The World of Stonehenge Exhibition
Towering above the Wiltshire countryside, Stonehenge is perhaps the world’s most awe-inspiring ancient stone circle. In this special exhibition, the British Museum reveals the secrets of Stonehenge, throwing light on its purpose, cultural power and the people that created it.
Time: 17 July-17 December 2022
Daily: 10: 00-17: 00(Fridays 20: 30)
Last entry: 16: 00
Location: Room 30, the Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery in the British Museum
Admission: £20 for adults; half price for children under 16.
Exhibition events:
Event 1. Living on water in the world of Stonehenge In this free online event, explore the concept of “living on water” throughout the period covered by The world of Stonehenge exhibition.
Event 2. Connections across Britain and Ireland during the age of Stonehenge
In this free online event, discover the variety of connections and networks between the Neolithic (新石器时代的) people of Britain and Ireland.
Event 3. Prehistoric Europe: makers, bakers and stargazers (占星师)
The human story behind the stones reveals itself through a variety of fascinating objects, such as stone axes and the Nebra Sky Disc(内布拉星象盘)— the world’s oldest surviving map of the stars. All these objects offer important clues about prehistoric Europe.
Access
The first and final weeks of our special exhibitions tend to be much busier than average, with overall higher attendance during the final weeks. For a quieter time, we recommend midweek visits during the middle of the run.
1. How much would a couple with two children under 16 pay for admission?| A．£20. | B．£40. | C．£60. | D．£80. |
| A．The concept of “living on water”. | B．The life of Europe’s earliest ancestors. |
| C．The history of the British Museum. | D．The connections between Britain and Ireland. |
| A．July 17. | B．August 1 | C．October 20. | D．December 12. |
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【推荐1】Are you a basketball fan? And is your hero an NBA star? Or do you have children just beginning to explore the world’s most popular sport? Then the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is just a fantastic destination for you. Each year, thousands of visitors crowd into this birthplace of basketball.
Opening Dates and Hours of Operation
December 1st to March 31st : Wednesday through Sunday/The rest of the year: daily
Opening Hours: 10 am to 4 pm (Friday through Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm)
Because it may close for private functions, it is wise to confirm hours of operation ahead of your visit. Just call 1-877-466-6752.
Ticket Information
Admission to the Hall of Fame (as of 2020) is $24 for people aged over 16, $16 for youths aged from 5 to 16 and free for children under age 5.
Since the number of visitors is limited each day, you are advised to make a reservation in advance. For more information, please call 1-877-466-6831.
Travelling from All Directions
The Hall of Fame is conveniently located within driving distance from Boston (in the east), Albany (in the west), Vermont (in the north) and New York (in the south) and is right off of MA Route 91. For those who prefer to travel by air, the museum is not far from Logan International Airport and Bradley International Airport. For more information about the transportation, call 1-877-446-6755.
A Friendly Reminder
a. No food or beverage inside of the hall.
b. Backpacks and any large bags are not permitted inside of the hall unless needed for medical reasons.
c. If you wish to participate in shooting on Center Court, please wear appropriate footwear. Also, contests of any kind and half court shots are not allowed for everyone's safety.
d. For anything you don’t know for sure, call 413-781-6500.
1. When can visitors visit the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame?| A．At 5:30 pm, Sunday, Dec 20th, 2020. | B．At 11:00 am, Monday, Dec 28th, 2020. |
| C．At 3:00 pm, Friday, Mar 12th, 2021. | D．At 4:30 pm, Tuesday, Apr 6th, 2021. |
| A．1-877-446-6755. | B．1-877-466-6831. |
| C．413-781-6500. | D．1-877-466-6752. |
| A．Bring some snacks in case hungry. | B．Look after their backpacks while visiting. |
| C．Join in shooting contests on Center Court. | D．Wear suitable shoes if planning to try shooting. |
【推荐2】Whatever your level is, choosing to take French lessons in France is the best way to learn French. Place yourself in the local culture and practice your newly found skills in your free time.
You will be taught by native French speakers who have a love for teaching and use excellent teaching techniques. Lessons are interesting and you will speak French on the first day both inside and outside the classroom.
Learners
1.Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced (高级的)
2.Over 18 years old
Class Schedule (课表)
1.Classes start on Mondays and run throughout the summer.
2.Please arrive at the school by 8:15 am on your first day for a short level test. It will help to place you in the right class.
3.Classes run from Monday to Friday each week.
4.Classes start at 8:45 am each day depending on your level.
5.You will have 3 classes per day lasting 55 minutes each.
6.You will have a short break between classes.
Free Time and Tours
1.The school offers a lot of cultural activities throughout the week. These activities can include cooking lessons, wine and cheese tasting, visits to Paris, cycling, movies and much more.
2.You will have plenty of free time to explore (探索) the local area and practice your newly found language skills or just relax on this learning holiday with a difference.
Other Information
1.You should bring a small dictionary, pens and paper with you.
2.Get more from your holiday, have fun, meet new people and take home a new language skill that will stay with you forever.
1. What is special about the French courses?| A．They are taught in small groups. | B．The teachers are young French speakers. |
| C．They will offer a wine tasting license. | D．People learn French in and out of class. |
| A．pay for their study | B．take a language test |
| C．do a survey | D．introduce themselves to the class |
| A．21. | B．30. | C．12. | D．15. |
| A．is not suitable for teenagers | B．provides dictionaries for students |
| C．has a short game between classes | D．offers cooking classes as well |
| A．a newspaper | B．a travel guide | C．a text book | D．a story book |
Winter in Yellowstone 7 days Start on Jan 9 and 23, 2020 Travelers: 24 Winter is magical in Yellowstone, when visitors are few and wildlife viewing is wonderful. There are mud pots (泥沸泉) and natural hot springs covered in steam. With expert guidance provided by Jim Robbins, visitors will hugely enjoy this seven-day journey to one of our greatest ecosystems. Jim Robbins has written for The New York Times for more than 35 years, mainly on science and environmental problems. He has also written five books. His first was about Yellowstone National Park and the West. He has just completed a sixth book about the future of birds in a changing world. |
New York Opera 7 days Start on Dec. 13, 2019 Travelers: 25 New York City is full of happiness as the city makes ready for the holidays. It's also time for some of the best operas and musical performances of the year at tke Met and Carnegie Hall. Join the opera expert Fred Plotkin to hear stars including Joyce Didonato, Luca Pisaroni, Lise Davidsen and Sir Simon Rattle. Fred Plotkin is one of the world's most famous opera experts and the writer of Opera 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Opera, the best-selling standard text in America for opera education. He has lectured, taught and held managerial or artistic roles at some of the top opera companies including La Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House and Lyric Opera of Chicago. |
| A．Research the forest ecosystem. | B．Enjoy the beauty of the nature. |
| C．Study mud pots with Jim Robbins. | D．Read books about wildlife protection. |
| A．To communicate with opera stars. |
| B．To listen to speeches on opera education. |
| C．To enjoy some of the best operas of 2019. |
| D．To visit some of the top opera companies. |
| A．A traveller. | B．A writer. | C．An editor. | D．A visitor. |
| A．He wrote five best-selling books. |
| B．He is a friend of Joyce Didonato's. |
| C．He owns a top opera company. |
| D．He has given speeches on opera. |
| A．They are guided by experts. |
| B．They both last eight days. |
| C．They begin in the same month. |
| D．They have the same number of travllers. |
【推荐1】Theme parks are magical places where adults can act like children have the time of their lives. Here are the top four theme parks across the world.
Ferrari World-Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi in the Middle East is home to the world’s largest indoor theme park. The main attraction is the Ferrari Rossa-officially the fastest roller coaster in the world. The ride goes from 0 to 240 kilometres per hour in less than five seconds. The force is so strong that those brave enough to go on it have to wear safety glasses.
Tickets: £40 per adult and half price for children under 1.2 metres tall.
Alton Towers-Staffordshire, England
Alton Towers is the most visited theme park in the UK. The park offers rides such as the popular 800-metre long roller coaster. Or if you’re interested in experiencing the sense of flying, head for the famous ride Air, where you’ll need to avoid objects and trees as you fly. The park also has many other attractions, including live shows.
Tickets: £43 per adult and £ 21 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free.
Disneyland Paris-Paris, France
Disneyland Paris, two theme parks create a fantasy world that both children and adults can enjoy. Disneyland Park gives girls the chance to meet their favourite Disney Princesses and to explore Sleeping Beauty’s castle. Exciting roller coasters will keep the whole family entertained for hours on end.
Tickets: £34 per adult and £ 27 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free.
Oakwood Theme Park-Pembrokeshire, Wales
For those who are eager to experience fast turns and drops, this is the park for you. Be brave and go on the Megaphobia roller coaster, a wooden coaster making you scream. Tickets: £48 for adults, £22 per child. Children under 3 years get in for free.
1. Where can live shows be enjoyed according to the text?| A．In Ferrari World. | B．In Alton Towers. |
| C．In Disneyland Paris. | D．In Oakwood Theme Park. |
| A．£60. | B．£64. |
| C．£70. | D．£80. |
| A．Live shows. | B．The ride Air. |
| C．The castle. | D．The roller coaster. |
【推荐2】The Arctic has long fascinated people across the world, so it isn’t surprising that stories of the Arctic have inspired movies and TV shows. Here are 4 of our favorite Arctic shows and movies.
Nanook of the North (1922)
It’s man against nature in this classic silent film from 1922, which tells the story of an Inuit hunter named Nanook and his family as they struggle to survive in the harsh environment of Canada’s Hudson Bay region. Although some of the scenes were staged, we see how the Inuit people live. We see how Nanook uses a harpoon (鱼叉) to hunt seals on the ice. We also see how they construct an igloo (冰屋) one block at a time into the famous icy, domed (穹顶的) structure.
Arctic (2019)
What better place for a survival story than the Arctic? In the film Arctic, noted by The New York Times as “madness in a frozen wasteland”, one man must survive in the icy landscape after his plane crashes. He must fish, find water, send distress (危难) signals and build a makeshift (简易的) camp to stay alive. The film, which was shot in the cold wilderness of Iceland, shows just how tough life can be in the Arctic.
Klaus (2019)
Klaus is a family holiday film about the origins of Santa Claus, the favorite old man at Christmas. Santa is said to live in the North Pole, but in Klaus, he lives in Smeerensburg, a Norwegian settlement on the island of Svalbard. There, a young postman convinces the town’s kids to send letters to the loner woodsman named Klaus, and in return he will reward them with toys. The local Arctic culture of the Sami is also present in the film.
High Arctic Haulers (2020)
This documentary series describes a Canadian shipping firm, Groupe -Desgagnes, which supplies the isolated communities in Canada’s Arctic Archipelago. The shipping crew must be faced with sea ice and cruel weather to get to their remote destinations. The show gives an important glimpse into the difficulties of transporting goods in the far north.
1. Who survives in the Arctic after an air crash?| A．An unknown man. | B．Nanook. |
| C．Klaus. | D．A shipping man. |
| A．the North Pole. | B．Iceland. | C．Svalbard. | D．Canada. |
| A．Nanook of the North. | B．Arctic. |
| C．Klaus. | D．High Arctic Haulers. |
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.
I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament of what a great well-rounded student you are. Your academic, artistic, and social skills have truly blossomed in the last few years. You have become a talented and accomplished young woman.
College will be the most important years in your life. It is in college that you will truly discover what learning is about. You often question "what good is this course". I encourage you to be inquisitive, but I also want to tell you: "Education is what you have left after all that is taught is forgotten." What I mean by that is the materials taught isn't as important as you gaining the ability to learn a new subject, and the ability to analyze a new problem. That is really what learning in college is about – this will be the period where you go from teacher-taught to master-inspired, after which you must become self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn isn't critical for your life, the skills of learning will be something you cherish forever.
Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Don't be trapped in what others think or say. Steve Jobs says when you are in college, your passion will create many dots, and later in your life you will connect them. In his great speech given at Stanford commencement, he gave the great example where he took calligraphy, and a decade later, it became the basis of the beautiful Macintosh fonts, which later ignited desktop publishing, and brought wonderful tools like Microsoft Word to our lives. His expedition into calligraphy was a dot, and the Macintosh became the connecting line. Enjoy picking your dots, and be assured one day you will find your calling, and connect a beautiful curve through the dots of yourself .
Most importantly, make friends and be happy. College friends are often the best in life, because during college you are closer to them physically than to your family. Also, going through independence and adulthood is a natural bonding experience.
So please treasure your college years – make the best of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny, evolve yourself into a bi-cultural talent, be bold to experiment, learn and grow through your successes and challenges.
When I faced the greatest challenge and opportunity in my life in 2005, you gave me a big hug and said "bonne chance", which means "good luck" and "good courage". Now I do the same for you. Bonne chance, my angel and princess. May Columbia become the happiest four years in your life, and may you blossom into just what you dream to be.
Love,
Dad (& Mom)
1. What can we learn from the passage?
| A．The daughter is a well-rounded college student. |
| B．The father faced the greatest challenge in 2006. |
| C．The daughter is a freshman in college. |
| D．Steve Jobs gave the great example where he took calligraphy at Columbia commencement. |
| A．you will be well-educated if you forget all is taught |
| B．there are only master-inspired students in college |
| C．the daughter will be thinner if she goes on a diet |
| D．the skills of learning is very important for his daughter’s life |
| A．how Steve Jobs invented the basis of the Macintosh fonts |
| B．it is important for the daughter to follow her passion in college |
| C．Steve Jobs made great contributions to Microsoft Word |
| D．the father wishes his daughter to be as successful as Steve Jobs |
| A．your family are far away while college friends are around you within an easy reach |
| B．they are closer to you psychologically than to your family |
| C．they are better than your family |
| D．going through independence and adulthood is unusual bonding experience |
