The International Space Station,one of the most ambitious space projects ever and a key launching board for exploration of the solar system,turns l0 years old Thursday.

    On Nov.20,1998,the first part of the space station was launched by the Russians from Kazakhstan.NASA followed up two weeks later with Piece No 2 carried up by a space shuttle.

    The space station has grown into a giant outpost(前哨)355 km up,home to three people at any given time—soon to be six.

    Thanks to the newly arrived shuttle Endeavour,the space station now has five sleep stations,two baths,two kitchens and two mini—gyms.Ahogether, there are nine rooms,three of which are full scale labs.

    The United States has financed the main part of the project,estimated to cost some 100 billion dollars.Fifteen other countries have also contributed, including Russia,Japan,Canada,Brazil anti eleven nations belonging to the  European Space Agency.

    ’Fhe space station has traveled 2.1 billion km,orbited Earth more than 57,300 times,hosted 167 people from 15 countries,and served up more than l 9,000 meals

    ”The ISS is the largest ever expenmeni in international technological cooperation,’’ said John Logsdon。a historian at the National Air and Space Museum in US.

    “1 think it’s a necessary stepping stone to long—term human activities in new Areas of operations,”Logsdon said.The station is“off the planet and it’s the first Step outward—not all end in itself,but a step along the way.’’

The passage is mainly about             

      A the construction of the International Space Station.

      B.the history of the International Space Station.

    C the tenth anniversary of the International Space Station.

     D.the eountries that help establish the International Space Station.

Piece No 2 of the ISS was put into orbit oil             

      A.Nov.6,1998    B.Nov.24,1998

      C.Dee.8,1998       D.Dec.9,1998

Which of the following is true about Endeav our according to the passage?

      A.Endeavour is a newly built shuttle.

      B.Endeavour is part of the space station,

      C.Endeavour didn’t get close to the space station.

    D.Endeavour carried a lot of equipment for the apace station.

Which of the following country has not made a contribution to the eonstruction of

    the International space station according to the passage?

      A.USA.    B.Japan.    C.Korea.D.Spain.    

We have been providing performing arts information for over 14 years. Here you can search for plays, musicals, concerts and operas across the UK.

Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess at Apollo Theatre

Children will be happy to see and sing along with their favorite characters. Bob, with his hard-working team, builds a new eco-centered wind farm in Sunflower Valley. This show is full of fun, and provides an educational message to help children learn about caring about the environment, recycling and, of course, teamwork. [Kids show]

Dates: From 1st November, 2009 to 8th May, 2010, at 19:00.

Price information: £20.00 to £40.00

The Lion King at Sunny Theatre

It is taken from an African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom. [Musical]

Dates: From 24th September, 1999 to now. Tuesday to Saturday at 14:00. Sunday at 15:00. Not on show on Monday.

Price information:  £22.5 to£65.00

Mother Courage and Her Children at National Theatre

Mother Courage sells food and clothing to soldiers and tries to keep her business and children alive at all costs during the war. Her encouraging story is told through humor and song. [Play]

Dates: From 9th September, 2009 to 8th December, 2009

Price information:  £10.00

Duke Bluebeard’s Castle at Coliseum Theatre

Full of curiosity, Judith persuades her husband to give her the keys only to discover a glowing jewel house, a garden of flowers, a kingdom, and a lake of tears. But what is behind them? [Opera]

Dates: From 6th November, 2009 to 28th November, 2009

Nov 6, 10, 12, 20, 25 at19:30. Nov 14, 28 at 18:30

Price information:  £22.00 to £50.00

The main purpose of the text is to inform readers of____.

A. film posters                     

B. performance information 

C. the theatre’s advice                       

D. picture exhibitions

Which performance will be on show for the shortest period of time?

A. Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess

B. The Lion King

C. Mother Courage and Her Children

D. Duke Bluebeard’s Castle

What can we learn from the text?

A. The first three shows are inspiring.

B. The shows are intended for children.

C. All of them have won many awards.

D. The characters in the shows are brave.

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    ★ Accommodation(住宿), and other necessary documents(文件) will be ready before you leave.

    ★ Applicants will teach their first language only.

    ★ Excellent teacher training programs.

    If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply(申请) now. Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.

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34, Bd. Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

Fax: 33148014804

Or visit our website: www. teachjp. Com

The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.

What is the purpose of the text?

  A. To introduce a language school in Japan.

  B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan.

  C. To describe working conditions in Japan.

  D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.

We know from the text that those who are going to Japan will ___.

  A. teach English only in Osaka

  B. receive a degree from a university

  C. have free accommodation

  D. get trained for the job

Before going to Japan, you need___.

  A. to see the manager of NOVA France

  B. to take some computer courses

  C. to write a letter to Japan

  D. to find a place to live

If you want to work in Japan, you should ___.

  A. have some working experience

  B. know how to use computers

  C. present good teaching plans

  D. speak several languages

He was the baby with no name. Found and taken from the north Atlantic 6 days after the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, his tiny body so moved the salvage (救援) workers that they called him “our baby.” In their home port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, people collected money for a headstone in front of the baby's grave (墓), carved with the words: “To the memory of an unknown child.” He has rested there ever since.

But history has a way of uncovering its secrets. On Nov. 5, this year, three members of a family from Finland arrived at Halifax and laid fresh flowers at the grave. “This is our baby,” says Magda Schleifer, 68, a banker. She grew up hearing stories about a great-aunt named Maria Panula, 42, who had sailed on the Titanic for America to be reunited with her husband. According to the information Mrs. Schleifer had gathered, Panula gave up her seat on a lifeboat to search for her five children -- including a 13-month-old boy named Eino from whom she had become separated during the final minutes of the crossing. "We thought they were all lost in the sea," says Schleifer.

    Now, using teeth and bone pieces taken from the baby's grave, scientists have compared the DNA from the Unknown Child with those collected from members of five families who lost relatives on the Titanic and never recovered the bodies. The result of the test points only to one possible person: young Eino. Now, the family sees no need for a new grave. "He belongs to the people of Halifax," says Schleifer, "They've taken care of him for 90 years."

                                Adapted from People, November 25, 2002

What is probably the boy's last name?

       A. Schleiferi.       B. Eino.            C. Magda.       D. Panula.

Some members of the family went to Halifax and put flowers at the child's grave on Nov. 5, __________.

       A. 1912 B.1954             C. 2002            D. 2004

This text is mainly about how _________.

       A. the unknown baby’s body was taken from the north Atlantic

       B. the unknown baby was buried in Halifax, Nova Sotia

       C. people found out who the unknown baby was

       D. people took care of the unknown baby for 90 years

The New York Aquarium (水族馆) offers a diverse collection and nice viewing experience for all our guests. Whether you’re observing penguins on their rocky coastline home or swimming underwater, looking at a coral reef (珊瑚礁) under the water, or cheering on California sea lions at the theater, you’ll find plenty to see and do during your visit. Your underwater adventure is waiting for you! This summer, head out to Coney Island to learn about the underwater world at the New York Aquarium.

Just off the Coney Island in Brooklyn, the New York Aquarium features more than 300 marine (海洋的) species, such as dolphins and seals. Meet some of our mammals and fish, and learn about their natural history, biology, and cultural roles.

 

Hours

Summer hours

May 28 – Sept. 5      

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday

10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays

Fall hours

Sept. 6 – Nov. 6

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday

10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays

Winter hours   

Nov. 7 – Mar. 31

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. , Daily

Spring hours

Apr. 1– May 27

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday

10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays

Total Experience Ticket

Adult                                   $18.00

Child (Ages 3-12)                         $14.00

Senior (65+)                                    $15.00

Groups (at least ten visitors)                                  $8.00

﹡Includes admission to our 4-D Theater Plus General Admission.

﹡Children under 3 years old are free!

 

﹡To receive the group rate, you must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance of your group’s visit. Please call 718-741-1818.

Friday Afternoon Special

Admission on Fridays beginning at 3:00 p.m. is by donation. Suggested donation is $13 for adults, $9 for children, and $10 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the aquarium.

Aquarium Parking

Car                                                                                       $13.00

Bus                                                                                       $13.00

Please note:

﹡Due to rising costs, the Wildlife Conservation Society reserves the right to change all fees without notice.

﹡All Aquarium buildings and exhibits are wheelchair-accessible.

﹡For further information, please call 718-265-3454.

1.Which animal can’t visitors probably see at the New York Aquarium?

A. Penguins.               B. Pandas.          C. Dolphins.                D. Seals.

2.Six adults (including a man of 68) and two children (aged 2 and 10) are going to visit the New York Aquarium on Sunday. They will have to pay ______________ at least.

A. $144                       B. $133                        C. $64                          D. $119

3.The donation is used to ______________.

A. help the poor people

B. help to save the endangered animals in the wild

C. care for animals at the aquarium

D. help the disabled visitors

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. You can visit the New York Aquarium at 5:30 p.m. on Christmas.

B. A visitor in a wheelchair can get around at the New York Aquarium.

C. Visitors can enjoy free parking service on Friday.

D. To enjoy the group rate, visitors must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance by sending an e-mail.

 

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