Here are our suggestions for keeping busy this week. Dive in!
Take to the waves in Southampton
Always fancied trying your hand at sailing? Now’s your chance. The Southampton Boat Show has plenty of opportunities for visitors to get out on the water to experience boat sailing, power boating or taking a ride on a RIB ― all for free.
Discover an island on the Thames
To celebrate Totally Thames, a month-long festival is held at various locations across London. We’ve discovered 21 of the river’s most fascinating islands ― all of them with interesting stories to tell. Make the most of it with our map here.
Catch great films in Bristol
Over six days, Encounters Film Festival screens up to 400 films from over 60 different countries. The Bristol festival provides a platform for international filmmakers, and offers a gateway to the likes of the BAFTAs, Oscars and European Film Awards. See here for full details.
Get scientific in London
Experience the latest, best and most challenging science covering all areas of our lives and universe at New Scientist Live at ExCel London. New Scientist Live is a four-day festival full of ideas and discoveries from the team behind the world’s most popular science weekly magazine, featuring four zones ― Brain & Body, Technology, Earth and Universe ― as well as talks from experts and over 200 exhibitors.
1.Which is the most suitable for sailing lovers?
A. Take to the waves in Southampton.
B. Discover an island on the Thames.
C. Catch great films in Bristol.
D. Get scientific in London.
2.What is New Scientist Live?
A. A science weekly magazine.
B. A festival to celebrate great scientists.
C. An exhibition to show scientific discoveries.
D. A festival where ideas and discoveries are shared.
3.Where can you find the text?
A. On a noticeboard. B. On a website.
C. In a newspaper. D. In a book review.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How many hours a week can employees choose to work?
A. Eighteen. B. Thirty-two. C. Forty-eight.
2.What will the new schedule help solve for the country?
A. Unemployment. B. Low salary. C. Workload.
3.What benefit will employees get from the new schedule?
A. Higher pay. B. More spare time. C. Richer working experience.
4.What does the speaker think of the new schedule?
A. Acceptable B. Costly. C. Impractical.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why did the woman come to the office?
A. To get her notice letter.
B. To find her physics class.
C. To offer her mailing address.
2.How did the man deal with the woman’s enquiry?
A. By giving her a notice letter.
B. By checking on the computer.
C. By confirming with the office.
3.When was the letter sent out to the students?
A. A month ago. B. A fortnight ago. C. A week ago.
4.Who was responsible for the mistake?
A. The woman. B. The man. C. The postman.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where does the conversation take place?
A. In an office. B. In the street. C. On the subway.
2.What’s the relationship between the two speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Strangers. C. Roommates.
3.What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
A. High price of gas.
B. Importance of exercise.
C. Advantages of taking the subway.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the woman think about travelling to Hawaii?
A. Crazy. B. Interesting. C. Boring.
2.What will the man do?
A. Go to Hawaii by himself.
B. See his sister in Hawaii.
C. Travel to Hawaii by ship.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What makes the woman upset?
A. The deaf landlady B. The unfair agreement. C. The poor electrical equipment.
2.What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Refer to the agreement.
B. Sign a new document.
C. Move out of the apartment.
