Community Affairs
* Open Plans---Fixing the Great Mistake
6:00 pm, Center for Architecture, Tafel Hall 536 LaGuardia Place, Manhattan
Advocating for livable streets and alternative transportation, Mark Gorton explores the history of transportation in New York with a focus on how urban planning policies that prioritize (优先考虑)the automobile have affected many other aspects of life in the city.
Admission: $10
For more information, please call 212-945-0505 or visit www.streb.org.
*River to River Festival---Extraordinary Moves: STREB Human Fountain
6:00 pm, 200 Vesey Street, Manhattan
Inspired by the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas, Human Fountain involves performers jumping from as high as 30 feet from an open honeycomb structure in order to create cascades (人工瀑布)of airborne liquid muscle. The outcome is a mixture of slam dancing, amazing human flight, and wild action sport, which captures kids, adults and the general public’s hearts, minds and bodies.
Admission: FREE
For more information, please call 212-945-0505 or visit www. streb.org.
*Scandinavia House---Nordic Summer Jam
6:30 pm, 58 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Contemporary singer and songwriter Anders Holst’s music shows roots in jazz, soul and European pop music.
Admission: $10
For more information, please call 212-847-9740 or visit www.scandinaviahouse.org
*Hot Festival---Tickets to Manhood
7:30 pm, Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street , Manhattan
What makes a man today? How do boys grow into men? Through humorous, touching stories, a glimpse is offered into the events that turn boys into men. Performed by Douglas Allen, Maximiliano Balduzzi, Spencer Scott Barros, Gerard Joseph and James Scruggs.
Admission: $15 in advance; $18 at door.
For more information, please call 212-219-0736 or visit www.hotfestival.org
1.Which of the following focuses on music?
A.Open Plans
B.Hot Festival
C.Scandinavia House
D.River to River Festival
2.If John wants to take part in an activity for free, he should _____________.
A.call 212-945-0505
B.call 212-219-0736
C.visit www.scandinaviahouse.org
D.visit www.hotfestival.org
3.Who makes explorations of the transportation’s history in New York?
A.Anders Holst
B.Mark Gorton
C.Douglas Allen
D.Gerard Joseph
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How long have Earth Boxes been in market?
A.About 15 years. B.About 25 years. C.About 30 years.
2.What can Earth Boxes be used to do in poor countries?
A.Solve hunger problems.
B.Improve soil conditions.
C.Teach students science.
3.What is the advantage of Earth Boxes?
A.Saving much space.
B.Purifying much water.
C.Making crops grow fast.
4.Why are Earth Boxes used in middle school?
A.To learn math well.
B.To grow vegetables.
C.To do some experiments.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why are the speakers excited in the beginning?
A.They park near the shopping mall.
B.They are lucky to take the umbrella.
C.They find the shopping mall easily.
2.What would the man like to have for lunch?
A.Fries. B.Chicken sandwiches. C.The lamb burger.
3.What will the speakers do right after lunch?
A.Learn Spanish. B.Do some shopping. C.Go to the museum.
4.How will the speakers go to the museum probably?
A.By car. B.By bike. C.On foot.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are the speakers?
A.In Sydney. B.In Toronto. C.In Los Angeles.
2.What does Simon plan to do after graduation?
A.Study further. B.Run a hotel. C.Work in a company.
3.What does Lucy major in?
A.Law. B.Business. C.Management.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the man allowed to make for Thanksgiving?
A.The sauces. B.The salad. C.The desserts.
2.What does the woman say about Thanksgiving in her family?
A.No one takes it very seriously.
B.Her parents try to do everything.
C.Everyone shares the preparation work.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the man think of horror movies?
A.Exciting. B.Frightening. C.Boring.
2.What new hobby will the woman start?
A.Skiing. B.Reading. C.Playing music.
