1 . New York City museums have filled 2019 with exciting exhibitions. Here are highlights as you schedule that leisure time:
The Statue of Liberty Museum
Liberty Island
Starting May 16
A brand new museum about the Statue of Liberty is opening on Liberty Island with three rooms within the space, including a 3D immersive（拟真的） theater that will play an 8-to-10-minute film that tells a brief history of its beginnings and its meanings.
'Cycling in the City'
Museum of the City of New York
July through December
The Museum of the City of New York is opening a new exhibit about the history of cycling and the city's relationship with it, called "Cycling in the City: A 200-Year History," through 50 objects including 14 bicycles, photographs, and cycling clothing. The exhibition will also feature ancient and modern films shown on a large screen, which will enable visitors to experience virtual cycling landscapes via Zwift, an online cycling video game.
'She Persists: A Century of Women Artists in New York City'
Gracie Mansion
Starting July 14
With 60 works by more than 40 artists, Gracie Mansion is celebrating the excellent works of women who called New York home in this new exhibit. The paintings, film, photography, craft and design, are divided into three themes: "body as a battleground," "picturing people" and "expanding abstraction."
Museum of the Dog
101 Park Ave.
Starting Oct. 6
An entire art museum about dogs has arrived in Manhattan with a large, two-floor collection of paintings, sculptures and rare pieces from famous dog artists. There are interactive exhibits, like a "Find Your Match" and a "Meet the Breeds" touch screen, where you can explore different breeds' features, traits and histories.
1. At which place can people learn the history of cycling?| A．Liberty Island | B．Museum of the City of New York |
| C．Gracie Mansion | D．101 Park Ave. |
| A．The Statue of Liberty Museum |
| B．'Cycling in the City' |
| C．'She Persists: A Century of Women Artists in New York City' |
| D．Museum of the Dog |
| A．The Statue of Liberty Museum |
| B．'Cycling in the City' |
| C．'She Persists: A Century of Women Artists in New York City' |
| D．Museum of the Dog |
2 . Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.
The Gardens
The White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.
The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.
The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.
The Castle Shop
In the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.
At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.
The Arundel Festival 2014
Saturday 16th to Monday 25th August
The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.
Parking
Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.
1. When visiting the castle, you can___.| A．get old-fashioned English roses as gifts | B．see how the local gifts are being made |
| C．get seasonal fruit and vegetables for free | D．buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop |
| A．In Mill Road | B．Inside the Castle |
| C．In the main town car park | D．At the main Castle entrance |
| A．10 days | B．One week | C．16 days | D．One month |
3 . Homestay in Sydney, Australia
Linda:Our big home is in Sydney, about 300 meters from Sydney University and 450 meters from the train station. The train ride is about 30 minutes to the CBD. Now we only have a small bedroom for a female student.
The cost is $260 per week, which includes all meals when at home and laundering(洗烫) of clothes.
E-mail: markalarms @optusnet. com.au
John:I have a lovely single room for homestay (male, non-smokers only). The apartment is located across the road from a bus station. A sports field is only a two-minute walk away.
The room is for both short and long stays. The cost is $220 per week, including breakfast and lunch on weekdays. There is no washing machine at home .Do your own laundry in the apartment block s facilities.
E-mail: ainsley gilkes@yahoo.com.au
Eric:I live in the northern suburbs of Sydney--quiet for studying and relaxing, yet close to Sydney University & NCELTR & SIBT. The subway station is nearby.
All facilities of the house including a living room with a TV can be used. Owners are very open and friendly, and treat students as part of the family.
The prices include all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and cleaning. The fee is $300 per week. E-mail: mineanny@hotmail.com
Rose:Hi, everyone! I have one room for homestay (girl students only) in a house which is very close to Sydney University (SIBT) & WSU in the northern district of Sydney. There is a bus station across the road. Travel time to the centre of the city is 40 minutes by train We only have one homestay at a time. Therefore, our family can take good care of you. The fee is $230 per week. We are looking forward to having you in our home.
E-mail: cliqi9239@hotmail com
1. Four persons wrote these passages so as to_____________.| A．look for suitable roommates |
| B．search for homestay information |
| C．book a suitable room in Sydney |
| D．advertise rooms for homestay |
| A．can smoke in the apartment |
| B．can use John’s washing machine to wash clothes |
| C．has to walk a long way to get to the sports field |
| D．is provided with breakfast and lunch on weekdays |
| A．Rose | B．John |
| C．Eric | D．Linda |
4 . Visit Chicago Children's Museum
In brief:
This museum offers plenty of fun hands-on activities for kids. However, this is one of the few Chicago museums not "fun for the whole family" as adults and older kids will be bored to tears.
Address: 700 East Grand Ave. (Navy Pier), Chicago
Phone: 312- 527-1000
Public transportation:
CTA bus lines # 29 (State Street ), #65 (Grand Avenue), and # 66( Chicago Avenue) all serve Navy Pier.
Parking fees:
· Monday through Thursday: $ 20
· Friday through Sunday: $ 24
· Holidays: $ 24
Opening hours:
· Weekdays: 10 am- 5 pm
· Weekends: 10 am- 8 pm
Entrance fees:
·Adults: $12
·Children: $12
·Seniors (65+): $11
·Children (under 5): free
Activities:
Located at one of Chicago's top tourist attractions, Navy Pier, the museum offers three floors of activities for kids, including:
·Play It Safe--all about home safety
·Inventing Lab--provides parts and instructions for creating things
·Kids Town--a playroom recreating a Chicago neighborhood where kids can pretend to do things like shopping for groceries and driving a CTA bus
·Climbing Schooner--a three-floor climbing building
·My Museum--kids get to create various pieces of art that are "all about me"
·Skyline--kids learn about skyscrapers and design their own buildings
·Tree House Trails--a play area designed like a forest
·Waterways--water activities showing how pumps and dams work
1. How much will John (10), his parents (40) and sister (6) pay if they drive to the museum at 2 pm on Monday?| A．$ 36. | B．$48. | C．$ 56. | D．$ 68. |
| A．Play It Safe | B．Inventing Lab | C．My Museum | D．Skyline |
| A．go on a short trip to a forest | B．buy some gifts for your friends |
| C．know more about pumps and dams | D．experience Chicago neighborhood life |
| A．It is a three-floor building. |
| B．It is not fit for adults or older kids. |
| C．It is the most popular museum in Chicago. |
| D．It is one of Chicago's top tourist attractions. |
5 . What’s it like to become a music star with millions of fans? These young artists know the feeling. Over the course of their short careers, they have attracted the attention of the biggest stars in the world and taken home prizes from major shows. For now they’re just kids that everyone in music is watching. Check out the next generation of stars below.
FIFTH HARMONY
The 1990s was a brilliant period for girl groups. But after that few groups have been able to make much of an influence. This doesn’t seem to bother Fifth Harmony, who landed the biggest hit of their career in 2016 with “Work from Home”, a pop song that encourages everyone to ask for leave more often. When it climbed to No.4 on the Billboard Hot100, it was the first time that a girl group had entered the top 5 in the past ten years.
LORDE
It’s been four years since the release of Born Heroine ---- the hot selling CD that made her a 16-year-old global sensation and the spokeswoman for a new generation of smart, strong-minded, creative female pop artists. She contributed to The Hunger Games soundtrack (插曲) in 2014, and for this time setting foot in Hollywood production also brought her more opportunities in her following career.
TROYE SIVAN
You might recognize the rising star Troye Sivan from YouTube, where he’s been uploading videos since he was 12 and his channel already has millions of fans, or from the movies, where he played the role of young Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
1. What does the underlined “it” mean in the second paragraph?| A．The girl group. | B．The pop song “Work from Home”. |
| C．The girl group’s career. | D．Fifth Harmony. |
| A．Fifth Harmony. | B．Lorde. | C．Troye Sivan. | D．None. |
| A．Billboard is a price list of singers’ albums and YouTube is a TV station. |
| B．Billboard is a price list of singers’ albums and YouTube is a video website. |
| C．Billboard is a ranking(分等) list of pop songs and YouTube is a video website. |
| D．Billboard is a ranking list of pop songs and YouTube is a TV station. |
6 . Music Festivals
1. Why do people in the Buku Music Festival need to catch up on their sleep?
| A．Sleep during the night is difficult. | B．Buku has a post-industrial setting. |
| C．The performances will last overnight. | D．The tickets for the festival are very expensive. |
| A．Buku Music Festival. | B．Horizon Festival. |
| C．Gasparilla Music Festival. | D．Golden Plains Festival. |
| A．On a mountain. | B．In a downtown square. |
| C．In a music hall. | D．In an open-air theatre. |
7 . Why not give your dragon boat season a jump-start with a paddling vacation in Orlando, Florida? Spring camp is suitable for all ages and levels, perfect for those looking for a break from the ordinary days. The 2019 Florida Training Camp promises to be a week of fun and fitness on and off the water.
The week will close out on Saturday with a camp BBQ and a racing regatta (赛艇会) !
Opening festivities begin on the evening of Sunday May 15th with camp check-in. Training begins on Monday May 16th and ends on Saturday May 21st.
GWN FLORIDA TRAINING CAMP
Dates: Monday May 16th to Saturday May 21st, 2019
Price: $400 or a 30% discount over two months ahead of the opening
Features include daily schedule, twice daily dragon boat training sessions, daily video analysis, and additional daily group sessions.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE
The choices below can be booked as an add-on. Add-ons can be included in your registration(注册) or bought at a later time through the online system.
Choice 1: High Performance Program Cost: $75
This choice covers three one-hour sessions completely focused on racing skills and techniques, with the goal of increasing your overall boating speed.
Choice 2: Steering Clinic Cost: $100
This clinic is designed to provide steerspersons with skills and techniques they need. The Steering Clinic covers several 1-hour evening sessions during the week .
1. According to the first two paragraphs, you in the camp.| A．should be over a certain age | B．can have fun on land |
| C．need basic boating skills | D．can enjoy a BBQ at the opening |
| A．$500 | B．$380 |
| C．$ 355 | D．$220 |
| A．Add-ons can be bought during registration. |
| B．Choice 1 includes a three-hour session. |
| C．Choice 2 is for steerspersons with advanced skills. |
| D．Steering Clinic offers racing techniques. |
8 . King's College Summer School is a training program every year for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows:
| Application date Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007. | Courses English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours American History: 16 hours American Culture: 16 hours |
| Steps A letter of self-introduction A letter of recommendation(推荐) ﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost Daily lessons: $200 Sports and activities: $100 Travels: $200 Hotel service: $400 ﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
| Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King' s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo, com | |
1. You can most probably read the text in ________.
| A．a newspaper | B．a travel guide | C．a textbook | D．a telephone book |
| A．Only top students can take part in the program. |
| B．Only the teachers of King' s College give courses. |
| C．King' s College Summer School is run every other year. |
| D．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program. |
| A．$200 | B．$400 | C．$500 | D．$900 |
9 . Exhibitions worth visiting Why do we collect: the story of the book collector.
Organized by the Smithsonian Libraries, this exhibition explores the stories of Western collectors over the centuries through the collection of ancient books and manuscripts（手稿）.
The exhibition will show the library's most special collections, helping visitors explore different eras and cultures, and introduce the history of American social life.
Place: National Museum of American History
Time: Nov 7,2018-July 1,2020
Closed on Christmas Holidays
Price: Free
Van Gogh and the United Kingdom
The Tate Britain in London will host the Van Gogh and Britain exhibition to exhibit more than 45 paintings of Van Gogh. This is the largest Van Gogh exhibition in the UK in the past 10 years.
One of the most important exhibits this time will be the painting "Sunflower" from the National Gallery of England. This painting was completed in 1888 and is one of the only four remaining pieces in the world.
Time: Nov 9, 2018-Apr 28, 2019 10：00am-17：30 pm
Stop ticking one hour and 15 minutes before opening
Place: Tate Museum, London SW1A
Price: Full Ticket 12 pounds Student Ticket 8pounds
Harry Potter: The history of magic
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the novel "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by British writer J.K.Rowling, the New York Historical Society and the British Library holds this exhibition.
During the exhibition, the museum will invite J.K.Rowling to give a special speech for the fans of Harry Potter. The speech requires to book free tickets online in advance.
Place: New York Historical Society Museum
Time: 10:00 am-18:00 pm daily
Price: Full Ticket 21 dollars Student Ticket 16 dollars
Mysterious Ocean
"Mysterious Ocean" is a popular science exhibition for teenagers. It introduces the latest developments and research results of marine science（海洋科学） in recent years to help students develop their interests in oceanography.
In the exhibition, visitors can see specimens（样本）and enjoy their photos, or observe their structures through microscopes to feel the endless charm of marine science.
Place：American Museum of Natural History
Time：Mar 9，2019 - Aug 18，2019
Price：Full Ticket 28 dollars Student Ticket 14dollars
1. What is special for the exhibition in the Tate Museum？ ______| A．It is the largest exhibition in the UK in the past 10years. |
| B．It is held only once a year. |
| C．It has the one of the four remaining paintings Sun Flower. |
| D．It has the world's largest collection of Van Gogh's works. |
| A．A ticket online for the exhibition. |
| B．Your student card. |
| C．One of the books written by JK Rowling. |
| D．A free online booking ticket. |
| A．Why do we collect: the story of the book collector. |
| B．Harry Potter: The magic of history. |
| C．Mysterious Ocean. |
| D．Van Gogh and the United Kingdom. |
10 . Chester is one of the best cities in the UK. As soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense his history. Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, much of the Roman influence remains and Chester’s city walls are the most complete in Britain. Combined with history and heritage (遗产), Chester is a lively city full of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels, and restaurants for you to discover, attracting you to visit again and again.
Travelling to Chester: Chester is easily accessible by many means of transport—whether you are travelling by rail, car, bus or plane. Please check our route planner below to help you plan your journey to Chester. Once you arrive in the city there are numerous car parks; however, during rush hours the easiest way to travel is by bus.
Hotel: From bed & breakfast to the luxury of Chester’s only five star hotel, Chester has all covered. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure, your room is just a click away!
Sightseeing and Tours: The best way to see Chester is by a guided tour. If you join one, you still have a variety to choose from. Whether you choose the traditional guided walk, to be guided around Chester historical landmarks by bus or to take a boat down the River Dee, you will sure enjoy the delights of Chester.
1. What can we know about Chester from Paragraph 1?| A．It is rich in deep culture and modern touch. | B．It is the best city in the UK. |
| C．Its city walls were completed by British people. | D．It is a newly built city. |
| A．By bicycle. | B．By bus. |
| C．By rail. | D．By taxi. |
| A．Travelling by your own. | B．Taking a pleasure-boat. |
| C．Going there in rush hours. | D．Joining a guided tour. |
