1 . Must-Visit Art Galleries In England
Tucked away in cities and countryside across England, there are some exceptional art galleries that should be on every art lover's radar. From classic collections to contemporary installations, here are nine must-visit art galleries in England.
1. Tate Modern, London
Situated on the banks of the River Thames, Tate Modern is Britain’s national gallery of modern art. Housed in a former power station, the gallery is home to an impressive collection of contemporary art, including works by Picasso, Warhol, and Hockney. With its iconic Turbine Hall and stunning views of London, Tate Modern offers a truly immersive art experience.
2. The Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire
Named after the renowned sculptor Barbara Hepworth, The Hepworth Wakefield celebrates modern and contemporary art in a stunning waterside setting. The gallery’s collection includes sculptures, paintings, and drawings by Hepworth and other British artists. With its award-winning architecture and vibrant exhibitions, The Hepworth Wakefield is a must-visit destination for art lovers.
3. The Baltic, Gateshead
In Gateshead, on the banks of the River Tyne, The Baltic is a modern art center that regularly hosts international exhibitions. The Baltic is a contemporary art gallery housed in a former flour mill. The gallery’s vast exhibition spaces showcase cutting-edge contemporary art from around the world, as well as innovative installations and events. With its iconic building and panoramic views of Newcastle and Gateshead, The Baltic is a must-visit destination for art lovers.
4. The Lowry, Manchester
Located in the heart of Salford Quays, The Lowry is a vibrant arts venue showcasing visual and performing arts. Named after the famous painter L.S. Lowry, the gallery houses the largest public collection of his work, as well as contemporary exhibitions and events. With its theatres, galleries, and waterfront setting, The Lowry offers a dynamic cultural experience for visitors of all ages.
These are just a few of the many exceptional art galleries waiting to be explored in England. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or simply curious about the world of art, these galleries offer a diverse range of experiences for visitors of all ages and interests.
1. What sets Tate Modern apart from other art galleries?| A．Its riverside location. | B．Its collection of European paintings. |
| C．Its focus on contemporary art. | D．Its association with famous artists like Turner. |
| A．The Baltic, Gateshead. | B．The Lowry, Manchester. |
| C．The Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire. | D．Tate Modern, London. |
| A．London. | B．Manchester. | C．Gateshead. | D．Brighton. |
2 . Enjoy these four stories of wonderful friendships between people and creatures.
Albi the Glowing Cow Boy
By Georgia Bwng. Illustrated by Angela Cogo
On a quiet farm in frosty moonlight, a calf (小牛) called Albi is born. A boy called Rufus lives nearby. Soon. Albi and Rufus set off on an incredible journey-but why are the two so deeply connected and how can they each find what they are searching for?
The Boy Who Saved a Bear
By Nizrana Farook
Nuwan works at a library delivering books, but when he unexpectedly crosses the path of a dangerous group of thieves, he must go on the run. Hiding deep in a cave he realizes he’s not alone-he’s sharing his shelter with a scared bear. Nuwan comforted the bear, so this unlikely pair become friends and are soon working together to stop the bad guys and solve a mystery.
Pax
By Sara Pennypacker, Illustrated by Jon Kassen
Peter has a special bond with Pax-a half-tamed fox cub (幼崽). When a war breaks out suddenly, Peter has to move to live with his grandfather, leaving Pax behind. Can the friends find their way back to each other? This story is accompanied by lots of beautiful illustrations.
Wilder
By Penny Chrimes
When a half-wild girl appears from the marshes (沼泽), the people of a nearby village treat her with doubt. She has a mysterious connection to animals, especially the falcon who circles above her. When the river starts to dry up and a dark sickness begins to spread, the girl sets out to save the villagers.
1. Why do Nuwan and the bear become friends?| A．They live in the same place. | B．They have to solve a mystery. |
| C．The bear was comforted by Nuwan. | D．The bear saved Nuwan from the thieves. |
| A．The force of thieves. | B．An unexpected war. |
| C．The decision of Peter’s grandfather. | D．The villagers’ doubt. |
| A．They are created with the same theme. | B．Their plots are only full of adventures. |
| C．They are accompanied by beautiful pictures. | D．Their characters grew up with their animal friends. |
1. When was Youth Club started?
| A．Seven years ago. | B．Ten years ago. |
| C．Five years ago. | D．Six years ago |
| A．Three | B．Four | C．Five | D．Six |
| A．date of birth | B．telephone number |
| C．favorite sport | D．email address |
4 . Conversation 1
Teacher: Shh! Listen carefully!
Teacher: Did you hear that? No? How about this?
Teacher: If you couldn’t hear the first one, it means you’re not a dog! [Laugh.] Dogs can hear very high frequency sounds, but people can’t. And if you could hear the second one, you’re younger than 25.
Student: Wow! Why is that?
Teacher: Our ears change when we get older. Children and young people can hear the second one, but most people older than 25 can’t.
Conversation 2
Teacher: Today’s topic is “Should teenagers date?” Team A, please begin.
Team A: We say no, they shouldn’t. One reason is that teenagers are too young. They should think about schoolwork and spend more time studying.
Team B: We don’t agree with Team A. Our answer is Yes. Teenagers can date if they want. It is quite natural for a teenager at that age to feel he or she likes somebody. We think it’s possible for teenagers to date and study at the same time.
Teacher: Team A?
1. What are they learning about in Conversation 1?
| A．Dogs. | B．Sounds. | C．Hearing. | D．People. |
| A．Schoolwork. | B．Dating. | C．Teenager. | D．Relationships |
| A．Science Club and Ballet Club. | B．Ballet Club and Nature Club. |
| C．Nature Club and Debate Club. | D． Debate Club and Science Club. |
5 . Mark Twain was a great writer in America. He was also a funny man. There were many interesting stories about him.
In his city, a man didn’t like Mark Twain. On April Fool’s Day, the man wanted to play a joke on the great writer. A newspaper in New York said that Mark Twain died. All his friends around the country were sad when they read it. Then they decided to visit his home. When the friends got there, they found Mark Twain writing in front of his desk. They got a big surprise and thought the newspaper did a bad thing. But Mark Twain didn’t get angry. He smiled and said, “The report(报道)about my death is right. But the time is too early.”
1. The report about Mark Twain was on ______.| A．June 2nd | B．April 2nd | C．June 1st | D．April 1st |
| A．前往 | B．居住 | C．拜访 | D．悼念 |
| A．listening to the radio | B．reading |
| C．writing | D．watching TV |
| A．didn’t like that man | B．was a funny man |
| C．didn’t like the newspaper | D．knew he wouldn’t die |
6 . Xiao Ming gets up very late. He rides his bike to the school quickly. He doesn’t look at the traffic lights, so he hits a car. The driver takes him to the hospital right now. The doctor looks over Xiao Ming very carefully. Xiao Ming wants to go to the school but the doctor and the driver ask him to stay in bed.
“ Now my boy,“ says the doctor.“ Could you tell me your name, please?”
“ What are you going to do?” asks Xiao Ming.
“I’m going to tell your parents and your teacher. ”answers the doctor.
“But my parents know my name and my teacher knows my name, too.“ says Xiao Ming.
1. How does Xiao Ming go to school?| A．by bike | B．by car |
| C．by bus | D．on foot |
| A．His teacher | B．His parents |
| C．The driver | D．His students |
| A．Because he is very happy. |
| B．Because he doesn’t notice the traffic lights. |
| C．Because he doesn’t like going to school |
| D．Because he can’t see anything |
| A．He is very lovely. |
| B．He is very bad. |
| C．He is very lazy. |
| D．He is very good. |
7 . A nice girl is in my class—Class Five, Grade Seven. She is fifteen years old. She is tall. She has a round face, big black eyes and a small nose. Her mouth is wide, and her ears are small. Her hair is short and black. She likes skirts, now she is in a short blue skirt. It’s nice. She is in a white T-shirt. She has a white dog. It is her friend. Who is she? She is Julia.
1. The nice girl is ______ years old.| A．13 | B．15 | C．16 | D．14 |
| A．long; small | B．round; wide | C．round; small | D．small; big |
| A．short skirt | B．blue T- shirt | C．pink cap | D．long dress |
| A．class | B．mom | C．name | D．dog |
8 . Ride a Wave of Weekend Music in New York City
Bill Saxton All-Stars
Sept. 9 — 10 at Bill’s Place, Manhattan
Honoring the spirit of Harlem jazz since opening in 2006, Bill Saxton is now part of the history it celebrates. Each weekend, Saxton, who grew up in the neighborhood packed with jazz in the mid-20th century, takes the stage with his Harlem All-Stars to tear through bop classics, spiritual jazz beauties and his originals with earthy power.
Tickets are at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and $30 at www.billsplaceharlem.com.
An A24 Comedy
Sept. 9 at Littlefield, Brooklyn
The comedian Sarah Rachel shows her love for A24, an award-wining film, by hosting a celebration of dress party. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite A24 characters, with a prize for the best dressed.
Tickets, starting at 8 p.m., are $20 in advance, $25 on the day, and available at www.littlefieldnyc.com.
CMOM’s Art Festival
Through September 30 at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan
The museum is inviting visitors to celebrate summer in the city with storybook readings and craft activities, all devoted to New York themes. Grub Gallery offers two daylong workshops, where children can carve a refrigerator out of a cake as their treats.
All activities are included in museum admission, starting at $13, available at www.cmomsummerart.com
Burna Boy
Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at Citi Field, Queens
Burna Boy, a famous Nigerian artist, heads to Citi Field, where the singer and rapper will perform on Saturday, combining sounds rooted in hip-hop, dancehall and more. Tickets for Saturday’s concert, part of his ongoing tour promoting “Love, Domini”, start at $54.50, available from Ticketmaster.
1. What do we know about Bill Saxton?| A．He will dress up to perform a character of A24. |
| B．His workshop offers special treats to children. |
| C．He grew up in a place filled with jazz music. |
| D．He is a Nigerian artist performing in New York. |
| A．Have a taste of the spiritual beauty of jazz. |
| B．Dress up as their favorite characters of a film. |
| C．Join the singer for a promotion of a rap tour concert. |
| D．Carve a fridge out of a cake supplied in the workshops |
| A．At Ticketmaster | B．At www.littlefieldnyc.com. |
| C．At www.billsplaceharlem.com. | D．At www.cmomsummerart.com. |
9 . Technology has revolutionized (使革命化) the way we work in many ways. One of the most significant changes has been the shift towards remote and flexible work. With the rise of internet and cloud-based software, workers are no longer tied to a physical office and can work from anywhere with an internet connection. This has allowed for greater flexibility and work-life balance, as well as reduced commuting (通勤) time and costs.
Another major change is the increasing use of automation and artificial intelligence in the workplace. This has the potential to increase efficiency and productivity, as well as reduce the need for certain types of work. However, it also raises concerns about job displacement and the need for workers to adapt to new technologies.
Finally, technology has greatly expanded the types of jobs available. With the rise of the gig (临时工) economy and freelance (自由职业者) work, workers can now find opportunities in areas such as graphic design (平面设计), copywriting (文案撰写), and social media management. This has created opportunities for individuals to work in areas that were previously inaccessible or did not exist.
1. What is the shift in the way we work brought about by technology?| A．Flexible and remote work. | B．Tying people to a physical office. |
| C．Increased commuting and travel. | D．Higher costs and lower productivity. |
| A．It has reduced work-life balance. | B．It has increased commuting time and costs. |
| C．It has allowed for greater flexibility and work-life balance. | D．It has caused job displacement. |
| A．Increased job displacement. | B．Reduced efficiency and productivity. |
| C．Increased efficiency and productivity. | D．Increased commuting and travel. |
| A．Technology has decreased the number of available jobs. |
| B．Technology has created opportunities for individuals to work in areas that were previously inaccessible or did not exist. |
| C．Technology has only impacted traditional office jobs. |
| D．Technology has increased commuting time and costs. |
10 . Volunteering for teens is an educational, mind-opening and life-enriching travel experience. Since 2007, IVHQ has supported thousands of high school students to volunteer in Africa, Asia, South America, Central America, North America, Europe, the Caribbean and the Pacific. There’s no need to wait till you’re 18 to volunteer abroad! International Volunteer HQ specializes in offering safe and affordable volunteer opportunities for high school students and teens in more than 17 destinations around the globe.
How to volunteer as a teenager overseas:
Applying to volunteer as a teenager is simple! Once you have decided where to volunteer and which project you would like to join, you can apply online. It’s free, only takes a few minutes and there is no commitment needed at this stage. Our team of Volunteer Travel Specialists will then guide you through the next steps to secure your spot and start preparing for your trip.
There are a number of ways you can volunteer with IVHQ depending on your age:
Under 16: You’re able to volunteer as part of a group (for example, a group of students from your high school, with your family or friends) on certain IVHQ programs. You must have parental/guardian permit and be accompanied on the program by a designated guardian over the age of 18. Contact us to find out more.
16 & 17 years old: You can join one of our teen volunteer abroad programs independently with parental permit and two satisfactory character references. You can choose from volunteer projects in more than 17 destinations and will receive 24/7 support from the local team, but not full time supervision.
1. Who are the volunteering project designed for?| A．Adults. | B．Children. | C．Teenagers | D．Students. |
| A．Through the Internet. | B．By mail. | C．In person. | D．Through calls. |
| A．A grade certificate. | B．Permit from parents. |
| C．A school guarantee. | D．Character references. |
