The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Founded in 1909, the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) has always been one of the most heavily attended museums in the United States. It houses a variety of permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy, space science, Native American culture, energy, chemistry, gems and minerals, seashells, Texas wildlife and much more. In addition, the museum frequently presents traveling exhibitions on a variety of topics. The Museum is a major science learning center with over a half million school children visiting it annually, including every fourth grade and seventh grade class in the Houston Independent School District.
Crowds
The Museum can be quite crowded on weekends and weekday mornings, due to the hundreds of thousands of students that visit HMNS each year. Please call 713-639-4629 to inquire about the crowds that are anticipated during your intended visit.
Opening Hours
Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.)
It’s closed on New Year’s Day and Christmas Day.
PLEASE NOTE: Average museum visit takes 2 hours or more.
Pricing
Adult Ticket: $25 (ages 12 and up)
Child Ticket: $16 (ages 3-11)
Children aged 2 and under: FREE
College Students with ID: $16
Seniors (62+): $16
Groups (10+): $10
Please Note
Flash photography is ONLY allowed in the Grand Hall and the rainforest of the Coekrell Butterfly Center. Selfie sticks (自拍杆), tripods and camera stands are not allowed anywhere in HMNS. Photography is not allowed in certain exhibitions. Please check for signs by the exhibit entrance for more information or ask a museum employee.
1.When can people enter HMNS for a visit?
A.At 8:30 a.m. on June 1st. B.At 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 3rd.
C.At 14:40 p.m. on Oct. 15th. D.At 10:00. a.m. on Dec.25th.
2.How much should Tom and his two sons aged 8 and 13 pay in all to HMNS?
A.$66. B.$57.
C.$41. D.$30.
3.What can be known about HMNS from the text?
A.It has a history of less than a century.
B.Visitors aren’t allowed to take photos inside.
C.It has the largest number of visitors of all American museums.
D.People who enjoy quiet have better visit it on weekday afternoon.
根据括号内的提示完成以下句子翻译。
1.认识了这么多新朋友，我感到非常幸运。(不定式)
2.这个发现很重要，因为它有助于更多地了解亚历山大大帝(Alexander the Great)对世界的影响。(in that)
3.汤姆仍然对生活满怀希望，如同十年前一样。(as 引导方式状语从句)
4.庞贝城(Pompeii)旁边有座平静的火山，它最终摧毁了整个城市。(倒装句)
5.当我从公共汽车上下车时，发现钱包不见了。(宾语补足语)
根据句意和首字母提示填空，每空一词。
1.U ______ for him, Jack had his leg broken on the first day of this May Day holiday so he missed all the fun.
2.Since the outbreak of COVID-19, millions of Indian workers have f ______ from big cities to their hometowns.
3.Before the volcanic e ______ of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii was a busy city with lots of temples, workshops, restaurants and theatres.
4.English, Chinese, French,Russian, Spanish and Arabic are the o ______ languages of the United Nations.
5.U ______ Pompeii, which was buried overnight, the ancient Chinese city Loulan was gradually covered over by sandstorms.
6.I have been so o ______ with my work that I haven’t had time for social activities.
7.Chicago, a busy port on the Great Lakes, is the largest industrial and ______ (商业的)center of the area.
8.From the analysis of many successful cases in job hunting, we can draw a ______ ( 结论)that first impressions count.
9.When asked why she had green fingers, Mrs.Black explained she learned about gardening just by ______ (试验)and error.
10.Due to the coronavirus emergency, a Japanese city cut down about 800,000 tulips(郁金香) to discourage people from ______ (涌入)to admire them.
课内语法填空：根据所学语法知识，用适当语法结构填空，完成下列句子。
1.You'd better speak slower so that you can make yourself ______.(understand)
2.Pigeons have a wonderful sense of direction, which is why people in ancient times got them ______ (carry) messages.
3.Millions of Britons listened to the inspiring speech by Queen Elizabeth II, ______ wisdom offered hope to them under lockdown.
4.The boy dived into the water and after ______ seemed to be a long time, he came up again.
5.The director was advised to give the task to ______ had a strong sense of responsibility.
6.______ remains to be seen when students can attend school without wearing face masks.
7.______ is known to all, the Pearl Harbour attack led to the US entering the Second World War.
8.The teacher, as well as some students ______ (be) going to visit the city museum tomorrow.
9.Generally speaking, the old ______ (be) able to give us good advice due to their experience and wisdom.
10.It was at the age of fifteen ______ Louis Braille created a system with patterns of six raised dots representing each letter.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The coronavirus pandemic has so far swept the world. Social distancing is playing an important role in the battle 1. it. Recently, some companies launched an initiative (倡议) to call for people to stay indoors through creative ideas.
Coca-cola, for example, ran 2. advertisement in New York's Times Square last month. It 3. (show) the letters of its famous brand being placed further away from each other to represent social distancing. Also, 4. the billboard displayed was this —“Staying apart is the best way to stay 5. (unite).” Similarly, McDonald's moved the two iconic arches of its logo away from each other on 6. (it) Brazilian Facebook page.
More 7. (interesting), some artists have even re-imagined brands. A director Jure Tovrlijan added a mask to Starbucks' double-tailed mermaid ( 美人鱼). By doing so, he wanted to encourage people to wear masks when 8. (go) out in public places.
9. these initiatives are only posted online, it's still “a positive move encouraging people to reduce 10. (necessary) physical contact with others”, China Daily noted.
Tips for Getting Along with Your College Roommate
You may have grown up living with brothers and sisters, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else. 1.
Following these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.
1. Be clear about your expectations from the beginning
Do you know in advance that you hate it when someone hits the snooze button fifteen times every morning? That you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up? 2. It's not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away, and Communicating what you need is one of the best ways to remove problems before they become problems.
2. Respect your roommate's stuff
This may seem simple, but it's probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience arguments. Don't think he'll mind if you borrow his sneakers for a quick soccer game? 3. Don't borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first.
3. 4.
You may love having your study group into your room. But your roommate may not. Be mindful of how often you bring people over. If your roommate studies best in the quiet, and you study best in a group, can you take turns who goes to the library and who stays in the room?
4. If nothing else, follow the golden rule
5. No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.
A.You should be friendly with your roommate, but also make sure you have your own social circles.
B.While having a roommate has its challenges, it can also be a great part of your college experience.
C.Be open to new things because that's why you went to college in the first place.
D.Let your roommate know as soon as you can about your habits and preferences.
E.Treat your roommate like you'd like to be treated.
F.For all you know, you just stepped over an uncrossable line.
G.Be mindful of who you bring into your room and how often.
