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Best Reviews for This Summer
| A．1. | B．2. | C．3 | D．4 |
| A．They must reach the word limit. |
| B．They should write their own review. |
| C．They should ensure the book has been reviewed. |
| D．They must do a grammatical check for their review. |
| A．It is written by a kid. |
| B．Its main character is an animal. |
| C．It is rich in feelings and emotions. |
| D．It is mainly presented in a humorous tone. |
时间：12月16日周三下午4：30—6：00
事件：举办英语演讲比赛
地点：学校礼堂(auditorium)
通知内容：
1. 每班推荐两名选手；
2. 选手提前20分钟到场抽签；
3. 演讲时间3分钟；
4. 英语老师和外教做评委，当场公布获胜者。
注意事项：按时到场，不要迟到。
选手：contestant， 抽签：draw lots
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3 . Waste Not
This eco-conscious shoulder bag is cut from old truck cloth, so each handmade bag features a unique look. The rest of the bag is constructed out of strong nylon from recycled water bottles. Sorry, pack addicts: students only. (Seriously, you need a student ID to buy one. ) Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack $170
Agenda Item
Most calendars have a systematized accounting of time boring. The Every Day Calendar is a touch-sensitive device that encourages you to keep up with a daily routine. Each day you follow through on a promise to yourself tap the corresponding (相关的) number on the face and an LED lights it up. You don’t have to use it every days—it’s there when you need it and functions as glorious wall art when you don’t. Every Day Calendar $300
Night Rider
Lumenus pill-shaped bike light smartly helps cyclists see and be seen in the park. Pair it with the companion app and it taps into your phone’s GPS for some location-aware tricks. It can increase visibility at night. The 30-hour battery is good for weeks. Lumenus ioLight $100
Light Cycle
At 35 pounds, the Turbo Vado SL is light for an ebike. It’s also slim enough to swing over a shoulder, with the 320-watt-hour battery and powerful motor all hidden in the frame.
Still, the bike’s range is 80 miles, and its speed reaches 28 mph. Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ $4,500
1. Which of the following products is made of recycled materials?| A．Lumenus ioLight. |
| B．Every Day Calendar. |
| C．Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ. |
| D．Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack. |
| A．$100. | B．$170. |
| C．$ 300. | D．$ 4,500. |
| A．Using the Every Day Calendar is boring. |
| B．Lumenus ioLight can improve cyclists’ eyesight. |
| C．Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is convenient to be taken away. |
| D．Everyone is encouraged to buy Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack. |
1. What does the center aim to do?
| A．Offer a relaxing place for sick people to recover. |
| B．Encourage people to live a healthy life. |
| C．Provide a colorful life for the retired people. |
| A．Doing exercise after lunchtime. |
| B．Exercising as planned. |
| C．Trying all kinds of exercise. |
| A．Relaxing in the garden. | B．Watching TV. | C．Holding parties. |
| A．By informing the library of demands. |
| B．By paying a little more booking fee. |
| C．By contacting the people at reception. |
5 . Volunteer Teaching Abroad
TEACH AROUND THE WORLD AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF STUDENTS IN COUNTRIES WITH LIMITED RESOURCES
Join a teaching abroad program and help children access the education they need for a brighter future. We know that education is essential for breaking down the barriers of poverty and inequality. We see it every day on our Teaching Projects. By joining us on a volunteer teaching placement, you’ll be able to make this change happen yourself!
This is what you can expect from our teaching volunteer opportunities:
Work with children and young people in elementary schools, high schools or colleges
Learn from and support local teachers as a teaching assistant
Contribute to lessons and get real classroom experience
Get a first-hand perspective on global education and its challenges
We have short and long-term teaching abroad placements available. If you’re passionate about a specific subject or have the experience, let us know. We can make sure you’re at a project that’s the best fit for you. We have:
Programs for volunteers wanting to teach English
Placements for volunteers interested in teaching basic computer skills
Opportunities for volunteers wanting to teach physical education abroad
Our programs run year-round, and you can join a trip at any time. It’s ideal if you’re looking for summer teaching programs abroad, or interested in teaching during the school year.
Interested? Just click the following link to fill in an application form!
1. What can volunteers expect from the teaching volunteer opportunities?| A．Receive support from the local teaching assistants. |
| B．Choose any subject and work place as he like. |
| C．Experience the teaching process in person. |
| D．Help to deal with problems in global education. |
| A．Call on readers to be a volunteer teacher to teach abroad. |
| B．Introduce a volunteer organization. |
| C．Explain why teaching abroad is important. |
| D．Persuade the readers the importance of volunteering. |
| A．On a text book. | B．On a website. |
| C．On a travel guide. | D．On a newspaper. |
6 . Located in Shanghai’s coastal Lingang area, the Shanghai Astronomy Museum covers 38,000 square meters.
“The majority of astronomy museums in the world are about 20,000 square meters, so this is arguably the largest in the world.It will be able to host visits by around 6,000 people a day,” said Lin Qing, director of the museum’s research center.
The futuristic building will feature three main exhibitions — Home, Universe and Odyssey — displaying astronomical knowledge, theories about the universe, and the history and current status of human exploration of space.
The museum will use many technologies to engage visitors.They will be able to experience travelling on the moon with virtual reality glasses or lie down to watch the starry night sky in the planetarium, which has a diameter (直径) of 17 meters.
“We don’t want our exhibition to be like a dull textbook.We focus on creating an exciting experience for visitors so that they’ll leave the museum with a more curious mind for space and a love for astronomy,” said Xin Ge, director of the museum.
Besides interactive experiences, the museum will also exhibit many rare items, including a first edition copy of the first English translation of Isaac Newton’s Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy which was published in 1729.
In the meteorites (陨石) section, a 21.4-kilogram meteorite will be displayed under glass.It fell onto a farm in Changxing Island in the city in 1964 and the piece held by the museum is the largest one.
When it’s officially open, the museum will operate from 9 am to 4 pm, with entrance tickets priced at 30 yuan ($4.50) for adults and 15 yuan for students.
1. What do we know about Shanghai Astronomy Museum?| A．It is definitely the largest in the world. |
| B．It covers 58,000 square meters. |
| C．Its planetarium is 17 meters in diameter. |
| D．A 31.4-kilogram meteorite will be in it. |
| A．They can read textbooks about the museum. |
| B．They can walk on the moon with friends. |
| C．They can buy Isaac Newton’s first edition copy. |
| D．They can enjoy virtual reality with tools. |
| A．75 yuan. | B．85 yuan. | C．90 yuan. | D．95 yuan. |
7 . Welcome to Emma's for our great lunch and fine dinner in the evening. Everything in our restaurant is cheap and delicious.
| Emma's Restaurant Tel：(912)7643662 Address：455 Commerce Drive Statesboro, Georgia (30461) Our Hours：MON.—FRI. LUNCH 11：30 a. m.—2：00 p. m. SUN.—THUR. DINNER 5：00 p. m.—9：00 p. m. FRI.—SAT. DINNER 5：00 p. m.—10：00 p. m. You can eat here or take away the food. Icecream is free on Wednesday. | |
| Specials | mutton $18 roasted chicken breast $15 crayfish $18 boiled beef and celery $12 baked potato $7 |
| Dessert | icecream $3 apple pie $5 banana pie $4 |
| Drinks | orange juice $5 black tea $10 |
1. We can go to Emma's at ________ on Sunday.
| A．10：30 a. m. | B．11：30 a. m. |
| C．8：00 p. m. | D．10：30 p. m. |
| A．$22 | B．$25 | C．$28 | D．$31 |
| A．in a club | B．in a newspaper |
| C．on TV | D．in a storybook |
8 . Explore the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, which offers a relaxing setting for you to enjoy works of modern sculpture.
Chair Transformation Number 20B, made in 1996-by Lucas Samaras
Here, Samaras explores the double meaning of "flight", referring to both the starlike form created by the stacked chairs, and the movement of a single chair moving through space. From different viewpoints, the sculpture appears to be upright, leaning back, or springing forward. From the side, it even appears like a zigzagging(之字形的)line.
Typewriter Eraser, Scale X, made in 1998-by Coosje van Bruggen
The artist chose the typewriter eraser as his model for this work based upon childhood memories of playing with the object in his father's office. Here the brush arcs(作弧形运动)back, conveying a sense of motion, as if the wheel-like eraser were rolling down the hill and making its way towards the gate of the garden.
Moondog, model 1974, made in 1998-1999-by Tony Smith
The title itself comes from two sources: Moondog was the name of a blind poet and folk musician who lived in New York City, and Smith has also compared this sculpture to Dog Barking at the Moon, a painting by Joan Miro. He first created Moondog in 1974 as a 33-inch cardboard model and cast it in bronze as a garden sculpture in 1980. This version was designed by Smith, but it was not completed until after his death.
Cheval Rouge (Red Horse), made in 1964-by Alexander Calder
During the last two decades of his life, Alexander Calder devoted his greatest efforts to large- scale mobiles and stabiles(立式抽象派雕塑), many of which have become popular public landmarks in cities around the world. Here the silky legs and tensile(张力的)up-thrust "neck" recall the power of a horse. This stabile reflects Calder’s statement: "I want to make things that are fun to look at."
1. What can we learn about the sculpture Moondog?| A．It was originally intended for a garden. | B．It was the only work of its creator. |
| C．It was inspired by a modern painter. | D．It wasn’t completed by its designer. |
| A．Moondog. | B．Cheval Rouge (Red Horse). |
| C．Typewriter Eraser, Scale X. | D．Chair Transformation Number 20B. |
| A．Tony Smith's. | B．Lucas Samaras'. | C．Alexander Calder's. | D．Coosje van Bruggen's. |
9 . Guangzhou Asian Games English Star Contest
Organizer:
The 16th Asian Games Organizing Committee
Qualification for entry:
People wishing to enter should be born on or before April 30,1992, be in good health and willing to work as a volunteer for the 16th Asian Games to he held in Guangzhou in 2010. He/She will be expected to have a good command of the English language, a strong interest in community life and in taking part in public relations activities and other community events arranged by the Organizer. He/She will also be expected to obey all laws, rules and regulations in force in the People’s Republic of China.
Competition schedule:
Application period: September 22-October 10
Preliminary(预备的) round: October 12
Semi-final: October 18
Final: November 8
Prizes:
During the final, the following prizes will be awarded: Most Outstanding (Cash Prize RMB 5000 yuan), three 1stPrizes (4000 yuan), and six 2nd Prizes (3000 yuan). There will also be prizes awarded in: Best Pronunciation, Most Humorous Presentation, Best Demeanor(举止) and Most Popular.
All the winners will receive a prize, a trophy(奖杯) and a certificate. All contestants who reach the semi-final will be officially recruited(聘用) by GAGOC as professional language volunteers and be given a place in the Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Volunteers Program.
Application procedures(程序):
Competitors can fill in the application form online and submit(提交) it to the organizer. The application form can be found on the official 16th Asian Games website www.gz2010.cn under “ Guangzhou Asian Games English Star Contest”.
For further information, please contact the organizer:
Tel: 020-83344105 or 83344197
Fax: 020-83389163
1. Li Ming will probably enter the English Star Contest if he________.a. was born on May 14, 1992
b. is eager to be a volunteer for the 16th Asian Games
c. likes English very much
d. is active in community life
| A．a, b, c | B．a, b, d | C．a, c, d | D．b, c, d |
| A．On October 9. | B．On October 12. |
| C．On October 18. | D．On November 8. |
| A．12,000 yuan. | B．30,000 yuan. |
| C．35,000 yuan. | D．53,000 yuan. |
| A．application period | B．preliminary round |
| C．semi-final | D．final |
10 . Introduction to Sanxingdui Museum
Situated in the northeast of the state-protected Sanxingdui Site by the bank of the Yazi River in Guanghan — a city famed for its long history and splendid culture, Sanxingdui Museum is a modern theme museum which is 40 kilometers to the north of Chengdu.
Covering a total area of 530 yields, Sanxingdui Museum had its foundation laid in August 1992, and opened to the public in October 1997. Featured for its relics, architecture, demonstration and gardens, the museum has become a place of cultural and tourist attractions enjoying prestige both at home and abroad and one of the three exquisite spots Sichuan has offered to the world tourism.
Notice to Sanxingdui Site Museum Travelers
Ⅰ. Opening & Booking Time
Opening time: Gallery One 8:30-18:00 Gallery Two 8:30-18:30
Booking time: 8:30-17:00
Ⅱ. Visiting Route
Gallery One→Gallery Two
Ⅲ . Ticket Price
(1) Gallery ticket ¥72 ¥36 (students)
(2) Garden ticket ¥5
The ticket is used on the sold day and each gallery once.
Admission free for children under 1.2 meters (including 1.2m), seniors aged 60 or above and the disabled.
Ⅴ. Guide Service＆Price
(1) Guide Service
If you need a museum guide, please employ one at the reception desk in Gallery One.
Chinese, Cantonese, Tibetan: ¥80 (Group below 20 persons)
English, Japanese: ¥120 (Group below 20 persons）
(2) Guide Range: Gallery 1 & Gallery 2
(3) It takes about 80 minutes each guide service.
(4) We provide Chinese & English auto guiding device free of charge. Please deposit CNY ¥200 and your valid credential. If damaged or lost, you should compensate according to the cost price.
Ⅳ.Consulting telephone: 0838－5651526
Ⅵ. Complaint against the price telephone: 12358
1. What can we learn about Sanxingdui Museum?| A．It’s located in the northeast of Chengdu. |
| B．It’s an ancient theme museum. |
| C．It’s a famous place of cultural and tourist attractions. |
| D．It’s the only top tourist spots in Sichuan. |
| A．¥154. | B．¥118. |
| C．¥ 77. | D．¥ 41. |
| A．pay CNY ¥200 for a museum guide |
| B．first call the museum at 12358 for enquiry |
| C．use Chinese & English auto guiding device for free |
| D．deposit some money and provide her valid credential |
