1 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1. How many communities is the district made up of?A.23. | B.24. | C.25. |
A.20℃. | B.30℃. | C.40℃. |
A.Spring. | B.Summer. | C.Autumn. |
A.Skating. | B.Boating. | C.Both A and B. |
A.To experience the peace of nature. |
B.To enjoy the convenience of life. |
C.To avoid unnecessary expenses. |
1. What do we know about Tacoma?
A.It’s a peaceful village. | B.It’s a big city. | C.It’s a small town. |
A.In parks. | B.In gyms. | C.In professional fields. |
4 . Calling all book lovers! Here’s a bit of information on bookstores, each with a different feel and uniqueness.
Octavia Books
513 Octavia St, New Orleans
With a wide variety of titles in a clean and organized environment, this bookstore offers frequent book signing events and various readings and talks, providing the opportunity to meet the authors and other readers with similar interests. A must-see for the die-hard reader!
Garden District Book Shop
2727 Prytania St, New Orleans
It’s packed full of locally themed books, a large variety of fiction and non-fiction titles, numerous kids’ books, a nice selection of signed books and other novelties. It is most frequently visited by kids. Its website is full of information, including hours of operation, upcoming events, the date of the author event and more.
Faulkner House Books
624 Pirate’s Alley, New Orleans
In the heart of New Orleans’ beautiful and historic French Quarter sits this fanciful and well-liked bookstore. It is located on the bottom floor of Faulkner House, the former home of the American writer, William Faulkner. The shop not only specializes in first publications and unique and out-of-print books — mostly by Southern authors — but also carries new titles.
Tubby & Coo’s Mid-City Book Shop
631 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans
Named after the owner’s grandparents, it mainly focuses on new and used science fiction, which distinguishes itself from the others, fantasies, graphic novels, and children’s books. Board games are a big deal at this book shop. It offers various gaming opportunities, where readers can choose a game from the gaming library and play to their heart’s content.
1. What do the first two bookstores have in common?A.They hold readings regularly. | B.They provide access to writers. |
C.They’re famous for diverse events. | D.They’re appealing to children. |
A.Octavia St. | B.Prytania St. |
C.Pirate's Alley. | D.N Carrollton Ave. |
A.It offers second-hand books. | B.It contains books on various games. |
C.It has the game design service. | D.It is founded by the older generation. |
5 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1. What can visitors see on the second floor?A.Ancient vases. | B.Ancient statues. | C.Paintings. |
A.On Tuesdays. | B.On Sundays. | C.On Mondays. |
A.Museum members. | B.Seniors. | C.Adults. |
A.Do some cleaning. | B.Take their belongings. | C.Put away the collections. |
6 . There is a saying that “It takes a village to raise a kid”. There’s no better
Retired piano teacher Don Dales moved and
Don, meanwhile, was doing no better. In
Liberty Rock Books, named for a Revolutionary War lookout,
“Everyone has a specialty,” Diana says. “But we work together. Booksellers have keys to each other’s shops, and have made Hobart a travel
A.result | B.system | C.example | D.kid |
A.enough | B.bad | C.useful | D.busy |
A.crowded | B.potential | C.lonely | D.unique |
A.flew | B.rushed | C.wandered | D.settled |
A.transport | B.trade | C.rent | D.accommodation |
A.store | B.exchange | C.protect | D.study |
A.rare | B.abandoned | C.up-to-date | D.worn-out |
A.conversation | B.cooperation | C.argument | D.celebration |
A.left | B.helped | C.mentioned | D.emphasized |
A.fan | B.bookseller | C.critic | D.teacher |
A.handing over | B.searching for | C.giving away | D.specializing in |
A.suffered | B.opened | C.expanded | D.closed |
A.volumes | B.customers | C.computers | D.writers |
A.delivers | B.offers | C.returns | D.translates |
A.agent | B.destination | C.guideline | D.concept |
1. What will the woman be busy doing in April?
A.Working in a shop. | B.Preparing for her business. | C.Taking on new clients. |
A.Visit the man. | B.Call the man. | C.Go to her office. |
A.The location. | B.The rent. | C.The size. |
A.The one close to the newly-opened shop. |
B.The one near the Longwood Station. |
C.The one on 1200 Mason Boulevard. |
8 . THE BEST PARIS ART EXHIBITIONS IN 2022
Lovers of art and culture will be spoiled in Paris in 2022 with some excellent shows at the city’s impressive museums and galleries. We’ve rounded up 3 of the best Paris art exhibitions this year to attract you.
THE MOROZOV COLLECTION. ICONS OF MODERN ART
Fondation Louis Vuitton
One of this year’s flagship Paris art exhibitions, The Morozov Collection. Icons of Modern Art at Fondation Louis Vuitton shares 200 Impressionist and Modern art masterpieces from the collection of brothers Mikhail and Ivan Morozov, the first time it has travelled outside of Russia. Expect French works by Manet, Matisse, Monet, Pissarro, etc., alongside Russian talents such as Malevich, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
GAUDI
Orsay Museum
Gaudi is the first major show of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s work in Paris in 50 years, honoring his novel art buildings. Exhibited at Orsay Museum, it digs into his love of space, decoration and color, captured in his extraordinary palaces, hotels and churches. It’s also a rare chance to see some of Gaudi’s furniture designs, never before shown in France.
CÉZANNE, THE LIGHTS OF PROVENCE
Lighting Studio
Kids will adore immersive (沉浸式的) digital art space Lighting Studio in the 11th district, where vivid images of artists’ works are projected around a former foundry (铸造厂), with videos and music combining to impressive effect. Offering an exhibition Cézanne, the Lights of Provence explores the life and works of French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne.
1. What do these art exhibitions have in common?A.They are held in Paris. | B.Their artworks are from France. |
C.They are based on a common theme. | D.Their artworks are first exhibited. |
A.Russian works. | B.Post-Impressionist art masterpieces. |
C.Furniture designs. | D.Mikhail and Ivan Morozov’s paintings. |
A.Fondation Louis Vuitton. | B.Orsay Museum. |
C.Lighting Studio. | D.A modern foundry. |
9 . Four Libraries of Oxford University
Education Library
Located within the Department of Education at 15 Norham Gardens, the Education Library supports all members of the University studying and researching in the field of education. The books we hold are based around the Department’s teaching. We also have journals, online resources, study rooms and super staff to help you throughout your studies and research.
Opening hours: Mon-Wed: 8:30 a. m.-5:30 p. m./ Thurs-Fri: Closed
English Faculty Library
Established in 1914, the English Faculty Library (EFL) primarily serves all those reading and teaching English at Oxford. The EFL holds over 104,000 volumes to support the range of teaching, study and research in the English Faculty. Most of the EFL’s collections are borrowable. We offer borrowing services, IT and printing facilities and a variety of study lounges (自习室).
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 9 a. m.-5 p. m./ Fri: Closed
Social Science Library
The Social Science Library (SSL) is one of the University of Oxford’s busiest lending and reference libraries, supporting staff and students in the Social Sciences Division. We have around 250,000 books on a range of subjects and extensive collections of academic journals. We offer a wide range of individual study rooms, as well as printing and IT facilities and research support.
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 9 a. m.-7 p. m./ Fri: 9 a. m.-5 p. m./ Sat: Closed
Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library
The Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library is one of the Bodleian Libraries’ principal research libraries, with collections focusing on the study of archaeology and the ancient world, art and architectural history. We offer borrowing services, IT and printing facilities and study halls.
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 9 a. m.-9 p. m./ Fri:9 a. m.-5 p. m./ Sat-Sun: Closed
1. What is the right time for visiting the English Faculty Library?A.Tuesday, 8:30 a. m. | B.Wednesday, 9:30 a. m. |
C.Thursday, 5:30 p. m. | D.Friday, 10:00 a. m. |
A.Education Library. | B.English Faculty Library. |
C.Social Science Library. | D.Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library. |
A.They offer learning spaces. | B.They serve outsiders and students. |
C.They provide printing facilities. | D.They have archaeological journals. |
The Paleozoological Museum of China, one of the largest natural museums in Asia, was opened in Baoding, North China’s Hebei Province, in January,
This newly
The museum, themed around nature, life and humanity, provides a series of systematic
The exhibits, numbering around 6,000 items,
“The Paleozoological Museum of China will become one of