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1. If you want to get some materials on teaching for free, you can turn to ________.

A．Readers' Representative	B．Letters to the Editor
C．Reprint Requests	D．Times in Education

2. Which telephone number should you dial if you want to use the photos in the newspaper?

A．(213) 237-4565.	B．(877) 554-4000.
C．(213) 237-6176.	D．(213) 283-2274.

3. What's the type of the passage?

A．Advertising.	B．Informative.
C．Educational.	D．Instructive.

2 . Want to pick up an impressive piece of artwork from the comfort of your sofa? Check out our pick of art dealers and upcoming auctions (拍卖) online.

FOREST GALLERY

For the past four decades, West Sussex based Forest Gallery has shown a selection of modern and traditional artwork from both British and international artists. Hundreds of artworks are available to purchase online, with free UK delivery for purchases over £250. forestgallery.com

SISTER7

The very first women’s gallery in Darwin, Australia, Sister7 is an Aboriginal women’s art gallery that features painted works from 17 professional artists. Sister7 provides a respectable platform for the artists to share both their work and their ancient stories. All artworks can be purchased via the website at sister7.gallery.

UPRISE ART

A self-described, ‘gallery for the next generation of art collectors’, Uprise Art focuses on eye-catching modern pieces from new New York artists. It features a varied media collection from works on paper to large-size sculptures, plus an ‘Art Under $800’ section for those new to art or looking for a range for gifting. upriseart.com

IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART

Sotheby’s London online auction features paintings, sculptures and works on paper from 19th- and 20th-century artists. Browse and bid (投标) via Sotheby’s website or app at 1pm on 7 April. There’s also a ‘Buy Now’ section for those who prefer not to bid. sothebys.com

MODERN BRITISH & 20TH CENTURY ART

Expect to be overwhelmed (压倒) by the choice of Modern British and 20th-century artworks in this two-part auction. The first is a live online auction; the second is a timed auction. Bid via the free live online service, or phone bidding at 10am on 20 April or 6pm on 25 April. sworder.co.uk

1. Which dealer is your best choice if you’re interested in artworks but unfamiliar with it?

A．SISTER 7.

B．UPRISE ART.

C．FOREST GALLARY.

D．IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART.

2. If you intended to bid for 20-century artworks on 20^th April, how many ways do you have?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．All artworks are available to purchase via forestgallery.com.

B．You will purchase whatever artworks you want at sister7.gallery.

C．MODERN BRITISH & 20TH CENTURY AR Tisa good choice to purchase a gift.

D．IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART offers customers who don’t like bid another choice.

4. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To persuade readers to purchase artwork.

B．To recommend popular artworks to readers.

C．To introduce art online and auctions offline.

D．To give readers information to pick up artworks.

5. Where can you probably find the article?

A．On the art website.	B．In a book review.
C．In a travel journal.	D．In a fashion magazine.

3 .

The Forever Purge Theatrical Release Date: 07/02/2021 Language: English Genre: Action/Horror MPAA Rating (分级) : R Minions: The Rise of Gru (RESTRICTED: No one under 17 is admitted without an accompanying parent or guardian.) Director: Everardo Gout Actors: Ana de la Reguera, Leven Rambin, Susie Abromeit,Tenoch Huerta Plot: The annual Purge (清洗) is meant to be a one-night, anything-goes free-for-all to let out your deepest and darkest and violent desires but one group has decided one night is not enough and wants to extend the Purge forever.

Minions: The Rise of Gru Theatrical Release Date: 07/02/2021 Language: English Genre: Animation/Adventure MPAA Rating: PG (PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED: Some material may not be suitable for children) Director: Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, Jonathan del Val Actors: Steve Carell, Lucy Lawless, Michelle Yeoh, Jean-Claude Van Damme Plot: One 12-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain (超级反派).

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway Theatrical Release Date: 07/02/2021 Language: English Genre: Animation/Adventure MPAA Rating: PG (PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED: Some material may not be suitable for children) Director: Will Gluck Actors: Margot Robbic, James Corden, Elizabeth Debicki, Rose Byrme Plot: Thomas and Bea are now married and living with Peter and his rabbit family. Bored of life in the garden, Peter goes to the big city, where he meets shady characters and creates chaos for the whole family.

The Tomorrow War Theatrical Release Date: 07/02/2021 Language: English Genre: Action/Sci-Fi MPAA Rating: PG-13 (PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.) Director: Chris McKay Actors: Yvonne Strahovski, Chris Pratt, Betty Gilpin, J.K.Simmons Plot: In the year 2051 mankind is losing a war against aliens. With little hope, a last, desperate measure is taken to employ persons from the past to secure a future.

1. Which film is least recommended for a child of 15?

A．The Forever Purge.

B．Minions: The Rise of Gru.

C．Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway.

D．The Tomorrow War.

2. Whose film can a high school student go if he is a fan of science fictions?

A．Everardo Gout's.

B．Kyle Balda's.

C．Chris McKay's.

D．Will Gluck's.

3. Which of the following do the four films share in common?

A．Style.

B．Theme.

C．Producing Studio.

D．Release Date.

4 . What to watch

Monday

Enjoy spoken word performances, comedy and music all in the same night during a special performance from the series Outpost. The featured artists will present a combination of new and existing works. Tickets are $15.

When          8：30 p. m.

Where        the great northern festival. com

Wednesday

Learn about the world of insects from Jessica Ware, a curator（馆长）of the zoology at the American Museum of Natural History. In a live presentation from the California Academy of Sciences, Dr. Ware will talk about the life cycle and importance of various insects and answer questions from viewers. This event is free.

When            1p. m.

Where            calacademy.org/academy-breakfast-club-livestreamed

Saturday

Tune in to a conversation between Anna North and Esme Weijun Wang hosted by Green Apple Books in San Francisco. The two writers will discuss Ms. North's latest novel, "Outlawed," which tells the story of a band of lawbreakers who set out to create a safe shelter for abandoned women. This event is free, and attendance is capped at 500.

When             9p. m.

Where            greenapplebooks.com/event/virtual-event-anna-north-and-esme-weijun-wang

Sunday

Make the perfect New York slice in a pizza-making class from Scot's Pizza Tours, a New York-based restaurant tour company. Scott Wiener, the company's founder and a monthly columnist for Pizza Today who holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of pizza boxes, will host the interactive class. Tickets cost $35.

When             1p. m.

Where             scottspizzatours.com/pizza-making-classes

1. Which of the following events limits the number of viewers?

A．A comedy.	B．A book review.
C．A lecture about biology.	D．A pizza-making class.

2. What do we know about Pizza Today?

A．It is a kind of pizza box.	B．It is a tour company.
C．It is a Guinness world record.	D．It is a magazine about pizza.

3. Where can you watch these events if you are interested in them?

A．On the Internet.	B．In a music hall.
C．In San Francisco.	D．At the American Museum.

5 . Thanks to a lot of quality virtual camps, you do not have to search far, spend more, or even leave your homes to keep your kids entertained, educated, and safe this summer.

Camp Super now

For children from five to ten years old, Camp Super now offers a different theme every week, including space exploration, movie-making and fairy tales. Kids join a virtual cabin for two weeks with six to ten others. You can create your own cabin with your child's friends or your child can meet others from other countries. Together they do crafts, play games and watch magic shows.

San Diego Zoo

For children from kindergarten through eighth grade, San Diego Zoo is famous for its summer camp programs. The zoo's website also offers virtual activities, animal videos and read-along stories all about the animals in the zoo.

Varsity Tutors

These week-long camps are available to kids from five through eighteen. Some of the camps are free. Varsity Tutors features experts such as a famous magician, a famous dog trainer, and a very entertaining chemistry teacher. Kids can also choose to learn a new language at camp. You pick the times and days of the week that suit your kids best.

Met Opera Global Summer Camp

Here is a unique opportunity to introduce children to culture. Met Opera Global Summer Camp is free and open to children from grades three through twelve. Using Facebook Live and YouTube, the camp focuses on a new opera each week to develop children's creativity. They explain the story, introduce theme-related crafts, and offer interesting interviews with opera stars.

1. What can children do at Camp Super now?

A．Enjoy interesting stories.

B．Meet famous movie stars.

C．Travel to other countries.

D．Learn the history of the zo0.

2. If your kid wants to study a second language, you are advised to surf_______.

A．Camp Super now

B．Varsity Tutors

C．San Diego Zoo

D．Met Opera Global Summer Camp

3. What does Met Opera Global Summer Camp attach importance to?

A．Children 's entertainment.

B．Children's care for animals.

C．Children's opera-writing skills.

D．Children's creativity.

6 . 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.

7 . Wine and beaches, fireworks and music... our readers recommend some fantastic festivals.

Festa delTUva e del Vino, Italy

Set on the beautiful shores of Lake Garda, this grapes and wine festival takes over the small town of Bardolino for four days every October. With local wines, food, art projections, fireworks and live music. people come from miles around to celebrate. First and foremost，it’s about great wine，but it’s worth visiting to soak up the great atmosphere.

Free，1-5 October

Quest festival, Vietnam

This is a weekend camping festival held just a 40-minute drive from Hanoi, bringing together locals and visitors in a celebration of underground live and electronic music culture. Held in the beautiful Son Tinh campsite, there are usually about 30 local and international DJs and 10 bands. There are also workshops, pop-up cafes, fire performances, dancing and much more.

Weekend tickets about £25, 6-8 November

Estiv al Switzerland

This is a free festival of jazz which takes place in the first weekend in July in the pretty squares and lakeside beaches and parks around the southern Swiss town of Lugano. The palm trees and summer air to see some of Europe’s up and coming jazz bands and enjoy Swiss

Free, every July

Irish Redhead Convention, County Cork

A friendly gathering for all red-haired people is held in the small seaside village of Crosshaven where redheads from all over the world take part in light hearted events. There’s live music, art exhibitions, lectures and of course the traditional Parade of Redheads through the village led by the newly crowned Redhead King and Queen.

Free, Every August

1. Jennifer, a girl with red hair, may be interested in ________.

A．Estival.	B．Quest festival.
C．Festa deirtlva e del Vino.	D．Irish Redhead Convention.

2. What do these four festivals have in common?

A．They offer local food.

B．They have fireworks.

C．They are free of charge.

D．They have music activities.

3. Where can you probably find the text?

A．In a textbook.

B．In a magazine.

C．In a news report.

D．In a research paper.

9 .

START SOMETHING YOU WON't WANT TO STOP
The Cure Sandra Freeman www.authorhouse.co.uk Hardback | Paperback | E-book $35.90|$15.70|$4.90 Dany returns to France in an effort to heal (治愈) her heartbreak and discovers an exclusive (高级) hotel where love overtakes,consumes, and alters (改变) Dany to the depths of her soul.	Finding Your (Lost) Joy Laurel Khiabani www.xlibris.com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $22.90|$14.90|$3.90 If you suffer sadness, grief, anxiety, or depression, this workbook will lift your state of mind; you can add your joyful things and make it yours.
The Locket Lisa Arnold www.xlibris. com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $31.90 | $17.90 | $3.90 This historical novel follows the lives of two women as they raise their children, who share a father, and make their ways in a difficult world.	Steerage And Amour! Edward L.Divita www. xlibris.com Hardback | Paperback | E-book $36. 90 |$20. 901$3. 90 This book narrates (讲述) the history of several generations of the Italian Divita family as related to the turbulent societal (动荡的社会) and political climate，especially in Italy and America during the early 1900s.
Members of the READERS club will have discount of 10% for hardback books and 20% for paperback, and for each purchase (购买) of any of the two hardback books, the E-books are available for free through your kindle account.

1. Which book might be a good choice for a student who wants to cheer up?

A．The Cure.	B．Finding Your (Lost) Joy.
C．The Locket.	D．Steerage And Amour!

2. How much is a hardback The Locket and a paperback The Cure for a club member?

A．$46.63.

B．$53.80.

C．$41.27.

D．$47.60.

3. What can readers enjoy in both The Locket and Steerage and Amour?

A．Family stories.	B．Love stories.
C．Funny stories.	D．Spirits-lifting stories.

10 . The Lascaux Writing Contest Guidelines

The Lascaux Prizes in Creative Non-fiction and Short Fiction are presently open for submission. The Lascaux Prizes in Flash Fiction and Poetry will reopen on October 1, 2020.

Prizes

Winner receives $1,000, a silver medal, and publication online in The Lascaux Review. The winner and all finalists will be published in the annual print journal Lascaux 8. Contest participants can download the Lascaux works for free.

Rules

Creative Non-fiction: Creative non-fiction may include memoirs, personal essays and literary journalism-anything the author has witnessed, experienced or discovered. Submissions should be within a length of 10,000 words. Pieces should be written in a non-academic style. Submissions close on December 31, 2020.

Short Fiction: Submissions should be no more than 10,000 words. There are no restrictions on the style or subject matter. Submissions close on February 28, 2021.

Flash Fiction: Writers may enter more than once, and as many as three stories per entry, all filed in one document. Single story should be not more than 1,000 words. Because editors are working in different workplaces, the Review is unable to accept submissions via postal mail. All topics are welcome. Submissions close on April 30, 2021.

Poetry: Poets may enter more than once, and as many as five poems may be submitted per entry. All are filed in one document. There are no length restrictions. All styles are welcome. Submissions close on June 30, 2021.

Entry Fee

Entry fee is $15.All the fees are intended entirely as prize money and operating expenses. Editors, judges, and other staff at The Lascaux Review are unpaid volunteers.

1. What does each of the participants get?

A．A souvenir medal.	B．An honor certificate.
C．Yearly print magazines.	D．Free downloads of works.

2. What does a flash fiction participant have to do?

A．Use the given theme.

B．Submit over three stories at a time.

C．Limit each story to 1,000 words.

D．Send his submissions by postal mail.

3. What is the final date for the admission of poetry?

A．June 30, 2021.

B．April 30, 2021.

C．February 28, 2021.

D．December 31, 2020.