1 . Fill your free time with these options on offer in New York City this month.
Pop & Rock
Dec. 1 at Webster Hall, Manhattan
On tour in support of her new release of Softscars, the singer and producer Nat Cmiel will play at Webster Hall on Sunday. A frequent subject of her songs is the solution to the tensions between digital and physical existence. Tickets are $25.
Family Concert
Dec. 10 at the Scheuer Auditorium, Manhattan
Joanie Leeds is adding her voice to those calling for children’s books in libraries and children’s classrooms. With a guitar and other musicians, she’ll celebrate the release of her new work, starting at 10: 30 a. m., in an hour-long concert intended to make young listeners first grow up and later sit down and read. Tickets to the concert are required to be reserved online, starting at $14. Children are admitted free.
Jazz
Dec. 20 at the Village Vanguard, Manhattan
Bold and carefree, Johnathan Blake has come to represent certain of present jazz. This week’s Vanguard stand features his My Life Matters, calling for people to let one another live and grow. Watching the performance of the band will have a lasting impression on you. Tickets are $40.
Sketch Comedy
Dec.22 at the Peoples Improv Theater, Manhattan
The Peoples Improv Theater is welcoming comedy troupes (剧团) across the country for a celebration and discussion of sketch comedy, with Birch & Caven as the opening show. Tickets start at $ 15 per show. Four-day passes are $79, and one-day passes are $30. Tickets are to be bought at the ticket office in person.
1. Whose song discusses digital and real-life interaction?| A．Nat Cmiel. | B．Joanie Leeds. | C．Birch & Caven. | D．Johnathan Blake. |
| A．At Webster Hall. | B．At the Scheuer Auditorium. |
| C．At the Village Vanguard. | D．At the Peoples Improv Theater. |
| A．Online tickets. | B．One-day passes. | C．Four-day passes. | D．Separate tickets. |
2 . How to Make the Most of Your Free Time of Holidays
While the holidays can be a fun time to relax and enjoy seeing family and friends, you can end up with a lot of downtime if you don’t plan ahead. If you want to get the most out of your holidays, schedule time for a mixture of fun activities and productive tasks.
Wake up early to get each day off to a good start. It can be tempting to sleep in during the holidays, but you’ll get more out of your time off if you wake up a little earlier than normal each day. Even setting your alarm 30 minutes earlier can help keep you from getting off schedule, and you’ll have more time during the day to get things done. If you do end up staying up late one night, try to get up as early as you can the next morning.
Spend time learning or improving a skill, craft, or hobby. If you think you’re going to have a lot of free time over the holidays, try using that time to learn something new. You might practice a new drawing technique if you love art, for instance, or you might try learning to play a new song if you play the guitar.
| A．Take time to read for fun or for study |
| B．The holidays are also a great time to improve cooking skills |
| C．But remember that frequent getting up early is harmful to your health |
| D．Then go to bed extra early the next night to help you stay on schedule |
| E．A well-scheduled holiday can make you more refreshed in the coming semester |
| F．If you have any assigned reading materials, you're supposed to do over the break |
| G．While keeping in mind that it's also important to spend some time relaxing yourself |
3 . Visit London’s most famous places of interest on one of these top London sightseeing tours. Don’t forget your camera!
Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour for a lively, behind-the-scenes look at film-making. What attracts the tourists most are the sets, costumes and props from the Harry Potter film series. They can experience the British art, technology and talent that produced world-famous movies at Warner Bros. Studio Tour. (Tickets from￡63)
City Cruises Sightseeing Tours
Have a sightseeing tour on the Thames with City Cruises. Sit back, relax, and enjoy London’s top sights and attractions from the river. You can also enjoy a special lunch, dinner or an afternoon tea with a view you’ll never forget. (Tickets from ￡9.75)
Walking and Bike Tours
Spread your legs and explore London on a guided walking or bike tour. Choices include a celebrity walking tour of Notting Hill, a walk around Westminster by gaslight, a Jack the Ripper tour, a London street markets walk, and bike tours around secret attractions and royal London. (Tickets from￡10)
Houses of Parliament
Follow the same steps the Queen takes when she opens a session at the Houses of Parliament. Stand behind the Prime Minister’s seat in the House of Commons and see Cromwell’s death warrant for Charles I. Use the guided audio tour to recreate the atmosphere of government and learn about its historical significance. (Tickets from￡18.50)
1. If you are crazy about Harry Potter, you can choose .| A．Walking and Bike Tours | B．City Cruises Sightseeing Tours |
| C．Houses of Parliament | D．Warner Bros. Studio Tour |
| A．make a walking tour of Notting Hill |
| B．enjoy sights and attractions from the Thames River |
| C．see Cromwell’s death warrant for Charles I |
| D．watch world-famous movies produced at Westminster |
| A．￡19.5 | B．￡20 | C．￡37 | D．￡126 |
4 . There is something magical about hiking. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or new to the trails, hiking offers lots of benefits for mind, body and soul.
Boost physical fitness.
Improve mental well-being. Hiking has a profound impact on your mental well-being, offering a much needed break from the stresses of daily life.
In addition to the fun and enjoyment you can experience, there are other real benefits you can start to observe.
Improve cognitive (认知的) function. An amazing added benefit to hiking is improved cognitive function. Engaging in physical activity while being surrounded by nature stimulates the brain, leading it to improve focus, creativity and problem-solving skills. Spending time in nature can improve cognitive function and attention span.
| A．And the opposite is also true. |
| B．Strengthen social connections. |
| C．Experience the joy of getting close to nature. |
| D．Why not make use of the precious time to enjoy yourself? |
| E．Hiking is an excellent way to improve your overall fitness. |
| F．Spending time in nature, including hiking, improves mental health. |
| G．So grab your hiking tools and explore the benefits to make you energized! |
5 . Summer Camps
Berklee’s Aspire Camp
Address: Berklee, 1140 Boylston St, Boston, Massachusetts
Ages: Above 15
Modelling undergraduate experience at Berklee College of Music, you’ll take full advantage of Berklee’s curriculum (课程) during the five-week camp. You could not only make your musicianship to the next level with master classes, weekly private lessons, and a customized class schedule according to your interests, but also develop the mastery of your instrumental or vocal (歌唱的) technique.
Capitol Camp
Address: 2185 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, California
Ages: From 10 to 17
Capitol Camp’s mission is to help youth find voice in debate (辨论). During the camp of half a month, our expert staff will help kids become confident leaders. We provide a more personalized experience where the instructors can focus on students’ strengths and needs.
Canyon Creek Camp
Address: 41600 Lake Hughes Road, Lake Hughes, California
Ages: From 9 to 19
Lasting for a month, Canyon Creek Camp provides a safe and non-competitive environment for sports, where boys and girls have the opportunity to build confidence and independence, learn teamwork and develop problem-solving skills at our 81-acre complex.
Lake Greeley Camp
Address: 222 Greeley Lake Road, Greeley, Pennsylvania
Ages: From 6 to 15
Lake Greeley Camp is a private overnight summer camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Approved by the American Camp Association, the camp is owned and operated by the Buynak Family, who have given children fun-filled and safe summer experiences for over 50 years.
1. What information can we get from the last camp?| A．It is intended for teenagers over 15 years old. |
| B．It is organized by a public school in Pennsylvania. |
| C．Its activities are both fun and full of adventures. |
| D．Its position is in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. |
| A．By improving their ability to express their views. |
| B．By helping them to learn to work together better. |
| C．By developing the mastery of their instrumental technique |
| D．By supplying a safe and non-competitive environment for sports. |
| A．Capitol Camp. | B．Lake Greeley Camp. |
| C．Berklee’s Aspire Camp. | D．Canyon Creek Camp. |
6 . Are all your photographs good? Be honest with yourself. Aren’t some of your pictures too dark, and others too light? How many times have you thrown away a photo? We, the Fine Photograph Club, can help you. We meet every Wednesday in our comfortable club room in Bridge Street. At 7:30 p.m. a member of the club or a visitor would give a talk, and then we have coffee. Our members will advise you on all the latest camera and films. They will help you to develop your films or enlarge your pictures. What does it all cost? Only 5 pounds a year.
Photography is now a big business. Do you know, for instance, that there are 15 million cameras in our country? And that 700 million photographs are taken a year, more than one-third of them in color? Think of the amount of photography in television, the camera, newspapers, books, advertisements and so on. In morden life people learn a lot from pictures, so photography is more and more important. It is also more complicated and more expensive than it used to be. You may only want to take good photographs of faces and places. If so, we can help you to get better results. You needn’t waste any more money. If you want to learn more about photgraphy and how it is used, join the club please. You won’t be disappointed. Write now to the Secretary, Fine Photograph Club. Bridge Street.
1. The purpose of the passage is to ____________.| A．show people how to take fine pictures |
| B．tell people photography is now a big business |
| C．tell people the club can do many things for you |
| D．encourage people to join the photograph club |
| A．must be good at photography |
| B．must know about the latest cameras and films |
| C．must pay a little money a year |
| D．must be honest with yourself |
| A．say if your photos are good or bad |
| B．tell how much money you waste |
| C．help the Fine Photograph Club |
| D．know the latest development in cameras |
| A．coffee | B．amusement |
| C．advice | D．information |
7 . Why do people travel? Well, we usually travel because we want to see other countries and visit places that are famous, interesting or beautiful. We travel to meet new friends, to try new kinds of food, to experience life in other parts of the world or simply to get away from cold weather. However, there are other reasons for adventure travel. Many of today’s adventure travelers are looking for an unusual experience and adventure travel is becoming more and more popular. Here is a quick look at two popular activities: hiking and rafting.
Instead of spending your vacation on a bus, in a hotel or sitting on the beach, you may want to try hiking. Hiking is a great way to travel. You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesn’t have to be very expensive. You can hike close to home or other places. The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in the mountains, in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hiking in the city.
Another exciting adventure is rafting. A raft is a small boat that you can use to paddle (划桨) down rivers and streams. Rafting is a good way to experience nature. If you want a normal rafting trip, choose a quiet stream or river that is wide and has few fallen trees or rocks. As with hiking, you should always think about your safety and wear good clothes. You also need to learn the basic skills, such as how to handle the raft, how to paddle and how to get in and out of the raft. You should not raft unless you know how to swim, and you should always wear a life jacket.
1. Adventure travelers want to_____.| A．experience something exciting and unusual |
| B．meet new friends and get away from bad weather. |
| C．try new kinds of food and see other countries. |
| D．Visit famous sites or beautiful places |
| A．you seldom do it in the city | B．you can work out in nature |
| C．you need a lot of equipment for it | D．you don’t have to consider the safety |
| A．learn rafting skills | B．know how to swim |
| C．put on a life jacket | D．wear leather shoes |
| A．something about hiking | B．something about rafting |
| C．the safety rules of traveling | D．two exciting ways of traveling |
8 . There’s no lack of family fun in New York City, especially when you and your family visit the many amazing museums for kids. Every site offers something exciting. If you’re looking to enjoy a weekend or a day ff school, try the following museums for kids.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
This nearly 40, 000-square-foot museum makes learning about culture and science an enjoyable experience for kids. It also hosts classes and workshops which are all designed with the latest child-development research in mind.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
When founded in 1899, the BCM was the country’s first museum designed for children. Today, it’s one of the most comprehensive(综合性的)museums, with a collection of 30, 000 objects, including musical instruments, masks, dolls and fossils. Kids have fun while learning at interactive(互动的)exhibitions like “World Brooklyn”, a mini city lined by stores where children can make bread at the Mexican Bakery, or shop for candy at the International Grocery.
DiMenna Children’s Museum
Exhibitions and programs at this kid-focused New-York Historical Society transport children back through 350 years of U. S. history. Galleries show the lives of kids who grew up to become famous doctors, athletes and political figures, and Little New-Yorkers classes invite kids to join in sing-alongs and make crafts.
Children’s Museum of the Arts
This museum is especially designed for kids so that they can travel around the art world. The 10, 000-square-foot museum has more room to house its 2, 000-piece collection of international children’s art, including a huge center gallery. Artists lead workshops in classrooms, studios and media labs—which are famous for a sound station, a clay bar and the video-making equipment.
1. What can children do in Children’s Museum of Manhattan?| A．Explore culture and science with pleasure. |
| B．Make bread at the museum by themselves. |
| C．Carry out researches on child development. |
| D．Design classes and workshops on their own. |
| A．Children’s Museum of Manhattan. |
| B．Brooklyn Children’s Museum. |
| C．DiMenna Children’s Museum. |
| D．Children’s Museum of the Arts. |
| A．To help children explore the art world. |
| B．To develop children’s artistic expression. |
| C．To house international artists’ famous works. |
| D．To help children learn art creations from artists. |
9 . What are your plans for the summer vacation? Here are three summer camps in 2020. You can choose for your summer vacation. If you join the summer camps, you will feel excited and enjoyable.
Smart Camp 2020 Smart Camp is exciting with rock climbing, rowing, swimming and other activities. Camp dates: July 10~23 Age:13~16 years old Cost:$135 Tel:9619-2389 Http://www.Rhfleet.org/events/summer-camp.com |
Social Skill Camp 2020 Teach students to master some social skills in groups, such as listening, making and keeping friends, improving self-confidence（自信）and so on. Camp dates: July 13~20 Cost:$270 Tel:9726-9580 To know more information and details, please visit our website: Http://www.9640 Lover.com. |
Music Camp 2020 Music Camp is funny! Please come and join in the new and fun musical activities! You can take pleasure and learn all kinds of musical knowledge here. Camp dates: July 17~31 Camp hours:9:00 am to 6:00 pm Price:$150 each week Tel:9935-8857 Http://www.Music Camp Lover.com |
| A．Social Skill Camp 2020. | B．Sports Camp 2020. |
| C．Smart Camp 2020. | D．Music Camp 2020. |
| A．get on well with others | B．sing and dance |
| C．climb rocks and swim | D．improve your art abilities |
| A．$135 | B．$270 | C．$150 | D．$300. |
10 . After-hours Events in 2021
Join us after hours for a special programme of unique events throughout 2021 at Shakespeare’s Birthplace. When the crowds have left and our beautiful buildings are quiet, we invite you to try something different.
The Art of Design with Lee Lapthorne — 9 September
Join artist Lee Lapthorne for a private evening when he will show two pieces of furniture inspired by our collections and discuss his process of reinventing pieces of furniture to create something new.
Venue (举办地点): The Shakespeare Centre
Poetry with Punch — 8 October
Come and meet Matt Windle, the “Poet with Punch” and Birmingham’s Poet Laureate 2016-2018 for a unique workshop, full of tips and advice to help you get your poetry moving. Suitable for beginners, this workshop will get you thinking about taking the next steps to create writing!
Tickets: £10 per adult
Venue: The Shakespeare Centre
Over Throne — 9 November
The frequent changing of rulers is nothing new. Join us for an evening of performance and discussion as we take a look at the bad rulers that were overthrown in Shakespeare’s plays. This is hosted by our Senior Lecturer in Shakespeare Studies, Dr. Anjna Chouhan.
Tickets: £10 per adult
Venue: The Shakespeare Centre
Herbs for Health — 12 December
Growing in the Hall’s Croft garden are the secret recipes to natural good health. Find out more about the medicine used by the Tudors that still influences our well-being (康乐) today. Using herbs and sharing recipes, you will learn the theories behind natural medicine. Reserve your spot before availability.
Tickets: £10 per adult
Venue: Hall’s Croft
1. When can you see the reinvented furniture?| A．On 9 September. |
| B．On 8 October. |
| C．On 9 November. |
| D．On 12 December. |
| A．Enjoy a performance. |
| B．Learn to be a lecturer. |
| C．Visit the Hall’s Croft garden. |
| D．Perform in Shakespeare’s plays. |
| A．Poetry with Punch. |
| B．Herbs for Health. |
| C．Over Throne. |
| D．The Art of Design with Lee Lapthorne. |
