From 16th to 27th March 2019 the ATOM Festival wants to show you that science is definitely for you. ATOM takes place in Abingdon, one of the UK’s “Science Capitals” sitting at the heart of British Science between Culham, Harwell and Oxford.
ATOM 2019 begins with five leading scientists, engineers and educators taking up our “Three Million Dollar Challenge”— solving the big challenge of how to get more people into science and technology.
As well as showcasing inspiring speakers — including BBC science presenter and mathematician Dr Hannah Fry — this year sees a broader range of formats and events than ever before, and much of it is free thanks to our sponsors and supporters: the Science Market, the Family Science Fair, the Discovery Dome, family shows, lectures, stand-up science comedy and film screenings. Working through the Abingdon Science Partnership your local school will also have been offered the chance to join in one of our competitions. On the fiftieth anniversary of the first moon landing, we’ve gathered together science fiction authors to imagine our future in space.
Ticket Prices
If you are planning to go to several events, take a moment to consider our Festival Pass, costing £20. Once purchased, the pass entitles the holder to attend all the festival events at no further cost.
Passes do not include refreshments which must be purchased separately at the venue. Passes cannot be used by more than one person. There is no under-18s Festival Pass. Due to separate ticketing arrangements this Pass is not valid for the Apollo 13 Film Show at Abbey Cinema.
1.What is one of the attractions of this year’s ATOM Festival?
A.It lasts longer than ever before.
B.Visitors can experience more diverse events.
C.It takes place in Oxford University for the first time.
D.Some astronauts will be present in memory of the moon landing.
2.What can we learn about Festival Passes?
A.They offer no discounts for teenagers.
B.They can be used jointly by family members.
C.They give group visitors access to free refreshments.
D.They allow holders to watch the Apollo 13 Film Show.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
From 16th to 27th March 2019 the ATOM Festival wants to show you that science is definitely for you. ATOM takes place in Abingdon, one of the UK’s “Science Capitals” sitting at the heart of British Science between Culham, Harwell and Oxford.
ATOM 2019 begins with five leading scientists, engineers and educators taking up our “Three Million Dollar Challenge”— solving the big challenge of how to get more people into science and technology.
As well as showcasing inspiring speakers — including BBC science presenter and mathematician Dr Hannah Fry — this year sees a broader range of formats and events than ever before, and much of it is free thanks to our sponsors and supporters: the Science Market, the Family Science Fair, the Discovery Dome, family shows, lectures, stand-up science comedy and film screenings. Working through the Abingdon Science Partnership your local school will also have been offered the chance to join in one of our competitions. On the fiftieth anniversary of the first moon landing, we’ve gathered together science fiction authors to imagine our future in space.
Ticket Prices
If you are planning to go to several events, take a moment to consider our Festival Pass, costing £20. Once purchased, the pass entitles the holder to attend all the festival events at no further cost.
Passes do not include refreshments which must be purchased separately at the venue. Passes cannot be used by more than one person. There is no under-18s Festival Pass. Due to separate ticketing arrangements this Pass is not valid for the Apollo 13 Film Show at Abbey Cinema.
1.What is one of the attractions of this year’s ATOM Festival?
A.It lasts longer than ever before.
B.Visitors can experience more diverse events.
C.It takes place in Oxford University for the first time.
D.Some astronauts will be present in memory of the moon landing.
2.What can we learn about Festival Passes?
A.They offer no discounts for teenagers.
B.They can be used jointly by family members.
C.They give group visitors access to free refreshments.
D.They allow holders to watch the Apollo 13 Film Show.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou from November 12 to November 27,2010.
A.was held | B.was holding | C.will be held | D.will be holding |
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The 16th Asian Games________in Guangzhou from November 12 to November 27,2010.
A.was held B.was holding
C.will be held D.will be holding
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
The 16th Asian Games________in Guangzhou from November 12 to November 27,2010.
A.was held B.was holding C.will be held D.will be holding
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
The 16th Asian Games ________in Guangzhou from November 12 to November 27,2010.
A.was held B.was holding C.will be held D.will be holding
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
March 5th is the official “Learning from Lei Feng Day” when people are ______to learn from Lei Feng, a cultural image symbolizing selflessness and contribution.
A. called on B. called up C. called in D. called off
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Welcome to Our Festival March 7 2016 Story Show in Oheron Adults 8:00 pm -10:00 pm Join in us for an evening of true, personal stories about science. Come to the only show where you can hear people——scientists, not-scientists, and half-scientists——tell funny and touching stories about the role of science in their lives. Cost: $10 |
Make Your Own iPhone Case through Toysinbox 3D Printing Families & Teens & Adults 10:00 am – 12:30 pm In this workshop, you will learn to design and 3D print your own iPhone case. First, you will learn how to use a 3D printer. Next, you will design a 3D model for your iPhone case that will have a lovely pattern and your name. Once you create the model, you will print it out on our 3D printers. A 3D printing worker will guide you through this process step-by-step. Come and enjoy this fun and unique learning experience! Cost: $35 |
DIY Underwater Vehicle Design in MIT Museum Teens 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Dive into the world of ocean engineering by designing and building an underwater vehicle! Test your vehicle in large tanks on the Museum’s floor. Show off your engineering creations and share your design process with Museum visitors. Cost: $15, Ages 12 |
Animal Kingdom for Young Ones in Museum of Science, Boston Families 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Join us for a day of hands-on science fun designed especially for pre-schoolers! Activities include the Museum’s popular “Live Animal Story Time” shows and a talk about baby animals and book-signing by children’s book authors. Drop in on special live animal visits and activities in the exhibition halls, as well as design challenges and lab activities——all created with your young scientist in mind! Cost: Free, Ages Pre-kindergarten——Age 8 |
1.What can people do in Story Show?
A. Do role-play games.
B. Put on science shows.
C. Hear touching stories.
D. Meet authors of the books.
2.If you are interested in ocean engineering, you will probably attend_______________.
A. Story Show
B. DIY Underwater Vehicle Design
C. Make Your Own iPhone Case
D. Animal Kingdom for Young Ones
3.Animal Kingdom for Young Ones is designed for ____________.
A. adults
B. children of all ages
C. kids under 8 years old
D. children aged twelve and older
4.What is the subject of the festival?
A. Sports. B. Science.
C. Literature. D. Education.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
完型填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
I had a friend who visited me from out of town and I wanted to show him the CN Tower. It was one of the tallest structures on the earth. So I thought it would offer a(n)36sight.
We were standing in line for 45minutes to enjoy the 37 up to the watch point. When we got there, we went around the 38 of the tower and saw the hard wire fence 39 to the structure serving as a barrier. We went back inside to look for the glass floor that provided a direct view 40 . As soon as both of us41 , we stopped before walking onto it. We found that our legs began to42. I stopped for a minute considering the step, taking several seconds to 43 the edge before moving.
And then I had a thought in my mind:“It is far 44 compared to any other floor in this building. There is no real danger to me — it’s 45 an illusion. Look at all the people standing on it, and think about those who have stood on it before.”I began to46 that step onto the glass floor. I didn’t look down —47 not for a few minutes.
I walked on the 48 and looked around and thought about how49 the experience was. I even found myself jumping up and down. There was no50, and it was certainly an illusion.
I considered how many things in our lives we51 and exactly how many of them are actually illusions. I thought about all the things we 52 ourselves from doing because we have53 ourselves into thinking there’s risk. I thought about all the things that I still have yet to do that appeared54 . I was glad to discover that although fear isn’t a stranger to me, my desire to live a life without 55 has a much stronger pull.
1. A.expressive B.impressive C.frightening D.beneficial
2. A.bus B.ladder C.car D.elevator
3. A.outside B.top C.center D.surface
4. A.connected B.surrounded C.referred D.combined
5. A.around B.up C.down D.out
6. A.understood B.approached C.talked D.returned
7. A.wave B.move C.tremble D.wander
8. A.look over B.think over C.look up D.think up
9. A.tighter B.taller C.weaker D.stronger
10. A.happily B.simply C.greatly D.relatively
11. A.take B.choose C.decide D.pick
12. A.at most B.at least C.at last D.at best
13. A.fence B.floor C.edge D.tower
14. A.grateful B.useful C.wonderful D.helpful
15. A.death B.warn C.trouble D.danger
16. A.handle B.ignore C.fear D.hide
17. A.block B.protect C.help D.separate
18. A.forced B.advised C.entered D.led
19. A.amazing B.worrying C.exciting D.interesting
20. A.cost B.doubt C.regret D.waste
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On Friday, March 15, 2019, hundreds of thousands of kids from over 80 countries skipped and took to the streets. However, the __ strike is not a protest against too much _____ or long school hours, but to __ government officials to take immediate action against climate change.
The worldwide youth environment movement _____ a teenager—16-year-old Greta Thunberg. The Swedish girl was first ____ to climate change when she was just eight years old. Her teachers showed her films of floating plastics in the ocean. __ polar bears and so on. She cried ____ all the films. Those pictures were __ in her head and she decided to take action. Over the next few years, the girl convinced her parents to ___their carbon footprint. Her mother, a world-famous singer, stopped __ even though it severely impacted her ___ In 2018, the young girl decided to take her __ to a national level. She organized a strike to increase climate change ______ From August 20, 2018 to September 9, 2018, Greta __ school and spent the days sitting outside the government building in central Stockholm. On the first day, she sat alone. And then on the second day, people started ____ her. After that, there were people there all the time. Greta now __ every Friday protesting outside the government building. She plans on continuing this until the Swedish government __ the environmental policies according to the Paris Climate Agreement. The girl has also become the __ face of the environmental debate. She has had meetings to __ climate change with several leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron. The teenager's movement has also inspired kids and teenagers worldwide to take up the ____ and finally led to the international protest on March 15,2019.
1.A.local B.global C.violent D.nationwide
2.A.homework B.housework C.teamwork D.deskwork
3.A.beg B.urge C.order D.prevent
4.A.went with B.communicated with C.began with D.agreed with
5.A.related B.addicted C.used D.exposed
6.A.swimming B.starving C.walking D.sleeping
7.A.above B.beyond C.across D.through
8.A.stuck B.interested C.lost D.absorbed
9.A.remove B.measure C.discover D.reduce
10.A.walking B.shopping C.driving D.exercising
11.A.career B.skill C.performance D.image
12.A.hobbies B.pleasures C.concerns D.gifts
13.A.happiness B.awareness C.business D.kindness
14.A.started B.attended C.skipped D.quitted
15.A.helping B.amusing C.feeding D.joining
16.A.wastes B.spends C.uses D.scarifies
17.A.updates B.maintains C.ensures D.reads
18.A.pretty B.rare C.strange D.familiar
19.A.discuss B.ignore C.promote D.spot
20.A.reason B.exam C.cause D.flight
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March 5 marks the 50th anniversary of the “learning from Lei Feng Day”, a day_____ in honor of the Chinese soldier Lei Feng.
A. being named B. having named C. named D. to be named
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析