1 . Top Museums to Visit in Paris
Think Paris is all about the Louvre? Think again! Dive into the vibrant art scene of the City of Light with our guide to the best museums you shouldn't miss.
Louis Vuitton Foundation
Designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry, the Louis Vuitton Foundation is a masterpiece of modern architecture. But it's not just the building that's stunning; inside, you'll find an impressive collection featuring artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ellsworth Kelly, and Jeff Koons, among others. Admission is €16.
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (closed Sundays)
Paris Museum of Modern Art
Located in the 16th arrondissement, the Paris Museum of Modern Art boasts an array of monumental artworks and captivating exhibits. While entry is technically free, a suggested donation of €5 helps support the museum's preservation efforts and grants access to the permanent collection.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (closed Mondays)
Musée National Picasso-Paris
Immerse yourself in the genius of Pablo Picasso at the Musée National Picasso-Paris. Home to thousands of Picasso's works, this museum offers a comprehensive exploration of the artist's life and legacy. Admission is €14.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm (closed Mondays)
Musée Marmottan Monet
Step into the world of Impressionism at the Musée Marmottan Monet. Devoted primarily to the works of Claude Monet, this museum houses a remarkable collection donated by Monet's son, Michel. Tickets range from €9 to €14.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; late nights on Thursdays until 9:00 pm (closed Mondays)
There you have it! With these top museums, you'll experience Parisian art and culture at its finest, beyond the iconic halls of the Louvre.
1. Who is the architect behind the design of the Louis Vuitton Foundation?A.Michel Monet | B.Jean-Michel Basquiat |
C.Olafur Eliasson | D.Frank Gehry |
A.€10 | B.€5 | C.€20 | D.€15 |
A.Works of Jean-Michel Basquiat | B.Sculptures by Rodin |
C.Works of Claude Monet | D.Contemporary art installations |
1. When did the earthquake take place?
A.On Tuesday. | B.On Wednesday. | C.On Thursday. |
A.He was badly hurt. |
B.He was buried under a refrigerator. |
C.He was slightly wounded. |
A.He stayed in a refrigerator. |
B.His father pulled him out in time. |
C.Their house escaped the earthquake. |
A.About 500. | B.About 5, 000. | C.About 50, 000. |
1. What is the main purpose of the man’s visit?
A.To have further study. | B.To attend a conference. | C.To buy new products. |
A.On April 19th. | B.On April 21st. | C.On April 27th. |
A.In Chicago. | B.In Beijing. | C.In Pennsylvania. |
A.A financial manager. | B.A customs officer. | C.A computer engineer. |
1. Who is Wang Ming?
A.A student. | B.An employer. | C.An engineer. |
A.It’s unpredictable. | B.It’s quite stable. | C.It’s not optimistic. |
A.20%. | B.22%. | C.50%. |
A.They need more work experience. |
B.The salary is usually good. |
C.Their choice is limited. |
The 38th Qinhuai Lantern Festival Lights Up China
On the evening of February 2, the 2024 “Light Up China” event, the 38th annual China Qinhuai Lantern Festival lighting ceremony,
With the Bailuzhou Park, the Confucius Temple Scenic Area and the Laomendong District serving
The Lantern Festival in Nanjing this year not only celebrates the traditional customs of the Lunar New Year but also highlights the city’s cultural heritage and
A local elderly person said to a news reporter
Chinese feature film Beyond the Clouds has touched a lot of moviegoers with its
Moviegoers praised the film Beyond the Clouds
As head of the school,
The film’s title
7 . Someone wise once said that there's no wrong time to learn. There's nothing more
Minnie Payne, a 90-year-old woman,
Payne wasn't born into a family of intellectuals. She
According to Payne, her education wasn't an
"Payne was
A.frightening | B.contradictory | C.inspiring | D.joyful |
A.excitement | B.attention | C.service | D.encouragement |
A.agreed | B.happened | C.promised | D.decided |
A.Realizing | B.Hoping | C.Revealing | D.Remembering |
A.tallest | B.smartest | C.oldest | D.best |
A.purposes | B.coursework | C.challenges | D.exploration |
A.ended up | B.turned out | C.came out | D.grew up |
A.beginnings | B.personalities | C.strengths | D.requirements |
A.improve | B.express | C.simplify | D.identify |
A.reputation | B.environment | C.education | D.difference |
A.sympathy | B.knowledge | C.wealth | D.rescue |
A.application | B.demand | C.preparation | D.thirst |
A.important | B.extreme | C.obvious | D.especial |
A.platform | B.trend | C.poverty | D.direction |
A.traditionally | B.exactly | C.particularly | D.roughly |
A.believe | B.transport | C.accompany | D.push |
A.failed | B.struggled | C.longed | D.declined |
A.addicted | B.exposed | C.committed | D.attached |
A.lost | B.desired | C.supported | D.acquired |
A.monitors | B.replaces | C.changes | D.proves |
8 . In a new study with 22 pairs of identical twins, Stanford Medicine researchers have found that a vegan diet improves cardiovascular (心血管) health.
Although it’s well-known that eating less meat improves cardiovascular health, diet studies are often hampered by factors like genetic differences, upbringing and lifestyle choices. By studying identical twins, however, the researchers were able to control genetics and limit the other factors, as the twins grew up in the same households and reported similar lifestyles.
The trial consisted of 22 pairs of identical twins. The study authors selected healthy participants without cardiovascular disease and matched one twin from each pair with either a vegan or omnivore (杂食) diet. The vegan diet was entirely plant-based, including no meat or animal products while the omnivore diet included chicken, fish, eggs and other animal-sourced foods.
During the first four weeks, a meal service delivered 21 meals per week. For the remaining four weeks, the participants prepared their own meals. The participants were interviewed about their dietary intake and kept a record of the food they ate. 43 participants completed the study.
“Our study used a generalizable diet accessible to anyone, because 21 out of the 22 vegans followed through with the diet,” said Christopher Gardner, a professor in the Stanford Prevention Research Center. “This suggests anyone who chooses a vegan diet can improve their long-term health in two months, with the most change seen in the first month.”
The researchers found the most improvement over the first four weeks of the diet change. The participants with a vegan diet had significantly lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (脂蛋白胆固醇) levels, which are associated with improved cardiovascular health than the omnivore participants. The vegan participants also showed approximately a 20% drop in fasting insulin (胰岛素) —a higher insulin level is a risk factor for developing diabetes. The vegans also lost an average of 4. 2 more pounds than the omnivores.
“Based on these results, most of us would benefit from going to a more plant-based diet,” Gardner said. But that doesn’t mean going completely vegan. Adding more plant-based food into your diet is the key to better heart health.
1. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “hampered” in paragraph 2?A.Affected. | B.Enhanced. | C.Destroyed. | D.Accompanied. |
A.Each of them was charged for 21 meals. |
B.They cooked by themselves in the later part. |
C.They regularly reported the food they delivered. |
D.Half of them went on a vegan diet consistently. |
A.More people tend to have an omnivore diet. | B.Choosing a more plant-based diet is challenging. |
C.A vegan diet has insignificant effects on health. | D.The suggested diet is easily accepted by people. |
A.They will develop a weaker heart. | B.Their cholesterol level will be the lowest. |
C.They will have a healthier weight. | D.Their insulin will be stopped from working. |
9 . Denmark has one of the lowest rates of bullying (欺凌) in schools. But this is something that didn’t happen overnight. Anti-bullying programs were introduced in Danish schools over 15 years ago, according to Euronews, but it’s something that has to be constantly updated to meet the changing times.
Programs begin in primary grades where children are taught empathy (共情) and how to avoid bullying. At the Sluseholmen Skole school in Copenhagen, meditation and hugs are part of the morning routine. According to Maja Hindsgaul, a teacher at the school, this is the key to well-being.
“I’m the one they can talk to if something is difficult. And I’m actually talking a lot about who I am and what I like and it’s OK if they like to hug. I like that, too,” she told Euronews. “Of course, they have to learn to read and write and things like that, but they can do that if they feel safe. It’s my task to make them feel safe so that they can develop social skills at school.”
Learning how to live with one another is a large part of the anti-bullying programs and this appears to be working well in the younger grades. “We’re always trying to get the kids to work together in different types of groups, across genders and not always with their best friends,” said teacher Louise Ibsen. “They’re also practicing social skills for how to communicate.”
A new program was rolled out in the 2021/22 school year according to a Mary Foundation news release. Our School Strength is a joint effort from the Mary Foundation, Borns Vilkar, a Danish child organization, and Save the Children Denmark. The program is the result of four years of research and cooperation by the nonprofit groups. It’s designed to deal with bullying up to grade 10 and focuses on students’ well-being and to help the youth feel that they are accepted and play an active role in the community. Anti-bullying programs that teach children empathy for others at a young age can make a big difference when these students become teenagers.
1. Which word can best describe the anti-bullying programs?A.Unsuccessful. | B.Effective. | C.Outdated. | D.Smooth. |
A.By giving them constant hugs. | B.By practicing meditation. |
C.By showing sympathy for them. | D.By offering support. |
A.Developing students’ social skills. | B.Keeping students working out. |
C.Providing a different atmosphere. | D.Improving students’ learning state. |
A.Measures Are Being Taken in Denmark to Expand Schools |
B.Teachers Are Focused on Promoting Well-being in Denmark |
C.Denmark’s Empathy Measures Work in Reducing Bullying |
D.Denmark’s Anti-bullying Programs Are Recognized Globally |
10 . The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge is a science competition for U. S. middle-school students. It's run by Society for Science, which also publishes Science News Explores. The 30 finalists in this year's competition traveled to Washington, D. C. and also showed off their research projects.
Sharanya Chudgar, 14 years old, is one of the finalists in the competition and built a trash-collecting robot. The wheeled machine of the robot uses sensors to spot litter and a pan to pick it up. The robot's metal-detecting sensor helps it sort garbage from recyclables. And a light sensor can let the robot's solar panel angle itself toward the sun, collecting as much energy as possible.
Sharanya got the idea to build her trash collector by participating in litter cleanups. "When I signed up to volunteer at our local trash cleanup, I saw how much litter poliution there was and I knew that I had to fix this problem," Sharanya says. "People do have very limited time and resources, right? But robots don't. So it was then that my project idea formed in my head."
"Building the robot is my favorite part of this project," Sharanya says. "Ever since first grade, I've loved building Legos and building my robot felt just like building a Lego. But this project was a completely new experience since I hadn't ever had any experience in robotics before. Throughout the project, I had to use tons of power tools and I even had to cut pieces of metal to certain lengths. Whenever I needed to use a power tool, I had to turn to my dad who was always there to help out if necessary."
"It might seem difficult at times, but sticking to this and changing just one variable at a time gets you the best results," Sharanya says. This middle school scientist is solving global problems of litter pollution. For some, a science project might be an assignment or a fun hobby. But for Sharanya, doing research can also be a chance to help others and make the world a better place.
1. What can be known about the trash-collecting robot?A.It is environment-friendly. | B.Its solar panel can't turn. |
C.It has multiple purposes. | D.Its shape is like a human. |
A.The limited natural resources. | B.The encouragement from the locals. |
C.Her trash cleanup experiences. | D.Her participation in the competition. |
A.To express her thanks to her father. | B.To show her love for the project. |
C.To explain the difficulty of the project. | D.To tell her interest in building Legos. |
A.Unconcerned. | B.Negative. | C.Critical. | D.Approving. |