1 . The Metropolitan Museum of Art

With nearly two million works of art spanning more than 5,000 years, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the MET) is one of the world’s largest and finest museums, presenting the best of human creativity from around the globe, with world-famous collections ranging from ancient Egyptian treasures to the spectacular New American Wing, plus more than 30 annual special exhibitions, all free with your admission. Enjoy drinks and the Roof Garden’s spectacular skyline views (May—October). Or experience Friday and Saturday evenings at the MET, open until 9 p.m. with live music in the Balcony Bar.

The MET, with its tall columns and windows, large stairways and water fountains, looks like it could be an emperor’s palace. The size and diversity of the artworks on display are even more impressive. The museum’s collection contains works from every part of the world, spanning from the Stone Age to the twentieth century. The Egyptian Art gallery includes a whole temple that was shipped to America as a gift.

The Met Store is a wonderful place to buy gifts; you will find books based on past and present exhibits, puzzles, jewelry and other reproductions produced by the museum. Upstairs there are blankets and posters for home decorating with style.

Hours

Sunday—Thursday: 10 a.m. —5: 30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. —9 p.m.

Admission

Adults: $25

Seniors(65 and over): $17

Students: $12

Children (under 12; accompanied by an adult): Free

1. Where can you purchase a souvenir at the MET?

A．In the Roof Garden.	B．In the Balcony Bar.
C．In the Met Store.	D．In the Egyptian Art gallery.

2. How much should a young couple with a 5-year-old kid pay if they want to visit the MET?

A．$25

B．$37

C．$50

D．$62

3. At which time below can you see the amazing skyline views in the Roof Garden?

A．On Tuesday 28 May, 11 a.m.	B．On Friday 12 November, 4 p.m.
C．On Sunday 29 October, 6 p.m.	D．On Saturday 21 January, 2 a.m.

2 . Over the past month, I have guided my team through the media. From the afternoon to the night, the team _________every day to rehearse（排练）a play which was aimed to lift our class _________ . When I glanced at that crowd of cheering students, I smiled to myself, seeing how our _________ had inspired the students to come together. _________ , I quickly realized that it wasn't all due to our performance, but to the power of the _________ like the Internet and the force of widespread communication, which brought us the _________ .

I often use the media to reach out to my _________ , because through it I am able to _________ different opinions to them. Most of the time, they don't realize it, but once I _________ the topic of media influence, they call it "magic".

In fact, the media has much ____________ now. It has become a channel of communication, and a powerful tool that____________ our views in society. It exists ____________ . In order to improve: my expectations as the "magician", I must be____________ in the media. As I explore the fields: of psychology, I come to ____________ more and more about media. It's ____________to see why so many compare it to "magic", because of its ____________ of influence. When the media can ____________ so many students together and lift the class spirits, it is fair to say that the media ____________ the title.

We live in a world ____________ with media, a world where the media constructs and represents reality. I am a member of this ____________ , and a student of the media.

1.

A．feared

B．proved

C．sweated

D．hesitated

2.

A．programs

B．spirits

C．purpose

D．competitions

3.

A．versions

B．trends

C．abilities

D．efforts

4.

A．Luckily

B．Generally

C．However

D．Otherwise

5.

A．media

B．dream

C．union

D．creativity

6.

A．target

B．story

C．difficulty

D．success

7.

A．pioneers

B．colleagues

C．members

D．parents

8.

A．lend

B．offer

C．donate

D．admit

9.

A．come across

B．give up

C．bring up

D．put aside

10.

A．influence

B．knowledge

C．advice

D．experience

11.

A．overcomes

B．cheats

C．hides

D．shapes

12.

A．everywhere

B．nowhere

C．someday

D．sometimes

13.

A．honest

B．fortunate

C．fluent

D．shallow

14.

A．worry

B．forget

C．arrange.

D．understand

15.

A．strange

B．easy

C．harmful

D．healthy

16.

A．character

B．force

C．status

D．present

17.

A．get

B．gain

C．approve

D．accept

18.

A．deserves

B．destroys

C．designs

D．denies

19.

A．compared

B．exchanged

C．competed

D．filled

20.

A．family

B．world

C．organization

D．community

3 . Each week Visit Indy publishes some events for the upcoming weekend. Here are some of them.

Fan Powered World Tour

Harlem Globetrotters, the world-famous basketball stars celebrate their fans on this tour with more interactive experiences than ever before. You have two opportunities to catch the show as the Globetrotters face the Washington Generals on both Friday and Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Tickets are $26 and up.

Basketball Day of Indiana

Indiana's love of basketball is famous, and Saturday's celebration will please fans from high school to college. Bankers Life Fieldhouse hosts high school girls and boys playing during the afternoon. You will watch the game between Pacers and the Dallas Mavericks there that evening. Tickets start at $ 22.

MLK Day Celebration

Honor the memory of Dr. King as local artists present poetry, music, and dance that show the theme of love. Dr. King felt it was important to communicate with each other in order to break down barriers. Visitors to the Sunday's free program in Newfields are advised to do that via social activities and by participating in a donation drive.

Jingle Rails

Get your pleasure on Route 66 for one final weekend this season. See Mt. Rushmore, Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon, as well as local treasures like Monument Circle, Hilbert Circle Theatre, and the Indiana State Fair. Tickets start at $33.

1. Where can you watch basketball games?

A．On Mt. Rushmore.	B．In Newfields.
C．At Bankers Life Fieldhouse.	D．In the Grand Canyon.

2. Which event is free of charge?

A．MLK Day Celebration.	B．Fan Powered World Tour.
C．Basketball Day of Indiana.	D．Jingle Rails.

3. What can you do after participating in Jingle Rails?

A．Volunteer for a charity.	B．Visit places of interest.
C．Have a talk with stars.	D．Live with local people.

4 . Join Trackers Earth for award-winning Spring Break Camps. Parents know us as one of the most engaging camps in Portland. Here are the newest Spring Break Camps for your lovely kids.

Wilderness Survival Camps-Spring Break Train in the skills of wilderness survival. Kids work together in a Rangers Team, embarking on outdoor adventures and building lasting friendships.
Grade 1-5 ●Take up a bow. ●Learn forest skills. ●Carve your own tools and learn the uses of wild plants. ●Make a fire with many methods. ●Make your camp and home in the wilderness. ●Make safe human traps for fun stealth（秘密行动）situations. ●Tuition: $90	Grade 6-10 ■Learn skills of hiding for invisibility and the ancient skill of shooting arrows. ■Make shelters from natural materials. ■Use your knife for woodworking and making other advanced camp craft. ■Navigate and stay "found" in the wilderness. ■Train in human tracking and how to care for the survival of others. ■Tuition: $84
Day Camp Schedule 7:30 AM—8:30 AM Free and flexible morning check-in 8:30 AM—3:00 PM Buses depart at 8:30 AM to travel to outdoor adventure 3:00 PM—3:30 PM Free and flexible afternoon check-out 3:30 PM—6:00 PM Pre-registered extended camp Our flexible early check-in and later check-out times offer options for working parents. You can add affordable Extended Camp until 6 pm.
Spring Break Extended Camp Extended Camp is offered through our commitment to support working families. Our extended camp is time well spent with nature themed games and activities. Pre-registration is required. Extended Camp 3:30 pm—6 pm $20 per afternoon with pre-registration of a single day $30 per afternoon unregistered

Late Pickups

Up to 30 minutes after the end of camp is considered a late pickup. For the first 10 minutes we charge a fee of $5 and for any additional minute we charge $1 per minute. After 30 minutes we consider it extended camp and charge for the full unregistered day rate of $30. Late pickups after 6 pm will be charged $1 per minute.

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1. What skill will kids learn in Grade 1-5?

A．Starting a fire in the wild.	B．Building survival shelters.
C．Setting a trap for wild animals.	D．Tracking humans in the wilderness

2. Who is Extended Camp designed for?

A．Nature lovers.	B．Working parents
C．Came players	D．Family members

3. If you are a 9th grader and check out at 3 :50 pm, how much will you pay for this camp totally?

A．$120.	B．$114.
C．$105.	D．$99