1 . One of the best ways to sightsee your way through a new city is with the help of a local. With this in mind, U. S. News rounded up several Chicago’s best guided tours. You’ll gain a cultural and historical understanding of the Windy City during these tours.
Chicago Food Planet
The three-hour tour centers on the West Loop neighborhood’s amazing food scene and the history and culture of the area. Ticket prices cost $65 for adults and $50 for children ages 12 and younger. Tours are offered Thursday through Sunday at 1 p. m.
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tour
The 8-mile journey on easy-to-ride, two-wheeled, battery-powered vehicles lasts about 21 hours. It has many of the city’s most popular attractions, including Millennium Park, Grant Park, Monroe Harbor, the Field Museum. Tickets cost at least $76, depending on date and time. Note that riders must be at least 12 years old. Tours are offered daily.
Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago
This tour combines bicycling, food and beer. The four-hour, 13-mile ride is from Gold Coast to Lincoln Park neighborhoods with stops for pizza, beer, cupcakes and hot dogs. Tickets for adults, which include the bike rental as well as food and drinks, cost $86.99 for weekday rides (weekend rides are slightly more expensive). Participants must be at least 21 years old.
Chicago Pizza Tour
On this 31-hour tour, you’ll visit four independently run neighborhood pizzerias and taste six or more pieces. Many reviewers insist that the tour is about more than just pizza and covers Chicago history, architecture and culture. Tickets cost $60 for adults and $36 for children.
1. What can you do on Absolutely Chicago Segway Tour?| A．Taste some pizza. | B．Enjoy some beer. |
| C．Visit a museum. | D．Go to Lincoln Park. |
| A．Chicago Food Planet. | B．Absolutely Chicago Segway Tour. |
| C．Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago. | D．Chicago Pizza Tour. |
| A．To promote food sales. | B．To introduce Chicago. |
| C．To share a travel review. | D．To recommend some tours. |
2 . Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay 2 = 15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.
Group Assignments (30%)Students will work in groups to complete four assignments (作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class' lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.
Late WorkAn essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period it is late. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A textbook. | B．An exam paper. | C．A course plan. | D．An academic article. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．You will receive a zero. | B．You will lose a letter grade. |
| C．You will be given a test. | D．You will have to rewrite it. |
1. When will this autumn's fashion show start?
| A．At 8 am on November 26. |
| B．At 8 pm on November 26. |
| C．At 8 am on October 26. |
| A．Blue. | B．Red. | C．Orange. |
| A．The show space is limited. |
| B．Sports clothes are more popular. |
| C．People have no interest in shoes. |
| A．Money. | B．A computer. | C．Money and a computer. |
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 15-Aug. 24
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.
Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. jacobspillow.org.
Moab Music FestivalWhere: Moab, Utah
When: Aug. 29-Sept. 9
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier DaysWhere: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July 19-28
There’s something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. cfdrodeo.com.
The Glimmerglass FestivalWhere: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6-Aug. 24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi’s “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers (作曲家).
Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.
1. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?| A．June 15. | B．July 19. |
| C．August 24. | D．September 4. |
| A．Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. |
| B．the Glimmerglass Festival. |
| C．Cheyenne Frontier Days. |
| D．Moab Music Festival. |
| A．Education. | B．Art. |
| C．Business. | D．Literature. |
5 . Camp memories last forever! We make sure they are unforgettable!
Shadow Ridge Summer Camps offer so many exciting things for campers to do. Unlike other camp programs that include horses as a small part of their program, at Shadow Ridge horses are the program! We are 100% horse from stable (马厩) management, nature walks, and track rides to bedroom furnishings.
Horses help us achieve many of our aims. Girls can learn to develop responsibility, self-confidence and personal connections in their lives while having fun. Using horses as a wonderful tool for education, our camps offer an interesting place for growth and learning.
Imagine each girl having her very own horse to spend time with and a best friend to love and take care of. Each camper is responsible for a horse for the week. Our riding program provides a lot of riding and lesson time. Campers will learn how to take care of the horse and the tack (马具), as well as how to ride. Days are filled with horse-related activities to strengthen the connection between each girl and horse, as the girls learn to work safely around the horses.
At Shadow Ridge we try to create a loving, caring family atmosphere for our campers. We have “The Bunkhouse” (4 girls), “The Wranglers Roost” (4 girls), and “The Hideout” (2 girls) in our comfortable 177-year-old farm house. All meals are home cooked, offering delicious and healthy food for the hungry rider.
Our excellent activities create personalized memories of your child’s vacation. Each child will receive a camp T-shirt and a photo album (usually 300-500 pictures) of their stay at camp.
Our camps are offered during June, July and August 2011, for small groups of girls aged 13-16 years, not only from Canada but also other parts of the world.
We will send you full program descriptions at your request.
1. What is the main purpose of the passage?| A．To talk about camping experiences. |
| B．To attract people to the camps. |
| C．To describe the programs of the camps. |
| D．To explain the aims of the camps. |
| A．Horses play a central role in the activities. |
| B．Campers learn to cook food for themselves. |
| C．Campers are required to wear camp T-shirts. |
| D．Horse lessons are offered all the year round. |
| A．understand horses better | B．enjoy a family atmosphere |
| C．achieve an educational purpose | D．have fun above other things |
1. What is the man doing?
| A．Having an interview. | B．Applying for a course. | C．Organizing a summer trip. |
| A．6 weeks. | B．7 weeks. | C．8 weeks. |
| A．The extremely hot weather. |
| B．The inexperienced assistants. |
| C．The number of children attending the course. |
| A．Adventure sports. | B．Fun programs. | C．Creative classes. |
7 . Jon Williams has never had a bank account before. But now he is married and has a new job. He and his wife, Sherry, want to start keeping their money in a bank.
When he went to the bank, he was surprised. He told Sherry, “When you open a checking account, it’s like shopping. You choose the services you need. The man at the bank asked us to read this chart and choose the plan that is right for us.”
Types of Checking Accounts | ||
| Plans | Benefits | Fees |
| Special Checking ($ 25 to open) | * open with only $ 25 * 5 free checks per month | * $ 3.00 monthly service charge * $ 0.50 for each check over 5 |
| Personal Checking ($ 100 to open) | * unlimited free checks * no fee to use bank’s automated teller machine ( ATM) | * $ 8. 00 monthly service charge * no fee when you keep a $ 750 daily balance or $ 1,500 in savings |
| EARN Checking ($ 200 to open) | * unlimited free checks * no fee to use bank’s ATM * pay 2% interest | * $ 8. 00 monthly service charge * no fee when you keep a $ 1500 daily balance or $ 2,000 in savings |
Jon and Sherry thought over the number of checks they would write each month. Between home expenses and personal spending, they realized they would write as many as 25 checks in a month. They decided the Special Checking account would cost too much. It had a check charge and a service charge. The EARN Checking account would require them to keep too much money in the bank. They chose the Personal Checking account because the $ 8.00 service charge would be cheaper than paying $ 0.50 per check.
1. Which plan does a customer choose if he wants to get the interest?| A．None available | B．Special Checking |
| C．Personal Checking | D．EARN Checking |
| A．$ 2.5 | B．$ 12.5 | C．$ 13 | D．$ 15.5 |
| A．it provides unlimited free checks. |
| B．it needs no fee to use bank’s ATM. |
| C．it requires less charges and savings. |
| D．it demands the least money kept in the bank. |
8 . Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center celebrates Chinese and Korean culture through some workshops focusing on knot jewelry and pillow making, paper cutting and calligraphy.
Chinese Calligraphy
A four-part Chinese calligraphy workshop will be hosted. Classes are open to children and adults, although those younger than 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will learn how to write Chinese characters in standard script with a calligraphy brush and will take their own works home.
WHEN 3—5 p.m. March 24 and 31, April 14 and 21
COST $20 includes all four parts and materials.
The Elegant Art of Knot Jewelry for Mother’s Day
There are about 40 types of Korean knot-making techniques. In the three-part workshop, Artist Karen Ahn instructs how to make a pin and necklace by incorporating the knots while also helping understand the history and cultural meaning of this art form.
WHEN&WHERE 1—3 p.m. Fridays, April 28, May 5, May 12
COST $30 includes all three parts and materials.
Chinese Paper Cutting
This workshop helps participants understand the history, culture and folk traditions of paper cutting in China. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions on how to cut paper into the shapes of animals, flowers and traditional Chinese patterns and will take home their artwork.
WHEN&WHERE 4—6 p.m. May 5
COST $5 includes materials.
Korean Patchwork: Traditional Neck Pillows
Koreans have believed for centuries that more than just a means of comfort and support, the pillow provides protection and good fortune for the sleeper. Artist Wonju Seo, whose work is on show at the Wang Center’s Skylight Gallery, will teach two days on traditional Korean patchwork patterns. Participants will create a pillow as part of the course.
WHEN&WHERE 4—7 p.m. April 6 and 7
COST $60 includes both parts and materials.
1. What should an eight-year-old girl do if she chooses Chinese Calligraphy?| A．Use her own brush. | B．Pay five dollars in advance. |
| C．Take her work home. | D．Attend it with a grown-up. |
| A．Chinese Calligraphy and Traditional Neck Pillows. |
| B．Chinese Calligraphy and Chinese Paper Cutting. |
| C．The Elegant Art of Knot Jewelry and Chinese Paper Cutting. |
| D．The Elegant Art of Knot Jewelry and Traditional Neck Pillows. |
| A．Cutting paper into the shapes of animals. | B．Making a pin and necklace. |
| C．Creating a traditional Korean pillow. | D．Writing Chinese characters. |
9 . CELEBRATE A CENTURY WITH SCIENCE NEWS
In 1921, newspaper king E.W. Scripps and biologist William E. Ritter founded Science News, a non-profit news service, to provide correct and interesting news of science for the public. A hundred years on, Science News remains true to that purpose. In celebration of our 100 years of continuous independent coverage, we invite you to experience Science News in two exciting new ways: Century of Science and Science News now.
1. Why was Science News founded?| A．To provide science news. | B．To make more money. |
| C．To meet individual needs. | D．To expand people’s world. |
| A．By offering books. | B．Through a website. |
| C．By discussing events. | D．Through a science show. |
| A．Events held by Nobel Prize winners. | B．Future challenges related to science. |
| C．Important moments in science history. | D．Talks between scientists and reporters. |
10 . I do not agree with the statement that advertising is not good for us as consumers.
Through advertisements, consumers can know about new products in the market. They can be food, or even more expensive items like cars and houses. This gives consumers more choices. From a variety of brands, they choose the brand that suits them or the one that they like.
Advertising does have a positive role to play in modern society, helping us choose between competing goods.
Over the years, advertising has developed into a major industry.
The fact is that the presence of some unethical advertisers does not mean that the whole basket is bad. Generally, advertisements do more good than harm.
| A．It has also become a type of culture. |
| B．It makes us plan to buy food, clothes and gifts in a healthy way. |
| C．In most cases, advertising does not just make us go shopping. |
| D．If not for advertisements, they will not know about the different brands. |
| E．Many advertisements are drawing our attention to products with new features (特征). |
| F．Moreover, due to advertisements, competition exists when companies advertise. |
| G．In fact, I think that advertisements are necessary and can be good for consumers. |
