Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N.Carroll Street on Madison’s Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture(文化)on four floors of exhibits.Open for public programs.Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday,9∶00 am—4∶00 pm.
(608)264-6555 www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Swiss Historical Village
612 Seventh Ave.,New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in Ameri-
ca’s heartland.14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nine-teenth-century Midwest.
Tue.—Fri.,May 1st—October 31st,10∶00 am—4∶00 pm.Admission is $20.
(608)527-2317 www.swisshistoricalvillage.com
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café
6858 Paoli Rd.,Paoli,WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts(手工藝品) in Wisconsin.Over
5000 sq.ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery.While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River.Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue.—Sun.,10∶00 am—5∶00 pm.
Café open Wed.—Sat.,11∶00 am—3∶00 pm.
Sun.brunch with wine,10∶00 am—3∶00 pm.
(608)845-6600 www.artisangal.com
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St.,Columbus
World-class exhibit—2 000 quality souvenirs(紀念品) marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition.Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily,8∶15 am—4∶00 pm.
(920)623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com
【小題1】Which of the following is on Capitol Square?
A.Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
B.Swiss Historical Village. |
C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. |
D.Christopher Columbus Museum. |
A.Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
B.Swiss Historical Village. |
C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. |
D.Christopher Columbus Museum. |
A.At Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
B.At Swiss Historical Village. |
C.At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. |
D.At Christopher Columbus Museum. |
【小題1】A
【小題2】D
【小題3】C
解析試題分析:文章是一則旅游廣告,主要介紹了美國威斯康辛州四個旅游景點的相關(guān)情況。
【小題1】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture(文化) on four floors of exhibits.”可知,Wisconsin Historical Museum.在Capitol Square上。故選A。
【小題2】細節(jié)判斷題。根據(jù)四個景點的開放時間,最后一個景點的開放時間Open daily, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm.,每天從早上8:15到下午4:00。在周一就能夠去參觀了。故選D。
【小題3】細節(jié)判斷題。從第三個景點中的“While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café
overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!”可知,這個地方中午向游客提供午餐。故選C。
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WHAT’S ON
STAGE Russian dances: The famous “Little White Birth” Dance Troupe will travel from Russia to present performances in Beijing. The troupe, founded in 1948, is famous for their combination of Russian folk dances and classical dancing art. It has been invited by the Beijing Foreign Culture Exchange Co. in order to give four performances in Beijing. Tickets are available through ticket hotlines and website such as www. paio. com. cn, www. Chinaticket. com and www. ticket. elong. com. * Time: 7: 30 pm, January 18 - 21 * Place: Beizhan Theatre, 135, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District * Tel: 6606-4258 EXHIBITIONS Kite show: All together 81 kites collected by the China National Art Museum is on show in the Yanhuang Art Museum. Kong Xiangze, an expert on Chinese kites, published a book on kites, explaining the origins of the kite-making process. The exhibited kites are made in a traditional Chinese style. * Time: 9 am-5 pm until February 11 * Place: 9 Huizhong Lu * Tel: 6491-2902 | CONCERTS Folk music: A concert of classics of Chinese folk music will greet audiences on the first day of the Year of Snake at the Beijing Concert Hall. The China Song and Dance Ensemble will perform dozens of traditional instrumental pieces, such as “Full of Joy”, “Colourful Cloud Chasing the Moon” and “Spring Festival Suite”. * Time: 7: 30 pm, January 24 * Place: 1, Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District * Tel: 6559-8285 EVENTS Flower festival: The Beijing Botanical Garden is bringing people a blooming festival with the beautiful flowers in its tropical plants greenhouse. The garden has introduced nearly 80 kinds of flowers abroad for the exhibition. There is also an exhibition of potted narcissus (水仙) landscapes (盆景). More than 300 mini landscapes involving imported narcissus will be displayed, people can get a preview of the show by visiting www.beijingbd.com, the garden’s website. * Time: 8:30 am-5 pm until January 28 * Place: Wofosi Lu near the Fragant Hills * Tel: 8259-5547 |
A.Russian dances. | B.Kite show | C.Folk music | D.Flower festival |
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C.get good position of | D.get a general idea of |
A.6606-4258 | B.6491-2902 | C.6559-8285 | D.8259-5547 |
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Riding School:
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.(3:30 p.m. on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (412)396—6754 Fax: (412)396—6752
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course member, afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour 1essons (Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.).
Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Phone: (412)396—6644 Fax: (412)396 — 6644
Diving Centre:
Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need your own swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (412)396—6312 Fax: (412)396—6706
Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal wit h a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.
Opening Hours: 24 hour from Monday to Sunday
Phone: (412)396--6649 Fax: (412)396—6648
Watersports Club:
We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing, A beginners’course consist s of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m to 4 p.m, with lessons all through the day.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (412)396—6899 Fax: (412)396—6890
【小題1】 If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join .
A.Watersports Club | B.Diving Centre | C.Sailing Club | D.Riding School |
A.(412)396—6648 | B.(412)396—6706 | C.(412)396—6752 | D.(412)396—6876 |
A.24 hour from Monday to Sunday |
B.Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. |
C.Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.— 8:00 p.m. |
D.Monday and Friday: 6:30 p.m.— 8:30 p.m. |
A.Watersports Club | B.Diving Center | C.Sailing Club | D.Riding School |
A.Good equipment. | B.Well trained staff members. |
C.Various less expensive medicines. | D.Nursery for newly-born babies |
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【小題1】The one who puts on the first advertisement probably wants to ______.
A.rent a beautiful flat of her own in Happy Valley |
B.find another lady to share the cost to rent a flat |
C.share her room in a flat with whoever has no pet |
D.find a maid to look after herself |
A.get in touch with NOVA ELECTRONICS |
B.call 2524-5867 any day except Monday |
C.do it before you move to another place |
D.call either 2524-5867 on Monday or 2521-6011 onSaturday |
A.you will be given 14 days off each year besides weekends |
B.you will get $6,598 each month no matter how experienced you are |
C.your have to work at least 4 hours a day |
D.you should write a letter of application to Mrs. G Chan |
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Experience the Colorado River the Hualapai Way! River Runners Offers the ONLY One Day White-water Trip ANYWHERE at the 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 (終點), 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! Call us Toll Free Today! Tel: 1-888-868-9378 |
A.Travertine Falls. | B.The Grand Canyon. |
C.Grand Canyon West. | D.Diamond Creek. |
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. |
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 |
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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Antz is a movie that shows young kids how to work as a team. It shows however small a part they may have, what matters most is the team outcome of that small-small effort they all put to make things happen. It tells them never ever to give up the dream and never ever to accept failure. It tells about an ant that is never known by its size but by its team. | ||
Forrest Gump tells a story of a boy who stands for friends and has a strong will power. He never throws his life for chance but makes the best out of it. This story will make your kids feel sure about themselves and their abilities, making them brave enough to stand up to any challenges. | ||
Lion King is an American animated (動畫的)musical adventure film produced by Wall Disney Feature Animation. The movie will show your kids the importance of having friends in one’s life. | ||
Dumbo will give your child wings to imagine without any boundaries. He doesn’t have to be logical every time. He has to understand that it’s the mental strength rather than the physical strength that brings out the best out of everything. Free for parents who come to see the film with their child. | ||
| As a parent we are always caring about our kids but sometimes it’s not helpful for their growth. Finding Nemo, an animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, shows us how to teach them to overcome their fear by trying things,failing and bouncing back again for the/ry. | |
The director brings out the best of the characters in the movie Toy Story. The movie portrays the emotions of the toys. How beautifully the emotions like friendship,togetherness ,leadership,love,care and so on have turned up in this movie! | ||
A.teamwork | B.self-confidence | C.imagination | D.friendship |
A.$ 10. | B.$ 20. | C.$ 30. | D.$ 45. |
A.Parents. | B.Teachers. | C.Children. | D.Clerks. |
A.friendship | B.love | C. leadership | D. Generosity |
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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(隕石),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
【小題1】Which admission is free?
A.United States Capitol |
B.Jefferson Memorial |
C.International Spy Museum |
D.National Museum of Natural History |
A.the third American president | B.the US government |
C.rock collections | D.natural history |
A.A science textbook | B.A tourist guide |
C.A museum guide | D.A history report |
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subways
The Tokyo Metro and Toei Lines | Features: The Tokyo Metro and Toei lines that make up of Tokyo’s huge subway system carry almost 8 million people each day, making it the busiest system in the world. The system is famous for its oshiya- literally, “pusher”- who push passengers into crowded subway cars so the doors can close. And you think your ride is hell. |
The Moscow Metro | Features: The Moscow Metro has some of the most beautiful stations in the world. The best of them were built during the Stalinist era and feature chandeliers(枝行吊燈),marble moldings and elaborate murals(精美壁畫). With more than 7 million riders a day , keeping all that marble clean has got to be a burden. |
The Hong Kong MTR | Features: The Hong Kong MTR has the distinction of being one of the few subway systems in the world that actually turns a profit. It’s privately owned and uses real estate development along its tracks to increase income and ridership. It also introduced “Octopus cards” that allow people to not only pay their fares electronically, but buy stuff at convenience stores ,supermarkets, restaurants and even parking meters. It’s estimated that 95% of all adults in Hong Kong own an Octopus card. |
Shanghai Metro | Features: Shanghai is the third city in China to build a metro system, and it has become the country’s largest in the 12 years since it opened. Shanghai Metro has 142 miles of track and plans to add another 180 miles within five years. By that point, it would be three times larger than Chicago “L”. The system carries about 2.18 million people a day. |
The London Metro | Features: Londoners call their subway the Underground, even though 55 percent of it lies above ground. No matter when you’ve got the oldest mass-transit system in the world, you can call it anything you like. Trains started in 1863 and they’ve been running ever since. Some 3 million people ride each day, every one of them remembering to “Mind the gap” |
A.The Tokyo Metro and Toei Lines | B.The Moscow Metro |
C.The London Metro | D.The Hong Kong MTR |
A.The Tokyo Metro and Toei Lines | B.The Moscow Metro |
C.Shanghai Metro | D.The Hong Kong MTR |
A.carries the most people each day |
B.is the world’s largest |
C.may be larger than the Chicago “L” in the future |
D.is the busiest in the world |
A.2 | B.3 | C.4 | D.5 |
A.Shanghai is the third to build a metro system in China, which has become the largest in the world. |
B.You’ll feel sick when you travel on the Tokyo Metro and Toei Lines. |
C.Londoners call their subway the Underground because 55 percent of it lies above ground. |
D.It is estimated that 95% of the population in Hong Kong own an Octopus card. |
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●Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
9:00-9:45a.m. Blue Tent
Panelists(成員): 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
9:50-10:35a.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
11:15-12:00a.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 York Stories
3:00-3:45p.m. Green Tent
Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.
【小題1】If you like sports writing, you will most probably_______.
A.go to Blue Tent at 11:15a.m. |
B.enjoy Jami Bernard’s talk |
C.listen to Christine Brennan |
D.a(chǎn)ttend the Art of the Review |
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 |
A.sports writers are a type of audience |
B.New York Times is a gold mine company |
C.Denise Grady will discuss political policy |
D.book reviews may affect book sales |
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