Albert Einstein, one of the world’s geniuses, failed in his university entrance examination on his first attempt. William Faulkner, a famous American writer, never finished college because he could not pass his English courses. Sir Winston Churchill, who is considered one of the masters of the English language, had to have special tutoring in English during elementary school.
It is true that the city can bring much convenience and entertainment, the very reason people can’t bear to part with city life.
| A．Walk onto a stage. |
| B．Learn to play the drums. |
| C．Make an announcement to a crowd. |
There are many benefits of singing in a choir(合唱团). They range from the social benefit of having the opportunity
But the first question you should ask yourself if you are considering
China is the hometown of kites. Most people believe they
Nowadays, flying kites has become a popular form of pleasure and
5 .
The best things in life are free. At least, creativity is free. Do you really want to spend $20 on popcorn and movie tickets when you can do much better things? Find out what other things you can do when your financial situation is not so good.
Go for a bus adventure. Take the bus or subway. Plan a full-day trip with friends, get to your destination using cheap transportation, and you could discover all sorts of new places.
Go for a picnic. There’s nothing like a picnic in a park with friends. Bring a huge blanket, homemade sandwiches/snacks, a ball, and have a good time under a nice, shady trees.
Host a movie night. Watching movies on DVD is a lot cheaper than going to the cinema. Invite some friends over.
Take a free class. Most yoga, dance, and art studios offer free trial classes or host walk-in days, so grab your friends and go try something new.
| A．Visit the museum. |
| B．Go window shopping. |
| C．Have an old stuff sale. |
| D．Host huge get-togethers. |
| E．Search often on the websites. |
| F．Hang out without emptying out your wallet. |
| G．Pop some corn, and watch movies till you fall asleep. |
Chinese food and the differences between Chinese and Western diets are both things that cause the
You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking techniques. Therefore, cooking classes are becoming an
When it comes to traditional Chinese games, the Chinese have always been sociable people. Despite the fact
7 . It is generally accepted that blind people are limited when it comes to enjoying beautiful things around them. This month the Utrecht Central Museum in the Netherlands offered an unusual art exhibition called The Blind Spot. This exhibition was accessible to the visually disabled. Sighted visitors are encouraged to wear a blindfold on their eyes as they experience the artworks. This exhibition excited the other senses other than the visual sense. Visitors could look at artworks as expected. Besides, they could also touch and smell them. The show was designed to provide a better experience for museumgoers with poor eyesight.
The Blind Spot recreated existing famous paintings, but with extra dimensions, such as sound and smell. Visitors could even get a “feel” for the art, which included touchable elements.
Visitor Farid el Manssouri seemed to enjoy his experience. He smiled as he moved his hands over cheese, grapes and bread，part of the representation of a famous 1610 painting by Floris van Dvck. “The first thing that struck me was the smell. I could really smell the fragrant cheese, and I touched it too.” Manssouri said. Manssouri wondered how the food did not fall from its unbalanced position. “That was really surprising to feel... I guess it was glued on pretty well,” Manssouri said.
Artist Jasper Udink ten Cate and designer Jeroen Prins created The Blind Spot. They said they were inspired by an experience they shared with a blind visitor at an art show one year ago. “One day, somebody who could not see was there. At the place we served food out of this work, and we helped her touch the artwork. She was blind and she had a lot of feelings. She was touched. So we bad the realization, ‘Wow, we have something.’ That moment was the starting point to actually create this exhibition.” ten Cate said.
The museum's head Steffie Maas said The Blind Spot was an impressive experiment on the way to more such improvements.
1. What are visitors with normal vision encouraged to wear to experience the artworks?| A．Gloves. | B．Signs. | C．Eye covers. | D．Face masks. |
| A．Only blind visitors were allowed in. | B．The exhibits could be heard or smelled. |
| C．Original famous paintings were on show. | D．The artworks were copies of famous paintings. |
| A．A famous 1610 painting. | B．A blind visitor's recommendation. |
| C．Realization of more sense dimensions. | D．A previous experience with a blind visitor. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Skeptical. | C．Negative. | D．Ambiguous. |
8 . The largest and most popular Environmental Education programs are the Summer Nature Camps. The Summer Nature Camps provide children aged 5 — 13 with a full day nature experience. Our small groups allow campers to take daily field trips to the parks and sanctuaries (鸟兽保护区) of Brookline.
| Camp | Age | Date | Fee |
| Little Acorns | 5 — 6 yrs | 7/6—7/16 | $585 |
| Sprouts | 7 — 8 yrs | 7/19—7/30 | $650. |
| Junior Rangers | 9 — 10 yrs | 8/2—8/13 | $680 |
| Adventurers | 11 — 13 yrs | 8/16—8/20 | $350 |
Little Acorns (8:30 AM — 3:00 PM)
As a little acorn, your young nature lover will have the opportunity to visit and explore Brookline's parks and sanctuaries in this unique camp. We will focus on local wildlife and plants, discovering the mysteries of the natural world through interactive lessons, stories, games, ars&crafls , hands-on exploration and nature walks.
Sprouts (8: 30 AM — 3:00 PM)
This older group of naturalists will explore Brookline, focusing on the naive plant life and varied habitats found in our natural areas. Campers will join in the harvesting of our community garden. Each day will feature a different theme and new location for campers to enjoy.
Junior Rangers (8: 30 AM — 3: 00 PM)
Campers at this unique camp will experience nature based learning in the outdoors as they work towards earning a Junior Ranger medal. While visiting Brookline's parks and sanctuaries, campers will explore the outdoors with themes and activities including: fishing, team-building, orienteering, conservation and more!
Adventurers (8:30 AM — 3: 00 PM)
Our oldest group of naturalists will expand their knowledge and skill set as they experience nature through adventure! Daily local field trips will strengthen our themes of outdoor skills, team- building, fishing, and more. Our week together will end in a local overnight camping trip! This program emphasizes hands-on, filed-based, experiential learning and aims to develop the learn spirit.
1. How much will a camper of the youngest group pay?| A．$585. | B．$650. | C．$680. | D．$350. |
| A．July 6th. | B．July 19th. | C．August 2nd. | D．August 16th. |
| A．Little Acorns | B．Sprouts | C．Junior Rangers | D．Adventurers |
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2. 喜欢此项运动的原因；
3. 将来的愿望。
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1. What is the weather probably like now?
| A．Rainy. | B．Cloudy. | C．Sunny. |
| A．No one wanted to play any games. |
| B．The weather was sunny and nice. |
| C．The man felt satisfied with the picnic. |
