1 . Four Interesting Science Museums
Polytechnic Museum, Russia
For many guests of the capital, some of the most vivid childhood memories are associated with this museum. A variety of technical fields are presented in 65 halls-Mining, Space, Energy, and Transportation, etc. And the exposition（博览会）is the only museum project in Russia about the history of the bike. The interactive division "Technoplay" is open, where you not only can but also need touch most of the exhibits with your hands. In addition to self-experimentation, for personal requests the museum's experts will show many entertaining experiments.
Eureka, England
The Eureka educational center is a huge complex where modern science and technology are becoming clear, even to kids. The main exhibition is devoted to the human body, the laws of physics and natural things. Visitors can obtain energy or create paper with their own hands. On the area of the Eureka educational park there is a botanical garden and a collection of minerals from the rock types of Finland is presented there.
Deutsches Museum, Germany
In this museum you can see more than 100 thousand different items from windmills（风车）to medical equipment. All aspects of industrial production appear before the eyes. Several museum rooms are arranged especially for children-there are exhibits that entertain kids starting from three.
NEMO, the Netherlands
The largest Dutch research centre stands ready to share its secrets with everyone. This immersion（沉浸）in the world of science and technology will not be dull. All significant information is presented in the form of exciting games. All exhibits are interactive; visitors are allowed to touch, pull and press on anything. The museum is for children from 6 to 16, as well as for their parents-it will be interesting to all.
1. What can visitors do at Polytechnic Museum?| A．Learn how the bike developed. | B．Touch all of the exhibits. |
| C．Watch entertaining movies. | D．Show entertaining experiments. |
| A．Polytechnic Museum. | B．Eureka. |
| C．Deutsches Museum. | D．NEMO. |
| A．It is specially designed for children. |
| B．It is the largest museum in the world. |
| C．It shows information of exhibits in games. |
| D．Some exhibits can be touched or pressed. |
2 . Choose Your One-Day-Tours!
Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?| A．Tour A | B．Tour B |
| C．Tour C | D．Tour D |
| A．Windsor Castle & Hampton Court | B．Oxford & Stratford |
| C．Bath & Stonehenge | D．Cambridge |
| A．It used to be the home of royal families | B．It used to be a well-known maze |
| C．It is the oldest palace in Britain | D．It is a world-famous castle |
3 . 72 Hours in Beijing
Traveling to China is no longer a luxury for many foreign passport holders. The Chinese government has permitted a 72-hour visa-free policy that offers access to visitors from 53 countries including the US, France and Austria. Let’s start with the capital of China, Beijing. Here’s a pick of the best in Beijing!
Mutianyu Great Wall
Your trip to Beijing isn’t really complete without seeing one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World”, the Great Wall of China. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is by far the most well-preserved of all. Taking a one-hour bus ride Mutianyu would be your ideal location for a half day of hiking away from the large crowds in the city. Also the authorities have allowed tourists to paint graffiti on a specific section of the Great Wall since 2014. The Great Wall was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
798 Art Zone
This would be on the top of my list! Named after the 798 factory that was built in the 1950s. The art zone is home to various galleries, design studios, art exhibition spaces, fashionable shops and bars. You could easily spend half your day wandering around the complex, feeling the contrast of the present and the past.
Summer Palace
Located in northwestern Beijing, the Summer Palace is by far the city’s most well-preserved royal park. With its huge lake and hilltop views, the palace offers you a pastoral escape into the landscape of traditional Chinese paintings. The Summer Palace was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.
Sichuan Provincial Restaurant
While in Beijing, apart from trying the city’s best-known Peking duck the Sichuan provincial restaurant is one of the places where you can enjoy regional delicious food. It offers one of China’s eight great cuisines, Sichuan, which ranges from Mapo tofu to spicy chicken.
1. Which of the following is true about the Mutianyu Great Wall?| A．You can paint graffiti anywhere. |
| B．You need a half day to get there. |
| C．It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014. |
| D．It is the most well-preserved part of the Great Wall. |
| A．In1950. | B．In 1987. | C．In 1998. | D．In 2014. |
| A．Mutianyu Great Wall. | B．Summer Palace. |
| C．798 Art Zone. | D．Sichuan Provincial Restaurant. |
4 . Teen Summer Camps Abroad
Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups
Celebrating 26 years of community-service-based adventure travel programs for high school Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups students and groups! Choose from Community Service, Global Action and Adventure travel opportunities.
Location: Worldwide
Dates:1-4week programs: June through August
Cost: $1,950 per week (10%off book before May 10th)
Tel: 403-545-2202
ARCC Programs: Meaningful Service. Real Connections. True Adventure.
ARCC provides international adventure programs in 20 countries and 4 western states. With over 30 years of experience, ARCC has remained a pioneer of adventure travel and teen summer programs for young people.
Dates:2-5week programs: June through August
Cost: $1,900-$2,200 per week
Tel: To get more information or request a catalog, call our headquarters at 415-332-5075.
French Summer Camp in the French Alps
High-quality Teenage French Summer program in Morzine in the French Alps, just an hour’s drive from Geneva. Combine language learning with great cultural and outdoor activities in a fun, safe mountain village environment.
Dates: July 8th-August 19th
Cost: $2,412 for 2 weeks
Tel.:450-790-0838
Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence, Italy
Spend this summer learning about Italian art history, language, cuisine, film, and fashion in the beautiful and historic city of Florence Enjoy delicious authentic pastas, and go on weekly trips to discover Italy.
Dates:2-5week programs: June 1st-August 30th
Costs: $4,095(2 weeks)/$6,295(3 weeks)/$7,095(4 weeks)
Tel.:888-462-2239
1. What most probably makes ARCC Programs special?| A．Its leading role in the industry. | B．Its perfect location in the country. |
| C．Its international reputation. | D．Its cost compared with other programs. |
| A．It lasts the whole summer. | B．It provides different week options. |
| C．It offers chances to learn the history of Geneva. | D．It helps participants learn French and have fun. |
| A．Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups | B．ARCC Programs |
| C．Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence | D．French Summer Camp in the French Alps |
5 . Beijing Museum of Natural History
Address: 126 South Tianqiao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Websites: www.bmnh.org.cn/en/(En)；www.bmnh.org.cn/(Cn)
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00)；Closed Mondays (closed days may vary on national holidays, winter and summer vacations )
E-mail: office@bmnh.org.cn
General admission fee: Free (passport required for entry)
Ticket booking: yuyue.bmnh.org.cn (24 hours available)； (+86-10)67027702 (9:00-16:00)
The Beijing Natural History Museum was the first large-scale natural history museum in China after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is a large natural history museum focusing on specimen (标本) collection, research and education in the fields of paleontology（古生物学), animals, plants and anthropologyn(人类学).
The museum houses a collection of more than 270,000 zoological and other specimens. Permanent displays can be found in the Halls of Paleontology, Zoology, Botany and Mankind Evolution(进化). Its spacious galleries contain some fine specimens of fossils including various invertebrates (无脊椎动物), mammals, early humans, reptiles, dinosaur skeletons and eggs excavated in China. It also contains a large collection of minerals, as well as a fantastic display of naturally carved and polished stones used in the traditional Chinese art of miniature rockery(假山).
The Hall of Paleontology features fossils from the Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras, forming a wordless chronicle of prehistoric life that flourished (繁荣) between 1 and 500 million years ago. Among the exhibits are a 22-meter Mamenxi dinosaur fossil which is 140 million years old, a flying Yi dinosaur and a swimming Yu dinosaur.
1. At which time is absolutely impossible for visitors to enter the museum?| A．10:00 am on Monday. |
| B．4:05 pm on Friday. |
| C．11:00 am on Tuesday. |
| D．2:00 pm on Sunday. |
| A．www.bmnh.org.cn/en/. | B．www.bmnh.org.cn/. |
| C．office@bmnh.org.cn. | D．yuyue.bmnh.org.cn. |
| A．Learn some knowledge about mankind evolution. |
| B．Enjoy a famous painting by a master. |
| C．Buy some specimens to do research. |
| D．Carve and polish stones by himself or herself. |
6 . Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues (场地). The following places may have a way out. There's no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. It's built right in!
Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage
415 E. STREET, ANCHORACE, ALASKA 99501
Events, like great music are born of inspiration. Featuring a 13, 600-square-foot facility that will seat 275 guests with private event space, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience with a rock and twist for each of our guests.
Business Expo Center
1960 S. ANAHEIM WAY, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805
The Business Expo Center is Orange County's important event venue in Anaheim, California. Our flexible 36,000-square-foot expo center is home to space for conferences, trade shows and celebrations. We pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience with excellent flexibility, services, and cost savings. We won't charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.
Automobile Driving Museum
610 LAIRPORT STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245
Centrally located in the South Bay beach community of EL Segundo, California, the ADM offers a wonderful venue for private parties and corporate events. Conveniently located 5 minutes south of LAX, right off the 405 and 105 Freeways, the 610 Lairport space has a special feel surrounded by our primary automobile collection. We offer several different venues inside and outside our facility for diverse events. To better our service, reservations are needed.
Yamashiro Hollywood
1999 N. SYCAMORE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90068
Yamashiro Hollywood is a restaurant and therefore, all food and wine must be handled in house. However, guests are allowed to bring in outside wine and champagne for a corkage fee (开瓶费).
1. Which venue can you enjoy music?| A．Business Expo Center. | B．Yamashiro Hollywood. |
| C．Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage. | D．Automobile Driving Museum. |
| A．It's home to space for music shows. |
| B．It is convenient for guests to go there. |
| C．It's located in Los Angeles, California 92805. |
| D．You can experience high-speed Wi-Fi free of charge. |
| A．To show the importance of anniversaries. | B．To introduce some activities. |
| C．To advertise some museums. | D．To recommend some special venues. |
7 . CHINA'S FOUR GREAT NOVELS
China's Four Great Novels came out in the 14th to 18th centuries during the Ming（1368﹣1644）and Qing（1644﹣1911）Dynasties， concurrent with the European Renaissance ﹣ which popularized the use of everyday language in Chinese literature. Professor Andrew Plaks， in his book Four Masterworks of the Ming and Qing Novel， observes that these fictional works used popular storytelling styles to increase societal norms and juxtaposed （把…并列）them against a set of flawed characters in order to raise serious questions about heroism， selfhood， and love.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Luo Guanzhong （1330﹣1400）
Chinese literature's first chapter﹣based novel which draws from the historic power struggle between the Three Kingdoms of Wei， Shu， and Wu （220﹣280）.
Sample line： "The long divided must unite， the long united must divide； thus it has ever been."
Western similarity： Game of Thrones
Journey to the West
Wu Cheng'en （1500﹣1582）
Most widely told story of the four， it is a fictionalized account of the real pilgrimage（朝圣）to India of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang （602﹣664）.
Sample line： "Heaven and earth were once a chaotic whole， borderless and shapeless， without any beings whatsoever."
Western similarity： The Lord of the Rings and Don Quixote （《唐•吉诃德》）
Water Margin
Shi Nai'an （1296﹣1370）
A work of controversial authorship based on the true story of the bandit Song Jiang and his 36 rebels in the late years of North Song Dynasty（960﹣1127）.
Sample line："It's easier to draw a tiger than to sketch its bones；it's easier to know someone's look than the contents of his heart."
Western similarity： Robin Hood
Dream of the Red Chamber
Cao Xueqin （1715﹣1763）
Semi﹣biographical work，on the basis of author's personal experience，with over 600 named characters，about the decline of Qing Dynasty society. Sold over 100 million copies.
Sample line： Pages full of idle words； penned with hot and bitter tears； all men call the author fool；none his secret message hears.
Western similarity： Shakespeare with a dose of Jane Austen.
1. Which novel is released in the Qing Dynasty？| A．Romance of the Three Kingdoms. |
| B．Journey to the West. |
| C．Water Margin. |
| D．Dream of the Red Chamber. |
| A．Robin Hood. |
| B．Game of Thrones. |
| C．Don Quixote. |
| D．Shakespeare with a dose of Jane Austen. |
| A．They are all concerned with the personal heroism. |
| B．Each sample line is the main idea of each novel. |
| C．The four novels more or less draw from true stories. |
| D．The four novels are all related to the authors' lives. |
8 . The COVID-19 pandemic led to a great number of rescheduling release dates（上映日期）.Despite how the reality of the calendar develops，these are some films we're crossing our fingers that well get to see this next year.
Malcolm & Marie
Release date: February 5
Director: Sam Levinson
A director and his girlfriend's relationship is tested after they return home from his movie premiere（首映）and await critics' responses. he romantic drama is directed by Sam Levinson.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Release date: July 9
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
It's about time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe（漫威电影宇宙）to have its first Asian superhero on the silver screen. And there are few better heroes to pick than Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, who has the knowledge of nearly every martial art. This upcoming film will feature a 98% Asian cast.
West Side Story
Release date: December 10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, is finally seeing the light of day in late 2021.
The Matrix 4
Release date: December 22
Director: Lana Wachowski
Lana Wachowski is set to bring us another sci-fi action-adventure set in the digital world she helped create way back in 1999.
1. What type of film is Malcolm & Marie?| A．Comedy. | B．Fantasy. | C．Romance. | D．Sci-fi. |
| A．It is Marvel Studio's upcoming superhero film. |
| B．It stars Destin Daniel Cretton. |
| C．Its hero knows everything about martial art. |
| D．It is a film with an all-Asian cast. |
| A．Malcolm & Marie. |
| B．Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. |
| C．West Side Story. |
| D．The Matrix 4. |
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Take our online level test: Start by taking our free English grammar and vocabulary test to help you find your level. All the material is labelled(标记) with the level, to make it easier to find material to suit your needs.
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1. If you want to find learning materials that suit you, you can start by________.| A．taking an online level test | B．finding self-study lessons |
| C．playing a quick online game | D．practicing your English grammar |
| A．Explore our Skill Sections | B．Read our Magazine sections |
| C．Practice grammar | D．Challenge a friend or a colleague |
| A．Similar types of texts are provided for learners. |
| B．The grammar lessons are clear but complicated. |
| C．The Magazine sections provide long articles for learners. |
| D．A quick online vocabulary game is limited to three minutes. |
| A．Students. | B．Self-study learners. |
| C．Teachers. | D．Workers. |
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1. In which course can you get 3 years of optional training in the U.S.?| A．The one in Arizona State University. |
| B．The one in University of Amsterdam. |
| C．The one in University of Oxford. |
| D．The one in SDA Bocconi. |
| A．Finance. | B．Strategy & Innovation. |
| C．Data Science. | D．Leadership. |
| A．To introduce four European universities. | B．To advertise some learning programs. |
| C．To summarize some college courses. | D．To sponsor several projects for students. |
