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2 . The cost of living crisis is causing suffering for millions this winter. One in five people are worried about where their next meal will come from. Parents who live near you are burdened with anxiety about how they will afford to feed their children. Families are struggling and don’t know where to turn. Yet while people go hungry, three million tonnes of surplus(剩余的) food is being wasted every year.
Fare Share is a national charity working to get that food to people who are struggling—but we need your help. A gift of £90 could provide three meals a day to a family of four for a whole month. Plus, you may be entitled to recover 25p of tax on every £1 you give as gift money.
Your gift will help us redistribute food to our network of 8,500 local charities and community groups across the UK. You’ll also help people to access other services and support through these groups, strengthening communities and easing loneliness through food.
WILL YOU DO YOUR FARESHARE? PLEASE HELP PEOPLE GOING HUNGRY THIS WINTER | |||
How could your £90 help feed a family in your community? | surplus food is received from suppliers. | FareShare redistributes the food to local charities helping people in need. | People and families can get healthy meals at day centres, youth groups and community cafes. |
We’d love to keep you up to date on Fare Share’s work including fundraising updates. Please get in touch by calling us on 0300 302 3677 or emailing fundraiser@fareshare.org.uk
To give online, please visit fareshare.org.uk/community 1. For more information please scan the QR code.
1. What is the primary focus of FareShare?A.Providing gifts for families. | B.Redistributing surplus food. |
C.Organizing festival events. | D.Offering tax recovery services. |
A.They will receive a tax refund. |
B.They will help run the local charities. |
C.They will be recognized as organizers. |
D.They will receive free meals for themselves. |
A.A travel blog. | B.A news report. |
C.A community noticeboard. | D.An entertainment magazine. |
3 .
“Critic’s Pick. The movie is extremely emotional(like a Toni Morrison novel or a Mary Oliver poem).” LISA KENNEDY, THE NEW YORK TIMES Raven Jaskson *2023 *U.S. *97 minutes |
2023 Gotham Award Nominee for Breakthrough Figure(Raven Jackson)
One of the most visually striking, profoundly moving American moviemaking debuts(首次亮相) in years, Raven Jackson’s All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is an eye-catching immersion into a young woman’s inner world, filmed and edited with an extraordinary attention to the tiniest detail. This impressionistic journey skips ahead and back through decades to tell the story of Mack, whose upbringing in rural Mississippi is touched by grace, dotted with heartbreak, and always carried high in the sky by the surrounding natural beauty. As she ages, she loses loved ones and gains others, while making decisions that change the course of her life, and that of her beloved sister. Relying on sounds and images to tell her story, and employing minimal dialogue, Jackson has created something breathtakingly quiet and ultimately transporting a spiritual respect to the moments, feelings, and connections that make a life. An A24 release.
Show Times:November 7—November 15
12:15 PM 2:15 PM 4:15 PM 6:15 PM 8:15 PM
Please note:*Open caption screenings of the film will play on November 8—November 13
12:15 PM 6:15 PM
*Audio description available at all screenings.
1. According to the passage, Raven Jackson is a(n)____________.A.critic | B.director | C.actor | D.editor |
A.Mack’s life is full of ups and downs. |
B.All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is highly thought of. |
C.New technology is used to create some thrilling scenes. |
D.Mack, the leading role, is brought up in the countryside. |
A.11/7 at 6:15 PM | B.11/11 at 12:15 PM |
C.11/12 at 8:15 PM | D.11/14 at 6:15 PM |
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A.A search engine. |
B.A language program. |
C.A free lesson website for teachers. |
A.Over one hundred million. |
B.A few hundred thousand. |
C.Several thousand |
A.Switzerland. | B.Guatemala. | C.Costa Rica. |
A.By big websites. | B.By an actor. | C.By schools. |
1. What is the man doing?
A.Hosting a program. | B.Chairing a meeting. | C.Giving a lecture. |
A.Potatoes and melons. | B.Potatoes and tomatoes. | C.Carrots and tomatoes. |
A.To get a teamwork award. |
B.To make kids develop confidence. |
C.To help kids know more about food. |
A.Create recipes. | B.Design gardens. | C.Build kitchens. |
6 . Group Visits and Tours
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston(MFAH) welcomes groups to experience the Museum’s collections and exhibitions. Discounts (折扣) for self-guided group visits and expert-guide d group tours are there for those who book 10 or more tickets.
From the great art collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston—with objects crossing the world and human creative history—to the ever-changing schedule of thematic exhibitions, the Museum offers a lot of tour topics to suit your interests. Visit as a self-guided group, and you and your guests can explore at your own pace. For a deeper exploration into the galleries, request (要求) an expert-guided tour.
Policy
The Museum offers tours and packages to groups of 10 or more for the Museum’s collections and selected exhibitions. Membership benefits and free individual admission may not be used at the same time with school or group visits. Tours led by guides who don’t work in the Museum are not allowed; please contact groupsales@mfah.org in advance of your visit for all tour requests.
Reservations
For price information, contact groupsales@mfah.org or 713-639-7878. To make a reservation (预定) request, complete the group visit request form. At least one-week advance notice is needed for self-guided visits and two weeks for expert-guided tours. Reservations are confirmed with an order number and decided by advance payment.
Looking for school tours? Find information here or email schooltours@mfah.org with your questions.
Main address: 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005
MFAH Information Line: 713-639-7300
1. How can you get discounted tickets for the Museum?A.By visiting it with an expert. | B.By buying at least ten tickets. |
C.By booking tickets in advance. | D.By paying a visit with your family. |
A.Groups led by a guide they bring. | B.Children without their parents’ company. |
C.Those coming with a clear visit plan. | D.Visitors without membership. |
A.Call 713-639-7878. | B.Buy the ticket two weeks ahead. |
C.Visit schooltours@mfah.org. | D.Pay for your ticket in advance. |
7 .
________/10 Hardship Judy May, 2020 Early on I thought this family was a bunch of complainers. But the focus of this reality show is how sweet family life was in the tough wartime era, which really touched me. But as I watched I noted that the 1940s mid-class family life was not that unbearable. Even though they didn’t have labor-saving facilities, they still had coal fire. Maybe, it’s only due to modern people’s sense of privilege that they promptly forget what immense, bodily labor was involved in the previous chore it replaced. So, the experiment was not that “real”?! Therefore, I recommend, but not highly, this show to you. |
_________/10 Must See TV-Really! Lily June, 2021 For anyone interested in “Reality TV” with an emphasis on “Real”, checkout 1940’s House as soon as you can. The Hymer family from northern England spends 9 weeks living the life of a suburban 1940’s house during the infamous London blitz. Everything they use, wear, purchase, read comes from that time period - including ration books, blackout curtains, Victory gardens, and a self-built bomb shelter. What makes this “House” installment the best in a long line (see “Frontier House”, “Colonial House”, “1900 House”) is the family’s willingness to immerse themselves in the project wholeheartedly. You as the viewer really begin to sympathize with the Hymer family’s struggles to live a 1940’s life with a 21st century mindset. I think most people will come away liking the attitude and spirit of the mother the best - she truly embodies the British spirit that was so essential and prevalent during England’s darkest hour. This is 3 hours of “history” that no one will want to end. Children would also enjoy this as there are 2 young boys (ages 10 and 7) who participate in the program wholeheartedly. |
________/10 A bit sinister David February, 2023 Although it’s as well made as the other PBS reality shows, this one was disturbing. Many of the hardships imposed on the Hymers are by design, not circumstance. A committee of seven or eight experts privately judges them in a star chamber and decides how strict rationing will be and how much they will be fined for infractions. Watching the children go hungry while the experts debated how much to cut the food budget bothered me. The Hymers live more like lab rats than adventurers. It’s also hard to get worked up about how much wartime Brits suffered from rationing since it was nothing compared to the hardships undergone by eastern Europeans, Asians and even their own soldiers. The show was simply too narrow in scope and sinister. |
1. The ratings of these three users have been hidden. Which of the following three ratings do you think are most likely to be real?
A.Judy: 6/10; Lily:3/10; David:1/10 | B.Judy: 8/10; Lily:10/10; David:8/10 |
C.Judy: 6/10; Lily:10/10; David:1/10 | D.Judy: 8/10; Lily:1/10; David:8/10 |
A.From Judy’s perspective, the Hymers family has always been a bunch of complainers. |
B.The “House” series consist of “Frontier House”,” Colonial House” and “1900 House”. |
C.The mother personifies the essential British spirit so most people will like her. |
D.The PBS reality shows are quite disturbing, especially “The 1940s House”. |
A.on a website providing reviews about reality shows |
B.on the advertisement of “The 1940s House” |
C.on a textbook about how to make excellent movies |
D.in a fantasy novel about travelling back to the 1940s |
8 . London Theatre Shows
Alice In WonderlandEach ticket to the show includes free entry to Kew Gardens., Alice in Wonderland is playing at the Kew Gardens from 22 July to 28 August 2023.
Running time: 1 hour 10 minutes with no interval (幕间休息)
Performance days
Matinees (日场): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Important information: Children under 2 years old go free.
Back To The Future: The MusicalIt is based on the iconic Back ta the Future films. Back to the Future: The Musical tickets at the Adelphi Theatre, London are available to book for performances up to 11 February 2024.
Age restrictions: Suitable for general audience aged 6+. Children under 3 will not be admitted.
Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval)
Performance days
Evenings; Monday, Wednesday. Thursday. Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Matinees: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.
Blippi: The Wonderful World TourThis show sees Blippi in the ultimate curiosity adventure. Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi as he discovers what makes different cities unique and special. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour runs at Rose Theatre, Kingston from 29 August to 9 September 2023.
Age restrictions: Recommended for ages 2+.
Running time: 1 hour (no interval)
Performance days
Matinees: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Dinosaur World LiveJoin our brave explorers across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of remarkably life-like dinosaurs. Dinosaur World Live runs from 11 August to 3 September 2023 at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London.
Age restrictions: 3+
Running time: 50 mins + a 15-minute post show
Performance days
Matinees: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
1. What do we know about Back to the Future: The Musical?A.It has no performances on Tuesdays, |
B.Booking starts on 11 February 2024. |
C.Children under 3 years old can go free. |
D.It lasts 2 hours 40 minutes without intervals. |
A.Kew Gardens. |
B.Adelphi Theatre. |
C.Rose Theatre, Kingston. |
D.Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. |
A.Alice In Wonderland |
B.Dinosaur World Live |
C.Back To The Future: The Musical |
D.Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour |
9 . The Best Space Museums
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum | WashingtonHousing 60, 000 air and space collections, the museum enables visitors to learn about the rich history of aviation by viewing the first successful aircraft—the 1903 Wright Flyer—and everything that came next. From pilot uniforms to NASA spacesuits, engines and equipment, you’ll find it all at this museum.
National Museum of the U. S. Air Force | DaytonIf your main interests lie in military aviation, this museum will have everything you’ve ever wanted to see. It features exhibits on World War II, the Korean War, the Southeast Asia War and the Cold War. They’ve also got a Missile Gallery as well as a Space Gallery where visitors can walk inside a full-size reproduction of a NASA shuttle.
U. S. Space and Rocket Center |HuntsvilleSpace fans know this museum to be the site of the original Space Camp, including the film by the same name, but there’s plenty more to see here. The Center has a number of exhibits both indoors and out and many play areas for younger kids. 3D movies and live science shows add to the appeal. Most impressively, it is totally free to visitors.
Pima Air& Space Museum | TucsonThe privately funded museum has been in operation for over 40 years and has over 300historic aircraft on display. You’ll also find several exhibits that range from seaplanes and aircraft carriers to paper airplanes and women in flight. One of the biggest draws, though, is its extensive “boneyard”, a collection of over 4,000 U. S. government and military aircraft that are either being recycled or regenerated.
1. What feature distinguishes National Museum of the U. S. Air Force from the others?A.It organizes space camps every year. |
B.It has a shuttle of the same size as a real one. |
C.It has a history of 40 years. |
D.It charges a small entrance fee. |
A.Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. |
B.National Museum of the U. S. Air Force. |
C.U. S. Space and Rocket Center. |
D.Pima Air & Space Museum. |
A.An introduction to some museums. |
B.A family outing guide. |
C.A travel event brochure. |
D.A commercial ad. |
1. If you happen to be the 200th customer to buy Cholesterol blockTM, what will you do?
A.Be able to buy it at a low price. |
B.Be the luckiest one online. |
C.Try it free of charge. |
D.Change your diet. |
A.They are diseases. |
B.They are side effects. |
C.They are medicines. |
D.They are cholesterol. |
A.In a travel guide book. |
B.On a university bulletin board (布告牌). |
C.In a health magazine. |
D.In a doctor’s prescription. |