A New Hero is Here to Save the Day
It’s thought that when a hero like Batman is blessed with great power, he or she must endure loneliness and suffering as a result. The Flash(闪电侠), however, makes a fun, lightning-quick and optimistic superhero. After the wild success of TV series Arrow, a TV network launched The Flash,
Like Spiderman, who gained the ability to make webs and climb walls after he
Naturally, Allen slips on a colorful suit and becomes the Flash, a hero
In line with superhero series standards, The Flash features action and eye-popping special effects. There’s nothing terribly innovative here, but
A big surprise for me was that The Flash cast Prison Break star Wentworth Miller as a bad character, who uses a gun that
2 . Information for Visitors.
For large print versions and access information, ask at the Information Desk in the Great Court call +44 (0) 30 7323 8299, or visit britishmuseum.org
Opening times
Great Court
Saturday - Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:30
Galleries and special exhibitions
Saturday - Thursday 10:00 - 17:30
Friday 10:00 - 20:30
Please note that galleries start closing 10 minutes before the published closing times.
For a list of late openings, visit britishmuseum.org or contact the Information Desk
by calling +44 (0) 20 7323 8299
The Museum is closed on 1 January, Good Friday and 24026 December.
Access
Most galleries, events and facilities at the British Museum have level access including all the cafes and the restaurant. The locations of level access toilets are shown on the map, and lifts in the Great Court provide access to all adjacent floor levels. Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge from both entrances or booked in advance from the Information Desk.
Temporary exhibitions are regularly accompanied with tactile images and Braille. Audio description is provided for some temporary exhibitions. All major temporary exhibitions have large print information available for use.
Touch Tours are available for the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery (Room 4) and the Parthenon Introductory Gallery (Room 18), which has Bale labels and plaster cast reliefs of the Parthenon sculptures. Request a pack from the Information Desk.
Magnifying glasses are available to borrow from the Information Desk. The Museumj regularly programmes curatorial - led handling sessions for blind and partially - sighted visitors. For further details, contact the Learning, volunteers and Audiences Department at +44 (0) 20 7323 8510 / 8850 or learning@britishmuseum.org.
British Sign Language - interpreted gallery talks take place every month. For details, see the Museum’s bi-monthly guide, What’s On, or contact the information Desk.
A Multimedia guide with signed video commentaries for over 200 highlight objects of the Museum is available from the Multimedia Guide Desk.
A Sound Enhancement System with portable induction loops is available for most gallery talks and to support sign - interpreted tours.
Family activities
Family events are regularly held at weekends and during school holidays. For more details, pick up a Families leaflet. Family backpacks and trails are available from the families Desk in the Great Court at weekends and every day during school holidays. A family souvenir guide book. Explore the British Museum, and Children’s Multimedia Guide are also available.
Events programme
The events programme includes a wide range of lectures, films, special events and courses, including adult learning, family activities and more. For full details, pick up What’s On from the Information Desk in the Great Court.
Regulations for visitors
To heop everyone enjoy the Museum, please:
Keep mobiles in silent mode and don’t take calls in gallery spaces
Don’t touch the objects (you can handle selected objects at the Hands - On desks -- ask at the Information Desk for details)
Don’t smoke on the premises
Don’t eat or drink in the galleries
Sketching with pencil in the galleries is allowed. Photography is permitted in selected galleries, for non-commercial uses. CCTV is in operation at all times in the British Museum.
Facilities
Cloakrooms
The main cloakroom is to the left of the Main entrance, a second cloakroom is located by the Montague Place entrance. The cloakrooms do not accept large luggage (maximum dimensions: 40 × 40 × 50 cm).
(Copyright 2002, 2007 and 2008 the Trustees of the British Museum. Printed in Italy.)
1. Where can you probably find this information?| A．The official website of the British Museum. |
| B．The map with color plans and visitor information of the British Museum. |
| C．A leaflet distributed on the streets near the British Museum. |
| D．The notice board at the entrance of the British Museum. |
| A．the Museum is closed at Christmas and on New Year’s Day and Good Friday but not on school holiday |
| B．all the backpacks and luggage including the large ones should be deposited in the cloakrooms before entering |
| C．families are allowed to touch the selected objects at the Hands - On desks in the museum |
| D．teenagers an sketch with pencil and take photos in selected galleries for their schoolwork |
| A．Wheelchairs can be borrowed and booked in advance with a deposit. |
| B．Some major temporary exhibitions don’t provide large print information but audio description is available. |
| C．The Museum provides curatorial - led handling sessions for blind and partially - sighted visitors if required. |
| D．Visitors can borrow a Multimedia Guide and a sound enhancement system is available to support sign - interpreted tours. |
1. By searching the Internal knowledge base, you can ____.
| A．access the Help Center |
| B．enjoy user-friendly manuals |
| C．create a secure resource center |
| D．learn the company’s practices and policies |
| A．users of ProProfs can read the manuals on their mobile phones |
| B．the service that ProProfs offers to its users is accessible around the clock |
| C．with ProProfs, users can readjust the size of their documentation to their screens |
| D．different users can be grouped together on a central platform to share knowledge |
| A．By authorizing different users | B．By creating a central platform |
| C．By offering single sign-on settings | D．By building private knowledge bases |
4 . OSCAR THEATRE
BOOKING - in person The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am-8 pm. - by post Stating the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque, postal order, or your credit card details to Oscar Theatre Box Office, PO Box 220, Main street. All cheques should be made payable to Oscar Theatre. - by telephone Ring 0844 847 2484 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard accepted). - on-line Complete the on-line booking form at www.oscartheatre.com. DISCOUNTS Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday inclusive, and for all matinees (下午场). Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students. Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until one hour before the show (subject to availability). Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible(有资格的) for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers. Group Bookings: there is a ten per cent discount for parties of twelve or more. Schools: school parties of ten or more can book $9 tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free. Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. |
1. When booking by post, you can pay for a ticket by ________.
| A．visiting the website of a post office | B．going to your local bank in person |
| C．enclosing your MasterCard in an envelope | D．providing your credit card information |
| A．A group of ten adults going to a performance can claim a discount. |
| B．A school party of 15 persons that book in advance pay $135 in total for a performance. |
| C．Someone accompanying a wheelchair user to a performance receives a discount. |
| D．An 18-year-old teenager is eligible for Saver discounts. |
| A．65-year-olds buying tickets an hour and a half before a performance begins |
| B．full-time students buying tickets 45 minutes before a performance begins |
| C．Theatre-goers who are unexpectedly unable to be present at a performance |
| D．Anyone who buys tickets an hour before a performance begins |
5 . After walking miles of expo hall carpeting, watching countless live demos, and sitting through God knows how many press announcements, we’re ready to declare these ten products to be the best things we saw at CES (国际消费电子展) 2017. Of all the amazing and beautiful gadgets on display here in Las Vegas, these are the products which exhibit the strong sense of innovation and vision within their categories. They achieve this through exquisite industrial design, innovative engineering, and simply seeing the future and realizing it in a product you can touch and hold. The following are three of the ten.
CES is full of toys that promise to turn your kid into a coding wiz (编码奇才). The issue? Not all of them are fun to play with. This week Lego introduced Boost, a new kit that lets kids bring their existing bricks to life with three different modules. You can program Lego to walk, roll, flash, and make noise via an app that uses drag and drop code. Kids probably won’t notice they’re building logic skills when they program their hot (自动程序；网上机器人) to shoot a dart at their sister when she walks by, and that’s the point. It’s a sneaky way to get kids to learn, which is exactly why they’ll love it.
The Hub robot is adorable, but LG’s animated voice assistant also provides a clear peak at the future of in-home interfaces. These devices run Alexa, but they do more than your average Echo. A screen on the front doesn’t just surface visual info like weather forecast, it provides personality: blinking eyes patiently await your commands. Ask for your favorite tunes, and the little robot busts a move as it plays them. You can customize the wake word to anything you’d like, and the big and mini versions of the robots have the exact same features. The only difference is the size of the screen and the power of their built-in speakers.
Good speakers are furniture. They add to a room’s decor, and they begged to be touched. The cylindrical Beoplay M5 is a wireless speaker that fits those criteria—its wool covering is soft and gorgeous, and it’s topped by an aluminum disc that functions as a satisfyingly tactile volume knob. The sound is excellent, with impressive volume and gobs of bass. Audio streams in over Bluetooth. AirPlay, or Spotify, and it has Chromecast built in, so you can command the jams by talking to your Google Home. It’s not a portable speaker (it plugs into the wall and has no battery) but is made for multi-room setups—-group a few M5s together, or pair them with other Beoplay multi-room speakers like the A6 and A9.
1. Which of the following describes the common traits of these products?| A．They represent the edge-cutting industrial design. |
| B．They are all for entertainment and recreation. |
| C．They are targeted at young people. |
| D．They are available on the market now. |
| A．Because they fit well in criteria. |
| B．Because they plug into the wall without battery and make up for multi-room setups. |
| C．Because they fit in with the decoration of the room and feel comfortable. |
| D．Because they have excellent sound, impressive volume and gobs of bass. |
| A．It is painstaking to select the top ten gadgets among so many ingenious inventions. |
| B．Beoplay M5 features wonderful looking, excellent sound quality and portability. |
| C．The screen on the Hub robot provides visible information and personality. |
| D．The new Lego kit Boost motivates kids to learn programming without their realization. |
6 . University Shotokan Karate Club
Learn Karate—self-defense and fitness
The university karate club was founded in 1962. All grades from beginners to advanced are welcome. The classes are suitable for both men and women and several women have obtained their black belt.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
6.00—8.00 p.m.
WEAVER HOUSE GYM
FIRST LESSON FREE
Hardly any of us have experienced real violence, but, over the last few years, attacks on innocent people have increased. Each of us has some ability to defend ourselves, and by learning a form of self-defence, we are not only increasing that ability, but also doing something to build our own sense of respect. Karate will show you a lot of simple and effective techniques to protect yourself, giving you increase self-confidence.
Far too many people think martial arts (武术) are about violence. Martial arts training is based on a lot of respect, self-discipline, self-control and non-violence. We learn basic etiquette, courtesy and tolerance. Good manners and consideration for others are expected at all times.
Karate is the practice of blocking and striking techniques for the purpose of self-defence, health and self-development. Karate exercises the entire body. Techniques are practised on both sides of the body, therefore muscle imbalances do not occur and the strength, coordination, flexibility and agility of both sides of the body are improved. Regular training in Karate improves the body’s physical endurance and flexibility. It also helps concentration and produces the mental calm and assurance that come from knowing we can defend ourselves.
Karate has many benefits but they do not come easily or overnight. Training requires ongoing commitment and hard work. Some of you will give up, but a few of you will get your black belt.
1. The passage is mainly intended to_________.| A．tell readers the benefits of Karate |
| B．attract readers to join the club |
| C．encourage people to get their black belt |
| D．correct people’s misunderstand of Karate |
| A．More men than women have been its members. |
| B．It tests members to see what level they are at. |
| C．Members don’t need to pay for the lessons. |
| D．It offers 4 hours of lessons every week. |
| A．It cultivates people’s respect for themselves as well as for others. |
| B．It involves people’s arm muscles more than body muscles |
| C．It makes people healthy physically instead of mentally. |
| D．It focuses as much on self-defence as on attack. |
For many well-educated travelers, buying a copy of Lonely Planet is the first task before taking a vacation abroad. Founded in 1973, Lonely Planet is the biggest guidebook series in many countries. It’s published in 11 languages including Chinese.
But when the BBC confirmed on March 19 that it had sold the entire Lonely Planet series to a US billionaire at a significant deficit(赤字), many commented that the deal sang the swan song for the printed guidebook.
The rise of the Internet and the prevalence of smartphones have become a burden on the print media. Why would travelers bring a heavy guidebook when they can download the apps to their smartphone in an instant? Furthermore, alternative and free travel content is readily available on the Internet, from Wikivoyage to TripAdvisor which provide excellent guidance on your trips.
But the Internet is not the only reason that guidebooks are in decline. It is also widely accepted that the physical guidebook has such complete content that can kill any sense of personal exploration. With the guide books, all those backpacker feet ended up following routine trade routes, and in those routes was little room for initiative.
It’s also pointed out that the guidebook is not exactly good for tourism. Often the shops and restaurants that thrived on a recommendation in the guidebook relaxed and discovered that it didn’t matter: the legions of eager travelers keep on coming anyway. They gradually become uncompetitive.
And yet, despite the rise of new media, it’s believed there is still a place for printed guidebooks, at least for the time being as books still offer readers the kind of feeling that virtual tools can’t provide, more of a compelling, touchable interaction.
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8 . Once again DC Comics and Warner Bros. have divided fans and critics over their latest superhero film.
There had been worrying news about Justice League in the months before its release, with a lot of reshoots of scenes, a new director being brought in to finish the film after original director Zack Snyder’s tragic loss of his daughter and, of course, a lot of talk about Ben Affleck’s future in the role of Batman.
Some people are saying that Justice League is another big disappointment, that it could have been incredible and instead fails to really entertain. Others say that Warner Bros. have finally got it right and that the future for the League looks bright.
My opinion lies somewhere in the middle. The film was by no means a disappointment: it was exciting, funny and a lot of fun to watch. There’s something special about watching the heroes from your childhood brought to life on the big screen and maybe that is affecting my opinion.
However, I will say that a lot of work needs to be done if the producer wants to make a great success. Although the film was good, it was obvious which scenes had been reshot and how the characters had been changed. I also have to mention the several scenes in which the special effects were very badly done; these are the kinds of problems that you don’t expect to see in a film with such a big budget.
Another point to add is that it is good to see the producer making Superman slightly a brighter character and adding some jokes to the plot to keep things fun. But the producer must be careful not to make the mistake that another film producer—here, not mentioning the name—is coming very close to doing: turning all of the films into bright and colorful shows and losing a lot of seriously good stories.
In the end, Justice League is not a perfect film but it is definitely not a terrible one. A lot of work is still to be done but I hope that DC does not completely lose its darker side.
1. Before the release of Justice League, many people showed their ______.| A．pity for the director, Zack Snyder | B．concern about the film’s quality |
| C．higher expectation of the new director | D．support for the actor, Ben Affleck |
| A．It advocates social justice. | B．It brings lots of fun to the audience. |
| C．It has some brave heroes. | D．It brings back childhood memories. |
| A．views on the film’s weakness | B．advice to the film’s director |
| C．love for the film | D．expectation of the film’s sequels |
| A．stress the importance of fun in a film |
| B．show Justice League’s lack of a serious plot |
| C．serve as a warning to the producer of Justice League |
| D．set an example for the producer of Justice League |
9 . When considering housing options at the University of Waterloo in Canada, Nigerian undergraduate student Ayooluwa Solaja chose a Living Learning Community, a residential house focused on a theme or academic interest area. Solaja lived on campus with 10 to 1s other students in the Arts and Business LLC.
Three reasons may account for the prospective international stadents willingness
to consider LLCS.
1. Connect with like-minded students: Prospective international students can choose an LLC to fully experience college life in a new country and find immediate support among residents: Unlike other housing arrangements, LLCS can provide a built-in community of like-minded individuals
Solaja says a highlight of her experience in the LLC was"forming relationships with upper-year students in my program. This peer leader provided her with everything from academic support to guidance on how to survive Canadian winters. Many LLCS have upper-division students who serve as peer leaders.
Australian Natasha Fitzpatrick says she's happy to share her love for travel and cultural exploration. "A group of us hired a car and traveled down to North Carolina sightseeing.”
2. Participate in community activities: For those worried about being on the outside as a new international student, LLCS encourage participation through various on-and off-campus activities. For example, students in a fashion LLC have attended Toronto Fashion week
Through LLCS, international students will have more opportunities to interact with domestic students, faculty and staff members outside classrooms,"says Shijuan Laurel Liu, assistant professor of Chinese and a partner with the Global Awareness LLC. In a Chinese New Year celebration associated with the LLC, for instance, students from her language and culture courses worked with Chinese students to introduce Chinese culture to the community
Solaja says coming from a different education system in Nigeria with sometimes unapproachable professors, she enjoyed LLC on-campus events like when she played board games with Waterloo professors and academic advisers.
3. Network for job opportunities: International students who plan to gain work experience in the country they study in can benefit from LLCS that are associated with campus departments and staff. This can provide them with chances to network and inquire about work opportunities.
Liu says when Chinese tutoring positions and graduate assistantships became available, she thought of international students from the Global Awareness LLC who previously helped her organize events. She also wrote reference letters for those students when they applied to graduate school.
Robert C. Demezzo, director of residence life at Southern Connecticut State University, says LLCS "help many international students secure employment on campus.
Solaja says her year living in Waterloo's Arts and Business LLC was one of her best decisions." You get what you put into the program," she says.
1. What impressed Solaja most in the LLC?| A．A group of students in the LLC rented a car to travel together |
| B．She got a reference letter when she applied to graduate school. |
| C．The peer leaders shared their experience both in study and daily life |
| D．They celebrate the Chinese New Year together with an assistant professor |
| A．Students who have participated in more on-campus events. |
| B．Students with better language skills especially in Chinese. |
| C．Students who have global awareness and interest in network. |
| D．Students with more working experience through LLCs. |
| A．Various activities help international students get oriented to the new life |
| B．Individuals with similar minds will have the same career prospect. |
| C．Each LLC focuses on a particular theme or academic interest area, |
| D．LLCS Provide opportunities of communicating with domestic students |
| A．The teachers in Nigeria seldom participate in off-campus activities |
| B．Many overseas students are not accustomed to the winter in Canada |
| C．The campus staff offer international students some academic support. |
| D．LLCS help many international students find jobs after graduation |
10 . Places, People and Property with Strutt & Parker
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The world might seem focused on urbanization, but over the past five years of our Housing Futures research, we have seen the emergence of a new trend in housing the desire to move back to rural locations. With advancements in technology, villages are now more connected than ever. Our Housing Futures research, focusing on The Village Revival, identified that 21% of respondents expressed a desire to move to a village, making it probably the most popular location for buyers. Those looking to move cited neighborhood safety (86%), space between neighbors (58%) and a strong community feel (48%) as key factors to leave cities and settle in rural location. Figures show that England’s rural economy produces £210 billion of economic output. In fact, a quarter of all registered businesses are based in rural locations. The expansion of broadband and mobile communications has seen a greater rate of working from home in rural locations compared to urban areas. It seems that the same factors that once drove urbanization — improving economic and social conditions-are now inspiring the village revival. So, if you’re thinking of moving to a more rural location, Strutt & Parker is well placed to help. Our agents take the time to really understand what you’re looking for. | |
Guide price £795,000 A charming four-bedroom period cottage with contemporary accommodation, located in the picturesque Dorset village of Farmham. |
Guide price £365,00 A generous three- bedroom family home in beautiful surroundings with impressive views over the countryside and beyond. |
Guide price £775,000 A five-bedroom outstanding house with magnificent coastal views. The house was built in the 19S0s and h s been repainted and redecorated in the last five years by the current owners. |
Guide price £190.000 A traditional Hebridean style cottage, constructed of stonewalls offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique holiday cottage which has excellent income producing potential. |
1. Which of the following statements is FALSE about rural locations?
| A．Most of the registered businesses are based in rural areas. |
| B．One fifth people interviewed have a desire to live in rural areas. |
| C．Villages are more convenient and suitable for living than ever before. |
| D．Villages usually have a safe, undisturbed but closely connected neighborhood. |
| A．upper left corner | B．upper right corner |
| C．lower left corner | D．lower right corner |
| A．in a textbook | B．on a website |
| C．in the newspaper | D．in a TV program |
