1 . Literary (文学的) festivals are all over the UK and Ireland this month. Here are four of them.

Hay Festival

Set on the beautiful Wales-England border, this year’s Hay Festival includes travel writer Kapka Kassabova delivering the 2023 Jan Morris Lecture, Ray Mears discussing the British woodland, and Bear Grylls and Ranulph Fiennes celebrating a love of wild spaces. Author-led tours with Wayfair Walks explore the Brecon Beacons.

Date: From 25 May to 4 June

Guernsey Literary Festival

Celebrating great writing and big ideas in the beautiful island of Guernsey, this event includes activities such as a talk by Susie Dent centred on her book An Emotional Dictionary — Real Words For How We Feel, and family-focused drawing classes from painter Rob Biddulph. The festival also offers poetry competitions, writing workshops and the chance to stretch your legs on Guernsey’s coastal trails and nature walks.

Date: From 2 to 14 May

International Literature Festival Dublin

The ancient streets that were once inspiration for James Joyce, W·B Yeats and Oscar Wilde welcome Ireland’s leading literary festival this May. The 10-day event celebrates the best Irish and international writers, poets, playwrights and screenwriters. Book-themed guided walks are also offered.

Date: From 19 to 28 May

The Bath Festivals

Founded in 1948, The Bath Festivals is a year-round creative learning program that inspires and connects different people and communities through various activities. For example, we have Bath Contemporary Artists’ Fair in May and Bath Children’s Literature Festival in September. Our other year-round hands-on music and literature projects give children and young people opportunities to gain real-world experience.

1. Who will discuss the British woodland at Hay Festival?

A．Bear Grylls.	B．Ray Mears.
C．Ranulph Fiennes.	D．Kapka Kassabova.

2. When will the literary event be held in Guernsey?

A．From 2 to 14 May.	B．From 20 May to 4 June.
C．From 19 to 28 May.	D．From 25 May to 4 June.

3. What is unique about The Bath Festivals?

A．It mainly attracts adults.	B．It runs throughout the year.
C．It has a variety of activities.	D．It offers author-led city walks.

2 . South Korean Films

Beijing audience(观众) can view five new South Korean films, all with Chinese subtitles(中文字幕), until April 19 at the Tuixin Cinema on the Beijing National Library grounds.

Two other South Korean films completed their full runs(展出) at the Tuixin Cinema earlier this month.

Location: Tuixin Cinema, Beijing National Library, 39 Baishiqiao Road, Haidian District

Telephone: 86425566

My love, My Bride

April 15: 9: 00, 13: 00, 15: 30, 17: 30, 19: 30

Kim’s War

April 16: 9: 00, 13: 00, 18: 15

Because You Are a Woman

April 17: 13: 30, 18: 15

Marriage Story

April 18: 9: 00, 13: 30, 15: 30, 18: 15

Sopyonje

April 19: 9: 00, 13: 30, 15: 30, 17: 30, 19: 30

Leon’s Show

Hong Kong popstar...Leon Lai will give a personal performance at 7: 30pm from tomorrow through to September 21 at the Shanghai Gymnasium. The show is to celebrate the opening of the 93 Huangpu Tourism Festival.

Tickets: 60, 90, 120, 180 yuan RMB, available (有票) at 66 Jiangning Road.

Address: Shanghai Gymnasium, 1111 Caixi Road N.

Tel: 29189188, 29171145, 49384952, 29197113

Russian Concert

The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra will put on some excellent Russian choral(合唱的) works at 7: 15pm on September 26 and 27 at the Shanghai Concert Hall. They will sing Russian folk songs and a Mass under a Russian conductor who is very famous for conducting chorus(歌唱队) and has given a successful choral concert in Beijing.

Tickets: 6, 8, 10, 12 yuan RMB, available at the hall’s ticket office.

Address: 523 Yan’an Road M. Shanghai

Tel: 32275694

Korean Songs

The Song and Dance Troupe of the Republic of Korea will give a Song and Dance show at 7:   30 pm tonight at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.

Tickets: 10, 20, 30 yuan RMB available at the theatre’s ticket office.

Address: 1376 Nanjing Road W. Shanghai

Tel: 29798663

1. The audience in _______ can watch the performance given by Leon Lai from tomorrow through to September.

A．Beijing

B．Korea

C．Shanghai

D．Hong Kong

2. _______ will be on April 18. The cinema’s telephone number is_________.

A．Kim’s War; 29798663	B．My love, My Bride; 32275694
C．Because You Are a Woman; 29189188	D．Marriage Story; 86425566

3. ________will give a Song and Dance show at 7: 30 pm tonight at Shanghai Centre Theatre.

A．Leon Lai, a Hong Kong pop star

B．The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra

C．The Song and Dance Trupe of the Republic of Korea

D．A Russian Philharmonic Orchestra

4. The address of the Shanghai Centre Theatre is________.

A．1111 Caoxi Road N	B．1376 Nanjing Road W
C．523 Yan’an Road	D．66 Jiangning Road

5. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A．We can see all the South Korean films in the morning.

B．Leon’s show is to celebrate a festival.

C．There are some famous pop singers in Russian concert.

D．We can enjoy the Korean songs at the Shanghai Concert Hall.

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Tour 2 Water Town and Yellow Mountains Tour ( Price: $1,409 )

Shanghai—Suzhou—Huangshan—Hangzhou—Shanghai

Suitable for those who like interesting water town traditions and amazing scenery. See gorgeous Yellow Mountains scenery and the prosperous Shanghai, visit a famous water town - Tongli, explore the classical beauty of Hangzhou and Suzhou.

Tour 3 Authentic Yunnan Discovery ( Price: $1,629 )

Kunming—Dali—Lijiang—Shangri-La

Suitable for those who are interested in minority (少数民族) culture and snow mountain. The Stone Forest, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge show you the creativity of the nature and the Lijiang Ancient Townand Shangri-La show you the colorful culture of the minorities there.

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Suitable for those who are eager to uncover the secret of the Silk Road. Listen to the stories about the ancient Silk Road and see the relics on the channel which connected the eastern and western world.

Tour 5 In Pursuit of Kungfu Tour ( Price:$1,509 )

Shanghai—Xi’an—Luoyang—Dengfeng—Beijing

Suitable for Kungfu fans who want to learn Kungfu in Shaolin Temple. Lighten your trip by learning the most authentic Chinese Kungfu at Shaolin Temple, and the Longmen Grottoesc石窟) in Luoyang help you understand the spirit of Kungfu.

1. If the tourists want to explore the beauty of the snow mountain, they would probably choose ________.

A．In Pursuit of Kungfu Tour	B．Golden Silk Road
C．Authentic Yunnan Discovery	D．Wonders of China

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Tongli is famous for the interesting water town traditions.

B．Beijing and Shanghai are the two common cities in Tour 1 and Tour 2.

C．Tourists can experience the culture of the minorities on the Silk Road.

D．Kungfu fans can learn Kungfu in the Longmen Grottoes.

3. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．show visitors the importance of some cities

B．supply visitors with the information of some China tours

C．offer visitors some trip tips

D．tell visitors the splendid Chinese culture

4 . 语法填空

    1     (million) of young people are writing blogs (博客). Millions of others are reading them. They have been an     2     (attract) to young people.

Many popular Websites now offer free, easy ways to create personal Web pages and fill them    3     writings and pictures. Websites such    4     “Facebook” and “Myspace” are some of the most popular blog sites for young.

Blogs offer young people a place     5    (show) their writings and feelings. They can also be     6     (help) to connect young people with others. But blogs can become    7    (danger) when they are read on the Internet by millions of people all over the world.

Recent studies show that young people often tell their names, ages and where they live on the Internet. That may not be safe for them. The personal information puts them in danger when found out by dangerous people     8    want to hurt them. Students can also get into trouble when they put information about others on their blog.

As     9    result, many schools don’t allow using blogging websites on school computers. Many schools have also begun teaching parents about the websites. Parents should know what their children are doing online and help their children escape     10     (give) away personal information.

5 . Be Healthy! Be Slim! Be Beautiful!

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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

2. The underlined phrase “lose inches” in the passage means _____.

A．become shorter	B．become thinner
C．become fatter	D．become taller

3. According to this passage, all of the following are true except that _____.

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

4. If you click “http://www.Shaklee.net/ lifestyle_for_heath/products” you may read _____.

A．the content of this program	B．some other programs
C．some interesting foods	D．some products you can buy

6 . 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.

2. What is the first step to be a member?

A．Paying for an ID.

B．Passing a test.

C．Filling in a form.

D．Sending a message.

3. What is the text?

A．A book review.

B．A poster.

C．A news report.

D．A diary.

7 .

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.

1. If a Harn member wants his kid to learn comics, how much should he pay?

A．$ 130.

B．$ 150.

C．$ 250.

D．$ 290.

2. If a kid is fond of 3D Art, he should attend the summer camp during       .

A．July 11-15

B．July 18-22

C．July 25-29

D．August 1-5

3. What will Sunny Heo instruct kids at the summer camp?

A．Faces in art.

B．Printmaking.

C．The art of Asia.

D．Animals in Art.

8 . Camping tips: Which overnight wilderness experience is right for you?

If you’re an experienced backpacker, read no further. This article is for camping rookies, those who have never slept beneath the stars or haven’t pitched a tent since their youth but are seriously thinking about overnighting in the wilderness.

Car camping

At its most basic, car camping involves packing a tent, sleeping bag, fold-up chair, cooler and camp stove into your vehicle and staying at a drive-up campground. Nearly every national park, and many state and county parks and private facilities, offer drive-up campgrounds with restrooms, potable water, fire rings or pits, and maybe even hot showers. So there are lots of choices.

The downside of car camping is the fact that these campgrounds are often packed with other campers. Not a lot of privacy, they can be noisy, and possibly hinder your quest of communing with nature.

Backpacking

No vehicle required; just your feet and a good pair of hiking boots or shoes to get you to the next overnight spot. A multi-day hiking trip is without doubt the most immersive way to experience the great outdoors.

Different from maybe car camping, it requires the least expense and equipment. All you really need are a backpack, sleeping bag, water bottle, small first-aid kit, enough food to last the entire travel. It can be done just about anywhere on the planet.

Boat Camping

While this does involve owning or renting a watercraft or using a ferry or water taxi service to reach the overnight site, camping via canoe, kayak, raft or boat offers a similar get-away-from-it-all adventure as backpacking.

Experienced paddlers and boaters usually prefer to camp on their own along a secluded shoreline. But many adventure or wilderness outfitters offer guided trips that can last anywhere from a couple of days to two or three weeks. With a boat, you can sometimes camp places that not even backpackers can reach.

1. Who are the intended readers?

A．Red-blooded males	B．White-collar staff
C．Blue-blooded tourists	D．Green-hand campers

2. What can you learn from the passage?

A．Backpacking allows you to communicate with nature deeply.

B．Car camping is the most economic way to experience nature.

C．The drive-up campgrounds provide people with private environment.

D．Boat camping offers the same adventures as backpacking.

3. In which column will you find this passage?

A．Feature

B．Style

C．Travel

D．Entertainment

9 . Training for your future

Whether it’s an overnight pre-college program or a local day camp, summer programs for teens are a great opportunity to pursue new interests, improve existing skills, and make new friends outside of the classroom.

World Scholars Academy

World Scholars Academy offers elite summer computer science courses for ages 12-18 designed and taught by world-leading software engineering scholars. Explore your future career path and accelerate your success with high-level instruction in coding and computer science led by the world’s most accomplished educators.

Cost: $ 1,800            Provided by: college            Session length: two weeks

Hollinsummer

Hollinsummer is a summer program for young women with interests in creative writing, social justice, theater, or riding. Designed for passionate, talented high school girls, Hollinsummer brings together students from across the country for an exciting week of learning on one of Virginia’s most beautiful campuses.

Cost: $1,500             Provided by: college             Session length: one week

ArtsBridge Summer

Sing, dance and act your heart out for two incredible weeks. These programs provide specialized guidance on what it takes to be a theater artist, from acting to song and dance with an eye on college admission in the performing arts.

Cost: $3,000          Provided by: independent provider        Session length: two weeks

Future Stars

The baseball camp is designed for campers of all skill levels. Campers are grouped according to their age and skill. They are able to improve their level of play and raise their confidence on the field in a fun, team-oriented environment.

Cost: $ 1,499            Provided by: independent provider               Session length: one week

1. Which is most suitable for students who love computer science?

A．World Scholars Academy.	B．Hollinsummer.
C．ArtsBridge Summer.	D．Future Stars.

2. What is special about Hollinsummer?

A．It is the cheapest summer program.

B．Only female can participate in this program.

C．It is the only one-week summer program of all.

D．Participants are required to have basic writing skills.

3. What do ArtsBridge Summer and Future Stars have in common?

A．Both have specialized courses on theater.

B．Both promote individualism over teamwork.

C．Both are organized by independent providers.

D．Both group campers based on their age and skill.

10 . What comes to mind when you think of a museum? Valuable exhibits? Relaxed atmosphere? Here let's encounter some special museums.

The Museum of Bad Art

The Museum of Bad Art based in Boston, Massachusetts, will bring you a quite different visual experience. As its name implies, all pieces have made their way to the museum for being too bad to be ignored.

All the paintings have been found in yard sales, rescued from the trash or donated to the museum. When viewing such a large collection of failed art, be prepared to laugh your head off.

Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum

Established in 1984 and opened to the public in 1987, the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum sits in a complex of grand buildings in the architectural style of the Han Dynasty.

The distinctive museum consists of two sections. The aboveground part features models of tombs from the Stone Age to the Han Dynasty. The underground one contains 22 tombs from Henan Province. The tomb of Emperor Xuanwu of Northern Wei is the highlight of the museum.

The Underwater Museum

Fancy an undersea exploration but have no idea where to go? Then the Underwater Museum at the bottom of Lake Grublsee in Austria can be a good choice.

This incredible museum is perfect for adventurous divers, which surely gives visitors a unique experience. It houses not only copies of ancient people and cultural relics, but also fun, strange pieces like the Statue of Liberty, aliens and skeletons (骨架).

Upside Down House

Another strange museum is the Upside Down House in St. Petersburg. It features an apartment where everything is turned upside down.

When you walk into the house, you will feel quite confused and find the entire museum very impressive. With each item in the apartment turned head over heels, you would experience the illusion (错觉) that comes with standing on the ceiling.

1. Which museum best suits diving enthusiasts?

A．Upside Down House.	B．The Museum of Bad Art.
C．The Underwater Museum.	D．Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum.

2. What can people do in the Museum of Bad Art?

A．Enjoy a big collection of failed art.	B．See several copies of cultural relics.
C．Experience visual illusion in person.	D．Visit historical and grand buildings.

3. What do the four museums have in common?

A．They are located in Europe.	B．They focus on human nature.
C．They show respect for life.	D．They are special museums.