1 . I hear some actors keep a sad thought or memory tucked away to help them with scenes where they might need to cry. I think we should each try to find the opposite; a happy memory, something to lift us up on those inevitable down days. I’m saying this because I think I just found mine!
I had some work in Glasgow today. I was on a really tight schedule, which meant I would have no time for myself (or my own work) all day. I was having one of those days, the train was completely packed out and the conversation going on around me seemed to be particularly inane. On top of all that, I had a bit of a headache.
Walking briskly across the concourse, I fished some change from my pocket. There was usually someone at the exit selling The Big Issue (a magazine that helps homeless folk earn a living).
As the crowd parted ways at the bottom of the concourse, I saw someone selling the Big Issue. You had to be homeless to sell the Big Issue. She really looked like she’d been sleeping rough. Her clothes were ragged and she obviously hadn’t had a scrub up for quite a while.
As I approached the exit, I saw that she was also rocking from side to side. At first I thought maybe she was trying to keep warm against the biting wind. But she wasn’t, she was moving in time to a tune. I couldn’t hear her, but I could see her lips moving.
As I got closer, I saw a white cane hanging from her elbow and noticed that she had sunken eyes. She was blind, dirty and living on the streets. I came closer and through the noise of the traffic and the commuters I heard her sing the immortal line, “… and I think to myself, what a wonderful world!”
I bought her last magazine for twice what I’d originally intended. She thanked me, then she picked up her stuff and went tapping off along the pavement - still singing!
So, I have my happy memory for the day. And I think it will stay with me a long, long time. Feel free to borrow it if you like.
1. Why do some actors keep a sad thought or memory according to the passage?| A．Because some of them always feel unhappy | B．because they are scolded by the director |
| C．Because it helps meet the needs of their roles | D．Because they can’t find a happy memory |
| A．Made | B．exchanged | C．pull into | D．took out |
| A．Only those homeless people can sell the magazine |
| B．The author heard her singing as he came close to the exit |
| C．The girl selling the magazines was blind, dirty and homeless |
| D．The author never heard what the girl was singing |
| A．the author had a headache because of his busy work |
| B．the author bought more magazines than planned to |
| C．the girl went away as soon as she sold out magazines |
| D．the author felt unhappy because he missed his train |
| A．A happy Memory to Lift You Up |
| B．An Unforgettable Day I Experienced |
| C．The Roses in Her Hand: the Flavor in Mine |
| D．A Bird in the Hand is Worth than Two in the Bush. |
2 . It is often said that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” That is certainly true of the images of fleeting moments of nature submitted by international ecologists and students for the British Ecological Society’s (BES) annual photography competition. Here are a few of 2019’s winning entries.
Red Night
Photographed by Roberto Garcia Roa, it was declared last year’s overall winner. The image captures both the beauty of the magnificent snake and its fear of human threats like fires. The ecologist says, “During my visit to Madagascar, I had the pleasure of finding this snake and photographing it. To offer a dramatic scene reflecting the conditions that these snakes are suffering, I used an external red light as a source of light to capture the environment.”
The Rhino’s Annual Haircut
It was photographed by ecologist Molly Penny. The ongoing demand for rhino (犀牛) horns has reduced the population to just 30,000 globally. To try to save the species, ecologists in South Africa, home to over 20,000 southern white rhinos, have decided to saw off (锯掉) it part of the animals’ horns, which regrow every year. “The Rhino’s Annual Haircut,” captured beautifully in the black-and-white photo by Molly Penny from the University of the West of England, reduces the risk of the animals being cruelly murdered.
For the Love of Flamingos
Photographed by Peter Hudson, it captures a heart-shaped cloud of pink flamingos in Kenya, which is truly a sight like none other. The ecologist says, “Flamingos are all legs and necks but meanwhile beautiful and fascinating and I admit I have a deep passion for them, so I was thrilled when, flying high over Lake Magadi, I watched this flock from themselves into a heart shape.”.
Flames in Flumes
Photographed by Nilanjan Chatterjee, it captures a water redstart waiting to catch an insect near a small waterfall. It was the best overall student submission. The photographer wanted to show the struggle the river birds are likely to face from the slowdown in water flow due to planned dams in rivers across India.
1. What can we know about “Red Night”?| A．Roberto Garcia Roa suffered a lot to take it. |
| B．It describes a snake’s suffering in the fires. |
| C．It won the first place in 2019 BES’ photography competition. |
| D．Roberto Garcia Roa was very frightened when he took it. |
| A．The tips on saving an endangered rhino. |
| B．The cruelty of killing an endangered rhino. |
| C．The scene of taking part of a horn from a rhino. |
| D．The method of helping a rhino to grow a horn again. |
| A．In South Africa. | B．In Kenya. |
| C．In India. | D．In Madagascar. |
| A．It is a student’s work. |
| B．It was photographed on an island. |
| C．It is a black-and-white photo. |
| D．It shows wild animals’ suffering. |
| A．To introduce a photography competition. |
| B．To remind us to protect some animals. |
| C．To warn us of worsening nature. |
| D．To introduce some winning photos. |
Headington Oxford Summer School is located in the beautiful city of Oxford, just a short walk from the centre. The summer school takes place at Headington School, one of the UK's top boarding schools.
Ages: 13-16
Dates: Wednesday 15 July — Wednesday 19 August
Location: Headington School in Oxford Certification: Academic Progress Report & Certificate
Academic Program
Headington Oxford Summer School offers students 15 hours of English teaching per week. Students can choose between our General English, Summer Study and Global Young Leaders courses. All classes at Headington Oxford Summer School are multi-national with a maximum of 15 students per class.
Social Program
At Headington Oxford Summer School, students enjoy a varied and fun multi-activity program, with a range of activities in the afternoon and evenings. Students can also choose English Plus+ options, to replace the multi-activity program, oil two afternoons per week for an additional cost. Social program is a supplementary(补充)to the Academic Program.
Excellent Education
At Summer Boarding Courses, our English Summer School programs help students to develop and use their English language skills in a real world setting. With students from over 95 different countries, we limit the number of students that speak the same language so that students are able to communicate with each other in English throughout their stay. Trips, project work and presentations throughout our British Summer School courses, help to develop the students' confidence and use of language in real life situations.
A Key Part of the Educational Journey
Joining a British Summer School is part of a student's educational journey. Whether they're attending one of our summer schools to learn English for the first time, develop their English language skills to study in the UK, or intending to prepare for further study at university, we have courses suitable to meet their needs.
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1. What do you know about Headington Oxford Summer School?| A．It is far away from the city centre. |
| B．It offers programs to elementary school students. |
| C．Its programs are open to students from all over the world. |
| D．Its programs last no more than 4 weeks. |
| A．doesn't include English courses |
| B．is conducted during the day |
| C．is an addition to the Academic Program |
| D．allows students to participate voluntarily |
| A．To encourage students to make friends. |
| B．To make students practice English more. |
| C．To build up students' confidence. |
| D．To attract more students to the courses. |
| A．further promotes the summer school |
| B．explains the benefit of joining the summer school |
| C．explains the development of the summer school |
| D．predicts the future of the educational area in the UK |
4 . Zurich Region is top for leisure and pleasure. Gentle hills, peaceful woods, the unpolluted lakes and rivers, picturesque villages—and all just a stone's throw from the Alps. Zurich Region is the ideal starting point for all kinds of short trips.
Zurich
With opera, ballet, shows, musicals, art exhibitions in over 50 museums and 100 galleries, time never drags in Zurich. The famous Bahnhofstrasse and the Limmatquai are always a shopper's paradise. Over 1,700 restaurants and bars serve both traditional Zurich and Swiss dishes as well as foreign specialties. The evenings will leave you spoilt for choice: indoors or outdoors, anything is possible as far as the nightlife in Zurich goes.
Winterthur
Winterthur has blossomed from a former industrial town to a lively place for all racial groups and types of culture. Winterthur is an important museum town — it has 17 in all—and also offers a wide range of culture, sports and entertainment. Among the numerous night clubs and bars you will also find the only bar in Switzerland that opens 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Rhine Falls, the biggest waterfall in Europe, is just a 20 minute drive from Winterthur.
Rapperswil & Lake Zurich
Rapperswil, a town at the upper end of Lake Zurich, will charm you with its many attractions: the castle, the medieval(中世纪的) old town, the historical wooden bridge and Knies Children’s Zoo. Equally, however, the Alpamare water park and Atzmännig slide & trampoline paradise are just as much part of this family-friendly destination. Summer or winter, the Lake Zurich region offers many opportunities for sport.
Zug
Even the residents of Zug never get tired of the sunsets: when the sun goes down over the lake, the horizon goes blood-red, and all eyes turn to the romantic show of colour on the water. Equally charming is the historic centre of the town, best experienced by leisurely walking its narrow and winding alleys(小巷), wandering on the pretty lakeside and sitting at one of the many street cafés to watch the world go by.
1. What does the underlined sentence “ time never drags in Zurich” in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．You will regret visiting Zurich. |
| B．You won’t feel bored in Zurich. |
| C．You can purchase freely in Zurich. |
| D．You can experience nightlife in Zurich. |
| A．Its museums. |
| B．Its multi-culture. |
| C．Its 24-hour bar. |
| D．Its developed industry. |
| A．Zurich. | B．Winterthur. |
| C．Rapperswil & Lake Zurich. | D．Zug. |
| A．By admiring the sunsets. |
| B．By walking around casually. |
| C．By seeing the color of water. |
| D．By communicating with residents. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．A news report. |
| C．A science magazine. | D．A geography textbook. |
5 . Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian( 百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to ( 习惯于) expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity than to step out of uniform?
Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible (可减税的) . They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting , often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
1. It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality ______.| A．still judge a man by his clothes |
| B．enjoy having a professional identity |
| C．hold the uniform in such high regard |
| D．will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform |
| A．suggests quality work |
| B．appears to be more practical |
| C．discards (丢弃;抛弃)his social identity |
| D．looks superior to a person in civilian clothes |
| A．provide practical benefits to the wearer. |
| B．provide the wearer with a professional identity |
| C．inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself |
| D．make the wearer catch the public eye |
| A．are usually helpful |
| B．have little or no individual freedom |
| C．enjoy greater popularity |
| D．tend to lose their individuality |
| A．Uniforms and Society |
| B．The Importance of Wearing a Uniform |
| C．Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms |
| D．Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform |
6 . People who have got rhythm might have an advantage when it comes to language and reading skills. A new study shows the brains of people who can move to a musical beat react to speech on a more consistent basis than those who can't. Researchers also find that musical training can sharpen the brain’s response to language.
The researchers say their discovery provides the first biological link between the ability to keep a beat and how the brain responds to speech, something that can have important value for reading skills. To gather materials for their research, the team got more than 100 teenagers who lived in Chicago, Illinois. The teens were given two tests. First, they were instructed to listen to and tap their fingers along to the beat. The researchers calculated low accurately their young volunteers were able to tap along to the musical timekeeper. Second, the teen subjects were linked to an EEG device, which measures electrical activity in the brain. The EEG device was focused on an area of the brain that not only processes sound, but is also connected to parts of the brain responsible for motor-movement. The researchers recorded the brainwaves as their teen subjects listened to the synthesized speech sound, which was repeated irregularly for half an hour. The researchers were able to find out how the nerve cells in that particular region of the brain responded every time the synthesized sound was played.“Across this population of adolescents, the more accurate they were at tapping along to the beat, the more consistent their brains' response to the letter unit was,” said Nina Kraus.
While past studies have showed the links between reading skills and a person’s ability to keep a beat, the researchers said their new findings show the hearing system is what provides a common basis for those links. “Rhythm is naturally a part of music and language.” Nina said.
1. According to the first paragraph, what can get the brain’s reaction to language more effectively?| A．Rhythm. | B．Reading skills. |
| C．Language. | D．Musical training. |
| A．It shows how the brain works. |
| B．It is very important for reading ability. |
| C．It shows how the brain reacts to speech. |
| D．It is helpful to researchers' findings. |
| A．persons or animals that are studied in an experiment or a research |
| B．areas of knowledge studied in a school, college, and so on |
| C．things that are being discussed in a conversation or a book |
| D．persons or things that are the main features of works of art |
| A．reading skills may make language learners keep a beat |
| B．the hearing system may be useless while a person is learning to read |
| C．the hearing system may separate sound from meaning while a person is reading |
| D．the hearing system may be used while a person is reading or taking musical training |
| A．Moving to a musical beat is more popular. |
| B．Experts are expanding their studies on rhythm. |
| C．Rhythm might help us improve our reading skills. |
| D．Experts find the links between the hearing system and reading. |
7 . A Visitor Oyster card is the cheapest way to pay for a single adult journey in London. It's a plastic smartcard.You can use it on the bus, tube, tram, DL R. London Overground and most National Rail services. It's much cheaper than buying individual tickets, in some cases costing 50%less than the price of a regular paper ticket.
How to get a Visitor Oyster card
You can buy a Visitor Oyster card online.Your card will be delivered by post.The card costs ￡5 and you choose how much money you want to add to the card. This means you can start using the card the moment you arrive in Central London.
How does the Visitor Oyster card work?
The Oyster card works on a pay-as-you-go system.You start by adding money to the card. Then you travel, the cost of the fare will automatically be deducted from your Visitor Oyster card. For example, if you add ￡20 to the card and make a tube journey of￡2.30, you will have ￡17.70 left on the card.
A few more points:
A child under the age of ll travels free when accompanied by an adult.
You'll save more money if you use the tube several times.The Visitor Oyster card is capped at ￡6.80 per day.
You'll pay more during peak times.Peak fares apply from Monday to Friday(6:30 am- 9:30 am;4:00 pm-7:00 pm).except for public holidays.
Reuse the Oyster card by adding credit at a tube station,Oyster ticket shop or Visitor Centre.
Receive a discount on the Thames Clippers River Bus services:
1. What can we learn about the Visitor Oyster card?| A．You can't use it during public holidays. |
| B．You can have it mailed directly to your home. |
| C．You can get a free Oyster card if you order online. |
| D．You can receive a 50%discount at any shop in London. |
| A．￡2.30. | B．￡3.40. |
| C．￡6.80. | D．￡9.20. |
| A．At a tube station. |
| B．At a bus station. |
| C．On the Internet |
| D．In convenience stores. |
| A．set an upper limit |
| B．meet a deadline |
| C．follow a principle |
| D．prohibit visiting |
8 . Top hotels in St Ives, Cornwall, England
St Ives, Cornwall has a pleasant mild subtropical (亚热带) climate all year round and breathtaking scenery. Its historical charm combined with numerous galleries makes it an ideal choice for a holiday, especially for those who are crazy about art. Here are a few ideas for places to stay.
Cohort Hotel
It has beautiful views overlooking the bay and a licensed bar. Beds for £20/night (room only). It has Wi-Fi, a courtyard, bars, lounges (休息室), TV rooms, secure dorms and private room.
Tel: 01736 791664
Beachside Guest House
Guest House is 50 yards from Porthmeor beach. It has 14 rooms, and all are suite rooms (套房). The price for a double room is £75/night. It is a modern, newly refurbished townhouse, situated in a small private terrace with free parking, and it’s just a walk to the galleries nearby.
Tel: 07810 127812
West by Five
It is an amazing Edwardian townhouse built above Porthmeor beach to take full advantage of the ocean views. It can offer 20 beautifully decorated en suite rooms with fully equipped kitchens. You can see the England five-star guest accommodation award there; however, the prices for its en suite rooms are a bit higher than those of the others.
Tel: 01736 794584
Tregony
It is a four-star townhouse with wonderful sea views. There you can overlook Porthmeor beach and the island. It offers 25 stylish en suite rooms, and prices for single occupancy start from £60/night. It has various sports facilities, including tennis and basketball courts. You can enjoy a discount if you come out of season.
Tel: 01736 791851
NOTE: You can reserve your place and if you don’t find suitable accommodation within 48 hours, we will refund you in full.
1. What may impress artists most in St Ives?| A．Its long history. | B．Its mild climate. |
| C．Its beautiful scenery. | D．Its historic spots and galleries. |
| A．In Cohort Hostel. | B．In Beachside Guest House. |
| C．In West by Five. | D．In Tregony. |
| A．£75. | B．£100. |
| C．£150 | D．£300. |
| A．01736 794584 | B．07810 127812 |
| C．01736 791664 | D．01736 791851 |
| A．Cohort Hostel. | B．Beachside Guest House. |
| C．West by Five. | D．Tregony. |
| A．They are rich in history. | B．They are near the beach. |
| C．They need booking in advance. | D．They offer discount sometimes. |
9 . Are you smarter than your parents and grandparents? According to James Flynn, a professor at a New Zealand university, you are! Over the course of the last century, people’s IQ test scores have gotten steadily higher — on average, three points higher each decade. This improvement is known as the “Flynn effect”, and scientists want to know what is behind it.
IQ tests are designed to measure general intelligence rather than knowledge. Flynn believes that intelligence partly comes from our parents and partly is the result of our environment, but the improvement in test scores has been happening too quickly to be explained by heredity (遗传). So what occurred in the 20th century to help people achieve higher scores?
Scientists have proposed several explanations for the Flynn effect. Some suggest that the improved test scores simply reflect an increased exposure to tests in general and the learning of test-taking techniques that help us perform better on any test. Others have pointed to better nutrition. Babies now are born larger, healthier, and with more brain development than in the past. Another suggested explanation is a change in educational styles, with teachers encouraging children to learn by discovering things for themselves rather than just memorizing information, which improves their problem-solving skills.
Flynn has limited the possible explanations after carefully examining test data and discovering that the improvement in scores has taken place in only certain parts of the IQ test. Test-takers are not doing better on the math or vocabulary sections of the test; they are doing better on the sections requiring reasoning and problem solving. For example, one part of the test shows a set of shapes, and test-takers must find the patterns and connections between them.
According to Flynn, this visual intelligence improves as the amount of technology in our lives increases. Every time you play a computer game, you are exercising exactly the kind of thinking and problem solving that helps you do well on one kind of intelligence test. So are you really smarter than your parents? In one very specific way, you may be.
1. According to the passage, the “Flynn effect” is ________.| A．an increase in IQ test scores over time |
| B．a method used to measure intelligence |
| C．the influence of technology on intelligence |
| D．a theory that connects intelligence to experience |
| A．To list the findings of Professor Flynn’s research. |
| B．To provide possible explanations that disprove Flynn’s ideas. |
| C．To outline different theories explaining the increase in IQ scores. |
| D．To describe how research was carried out in the measuring of intelligence. |
| A．exposing children to fewer tests |
| B．giving children clearer teaching instructions |
| C．getting children to memorize lots of information |
| D．encouraging children to find out things themselves |
| A．have discouraged people from taking exercise |
| B．have helped improve people’s visual intelligence |
| C．have made young people become less intelligent |
| D．have caused young people to have poorer vocabularies |
| A．Development of technology contributes to intelligence improvement on math. |
| B．Not all aspects of intelligence have increased. |
| C．The IQ test pattern should be changed. |
| D．The language ability of people has improved. |
10 . Liminal: Tate Britain, Information desk; Every weekend 11:00-15:00, and on Thursdays during school holidays 26 July-31 August 2019; Free；No booking required. Liminal invites families into a physical, material and social experience of sculpture through touch. Created by artists Abigail Hunt and Kieren Reed. Suitable for all ages.
Guided Tours: Tate Liverpool; Every day at 15:00; Free; No booking required. Join one of our free daily guided tours to get an introduction to the Collection at Tate Liverpool. These tours are designed for individuals and small groups.
Under 5s Zone: Tate Modern, Bloomberg Interactive Zone and Under 5s Zone; Available at any time during gallery hours (10:00-18:00, Saturday-Thursday; 10:00-22:00, Friday); Free; No booking required. A new play space for under 5s and their families. The Under 5s Zone invites children on a creative and physical exploration of themes related to cubist artworks.
Open Studio: Tate Modern, Clore Learning Center; Every Saturday and Sunday 11:00-16:00, and on Thursdays and Fridays during the school holidays 26 July-31 August 2019; Free, No booking required. Visit Open Studio to experiment, play and create with ideas and materials before or after visiting the related artworks in the free collection displays.
Hepworth Family Activity Trail: Tate Modern, Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden; Available at any time during gallery hours (10:00-16:15, Tuesday-Sunday) $2; No booking required. Designed for adults and younger children to have fun together exploring this magical environment that was the artist’s home and studio, including the garden she created for her sculptures. Available from the Admissions Desk, Barbara Hepworth Museum. Price includes basic art materials.
Families at Art Dock: Tate Liverpool, Level 2 Galleries; Available at any time during gallery hours (10:00-17:50); Free; No booking required. Visit our family space at Art Dock in the first floor of the gallery, with beautiful views across the River Mersey. You can take time out from around the gallery to relax, play and create in this space, designed just for families! For all ages.
1. If you are free at 16:00 every Tuesday, you can choose to visit .| A．Liminal & Under 5s Zone |
| B．Open Studio & Families at Art Dock |
| C．Guided Tours & Open Studios |
| D．Under 5s Zone & Hepworth Family Activity Trail |
| A．Open Studio | B．Under 5s Zone |
| C．Families at Art Dock | D．Hepworth Family Activity Trail |
| A．Liminal is not suitable for children under 5. |
| B．Open Studio allows you to play with the artworks. |
| C．Hepworth Family Activity Trail displays one artist’s artworks. |
| D．Guided tours help you have a better understanding of cubist artworks. |
| A．encourage you to display your own artworks |
| B．teach you how to create great artworks |
| C．help you understand famous artworks |
| D．introduce several art activities |
