Cultural and creative products inspired by cultural relics preserved at China’s museums have brought ancient culture closer to the people.

Though the cultural relics 【1】 display to the public remain preserved in their glass cases, cultural and creative products of 【2】(variety) kinds developed by museums are allowing people to carry a little piece of the cultural exhibitions back home.

In Central China’s Hunan province, the Hunan Museum has developed 【3】 series of health-related products, such as fragrance pouches(香袋), tea and pillows, based on several 【4】(discovery) at the Mawangdui tombs of the Han Dynasty(206 BC—AD 220), according to a report in China Youth Daily.

In the northwestern province of Shaanxi, public transportation cards 【5】(feature) cultural relics in the Shanxi History Museum, especially figurines of the Tang Dynasty(618—907), 【6】(be) among the best-selling creative products.

Zhang Huiguo, coming from the Shanxi Museum, said that greater efforts are being made by museums 【7】(meet) the demand for better cultural and creative products, 【8】 have evolved from replicas to products with deeper cultural meanings.

"The idea of cultural creativity is 【9】(constant) expanding, and now every museum 【10】(seek) ways to reach younger audiences," says Wu Ming, the chief of creative product development at Beijing’s Capital Museum.

【1】It is amazing that great changes ___________________________(发生) in the rural areas in the last two decades.

【2】The best way is ___________________________ (屏住呼吸) and pretend to be dead when you come across a bear in the forest.

【3】He came to me ___________________________ (相信) I could help him and be relied on.

【4】Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival will _________________________ (使我们想起) the great poet, Qu Yuan.

【5】He apologized for having parked the car in her garage ___________________________ (未经许可).

【6】很明显，这位美女与这个幽默的留着长胡子的音乐家交情很好。

___________________________ the beauty is on familiar terms with the humorous musician with a long beard.

【7】最有经验、最有益的老师是那些不仅教给我们知识而且还教我们如何获取知识的人。

The most experienced and helpful teachers are ___________________________ can not only offer us knowledge but also tell us the way how to ___________________________.

【8】他的房间到处都是各种不同的图书，看上去仿佛是个小图书馆。

His room, filled with all kinds of books here and there, __________________________it is a small library.

【9】他们一获得许可就马上出发去灾区。

On getting the _________________, they ___________________________ the disaster-hit area.

【10】发现梦想破灭了，这个百万富翁借酒消愁。

______________ the wing of his dream broken, the millionaire ___________________________ in alcohol.

In December 2015, he, together with a team of Australian and American scientists, adventured into a rain forest on the island of New Guinea. They were the first people ever to enter the region. “As we were dropped on the ground by helicopter, we found no trails anywhere; it was really hard to get around,” Bexler says.

Within minutes of landing, the team spotted a black chicken-like bird. The scientists soon determined that the creature was a type of honeyeater-the first new bird species to be sighted on New Guinea in 60 years. The honeyeater wasn’t the only surprise for them. They discovered more than 40 previously unknown plant and animal species. “We were like kids in a candy store?’ Bexler recalls. “Everywhere we looked, we saw amazing things we had never seen before.”

The new found species didn’t shy away from the scientists. Two long-nosed echidnas even let the visitors pick them up and take them back to camp to study them. Bexler thinks the animals weren’t scared because they had never seen humans before. He explains, “This area gives scientists a place where they can study the behaviours of animals that have not yet learned to be afraid of people.”

Bexler and his team did not have enough time to study the area completely. “We just scratched the surface, Bexler says. “Anyone who goes there will come back with a mystery.”

【1】Which word can best describe Bruce Bexler?

A. Adventurous. B. Cautious.

C. Optimistic. D. Reliable.

【2】What does the underlined sentence suggest in the third paragraph?

A. They enjoyed the experience of being in a candy store.

B. They were very excited about what they discovered.

C. They were misbehaving like naughty children.

D. Their next search might help them get sugar.

【3】Why did the long-nosed echidnas allow the scientists to take them back for their study?

A. The scientists were very friendly to them.

B. The scientists were skilled in handling animals.

C. They had been well-trained by the local people.

D. They had never been threatened by people.

【4】We can infer from Bexler’s words in the last paragraph that .

A. the scientists have learned enough about the deep rain forest

B. the area is likely to keep untouched in the future

C. more unknown plants and animals are to be discovered there

D. whoever goes there can uncover the mystery of the forest

【1】After his death the house was back to its ____________ (origin) owner.

【2】As far as I’m concerned, parents should encourage _____________ in their children. (independent)

【3】We need to be more ___________ in participating in social activities. (energy)

【4】They held a party to ___________ their success and the ___________ lasted four hours.(celebrate)

【5】I ___________ that if you have ___________ in your ability you will certainly achieve your dream.(belief)

【6】The moment I saw the scientist ___________ by everyone, words failed to express my ___________.(admire)

【7】Martin Luther King was ____________ the Nobel Peace Prize of 1964. (award)

【8】These souvenirs were ___________ (gather) from all parts of the world.

【9】Because there is no food, the people are ___________ (starve).

【10】With the ___________ (arrive) of John’s friends, the party became really enjoyable.

The water wasn’t warm. Bubbles of all sizes streamed up, popping at the surface. One bubble, as large as a softball, gave off a loud sound as it burst. The bubbles, which rose with such force that they slowly pushed her boat to the side, covered a part of the lake larger than a football field.

Walter Anthony leaned over the edge of the boat and collected some bubbles in a bottle. Then she struck a match and opened the bottle to release the gas she had just collected. The gas caught fire!

The fire dancing over the bottle confirmed her belief. It showed that the lake was flowing out a gas called methane. Each molecule(CH4) contains one atom of carbon bonded to four atoms of hydrogen. As a strong greenhouse gas, it can absorb radiation from the sun, warming the atmosphere. Methane, along with carbon dioxide, is a major source of global warming.

Scientists believe that the Arctic could release large amounts of methane over the next 100 years. Some of them worry that this methane will cause the world to warm more quickly than they had predicted.

Walter Anthony has spent nearly 20 years trying to understand this threat. She is trying to measure how much methane is coming out of warming Arctic lakes. And to her, Lake Esieh could be a warning. If other lakes respond the same way, the Arctic could be poised to flow out far more methane than anyone had expected. “We don’t even know how much gas is down there,” she says. “It’s a wild card.”

【1】Why is Lake Esieh considered strange?

A. The water there is boiling.

B. It is located in a remote area.

C. Bubbles there give off a loud sound.

D. It is flowing out a gas that can catch fire.

【2】What effect does the gas from the lake have on the environment?

A. It warms the water of the Arctic lakes.

B. It pollutes the fresh air in the Arctic.

C. It takes in the sunlight and holds the Arctic ice.

D. It absorbs carbon dioxide and gives off oxygen.

【3】How does Walter Anthony feel about the gas methane?

A. It is amusing.B. It is beneficial.C. It is a blessing.D. It is a threat.

【4】Where might this text come from?

A. A science fiction.B. A tourist brochure.

C. A science report.D. A geography textbook.

Inventions are the result of hard work. It may only take a moment of inspiration to think of a good idea but it takes a lot of research and experimentation to turn it into a(n) 【3】(use)and working invention. So, inventors deserve a reward for the amount of time they spend 【4】(develop)their ideas. They also need the 【5】(secure) of knowing that if they share the invention with 【6】rest of the world, nobody will steal it, use it or copy it without their permission.

Patents also benefit the society 【7】 return for patent protection. Inventors agree 【8】(show)all the technical information about their invention. This information is available to everyone and has enough details 【9】can be used by people with basic knowledge to produce the invention. In this way, patents help to spread new knowledge, which can in turn help people find 【10】(solve)to different problems or to make further advances in science and technology.

The majority of event tickets are on sale from Bath Box Office.

▼ Online: www. bathboxoffice.org.uk

▼ By email: boxoflfice@bathfesicals.org.uk

▼ By telephone: +44(0)1225 463362 (Monday to Friday)

▼ In person: Bath Box Office, Bath Visitor Information Centre, Abbey Chambers.

Opening times: Monday-Saturday 10:30am to 5pm (Closed on Sunday)

Tickets not on sale at Bath Box Office are indicated on our website and also in the programme.

Travel information

Bath will be very crowded on Saturdays，so we recommend that you start earlier for your journey considering the busy traffic.

Find out about travelling to Bath by car，train, coach and plane. The main train station is Bath Spa, the closest airport is Bristol, and there is quite a lot of parking but it fills up quickly. National Express has coaches to and from Bath.

Parking

The closest car park to the Assembly Rooms (the starting point for the Promenade) is located in Charlotte Street, which is divided into several sections. Parking in the top section means the shortest walk to the start in the Assembly Rooms.

Park and Ride will be very busy on Saturdays with visitors to the city. Please allow plenty of time to park and catch the bus, and we suggest at least one hour from parking the car to getting into the city center plus walking time from the bus stop to the Assembly Rooms.

Accessibility

For accessibility, please see the list. Most places are a least partly accessible. If using a wheelchair, please advise the Box office so that suitable arrangements can be made for your comfort.

【1】Tickets are not available .

A. by telephone of Saturday B. in person on Friday

C. online D. by email

【2】What do we know about the transport to Bath?

A. More improvement should be made.

B. You can park easily in the airport at any time.

C. Tourists can get there by different means of transport.

D. It’s better to take a coach than a train.

【3】Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. You can find only one parking lot in Bath.

B. You should allow extra time for your journey on Saturdays.

C. You need to walk a long way when parking in the top section.

D. All the places are easily accessible to people with disabilities.

Nadia Boulanger

Nadia Boulanger was a respected teacher of musical composition, an organist, and conductor of the 20th century. In 1937, she became the first woman to conduct a program in its entirety with London’s Royal orchestra. She taught privately, too, maintaining what is known among her students as the “Wednesday sessions”.

Patsy Cline

Patsy Cline was only 30 years old and at the height of her career when she tragically died in a plane crash. Her life may have been cut short, but her memory lives on through her music. With timeless songs like I Fall to Pieces, Crazy and She’s Got You, Patsy remains one of country music’s unforgettable vocalists.

Ruth Etting

Ruth Etting was a singer during the 1920s and 30s who earned the title “America’s Sweetheart of Song”. She recorded several songs, appeared on Broadway musicals, and in motion pictures. Her songs include Ten Cents A Dance and Love Me Or Leave Me.

Connie Francis

The road to success didn’t come easy for Connie Francis. At the beginning of her career, she recorded and released several singles that went unnoticed. It was her 1958 hit song titled Who’s Sorry Now that led her to stardom. Today, she is considered one of the world’s most legendary and skilled singers.

Beverly Sills

Beverly Sills left her mark not only in history but also in the hearts of the many people she touched. Whether it be through her singing or her many charitable causes, Beverly was someone who lived her life passionately.

【1】What was Nadia Boulanger most noted for?

A. Her sweet musical voice.

B. Her particular way of singing.

C. Her unique educational background.

D. Her cooperation with London’s Royal orchestra.

【2】Which of the following songs was sung by Patsy Cline?

A. I Fall to Pieces.B. Who’s Sorry Now.

C. Ten Cents A Dance.D. Love Me Or Leave Me.

【3】Who loves to give help to the poor?

A. Patsy Cline.B. Beverly Sills.C. Ruth Etting.D. Connie Francis.

1. 练习太极的好处；

2. 报名方式及截止日期；

3. 表示愿意进一步提供帮助。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：太极社团Tai Chi Club; 武术：martial arts

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【1】My computer is under repair.

My computer __________ ______________ ____________.

【2】Those are the facts that are familiar to every schoolboy.

Those are the facts ________ ___________ every schoolboy is familiar.

【3】You can’t rely on him to keep your secret.

He can’t _________ ____________ _________ to keep your secret.

【4】这个奴隶幸运地逃过了被捉。

The slave was lucky enough to _________ ____________ __________.

【5】当妈妈进来的时候，这个男孩假装正在做作业。

Thy boy _______ _________ _____________ __________his homework when his mother came in.

【6】吵架之后他们的友情破裂了。

Their friendship ______ __________ after the quarrel.

【7】趁你还没忘记，现在就做。

Do it now ________ _________ __________.

【8】很多生活方式对健康的伤害是如此之大以至于实际上加快了人体衰败的速度。

Many lifestyle patterns do ______ ______ ______ ______ health that they actually speed up the weakening of the human body.