1 . For displaced people, arriving in Greece marks an important milestone in their journey to a better life. In camps run by the Greek government, they receive critical aid including housing, food, and medical treatment. And now, thanks to Love Welcomes, they are receiving a more secure future.
When British Abi Hewitt visited a refugee （难民）camp near Athens, the experience deeply impacted her. Hewitt, who had previously managed a life skills program for at-risk women called Thistle Farms, reached out to her former boss, Becca Stevens on the Love Welcomes site. Stevens expressed interest in the idea of a creative social enterprise to help these displaced women. Another colleague from Thistle Farms, Frannie Kieschnick, quickly joined the team. The three co-founded Love Welcomes in 2017 with the women of the camp.
The initiative（首创）teaches female residents of the camp how to weave. They learn to transform recycled material into beautiful one-of-a-kind handicrafts, including welcome mats, sofa cushions and key chains. The skills the women learn in the program are just as important as the funds they earn from the sale of their handicrafts.
“When we sell products, the profit from that goes back to the women,” Hewitt explained. "We are now employing 42 women by the end of this week. It makes a great difference to every single woman, to their family and to everyone living in this camp. I am very proud of that. "
A program participant named Laure shared her story on the video, “I can say in the beginning when I entered Greece, I was like, what can I do with my life?" Laure struggled to stay optimistic, explaining, "But when I heard about Love Welcomes and started looming, all of these thoughts suddenly melted," she said. Learning the skill helped Laure maintain a positive attitude. As the initiative has grown in popularity, it has attracted attention from well-known artists.
1. What is the best title for the text?| A．Love Welcomes---Home to Great Women |
| B．Three Great Displaced Women Who Make a Difference |
| C．How to Set Up a Famous Organization With Little Money |
| D．The Initiative Helps Displaced Women Weave a Brighter Future |
| A．Key chains. | B．The joy of labor. |
| C．The skills they learn. | D．Recycled material. |
| A．Far-sighted. | B．Significant. |
| C．Concerned. | D．Annoying. |
| A．Some examples of famous artists. |
| B．Hard work o£ looming locally. |
| C．The benefits Laure have gained. |
| D．The best selling of handicrafts. |
2 . What do you do with old stuff? That dress you bought for a party three years ago, for example. You wore it once and put it away somewhere. So, what to do?
In the UK, we might take it to a charity shop. The first charity shops appeared in Britain in the 19th century. The Salvation Army was one of the first to run a second-hand clothing shop to provide the needy with affordable clothes. This was followed by charities such as the British Red Cross, who also relieved hardship and raised money for the war effort during World War Two. In 1947, Oxfam opened a charity shop in High Street, Oxford, which is the modern form we know today. These days, charity shops are a common sight with around 11, 200 shops across the UK, according to the Charity Retail Association. During business hours the public can donate their unwanted items to a charity shop-clothes, books, electronics, furniture. These items are checked for wear and tear and if found still serviceable, priced up to be sold at a heavily discounted price.
For many, this is a win-win situation. To the charity, it means a valuable source of income. To the consumer, it provides the opportunity to buy, often extremely cheap items and clothes. To the donator, it may help to assuage consumer guilt. “You can make a pretty good case to yourself that you are doing good, because what you are doing is going towards a charitable cause and you are saving stuff from landfill(垃圾堆),” Clare Press, fashion journalist and sustainable style advocate, tells the Guardian.
There are sometimes hidden treasures for the buyers, too. Take a screen print for example. It was bought for 99p and later found to be by English artist Ben Nicholson. It was sold for￡4, 200. So next time you need to rid yourself of something, spare a thought for the charity shop-after all, charity begins at home!
1. The text is mainly written to________.| A．comment on the benefits of charity shops |
| B．analyze the popularity of the UK charities |
| C．list the names of the first UK charity shops |
| D．introduce something about UK charity shops |
| A．British Red Cross | B．The Salvation Army |
| C．Oxfam | D．Charity Retail Association |
| A．Ease. | B．Add. | C．Mix. | D．Increase. |
| A．Get rid of unwanted items. | B．Start charity from daily life. |
| C．Be environmentally friendly. | D．Make a difference for the future. |
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1. What is the function of Ocean Today?| A．An entry to ocean-based information. |
| B．A platform to exchange resources. |
| C．A window to learn more about ecology. |
| D．An inspiration to explore more about seas. |
| A．Finding out the driving force behind the nature. |
| B．Promoting global cooperation to a better world. |
| C．Offering information about latest weather change. |
| D．Processing data of greenhouse gas emissions. |
| A．Ocean Directory | B．World Ocean Observatory |
| C．Extreme Weather | D．World Ocean Forum |
4 . What comes to mind when you think of a museum? Perhaps you picture an impressive building in a rather traditional design made of high-quality stone? Some might consider these customary institutions the best way to safeguard the future of typical educational topics. But according to the Museums Association, a museum is traditionally defined as a place enabling "… people to have more knowledge via various collections for inspiration, learning and enjoyment."
There are about 2500 museums in the UK; a few are bound to be considered a little unconventional, unusual or even unknown. However atypical your interest is, there's a museum for you!
What about Neil Cole's Adventures? This museum was opened by founder Neil Cole. Visitors to this Allendale attraction in Northumberland can see items ranging from stage properties used in the BBC series Dr Who to part of Thor's costume from the Avengers movie. "Science fiction has now become more mainstream so I thought people might want to see this," says Mr Cole.
If clocks are more to your taste, why not visit the Cuckooland Museum? Set up by brothers Roman and Maz Piekarski, this Cheshire collection of over 600 cuckoo clocks is considered to be the largest of its kind in the world— and all from the Black Forest region in Germany.
Then, you could visit the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities in London. This offbeat, alternative institution is against the trend of educating visitors through written descriptions alongside its collections. Instead, it displays all of its rare treasures, which include dodo bones, shrunken heads and a collection of McDonald's Happy Meal toys, with no caption at all.
There are many more wonderful institutions out there that march to the beat of their own drum. All you have to do is go and find them!
1. What do the traditional museums serve to do?| A．To educate kids more about the world. | B．To help people explore more |
| C．To show visitors a specialized field. | D．To help understand the real life. |
| A．Allendale scenery. | B．Stage properties. |
| C．Science fiction. | D．The Avengers movies. |
| A．The Museum Association. | B．Neil Cole's Adventures. |
| C．The Cuckooland Museum. | D．The Viktor Wynd Museum. |
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Ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome on the Museum of Natural History! I'm Joe Smith. Let me tell you about some of the thing you should not miss here.
Here in the Entrance Hall, you can see some beautifully paintings of flowers and plants. Upstairs on the left are a famous animal exhibition. I can see the models of some dinosaurs and some strange animals. On the right, there is a small theatre, where you can watch a movie about what our planet looks like millions of years ago. The film that lasts 45 minutes plays every hour. After you leave this museum, please don't forget visit the shop inside it. Some wonderful models of animals, T-shirts or many other things can be bought there.
The museum will be not close until 5:00 pm, so enjoy yourselves.
6 . Theatres of the past
The Greek theatre
Theatres developed in many parts of Greece.Ancient Greek theatres were built in natural open
air sites on conveniently shaped hills.This allowed a great mass of people to enjoy a show at a time. Due to this, actors placed emphasis on exaggerated(夸张的）action and speech.And,colorful symbolic masks and costumes were used.
The Medieval theatre
The Medieval theatre started in churches.That's why medieval plays were about Bible stories. At first,it became a custm for priests(牧师）to act out brief scenes during Christmas and Easter.These acts attracted large crowds.Finally,the church refused to allow priests to participate in any such events again,so ordinary people began these performances outside.Performances were set in the town square,with several stage settings around it.
The Elizabethan theatre
The England's theatre developed rapidly in the years following the defeat of the Spanish Navy. The distinctive feature of Elizabethan theatre was the stage.It has three parts: the fore stage for outside scenes;the inner stage for scenes inside a building;an upper stage or balcony for various purposes. The reason for this design is that there were no scene changes or breaks during the play. Very little scenery was used,so the actors had to create a scene through their voices and dialogues. This led to a more poetic script(剧本), and poets became the main source of script writing.
The Restoration theatre
Some of the plays told sad stories, but the majority of the plays were really funny.Many specialized machines were used to create the scene. The stage was a very clever idea, in that on the sides of the stage large back shutters(百叶窗)painted with the scene.
1. Why did actors in ancient Greek theatres use exaggerated action and speech?| A．To build the theatres in open-air sites on hills. |
| B．To develop a brand-new way of performance. |
| C．To make a big audience easy to enjoy the show. |
| D．To match colorful symbolic masks and costumes. |
| A．The Greek theatre. |
| B．The Elizabethan theatre. |
| C．The Medieval theatre. |
| D．The Restoration theatre, |
| A．The stage was smartly designed. |
| B．The actors wore colorful costumes. |
| C．The performers were the ordinary people. |
| D．Most of the plays were about Bible stories. |
7 . Dive into Jason deCaires Taylor's underwater art exhibits from around the world
Creating the world's first underwater sculpture(雕像) park in Grenada in 2006, and with over 1,000 underwater artworks across the globe, deCaires Taylor has artfully highlighted the threats to our oceans while actively helping to create new life in them.Here are some of the underwater art exhibits.
Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park
Grenada, West Indies
Installed in 2006 after Molinere Bay suffered destructive damage from the 2004 Hurricane Ivan, these 75 underwater art pieces formed the world's first underwater sculpture park and was name done of National Geographic's 25 Wonders of the World.It now provides a new habitat for marine life,and it also draws divers and glass-bottomed boats away from more delicate reefs nearby.
Ocean Atlas
Nassau, Bahamas
Off the coast of Nassau sits the world's largest underwater sculpture, shallow enough for divers to view.This 60-ton,16-foot tall statue of a young Bahamian girl appears to hold up the ocean, just like her Greek namesake (同名人物) Atlas, who suspended the heavens in Greek myth(神话) .
The Rising Tide
London, U.K.
Unlike most of deCaires Taylor's works, these sculptures can be seen from land,on the banks of the River Thames, emerging during low tide. Within sight of the Houses of Parliament, they are a nod to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and are a reminder of rising sea levels and the denial of climate change.
Museum of Underwater Art
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Expected to open to the public in early 2020, deCaires Taylor's latest project aims to rehabilitate parts of the world's largest reef system. Works in the underwater museum include a partially-submerged(半淹没的)figure that changes color as the sea warms and which can be seen from shore, and even a submerged coral-covered greenhouse.
1. What do deCaires Taylor's underwater art exhibits have in common?| A．Becoming National Geographic's Wonders of the World. |
| B．Sharing names with gods in Greek myth. |
| C．Changing colors with water temperature. |
| D．Combining art with saving ocean creatures. |
| A．Grenada. | B．Nassau. |
| C．London. | D．Great Barrier Reef. |
| A．Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park. |
| B．Ocean Atlas. |
| C．The Rising Tide. |
| D．Museum of Underwater Art. |
8 . There is always something going on at the National Museum of America History! This page is divided into the following parts.
Things to Do
Learn the story behind the American national anthem(国歌), consider the roles of the President, discover 200 years of family history in a New England house and more in our exhibitions.
View our introductory film, We the People, in the Warner Brothers Theater.
Create in our Spark Lab hands-on activity space (Note: Spark Lab is designed for children aged 6-12 and does not require reservations, but you can find details on guidelines - visiting - sparklab - groups. com. Spark Lab is closed on Tuesdays).
Some Tips for Visiting
To enter the building quickly, please ask your students to carry as little as possible (backpacks, bags, etc.) Security checks are now required of Museum visitors, and all bags are searched.
Some Simple Rules
To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all Museum visitors, please share these rules with your students:
Walking and talking are appropriate, while running and shouting are not.
Food, drink, and gum are not allowed in the Museum except the specific eating areas.
Our exhibits are delicate: Please do not touch exhibits or lean on exhibit cases.
If students use cell phones, please be sure that their use does not disturb other visitors.
1. What can visitors learn in the Museum?| A．The family history in a New England house. |
| B．The film about Warner Brothers. |
| C．The stories of all the presidents. |
| D．The art of a 200-year-old house. |
| A．Walk quietly. |
| B．Avoid eating and drinking. |
| C．Keep their hands off the exhibits. |
| D．Turn off their cell phones. |
| A．History lovers. | B．Indoor activities fans. |
| C．Parents and children. | D．Teachers and students. |
9 . It’s a rainy spring morning in May, but a steady flow of people from various age groups and cultural backgrounds could already be seen going in and out of the Ioe Fortes Branch of the Vancouver Public Library on Denman Street. One such regular of this branch is Richard Bisson, who lives just across the street. Convenience is a key for the retired court interpreter, as well as access to a wide variety of books in English, French and German.
Still, other community engagement plans involve programs aimed at getting youth to read more and use the library. At the Renfrew Branch, which is close to residential areas and surrounded by a beautiful park, the library partnered with the Renfrew Community Centre to design a camp for teens last year. This year, they’re focusing on elementary kids, with similar programs such as the summer reading club.
Susan Everall, Neighbourhood Services Manager for the Vancouver Public Library, believes that libraries are social, educational and recreational places, where everybody has access.
“A lot of people come in with their laptops, and they spend hours in the library and it’s not necessarily because they don’t have Internet access at home. Sometimes it’s just due to the social feeling,” Everall says.
When it comes to smaller community branches, Everall suggests that some people prefer the smaller space, where they don't feel overwhelmed.
And just like going to your neighbourhood grocery store, Everall believes that community libraries also provide a sense of familiarity, where friends and neighbours can bump into each other.
For a regular like Bisson, the library is a place that keeps us informed because reading shapes our ideas, our culture and our way of thinking. Although he doesn’t participate in library events, he thinks that the Joe Fortes Branch serves the community well, and he’s happy if it provides events for the community.
1. From Paragraph 2 we can know the programs this year is .| A．founded by Richard Bisson |
| B．surrounded by residential buildings |
| C．designing summer activities for primary children |
| D．planning summer camps with the Renfrew Community Centre |
| A．they want to be around people |
| B．they want to save some money |
| C．they don’t want to lose their laptops |
| D．none of them have Internet access at home |
| A．it was set up for youth living nearby |
| B．it often organizes reading activities |
| C．it makes people feel overwhelmed |
| D．it creates a family atmosphere |
| A．To introduce community libraries and their advantages. |
| B．To make the Joe Fortes Branch known to more people. |
| C．To encourage people to visit libraries in their free time. |
| D．To show differences between public and communitv libraries. |
10 . In 2005, Winston Duncan was traveling with his mother in Southern Africa when he saw an old lady and young boy walking down a road together. He thought of his own grandmother and wondered how he could help the old lady and others in Africa who have to walk a long way.
Duncan, who lived in Washington State was 10 at the time, and his solution was to give them bikes. With his mom, he started Wheels to Africa, an organization that for the past 14 years has taken bicycles donated from residents of the. Washington area and shipped them across the world to people in need.
Most of the 8000 bikes they have collected have gone to countries in Africa, helping cut down hours of walking for students and other postmen. But last week, Duncan, travelled with a handful of volunteers and 400 bikes to a destination much closer to his home yet still in need: Puerto Rico. More than a year after it was destroyed by Hurricane Maria, the island suffers from transportation problems.
"It was a little chaotic (混乱的) — as soon as they got their bikes, they were just having fun riding around the parking lot," said Austin Higgins, a New Jersey resident who recently joined Wheels to Africa as its photographer and videographer. "Some people who received bicycles were almost speechless, and some of them cried, because it was something they had requested for Christmas from Santa Claus," he said.
The donated bikes included some high-end racing models, which went to teenagers interested in pursuing serious cycling.
Duncan recently graduated from Bard College and is in Arlington working at a political consulting firm. He now encourages kids in the Washington area to get involved with the organization, and some have joined him on trips to Africa and on this trip to Puerto Rico.
"I wanted to try to get people to think about giving back,” he said.
1. Why did Winston Duncan start Wheels to Africa?| A．He hoped to make his grandmother feel happy. |
| B．He was fond of collecting different types of bikes. |
| C．He wanted to help the poor people to live better. |
| D．He was greatly supported by his mother to do so. |
| A．It has been managed for fourteen years. |
| B．It has delivered about 400 bikes to Africa. |
| C．It has many young kids as its members now. |
| D．It collects bicycles from all the areas in the U. S. |
| A．The delivery usually meets with some trouble. |
| B．The people who got bikes were excited and grateful. |
| C．It was very difficult for Duncan to collect enough bikes. |
| D．People in Africa required him to dress up as Santa Claus. |
| A．Wheels to Africa. | B．Trip to Puerto Rico. |
| C．Duncan, a Generous Person. | D．Hurricane in Puerto Rico. |
