1 . Today we travel to film festivals around the world to learn about their different histories and goals. Some of the festivals are major competitions, while others are smaller events to help draw attention to more experimental movies.
One of the most famous film festivals in the world takes place in the French town of Cannes during twelve days in May. The Cannes Film Festival started in 1946 as a social gathering for showing movies. Later, the popular event developed into an important competition.
Visitors to the festival also see a series of short films, as well as films which don’t compete for awards. But the Cannes Film Festival is more than about honoring special movies and seeing famous actors. Each year, more than 1,000 people from almost 100 countries gather to watch about 900 movies. This helps link people from all areas of the movie industry. Also, it helps filmmakers sell their movies to distributors(发行人) so they can be shown in theaters around the world.
The Venice International Film Festival starts in late August. Dating back to 1932, it is one of the oldest movie festivals in the world.
Many film festivals have very specialized subjects. In Belgium you can go to the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. For 26 years this festival has been showing science fiction and horror movies from around the world. If this event seems too frightening, you can attend the International Children’s Film Festival in Frankfurt, Germany. In Turkey, the International Istanbul Film Festival, which was first organized in 1982, shows movies about art, music, dance or literature.
On any given day, a film festival is probably taking place somewhere around the world. Here we’ve only discussed a small number of them. These important and exciting events help to celebrate the art and industry of movies.
1. What do we know about the Cannes Film Festival?| A．It lasts twelve days in winter. | B．It started as a film competition. |
| C．It attracts about 1,000 actors every year. | D．It increases the popularity of some films. |
| A．The Venice International Film Festival. |
| B．The Cannes Film Festival. |
| C．The International Istanbul Film Festival. |
| D．The Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. |
| A．there are many film festivals |
| B．film festivals have a long history |
| C．many film festivals have their own subjects |
| D．film festivals are popular around the world |
| A．The Oldest Film Festival in the World. | B．Film Festivals Around the World. |
| C．Development of Films in the World. | D．The History of Film Festivals in the World. |
2 . Kids Fleet Summer Day Camp
Summer camp is a lot of fun when you’re a Kids Fleet Camper! Kids’ fleet is an exciting and fun-filled Summer Day Camp with rock climbing, golfing, swimming, creative activities and outdoor entertainment!
Kids Fleet Summer Day Camp runs for select weeks during the summer. Please check back in February 2017 for dates, prices and information for Kids’ Fleet Summer Day Camp 2017.
Registration (登记):
Begins: March 7, 2017
Need: $100 deposit (定金) and completed Registration Form
2017 Camp Age Requirements: 6—14 years old children
In Person: “First come first served” registration service
Mailing is an option (选择)
720 Proudfoot Lane
London, ON N6H 5G5
If you have any questions, please call:
519-472-9310 x233 Rose Tucker-Camp Manager
What did Kids Fleet Parents from past years have to say about Kids Fleet Summer Day Camp?
“My son thought that the camp had just the right amount of activities to keep the children interested. The rock climbing, golfing, as well as the outdoor activities and swimming were perfect. He was very tired but in a good way. My son wants to return next year and I will recommend (推荐) this camp to others.”
—Mrs White
“I think this is one of the best day camps (if not the best) that my children have taken part in. The people in charge of the camp are warm-hearted and friendly. The program is excellent and it is the only camp that they ask us to go back to.”
—Kristin and Doug
“My children had an excellent time at your camp. I was very impressed with both your friendly, helpful staff and the excellent way that the entire camp was organized and run. I will recommend it to my friends and will consider next year!”
—Joseph McRae
“One of the best organized summer camps we’ve ever experienced. I’m glad that my child was in a safe, responsible and fun environment.”
—George Kerhoulas
1. What can we learn about the camp?
| A．It will be held every month in 2017. |
| B．There is no age limit for the campers. |
| C．All the children can take part in it for free. |
| D．The campers can register by mailing. |
| A．pay $100 in advance | B．call the manager of the camp |
| C．send an e-mail to the camp | D．ask registration service first |
| A．Favorable. | B．Uncaring. |
| C．Doubtful. | D．Negative. |
3 . The Grand Canal, a large waterway that first connected north and south China over 1400 years ago, is shorter than it once was, but it is still the longest man-made river in the world.
The original Canal system began around the year 605. China’s emperor realized that he needed a better way to feed his army. Specifically, he needed a way to move food quickly from China’s southern rice-growing region to the country’s north. Thus, he spent 6 years on construction of the first section of the Grand Canal, connecting existing canals, lakes and rivers. However, by 1127, parts had begun to worsen. In 1279, Kublai Khan began to repair and create a more direct north-south route to and from Beijing.
The Grand Canal was also an important cultural channel. Soldiers, merchants and artists transported ideas, regional foods and cultural practices from one part of China to another. It is said that Peking duck and the Pecking opera were both brought north via the canal. Even today, the country’s watery highway plays an important economic role in China. In addition, local governments, eager to increase tourism and real estate (房地产) development, are beautifying areas along the Canal.
This development comes at a price, though. In Yangzhou, the city government has torn down almost all of the older Canal-side buildings. Farther south in the cities of Zhenjiang, Wuxi and Hangzhou, the situation is similar. “Traditionally, we talk about eighteen main cities on the Grand Canal, and each had something unique and special about it.” explains Zhou Xihua, the director of the Grand Canal museum. “But now many of these cities are all the same: a thousand people with one face.”
In 2005 a group of citizens proposed that the historic Grand Canal be made a UNESCO world heritage site. The status would protect both the waterway and architecture around it. “Every generation wants the next generation to understand it, to look at its monuments.” said Zhu Bingren, an artist who cowrote this proposal. UNESCO status was officially granted in 2014. The hope now is that the grand Canal, one of the world’s great engineering accomplishments, will continue to link north and south China for centuries to come.
1. Why was the Grand Canal originally built?| A．To allow his army to move more quickly. |
| B．To transport food from the south to the north. |
| C．To enable people to visit remote parts of China. |
| D．To promote the cultural and traditional diversity. |
| A．It is the longest man-made river in the world. |
| B．It orginally complete construction in the year 611. |
| C．Its original north-south route is to and from Beijing. |
| D．It allowed Peking duck and the Peking opera to spread. |
| A．Developing the canal involves spending a lot of money. |
| B．Even after spending money, people dislike the development. |
| C．Developing it is more expensive than one can imagine. |
| D．There are some negative consequences to this development. |
| A．The history of the Grand Canal. | B．The introduction of the Grand Canal. |
| C．The construction of the Grand Canal. | D．The proection of the Grand Canal. |
4 . Astronaut Neill Armstrong, the first man on the moon, passed away at 82. He commanded the Apollo 11spacecraft that landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, and has been best remembered by saying “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”.
Armstrong was born Aug 5, 1930, on a farm in western Ohio. He took his first airplane ride at the age of 6 and developed an interest in aviation (航空) that pushed him to build model airplanes and conduct experiments in a homemade wind tunnel. As a boy, he took flying lessons and was licensed to fly at 16, before he got his driver’s license.
Armstrong enrolled in Purdue University to study aircraft engineering but was called to work with the US Navy in 1949 and flew 78 fight tasks. Armstrong was accepted into NASA’s astronaut class in 1962. He was a support commander for the Apollo 8 task in 1968. In that flight, Commander Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and BiIIAnders circled the moon 10 times, and got ready for the moon landing seven months later.
On July 20, 1969, an estimated 600 million people—a fifth of the world’s population watched and listened to the landing, the largest audience for any single event in history.
Parents crowded with their children in front of the family television. absorbed by what they were witnessing. Farmers gave up their duties at night, and drivers pulled off the highway and checked into hotels just to see the moonwalk. Television-less travelers in California ran to their cars to catch the word on the radio. Afterward, people walked out of their homes and stared at the moon, in awe of what they had just seen. Others watched through telescopes in hopes of spotting the astronauts.
“I can honestly say-and it’s a big surprise to me that I have never had a dream about being on the moon.” he once said.
Armstrong married Carol Knight in 1994, and the couple lived quietly in Indian Hill, a Cincinnati suburb. He had two adult sons from a previous marriage.
1. What’s the purpose of the text?| A．To introduce the first man to land on the moon. |
| B．To tell people Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. |
| C．To illustrate an estimated 600 million people witnessed the event in history. |
| D．To explain the saying “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. |
| A．Armstrong circled the moon 10 times. |
| B．Armstrong was called to work with the US Navy. |
| C．Armstrong gave lectures in NASA’s astronaut class. |
| D．Armstrong conducted experiments in a homemade wind tunnel. |
| A．Surprised. | B．Astonished. | C．Disappointed. | D．Overjoyed. |
| A．Armstrong got his driver’s license at 16. |
| B．Armstrong took his first airplane ride at a very young age. |
| C．Armstrong had a childhood dream about being ont he moon. |
| D．Armstrong married Carol in 1994 and then had two sons. |
5 . Have you heard of shark fin (鲨鱼鳍) soup? This famous and expensive dish is especially popular in southern China. But do you realize that you are killing a whole shark each time you enjoy a bowl of shark fin soup?
When people catch sharks, they cut off their fins and throw them back into the sea where they die slowly and painfully. In fact, around 70 million sharks are caught and traded (交易) in this industry every year. The numbers of some kinds of sharks have declined by over 90 percent in the last 20 to 30 years.
Environmental protection groups around the world, such as WildAid and the WWF, are teaching the public about “finning”. They have even asked governments to develop laws to stop the sale of shark fins. So far, no scientific studies have shown shark fins are good for health, so why eat them? Help save the sharks!
1. Where is shark fin soup especially popular?| A．In eastern China. | B．In southern China. | C．In western China. | D．In northern China. |
| A．Fallen. | B．Added. | C．Doubled. | D．Increased. |
| A．They are afraid of sharks. |
| B．They catch sharks for fun. |
| C．They consider sharks lovely. |
| D．They cut off shark fins for money. |
| A．WTO. | B．UNESCO. | C．WildAid. | D．WHO. |
| A．Respect Nature | B．Value the Planet | C．Save the Sharks | D．Keep Balance |
World Smile Day is celebrated (庆祝) on the first Friday of October every year. It was created (创建) by Harvey Ball, an artist from the United States. He created the Smiley Face in 1963. The day was created to spread joy and love to everyone.
World Book Day
World Book Day was created on 23rd April, 1995 by UNESCO (联合国教科文组织). It was created in honor of two great men: William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Books have been educating people for hundreds of years, and the best way to celebrate this day is to find the time to do some reading.
World Health Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) was created on 7th April, 1948 to solve health problems. Every year, the members of WHO meet in Switzerland to review WHO’s work and set new goals. The day is celebrated annually on 7th April.
The International Day of Families
The International Day of Families was created by the United Nations in 1993 and is celebrated on 15th May every year. The day celebrates the importance of families.
1. Which of the following is celebrated in October?| A．World Health Day. | B．The International Day of Families. | C．World Book Day. | D．World Smile Day. |
| A．To solve health problems. |
| B．To spread joy and love to everyone. |
| C．To encourage people to read more books. |
| D．To remember Shakespeare. |
| A．UNESCO. | B．The World Health Organization. | C．The United Nations. | D．The United States. |
| A．Every day. | B．Every week. | C．Every year. | D．Every month. |
| A．It was created by WHO. |
| B．It was created in 1995. |
| C．It is not celebrated every year. |
| D．It celebrates the importance of families. |
7 . Flood (洪水) Safety Guidelines (指南)
Flood (洪水) is one of the most dangerous natural disasters. It may come suddenly and sweep away (冲走) everything. It is important to learn some safety guidelines and get prepared for a flood, especially for those living near a river.
Things to do before a flood
●Move to a safe place immediately if there is an order. Prepare enough food and clean water.
Remember to prepare a first aid kit (急救箱).
Try to move to a place high enough to keep clear of floodwater. Hold to a tree or a woodblock if you are in water. Keep away from electricity.
Things not to do during a flood
Do not take too many personal things with you.
Although flood is dangerous,
| A．never give up hope |
| B．Things to do during a flood |
| C．Here are some tips on flood safety |
| D．Do not drink floodwater because it is not clean |
| E．Listen to the weather warnings (警告) firstly |
8 . The British Museum
Welcome to the British Museum to experience cultures across the globe, from the origin of human history to the present. The entry can be gained for free if applied on our website.
◆ Open today: 10:00-20:30
◆ Last entry: 19:30
Plan your visit
Book tickets and plan your day including exhibitions, facilities, access, food and travel. Book your free ticket to guarantee Museum entry and receive key information and updates before your visit.
Galleries
Please note that galleries in the Museum may be closed for maintaining clean or private events. All planned closures will be listed on the Visit page. Occasionally we may need to close galleries at short notice for safety reasons. We regret that in these cases we’re not always able to inform the public in advance.
Family visits
Families with children of all ages can enjoy a range of free gallery activities.
◆ Take on a Museum Mission
You can wander through selected galleries and complete five challenges. Find a variety of objects within the gallery, perform for a video using a phone or tablet, discuss an object, look closely at collection highlights, and pose for a photo shoot alongside the objects.
◆ Embark on a Museum Explorer Trail (路径)
Involving the whole family, each trail dives into interesting objects. Trails include Journey Across Japan, Africa Around the World, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and more.
◆ Explore with a Themed Backpack
This unique experience allows visitors under 16 to explore the museum in a fun way. Jobs in Roman Britain, best for ages 7-11, sees kids match modern objects with ancient objects; Sensory Support Backpack provides resources and ideas to support young visitors aged 3–11 with additional sensory needs in a busy museum environment; Little Feet, a backpack for kids under 5 for use in any area of the museum is also worth trying.
1. How could the visitors get entry to the museum?| A．By informing the staff in advance. | B．By applying on the Internet. |
| C．By sending email s to apply for entry. | D．By buying tickets at the door. |
| A．For keeping clean. | B．For personal activities. |
| C．For security issues. | D．For controlling visiting. |
| A．Having some discussions. | B．Taking photos of objects. |
| C．Doing the object matching. | D．Wandering around galleries. |
9 . When James Haskell started playing professional rugby football, technology’s influence was very limited. One of its first and important uses within the game, he says, was just urine testing (尿检). “A lot has changed since then. Now all the players wear GPS heart-rate monitors,” the former England and Wasps ruby union player says. Data and technology have become important parts of a professional sports team and its players’ lives, Haskell says.
But this is only the beginning.
“New 5G will bring a whole set of new devices to the sports industry and the connectivity of supply chains that isn’t possible today,” explains Scott Petty, the chief technology officer of Vodafone UK. Vodafone’s recent research shows 70 per cent of decision-makers in the sports industry believe it is behind other industries in adopting new technology.
However, things are changing gradually. The research suggests that 76 per cent of sports leaders say new 5G technology will drive innovation ( 革新) within their organisations. According to research, sport is an area where new 5G will have a huge impact. It has the ability to transform the fan experience and help athletes improve their fitness and training programmes. Around 74 per cent of sports leaders believe 5G will help meet rising fan expectations.
Haskell is looking forward to seeing what 5G will enable in the future. Vodafone’s new 5G network was launched ( 推 出) in July. At the launch, two Wasps players demonstrated an innovative use of the tech when they conducted a joint training session, despite being 100 miles apart. At an event in London, Will Rowlands tackled (擒抱摔倒) a bag and almost at the same time, through wearable devices, De Jongh felt the force of the tackle.
Going forwards, Haskell expects that players will be able to quantify (量化) their performance in new ways. The key to this? The ability to read real‑time data and make training programmes completely personalised. Haskell says: “This ability will be awesome and you’ll suddenly be able to quantify everything!”
This will be game-changing.
1. What does Haskell say about the early use of technology in rugby football?| A．It mainly focused on performance data collecting. |
| B．It changed his attitude towards rugby football. |
| C．It excited people’s attention to rugby football. |
| D．It made an impact only to a small extent. |
| A．The sports industry should find a new way to meet fan expectations. |
| B．The sports industry plays a leading part in adopting new technology. |
| C．Most sports leaders have a very positive response to new 5G technology. |
| D．New 5G technology will be widely used in the sports industry very soon. |
| A．It was a real success. |
| B．It raised doubts among players. |
| C．It made Vodafone world-famous. |
| D．It fell far short of the expectations. |
| A．Unnecessary. | B．Impressive. | C．Personal. | D．Impossible. |
10 . At Seattle’s Garfield High School, a dozen (十多个) basketball players are practicing. These guys take the game seriously at this school. A half-dozen coaches keep everyone focused as Garfield prepares for a Saturday playoff game. In the middle of all this is Brandon Roy, the former NBA All-Star and Garfield’s greatest player. Roy is the head coach.
Bad knees forced him out of pro basketball well before his time. Four years after his forced NBA retirement, he began coaching at Seattle’s Nathan Hale High School in 2017 with no background whatsoever and won a state championship. He moved to his alma mater (母校) the following year and got another state title with a once-beaten team. “Really the thing that brought me to coaching was I missed basketball,” Roy said.
After taking 2019 off from coaching to deal with personal issues, Roy returned and has his team pointed at state again. He owns a 78-5 coaching record.
With his success, others frequently discuss whether Roy wants to move up the ranks as he did as a player. “My ultimate goal is not to coach in the NBA but to build a real strong foundation at my alma mater. I don’t feel challenged to make it to the next level. I feel challenged right here to make it at this level.”
As practice comes to a close, Roy gathers his players around him and his coaches and they talk about the game ahead. Before everyone heads home, he has them shake hands. Players and players. Coaches and players. It’s a show of respect and togetherness.
Mostly, he just listened to his mother and followed her insightful direction to become a topflight coach. “My mom gave me the best advice — she said keep your ego (自我) out of it,” Roy said. “She told me to forget what I had achieved in the NBA and be down-to-earth. She trusted that I’d be pretty good at it.”
1. Why does Brandon Roy show up at court?| A．To prepare for a game as a player. | B．To coach a student basketball team. |
| C．To look for future basketball players. | D．To select former NBA players as assistants. |
| A．He was badly injured. | B．He was forced to retire. |
| C．He led a team to success. | D．He gave up his basketball career. |
| A．Going back to the NBA as a professional player. |
| B．Being a professional coach in an NBA team. |
| C．Improving the basketball level of his alma mater’s team. |
| D．Becoming the greatest basketball player of his alma mater. |
| A．Try to trust others. | B．Learn from the best. |
| C．Don’t become too proud. | D．Never give up on dreams. |
