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 . 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. |
3 . If you have no difficulty in understanding what native English speakers say in daily life, there is a whole new world of brilliant podcast (播客) series to explore. If you aren’t sure where to start, have a look at these:
| The Joc Rogan Experience ★★★★★ The Joc Rogan Experience is a great learning device because of its interesting English conversations between Rogan and his guests. At the time of writing there have been over 1,660 episodes with subjects ranging from comedy and science to politics and sports. Rogan is also a famous stand-up comedian, so the show is full of cultural references and idioms. |
| This American Life ★★★★★ This American Life is a great choice for English learners who want an insight into the culture of the USA. It is a mixture of journalism and storytelling, focusing on real-life tales from citizens of all regions of the country. The stories are new and varied. One episode was taped for 24 hours in an all-night restaurant; another interviewed workers on strike. |
| The Writer's Voice ★★★★☆ The New Yorker is a famous American magazine, and every week it prints a new short story. In this podcast, the week's story is read aloud by its writer. The published work covers a wide range of life experiences across the United States and beyond. It's a great way to enjoy some of the best new fiction in the country. |
| Overheard at National Geographic ★★★★★ National Geographic is a much-loved American magazine (and TV channel) famous for incredible stories and photography related to science and the environment. Overheard is about the discussions Nat Geo employees have had while taking breaks. Expect crazy stories from explorers, photographers, and scientists from around the world. |
| A．have interaction with hosts |
| B．have good English competence |
| C．be interested in being a podcaster |
| D．be familiar with American social life |
| A．The Writer's Voice. |
| B．This American Life. |
| C．The Joe Rogan Experience. |
| D．Overheard at National Geographic. |
| A．They enjoy great popularity. |
| B．Their stories are set in America. |
| C．They are attached to magazines. |
| D．Their works are updated weekly. |
4 . The 2021 Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards
The awards contest (奖赛) is to encourage people to explore peace and the human spirit. There are three agecategories (类型): Adult (19&over), Youth (13-18), and Youth (12&under). The yearly contest is open to people worldwide. Your poems must be unpublished (未发表的), and in English.
Deadline
All entries (参赛作品) must be submitted (提交) by July 1, 2021.
Entry Fee
Adults--$15
Youth (13-18)--$5
Youth (12 & under)--no fee
Notes
1. You may submit up to three unpublished poems. At most 30 lines per poem.
2. Include name, address, email, telephone number, and age in the upper right-hand corner of each poem. For the Youth (12 & under) category, please also include your school’s name and your teacher’s name.
3. Title each poem.
4. Please keep copies of all entries as we will be unable to return.
5. Email your entries to: cwarner@napf.org and Click here to pay our entry fee online; or send your entries and entry fee to Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1622 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Awards
Adult Winner--$1,000
Youth (13-18) Winner--$200
Youth (12 & under) Winner--$200
Winners will be announced by October 1, 2021 on our website. Winners will be notified by email and/or mail. Past years’ winning poems can be found here.
1. What can we learn about the contest?| A．It includes two categories. |
| B．It is held. every three years. |
| C．It only accepts poems in English. |
| D．It is open to people aged 12 and over. |
| A．pay an entry fee of $5 |
| B．write a poem of at least 30 lines |
| C．submit his entry by October 1, 2021 |
| D．include his teacher’s name in his entry |
| A．$200 in prize money. |
| B．$1,000 in prize money. |
| C．A collection of this year’s winning poems. |
| D．A collection of past year’s winning poems. |
5 .
| Location | Gift shop and snack bar |
| •In Overseas Chinese Town, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province | • Lots of books, T-shirts and toys. • You will love our ice cream and fresh fruit juice. |
| Tickets | How to get there |
| ・ All-day ticket of Happy Valley： ¥180/person. • Night ticket of Happy Valley： ¥ 60/person • Valid （有效的）between 18： 30 and 22：00. ・ Ticket of Happy Train： ¥40/ person. ・ Tickets of Happy Valley + Happy Train： ¥200/person. • Tickets are free to the people over 70 and under 3. | • By tourist bus No. 1 running between Luohu Railway Station and Happy Valley. • By bus No. 20, 21, 26, 27, then get off at Window of the World Station and walk for about 3 minutes to Happy Valley. • By subway Line 1 （ running between 06 ： 30-23 ： 30） , get off at the stop of Window of the World Station and leave from Exit A, then walk for about 3 minutes to Happy Valley. |
| Groups "School groups are welcome on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. • The theme park is also available to rent（租用）for birthday parties. • The park is totally accessible（可到达的）to people with disabilities. • Visit us on the website to place your order for a group in advance. | |
| A．On Tuesdays and Thursdays school groups are welcome. |
| B．Birthday parties can be held in the theme park at 23：30. |
| C．You can get to the park by tourist bus No. 21. |
| D．A person in a wheelchair can visit the park. |
| A．¥540. | B．¥360. | C．¥600. | D．¥120. |
| A．In a story book. | B．In a travel brochure（手册）. |
| C．In a language book. | D．In a magazine. |
Time: Sunday, January 17, 2021, 1:00PM
Location: Emma Clark Library. 120 Main Street Setauket, NY 11733
Warm up at the library! This event at Emma Clark Library would be an forgettable experience for you. Stop by Sunday, January 17 anytime between 1pm and 3 pm for this free craft (手工艺)activity! All kids are welcome. If you have any questions, please email us at kids@e mmaclark.org.
Rolling River Day Camp Family Day
Time: Sunday, January 24, 2021, 1:00AM
Location: 477 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, NY11518
It is time for you to learn more about Summer Camp 2021. Bring your family to Rolling River' s Family Day! It is a special opportunity for children to get a taste of camp while parents can enjoy a wonderful weekend, too. You must pre-register to attend. All families who register for Camp 2021 that day will receive a free gift.
Super Bowl’s Sunday
Time: Sunday, February 7, 2021, 2:00PM
Location: Emma Clark Library, 120 Main Street, Setauket, NY 11733
Let's begin the Super Bowl weekend with football-themed parties on Sunday, February 7. Simply drop by the Children's Department at Emma Clark Library between the hours of 2:00一4:00 p.m. You can play games and have a chance to win a special prize. It is a special event where the Library manager encourages visitors to wear a shirt or jersey with their favorite football team, but this is not required. Be sure to catch the fun! There is no registration, and families with kids of all ages are welcome.
St. Gregory’ s Day
Time: March 7, 2021, 7:00 PM—March 17, 2021,7:00 PM
Location: 87th Avenue & Cross Island Parkway, Bellerose, NY 11426
Visit us at wwsgfestita.com. Featuring live(实况转播的) music performances, fun-filled games and food, it will offer delightful experiences to you. You will enjoy rides, games, prizes, well-known live entertainment outdoors and delicious dishes.
1. If you want to attend “Rolling River Day Camp Family Day", you should| A．donate a gift first | B．make registration early |
| C．be dressed in a shirt or jersey | D．visit wwsgfestita.com first |
| A．They will be held at the same time. | B．They share the same organizer. |
| C．They have the same requirements. | D．They will be held in the same place. |
| A．It will last more than one week. | B．It is more suitable for campers. |
| C．It has special requirements for clothes. | D．Its most activities will be held indoors. |
7 . F the Art World competition
.Prize - The winner of each type will get the chance to display their artworks in a week-long exhibition in Chelsea, New York.
.Eligibility - Open to artists all over the world.
.Entry Fee(参赛费)-$24 for a maximum of 3 submitted(提交的)photos.
.Date of Exhibition - From 25th April to 2nd May.
F the Art World is an international art competition organized by www.ftheartworld.com which is quite unusual, compared to other competitions. The artworks are not judged on the basis of creativity and skill. Instead, they're judged by the depth of the subject matter. The subject this year is “A Competition About Change”, where artists can try and show how they'd like to change humanity in a good way.
Notes
*For this competition, there are three types for submissions, namely: street art, fine art, and digital art.
*Each type will have a winner as chosen by the organizers and all the winners will have the wonderful chance to exhibit their works at the Unarthodox Gallery in New York in a week-long exhibition.
*All the winners will also receive 100% of the sale price when any of their artworks are sold!
Winners will also be displayed on the website and the entrants' artworks will also be displayed in the opening ceremony(仪式)as well.
1. What is special about F the Art World Competition?| A．It is free to attend. | B．It lasts for over a week. |
| C．It is open to artists in New York. | D．It centers on the depth of the artworks. |
| A．Prize money. | B．A chance to visit an exhibition. |
| C．A written judgement of their artworks. | D．Money from the sale of their artworks. |
| A．In the street. | B．In the opening ceremony. |
| C．On the website. | D．At the market. |
8 . 1. Scenic landscapes on stamps: A nine-day tour in the cities of Xuzhou,Suqian and Huai'an in northern Jiangsu province.
This route is associated with local culture, characteristics, and creativity. It offers a taste of the famous canal cities.
2.Life on the Grand Canal: A seven-day Jiangsu tour through the cities of Nanjing, Suqian, Huai'an,Yangzhou and Suzhou.
This route presents the most authentic, economic, cultural and entertainment-focused activities along the canal from both ancient and modern times.I allows visitors to ride in boats and observe local fishermen fishing.
3.Food,culture,leisure and health;Seven-day experience of local life in Zhenjiang Changzhou,Wuxi and Suzhou
To increase tourists’ interest in the traditional culture and crafts of Jiangsu, the route will include pottery,embroidery(刺绣), paper-cutting, cooking and other hands-on experiences. It includes scenic spots along the Beijing-Hangzhou Gran Canal, ancient water towns, historical streets and ancient fishing villages.Visitors can join in the recreational farmhouse experience and pick up both fruits and vegetables
4．A walk into history: Six-day tour in Xuzhou, Suqian,Huai’an,Yangzhou, Zhenjiang, Changzhou and Wuxi
The Beiing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs through the entire province and has been a part of Jiangsu's culture for thousands of years. Inspired by the canal, the route includes historical cities Xuzhou, Suqian, Huai'an,Yangzhou along with Zheniang Changzhou and Wuxi.
1. Which of the following do the four travel routes share?| A．A time duration of less than a week. |
| B．Ancient towns in southern Jiangsu. |
| C．The Grand Canal. |
| D．The city of Suqian. |
| A．Route 1 | B．Route 2 | C．Route 3 | D．Route 4. |
| A．Rowing a boat. | B．Trying on paper-cutting. |
| C．Growing vegetables. | D．Fishing with local villagers. |
9 . Answering the Community Needs of Our City
The Siver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs. To better meet your needs, we have made several changes to community facilities in 2020. The followings shows how we have tried to make your life better.
Transport
☆Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service.
☆20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in January.
☆50 per cent of city bus-stops have been upgraded.
Communication
☆Broadband cableis now available to ll parts of the city.
☆All of the new Government buildings are smart-wired for better computer service!
Medical Facilities
☆The new state-of-the-art Nightingale Hospital was opened in June.
☆To overcome a shortage of trained medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctors have been employed from overseas.
☆Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgraded.
Education
☆Textbooks will be free to all primary students in 2020!
☆Rental for private schools has been reduced.
Protection and Security
☆Extra police now patrol(巡逻)the tourist areas.
☆50 new police officers graduated in July and have taken up duties in the city area.
Entertainment/Recreation
☆The new Central Community Building opened in May.
☆5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.
1. What’s the notice mainly about?| A．The work carried out by the people of Silver City. |
| B．The facilities available in Silver City. |
| C．Some improvements in Silver City. |
| D．Information for interested tourists. |
| A．Travel books are provided in the new library. |
| B．More bus lines and stops are bought in Silver City. |
| C．Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital. |
| D．There are more police officers on duty now. |
| A．the community | B．the local government |
| C．the Silver City Library | D．a travel agency |
10 . Chicago Botanic Garden Events
• Midwest Fruit Explorers
March 31-April 10, 1-4 pm
The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to grow fruit trees.
• Midwest Daffodil Society Show
April 22-28, 10 am-4:30 pm
The Midwest Daffodil Society Show features hundreds of daffodils on display that will be judged by the society. The show includes floral(花卉的) design and photography competitions.
• Ikebana International Show
May 11-19, 9 am-3: 30 pm (Saturday & Sunday only)
The Ikebana International Society presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging.
• Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale
The Gardeners of the North Shore host this annual show.
June 27-30, 9 am-4:30 pm
This show includes a judged exhibition with more than 500 entries of anything a home gardener can grow, including flowers, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants.
Service animals
Service animals are welcome. No pets please.
Electronic Convenience Vehicles(ECVs)
They are available for rent in the Visitor Center on an unreserved, first-come-first-served basis. The following fees apply: members: $15, 1 nonmembers $20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.
Daily Hours: 8 am-7 pm
Garden View Cafe: 8 am-4 pm
Garden Shop: 10 am-4 pm
1. What can you do at Midwest Fruit Explorers?| A．Design flower patterns. |
| B．Learn about fruit tree planting. |
| C．Take part in its photography competition. |
| D．Buy some fruit at a good price. |
| A．Midwest Fruit Explorers. |
| B．Midwest Daffodil Society Show. |
| C．Ikebana International Show. |
| D．Gardeners of the North Shore Show Sale. |
| A．They can rent ECVs for indoor use. |
| B．They can visit the garden with their pets. |
| C．They can have free coffee from 8 am to 4 pm. |
| D．They can use free wheelchairs if they need to. |
