1. What is People You Meet?
| A．An office party. | B．A radio program. | C．A training course. |
| A．About 100,000. | B．About 200,000. | C．About 500,000. |
| A．He is a team leader. | B．He was born in London. | C．He speaks thirty languages. |
| A．Show them around. | B．Plan tours for them. | C．Teach them English. |
1. Why does the speaker deliver the speech?
| A．To attract more students to join the English club. |
| B．To inform freshmen to choose their favorite club. |
| C．To introduce freshmen to all the clubs in the school. |
| A．Those who are fascinated by physical activities. |
| B．Those who want to improve their oral English. |
| C．Those who long to make friends with foreigners. |
| A．English Corner discussions. |
| B．Singing competitions. |
| C．English performances. |
| A．Registering online. |
| B．Contacting Alice Lee. |
| C．Writing application letters. |
3 . A new school in Uruguay is teaching about environmental sustainability (可持续性) and practicing what it teaches. The school was built with recycled materials. Clean energy powers the building. The students learn to grow their own food. And, a regular curriculum is combined with lessons on farming, recycling and water protection.
The 43 students at the school grow their own crops like tomatoes, basil, and strawberries. And they eat them too.
The Uruguayan organization Tagma called this school Public School 294. Tagma supports responsible and sustainable ways of living and using natural resources. The U.S. architect Michael Reynolds designed the school which opened in February in 2016.
A student, Felipe Sanchez, said, “In my other school, we didn’t plant anything and it was not fun. I was bored and my friends did not understand me nor treat me well. In this school, my friends like me and we can plant crops and do a lot of things together.”
Solar energy powers the school. The school also uses filtered (过滤的) rainwater. Sixty percent of the building is made of recycled materials that the community collected.
The school tries to support a culture of community in the classroom. Students from different grade levels learn together and help each other.
Rita Montans is a teacher at Public School 294. “Our teaching is based on the principles of sustainability and environmental protection, so naturally it creates an environment where it is easier to make relations. The multi-grade system enables a fourth grade child to study with a third grade student.”
The school is still young. But its teachers are hopeful that the lessons their students are learning will last a lifetime. “I hope that the ideas of protecting the environment and living in harmony (和谐) with the environment remain significant.”
1. What do we know about the students in the new school?| A．They only have farming lessons. |
| B．They study and live in a green environment. |
| C．They learn to grow crops without eating them. |
| D．They practice building houses with used materials. |
| A．Grateful. | B．Worried. | C．Regretful. | D．Embarrassed. |
| A．Students there teach themselves. |
| B．The senior students teach the junior ones. |
| C．Different grades are mixed together in one class. |
| D．Teachers pay more attention to students’ relations. |
| A．To improve relations among students. |
| B．To help students make learning a habit. |
| C．To encourage students to use clean energy. |
| D．To teach students to get on well with nature. |
4 . The Department for International Trade (DIT) is a UK Government department working with businesses based in the United Kingdom to ensure their success in international markets. Here are some events to be held by DIT.
International Business Festival — Future Transport
What could new technology in travel mean for business? Hear the latest from the Government’s centres for autonomous vehicles and listen to the successful cases. The event will also predict near-future developments in transport and make a surprisingly strong business argument for more traditional ways of getting from A to B.
LOCATION: National Exhibition Center, West Midlands B401NT, United Kingdom
PRICING: 80 pounds for a festival pass and 40 pounds for a day pass. FESTll provides a 20 percent discount until the end of April.
TEL: 0121-7804141
International E-Commerce Workshop
This workshop will enable you to develop your digital skills, raise your global brand presence, and allow you to test new markets with minimal investment. You will learn how to develop a strategy in online routes to market, identify multi-channel and B2B online opportunities.
LOCATION: East Midlands Business Ltd, Unit 5 Merus Court, United Kingdom
PRICING: Free
TEL: 0658-1714889
International Business Festival — Urbanisation (城市化) & Cities
Examine the considerable leadership and governance challenges that must be overcome if cities are to fulfil their potential as engines for growth. Find opportunities in a changing world and meet future partners, buyers, investors and develop relationships.
LOCATION: Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock, L3 4BX, United Kingdom
PRICING: 105 pounds for a festival pass and 50 pounds for a day pass. FEST11 provides a 20 percent discount until the end of April.
TEL: 0289-6032899
Please call at 0789-1056888 if you are having any problems registering for the site.
1. Which number should you call if you have some questions about future transport event?| A．0658-1714889. | B．0789-1056888. |
| C．0121-7804141. | D．0289-6032899. |
| A．Exhibition Centre Liverpool. | B．East Midlands Business Ltd. |
| C．Kings Dock, L3 4BX. | D．West Midlands B401NT. |
| A．105 pounds. | B．21 pounds. | C．10 pounds. | D．40 pounds. |
5 . 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. |
6 . How cool can libraries be in an era of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps (竖琴) in Ireland. Dating to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol foreland.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library: The Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can’t really see the actual Library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
1. Which of the four libraries has the longest history?| A．Central Library | B．Trinity College Library |
| C．Geisel Library | D．TU Delft Library |
| A．Queen Elizabeth I founded the library |
| B．it has a roof of grassy hill |
| C．famous writers often deliver speeches there |
| D．it is the largest single library in the world |
| A．drink cocktails | B．buy souvenirs |
| C．enjoy sci-fi films | D．see the old harp |
