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Free Admission to Hundreds of Museums Sept.25 What a weekend! This Saturday, Sept.25, hundreds of U.S. museums admission free for the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day. Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that admits two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you. Not bad for a freebie that will give you admission to museums such as the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and the Air & Space Museum in San Diego. Some participating museums are closed on Saturday, so they offer free admission on Sunday, Sept.26, instead. | |
Free Admission to National Parks & Public Lands Would you rather visit a National Park for free instead of a museum for free? The choice is yours on Saturday, Sept.25, as all 392National Parks and all other national public lands are admission free for National Public Lands Day. The fee-free day for national parks, forests, monuments and other public lands falls on the same day as the Smithsonian Museum Day, when hundreds of U. S. museums are also admission free. If you love the outdoors, consider signing up or just show up for one of the volunteer projects at the public lands sites on Saturday. Spend the morning helping clean up and restore our national natural treasures, then spend the afternoon just enjoying and exploring them. | |
Free Books for Kid @ Barnes & Noble! If your kids love to read—and we hope they do!—be sure to sign them up for Barnes & Noble’s summer reading programs so they can earn a free book! It’s easy for kids ages 12 and under to participate. For Barnes & Noble’s Passport to Summer Reading program, just download and print out your passport. Read any eight books, log them into the passport and bring it to any Barnes & Noble by September 7. Choose your free book from the list on the back of the passport. | |
FREE Night of Theater Across the U. S in October Hark! ‘Tis a chance to see this thing called the play, and not just Mr. Shakespeare’s! It’s the annual run of the Free Night of Theater, when hundreds of theaters in 120 U. S. cities give away thousands of tickets to local productions. While the kickoff date is October 15, many of the theaters start releasing their free tickets by Oct. 1 or in waves during the month of October for performance dates throughout the month. Ticket seekers are limited to two tickets for one performance. Find your city on the Free Night of Theater Website and check the listings for performances, their dates and their ticket giveaway times and locations. | |
A.People can visit a museum for free | B.Two museums offer free admission |
C.People will get free tickets online | D.Some museums open for free on Sunday |
A.It comes on Sept. 25 | B.Visitors may offer help |
C.All can visit the parks for free | D.Visitors may choose what to do |
A.By choosing one of the books they have read | B.By downloading and printing out a passport |
C.By reading eight books at any Barnes & Noble | D.By listening to B & N’s free online stories |
A.They take place once a year | B.They last for the same length of time |
C.The tickets can be used in any U.S cities | D.The same number of free tickets is given away |
A.help people who are very poor | B.introduce ways to save money |
C.give guidance on how to have some fun | D.provide information about free things to do |
答案
小题1:C
小题1:B
小题1:A
小题1:A
小题1:D
解析
小题1:根据Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that admits two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you.及上下文描述可知人们将在线得到免费的入场券。故选C。
小题1:根据If you love the outdoors, consider signing up or just show up for one of the volunteer projects at the public lands sites on Saturday.及下文描述可知参观者可以提供帮助,故选B。
小题1:根据be sure to sign them up for Barnes & Noble’s summer reading programs so they can earn a free book!描述可知选A。
小题1:根据the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day.及It’s the annual run of the Free Night of Theater,annual每年的,故选A。
小题1:这篇短文主要是提供了几则与免费活动有关的信息。故选D。
核心考点
试题【Free Fun GuidesFree Admission to Hundreds of Museums Sept.25 What a weekend! Thi】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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Steps Shoes Salon, 4518 S.Cottage Grove, knows our “economy is weathering a little storm” They’ve discounted winter botts and shoes for their fellow shoes lovers.So step in and save! Hours: 11a.m.to 7 p.m.Monday through Friday; 11 a.m.to 6 p.m.Saturaday; Noon to 5 p.m.the first Sunday of this month (closeed other Sundays).Call 773-548
Jonathan Saunders for Target
If you’ve ever watched a runway shoes and thought “yeah, that dress would be awesome if it wasn’t $ 1,800”, you’ll be very pleased to know that British designer Jonathan Saunders has decided to use his powers for good and offer fashion – forward clothing.His collection was inspired by the works of Gustav Klimt, Jackson Pollack and Rothko.The clothing ranges from $ 14.99 to $ 29.99 and is only available until Novermber 1 (close evenings).So hurry! Here are some highlights: Color – Block Tunic is $ 17.99; Ponte Skirt is $ 29.99; Marble – Print color – Block Dress is $ 19.99 and Reversible Belt in Yellow is $ 14.99.
Don’t miss these two boutique (时装用品小商店)sale events
Shop at boutiques along Roscoe, including Cinnamon Boutique, between 5 and 9 p.m.to-night, October3, and 15 percent of all sales will be donated to Children’s Memorial Hospital.Other stores include A Pied, Little Threads, Glas-to-Go, Sacred Art and Original Expressions Happy shopping!
The adorable Lincoln Square boutique Dressing Room just opened a sister store called Dressing Room Shoes.Grab your fellow shoe worshippers and has over for snack, sales, specials and giveaways(免费样品)during one of these three parties: from 6 to 8 p.m.tomorrow, October 4; from 1 to 4 p.m.., October 5 Sunday and from 1 to 4 p.m.Octorber6, Monday.Also, the store is launching a new art exhibition from Morpho Galley, which will run through the end of the month.Enjoy!
小题1:Miss Blythe, who will be free at 7 p.m.tonight, might go to for some purchase.
A.Cinnamon Boutique | B.Jonathan Saunders for Target |
C.Steps Shoe Salon | D.Dressing Room Shoes |
A.common | B.fashionable | C.perfect | D.expensive |
A.The world is being hit by an economic downturn(开始下降) |
B.Steps Shoe Salon is providing weather forecast for us. |
C.A snowstorm has interrupted the traffic in Cottage Grove. |
D.Steps Shoe Salon marks down(减价)winter shoes and boots. |
A.Most of his designs are classical. |
B.The clothes he designed are affordable. |
C.He is returning to Britain on November 1. |
D.Rothko once instructed him in designing. |
Sunshine Village
Sunshine is definitely the premier ski hill in the area. Of all the hills in Alberta, Sunshine is the one that has earned international renown. Ticket prices are cheaper this year than they have been in the past. Adults pay $76.5, seniors $61.5, and children only pay $26.5. At present, they have a snow base of 107 cm. The terrain (地形) is a mix of both easy and hard runs.
Lake Louise
Of all the ski resorts nearby it is the largest with 4,200 acres of ski-able terrain. It has the best balance between easy and difficult runs, and it gets snow of 93 cm right now. Adults pay $75.5, seniors pay $54.5, and children pay $24.5. Lake Louise is a great choice for anyone looking to do some easy access backcountry skiing.
Nakiska
While it will be opening shortly, Nakiska is popular to the public. Currently, they have a base of 71cm. The terrain at Nakiska is varied, but slants (倾斜) more towards the easy side. It’s the best place for families to go skiing as there is a lot of beginner and kid terrain. Tickets are relatively cheap. Adults pay $64.5, seniors pay $51.5, and children only pay $19.5.
Olympic Park
O.P. was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Canada, and it is a world-class facility (设施) for almost every winter sport. It has facilities not only for skiing, but also for all kinds of other activities. It has a snow base of 102 cm, but it isn’t the primary focus. However, with tickets starting at $5 and capping at $39, it is very inexpensive.
小题1:What can we know about Sunshine Village?
A.It is a ski hill in Europe. |
B.Its snow is the thickest of the four. |
C.It is suitable for ski beginners. |
D.its ticket prices are getting more expensive. |
A.Good attraction. | B.Place of interest. |
C.Prize or reward. | D.Fame or reputation. |
A.Sunshine Village. | B.Lake Louise. |
C.Olympic Park. | D.Nakiska. |
A.168 dollars. | B.103.5 dollars. |
C.209 dollars. | D.129.5 dollars. |
Twelve-year-old Roth becomes a friend of Dr. Banting and his assistant, Mr. Best, who are doing research on a cure for diabetes (糖尿病). She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.
Book 2 George Washington Carver written by Elizabeth Macleod
Meet the “Peanut(花生)Specialist”, George Washington Carver, the inventor and professor who made over 325 products out of peanuts. Through his agricultural research, he also greatly improved the lives of countless black farmers in the southern United States. See also Macleod’s Albert Einstein: A Life of Genius.
Book 3 The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovations
written by Alootook Ipellie & David MacDonald
Explore more than 40 ideas necessary to Inuit survival. From ideas familiar to us today to inventive concepts that shaped their lives, celebrate the creativity of a remarkably intelligent people. Also see other books: The Chinese Thought of It by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Thought of It by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald.
Book 4 Made in Canada: 101 Amazing Achievements written by Bev Spencer
What things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection? Here are 101 common things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian, including the Blackberry, alkaline(碱性) batteries and the Blue Box recycling program.
Book 5 Newton and the Time Machine written by Michael McGowan
Ten-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see dinosaurs up close. But it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends, King Herbert and Queen Certrude, can he save them before time runs out?
小题1:Which of the following best describes Roth’s feeling in Book 1?
A.Painful. | B.Curious. | C.Frightened. | D.Disappointed. |
A.Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5. |
B.Book 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts. |
C.Alkaline batteries were invented by Dr. Banting. |
D.George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US. |
A.Newton’s human friends |
B.the names of the time machine |
C.two dinosaurs |
D.the inventions of the time machine |
A.Elizabeth Macleod | B.Eric Walters |
C.Rocky London & David MacDonald | D.Bev Spencer |
小题1:Sunny English Club is for ______ .
A.nurses | B.policemen | C.businessmen | D.students |
A.300 yuan | B.600 yuan | C.1200 yuan | D.2400 yuan |
A.on Saturday | B.on Wednesday | C.on Monday | D.anytime |
A.Health Centre | B.Ocean Museum | C.Sunny English Club | D.16 Yong Le Street |
King‘s College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King‘ s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year‘s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows:
Application (申请) date Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2011. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2011. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2011. | Courses English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours American History: 16 hours American Culture: 16 hours |
Steps A letter of self-introduction A letter of recommendation(推荐) ﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost Daily lessons: ¥200 Sports and activities: ¥100 Travels: ¥200 Hotel service: ¥400 ﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King‘ s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo.com |
A.a textbook | B.a travel guide | C.a newspaper | D.a telephone book |
A.Only top students can take part in the program. |
B.Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program. |
C.King‘ s College Summer School is run every other year |
D.Only the teachers of King‘ s College give courses. |
A.¥200 | B.¥400 | C.¥900 | D.¥500 |
A.You can write to Thompson only in English. |
B.The program will last two months. |
C.As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2011. |
D.You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone. |
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