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Over 100 paintings by modern China’s painting master Xu Beihong are on show at the National Art Museum of China, including his oil and ink works. Xu is skilled at painting birds and animals.
If you go:
9:00 am-5:30 pm, from September to November (closed on Mondays). 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng District. 010-64034951.
Musical performance for Japanese anime lovers
Music Fans Classical orchestra will provide a performance for Japanese anime and music lovers, bring together great works by celebrated Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi including melodies, in Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky and director TakeshiKitano’s film Kikujiro.
If you go:
7:30 pm, November. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 North Xinhua Steet,Xicheng District. 010-66057006.
Opera Film Carmen
The French opera film Carmen, directed by Tiziano Mancini, will be shown in Beijing on Saturday. It will be played in French, with English and Chinese subtitles .
Based on the novel of the same name by Prosper Mérimée, Carmen was the last work of famous French writer Georges Bizet, telling stories of the working class and ordinary people. It’s also one of the most popular operas in the world.
If you go:
8:30 pm, September. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Changan Avenue, Xicheng District. 010- 66550000.
The Merchant of Venice
The Beijing Comedy Theater will put on William Shakespeare’s classic The Merchant of Venice from December15 to December 17. It will be played in Chinese.
If you go:
7:30 pm, December 15-l7; 2:30 pm, December 16. Beijing Comedy Theater, 11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng District. 400-6103721.
1. Where can you go if you are free in October?
| A．The National Art Museum of China. | B．The Beijing Concert Hall. |
| C．The Beijing Comedy Theater. | D．The National Center for the Performing Arts. |
| A．It’s a British film. | B．It’s Georges Bizet’s best work, |
| C．It’s very famous in the world. | D．It will be played on Sunday. |
| A．Carmen. | B．Kikujiro. |
| C．Castle in the Sky. | D．The Merchant of Venice |
3 . Summer holidays are coming. Here are two posters for members of English Club in the schoolyard:
| Science and Technology Museum Opening hours Sunday--Wednesday : 10:00am--5:30pm Charge:$5 What’s on Ancient Technology—the ground floor Modern Technology— the first floor Space —the second floor The silk road: trade and travel — the second floor Please note The museum is closed for 3 days during the Spring Festival every year． Contact us Information desk:73238299 Email:stm99@1,63．com | To all climbers! Place: Castle Peak Indoor Climbing Centre Date: 8: 30 am, July, 15 Do: Sign in when you come to the centre. Climb with a partner. Wear a hard hat at all times. Wear the correct climbing shoes. Don’t: Don’t eat or drink anywhere except in the café. Don’t listen to personal music players while climbing. Don’t light fires. Good practice: Use a locker to store your things. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Wearing jewellery can cause accidents. Talking on a mobile phone while climbing can be dangerous. |
| A．downstairs | B．on the ground floor |
| C．on the second floor | D．on the first floor |
| A．10:00 am,Saturday． | B．2:30 pm,Saturday． |
| C．8:30 am,Sunday． | D．2:00 pm, Sunday |
| A．wear the correct climbing shoes | B．stay alone all the time |
| C．1isten to personal music players | D．talk on a mobile phone |
| A．wear a soft hat at all times | B．wear jewellery |
| C．eat something when you feel weak | D．keep your things in a locker |
4 . Be Healthy! Be Slim! Be Beautiful!
Discover the secret for a healthy, slim, and beautiful you!
I love this healthy diet program because it helps you lose weight, lose inches, feel healthy and look beautiful.
This healthy diet is an 8 week’s program which is unlike other diet regimes (食物疗法). In that it focuses on proper nutrition(营养) first and weight loss second. Your body must have proper levels of minerals, vitamin, and protein in order to work well. It provides a simple lifestyle change to give you more energy and improve your health most greatly. It offers control over hunger with a dense diet allowing 1,700 to 2,000 calories a day. If a person has a weight problem, their body probably is not working at proper levels of basic nutrients(营养物). We invite you to follow this program, so you can be the slim person who lives inside you.
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1. This passage is mainly about _____.| A．how people should keep fit | B．why people should keep fit |
| C．a healthy diet program | D．ways to lose weight |
| A．become shorter | B．become thinner |
| C．become fatter | D．become taller |
| A．this program makes a change in your lifestyle |
| B．this program can stop you from feeling hungry |
| C．this program tries to tell us what people should do to become slim |
| D．this program allows you 1,700 to 2,000 calories for each meal |
| A．the content of this program | B．some other programs |
| C．some interesting foods | D．some products you can buy |
5 .
| What’s on in Shanghai | |||||||||||
| Dining | Nightlife | Stage | Cinema | Art | Travel | Business | Beauty | ||||
| This May is a busy month in Shanghai. There are lots to do. Here are the highlights. Live Music-Late Night Jazz Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quick.
Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. The teachers, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are excellent. They will also demonstrate the dances.
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but especially so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs (埃及陵墓) exhibition.
Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous sushi “artist” is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs (厨师) in Japan. She’l be at Sushi Scene all of this month.
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| A．Enjoying American Jazz. |
| B．Learning Scottish dancing. |
| C．Visiting Shanghai Museum. |
| D．Dining at Sushi Scene. |
| A．6427-3957. | B．6690-2315. | C．6888-5066. | D．6557-6898. |
| A．￥240. | B．￥160. | C．￥120. | D．￥80. |
6 . Do you have a talented young artist, photographer, or designer in your life? It’s never too early to start helping them get their work out there! We’ve rounded up the top art contests for kids and teens that can help these young creators share their first masterpieces with the world. Best of all? Most of them are totally free to enter!
Global Canvas Art Competition
Ages: 16 and under
Mediums: Drawing, painting
Global Canvas is all about the environment. Launched by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, this art competition wants to inspire the next generation to be more mindful of how we take care of the earth. The judges are looking for artists to capture the wonderful places that wildlife call home.
Toyota Dream Car Art Contest
Ages: Four to 15
Mediums: Drawing, painting
Time to design a dream car! Toyota wants to get junior artists thinking about what the future of transportation might look like. Prizes include cash and a chance to tour one of the Toyota manufacturing plants.
Advena World’s art Competition
Ages: 15 and under
Mediums: Drawing, painting
Advena World’s art competition aims to promote creativity and self-expression. Instead of a theme, they ask the participating artists to simply express their feelings — anything from sadness or joy to anger or excitement — through their chosen medium,.
Progressive Young Artist Awards
Ages: 13 to 19
Open to: All international applicants
Mediums: Painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, sculpture
Cost to enter: $5 USD
PYAA is all about expressing and celebrating progressive values. So, if there is a creative teen in your life who wants to do good in the world, sign them up for this art contest for teens. The prize is a scholarship which they can put toward their post-secondary schooling.
1. Which focuses on the environment?| A．World Wide Kids Drawings. | B．Global Canvas Art Competition. |
| C．Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. | D．Progressive Young Artist Awards. |
| A．dream car. | B．A scholarship. |
| C．A plant tour. | D．Cash crops. |
| A．It has no fixed theme. | B．It has entrance fee. |
| C．Its entry can be photos. | D．Anyone can join it. |
7 . Mini Camera
Interested in photography? Fujiko has produced an amazing new mini camera—the advanced 1001ix. It is no bigger than a credit card! It is very reliable and easy to use. The Mini Camera is made from an attractive and strong material and not expensive at all. Cost: $199.99.
Remote Headphones
These fantastic headphones from Philips have no wires. You can listen to your favourite programmes while you are walking round the house or garden! You can even go up to sixty metres away from your radio or TV. They give you freedom to move around plus top sound. Excellent value at $80.45.
Feline Floor Cleaners
Do you find housework tiring and boring? Have you got a cat that walks around your flat all day? Here is the perfect solution. It will change your life. Put the floor cleaners on your cat, and sit back and relax. They are very practical and easy to wash. Special offer—a complete set for only $5.99.
K9 Dogwalker
Is your dog fat? Do you walk it every day? This new product will change your life and your dog's too. It is practical as it can exercise your dog just in your home. It has an attractive design and a reliable electric motor plus a small computer. You can use the computer to plan your dog’s exercise without doing anything. A bargain at $39.99.
1. If you don’t like doing housework, what will you buy ?| A．The Mini Camera | B．The Remote Headphones |
| C．The Feline Floor Cleaners | D．The K9 Dogwalker |
| A．Practical. | B．Expensive. | C．Attractive. | D．Reliable. |
| A．Good products. | B．Smart phones. |
| C．Cute animals. | D．Interesting programmes. |
8 . Welcome to Our English Club
The importance of the English club in schools has great potential(潜力) to develop your English language skills. Moreover, the English club has more detailed importance in achieving the goals, like increasing fluency in speaking and building confidence to think and speak English, providing opportunities for students to improve listening skills, and creating opportunities for students to express their opinions, to help students learn correct English pronunciation and so on.
Club activities: Evening Free Talking Time, Professional Knowledge Lectures, and English Speech Contests.
Time of the events: Every Wednesday 19: 00-19: 40
Requirements for being a member: All the students who can follow our English club rules and love English.
Registration(登记) time: From now until December 9th
Registration method: After filling in the registration form, send an email to eecapg123@163. com. You can get the registration form through N: /Common/Dept-Share/Gmo/Eva Ning/English Club.
Any question, please call 0812-1833-8653.
All the free club activities are waiting for you. Come on & Join us!
1. When are the English club events?| A．On Wednesdays. | B．On Thursdays. | C．On Saturdays. | D．On Sundays. |
| A．Paying for an ID. | B．Passing a test. | C．Filling in a form. | D．Sending a message. |
| A．A book review. | B．A poster. | C．A news report. | D．A diary. |
9 .
| Summer 2016 Art Camps The Harn Museum of Art offers Art Camp for kids, aged 7 to 11, during school breaks. Fees: Half-day: $ 150 per week ($ 130 Harn members) Full-day: $ 290 per week ($ 250 Harn members) | ||
| Dates | Camp Descriptions | |
| Morning: | Afternoon | |
| July 11-15 | Comics for Kids. Learn the art of comics. Create original characters, design backgrounds, and use comics to tell stories. Instructor: Tom Hart. | Asian Art & Anime Explore the art of Asia, from traditional ink painting and block printing to Japanese drawing and Anime. Instructor: Sunny Heo. |
| July 18-22 | Printmaking: Line, Color, and Shape Master the printing press and discover a variety of printmaking techniques. Instructor: Katie McDonald. | Painting a Rainbow: The Art & Science of Color Learn from museum professional and paint a variety of subjects. Instructor: Katie McDonald. |
| July 25-29 | Faces in Art: Masks and Mirrors Explore the face in art, from portraits to masks. Practice working with your own face to create a self-portrait. Instructor: Katie McDonald. | 3D Art: Build It, Shape It, Sculpt It! Move beyond the surface and have fun playing around with 3D art using a variety of techniques, tools and media. Instructor: Katie McDonald. |
| August 1-5 | People in Art Learn how to draw, paint and sculpt people. Instructor: Linda Zidonik. | Wild Things: Animals in Art Go wild and create animal-inspired artwork. Look at animals in art in the museum, and make animal paintings, drawings, sculptures. Instructor: Linda, Zidonik. |
| A．$ 130. | B．$ 150. | C．$ 250. | D．$ 290. |
| A．July 11-15 | B．July 18-22 | C．July 25-29 | D．August 1-5 |
| A．Faces in art. | B．Printmaking. | C．The art of Asia. | D．Animals in Art. |
10 .
What3words
This free download is one of a growing number of smartphone apps that could mean the difference between life and death. What3Words divides the world into 3x3 metre squares, giving each one a unique combination(组合)of three words. This allows emergency services-or anyone else you give the location to-to reach you. It is used by the vast majority of emergency services in the UK, not to mention other control centres around the world, and has been praised for saving thousands of lives.
Lots of us use WhatsApp for messaging and calling, but did you know it also has a Live Location feature that can let a loved one know where you are in case you’re in danger? You simply press the + key in a chat, select “Location”, and then press “Share Live Location”, which enables anyone in the chat to see your location in real time for the period you choose.
Skin Vision
You will have to pay for this digital skin check app, when necessary or needed, but with about fifth of skin cancers going undiagnosed(未经诊断)during lockdown, it could be well worth it. You simply take a photo of any strange-looking part of the skin with your phone and you’ll then receive a risk indication(风险迹象)within 30 seconds. This might include a recommendation to see a doctor. But don’t rely on an app to comfort you-if you’re worried about a skin problem, go to your doctor.
Stay Alive
With mental health problems on the increase, not helped by the pandemic(大流行病), this suicide(自杀)prevention app could be extremely helpful. Developed by Grassroots Suicide Prevention, it offers a wealth of resources, ranging from suggestions for staying at home when you feel extremely lonely and sad, to breathing exercises, to direct links to national and local crisis resources.
St John Ambulance First Aid
An app like this is more useful for saving someone else’s life than your own,but it’s a must-have on your smartphone. It gives advice in dealing with emergencies, including choking, allergic reactions and performing CPR. You don’t have to have an Internet connection in order to use it.
1. Which app best suits people who seek advice on how to deal with emergencies?| A．WhatsApp |
| B．SkinVision |
| C．What3words |
| D．St John Ambulance First Aid |
| A．They can be used to send locations. |
| B．They can be used to chat with friends. |
| C．They can inform users of medical knowledge. |
| D．They can be used to contact emergency services. |
| A．People should pay for downloading all the apps. |
| B．What3 Words can work without Internet connection. |
| C．Skin Vision can help you diagnose and cure the cancer. |
| D．St John Ambulance First Aid is aimed at helping others. |
