Museum of Brands
Do you remember Watney's Party Seven? Do you hope to enjoy the taste of Spangles? Could you still sing the Fairy Liquid song? Surround(围绕) yourself with objects of your childhood and find your memories in our Time Tunnel at the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, Notting Hill, near Portobello Road Market.
£7.50：Tue-Sat：10.00-18.00 Sun：11.00-17.00 Closed Mon.
Garden Museum
The Garden Museum is the only museum in the UK to celebrate the art, design and history of gardens. It holds three temporary exhibitions(临时展览) each year, and an exciting programme of over 30 events. Visitors also can see an exhibition of paintings and tools all year round and experience the British love for gardens.
£10.00；Sun-Mon：10.30-17.00 Sat：10.30-16.00
Cartoon Museum
See great British cartoon art from Steve Bell and Matt, Ronald Searle and Manga to favourite characters like Dennis the Menace and Andy Capp. Something for everyone--including a great shop full of funny books and Cards.
£7.00; Mon-Sat：10.30-17.30 Sun：12.00-17.30
Foundling Museum
The Founding Museum shows the history of the Foundling Hospital, Britain's first children's charity(慈善) and first public art gallery(美术馆) .And through an exciting programme of exhibitions and events, it celebrates the ways in which lots of artists have helped improve children s lives for over 270 years.
£8.25; Tue-Sat：10.00-17.00 Sun：11.00-17.00 Closed Mon
It is summer, and the living is comfortable. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school has finished; the weather is great, and most of all, we all deserve a break. When Americans want to take a break, they often head for their favourite vacation spot.
Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. Hundreds of years ago, the early immigrants had to travel to get to the New World. Once they arrived, they settled along the East Coast. But they weren't content to stay there. Explorers and traders journeyed to the unknown western areas. Later, settlers moved west to develop these new regions. As a result of this westward migration, Americans eventually occupied the whole mainland — from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans seem unable to stay put. Research says that the average American moves every five years.
Besides their habit of changing living places, Americans are used to travelling. Some people often go out on business. Their jobs may require them to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel. Some people just visit friends or relatives in different states. Others go on weekend trips that don't cost a lot of money. Those with more expensive tastes choose luxurious resorts and hotels.
Most Americans prefer to travel within their own nation's borders. Why? For one thing, it's cheaper than travelling abroad, and for another, there's no language problem. What's more, the vast American territory offers different kinds of tourist attractions. Nature lovers can enjoy beaches, mountains, lakes and a wealth of natural wonders. Major cities offer visitors a lot of urban delights. The convenience of modern freeways, railways and airplanes makes travel in America as easy as pie.
Many American vacations are as unique as the people who take them. Families often go on a journey with the kids. More and more family-friendly vacation resorts offer special programs for children. History lovers seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists prefer "green vacations". These trips allow them to observe plants and animals closely without disturbing the balance of nature. Some people find sea cruises relaxing and refreshing. Others enjoy their trips by fishing, skiing or white-water rafting.
Americans aren't the only people in the world who like travelling around. People all over the world enjoy visiting scenic spots in their own country and going abroad to travel. But in America, almost everybody is a tourist sometime.
If you find yourself crossing one of London's busy bridges and look down, you may notice that the height of the Thames changes over the course of the day. When the tide (潮水) is out, you may see people move down hidden stairs to walk slowly along the foreshore (前滩). These are "mudlarks" — and they play a key role in preserving the history of the Thames by picking up objects and artefacts (手工艺品) hidden in the river's mud (泥).
Walking along the foreshore of the Thames is not everyone's idea of a hobby — it can be cold and dirty. When the tide turns, it turns fast. You must always be aware of your way off of the foreshore. The mud is another hazard. A more experienced mudlark said he had once fallen into the mud. He was lucky to have a bucket to move out the mud.
Historically, being a mudlark was a low station in life. The term came about in the 18th and 19th centuries when the Thames was one of the major ways to transport goods into the city. At this time, the banks of the river would be full of mudlarks, mostly poor women and children. As the tide dropped, they would walk into the mud to pick up lumps of coal, pieces of rope or anything else careless boatmen had dropped overboard that they could sell.
Mudlarking is experiencing a renaissance (复兴). It has never been easier for people to explore the Thames: anyone looking for inspiration just has to follow the mudlarking posts on the Internet. The Thames Discovery Programme, a group of historians and volunteers, run guided tours of the foreshore where experts guide you and ensure that you stay safe and stick to Port of London Authority rules.
There's no such thing as being born "good at languages". However, there are people who learn languages well, but that has nothing to do with them being naturally good at it.
Good language learners are actively involved in their learning process. They do not expect to learn English only by sitting in the classroom. They are organized and active. They look for creative ways both inside and outside the classroom to try out what they have learned.
Good language learners knows that language is used to communicate. They pay attention to meaning. They have good techniques to practice listening, speaking, reading and writing. They push themselves to speak and try to become fluent.
It may not be easy at first but thinking in English is worth cultivating as a vital skill that will improve all areas of your language learning. To help you think in English, carry on a dialogue with yourself in English when walking along, sitting on a bus, or taking a break from other studies. Use English whenever and wherever you can.
Good language learners have a long-term devotion to language learning. They work through any feelings of frustration or lack of confidence. They are able to deal with the challenges of learning a new language. Instead, remind themselves how important it is to keep going.
A. Good language learners try to think in the language.
B. Good language learners try to figure out how the language works.
C. They do not rely on the teacher for all the learning.
D. They look for opportunities to talk with native speakers.
E. They don't let themselves give up.
F. They clearly know their own strengths and weaknesses.
G. It has to do with their attitude and the way they learn.
Henry fell in love with music when he was a teenager. He had a 1 for it so that he began to write his own compositions when he was in high school. At college, he was given an opportunity to 2 his songs at a studio. These 3 were uploaded onto the Internet and people 4 positively. In addition, inspired by the virtual choir, he aimed to try out as a performer in a(n) 5 band.
Just two days previous to his6 , after setting up the equipment on the stage, he suddenly felt7 and fell down on the floor. He was sent to the8 at once. Unfortunately, it's proved that he suffered from a rare disease, which his doctor assumed was difficult to9 . From then on, with aching treatment, he was10 of acting like ordinary people. Only when buried in music could he11 sufferings. As it turned out, creating music was somehow a relief and helped him to have energy to12 against his disease.
Throughout his treatment, he13 50 songs altogether. He felt it was an honor to release these songs, which made a difference to people, giving them hope. Moreover, his music14 to the deepest part of their being.15 , Henry was given the title of "Soul Singer", winning many phenomenal awards.
A lot of us may turn to relaxing music when we are feeling stressed or tired. A recent research shows that slow, quiet classical music is suggested to have the most exciting effect1 . Listening to a relaxing, classical-style movie soundtrack can also help you reduce2 stress. Have you always felt like you perform3 better when you listen to music？Strange as it might seem, there has actually been a lot of research done on this subject. And sure enough, one study shows that music can increase endurance by 15%. One theory is that listening to a classical piece helps you focus4 , which in turn allows you to persevere longer. However, another study suggests that it's not the type of music, but rather the speed5 of the music—the beats per minute—that matters.
Passage 1
The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused bythese different names mean. So what is the difference between them, if any? to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.
Passage 2
Finally, in the 20th century, thepart of Ireland broke away from the UK, whichin the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use thename: "the United Kingdom" or "the UK". People from the UK are called "British", which means the UK is also oftento as Britain or Great Britain.
Passage 3
You can do this in a virtual choir. Virtual choir membersthemselves while theyalone on video. These videos areonto the Internet, and then they are put together into one video that you can see—a virtual choir.
Passage 4
A virtual choir helps connectpeople together. Many people do not have close friends orwho have the same interest in music. Many others do not have the chance toa local choir. A virtual choirthem to add their voices to those of otherand become part of the global community. It has proved to be a influence on the lives of many people.
Passage 5
by this music, he said, "It was like seeing color for the first time." He graduated from university in 1995, and thena master's degree in musical composition from the Juilliard School in New York in 1997. Over the next 10 years, Whitacre'scompositions began to become quite popular among choirs and singers. This led to theof the virtual choir.
Ancient architecture in China stands out its fine wooden structure, the elegant outside and beautiful decoration. To survive the frequent floods and other natural disasters, wood (prefer) for most architectural structures in ancient China. China's (tradition) wooden structures were quite complicatedly formed, sometimes without any nails! Apart from this, existing examples of ancient Chinese architecture are also (wide) praised for its elegant outlines and various features, such as overhanging eaves (屋檐), upturned roof comers, and different (shape) of roofs. The unique outside not only satisfied a practical function, but also made possible for the buildings to have wonderful appearances. Architects in ancient China, paid special attention to decoration, used different colors or paintings according to particular building functions or local customs. Carved beams, painted rafters (椽子)and different patterns were used (add) a colorful and beautiful style to the inside. outside of buildings was decorated with stone lions, screen walls, decorative columns, as well as flowers. Many ancient buildings (design) by famous architects attract a number of tourists every year.
