1、A Birds World (Permanent Exhibit)This exhibit features the Museums extraordinary collection of birds, displaying over 300 species found in New England. Here, you can learn to interpret the bird language taking place just outside your window at home.Test your observation skills and see if you can get
2、 past different birds without them alerting (发信号) other animals to your presence. Learn to identify birds from a distance by recognizing unique flight patterns. Practice your flying technique in the Bird Walk.Hall of Human Life (Permanent Exhibit)Should you have your babys DNA sequenced? What keeps
3、you awake? Step inside the Hall of Human Life, the Museums new biology exhibition, and encounter such far-reaching questions on an amazing journey inside the human body. Through digital media and personal interaction, you become “part of the story, as you contribute your own data in a process of lea
4、rning and discovery.BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life (Temporary Exhibit Now Open!)BODY WORLDS comes to the Museum of Science with a new chapter, Gunther von Hagens BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life. Dont miss this truly unique opportunity to look within yourself and gain a whole new perspective on what
5、 it means to be alive. More than one hundred preserved human specimens reveal the wonders of human development and show how poor health, good health, and lifestyle choices can shape your body.1Which exhibit do you need to book in advance?AButterfly Garden BA Birds WorldCHall of Human Life DBODY WORL
6、DS & The Cycle of Life2What can you do in A Birds World?AImprove your own flying technique.BCommunicate with birds in body language.CWatch digital media showing birds history.DSee different birds from all over the world.3What is special about BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life?AIt is related to human b
7、ody.BIt lasts for only a limited time.CIt is the most visited exhibition in the world.DIt has something to do with the growth of life. A few years ago, my husband Charlie and I had marital problems. Growing family responsibilities and financial worries took a toll on us and we began arguing frequent
8、ly, often late into the night.However, neither of us could take the step that would end our eleven-year marriage and bring heartbreak to our three young children. Deep down we knew we still loved each other, so we determined to work it out. Through countless discussions, we began to close the gulf.
9、The more honest we were, the closer we became.When I felt we were reaching solid ground, I asked my husband to give me an “eternity (永恒) ring”. It was not so much the ring I wanted; it was the reassurance (保证) I thought it would bring.We went shopping on a beautiful summer day. We walked hand in han
10、d along a row of jewelers shops. Finally I found a ring I liked. While waiting for it to be adjusted, the jeweler took my left hand and glanced at my engagement ring. “May I clean it for you?” he asked. “It really doesnt sparkle like it used to.” Charlie said as I slipped the ring off my finger. A f
11、ew minutes later the jeweler was back. The ring shone like new!On the drive home, I didnt take my eyes off it. I forgot all about the eternity ring. I just couldnt believe how this old ring suddenly sparkled the way it had the day Charlie gave it to me. I had taken it for granted these past years, b
12、ut with a little polish it could still make my heart beat fast.And thats the way it is with a marriage. You have to work at keeping it polished and new, or else the grime (污垢) of the passing years will hide the joy. I put my hand on the seat between us and spread my fingers. Charlie covered my hand
13、with his. I felt I was lucky to be able to see the sparkle in something gold when I thought I needed something new.4Why did the author and her husband decide to solve the problems?AThey were a famous couple. BThey didnt want to divorce.CThe problems were not serious. DThey had experience in doing so
14、.5What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 probably mean?Afree of trouble Barriving at a squareCwealthy and generous Din good relationship6Why did the author forget all about the eternity ring on their way back home?AHer husband kept it for her. BThey didnt actually pay for it.CThe old rings lig
15、ht attracted her attention. DThe couple were talking all the way merrily.7What does the author mainly want to express in the last paragraph?AWe tend to prefer new objects to old ones.BOne should remain thankful for what he has got.CMarriage should be constantly polished.DWe should try to rediscover
16、the true value of old objects. Have you ever heard a rumor spread around by students at your school? Rumors, like fake news, can often misinform individuals and lead them to believe false information.In an attempt to settle this problem, the country of Singapore has passed a bill that bans companies
17、 and individuals from publishing false information online.This law, known as The Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill, has caused a public outcry (强烈的抗议), as the government has been given the power to remove content that it considers inaccurate or against the publics interest.Sinc
18、e Singapores citizens are part of different racial and religious groups, the government fears that rumors or fake news can increase tensions within an already small country.With the new law coming into effect, Singapores government now has the authority to monitor news sites, social media platforms,
19、 and other databases of information to determine whether the content is falsified. The government can order for the removal of fake news, and publishers of this information can receive prison time and fines up to one million Singapore dollars! Critics fear that the bill threatens their freedom of sp
20、eech and freedom of expression. Since national issues and world news are generally discussed on online platforms, many are concerned that this new bill will prevent individuals from talking freely and having healthy conversations.Several companies, including Google, Facebook, and Twitter, have offic
21、es situated in Singapore, meaning that the new law will affect their company operations. Social media companies in Singapore could face a decline in activity, as users may fear posting their opinions and being punished by the government.Others are concerned that the law does not clearly state what a
22、 “false statement” is. Such an ambiguity might allow the government to misuse their power, even though the intention is to curtail the mow of false information and rumors throughout Singapore.This law does give rise to several concerns related to freedom and privacy and it will be interesting to see
23、 what Singapores government will do to deal with this problem.8Why are some people against the bill?AThey think the bill cant get rid of fake news.BThey belong to different racial and religious groups.CThey think their freedom of speech may be harmed.DThey dont want to increase tensions in their cou
24、ntry.9What does the government have the right to do under the new law?APunish publishers of fake news.BMonitor telephone conversations.CProhibit certain people from going online.DFine fake-news makers any amount of money.10How will the new law affect social media companies in Singapore?ATheir users
25、privacy may be disturbed.BTheir income will increase very slowly.CTheir illegal activities will come to light.DTheir social media may become less active.11What does the underlined word in paragraph 8 probably mean?Aprove BaccelerateCpromote Ddecrease Experts note that an unhealthy lifestyle can put
26、you at great risk of heart disease and stroke. So doctors urge us to eat healthy foods, get exercise, stop smoking and limit our alcohol intake. But there is something else you can do. And it is free and easy. Smile!Dr. Chockalingam, a heart disease specialist in Columbia, advises his patients to sm
27、ile. He says a smile may be one way to help your heart. “When we smile, the brain wiring changes. The chemicals that are released are more positive.” He says smiling is the first step in fighting physical and emotional stress and its sometimes harmful effects on human health. This is not just New Ag
28、e advice. Several studies support his opinion.When you feel stressed or under pressure, your body releases many natural hormones (荷尔蒙) including adrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline increases your heart rate and blood pressure. Cortisol is the bodys main stress hormone. It increases sugar in the bloo
29、dstream. If you are truly in danger, these hormones can help you. They are part of what we call our fight-or-flight response.However, when we are stressed for a long period, these stress hormones are ever-present in our bodies. And that, medical researchers warn, may lead to health problems.Research
30、ers say the connection between stress and heart disease is still unclear. However, they claim that when people are stressed for long periods of time, they may have an unhealthy lifestyle, which can lead to health problems.Dr. Chockalingam says a smile may be one way to help. He tells his patients to smile 20 times an hour. To some, that might seem like a lot of smiling. Or some might even feel foolish . smiling for seemingly no reason. But a smile does not involve drugs. It is not invasive like a surgical operation. It
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