1 . Los Angeles County Museum of Art

What to know?

Next door to the La Brea Tar Pits sits the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the linchpin of the Los Angeles museum district. Since its opening in 1965, LACMA has showcased thousands of pieces, from Islamic artifacts to European impressionist paintings to modern art. With constantly shifting exhibitions and unique architecture, LACMA offers a rewarding experience for both serious art lovers and casual travelers.

More information

LACMA’s collection is housed in multiple buildings. The Ahmanson Building, the Hammer Building, and the Art of the Americas Building are historical structures that have long been part of the museum’s landscape. Currently, the museum is constructing a new building for its permanent collection, called the David Geffen Galleries, which is scheduled to open in 2024. For now, pieces will be on display in the Broad Contemporary Art Museum (BCAM) and the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion. The Urban Light and Levitated Mass exhibits remain open to visitors. There is a restaurant and grab-and-go eatery on-site. Many visitors appreciated both the indoor and outdoor art exhibits and were impressed with the size of the collection of modern and contemporary art.

When to visit?

Situated on Wilshire Boulevard in west Los Angeles, LACMA is open from 11 am to 6 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; from 11 am to 8 pm on Fridays and from 10 am to 7 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. It is closed every Wednesday.

Price

As for residents outside the county, general admission tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for those aged 3 to 17 (children aged 2 and younger get in for free) and parking will set you back $21. Tickets can be purchased online or at the museum’s ticket office.

1. Which building is under construction?

A．The Hammer Building.	B．The Ahmanson Building.
C．The David Geffen Galleries.	D．The Art of the Americas Building.

2. When can the museum be accessible to visitors?

A．At 10 am on Tuesdays.	B．At 3 pm on Fridays.
C．At 8 pm on Saturdays.	D．At 11 am on Wednesdays.

3. To visit the museum, how much will a Canadian couple driving a car pay?

A．$35.

B．$56.

C．$71.

D．$81.

2 . If there may be any errors when using the juicer, please confirm the following points before contacting the customer service for support.

1. Error: Can’t work
Reason: Dead battery
Solution: Charge in time
2. Error: Stop suddenly during working
Reason: (1)The fruit is too big   (2)The battery is down
Solution: (1)Cut small pieces of fruit   (2)Charge in time
3. Error: Abnormal noise
Reason: (1)Parts of the machine are not installed in place
(2)The machine is placed in an inclined (倾斜的) position when working
Solution: (1)Confirm whether parts of the machine are well assembled
(2)Put the machine on a level surface for use
4. Error: There is food overflow when working
Reason: (1)The fruit is too big   (2)The upper cover is not installed correctly
Solution: (1)Cut small pieces of fruit   (2)Install the upper cover correctly
5. Error: (1)The red alarm light flashes for about 10 seconds
(2)The charging indicator light is not bright
Reason: (1)The battery is dead or the automatic protection is on
(2)The charging cable is not connected
Solution: (1)Charge in time   (2)Connect the charging cable
Warranty (保修) exception

The product is not covered by the warranty if it breaks down or is damaged under any of the following circumstances.

1. The products used are obtained through other channels than the company’s sales channels.

2. Products whose warranty card is lost and cannot provide relevant supporting materials.

3. Damage caused by disassembly or repair of the product by any individual other than the special repair designated (指定)by the company.

4. Product damage judged to be man-made.

If any repairs occur, the relevant fees will be charged.

1. What can users do when hearing abnormal noise?

A．Charge in time.	B．Replace certain parts.
C．Cut small pieces of fruit.	D．Put the machine on a level surface.

2. What will happen if the upper cover isn’t put in place?

A．The food will spill.	B．The machine will stop.
C．The red alarm light will flash.	D．The automatic protection will be on.

3. In which condition do customers lose the right to warranty?

A．The users refuse to pay relevant fees.

B．The product is purchased at a discount.

C．The users have reset the machine for many times.

D．The product is damaged due to users’ carelessness.

3 . Blowing Up Balloons with CO₂

Chemical reactions (化学反应) make for some great experiments. You can make use of the CO₂(carbon dioxide) given off by a baking soda (小苏打) and lemon juice reaction to blow up your balloon!

What you’ll need:

●Balloon        ●About 40ml of water        ●Soft drink bottle

●Juice from a lemon          ●I teaspoon of baking soda

Instructions:

●Before you begin, make sure that you pull the balloon long to make it as easy as possible to blow up.

●Put the 40ml of water into the soft drink bottle.

●Add the baking soda and mix it with water.

●Put the lemon juice in and quickly put the balloon over the mouth of the bottle.

What’s happening?

If all goes well, then your balloon should inflate! Adding the lemon juice to the baking soda creates a chemical reaction and produces CO₂. The gas rises up and escapes (逸出) through the soft drink bottle. It doesn’t, however, escape the balloon, pushing it outwards and blowing it up.

1. Which of the following do you need for the experiment?

A．Two cups.	B．Apple juice.
C．250 ml water.	D．A teaspoon of baking soda.

2. What should you do before the experiment?

A．Heat the water.	B．Drink some juice.
C．Blow up the balloon.	D．Pull the balloon long.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To describe an experiment.	B．To introduce a game.
C．To produce soft drinks.	D．To save some chemicals.

4 . With technology increasingly advancing, nowadays, it seems that people are not talking about hi-tech without mentioning ChatGPT, which hits the world with quite a different level from what it was last week or even just yesterday. The following are several books in regard to it for you to have a dip into this field.

1. The ChatGPT Millionaire: Making Money Online has never been this EASY

Paperback—January 19,2023 by Neil Dagger, 93 pages

★★★★ ☆ 466 ratings

Prices: Kindle $0.00; Audiobook $0.00; Hardcover $22.24; Paperback $12.99

Enjoy a great reading experience when you borrow the Kindle edition of this book with your Kindle unlimited membership. This is the definitive guide on how to make money quickly and easily with ChatGPT(Updated for GPT-4). By following step-by-step guide, you will be able to create passive income sources that keep on giving-in minutes.

2. 80 Ways to Use ChatGPT in the Classroom: Using AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning

Paperback—February 10, 2023 by Stan Skrabut, 135 pages

★★★★★ 3 ratings

Prices: Kindle $4.99; Paperback $10.50

In the book, the author presents different ways to incorporate ChatGPT into the classroom, including preparation for classes, providing instructional assistance, creating assessments, developing study aids, and using ChatGPT for computer programming. It also covers how students can use ChatGPT for writing assistance and so on.

3. The Art of Asking ChatGPT for High-Quality Answers: A Complete Guide to Prompt Engineering Techniques

Paperback—January 25,2023 by Ibrahim John,71 pages

★★★☆☆ 23 ratings

Prices: Kindle $0.00; Hardcover $28.99; Paperback $14.87

This book is GPT-4 updated. A comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing various prompt(提词) techniques to generate high-quality answers from ChatGPT. It is on point, using simple language with plain explanations, together with examples and prompt formulas on every prompt technique.

4. ChatGPT Secret Prompts Strategy: ChatGPT Can Do Anything Now!

Paperback—February 8, 2023 by A. A. KABIR,37 pages

★★★★☆ 55 ratings

Prices: Kindle $0.00; Paperback $8.22

Discover the secret to unlocking the full potential of ChatGPT! Learn the art of crafting powerful prompts that drive precise and effective responses. With real-world examples and actionable tips, this book will change the way you approach AI language models. A. A. KABIR can help you get the most out of your conversations with ChatGPT.

Interested? Click here for more information.

1. What can we know about the four books?

A．The third book was published latest.

B．The paperback of the third is most costly.

C．The second provides the most options to enjoy it.

D．The book written by Neil Dagger wins the least popularity.

2. What do the last two books have in common?

A．They are abstract for beginners.	B．They are of great practicality.
C．They came out in the same month.	D．They are updated to GPT-4.

3. Where is this passage most likely to appear?

A．In the newspaper.	B．In a science textbook.
C．In a tech magazine.	D．On the Internet.

5 . K9KIDS DOGGY DAY CARE

About us

K9Kids offers an exciting and fun-filled day for your four-legged friend. With over 1,300 square metres of play area, your dog will be kept entertained (快乐) by our friendly, experienced and professional workers. There are sectioned-off (隔开的) play areas to meet the preferences of your dog. Trained workers are there to entertain and ensure the safety of your pet.

Take the stress out of leaving your dog home alone and treat your loved one to a day where they are entertained, exercised and loved.

Prices

1-DAY VISIT: $45

5-DAY VISIT: $200

10-DAY VISIT: $380

HALF-DAY VISIT: $35

Trading hours

6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Additional services

Birthday Parties

K9Kids can be booked for doggie birthday parties on Saturdays and Sundays for a 2-hour period. The fee (费) is $300, which includes the use of a large play area and the assistance(帮助)of a worker. Invite your four-legged friends and their parents for a birthday party to be remembered!

K9Cab

Our cab (出租车) service is an additionl service for busy people. The K9Cab will pick up and drop off your family member directly to your door. The fee for this is $10 one way and $18 return. If you would like to use our cab service, please call us.

1. What does K9Kids offer?

A．Free cab service.	B．Separate play areas.
C．Overnight stay care.	D．Online dog training programs.

2. How much should you pay for ten days’ dog care?

A．$200.

B．$245.

C．$290.

D．$380.

3. What do we know about the birthday party?

A．It costs at least $200.	B．It is for dogs and kids.
C．It lasts for three hours.	D．It is held at weekends.

6 . Emma has just finished travelling alone in Europe. Are you interested in her journey? Let’s read some of her travel diaries.

1. Emma was looking forward to this travel because ________.

A．she had never taken a train ride before

B．she could do anything she liked on the journey

C．she hoped to keep herself away from the busy life

D．she could go with her parents

2. From the passage, we can know Salzburg is a great place for ________.

A．enjoying classical music	B．buying children’s books
C．visiting history museums	D．going to a movie

3. In Amsterdam, she ________.

A．climbed the beautiful mountains	B．traveled along the river in a boat
C．wrote some postcards in her hotel	D．enjoyed the sound of music

7 . If you’re after a quick snap, if you’re out and about, here are a few brilliant instant cameras to choose from.

Instax Mini 12

Made by Fujifilm. the Instax Mini series of cameras is ideal for taking quick snaps and getting high-quality credited card sized photos. The Mini com with built-in flash, a close-up lens and selfie lens for talking those perfect shots. The camera comes in a range of bright colors, including sky blue and clay white.

Polaroid Go

Famous for their cameras, Polaroid still makes instant cameras in the modern day, with a classic look. The Go comes with autofocus as well as a self timer for effectively capturing the moment and producing quality Polaroid photographs for you to keep. It also comes in a range of funky colors, if all black or white isn’t your preference.

Instax Mini Evo

The Mini Evo combined camera and printer is a compact device with a 28mm lens that’s capable of letting you review and edit photos before printing them. Also featured is a back 2.7-inch LCD screen for viewing what you’re shooting and the ability to print from your phone via Bluetooth.

Instax Mini 40

Coming just in a single but vintage black design, the Insax Mini 40 is a solid option for quick instant snaps, with a one-touch selfie mode and a more traditional looking camera, fixed with a 60mm lens. It’s also small enough to fit comfortably in your burn bag or pocket to take a quick snap if you’re out and about.

1. What do Instax Mini 12 and Polaroid Go have in common?

A．Both have selfie lens.	B．Both have optional colors.
C．Both are in small size.	D．Both have a classic look

2. If you wish to print photos in your smartphone through a camera, which model is suitable?

A．Instax Mini 12.	B．Polaroid Go.
C．Instax Mini Evo.	D．Instax Mini 40

3. What is the unique feature of Instax Mini 40?

A．The built-in flash.	B．The photo-editing function.
C．The autofocus function.	D．The single black design.

8 . Do you know Mike, my best friend? Maybe you will say, “Yes, I know him very well. He is very ________ . He never studies hard and isn’t good at all the subjects.” But you are wrong. It seems that he has ________ a lot. He didn’t use to like to study. But now he works ________ hard. In the past, he used to watch TV and play computer games very late at night. He used to get up at eight o’clock in the morning and hurry to school ________ breakfast. At school, he didn’t use to listen to the ________ carefully. He didn’t use to do ________ . He always copied others’ papers in the tests. But now he doesn’t come to school late. He gets up very early and goes to exercise in the morning. He walks to school after breakfast. He says that he must look after his _________. At school, he often ________ with a group and asks other students for help when he has _________. His classmates usually help him with his trouble. He has made great ________ this term and he got an A in a test last week.

1.

A．wise

B．shy

C．lazy

D．patient

2.

A．changed

B．chose

C．spread

D．repeated

3.

A．exactly

B．really

C．quickly

D．patiently

4.

A．without

B．with

C．for

D．after

5.

A．students

B．workers

C．parents

D．teachers

6.

A．sports

B．cleaning

C．homework

D．cooking

7.

A．school

B．family

C．study

D．health

8.

A．translates

B．studies

C．interviews

D．jumps

9.

A．trouble

B．interest

C．fun

D．worries

10.

A．mistakes

B．progress

C．decisions

D．friends

9 .

Huaihua Foreign Language School Li Nan, Teacher of English Yingfeng Street, Huaihua, China Tel: 0745-2709348 Email: Linan@22cn. com	Daqing Children’s Hospital Liu Hong, Doctor 12 Xingling Road, Changchun, Jilin 130027 Tel: 0431-5645972 13704358529(mobile) Fax: 0431-5768904 Email: cclh@163. com
Tiantai Taxi Company Yang Jun, Driver 235 St. Tongzhi, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310007 Tel: 0571-7038385 Fax: 0571-7065834 Email: hzyi@163. com	Red Star Farm Zhang Hui, Farmer Shangping Village, Zhejiang, 419100 Tel: 0745-6826194 13973098479(mobile) Email: hhmx@163. com

1. We can learn English from ______.

A．Yang Jun

B．Zhang Hui

C．Liu Hong

D．Li Nan

2. We can call ______ when we want to take a taxi in Hangzhou.

A．13973098479

B．0745-2709348

C．0571-7038385

D．13704358529

3. If you have some questions about your child’s health, please send an email to ______.

A．Linan@22cn. com

B．cclh@163. com

C．hzyi@163. com

D．hhmx@163. com

10 .

Universal Beijing Resort (度假区) This is a fascinating theme park with the best universal rides, shows and attractions from around the world. You can play in these areas: The Magic World of Harry Potter, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda Land, Hollywood, Water World, Minion Land (小黄人) and Jurassic World (侏罗纪世界). Its one-day ticket will follow a four-tiered pricing (四级票价) way: • Low Season tickets 418 RMB: weekdays in Spring, Fall and Winter; • Mid-Season tickets 528 RMB: weekends in Spring, Fall and Winter; • High Season tickets 638 RMB: Opening Month some holidays; • Special Season tickets 748 RMB: May Day, National Day, Spring Festival and Summer Holiday. • Opening time:9 :00 a. m — 21:00 p.m. You can click here https://www.universalbeijingresort.com/ for more information.

1. How many areas can you play in the Universal Beijing Resort?

A．Six.

B．Seven.

C．Eight.

D．Nine.

2. If Cindy wants to go to the resort during the Spring Festival with her parents, she should pay ________.

A．748 RMB

B．1.496 RMB

C．1,914 RMB

D．2,244 RMB

3. When can you visit the Universal Beijing Resort?

A．At 8:00 a.m.

B．At 8:30 a.m.

C．At 1:00 p.m.

D．At 10:00 p.m.