1 . From displays of budding local creative minds to famous artists, airports are stepping up their game to share more of what their city is known for within the terminal. Visit our site and the most surprising, engaging, and inspiring art museums within an airport are just a click away.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
Ancient Greece travels to you when you arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Before security, travelers can explore 172 pieces of archaeological artifacts from the Neolithic and Early Helladie to the Post-Byzantine period. Some of the pieces were actually uncovered during the construction of the airport. Even those not traveling through the airport can explore the displays thanks to an online 3D gallery.
Doha Hamad Airport
Social media enthusiasts have surely seen people posing for photos with the famous yellow “Lamp Bear” inside Doha Hamad Airport. You’ll also find 10 other giant statues and displays within the terminal. These include “A Message of Peace to the World,” a striking sculpture honoring the work of a local nonprofit organization, Reach out to Asia, that supports education in underprivileged Asian countries. The carefully-selected art on display is a cooperation between the airport and Qatar Museums.
Seoul Incheon Airport
Beyond traditional pieces of art, Seoul Incheon Airport takes things a step further by offering interactive experiences and classes for travelers. Within the airport is a branch of the National Museum of Korea exhibiting many pieces from its collection. There are rotating (轮流的) exhibits that allow frequent travelers to see a different selection of local artifacts and art pieces on different visits. There are traditional music concerts, ancient relic exhibitions and contemporary art displays.
Singapore Changi Airport
You may have seen the famous Jewel at Changi Airport in Singapore with its garden-enveloped waterfall. It is part of a larger shopping complex that encourages visitors, including those that are not traveling. Besides, there is other museum - quality art to explore like magnificent sculptures suspended from the ceiling, paintings lining the walls and even a rotating propeller (螺旋桨) that looks like a blossoming flower.
1. Which airport’s artworks can be appreciated both physically and virtually?| A．Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. | B．Doha Hamad Airport. |
| C．Seoul Incheon Airport. | D．Singapore Changi Airport. |
| A．They support charity causes. | B．They boast splendid sculptures. |
| C．They cooperate with local museums. | D．They possess large shopping malls. |
| A．In an art magazine. | B．On a travel website. |
| C．In a geography textbook. | D．In a museum guidebook. |
2 . Here are four famous theatre camps & classes in Canada.
Carousel Theatre for Young People
Founded in 1976, Carousel Theatre for Young People provides young people playful,exceptional and accessible theatrical experiences that inspire and educate young persons. We believe the arts play an important role in a young person’s development. In addition to our programming for all ages, we also offer drama school classes taught by trusted drama educators.
Gateway Theatre
Gateway Theatre enriches the quality of life in Richmond by creating outstanding professional theatre and serving as a dynamic center for the performing arts. Set up in 1982,Gateway is a member of the professional theatre scene providing live performances, high-quality performing art classes accessible to youth aged 6—18, and space for professional and community producers.
Evergreen Cultural Centre
Evergreen Cultural Centre is the top place in the Tri-Cities for live arts events, exhibitions, and experiences. We offer an exciting season of performing arts, modern art displays and arts education programs in a variety of disciplines(训练方法) in our StudioTheatre. We aim to create a welcoming and open community space and encourage visitors to enjoy the excitement of live performances and visual art.
Place des Arts
Classes and private lessons are available from September to June, or during the Fall(Sep-Dec), Winter(Jan-Mar), and Spring(Apr-Jun) sessions for all ages and skill levels. Students can explore music, dance, theatre, visual arts and literary arts with us. Our instructors are experienced professionals who provide individualized attention to each student. Kids and teens can participate in a variety of arts activities and gain valuable skills in a supportive environment.
1. Who will most probably go to Gateway Theatre?| A．College students. |
| B．People in Richmond. |
| C．Kids still at kindergartens. |
| D．Famous performers in Vancouver. |
| A．Exciting. | B．Energetic. | C．Funny. | D．Adventurous. |
| A．A diary. | B．A novel. | C．A magazine. | D．A report. |
3 . Twenty years ago, I was months into my first job at a start-up independent publishing company in New York.One afternoon, I
Back then, I was much less
Later, I wrote a check,
That
| A．came across | B．rushed onto | C．passed by | D．looked for |
| A．visit | B．help | C．rescue | D．introduce |
| A．return | B．explain | C．connect | D．distribute |
| A．determined | B．objective | C．organized | D．professional |
| A．ticket | B．card | C．gift | D．book |
| A．parcel | B．wallet | C．envelope | D．bottle |
| A．cancel | B．reject | C．provide | D．accept |
| A．Naturally | B．Unexpectedly | C．Doubtfully | D．Disagreeably |
| A．embarrassed | B．disturbed | C．annoyed | D．dissatisfied |
| A．gave away | B．checked out | C．laughed off | D．sent back |
| A．lost | B．unfolded | C．noticed | D．enclosed |
| A．appreciation | B．admiration | C．amazement | D．approval |
| A．destroyed | B．inspired | C．formed | D．reported |
| A．romantic | B．generous | C．emergent | D．symbolic |
| A．force | B．allow | C．warn | D．remind |
4 . New findings suggest that when it-comes to learning, the snake may be quite a bit like humans. David Holtzman, a scientist at the University of Rochester, has found that snakes have a much greater capacity for learning than earlier studies had indicated.
Holtzman’s study challenged 24 snakes to escape from a black plastic container the size of a child’s pool. Cards mounted on the container’s walls and tape on its floor provided the snakes with visual and touchable signals to find their goal: holes in the container’s bottom that offer a dark, comfortable spot to hide.
Simply falling into a hole isn’t the only proof that the snakes are learning something, though. “Speed to find that goal is one of the measures which shows they’re learning,” Holtzman says. “On average, they take over 700 seconds to find the correct hole on the first day of training, and then go down to about 400 seconds by the fourth day of training. Some are actually very fast and find it in less than 30 seconds.”
Studies dating back to the 1950s interpreted snakes’ awkwardness with mazes(迷宫)as a poor reflection on their intelligence. “Early attempts to study snake intelligence were problematic because the studies used mazes as testing arenas(场地)-as though snakes might be expected to run through mazes in the same way mice run through mazes,” says Peter Kareiva, a professor of zoology. “Snakes do not encounter anything like mazes in nature, and they do not learn how to run mazes in laboratory conditions.”
Holtzman also found a few age-based differences in the signals the snakes use. Young snakes appear to be more adaptable and resourceful, using a variety of clues to find their way to the exit.But their elders seem to rely much more heavily on visual clues. “Actually, one of the amazing findings from our studies is that snakes do use vision in locating places,” says Holtzman. “They don’t just rely on the chemical clues picked up by sticking their tongues out, as many snake biologists assume.”
1. What is the function of the cards and tape?| A．To direct the snakes to the exits. |
| B．To protect the snakes from bright lights. |
| C．To cover the holes at the container’s bottom. |
| D．To make the container a comfortable spot to stay. |
| A．They are skillful escapers. | B．They are good learners. |
| C．They communicate with each other. | D．They adapt to environments quickly. |
| A．They chose the wrong testing arenas. |
| B．They failed to do tests in laboratory conditions. |
| C．They referred to studies dating back to the 1950s. |
| D．They compared snakes with a different kind of animal. |
| A．They rely on sight to find their way. |
| B．They leave chemical clues everywhere. |
| C．The young beat their elders in many ways. |
| D．Their tongues are unable to recognize chemical clues. |
5 . At first look, the playground at the Children’s Guild-Transformation Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, looks like any other. It has swings, slides, and places for children to climb and crawl. But the playground is not just a place for fun. It is also a place where students can learn, grow and gain independence. Everything — from the kind of surface it sits on, to the color of its sitting areas, to the placement of the surrounding fence — is specifically designed for kids with autism (自闭症).
Mark Rapaport is the managing director of autism services at the Transformation Academy. He said the school accepts students aged 5 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and are lower-functioning.
Rapaport said the goal of Transformation Academy is to make the students as independent as possible in an effort to help them prepare for adult life. The school aims to provide help with developing communication and social skills, as well as practical abilities like cleaning or cooking.
The playground designed by Maryland company Sparks@Play, using structures manufactured by Landscape Structures, Inc. took a month to develop, said Dan Hack. He works for Sparks@Play and helped lead the playground’s design. Hack said he and others spent weeks getting to know the students and understanding their needs before any building was started. The design process involved physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists. The huge $500,000 project was funded with support from the state of Maryland and the nonprofit Orokawa Foundation.
Parts of the playground that seem small are very important for children with autism and other disabilities. The surrounding fence extends into a wooded area to make it seem more open. And the ground under the play areas is made of soft, but solid materials to support students using wheelchairs or crutches. The benches on the outside of the playground look simple from far away, but are “one of our most inclusive sensory” elements, Hack said. They have many different colors that bring about feelings of calm and curiosity. They are also made with smooth material that can be felt and moved. The academy’s Rapaport said if a child starts to feel uneasy, they can sit down and feel the bench, which can help them relax.
1. Why is the playground in Baltimore designed with special materials?| A．To make it superior to other playgrounds. | B．To better serve children with autism. |
| C．To improve the quality of the playground. | D．To make it easier for kids to climb and crawl. |
| A．It took a month to complete the project. | B．The design process is simple and easy. |
| C．The result of the project is uncertain. | D．It’s a money-consuming project. |
| A．The scale and the structure of the playground. |
| B．Ways for kids to free from the stress and relax themselves. |
| C．The underlying logic and reasonable factors of the playground. |
| D．The advantages of the playground for autism and disabled kids. |
| A．Advanced. | B．Environmental-friendly. | C．Functional. | D．Convenient. |
6 . Free Community Swap
Contact:Catherine Crawford, (718) 809-1603 ccrawford@grownyc.org
Jon Klar, (646) 530-0381 jklar@grownyc.org
New Yorkers looking to reduce, reuse, and save money this year are invited to participate in Stop ‘N’ Swap, a free community event organized by local nonprofit GrowNYC.
The average NYC household throws away about 2,000 pounds of waste a year. By reusing through events like Stop ‘N’ Swap, NYC residents can take part in saving over 40 million pounds of material from landfill every year. Take a break from shopping, support a cleaner future, and join the ever-growing reuse community!
WHAT: Free Stop ‘N’ Swap Community Reuse EventWHEN: February 19th，12pm-3pm
WHERE: Bronx Works Classic Community Center-286 East 156th Street, Bronx, NY 10451
The public is invited to bring clean and reusable items. No one is required to bring something to take something-you can simply show up with a bag and see what’s free for the taking. Books, toys, clothing, and electronics are just some of the offerings. Furniture and other large items are not accepted at the swap. Anything leftover at the end of the day is donated or recycled.
Stop ‘N’ Swaps have developed a regular following among environmentally conscious New Yorkers. After almost two years without swaps, GrowNYC has set a goal of hosting one swap in each of the city’s 59 community districts each year, providing opportunities to make NYC truly livable-a place where every person can enjoy a healthier life.
1. What should you do to get more information from Catherine?| A．Cal1 (646) 530-0381. | B．Cal1 (718) 809-1603. |
| C．Email jklar@grownyc.org. | D．Visit 286 East 156th Street, Bronx. |
| A．Dry-as-dust books. | B．Old-fashioned clothes. |
| C．Out-of-date electronics. | D．Second-hand furniture. |
| A．To make NYC a better place to live. |
| B．To enrich New Yorkers’ community life. |
| C．To reduce the cost of dealing with waste in NYC. |
| D．To encourage districts to compete in sustainability. |
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GIFT CHAMPAGNE. We post a bottle with your message. From £14.50 incl. Orders or details 0642 45733
CHRISTINE’S beauty treatment and body therapy. 402 6499, 0473 4004
SMOKED SALMON
8oz sliced £5.75, 1 lb sliced £ 11, 2 lb 4oz side £16.90, 2 lb 8 oz side £ 19.50, 400 gms offcuts £ 5. Prices include UK 1st class postage. Cheques with order. Cornish Smoked Fish Co.Ltd,Charlestown, St.Austell,Cornwell.
400-YEAR-OLD thatched cottage between Winchester/Basingstoke: 3 dble beds, sec gdn & extras. £ 110,000. (0962)88109
CHATEAU LATOUR, 1964. 24 bottles, £ 75 each.Phone(0227) 9848 evenings.
GOING IN TO BUSINESS? Send £ 7.45 inc p&p for ‘The Beginners Guide to Success in Business.’ Comquip Ltd, 189 Highview, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent. (0732) 22315.
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HAVANA CIGARS
And other fine cigars at wholesale prices. Send for list to James Jordan Ltd, Shelly, Huddars-field. Tel,: 0484 60227
C-SCOPE METAL DETECTORS. The ideal family gift to treasure from £ 39.99 to £449.50. Tel. Ashford (0233) 2918 today for free colour brochure.
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THE TIMES (1814-1985). This Xmas give someone an original issue dated the very day they were born, £ 12,50 or 2 for £ 21. Tel 01-486 6305 or 0492 3314
PARTYMANIA, everything for your party in one “fun-tastic” store.- 179 Kingston Road, Oxford 51339, own parking. 37685
OXFORD: lively divorcee, mid forties, bored with solitude and the cat, seeks male, preferably tall, to share local pleasures and pastimes, music, the arts etc. Box (50) 2050.
LADIES NARROW SHOWS. AA and narrower, sizes 2-11. Also wide EE. SAE Muriel Hitchcock Shoes, 3b Castle Mews, Arundel BN18 9DG.
HAVE a very happy birthday Paul!
1. How much will it cost you to get somebody a pound of smoked salmon and a bottle of champagne (with a message)?| A．£ 20.25 | B．£ 25.50 | C．£ 14.50 | D．Almost £ 18.00 |
| A．Birthday cards | B．Christmas gifts | C．Cigars | D．Newspapers |
| A．PARTYMANIA | B．LADIES NARROW SHOWS |
| C．SILVER CROSS | D．GOING IN TO BUSINESS? |
8 . Those who had the pleasure of watching Benny Goodman at work saw a rather ordinary-looking man in rimless glasses and a conservative business suit; but they also saw a human being who could play the clarinet(单簧管) like no one before or since. This made Benny Goodman a unique individual.
Other Americans who have stood out from the flock include Joe DiMaggio, Beverly Sill, Ernest Hemingway and Jonas Salk. They, like Benny Goodman, were recognized and honored for no other reason than excellence.
It is doing something better than other people that makes us unique. Yet a surprising number of people still see individuality as a surface thing. They wear garish clothes, dye their hair strange colors and decorate their skin with tattoos to make some kind of social statement. But an ordinary guy who has dyed his hair purple or orange is nothing more than the same person with a funny-looking head.
The whole purpose of individuality is excellence. Those who invent, who improvise(即兴发挥), who know more about a subject than other people do, and who take something that doesn’t work and make it work––these people are the very soul of capitalism.
Charles Kettering didn’t like the idea of cranking a car to make it start, so he invented the electric starter. Henry Ford figured out the assembly-line technique and made it possible to mass-produce automobiles, and Elisha Otis, inventor of the elevator, indirectly created the city sky-line. These people understood that individualism means working at the top of one’s capacity.
The ones with the purple hair and the funky jewelry are just along for the ride, trying to be “different” and not knowing how to go about it.
The student who earns straight A’s on his report card has grasped the idea and has found the real meaning of individuality. So has the youngster who has designed his own spaceship, who gives piano recitals, who paints pictures of the world around him.
Benny Goodman understood it too. This is why he was at his best, blowing his clarinet, in a blue suit and black shoes.
1. The author mentions the appearance of Benny Goodman to _________.| A．show what a talented musician should look like |
| B．introduce an important figure in the musical world |
| C．contrast with his talent in music performance |
| D．indicate that he can’t stand out from the flock |
| A．an individualist tends to seek difference both in character and appearance |
| B．the essence of individualism lies in pursuing excellence to the full |
| C．being different in appearance is the very first step to being individual |
| D．those who strive to win the recognition of others are real individualists |
| A．A scientist who conducts research solely advancing knowledge for the greater good rather than for personal recognition. |
| B．A social media influencer who conforms to popular opinions to maintain a large following. |
| C．An artist who creates unique works but fail to gain fame and recognition from others. |
| D．An entrepreneur who prioritizes ethical considerations over profit in his business practices. |
| A．specific to general | B．cause and effect |
| C．examples and conclusion | D．comparison and contrast |
| BILLIARD TABLES bought and sold. Mr Villis. (02805)66(Bucks). GIFT CHAMPAGNE. We post a bottle with your message. From £14.50 incl. Orders or details 0642 45733 CHRISTINE’S beauty treatment and body therapy.402 6499, 0473 4004 | |
| SMOKED SALMON 8oz sliced £5.75, 1lb sliced £11, 2lb 4oz side£16.90, 2lb 8oz side £19.50, 400 gms offcuts £5. Prices include UK 1st class postage. Cheques with order. Cornish Smoked Fish Co. Ltd, Charlestown. St. Austell, Cornwell. | HAVANA CIGARS And other fine cigars at wholesale prices. Send for list to James Jordan Ltd, Shelly, Huddars-field. Tel: 0484 60227 C-SCOPE METAL DETECTORS. The ideal family gift to treasure from £39.99 to £449.50. Tel. Ashford (0233) 2918 today for free colour brochure. BEAUTIFUL farm estate, total 700 acres. Diplomats 4 bed 1832 house, £220,000 ono.0639 73082 5 BEDROOMED HOUSE in quiet mid-Wales village. 1 acre of land, fishing and shooting available. £42,000. Tel: 059 787 687 (after 6 p. m.). |
| 400-YEAR-OLD thatched cottage between Winchester/ Basingstoke: 3 dble beds, sec gdn &extras. £110, 000. (0962)88109 CHATEAU LATOUR, 1964.24 bottles, £75 each. Phone (0227) 9848 evenings. GOING IN TO BUSINESS? Send £7.45 inc p&p for ‘The Beginners Guide to Success in Business.’ Comquip Ltd, 189 Highview, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent. (0732) 22315. | THE TIMES (1814-1985). This Xmas give someone an original issue dated the very day they were born, £12, 50 or 2 for £21. Tel 01-486 6305 or 0492 3314 PARTYMANIA, everything for your party in one “fun-tastic” store. - 179 Kingston Road, Oxford 51339, own parking. 37685 |
| SILVER CROSS detachable coach Pram (navy), shopping tray, excellent clean condition, £30; Carry Cot, £5; Baby Bath, £2.50; Atari system, joystick and paddle sticks, in good working order, needs a new mains adapter, £40; 5 Atari Cassettes, £10 each, very good condition, ideal Xmas presents. Apply 34 Kynaston Road, Didcot, Oxon. evenings. 215702 | OXFORD: lively divorcee, mid forties, bored with solitude and the cat, seeks male, preferably tall, to share local pleasures and pastimes, music, the arts etc. Box (50) 2050. |
| LADIES NARROW SHOWS. AA and narrower, sizes 2-11. Also wide EE. SAE Muriel Hitchcock Shoes, 3b Castle Mews, Arundel BN18 9DG. | |
| HAVE a very happy birthday Paul! | |
| A．£20.25 | B．£25.50 | C．£14.50 | D．Almost £18.00 |
| A．Birthday cards | B．Christmas gifts | C．Cigars | D．Newspapers |
| A．PARTYMANIA | B．LADIES NARROW SHOWS |
| C．SILVER CROSS | D．GOING IN TO BUSINESS? |
10 . “Calling all. This is our last cry before our eternal silence.” With that, in January 1997, the French coast guard transmitted its final message in Morse code.
Wrecked ships had radioed out SOS signals from the era of the Titanic. In near-instant time, the beeps could be decoded by Morse-code stations thousands of miles away. First used to send messages over land in 1844, Morse code outlived the telegraph age. But by the late 20th century, satellite radio was turning it into a dying language. In February 1999, it officially ceased being the standard for maritime communication.
Nestled within the Point Reyes National Seashore, north of San Francisco, KPH Maritime Radio is the last operational Morse-code radio station in North America. The station — which consists of two buildings some 25 miles apart — once watched over the waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It shut down in 1997, but a few years later, a couple of radio enthusiasts brought it back to life. The group has gotten slightly larger over the years, who call themselves the “radio squirrels”. Every Saturday, they beep out maritime news and weather reports. Much of their communication is with the SS Jeremiah O’Brien, a World War II-era ship permanently parked at a San Francisco pier.
Last July, the photographer Ann Hermes visited these “radio squirrels” and stepped into their time machine. To send a message, they tapped each Morse-code letter into a gadget, generating a loud noise that repeated throughout the whole building. “It’s almost like jazz,” Hermes told me — a music of rhythm and timing that can sound slightly different depending on who is doing the tapping. Some of the machines date back to World War II. The “radio squirrels” do their own repairs, and search eBay for replacement parts on the newer units.
Though many of the “radio squirrels” are retired or nearing retirement, Morse code is not quite extinct: The U.S. Navy still teaches it to a few sailors. Besides, in 2017, a British man who had broken his leg on a beach used it to signal for help in the dark with a flashlight.
1. What was Morse code used for in the era of the Titanic?| A．Warning the coming of total silence. |
| B．Sending a signal for help or rescue. |
| C．Saving an endangered language. |
| D．Setting a standard for communication. |
| A．The former staff of KPH Maritime Radio Station. |
| B．The crew of ship wreckage in San Francisco. |
| C．Those particularly passionate about radio stuff. |
| D．Those expert at playing instruments and jazz. |
| A．the frequent use by the “squirrels” to beep out news |
| B．the constant communication with experienced operators |
| C．the repair and restore efforts made by the “squirrels” |
| D．the protection and maintenance made by the U.S. Navy |
| A．Keep the “Jazz” Going |
| B．The Last Call from Sea |
| C．Volunteers of Point Reyes |
| D．A Farewell to Radio |
