7.Google has kicked off Google Science Fair (GSF) 2014,its annual online competition for
bright,creative and ambitious teenagers who want to change the world with science.While the project is led by Google,it also has the backing of the Lego Group and world-famous publications National Geographic and Scientific American.The competition is open for students aged 13to 18,who can sign-up now,form a team and begin working on a submission.
The winner will be rewarded with a ten-day exploration to the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Endeavor,as well as a VIP tour of‘Spaceport America'in New Mexico.Google is also throwing in a 50,000scholarshipand10,000for the winner's school to purchase cutting-edge science lab equipment.
Google suggests that each project should be"an in-depth investigation of a science question or engineering problem"but otherwise,it's up to students to pick and develop an idea that follows the competition rules.
Completed projects need to be submitted by May 12,2014at 11:59PDT.Google will announce the regional competitors in June,ahead of global finalists in August and the competition winners in September.
Interested?Here are the rules.
If you want to enter the competition as an individual (个人),you should register first.Complete requested information about yourself and your project in the registration section before creating your project.You may edit this later.Click the box stating that you have read,accept,and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and Terms.
Upon completion of registration you may begin working on your project.The project must follow the technical,creative,and legal entry requirements set out in these Official Rules and the Googlesciencefair.com Site.You will be required to complete all sections of the Project Site.
You may begin working on your project after completing the registration process,however,you may not submit it for judging until you have requested and received parental consent (允许).Once you have done this,your parent or guardian will receive an email from Google with instructions on how they can give their consent for you to participate.The project will not be judged unless this consent is received.

63.From the first paragraph,we can learn thatA.
A.GSF is a science competition
B.teenagers should form a team
C.every teenager can take part in it
D.GSF is organized by Google alone
64.What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?A
A.Parental consent.     B.Submission time.
C.Registration process. D.Project requirements.
65.If you plan to enter GSF alone,youC.
A.should create your project first
B.you needn't follow the official rules
C.you should provide some personal information
D.your should start your project before registration
66.The main purpose of the passage is toB.
A.offer tips on how to enter GSF
B.provide information about GSF
C.persuade teenagers to enter GSF
D.show teenagers the importance of GSF.
5.
A
Simple Way to Boost Marital Happiness?Say‘Thank You'
‘Thank You'goes a long way to keeping couples happy.
BDads Struggle to Find Work-Life Balance
Working dads say work-life balance is hard to find.
CWhat Workers Want From Their Bosses…Besides Money
Money isn't everything,and they need recognition as well.
D
Bosses Say It Is,Indeed,Lonely at the Top
CEOs of public firms say they feel especially isolated.
EAmericans Say They are Healthy,But Not Wealthy
Americans are evaluating the health of their personal finances with the same rigor as they do their physical health.
FHigher Housework Burden Stresses Women
Unequal employment and pay add to mom's stressors,because they make her feel the need to do more housework.
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46.Work appears to be taking its toll on the relationship between dads and their families,a new study finds.CareerBuilder's annual Father's Day survey found that 22percent of fathers say their work has negatively affected relationships with their children,while 26percent believe their job has hurt relationships with significant others.
47.U.S.workers are looking for a little pat on the back,according to a new study.The latest Globoforce Workforce Mood Tracker revealed that more than half of employees would leave their current job to go work for a company that recognized their efforts.The research shows a direct correlation between recognition and retention.
48.It'S lonely at tile top,and CEOs know that better than anyone,according to a new poll.While being a CEO may come with prestige and financial benefits.a study by RHR International,a global executive talent development firm,revealed that the high,ranking position is often accompanied by isolation.
49.While women are doing less housework than they used to.they still take on the brunt of the household cleaning chores.New research indicates that this extra work stresses them out,and that stress worsens when there is salary or gender inequality present in the relationship. Though both men and women spend less time spent on domestic duties,women still take on a large amount of the work,studies show.
50.Saying‘‘thank you"may be a simple way to boost marital happiness,new research suggests.This cycle of appreciation may also make for longer-lasting relationships."Feeing appreciated by your partner influences how you act in your relationship.and how much you want to stay in that relationship,"study researcher told LiveScience.
4.The Most Fantastic Staircases in the World
Infinity and beyond
The architecture of the staircase combines form and function,upper and lower space.It can represent power or status,or symbolize spiritual uplift and the climb to knowledge.A new book published by Thames&Hudson,The Staircase:The Architecture of Ascent explores the history and meaning of the staircase,from the simple,straight-fight steps of the Mayan pyramids,to the spiral ramp(螺旋型坡道)of Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim Museum and the computer-aided designs of today.
The steps of the Toltec-Maya pyramid at Chichen Itza is the ancestor of all stair design.Appearing to stretch up to the sky,this style of staircase came to symbolize a rise to heaven and infinity,and has captured artists'imaginations.
Let there be light
The"lantern"at the dome(圆顶屋)of a staircase is an important design feature----allowing the light to stream in.The view shown here of the lantern of the Chateau of Chambord in the Loire,France,shows the flat ceiling decorated with coffering(方格天花板).The Chateau marks a high point in the development of the staircase,reflecting the Renaissance(文艺复兴) architects'liking for the spiral structure around an open space.
High and mighty
The spirit of the Baroque(巴洛克)appears in the monumental staircase of the Palazzo Canossa in Mantua,Lombardy,Italy,built in the 1600s for the Gonzagafamily,who ruled that part of northern Italy from the14th to the 18th centuries.The figures that greet the visitor on the landing include two large dogs,symbolizing the powerful family.
High drama
The palaces of Germany and Austria showGerman Baroque at its most dramatic and rich.At the Würzburg Residenz,the ceiling is covered in a painting by Venetian artist Giambattista Tiepolo describing the four comers of the earth above the great staircase.

60.The stair designers of today draw inspiration fromB.
A.the Guggenheim Museum    
B.the Toltec-Maya pyramid
C.the Chateau of Chambord      
D.the Würzburg Residenz
61.Which of the following designs would probably be of the Renaissance style?C
A.A simple,straight staircase.
B.A flat ceiling left bare.
C.A spiral staircase with careful decoration.
D.A plain dome of a staircase.
62.The staircases of the Palazzo Canossa and the Würzburg ResidenzA.
A.are both built in the Baroque style          
B.both describe the four comers of the earth
C.symbolize spiritual uplift and a rise to heaven 
D.have the figures of dogs above their staircases.
3.How cool can libraries be in an era(时代)of iPods and Kindles?More than you think.Only if you know where to go.
Central Library:Seattle,Washington,United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours.It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus.Tours began in 2006,two years after its opening.The library holds various art exhibitions,book signings and other events,while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime
Trinity College Library:Dublin,Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland,founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.It is the largest single library in the world,also known as the Long Room,which contains more than 200,000 0fthe library's oldest books.The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(竖琴) in Ireland.Dating to the 15th century,the old harp is the model for the symbol foreland.
Geisel Library,University of California:San Diego,United States
At first glance,it looks like a spaceship.Architect William Pereira,who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston,Texas,designed the library in 1970.It has been featured in sci-fi films,short stories and novels.The library hosts"Dinner in the Library,"which invites readers for cocktails,and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library:The Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books,16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum.The building itself exists beneath the ground,so you can't really see the actual Library.What makes it interesting is the roof,which is a grassy hill.The roof covers 5,500 square meters.And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
21.Which of the four libraries has the longest history?C
A.Central Library.
C.Geisel Library.
B.Trinity College Library.
D.TU Delft Library.
22.What makes Geisel Library different from the others is thatA
A.famous writers often deliver speeches there
B.it has a reoffer grassy hill
C.Queen Elizabeth I founded the library
D.it is the largest single library in the world
23.In Central Library,you canA
A.buy souvenirs   B.drink cocktails  C.enjoy sci-fi films D.see the old harp.
2.Dining Experiences at Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Delicious cuisine is paired with excellent musical entertainment at Belmond Grand Hotel Europe.
TCHAIKOVSKY NIGHT
Every Friday,dine in Lobby Bar and be treated to a special musical accompaniment.
Enjoy timeless classics from the great Russian composer Tchaikovsky,performed by local dancers and a
chamber orchestra.
Time:7 pm-10 pm
Price:RUB 2,000 per adult
RUSSIAN AFTERNOON TEA
Take a seat in the Mezzanine Cafe at a table laid out with Imperial Porcelain china.Feast on Borodinsky
bread sandwiches with various fillings,hot smoked trout(鳟鱼),delightful mini pirozhki and sweets such
as vatrushkas,all accompanied by good,strong tea and light music.
Available daily 2 pm-6 pm,priced at 1800 RUB for two.
TAITTINGER CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Enjoy a wide variety of international dishes and unlimited drinks accompanied by live jazz at L'Europe
Restaurant every Sunday.A supervised playroom for children is also available.
Time:I pm-4:30 pm
Price:RUB 4,900 per adult; Children':up t0 7-free/7 t0 15-RUBI,800/above 16-full price
VODKA EXPERIENCE
Available in the Caviar Bar,let our seasoned chef take you through caviar and vodka pairings.
You can also take part in cocktail demonstrations,or enjoy vodka-themed treatments at the beauty salon.
Available daily 4 pm-11 pm,priced at RUB 3,000 for one bottle.
29.A couple with twins aged 5 dining at L'Europe Restaurant should pay at least.C
    A.RUB  14,400         B.RUB  19,600        
    C.RUB 9,800           D.RUB 3,600
30.Which of the following will be your best choice,if you like classical music?
A
    A.Lobby Bar.          B.The Mezzanine Caf6.
    C.Caviar Bar.         D.L'Europe Restaurant.
31.Where does this passage probably come from?B
    A.A science fiction.      B.A hotel brochure.
    C.A recipe book.          D.A geography textbook.
1.Bicycle tour (旅行) and race:
A bike tour and race will be held on August 26 and 27 (Sat&Sun) at 5:30 am.,and the riders will leave Tian'anmen Square and ride the first 35 kilometres as a training leg.Then the next 55 kilometre leg from Yanjiao to Jixian,will be the first competitive (竞争性的) part of the tour.The riders and their bikes will then be taken from Jixian to Changli.
The second racing leg of the tour will be from Changli to the seaside of Nandaihe,covering a distance of 20 kilometres.Saturday night includes the stay at Nandaihe and supper.Sunday morning is free for play at the seaside.At noon all the people and their bikes will be taken back to Beijing.
Cost:200 yuan
Telephone:4675027
Brazilian footballers:
The Brazilian Football Club will play Beijing Guo'an Team at the Workers'Stadium on August 26.The club has four national team players.Also coming is 1994 US World Cup star Romario who has promised to play for at least 45 minutes.
Ticket prices:60,100,150 yuan
Time/Date:4:30 p.m.,August 26 (Sat.)
Telephone:501 2372
Rock climbing:
The Third National Rock Climbing Competition will be held on August 26-27 at the Huairou Mountain-climbing Training Base.More than 10 teams from Beijing,Wuhan,Dalian,Jilin and other places will take part in it.A Japanese team will give an exhibition climbing.Free for spectators (观众).
Take a long-distance bus from Dongzhimen to Huairou,
Time/Dates:9 12 a.m.,August 26 and 27
Telephone:7143177,7144850,Wang Zhenghua
13.If you take part in the bike tour,you will ride forD.
A.35 kilometres                 B.55 kilometres
C.75 kilometres                 D.110 kilometres
14.The underlined word"leg"in"Bicycle tour and race"probably meansC.
A.race                             
B.practice  
C.part of the tour                      
D.part of the training
15.What is special about the rock climbing competition?B
A.A foreign team takes part in it.B.You can watch it without paying.
C.You don't have to be a sportsman to take part.
D.The bus trip to the place of the competition is free.
20.Our magazine is presenting to you the top five i-phone(the best seller of Apple Company) applications for more fun on hiking(徒步旅行) or camping trips recommended by our A-list field hikers and travellers.
1.GPS Kit by Garafa-Get un-lost (for 10dollars)
What it does:Download before you leave or use your phone's data connection to view maps from Google (satellite,landscape,cycling,and street),or Bing (shaded relief,street,or image).Record your movements,drop notes or photo makers on previously-downloaded Google Earth.

2.Photosynth by Microsoft-Perfect the view (for free!)
What it does:Make interactive 360?x360?panoramas(全景) to your own taste.It saves the panorama as a single image to your camera roll after combining images.Once you get to know how to hold the iPhone and move to take the photos,you can have pretty simple,fast panoramas!

3.Soundcloud by Soundcloud-Share the sounds (for free!)
What it does:Basic sound recorder with on-board editing (cutting) capabilities.Upload your recordings to the internet,share on social networks and listen to and follow others!It allows for super-simple recording and uploading to the internet.You can upload all the sounds as"non-shared'files so you can download them to your computer for continued storage and editing.In addition,with this function,you will never fear your dirty laundries are to put you to shame.There is a growing community of users,including Paul Salopek who is walking around the world.

4.Postagram-Sendmoments(Appisfree!/1 dollar per card)
What it does:The app allows personalized production of e-postcards right from your iPhone.Even photos pop out from the card for sweet fridge posting!There aren't many post offices out in the mountains,so this can be critical to send a gift home.And even if there are post offices where you are traveling,sometimes it's easier,cheaper,and more fun to send your own DIY messages home.
5.Planets by Q Continuum-Love the night sky (for free!)
What it does:With automatic location detection,this basic App offers 2D maps and 3D maps of the sky for identifying planets and stars,gives you the rise/set visibility information for the sun and planets,and even has a few facts and visualizations of the moon and planets.Don't forget to download it into your i-phone.

70.Through which application can you receive greetings from a faraway place instantly?C
A.GPS Kit
B.Photosynth
C.Postagram
D.Planets
71.Soundcloud protects your privacy byC.
A.uploading your recordings to internet through password
B.allowing you for continuous editing and storage as you like
C.providing option to upload sounds accessible to only yourself
D.defending you through dirty laundries shared online
72.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A
A.You don't have to upload data online to make use of GPS Kit.
B.E-postcards are free of charge once you have downloaded Postagram.
C.Paul Salopek is the person who first put forward the idea of soundcloud.
D.All five applications are already available in the i-phone when you buy the phone.
73.Which of the websites does this passage most probably appear?A
A.National Geographic.
B.Homemade Groceries.
C.World Weatherlink.
D.Space Exploration.
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