1 . Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet
Go further into the ocean’s depths than ever before. Travel beneath the surface in this 3D oceanic adventure, narrated by Kate Winslet Explore a vast uncharted world of vibrant coral cities, enchanted underwater forests, and deep waters. It opens Mon. - Sat.
At the door: $6 per person; Online Discount: $5 per person; Free for Members.
Art of the Jewel
Journey through the masterpieces of jewelry designer Paula Crevoshay, as we witness the transformation from mineral to gem(宝石)to jewel. Inspired by Crevoshay’s passion for art, science, and the natural world, the jewelry takes the form of plants, animals, and insects. Discover the natural process of mineral creation, the characteristics that define a gem, and the art that transforms them into elegant jewels. Free with Museum Admission. Available every day except Wednesday.
Wildlife Photographer
Photographs tell a powerful story. Wildlife Photographer uses photography to challenge perceptions about the natural world, helping promote sustainability and the conservation of wildlife. We invite you to explore the world’s best nature photography, highlighting the incredible range of life on Earth, every day of the week.
At the door: Adults $6 / Children $3; Online Discount: Adults $5/Children $2.
Spider Pavilion
Our one-of-a-kind Spider Pavilion offers a truly unique experience. Walk through a safe, fascinating open-air pavilion and learn about the amazing engineering that goes into each spider’s web. Available only on weekends.
Price: $5 per person; Free for Members.
1. On which day can we get access to all the events?A.Monday. | B.Tuesday. | C.Friday. | D.Saturday. |
A.process of producing jewels |
B.science of the natural world |
C.arts of wearing elegant jewels |
D.Paula Crevoshay’s life experiences |
A.$9 | B.$12 | C.$14 | D.$18 |
A. But to ensure nothing gets through, Hushme also features external(外部的) speakers that play a variety of sounds when you speak.
B. Hushme is a high - tech mask (口罩) that blocks the sound of the wearer’s voice. It connects to your phone by Bluetooth. It also comes with a pair of earphones.
C. Now, a new device aims to solve this problem by blocking your voice.
D. When you get a private call, all you have to do is put the mask on and it will do a good job of blocking your voice.
E. Don’t you just hate it when you have to answer an important phone call and you’re surrounded by potential eavesdropper (偷听者) ? You either have to whisper or go outside to keep the conversation private.
3 . Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid is used to grilling guests on the sofa every morning, but she is cooking up a storm in her latest role — showing families how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals on a tight budget.
In Save Money: Good Food, she visits a different home each week and offers top tips on how to reduce food waste with the help of chef Matt Tebbutt, while she is preparing recipes for under £5 per family a day. And the Good Morning Britain presenter says she’s been able to put a lot of what she’s leant into practice in her own home, preparing meals for sons, Sam, 14, Finn, 13, and Jack, 11.
“We love Mexican churros, so I buy them on my phone from my local Mexican takeaway restaurant,” she explains. “I pay £5 for a portion (一份), but Matt makes them for 26p a portion, because they are flour, water, sugar and oil. Everybody can buy takeaway food, but sometimes we’re not aware how cheaply we can make this food ourselves.”
The eight-part series (系列节目), Save Money: Good Food, follows in the footsteps of ITV’s Save Money: Good Health, which gave viewers advice on how to get value from the vast range of health products on the market.
With food our biggest weekly household expense, Susanna and Matt spend time with a different family each week. In tonight’s Easter special they come to the aid of a family in need of some delicious inspiration on a budget. The team transforms the family’s long weekend of celebration with less expensive but still tasty recipes.
1. How does Matt Tebbutt help Susanna?A.He buys cooking materials for her. | B.He prepares food for her kids. |
C.He assists her in cooking matters. | D.He invites guest families for her. |
A.Summarize the previous paragraphs. | B.Provide some advice for the readers. |
C.Add some background information. | D.Introduce a new topic for discussion. |
A.Keeping Fit by Eating Smart | B.Balancing Our Daily Diet |
C.Making Yourself a Perfect Chef | D.Cooking Well for Less |
4 . Scientific educational toys can develop kid’s reasoning, problem-solving and critical thinking capacity and improve their hand-eye coordination(协调). But the most powerful thing is that the children will associate learning with fun. That means they will grow into adults with a thirst for knowledge and a highly developed set of skills for learning. Here are some of the best:
Science Kit
You can guarantee two things if you buy your kids one: a lot of fun and a lot of mess. It’s a 20-piece kit that teaches the basics of chemical reactions. It’s recommended for kids aged 6 and above, with adult company. You don’t have to be a scientist, since there is an activity book with instructions for possible experiments.
Mini Terra Kit
You don’t have to wait for the sun to come out to teach kids about the natural world. This all-inclusive kit is a miniature garden that simulates a natural environment by using a powerful LED light. It includes a terrarium jar, light-up jar lid, Micro USB charger, and all the natural ingredients to get started. It also has a simple instruction booklet that you can work through with your kids.
Gravity Run
This classic is not just about building a structure and watching the marbles go up and down. The games are designed for kids aged 8+ to develop spatial awareness, planning, and reasoning. With 60 challenges(beginner to expert), this award-winning game can be enjoyed by all the family. The expert levels are actually quite challenging, so be prepared for some failures.
WeRo Kit
This prize-winning robot toy features over 840 pieces, a WeRo Move Hub, Interactive Moto, and a Distance Sensor. You can build it into 5 completely different robots, meaning endless fun for the kids and even adults. Once they’ve built the character of their choice, they can programme it to perform countless tasks including walking and talking on its own.
1. What is the greatest strength of scientific educational toys?A.Training young scientists. | B.Stimulating learning desire |
C.Developing hand-eye coordination. | D.Promoting spatial awareness and reasoning. |
A.Science kit | B.Mini Terra Kit | C.Gravity Run | D.WeRo Kit |
A.It has different levels. | B.It is the only prize-winner. |
C.It requires parental guidance. | D.It involves programming skills. |
5 . Below are the future optional majors for you to take into consideration before entering college.
Architecture
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Architecture is the design of the built environment: buildings and their surroundings. As a profession, it is an art, science, and business with careers (职业) available in schools of architecture, and in architectural research.
Department of Architecture Design 101 Alumni Hall, Phone: 513-529-7210
Accountancy
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Accountancy is the language of business. Accountants prepare profit and loss statements, cost studies, and tax reports. They can work for firms of any size, ranging from a large international firm to a small local accounting practice, and government.
School of Business, Student Services Office, Phone: 513-529-1712
Journalism
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Journalism includes the fields of Media & Culture, and Interactive Media Studies. In addition to essential reporting, writing, and editing skills, journalism combines the art of communication with the science of digital technology. Graduates may become magazine editors, reporters, or copywriters.
Department of Media, Journalism & Film, 206 Williams Hall; Phone: 513-529-5893
Anthropology
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Anthropology is the study of humans. Individuals and societies are complex and dynamic, which means anthropology covers a lot of ground. The study of people can lead to almost any career path, including education, health care, social work, international development, government and human relations.
Department of Anthropology, 120 Upham Hall, Phone: 513-529-8399
1. Who is the passage most likely intended for?A.Ordinary job hunters. | B.Senior high school graduates. |
C.College students. | D.Primary school students. |
A.Architecture. | B.Accountancy. |
C.Journalism. | D.Anthropology. |
A.Graduates will receive further education for free. |
B.Graduates will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree. |
C.Graduates can apply for a position in government. |
D.Graduates have a wider range of job chances. |
6 . Etiquette Matters Centre presents 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop
Always wanted to give yourself the cutting edge that sets you apart from your peers (同龄人)?
Our 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop will give you much needed improvement and empower you with the soft skills that will set you apart from your peers and serve you well into adulthood.
This highly-respected, incredibly effective workshop is a hot favourite among parents and children. Through this workshop, our center aims to empower you with confidence in your interaction in various social situations.
Highlight of the Workshop
Day 1
Building self-esteem (自尊) through positive self-talk.
Recognizing the importance of effective listening.
Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence.
Obstacle Course Confidence Challenge.
Day 2
Manners in social media.
Dining manners experience.
Observing respectful manners in social settings
Presentation of certificates of completion to participants.
Hurry! Slots are Limited!
Dates: 12 December (Saturday) &. 13 December (Sunday)
Timing: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Age of participants: 9 to 12 years old
Fees: $ 650 per child (inclusive of course material and lunch and tea for 2 days) Early bird discounts: 5% off for participants who register before 1 November and a free goodie bag worth $60.
To register:
Book through sistick. com or come down to our head office at 65 Bras Basin Road.
For more information, please visit our website, call us or follow us on social media.
1. Participants in the workshop can ______.A.experience the joy of learning |
B.build social skills and confidence |
C.promote their relationship with peers |
D.equip themselves with excellent academic knowledge. |
A.Dining manners experience. |
B.Manners in social media. |
C.Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence. |
D.Recognizing the importance of effective listening. |
A.Course material. | B.Tea and supper. |
C.A free goodie bag. | D.A discount for workshop. |
7 . Four Best Language Exchange Apps
HelloTalk
HelloTalk is a language exchange application that allows you to talk with others from around the world for free. You can write a brief summary about yourself in your profile(简介), choose your native language and select the language and level that you’re currently learning. Then you’re able to search for native language partners from around the world! What sets HelloTalk apart from similar apps is that native speakers can edit your messages and correct your grammar while you chat together.
Lext Talk
Lext Talk is an application that allows users to connect with people from around the world. Once your profile is complete, you can select which language you speak and which language you’d like to learn. A very convenient feature that Lext Talk offers is its map. Users can use Lext Talk’s map to search for language partners in their areas, or find a partner in a specific region.
Doongle
Like the feature of Lext Talk but you have an Android phone? Don’t worry, there’s a similar app for all Android users too! Doongle allows its users to share voice messages, photos and more. Like Lext Talk, Doongle also has a map feature. Doongle offers a particular group chat feature, where you can talk about English grammar or share tips on how to make a pizza with others.
italki
With italki, you get to choose your teachers based on your interests and goals. You pay per lesson but you get what you pay for. You can choose to take lessons anytime and anywhere to your liking. If you don’t know which teacher to choose, don’t worry. All teachers will have a video introduction of themselves and you could also judge by looking through previous re—views from students.
1. What’s special about HelloTalk?A.It is the best application to learn grammar. |
B.Users’ errors can be corrected in the message. |
C.HelloTalk offers quality lessons at a low price. |
D.Users can choose language partners by gender. |
A.HelloTalk. | B.Lext Talk. | C.Doongle. | D.italki. |
A.Doongle doesn’t have a map feature. |
B.HelloTalk doesn’t offer a text chat feature. |
C.Lext Talk is not suitable for Android users. |
D.italki doesn’t offer much detail of teachers. |
8 . The four theme parks below offer the most thrilling(刺激的) rides and attractions in the world.
Busch Gardens Wiliamsburg
Located(坐落) in Virginia,USA,this theme park has some of the highest-rated thrill rides in the world. The park’s famous roller coasters include Apollo’s Chariot, Alpengeist, Griffon, the Loch Ness Monster and Verbolten. The park also has thrilling water rides, rides for kids, other rides, shows,tours, animal exhibits and more. Divided into nine areas representing European countries, the park has won an award for the quality of its food.
Everland
As one of the world’s most popular theme parks, Everland is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do Province, South Korea. The park has 40 thrill rides, including a world-famous wooden roller coaster, and many other attractions such as an African hunting ride, a zoo, indoor and outdoor water parks, shows and more.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
This Lancashire amusement park is one of the most visited theme parks in the United Kingdom. Among the parks 125 rides and attractions are the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the UK, a classic wooden roller coaster, a steel tower ride, the biggest indoor dask ride in the world, a host of rides for kids and more.
Port Aventura World
Located on Spain’s Costa Daurada, this park is divided into six theme areas. Five areas represent different locations including Polynesia, Mexico, Americal China and the Mediterranean. The sixth and newest area has a Sesame Street theme. The park has many rides and attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.
1. Which park will a visitor loving thrill and hunting rides probably choose?A.Busch Gardens Williamsburg | B.Everland. |
C.Blackpool Pleasure Beach. | D.Port Aventura World. |
A.It has a classic wooden roller coaster, |
B.It has the fastest roller coaster n the world. |
C.It has the biggest indoor dark ride in the world. |
D.It has attractions suitable for visitors of all nges. |
A.In Virginia. | B.In Yongin. |
C.In Lancashire. | D.On Costa Daurada. |
9 . Here are some restaurants. The following is some information about them.
Smiths Fish and Chips
Smiths Fish and Chips has become a favorite among tourists and locals. The menu features the usual British food such as home-made pies and chicken chips. It also has a selection of quality drinks of different tastes. The specialty, fish cake, is a must-try dish.
Spizzico
Spizzico is an Italian restaurant. The comfortable atmosphere gives you the traditional taste of Italy. Pair your main course with a bottle of wine from its collection for a more satisfying dining experience. For a more relaxing lunch with your family and friends, you may choose the outdoor dining in the big back section while watching the scene of the business district.
Molly Roffey’s Irish Pub
Molly Roffey’s Irish Pub seeks to give a real Irish restaurant experience to Singapore diners. It takes pride in offering a large selection of imported drinks, as well as serving quality Western food and Irish food with reasonable prices. In further keeping the Irish tradition alive, it has been known as the access to live broadcasts of sports matches and live entertainment.
Paddington House of Pancakes
It brings you truly healthy pancake (络饼) meals from all around the world, made from the freshest ingredients (材料). With a knife and fork, you will eat your way around the globe. From hundreds of the world’s favorites, it narrows them down to 100, What a pity! There are only 3 meals a day.
1. What may Smiths Fish and Chips’ waiters recommend you to eat?A.Fish cake. | B.Italian pies. | C.Irish chicken. | D.Healthy pancakes. |
A.Smiths Fish and Chips. | B.Spizzico. | C.Molly Roffey’s Irish Pub. | D.Paddington House of Pancakes. |
A.It has live entertainment. | B.It has many good drinks. |
C.Its menu features pancakes. | D.Its ingredients are the freshest. |
(1)基本信息:位于电影《卧虎藏龙》的拍摄地安吉县, 占地面积80万平方米, 有近 400 种竹子;(2)公园特色:与竹子有关的活动、观赏熊猫吃竹子、特色餐厅等;
(3)邀请游客前来游玩。
注意:
(1)词数100左右;
(2)可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
卧虎藏龙:Crouching Tiger;Hidden Dragon 竹笋:bamboo shoots
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