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Gallery Policies
for Visitors to National Gallery of Art, Washington

     Visitors must present all carried items
for inspection upon entry. After inspection,
all bags, backpacks, umbrellas, parcels,
and other things as determined by security
officers must left at the checkrooms, free
of charge, close to each entrance. All
oversized bags, backpacks and luggage must
be left at the checkrooms near the 4th Street
entrance of either the East or West Building.
These items will have to be x-rayed before
being accepted items of value, such as laptop
computers, cameras, and fur coats, may not
be left in the checkrooms but may be carried
into the galleries.
     We regret that we do not have enough space
for visitor items larger than 17×26 inches into
the Gallery or its checkrooms.
     Additional security procedures and checks
may be taken according to the decision of the
Gallery.

     For the safety of the artworks and other
visitors, nothing may be carried on a visitor's
back. Soft front baby carriers are allowed,
but children may not be carried on shoulders
or in a child carrier worn on the back. Pushchair
s are available free of charge near each checkroom.
     Smoking is prohibited. Food and drink are
not permitted outside the food service areas.
Unopened bottled water may be carried only in
a visitor's bag. Cell phones may not be used in
the galleries.
     Animals, other than service animals, are not
permitted in the Gallery.
     Skateboarding is prohibited.
     Picture-taking (including video for personal
use is permitted except in special exhibitions and
where specifically prohibited. Tripods (三角架)
are not allowed.
     Please do not touch the works of art.

1. When people come to visit the Gallery, they should ______.

A. leave all their carried items at the checkrooms
B. have all their carried items x-rayed at the entrance
C. take all their carried items with them without inspection
D. have all their carried items inspected at the entrance

2. What does the Gallery feel sorry for?

A. Visitors have to keep their valuable items in the checkrooms.
B. The size of visitor items allowed into the Gallery is limited.
C. It cannot keep oversized visitor items due to limited space.
D. Visitor items over 17×26 inches must go through additional checks.

3. Parents with small children visiting the Gallery ______.

A. can carry their children in soft front child carriers
B. can carry their children on their shoulders
C. can carry their children in child carriers worn on the back
D. ought to pay if they want to use pushchairs for their children

4. Visiting photographers should make sure that ______.

A. pictures and videos are allowed for personal use anywhere in the Gallery
B. pictures and videos can be taken in some places for personal use
C. picture-taking and videoing are totally forbidden in the Gallery
D. tripods are allowed except in some special exhibitions

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Holidays

Holiday News
Vacancies (空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in
Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful
quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome. Reduced prices for low season.

                                       The Snowdonia Center
     The Snowdonia Center for young mountain climbers has a mountain
lesson. The beginners' costs are ￡57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low
cost.
     You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of
body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of lifetime of mountain
climbing adventure.

                             The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime
     Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever
been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and
unpacking waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and
wake up in another.
     On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be
first-class and every cabin like your home.
     During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the
games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our
wonderful play.
     You will visit all the places most people only dream about - from
Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokyo and Hong Kong.
     For a few thousand pounds, all you've ever hoped for can be yours.

1. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?

A. Choose the holiday in Devon.
B. Go to the Snowdonia Centre.
C Join the World Sea Trip of 2008.
D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.

2. In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two holidays?

A. It provides chances of family gatherings.
B. It provides customers with good food.
C. It offers a sport lesson.
D. It offers comfortable room.

3. What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?

A. You can have free meals on deck every day.
B. You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.
C. You will have chances to watch and act in a play.
D. You have to do your own packing and unpacking.

4. At the Snowdonia Centre, the beginners' costs of ￡57 do not cover _____.

A. food
B. rooms
C. body exercises
D. walking shoes

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Take Action for a Better World: Volunteers Needed
Six months' preparation in Denmark: Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk
group teenagers.
Six months' community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid, HIV/AIDS Figure and
Teacher Training.

Part-time Work with Exchange Students
     YOUTH International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome
teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The Community Representative is
a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community
and earn some extra money.
     Applicants (申请人) best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-
cultural communication, and feel comfortable network. Full training and support will be provided through
branch offices throughout the U.S. Positions available in most states.
     If interested, please email: staff@youth.org or call 888-123-9872.

International Summer Job
Hi, I'm an ESL student in China. I'm 20,quite and polite, and I speak reasonable English. I am looking
for a summer job in an English-speaking country. I can teach Chinese or do house and garden work, and
cook Chinese dishes. Can anybody offer me a job? I don't need to earn much, just enough in 2 months
(July-August) to pay for my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more
of the world.
My email is: ram3462@hotmail.com

Call for Native speakers of English
I an looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out
over the Internet, you don't need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English
at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether
you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and
answers.
If you are willing to help me, then please email me: club3864@hotmail.com

1. Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International?

A. One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.
B. One who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases.
C. One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English.
D. One who wants to earn some pocket money in the program.

2. Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?

A. In some local offices in the U.S.
B. In an ESL organization in China.
C. In a preparation program in Denmark.
D. In an exchange student center in Africa.

3. If Mrs. Black in the U.S. hopes to learn some Chinese at home, she may contact _____.

A. takeaction@betterworld.com
B. ram3462@hotmall.com
C. club3864@hotmail.com
D. staff@youth.org

4. What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?

A. To interview people online.
B. To do some housework.
C. To offer advice on Child Aid.
D. To provide language exercises.

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     Apollo
     For lovers of the arts, Apollo is a truly necessary magazine. Covering the ages and the great civiliza-tions
of the world, Apollo brings you well-illustrated yet academic articles by internationally famous scholars, as
well as information on exhibitions and sales. Experience five monthly issues for as little as ￡ 5 each.
     The Guardian Weekly
     The Guardian Weekly gives you a global view with articles from four of the world's most respected
newspapers. Read the news from different views and draw your own conclusions on the stories shaping our
world. Try it for 3 months for just ￡ 15.55. Plus get a free copy of The Guardian Year 2003.
     New Internationalist
     Full of excellent writing and photography, the N1 covers one key subject each month, from Terror-ism to
Poverty to Climate Change. Reporters from around the globe provide you with a comprehen-sive world view.
PLUS: masses of fresh reports and stories to keep you up-to-date on world affairs. 3 months free and free
World Map.
     The Week
     The Week is the only weekly summary giving you the best of the British and foreign newspapers in just 35
pages. Designed to be read in just 1 hour, it provides you with everything you need and want to know. Try The Week now with 13 issues for just ￡ 13. 75. If you decide it's not for you, just tell us within the first 6 weeks
and you can get your money back.

1. Which of the following magazines will probably provide you with articles about music and paintmgs?

A. Apollo.
B. The Week.
C. New Internationalist.
D. The Guardian Weekly.

2. It is possible that most of the readers of the four magazines are ______.

A. men
B. women
C. children
D. grown-ups

3. Which of the following would you most probably read if you want to get information from the world's
most popular newspapers?

A. Apollo & The Week.
B. Apollo & New Internationalist.
C. The Guardian Weekly & The Week.
D. The Guardian Weekly & New Internationalist.

4. The purpose of writing these four texts is to ______.

A. tell the readers the latest news
B. get more readers to subscribe (订阅)
C. show the importance of the four magazines
D. introduce the four magazines to new readers

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     Welcome to Ontario Parks, a new body set up to manage Ontario's most treasured special places, the parks
in our area.
     We are entering a very exciting year for Ontario Parks. Last season we asked some 15,000 visitors in 45
parks how we could improve our programs and services. We also looked at the thousands of comment cards
we received. As a result, new comfort stations have been added, the number of campsites has been increased,
and we've made other facility (设施) improvements. In addition, we'll be providing more educational programs.
This year, for example, more than 40 parks will offer special day and evening activities to excite your curiosity
about nature and history.
     Through the Internet, you'll be happy to know that you can now explore all 270 parks on line. Let your
family plan your park vacation, study a map of canoe routes, listen to the call of a loon or find up-to-date
information about programs, services and facilities.
     So come and discover what Ontario Parks has to offer. Our parks are places to go with families and friends,
for relaxation and fun, or simply to get away from it all. They are places where we can enrich our souls and
"recharge our internal (内部的) batteries". They provide chances to explore nature, see wildlife, swim, canoe,
camp, hike, picnic, ride a bike… You'll enjoy some of the best outdoor experiences available anywhere in the
world.
     We urge you to make 2006 the year that you come out and have an Ontario Parks experience!

1. The writer's purpose in writing the text is to _____.

A. tell more people the improvements in Ontario Parks
B. attract more people to explore the parks on line
C. praise the beauty of nature in Ontario Parks
D. have more people visit the parks

2. The facility improvements of Ontario Parks include _____.

A. new programs and services
B. new comfort stations and campsites
C. comfort stations and special activities
D. new campsites and educational programs

3. From paragraph 4, we know that Ontario Parks offers visitors _____.

A. the world's new sports and games
B. the most exciting adventures in the world
C. many choices to relax and refresh themselves
D. chances to experience all the outdoor activities

4. According to the text, we can safely say that _____.

A. some visitors suggested more campsites
B. about 15,000 people visited 45 parks last season
C. many more people will visit Ontario Parks in 2006
D. the manager of Ontario Parks worries they will have fewer visitors

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     8:30 PM
     Outlook
     Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you up date with all that's new in the world of
entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will
be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with
his new film. the designer with the latest fashion. and the musician with the popular song are part of the
new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine. 9:00 PM
     Discovery
     When a 10-year-old boy gets a first class degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old plays chess like a
future grand master. they are considered as geniuses. Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it
all in the genes (基因) or can any child be turned into a genius? And if parents do have a child who might
become a genius in the future. What should they do? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson, the professor
at School of Medicine, New York University will help you discover the answer.
     10:00 PM
     Science/Health
     Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is "yes", according to the
researchers at Johns Hopkins and three other medical centers. After a study of 800 persons with high
blood pressure, they found that after 6 months, those devoted to weight loss-exercise and eating a low-salt,
low-fat food-lost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, 35% of them dropped into the "normal" category
(范畴). This week, Dr. Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level
similar to what's achieved with Hypertension drugs.

1. The main purpose of writing these three texts is _____.

A. to invite people to see films
B. to invite people to topic discussions
C. to attract more students to attend lectures
D. to attract more people to watch TV programs

2. From Outlook, you can get a great deal of information about _____.

A. story tellers
B. famous stars
C. film companies
D. music fans

3. Who will be most probably interested in Discovery?

A. Parents who want to send their children to a school of medicine.
B. Children who are good at mathematics.
C. Parents who want their child to become another Albert Einstein.
D. Children who are interested in playing chess.

4. In Science / Health ; "Johns Hopkins" is _____.

A. a famous university
B. a medical center
C. a well-known doctor
D. a drug company

5. According to the third text, which of the following has almost the same effect as Hypertension drug?

A. Exercise plus a healthy diet.
B. Loss of thirteen pounds in weight.
C. Six months of exercise without drugs.
D. Low-salt and low-fat food.

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THE BEST SHOPPING IN SYDNEY

Sydney is one of the world's biggest cities
and has something for everyone when it
comes to shopping. You will find excellent
Australian products alongside the best that
the world has to offer. At the bottom of
Sydney Tower, you can shop in 160 of
Sydney's favorite stores including 16
jewellery stores and many gift and fashion
shops. It's all at Westfield Centrepoint.
Tel: 9231 9300.

SOVEREIGN HILL

This prize-winning living museum is where
Australia's history comes alive! Visit daily
or stay for the night and experience life of
the Gold Rush days. A wonderful nightly
sound and light show, " Blood on the Southern
Cross" tells the story of the famous Eureka
Uprising. Enjoy shopping along with real life
character and entertainment. 4-star hotel and
breakfast.
Tel: 5331 1944

ANCHORAGE RESTAURANT

Come and enjoy our delicious Cantonese
seafood right on the water's edge in the
historic fishing port of Williamstown with
views of the city centre across Port Phillip
Bay.
Open 7 days a week
Lunch: Sunday to Friday
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Dinner: Monday to Saturday
5:00pm.-10: 30pm.
Tel: 9397 6270 or 9397 7799

COOK'S COTTAGE

Built by James and Grace Cook, parents of
Captain James Cook, Cook's Cottage stands
proud in the Fitzroy Gardens as a reminder
of life in the eighteenth century, and as a
celebration and commemoration of the life
and travels of Captain James Cook.
Open 9:00 am -5:00 pm daily, and until
5:30 pm during the summer.
Information: 9419 4677.

1. Where can you spend the night in a tour?

A. Cook's Cottage.
B. Westfield Centrepoint.
C. Sydney Tower.
D. Sovereign Hill.

2. What is the time that Cook's Cottage is open on Saturday in the summer?

A. 11:00 am-2:00 pm.
B. 5:00 pm-10:30 pm.
C. 9:00 am-5:30 pm.
D. 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

3. The Anchorage Restaurant is _____.

A. in Williamstown
B. in the centre of the city
C. in Anchorage
D. in a Cantonese fishing port

4. If you want to buy the best products in Australia, you may call _____.

A. 9397 6270
B. 9231 9300
C. 5331 1944
D. 9419 4677

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     Discover
     Newsmagazine of science devoted to the wonders an stories of modern science, written for the
educated general reader. Published (出版) by Disney Magazine Publishing Co., Discover tells many
of the same stories professionals (专业人员) read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family
science magazine, each issue (每期) brings to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime
and water-cooler conversations interesting.
     Cover Price: $59.88
     Price: $19.95($1.66/issue)
     You Save: $39.93(67%)
     Issues: 12 issues/12 months
     Self
     Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook devoted to women's overall physical
and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as "Style Lab", in which wearable clothes
are mixed and matched on non-models and th e"Eat-right Road Map", with tips on how to eat properly.
     Cover Price: $35.86
     Price: $15.00($2.5/issue)
     You Save: $20.86(58%)
     Issues: 10 issues/12 months
     Instyle
     Instyle is a guide to the lives and lifestyles of the world's famous people. The magazine covers the
choices people make about their homes, their clothes and their free time activities. With photos and
articles, it opens the door to these people's homes, families, parties and weddings, offering ideas about
beauty, fitness and in general, lifestyles. Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company.
     Cover Price: $47.88
     Price: $23.88($2.38/issue)
     You Save: $24.00(50%)
     Issues: 10 issues/12 months
     Wired
     This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers
and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast
Publications Inc., Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people's lives.
     Cover Price: $59.40
     Price: $10.00($1.00/issue)
     You save: $49.40(83%)
     Issues: 10 issues/12months

1. Which of the following magazines is published monthly?

A. Discover
B. Self
C. Instyle
D. Wired

2. Which two magazines are published by the same publisher?

A. Wired and Instyle
B. Discover and Instyle
C. Self and Discover
D. Self and Wired

3. Which magazine offers the biggest price cut?

A. Instyle
B. Wired
C. Discover
D. Self

4. The "Style Lab" in Self provides readers with articles which _____.

A. offer advice to ordinary women on clothes
B. show how a woman can become famous
C. introduce places with the best food
D. discuss ways of training models

5. Those who are interested in management and the use of high technology would probably choose _____.

A. Instyle
B. Self
C. Wired
D. Discover

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                             I
     The opening ceremony of this famous
yearly competition (比赛) will begin at
11:30 a.m. There will be music groups,
rappers and children's chorus. 12:25p.m.
sees the introduction of the eaters who
come from all over the world. At 12:40
p.m., the historic 12-minute all-you-can-
eat competition will begin.The world
record stands at over 50 hot dogs and
buns in 12 minutes. Will anyone beat the
record this year?
     Viewing is available on a first-come-
first-served basis. Television crews are
invited to use a two-tiered (两层) stage
three metres from the main stage. The
area in front of the main stage is kept
for photographers and television cameras
without tripods (三脚架).

                                  II
     Few periods in history are as exciting as
the time when the Vikings (北欧海盗) were
known-and sometimes feared-throughout
Scandinavia, the British Isles, Russia, all the
Mediterranean, Africa and even America.
     Frojel is a family-based society, which
aims to relive and describe the Vikings from
a harbor-Frojel, on the Swedish island of
Gotland, Frojel was one of the richest trading
centers in the Viking world.
     The members of the society aim to recreate
the clothing, weapons, tools, jewellery, games,
food and furniture of that long-gone period.
They want to enjoy an escape to a simpler, more
relaxed time, with like-minded people. They will
also use the items they have made to relive that
age at various public entertainments.

1. According to Advertisement I, the famous yearly competition is _____.

A. a music competition
B. an eating competition
C. a cooking competition
D. a picture-taking competition

2. People who come to watch the competition earliest may _____.

A. get the best watching position
B. get the best food
C. watch whatever they want to
D. take good pictures

3. The best title for Advertisement II would be _____.

A. The Vikings
B. Reliving of the Vikings
C. Frojel
D. A Viking Reliving Society

4. From the advertisement we know that Frojel used to be _____.

A. a Viking club
B. a family-based society
C. a European island
D. a trading center

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     Use your American Express Card to enjoy one-day privileges at four of America's greatest museums.
Note the participating museums, and their exciting special exhibitions that you will not want to miss, listed
below.
     Boston
     Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
     Chairs
     February 11-May 8, 2005
     Italian furniture expert Fausto Calderai and Indian photographer Dayanita Singh present an exhibition of
chairs from the museum's collection and"chair photographs" from around the world presented in a
Venetian-style hall housing world-famous masterpieces.
     For more information: www.gardnermuseum.org
     New York
     The Noguchi Museum
     Noguchi and Graham
     December 1, 2004-May 1, 2005
     Noguchi's long-term collaboration with dancer Martha Graham is regarded by many as a high point in the
history of both modern dance and art. The exhibition highlights nine of the sets created through this
collaboration.
     For more information: www.noguchi.org
     Philadelphia
     Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
    In full View: American Painting(1720-2005)
     January 11-April 10, 2005
    Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy has been home to America's artists for 200 years. The
Academy collects and exhibits the works of famous American artists, and is well-known for training fine
artists. 2005 at the Academy begins with the largest exhibition of Academy's distinguished American collection
in the institution's history. For more information: www.pafa.org Seattle Seattle Museum of Glass Murano:
Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection Through November 7, 2004 This exhibition includes over 200 pieces
of beautiful glass from Murano, the island of glassblowers near Venice, Italy. Watch live glass-blowing shows
in the How Shop and see other modern glass exhibitions.
     For more information: www.museumofglass.org

1. Which of the following websites offers information about the furniture show?

A. www.pafa.org
B. www. Museumofglass.org
C. www.noguchi.org
D. www. Gardnermuseum.org

2. We learn from the text that Martha Graham is _______.

A. a dancer
B. a glassblower
C. a painter
D. a photographer

3. If you want to know the history of American painting, you may visit ______.

A. the Noguchi Museum
B. Seattle Museum of Glass
C. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
D. Pennsylvania Academy of the fine Arts

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