Visiting a science museum is a highly underrated leisure activity. Many people believe that museums are where you go to see the remains of dinosaurs and learn more about the origin of man.
Gain learning resources.
Take professional development courses. If you think science museums aren’t for you because you’re not a child, you are mistaken. They also offer a number of development courses for specialists. Teacher training is such a course where educators can be given a better understanding of tour of a city’s culture, history, arts, and science.
Attend fun-filled summer camps. Most people don’t know this, but some science museums have summer camp programs for kids of all ages.
A.Go on field research in large groups. |
B.This makes them become better educators. |
C.Experience plenty of hands-on exhibits. |
D.A science museum is an educational center. |
E.However, this is only the tip of the iceberg. |
F.If you’ve ever been to one, you know the benefits. |
G.They give you the freedom to explore a topic in depth. |
Largest Ice Structure—The Ice Hotel in Sweden
Each year, the ice hotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, is rebuilt from blocks of frozen ice from the nearby River Torne. Covering an area of 5,500 square metres, the hotel is unsurprisingly open seasonally, from December to March, when it melts away. In 2015, the hotel celebrated its 25th anniversary, complete with an ice bar, an ice church and ice bedrooms—one even featured a London Tube carriage made entirely of ice.
Tallest Waterfall—Angel Falls, Venezuela
The largest waterfall by vertical(垂直的) area may be Victoria Falls, which sit on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, but it’s South America that’s home to the world’s tallest.
Angel Falls, located in Bolivar, Venezuela, has an impressive, uninterrupted drop of 807 metres.
It was actually named after the American pilot, Jimmie Angel, who first recorded it in his logbook on November 16, 1933.
Largest Area of Glowing Sea—Indian Ocean, near Somalia
Bioluminescence(生物体发光) is the production and emission of light by a living thing and can be used to explain the surprising phenomenon(现象)of “glowing oceans.”
It was in 1995 that scientists detected glowing sea in the Indian Ocean—just off the coast of Somalia-via satellite, The water was more than 250 kilometres long, and it was all thanks to the bacteria called phytoplankton.
Most Expensive Hotel Room—The Royal Penthouse Suite at Geneva’s Hotel President Wilsom
This particular suite is just the ticket, costing as much as US$83,000(£53,760)per night.
But the high price will gain you access to 12 bedrooms and 12 marble bathrooms across 18,000 square feet.
【小题1】Where is the tallest waterfall situated?
A.Between Zimbabwe and Zambia. |
B.In South America. |
C.In northern Europe. |
D.In South Africa. |
A.It was first recorded in 1933. |
B.It was named after an American pilot. |
C.It was first detected by satellite. |
D.It is the only sea that is glowing. |
A.The most beautiful natural scenery. |
B.The most expensive and luxurious suite. |
C.The largest and most powerful waterfall. |
D.The largest rooms. |
A.In a cultural book. |
B.In a travel magazine |
C.In a fashion magazine. |
D.In an instruction book |
Coffee Valley
Coffee Valley is a small coffee shop. While the first floor has limited seating, there are outlets for each seat. If you don’t need to charge, the second floor is much more spacious with an area that can accommodate groups of up to four people. They also have a good selection of snacks to accompany your coffee.
Date: Open daily. Time: 8 A. M.-8 P. M. (From 9 A. M. on weekends).
10° Cafe
10° Cafe is the perfect place for early birds. For some peace and quiet, work on the second floor. At 10° Cafe, each seat has power outlets while their counter seats offer a great view of the surrounding neighborhood. Their menu prices before 11 A. M.offer discounted (打折的) breakfast.
Date: Daily (Closed every third Sunday of the month). Time: 7:30 A. M.-9 P. M.
Location: A five-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station.
Good Sound Coffee
Come for the coffee, and stay for their music selection. Good Sound Coffee is a friendly neighborhood cafe close to Nakameguro Station. There are indoor and outdoor seats and plenty of outlets. It might get crowded on the weekends, and the cafe offers discounts on food items.
Date: Daily. Time:8 A. M.-1 1 P. M.
Valley Park Stand
Valley Park Stand opens from early in the morning to late in the evening. There are public tables with power outlets. It’s spacious with lots of natural light a few steps away from the Miyashita Park. There is a decently sized menu with tea, coffee and various sandwiches and bites.
Date:Daily Time:8A. M.-10 P. M.
【小题1】What is the special part of 10° Cafe?A.It opens to the late night. |
B.It has one day off each month. |
C.It offers different delicious snacks. |
D.It’s not far from the Ikebukuro Station. |
A.10° Cafe.. | B.Coffee Valley. | C.Valley Park Stand. | D.Good Sound Coffee. |
A.A guide book. | B.A private diary. | C.A news report. | D.A short story. |
Changes have been taking place in Philadelphia since 1984. One by one, graffiti-covered walls have been changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals (壁画) have been painted. Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.
The walls that were once ugly with graffiti are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Programme (MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive. The programme began as part of Philadelphia’s Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAP’s artistic director. “When people ask me what our programme is about,” she says, “I answer them with one word: hope.” Each year, the MAP offers the youth art programmes and workshops. Some one-time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.
Golden says that the MAP’s work is all about developing a sense of community. When a neighbourhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been “Safe Streets”, “Love And Care”, and “Peace Walk”.
The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals.
“The making of a mural enters people’s collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighbourhood history,” says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.
【小题1】What is the MAP in Philadelphia aimed at?A.Helping the young find jobs. | B.Protecting the neighbourhood. |
C.Fighting against graffiti. | D.Attracting more visitors. |
A.By having discussions with people in the community. |
B.By seeking advice from the city government. |
C.By learning from the young graffiti writers. |
D.By studying the history of the city. |
A.Difficult. | B.Dangerous. |
C.Experimental. | D.Successful. |
A.Love, From Graffiti Writers to Muralists |
B.MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia |
C.Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist |
D.Hope, One Wall at a Time |
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