Sydney Airport International Terminal—Arrival Area

    SPECIALTY RETAIL

　　Newslink: Two separate Newslink stores cater to all your reading needs including newspapers, magazines and the latest bestsellers.

　　Downtown Duty Free: Make sure you shop at Downtown Duty Free for great savings on a range of items including perfume, alcohol, skincare and cigarettes. It’s your last chance before customs.

　　Beach Culture: A must for those into the latest in beach clothing. Top surfer street and fashion labels including Mambo, Stussy and Quicksilver, including children’s sizes.

　　DINING

　　Blue Sky Cafe: Speedy service leaves you time to keep an eye on the arrivals gate. Fresh milk, coffee, lemon juice, beer, whisky, ice-cream, soda water, cakes and dumplings are on sale.

　　Macdonald’s: hamburgers, fries, pancakes, toasted potatoes, muffins, Pepsi, Coca-Cola and chocolates—all your family favorites. Breakfast served until 10:30.

　　SERVICES

　　ATM: ATMs are conveniently located throughout Arrival and Departures. Dollars, pounds and francs and RMB are all available.

　　Vodafone Rentals: This communications center offers the very latest technology for mobile phone rentals, sales and serving.

Where is the passage likely to appear?

　　A. A morning newspaper.　　　　B. A monthly magazine.

　　C. A geography book. 　　　　　D. An official guide.

The underlined phrase “cater to” probably means ________.

　　A. satisfy　　　  B. afford 　　 　C. support 　　　D. help

You may have better choices to deal with _________.

　　A. your hunger problem in Blue Sky Cafe and your thirsty problem in Macdonald’s

　　B. your thirsty problem in Blue Sky Cafe and your hunger problem in Macdonald’s

　　C. your hunger and thirsty problems in the Blue Sky Cafe

　　D. your hunger and thirsty problems in the Macdonald’s

Broken rubber bands and flat tires requiring replacement could soon be a thing of the past．

French researchers have developed a new kind of rubber that can repair itself when broken．The new rubber is made from widely available materials including vegetable oil and a common industrial chemical．All the materials are considered safe to the environment and can be easily reused．

The best part is that the new rubber can be repaired and used again and again without losing its strength or ability or stretch．When cut, the rubber can be made new again, simply by pressing the two broken ends back together．

The product can be repaired at room temperature, around twenty degrees Centigrade；other self-healing materials require higher temperatures for repair．

Traditionally, rubber substances are made from huge molecules（分子）connected by strong chemical links, or bonds．The new rubber is made of smaller molecules．The molecules are linked together using hydrogen bonds．When connected in this way, the molecules act like one long molecule, forming what is called supramolecular networks（超分子网）．When the rubber is cut, the molecules attempt to connect with whatever molecule is near them．When pressed together, the molecules are able to repair themselves at the molecular level, making the repaired rubber like new．

However, time is an important element in the process．If the broken ends are not brought together quickly, a repair is not possible．This is because molecules will form bonds with molecules on their own side．The inventors say the surfaces of the rubber can be repaired within a week of being separated．

The rubber is the creation of scientists at the Industrial Physics and Chemistry Higher Education Institution in Paris．The organization is part of France's National Center for Scientific Research．The new material is described in greater detail in the research publication Nature．

1.According to the introduction, which of the following is NOT the advantage of the new rubber?

A．It can be made as easily as common rubber．

B．It is environmentally-friendly．

C．It can repair itself at room temperature．

D．It is made of smaller molecules．

2.What does the 5th paragraph mainly tell us?

A．Why the new rubber is unique．

B．Why the new rubber can repair itself．

C．The new rubber is made from huge molecules．

D．The new rubber is different from the common rubber．

3.If we want to know more about the technology of this kind of new rubber, where can we get the information?

A．In the researchers' diary．      B．In a guide book．

C．In a research magazine．       D．In a newspaper．

 

Surviving treasures from the National Museum of Afghanistan

AFGHANISTAN

CROSSROADS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

3 MARCH — 3 JULY 2013

At the heart of the silk road, Afghanistan linked the great trading routes of ancient Iran, Central Asia, Indian and China, and the more distant cultures of Greece and Rome.

Nearly lost during the years of civil war and later Taliban (塔利班) rule, precious objects that reveal this diverse past were bravely hidden in 1989 by officials from the National Museum of Afghanistan to save them from destruction.

The surviving treasures date from 2000 BC to the 1^st century AD and included rich gold ornaments (装饰品) found at a burial site and limestone (石灰石) sculptures of a Greek city.

This is a unique opportunity to discover the story of Afghanistan’s ancient culture, its immense fragility, and the remarkable dedication (奉献) shown to its survival and protection.

DETAILED INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS

The exhibition is open late on Fridays until 20:30.

￡10, members free

EXHIBITION AND EVENTS BOOKING

www.britishmuseum.org

020 7323 8181

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT

﹡On weekdays, take advantage of a classic afternoon tea package in the Court Restaurant for just ￡26 (including exhibition ticket).

﹡The exhibition catalogue (￡25 paperback) and other related titles are available in the museum shops or online at www.britishmuseum.org/shop.

﹡The exhibition Multimedia Guide (￡1) is available at the exhibition entrance.

﹡If you are visiting with a group, ask for the group ticket price. Details on group lecture packages are available at www.britishmuseum.org/groupvisits.

SPECIAL EVENTS

﹡Nowruz

Monday 18 March, 17:30.

Nowruz, or New Year, is celebrated in many countries from Afghanistan and Iran to Uzbekistan.

17:30~18:00 Entrance to exhibition.

19:00    Talks and discussion on Nowruz.

￡15 (including exhibition entry).

﹡Performance: The art of the Afghan rubab.

Tuesday 14 May, 16:30~17:30.

Afghan rubab virtuoso Soudi Homayun Sakhi and tabla player Yusuf Mahmoud give a performance of a full raga and folk pieces.

￡5, members ￡3.

﹡Easter holiday activities

Thursday 18 ~ Monday 22 April,11:00~16:00.

Explore the rich culture of Afghanistan. Listen to stories of Alexander the Great, try making a kite and be inspired by the treasures from the Hill of Gold.

Suitable for all ages.

Free, just drop in.

1. If you arrive at the museum on April 20^th, what can you enjoy?

A．Near Year celebration.

B．Performance: The art of the Afghan rubab.

C．Easter holiday activities.

D．The exhibition without any special events.

2.When seeing “The art of the Afgahan rubab”, a tourist can pay less by ________.

A．booking tickets online

B．attending talks and discussion on Nowruz

C．calling at 020 7323 8181

D．becoming a member of the British Museum

3.Which of the following statements is true?

A．Of all the special events Performance costs least.

B．Museum officials saved these objects from destruction.

C．The Multimedia Guide is offered to visitors without any charge.

D．You can learn details about group visit either on website or by phone.

4. Where can you most probably find this passage?

A．In a high school text book.                 B．In a history magazine.

C．In a state-owned newspaper.               D．In a traveler’s booklet.

 

It takes more than just practice to become an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition. Have you ever wondered what these successful athletes eat to stay in peak shape?

Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life Meals, appeared on "Good Morning America" today to give you a glimpse into the diets of some top athletes. Some of their meals could surprise you.

Crazy Calorie Count

Glassman said Olympians eat a lot of food---quantities that for ordinary people would constitute pigging out. One secret of swimmer Michael Phelps' astonishing performance in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing was consuming as many as 12,000 calories in one day.

Athletes can eat like this and not gain any weight because their workouts are intense. According to Glassman, Phelps' workouts can burn 4,000 to 6,000 calories in a day, and those calories must be replenished (补充) in order to train the following day.

Snacking Secrets

Some athletes eat wacky (strange, unusual) foods that they swear improve their performance. Yohan Blake, the Jamaica sprinter and 100-meter world champion, has been making waves for stealing champion sprinter Usain Bolt's thunder on the track during the Olympic trials. Asked about how he gets his stamina, Blake answered that he eats 16 bananas per day, Glassman said.

Jonathan Horton, the lead gymnast on the US team, has a blood sugar problem. His solution is honey. When he starts to feel shaky at the gym, he takes swigs of honey to boost his energy, Glassman said.

Foods for Recovery

What are the best foods to help the body recover after rigorous (strict) competition?

For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, the recovery meal is grilled chicken breasts with Alfredo sauce, whole-grain spaghetti and a salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Lochte, who recently cut out junk food, candy and soda, has undertaken a rigorous strength-training regimen(养生法) that involves flipping tractor tires, dragging shipyard chains and tossing beer kegs, Glassman said.

1.What’s the best title of this passage?

A．Good Diet Makes a True Olympian.

B．Olympians Have Olympic-size Appetites.

C．Olympians’ Strange Eating Habits.

D．The Diets of some Top Olympic Athletes.

2.What does the underlined sentence probably means?

A．Ordinary people eat few pigs compared with Olympians.

B．Olympians eat a lot more food than ordinary people.

C．Olympians tend to eat a lot of high-quality food.

D．Olympians eat a large amount of food, just like pigs.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food, candy and soda for his recovery.

B．Usain Bolt beat Yohan Blake on the track in the Olympic trials.

C．Michael Pheleps astonishing performance was due to his eating lots of food.

D．Jonathan Horton has a blood sugar problem because of taking too much honey.

4.Which of the following is not the best food to help the body recover?

A．Soda.                                B．Olive oil.

C．Whole-grain spaghetti.                   D．A salad with lemon juice.

5.The passage is most likely to be found in __________ .

A．a technical report                       B．a fashion magazine

C．an education column                     D．a sports newspaper

 

After two classes, I started to recognize several of the faces in each class. There was always someone braver than the others who would introduce themselves and ask me questions about how I was liking Forks. I tried to be diplomatic, so mostly I just lied a lot to appear to be skilled at dealing with people. At least I never needed the map.
One girl sat next to me in both Trig and Spanish, and she walked with me to the cafeteria for lunch. She was tiny, several inches shorter than my five feet four inches, but her wildly curly dark hair made up a lot of the difference between our heights. I couldn't remember her name, so I smiled and nodded as she gossiped about teachers and classes. I didn't try to keep up.
We sat at the end of a full table with several of her friends, who she introduced to me. I forgot all their names as soon as she spoke them. They seemed impressed by her bravery in speaking to me. The boy from England Eric, waved at me from across the room.
It was there, sitting in the lunchroom, trying to make conversation with seven curious strangers, that I first saw them.
They were sitting in the corner of the cafeteria, as far away from where I sat as possible in the long room. There were five of them. They weren't talking, and they weren't eating, though they each had a tray of untouched food in front of them. They weren't staring at me, unlike most of the other students, so it was safe to stare at them without fear of meeting an over interested pair of eyes. But it was none of these things that caught and held my attention.
I stared because their faces, so different, so similar, were all extremely, inhumanly beautiful. They were faces you never expected to see except perhaps on the airbrushed pages of a fashion magazine, or painted by an old master as the face of an angel. It was hard to decide who was the most beautiful -- maybe the perfect blond girl, or the bronze-haired boy.
【小题1】What does the underlined word “diplomatic” mean?

A．clever

B．smooth

C．honest

D．delight

【小题2】From the passage, we can infer that _______________.

A．“I” was really liking the new place.

B．“I” had a bad memory, so it’s hard to remember names.

C．“I” was good at making friends.

D．“I” was not interested in what the girl said.

【小题3】 According to the last two paragraphs, why did “they” catch “my” attention?

A．Because “they” looked incredibly beautiful.

B．Because “they” weren’t talking.

C．Because “they” sat in the corner.

D．Because “they” didn’t eat the food.

【小题4】According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?

A．The girl walked with “me” was a little short.

B．“I” saw the five students for the first time.

C．Those students sitting in the corner had finished their food.

D．“I” probably wanted to know more about those five students.