1 . British Museum & National Gallery of London Guided Tour
Make the most of your time in London with tours of two of its most important museums: the National Gallery and British Museum. Both museums are free to enter.
Know before you go
* Duration: 5h 30m
* Mobile tickets accepted
* Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
For a full refund (退款), cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Inclusions (包括事项)
* Semi-Private Guided Combo Museum Tour (Semi-Private Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests)
* Professional Tour Guide
Exclusions
* Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi).
* Tour price does NOT include tips (optional).
* Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
* Temporary (临时的) exhibitions are NOT included.
Additional information
* Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
* You have to provide us with your MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code).
* A maximum of (最多) 8 people per tour are allowed.
* This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Notes: British Museum and National Gallery may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum; only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. No wheelchair access is available. Strollers (婴儿车) are welcome. Some collections may vary throughout the year.
1. What can be included in the tour price?
| A．Lunch. | B．Hotel pickup. |
| C．Tips for the guide. | D．Professional tour guide. |
| A．When temporary exhibitions are held. |
| B．When occasional closures are not informed. |
| C．When the minimum number of travellers isn’t met. |
| D．When the museum opening time is delayed by one hour. |
| A．Strollers. | B．Large bags. |
| C．Wheelchairs. | D．Big suitcases. |
The Registration of Campus IC Card
With the IC card and certification made out by personnel department, the staff should perform registration procedures with the library.
And the registration center is located in the 1st floor of the library.
The Use of IC Card and the Rules for Borrowing and Returning Books
The staff should enter the library only with the personal IC card while they should obey the Admission Instruction. If the staff don’t want to borrow but have a look at the books, they should put them away or put them back on the shelf. Only when going through borrowing system can the staff leave.
Each can be set up with 5 professional books for 90 days and 2 story books for 60 days. Before the due time, the renewal can be done on the library website.
Loan Periods and Fine Rates
The library charges the overdue fine for a book failed to return by its due date. Failure to renew and return the items will result in overdue fines. Overdue fines: Literature books are assessed a fine of RMB 0.2 per day, per item; specialized books are assessed a fine of RMB 0.1 per day, per item.
Lost books must be replaced by an exact copy or the similar book of update copy, and can not be replaced by other books. Besides, a processing fee RMB 2 should be applied. If the replacement books are out of print or unable to purchase, regardless of new or old original books, payments should be calculated in terms of the price of original books.
For more information, please consult the librarians in the general service center.
1. Where can you get the registration of campus IC Card?| A．The library website. |
| B．The general service center. |
| C．The students’ service hall. |
| D．The 1st floor of the library. |
| A．2 RMB | B．4 RMB. | C．8 RMB. | D．16 RMB. |
| A．Find the exact copy and pay the processing fee. |
| B．Find the outdated one and pay the processing fee. |
| C．Purchase the similar one and pay the original price. |
| D．Purchase the update one and pay the original price. |
3 . In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.
National Theatre Of China Beijing｜Chinese
This great occasion (盛会) will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK. The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.
Date & Time: Saturday 28 April, 2.30 p.m. & Sunday 29 April, 1.30 p.m. & 6.30 p.m.
“Deafinitely” Theatre London｜British Sign Language (BSL)
By translating the rich and humorous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost as well as As You Like It into the physical language of BSL, “Deafinitely” Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.
Date & Time: Tuesday 22 May, 2.30 p.m. & Wednesday 23 May, 7.30 p.m.
Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv｜Hebrew
The Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.
Date & Time: Monday 28 May, 7.30 p.m. & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30 p.m.
1. Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?| A．Richard Ⅲ | B．As You Like It |
| C．Love’s Labour’s Lost | D．The Merchant of Venice |
| A．It is the leading theatre in London. | B．It is good at producing comedies. |
| C．It performs plays in BSL. | D．It has two groups of actors. |
| A．On Tuesday 22 May. | B．On Sunday 29 April. |
| C．On Saturday 28 April. | D．On Tuesday 29 May. |
4 . Low-Cost Gifts for Mother’s Day
Gift No.1
Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor’s visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say “no need,”but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part? This one is free.
Gift No.2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr.Marie Savard said.
Gift No.3
Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”
Gift No.4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things—many of which are “green”—and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
1. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor’s visits?| A．Take notes. | B．Be with her. | C．Buy medicine. | D．Give her gifts. |
| A．Keeping your mother’s medical information together. |
| B．Buying all gifts for your mother from one company. |
| C．Making a list of your mother’s medical check-ups. |
| D．Storing your mother’s medicines in a safe place. |
| A．enjoy good sleep | B．be well-organized |
| C．get extra support | D．give others help |
5 . Four Most Beautiful Subways in the World
City Hall Station, New York
Country: the USA
Opened: 1904
Unlike the other subway stations, this one hasn’t been in use since 1945. However, it can be admired by those going aboard the trains that run on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line. Opened on October 27, 1904, this station was designed to represent the flagship of the new subway. Thanks to the specific shape and colors, the station remains the only one of its kind and very impressive—so impressive that it’s often chosen as a movie set.
Toledo Station, Naples
Country: Italy
Opened: 2012
The subway station which is considered the most beautiful in the world stands in Italy. The new design of the Toledo Station in Naples features colorful pictures from a full range of shades of blue. During the construction of the station, it brought to light several archaeological (考古的)finds dating back to the end of the 15th to early 16th century as well as Roman buildings dating back to the 2nd century.
Champ-de-Mars Station, Montreal
Country: Canada
Opened: 1966
Champ-de-Mars is a station on the Orange Line of the Montreal Subway, Canada. It features colorful glass windows made by the artist Marcelle Ferron. Some of the works featured in this station are also considered to be the artist’s most famous ones.
Komsomolskaya, Mosca
Country: Russia
Opened: 1952
Standing in Komsomolskaya Square and the crossroads of three different subway lines, this station is very busy and beautiful. Its place and inside design make it a perfect representation of Russian culture.
1. What can be known about City Hall Station?| A．It represents the new culture. | B．It is the oldest subway in the world. |
| C．It has appeared in some movies. | D．It can transport the most passengers. |
| A．The USA. | B．Italy. | C．Canada. | D．Russia. |
| A．City Hall Station, New York. | B．Toledo Station, Naples. |
| C．Champ-de-Mars Station, Montreal. | D．Komsomolskaya, Mosca. |
6 . We offer four kinds of courses. Each course has been designed to help students according to their needs.
Course 1: General English
General English is designed to develop students’ basic communication skills in Speaking and Pronunciation, Reading, Listening, Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary. Tuesday to Friday: 9: 00 am to 11: 00 am, $288 per week.
Course 2: Academic English
Academic English is for students who want to take the IELTS exam or for those who need to use English in a professional area. Monday to Friday: 4: 00 pm to 5: 00 pm, $150 per week.
Course 3: High School ESL
Why not make the most of your time studying in Australia with the help from TIES? We have High School ESL classes each week specifically designed for international students. Tuesday to Friday: 8: 00 am to 11: 00 am, $25 per hour.
Course 4: One on One
If you are interested in some One on One lessons with TIES teachers, we can design a course to meet your needs. One on One lessons can improve your English language skills more quickly and help students who want to take TOEFL. Tuesday to Friday: 2: 00 pm to 5: 00 pm, $80 per hour.
1. What had you better choose if you want to take IELTS?| A．General English. | B．High School ESL. |
| C．One on One. | D．Academic English. |
| A．9: 00 am. | B．11: 00 am. | C．2: 00 pm. | D．4: 00 pm |
| A．Its lessons are given in the morning. |
| B．It’s more expensive than the other courses. |
| C．It’s especially designed for English beginners. |
| D．Its lessons are designed to only improve writing skills. |
7 . Dürer’s Journeys
Time: 6 March 2023-13 June 2023 Location: Sainsbury wing
The first major UK exhibition of German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer in nearly 20 years. Through paintings, drawings and letters, this exhibition follows his travels across Europe, bringing to life the artist himself, and the people and places he visited.
‘Dürer’s Journeys’ will bring together loans from museums and private collections across the world, including the artist’s ‘Madonna and Child’.
Artemisia
Time: 4 April 2023-26 July 2023 Location: Sainsbury Wing
In 17th-century Europe when women artists were not easily accepted, Artemisia was exceptional (非凡的). She challenged traditions and became a successful artist and one of the greatest storytellers of her time.
In this exhibition of her work in the UK, see her best-known paintings including ‘Judith beheading Holofernes’, as well as herself portraits (肖像) and recently discovered personal letters.
Impressionist Decorations
Time: 11 September 2022-9 January 2023 Location: Sainsbury Wing
From the 1860s to the 1920s, the Impressionists tried to bring the outdoors inside, turning landscapes and scenes of modern life into paintings and decorated objects for the home.
Discover the Impressionists’ decorative works through over eighty paintings and panels by leading figures including: Manet, Monet and Renoir.
The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Raphael
Time: Opening spring 2023 Location: North Galleries
In the year that marks the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death, we present one of the first-ever exhibitions to explore his complete career.
The exhibition looks at his celebrated paintings and drawings as well as his work in architecture, poetry, and design for sculpture.
With loans from the Hermitage, the Louvre, etc, this is an opportunity to see the width of Raphael’s skill and creativity.
1. What can visitors enjoy in both Dürer’s Journeys and Artemisia?| A．Private collections. | B．The artist’s letters. |
| C．The artist’s portraits. | D．Stories about women artists. |
| A．On 1 April 2022. | B．On 4 July 2022. |
| C．On 29 December 2022. | D．On 17 January 2022. |
| A．Its exhibits are private collections. |
| B．Most exhibits haven’t been exhibited. |
| C．It shows a wide range of Raphael’s talents. |
| D．Its exhibition area is the same as the other three’s. |
A famous printing company, now well established in the UK and in the Far East, wishes to set up a manufacturing base in Europe. An experienced manager, responsible to the Production Director, is required to assist in setting up the department and will then take charge of the day-to-day work.
The successful applicant will have had experience of modern methods and machines especially in the printing, multicolour work and finishing processes. He / She will have had at least three years’ experience in cost-effective management. A good working knowledge of English is essential.
We offer excellent pay and prospects, with 4 weeks’ holiday a year plus public holidays, a company car, and a company pension scheme(养老金制度).
Interviews will be arranged in the nearest city to the applicant’s home.
Write, with CV, to the Personnel Manager, Box 32507, Daily News, Kemsworth Street, Comston. United Kingdom SG186 37AH.
ASSISTANT PRINT PRODUCTION MANAGER
An internationally recognized printing company is seeking to set up a manufacturing plant in Europe.
We are appointing an assistant (male or female) to our Print Production Manager.
The job-holder will carry out duties involving the buying of paper and of finishing equipment, will liaise (联络) with the supervisors of the various production lines, and will assist the Production Manager.
At least three years’ experience on one or more lines as well as supervisory experience is needed.
A working knowledge of English is required to communicate with colleagues in the UK.
We offer excellent pay, prospects, holidays, pension scheme, sick pay, etc.
Write to the Manager, Box 3526. Broad Street, Northby, Millshire BK 57PX.
1. What do the two printing companies have in common?| A．They are well-known all over the world |
| B．They offer excellent pay and sick pay |
| C．They require at least three years’ experience |
| D．They prefer to hire a man manager |
| A．write to Box 3526 to get more information about this job |
| B．get the result on TV |
| C．be interviewed in a city |
| D．get in touch with the Personnel Manager by telephone |
| A．The companies want to do business in Europe and the Far East. |
| B．Applicants should write to the company first. |
| C．The companies haven’t got telephones to save money. |
| D．Cars are necessary for the successful applicants. |
9 . There are more than 1,000 registered (注册的) student organizations and clubs at Purdue, all created and led by students!
A Cause for Paws
The purpose of this organization is to help no-kill animal shelters in the Lafayette area by organizing events to raise money for these shelters.
Email: acp@ purdue.edu
Organization meeting day: Monday
Organization meeting time: 7:00 p.m.
Adapted Toys for Children
ATC is a nonprofit club devoted to adapting toys for children with disabilities. ATC works one on one with families of these children, redesigning donated toys for these children to play with. ATC was created to help these children feel accepted by society, showing them that their lives are important.
Email: purdueadaptedtoys@gmail.com
Organization meeting day: Wednesday
Organization meeting time: 7:30 p.m.
Higher Ground Dance Company
Higher Ground is a student-run company that puts on a show each semester to raise money for the Andrea Rizzo Foundation. The Andrea Rizzo Foundation is an organization that provides dance therapy (疗法) to children with special needs and serious illnesses.
If you have a passion for dance and helping others, you are welcome and encouraged to join this group!
Email: highergrounddanceco@gmail.com
Organization meeting day: Thursday
Organization meeting time: 7:00 p.m.
Purdue Engineering Outreach
PEO brings engineering to middle school and high school classrooms in creative ways. This club was started to help show the next generation that science, technology, engineering and math, (STEM for short), are not only important fields of study, but also interesting and fun ones. We bring engineering into the classroom. We love to have fun, and welcome all, including new members.
Email: outreach@ purdue.edu
Organization meeting day: Monday
Organization meeting time: 6:00 p.m.
1. Which will you choose if you are interested in animal protection?| A．A Cause for Paws. | B．Adapted Toys for Children. |
| C．Higher Ground Dance Company. | D．Purdue Engineering Outreach. |
| A．They teach members how to dance. | B．They donate toys to poor families. |
| C．They raise money by putting on shows. | D．They care about unfortunate children. |
| A．To provide therapy for children in need. |
| B．To raise young people’s interest in STEM. |
| C．To make engineering a major course in high schools. |
| D．To improve the passion for dance and helping others. |
10 . Be a volunteer for the Forest Protection Program in Madagascar to protect the richness and beauty of Mother Nature. You will get the chance to understand the local environment and record a great of species found in Nosy Komba. Make lifelong friends and return with wonderful stories, pictures and memories.
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
✓ receiving training in species identification
✓ making field surveys
✓collecting information
✓ finding out changes in populations & habitat health
✓forecasting possible threats
Volunteer Work Schedule
Volunteers usually arrive on Sunday and the program will start from Monday. Tuesday is the first official day of the project! Generally, you will be doing formal activities with staff and other more experienced volunteers. After dinner each day, we have a short meeting to go over activities for the following day.
Activities | ||
Time | Monday | Tuesday |
| 07: 00 | Breakfast | Breakfast at the camp |
| 08: 30 | Welcome Meeting | Start of morning activities on the project |
| 09: 30 | Health and Safety Presentation | |
| 11: 40 | Complete and sign forms and paper | |
| 12: 00 | Lunch | Lunch at the camp |
| 14: 00 | To the neighboring village for a tour | Start of afternoon activities on the project |
| 17: 00 | Return to camp | Volunteer activities for the day |
| 18: 00 | Dinner | Dinner at the camp |
| 18: 45 | Daily Meeting | Meeting to go over activities for the next day |
2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 5 weeks | 6 weeks | Extra week |
＄695 | ＄875 | ＄1, 055 | ＄1, 235 | ＄1,415 | ＄180 |
| A．Look for endangered species. | B．Remove dangers from the forests. |
| C．Carry out surveys with the locals. | D．Receive training to identify species. |
| A．$1,665. | B．$1,595. | C．$1,415. | D．$1,330. |
| A．Informal activities with staff. | B．Some beautiful species. |
| C．A wonderful experience. | D．A good chance to travel. |
