Use your American Express Card to enjoy one-day visit at four of America’s great
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Boston
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Chairs
February 11-May 8, 2012
Italian furniture expert Fausto Calderai and Indian photographer Dayanita Singh present an exhibition of chairs from the museum’s collection and “chair photographs” from around the world presented in a Venetian-style hall housing world-famous masterpieces.
For more information：www. gardnermuseum. org
New York
The Noguchi Museum
Noguehi and Graham
December 1, 2011-May 1, 2012
Noguchi’s long-term collaboration（协作） with dancer Martha Graham is regarded by many as a high point in the history of both modern dance and art. The exhibition highlights nine of the sets created through this collaboration.
For more information：www. noguchi. org
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
In Full View：American Painting（1720—2012）
January 11--April 10, 2012
Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy has been home to America’s artists for more than 200 years. The Academy collects and exhibits the works of famous American artists, and is well-known for training fine artists. 2012 at the Academy begins with the largest exhibition of Academy’s distinguished American collection in the institution’s history.
For more information：www. pafa. org
Seattle
Seattle Museum of Glass
Murano：Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection
Through November 7, 2011
This exhibition includes over 200 pieces of beautiful glass from Murano, the island of glassblowers near Venice, Italy. Watch live glass-blowing shows in the Hot Shop and see other modern glass exhibitions.
For more information：www. museumofglass. org
小题1:Which of the following websites offers information about the furniture show?
| A．www. pafa. org |
| B．www. museumofglass. org |
| C．www. noguchi. org |
| D．www. gardnermuseum. org |
| A．a dancer | B．a glassblower | C．a painter | D．a photographer |
| A．the Noguchi Museum |
| B．Seattle Museum of Glass |
| C．Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum |
| D．Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
答案
小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:D
解析
小题1:D细节理解题。根据第一段黑体字下的Chairs及其内容可判断出D项正确。
小题2:A细节理解题。根据第二段黑体字下的dancer Martha Graham 可知，Martha Graham 的职业是舞蹈家。
小题3:D细节理解题。根据第三段黑体字下的最后一句话“2009 at the Academybegins with the largest exhibition of the Academy’s distinguished American collection in the institution’s history”可知答案。
举一反三
Consider it the caviar （鱼子酱） of literature: tiny eggs with wonderful taste． Poetry has inspired the human soul for thousands of years and there are those who still treasure its magnificence．If you hear mermaids singing or feel the wind or see the sun rising in ribbons then you are one of these happy few．Excellence in poetry is mysterious, but a quest（探索） worth pursuing．In our courses, you will learn to control sound, structure, line, word, theme etc．into well-crafted poems and you will improve your precision by experimenting with various time-honored forms．You will also learn how and where to market your work．
Level I
Poetry Writing 10-Week Workshop
Using a balance of lecture, exercise, and comment on work from the instructor and classmates, this course gives students a firm grounding in all the basics of poetry writing．
·Write two-six poems
·Lectures on basics of poetry craft
·Writing exercises
·Present work for critique （评论）（two times）
PoetryI is for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals．
Online Classes
Registration Fee: $25．
Tuition: $395, Returning Students $365．
Each class strictly limited to 16 students, aged 18 and up
·You can still enroll in this class!
Advanced
Poetry Writing 10-Week Workshop
Focusing on developing projects and receiving comment from the instructor and classmates, this course helps students sharpen their skills and work toward completion of publishable work．Begin or refine two-six poems．
·Lectures that expand on basics of poetry craft
·Writing exercises
·Present work for in-depth critique （two times）
Online Classes
Registration Fee; $ 25．
Tuition: $395．Returning Students $365．
Each class strictly limited to 14 students, aged 18 and up．
·You can still enroll in this class!
小题1:You learn the following on Poetry Writing Classes Online EXCEPT _____
| A．where you can sell your poems |
| B．why it"s worth seeking excellence in poetry |
| C．how to write a well-crafted poem |
| D．how to sharpen your skills in poetry |
| A．$390 | B．$410 | C．$395 | D．$365 |
| A．July 14 | B．Aug 14 | C．July 6 | D．Oct 6 |
| A．lay steady foundations for the basis of poetry writing |
| B．hand in your poems getting ready for publication |
| C．make comments on the work of your classmates |
| D．give some lectures on basics of poetry craft |
| A．newspaper advertisement | B．book review |
| C．scientific magazine | D．news report |
The exhibition will highlight(突显) over 300 works from Japan, Korea, China Mainland, China Hong Kong, China Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippine, Indonesia and Australlia.
RMB 70, 90, 100
Booking Tel: 88677766
Concert: Christmas Concert performed by German organist(风琴手) Thorsten Macder and the Guangzhou Symphony（交响乐） Orchestra（管弦乐队）, conducted by Yu Feng.
RMB 80, 120, 180, 230
8pm on Dec 23
Symphony performing Hall. Guangdong Xinghai Concert Hall.
Booking Tel: 87352222
Thailand cuisine(烹饪艺术) festival: In the Greenery Café at Garden Hotel from Dec.20, 2005 to Feb 20,2006.
Booking Tel: 87675443
Performance: At Sun Yatsen Memorial Hall; 8pm on December 6,7,9
RMB 100, 160, 200, 260
Tel: 89785656
小题1:The group of the advertisements are mainly about in Guangzhou Morning Post.
| A．sports | B．business trade | C．city life | D．city guide |
| A．240 | B．160 | C．80 | D．190 |
| A．Korea | B．China Macau | C．Indonesia | D．Australia |
| A．89785656 | B．87675443 | C．87352222 | D．88677766 |
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Theatrical Release Date: July 1, 2011
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Director: Michael Bay
Genre: Action︱Adventure︱Sequel︱ Sci-Fi︱ 3D
The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons. The Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a dangerous space race. The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft on the Moon and must race against the Decepticons to find its secrets, which could turn the tide in the Transformers’ final battle. Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character, rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 2011
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: David Yates
Genre: Action︱Adventure︱Sequel︱Fantasy︱3D
In part II, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world evolves into an all-out war. This final adventure continues Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s attempt to find and destroy Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes. Harry Potter is called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice to bring an end to his nemesis.
Winnie the Pooh
Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 2011
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Don Hall, Stephen J. Anderson
Genre: Sequel︱Family Animation
Winnie the Pooh is a 2011 American traditionally animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Based upon the characters of the children’s books Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner by A. A. Milne and Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus, the film features two previously unadapted stories from the original books.
In the movie, Owl sends the whole gang to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary bad character, and it turns out to be a very busy day for Winnie the Pooh who simply set out to find some honey.
小题1:Which of the following is not the genre of Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
A. Action. B. Sequel. C. 3D. D. Fantasy.
小题2:According to the Movie Express above, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II is mainly about _______.
| A．a journey of Harry, Ron, and Hermione |
| B．high risks of the final adventure |
| C．an all-out war between good and evil forces |
| D．a fear of Lord Voldemort |
| A．Would-be parents. | B．Families with children. |
| C．Writers of children’s books. | D．Honey lovers. |
| China, Japan ink fishery agreement The New China-Japan Fishery Agreement will be put into effect starting June this year. Chinese vice-minister of agriculture, Qi Jingfa told a press conference yesterday in Beijing. -Page 2 Offshore funeral(葬礼) The remains of more than 500 dead will be scattered at sea this spring near the mouth of Yangtze River in Shanghai. To save space Shanghai officials discouraged land burials. –Page 3 The only wise choice Co-operation with the mainland for a peaceful reunification (统一) should be the only wise choice for the newly elected Taiwan leader. -Page 4 The Art Market Interest in activities such as fairs, galleries and exhibitions has caused the art market to take shape in China. -Page 9 Two sides of a story The government’s efforts to cut the homework burden of primary and middle school students have drawn mixed reactions. -Page 10 Blind, but not out. Yang Jia, an English professor at the Chinese Academy of Science meets the challenges brought by the sudden loss of her eyesight and continues to make it in her work. -Page 11 |
| A．the Front Page | B．Page 5 | C．Page 9 | D．the last page |
| A．a blind professor can work better |
| B．Chinese fishermen can go fishing freely in Japan soon |
| C．no one will be buried in the ground after they die in Shanghai |
| D．more and more people have begun to do art business |
| A．how Taiwan’s new leader was made |
| B．that people think differently of reducing pupils’ burden |
| C．sad stories about students with heavy burden in primary and middle schools |
| D．interesting stories of art fairs, galleries and exhibitions of different shapes in China |
| A．Blind, but not out. | B．Two sides of a story. |
| C．The only wise choice. | D．Offshore funeral. |
 | NEMS | NEWRI Environmental Master of Science | |
| NEWRI: Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute | |||
| Be a leader in environmental science and engineering through the NEMS programme | |||
| NEWRI Environmental Master of Science（NEMS） is a primary graduate education and research programme conducted by Nanyang Technological University’s （NTU’s） NEWRI, with summer attachment at Stanford University. It aims to train engineers and scientists to meet the increasing environmental challenges for Asia and the wider region. | NEWRI-Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute NEWRI is enabling Singapore to be a global center of environmental science and technology in providing technological solutions to the world. It is committed to environmental and water technologies through its ecosystem of education, research and developmental activities. NEWRI is trying its best to pull together NTU’s water and environment-related centers and institutes, gathering one another’s strengths for the benefit of industry and society. | ||
| Master of Science Applications ●Applications open now and close on 30 May 2012 for Singapore applicants. ●Graduates having relevant engineering or science background, including final-year students, are invited to apply. ●Applicants are required to have a certificate of GRE. Further information and application materials are available at the Website: www.ntu.edu.sg/cee/program/postgrad.asp | |||
| Highlights of Programme: ★Students spend a full summer term at Stanford taking regular courses and continue with the rest of their academic programme at NTU. ★It is a 12-month full-time course in environmental science & engineering. ★Students under NEMS will have opportunities to do research projects under NEWRI as well as to continue for the Doctor’s degree. ★Graduating students receive the NTU degree and a certificate from Stanford for their summer attachment. | |||
| Scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses at both Stanford and NTU are available | |||
| Enquiry contact: Ms Christian Soh Tel：（65） 6861 0507 Fax:（65） 68614606 Email: nems@ntu. edu. sg Information on other graduate programmes available at： www.ntu.edu.sg/cee/program/postgrad.asp | | ||
| A．have passed the GRE test. |
| B．make contact with Ms Soh |
| C．possess a university diploma |
| D．major in engineering or science |
| A．will first have regular courses at Stanford |
| B．needn’t be released from their regular jobs |
| C．are required to obtain a Doctor’s degree |
| D．can receive degrees of both NTU and Stanford |
| A．To offer scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses. |
| B．To strengthen the cooperation between NTU and Stanford. |
| C．To cultivate experts on environmental science and engineering. |
| D．To introduce Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute |
| A．applications for the NEMS programme are open for applicants from Asia and the wider region. |
| B．applications for the NEMS progamme are open only to graduates having relevant engineering or science background. |
| C．there are still some other graduate programs conducted by Nanyang Technological University. |
| D．graduating students from the NEMS programme will have opportunities to continue for the doctor’s degree at Stanford |
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