1 . The Biggest Stadiums in the World
People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.
These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat — tend to keep stadium capacities (容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.
For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.
All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.
·Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.
·Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.
·Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, 1960.
·Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.
·Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.
1. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?A.104,944. | B.107,601. | C.About 150,000. | D.About 250,000. |
A.Michigan Stadium. | B.Beaver Stadium. | C.Ohio Stadium. | D.Kyle Field. |
A.They host big games. | B.They have become tourist attractions. |
C.They were built by Americans. | D.They are favored by architects. |
2 . Color is fundamental in home design—something you’ll always have in every room. A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to creating rooms you’ll love to live in. Do you want a room that’s full of life? Professional? Or are you just looking for a place to relax after a long day?
Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point.
Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves.
The large color decisions in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether you’re looking at wallpaper or paint, the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant.
A.While all of them are useful |
B.Whatever you’re looking for |
C.If you’re experimenting with a color |
D.Small color choices are the ones we’re most familiar with |
E.It’s not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces |
F.So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time |
G.Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways |
The first “forest library” in Shanghai recently opened to the public, giving readers the chance
Known as Read & Joy Forest, the forest library that was
The design of the forest library ensures minimal (极少的) disturbance to the forest, with existing green spaces
Most of the visitors to the forest library were young people and parents with their children, who either immersed (沉浸在) themselves in reading
4 . Having a vegetable garden offers many health benefits. Here are reasons why a home vegetable garden beats even the farmers’ market when it comes to your health and well-being.
Gardening is very physical. What makes gardening better than a gym workout is that it happens outdoors with fresh air and sunshine. Whether you are weeding in the down- ward dog position, or digging bags of soil, a garden delivers the full gym experience, from cardio right down to yoga.
Your garden provides you with a raw diet. Most homegrown crops taste better than store-bought, but no vegetable takes this to the next level like sweet peas.
The average consumer remains at the mercy of the produce buyer at the local market, but once the home gardener discovers the diversity of colors and tastes that can be homegrown, a nutrient-rich vegetable choice opens up. Heirloom (原种的) tomatoes range in color from deep purple and nearly black to golden yellow and pale white. Besides the color, there is another benefit.
Your garden allows you to give.
A.It’s nice to receive gifts |
B.We know that it feels good to give |
C.Your garden lets you eat the rainbow |
D.The vegetable garden makes you a chef |
E.Growing vegetables helps you take exercise |
F.Experts may not recommend sweet peas for small gardens |
G.Nutritionists agree that colorful vegetables are rich in nutrition |
5 . Renting a home today is more popular than buying a house. You can choose an apartment for rent either on your own or with the help of a specialist from a rental agency.
First of all, it will be necessary to determine the quality and variety of infrastructure(基础设施) in a particular area. You should find out what objects are located in the immediate neighborhood.
If you plan to move into a rented apartment with children, you should find out which educational and preschool institutions are located nearby.
You should also pay attention to the building itself, in which you plan to rent a home.
A.It is your duty to help the neighbors |
B.The second option is more preferable |
C.It is better if it has thick enough walls |
D.Special attention should be paid to the other details |
E.Here are some simple ways to save money when renting |
F.And near the house should be stations of public transport |
G.It is desirable that there are shops with essential goods near the housing |
6 . A garden that’s just right for you
Have you ever visited a garden that seemed just right for you, where the atmosphere of the garden appeared to total more than the sum (总和) of its parts?
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Some people may think that a garden is no more than plants, flowers, patterns and masses of color. Others are concerned about using gardening methods that require less water and fewer fertilizers (肥料).
●Recall (回忆) your childhood memories
Our model of what a garden should be often goes back to childhood. Grandma’s rose garden and Dad’s vegetable garden might be good or bad, but that’s not what’s important.
A.Know why you garden |
B.Find a good place for your own garden |
C.It’s our experience of the garden that matters |
D.It’s delightful to see so many beautiful flowers |
E.Still others may simply enjoy being outdoors and close to plants |
F.You can produce that kind of magical quality in your own garden, too |
G.For each of those gardens, write down the strongest memory you have |
7 . Finding Home
“I hate New Orleans! I wanna go home!” I
I was born and
Only three months after my parents made the
I spent my first few months in New Orleans,
As soon as I stopped giving all my
Because of my resilience (复原力) in creating a new home for myself and the
A.announced | B.replied | C.turned | D.pointed |
A.Therefore | B.Instead | C.However | D.Besides |
A.trained | B.raised | C.promoted | D.fed |
A.develop | B.continue | C.exist | D.change |
A.command | B.suggestion | C.excuse | D.decision |
A.preferred | B.missed | C.hate | D.imagined |
A.surprised | B.frightened | C.delighted | D.relieved |
A.performance | B.region | C.presentation | D.experience |
A.partly | B.badly | C.slightly | D.hardly |
A.realized | B.remembered | C.observed | D.complained |
A.and | B.but | C.or | D.so |
A.attention | B.patience | C.trust | D.confidence |
A.generation | B.community | C.race | D.school |
A.teach | B.accept | C.judge | D.better |
A.belief | B.freedom | C.love | D.interest |
8 . Things to Do in London This Weekend
Now, some of the most cherished London venues have opened their doors again. Take a look at our lists of exactly what is opening up in London.
Columbia Road Flower Market
The Columbia Road Flower Market is reopening this weekend, but it will be quite different. Stands will be spread out. Nearby roads will be closed and there will be a limit on the number of people who can enter the market. The statement is also calling on locals to support the market but advises people not to visit frequently in order to avoid overcrowding.
Lambeth Country Show
The festival of countryside won' t be held in its usual home of Brock well Park this year. However, it is being taken online instead. All your favourite aspects of the fair will be part of the virtual edition this weekend, including the highly popular Vegetable Sculpture Competition and other usual lower show competitions, local-themed talks, craft market and virtual music performances.
Walthamstow Garden Party
The free two-day festival in E17 is going online this year. Over the weekend you can tune in to music and take part in online workshops from crafting to Tai Chi. Don't miss the highlight of the weekend: East London Radio' s first-ever live show taking place across the weekend with behind-the-scenes chats with local artists, live music from St Mary's Church and much more.
Brixton Courtyard
A new beer garden is opening in Brixton with D sets, wine tastings and more in a safe environment. South London music venue Brixton Jamm has improved its outdoor space with spaced-out booths and picnic benches.
1. What measure will be taken in Columbia Road Flower Market?A.Canceling the stands |
B.Forbidding travelers to visit. |
C.Limiting the customer number. |
D.Checking the temperature of travelers. |
A.Both are held online. | B.Both last for two days. |
C.Both include competitions. | D.Both present virtual music. |
A.Columbia Road Flower Market. | B.Lambeth Country Show. |
C.Walthamstow Garden Party | D.Brixton Courtyard. |
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My hometown Wu Wei , which lies in the northwest of Gansu Province, is a city with rolling hills, valleys and basins. It’s beautiful place for people to live in. Its economy has been growing rapid during the past ten year. New bridges and roads have been setting up and high buildings stood in many parts of the city. The number of schools and hospitals available to people are also on the increase. So there are still some problems, such as like frequent traffic jams and severe air pollution, which have a bad influence on people’s daily life. Despite these problems, I am convinced that my hometown will become much beautiful. Time permitting, you are welcome to visit them.
10 . China’s famous museums include ancient buildings and world class modern museums with big collections. They are excellent places for sightseeing and learning about China.
Sanxingdui Museum
The museum is on the path less beaten by tourists, but it makes one of the top museums for the 3,400-year-old artworks. If you’re an ancient history fan, this place will attract you. If you love art, its style will surprise you a lot.
The Palace Museum
The museum is one of the largest old building kept in the country with a history of 600 years old. Built at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty between 1406 and 1420, it was the home of 24 rulers and their courts. It is one of the fines buildings in China and a good place to study Chinese history.
The Shanghai Museum
The big modern museum is popular with foreign tourists. It is probably the most modern museum with the focus on creative art displays about the history of the whole area. Most famous for its huge collection of china, it is in People’s Square which is also a popular tourist attraction.
The Shaanxi History Museum
Since 14 historical dynasties founded their capitals and developed in Shaanxi Province, the museum may have the oldest treasure of all museums in Chins. The artworks show the greatness of the museum, and the displays are modern and well laid out.
1. Which of the following is on the less-frequently-visited road?A.Sanxingdui Museum. | B.The Palace Museum. |
C.The Shanghai Museum. | D.The Shaanxi History Museum. |
A.Its founder. | B.Its building style. |
C.Its collection of china. | D.Its home of rulers. |
A.Modern art. | B.Ancient science. |
C.Chinese historical culture. | D.Chinese modern building. |