1 . Earth Hour is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature. It's a big event usually at the end of March every year. On this evening, people “go dark”.
It's true that turning off lights for just one hour saves only a small amount of power.
But on another level, a large number of people’s acting together sends a powerful message to governments and companies.
The logo(标识) of Earth Hour is “60+” .The number 60 is for the 60 minutes of Earth Hour.
| A．But this is only the beginning. |
| B．Earth Hour represents every hour of every day. |
| C．After all, everyone has to answer for what they have done. |
| D．Besides turning off the lights, people get involved in other events. |
| E．It pushes them to take urgent measures by making changes to policies. |
| F．That is, they switch off all unnecessary lights at the same time for one hour. |
| G．The plus invites people to continue their action even after Earth Hour is finished. |
2 . Next week, as millions of families gather for their Thanksgiving feasts (大餐), many other Americans will go without. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, more than 12 million households
Hunger is surprisingly widespread in our country — one of the world’s wealthiest — yet the government estimates that we waste almost 100 billion pounds of food each year, more than one-quarter of our total supply.
Reducing this improper distribution of
America’s Second Harvest is a network of 214 inter-connected food banks and other organizations that
A great deal of work is involved in distributing tons of food from thousands of
In 2000, America’s Second Harvest began to use a new inventory and financial-management system — Ceres. It is a
Ceres has helped
With more accurate and timely reports, Ceres saves time, frees staff members to focus on finding new donors, and
Hunger in America remains a(n)
| A．serve | B．lack | C．reserve | D．order |
| A．workdays | B．birthdays | C．holidays | D．paydays |
| A．resources | B．incomes | C．missions | D．services |
| A．exposed | B．introduced | C．distributed | D．addicted |
| A．harvest | B．prepare | C．recommend | D．gather |
| A．For example | B．In contrast | C．Above all | D．In turn |
| A．backyards | B．shelters | C．garages | D．cabins |
| A．donors | B．survivors | C．farmers | D．victims |
| A．innovative | B．impressive | C．effective | D．productive |
| A．grow | B．recycle | C．spoil | D．stir |
| A．theory | B．action | C．remedy | D．software |
| A．advertise | B．relieve | C．track | D．migrate |
| A．produce | B．reduce | C．shift | D．simplify |
| A．promises | B．ceases | C．admits | D．locates |
| A．troubling | B．demanding | C．touching | D．imposing |
1. What is the talk mainly about?
| A．A town. | B．A hospital. | C．An organization. |
| A．It is interesting. | B．It is successful. | C．It is difficult. |
| A．The ability to handle pressure. |
| B．The ability to get along with others. |
| C．The ability to cope with emergency incidents. |
| A．Doctors. | B．Building engineers. | C．Food experts. |
4 . How cool can libraries be in an era(时代) of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you now 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: D.ublin, 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 well-known authors.
Bishan Public Library: Singapore
Located in the heart of Bishan, the award-winning Bishan Community Library spans 4,000 square meters. It was designed to look like a tree house. The colorful pods (吊舱) that stick out of one side of the building represent books sticking from a bookshelf. Inside the library, these pods offer private spaces for reading. Its ceiling-high glass windows also make it fun to watch people walking and reading from inside the building.
1. If you want to enjoy a movie, you can go to ________.| A．Central Library | B．Geisel Library |
| C．Bishan Public Library | D．Trinity College Library |
| A．It has very large glass windows. | B．It has ever won a prize for its size. |
| C．Queen Elizabeth I founded the library. | D．It is the largest single library in the world. |
| A．To encourage readers to visit these libraries. |
| B．To make an advertisement about these libraries. |
| C．To offer some information about these libraries. |
| D．To tell readers the importance of visiting libraries. |
Citizen scientists don't
“This is an important, real way for young people to take part in science
For NASA's GLOBE Observer program, volunteers use
There are thousands of citizen science projects to choose from. You can measure light
Table tennis first
The International Table Tennis Federation has taken table tennis to a
World Table Tennis Day is celebrated by
1. How does the man feel about joining the association?
| A．Uninterested. | B．Relaxed. | C．Worried. |
| A．£5. | B．£10. | C．£35. |
| A．Once a month. | B．Twice a month. | C．Once a week. |
| A．Students doing sports after study. |
| B．Senior students helping other students out. |
| C．Students making speeches on various topics. |
In 2020, the Nobel Peace Prize
The WFP,
In 2015, ending hunger was adopted
The WFP plays
9 .
While museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City are well-known throughout the world, a new crop of museums have sprung up that are set to match the grandmasters. | |
Louvre Abu Dhabi | The creation was born out of an intergovernmental agreement signed on March 6, 2007. It’s a sign of great human history as seen through art, and shows respect for globalism. Having been put into use for about two years so far, it includes important works by René Magritte and Alberto Giacometti. |
Crystal Bridges Museum of America art | The museum, opened in November 2011 in Arkansas, welcomes all with the mission of celebrating the national spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. It explores stories of America by exhibiting and preserving outstanding works that range from the Colonial era to the current day by influential artists. |
Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris | Only two years old, this museum celebrates the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, whose creations, from trouser suits for females to the concept of black as a color, forever changed the way women dress. About 20,000 rare collections are displayed. From the design painting to the pattern, people can see the process of production. The building’s design makes use of advanced building techniques. |
Museo Soumaya | The museum, meeting its first group of visitors in the beginning of 2011, is striking both inside and outside. Housing the largest collection of August Rodin’s sculptures out of France, this private museum also houses the vast and varied collections of Mexican billionaire, Carlos Slim. |
| A．To show American spirit. | B．To honor influential artists. |
| C．To preserve outstanding works. | D．To combine art with nature. |
| A．Rare colors. | B．Fashionable clothing. | C．High-tech products. | D．Well-known paintings. |
| A．Louvre Abu Dhabi. | B．Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. |
| C．Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris. | D．Museo Soumaya. |
10 . 4 Best Basketball Camps in the USA
PGC Basketball Camps
For the last few decades, PGC (point guard college) basketball camps have helped thousands of players improve a variety of skills. While the name may have you believe it's for point guards only, that's not the case.PGC basketball camps operate in a number of different states and they have over 100 camps all over the country.While many of the PGC basketball camps are aimed at youth in high school and college athletes,there are also the Skills Academy camps for those as young as the 4th grade.
Nike Basketball Camps
Nike offers introductory camps, shooting camps, overnight camps, day camps and many more. There are even camps that let you work with former or current NBA and WNBA players. One of the best things about Nike camps are the quality of coaching and instruction you will get. They also operate in nearly every state,so no matter where you are, there is likely a Nike basketball camp close. These Nike camps are also great for all ages.
NBC Basketball Camps
Since the early 1970s, NBC(Northwest Basketball Camp) has been among the world leaders in the space.Whether you are in elementary school, junior high or high school, there is an NBC basketball camp for you. These camps are offered across the USA,as well as in Canada and even the UK. The camps they offer include clinics.team camps, overnight camps, and college prep camps, just to name a few. They aim to provide you all of the tools you need to succeed in basketball and in life.
The National Basketball Academy
The National Basketball Academy (also known as TNBA) partners with NBA teams like the Bucks and Pacers to provide camps, clinics, and training for basketball players of all ages. TNBA operates in Milwaukee,Orlando. Houston. Indiana, and Cleveland. It also operates in many other nations around the world such as Brazil, France, Argentina, and Spain. These camps and clinics range from a single day to multiple weeks. They also host various tournaments(锦标赛) so you can show off the skills you have learned.
1. What do we know about PGC basketball camps?| A．They have the most camps | B．They are mainly aimed at little kids. |
| C．They hire some former NBA coaches. | D．Not only students of PGC can join them. |
| A．They focus on teamwork. | B．They hold various tournaments. |
| C．They only offer long-term camps. | D．They operate both at home and abroad. |
| A．A PGC basketball camp. | B．A Nike basketball camp. |
| C．A NBC basketball camp. | D．A TNBA basketball camp. |
