阅读理解 Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food 9:009:45 a. m. Blue Tent
9:009:45 a. m. Blue Tent
Panelists(成员):Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle
and Peter Singer.Hosted by Denise Gray, science writer for The New York Times.
How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world? The food and nutrition experts
debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.
Sports writing: For the Love of the Game
9:5010:35 a. m. Blue Tent
Panelists: Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.
Hosted by William C. Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times.
Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are
anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports
news.
The Art of the Review
11:1512:00 a. m. Green Tent
Panelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.
Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review.
How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales? Join this group of critics as they
discuss the reality of the book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.
New York Writers, New Yo
rk Stories3:003:45 p. m. Green Tent
Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.
Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist for the City Section of The New York Times.
Join this inspiring group of New York-centric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold
mine of ideas for their work.
1. If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend________.
A. The Art of the Review
B. New York Writers, New York Stories
C. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game
2. If you like sports writing, you will most proba
bly________.A. go to Blue Tent at 1115 a. m.
B. enjoy Jami Bernard"s talk
C. listen to Christine Brennan
D. attend the Art of the Review
3. Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of________.
A. The Art of the Review
B. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
C. New York Writers, New York Stories
D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game
4. All the four activities above________.
A. are about writing
B. will last 45 minutes each
C. can be attended freely
D. will attract many readers
Bugs Bunny"s Hoping Carrot Hunt
In this game you are Bugs Bunny.and your goal is to reach the finish line.A carrot truck has spilled its cargo! Gather as many carrots as you can, and when you get the big carrot, you"ll be able to jump even higher! Instructions: Use the mouse to move Bugs left and right, and click to jump a gap while gathering carrots. Category: Action
Mushroom Madness
You are in charge of protecting several farms.It"s up to you to make sure the mushrooms there reach maturity before the animals in the forest get their hands on them.Use your swatter (苍蝇拍) to fight off anything that comes near them; use heavier weapons if necessary. Instructions: Slap any creature that conies near your mushrooms.Use the mouse to control the swatter.If you see a "power up", click to use it.Collect coins to buy upgrades after each level. Category: Action
Rudolph"s Kick and Fly
Santa"s little helpers have worked all year preparing for Christmas.When Santa finally leaves to deliver his presents, the elves(精灵)head down to the snowfields with Rudolph, the reindeer, to play their favorite game: Kick and Fly! Instructions: 1.Use the mouse to aim, and click to launch an elf. 2.While in the air, click again to catch, and to gain extra height. 3.The goal is to collect as many Christmas ornaments(装饰物)possible, and get 10 points for each one. Tips: If you"re heading towards an obstacle, be sure to avoid it! Category: Action
Click Flick
Your mission is to save chicks falling from the sky.Use your trampoline (蹦床) to bounce them up and direct them into a nest.But hurry-if you don"t, many chicks will fall and lose their lives.There will be falling bombs, worms, nuts and eggs and you can get extra points by collecting the worms and nuts.Save the amount of chicks shown to unlock the next level! Instructions: Move the chicks left and right using keys or the mouse. Category: Adventure
1.The main purpose of the passage is to __ ___.
A.tell us different categories of games
B.ask us to decide which game is the best
C.introduce several interesting computer games
D.let us evaluate whether we are interested in the games
2.If a player has collected some worms and nuts, he __ ___.
A.is playing Mushroom Madness
B.will lose the game quite soon
C.will get 10 points for each one
D.will get extra points and get ahead
3.Which of the following statements about the games is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Bugs Bunny needs to be fast to win.
B.All four games are in the same category.
C.Players can only use the mouse to control the targets.
D.The number of elves decides whether a player wins in Rudolph"s" Kick and Fly.
4.If a player wants to become stronger to drive animals away, he should try to _____.
A.find a "power up" or use heavier weapons .
B.collect falling bombs as quickly as possible.
C.click the elf while it"s in the air.
D.get the big carrot while running.
5.In which game are there obstacles you must avoid?
A.Bugs Bunny"s Hopping Carrot Hunt.
B.Mushroom Madness.
C.Rudolph"s Kick and Fly.
D.Click Flick.
| Awardwinning author Emma Donoghue"s latest book, Room, is a unique and amazing story about a boy"s experience living in a small, windowless room with his mother. The 11"?11" space between the walls of the room is actually all the boy knows because he was born there and has never left. Room will horrify, surprise, sadden, and finally delight you. Attracted from the start, readers of all sorts won"t want to put Room down. First published in the U. S. in September 2010 Publisher: Little Brown 321 pages |  | |||||
Literary master Ian McEwan returns with Solar, a novel about a Nobel Prizewinning physicist. The physicist"s personal life is in a mess as his fifth marriage breaks, but this time he actually loves his wife and wants to make things better. Solar is a funny story, completely unusual and as good as anything the writer has ever written. |  | |||||
| One Day by David Nicholls was an international bestseller before it was released in the U. S. in June. Although it is well written and funny at times, don"t be fooled-this isn"t a goodfeeling romantic comedy. If you decide to read it, be prepared for some heavy moments. Published in the US in June 2010 Publisher: Vintage Contemporaries 437 pages |  | |||||
| Fall of Giants by Ken Follett is the first book in a new trilogy (three books) that will take readers through the major events of the twentieth century by following five families. In Fall of Giants, most of the action centers on World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution. Although Fall of Giants is more than 1000 pages and has many characters, the story is remarkably connected. Published in September 2010 Publisher: Dutton 1008 pages |  | |||||
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| There"s no better place to be than beside the seaside in the summer. And even in Britain you can still find beaches away from the crowds with golden sand. COMPTON BAY,ISLE OF WIGHT  This wide sandy beach is on the south west coast,between Freshwater and Brook and is part of the Tennyson Heritage Coast. There are striking views of the white cliffs further along the coast. A coastal path passes behind the beach,and you can enjoy scenic cliff top walks in either direction. Accommodation:Sandpipers Hotel(01983 758150,www. sandpipershotel. com) with doubles from ￡10 pp. KINGSGATE BAY,KENT  Around the beach round a bend in the coastal road from Ramsgate is white cliffs with Kingsgate Castle dominating the whole landscape. It is fairly isolated,with few facilities,but is perfect for summer bathing or for bracing winter walks. Accommodation:Fayreness Hotel(0188 86866,www. fayreness. com) with doubles with breakfast from ￡69.50 pp. RINGSTEAD BAY,DORSET  A picturesque 210 ft crescent(弦月状)of pebbles with clean water-that"s a perfect escape from some of the busier beaches around Weymouth. You reach it by passing through the village of Upton ,then along a narrow country road. Next to the car park is a wellstocked shop. The cliffs behind Ringstead Bay are an excellent place for fossil hunting. Accommodation: Glenburn Hotel(01305 832318,www. glenburnhotel. com) with doubles from ￡ 79 including breakfast. BRANSCOMBE, DEVON  Lying on the East Devon Heritage Coast,Branscombe has good facilities with toilets and a car park close to the beach,as well as a small picnic area. A wellstocked shop sells the most attractive dairy ice cream. Next to the shop is the Sea Shanty restaurant-open every day until 5 pm during the summer. Accommodation:The Mason"s Arms,Branscombe Village(01297 680300,www. masonsarms.co.uk) with doubles from ￡65 pp with breakfast. | ||||||
| 1．Which beach is the best wonderful place for summer bathing? | ||||||
| A．COMPTON BAY. B．BRANSCOMBE. C．KINGSGATE BAY. D．RINGSTEAD BAY | ||||||
| 2．In which of the following beaches,will you enjoy ice cream? | ||||||
| A．COMPTON BAY. B．BRANSCOMBE. C．KINGSGATE BAY. D．RINGSTEAD BAY | ||||||
| 3．If you want to know more information about Fayreness Hotel,you"d better refer to the following website ________. | ||||||
| A．www. masonsarms.co.uk B．www. fayreness. com C．www. glenburnhotel. com D．www. sandpipershotel. com | ||||||
| 4．What"s the purpose of the passage? | ||||||
| A．To attract more tourists. B．To describe some beautiful beaches. C．To tell us the most beautiful places in UK are beaches. D．To tell us where to spend summer. | ||||||
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