1 . Monet: The Immersive (沉浸式) Experience

Monet: The Immersive Experience in Liège invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century!

Explore some of the most breathtaking paintings by Claude Monet with the help of a digital 360-degree presentation. The unique exhibition concept is staged with state-of-the-art multimedia technology, which shows very large images of Monet’s paintings on the walls and floors of the building. It has music, the smell of flowers, and voice-over in several languages to make the paintings come alive in a way never seen before.

To fully get into the world of the French painter, visitors are guided through three experience rooms. Each room is a highlight on its own and provides visitors not only with an insight, but also with new experiences and new viewpoints on Monet’s life, his work and his masterpieces.

Practical info

·Date: from March 2024

·Opening hours:

Wednesday, Thursday: 10: 00 am-7: 00 pm

Friday: 10: 00 am-8: 00 pm

Saturday: 9: 00 am-8: 00 pm

Sunday: 9: 00 am-7: 00 pm

Monday and Tuesday: Closed

·Duration: the visit will take around 60 to 75 minutes

·Location: Eglise Saint-Pholien, Rue Saint-Pholien, 4020 Liège

·Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

1. How does the exhibition help visitors explore Monet’s paintings?

A．It uses digital technology.	B．It gives lectures on art.
C．It offers stages to visitors.	D．It provides language services.

2. What will visitors experience in the three rooms?

A．An exploration on French art.	B．An introductory tour of painters.
C．A unique journey to Monet’s world.	D．An encounter with Monet-inspired artworks.

3. Which of the following is a recommended visiting time?

A．11: 30 am (Wed, Feb 21).	B．10: 00 am (Tue, Mar 19).
C．6: 30 pm (Thur, Mar 28).	D．4: 00 pm (Sun, Apr 7).

2 . Family: Poems—by Mr. Keith Keenan

·Kindle $0.00, Hardcover $12.50, Paperback $7.00

The poet describes personal thoughts and feelings in a lyrical journey to understand and celebrate his family. “Family” looks at living honestly in places, not illusions. Figurative language, a love of metaphor and sharp images all make the poems work.

Time to Heal—by Alexandra Vasiliu

·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $21.94, Paperback $12.64

From the bestselling author comes an inspirational poetry book about love, healing, and growth. It is a reminder to strive to change for the better. Featuring more than 130 uplifting poems and black-and-white illustrations, it’s a great companion when you need to embrace self-love and personal transformation.

Seeds from a Birch Tree —by Clark Strand

·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $26.80, Paperback $16.95

Seeds From a Birch Tree makes nature into a spiritual path. Its message was simple: Haiku teaches us to return to nature by following the seasons—seventeen syllables at a time. With its mix of poetry and memoir(回忆录), the book guides us to the joy hidden in plain sight, leading us to get into a good state of body and mind.

A Poem for Every Day—by Allie Esiri

·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $28.05, Audio CD $18.05

This audio book is a collection of 366 poems which link to events on key dates—funny for April Fool’s Day, festive for Christmas. This is the perfect gift for poetry lovers of all ages. These poems are informative, peaceful, and energetic!

There are a large number of poetry collections on Amazon. More information, please click here.

1. How much will you pay if you are to buy a hardcover edition of haiku?

A．$12.50.

B．$21.94.

C．$26.80.

D．$28.05.

2. According to the text, what can we learn about the books?

A．Family: Poems features plain language.

B．Time to Heal features colorful illustrations.

C．Seeds from a Birch Tree focuses on human nature.

D．A Poem for Every Day focuses on festive celebrations.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A website.	B．A magazine.
C．A book review.	D．A travel brochure.

3 . Photo Retouching Services

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Figure

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Wedding

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1. How much will you spend if your portrait photo needs make-up correction?

A．$0.25.

B．$5.

C．$2.50.

D．$6.

2. Which two services provide background replacement?

A．Figure and Wedding.	B．Figure and Product.
C．Product and Jewellery.	D．Wedding and Jewellery.

3. What is the first thing you must do if you want to edit your photos?

A．Open an account on this website.	B．Upload your photos to retouchers.
C．Give a detailed self-introduction.	D．Take down your own requirements.

4 . Louis Pasteur once said, “Chance favors the prepared mind.” That’s the truth behind the following inventions — the scientists were prepared and were able to see the magic in a mistake.

Mauve

In 1856, William Perkin was trying to come up with an artificial medicine, but his experiments produced a thick mess. But the more Perkin looked at it, the more he saw a beautiful color in his mess. Turns out he had made mauve, the first-ever synthetic dye (合成染料), which was far better than any natural dyes: the color was brighter, clearer, and didn’t fade or wash out.

Superglue

This super-sticky substance was discovered by accident — twice! Chemist Harry Coover had been attempting to make clear plastic gun sights, and in 1942 one method he tested produced an extremely quick bonding adhesive (黏合剂). It was useless for his gun sights, though, and he forgot about it until almost ten years later, when he came across it again while developing heat-resistant parts for airplanes. This time he realised its potential, and the product was put on the market.

Plastic

In 1907, shellac (虫胶) was used in electronics. It was costly, so American chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland tried to produce an alternative. Instead, his experiments produced a material that could take high temperatures. He later developed it into plastic, and it was soon used in the production of almost everything.

Teflon

Back in the 1930s, Young DuPont chemist Roy Plunkett was working to make a new kind of CFC for refrigeration. After storing the gas in certain containers, he opened one to discover that it had changed into a white powder that was extremely sticky and had a very high melting point. Three years later, the substance, which was named Teflon, was patented.

1. Which invention came out earliest?

A．Mauve.

B．Superglue.

C．Plastic.

D．Teflon.

2. Who recognized the value of his original invention when developing airplane parts?

A．William Perkin.

B．Harry Coover.

C．Leo Hendrik.

D．Roy Plunkett.

3. What do the inventions have in common?

A．They were made by accident.	B．They could take high temperatures.
C．They received no recognition at first.	D．They could be used in medical fields.

5 . The best science books inspire a sense of wonder and make you amazed at the incredible world we live in. Here are four of them to feed your imagination.

A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

How did it all begin? And how did we get here? Combining history and science, the book offers a comprehensive yet entertaining answer to these questions. Bill Bryson takes the reader on an impressive journey through the greatest scientific discoveries in history. It explains scientific topics in a vivid way, but it’s quite a long read.

Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe

How do helicopters work? Or cells? Randall Munroe explains how things work using illustrations and only the most common 1,000 words in English. It will shift your approach to explanation. So, next time explain how something works rather than merely call it by its name. However, additionally providing more technical terms might have enhanced the understanding and learning experience.

Ask an Astronaut by Tim Peake

What does it feel like to fly into space? How do you prepare for it? Astronaut Tim Peake answers all the questions you never knew about going into space. The book gives insights into the cutting-edge science, as well as the day-to-day life on board of the International Space Station. Its question and answer format makes it easy to quickly find answers, but it can become less appealing due to the lack of descriptive language.

Deep Time by Riley Black

Want to know the story of our planet? Riley Black takes us on a journey, in the order of time, through the geological (地质的) events that have shaped our planet. The fascinating high-quality images are supported by easily digestible explanations of key historical moments. It also expands on key concepts in geology, astronomy and biology. Yet, measuring the size of some objects on the photos is difficult due to the lack of a scale bar (比例尺).

1. Which book is organized in the format of question and answer?

A．A Short History of Nearly Everything.	B．Thing Explainer.
C．Ask an Astronaut.	D．Deep Time.

2. What’s a shortcoming of Thing Explainer?

A．It is rather too long.	B．It is written in plain language.
C．It lacks technical terms.	D．It fails to include clear images.

3. What do A Short History of Nearly Everything and Deep Time have in common?

A．They combine science and history.	B．They feature vivid illustrations.
C．They introduce astronauts’ daily life.	D．They entertain readers of all ages.

6 . Welcome to Write the World!

We’re a community of young writers (ages 13-18) from over 120 countries. Join us and...

Write more

Explore our ever-changing library of prompts (提示) as you keep on a regular writing practice. When you’re at a loss for an idea or feeling uninspired, a prompt magically opens new doors. Push beyond your comfort zone and try different topics and styles.

Write well

See your writing improve as you find your own voice. Enter competitions for the chance to receive comments (评论) from authors, writing teachers, and other experts in the field.

Each month Write the World holds a new competition, which is developed around an idea or type of writing, such as poetry, fantasy, sports news, or fiction. Competitions encourage you to dig deeper into the writing process, try out new types and share your work with a sea of eager readers.

Write together

Writing is a social act. The best writers often rewrite their work — based on the advice they receive from their writing community. Share your work with an energetic community, and exchange opinions with writers from all over the world.

At Write the World, this is what creates connection from one side of the world to the other. Expressing ourselves through the written word is so much easier and fun when we have eager readers telling us what’s working well, and where we might improve our skills.

WORDS ARE POWERFUL. Joining in the Write the World community and publishing on our website, you are responsible for your words. Check out our Writing Guidelines for further details. Please contact us at hello@writetheworld.com if you have any questions.

1. What is Write the World?

A．A publishing house.	B．An online community.
C．A world organization.	D．An advertising company.

2. What can you do at Write the World?

A．Borrow books from its library.	B．Have articles written by readers.
C．Seek advice from other writers.	D．Hold competitions every month.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To teach writing skills.	B．To show the power of words.
C．To attract young writers.	D．To explain the competition rules.

7 . Beijing People’s Art Theater, arguably the most famous professional theater company in China, will present Teahouse by Lao She, which is the cornerstone of its repertory (剧目), as its New York City(NYC) appearance.

Teahouse will play at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts in NYC from 27 Nov. 1 Dec. this year. The production will be performed in Mandarin Chinese with simultaneous (同时的) English translation through headphones.

Teahouse is set in a typical, old Beijing teahouse and follows the lives of the owner and his customers through three stages in modern Chinese history, from approximately 1898 to 1948. It brings a cast of over sixty actors delivering their characteristic performance. Together, they reflected the changes in the then Chinese society through the Yutai Teahouse, a place where people from all walks of life came together.

The production in NYC will be the final stop of a U. S. tour that has also included performances in Houston and Los Angeles. As a well-received classic in its homeland. Teahouse is a must-see for everyone interested in contemporary Chinese literature, and anyone interested in catching a glimpse of the remarkable changes in modern China within two hours and thirty minutes.

Tickets are now available to purchase for the price of just $100 apiece (每人) at the booking office. You will enjoy a 5% discount off the price if you purchase through our website or app. For our local theatergoers who have bought our yearly plan, an extra 5% discount will also come your way.

1. What can the audience enjoy while watching Teahouse?

A．Classical Chinese music.	B．Distinctive group performance.
C．Grand stage sets.	D．Translation on the screen.

2. Who are most suited for this play?

A．Devoted theatergoers.	B．Literary critics.
C．China enthusiasts.	D．English speakers.

3. How much does an out-of-town tourist need to pay for two tickets online?

A．180 dollars.

B．190 dollars.

C．195 dollars.

D．200 dollars.

10 . Young Composers’ Competition Information & Registration (注册)

The competition will include two divisions, one for middle school students in grades 6-8, and the other for high school students in grades 9-12 (graduating June 2021).

Finalists will be invited to attend an interview and comment session to be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center in February, 2021. In addition, the winning composers (作曲家) will be announced at that time and awards will be presented. All other participating student composers are welcome to attend. The exact time and location will be announced in January 2021. The deadline for online application submissions (提交) is December 1, 2020.

Categories (类别) for Submission

Composers may submit works in the following categories. All works must be 100% original. Compositions may include combinations of instrumental and vocal parts:

● Solo Player (include piano)

● Small Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble (2-10 parts/performers)

● Large Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble (11 or more parts/performers)

Competition Guidelines

● Students may submit multiple selections in each category. However, a $20 application fee is required with each selection. Each entry must have a separate completed application form and entry fee in order to be considered for eligibility (参赛资格).

● Students must include brief program notes that include the title of the composition with the composer’s name omitted (省略), describing the composer’s inspiration for the work.

● Submissions must be no longer than 7 minutes in length.

● Neatness counts! An excellent piece will lose credits if the score shows careless errors.

1. What will take place at the Atlantic City Convention Center?

A．The announcement of finalists.	B．The judgment on entries.
C．A composition concert.	D．An awards event.

2. Which of the following will be unacceptable?

A．A score with careless errors.

B．A 7-minute-long submission.

C．An entry without the composer’s name.

D．A known piece of music adapted for piano.

3. How much should a student pay for two entries of the same category?

A．$10.

B．$20.

C．$40.

D．$60.