Best Companies
Shine United(Madison，Wisconsin)
In the past five years，this Wisconsinbased advertising agency has shared more than$500,000 in profits with its employees through the company's ShineShares program.The agency partnered with the University of Wisconsin's oncology department to develop the Ride，a biking event that benefits cancer research.Employees also get snacks every day，“Beer Thirty”on Thursdays，and Summer Fridays，a program that lets employees leave at noon.
GroundFloor Media(Denver，Colorado)
The key for workers at this midsize public relations firm in Denver is that employees work anytime，anywhere.Headquarters are in a former warehouse downtown，near Coors Field.The offices are spread around the central space that doubles as a wet bar every Thursday when the company's “beer club” brings in a new brew.
Ergodyne(St.Paul，Minnesota)
The St.Paulbased company has grown to operate out of a retired storehouse with plenty of natural light.Rules about dressing？“Wear something.” Its purpose? To create cool，comfortable, and tough safety workwear for those who need it to get the job done.Ergodyne has around 50 employees, who enjoy hotdish cookoffs, tickets to sporting events, and at least one happy hour every quarter.
Southwest Michigan First(Kalamazoo，Michigan)
It's family first at this Michigan economic development advising agency.CEO Ron Kitchens says that in the past year，the company has made a push to go green，initially started by the millennial employees who make up half the agency's workforce.A new staff position was created for the purpose of making sure every employee is able to balance working and cheering at their kids' sporting events or going fishing.
1. What's the purpose of the ShineShares program?| A．To raise money for a research. |
| B．To let employees leave earlier. |
| C．To share the company's benefits. |
| D．To partner with a local university. |
| A．To accompany their families. |
| B．To create new staff positions. |
| C．To join in cooking competitions. |
| D．To enjoy themselves in sporting events. |
| A．Shine United. |
| B．GroundFloor Media. |
| C．Southwest Michigan First. |
| D．Ergodyne. |
| A．They offer employees financial support. |
| B．They care about employees' happiness. |
| C．They have strict rules about dressing. |
| D．They have training programs. |
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【推荐1】Use your American Express Card to enjoy a one-day visit to any one of America’s greatest museums below, and you will not want to miss their exciting special exhibitions (展览).
Boston
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Chairs February 11 -- May 8, 2017
Italian furniture expert Fausto Calderai and Indian photographer Dayanita Singh present an exhibition of chairs from the museum’s collection and “chair photographs” from around the world. They are presented in a Venetian-style hall housing world-famous masterpieces. For more information: www.gardnermuseum.org
New York
The Noguchi Museum Noguchi and Graham May 1 -- December 1, 2017
Noguchi’s long-term co-work with dancer Martha Graham is regarded by many as a high point in the history of both modern dance and art.The exhibition highlights nine of the sets created through this co-work. For more information: www.noguchi.org Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts January 11--April 10, 2017
Founded in 1805,the Pennsylvania Academy has been home to America’s artists for more than 200 years. The Academy collects and exhibits a great number of works of famous American artists, and it is also well-known for training fine artists.
2017 at the Academy begins with the largest American collection in history. For more information: www.pafA.org
Seattle
Seattle Museum of Glass March 7- May 7, 2017
This exhibition includes over 200 pieces of beautiful glass from Murano, the island of glass-blowers near Venice,Italy.Watch live glass-blowing shows in the Hot Shop and see other modern glass exhibitions. For more information: www.museumofglass.org
1. Which of the following websites offers information about the furniture show?| A．www.gardnermuseum.org | B．www.noguchi.org |
| C．www.pafA.org | D．www.museumofglass.org |
| A．a glassblower | B．a photographer |
| C．a painter | D．a dancer |
| A．the Noguchi Museum |
| B．Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
| C．Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum |
| D．Seattle Museum of Glass |
【推荐2】University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and it's one of the top universities in the world. There is no clear date when the university started, but teaching began at Oxford in some forms in 1096 and developed quickly from 1167.
There are 39 independent(独立的) Colleges at Oxford, attracting students and learned men from across the world. There are over 100 libraries for the students and learned men to use. At University of Oxford. they also provide a number of money for the best students. Of course, if you want to study here, first you have to reach a certain level of English language.
College life at Oxford is very exciting but busy. The groups of college provide a friendly and welcoming home for students while the colleges are strict with students about their studies. Many Chinese students are studying here. The number of Chinese students at the university has grown quickly over the past 10 years.
1. How many libraries are there at Oxford?| A．Only 100. | B．Just 100. |
| C．More than 100. | D．Less than 100. |
| A．be independent | B．study English hard |
| C．be the best student | D．pass a certain level test of English language |
| A．excitement; much school work to do | B．excitement; no school work to do |
| C．attraction; no school work to do | D．attraction; a little school work to do |
| A．The College Life | B．The Famous Learners at Oxford |
| C．The Chinese Students at Oxford | D．The University of Oxford |
【推荐3】The New York Aquarium offers diverse sea animals and nice viewing experience to all our guests. Whether you're observing penguins, swimming underwater to look at coral reefs(珊瑚礁), or cheering for California sea lions at the theater, you'll find plenty to see and do during your visit. Your underwater adventure is waiting for you! This summer, go to Coney Island to learn about the underwater world at the New York Aquarium.
Just off Coney Island in Brooklyn, the New York Aquarium features more than 300 marine (海生的) species, such as dolphins and seals. Meet some of our mammals and fish, and learn something useful about them.
| Summer hours May 28—Sept.5 | 10:00 am—6:00 pm, Monday—Friday 10:00 am—7:00 pm, Weekends & Holidays |
| Fall hours Sept.6—Nov.6 | 10:00 am—5:00 pm, Monday—Friday 10:00 am—5:30 pm, Weekends & Holidays |
| Winter hours Nov.7—Mar.31 | 10:00 am—4:30 pm, Daily |
| Spring hours Apr.1—May 27 | 10:00 am—5:00 pm, Monday—Friday 10:00 am—5:30 pm, Weekends & Holidays |
Total Experience Ticket
Adult $18.00
Child (Aged 3-12) $14.00
Senior (65+) $15.00
Group (at least ten visitors) $8.00 per person
*Include admission to our 4D Theater plus general admission.
*Children under 3 are free!
*To enjoy the group rate, you must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance of your group's visit. Please call 718-741-1818.
A Special on Friday Afternoon
Admission on Fridays beginning at 3: 00 pm isby donation. The suggested donation is $ 13 for adults, $9 for children, and $ 10 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the aquarium.
Aquarium Parking
Car $13.00
Bus $13.00
Please note:
*Due to rising costs, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) reserves the right to change all fees without notice.
* All buildings and exhibitions in this aquarium are accessible in a wheelchair.
*For further information, please call718-265-3454.
1. Six adults (including a man of 68) and two children (aged 2 and 10) are going to visit the New York Aquarium on Sunday. They will have to pay ________.| A．$144 | B．$133 | C．$119 | D．$160 |
| A．To help the people in need. | B．To help the disabled visitors. |
| C．To care for animals at the aquarium. | D．To help to save the endangered animals in the world. |
| A．Visitors can enjoy free parking service on Friday. |
| B．You can visit the New York Aquarium at 5:30pm on Christmas. |
| C．A visitor in a wheelchair can get around at the New York Aquarium. |
| D．To enjoy the group rate, visitors must reserve tickets two weeks in advance. |
