1. When can people get free sandwiches?
| A．On the 5th. | B．This Friday. | C．At 10:00 a.m. |
| A．One dollar. | B．Two dollars. | C．Three dollars. |
| A．To introduce a new bakery. |
| B．To prove the restaurant is popular. |
| C．To celebrate the opening of the restaurant. |
| A．Games for children. | B．Free pies and cakes. | C．Special performance. |
2 . Northern Festival of Bands
The Northern Festival of Bands is a yearly weekend wind band festival for high school band students, who perform in bands led by nationally famous conductors. This year the festival will be held from February 13,2020 to February 15,2020. The festival includes performances by the UNI Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band on Friday evening, and Saturday afternoon’s performance by high school participants.
How to apply
The Northern Festival of Bands offers three festival bands, and students are selected according to the application forms provided. Applications should be made by the school band director. In some cases an individual student may wish to attend even if their school isn’t attending. In these cases the application must still be made by the high school band director or by the student with the high school band director’s oversight(监督). All applications should be provided by December 2, 2019 on our website.
Auditions(试唱)
Students accepted into either of the festival bands will audition for chair placement between 4 :00 pm and 6:45 pm on Thursday afternoon, February 13. Please don’t be late.
Concert dress
Performance dress will be the dress normally worn by each school for performances.
Solo Competition
Senior students accepted into the festival are welcome to audition for the Solo Competition. The winner will perform at the final festival concert on Saturday afternoon and receive an offer of a music scholarship of less than $6000 over a four-year period. The award is limited to students who wish to pursue a music degree at the University of Northern Iowa(UNI).
Festival fees
Students---$35.00 per student
Conductors---$30.00 per person
If you need further information, please get in touch with Danny Galyen at danny.galyen@uni.edu!
1. What can we know about the Northern Festival of Bands?| A．It is open to only students | B．It is held every other year. |
| C．It will last three days this year. | D．It won’t accept individual students. |
| A．Provide their application forms on their own. |
| B．Prove that they’re a member of a music band |
| C．Prepare their own performance dress by themselves |
| D．Join in auditioning on the afternoon of February 13. |
| A．The students who are from poor families. |
| B．The students who want to join the UNI band. |
| C．The students who wish to study music at UNI |
| D．The students who are especially good at music. |
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1. How often is the quiz show for children broadcast?
| A．Daily. | B．Weekly. | C．Monthly. |
| A．Sports. | B．Science. | C．Entertainment. |
| A．A computer. | B．A camera. | C．A mobile phone. |
| A．Fill in an application form. |
| B．Send a photo to the TV station. |
| C．Provide their personal information. |
5 . If you’re looking to widen your children’s vocabulary, then consider one of these dictionaries for kids.
Scholastic Children’s Dictionary
Not only does the Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary ($ 16.36) have definitions for tens of thousands of words, but it also includes guides to grammar, geography, and US presidents. It’s a perfect reference book for children in grades 3-7.
● Kid-friendly pronunciation guides
● Helpful example sentences
● Up-to-date technology, scientific and cultural terms
The American Heritage Children’s Dictionary
The American Heritage Children’s Dictionary ($13.95) is a dictionary for children in grades 3-6, with vocabulary suitable for children, easy-to-understand definitions, lively example sentences, and enjoyable color pictures.
● Detailed world maps
● A valuable tool for teachers
● Handy for homeschooling
Merriam-Webster’s Elementary Dictionary
Written for young ones in grades 3-5, the Merriam-Webster s Elementary Dictionary ($14.49) makes its explanations richer by sentences taken from children’s literature, and has pronunciation paragraphs for each letter.
● Provides synonym (同义词)
● Explores Greek and Latin roots
● History of many words
My First Dictionary
This is the perfect go-to reference book for children ages 5 and up. With 1,000 word entries and supporting pictures, it is a fantastic addition to any child’s library. The lively My First Dictionary ($11.21) explains commonly-used words in terms that speak to a child’s personal experience, so it’s easy to understand.
● A picture for every word
● Includes interesting games
● Basic for the recommended age
1. What is special about the Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary?
| A．It introduces US presidents. |
| B．It provides interesting games. |
| C．It explores the basic form of words. |
| D．It includes sentences from children’s books. |
| A．My First Dictionary. |
| B．Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary. |
| C．Merriam- Webster ’s Elementary Dictionary. |
| D．The American Heritage Children ’s Dictionary. |
| A．$11.21. | B．$13.95. | C．$14.49. | D．$16.36. |
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7 . Ten years ago, nine out of ten American families used cable (有线电视）or satellite. However, a little over half do so today. The fall of pay-TV, in the advance of online streaming (流媒体），has overturned the television industry and forced Hollywood companies like Disney to rethink their business model. And an increasing number of customers cut the cord from cable providers.
But it's not everywhere. Unlike Americans, Europeans are signing up for more cables and satellites than ever before. The market share of pay-TV in Britain will go beyond that in America this year, according to Ampere Analysis, a research company. In France and Germany it already has.
What has happened to American media missed Europe. But why? One reason is price. America's cable industry may look competitive: the largest player, Comcast, has only a quarter of the market. But because it is highly localized, most homes have few choices, says Richard Broughton of Ampere. As a result, the average monthly cable cost is close to S100. British homes pay less than half the amount.
A second factor is content. American cable TV is running out of shows as studios move their best ones to their own streaming platforms(平台）. In Europe, where some streamers have yet to broadcast, pay-TV companies preserve the rights to many of the most popular titles.
The last reason Europe still favors cable is that American streamer's are partnering with European pay-TV companies rather than competing with them. In the race for viewers, the quickest way for streamers to rise quickly in Europe has been to join forces with satellite and cable. They are the ones with access to customers and the ability to deal with local marketing and ad sales.
Will cord-cutting eventually cross the Atlantic? As long as Hollywood studios continue to allow European cable providers to play their programs, customers will have every reason to stick with pay-TV. In the long run, though, studios would rather bring viewers onto their own online streaming platforms, as in America.
1. What do the underlined words “cut the cord" in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Change payment methods. |
| B．Refuse online streaming. |
| C．Stop buying pay-TV services. |
| D．Follow the business model. |
| A．By offering facts. |
| B．By giving explanations. |
| C．By sharing opinions. |
| D．By starting discussions. |
| A．European pay-TV customers have limited choices |
| B．European pay-TV companies own rich show resources |
| C．European media companies have reached an agreement on price |
| D．European and American cable providers enjoy a close relationship |
| A．The cable industry will be history in Europe in the near future. |
| B．Cable companies in Europe are worried about the present situation. |
| C．Hollywood programs contribute to the steady pay-TV market in Europe. |
| D．European customers refuse to accept American streamers into local markets. |
8 . New England holds some special museums. They are devoted largely or entirely to the work of just one person. And they are the artists’ birthplaces or onetime homes. Here are four examples of such museums.
Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum
The name Cyrus E. Dallin (1861-1944) might not be familiar, but several of the artist’s sculptures (雕塑) are, especially those related to Native Americans. A good example is his “Appeal to the Great Spirit” standing in front of the Museum of Fine Arts. Born in Utah, he lived in Arlington for the final four decades of his life. The museum is in the Jefferson Cutter House, an 1830 Greek styled building.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Rockwell (1894-1978) was America’s well-known artist. The museum, founded in 1969, moved into its present location, Robert A.M. Stern-designed building in 1993. Its 998 paintings and drawings are the largest single collection of Rockwell's artworks.
Kids 16 and under: free; adults: $20; the old: at a 10% discount (折扣)
Edward Gorey House
Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was an artist, but he was also an author and clothes designer. Gorey bought this 18th-century house in 1979 and lived there for the rest of his life. Edward Gorey House is also known as the Elephant House. Gorey had respect for animals. The activities of the house, from art education to exhibits, show Gorey's support of animal well-being.
Gibert Stuart Birthplace and Museum
Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) is responsible for what may well be the most familiar work of any American artist, His drawing of George is the basis of the first president’s portrait (画像) on the dollar. Stuart painted more than a thousand portraits throughout his life.
1. What do we know about Cyrus E. Dallin?| A．He built the Jefferson Cutter House. |
| B．He lived in Arlington for half a century. |
| C．He was best known for his Greek styled sculptures. |
| D．He created famous works related to Native Americans. |
| A．$36. | B．$40. | C．$60. | D．$72. |
| A．Edward Gorey House. | B．Norman Rockwell Museum. |
| C．Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum. | D．Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum. |
9 . If you are currently learning English, 1 highly recommend you check out the apps below.
Quizlet
When learning English, you probably have to memorize a lot of words. If you want to grow your vocabulary as fast as possible, a flashcard app like Quizlet is a great shortcut. With Quizlet, you can create a set of flashcards with new English words you are trying to learn, and practice typing them out until you know them by heart. It's a simple concept, but it's highly effective.
Spotify
Spotify is not a language learning app. But chances are that you already use it or a similar app for listening to music or podcasts（播客）, and one of the effective ways to study is combining something you already use into your existing habits. If Spotify is already on your phone, you can subscribe to some podcasts for English learners or download playlists of songs for learning English, or make your own.
Beelinguapp
Beelinguapp makes reading in English as convenient as possible. It shows you a text in your own language with the English translation side-by-side. Texts are short enough so that you can really dig into every word. They cover topics from fairytales, to science, to current news articles. There's even a "karaoke" feature where you can read along to audio, which helps you match up the English pronunciation with the English spellings.
Tandem
Tandem is a language exchange app which connects learners from all over the world. It can help you find a native English speaker who is trying to learn your native language, so you can swap language skills. If you only have five minutes to spare, you can simply exchange messages with a native English speaker. If you have more time, you can have a longer, digital language exchange" by sharing voice notes, or using video chat. It's a great way to test your English skills out with real people.
1. What is Spotify intended to help people do?| A．Develop a good habit. | B．Listen to music or podcasts. |
| C．Learn a foreign language. | D．Memorize words with flashcards. |
| A．Learners can use their native language as a reference. |
| B．It's convenient for learners to translate voice notes. |
| C．It provides learners a chance to tell their own stories. |
| D．Learners can sing English songs along to the music. |
| A．Quizlet. | B．Spotify. | C．Beelinguapp. | D．Tandem. |
10 . Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition &Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeare’s work. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playway, Shakespeare, and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him.
Group Visits-to-the Exhibition & Tour Opening Hours
Theatre Tours: Monday to Sunday 9: 30 a.m. —5:00 p.m.
Exhibition: Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. —.5 00 p.m.
Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit, and each group will have its own tour guide. To make a reservation, please fill in a Group Request Form and return it to us via email.
Exhibition and Tour Prices
Adult: £ 15.00
Senior(60+): £ 13.50
Student (with valid ID): £ 11.50
Children(5-15): £ 8.00
Complimentary: every 16th person free
Getting here
Shakespeare’s Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, UK
We currently have enhanced security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time, do not bring any large bags.
By car and taxi
Where possible, visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park On Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge. Black cabs may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one from outside the main foyer on New Globe Walk.
Where to eat
Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe serves modern British seasonal food for dinner, afternoon tea or drinks in our beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors.
Swan Restaurant
Monday-Friday: 12 noon—2: 30 p.m. &6: 00 p.m.—10: 30 p.m.
Saturday: 12 noon—3: 30 p.m. &6: 00 p.m.—10: 30 p.m.
Sunday: 12 noon—9:00 p.m.
* Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing time.
1. When can you pay a visit to the exhibition?
| A．8: 35 a.m. on Monday. | B．2:35 p.m. on Friday. |
| C．5: 35 p.m. on Saturday. | D．4:35 p.m. on Sunday. |
| A．They are required to deposit their bags before entering. |
| B．They can park on the south side of Southwark Bridge. |
| C．Taxi services are accessible near Southwark Bridge |
| D．It’s more convenient to drive there than taking public transport. |
| A．persuade readers to travel around London. |
| B．alert readers to the history of the unique international resource. |
| C．help inspire readers’ enthusiasm for Shakespeare’s classical works |
| D．inform readers of information about the Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Tour. |
