1 . In 2014，AIA（American Institute of Architects）launched a large-scale awareness-building effort to educate the public about architects' impact on society. Five years later，the Blueprint for Better campaign has become an institute-wide program
But what about these films really speak to viewers? As
2 . The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Located in New York City's Museum Mile area, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has over two million works of art within its permanent collection, which is divided into 19 sections of interest.
The Met's American paintings section also has one of their earliest sculptures from 1870 on display. Hiram Power's California was one of the first pieces that inspired them to focus on building the museum around American art. Their art section features paintings by Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Van Gogh among its 11, 000 paintings on hand.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is a privately-run museum that has a wide collection of European art, Greek and Roman sculptures, and classic drawings. There is also a research center that was opened in 1985, where staff researches information about the artifacts that exist and makes sure that the information can be used for other purposes.
The Musee du Louvre in Paris
The Musee du Louvre in Paris, France is one of the oldest, famous and most visited museums in the world. The museum was formally opened in 1750, and much of France's much neglected artists were allowed to present their works in this museum. It has owned works of famous artists like Rembrandt and Da Vinci for years and have them up on display to the public. Visitors can view some of the favourite famous pieces, like the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa, which has called the Louvre home for centuries.
1. According to the passage, ________.| A．the Musee du Louvre is the home to Mona Lisa for centuries |
| B．the J. Paul Getty Museum has 11, 000 paintings in store |
| C．the Metropolitan Museum opened a research centre in 1985 |
| D．works of Rembrandt were only exhibited in the J. Paul Getty Museum |
| A．France's neglected artists. | B．Works by the artists who were not famous. |
| C．works of famous artists. | D．Visitors. |
| A．He intends to attract the tourists to visit the museums he has described. |
| B．He wants to make an introduction of some of the most famous art museums in the world. |
| C．He attempts to tell the readers that there are many valuable works of art in the art museums. |
| D．He wants to tell us that the Musee du Louvre is very famous. |
3 . A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7a.m. to 8p.m. It serves snacks, drinks and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study with friends.
If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30pm.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.
Transportation
The TWU Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.
1. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _____.| A．offers services without pay | B．is open six days a week |
| C．gives advice on mental health | D．trains students in medical care |
| A．Have meals and meet with friends. |
| B．Add money to your ID and play chess. |
| C．Do homework and watch TV. |
| D．Buy drinks and enjoy concerts. |
| A．To take students to the Mattson Centre. |
| B．To provide students with campus tours. |
| C．To transport students to and from the stores. |
| D．To carry students to the lecture halls. |
4 . The FDA is the common name for the Food and Drug Administration. It is a government agency that makes consumer goods safe. It regulates food and the food supply. It also controls diet supplement. The FDA also makes sure that drugs and medical devices are safe and effective.
For drugs and medical machines to be accepted, they must go through a lengthy process. There are many strict tests. First, anything that humans use must be tested on animals. This may take up to 6 years. Then, it must be tested with a few people. Testing on 15 to 20 people can last up to a year and a half. Third, a mid-sized group (100 to 500 people) is used. This often takes two years. Then a large group is tested over 3 years. Of 5,000 drugs discovered, only 5 enter trials. Of that, only one passes on to the market.
Food supplements like ginseng (人参) follow a different path. The FDA does not pre-test them as they do for drugs. The agency only controls these products if they are unsafe but are already being sold. Two exceptions are baby and medical food. Because those that use them are not strong, the FDA is more careful with these products.
Labeling(标签) is a major focus. A label must show what a product is for. For drugs, labels should say the name of the drug and what it is used for. It should also detail who should take it and list any side effects. It needs to detail directions for pregnant women, children, or old people. It also needs to detail safety information.
The FDA protects the public from harm. It achieves this through controls and labeling. It has standards for effectiveness in medical products. It also has standards for how information is shared.
1. According to the passage, how many drugs make it to the market?| A．Nearly five thousand. | B．One of five thousand. |
| C．Five thousand only. | D．Over five thousand. |
| A．Things the FDA avoids | B．Things the FDA controls |
| C．Things the FDA buys | D．Things the FDA refuses |
| A．It is a necessary way to protect the public. |
| B．It does not matter if people read the labels or not. |
| C．It is only good if people can find the label. |
| D．It has no use if doctors tell people what to do |
| A．Requirements for labeling |
| B．The acceptance of medical supplies |
| C．Why pregnant women take drugs |
| D．Controls for baby and medical food |
The recent success of children’s books has made the general public aware that there’s a huge market out there.
And there’s a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children’s books bought each year … plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.
Who are these needed writers? They’re ordinary folks like you and me.
But am I good enough?
I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn’t know where to turn for help.
Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing ability, and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.
The promise that paid off
The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:
You will complete at least one manuscript (手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.
I really didn’t expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.
Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children’s books and over 300 stories and articles.
Free test and brochure
We offer a free ability test and will send you a copy of our brochure (小册子) describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.
Realize your writing dream today. There’s nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever.
Sincerely,
Kristi Hill, Instructor
Institute of Children’s Literature
1. The first two paragraphs tell us that __________.| A．magazines for children and teenagers have drawn public attention |
| B．there is a growing need for writers of children’s books |
| C．publishers are making $3 billion each year |
| D．children’s books are usually bestsellers |
| A．show basic ability | B．finish the course |
| C．have sold three stories | D．have passed the test |
| A．prove she is a qualified instructor | B．introduce the home-study courses |
| C．show she has realized her dream | D．promote the writing program |
