1. How much should a couple with a child aged four pay to visit The Beatles Story?
| A．£22.95. | B．£27.95. | C．£31.90. | D．£38.90. |
| A．It’s closed on weekends. | B．It’s open to the public for free. |
| C．It puts on a play every day. | D．It was designed and built in 2008. |
| A．Watch a football match. | B．Take a boat tour. |
| C．Find out about The Beatles. | D．Enjoy some coffee. |
2 . Movies Released in November
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
It’s prequel (前传) time again. In December, we’ll get to see the founding of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in Wonka, but first there’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Based on the dystopian YA novel by Suzanne Collins, the prequel is set 64 years before the previous Hunger Games films.
Released (发行) internationally from 15 November.The Marvels
Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel returns to save the planet from evil aliens, but her job is made considerably harder this time by a big problem that links her to two other superheroines (超级女英雄). Every time she uses her superpowers, she exchanges places with either Photon (Teyonah Parris) or Ms Marvel (Iman Vellani). The worlds we go to in this movie are worlds unlike others you’ve seen in the MCU.
Released internationally from 8 November.
Wish
Walt Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary with a cartoon that shows the themes and animation styles of the studio’s first century. Wish is a musical fairy tale set in a magical land where King Magnifico (Chris Pine) can satisfy his citizens’ wishes. But a 17-year-old girl, Asha (Ariana DeBose) , questions whether the king should keep that power all to himself. She wishes on a star -and the star then falls from the sky to help her.
Released intermationally from 22 November
Napoleon
Ridley Scott’s 28th film tells the story of Napoleon Bonaparte, a famous person in French history. It’s reported to be three hours long, with six major battle sequences — although it’s as much a character-driven drama as it is a war movie.
On general release from 22 November.
1. Which movie is about a historical figure?| A．The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. | B．The Marvels. |
| C．Wish. | D．Napoleon. |
| A．They last very long. | B．They tell imaginary stories. |
| C．They came out on the same day. | D．Their main characters are teenagers. |
| A．A history book. | B．A newspaper. | C．A novel. | D．A diary. |
3 . Visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Vatican City is not only the smallest country in the world, but also a treasure house of art and history. You can admire the impressive fresco paintings (壁画) of the Sistine Chapel, and explore the Vatican Museums, which house a big collection of masterpieces from ancient to modern times.
Skip-the-line tickets:
The best-selling tickets for access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Skip (跳过) the line tickets with priority access.
| Ticket | Type | Price | Reservation (预定) |
| Entrance | Full | €17.00/person | €4.00 |
| Entrance | Reduced | €8.00/person | €4.00 |
Reduced tickets:
Reduced tickets are available to children from 6 to 18 years of age, as well as students between the ages of 18 and 25. It is necessary to present a formal document at the university for the current year. There are no reductions for the over 65s.
Free entry:
Admission is free for children under 6 years of age. It is also free for disabled visitors and their carers. As it is not possible to book in advance, they will have to go directly to the “Special Permits” and /or “Reception” counters located in the entrance hall of the Vatican Museums.
Visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with audio guide
| Ticket | Type | Price | Reservation |
| Entrance +audio guide | Full | €24.00/person | €4.00 |
| Entrance +audio guide | Reduced | €15.00/person | €4.00 |
| Entrance +audio guide | Children (under age 6) | €13.00/person | €4.00 |
1. What does the Sistine Chapel feature?
| A．Fresco paintings. | B．Collected treasures. |
| C．The natural scenery. | D．The style of buildings. |
| A．Kids under age 6. | B．Students aged 6—25. |
| C．Adults aged over 65. | D．People with disabilities. |
| A．€48.00. | B．€61.00. | C．€63.00. | D．€75.00. |
4 . Established 11 years ago, Let Me Play started off as a sports camp organization. Through rapid growth and diversification, we now provide coaching and teaching programs for after-school clubs, breakfast clubs and lunch-time clubs for schools across London.
We need passionate coaches to deliver high quality lessons to children aged 5 to 18 in schools in and around London. Each class will have 15-20 children. There will be a framework (框架) of coaching principles to work within but coaches are expected to bring their expertise and coaching knowledge and to make teaching plans before every lesson.
This job is perfect for a student or someone looking for extra work, as the hours are flexible.
Person Specification:
A keen interest in sports coaching
Confident in delivery
Good level of English
EXCELLENT communication skills
Capable of coaching in at least one sport
Experience of working with Children
Anti-Discrimination (歧视) and Equal Opportunities
Sport belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone equally. Let Me Play is aimed to remove discrimination whether by reason of race, nationality, ethnic origin, color, religion or ability and to encourage equal opportunities.
How to apply: Send your CV to sports@letmeplay.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 14th November
Assessment day: Monday 17th November
Income: £20 per hour
Location: Schools all over London
1. What is Let Me Play?
| A．It’s a charity organization. | B．It’s a voluntary organization. |
| C．It’s a fast-developing organization. | D．It’s a world-wide organization. |
| A．Set out lesson plans in advance. | B．Get professional training before work. |
| C．Give lessons to primary school students. | D．Make a framework of coaching principles. |
| A．Sending the CV in person. | B．A keen interest in human rights. |
| C．Experience in sports coaching. | D．Applying before 14th November. |
5 . You are invited to join Film Fans, the Museum’ s membership group for movie lovers. Members of Film Fans receive special rights, such as free admission (入场费) and chances to meet industry experts.
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston ( MFAH) has celebrated cinema as an art form since 1939. Brown Auditorium Theater, designed by famous museum designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, offers an excellent moviegoing experience in the Caroline Wiess Law Building. The theater was named Houston’s “Best Place to See Vintage Flicks” by the Houston Press for two years. The Lynn Wyatt Theater is positioned in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, designed by Steven Holl Architects.
▶Join Film Fans online or by calling 713-639-7550.
▶Already a Film Fans member? Be sure to keep your email address up-to-date to make sure you receive film passes, the latest news, and more!
▶Single ( $75 MFAH members, $85 nonmembers)
10 free admissions, after which admission to most films is discounted (打折) to $5.
▶Double ( $135 MFAH members, $150 nonmembers)
20 free admissions (10 per person), plus extra benefits listed above.
▶Final Film Supporter ($1,000)
Free admission for up to four people for most films throughout the year, plus extra benefits listed above.
Film Fans
For information about Single and Double memberships to Film Fans, contact membership@mfah.org or 713-639-7550.
For information about Final Film Supporter memberships, contact Tracy Stephenson at tstephenson@mfah.org or713-639-7531.
General Inquiries
For information about film screenings, tickets, or other information about attending films at the Museum,contact guestservices@mfah.orgor 713-639-7300.
Parking Info for Film Fans
Parking can be got in three garages: 1144 Binz Street, 5101 Montrose Boulevard, and 5500 Main Street. For more information, contact parking@mfah.org.
1. How much does a person have to pay to get free admissions as a nonmember?| A．$75. | B．$85. | C．$135. | D．$150. |
| A．guestservices@mfah.org. | B．membership@mfah.org. |
| C．tstephenson@mfah.org. | D．parking@mfah.org. |
| A．To show the schedule of new movies. |
| B．To advertise and introduce new films. |
| C．To introduce some activities held by Film Fans. |
| D．To encourage readers to become members of Film Fans. |
1. How many children does the show star?
| A．3. | B．4. | C．5. |
| A．He can fly in the sky. |
| B．He can create force fields. |
| C．He can operate unusual devices. |
| A．They run a school. |
| B．They control everything. |
| C．They help the community. |
| A．Working hard at school. |
| B．Learning to be independent. |
| C．Applying science to daily life. |
7 . The list below includes a few of our favorite online writing classes, perfect for writers of all levels.
Catapult
Starting At $15 for a day
Catapult offers a series of online writing lectures and classes, and many of the instructors are famous authors or magazine editors. Our team has taken a six-week writing course, including a one-day editing course, and a creative nonfiction class-all online. With online courses of all lengths and covering various types, it’s perfect for everyone.
Master Class
Starting At $15/month
Master Class is one of our favorite websites for learning about all things, including writing. The instructor list has big names. This is a great choice if you want courses you can take at your own pace and videos you can revisit again and again.
One Story
Starting At $55 (three-day)
One Story is a magazine bringing people together through reading, writing, and learning about short stories. In addition to its mission of publishing one short story at a time, it offers affordable online writing lectures and classes throughout the year.
Write or Die Magazine
Starting At $12 for a self-guided course Write or Die Magazine is offering writers resources, inspiration, and connection. The website has plenty of free things and affordable self-guided classes to help you build a good habit of writing and overcome common fears and doubts associated with writing. If you have a serious project in the works, the platform also includes one-on-one coaching.
1. Who is the text specially intended for?| A．Parents. | B．Tourists. | C．Scientists. | D．Writers. |
| A．Catapult. | B．Master Class. | C．One Story. | D．Write or Die Magazine. |
| A．A course report. | B．A short story. | C．An advertisement. | D．A book review. |
8 . What movie lovers might be interested in
Me and My Brother
This screening is to match the exhibition “Robert Frank and Todd Weber: Across America, 1955”, which is included in the museum ticket, $20. Seating is available (可得到的) on a first-come, first-served basis (准则).
Beat poets Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky save Orlovsky’s brother Julius from a New York hospital and take a road trip to San Francisco. The actors include Roscoe Lee Browne, Joseph Chaikin and Christopher Walken.
Good Manners
Presented by Houston-based author Rob Saucedo
The mysterious and wealthy Ana has employed (雇用) Clara, a lonely nurse, as the babysitter for Ana’s unborn child. The two women develop a strong tie, but an important night with a full moon changes their plans.
About the presenter:
Since 2011, Rob Saucedo has programmed a weekly movie series at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. His first comic book, Where Wolf, is available for sale at the screening.
Manhattan Short Film Festival 2023
The always-popular collection of global short films returns! Film lovers unite during the same week across the world to view and judge the work of the next generation of international filmmakers.
See the list of finalists (参加决赛者) for the Manhattan Short Film Festival 2023.
Tickets: General admission is $10. MFAH members, students with ID, and seniors (65+) can pay $2 less.
The Moderns
Carolyn Pfeiffer: A Cinematic Life
Introduced by author Carolyn Pfeiffer
In post-World War I Paris, a struggling artist (Keith Carradine) is employed to copy famous paintings, causing him to cross paths with his ex-wife (Linda Fiorentino) and her powerful new husband. The actors of The Moderns also include Geneviève Bujold, Geraldine Chaplin and Wallace Shawn. The general admission is $15.
1. What advantage may you get if you go to see Me and My Brother early?| A．You may have a seat. | B．You can get a free book. |
| C．You may watch it for free. | D．You can meet actors in person. |
| A．They have a book for sale. | B．They have created artworks. |
| C．They are paid to do something. | D．They are famous filmmakers. |
| A．The Moderns. | B．Good Manners. |
| C．Me and My Brother. | D．Manhattan Short Film Festival 2023. |
9 . The New Writers Flash Fiction Competition 2024 is open and we’re seeking your best stories of up to 300 words before January 31st, 2024. You can find the full details about the competition on the New Writers Flash Fiction Competition 2024 page.
There’s a tidy top prize of
The entry fees are £10 (one entry), £19 (two entries), or£27(three entries), with early bird entry fees (￡8/£15/
The competition is open to people from anywhere in the world and there is no set theme or genre(类型), though it’s not a competition for “children’s stories”.
Also, we want to make the competition accessible to as many writers as possible. We therefore have up to 50 free entries for low-income writers, available on a first-come, first-served basis, but remember to submit(提交) the entries before 15th January, 2024.
Free entries are available to writers from low-income households. If you would like to apply for a free entry, please email david@newwriters.org.uk before midday on Monday 15th January, 2024.
So if you would like to enter the Flash Fiction Competition and get the chance to win the top prize, head over to the competition page now. And please make sure that you read the full terms and conditions before entering. Good luck!
1. How much is needed for an entry submitted in December, 2023?| A．£8. | B． | C．£15. | D．£19. |
| A．It is a global competition. | B．Its prizes come from a charity. |
| C．Its target group is poor writers. | D．It is organized by Stephanie Carty. |
| A．It needs an application in advance. |
| B．It must be around the given theme. |
| C．It should be emailed to the judge directly. |
| D．It must be submitted before 31st January, 2024. |
10 . One-to-one English Tutoring Personalised to You
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We understand everyone has their own ways of learning. Sessions on EnglishScore Tutors are personalised to your level, needs and goals. Together with your chosen tutor, you will create a learning plan that focuses on the areas important to you.
Our tutors will get the best from you because each session is tailored to you as an individual.. Your sessions will be enjoyable and give you plenty of time to practise speaking.
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1. What is known about EnglishScore Tutors?| A．It has the largest collection of qualified tutors. |
| B．It is a tutoring platform for students aged 13–17. |
| C．It provides sessions available on weekends only. |
| D．It designs personalised sessions for foreigners only. |
| A．They can stick to their own learning style. |
| B．Plenty of time is given for them to practise speaking. |
| C．Each session is tailored to them as an individual. |
| D．They can build up their confidence with fun sessions. |
| A．They live outside Britain. |
| B．They have used EnglishScore for nearly a year. |
| C．They plan to go to Britain for further education. |
| D．They have made rapid progress in writing and speaking. |
