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1. You can’t visit the History Museum on ____________________.
| A．Monday | B．Tuesday | C．Saturday | D．Wednesday |
| A．two pills each time, twice a day | B．one pill each time, three times a day |
| C．two pills each time, three times a day | D．one pill each time, one time a day |
| A．9817745 | B．9817475 | C．3796174 | D．4435667 |
| A．thirty | B．sixty | C．seventy | D．fifty |
| A．at sports | B．with children | C．at drawing | D．at speaking |
2 . The following are a few of my favorite TV shows, each of which have some educational value.
Blue Peter
As a child, this was one of the only programmes I was allowed to watch. It is the longest-running children's TV show in the world, but seemed to have fallen out of fashion recently. The crafts on the show were always good fun, and you would often learn about different countries around the world—for example, one presenter went to the Amazon rainforest in South America!
The Great British Bake Off
This show is all about making cakes, biscuits, and pies. The aim is to find British’s best amateur(业余的)baker. You can watch the show to get some ideas of new things to try baking and the recipes are often available online.
Frozen Planet
David Attenborough has produced many wildlife documentaries. I love this show not only because of the cute animals in it, but also because it teaches us about the effect we have on the planet and what need to do to save these regions. David narrates each episode(电视剧的一集); because he speaks clearly and slowly, his show might be of interest to English language learners.
Pointless
This show is a general knowledge quiz show. Each round will feature a different category(e.g. Sport, music, films) and a topic will be given, for example “Teams which have won the World Cup”. Before the show, 100 people will have been asked the same question. Then they have to think of an answer and the aim is to find an answer which none of the 100 people asked before the show thought of. I've learnt a lot from this show!
1. If you are a food lover, you may be interested in _______.| A．Blue Peter | B．The Great British Bake Off | C．Frozen Planet | D．Pointless |
| A．Blue Peter | B．The Great British Bake Off |
| C．Frozen Planet | D．Pointless |
| A．Some popular TV shows in English |
| B．Some educational TV shows |
| C．How to choose the TV shows for kids |
| D．The differences between some TV Shows |
3 . MUSEUM SHOPS
BUFFALO HISTORY MUSEUM
Offers items related to the history of Western New York and its people, such as postcards, posters, fine gift items, children’s books, and a wide selection of publications about Buffalo architecture, the Arts& Crafts movement and Frank Lloyd Wright.
One Museum Court, Buffalo
716-873-9644/buffalohistotry.org
BUFFALO ZOO
The Zootique is full of animal-themed items from around the world, as well as Buffalo Zoo branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, postcards, calendars, and educational toys. A Zootique gift can be the perfect way to remember your day at this attractive zoo, which is set within the Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Delaware Park.
300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo
716-873-3900/buffalozoo.org
BURCHFIELD PENNEY ART CENTER
While most museum gift shops are filled with knick-snacks (小摆设) and memorabilia, the Burchfield’s shop is filled with works by local artists. There are some seriously cool, collectible items to be found. The museum itself is known for showing cutting-edge artists and exhibitions, and the creativity obviously doesn’t stop at the art.
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo
716-878-6011/burchfieldpenny.org
ROYCROFT COPPER SHOP GALLERY
You can experience the American Arts and Crafts Movement’s legacy (遗产) today by shopping at the Roycroft Copper Shop, featuring hundreds of works by over 100 local, national, and international artisans including handmade jewelry, woodwork, glass, prints and paintings.
31 South Grove St, East Aurora
716-655-0261/roycroftcampuscorporation.com
1. Which number should you call if you want to know more about Zootique gifts?| A．716-873-9644. | B．716-837-3900. |
| C．716-878-6011. | D．716-655-0261 . |
| A．Its goods are all artworks. |
| B．Its gifts are intended for children. |
| C．It sells a lot of works by local artists. |
| D．It shows various coins from around the world. |
| A．Buffalo Zoo. | B．Buffalo History Museum. |
| C．Burchfield Penny Art Center. | D．Roycroft Copper Shop Gallery |
4 . The Metropolis Book Club
Membership
All you need to do is fill out the order form at the bottom of the page, select your first order from our book list and then post the completed form back to us.
Special offers for new members
As a special offer, you may choose any reduced-price books from our new members’ book list, to the value of 100 yuan in total. Tick the box on your form to order a free watch. Join before the end of this month and you receive another free book carefully chosen by our staff. Order an audio-book from the many on offer, at half the recommended retail price.
When you’ve joined
As a member you get around 50% off the publisher’s price of every book you buy, and what’s more, they come straight to your door. Your free club magazine arrives once a month to keep you up to date with the latest best-sellers we’ve added to our list. On the Internet, you can find all our titles for the year at our exclusive members’ website. Our website also has a book swap service where members can request or offer books for exchange.
Being a member
All you have to do is order four books during your first year. After that, you can decide on the number of books you wish to take. In each of your monthly club magazines, our experienced staff choose a “Book of the Month” for you, which is offered at an extra-special price. If you do not want this book, just say so in the space provided on the form and send it back to us. We always send the book if we do not receive this form.
Once we receive your order, your books are delivered within one week. And remember, you have up to a fortnight to decide if you wish to keep the books you have ordered. If they aren’t what you expected just send them back!
1. How can you become a member of the Metropolis Book Club?| A．By ordering a watch free of charge. |
| B．By sending the advertisement to the club. |
| C．By returning the completed order form |
| D．By choosing books with special prices. |
| A．The percentage saved on each book. |
| B．The names of all the books sold by the club. |
| C．The list of the newest books available to buy. |
| D．The books that can be swapped by club members. |
| A．At least four books should be bought each year. |
| B．Members need to buy the “Book of the Month”. |
| C．The more books bought, the higher the member’s grade. |
| D．Members can look at the books before they buy them. |
5 . Below are some of the best exhibitions at UK museums, galleries and historic houses.
20 Years Of Treasure — Oxfordshire Museum
Objects range from clay pipes and pots to gold coins and Elizabethan rings, all contributing to a deeper understanding of the area’s history. Recent acquisitions such as a beautifully decorated pair of Roman calipers are on display for the first time. Many items are now part of the county’s permanent collections, but there is also the opportunity to view discoveries that were recorded and returned to their finders.
Opening times: Tue—Sat, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Sun, 2 p.m. — 5 p.m.
A History of Fashion — Fashion Museum
This display features the items that have shaped the way Britons have dressed over the last 500 years. Among them is a woman’s waistcoat dating back to the time of Shakespeare, a selection of silk robes that would have been desired by the upper-class people of Georgian society, a New Look suit worn in the 1920s by the ballet dancer Margot Fonteyn and a 21st century body—con Galaxy dress.
Opening times: Daily, 10:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Another India — Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Marking the 70th anniversary of India’s independence from Britain, another India looks at the story of the country’s Indigenous and Adivasi people using a rich collection of artifacts. Never-before-seen objects from the museum’s collection are on display, together with several recently acquired works, including a number of newly created pieces by contemporary Adivasi sculptors.
Opening times: Tue—Sat, 10:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Sun, 12 noon — 4: 30 p.m.
Art since 9/11 — IWM London
On display are 50 works of art including film, sculpture, painting, installations, photography and prints, bringing together the varying perspectives of more than 40 artists. Many exhibits are being shown in the UK for the first time. The exhibition is organized into four themes, exploring 9/11 itself, the resultant argument over state security, our relationship with weapons and other tools of war, and the damage caused to people and the environment.
Opening times: Daily, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
1. What can we learn about the exhibits in Oxfordshire Museum?| A．They all belong to the museum. | B．They came from royal families. |
| C．Some of them have never been on show before. | D．Some of them were donated by other countries. |
| A．The differences in dressing among Britons. | B．The changes in Britons’ way of dressing. |
| C．The way of Britons’ shaping their lives. | D．The history of Britons’ making clothes. |
| A．Art since 9/11. | B．A History of Fashion. |
| C．Another India. | D．20 Years of Treasure. |
6 . Sunrise Hike
Saturday, October 21, 6:45 am---7:45 am
Enjoy sunrise from the hilltop as you learn about wildlife, plants, history and forest. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult. To register (报名)by phone, call 630-933-7248.
Meet in the parking lot on the west side of Greene Road south of 79th Street. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
Trick Or TreatSaturday, October 28, 9:00 am---11:30 am
You and your family are invited to join the YMCA for a Halloween hike up Badger Mountain! Make sure to wear your Halloween costumes (戏装)!
Free shirts for the first 200 kids registered. Remember to take away your shirt by 11:30 am or it will be given away.
Cost: Trick or Treat is a FREE event.
Discovery Hike
Thursday, October 26, 1:00 pm---4:00 pm; Ages 3-8
Fall is pumpkin time. Listen to a pumpkin story and learn how pumpkins grow. Then we will head out on the path in search of a little pumpkin just for you and maybe, we will find the great pumpkin along the way. $7 per child.
Harvest Day Camp
Monday, October 31, 8:00 am---5:00 pm
Harvest Camp is an opportunity for children aged 5-13 to find the wonder of autumn at Keystone Science School and enjoy all the fun the Halloween season offers. We’ll explore the ways our natural environment has changed from summer to fall. As always, our programming is focused on building skills, knowledge and confidence. Cost: $0.00.
1. What do these activities have in common?| A．They are designed only for children. |
| B．They are held in a mountain. |
| C．They are to celebrate Halloween. |
| D．They all take place in autumn. |
| A．Sunrise Hike |
| B．Discovery Hike |
| C．Harvest Day Camp |
| D．Trick Or Treat |
| A．Listen to a pumpkin story. |
| B．Hike with their parents. |
| C．Enjoy the beauty of autumn. |
| D．Learn about wildlife and forest. |
7 . Choose Your One-Day-Tours!
Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?| A．Tour A | B．Tour B |
| C．Tour C | D．Tour D |
| A．Windsor Castle & Hampton Court | B．Oxford & Stratford |
| C．Bath & Stonehenge | D．Cambridge |
| A．It used to be the home of royal families | B．It used to be a well-known maze |
| C．It is the oldest palace in Britain | D．It is a world-famous castle |
