The Exterminating Angel
Director: Luis Bunuel
Country/Date : Mexico/1962 (black and white)
Introduction : A party is organized in a high class society house. Many people are drinking and eating. It’s getting late, but nobody is leaving. Even though the door is open, people seem to be locked in the house. They can’t leave either the day or on the following days. So a rescue began.
The Net
Director: Irwin Winkler
Country/Date: U.S.A./1995
Introduction: Angela Bennettt is a computer programmer who has devoted her life to computers and the Internet. She spends hours and hours in front of the screen. She does everything over the Internet, and she has some close friends in a chat room, though she has never talked to her neighbors.
Kung Fu Panda
Director : Mark Osborne & John Stevenson
Country/Date : U.S.A./2008
Introduction: The leading character is a panda whose name is Po. He is lazy first but he has a great dream——to be a kung fu master. To make his dream come true, he goes to a faraway temple to learn kung fu from a master. However, one of his brothers, Tai Long wants to become the kung fu master, killing many of his brothers even the master. So Po fights against Tai Long and defeats him, The film is good especially for kids.
Life is Beautiful
Director: Roberto Benigni
Country/Date : Italy/1998
Introduction: In 1939, during World WarⅡ in Italy, Guido, a hopeful man, the main character fell in love with Dora, and they got married. Five years later, their lives changed. Guido and Joshua were taken by the Nazis to a concentration camp and Dora also went there with her husband and son. At that place, Guido tried his best to save his son’s life in a special way.
1. Who is the director of The Net?| A．Luis Bunuel | B．Irwin Winkler |
| C．Mark Osborne | D．Roberto Benigni |
| A．The Exterminating Angel. | B．The Net. |
| C．Kung Fu Panda. | D．Life is Beautiful. |
| A．It’s about a rescue of people who can’t leave a house. |
| B．The story is set in World WarⅡ. |
| C．It was made in America in 1995. |
| D．The main character is absorbed in computer. |
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【推荐1】When you have looked through our brochure(手册) and have chosen two or three cottages(小木屋) you would like to stay in, please phone our Holiday Booking Office. The number is: 01225 892299.
31st March to 20th October
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday closed
Sunday closed
21st October to 30th March
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday closed
When a reservation(预订) has been made, it will be held for 7 days. We will give you a holiday reference number and ask you to complete the holiday booking form and return it, with a deposit(订金) of ONE THIRD of the cottage rental.
IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR COMPUTED AND SIGNED BOOKING FORM WITH A DEPOSIT WITHIN 7 DAYS, WE REGRET THAT YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELLED.
When we receive your booking form and deposit, your reservation will be confirmed-we will send you a Booking Confirmation, together with advice on how to reach your holiday cottage and the telephone number of a local contact so that you can get further details on the cottage before leaving home.
ARRIVAL
Please do not arrive at your holiday cottage before 3:30 p.m. or later than 7:00 p.m.
DEPARTURE
On the morning of departure, please leave your holiday property(住所) by 10 a.m. to allow caretakers enough time to prepare the property for the next visitors. We ask that you please leave the property as you found it. Please do not move the furniture as this can cause damage to the furniture.
LAST-MINUTE BOOKINGS
If you wish to make a last-minute booking, please telephone the Holiday Booking Office to check availability. If your reservation is made within 10 weeks of the holiday start date, full payment is due when booking.
ELECTRICITY
In most Wessex Cottages electricity must be paid for in addition to the holiday price. In some cottages, electricity is included in the rental and in very few there is no electricity at all.
1. What should you know about your booking?| A．The reservation can be made on weekends. |
| B．You need to fill a form before booking. |
| C．A deposit of one third of the cottage rental is needed. |
| D．The reservation of a cottage will be kept for 7 hours. |
| A．At 9:30 a.m. | B．At 9:00 a.m. |
| C．At 4:30 p.m. | D．At 5:00 p.m. |
| A．There is no electricity in many cottages. |
| B．Electricity price is more expensive than the holiday price. |
| C．Electricity is included in the rental in most cottages. |
| D．You don’t need to pay for it additionally in some cottages. |
| A．Full payment is unnecessary when booking. | B．Cottages may be unavailable. |
| C．The cost is lower than before. | D．Additional charges may be made. |
【推荐2】At The Museum of Modern Art and MoMA PS1, we celebrate creativity, openness, and generosity. We hold many events—both onsite and online—where diverse cultural, artistic, social, and political positions are welcome, to share the most thought-provoking modern and contemporary art, and hope you will enjoy them.
Talking Together About Collaboration (合作)
Monday, June 19, 11:30 a.m.
The Museum of Modern Art
Free with Museum admission
The ongoing Talking Together conversation series provides an opportunity to think deeply about a broad but timely theme. Understanding that art provides connections to each other and the world around us, we will consider this month’ s theme, “collaboration,” through selected works in the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg: Among Friends.
This session is led by Paula Stuttman.
Drawing Is a Way of Thinking
Monday, June 19, 1:30 p.m.
The Museum of Modern Art
Free with Museum admission
The act of drawing allows us to understand an artwork through mark making (微迹创作). Join us in this ongoing series as we explore artworks through drawing and conversation. This week we draw from a selected work in the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg: Among Friends.
This session is led by Paula Stuttman.
Sunset Viewings
Monday, June 19, 8:15 p.m.
MoMA PS1
One of artist James Turrell’s celebrated Skyscapes, Meeting is a site-specific installation (现代雕塑装置) that invites viewers to look upwards toward a clear view of the sky. The installation features a multicolored lighting program synchronized (同步) to sunrise and sunset.
When the sunset lighting program falls outside of regular museum hours, MoMA PS1 is hosting special after-hours viewings on Monday evenings. These events have limited capacity and require an advance ticket.
Postwar Art Wore Red
Thursday, June 29, 11:30 a.m.
The Museum of Modern Art
Free with Museum admission
Join us for a lively discussion about the work of artists featured in the exhibition Making Space: Women Artists and Postwar Abstraction, which shines a spotlight on the impressive but still relatively under-recognized achievements of women artists after the end of World War II. This session is led by Tamara Kostianovsky.
1. What similarity do the first two events share?| A．They involve drawing a picture. |
| B．They start at the same time. |
| C．They involve the same artist. |
| D．They explore the same theme. |
| A．Talking Together About Collaboration. |
| B．Drawing Is a Way of Thinking. |
| C．Sunset Viewings. |
| D．Postwar Art Wore Red. |
| A．James Turrell. |
| B．Paula Stuttman. |
| C．Robert Rauschenberg. |
| D．Tamara Kostianovsky. |
【推荐3】The Perfect Sleep Chair is designed to be the most comfortable recliner chair. Whether you are sitting upright, relaxing in your favorite TV viewing position, or lying completely flat for sleeping, it’s like being on a cloud. A cloud that has built-in heat and massage settings to match your own personal comfort level. It even has a battery backup in case of a power cut.
With Perfect Sleep Chair, there’s a perfect position for everybody, even those that prefer to lie flat but want the additional support that most mattresses(垫子) don’t provide. At the touch of a button, the Perfect Sleep Chair gently lifts you to an almost standing position so you can get back on your feet with ease. Some owners use this feature daily, while others use it when recovering from an illness.
Time and time again, our customers tell us they are tired of having to replace their recliners due to quality issues. We hear you! That is why the Perfect Sleep Chair is handmade in the USA using quality hardwoods and only the highest quality upholster(垫衬物). Each chair is carefully crafted by workers and not just a bunch of robots. Every chair structure is guaranteed for life and the electronic components are generously warranted for three years. Simply put, it’s the highest quality chair on the market—but it doesn’t end there…
When you purchase the Perfect Sleep Chair, you’ll get your choice of cloth and colors! You’ll also receive White Glove Delivery. Professionals will carry the chair to the exact spot in your home where you want it, unpack it, inspect it, test it, position it, and even take the packaging away!
To ensure that your product and purchase process is of the highest quality, our customer service team is here to answer any question, five days a week, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please call us at 800-958-8324.
1. According to the advertisement, Perfect Sleep Chair . （事实信息）| A．helps detect illnesses |
| B．supports various body positions |
| C．comes with an additional mattress |
| D．adjusts its temperature accordingly |
| A．It is safe. | B．It is lasting. |
| C．It is portable. | D．It is comfortable. |
| A．Home delivery. | B．Free replacement. |
| C．A 24-hour hotline. | D．A money-back guarantee. |
| About Old Faithful —The Most Famous Geyser (间歇性喷泉) in the World Discovered in 1870 by the Washburn Expedition, Old Faithful geyser was named for its frequent eruptions (喷发) — which number more than a million since Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872. When does Old Faithful erupt? Basic prediction of Old Faithful is dependent upon the duration of the previous eruption. During visitor center hours, geyser statistics and predictions are maintained by the naturalist staff. People speak of the average time between eruptions. This is misleading. The mathematical average between eruptions of Old Faithful is currently 74 minutes, but it doesn’t like to act average! Intervals can range from 60-110 minutes. Visitors can check for posted prediction times in most buildings in the Old Faithful area. How high does Old Faithful erupt and how long will it last? Old Faithful can vary in height from 100–180 feet with an average near 130–140 feet. This has been the historical range of its recorded height. Eruptions normally last between 1.5 to 5 minutes. I heard Old Faithful isn’t as faithful as it used to be. Is it slowing down? It depends on what you call faithful. The famous geyser currently erupts around 20 times a day and can be predicted with a 90 percent confidence rate within a 10 minute variation. Prior to the 1959 earthquake, Old Faithful erupted 21 times per day. That’s a significant decrease in activity for geologists tracking each eruption, but to visitors seeing one or two eruptions…it looks just fine. How many gallons of water are expelled during an eruption? It depends on the duration of the eruption. Scientists estimate that the amount ranges from 3,700 gallons (for a short duration of 1.5 minutes) to 8,400 gallons (for a longer duration of 4.5 minutes). How hot is the water in Old Faithful? During an eruption, the water temperature at the vent has been measured at 204°F (95.6°C). The steam temperature has been measured above 350°F! |
| A．13:06 | B．14:06 | C．15:06 | D．16:06 |
| A．The geyser’s name indicates that it always erupts regularly, 20 times a day, once every 74 minutes. |
| B．When it is erupting, people should keep a safe distance due to its freezing coldness. |
| C．Old Faithful is a well-known geyser which can expel at least 3700 gallons water each time. |
| D．To check the eruption time, visitors may refer to predictions on the posted timetables. |
| A．The Yellowstone official website. |
| B．Local travel pamphlets introducing Yellowstone. |
| C．A recently-issued guide book on Yellowstone. |
| D．A travel magazine column about Yellowstone. |
【推荐2】After spending 13 years raising three boys, Stephanie Connolly wanted to get back into the workforce, but she was worried that her computer skills were obsolete. Not only was the long employment break a concern, but she had never used Microsoft Office programs. Her last employer had only used WordPerfect.
A year later, Connolly is so skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that she is helping others, and has just completed a fixed amount of work as a teaching assistant in a computer class. She’s also on the job hunt, armed with a new resume (简历), interview skills, and the latest knowledge of how to conduct Internet job searches, fill out Web-based applications, and upload resumes.
“I can walk through the doors of the company and feel very confident. The course instructors have given that to me,” said Connolly, who owed her development to classes offered by the Harvard Allston Workforce Development Collaboration (HAWDC). The collaboration is part of a series of programs, and neighborhood improvements that began with an agreement reached between Harvard University and the city of Boston five years ago.
The agreement grew out of discussions between the University and the city over the construction of Harvard’s science Complex in Allston. Although the construction paused in 2009, the implementation (实施) of the non-construction-related aspects of the agreement has continued.
What has meant to the neighbors is the opening of the Harvard Allston Education Portal, a community-centered education facility that serves as Harvard’s front door to the neighborhood and access to certain university programs and facilities. Information about the agreement’s benefits to the community, as well as about Harvard’s deep ties with Cambridge and Boston, is available on the new community-oriented Public Affairs website.
1. The underlined word “obsolete” in Paragraph 1 probably means “______”.| A．out of reach | B．out of date |
| C．out of order | D．out of danger |
| A．Critical. | B．Grateful. | C．Indifferent. | D．Neutral. |
| A．benefits people living in |
| B．raises money from the local people |
| C．is merely accessible to college students |
| D．makes people concerned about the environment |
| A．Multimedia. | B．Harvard Science. |
| C．Arts & Culture. | D．Campus & Community. |
【推荐3】Book Reviews
Backward Science
Author: Clive Gifford
Publisher: QED Publishing
Price:£12
Immersed in our current surroundings, technology and way of life, it can be easy to take all this for granted. But what would.life be like without the comfort we are provided with through healthcare or the transport we depend on daily? From complex gadgets to simplistic items such as a toilet to use or paper to write on, all the technology in this book will leave you both thankful for a different aspect of your life and equipped with the historical stories of the people behind them.
Anatomicum Activity Book
Author:Jennifer Z Paxton
Publisher: Big Picture Press
Price:£10
The human body and its complicated composition can be hard to wrap your head around sometimes. However, this activity book combines the educational information of a textbook and the fun of a puzzle book. From labelling parts of the lungs to matching up internal systems, this book is a great way to bring fun into human biology. Filled with interesting facts about he human body and how it functions, this activity book is great for the whole family to enjoy.
Apollo 13 Owners' Workshop Manual
Author:David Baker
Publisher: Haynes
Price:£22
You couldn' t find a more qualified person to write this Haynes manual:author David Baker isn't just any old physicist or engineer; he was actually here in NASA's mission control room in 1970, working on getting the crew of Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. He’'s also an award-winning journalist who's written well over 100 books on all facets of space science and exploration.
The World's Most Amazing Dinosaurs
Author:Various
Publisher:Sona Books
Price:£18
Providing an insight into the varied species that inhabited our planet over 65 million years ago,every page brings these long-extinct characters back to life. The illustrations not only show you what they might have looked like,but are filled with interesting annotations to explain the purpose of the dinosaurs' every feature. Surprising details of their colour, texture, internal organs and skeletal structure are presented through cutaway graphics alongside educated opinions from expert palaeontologists.
1. Which book explores the inventions we encounter every day?| A．The World's Most Amazing Dinosaurs. |
| B．Apollo 13 Owners\' Workshop Manual. |
| C．Anatomicum Activity Book. |
| D．Backward Science. |
| A．are wondering what life was like in the past |
| B．are doing research on space science |
| C．are confused about the human body |
| D．are curious about animals |
| A．He was one of the crew of Apollo 13. |
| B．He knew the precise details of Apollo 13. |
| C．He designed NASA\'s mission control room. |
| D．He worked as an engineer until the year of 1970. |
【推荐1】Cyberspace has given rise to a new social change where people make friends from across the world, but know little about their next-door neighbors. This worries critics, but some often find an Internet friendship more pleasant.
Take Bob for example. His neighbor doesn't know anything about gardening, but his instant messaging friend Gr33nThum does. Besides, Gr33nThum doesn’t do that annoying sound when he talks.
Those people like Bob have long been criticized for their lack of necessary social skills. Critics think people almost forget how to naturally communicate with their neighbors, creating a social network of strangers.
However, a report entitled "The Strength of Internet Ties" provides a different opinion. Sociologists are suggesting that the Internet helps develop social networks and make use of them when it matters most.
Friends often move. As kids, our friends' parents move away. As adults, we move away to college or for work. Communicative tools have made losing touch the result of laziness, not distance. "The Larger and the more diverse a person's network, the more important e-mail is, "argues Jeffrey Boase, often, but you can keep in touch With them regularly with the help of the Internet. That turns out to be very important”.
In addition to expanding and strengthening the social ties people keep in the offline world, Internet and e-mail provide a social and informational support group that helps people make difficult decisions and face challenges. "Internet use provides online users a path to resources, such as access to people who may have the right information to help deal with family health problems or find a new job, says John Horrigan, author of the report.
The Internet creates a new basis for community. Rather than relying on a single community for social support, people often must actively seek out a variety of appropriate people and resources for different situations, "says co-author Barry Wellman.
1. Critics think that making friends online ________.| A．exposes Internet users to danger. |
| B．leads to coldness between people |
| C．causes distrust between neighbors |
| D．results in the dying out of social skills |
| A．makes people lazier than before |
| B．is helpful in bringing neighbors together |
| C．is more important than the offline world |
| D．makes it easier for people to stay connected |
| A．they can get the latest information online |
| B．people in the online world are more reliable |
| C．there are many online jobs available for them |
| D．they are more likely to get help when in trouble |
| A．The value of cyber friendship |
| B．The importance of friendship |
| C．The new way of communication |
| D．The development of the Internet |
【推荐2】Taking an afternoon nap could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better mental ability compared to those who didn’t nap, according to a study published in General Psychiatry earlier this week.
Researchers analyzed napping habits in 2, 214 older Chinese people and measured their cognitive abilities using several cognitive tests. Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Beijing version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, both of which test for memory, language and other cognitive abilities. In every category listed in the study, nappers tested statistically higher on average compared to their non-napping counterparts.
Researchers did not gather data from people under 60, so a correlation cannot be drawn between napping and younger generations. The study also noted that there are conflicting studies about the benefits and risks of napping.
Sleeping behaviors can be affected by a multitude of factors, said Dr. David Neubauer, associate professor at Johns Hopkins University. “Daily routines, medication use and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequently someone takes a nap.” he said.
Neubauer recommended taking a shorter “power nap” of up to 20 minutes to decrease the chances of transitioning into slow-wave sleep, which makes people feel groggy when they wake up. “Napping can be a healthy part of an older adult’s day”, Neubauer acknowledged, but make sure “sleepiness isn’t due to a treatable nighttime sleep disorder.” Older individuals who want to do all they can to preserve their cognitive functioning should put nighttime sleep first.
1. What is the best way to keep a better cognitive ability for the old?| A．Take a nap every day. |
| B．Take sleep disorder seriously. |
| C．Have a good sleep at night. |
| D．Do exercise regularly. |
| A．By taking the examinations and assessment. |
| B．By analyzing napping habits and giving tests. |
| C．By measuring nappers’ ability and analyzing them. |
| D．By doing an experiment. |
| A．Taking a nap. |
| B．Medicine treatment |
| C．Sleep problems |
| D．Everyday activities. |
| A．It appears in short nap up to 20 minutes. |
| B．People should avoid it in their naps. |
| C．It is a healthy part of an elder’s day. |
| D．It was recommended by Neubauer. |
【推荐3】When Lina was awoken by the sound of thunder, she was alone on the island. The air was cool and bullfrogs croaked. It was that brief moment when the summer sun had set but the stars hadn’t yet appeared. Lina rubbed her eyes and looked around.
“Hello?” she called. “Celia? Marie?”
There was no response.
The moon was rising now, shedding light on the island. They had always called it “Forgotten Island” because no one but they seemed to remember its existence. It wasn’t on any of the maps they could find, and even the forest rangers(护林人) didn’t know about it. Lina loved that the island, hidden in a heavily-wooded side stream of the river, was a secret between the three friends—her, Celia, and Marie.
But now Lina was here alone, and it was night. Worse still, it was her own fault.
“Come on, Lina, let Marie row the boat.” Celia had said. Marie was two years older than Lina, but she was a hopeless rower. That’s why Lina refused and rowed the boat to the island. The argument that followed the refusal took the usual form. Celia took Marie’s side as she always did. Lina had exploded and yelled at them to just leave. So they got back in the boat and left.
A bolt of lightning crossed the darkened sky, accompanied by a deafening thunder clap. The storm was here. As the first cold raindrop slid down her neck, Lina’s mind returned to her current problem. She was stuck here by herself. She just hoped she didn’t become as forgotten as the island. The thought of it sent a chill(寒意) down her back.
Suddenly, Lina spotted something in the water. It was a boat, and inside it were Marie, Celia, and Marie’s dad, who was steering through the fast flowing waters. As the boat approached, they saw Lina waving and the worried expressions on their faces turned to relief.
1. What can be inferred about the island?| A．It is very near the ocean. | B．It is surrounded by thick forest. |
| C．It is a popular place for boating. | D．It has never been reached by others. |
| A．Lina was left alone on the island. | B．Marie would not help row the boat. |
| C．Marie didn’t know how to row the boat. | D．Celia supported Marie in the disagreement. |
| A．Her shame about the unnecessary argument. |
| B．The first raindrops of the approaching storm. |
| C．The idea that no one would come to save her. |
| D．The drop in temperature as the sun went down. |
