1 . China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze.
Sanxingdui Museum
Address: Sanxingdui Ruin Site, 133 Xian Road, Guanghan, Deyang, Sichuan province
Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8:30-18:00; Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8:30-18:30. Last tickets sold at 17:00. Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve
Ticket booking: 0838-5651526
General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan
Note: Children shorter than 1.2m (including 1.2m) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold and authorizes one visit to each gallery.
National Museum of China
Address: East side of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (no entry after 16:30)
General admission: Free (passport required for entry), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@chnmuseum.cn
Shanghai Museum
Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@shanghai-museum.org
General admission: free (a max of 8, 000 admitted daily)
Hunan Museum
Address: 50 Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan province
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year
Tel: (+86-731) 8415833, 84475933
E-mail: web@hnmuseum.com
General admission: Free (passport required for entry)
1. Which museum should you choose for your family to visit next Monday?A.Sanxingdui Museum | B.Hunan Museum |
C.Shanghai Museum | D.National Museum of China |
A.They are all free of charge. | B.They all set a deadline for entry. |
C.They all lie in the south of China. | D.They can all be available through E-mail. |
A.Science | B.Today’s News | C.Entertainment | D.History and Culture |
2 . Discover Nature Schools Programs
Becoming Bears(Kindergarten-2 grade)
By becoming baby bears, children learn from their “parent” to survive the seasons. Kids will find safety in the spring and learn kinds of food bears eat during the summer, and then create a cave for winter hibernation(冬眠).After learning the skills needed to survive, students will go out of the cave as an independent black bear able to care for themselves.(1.5-2 hours)
Whose Clues?(3-5 grade)
Kids will discover how plants and animals use their special structures to survive. Through outdoor study of plants and animals, kids will recognize their special structures and learn how they enable species to eat, avoid their enemies and survive. Using what they have learned, kids will choose one species and tell how they survive in their living places.(3-4 hours)
Winged Wonders(3-5 grade)
Birds add color and sound to our world and play an important ecological role. Students will learn the basics of birds, understand the role birds play in food chains and go birdwatching using field guides and telescopes. Students will do handson activities. Students will use tools to build bird feeders, allowing them to attract birds at home.(3-4 hours)
Exploring Your Watershed(6-8 grade)
We all depend on clean water. Examining how our actions shape the waterways around us. Go on a hike to see firsthand some of the challenging water quality problems in a city. Students will test the water quality to determine the health of an ecosystem.
·Each program is taught for a class with at least 10 students.
·All programs include plenty of time outdoors. So please prepare proper clothing, sunscreen and insect killers for children.
·To take part in a program, please email dcprogramsmdc.mo.gov.
1. What can kids do at Becoming Bears?A.Watch bears' performances. | B.Take care of bears. |
C.Learn how to survive a bear attack. | D.Pretend to be baby bears to learn about bears. |
A.Whose Clues? | B.Exploring Your Watershed |
C.Becoming Bears | D.Winged Wonders |
A.have the same teaching hours | B.have outdoor activities |
C.are offered during summer holidays | D.are designed for primary school students |
3 . Every year, tens of thousands of kids aged 3 to 13 become Junior Rangers in different national parks across America. At Yosemite alone more than 20, 000 kids take part in the Yosemite Junior Ranger Program. If you want to be a Junior Ranger, you need to learn about the natural and cultural history, and make a promise to be a national park protector.
Here Is How YOU Can Become a Junior Ranger!
Earn yourself an official Junior Ranger Badge You could become a Yosemite’s Junior, Ranger today by completing the following steps:
•Buy your Junior Ranger Handbook in the nearest Visitor Center.
•Complete the pages in the handbook.
•Pick up rubbish.
•Attend a Guided Program.
•Return your completed handbook and a bag of rubbish to the Visitor Center.
•Make your official Junior Ranger Promise at a ceremony.
•Get your official Junior Ranger Badge.
After you become a Junior Ranger, you are encouraged to share your ranger stories with your friends, teachers and families.
1. Who can become Junior Rangers?A.Children. | B.Parents. | C.Teachers. | D.Officers. |
A.Read the handbook. | B.Learn American history. |
C.Share ranger stories. | D.Protect the national parks. |
A.Collect a bag of rubbish. | B.Start a Guided Program. |
C.Write your ranger stories to friends. | D.Get a Junior Ranger Handbook for free. |
4 . Young Artist Award
Qualification
The competition is open to all schools including pre-schools in Fife, Scotland. Teachers have the right to pre-select pupils’ works before submitting entries from the school. Entries will not be accepted from the children or relatives of employees of the Museums of the University of St Andrews or any other person who is directly concerned with the organization of the competition.
Format of artwork
Works may be created in any forms including painting, sculpture, drawings, prints, photography, pottery, etc.
How to submit your entry
Entries can be made through the relevant school or directly by pupils from home.
Entries can be submitted via email or WeTransfer to museumlearning@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Entries may also be delivered by post.
It will not be possible to hand-deliver entries.
Information needed
Each individual entry must have the following information marked clearly on it otherwise it will not be considered:
*Pupil’s name
*Class and age
*Name of teacher /school contact (if entered via school) OR home address and contact email address if entered from home
*School name, address, email and telephone number
Prizes
All schools who enter the competition will receive a specially designed certificate in acknowledgement and recognition of their participation. In addition, winning pupils will receive:
1st place: Young Artist Award Medal and £40 token (代金券) for art materials
2nd place: Young Artist Award Medal and £25 token for art materials
3rd place: Young Artist Award Medal and £10 token for art materials
No alternative to any prize is available and the prizes shall be non-transferable.
Competition closing date
Entries must be received no later than 5 pm on 19th June this year.
1. Who is qualified to take part in this competition?A.A high school student from England. | B.A kindergarten kid from Fife, Scotland. |
C.A home schooled student from Scotland. | D.An employee of the University of St Andrews. |
A.Those delivered by hand. |
B.Those posted on 20th June. |
C.Those sent from home without a school address. |
D.Those made through school without a home address. |
A.Some art materials. | B.A certificate. |
C.£40 in cash. | D.A medal. |
5 . HANGZHOU—Wearing a backpack and earphones, Peter Zhang set off from his office during rush hour, accompanied by his favourite podcast. Podcasts (播客) have become a life companion for the 27-year-old white-collar worker in Beijing. “When I’m commuting (通勤) or waiting, the podcast fill the boring blanks.” he said.
According to a report by market research company eMarketer, there were 86 million podcast listeners in China last year, second only to the United States. In eastern China’s Zhejiang province, Zhao Fanyu prepared dinner for herself while listening to a podcast. “Listening to podcasts gives me some companionship when I’m doing chores or cooking.” she said. After getting her master’s degree, Zhao found a job in Jiaxing as a grassroots civil servant. She listens to podcasts for more than an hour a day and usually listens to discussions about current events and hot topics. She says podcasts are becoming a spiritual home for young people living alone in big cities. Young urbanites like Zhao living in China’s first-and-second-tier cities are the main audience for podcasts. They care about current affairs and personal feelings, and they listen to serious discussions as well as those about games and entertainment.
Based on the statistics from podcast search engine Listen-Notes, there were more than 40,000 Chinese podcasts at the end of last year, up from more than 10,000 in April 2020. Dong Chenyu, a lecture at Renmin University of China’s School of Journalism and Communication, said sound sometimes has advantages over video. He said the COVID-19 pandemic has made people spend more time at home, but prolonged screen time has affected their eyes, making podcasts a welcome relief.
Podcasts are also gradually becoming more valuable commercially. Shu Yulong, CEO of podcast app Xiaoyuzhoufm, said podcasts are now gradually being taken seriously by players in the media market. “In 2021, traditional paper media started to enter the podcast market, opening podcast accounts on Xiaoyuzhoufm, and recording audio content for podcast platform distribution.” Shu said.
Market researcher eMarketer predicts the number of podcast listeners in China will reach 102 million this year, and that more than 10 percent of the Chinese population will be podcast listeners by 2024.
1. Why does the passage mention Peter Zhang and Zhao Fanyu?A.To introduce the topic of the passage. | B.To show the popularity of podcasts. |
C.To emphasize the importance of podcasts. | D.To support the author’s opinion. |
A.The World Today | B.Weather Forecast |
C.The Traffic Report | D.Chinese Eight Cuisine |
A.Indifferent. | B.Mixed. | C.Negative. | D.Positive. |
A.In a contract. | B.In a journal. | C.In a newspaper. | D.In a brochure. |
6 . Old and unrestored theatres are all around us and yet so unnoticed. Recently, a new photobook has unveiled their often overlooked beauty.
Proctor’s Theatre, Troy, New York
Originally opened as Proctor’s Fourth Street Theatre in 1914, it hosted famous comedians such as Jack Benny and Bob Hope. From 1929, it was successively taken over, renamed as Proctor’s Troy Theatre and switched to screening films. In the 1960s, it began playing second-run films before closing in 1977. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1979. In 2010, the theatre was repaired but is currently not being used today.
Proctor’s Theatre, Newark, New Jersey
Although available outdoors from street sellers. food was banned in theatres to display respectability. In the late 1920s, however, the operators in Proctor’s Theatre in Newark began to set up stands to improve the economic situation during the Great Depression. Popcorn and Coke would become a significant part of the theatre’s income.
Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia
The theatre was originally opened as the Philadelphia Opera House in 1908. In the 1920s, it was renamed as the Metropolitan Opera House, showing silent films in addition to hosting various opera companies. In the 1940s, it became a sports arena. In 1954, it was turned into a church. In the late 1990s, the building was purchased by Mark Hatcher. The church and the developer came to an agreement on a repair for a music venue that was completed and reopened in 2018.
RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre, New York
Originally opened in 1928, RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre was designed by Thomas Lamb. In 1982, it was listed on the NRHP. In 1986, the theatre was bought and closed by its new owner who planned to build a shopping centre on the site, intentionally damaging the hall. In 2019, despite the preservation efforts, the hall was knocked down to make way for a residential tower block.
1. Which one is the oldest among the four theatres?A.Proctor’s Theatre, Troy, New York | B.Proctor’s Theatre, Newark, New Jersey |
C.Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia | D.RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre, New York |
A.All of them are out of use now. |
B.All of them are admired in 21st century. |
C.All of them are ignored by most of people today. |
D.All of them haven’t been repaired since they were set up. |
A.To rank the old and unrestored theatres. |
B.To encourage people to protect the old theatres. |
C.To show the development of American theatres. |
D.To provide information on overlooked old theatres. |
You will learn some basic techniques using soft pencils.These different types of paper are provided.
Just bring yourself and a willingness to “have a go”. This is a start-up day so people who have already attended courses should not apply.
Time: 1:00p.m.~3:00p.m.
Focus on Landscapes
This course is designed for students who are familiar with painting in watercolours (水彩), but are having difficulty with some techniques. We will discuss choice of materials, colour mixing and other areas that maybe raised.
The day will start with a demonstration, followed by a chance to paint outdoors. After a light lunch cooked in the studio, there will be a further practice session.
Time: 9:30a.m.~3:00p.m.
Find Your Voice
You may feel you can᾿t sing or you may be a good singer who wants to develop singing skills. You will be shown how to sing correctly and how to project your voice. You may attend this course more than once and each time you will have a wonderful experience. Everyone can sing and it᾿s great fun.
Time: 2:00p.m.~5:00p.m.
The Music Takeaway
Get some friends, family or co-workers together for your own music course in a place of your choice, which could be your front room, basement or workplace. We send two guitar teachers to lead a oneday course for you in the style of music you prefer, such as rock, country, funk or blues.
Time: 2:30p.m.~9:00p.m.
1. What’s the purpose of Focus on Landscapes?
A.Paint outdoors. |
B.Discuss the painting materials. |
C.Teach how to start watercolour-painting. |
D.Improve the students’ painting techniques. |
A.Drawing for Fun. |
B.Find Your Voice |
C.Focus on Landscapes. |
D.The Music Takeaway. |
A.The Music Takeaway. | B.Drawing for Fun. |
C.Find Your Voice. | D.Focus on Landscapes. |
8 . What limits you from hiking more often? If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods, why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?
Yukon Outdoors Club
Membership cost: $10 for a single membership
Description: The club organises day hikes, backpacking trips, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing trips for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
UBC Varsity Outdoor Club
Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes and rock climbs. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, and host presentations. Members can borrow equipment from the club. The UBC VOC has also constructed a few huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Membership cost: Free
Description: The Pender Harbor Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded people and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so check the website regularly to find a hike that suits you! Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
Vernon Outdoors Club
Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: The Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Members are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organises a Tuesday Activity each week.
1. If you want to learn some mountain biking skills, which club will you choose?A.Vernon Outdoors Club |
B.UBC Varsity Outdoor Club |
C.Yukon Outdoors Club |
D.Pender Harbor Hiking Group |
A.They are mostly held on weekends. |
B.Their schedule is always emailed to the members. |
C.More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes. |
D.They are arranged two months ahead of time. |
A.$50 | B.$60 | C.$75 | D.$125 |
9 . New apps, new you! Self-improvement is only a click away.
Quizlet
Quizlet is a portable flashcard system. You can search millions of already set-up flashcards and learning tools. They are especially good for subjects with lots of terminology or vocabulary in them such as languages, history and science. If you have a study buddy, then Quizlet can bring you together online. You can share the flashcards in the study folder and send to your friends. They can check the flashcards on their phone or computer.
Strava
Exercise apps like Strava can keep your fitness goals on track. Strava helps you record your exercise activities, set exercise goals and be part of an exercise community. Also, you can see you and your friends’ activities on Strava, which helps keep you motivated to exercise regularly. You can also give friends’ activities a “thumbs-up” or comment.
1SE
The idea behind this app is very simple: Turn films you have taken on your phone into a video compilation (合辑). In particular, it’s about filming one second every day, which is where the name 1SE comes from. You may think one second is not very long. But when combining one-second videos for each day of the year, that is 365 seconds—more than six minutes! Watching this six-minute video is like going on a memory roller coaster of your year, which helps people appreciate the little moments in everyday life. It’s quite powerful.
Trello
Here is a time management app continually rated among the top time management apps on the market, all with the goal of making you spend less time planning and more time doing. No matter how you prefer to track projects and time, Trello always allows you to easily see who is doing what at a quick look, so you’ll never drop the ball on an important project. Using a time management app is one of the easiest ways to get more of something we wish we had: Productivity.
1. What do Quizlet and Strava have in common?A.They are both free of charge for users. |
B.They are both interactive by sharing with friends. |
C.They both help you study and exercise in a proper way. |
D.You can download both of them anytime on your phones. |
A.It’s intended for video-lovers. |
B.It is the little moments that matter in our life. |
C.The idea behind the app is popular with everyone. |
D.It helps turn the films on your phone into a six-minute video. |
A.Quizlet. | B.Strava. | C.1SE. | D.Trello. |
10 . The London Eye remains temporarily closed but in line with the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, we plan to reopen from 17th May. You can pre-book now. Further information can be found here.
What to Expect
The London Eye soars 443 feet into the sky and its views stretch 25 miles in every direction. Since opening in 2000, it has been used as a backdrop in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike. This is the UK most popular visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a year.
Each London Eye capsule holds up to 25 passengers comfortably. All capsules are fully air-conditioned and rotate (旋转) on a special device designed to keep everyone upright as the wheel makes a slow but progressive rotation. The full rotation lasts 30 minutes of an ever changing view of this dynamic city.
Opening Times
■ September to May 10:00 am—8:00 pm daily
■ June 10:00 am—9:00 pm daily
■ July 10:00 am—9:30 pm daily
■ August 10:00 am—8:30 pm daily
■ Not open on Christmas Day or during maintenance period.
Ticket Prices
Adult: January to March £15.00 April to December £15.50
Child (5-15 years): January to March £7.50 April to December £7.75
Child under 5 years: free
Senior (60 plus): £12.00
Booking line
■ 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Sunday
■ Telephone: 0870 5000 600
1. Which of the following does the London Eye ride offer?A.A 30-minute fast rotation. |
B.A non-chargeable admission. |
C.A deep understanding of its long history. |
D.A 360° moving view of the city. |
A.10:00 am—9:00 pm. | B.10:00 am—8:00 pm. |
C.10:00 am—9:30 pm. | D.10:00 am—8:30 pm. |
A.£38.75. | B.£37.5. | C.£31. | D.£30. |