1 . Art galleries you can visit for free with your Paris Pass
Centre Pompidou
Normally €7.00 Wednesday-Monday: 11 AM-10 PMCentre Pompidou is a must-see attraction when you’re visiting Paris. Featuring late 19th-20th century art, the museum has collection of over 50,000 works, including movements from Fauvism, Cubism, Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism.
Musée Gustave Moreau
Normally €13.00 Wednesday- Monday: 10 AM-6 PMMusée Gustave Moreau was designed by the painter himself and includes his private apartment and the large gallery he built to display his work. The apartment is preserved exactly as it was 100 years ago.
Musée de l’Orangerie
Normally €9.00 Wednesday-Monday: 9 AM-6 PMThe museum is best known for its association with the famous Impressionist painter Claude Monet and his Water Lilies series of paintings. Before it was an art gallery housing some of the most famous pieces in history, Musée de l’Orangerie was used as a storehouse and a home for mobilized soldiers.
Musée d’Orsay
Normally €14.00 Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 AM-6 PMMusée d’Orsay was an old turn-of-the-century railway station that was built on the site of the Palais d’Orsay. Exemplifying the architecture of the Beaux-Arts movement, Musée d’Orsay is one of Paris’ most popular art galleries and houses art and sculpture from 1848 to 1915.
1. How much is the admission to Centre Pompidou without a Paris Pass?A.€7.00. | B.€9.00. | C.€13.00. | D.€14.00. |
A.Centre Pompidou. | B.Musée Gustave Moreau. |
C.Musée de l’Orangerie. | D.Musée d’Orsay. |
A.An art gallery. | B.A storehouse. |
C.A railway station. | D.A personal apartment. |
2 . Sometimes it takes a work of art to give the inspiration for advances in science. For example, Elon Musk’s dream of humans living on other planets was first inspired by Isaac Asimov’s Foundation book series. Let’s explore some of the technologies from science fiction that have been brought to life.
※Remote control
Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel Dune features a small flying robot device that is piloted remotely, one of the earliest appearances of drones (无人机) in science fiction. With the first permit for commercial drone use in the US given in 2006, drones became a reality, and can now be found taking on multiple roles. They provide new angles for photography, help farmers maintain their crops and are used in the military. Jeff Bezos has even supported the use of drones to deliver packages for his company Amazon, unveiling(公开) a delivery drone back in 2019.
※From thin air
Television show Star Trek, first appearing on screens in 1966, inspired science. One of the most unexpected examples may be the 3D printer. In 2019, researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, US, developed a 3D printer that shapes objects using rays (光线) of light.
They have named the printer the “replicator”, the same name as the device in the program to show their inspiration. The device uses light to alter the density (密度) of resin (树脂), changing the material from a liquid to a solid in order to shape the desired object.
※Starting the heart
One of the first sci-fi novels, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley has had a huge impact on science. Earl Bakken, the inventor of the pacemaker (起搏器), a device placed into the chest that helps the heart to pump blood using small electrical impulses (脉冲), was inspired by the 1931 movie adaptation of the book. “What intrigued me the most… was the creative spark of Dr Frankenstein’s electricity,” Bakken told the Atlantic.
1. Why does Jeff Bezos want to use drones?A.To transport packages. | B.To guard military sites. |
C.To seed and water crops. | D.To snap breathtaking pictures. |
A.It came into use in 1966. |
B.It is used to print anything. |
C.It can change the density of a desired object. |
D.It has been named after a device in Star Trek. |
A.They are all based on electricity. |
B.They are all invented by famous CEOs. |
C.They are all brought to life from science fiction. |
D.They are all used for commercial and medical purposes. |
A.Keep in shape. | B.Become healthy. | C.Have a balanced diet. |
A.Satisfied. | B.Disappointed. | C.Curious. |
A.Going to the party. |
B.Talking with the speakers. |
C.Traveling alone. |
6 . Four places to explore in northern Canada
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Nights Under LightsFrom USD $4,995 per person
6 days/5 nights
Our Nights Under Lights multi-day tours will give you some of the best chances in the world to see and photograph the beautiful northern lights. Spend days adventuring with dog sledding tours, snow-walking, visiting local historic sites and museums and spend the evenings at our award-winning location for cultural presentations, aurora viewing and photography.
Subarctic Wonders: Exploring Churchill’s Northern LightsFrom USD $3,795 per person
5 days /4 nights
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the aurora and embark on an authentic northern lights adventure. Each evening, we journey to tranquil hideaways, far from the city lights, where the sky unfolds its awe-inspiring display. Experience the wonder of the Northern Lights in Churchill, expertly guided by our team, as you dig into the vibrant northern culture and witness nature’s breathtaking light show.
Belugas, Bears & Summer Wildlife of ChurchillFrom USD $7,895 per person
7 days /6 nights
Few of nature’s marvels match the intense aliveness of an Arctic summer. More than 3.000 of these adorable white whales gather at the mouth of the Churchill River, and our motorized rafts and kayaks put us at eye level with these often-curious aquatic lives. On the surrounding land, we frequently spot polar bears wandering or napping on the banks, their creamy coats contrasting with the rocky shoreline and dark forest.
Canada’s Premier Polar Bear AdventureFrom USD $7,495 per person
8 days/7 nights
When you’re standing on the outdoor platform of our Polar Rover, the chill Arctic air feels refreshing. But not as much as the sight of the huge polar bear strolling towards us. Sometimes they are shadows on the horizon, slowly moving on the vast expanse of icy land, in search of seals for meals. Join us for one of nature’s most wondrous wildlife encounters—no one does it better than Natural Habitat!
1. In which tour will you spend the most money each day?A.Nights Under Lights. |
B.Subarctic Wonders: Exploring Churchill’s Northern Lights. |
C.Belugas, Bears & Summer Wildlife of Churchill. |
D.Canada’s Premier Polar Bear Adventure. |
A.Sled with dogs. | B.Enjoy the Northern Lights. |
C.Hike on the ice. | D.Visit museums. |
A.A geographic magazine. | B.A newspaper. |
C.A travel brochure. | D.A website. |
Last Saturday, David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yell. “How stupid you are! You’re good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset.
David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs Brown in middle school. After he entered a middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David behaved. But one day it all changed.
One day, in an English writing class, Mrs Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading it. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didn’t give it much thought. But the next day, to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Mrs Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written. When David read that, he almost burst into tears. He never expected to be praised one day. He suddenly gained some self-confidence.
That day after he returned home, he wrote a short story and gave it to Mrs Brown the next morning. And again he was praised. David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short stories and asked Mrs Brown to read them improve writing skills. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He was no longer that boy who lacked self-confidence. He gained his confidence, and was hopeful about his future.
He succeeded in entering a college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college, he had his first book published. With some more books coming out, he became famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs Brown’s encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now.
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Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8 . Are you considering visiting some places in a few weeks, or a few months' time, and are you looking for the safest places to travel? If yes, this travel guide will provide some places you can visit.
New ZealandNew Zealand has proven to be the world’s safest places to travel after Iceland and they are known for their wonderful dishes such as fish & chips, Hokey Pokey Ice Cream, etc. Whangarei Falls is a twenty-four feet high flowing water with a beautiful view that makes it one of the best waterfalls looking attractive in photographs.
BelizeA visit to Belize would give you experiences such as world-class diving, explorations of jungles, etc. When you are in Belize, you should try the following foods: Rice and Beans, Tamales, Stewed Chicken, Fry Jacks and lots more. Belize is known for Mayan ruins and caves, jungle adventures, and is also known as “Nature’s best-kept secret”.
GreenlandGreenland is said to be a place where you do not have to worry about crime, so you need not worry too much about your safety. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, and it is the world's largest island. Major tourist offers in Greenland include trips on hiking, tours on dog sledding (雪橇), watching of icebergs, etc.
TunisiaTunisia is said to be one of the most visited African countries. Some attractive places include its great capital city of Tunis, the beach resorts of Mahdia and La Kabash Square in Tunis. Tunisia is popular for her beaches which have this golden ring and wallet-friendly items. Tunisians are always willing to help. Some of the delicious dishes that Tunisians enjoy include Traditional Tunisian Bread, Tajine, Meats, etc.
1. What makes New Zealand attractive?a. Its golden beaches. b. Ice cream. c. Its safety. d. Its waterfall.
A.abcd | B.abc | C.bcd | D.acd |
A.Tunisia. | B.New Zealand. | C.Belize. | D.Greenland. |
A.It is the most popular country in Africa. | B.Its capital city is Mahdia. |
C.It offers dishes such as fish& chip. | D.Things sold at the beach are affordable. |
9 . When you wake up, you find you are stuck in a time-loop (循环) on a bus. It will either knock into an oil truck, or be blown apart by bombs (炸弹) carried by a passenger. What will you do?
That’s a short part of a Chinese TV series Reset. College student Li Shiqing and game designer Xiao Heyun fall asleep on a bus and when they wake up, time’s ticking (滴答作响) on the last 20 minutes of their lives. They have to use everything they have to fight for their lives. The best ending is that everyone on the bus is saved. With each loop they discover more information about the other eight passengers. Soon they find one of the passengers is carrying homemade bombs and planning to set them off at a certain time and place.
Even though the TV series doesn’t have a perfect setting (背景), the sci-fi elements (元素) make it stand out. It shows the complete process of the leading actors finding out possible criminals. Starting to be aired on Tencent Video on January 11, the series has been watched more than 800 million times in China. It’s also been well-received on YouTube and been watched more than I million times up to now. Overseas fans have been asking for it to be aired on their major platforms such as Netlix.
The Chinese TV series most watched overseas are not the ones adapted from famous works such as Journey to the West. Instead, those adapted from love stories and online novels which are filled with light-hearted, exciting or funny elements are enjoyed better.
1. How was the passage started ?A.By giving a suggestion. | B.By introducing a film. |
C.By describing a scene | D.By listing some numbers. |
A.have to try to save themselves | B.refuse to get off the bus |
C.come from the same college | D.find it hard to wake up other passengers |
A.It has been aired on many different platforms in China. |
B.It is popular with people in foreign countries. |
C.It has been watched over 1 million times on Netfix. |
D.It is much more famous than Journey to the West. |
A.encourage us to create more Chinese TV series |
B.show how popular the Chinese TV series are |
C.tell us which kinds of Chinese TV series are popular overseas |
D.remind us to pay more attention to famous Chinese works |
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1. In which magazine is it the most possible for readers to experience the past life?A.CRICKET@Magazine. | B.COBBLESTONETM Magazine. |
C.FACESTM Magazine. | D.MUSE@Magazine. |
A.They are packed with authentic local voices. |
B.They provide high-quality fictions. |
C.They cover life in foreign countries. |
D.They are vividly illustrated with photos. |
A.A publication advertisement. | B.A magazine column. |
C.A literature review. | D.A blog entry. |