1 .
The Everyman
Watt
A wide-eyed stranger gets down from a country train. The destination（目的地）：Mr Knott’s house. The task: to serve. The story of a manservant in the home of his unseen master, Samuel Beckett’s 1953 novel comes to the stage in a one-man production starring one of the greatest interpreters（演绎的人）of the writer in the world—Barry McGovern．
Dates: Mar 10-12
Tel: 021 450 1673
Kilkenny
Queen of Technicolour—The Story of Maureen O’Hara
This one-woman show marks the centenary（一百周年）of Irish actress Maureen O’Hara who was born in 1920. Star of Hollywood’s golden age, she played roles that often showed her true character as a tough and courageous woman. Written and performed by Elaine O’Dwyer, this is a journey with Maureen, showing the person she was behind the stage．
Date: Mar 21
Tel: 056 776 1674
Town Hall Theatre
3 Hail Mary’s
A comedy taking Ireland by storm, 3 Hail Mary’s centres on three characters named Mary who have lived in a nursing home together for over 10 years and have become great friends. However, they are being moved to three separate nursing homes. The play is set around their last few hours together as they decide to celebrate them in style．
Dates: Mar 19-21
Tel: 091 569 777
Cork Arts Theatre
Julia
Presented by the Polish Arts Festival, Julia is the story of a women’s journey into her inner self through her life experiences. Her feelings onstage are shown in the form of a dancer and the voice of the soul is revealed by singing and music. The performance is bilingual (Polish-English). Also at the Cork Arts Theatre: Beyond the Curtain Mar 30-Apr 1
Date: Mar 22
Tel: 021 450 5624
1. Where is the performance that is based on a novel showed?| A．The Everyman． | B．Kilkenny． |
| C．Town Hall Theatre． | D．Cork Arts Theatre． |
| A．091 569 777． | B．021 450 5624． |
| C．021 450 1673． | D．056 776 1674． |
| A．It will be showed in April． |
| B．It is performed in two languages． |
| C．It invites Polish musicians to play the music． |
| D．It is created based on the performers’ experiences． |
2 . As I stuck in the mud (泥), with my bike on top of me, I wondered what had forced me to come here. Madagascar is not a good place for a cycling holiday: one of the world's poorest countries, only 11 percent of roadway is paved (铺). South of the town of Antalaha, where I started, the road was in worse condition.
I appeared from a week in the wilderness and reached the start of the Route National 5 at Maroantsetra, but my dream of a smooth road and speed was suddenly destroyed by mud. The "worst road in the country" changed my bicycle into a burden (负担) for days. Finally, I was claimed by the road. Tired. Alone.
As I wiped (擦) the mud from my face and looked upwards, I was greeted by a Malagasy man. He helped me stand up and smiled playfully while he pointed to my bike, which sat next to his. I started again. But I fell again in the mud. Angrily, I told him to go on, but if he understood he showed no sign of it. His smile forced me back onto the bike. We continued like this for hours. But I fell less. Studying my quick guide, slowly I learned. As we passed through a village, a group of children saw me and shouted loudly. His only words were: "Their parents tell them while people steal and eat them. Funny, no?"
I tried to ask why, but he had already set off. I tried to catch up; as I got closer, he took it as a challenge and sped up. We raced along the road. I rode a little faster and I was just behind, about to catch up with him. With a smile, he sped up and was away, leaving me breathless.
1. What was in the author's mind when he was in the mud?| A．He considered his experience a special pleasure. |
| B．He made up his mind to continue challenging himself. |
| C．He tried to think out a new road for cycling in Antalaha. |
| D．He regretted having the cycling holiday in Madagascar. |
| A．The author chose another road. |
| B．The author decided to ask for help. |
| C．The author lay on the road for a rest. |
| D．The author had no confidence to ride on. |
| A．By showing him the right way. |
| B．By wiping the mud from his bike. |
| C．By riding in front of him all the way. |
| D．By teaching him how to ride in the mud. |
| A．A lonely trip |
| B．A bicycle race |
| C．A lesson in cycling |
| D．A road in Madagascar |
3 . Mountain-biking
You can choose from guided downhill or cross-country mountain biking to road cycling and families can enjoy peaceful, slower paths and farm trails.
Extra activities include hiking, water park.
GO: Five-night B&B packages including transfers and guided biking, from £374 per person. Bike hire from around £15 a day. See wizzair. com.
Camping
Get back to basics on a campsite with none of that fancy glamping. The pitches are large so you can light your own campfire at night. Walkers are in heaven here, hiking among the limestone hills filled with traditional stone walls.
Also a great destination for fishing, sailing and windsurfing on nearby Lake Semerwater.
GO: Non—electric grass tent pitches from £20 a night. Tipi already pitched from £70 a night. See pitchup.com.
Whale-watching
Scotland’s west coast, one of Europe’s best places to catch sight of whales, has launched a new whale trail. It features 30 top places offering opportunities to see the wildlife and showcases whale heritage sites.
GO: Accommodation along the trail is reasonable including B&B in a double room at Torran in Ullapool from £70 a night. See bandbullapool. co. uk.
1. How much might you pay for two days’ bike-hiring in Mountain-biking?| A．£15. | B．£20. | C．£30. | D．£374. |
| A．Hunt for animals. | B．Enjoy challenging camping. |
| C．Visit traditional stone walls. | D．Climb an across-country mountain. |
| A．At bandbullapool. co. uk. | B．At pitchup. com. |
| C．At wizzair. com. | D．At aurora zone. com. |
4 . Do you like watching movies? The following movies are coming on soon. Please check and find the one you like. Click the name of each movie to get more information.
Brahms: The Boy II
Horror | Mystery |Thriller
Soon after a family moves into the Heelshire Mansion, their only son makes friends with a life-like doll called Brahms.
Director: William Brent Bell
Stars: Katie Holmes, Ralph Ineson, Owain Yeoman, Christopher Convery
Little Joe
Drama | Sci-Fi
Alice, a single mother, is a devoted senior plant breeder at a corporation engaged in developing new species. Against the company policy, she takes one plant home as a gift for her teenage son, Joe. The plant was created by genetic engineering and anyone touching it will become strange. Director: Jessica Hausner:
Stars: Emily Beecham, Ben Whishaw, Kerry Fox, Kit Conor
The Aeronauts
Action | Adventure I Biography | Romance
Pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) and scientist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) find themselves in a hard fight for survival while attempting to make discoveries in a gas balloon. Director: Tom Harper
Stars: Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, Himesh Patel, Phoebe Fox
Apparition
Horror | Adventure
A group of young people, guided by an APP that connects the living with the dead, find themselves at an abandoned castle, a place with a horrific history tied to each of them, for reasons they’ll soon discover.
Director: Waymon Boone
Stars: Mena Suvari, Kevin Pollak, Megan West, Jon Abrahams
1. What can we learn about Brahms: The Boy II?| A．William Brent Bell is in charge of it. |
| B．Brahms can live a life as a man does. |
| C．The audience may be amused by the movie. |
| D．The story was created by William Brent Bell. |
| A．Brahms; The Boy II. | B．The Aeronauts. |
| C．Apparition. | D．Little Joe. |
| A．They are liked by teenagers. |
| B．Their plots are both horrible. |
| C．They are played by young actors. |
| D．Their characters all behave strangely. |
5 . Art, Culture & Performances in Arizona
Art on the Wild Side
Three of Arizona’s favorite painters will exhibit their latest works inspired by the natural world in their unique styles. Through this exhibit, guests can engage in the Zoo’s mission to care for the natural world.
Date: February 1-April 31, 2020
Location: 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Price: $90
Always... Patsy Cline
Always... Patsy Cline is a musical play, complete with country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy” “I Fall to Pieces”, “Sweet Dreams”, and “Walking After Midnight”... 27 songs in all!
Date: June 14-21, 2020
Location: Hale Theater, 50 West Page Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Price: $65
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Best friends Valentine and Proteus choose different paths in life only to run into each other again when they both fall in love with the same woman. The Two Gentlemen of Verona is one of Shakespeare's earliest plays, his first comedy and also one of the most rarely performed plays in the canon.
Date: July 18-25, 2020
Location: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Price: $28
Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore is giving a concert in our city! She is touring to support her upcoming album. Mandy's seventh studio work Silver Landings set to be released on September 6.
Date: September 27-October 3, 2020
Location: 111 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ 85004
Price: $42
1. When can you go to an exhibition of paintings?| A．In March. | B．In June. | C．In July. | D．In September. |
| A．Art on the Wild Side. | B．Always... Patsy Cline. |
| C．The Two Gentlemen of Verona. | D．Mandy Moore. |
| A．$28. | B．$42. | C．$65. | D．$90. |
The Point of Woods Laboratory and Parenting Clinic at Stony Brook University is seeking volunteers for a research study that offers free help for mothers who are having difficulty managing their challenging2-3 year old kids. To obtain more information and to find out if you may qualify, call the Parenting Study at (631)632-7874
Women's Heart Health series
The Stony Brook Heart Center is presenting a lunchtime symposium (座谈会) focusing on heart diseases in women.
The symposium, which is free of charge, begins on Thursday June 13h from 12: 00 am to 1:00 pm, lecture hall 6.
Lunch will be provided and pre-registration is required. The series will continue on Thursday July 11th and Thursday August 15th. To register or find out more information, call 632-7415.
Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 24- August 16
The Summer Camp at Stony Brook is back for its third exciting year. The Camp combines a unique twist of educational activities and athletics for children between the ages of 5-12. Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snacks each day. For more information please call the Camp office at 632-4550.
Visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp.10% Discount on Tuition for Stony Brook Staff Members.
1. What does the writer of this passage intend to do?| A．To attract readers under 12 |
| B．To provide choices of after-school activities |
| C．To make an announcement for Stony Brook |
| D．To persuade people to became the member of Stony Brook |
| A．632-7415 | B．632-4550 |
| C．632-7874 | D．(631)632-7874 |
| A．can take part in the lunch symposium on Thursday June 13th without making an appointment |
| B．should pay for the advice from Woods Laboratory and Parenting Clinic on how to care for2-3 year olds |
| C．need only to pay 90% of the fees if their children participate in the summer camp |
| D．will have their heart examined in the clinic free of charge |
7 . Services covered by Healthy Smiles Ontario
Healthy Smiles Ontario is a free dental program for children and youth 17 and under. Good oral health is important to the overall health of children and youth. It’s very important to start seeing a dentist when your child is 12 months old and to keep going regularly. Healthy Smiles Ontario covers regular check-ups, preventive care and treatment. With Healthy Smiles Ontario you can prevent oral health problems before they start!
Getting registered
Who is eligible (符合条件）
Children and youth 17 and under may be eligible if：
They are residents (居民)of Ontario； and they are members of a household that meets the income eligibility requirements.
How long is a client (当事人）eligible for service
Up to one benefit year (August 1st to July 31st) , or 12 months from the date of registration or up to their 18th birthday.
How to apply
Visit Ontario, ca/healthysmiles or visit your local Public Health Unit.
If you have any questions f please call the ServiceOntario INFOline toll-free at：
ServiceOntario toll-free： 1-844-296-6306
ServiceOntario TTY toll-free： 1-800-387-5559 416-327-4282 (TTY Toronto only)
Once a child’s registration has been confirmed, they will receive a Healthy Smiles Ontario dental card. The dental card must be presented to a dental provider at each visit to receive dental care under the Program.
Who may apply online
To apply online you will have to：
Enter your Social Insurance Number
Sign and mail a completed Consent Form within 30 days of submitting an online Application.
1. What can Healthy Smiles Ontario program offer?| A．Overall physical examination. | B．Prevention of dental disease. |
| C．Regular check-up for babies. | D．Life-long free oral treatment. |
| A．0-12. | B．1-12. |
| C．0-18. | D．1-17. |
| A．Apply online. | B．Make an appointment. |
| C．Present the dental card. | D．Enter Social Insurance Number. |
8 . Best Toys for Kids
From wooden blocks to electronic games, the best toys for kids make their young users think and dream while building useful skills. Of course，they’re also tons of fun!
1. Educational Toys
Many of the best toys for kids combine learning and fun. The GeoSafari Talking Globe provides interactive geography games in a fun electronic format(格式). It was named to Dr. Toy’s Best Classic Toys List in 2006. Professor Noggin’s History of the United States is a fun and informative card game that made FamilyFun. com’s Toy of the Year list.
2. Pretend Play
Kids love to pretend, and the best toys for kids can spark their imaginations and lead to hours of fun. The Real Projects Workshop was a grand prize winner in the 2006 FamilyFun. com Toy of the Year Awards. With this pretend workshop kids can play with realistic tools while building projects out of foam “wood”. Dora’s Talking Kitchen won “Girl Toy of the Year” in the 2006 Toy Industry Association Toy of the Year Awards.
3. Stuffed Animals
Every kid needs a cuddly (可抱的) friend. Kids may ask for stuffed animals based on popular television and movie characters, but teddy bears, stuffed dogs, and other plush figures that haven’t appeared on-screen will have long-lasting appeal. For a unique twist on stuffed animals, the Lil’ Luvables Fluffy Factory lets kids stuff their own teddy bears. It was a Toy of the Year grand prize winner at FamilyFun. com.
4. Games
Games promote cooperation while encouraging everything from memory skills to exercise. Hullabaloo, from the makers of Cranium, won “Best Game” honors in the 2006 Toy Industry Association Toy of the Year Awards. The game gets kids moving and laughing as they follow instructions from the game’s audio console.
1. How can kids benefit from educational toys?| A．They can improve their studies. |
| B．They can enjoy geography games. |
| C．They can be active in doing homework. |
| D．They can gain knowledge while playing. |
| A．Dr. Toy’s Best Classic Toys List in 2006. | B．Girl Toy of the Year. |
| C．Toy of the Year. | D．Best Game. |
| A．Educational Toys. | B．Pretend Play. |
| C．Games. | D．Stuffed Animals. |
9 . Many of the Earth's creatures die because of humans' choices. These choices have nothing to do with food or shelter or anything else that helps humans survive. What kills millions of animals all over the world is that humans want to make money by doing so.
People use parts of animals for everything from hats to handbags, from jewelry to ashtrays and to make powders that supposedly improve a person's life. Deciding that a species is endangered and protecting it by law are not always enough. People who kill wildlife illegally rarely get caught.
During the late 1980s, saving elephants became a popular cause. Wildlife protection groups made sure everyone saw pictures or films of elephants with their faces cut off for their ivory. These groups also proved that certain populations of elephants were decreasing. As a result, most people stopped buying objects made of ivory. Laws against poaching (偷猎) were made stronger. Many countries made importing ivory illegal. Killing elephants for their Ivory became more risky and less profitable (有利可图的).
However, concern for certain species will become weak after a while. In the late 1970s, people protested (抗议) against the killing of seal babies. Everyone was shocked to see young seals being killed in their icy habitat. The cruel activity stopped. But ten years later, the number of seal babies killed was higher than ever.
Other animal protection movements have come and gone, such as saving the whales and protecting dolphins. The whale population appears to have increased for now. And the laws are finally changed in America to protect the dolphins that swim with tuna fish in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
In the years to come, people's attention will probably turn to some other endangered species. Plenty of them urgently need attention. During this time, will the elephants be forgotten?
1. What leads to the disappearance of millions of wild animals?| A．The growing human population. |
| B．Humans’ hope for making a fortune. |
| C．Humans’ too much need for wild food. |
| D．Not having enough laws on wildlife protection.. |
| A．Wildlife protection groups did make great efforts. |
| B．Importing ivory in all countries is illegal. |
| C．Those who killed elephants all got caught. |
| D．Hunting was completely not allowed. |
| A．To show the effort to protect seal babies. |
| B．To show an increasing number of seal babies. |
| C．To show the decrease of worry about certain species. |
| D．To show people’s protest against the killing of seal babies. |
| A．Humans should choose some rare animals to protect. |
| B．Attention must be paid to saving some endangered wildlife. |
| C．Success has been achieved in quite a few cases of wildlife protection. |
| D．Concern and movements for animal protection should be always kept. |
