Creating public spacesJin Hee Park is a stude...

Creating public spaces

Jin Hee Park is a student at Stanford University in California. She studies hard. "Of course, I came here for the academic (学术)," she says. "But the campus is so beautiful. I walk around just to relax."

Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City, jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. "I never get bored. The park is so big. It's a public space, yet it can feel completely private."

Niagara Falls was on Ross Howard's list of places to visit in upstate New York. "There are these wonderful footpaths that make the falls so close to the general public."

In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Frederick Law Olmsted and his partner, Calvert Vaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product - the first landscaped public park in the United States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to this beautiful park.

Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, like Stanford University. He also designed footpaths at Niagara Falls to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted tried to protect the natural beauty of an area.

Today there are new pressures on Niagara Falls: some business want to develop the area, On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls State Park, there are now souvenir (纪念品) shops. There may be signs that say "No Littering," but there is still a lot of trash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Olmsted think?

1.Jin Hee Park thinks his university campus is ______ for walking and relaxing.

A.basic B.academic C.attractive D.crowded

2.Alejandro Vega feels ______ when he jogs in Central Park, for it feels private.

A.enjoyable B.bored C.nervous D.surprised

3.Niagara Falls in America was close to the public because of its wonderful ______.

A.lists B.contests C.falls D.footpaths

4."no trip to New York is complete" (in Para. 4) probably means ______.

A.it's not a perfect trip to New York B.we should never go for a trip to New York

C.don't finish a trip in New York D.New York isn't a good place to visit

5.In all of Olmsted's designing products, he tried to ______.

A.design footpaths for better views of the falls

B.protect the natural beauty of an area

C.include landscapes of Stanford University campus

D.rebuild the Central Park in New York City.

6.Which of the following best describes the present situation on Niagara Falls?

A.This area is developed and becomes more lovely.

B.Olmsted expected most of the animals there to leave.

C.People are no longer allowed to visit souvenir shops.

D.Some people are doing learn to the environment.

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Creating a study plan

Studying is important to students. But it is always difficult to find enough time to study every subject you need. So a good plan helps you to make sure of your success in study.

Then, how to make a study plan? Well, you can begin with listing all the subjects you need to study and make sure what you need to do for each subject. Next, you should decide how much time you should spend on different subjects. Now, it is a good idea to study at the same time every day. In this way, you actually have a plan you can remember easily. While arranging ( 安排) time for each subject, you also need to make sure that you still have time for family, friends and rest. This is because you won't be able to succeed in your studies unless you balance Your personal life and your study.

Once the plan is made, the next thing you need to do is to follow it. One of the biggest challenges in following your study plan is that you will be tempted ( 诱惑) to avoid it and do something relaxing, or fun instead. Luckily, you can fight this temptation by taking breaks. But be sure not to take extra breaks or too long breaks as it can affect your plan. So at the start of your break, set an alarm clock to remind you when your break is over. Also, you need to use your break wisely. For example, go for a short walk, eat a small snack, or listen to some music.

To avoid forgetting to follow your plan, try to get into the habit of looking at your calendar every day. Sometimes our plans are herd to follow because some important people in our lives distract ( 使分心) us from our goals. In order to avoid this, tell people in your life about your plan. Put up a copy of your study guide at home so you and your family can see it, and email a copy to your friends so they know when you have spare time.

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Attention! Students ! Beach party comes ! We are going to have an outdoor party at the National Park on July 15.

Activities: 1. Ride bikes from the Student Center to the beach.

2. A picnic on the beach.

3. Swimming and sailing contests.(帆船赛)

What to bring: sun cream, sunglasses, hats, swimsuits, hiking shoes and personal items.

Deadline for signing up(报名): Sunday, July 8

Fee: 200 per person.

Meet at the Student Center at 10:00 am, July 15

P. S：All the food will be offered by the Students’ Union.

1. Where do you usually find a poster like this?

A. On the beach       B. In a bookstore

C. In a school         D. In a park

2.Students don’t need to bring _______.

A. swimsuits    B. sunglasses    C. food    D. hiking shoes

3. Where do the students meet?

A. At the student Center.                 B. At the National Park

C. On the beach                        D. At the Students Union

4.Which of the following is WRONG?

A. Boats are needed in the activities

B. The party begins at 10:00 pm

C. The last day to signup is July 8

D. Students will have a picnic on the beach

5.What’s the main purpose (目的) of the poster?

A. To tell students what to do in the summer.

B. To teach students how to plan a party.

C. To make money for National Park.

D. To get more students to join the activities if possible.

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1.Who likes sports a lot?

2.What does Jane like to do?

3.Who does well on tests?

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All the students went to the park yesterday _________ Eric. He had to look after his sister at home.

A. between　　 B. except　　 C. beside　　 D. with

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In China， 　　　　　 is free for all the students in public primary and secondary schools.

A. education　　　　 　　 B. competition

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A. has gone to　　 B. have gone to　　 C. has been to　　 D. have been to

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---He together with his students　　　　 Cunjin Park．

A．have gone to　　 B．has been to

C．has gone to　　 D．have been to

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---He together with his students _______ Haibin Park．

A. have gone to　　 B. has gone to　　 C. has been to　　 D. have been to

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