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.

2. Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest?

A．Michigan Stadium.

B．Beaver Stadium.

C．Ohio Stadium.

D．Kyle Field.

3. What do the listed stadiums have in common?

A．They host big games.	B．They have become tourist attractions.
C．They were built by Americans.	D．They are favored by architects.

2 . Discover all the great Sydney attractions. You’ll find many memorable things to do and fascinating museums to visit in Sydney, Australia.

Australian Museum

The Australian Museum (AM) was founded in 1827 and is well-known as the nation’s first museum. The AM has been transformed and visitors can now enjoy transformed spaces and updated facilities. Free general admission includes entry to all permanent exhibitions and Prehistoric Playground, which is open daily on Level 2 and features a variety of activities for children of all ages including a fossil lab and interactive dinosaur design station.

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Explore five levels of art at one of Australia's most popular art museums, located within beautiful parklands overlooking Sydney Harbour, just 10 minutes’ walk from the city.

See an extensive collection of Australian art，including one of the largest galleries of aboriginal (土著的) art in the country, alongside Asian treasures and leading local and international contemporary art.

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia - MCA

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is Australia’s leading museum dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting contemporary art from across Australia.

Located at Circular Quay, the MCA is housed in the former Maritime Services building, a fine example of late Art Deco architecture.

Australian National Maritime Museum

Located at the waterfront of Darling Harbour, the Maritime Museum is an indoor/outdoor attraction and great entertainment for the whole family. The museum has one of the largest and most diverse in-water fleets (舰队) in the world. The museum hosts six permanent galleries, an ever-changing program of temporary exhibitions, and a 3D cinema, ensuring that there is something for everyone.

1. What is Australian Museum famous for?

A．The lowest price.	B．Contemporary art.
C．Outdoor attractions.	D．The longest history.

2. Where should you go if you want to appreciate treasures from Asia?

A．Australian Museum.

B．Art Gallery of New South Wales.

C．Australian National Maritime Museum.

D．Museum of Contemporary Art Australia — MCA.

3. Which of the following can be seen in Australian National Maritime Museum?

A．A 3D cinema.	B．A design station.
C．Local contemporary art.	D．Late Art Deco architecture.

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Higher density (密度) neighborhoods can lead to benefits for the environment and public health, argues Dr. Tom Logan,     1    University of Canterbury lecturer.

Dr. Logan says the government should be aiming     2     (achieve) the “15-minute city” goal. This involves creating neighborhoods where residents can get to shops, restaurants, recreation areas and services within a 15-minute walk, bike ride,     3     by travelling on public transport. When more people can bike, walk or take public transport to their destinations,     4    (pollute) from cars is reduced and there are benefits for people’s physical and mental health.

Accessible cities are also safer and more     5    (attract) because there are more people around, Dr. Logan says. Residents are more likely to go out with friends when restaurants and bars are closer to where they live,     6    (bring) economic benefits for businesses.

However, Dr. Logan says many people are opposed to higher density housing.

“Density, when it’s done right,     7    we see in parts of Europe, the United States and Asia, is where it can lead to safer and     8    (healthy) residents and neighborhoods that     9    (be) full of life. ”

“Creating that is one of our big     10    (challenge). Not everyone has to live in this way but it’s about giving people the option, so they can live somewhere where they don’t have to drive all the time.”

4 . Best Things to Do in Boston

Boston is bursting with around-the-clock amusement and entertainment-from outdoor markets to museums.

Boston Public Garden

Sitting next to Boston Common, this large public park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted who was responsible for Central Park and Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. It’s the perfect place to chill out, take a walk in the green atmosphere and even rent a swan-shaped boat for a paddle around the pond.

Fenway Park

The oldest Major League Baseball stadium, Fenway is an atmospheric and unique place to watch a baseball game. Even if the Red Sox are having an off-year, it’s still worth buying a ticket to see a game, as it’s one of the most Bostonian activities you can do. One of the unique features of the 40,000-seat stadium is the “Green Monster”, the 37-foot green wall in the left field. When it’s not baseball season, you can take a tour of the stadium.

Faneuil Hall Market

Since 1742 this market has traded in fresh edible ingredients (可食用材料) and entertainment for Bostonians. There are dozens of stalls selling fruits and veggies as well as ready-to-eat dishes, along with street performers and some of the best people-watching in the city.

Museum of Fine Arts

The city’s main art museum is a good one. With nearly half a million art objects, it’s also one of the biggest museums in North America. There are works on display by the pantheon (名流) of history’s great artists, including Donatello, EI Greco, Renoir and Degas, just to name a few. There is also a nice collection of art and artifacts from Egypt, Nubia and the ancient Americas.

1. What do Boston Public Garden and Brooklyn’s Prospect Park have in common?

A．They are free for the public.	B．They are similar in size.
C．They are designed by the same designer.	D．They are next to Boston Common.

2. Why is Fenway Park special?

A．Its designer is well-known.	B．It is quiet and green.
C．It hosts exciting performances.	D．It is a baseball stadium.

3. What can visitors do in Museum of Fine Arts?

A．See exhibitions of art works.	B．Learn about the history of the city.
C．Have hands-on art activities.	D．Meet world-famous artists.

5 . Public toilets around the globe have a reputation for being dark, dirty and dangerous. Tokyo recently unveiled new restrooms in two public parks that aim to address those concerns. For one thing, they are brightly lit and colorful. For another, they are transparent. This way, those who need to go can check out the cleanliness and safety of the toilets without having to walk inside or touch a thing.

Japan has long experimented with toilets, resulting in lids that open, and close automatically and seats that warm up. But the new toilets—designed by Shigeru Ban, the Pritzker Prize-winning architect—are made out of a “smart glass.”

The toilets were installed in Tokyo in September. Set up in front of a cluster of trees in the Shibuya District, the toilets stand out like a Mondrian painting.

When occupied and locked properly, the colored glass toilets become frosted (磨砂的) and opaque (not transparent). When the door is unlocked, an electric current rearranges the crystals in the glass to allow more light to pass through, creating a transparent effect. The toilets were presented as another futuristic and aesthetically (美学地) pleasing example of the country’s technological advancements.

The predecessor to Tokyo’s transparent toilets appeared in Switzerland in 2002, when designer Olivier Rambert unveiled two glass restrooms in the city of Lausanne. They had a safety feature that automatically opened the doors and turned the glass transparent if sensors detected no motion for 10 minutes. That could possibly help users who fall unconscious and need medical attention.

1. What’s the purpose of the design of new restrooms?

A．To make the parks tourist attractions.

B．To settle the problems with public toilets.

C．To maintain the standards of public toilets.

D．To achieve a breakthrough in toilet construction.

2. How does the “smart glass” function?

A．By cutting off electricity.	B．By giving off colorful light.
C．By sensing the health of people.	D．By changing the order of crystals.

3. What can we learn about the transparent toilets?

A．They cause the concerns about privacy.

B．They are decorated with artists’ paintings.

C．They are pioneered by Japanese architects.

D．They combine technological and artistic elements.

4. Which can best describe the safety feature of glass restrooms in Switzerland?

A．Conventional.	B．Humanized.
C．Simplified.	D．Recreational.

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2022 witnesses the 350th anniversary of Rong Bao Zhai. The badge (徽章) for Rong Bao Zhai uses the Chinese     1     (character) of “three”, “five” and “zero”. The character “three” is shaped like a book,     2     represents the long historical tradition of Rong Bao Zhai. “Five” represents the interweaving of yin and yang, and the circle of “zero” means eternity and hope in the future.

Rong Bao Zhai     3     (locate) in Beijing. Its wood block printing skill was listed in the first batch of national-level intangible     4     (culture) heritage by State Council. The technique is a collection of painting, engraving and printing as     5     whole. It can be employed     6     (create) artworks and     7     (realistic) reproduce all kinds of Chinese calligraphy and paintings. Among the famous prints     8     (be) “Han Xizai Evening Banquet”. The production took 8 years, using over l,600 woodblocks and over 6,000 times of overprinting, marking the development of the peak of wood block printing.

Rong Bao Zhai pays special attention to collecting and protecting. It has collected thousands of Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty works, and is honored     9     “tiny Palace Museum”. Over the years, the brand has also held various exhibitions and international art exchanges,     10     (become) a window of Chinese traditional culture to the world.

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There     1    （be）countless things that can influence your sleep．However，there's one surprising factor that could be affecting your sleep：the paint of color in your bedroom．According     2     a new survey，painting your bedroom a color that's too bright or even too dark influences your sleep．

Different colors can set different     3    （mood）in your space，some of     4    may not be favorable to sleep．If you want your bedroom to be more calming，you'd     5    （good）explore neutrals（中和色），light greens，and golds．As is described in the survey，dramatic colors like “bright reds，deep browns，and even olive greens” are less likely     6    （leave）you feeling bright-eyed in the morning．Besides，having too dark a room may not keep you up at night，    7     it can damage your energy upon     8    （wake）．On the other hand，a bright color should be avoided in the bedroom because it has the potential to interrupt sleep and promote activity rather than relaxation．

Anyway，that doesn't mean that dramatic colors have to be off the table     9    （entire）．But remember：when you decorate your rooms，choosing the right color is    10     must．

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Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage,     1     (locate) by the Blossom Bathing Brook of Chengdu City, is the former residence of Du Fu, a great poet of Tang Dynasty of China. In the winter of AD 759, Du Fu and his family     2     (flee) to Chengdu in order to seek refuge from the “Rebellion of An Lushan and Shi Siming”. Beside the beautiful Blossom Bathing Brook, he built a thatched cottage named “Chengdu Thatched Cottage”,     3     he lived for nearly 4 years.     4     all the poems he wrote there, more than 240 are still read. These monumental poems endow the Cottage with profound cultural significance,     5     (make) it a sacred land in the history of Chinese Literature.

Covering an area of 190,000 square meters, the Cottage is the biggest, best preserved and     6     (distinctive) relic in memory of Du Fu in China. In the center of the hall, a bronze statue of Du Fu, made by Liu Kaiqu, a famous sculptor of our country,     7     (place) in the center of the hall.

Chinese critics from the Song Dynasty referred to Du Fu     8     the “poet-historian”. Both before and after the An Lushan Rebellion. Du Fu witnessed a typical political and social situation. The common people still lived in     9     (poor) while the emperor and his top officials enjoyed a foolishly luxurious life. He composed many poems such as “Song of the War Chariots”, “Three Officials”, and “Three Departures”.     10     he expressed in his poems are the dissatisfaction with the government and his great pity for the common people.

9 . Surrounded by towering skyscrapers, roaring traffic and crowded streets, sometimes all you want to do is find some peace. Luckily, many of the world’s busiest urban areas also contain beautiful green spaces.

Hibiya Park, Tokyo

A green island in the heart of Tokyo, Hibiya Park is Japan’s first western-style park. The 16-hectare grounds contain some 3,100 trees and 10,000-sqare-metres of green lawns and pretty flower beds. One of the parks must-see attractions is the great fountain. The symbol of Hibiya Park, the fountain is 30-metres wide and features a 12-metre high water jet at its centre. Autumn is an especially lovely time to take a stroll, as trees leaves turn beautiful shades of red. orange and yellow.

Central Park, New York

Possibly one of the most famous parks in the world. Central Park ranks alongside the Empire state Building and the statue of Liberty as a symbol of New York City. Not only was Central park the first public park in America, but it’s also the most visited. Set in the midst of Manhattan, Central Park’s 843 acres are filled with gorgeous fountains, monuments and bridges, alongside meadows and waters. Loved by locals, the park’s recreational facilities boast everything from skating and cycling to climbing and rowing.

Hong Kong Park

One of the world’s most unusual parks, Hong Kong Park blends modern design with the natural environment. Covering just over 8-hectares, the park uses flowing water in the form of waterfalls, ponds and fountains to link its different features. With mountains on one side and skyscrapers on the other, it’s also a great point for some striking photographs of Hong Kong. One of the park’s main attractions is the Edward Youde Aviary. And with an area of 3,000 square metres—it’s one of the largest aviaries in the world.

Hyde Park, Iondon

One of London’s eight Royal Parks, Hyde Park offers both world-class events and a peaceful place to unwind. Set along the serpentine, the park covers 350 acres and contains around 4,000 trees and flower gardens. Famous monuments include the Diana Memorial Fountain, famous Achilles statue and the Serpentine Bridge. The park truly offers something for everyone. You can go swimming, boating and horse riding or simply enjoy the fresh air alongside the many other walkers, joggers and cyclists. Two lakeside restaurants also offer everything from a cup of coffee to a 3-course meal.

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1. If you are interested in skating, where will you probably go?

A．Hibiya Park.	B．Central Park.
C．Hong Kong Park.	D．Hyde Park.

2. What is the special feature of Hong Kong Park?

A．It is one of the most famous parks in the world.

B．It is surrounded with mountains and monuments.

C．It offers visitors a good position to take photos.

D．It offers visitors from coffee to three meals.

3. Where does this text probably come from?

A．An advertisement.	B．A magazine.
C．A geography textbook.	D．A website.

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When it comes to building their dream home, people have a lot of different ideas. However, some people decide to avoid    1    (tradition) architecture, and build something completely different, for instance, a container house. That’s exactly what designer Will Breaux did and now he’s a proud     2    (own) of a house built out of shipping containers. His new home is located on McGowen Street in Houston. The containers are piled on top    3    each other to create a three-story house.

Breaux wanted to build his own house since the early 2000s, however, for a long time he struggled     4    (find) someone who would design the kind of house he wanted, so eventually Breaux decided to do it     5    (he). Breaux got the idea of a container house many years ago. Why containers? “Shipping containers are strong, fireproof, long-lasting, hurricane resistant, and have common characteristics,” Breaux explains.

However, the man,     6     is not a professional builder, had little knowledge of     7    it would take to build his dream house. But he was determined to do everything he could.

After long hours spent    8    (learn) everything about constructing a house out of shipping containers, Breaux possesses     9     impressive 2, 500-square-foot house. Now the house is     10     (full) furnished (装修) and looks just like Breaux had imagined it.