collection, including sculptures from the Parthenon and the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos, regarded as one of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World.
Time: 09:00~10:00,24 Feb 2022-26 Jun 2022
Price:£33; £30 (students, disabled visitors); £16.50 (Ages 5-15 years); Free for under 5s
21. When can you see the Rosetta Stone?
A. At 9:30, 15 Feb. B. At 11:30, 26 May.
C. At 12:00, 6 Jun. D. At 12:30, 17 Dec.
22. What can people do in the tour of Life and death in ancient Egypt?
A. Explore ancient tombs and burial goods.
B. Witness the development of the country.
C. Visit most famous galleries of the country.
D. Appreciate sculptures from the Parthenon.
23. How much should a couple with a child aged 6 pay for An introduction to China?
A. £33. B. £49.5. C. £66. D. £82.5.
B
Bob Shahmardi was 4 years old when he developed a severe disease. Success rates with the disease were relatively low
at that time, but his family was lucky to live in a community that was helpful when they didn't have many resources and it
was at that time that Make-A-Wish stepped in. Through that organization, the Shahmardi family got to enjoy a trip to Walt
Disney World Resort in Florida. The then 4-year-old hugged a character actor as part of a wish granted to him and his family
by the organization. "It wasn't just going on a trip. It was more about how we got through that hard time. It was fun for me,
but it was lifeline for my parents." said Bob.
30 years later, Bob and his wife, Jill Welch, decided to turn their wedding into a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish
Foundation. Their wedding guests financed two wishes for local children, more being planned. Many donated generously to
the cause, spending more, perhaps, than they might have if it was just to buy the couple a wedding gift like fine china or a
kitchen appliance. Bob said their wedding donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation isn't going to be "one and done". The
two plan on continuing to contribute going forward.
Gloria Crockett, president and chief executive officer of the organization, said she felt it amazing to have someone who
benefited come back to pay it forward to other kids looking for wishes.
Contrary to popular belief, Gloria stressed that wishes aren't given to critically ill children as a "last wish", but are given
as a part of the treatment process. The organization granted at least 165 wishes last year. This year Gloria hopes to grant
somewhere between 199 and 299 wishes, depending on funding.
24. Which of the following helped Bob realize his wish?
A. The hospital. B. Make-A-Wish
C. The community. D. Disney World.
25. What made Bob's wedding special?
A. Collecting money for local kids. B. Receiving expensive gifts.
C. The attendance of officials. D. The number of the guests.
26. What does the underlined part "one and done" in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Once-only. B. Non-stop. C. Sizable. D. Personal.
27. What did Gloria think of the wish given to Bob?
A. It was a fun experience. B. It was a lifeline.
C. It was a certain treatment. D. It was a last wish.
C
In Spain, children and their families are riding bikes to school together in large groups. The program is called " bicibús "
or bike bus. In Barcelona, the program started recently with only five children and grew quickly to hundreds of riders.
This fall, children in the Eixample area of Barcelona have a new way to get to school on Fridays---- they ride their bikes.
In September, a group of five children began biking to school with their parents on Fridays. Soon the group grew to 150 or
more. The bike bus begins around 8:25 every Friday morning. The path it will follow is always posted ahead of time, so
everyone knows where to join.
Instead of riding in bike lanes(道) or on sidewalks, the bicibús takes over the entire street. The commute(通勤) of these
bikers takes about 25 minutes. And with the ever-growing cycling and skating kids taking part in this bike bus culture, the
local police are helping stop traffic by riding in front of the bicibús and behind it. This further makes the parents happy that
the additional security means their children will travel safely to school.
With music playing and bike bells ringing, the bicibús feels like a party. "The best part of the bicibús is that we ride
along and pick up my friends and we ride together," nine-year-old Maria Pitarch says.
Some parents have made the bicibús the way they get to work on Friday. Parents are hoping that the bicibús will help
change ideas about how people can get around in the city. They want the city to create wider, kid-friendly bike lanes that are
separate from car traffic. They point out that the bicibús also helps cut down on pollution.
Recently, pictures and videos of the Eixample bicibús got a lot of attention on the social media site. Many people
pointed out what a simple idea it is, and how easy it is to get started. Already some other areas in Barcelona are also
organizing bike buses.
28. What can we learn about the bicibús?
A. It has a flexible schedule. B. Its route is made known in advance.
C. It takes over the whole sidewalks. D. Its safety is a concern for parents.
29. Why does the author mention Maria Pitarch in the fourth paragraph?
A. To introduce more about the bike bus.
B. To encourage readers to join the bike bus.
C. To acknowledge the performance of the kids.
D. To show the enjoyment kids get from the program.
30. What do the parents expect the local government to do?
A. Cut down on pollution. B. Focus on traffic problems.
C. Build safer bike lanes for kids. D. Promote the bicibús program.
31. What is the public's attitude toward the bus bike?
A. Skeptical. B. Tolerant. C. Cautious. D. Favorable.
D
When someone damages their backbone, the injury can leave them paralyzed(瘫痪). Now, scientists have given three
paralyzed men the ability to walk again, thanks to an implanted device. The human backbone, or spine, doesn't just help us
stand up straight. Inside is the spinal cord, which carries important information between the head and the lower part of the
body. This information moves around as bursts of electricity traveling between the brain and the other parts of the body.
When the spinal cord is hurt, this pathway gets damaged and they can't move their legs.
Now scientists in Switzerland have given three paralyzed men the ability to walk again. To help them walk again, the
men had surgery. A special device was placed directly on the lower part of their spinal cord, below their injury. This
"implant" contained sixteen electrodes, which are small objects that electricity can pass through. The researchers made sure
the electrodes were lined up with nerves that control the leg muscles. The scientists controlled the implants from a tablet
computer.
The patient's brains aren't sending "walking" messages to their legs. Instead, the tablet tells the implant to send the
walking messages. The researchers used computers to generate patterns of movement, like taking a step. The patient then