to airplane manufacturing, visitors to the museum will discover how their pioneering spirit built the region’s manufacturing might. Located in an 1860s oyster cannery on a five-acre waterfront campus, the BMI offers dynamic exhibitions and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.
Tickets: $15. Half price for children.
Baltimore Museum of Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. It has 90,000 works of art—including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world. The BMA is now throughout the multi-year project so that visitors can enjoy its outstanding selection of European and American painting and sculpture from the 17th through 20th centuries.
Tickets: $10. Ten percent off if booked on the official website.
American Visionary Art Museum
The American Visionary Art Museum is the nation’s museum for self-taught, creative skills. Three historic buildings house wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, the disabled, as well as the occasional neurosurgeon. From carved roots to embroidered rags, tattoos to toothpicks, ‘the visionary’ transforms dreams, loss, hopes, and ideals into powerful works of art.
Tickets: $9.5. Free for children aged 6 and under and museum members.
1. Which museum best suits people interested in contemporary French paintings?| A．The Walters Art Museum. | B．Baltimore Museum of Industry. |
| C．Baltimore Museum of Art. | D．American Visionary Art Museum. |
| A．It’s a place for memorial celebrations for the city. |
| B．It was built in a factory where food was canned. |
| C．It offers free exhibitions for guests of all ages. |
| D．It is now undergoing a multi-year project. |
| A．$19. | B．$23.5. | C．$27. | D．$28.5. |
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【推荐1】Things to do in Miyakojima
Unique beaches
Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyakojima, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. The ocean is colored in blue, appealing to visitors with its beauty. Compact Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is accessed by walking through a narrow tunnel of trees.
Various and colorful fish
Snorkeling is a must-try in Miyakojima. Lots of coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles and plenty of space to free dive to depths of 8 to 15 meters close to the shore are typical features. For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced divers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their final spots.
Scuba diving
Miyako Island is a diving hot spot, with a wealth of dive sites to explore, including many underwater caves. Even those without a diving license need not be held back. Dive shops and tour operators also offer tours for beginners to explore Miyako Island’s underwater environment.
The bridges
Irabu Bridge is the longest bridge for free in Japan. It connects Miyakojima and Irabujima, stretching for 3540m, drawing a gentle curve, On Shimoji Island, there is a small road around Tooriike, two dramatic marine ponds connected to each other and the sea by an underwater cave system.
Fresh island food
Delight your senses with melt-in-your-mouth Miyako beef, delicious Miyako soba (noodles served in broth), or fresh fruit. Miyako Island’s warm climate is good for growing fresh, juicy mangoes. Ice cream with salt known as “yuki shio (snow salt)” does more than simply keep you cool.
1. If you are expert in diving, where will you go?| A．Aragusuku. | B．Waiwai Beach. | C．Shimoji islands. | D．Irabu. |
| A．Relax on the white sand beach. | B．Explore underwater caves. |
| C．Learn diving to get a license. | D．Enjoy beautiful tropical fish. |
| A．Yonaha Maehama Beach is known for its arch-shaped rock. |
| B．Irabu Bridge is the longest bridge in Japan, stretching for 3540m. |
| C．For those without a diving license, Shimoji island is a good choice. |
| D．Compact Sunayama Beach can be reached through a tunnel of trees. |
【推荐2】From the Karakoram Mountain to the Indus River plain, Pakistanis home to many breathtaking landscapes.
Kaghan Valley
Kaghan Valley is a place of fairytales. According to one version of a local legend, a prince of Persia fell in love with a fairy princess in the valley. But a giant (巨人) was also in love with the princess. One day, she escaped with the prince, In his anger, the giant flooded the valley and created lakes with his tears. Today, visitors from around the world travel to Kaghan Valley for its beautiful lakes, mountain scenery, and clear night skies.
Baltoro Glacier
Baltoro Glacier is one of the world’s largest glacier valleys. Though difficult to access, it is one of the most highly visited regions in Pakistan because of mountain climbing destination like K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrum peaks in this area. Baltoro Glacier is not only known for its scenery, but as a life source-a large percentage of northern Pakistan’s population depends on the water from the Karakoram glaciers.
Deosai National Park
Known as “Land of the Giants”, the park is swept by wildflowers and rare butterflies each spring. This biodiversity hot spot is home to the Tibetan wolf, Himalayan ibex, Tibetan red fox and the critically endangered Himalayan brown bear. The park was granted (授予) World Heritage status in 2016.
Hingol National Park
Hingol National Park is the largest national park in Pakistan. While it is well-known for its diverse wildlife, it is perhaps best known for its active mud volcanoes. One of the most famous mud volcanoes is Chandragup, a sacred site for Hindus. Every spring, more than 40,000 people went there to honor the goddess Sati. Before they pay their respect to the goddess at a nearby temple, they have to clean their bodies with the mud.
1. What can tourists do in Kaghan Valley?| A．See active mud volcanoes. | B．Pay respect to the goddess Sati. |
| C．Enjoy its beautiful scenery. | D．Climb the world’s highest mountain. |
| A．Baltoro Glacier. | B．Hingol National Park. |
| C．Kaghan Valley. | D．Deosai National Park. |
| A．They are sacred sites for Hindus. | B．They are known for diverse wildlife. |
| C．They are famous volcanic parks. | D．They are granted World Heritage status. |
【推荐3】Have you ever been to Taiwan, the biggest island of China? Do you want to visit there? We’ll show you the best Taiwan Island.
On a four-day tour.
Price: Only ￥5,000
Including: Round-way plane tickets between Beijing and Taiwan.
Bus service around Taiwan. Best tour guide service.
Places
Sun and Moon Lake A beautiful lake. A small island. On one side of the island, the lake looks like the sun, on the other side it looks like the moon. That is why people call the lake Sun and Moon Lake.
Ali Mountain The nearest mountain around Sun and Moon Lake. A nice experience to have a party with Gaoshan people. A wonderful place to see a very beautiful sunrise.
Peng Lake A great place for swimming, fishing, boating and eating delicious fruit and fresh fish.
Gao Xiong A full day to go shopping.
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1. Which is the biggest island of China?| A．Taiwan Island. | B．Hainan Island. | C．Diaoyu Island. | D．Huangyan Island. |
| A．On Sun and Moon Lake. | B．On Ali Mountain. | C．On Peng Lake. | D．In Gao Xiong. |
| A．have more people to join the tour | B．tell you something about Taiwan |
| C．ask people not to trouble them on Sunday | D．describe how beautiful Taiwan is |
| A．visit their office on Saturday | B．phone the number 6459-9561 |
| C．turn to some other travel agencies | D．pay more to cover the same tour |
| A．Taiwan is Part of China | B．Take the Time to Learn in Your Holiday |
| C．The Biggest Island of China | D．Come and Join Us for Your Holiday |
【推荐1】To better adjust to the life of studying abroad in the UK, we should learn about the forms of teaching at UK universities in advance.
Lecture
Many students will attend classes at the same time. Professors will explain professional knowledge and recent academic developments. The duration of a class is 1 to 3 hours.
Seminars
Seminars (研讨会) are generally held after the lecture, once a week or every other week, ranging from 30 minutes to 1 hour. A seminar includes communication between students and supervisors (导师) . The purpose is to discuss and analyze real cases based on the theories learned in lectures.
Workshop
If you are studying a practical major (专业), such as engineering and artistic design, you will have workshops. The content of the workshop is usually to learn an auxiliary (辅助的)software, carry out a design in the school studio or do an experiment in the laboratory.
Field trips
Field trips are mainly aimed at students studying subjects like architecture and urban planning. For example, in the art appreciation major, professors usually take students to visit art galleries to experience the wonderful artworks up close, which is a much more vivid experience than just sitting in class.
1. How long may a seminar last?| A．20 minutes. | B．3 hours. | C．33 minutes. | D．30 hours. |
| A．Student majors in engineer. |
| B．Student majors in medicine. |
| C．Student majors in urban planning. |
| D．Student majors in art. |
| A．Teachers in the UK. |
| B．Students studying abroad in the UK. |
| C．Parents whose kids are in the UK. |
| D．Officers of the UK. |
【推荐2】In the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list” – a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.
THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT
On to the pyramids, surely on anyone’s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise(乘船游览). From $1,384, including four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.
TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA
One of the world’s most fascinating images, India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420.
THE GREAT WALL, CHINA
If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.
THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL
And on to the Himalayas. Talk about “something truly majestic(壮丽的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventures’ Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.
1. The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means ______.| A．come to life |
| B．play a game |
| C．pass away |
| D．list interesting places |
| A．the sights may not be so good. |
| B．it is a tiring trip |
| C．you may not be used to the food there |
| D．it is an expensive trip |
| A．In Sherpa village. |
| B．Near the Forbidden City |
| C．Through Egypt Express. |
| D．At Oberoi AmarVilas |
| A．www.gowaytravel.com |
| B．www.exotiktours.com |
| C．www.gapadventures.com |
| D．www.toureastholidays.com |
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| A．stop using batteries | B．finish your homework on time |
| C．remember your teacher’s instructions | D．get your room tidied on your way home |
| A．repair your TV | B．organize your homework |
| C．be a James Bond | D．know what the weather is like |
| A．On a notice board. | B．In a company introduction book. |
| C．On a teenage website | D．In a college newspaper. |
