1 . Exhibitions for You!
1 A photo exhibition at the Cultural Palace of Nationalities in Beijing shows a beautiful view of the natural wonder’s in Zhangye, Gansu Province. The exhibition will celebrate Zhangye’s past and its today as an example to preserve rich ethnic traditions and protect the environment. Date: 9 am -4:30 pm, daily. July 1 -31, 2022 Add: 49 Fuxingmen Nei Dajie, Xicheng district, Beijing. Tel: 010 -8319 -5250. | 2 Olympic Fine Arts exhibition will bring together some 800 artworks, including posters, paintings, photos and sculptures in celebration of the spirit of the Olympic Games. The exhibition will show artworks from across the world. Date: August 1 -15, 2022 Add: ME Center, 27 Xi Dawanglu Road, Chaoyang district, Beijing. Tel: 010 - 6400 - 6677. |
3 New Youth, an experimental art exhibition to be held in Jingdezhen, will show the development of experimental art education in colleges and universities. Works on show are from artists who majored in experimental art while in college, examining the evolution in their creation and career development. Date: July 1 -20, 2022 Add: Ceramic Art Avenue, 720 Xinchang Xi Lu, Zhushan district, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province. Tel: 400 -915 -1221. | 4 A new exhibition on the rich ecosystem of the Yangtze River will open in Shanghai. Aimed at raising awareness of environmental protection of the county’s longest river, the exhibition will show the different aspects of the river and its interaction with people who live along it. Date : 9: 00 am - 5: 00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday, Closed on Mondays. August 1-31, 2022. Add: Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Tel: 021 -6862 -2000. |
| A．They will have the same theme. | B．They will exhibit the same photos. |
| C．They will be held at the same time. | D．They will be held in the same place. |
| A．To spread the Olympic spirit. |
| B．To introduce experimental art. |
| C．To raise people’s awareness of environmental protection. |
| D．To encourage people to take part in the Olympic Games. |
| A．010- 8319 - 5250. | B．010 - 6400 - 6677. |
| C．400-915- 1221. | D．021 - 6862 - 2000. |
1. How do the speakers advertise their products now?
| A．Through a magazine. |
| B．Through a television ad. |
| C．Through an Internet page. |
| A．It’s too expensive. | B．It’s too difficult. | C．It won’t work. |
| A．Hundreds. | B．Thousands. | C．Millions. |
| A．His boss. | B．His friend. | C．His customer. |
3 . In many ways, learning a foreign language has never been easier – online language apps and courses have flooded the market in the last decade.
Of course, different people have different goals for learning a new language. While someone may want to learn basic conversational skills in Japanese to be able to communicate during a vacation to Tokyo, someone else might strive for fluency to communicate real-world business deals overseas. Your level of existing language skills and learning style can also be factors in determining which language app is best for you.
Whatever your goals or purposes for wanting to learn a new language, we compiled our list of recommendations with three things in mind: price point, user experience, and proficiency goals. After reviewing the features, value, and customer success stories, we believe Rosetta Stone is the best overall for most people.
Manufacturer | Rosetta Stone |
Price | $11.99 |
Specs | Number of languages: 25 IOS app: Yes Android app: Yes Free version available: No, but they offer a free trial. |
Pros | Very good selection of languages The immersive method will have you speaking the language right away. Live videos, helpful cultural highlights, and stories help you practice. |
Cons | Since the lessons aren’t in English, the grammar is unclear at times. |
How to work | They introduce new words and phrases in a spaced-out process that helps you remember them. As you progress, you will use the vocabulary you’ve already acquired in order to learn new words and phrases. The key to their process is being able to recognise speech patterns in a new language. They incorporate speech recognition and repetition into short daily lessons. |
| A．Motivation of learning. | B．Styles of learning. |
| C．Levels of existing language skills. | D．Popularity of the app. |
| A．It teaches lessons in English. | B．It offers free version for users. |
| C．It provides a repetition process. | D．It is the cheapest language app. |
| A．To tell users how to learn a new language. |
| B．To recommend people to use Rosetta Stone. |
| C．To teach people how to use e-learning resources. |
| D．To give instructions on how to use Rosetta Stone. |
4 . Some unique bookstores continue booming (繁荣) across the globe. For travelers, they pack in plenty of beauty, strange character, and local history within their walls.
Shakespeare & Co., Paris, French
Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway, and their literary contemporaries famously hung out at this bookstore overlooking the Seine. Shakespeare & Co. attracts countless tourists and foreigners. Writers can even stay here for a few days or weeks, in exchange for a couple of hours’ worth of work around the shop. The celebrated bookstore hosts book readings, writers' meetings, and Sunday tea.
Power House Arena, Brooklyn, America
Power House Arena opened in DUMBO in 2006 and bills itself as a “laboratory for creative thought”. The industrial, modern space is dedicated not only to books, but also to hosting a variety of events—readings, book launch parties, temporary art exhibits and conversations with contemporary literary voices in its amphitheater-style (圆形剧场风格) seating space with soaring 24-foot ceilings. Children’s literature fill the shelves.
Libreria Acqua Alta, Venice, Italy
This bookstore features classic volumes of American and Italian books packed in traditional Venetian boats. But the show-stopping attraction is the back of the bookstore, which opens up to a beautiful canal. The bookstore is also famous for its wide-ranging art and postcard collections.
Barter Books, Alnwick, England
Housed in an old railway station, Barter Books has a pleasant living room atmosphere, thanks to carpets, crackling fireplaces in the winter, toys for kids, a model railway acting as a link between the book columns of the central room, and comfortable seats among a vast selection of second-hand books on a variety of subjects.
1. What can tourists expect to do in Shakespeare & Co.?| A．To meet with writers. |
| B．To overlook the whole Paris. |
| C．To earn some money in that bookstore. |
| D．To appreciate its unique architectural style. |
| A．Teachers. | B．Art collectors. |
| C．College students. | D．Advertisers. |
| A．Barter Books. | B．Power House Arena. |
| C．Shakespeare & Co. | D．Libreria Acqua Alta. |
5 . TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Extender(RE220)
Extend Range of Wi-Fi Internet Connection
Brand: TP-Link
Item Size: L×W×H, 2.6×4.3 ×3 inches
Item Weight: 89 g
Range: 1,200 Square Feet
Data Transfer Rate: 733 Megabits Per Second
List Price: $34.99
VIP Price: $22.28
About this item:
·Extend Wi-Fi Coverage — Increase Internet Wi-Fi coverage up to 1,200 square feet and connects up to 20 devices.
·Eliminate(消除)Wi-Fi Dead Zones — Enjoy smooth connection to any type of devices, including wired devices via Fast Ethernet port.
·System Requirements — Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows7, 8, 10, Mac OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux.
·Stay Connected — Expand Wi-Fi coverage for your smart phones, smart TV, Google Chromecast, Web Browsing, Alexa Echo, Ring and more.
·Easy Set Up — 2 simple taps and you are ready to connect; a smart indicator light helps to install the product in the best location.
All Wi-Fi extenders are designed to increase or improve Wi-Fi coverage, not to directly increase speed. In some cases, improving signal reliability can affect overall throughput.
Product description:
RE220 expands your existing Wi-Fi coverage with next generation 11AC Wi-Fi technology. It works with any standard Wi-Fi router(路由器)and creates stronger connections in hard-to-reach areas, allowing you to enjoy wireless coverage throughout your home or office.
1. How much can a VIP member save if he/she buys the product?| A．$9.57. | B．$12.71. | C．$22.28. | D．$34.99. |
| A．It can increase the Internet speed. | B．It can enlarge the area Wi-Fi cover. |
| C．It can provide yon with free Internet connection. | D．It can improve your computer’s performance. |
| A．Find where the TP-Link is. | B．Find where the Wi-Fi router is. |
| C．Know where to install the TP-Link. | D．Know how good our phone signal is. |
6 . Canyoning
The sports of canyoning (蹦谷) explore the high-energy environment where water meets rock on the coast. Protected by wetsuits and helmets, people jump from cliffs and waterfalls and discover caves that would not normally be arrived at.
It was first done in the U.K. by TYF Adventure (01437 721611, www.tyf.com) and several thousand people jump from the cliffs near St David’s each year. A half day canyoning trip costs ￡50 (￡30 for children under 16).
Diving
Diving is not popular with British people. The difficulties of wild waters are greater because the water is colder and not clear enough, but the coasts of Cornwall, Wales and Scotland have some of the best diving in the world.
The British Sub Aqua Club (0870 112 9133, www.bsac.com) and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (01580 819688, www.padi.com) run courses teaching the important skills.
Surfing
The best surfing places in the UK are on the southwest coast where it is warmer, especially in Cornwall. The best time of year to surf in the UK is late summer and autumn.
The British Surfing Association (01479 861256, www.britsurf.co.uk) has a list of famous surf schools around the country.
Rock climbing
The most popular natural rocks in Britain include the Peak District, the Lake District, while large areas of Scotland are a climber’s ideal place. Climbing courses and climbing walls can be found on the website of the British Mountaineering Council (0870 010 4878, www.thebmc.co.uk).
1. If a couple with their child of 15 join in Canyoning for a day, they will pay ________.| A．￡130 | B．￡160 | C．￡260 | D．￡320 |
| A．Canyoning. | B．Diving. | C．Surfing. | D．Rock climbing. |
| A．Visitors who want to pay a visit to Britain |
| B．Visitors in Britain who are keen on extreme sports |
| C．Chinese students who are interested in British culture |
| D．Travelers who are enthusiastic about camping in China |
1. What is the woman？
| A．A tour guide. | B．A shop assistant. | C．A tourist. |
| A．In a new building. | B．In a private apartment. | C．In a hotel |
| A．Transportation, the boat trip and three meals. |
| B．Transportation, accommodation, breakfast and lunch. |
| C．Two nights of accommodation, drinks and lunch on the boat. |
| A．Have fun in the water. |
| B．Use hot pools for free. |
| C．Play tennis cheaply. |
Picture Show There are 22, 000 pictures on show here. You can see the whole Chinese history! Place: City Museum Price: 30 yuan Time: 9: 00 am-4: 00 pm (Monday-Friday) |
Jenny’s Clothes Store sale Come and buy your clothes here. We have T-shirts in all colors for only $10. We also have blue pants for $15 for boys, socks for only $1 each pair. Time: Saturday and Sunday |
International Picnic Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to the Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food all over the world. Not expensive but delicious. Time: noon to 5: 00 pm |
Do You Want to Have “The Ants”? The Ants, a popular group from Australia, will give their first concert this Saturday night at 8 o’clock at Rose Hall, City College. |
| A．Rose Hall | B．the City Museum | C．the Central Park |
| A．1 pm on Saturday | B．9 am on Wednesday | C．6 pm on Friday |
| A．buy some clothes | B．take some pictures | C．listen to a concert |
| A．You can go to the City Museum on weekdays. |
| B．Only white T-shirts are on sale at Jenny’s clothes Store. |
| C．The food at the picnic is expensive but delicious. |
| A．a newspaper | B．a science book | C．a survey report |
9 . Do you like reading British novels? If your answer is “yes”, you can click www. fltrp.com and find some information about them from the following book list.
| Red Roses By Christine Lindop 40 pages Price: $7 | Dead Man’s Island By John Escott 57 pages Price: $10 | The Jungle Book By Rudyard Kipling 67 pages Price: $15 |
| Dracula By Bram Stoker 75 pages Price: $9 | The Mystery of Allegra By Peter Foreman 70 pages Price: $12 | The Children of the New Forest By Frederick Marryat 89 pages Half price: $8 now |
| A．Christine Lindop. | B．Peter Foreman. |
| C．Frederick Marryat. | D．Rudyard Kipling. |
| A．Red Roses. | B．Dracula. |
| C．Dead Man’s Island. | D．The Children of the New Forest. |
| A．$8. | B．$4. | C．$16. | D．$12. |
| A．The Mystery of Allegra. | B．Dracula. |
| C．Red Roses. | D．Dead Man’s Island. |
| A．On the Internet. | B．On TV. |
| C．In magazine. | D．In a newspaper. |
10 . Space Center Houston offers a variety of age-appropriate and inspiring camp experiences with safety top of mind. In the wake of covid-19 we aim to continue inspiring all generations through the wonders of space exploration while maintaining the highest level of safety for all. Our Explorer Camps introduce children ages 4-11 to science, technology, engineering and math through engaging and hands-on learning activities. Discover and explore our Explorer Camps for ages 67 and below.
JOURNEY TO MARS
June 14-18, July 12-16, Aug 9-13 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
While demonstrating best safety practices, campers are involved in activities that arouse their interest in science along with their sense of adventure. These young engineers learn the basics of rocket, discover coding, and explore hands on science activities.
ENGINEERING BASICS
June 7-11, Juy 5-9 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
Campers discover what it takes to solve problems related to space exploration in Engineering Basics. Taking LEGO bricks “out of the box and to new and exciting places”, this camp gets your little builders using lego bricks like never before. These engineers-in-training will participate in problem-solving activities, building simple machines, art projects, androbotics.
JOURNEY TO SPACE
June 28-July2, Juy 26-30 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
How do astronauts work in space? Why is Venus so hot? Will people ever go to Mars? How do robots work? what do engineers do? all these questions are answered as campers explore space through art, science, robotics, and engineering activities This camp leaves all inquiring minds inspired to continue their journey.
EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY
June 1-5 $229.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
Campers discover what it takes to send people, supplies and spacecraft beyond earths atmosphere. During this five-day adventure, former astronauts will deliver speeches on how they live and work in the space station.
1. Which camp provides campers with knowledge of rocket?| A．JOURNEY TO MARS. | B．ENGINEERING BASICS. |
| C．JOURNEY TO SPACE. | D．EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY. |
| A．Coding. | B．Creative thinking. | C．Rocket design. | D．Supply delivery. |
| A．It will be open in August. |
| B．It is a 4-day Explorer Camp. |
| C．Campers can learn problem-solving skills. |
| D．Campers will have a chance to meet astronauts. |
