The Museum: The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the world’s most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator. The only surviving London home of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839) was opened as a museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world. On the four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, original furniture and many items relating to the life of one of the most popular and beloved personalities of the Victorian age.
Opening Hours:The Museum is open from Mondays to Saturdays 10:00-17:00; Sundays 11:00-17:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
Special opening times can be arranged for groups, who may wish to book a private view.
Admission Charges: Adults:£5.00; Students:£4:00; Seniors:£4.00; Children:£3.00; Families:£14.00 (2 adults & up to five children).
Group Rates: For a group of 10 or more, a special group rate of £4.00 each applies. Children will still be admitted for £3.00 each.
Access: We are constantly working to improve access to the Museum. Our current projects involve the fitting of a wheelchair ramp(活动坡道)for better access and an audio tour for visitors with impaired vision. Our Handling Sessions (亲身体验活动) are also suitable for the visually impaired. The Museum has developed an online virtual tour through the Museum. Click here to visit all the rooms in the Museum online.
Hire the Museum: The Museum can be hired for private functions, parties and many other social occasions.
Find Us: The Museum may be reached by using the following buses: 7, 17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55, 243. And by these underground services: Piccadilly Line; Central Line. For a map, please click here. The British Museum and the Foundling Museum are within walking distance.
1.Compared to going there separately, if a family with two adults and four children go to the Museum together they will save______.
A. £22. 00 B. £14. 00
C. £11. 00 D. £8. 00
2.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A. Anyone cannot hire the Museum for other uses
B. Visitors with poor vision cannot enjoy the Museum
C. The Museum is not very far from the British Museum
D. In any case people cannot visit the Museum after 17:00
3.The passage is probably from a ______.
A. magazine B. website
C. guidebook D. newspaper
假定你是李华,从网上得知一美国中学正在招募中国中学生志愿者。本次招募旨在通过网络帮助美国学生体验中国春节。请用英语写一封电子邮件提出申请,内容包括:1.愿意参加;2.自身优势;3.计划与期望。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I am writing to tell you anything about the transportation in China.Over the past few decades we have developed an amazed network of public transportation.Besides,we have been decided to make efforts to make them much better.I am sure a network will satisfy your needs for traveling everywhere more convenient.People usually chose the means of transportation based with some aspects,such as the cost and the time needed.For example, businessmen are more likely travel by plane or high—speed train to save time while office worker tend to take buses or drive to work themselves.
Many of my friends like fall and take it as their favorite season. Last weekend, I went outdoors and soon 1.(find) a deeper appreciation for this season.
The change of leaf colors is a common reason given 2.the love of fall. Each tree reacts3.(different) to the change of the season. Some shed their leaves in hopes of reproducing; however, other 4.(tree) remain green for as long as possible to gain additional energy from the sun to survive the winter. This effect 5.(call) the flight-or-fight response.
Fall is a time of 6.(reflect) and preparation for the year ahead. I have found a meaning of fall for me. I'm 7.18-year-old boy in the final year of high school and my life is a work in progress. There are times I want to give up, but then I look around me and realize life keeps 8.(move).The natural cycle of life is beautiful and doesn't stop growing so I have to learn to keep up.
The meaning of fall is different for each person. I encourage you 9.(go) out to follow some path or sidewalk and discover 10.fall means to you.
Not many people can say they've been hit by a vehicle,but I can.I rode my bike to my daily____practice in a gym last summer.I crossed the street as the light____;however,a young woman____me with her fancy racing car. Like James Bond in a very____situation,I rolled across the hood(引擎罩)onto the other side of the car.You may wonder____a woman driver could be so careless.The truth is that the woman was on her phone while driving,so her ____was clearly drawn away from driving and caused the accident.
After assessing my____and believing that all my bones were undamaged in any way,I____and talked to the woman driver.I could tell she was obviously quite____,as was I.After assuring her of my well-being,we____ways.
____my surprisingly shabby bicycle,I went on my way.I rode into the____only 20 minutes late.Upon my arrival, my tennis coach and friends asked me why I was late.Nervously,I____the car accident.Everyone seemed to be far more____than I was.In fact,I____joked,saying that now I know how the squirrels feel after a nice escape.
After this____,I realize the importance of bike lanes and watching out for pedestrians.
Now as I drive,I always____for people on bikes so that they do not____the same fate(命运)that I did____,for all the bikers and runners out there,watch out for cars,as one small mistake could____an unforgivable mistake.
1.A. football B. tennis C. volleyball D. badminton
2.A. permitted B. broke C. appeared D. exploded
3.A. passed B. greeted C. hit D. met
4.A. romantic B. humorous C. awkward D. dangerous
5.A. how B. if C. when D. where
6.A. passion B. attention C. interest D. excitement
7.A. needs B. behaviors C. injuries D. conclusions
8.A. stood up B. walked away C. lay down D. blew up
9.A. rude B. cautious C. forgetful D. scared
10.A. parted B. cleared C. explored D. changed
11.A. Turning in B. Picking up C. Putting aside D. Giving away
12.A. garage B. parking lot C. gym D. bike store
13.A. avoided B. ignored C. prevented D. mentioned
14.A. grateful B. inspired C. anxious D. curious
15.A. still B. even C. just D. yet
16.A. attempt B. sacrifice C. exploration D. accident
17.A. look out B. work out C. come out D. set out
18.A. accept B. deserve C. suffer D. escape
19.A. Thus B. However C. Otherwise D. Also
20.A. repeat B. cause C. correct D. realize
How to Set Goals
Whether you have small dreams or high expectations,setting goals allows you to plan how you want to move through life.Some achievements can take a lifetime to attain,while others can be completed in a day.1.
●Determine your life goals.Ask yourself some important questions about what you want for your life.What do you want to achieve: today,in a year,in your lifetime?The answers to this question can be as general as "I want to be happy,"or "I want to help people."2.
●Set specific goals.Be specific and realistic about what it is that you want to achieve.Research shows that setting a specific goal makes you more likely to achieve it.3.For example,"Be healthier"is too big and vague to be a helpful goal."I want to eat more vegetables,and I want to run a marathon."is better.
●Write out your goals.Be detailed,be clear,and include your steps.4.Keep your list in a place where you can get informed frequently.This will help keep you motivated.
●5.You may find yourself set in your ways concerning broad life goals,but take the time to re-evaluate your smaller goals.Are you accomplishing them according to your timeline?Are they still necessary to keep you on track towards your larger life goals?Allow yourself the flexibility to make some small changes to your goal.
A.Adjust your goals.
B.Track and measure your progress.
C.Having deadlines will keep you motivated.
D.Consider what you hope to achieve in 10,15,or 20 years.
E.Here are some important ideas that you may find helpful.
F.Writing them down tends to make them feel a little more real.
G.Remember that you may need to break large goals into smaller goals.