Should you have your baby’s DNA sequenced? What keeps you awake? Step inside the Hall of Human Life. the Museums new biology exhibition, and encounter such far-reaching questions on an amazing journey inside the human body. Through digital media and personal interaction, you become “part of the story”, as you contribute your own data in a process of learning and discovery.
A Birds World(Permanent Exhibit)
This exhibit features the Museums extraordinary collection of birds，displaying over 300 species in New England. Here, you can learn to interpret the bird language taking place just outside your window at home.
Test your observation skills and see if you can get past different birds without them alerting(发信号)other animals to your presence. Learn to identify birds from a distance by recognizing unique flight patterns. Practice your flying technique in the Bird Walk.
Butterfly Garden(Permanent Exhibit)
Walk among the free-flying residents of this warm conservatory. It is a wonderful opportunity to get close to a variety of living butterflies from New England and across the globe. The “Emergence Box” offers a window into the butterfly behavior. Look inside to see hanging chrysalides (蝶蛹)transform into adult butterflies. Tickets are required and visitors should reserve at least two weeks in advance.
1. How can you become part of the story in the Hall of Human Life?| A．By keeping awake. | B．On an funny journey. |
| C．By answering questions. | D．Through offering the personal data. |
| A．Learn the bird language. | B．Watch all bird species. |
| C．Make your flying technique better. | D．Send signals to birds. |
| A．Hanging chrysalides. |
| B．Getting close to butterflies. |
| C．Keeping the conservatory warm. |
| D．Observing butterflies through its window. |
2 . Friendship is an important part of human life. Friends can share our joys and sadnesses. We aren't alone. Many different animals also make friends.
Recently, a British research team finished an eight-year study of Indo-Pacific dolphins off the coast of Western Australia. These dolphins can use different tools to search for food. The researchers found that these dolphins are more willing to hang out with partners that like the same tool. Other factors, like family closeness or sex, have no impact on this relationship. It suggests that dolphins form social bonds based on shared interests.
Apart from dolphins, elephants and horses are also known to form friendships. Are friendships only limited to the same species?
Of course not, The Atlantic reported. In 2015,Timur, a goat, was left in the enclosure（围场） of a tiger, Amur, as a meal. But instead of eating Timur, Amur liked to play with him and got angry when others were close to his friend. That's because in captivity(圈养）, animals don't need to spend much time and energy marking their land or looking for mates the way they would in the wild. They are actually more likely to feel bored.
More interestingly, animals not only make friends but also try to keep lasting friendships. Take bats for example. In 2011, scientists found bats often hang out with a few particular friends, keeping loose ties to the rest of their group. Humans are different. "We do not work, play and live together with the same friends all the time," Swiss zoologist Gerald Kerth explained. "But nevertheless, we are able to maintain long-term despite our often highly dynamic（充满活力的）social lives."
1. What do dolphins pay more attention to when making friends?| A．The same interests. | B．Family closeness. |
| C．Hunting behavior. | D．The special sounds. |
| A．Amur wants to show Timur his land. |
| B．Amur longs for animals to play with him. |
| C．Amur has more friends than other tigers. |
| D．Amur pretends to be friendly to eat Timur. |
| A．Bats usually play with certain friends. |
| B．Humans keep their friendship longer. |
| C．Bats like to live together with friends. |
| D．Humans make friends in social activities. |
| A．By listing data. | B．By taking examples. |
| C．By asking questions. | D．By giving advice. |
3 . Online Free Courses
English Grammar and Style
We’ll present materials that cover grammatical principles, word usage, writing style, sentence and paragraph structure and punctuation. We’ll challenge you with quizzes and writing activities that will give you strategies to enhance the quality of your writing, and invite you to participate in discussions and assess the work of your peers (同龄人).
Length: 8 weeks
Instructor: Roslyn Petelin from the University of Queensland
Academic Writing Made Easy
From structuring and organizing an academic text to avoiding common mistakes that can negatively affect your credibility, this course offers a guide for those who want to improve their writing. Each week is comprised of video lessons, followed by exercises and tasks of assessing your peers' work.
The course requires upper-intermediate (中高级) to advanced English.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Heidi Minning from the Technical University of Munich
Preparing to Network in English
Networking in the business world is key to career success. But what is networking? And how do you do it in English? This course helps you understand the basics of networking and why it’s important. You’ll identify the key qualities you should focus on developing. Most importantly, you’ll grow and expand your business network and professional connections.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Joel Ozretich from the University of Washington
Using Emails for Networking in English
In this course, you’ll learn important strategies for writing effective emails. You' II learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when to be formal or direct. You' II also learn how your choice of words can change the way people view your message.
Length: 4 weeks
Instructor: Daphne Mackey from the University of Washington
1. What do the first two courses have in common?
| A．Both last for one and a half months. |
| B．Both involve some peer review tasks. |
| C．Both require upper-intermediate English. |
| D．Both are offered by the same university. |
| A．Roslyn Petelin. | B．Heidi Minning. |
| C．Joel Ozretich. | D．Daphne Mackey. |
| A．Improving email-writing skills. |
| B．Giving tips on academic writing. |
| C．Exploring grammatical principles. |
| D．Introducing the basics of networking. |
4 . Here's this week's list of four open jobs throughout the local area. Whether you're unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Roswell Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we will try to post a selection of jobs we’ve found in the area on the site each week.
Happy hunting!
Part-time Spanish Instructor-World Language Institute, Inc. -Roswell
World Language Institute, Inc. in Roswell is currently hiring a part-time, native-speaking Spanish instructor. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drive a 15-passenger bus to pick up students from several schools, from 2 pm-6pm .Monday-Friday. The position pays $10 per hour. More information about the job is available online.
Experienced Servers-Chill's-Alpharetta
Chili's in Alpharetta is seeking experienced servers to add to its team. Qualifications will include being clean and neat and having great attitude and customer service skills. The pay is $2. 13, plus tips. Stop by the store to fill out an application. More information about this position is available online.
Registered Nurese-North Fulton Regional Hospital-Roswell
North Fulton Regional Hospital is looking for a RN/Registered Nurse to fill a 12-hour night shift. Applicants must be registered and previous hospital experience is preferred. More information about the position is available online.
Software Engineer-Controlscan-Alpharetta
Controlscan in Alpharetta is hiring a software engineer, Applicants should have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as advanced knowledge of computer technology. Pay is commensurate (相称) with experience. More information about the position can be found online.
1. World Language Institute, Inc. is looking for _________.| A．a school bus driver | B．a full-time teacher |
| C．a Spanish manager | D．a Spanish teacher |
| A．Jane, hired by North Fulton Regional Hospital. |
| B．John, hired by World Language Institute, Inc. |
| C．Robert, hired by ControlScan |
| D．Sally, hired by Chili's. |
| A．to introduce some forms of online entertainment |
| B．to introduce some information about Roswell Patch |
| C．to provide some information for those who need a job |
| D．to hunt for those who want to work for Rosewell |
5 . After finishing my teaching for a school year, I thought that I should go back to Montreal, Quebec, my hometown for a visit. My main goal was to relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement in the coming year.
Through my stay in Montreal, I met lots of Chinese who were struggling to succeed and then led a better life in Canada.
Some travelled thousands of miles to get knowledge. When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier they had to face after they arrived in Canada, they all talked about the two official languages of Canada. But I was impressed by their ability to express their ideas while they switched between English and French.
Almost all of those people said they often felt homesick. They missed their families and friends. Though Montreal had lots of Chinese restaurants, they longed for a home-cooked meal.
I met some tourists who were trying to realize their childhood dreams of experiencing the life in a developed country. When I asked them if Montreal had lived up to their expectations, they hesitated. They said that reality never agrees with fantasies. However, they were glad to have the opportunity to visit Montreal and didn’t regret taking the trip.
Not all the Chinese people I met were happy. I once met a young lady who met a gentleman through the Internet. However, to her disappointment, he disappeared after he promised to marry her in Montreal.
I was served by another Chinese person who could not handle the challenges of studying in an English environment and ended up working in a restaurant with minimum pay.
Exploring different parts of the world, without any doubt, is an amazing experience. However, one should be realistic when it comes to leaving his hometown to set up a new life in a foreign country. One should take the time to examine the advantages and the shortcomings of the venture before they decide to chase an uncertain dream of achieving success or leading a better life.
1. The writer went to his hometown to .| A．meet his old friends | B．prepare for his retirement life |
| C．go on with his teaching | D．study a new language |
| A．food | B．homesickness |
| C．income | D．language |
| A．worried | B．cautious |
| C．neutral | D．positive |
| A．Struggling for a Better Life in Canada. |
| B．Exploring Different Parts of Canada. |
| C．Improving Life Skills in Canada. |
| D．Going to Canada—Your Ideal Destination. |
6 . Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of quarantine-exempt（隔离豁 免）countries Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self — isolate on their return.
France
Requirements include strict social distancing at bars, cafes and restaurants and face masks worn when walking inside. Beaches have reopened Masks are compulsory on public transports
Plane: Returns from £ 30 in August.
Drive： Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has resumed its Folkestone to Calais service and allows passengers to order food, drink and groceries to their car. From £ 72 per car one-way.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries has resumed its Portsmouth-Caen route from £ 42pp one-way.
Italy
British tourists can travel freely within the country, with the exception of Sardinia , Sicily, Apulia and Calabria. Beaches have reopened, with 1.5-metre social distancing. Most museums are open.
Plane: Returns from £ 17 in August.
Drive： Catch the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, or a ferry, to France and drive to Italy.
Spain
A royal law to wear lace masks has been issued for hotels, restaurants, museums and shops. Failure to obey will result in a £ 100 fine.
Plane: Returns from £ 25 in August.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries' service has resumed. From £ 350 per car.
Croatia
British tourists are welcome but need to fill out a form at enter Croatia before arrival. Restaurants ,hotels and beaches are open. Masks are required by law on public transport.
Plane: Returns from £ 35.
1. What can we learn about British tourists driving to Italy?| A．They can arrive before July 10. | B．It is cheaper than taking a plane. |
| C．They have to get to France first. | D．It is free to get food and groceries. |
| A．To travel the country freely. | B．Not to wear a mask in hotels. |
| C．To stand less than 1.5 meters away. | D．Not to obey self-isolation after arrival. |
| A．France. | B．Italy. | C．Spain. | D．Croatia. |
7 . Four Healthy Experience Gifts Wellness Fans Will Love
You’ll surprise and delight your friends and family with these thoughtful gifts that have real health benefits.
Facial
Taking care of your skin is a way to take care of yourself. And anytime you prioritize your own well-being, that’s a very good thing. Gifting a facial will allow you to feel the healing benefits of walking out with a fresh face. A new skincare and facial destination in New York. Philadelphia, and LA. offers gift certificates to treat someone to much-needed time.
Facials start at $ 65
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Massage (按摩)
“We don’t have to tell you why a massage makes a good gift.” If you are m businesses, the chance to really feel your body less tense is always going to be a winning experience gift. Massage is too often one of those things we know are good for you, but you may rarely schedule the time to do that. Make it easy in your life to take the advantage of this relaxing self-care experience.
Massages start at $ 45
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Personal training session
There are so many health benefits to working out. Not only does regular exercise help improve your health now. It also helps you live longer. Gifting a yoga class or a one-on-one personal training session can help ease someone back into a regular routine. You can help with this: a ClassPass gift card that will allow you to choose the class that suits you best.
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Private meditation (冥想) session
Investing in a regular meditation routine is an experience gift that you should give to yourself. Numerous studies have shown that meditation has an impressive list of benefits from reducing blood pressure to lessening symptoms of psychological depression. Meditation studios are popping up all over the country, so search for a studio in your area that offers private or group sessions, like MNDFL in New York or the Meditation Bar in Austin, Texas.
Price varies
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1. What can the “Facial” experience gift help you do?| A．Build up your muscles. | B．Have a new look. |
| C．Relax your body completely. | D．Reduce blood pressure. |
| A．Artists who want to meditate in nature. |
| B．Elderly women who want to live longer. |
| C．Businessmen who want to get rid of pressure. |
| D．Actresses who want to have a fresh appearance. |
| A．Facial. | B．Massage. |
| C．Personal training session. | D．Private meditation session. |
8 . After Mom died, I began visiting Dad every morning before I went to work. He was weak and moved slowly, but he always had a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice on the kitchen table for me, along with an unsigned note reading, “Drink your juice.” Such a note, I knew, was as far as Dad had ever been able to go in expressing his love. In fact, I remember, as a kid I had questioned Mom, “Why doesn’t Dad love me?” Mom frowned, “Who said he doesn’t love you?” “Well, he never tells me,” I complained. “He never tells me either,” she said, smiling. “But look how hard he works to take care of us, to buy us food and clothes, and to pay for this house. That’s how your father tells us he loves us.”
I nodded slowly. I understood in my head, but not in my heart. I still wanted my father to put his arms around me and tell me he loved me. Dad owned and operated a small scrap (片)metal business, and after school I often hung around while he worked. Dad handfed scrap steel into a device that chopped (剁碎) it as cleanly as a butcher chops a rack of ribs. The machine looked like a giant pair of scissors, with blades thicker than my father’s body. If he didn’t feed those terrifying blades just right, he risked serious injury. “Why don’t you hire someone to do that for you?” Mom asked Dad one night as she bent over him and rubbed his aching shoulders with a strong smelling liniment. “Why don’t you hire a cook?” Dad asked , giving her one of his rare smiles.
Many years later, during my first daily visit, after drinking the juice my father had squeezed for me, I walked over, hugged him and said, “I love you, Dad.” From then on I did this every morning. My father never told me how he felt about my hugs, and there was never any expression on his face when I gave them.
1. The author’s father always prepared a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice for him because ______.| A．that was the author’s favorite. |
| B．he was sure the author would be thirsty. |
| C．the author was always complaining. |
| D．that was a gesture of love. |
| A．his job was too dangerous. |
| B．his job required high skills. |
| C．he wanted to save money. |
| D．he was not good at communicating with others. |
| A．I Just Couldn’t Understand my Father. |
| B．My Father Never Loved Me. |
| C．Silent Fatherly Love. |
| D．My Hard-working Father. |
9 . Find the perfect way to keep fit with these websites.
www.activelife.co.uk
This site is perfect for those who like to combine (结合) living a healthy lifestyle with enjoying the countryside. You can get a list of locations that offer routes for cycling. There is also information on cycling competitions in Britain.
www.fitnet.co.uk
Steve Amos started this site for busy people wanting to keep fit. Fill in a quiz (测验) and Steve will create a fitness programme for you. Although Steve’s fee is high, you can email him for advice whenever you want. Besides, Steve has designed many fitness clothes, which anyone can order.
www.fitnessonline.co.uk
This is a free government website that encourages people to keep fit. It gives diet advice, and allows you to work through a fitness programme without leaving your house. It also offers advice on equipment to buy and has a chat room, where you can compare experiences with others.
www.sportsarena.co.uk
This website tells you how you can keep fit at this group of London sports centres. You don’t have to be a member — these centres run a pay-as-you-go system. They all have a pool and gym. The website includes information about locations, opening times and prices.
www.NAG.co.uk
The National Athletics Group is a site for people interested in athletics. It allows you to find out where your nearest athletics club is and provides information about races and other athletics events around the country. There is a popular chat room where athletes exchange (交流) suggestions and ideas.
1. Which of the following websites has information on cycling competitions?| A．www.sportsarena.co.uk. | B．www.activelife.co.uk. |
| C．www. fitnessonline.co.uk. | D．www.fitnet.co.uk. |
| A．He always helps people for free. |
| B．He started the site to sell fitness clothes. |
| C．He is unwilling to answer people’s emails. |
| D．He offers services to busy people who want to keep fit. |
| A．Search for the best gym. | B．Buy sports equipment they need. |
| C．Communicate with other athletes. | D．Find information about indoor sports. |
| HIKING CLUB Join us for a 10-mile country walk On Saturday, October 5th Children at the Market Square at 2 p.m. Call Jeff on 3338651 | SINGLES’ CLUB A club for single people looking for friends. Aged 25 — 40. ACTIVITIES: Parties, meals, swimming, concerts… We meet every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Tel: 7026449 E-mail:singleclub@yahoo.com |
| SUMMER JOB Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to write stories? Do you want to work for a magazine? Then come and work for us as a reporter. Please call Karen at 5558823. | |
| WANTED A 2-bedroom house in the city center. Under ￥800 a month. Call Tony at 3802692. |
1. Mr. Green wants to go hiking with his children. They should meet at the Market Square ______.
| A．at 2 p.m. on October 5th | B．on Saturday morning |
| C．at 8: 30 a.m. on October 5th | D．on Sunday morning |
| A．in the countryside | B．in the city center |
| C．near the station | D．next to the school |
| A．send an e-mail to Singles’ Club | B．join the Hiking Club |
| C．make a phone call to Karen | D．call Tony at 3338651 |
