2 . Most of London's national museums are completely free of charge. So without cost to worry about, these are the must-see museums for art lovers on their first trip to London.

National Portrait Gallery

PHONE +44 20 7306 0055

Where else but the National Portrait Gallery can you find oil paintings of the Bronte sisters and William Shakespeare alongside black and white photographs of the Spice Girls and a mixed media portrait of J.K. Rowling? Featuring a collection of famous British people from the Tudor period to the present day, the National Portrait Gallery is a must for those who like British culture.

Science Museum

PHONE +44 33 3241 4000       

Ideal for left-brainers, London's Science Museum celebrates scientific, technological, and mathematical achievements — but that makes it sound so serious. With interactive exhibits, flight simulators, an IMAX theater, and even a milkshake bar, a trip to the Science Museum is far from the boring science lessons from back in the day.

Churchill War Rooms

PHONE +44 20 7416 5000

The Imperial War Museum is a collection of five museums and sites. One of the collection' s most fascination inclusions is the Churchill War Rooms. Walking through the underground labyrinth （迷宫）of war rooms is literally walking in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and his war cabinet during WWII

Natural History Museum

PHONE +44 20 7942 5000

Once the home to African elephant specimens and surprising casts of a Triceratops and Diplodocus, the museum' s main hall now floats the real skeleton of a blue whale high above visitors’ heads. Though no longer in the entry hall, you can still find dinosaurs here, such as the first fossil ever found from a T. rex.

1. Which is the best choice for J.K. Rowling’s fans?

A．National Portrait Gallery.	B．Science Museum.
C．Churchill War Rooms.	D．Natural History Museum.

2. What can people do in Science Museum?

A．View the arts of the Tudor period.	B．Enjoy a film in an IMAX theater.
C．Learn about the war history of Britain.	D．Watch the skeleton of a blue whale.

3. Which number should be called if you’ re interested in dinosaurs?

A．44 20 7306 0055.	B．44 33 3241 4000.
C．44 20 7416 5000.	D．44 20 7942 5000.

3 . 阅读短文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Formed in 2002, the China International Search and Rescue Team（CISAR）brings help and hope to those     1     lives are changed by natural disasters．

The team went on its first international rescue mission in 2003．It was the first time that a Chinese team     2    （work）outside China, and the team won high praise     3     their bravery and skill．The list of people to whom help has been given ever since     4    （be）long．The team treated more than 3,000 people who were injured in the 2006 earthquake in Indonesia, and spent several months     5    （give）aid to over 25,000 victims of the 2010 floods in Pakistan．

Rescue workers     6    （train）to find people, treat injuries, and hand out food, water, and other supplies．There is     7    （usual）no electricity or water after a disaster and diseases and accidents may appear．    8    （save）lives, rescue workers have to work day and night, and sadly they must also bury     9     dead, which means they have to be strong in both body and mind．Rescue workers must have big hearts, too．Of course, they’ll have to take     10    （effect）measures in action．The members of the CISAR are always ready to go wherever help is needed．

6 . Almost anywhere you go in the United States, you're bound to find a fast-food joint to serve you quick and tasty food. Datassential, a consumer research brand, conducted a survey and reported on the percentage of customers who said their last visit to one of these fast food joints.

Sbarro

Nothing says easy eating like ordering a pizza. In fact, you can quickly satisfy your Italian craving (渴望)by going to one of the Brooklyn-based pizza joints now located in over 20 countries. To prove how simple it is to get your extra large slice, take it from the 66 percent of customers who said they last went to Sbarro because it was a convenient option.

Denny's

This American diner is where you can go to order a Grand Slam at any hour of the day, Seriously, what could be better than a full plate of diner food at midnight? Perhaps some of their 24-hour locations contributed to 66 percent of customers saying that eating at Denny's was convenient for them.

Quiznos Subs

Making your own sandwich is a great option for a grab-and-go lunch, It's so convenient that 65 percent of customers said that's the reason why they last ate at a Quiznos, However, eating an Italian sub might not always be the healthiest option. These are the 9 foods nutritionists never order at fast food restaurants.

McDonald's

In the United States, there are over 14,000 McDonalds locations! Having so many golden arches glowing across the states helps place Mickey D's at the number one spot of most convenient fast-food restaurants. Of the customers surveyed, 72 percent went to McDonalds last because it was the most convenient option.

1. Which is the most convenient restaurant?

A．Sbarro.

B．Denny's.

C．Quiznos Subs.

D．McDonald's.

2. What helps Denny's attract customers?

A．24-hour locations.	B．Midnight customers.
C．Brooklyn-based pizza.	D．The grab- and-go lunch.

3. What's the similarity of these restaurants?

A．They are located in many countries.	B．They provide Italian fast food.
C．They sell nutritional meals.	D．They serve quick and tasty food.

7 . Book Your Field Trip to Pacific Science Center

A field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages across Washington State. Our hands-on exhibits, shows, and creative programs inspire students’ curiosity for science in a day of exploration meant to strengthen your curriculum and fuel lifelong enthusiasm for science, math, engineering and technology.

Schedule (安排) Your Field Trip

To schedule your field trip, complete the registration request form available at the link www.pacificsciencecenter.org/field-tripsl/, or call (206) 443-2925 Monday — Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. not less than two weeks ahead of your visit date. We will contact you within two business days to set up your field trip.

New Fall/winter Hours

Starting September 3, 2019 PacSci will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for holidays and weeks during Seattle Public School breaks. We will no longer be booking field trips on those days, as well.

Pricing

Field Trip Package		Price Per Student
Exhibits Only		$9
Package 1	Exhibits plus choice of one experiences	$11
Package 2	Exhibits plus choice of two experiences	$13
Package 3	Exhibits plus choice of three experiences	$15

One free adult general admission is covered for every 10 paid students. Free adult admission doesn’t include IMAX documentary. These adults will be charged a $4 IMAX documentary admission. Additional adults outside of the ratio (比例) will be charged the student admission rate. Pacific Science Center Memberships cannot be applied to field trips. Payment is due one week before you visit.

Available Experiences

■ Planetarium Shows

■ IMAX Documentaries

■ Science on a Sphere Shows

■ Laser Shows

1. What can we know about Pacific Science Center?

A．It is famous for its typical architecture.

B．It offers students chances for free classes.

C．It’s where students can learn about science.

D．It is only accessible to students in Washington.

2. If 2 teachers and 10 students watch exhibits and IMAX Documentaries, how much will they at least pay?

A．$118.	B．$125.
C．$127.	D．$134.

3. When can we reserve a field trip by phone?

A．On weekends.

B．Any Monday or Tuesday.

C．Two workdays ahead of the visit time.

D．At least 14 days before the actual visit.

8 . For top students from low-income families, applying to colleges is particularly difficult. One approach makes this whole process easier? Provide an adviser for them.

That's the idea behind CollegePoint, a program to help gifted students go to schools that match their intelligence. When a high school student takes a standardized test—the PSAT, SAT or ACT—and they score in the 90th percentile, and their families make less than $ 80, 000 a year, they get an email from the program offering them a free adviser. The advisers listen, guide and answer students' questions.

Connor Rechtzigel, an adviser in Minnesota, sees the importance of his role, for research shows that low-income students are far more likely to undermatch because they don't think they have what it takes to get in and because many don't even know what schools are out there. He helped high school senior Justice Benjamin, the first in his family to apply to college, thinking about what his ideal learning experience was. Finally, Justice narrowed in on smaller schools where he could study environmental science and made his final choice: Skidmore College in New York.

Figuring out how to pay for college is a major part of what CollegePoint advisers do. Nakhle, an adviser in North Carolina, is working with Hensley, an Ohio high school senior who can't get extra financial help from her family. They spent a lot of time comparing and analyzing her financial-aid award letters, which made her decision much clearer. Finally, the Ohio State University offered an option where she would pay nothing. Staying in-state wasn't her first choice, but it was the best option for her.

1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．How CollegePoint works.	B．The history of CollegePoint.
C．Ways to apply for a free adviser.	D．The challenge of choosing colleges.

2. What prevents low-income students from attending proper colleges?

A．Thinking highly of their abilities.	B．Knowing little about colleges.
C．Lack of enough learning experience.	D．Failure to pass the entrance exam.

3. Why did Hensley finally choose the Ohio State University?

A．She didn't want to stay far from home.	B．Her favorite major was provided there.
C．She would show her talents to the full.	D．The university met her financial needs.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Steps for Students to Choose Suitable Colleges

B．CollegePoint—How to Be a Financial Adviser

C．Advisers Helping College Students to Score High

D．CollegePoint—Helping Students Select Ideal Colleges

9 . Rioghna and Hannah Pittock spent the first few minutes feeling sorry for themselves. Rioghna,a junior at Rochester Mayo High School, had spring sports to play. Hannah,a senior at University of Chicago , was going to have a spring break in Aruba. However , both were canceled because of COVID-19. But they soon recovered and now they are sitting at home , solving Rochester's problems in their way. Pointing to the computer screen, Hannah tells her sister,“She is a nurse and her child needs to be matched.”

The two sisters birthed their plan last Saturday on the drive home from picking up Hannah in Chicago. As more medical workers were sent to work, fighting against the fierce pandemic (流行病), the sisters knew many of their families would need childcare. At the same time, teens throughout Rochester were off school. So on Sunday, Hannah and Rioghna launched Step Up To Sit. Already they're paired more than 40 families with sitters.

“The young people in the community are stepping up to do their part,” Hannah says, “We are delighted that we' re having an impact on people's lives in this hard time.”For the last four days,160 teens have registered to help, most willing to work free. if paired with a family in need. With more and more teens joining in, the two sisters decide to launch Step Up To Shop,a platform for teens to deliver groceries to seniors.

Rioghna acknowledges people of her age get a bad reputation as smartphone-addicted and selfish. The Pittock sisters are proving otherwise,“Amid the pandemic，people should be allowed to be upset and allowed to be a little bit down about the upset in their lives, but it's about something bigger and recognizing we all have our part to play here,”Rioghna says.

1. Why did the two sisters feel sorry for themselves?

A．They would join in activities separately.

B．They had to give up their planned activities.

C．They were infected with COVID-19 seriously.

D．Their parents were sent to battle COVID-19.

2. Step Up to Sit is a platform to       .

A．pair medical worker families with teen sitters

B．call on teens to deliver groceries to seniors

C．spread basic health knowledge to people

D．instruct teens to study online at home

3. Which of the following best describes the two sisters?

A．Tolerant.	B．Humble.
C．Caring.	D．Stubborn.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Smartphone addiction makes teens selfish.

B．The Pittock sisters acted on a low profile.

C．People can do nothing against pandemic.

D．There is some misunderstanding of teens.

10 . Finding a suitable name for a baby is a big deal in China.When picking out a Chinese name,parents usually select two or three characters that have a carefully thought out meaning, but when deciding on an English name, many of them struggle.That's where Jessup and her company, Special Name,come in. In the last few years, Jessup has helped name 677,900 Chinese babies, and earned over $400,000 in the process, more than enough to pay her college fees.

Jessup came up with the idea for Special Name in 2015,after accompanying her father on a business trip to China.One of her dad's business partners,a Mrs.Wang, asked her to help choose an English name for her daughter.Jessup felt honored and quickly realized the importance of choosing a proper name in Chinese culture.The woman wanted people to be surprised by the things her daughter could achieve,so Jessup suggested the name"Eliza"after the character Eliza Doolittle from the play Pygmalion.Mrs.Wang seemed delighted with Jessup's choice."If Mrs.Wang needed this service,maybe other parents would as well,"Jessup thought.

After returning to UK,Jessup borrowed ￡1,500 from her parents and paid a web designer to build a website,She then spent her free time filling up a database(数据库)with around 4,000 English names,associating them with five major personality characteristics,like honesty and optimism.

In the beginning, Jessup offered the service for free to promote the website,but later,she started charging fees.The business is almost completely self-sufficient,requiring only a small team in China that manages technical operations.She updates the database each month,allowing her to focus full-time on studies.

1. What's the purpose of Special Name?

A．To help Chinese teens go abroad.

B．To strengthen children's personalities.

C．To pick an English name for a Chinese baby.

D．To make a deal with Chinese parents.

2. What inspired Jessup to set up Special Name?

A．A suggestion from a business partner.	B．Her interest in Chinese culture.
C．A Chinese mother's request.	D．A character from a play.

3. What did Mrs.Wang want her daughter to be in the future?

A．A woman with achievements.	B．A famous actress.
C．A successful businesswoman.	D．A western culture expert.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph about Special Name?

A．It offers free service.	B．It's updated every day.
C．It's operated completely by itself.	D．It is easy to manage.