The White House is the most visited residence in the world. Tours may be scheduled through our Washington D.C. office. Due to security and scheduling procedures, there are a few things you should know before requesting a tour:
• Only groups of 10 or more may request a tour.
• Requests must be submitted with a minimum of one month’s advance notice from the date of the tour. Notice of whether your application is accepted will be given 10 days prior to（在…之前） the date requested. All tours, even after they have been confirmed, are subject to cancellation due to security interests.
• Tours are only conducted Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.
To process your request for a tour, please contact our Washington office at (202) 224-5521 and provide the following information:
• Date(s) requesting.
• Safety information for each person in your party, including: name as it appears on I.D. (I.D. required for ages 14 and up), date of birth, social security number, country of origin, and citizenship.
• A home address and daytime and evening phone numbers for the designated (指派的) leader of the group.
• A contact number while in DC for the designated leader of the group.
After your request is confirmed or denied, our office will contact you with further instructions.
1. This notice is to provide information about ________.| A．scheduling of Washington DC tours |
| B．the safety system of the White House |
| C．application for a tour of the White House |
| D．duties of a tour group leader |
| A．on weekdays only | B．five days a week |
| C．every few days | D．on weekends only |
| A．exactly on the date of application | B．at least 30 days in advance |
| C．any day between Tuesday and Saturday | D．10 days before the date of the tour |
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【推荐1】Lovell Camps Kids’ Club in Switzerland
Lovell Camps Kids’ Club is an English language Montessori（蒙台梭利）style club. Children will enjoy a wonderful and safe learning experience which includes language activities, cooking, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, etc.
Learning outside the classroom plays a necessary role at Lovell Camps, making children experience the outdoors. During the summer months this can include visits to local playgrounds, farms and indoor or outdoor swimming pools. Winter time gives children the chance to go skiing and play outside in the snow.
Admission:
The Lovell Camps Kids’ Club is for pre-school children aged between 2 and 5.
What’s included:
Fees include: Healthy snacks and school equipment. If you choose the skiing activity, fees include transportation to and from the ski hill and professional ski instructions.
Fees do not include: Ski rentals, round-trip transportation from Kids’ Club to home and medical insurance.
Time:
Kids’ Club is open from December to March and in July and August. It is closed on Mondays during the year.
1. What is the special activity in summer?| A．Getting close to animals. | B．Swimming in the pool. |
| C．Singing and dancing. | D．Visiting farms. |
| A．who are good at swimming | B．who enjoy outdoor activities |
| C．who want to learn skiing | D．who are interested in playing sports |
| A．Medical insurance. | B．Healthy snacks. |
| C．School equipment. | D．Transportation to the ski hill. |
【推荐2】Admission & Opening Times
Museum Opening Times
The museum is open daily: 10 am—5 pm
Collections Centre opens daily: 11am—5 pm
Last admission to the museum and Collections Centre is 4: 30 pm.
Closed: December 24, 2017—January 1, 2018 inclusive
Museum Admission
Adult | £14 |
Child(5-16yrs) | £9 |
Under 5's | FREE |
Concession(优惠)(60 yrs+, unemployed, student) | £12 |
Family ticket(2 adults, 3 children) | £39 |
Groups of 12 or more(pre-booking essential) | £9 |
Your entry fee will be treated as a donation to our charity on which we may also be able to claim Gift Aid. In return you will receive FREE admission to the museum for a year with our Annual Pass (this excludes 5Special Show Days per year).
Tickets for today’s date are only available to buy at the museum.
Museum Tours
An optional tour of the museum is included in your entry fee. The tours are available between 11:15 am and 2 :15 pm every day. They do not have to be pre-booked but have time limits.
Collections Centre
Access to the Collections Centre is included in your entry fee, so you will just need to show your museum admission ticket at the door to gain entry. The Collections Centre is open from 11am to 5 pm with last entry at 4 :30 pm.
Show Days
On most show days the normal museum entry prices are applied. There are, however, five Special Show Days per year when the admission price varies, including entry both into the show and the museum. On these days, Gift Aid tickets and promotional vouchers(促销券) are not valid. Advance discounted Show Day tickets are available online or via our Ticket Hotline 019 -266 45033.
For more information about the British Motor Museum, please click here.
1. If you arrive at the museum at 4:35 pm, .| A．you may visit it for free |
| B．you will find it closed |
| C．you won ‘t be allowed to enter the museum |
| D．you will still have enough time to enjoy it |
| A．£12. | B．£9. |
| C．£14. | D．£39. |
| A．Extra fee needs to be paid for a visit to the Collections Centre. |
| B．The museum opens later than the Collections Centre. |
| C．An optional tour of the museum needs pre-booking. |
| D．Discounted Show Day tickets can be booked by phone. |
【推荐3】Developing Children’s Persistence (毅力)
One of the most important lessons a child can learn is not to give up when faced with a challenging situation, but instead to continue and overcome it.
Invention education
As the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects continues to grow due to the world’s increasing complexity (复杂性), invention education has become a popular way for children to explore these fields in pleasant ways.
At Camp Invention, there are no “right” or “wrong” ways to complete each day’s set of challenges and activities. Those who take part in it are able to seek solutions that naturally interest them. For example, campers learn how to change their cars to travel across the land, and create basic theory that could help them move through the air and even underwater by using the same method shared by some of the world’s most well-known inventors!
The Innovation (创新) Mindset
Working with our national innovators whose discoveries continue to improve the lives of people everywhere, we have recognized nine basic skills that can benefit children throughout their lives. We call this the Innovation Mindset, and it influences the development of all our education programmes.
Persistence is a very important part of the Innovation Mindset because it teaches children to recover from setbacks and overcome difficulties to reach their goals. Because our programmes develop determination through a “create, test and retest” way of learning, students build the strength and confidence to take on any challenges that stand in their way.
Explore more trends in STEM
To learn more about the latest trends in STEM education, click here or visit our blog.
1. How does Camp Invention develop persistence?| A．By inviting famous inventors. |
| B．By providing interesting solutions. |
| C．By encouraging campers to take STEM subjects. |
| D．By allowing campers to solve problems in creative ways. |
| A．To recognize basic life skills. | B．To face challenges bravely. |
| C．To build up their body strength. | D．To develop education programmes. |
| A．A website. | B．A camp poster. |
| C．A science report. | D．A course introduction. |
【推荐1】The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. The garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres (英亩) of both beautiful gardens and open spaces.
The garden is open during COVID-19. It is free to all San Francisco residents and garden members. We are also continuing to offer free admission every morning to everyone from 7:30 am to 9 am—a fantastic time for bird-watching. The second Tuesday of the month is also free to everyone.
Free Day:
Second Tuesday of every month; Free daily from 7:30 am to 9 am; Always free for San Francisco city and county residents; Always free for garden members and school groups.
Regular Cost:
Adults $9; Foreign adults $12; Youth and seniors $7; Children $3; Children 4 years old and younger free.
Last Entry:
Fall and winter: October through early November (Last entry at 5p.m. ); First Sunday in November through January (Last entry at 4p.m. ); February through second Saturday in March (Last entry at 5p.m. ).
Spring and summer: Second Sunday in March through September (Last entry at 6 pm).
(The garden closes one hour after last entry.)
1. What do we know about the San Francisco Botanical Garden?| A．It is free for local people. | B．It is closed during COVID-19. |
| C．It is free for everyone on Tuesday. | D．It is located near Golden Gate Park. |
| A．$9. | B．$12. | C．$24. | D．$27. |
| A．At 4p.m. in June. | B．At 7p.m. in March. |
| C．At 6p.m. in February. | D．At 5p.m. in December. |
【推荐2】White Temple, Thailand
Immediately upon entering White Temple, you will realize this contemporary, unconventional temple stands out, even in a country dotted with temples. The White Temple is incredibly different and unique in its architecture, art and design. In fact, it is designed in a very modern way. This temple is all white. It is very hot in summer in Thailand, so going to White Temple in other three seasons is a wise choice
Sagrada Familia, Spain
This symbolic Barcelona building is famously unfinished. It is said to be finished by 2026， but nobody believes it. However, visitors believe its incompleteness is part of its charm, which sets it apart from other temples in the world. You will have to wait in a long line if you visit Sagrada Familia in summer holiday. Visitors are not that many in spring and winter.
Kinkaku-ji, Japan
This temple is absolutely the most popular one in Japan. Whether you visit during the fall when there are red leaves against the golden wall, in winter when the gold is topped with pure white snow, in spring with cherry blossoms, or in summer allowing you to smell the earthy smell after rain--there is never a bad time to visit this beautiful temple.
1. Which temple will you choose to go if you are a fan of modern architecture?| A．Gobekli Tepe | B．White Temple. | C．Sagrada Familia. | D．Kinkaku-ji. |
| A．It is unfinished | B．It is all white | C．It is the oldest temple | D．It is untraditional |
| A．Gobekli Tepe | B．White Temple | C．Sagrada Familia. | D．Kinkaku-ji. |
【推荐3】Top Kid-Friendly Summer Vacations
Dude Ranch
If you have little cowboys and cowgirls at home, thrill them by visiting a dude ranch(度假牧场) on your next vacation. Your children can learn about nature, enjoy horse back riding, and gain an entirely new perspective. You can choose between programs that have you spending quality time with your kids, and programs that are for children only. This summer, experience the perfect combination of work and play, and enjoy the great outdoors at a dude ranch!
For more information, visit: www.Ranchweb.com
Six Flags Great Adventure
Review a classic vacation by visiting one of the most renowned theme park chains in the country. With locations all over the US, there’s sure to be a Six Flags near you. Take the whole family and be back at work on Monday. Escape the summer heat with countless water rides, or get excited with a thrill ride. Take your kids to have brunch with Bugs Bunny, or check out the new Safari Park, where you can interact with real animals.
For more information, visit:www.sixflags. com
Rosewell UFO Festival
Do you have sci-fi fans in your household? Encourage their interests and experience a special vacation at the annual Rosewell UFO Festival, held every year in early July. Come in costume if you wish, and join the parade. Attend lectures by famous authors and researchers, or watch up-and-coming bands perform. Even if you’re not a believer, you can still enjoy the artwork, music, and great celebration.
For more information, visit: www.roswellufofestival. com
Earthplace
Being green is not easy, but it can be fun if you visit the exhibits at Earthplace in Westport, Connecticut. This 62-acre wildlife reserve is committed to educating the public about the environment and promoting positive action to preserve nature. The exhibits provide hands-on features that make learning fun for your kids. After touring the exhibits, visit the garden and the playground, and enjoy the summer weather.
For more information, visit: www. earthplace. org
1. What do Dude Ranch and Six Flags Great Adventure have in common?| A．They are suitable for a family vacation. | B．They only provide programs for kids. |
| C．They allow people to have brunch. | D．They provide thrill rides. |
| A．Travel in space. | B．Act on the stage. |
| C．Watch bands perform. | D．Give lectures. |
| A．Dude Ranch. | B．Six Flags Great Adventure. |
| C．Rosewell UFO Festival. | D．Earthplace. |
The Silk Road was not a simple trading network. It passed through thousands of citied and towns. It started from eastern China, across Central Asia and the Middle East, and ended in the Mediterranean Sea. It was used from about 200 B, C, to about A, D, 1300, when sea travel offered new routes(路线) , It was sometimes called the world’s longest highway. However, the Silk Road was made up of many routes, not one smooth path. They passed through what are now 18 countries. The routes crossed mountains and deserts and had many dangers of hot sun, deep snow and even battles. Only experienced traders could return safe.
The Silk Road got its name from its most prized product. Silk could be used like money to pay taxes or buy goods. But the traders carried more than just silk. Gold, silver, and glass from Europe were much found in the Middle East and Asia. Horses traded from other areas changed farming practices in China. Indian merchants traded salt and other valuable goods. Chinese merchants traded paper, which produced an immediate effect on the West. Apples traveled from central Asia to Rome. The Chinese had learned to graft(嫁接) different trees together to make new kinds of fruit. They passed this science on to others, including the Romans. The Romans used grafting to grow the apple. Trading along the Silk Road led to world-wide business 2,000 years before the World Wide Web.
The people along the Silk Road did not share just goods. They also shared their beliefs. The Silk Road provided pathways for learning, diplomacy(外交), and religion (宗教)
1. It’s probable that traders along the Silk Road needed .
| A．to remember the entire trade route | B．to know the making of products |
| C．to receive certain special training | D．to deal with a lot of difficulties |
| A．it was made up of different routes | B．silk trading became less popular |
| C．sea travel provided easier routes | D．people needed fewer foreign goods |
| A．learned from one another | B．shared each other’s beliefs |
| C．traded goods along the route | D．earned their living by traveling |
| A．The Silk Road ; Past and Present | B．The Silk Road; East Meets West |
| C．The Silk Road; Routes Full of Dangers | D．The Silk Road; Pathways for Learning |
Have fun with Stamps collecting … Join the Collectors Club today! If you enjoy learning all about stamps, then the Royal Mail’s Collectors Club is for you. Join the club and discover the fascinating world of stamps. There are over 70,000 members and it is one of the biggest clubs of its kind in the country. Become a member today and you will receive lots of wonderful stamp collecting goodies… ●A Starter Pack… And every two months … ●Collectors club magazine ●Collectors Corner supplement And every year… ●A new Stamp Calendar ●A set of Album Pages Join today! It won’t cost you much to experience the fun of stamp collecting. | Collectors Club Starter Pack 1. 100 used stamps 2. The Collectors Club Guide to Collecting 3. The latest Collectors Club magazine (packed with news and views about stamps, quizzes and competitions, all in color) 4. Album pages 5. Badge and stickers 6. Membership card 7. Royal Mail Stamp Calendar * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Already Registered? Sign In Here! Learn More View a Flash presentation about our club (3.51 MB) |
1. Join the club and you are likely to get the following EXCEPT___________.
| A．a starter pack | B．bi-monthly magazines | C．a set of rare stamps | D．a new calendar |
| A．how much you must pay to become a member of the club |
| B．today is the last day for stamp collectors to join the club |
| C．members may receive a set of album pages every month |
| D．Collectors Club is among the largest clubs of its kind in the country. |
| A．In a newspaper. | B．On a web page. | C．In a magazine. | D．On a TV program. |
【推荐3】English teachers needed immediately for schools in China
About Us
Shenzhen Cambridge Culture International Education is an education solution provider that was founded in 2014 and its main office is in Shenzhen and is contracted by education departments across China to hire and manage foreign teachers for schools.
We are not an agency. We hire and manage you from the start (getting on the plane) to finish (returning home )! We offer visa support, teacher training, lesson planning guidance and the chance to meet other participants before you go to China. And our programmes are designed to ensure you arrive in China feeling confident, prepared and supported, so that you can make the most of this incredible opportunity.
Benefits
＊ TEFL Certificate course assistance
＊ Work visa(Z visa) sponsored
＊ Flight allowance
＊ Pre-arrival training and orientation
＊ Airport pickup, bank, phone card, and apartment rental assistance
＊ Accident insurance
＊ Three nights’ free hotel on arrival
＊ Salary range: 11,000RMB ( 1,608USD) - 18,000RMB (2,631USD) per month ( 150% - 200% above local average)
＊ Performance bonus
＊ Teaching hours being less than 13 hours per week
＊ Chinese public holidays & Summer vacation
＊ Ongoing teacher mentoring and assessment ( classroom observations, seminar and monthly training sessions)
＊Chinese Lesson (2 hours/week)
＊Part-time opportunities (We use our large and knowledgeable alumni community to help our teachers connect and find new opportunities so you can develop your skills and career path outside the classroom ! )
Position
● Student Ages: kindergarten (3 -6 years old); Primary (6 -12 years old); Middle School (13 -19 years old)
● Classroom fully equipped with computer, projector, board, and microphone
● Curriculum and teaching materials provided
● Local teacher assistant
Requirements
● 10 - 12 months’ contract
● Bachelor’s Degree(学士学位) or above in any field
● 120-hour TEFL certificate required
● Native-English speaking level
● Hold a passport from the U. S. A. , Canada, Australia, U. K. , South Africa, New Zealand, or Ireland
● Age from 20 years old to 55 years old (visa requirement)
Living and working in China will be a wonderful opportunity. Come and join us!
Company Website: http ://www. cambridgeculture. com
1. What can we know about Shenzhen Cambridge Culture International Education?| A．It has a history of more than a decade. |
| B．It has the Chinese government as a sponsor. |
| C．Its main task is to train foreign teachers for Chinese schools. |
| D．It provides a service package for foreign teachers to work in China. |
| A．One week’ s free hotel. | B．Medical insurance. |
| C．Higher salary than local average. | D．Legal aid during public holidays. |
| A．A Canadian who hasn’ t got the TEFL certificate. |
| B．An experienced English teacher who is 65 years old. |
| C．A professor who can only work in China for half a year. |
| D．A native English speaker who has a Doctor’ s Degree in education. |
【推荐1】Darrell Blatchley, a marine biologist and environmentalist based in the Philippine city of Davao, received a call from the Philippines, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (渔业与水产资源局) early Friday morning reporting a death of a young whale.
When the necropsy (尸检) was performed, Blatchley told NPR, he was not prepared for the amount of plastic they found in the whale’s stomach. “It was full of plastic nothing but nonstop plastic.” he said “It was filled to the point that its stomach was as hard as a baseball.” That means that this animal has been suffering not for days or weeks but for months or even a year or more,” Blatchley added.
Blatchley is the founder and owner of the D’Bone Collector Museum, a natural history museum in Davao. In the coming days, the museum will display all the items found in the whale’s system. Blatchley and his team work with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and other organizations to assist in rescue and recovery of marine animals.
“Within the last 10 years, we have recovered 61 whales and dolphins just within the Davao Gulf,” he said. “Of them, 57 have died due to man whether they took plastic or fishing nets or other waste, or gotten caught in pollution — and four were pregnant.”
Blatchley said he hoped that the latest incident would launch the issue of plastic pollution in the Philippines and across the globe. “If we keep going this way, it will be more uncommon to see an animal die of natural causes than it is to see an animal die of plastic,” he said.
1. What can be inferred from the second paragraph?| A．The whale was starved to death. |
| B．The dead whale must have swallowed a baseball. |
| C．Blatchley was very shocked at what he found. |
| D．Blatchley didn’t make preparations for the necropsy. |
| A．Waste collected from the ocean. |
| B．Things found in the whale’s body. |
| C．The whole system of the whale. |
| D．Many different tools of whaling. |
| A．Worrying. | B．Indifferent. |
| C．Inspiring. | D．Mild. |
| A．A Whale Found Dead of Plastic | B．Stand Up for Protecting Whales |
| C．Plastic Threatening Our Existence | D．Natural Death or Merciless Murder |
【推荐2】As US firm launched (发行) a “smart lock” that can let you into your home using a mobile phone and you don't even need to take the phone out of your pocket to open the door. The August lock costs $249 and can even be set to automatically let in friends or workmen.
August was created by technology entrepreneur (企业家)Jason Johnson and industrial designer Yves Behar, and the product will finally go on sale in Apple Stores this week. It is made of "durable anodized aluminum" and can be started and managed using a mobile app and online, It is connected to the existing door lock and is battery operated.
To open the lock, anyone with a code can approach the door, enable their phones blueboth and press the relevant (相关的))address from the app. The lock takes a few seconds to scan and confirm the visitors' identity. Once the identity is confirmed, the circle of red dots on the front of the device turns green and the August lock twists (转动)to open the door.
The makers claim that it takes just 10 minutes to install. To allow keyless access to friends, family and other visitors, the homeowner must send them an invitation. This can be done using existing contacts from the homeowner's phone's address book, but other persons must have the August app to receive the unique code of the lock from the homeowner.
When someone enters the house, the homeowner is sent a push notice. Another notice is sent when the person leaves. This means homeowners can keep track of how long cleaners or builders spend in the house and every visitor's details and visiting information is stored on a Log.
1. Who are not allowed to enter the house with the August lock?| A．Relatives | B．Friends | C．Workmen. | D．Strangers |
| A．By receiving a call | B．By the August app |
| C．By the address book. | D．By asking the entrepreneur. |
| A．Two | B．One | C．Three | D．Four |
| A．How to Invite a Friend |
| B．August-the Best Lock |
| C．August--a Smart Lock |
| D．How to Unlock a House |
【推荐3】Subscription: How It Works Magazine
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• Global Eye — the latest news, developments and events from the world of science and technology
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1. In which part of the magazine can you find instructions on experiments?| A．Global Eye. | B．Features. |
| C．Brain Dump. | D．How To. |
| A．$121. | B．$116. |
| C．$28. | D．$8.93. |
| A．purchase the magazine on the App Store |
| B．be informed of the latest news in humanity |
| C．cancel the order within 14 days of its purchase |
| D．get a full refund if they find it cheaper elsewhere |
