■United States CapitolIt serves as the seat of government for the US Congress. I
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■United States Capitol
It serves as the seat of government for the US Congress. It is located in Washington, D. C., on top of Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall. Officially, both the east and west sides of the Capitol are referred to as “fronts”. Historically, however, the east front was initially the side of the building intended for the arrival of visitors and famous guests.
Phone: (202) 225-6827
Official website: www.aoc.gov
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
■International Spy Museum
It is a privately owned museum dedicated to the field of espionage located in Washington. D. C., The museum was built by The Malrite Company at a cost of US $ 40 million. Despite being one of the few museums in Washington that charges admission fees, it has been popular since its opening in July 2002.
Phone: (202) 393-7798
Official website: www.spymuseum.org
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
■National Museum of Natural History
It is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Admission is free and the museum is open 364 days a year. The museum’s collections total over 125 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites（陨石），and human cultural artifacts, making it the largest such museum anywhere. It is the second most popular of all of the Smithsonian museums and is also home to about 185 professional natural history scientists—the largest group of scientists dedicated to the study of the natural and cultural history in the world.
Phone: (202) 633-1000
Official website: www.mnh.si.edu
■Jefferson Memorial
It is a presidential memorial in Washington, D. C., dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States. The neoclassical building was designed by John Russell Pope. It was built by Philadelphia contractor John Mc. Shain. Construction began in 1939, the building was completed in 1942, and the bronze statue of Jefferson was added in 1947. When completed, the memorial occupied one of the last significant sites left in the city.
Phone: (202) 426-6821
Official website: www.mps.gov/thje
小题1:Which admission is free?| A．United States Capitol | | B．Jefferson Memorial | | C．International Spy Museum | | D．National Museum of Natural History |
小题2: Visitors can learn more about ________ in the Jefferson Memorial.| A．the third American president | B．the US government | | C．rock collections | D．natural history |
小题3:Where does this text probably come from?| A．A science textbook | B．A tourist guide | | C．A museum guide | D．A history report |
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答案
小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:B |
解析
试题分析：文章介绍了几个著名的博物馆，介绍里面陈列的物品，有什么吸引人的地方，还列出了联系电话，官方的网站这些信息。
小题1:细节题：从第三段的句子：It is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Admission is free and the museum is open 364 days a year.可知国家历史博物馆是免费开放的，选D
小题2:细节题：从第四个广告中It is a presidential memorial in Washington, D. C., dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States.可知在efferson Memorial.中人们可以多了解美国的第三任总统。选A
小题3:文章出处题：文章介绍了几个著名的博物馆，介绍里面陈列的物品，目的是吸引游客，应该是出自旅游手册。选B |
举一反三
One of the most difficulties in learning a language is learning the idiomatic phrases, slang and common usage of native speakers. These four books focus on giving students a hand when learning North American idiomatic language.
Ya Gotta Know It by Hania Hassan
It provides an excellent mixture of materials for classroom lessons and American slang reference. Its unique feature is that students are provided with ongoing (持续不断的) context reminding learners of idioms learned while improving their understanding by using the same characters and a developing story line. Exercises provide a chance for students to practice in proper situations.
Price: $11.66
ISBN: 9780074560167
Common American Phrases by Richard A. Spears
It has a wide variety of resources on American English. It contains more than 2,000 phrases and idioms. Excellent for classroom use as this reference guide focuses on standard phrases that can be found in everyday standard usage.
Price: $ 7.06
ISBN: 978007405607
American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun by Edward Swick
The book’s strength is its translation of more formal English of a number of idioms. These phrases are then repeated in a number of different contexts giving students a good idea of common usage. There are also a number of exercises designed to help students put their newfound idiomatic understanding into use.
Price: $ 5.49
ISBN: 9780764108075
American Slang by Robert L. Chapman
It provides a guide for advanced level English students. This references guide to slang is best used by those interested in the very latest and up-to-date slang and slang you might hear in the laterst films from Hollywood.
Price: $ 1.99
ISBN: 9780062731722
小题1:The purpose of writing the passage is _______.| A．teach students how to learn idioms | | B．introduce books to readers | | C．increase students’ knowledge about idioms | | D．offer learning materials to readers for free |
小题2: In what way is Ya Gotta Know It different from other books?| A．It contains a lot of exercises. | | B．It has the largest number of idioms. | | C．It is mainly about American slang. | | D．It offers readers ongoing context. |
小题3:If you want to learn the slang from the latest Hollywood films, you can choose _______.| A．American Slang | | B．Ya Gotta Know It | | C．American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun | | D．Common American Phrases |
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Sagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00—18:00 (October—March); 09:00—20:00 (April—September)
Admission: $ 11, or $ 10 with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
The temple have been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The project’s vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)
Opening hours: November—February: 09:00—18:30; March—October: 09:00—20:00
Admission: $ 9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: No.
This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera. It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓦). It was built between 1906 and 1912 by famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852—1926) and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site with other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona. Visitors to La Pedrera can see the amazing 800 square meters attic with 270 brick arches that give you a feeling that you are walking inside the skeleton (骨架) of a whale. The roof is equally impressive and is preserved exactly the way that it was built in 1912 with six staircases and seven chimneys each made in a unique style.
Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)
Opening hours: 6th April—4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00—20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00—18:30
Admission: $ 8.50 for entry to the museum and $ 17 for a guided tour.
Disabled Access: Yes.
When you buy your ticket you have two options. You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (双的) ticket for $ 15 where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club.
Miro Museum (518,869 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check the web site for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $ 8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
This museum has a wide range of Miro’s work dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures (雕塑).
L’Aquarium de Barcelona (1,375,271 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00—19:00 (October—March); 09:00—20:00 (April—September)
Admission: $ 7. Save 10 % on the entrance fee to the aquarium with the Barcelona Card.
Barcelona Aquarium is a popular Barcelona attraction to take the kids and young ones. I have to admit I love the aquarium.
Picasso Museum (887,958 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $ 9 for main exhibition—extra for special showings. Save 50% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes. The museum has arranged Picasso’s paintings in chronological order from his early days to his final works. Arranging the paintings in this way gives you a fascinating insight into the development of Picasso thinking over time and shows how he developed the distinctive designs that he is famous for today. Very popular art gallery.
小题1:Which of the following attractions is the most popular with people?| A．Sagrada Familia | B．La Pedrera | | C．Barcelona FC Museum | D．Picasso Museum |
小题2:What do we know about the tourist attractions mentioned in the above passage? | A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona. | | B．La Pedrera is well-known for its colorful material. | | C．Barcelona FC Museum may attract football fans. | | D．Miro Museum was built in 1914. |
小题3:If you visit the stadium and the club with a tour guide in Barcelona FC Museum, you should pay ________.| A．$ 25.5 | B．$ 32 | C．$ 42.5 | D．$34 |
小题4:What do the attractions have in common?| A．They are all famous for their architectural style. | | B．They are available for the disabled people. | | C．Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons. | | D．Tourists can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card. |
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Experience the Colorado River the Hualapai Way!
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GRAND CANYON!
Since 1973, Hualapai River Runners has been conducting white-water rafting journeys on the Colorado River. Our experienced guides expertly sail along the river and share the history of the Canyon and the Hualapai people with you.
Visitors experience the excitement of whitewater rapids and then stop to enjoy the impressive beauty of Travertine Falls and a tasty lunch. No charge for children 2 years and under.
One-Day Trip
Retail $249.00 + $79.00 (helicopter and round-trip ground transportation)
White-water rafting tours begin in Peach Springs. Hualapai River Runners transports you to Diamond Creek, which is the starting point for the 37 mile rafting tour. Lunch is included and upon arrival at the rafting tour termination point (终点), fly out of the Grand Canyon by helicopter to Grand Canyon West.
Two-Day Trip
Retail $549.00 + $79.00 (helicopter and round-trip ground transportation)
Two-day rafting trips with one night on the Colorado River. All supplies and meals are included. Two days in the Grand Canyon, on the Colorado River, allows more time to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Tours Include:
• Round-trip transportation from Peach Springs to the starting point and from the termination points back to Peach Springs.
• Snack, drinks and lunch (vegetarian meals available upon request).
• Waterproof dry bags for storing your cameras, sunscreen, dry clothes, etc.
The helicopter part of transportation is weather permitting. If the helicopter transportation is cancelled because of bad weather, the raft will continue an additional two hours to South Cove and a maximum $20.00 per customer will be given back.
Special website booking rate 15% off rafting in June 2011. So book now!
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小题1:Where do white-water rafting tours start?| A．Travertine Falls. | B．The Grand Canyon. | | C．Grand Canyon West. | D．Diamond Creek. |
小题2:Which of the following is TRUE about the trip?| A．Hualapai River Runners provides dry clothes. | | B．You will get $20 back if you are not satisfied. | | C．The trip is free of charge for children under 2. | | D．Online booking has a better offer all year round. |
小题3:It can be learned from the text that _________.| A．the guides can help you learn sailing | | B．the cost includes snack, drinks and lunch | | C．the helicopter transportation can save you three hours’ time | | D．the Grand Canyon is well-known for its history |
小题4:What is the purpose of the text?| A．To explain how to make a rafting trip. | | B．To explore the Hualapai culture. | | C．To attract people to the sights. | | D．To introduce the history of the Colorado River |
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EVENTS
Bicycle tour and race
A bike tour and race will be held on August 26 and 27 (Sat & Sun.). At 5:30 am, the riders will leave Tian"anmen Square and ride the first 35 kilometres as a training leg. Then the next 55-kilometre-leg. from Yanjiao to Jixian. will be the first competitive part of the tour. The riders and their bikes will then be takern from Jixian to Changli.
The second racing leg of the tour will be from Changli to the seaside of Nandaihe, covering a distance of 20 kilometres. Saturday night includes the stay at Nandaihe and supper. Sunday morning is free for play at the seaside. At noon all the people and their bikes will be taken back to Beijing.
Cost: 200 yuan Telephone: 4675027
Brazilian footballers
The Brazilian Football Club will play Beijing Guo"an Team at the Workers Stadium on August 26. The club has four national team players. Also coming is 1994 US World Cup star Romario who has promised to play for at least 45 minutes.
Ticket prices: 60; 100; 150 yuan
Time/Date: 4:30 pm, August 26 (Sat. ) Telephone: 5012372
Rock climbing
The Third National Rock Climbing Competition will be held on August 26-27 at the Huairou
Mountain-climbing Training Base. More than 10 teams from Beijing, Wuhan, Dalian, Jilin and other places will take part in it. A Japanese team will give an exhibition climbing. Free for spectators(观众).
Take a long-distance bus from Dongzhimen to Huairou.
Time/Dates: 9-12 am, August 26 and 27
Telephone: 7143177, 7144850, Wang Zhenghua
小题1:The main purpose of announcing the above events is to give information about_________.| A．visiting teams | | B．famous players | | C．things to do for the weekend | | D．prices to pay for the sports events |
小题2:If you take part in the bike tour. you will ride for ________.| A．35 kilometres | B．55 kilometres | | C．75 kilometres | D．ll0 kilometres |
小题3:The underlined word "leg" in "Bicycle tour and race" probably means_______.| A．race | B．practice | | C．part of the training | D．part of the tour |
小题4:What is special about the rock climbing competition?| A．A foreign team takes pan in it. | | B．You can watch it without paying. | | C．You don"t have to be a sportsman to take part. | | D．The bus trip to the place of the competition is free. |
小题5:If you want to find something to do for Saturday aftermoon, which telephone number will you call?| A．4675027 | B．7143177 | C．5012372 | D．7144850 |
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Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere wall away from your college.
King’s Art Centre
A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.
You could attend a class teaching you how to ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint – free of charge.
The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.
the Botanic Garden
The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.
The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.
Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.
The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.
Byron’s Pool
Many stories surround Lord Byron’s time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I’m not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.
It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron’s Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don’t trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf – over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.
小题1:As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for ____. | A．attending the masters’ class | B．working with local artists | | C．learning life drawing | D．seeing an exhibition |
小题2:“Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are ____. | A．common insects | B．impressive plants | | C．rarely-seen snakes | D．wildlife-enthusiasts |
小题3:We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed ____. | A．to fear pet bears | B．to like walking | | C．to be a heavy drinker | D．to finish university in 1805 |
小题4: In the passage Byron’s Pool is described as a lake ____. | A．surrounded by fields | B．owned by Lord Byron | | C．located in Grantchester | D．discovered by Virginia Woolf |
小题5:What is the passage mainly about?| A．Some places for weekend break. | | B．A way to become creative in art. | | C．The colorful life in the countryside. | | D．Unknown stories of Cambridge University. |
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