| A．one | B．those | C．it | D．that |
| A．what | B．which | C．that | D．it |
| A．put on | B．taken off | C．picked up | D．given out |
| A．A; a | B．The; the | C．The; a | D．A; the |
| A．created | B．to create | C．be created | D．to be created |
On Thanksgiving, Scott Macaulay is preparing a full turkey dinner for a whole bunch of people he’s never met. His 70 guests—elderly people, low-income people, at-risk teens, and others—have one detail in common: Without Macaulay, they’d be alone on Thanksgiving.
“What I do isn’t a big deal, really,” the 52-year-old said. “I just cook some food.”
Macaulay’s unconventional Thanksgiving tradition began in 1985, right around the time his parents decided to get divorced. The holidays got messy that year, and Macaulay, who was 24 at the time, sensed he’d be spending Thanksgiving alone. It was a terrible feeling.
“Thanksgiving isn’t about fireworks or band concerts,” he said. “It’s a celebration around a table with food. It’s not fun to do that by yourself.”
Macaulay placed an ad in his local paper with a simple message: If people thought they might be alone on Thanksgiving, they could give Macaulay a call.
A few people showed up at Macaulay’s place that first year. It was nice. So he placed another ad the following year, and the year after that.
In recent years, Macaulay has been hosting his Thanksgiving dinners at local churches with lots of space. He still buys and prepares all the food himself and spends about 40 hours putting the whole affair together. On Thanksgiving Day, he runs around nonstop from about 5 a.m. to p.m. Macaulay said he’d love to see other people hold similar dinners all over the country. “I think someone in every town should do this,” he said, “so nobody has to be alone.”
1. What does the underlined word “bunch” in the first paragraph mean? (1 word)2. What feature did those 70 people have in common? (no more than 10 words)
3. How did people know Macaulay’s invitation for Thanksgiving? (no more than 15 words)
4. What’s the last paragraph mainly about? (no more than 10 words)
5. What do you think of Scott Macaulay? (no more than 25 words)
7 . Best Four Washington, D.C. Museums
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
ADDRESS: 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, the USA
PHONE: +1202-633-1000
This museum is the most popular Washington, D.C. museum and is worth taking your parents and children to visit. And there are so many artifacts(手工艺品) that you can’t possibly see them all in one visit. The dinosaur exhibits are fascinating and great for kids.
Visiting Tips: Arrive early in the morning to avoid crowds. If you are visiting with kids, be sure to see the Discovery Room where there are lots of hands—on activities.
Newseum
ADDRESS: 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, the USA
PHONE: +1202-292-6100
The six-level, high-tech and interactive attraction traces(追溯) the history of news reporting from the 16th century to the present day. Some favorite exhibits are the Pulitzer Prize Photo Gallery, Today’s Front Pages and the 9/11 Gallery. This is a fascinating attraction and well worth the entrance fee(费用).
National Gallery of Art
ADDRESS: Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565, the USA
PHONE: +1202-737-4215
This museum spans(跨越) two buildings, with an East and West Wing and countless priceless artworks from Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, John Singleton Copley, Johannes Vermeer, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse and more famous artists. Check out the schedule of daily, free docent(讲解员)-led tours here.
The Phillips Collection
ADDRESS: 1600 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20009, the USA
PHONE: +1202-387-2151
Dupont Circle’s The Phillips Collection is not to be missed for art lovers, with pieces by Paul C zanne, Edgar Degas, Winslow Homer, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, and Vincent van Gogh. Tickets run from $8 to $12 per visitor, and visitors aged 18 and under are free. The first Thursday of every month is “Phillips after 5,” a popular event that runs from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
1. What do you know about Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History?| A．It is free to the public the whole year. |
| B．It is a museum that is suitable for all ages. |
| C．It is the most popular museum around the world. |
| D．It provides practical activities for kids to explore oceans. |
| A．is worth visiting |
| B．also functions as a television station |
| C．only collects fun and exciting news |
| D．has an advantageous geographical location |
| A．have to book tickets ahead of time |
| B．can create artworks with artists together |
| C．have the chance of taking a free docent—led tour |
| D．can enjoy the performances of famous artists |
| A．“Phillips after 5” is held every Thursday. |
| B．“Phillips after 5” features original creation. |
| C．The Phillips Collection’s opening hours are three hours. |
| D．Not all visitors need to buy tickets when visiting the Phillips Collection. |
a. They both have valuable pieces.
b. They are both suitable for art lovers.
c. They both provide free docent-led tours
d. They are both free for the public to visit.
e. They are both far away from the center of Washington.
| A．abc | B．ad | C．ab | D．bce |
| A．lay aside | B．rely on | C．pop up | D．switch on |
| A．distinguish | B．tolerate | C．clarify | D．relieve |
| A．relieve | B．tackle | C．mount | D．cast |
