Interesting Exhibitions Held in Four Differen...

Interesting Exhibitions Held in Four Different Museums

Name: The British Museum

Phone: 020-7323-8000

Website: www.britishmuseum.org

Opening hours: daily 10 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

Price: Free

This exhibition aims to show the mysteries of mummification(干尸化). From a king’s daughter to a temple doorkeeper, the displays explore the identities(身份) of eight people, using their bodies to discover clues about how they lived. By using new methods, such as CT scanning and 3D visualization(可视化), the British Museum has been able to build up a picture of life in the Nile valley over 4,000 years.

Name: The Fashion and Textile (纺织) Museum

Phone: 020-7407-8664

Website: www.ftmlondon.org

Opening hours: daily 11 a.m.—5:30p.m.

Price: £8.80 adults,　 £5.50 students

This Fashion and Textile Museum is housing the first-ever exhibition on classic Mexican shawl(披肩), which became famous in the 20th century. Mexican artists, photographers and fashion and textile designers will be exhibiting their color1ful works there.

Name: The Victoria and Albert Museum

Phone: 020-7907-7073

Website: www.vam.ac.uk

Opening hours: Mon, Thur., Sat, Sun, 10 a.m.—5:30 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.—10 p.m.

Price: Free

The Victoria and Albert Museum has dug out some of their most charming(迷人的) wedding dresses to record their history during the past two centuries. White wedding dresses were made popular by Queen Victoria in the nineteenth century. See beautiful wedding dresses made by famous designers.

Name: The Science Museum

Phone: 0870-870-4868

Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Opening hours: daily 10 a.m.—6 p.m.

Price: Free

This four-day festival displays the latest exciting gadgets(小机械) and introduces their inventors. Visitors can explore electronics(电子产品), build robots, get hands-on(亲自动手) with new technologies and have a go (尝试) at 3D printing. There will be displays taking place throughout the festival, which is suitable for anyone aged ten and over.

1.Which number would you call if you’re interested in exploring history with modern technology?

A.020-7323-8000. B.020-7407-8664. C.020-7907-7073. D.0870-870-4868.

2.Which museum can you visit if you are free at 8 p.m. on Friday?

A.The Fashion and textile Museum.

B.The Victoria and Albert Museum.

C.The Science Museum.

D.The British Museum.

3.What can we learn about the Science Museum?

A.It displays CT scanning technology.

B.More information can be found at www.vam.ac.uk.

C.The exhibition will last a week.

D.Visitors themselves can try new technologies.

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Interesting Exhibitions Held in Four Different Museums

◆ Name: The British Museum

Phone: 020-7323-8000

Website: www.britishmuseum.org

Opening hours: daily 10 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

Price: Free

This exhibition aims to show the mysteries of mummification（干尸化）. From a king’s daughter to a temple doorkeeper, the displays explore the identities of eight people, using their bodies to discover clues about how they lived. By using new methods, such as CT scanning and 3D visualization, the British Museum has been able to build up a picture of life in the Nile valley over 4,000 years.

◆ Name: The Fashion and Textile Museum

Phone: 020-7407-8664

Website: www.ftmlondon.org

Opening hours: daily 11 a.m.—5:30p.m.

Price: £8.80 adults, £5.50 students

This Fashion and Textile Museum is housing the first-ever exhibition on classic Mexican shawl(披肩), which became famous in the 20th century. Mexican artists, photographers and fashion and textile designers will be exhibiting their colorful works there.

◆ Name: The Victoria and Albert Museum

Phone: 020-7907-7073

Website: www.vam.ac.uk

Opening hours: Mon, Thur., Sat, Sun, 10 a.m.—5:30 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.—10 p.m.

Price: Free

The Victoria and Albert Museum has dug out some of their most charming wedding dresses to record their history during the past two centuries. White wedding dresses were made popular by Queen Victoria in the nineteenth century. See beautiful wedding dresses made by famous designers.

◆ Name: The Science Museum

Phone: 0870-870-4868

Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Opening hours: daily 10 a.m.—6 p.m.

Price: Free

This four-day festival displays the latest exciting gadgets(小机械) and introduces their inventors. Visitors can explore electronics(电子产品), build robots, get hands-on with new technologies and have a go at 3D printing. There will be displays taking place throughout the festival, which is suitable for anyone aged ten and over.

1.Which number would you call if you’re interested in exploring history with modern technology?

A. 020-7323-8000.　　 B. 020-7407-8664.

C. 020-7907-7073.　　 D. 0870-870-4868.

2.Which museum can you visit if you are free at 8 p.m. on Friday?

A. The Fashion and textile Museum.　　 B. The Victoria and Albert Museum.

C. The Science Museum.　　 D. The British Museum.

3.What can we learn about the Science Museum?

A. It displays CT scanning technology.

B. The exhibition will last a week.

C. More information can be found at www.vam.ac.uk.

D. Visitors themselves can try new technologies.

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If you are interested in art, there are four art activities to be held in Beijing.

Paintings of Xu Beihong

Over 100 paintings by modern China's painting master Xu Beihong are on show at the National Art Museum, including his oil and ink (墨) works.

Xu is skilled at describing birds and animals. His works creatively combine Western methods with traditional Chinese art, which has a big influence on modern Chinese artists.

If you go:

9:00am-5:30pm, from September to November (closed on Mondays). 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 010-6403-4951

Musical performances for Japanese anime (动漫) lovers

Music Fans Classical Orchestra will provide a performance for Japanese anime and music lovers, bringing together great works by famous Japanese writer Joe Hisaishi, including melodies (旋律) in Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the sky and director Takeshi Kitano's film Kikujiro.

If you go:

7:30pm, November. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 North Xinhua Street, Xicheng district. 010-6605-7006.

Opera Film Carmen

The French opera film Carmen will be shown in Beijing on Saturday. It will be played in French, with English and Chinese subtitles (字幕).

Based on the novel of the same name by Prosper Merimee, Carmen was the last work of the famous French writer Georges Bizet, telling stories of the working class and ordinary people. It's also one of the popular operas in the world.

If you go:

1:30 pm, September. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000

The Merchant of Venice

Beijing Comedy Theater will put on William Shakespeare's work The Merchant of Venice. It will be played in Chinese.

If you go:

7:30 pm, Dec 15-17; 2:30 pm, Dec 16. Beijing Comedy Theater,11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 400-610-3721

1.Where can you go if you are free in October?

A.Beijing Concert Hall B.National Art Museum

C.Beijing Comedy Theater. D.National Center for the Performing Arts

2.Which number should you call if you're interested in works by Joe Hisaishi?

A.010-6605-7006. B.010-6403-4951.

C.010-6655-0000. D.400-610-3721.

3.What can we learn about the film Carmen?

A.It's a British film.

B.It's about to be played on Sunday.

C.It's about stories of ordinary people.

D.It's based on Georges Bizet’s best work.

4.When can you see The Merchant of Venice?

A.7:30 am on Dec 15. B.2:30 pm on Dec 17.

C.7:30 pm on Dec 16. D.2:30 am on Dec 16.

5.What would a foreigner choose if wanting to improve his Chinese listening ability?

A.Carmen. B.Kikujiro.

C.Castle in the sky. D.The merchant of Venice.

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The modern Olympic Games happened in the year 1896. The Games are held every four years. There are two main sets of Games. The Winter Olympics are held two years before the Summer Games. Many countries want to host the Olympic Games for it’s a great honor to be chosen.

The Olympic Games are organized and controlled by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It sets the general program, chooses the city where the games are to be held, and determines the standards of what is an amateur athlete.

Besides, each participating country has a National Olympic Committee that is responsible for arranging the participation of the nation’s athletes in the games.

1.If the next Summer Games will be held in 2024, when will the Winter Games be held?

A. in 2024　　　 B. in 2022

C. in 2026　　　 D. in 2028

2.Why many countries compete for the host of the Olympics?

A. for the honor

B. for the money

C. for the medals

D. for the peace

3.Which of the following is NOT the IOC’s duty?

A. to organize and control the Olympic Games

B. to choose the city where the games are to be held

C. to determine the standards of what is an amateur athlete

D. to make the arrangements for the nation’s athletes

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

The ancient Olympics Games were held every four years only in Greece. The modern Olympic Games, 1.include the Winter and the Summer Olympics, are held every four years 2.(regular). The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Games. If the athletes have reached the 3.(agree) standard for their event, they 4.(admit) as competitors. Nowadays women can compete 5.the games and there are more events in the modern Olympics. Despite some differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games, the motto “Swifter, Higher, and Stronger”6.(remain) unchangeable.

A lot of money will be spent in 7.(build) a special village, a main reception building, several 8.(stadium) and a gymnasium for each Olympics. Every country thinks that being chosen 9.(host) the Olympic Games is 10.honor and great responsibility.

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Four interesting books about adventures for children

See You in the Cosmos

See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng is about Alex and his crazy life. Alex goes to a rocket festival, finds out he has a stepsister, loses his dog, gets seriously injured, and travels around the country, while recording his adventures on his iPod to send to space. Maiah Weidemann, 11, said, “This is one of the best books I've ever read, and I seriously recommend（推荐）it.”

The Cricket in Times Square

The Cricket in Times Square is a 1960 children's book by George Selden and pictured by Garth Williams. It won the Newbery Honor in 1961. The story is about a cricket（蟋蟀）who got lost and ended up in Times Square, New York. He makes friends there that are kind and loving. The question is: Does he get back home?

A Year Without Autumn

A girl named Jenni and her family go on their yearly trip to Riverside Village. Jenni meets up with her best friend, Autumn, at Riverside Village. But when Jenni goes to visit Autumn's apartment and takes an unfamiliar lift, it transports Jenni one year into the future. She works to return to the present, Liz Kessler tells us a story about what true friendship is all about.

The Mysterious Benedict Society(series)

This exciting series by Trenton Lee Stewart is an adventurous story about a group of four kids who are on a mission（使命）to save the world. Each of them has been through lonely times, but they’re working together to save their lives. Nothing is safe, not even their homes. They have to leave their loved ones behind and go into dangerous places undercover. This is a time to remember, and it will change their lives forever.

1.Who is the main character in See You in the Cosmos?

A.Alex. B.Jack.

C.George. D.Maiah.

2.What is The Cricket in Times Square probably about?

A.War. B.Space.

C.Future. D.Friendship.

3.Which novel is set in dangerous environment?

A.The Mysterious Benedict Society. B.The Cricket in Times Square.

C.A Year Without Autumn. D.See You in the Cosmos.

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To American visitors, Iceland is a very interesting country, partly because it is different in so many ways from he or she is used to seeing at home. There are quite a few things that are not done, or that do not exist on the island—quite a few “No's”．

There is no pollution, for instance, no dogs are permitted in Reykjavik, the capital. There is no television on Thursdays or during the whole month of July, and only three hours of black­and­-white TV the rest of the time. There is no hard liquor（酒） on Wednesdays and no beer at any time. There is no handguns; only one prison of thirty­ five rooms in the whole land—an admirable figure, even for a small country of 313,376 people.

There is no army, air force or navy. There is no tipping（给小费） for anything. There are no large stores open on Saturdays or Sundays. Since Iceland is located just under the Arctic Circle, there is no darkness in summer and no daylight in winter. But thanks to Gulf Stream, the climate is rather mild, with temperatures between 34 degrees and 52 degrees in July.

The rules on television liquor and guns are the result of government decisions. But the absence of pollution is because of in great part the fact that Iceland gets its power from the thousands of hot springs(泉水) that come out of the ground. They provide all the energy needed by the country. In fact, Iceland uses only 3 percent of all its available power.

Iceland has been described as a democratic（民主的） independent country where more fish are caught and more books published per person than anywhere else in the world. The Icelanders have always felt a particular love for literature. They wrote their first books in the ninth and tenth centuries AD. These works were poems and tales about the kings, heroes, and heroines of Iceland and Norway. At first, the stories were remembered and passed from generation to generation. They were finally written down between 1140 and 1220. The Icelanders have never stopped writing ever since. “Rather shoeless than bookless，” they proudly say.

1.American visitors enjoy visiting Iceland probably because ________.

A．no dogs are permitted in the capital

B．the police do not carry handguns

C．the climate is rather mild

D．it is very different from Americans

2.The following statements are true EXCEPT ________.

A．there are no soldiers in Iceland

B．the Icelanders don't drink beer

C．there is no tip of any kind

D．there are no crimes（犯罪） in Iceland

3.There is no pollution in Iceland mainly because ________.

A．Iceland uses only 3 percent of all its available power

B．the Icelanders use hot water from the ground below as their energy

C．it is located just under the Arctic Circle

D．it is a democratic independent country

4.“Rather shoeless than bookless” means ________.

A．they prefer not to have shoe or books

B．they would rather have shoes on than write books

C．they prefer travelling to reading

D．they regard books more important than shoes

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They were a happy family: four daughters were allin the same school in different grades. The youngest, Janice, who was in my class, seemed to be glued to her mother’s skirts．Theirthree older girls took the bus to school everymorning, but Janice was always driven to schoolbyher mother.

One Friday, Janice's mother asked for a talk with me. She said in a soft voice,"My husband is going to Europe on business for two weeks, and heinsists that I go with him. I have tried to explainover and over that Janice needs me here. But he thinks that she will be fine without me, so I have no choice, I have to go. I have told the babysitter todrive her every morning. Will you please giveJanice special attention and help her? I want to besure everything goes well for her."

I told her that we would make every effort tosupport Janice. I even volunteered to meet Janiceat her car so she would see a familiar face. As amother myself, I'd like to help. Janice’s motherthanked me for our understanding.

On Monday morning, expecting a tearfulanxious child, I planned a special program of funand games. I waited outside to greet Janice, butjust then the bus arrived and not three, but fourgirls got off. Janice skipped along joyfully, saying“goodbye” to her sisters as she ran with two friends into the classroom. I walked slowly into theclassroom and called Janice over to ask how thebus ride went. Impatiently she said, “Oh, I alwayswant to take the bus with the other kids. ButMother needs to be with me. You see there won’t be any more babies, so I have to be a baby a littlelonger. While she is away, I'll just ridethe busevery day. I am five, you know.”

1.Why did Janice’ s mother want to have a talkwith the author?

A. To ask her to help Janice with her homework.

B. To ask her to pick up Janice every day.

C. To ask her to give Janice more attention.

D. To ask her to meet Janice at her car.

2.What did the author not do for Janice?

A. Plan a special program of fun and games.

B. Wait for her outside the school.

C. Greet her when she got off the bus.

D. Ask about her bus ride.

3.What did Janice look like on Monday morning?

A. She was tearful and anxious.

B. She was worried about her mother.

C. She missed her mother very much.

D. She was happy rather than sad.

4.What do we know from the passage?

A. Janice is too young to go school by bus.

B. Janice likes taking a bus to school.

C. Janice doesn’t like her babysitter.

D. Janice is no longer a child.

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Four wild young pandas were found at different times walking around with their mothers in a nature reserve in northwestern China in recent months, a report said on Sunday. Infrared (红外线的) cameras in Baishuijiang National Nature Reserve in Gansu Province caught four young pandas following their mothers and learning survival skills, such as feeding themselves, in the first quarter of 2019.

It was the latest finding of new young pandas in the area, which has the largest population of wild pandas among China’s 67 nature reserves. The fourth national survey on pandas, released in 2015, said there were 110 wild pandas living in the Baishuijiang area. A total of 1,864 lived in China.

The Baishuijiang National Nature Reserve has used infrared cameras since 2012 to monitor pandas, but this is the first time that four pairs of pandas have been found. “In the past, we found one pair every quarter at most,” said He Liwen, director of the Baishuijiang reserve. The young pandas’ body sizes suggested that two of them were a year and a half old, while the other two were almost 2 years old.

“The four pairs were caught in different places far away from each other. It’s very easy to see the differences,” he said. “So we can be sure of the number. “Baishuijiang staff members also found rare wildlife, including golden monkeys, Asian golden cats and gazelles.

The reserve director attributed (把……归因于……) the good news to the government’s hard work and local people’s efforts to protect the natural habitat over many years. “It’s a process of continuous, growing progress,” he said.

1.What can we know about Baishuijiang National Nature Reserve?

A.It is home to one third of rare animals in China.

B.It provided the fourth national survey on pandas.

C.It is the largest protection area located in North China.

D.It is the nature reserve with the most wild pandas in China.

2.What does the underlined word “monitor” mean in Paragraph 3 mean?

A.Watch.

B.Select.

C.Control.

D.Change.

3.What leads to the discovery of other rare wildlife according to the reserve director?

A.The decrease in hunting.

B.The effort of reserve workers.

C.The development of technology.

D.The protection of natural habitats.

4.Where can we most probably read this text?

A.In a research paper.

B.In a newspaper.

C.In a travel guide.

D.In a advertisement.

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It is interesting to know what people of different nations like to be best.

In France, when a woman enters a café or restaurant, she is freely discussed, not only about her appearance but about her past and future as well. She invites looks in the street whether she is beautiful or plain. There is no better way for a woman to get back her self-confidence than a walk in the streets of Paris or Marseilles, and woman really like that.

In Italy, people love talking. They sit about in cafes, exchanging news and discussing politics. They do not hesitate to ask questions about the family, income and private life of anybody who happens to be there.

The Swiss eat as a pastime. Ladies walk into a teashop, eat a couple of ice creams and a large piece of chocolate cake, and then leave, complaining about their weight.]

For the Americans, the greatest fondness is said to be the push of buttons. You push a button in the lift, you push a button for cigarette, chewing gums, stamps, even for a life insurance. You can even push a button to get married and another button to get divorced.

In England, waiting in a line is national passion. The English will form a line whether they have the opportunity or not. Long queues can be seen, for example, at stations when the train is practically empty and everybody can have a seat.

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