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1. What will you do in the job?| A．Sign up with little cost. | B．Collect surveys. |
| C．Design better products. | D．Give your opinions. |
| A．A mobile phone. | B．A UK residence. |
| C．Related experience. | D．College education. |
| A．On a website. | B．In a magazine. |
| C．In a travel guide. | D．On a notice board. |
2 . American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore, USA
Tel:410-244-1900
Ever looked at some artwork in a gallery (no doubt with words of praise printed on the wall) and thought: What's so special about that? I could do that. In fact, I could do better. Well, the American Visionary Art Museum is for you. Grounded in the idea that not all great artists go to art school, the museum focuses on self-taught art, resulting in some of the most inspirational art you'll ever see.
Cup Noodles Museum, Osaka, Japan
Tel:072-752-3484
Ikeda, a small city in Osaka, is the birthplace of instant noodles. The galleries at its Cup Noodles Museum document the journey from chicken noodles to “space noodles”. It’s a great place, where you can make your own noodles, create your own packaging and walk through an “instant noodles tunnel (隧道)”.
Museo Subacuático de Arte, Cancún, Mexico
Tel:998-810-4508
You can't help but wonder how the archaeologists of the future will describe the museum. At first sight, the underwater gallery looks like a rediscovered ancient city. It contains over 500 sculptures(雕塑品) of six different artists, which have been placed on the ocean floor for snorkelling(浮潜) tourists (and schools of fish). The museum may also be viewed by glass-bottom boat.
Vent Haven Museum, Kentucky, USA
Tel:859-341-0461
There’s something extremely charming about entering a room and seeing a crowd of ventriloquist dummies(口技假人) staring back at you. That’s what you get at Vent Haven Museum, which houses more than 900 dummies. It started as one man’s private collection, and it’s still semi-private (you’ve got to book a tour 48 hours before arriving). This is the perfect place to find out how to get into the ventriloquism game.
1. Which number should you call if you are interested in fast food?| A．410-244-1900. | B．072-752-3484. |
| C．998-810-4508. | D．859-341-0461. |
| A．Create your own artwork. | B．Watch a ventriloquism show. |
| C．See sculptures while swimming. | D．Walk through an undersea tunnel. |
| A．In Baltimore. | B．In Osaka. |
| C．In Cancún. | D．In Kentucky. |
3 . Visiting the Met
Masters and Masterpieces: Chinese Art from the Florence and Herbert Irving Collection (January 30—June 5)
An outstanding selection of Chinese art gifted to the Met by Florence and Herbert Irving is the focus of this exhibition. Beginning in the early 1970s, the Irvings built one of the most comprehensive collections of Chinese art in the world. The approximately 120 works on display cover almost all major categories of Chinese art.
P.S. Art 2021 (January 23—June 5)
P.S. Art is an annual celebration of achievement in the arts in New York City public schools. This exhibition showcases the creativity of 152 prekindergarten through grade 12 students from all five boroughs.
Baseball Cards from the Collection of Jefferson R. Burdick (June 3—November 22)
The Burdick collection of baseball cards tells the history of popular printmaking in the United States, In 1947, Jefferson R. Burdick began to give away his baseball cards to the Met. This exhibition features over one hundred cards produced between the 1880s and the 1950s.
Relative Values: The Cost of Art in the Northern Renaissance (January 23—August 7)
Bringing together sixty-two masterpieces of sixteenth-century northern European art from the Met collection and one important loan, this exhibition centers around questions of historical worth, exploring relative value systems in the Renaissance era.
Open
Sunday—Tuesday, and Thursday: 10:00—17:00
Friday and Saturday: 10:00—21:00
Closed Wednesday
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.
Tickets
$25 for adults; $17 for seniors; $12 for students; free for children under 12.
1. What do “Masters and Masterpieces” and “Baseball Cards” have in common?| A．They end in the same month. | B．They focus on the same theme. |
| C．They get their exhibits for free. | D．They have the same number of exhibits. |
| A．Masters and Masterpieces. | B．P.S. Art 2021. |
| C．Baseball Cards. | D．Relative Values. |
| A．10:00—17:00 Saturday. | B．18:00—21:00 Thursday. |
| C．18:00—21:00 Tuesday. | D．10:00—17:00 Wednesday. |
4 . Do you want to travel to the New England Aquarium and experience it? If you are an Aquarium super fan, I believe you must be interested in some information below.
Animal encounter Programs
Dive into the water with a seal. Stand on top of the four storey Giant Ocean Tank to feed the animals. Go behind the scenes of your favorite exhibits. Whether you have an unquenchable curiosity about oceanic animals or you want a brand-new observation on popular exhibits, fascinating Animal Encounter programs are designed for the Aquarium super fans. Call Central Reservations at 617-973-5206 to book your program.
Daily Performances
Don’t miss a day in the life of the New England Aquarium. Be sure to catch our daily events, which include penguin feedings, seal training sessions, dives in the Giant Ocean Tank and live animal performances. Our daily schedule will tell you when and where to watch your favorite program. All programs are included with admission.
Special Programs
Join us for family activities at the Aquarium, where we explore the blue planet most days through art, animals and other activities. We focus on one animal every month with Blue Discoveries Family Day, from octopuses to whales. These activities are included with admission. For a fee, schools and other qualifying groups can also choose Explorer Classes for kids and special 3-D showings.
Virtual Tours and Videos
Before stepping foot in the Aquarium, explore some of our special exhibits and learn what to expect. Check out the Field Trip Orientation video before arriving with your group. The How to Be a Shark and Ray Whisperer video gives special instructions on how to best experience our shark and ray touch tank. The Blue Impact virtual tour highlights some of our exhibits as it explains the impact of climate change on oceans around the world.
1. What does the passage tell us?| A．Visitors can’t see whales in the aquarium |
| B．The New England Aquarium has four storeys |
| C．Visitors can dive in the Giant Ocean Tank in the aquarium |
| D．Qualifying groups can choose Explorer Classes for adults in the aquarium |
| A．Penguin feedings | B．Seal training sessions |
| C．Special 3-D showings | D．The Blue Impact virtual tour |
| A．To help visitors best experience the Aquarium |
| B．To draw attention to climate change on oceans |
| C．To sell video disks of the Aquarium to the visitors |
| D．To give instructions on how to protect oceanic animals |
5 . A special place to stay can make a holiday — but also break the bank. We have picked new affordable places across Europe for €150 a room a night or less.
Scourie Hotel
Doubles from €129
Opened October 2015
This hotel has been adored by fishing fans for generations. When the Campbell family bought it six years ago, they updated it with gentle, stylish furnishings. There’s a string of spectacular beaches to discover, including the Scourie Bay with golden sand.
Ho36 Hotel
Doubles from €109
Opened December 2017
This hotel offers the rarest of things — ski accommodation that is both affordable and stylish. Guests can ski or snowboard from the front door. There are two lively bars with live music and regular DJ nights, a restaurant serving hearty Alpine meals and film nights.
Conscious Hotel
Doubles from €120
Opened April 2016
This fourth hotel by Dutch sustainable brand Conscious is the first powered entirely by wind. The restaurant is fully organic and the bedrooms are simple with contemporary elements. The hotel overlooks the Westerpark, one of Amsterdam’s biggest green spaces.
Dock Hotel
Doubles from €150
Opened May 2014
This large hotel on the Baltic coast is made from shipping containers. The industrial theme continues inside,with concrete walls, exposed pipes, and more containers. The hotel is 12 minutes’ walk from the beach.
1. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?| A．Scourie Hotel. |
| B．Ho36 Hotel. |
| C．Conscious Hotel. |
| D．Dock Hotel. |
| A．It is old-fashioned. |
| B．It has the longest history. |
| C．It is environment-friendly. |
| D．It offers the biggest green space. |
| A．Update the furniture. |
| B．Walk on the beach. |
| C．Appreciate architecture. |
| D．Visit industrial fairs. |
6 . Seven countries, four languages, two seas and one outstanding European adventure—Europe Coast to Coast takes you through the heart of the continent on a journey rich in culture, history and natural beauty.
The Netherlands, Belgium & Paris
Our group will gather in Amsterdam and spend the first night in the ancient city of Haarlem before picking up the well-traveled bike route—Nordzeeroute. This protected, coastal path winds its way along the coast of the North Sea for nearly 300 miles. We’ll make our way through charming Dutch and Belgian towns and cross the border into France. There we’ll ride on country roads and enjoy the delights of rural life along our way. Then we’ll continue south to Chantilly on the outskirts of Paris and spend a day exploring the City of Light.
Rural France, Germany’s Black Forest & the Bodensee
Next, we’ll continue east through the vineyard (葡萄园) in Champagne Region into the valleys of Alsace-Lorraine and then walk to Strasbourg, right on France’s border with Germany. We’ll cross the Rhine River and follow Germany’s outstanding network of bike paths through the charming Black Forest to the shores of Lake Constance, also known as the Bodensee in Germany.
The Alps, Northern Italy & Venice
Leaving the Bodensee, we’ll start our climb into and through the Austrian Alps. Shortly after walking along the Swiss border, we’ll cross into Bella Italia and begin our downhill slope towards the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea. Upon arrival, we’ll put our bikes away and spend our final days of the journey together while exploring Venice, one of the world’s most beautiful and mysterious cities.
1. What can we learn about Nordzeeroute?| A．It is suitable for driving. | B．It is a fairly straight road. |
| C．It runs along the North Sea. | D．It is a newly-built coastal path. |
| A．By bike. | B．By boat. |
| C．By train. | D．On foot. |
| A．Venice. | B．The Black Forest. |
| C．Lake Constance. | D．The Adriatic Sea. |
7 . Book your Canterbury Tales tour online now to save 15% on individual tickets (discount does not apply to Family ticket), or book your combination ticket to the Westgate Towers (WT) and Canterbury Tales (CT) online to save £2 per person! Book online at https: /www. canterburytales. org. uk/booking/
Admission Prices
Adult: £9.75
Child（5—15 Years）: 7.50
Senior citizen: £8.50
Student (with proof of identity): £8.50
Family (2 adults &2 children): £27.50
Opening Times
April—August: 10.00 a. m.—5.00 p.m. daily
September—October: 10. 00 a.m. —4.00 p.m. daily
November—March: 10.00 a. m.—4.00 p.m. Weds—Sun
The Canterbury Tales is open daily during school holidays, except Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Boxing Day.
Find Us by Rail
●From Canterbury East Rail Station
Cross the footbridge. Turn left down steps and right into Castle Row. Follow the road round and turn right into Castle Street. Continue to the end and cross straight across into St. Margaret’s Street by “Three Tuns” pub. The Canterbury Tales is on the left opposite HMV.
●From Canterbury West Rail Station
Turn right out of the station into Station Road West. Turn left at the end of the street into St. Dunstan’s. Continue straight on for about 5-10 minutes, passing through the West Gate, into St. Peter’s Street and on into The High Street. St. Margaret’s Street is on the right hand side just past Nason’s Department store. The Canterbury Tales is on the right opposite HMV.
1. What are the tourists advised to do?| A．Take senior citizens to the attractions. | B．Book the family tickets online. |
| C．Visit the CT during holidays. | D．Buy combination tickets online. |
| A．January. | B．February. | C．May. | D．December. |
| A．Turn right at Nason’s Department store. |
| B．Go by HMV and then into Castle Row. |
| C．Walk through St. Peter’s Street. |
| D．Pass through Castle Street. |
8 . Natural. High quality. Unique.
That's Almased.
 Selected ingredients (原料), an exceptional mix and production process: that's how we create the unique Almased effect. ➢Combination of ingredients that's more effective than individual nutrients (营养物质). ➢No artificial flavourings, fillers or sweeteners. ➢Supports fat-burning during digestion. ➢Supports resistance to common diseases. |
Many products promise what only Almased can deliver. In order to achieve the unique Almased effect, it takes more than just mixing soy, yogurt and honey. The recipe for our Almased powder is as simple as it is unique: high-quality and natural soy, honey and yogurt. SOY｜The high-quality non-GMO soy (非转基因大豆) used in Almased is an environmentally friendly, sustainable source of plant protein. A single serving of Almased supplies 27 grams of protein. HONEY｜Unlike most regular honey, which is heat-treated, the raw honey in Almased is bursting with freshness even after it is canned. The honey's natural ingredients are still living and active when you open the can. YOGURT｜Cows that are naturally fed can even in turn encourage grass growth. This is why Almased sources its milk and yogurt from happy cows in Ireland and northern Germany, where they live in green grasslands. Being a natural product, Almased has a very plain taste and can be prepared in many different ways. Whether you like it sweet or fruity, there are no limits to how you flavour it. This ensures Almased doesn't get boring and suits your personal taste perfectly. So quick and easy to prepare, Almased can be fitted into your daily routine with ease. |
| A．its nutrients are easier to absorb | B．it can help burn fat |
| C．secret ingredients are included | D．it cures common diseases |
| A．It manages to mix different ingredients together. |
| B．Selected ingredients can stay fresh as ever. |
| C．Soy, yogurt and honey are specially treated. |
| D．Superior natural materials generate uniqueness. |
| A．Almased can replace our regular routine diet. |
| B．It's hard to make Almased appeal to everyone. |
| C．There seem various ways of serving Almased. |
| D．Almased has just the same taste as plain yogurt. |
Singapore
Singapore Zoo allows animals to walk around in spacious environments that are similar to their natural habitats (栖息地). Kids can join in learning about the animals of Singapore Zoo in educational programs, guided tours and camps, including the Sleep with the Beasts Family Camp. wrs.com.sg
Chester Zoo
Cheshire, England
The most visited zoo in the United Kingdom, Chester Zoo asks a team of experts (专家) who do research on six key areas around the world to develop programs that hope to prevent animals from dying out. The zoo runs a number of activities, such as Sing for Songbirds, a partnership with singer/songwriter Ashley Fayth, which tries to make people notice the danger facing songbirds in Indonesia. chesterzoo.org
Wellington Zoo
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington Zoo is green in more ways than one. The zoo works very hard to reduce (减少) waste and reuse rain water. The zoo supports conservation (保护) programs, and its animal hospital, The Nest TeKōhanga, has treated over 3,400 wildlife patients since its opening in2009. wellingtonzoo.com
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, USA
Over 3,500 endangered animals call San Diego Zoo home, but the biggest achievement of this zoo is the number of endangered animals that are sent back into the wild. The zoo's breeding (饲养) programs provide valuable information on the behavior and health of endangered species in over 45 countries. San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research also asks over 200 conservation scientists to protect some animals from dying out. zoo.sandiegozoo.org
1. Where can people camp with their family?| A．At Wellington Zoo. | B．At San Diego Zoo. |
| C．At Singapore Zoo. | D．At Chester Zoo. |
| A．wrs.com.sg. | B．chesterzoo.org. |
| C．wellingtonzoo.com. | D．zoo.sandiegozoo.org. |
| A．It has been the most popular zoo in the USA for years. |
| B．It runs an animal hospital to treat wild animals. |
| C．It has helped some animals go back to nature. |
| D．It helps American endangered animals only. |
10 . At the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, everyone has an opportunity to experience excellence.
The Music of John Williams
Experience the excitement of cinema’s greatest music in these concerts featuring the scores (配乐) of the world’s most beloved film composer, John Williams. In his 60-year-long career, Williams has written some of the most popular film music in movie history. This promises to be an unforgettable concert experience.
Time: Friday, October 22, 8 p.m.
Price: $100
Shen Yun 2021
Through the universal language of music and dance, Shen Yun shows a heaven with ancient stories and modern tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture .
A Shen Yun performance features the world’s best-trained dancers, a unique orchestra (管弦乐队), and a beautiful stage — together creating one amazing performance .
Time: Sunday , October 18, 1:30 p.m.
Price: $80
The Nutcracker
Kansas City Ballet’s annual tradition, The Nutcracker, is back to amaze audiences once again. The classic, Victorian-ега story by E.T.A. Hoffman is a magical theatrical experience with beautiful costumes, grand sets and fascinating choreography (编舞).
Let you feel the story once more as your childhood dreams return and inspire you to imagine again .
Time: Friday, December 3, 7:30 p.m.
Price: $152.50
Bird Lives
Live music has faced great challenges over the past year and a half, but nothing reflect the lasting power of jazz like the great Charlie Parker. In this concert, we will feature music from Bird’s most iconic album, Charlie Parker with Strings and the mastery of alto saxophonists (中音萨克斯管吹奏者) Jaleel Shaw, David Valdez and Bobby Watson .
Time: Friday, October 8, 8 p.m.
Price: $45
1. If you like to listen to classic movie music, you should choose_________.| A．The Music of John Williams | B．Shen Yun 2021 |
| C．The Nutcracker | D．Bird Lives |
| A．A ballet about true love. |
| B．An inspiring dance about a Western hero. |
| C．A classical dance about Chinese culture. |
| D．A musical of a girl trying to find the heaven. |
| A．It is held in memory of E. T. A. Hoffman. |
| B．Audiences can watch it on December 3 at 6 p.m.. |
| C．It focuses on Victorian-era music and choreography. |
| D．It may bring back audiences’ childhood memories. |
