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Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00. November 7th The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”. December 5th Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew. February 6th An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play. March 6th Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest. Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson London Canal Museum 12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi Tel:020 77130836 1.When is the talk on James Brindley? A. February 6th. B. December 5th. C. November 7th. D. March 6th. 2.What is the topic of the talk in February? A. The Canal Pioneers. B. An Update on the Cotsword Canals C. Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands D. Ice for the Metropolis 3.Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames. A. Miranda Vickers B. Malcolm Tucker C. Chris Lewis D. Liz Payne
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For many people.leisure time is an opportunity to get outdoors,have some fun and meet interesting people.Add two pieces of advanced 21st century technology—global positioning system (GPS) devices and the Internet—to get "geocaching". The word geocaching comes from “geo” (earth) and “cache” (hidden storage).Geocachers log onto a website to find information about the location of a cache—usually a waterproof plastic box containing small items such as toys and CDs—along with a notebook where “finders” can enter comments and learn about the cache “owner”,the person who created and hid the cache.Finders may take any of the items in the cache but are expected to replace them with something of similar value.They then visit the website again and write a message to the owner. Geocaching became possible on May 1,2000,when a satellite system developed by the U.S.Department of Defense was made public.Using an inexpensive GPS device,anyone on earth can send a signal to the satellites and receive information about their position.This is basically a high-tech version of orienteering,the traditional pastime which uses maps and compasses instead of GPS to determine one’s location. Geocachers are a very considerate group.Owners carefully choose a cache’s location to give finders an enjoyable experience,such as a beautiful view or a good campsite.They also consider the environmental impact of their cache since it could result in an increased number of visitors to an area.As for the content of the caches,owners and finders must only use items that are suitable for the whole family,as caches are found by geocachers of all ages. 1.According to the passage,geocaching is_______. A. an outdoor leisure activity B. a new type of technology C. a game used to teach geography D. a program to protect environment 2.How can finders learn about the cache owners? A. By meeting them. B. By going to a website. C. From the notebook. D. From the satellite. 3.Which of the following is NOT used in geocaching? A. A GPS device. B. A compass. C. A plastic container. D. The Internet. 4.Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Most geocachers are adults. B. Any item can be placed in the caches. C. The caches should be put in a remote place. D. Geocachers try to avoid damaging the environment.
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Art is considered by many people to be no more than a decorative means of giving pleasure.This is not always the case,however,at times,art may be seen to have a purely functional side as well.Such could be said of the sandpaintings of the Navaho Indians of the American Southwest;these have a medicinal as well as an artistic purpose. According to Navaho traditions,one who suffers from either a mental or a physical illness has in some way disturbed or get in touch with the supernatural—perhaps a certain animal,a ghost,or the dead.To break away from this,the ill person or one of his relatives will employ a medical man called a "singer" to perform a curing ceremony which will attract a powerful supernatural being.During the ceremony,which may last from 2 to 9 days,the "singer" will produce a sandpainting on the floor.On the last day of the ceremony,the patient will sit on this sandpainting and the "singer" will rub the sick or injured parts of the patient's body with sand from a specific figure in the sandpainting.In this way the patient absorbs the power of that particular supernatural being and becomes strong.After the ceremony,the sandpainting is destroyed so its power won't harm anyone. The art of sandpainting is handed down from old "singers".The materials used are easily found where the Navaho settle: brown,red,yellow,and white sandstone,which is ground（研磨）much as corn is made into flour.The "singer" holds a small amount of this sand in his hand and lets it flow between his fingers onto a clean,flat surface on the floor,with a steady hand and great patience.He is thus able to create designs of stylized people,snakes and other creatures that have power in the Navaho belief system.The traditional Navaho doesn't allow copying sandpaintings, since he believes the supernatural powers that taught him the craft have forbidden this;however,such reproductions can in fact be purchased today in tourist shops in Arizona and New Mexico.These are done by either Navaho Indians or by other people who wish to preserve this craft. 1.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. The Navaho Indian B. The Ancient "Singer" C. Functions of Art D. The Navaho Sandpaintings 2.How did the "singer" treat the patient according to the passage? A. By passing his supernatural power on to the patient. B. By applying a magic substance to the patient's body. C. By rubbing the patient's sick parts with sand from a sandpainting figure. D. By destroying the sandpainting figure. 3.The traditional Navsho does not allow copying of sandpaintings because . A. anything copied has no effect B. the craft only belongs to the supernatural C. it's against Navaho belief system D. the copying may do harm to other Navahos 4.That the reproductions of sandpaintings are now commercially available shows . A. people have realized the artistic value of sandpaintings B. patients have benefited from the powerful effect of sandpaintings C. more people have come to believe in supernatural power D. modern technology has helped the production of sandpaintings
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When people introduce themselves,I always hear them say "I'm just a housewife".I don't understand why their introduction is always filled with regret and self-pity.Is it,really a crime to be a housewife?Is it really embarrassing when you choose not to work outside and instead choose to work in your home? How could you be "just a housewife" when the basic social unit of society depends on you and your service?A housewife works for the longest hour,supporting your husband,child studies,caring for elders,managing finances, paying bills,grocery shopping,cooking according to individual taste,cleaning,etc.A housewife could be anyone: daughter,wife,mother,teacher,financial advisor,fashion designer and nurse,gardener,driver,cook,and so on.Don't think you are not being paid for it.You get the reward that no money can offer—the love and affection of your family,their trust for you,a happy home and your own satisfaction. It is you who choose to be in this occupation,willingly or for any other reason.After a busy day,all wait to return to the comfortable home set by you.They know you will be there to absorb all their stress and tiredness and relax them.Would the life have been the same had you been working outside to earn some money?Would you along with your family have been able to buy all the content in life that you are enjoying now with that money? Respect yourself for what you are.Introduce yourself to the world with the same dignity.The world understands the importance of your job;it's time to make them accept it.Introduce yourself with pride and with twinkle in your eyes "I am a housewife".Kick that "just" out.. 1.How do people feel when they say "I'm just a housewife"? A. Satisfied. B. Proud. C. Regretful. D. Anxious. 2.Listing the housewife's duties,the author implies a housewife . A. usually leads a terrible life B. plays a more important role C. does not always get her reward D. makes a great contribution to the family 3.If a housewife worked outside,she would . A. have the same life like before B. set a comfortable home for her family C. absorb her family's stress D. lose the content that she is enjoying 4.What is the author's attitude toward housewives A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Opposed. D. Tolerant.
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Etiquette,or good manners,used to be the glue that held society together.1.Sadly,these days it has mostly gone by the wayside.This list is several best rules of etiquette that have now disappeared. Opening the Door In days gone by,a gentleman would always open doors for ladies.2.This has now almost entirely disappeared and it is not entirely the fault of the men.I have seen women laugh at men for opening a door for them.They seem to be confusing manners with chauvinism（大男子主义）. Writing Thank-You Notes In days gone by,whenever a person received a gift,they would write a thank-you note as soon as possible.3. Parents would sit children down after a birthday or Christmas and coach them in their first thank-you note.It is a shame that gift giving has now become a virtual obligation and the idea of a thank-you note would be laughed at. 4. We seem to have completely lost the concept of correct timing when it comes to parties these days.5.After all,a party normally has a guest of honor-this is usually the oldest woman present.It was considered extremely rude in the past to leave a party before the guest of honor-and once the guest of honor left,it was a signal to all that they should begin their own preparations to leave. A.Arriving on Time. B.Leaving at the Right Time. C.People leave with various excuses. D.It enabled people to get on well with each other. E.This rule was true even if the giver was a relative. F.It could be the lady they were driving,or a stranger. G.We've thrown away the concept of a guest of honor at will.
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I've read lots of stories about family memories.In those____,I've found voice of sadness and longing.It's true that so much in our daily lives makes us____all the time.We find ourselves with less and less time to spend with our ____and friends.I've had the same____myself. I used to have____times with my grandfather when we lived together.When I was very often enjoyed spending time in his____,watching the flowers and watering the fruit trees.But as I grew up.I____became "selfish". Once,when I was 6,we went shopping together.As we took the wrong bus and ended up getting_______, unable to find our way back,I couldn't stay____and shouted rudely in his face.I was so stubborn that I wouldn't say sorry____ returning home,thinking I had done nothing wrong. Now I____how ridiculous（荒唐的）I was at the time!And I also realize how____it was when I finally admitted I was____!When I truly wanted to express my____,my grandfather had left us____,leaving me with no more chance to____my mistake.I couldn't____say to him the three words—"I am sorry." We are spending more and more time outside,with less and less time to____with our families at home.So____ the most of every second you have with your loved ones,because time____going,waiting for no one. 1.A. books B. stories C. reports D. films 2.A. crazy B. easy C. busy D. angry 3.A. families B. classmates C. colleagues D. employers 4.A. adventure B. research C. exploration D. experience 5.A. good B. hard C. sad D. bitter 6.A. kitchen B. garage C. house D. garden 7.A. frequently B. rarely C. gradually D. finally 8.A. confused B. lost C. hurt D. puzzled 9.A. calm B. awake C. firm D. happy 10.A. while B. unless C. until D. after 11.A. learn B. imagine C. realize D. agree 12.A. early B. late C. nice D. guilty 13.A. innocent B. nervous C. wrong D. painful 14.A. concern B. worry C. opinion D. regret 15.A. forever B. somehow C. alone D. instead 16.A. care about B. apologize for C. think of D. put away 17.A. again B. often C. even D. still 18.A. spare B. save C. take D. kill 19.A. follow B. receive C. divide D. make 20.A. needs B. keeps C. delays D. stops
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Is there such a thing as being "over-protective"? I can honestly say that my answer to that question1.(change) dramatically（戏剧性地）since I became a parent. Before the birth of my daughter.I taught at2.private school often viewing my students as over-protected, worrying3.would happen when they went on to middle schools. Some did fine,and some did not.Some needed constant pats on the back, words of4.(encourage) and extra support,which I5.(happy) gave.Others were content on their own,needing little or no interaction（互动）with their teacher.6.for the most part,graduates would go on for higher schooling. I'd always supposed their parents were over-protective,for they were the ones that still walked their7.(five) graders into the classroom and met them at the school gate. Admittedly,I laughed at those parents,8.(think) their children would never learn to be9.(independence) if they didn't let go just a little.Then I had my own daughter.The moment I looked at her little face,I10.(know) I'd do everything in my power to protect her and make sure she always felt safe!
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Last Friday,I learned a lesson about telling lies.Early in morning,I didn't want to go to school,but I pretended to feel ill.My mother was very worrying when I told her.She left quickly and.I thought she has gone to work.But soon, she came back with a bottle of pill.She said that she had asked fora day off work to look for me.I felt a little guilty but I dared not tell the true.That afternoon,my teacher came to visit to me.I felt so regretfully for telling lies.I had wasted anybody's time.Finally,I admitted had lied and promise never to do it again.
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1.Xie Lei's preparation course is helping her to get used to the academic r______（要求）of a Western university. 2.Xie Lei highly r______（推荐）it. 3.But I was also very nervous as I didn't know what to expect,"Xie Lei told me when I saw her waiting in a q_______（队伍）at the student cafeteria between lectures. 4.Made me very thoughtful and t______（感激）for my life today. 5.The industry b______（繁荣）attracted Europeans including many Jewish people. 6.From 1882 to 1940 Angel Island was a famous immigration station where many Chinese people a______（申请）for right to live in USA. 7.By the time California e______（选举）to become the thirty-first federal state of the USA in 1850,it was already a multicultural society. 8.Firstly,gardeners use it all the time to produce c______（商业的）quantities of plants. 9.Cloning plants is s______（直接的）while cloning animals is very complicated. 10.But at last the determination and patience of the scientists paid off in 1996 with a b______（突破）-the cloning of Dolly the sheep. 11.On the other hand,Dolly's appearance raised a storm of o______（反对）and had a great impact on the media and public imagination. 12.The advantage is that if there is a new illness some of these animals may die,but others will survive and pass on the ability to r______（抵抗）that disease to the next generation. 13.All efforts of cloning an animal will be in v______（徒劳）if there is not enough diversity in the group to overcome illnesses. 14.Here was a chance for me to distinguish myself by inventing something m______（仁慈的）that would catch snakes but harm them. 15.Of the first Spanish to go to California,the m______（大多数）were religious men,whose ministry was to teach the Catholic religion to the natives.
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假定你是李华，你所在的“中国剪纸文化的传承(inheritance)和发展”课题研究小组刚刚获得今年的“中国大智汇创新研究挑战赛(China Thinks Big 2017)”二等奖。请你写信给你的外籍教师史密斯先生，感谢他—直以来对你们的支持与帮助。要点如下： 1.比赛时间：4月18-20日； 2.比赛地点：哈佛(Harvard)上海中心； 3.课题与收获； 4.感谢与祝愿。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.信的开头和结尾已为你写好。 Dear Mr.Smith, I am Li Hua,a student of yours.___________ ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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