Find out way around the British Museum, discover some of the most famous objects, and explore the unique collection.
Top tip
Some of the galleries can be very busy at peak times. If you want to avoid the crowds, try visiting these galleries.
Room 1
The Enlightenment Gallery provides an introduction to the Museum and its collections, showing how our understanding of the world of nature and human achievement has changed over time. It is divided into seven sections that explore the seven major ages. It is open daily 10:00---17:00, until 20:30 on Fridays.
Rooms 24
The Welcome Trust Gallery deals with the tough realities of life in many different ways. The displays in Room 24 explore different approaches to our shared challenges as human beings, focusing on how diverse cultures seek to maintain health and well-being. Daily 11:00---16:00.
Room 34
The John Addis Gallery houses the museum’s collection of Islamic art, which now officially forms part of the Department of Middle East. This includes objects from the earliest years of Islam to the 20th century. Available every Fri. , Sat. and Sun. at 11:30—14:00.
Room 77
Greek and Roman Architecture Gallery has an especially important collection of architecture and architectural sculpture from ancient Greek buildings. It has the earlier and later temples and the architecture on display in the room includes examples of the Corinthian and Composite orders in particular. Daily 11:00-----16:00.
Room 95
View famous blue-and-white china, which was first produced in China around AD 600. the skillful transformation of ordinary clay into beautiful objects has attracted the people across the globe. Within this gallery of almost 1,700 objects are examples of the finest china in the world, dating from the 3rd to the 20th century. Available Mon. ---Fri. at 10:30---16:00.
1.You can visit _______to know the general information about the Museum.
A. the Welcome Trust Gallery B. the John Addis Gallery
C. Room 1 D. Room 95
2.The Welcome Trust Gallery features __________.
A. the understanding of living and dying
B. the ways of keeping healthy in Britain
C. the different realities in different cultures
D. the ideas about keeping fit from different cultures
3.If you plan to visit the John Addis Gallery at 12:00, you can go on ______.
A. December 1, 2017(Friday) B. June 15, 2017(Thursday)
C. May 9, 2017(Tuesday) D. March 20, 2017 (Monday)
4.Who might prefer to visit Room 95?
A. Professional architects B. China lovers
C. Scholars majoring in religion D. Students interested in medicine
假如你是兰州市的一名高中生李华，你在美国的笔友John一直梦想着来中国体验中国的传统文化。正好这段时间兰州正在举办世界园艺博览会（International Horticultural Exposition）.请你给他写一封信，邀请他来兰州欣赏园艺，顺便感受一下中国各地的风俗文化。
信件包括以下要点：1. 世界园艺博览会从4月29日持续到10月16日
2. 可欣赏世界各地的园林艺术
3. 有机会认识和结交世界各地的朋友。
注意：1. 词数100字左右 2. 可以适当添加细节以是行文连贯 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear John,
I’m writing to invite you to Lanzhou, China.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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作文。文中共有十处语言错误，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（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉（\）。
修改：在错的词下划一横___线，并在其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 have learned English for many years, but I don’t have a chance speak before foreigners. Last week, I happened to meet the foreigner. He needed my help and I felt so exciting.
On Monday, I went to the flowers shop to buy a flower for my friend, because she was ill. I was going to the hospital to see him. In the shop a foreigner and the boss was having a conversation, so the boss didn’t know what the foreigner said. I hesitate for a while, then I came to help the boss. The boss and the foreigner thanked me so many. I felt so happy, because the language when I learn is useful. Since then, I want to learn English well.
Last Friday was a cold day, and the bus was due to come in about 15 minutes. So I went to the nearby convenience store and came back to the station where a junior high school girl was still there, 1.(wait) for the bus too. I gave her one of the two warm cocoa 2.(can) I bought and we had a little talk 3. warming our hands with the hot cocoa.
She 4.(have) her high school entrance exam in a week so I told her a few encouraging words. I left her happy, she thanked me, and told me she wished 5.(see) me again. I smiled and thanked her very6.(grateful), nodding yes, the bus had already stopped and I had to hurry away.
We may never see each other again but I am grateful to her 7. saying "wish I could meet you again" as 8.takes a strong will, and courage to accept an offering from a stranger. That young girl helped me more than I could have helped her. I 9.(touch) with a memory and a reason to send all the kids 10. this very moment are full of emotions and fears, wishes of good luck and many bits of love.
I was a lovely child with a loving family. I was not a (n) __________, but a leader in school. But what made me special was not seen from the outside: I was __________ about life. My best trait was my personality.
At age twelve, my life had a breakdown. It was then that I developed OCD (强迫症). I was no longer the __________ girl. I finally told my mother I was suffering from depression. I started taking medicine. __________, the medicine did help. But one thing didn’t __________: I still was overwhelmed with depression. I still was __________ sad and I started to believe that my life no longer __________.
Thinking my life no longer had __________ I decided suicide was the solution. I wrote a note to all my friends and family, expressing I was __________ for leaving them. As I was folding the note, my eyes fell on a photograph. It was a little girl wearing a carefree smile.
It took me a few minutes to __________ who the girl in the photo was. I __________ couldn’t believe that smiling child was me! It seemed my younger self had sent me a __________. Right then and there I knew I couldn’t __________ myself. Once I had been a strong girl, and I had to be like that again. I swore I wouldn’t only __________ my medicine. I would fight the depression with my __________, too.
It’s been two years __________ I recovered. The real reason I’m __________ is that I refused to let depression __________ my life. I learned a lifelong __________: Never give up. Life is good. Everyone has __________ in life, but everyone can survive. I am living proof of that.
1.A. follower B. winner C. listener D. organizer
2.A. curious B. upset C. concerned D. enthusiastic
3.A. beautiful B. happy C. brave D. casual
4.A. After all B. In fact C. In addition D. By chance
5.A. matter B. occur C. change D. arrive
6.A. occasionally B. constantly C. naturally D. permanently
7.A. counted B. existed C. Turned D. appeared
8.A. destination B. advantage C. impact D. meaning
9.A. grateful B. sorry C. responsible D. suitable
10.A. explain B. assume C. realize D. acknowledge
11.A. never B. only C. still D. even
12.A. chance B. letter C. greeting D. message
13.A. forgive B. kill C. control D. betray
14.A. rely on B. take over C. bring in D. pick out
15.A. mind B. choice C. decision D. imagination
16.A. after B. since C. before D. when
17.A. educated B. praised C. healed D. accepted
18.A. ruin B. define C. fail D. break
19.A. memory B. story C. lesson D. concept
20.A. challenges B. promises C. opportunities D. options
How to help children improve the ability to study
Children often have trouble studying because they haven't developed good study habits. Teaching your child study skills early will give those skills to become habits.1..
Create a Positive Learning Space. To increase concentration, set up a workspace for your child.2.. His or her desk should have as few distractions as possible and be well equipped with school supplies, like pencils, erasers, rulers, calculators, loose leaf paper and even a computer if your child is at a grade level where a computer is helpful or necessary. The environment should also be cheery and fun so that he or she has a good mental association with it.
Maintain a Reliable Schedule. Make sure your child studies at the same time every evening. This habit keeps children from wasting time ,and helps them focus. 3.. Most children have trouble focusing for more than an hour. Encourage your child to take a brief break can help him or concentrate more deeply when it’s time to do so.
4..Encourage your child to turn off his or her cell phone, video games and computer unless the computer is needed for the task at hand. These devices often distract children and can lead to wasting time. You should also be reasonably quiet and calm while your child is studying. Avoid noisy activities like talking loudly on the phone, vacuuming or watching television while your child is studying.
Give Positive Reinforcement(强化).Positive reinforcement is not simply a matter of rewarding good study habits or high test scores, but also of acknowledging a child’s progress no matter how small. 5..It will help to improve his or her study skills in effective ways.
A. Studies show kids and teens are more willing to study when praised.
B. A loving, caring and optimistic reaction will often be just the thing that your child needs.
C. The following tips can help your child study better.
D. Keep your child away from electronic devices.
E. If possible, only use the space to complete homework.
F. Avoid Distractions.
G. Also, let your child take a brief break every hour or so.
