1 . The world has seen many inventions. While most people are proud of those associate with their names, there are things making inventors feel the other way.
The pop-up (弹出) advert, by Ethan Zuckerman
Pop-up ads are convenient for those who are interested, but most people get annoyed when they are on computers. They may contain computer viruses. Just as we would blame the inventor, the man humbly accepted his invention isn’t one of the best. In his essay, Zuckerman wrote about the most hateful thing, “I wrote the code to launch the window and run an ad in it.”
The emoticon, by Scott E. Fahlman
Emoticons began to occupy screens crazily in 2011 and gained great popularity, especially with young men. It had been four years since Fahlman first used a “smiley face” in a computer message. He created the emoticon as a joke marker. But things are different. “It has gone to places I don’t approve of,” he complained to The Wall Street Journal in 2013. “It shouldn’t have been created.”
The office cubicle (隔间), by Bob Propst
In 1968, Bob Propst came up with the idea office cubicles, something that “would build a futuristic and tidy office style with no real walls or doors and provide a more comfortable environment”. But the man has come to hate what he has invented, as Propst recalled to Fortune at age 80, “They’ve changed and just become cubicles”.
The K-Cup, by John Sylvan
It seems everyone has a Keurig coffee maker for K-Cups. John Sylvan invented the K-Cup, aimed at facilitating office life of white-collar workers. Now it’s common in houses and companies. However, the single-serve plastic coffee cups aren’t eco-friendly. “I feel bad sometimes that I ever did it”, Sylvan admits. But! Good news for Mr. Sylvan: Keuring now offers varieties of recyclable K-Cups.
1. When was the emoticon invented?| A．In 2007. | B．In 2009. | C．In 2011. | D．In 2013. |
| A．The pop-up advert. | B．The emoticon. | C．The office cubicle. | D．The K-Cup. |
| A．They benefit human life greatly. |
| B．Their creators are blamed by the public. |
| C．Their inventors feel regretful. |
| D．They are very popular with young people. |
2 . The London Eye remains temporarily closed but in line with the Government's roadmap out of lockdown we plan to reopen from 17th May.You can pre-book now. Further information can be found here.
What to Expect
The London Eye soars 443 fee into the sky and views stretching25 miles every direction.Since opening in 2000,it has been used as a backdrop in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike.This is the UK's most popular visitor attraction,visited by over 3.5 million people a year.
Each London Eye capsule holds up to 25 passengers comfortably. All capsules are fully air-conditioned and rotate (旋转)on a special device designed to keep everyone upright as the wheel makes a slow but progressive rotation.The full rotation lasts 30 minutes of an ever changing view of this dynamic city.
Opening Times
■September to May 10:00am—8:00pm daily
■June 10:00am—9:00pm daily
■July 10:00am—9:30pm daily
■August 10:00am—-8:30pm daily
■Not open on Christmas Day or during maintenance period.
Ticket Prices
| Adult: January to March ₤15.00 April to December ₤15.50 |
| Child (5-15 years): January to March ₤7.50 April to December ₤7.75 |
| Child under 5 years: free |
| Senior (60 plus): ₤12.00 |
Booking line
■9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Sunday
■Telephone: 0870 5000 600
1. Which of the following does the London Eye ride offer?| A．A 30-minute fast rotation. |
| B．An insight into its long history. |
| C．A 360°moving view of the city. |
| D．A non-chargeable admission. |
| A．10:00am—-8:00pm. |
| B．100am-9:00pm. |
| C．10:00am-—9:30pm. |
| D．10:00am—8:30pm. |
| A．₤30 | B．₤31 | C．₤37.5 | D．₤38.75 |
3 . Our annual Spring Celebration is back! The Daffodil and Tulip Festival at Stockbridge returns for its 3rd year this April and May.
Stroll through the 8 acres of our world-famous gardens as we celebrate spring in the Berkshires. The heart of Stockbridge will come to life with the colors and spirit of spring with a variety of blooms, containers, displays and decorations. Throughout the festival we will have a variety of programs including horticultural(园艺的) tours and workshops, art classes, and fun activities for kids.
Bouquets(花束) are available for purchase online when you book your ticket. Food and refreshments(点心) will be for sale on-site at our outdoor snack shack.
Tickets now available for all!
Weekday: Adults: $ 9/Member $ 15/Nonmember
Children(2-12) : $ 3/Member $ 5/Nonmember
Children under 2: FREE
Weekend: Adults: $ 12/Member $ 20/Nonmember
Children(2-12) : $ 3/Member $ 5/Nonmember
Children under 2: FREE
Important information
Due to COVID-19 restrictions(限制) regarding capacity of guests allowed per hour, we will not be able to accept late/early arrivals. We ask that you please limit your stay to one hour in order to accommodate other guests.
Tickets are only refundable(退款的) if the request is made at least 7 days before your visit. In order to protect our gardens，dogs are not allowed on the property at any time. At this time, outside food and beverages(饮料) are not allowed except baby formula.
1. Which word can best describe the Daffodil and Tulip Festival?| A．Artistic. | B．Cultural. | C．Historic. | D．Traditional. |
| A．$ 43. | B．$ 40. | C．$ 27. | D．$ 21. |
| A．Staying there for over one hour will be punished. |
| B．Money for the tickets can be returned at any time. |
| C．Any outside food is strictly banned from taking in. |
| D．Visitors should enter the garden at the required time. |
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The Locket Lisa Arnold www.xlibris. com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $31.90 | $17.90 | $3.90 This historical novel follows the lives of two women as they raise their children, who share a father, and make their ways in a difficult world. | Steerage And Amour! Edward L.Divita www. xlibris.com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $36. 90 |$20. 901$3. 90 This book narrates (讲述) the history of several generations of the Italian Divita family as related to the turbulent societal (动荡的社会) and political climate，especially in Italy and America during the early 1900s. |
| Members of the READERS club will have discount of 10% for hardback books and 20% for paperback, and for each purchase (购买) of any of the two hardback books, the E-books are available for free through your kindle account. | |
1. Which book might be a good choice for a student who wants to cheer up?
| A．The Cure. | B．Finding Your (Lost) Joy. |
| C．The Locket. | D．Steerage And Amour! |
| A．$46.63. | B．$53.80. | C．$41.27. | D．$47.60. |
| A．Family stories. | B．Love stories. |
| C．Funny stories. | D．Spirits-lifting stories. |
5 . VISIT YARMOUTH
ACCESSIBILITY
All areas of the Yarmouth Gallery are accessible.
Please note: Backpacks, large bag, food, drinks and umbrellas are not permitted in Gallery and must be checked. Photography is allowed without flash.
LOCATION
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Yarmouth
341 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A 1E7
Mailing Address
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Yarmouth
PO Box 246
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 4B2
Front Desk: 902 749 2248; angela collier@novascotia. ca
Fax:902 749 2255
HOURS
● Monday Closed
● Tuesday Closed
● Wednesday Closed
● Thursdayl2-8 pm
● BMO Free Access Thursday Nights 5-8 pm
● Friday 12-5 pm
● Saturday 12-5 pm
● Sunday 12-5 pm
Gallery Holiday Hours
December 23-January 2 Closed
Tours
Group bookings and school tours available by appointment.
ADMISSION
● Member Free
● Adult 56
● Senior (age 60+) $5
● Student (with valid ID) $3.50
● Family (2 adults & 3 youth) $12.50
● Youth (age 6-17) S2.50
● Child (age 5 &. under) Free
Your admission to our Yarmouth location can be used (max 7 days after purchase) for a 50% discount off admission at our location in Halifax, the main complex of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Save your receipt and receive 50% off admission at the Halifax Gallery. Ask the front desk for more details.
1. What can we know about the Yarmouth Gallery?| A．It can be accessed freely on holidays. |
| B．It offers specific areas for taking photos. |
| C．It provides half-price tickets for students. |
| D．It is a branch of Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. |
| A．To introduce a budget trip o Yarmouth. |
| B．To inspire visitors to the Halifax Gallery. |
| C．To reveal links between the two galleries. |
| D．To give cost-saving tips on visits to Halifax. |
| A．$5, | B．$6. | C．$15. | D．$16. |
6 . Along Utah's Highway 68 in the small community of Elberta, Utah stands an industrial dome(圆屋顶)． Inside is a futuristic collection of shelves, towering 25 feet tall. The dome is home to a vertical farm, which doesn't grow food for humans but for cows.
Three years ago, Lance Bateman and his three brothers agreed to be part of a pilot project that would use vertical farming to grow and feed the cows for their dairy and beef farm, Bateman Mosida Farms. Grov Technologies, an agriculture tech company in Vineyard, Utah, partnered with Batemans on the project and developed all the equipment for the vertical farm.
The brothers are now using six towers to pump out fresh wheatgrass for their herd of 20,000 cows 365 days a year. The vertical farm takes up about 857 square feet of space, but it does the work that would be required on 35 to 50 acres of land, according to Grov Technologies. Supporters claim vertical farms use 95% less water than in conventional field farming. A full harvest cycle in the Bateman's farm takes anywhere from five to seven days, starting with a tray of seeds that is carried to the top of the tower and rotated on wheels through the entire structure.
Bateman says each tower provides about 2,800 pounds of feed each day, which is only about two percent of what his cows eat in a day. His farm grows feed conventionally when it can and buys the rest. The farm is also planning to install four more towers within the next six weeks.
According to Bateman,studies conducted by Grov Technologies in 2019 found that, when the cows were fed 12-15% of the vertical farm's feed in their diets, they produced more milk or at the same pace while eating less feed overall, ultimately improving the farm's bottom line.
“A farm is an expensive venture, but I know with this facility, we can compete, especially with different climate scenarios(说明）across the world,”he says. “I believe this will make farming available in areas where it hasn't been able to happen. ”
1. What's the purpose of the writer by writing the second paragraph?| A．To describe how the vertical farm works. |
| B．To value the history of the vertical farm. |
| C．To show the structure of the vertical farm. |
| D．To explain how the vertical farm came into being. |
| A．It has replaced conventional farming. |
| B．It needs more acres of land to work. |
| C．It is water-conserving and efficient. |
| D．It is relatively easy to maintain. |
| A．70,000 pounds. | B．72,800 pounds. | C．140,000 pounds. | D．142,800 pounds. |
| A．Vertical farming has a promising future. |
| B．Vertical farming remains to be improved. |
| C．Competition is usually an expensive venture. |
| D．Farming won't happen with climate scenarios. |
