We all know that 2016 is considered the year of superhero movies. Here are another four ones coming out in the second half of this year.

The BFG

Adventure, Drama, Fantasy 1 July 2016 (Canada)

Storyline: A little girl named Sophie comes across the Big Friendly Giant who. despite his awful appearance, turns out to be a kind-hearted soul who is considered an outcast (被遗弃的人) by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. More information:

http: // www. imdb, com / title / tt369740/.

Directors: Steven Spielberg

Writer: Roald Dahl

Stars: Bill Hader, Rebecca Hall, Mark Rylance

The Hollars

Comedy, Drama, Family 26 August 2016 (USA)

Storyline: A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to go through surgery. Other related information is available at:

http: // www. imdb. com / title /tt371420/.

Director: John Krasinski

Writer: Ibrahim El-Batout

Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Anna Kendrick, John Krasinski

The Bombing

Action, Drama, War 30 September 2016 (China)

Storyline: During the World WarⅡ, five different Chinese people, most of whom are based on real figures, fight their way through Japanese air force attacks to protect an important military machine in Chongqing, in 1940. Click here for further information about it.

http: // www. imdb. com /title/ tt4743226/.

Director: Xiao Feng

Writer: Ping Chen

Stars: William Wai-Ting Chan, Wei Fan, Janine Chun-Ning Chang

Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim

Comedy, Drama, friendship 1 October 2016 (Egypt)

Storyline: Ali loves a goat called Nada and Ibrahim hears voices from another world. Both young men are misunderstood and ignored each other. Later, they make peace with each other. Click here for more information.

http: //www. imdb. com /title /tt4473378/.

Director: Sherif El Bendary

Writer: James C. Strouse

Stars: Ali Sobhy, Ahmed Magdy, Salwa Mohamed Ali

Basketball Statistician Help Wanted

The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2016, Winter 2016-17 and Spring 2017 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:

  Good computer skills

  Available evenings and weekends

  Knowing basketball rules and statistics

Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their respective(各自的) campuses.

 TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone,240-567-1308

   Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga,240-567-7589

   Springfield Athletic coordinator, Gary Miller,240-567-2273

 Germantown Athletic Coordinator, Gauri Chavan, 240-567-6915

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St Paul’s Cathedral

Ludgate Hill, EC4

Bus: 6,8,11,15,22,25

Open: Daily 8:00—19:00 (17:00 from Oct. to Mar.)

Entrance free

Designed by the great architect, Sir Christopher Wren, St Paul’s Cathedral was built following the Great Fire of London of 1666, which destroyed the gothic (哥特式) cathedral on the site at that time. Its choir is internationally famous. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married here in 1981.

Buckingham Palace

South end of the Mall (SW1)

Bus: 2, 11, 14, 16, 19, 22, 24, 29, 30, 38, 52, 73, 74, 137

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the king or queen for much of the year. (When the king or queen lives there, a flag flies over the palace.) The Mall is a very impressive wide street, leading from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square.

Note: As the palace is the monarch’s official residence, it is not open to the public during most of the year.

The Tower of London

Tower Hill, EC3

Bus: 42, 78

Open: Mon. — Sat. 9:00-18:00; Sun. 8:00-19:00

Parts of the Tower of London are over nine centuries old, as building began under William the Conqueror in 1078. Famous as a prison in the distant past, the Tower has also been a royal residence, a zoo and an observatory (瞭望台), among other things. It is now a museum and many thousands of people visit it every year in particular to see the Crown Jewels.

Westminster Abbey

Broad Sanctuary, SW1

Bus: 3, 11, 12, 24, 29, 39, 53, 59, 76, 77, 88, 109, 155, 168, 170, 172, 184, 503

Open: Daily 8:00—18:00 (Mar.—Dec., Tuesday till 20:00)

Entrance free

A Benedictine abbey which already existed on the site was rebuilt by Edward the Confessor and consecrated (奉为神圣) in 1065. On the way to its present form, the abbey was expanded in the 13th-16th centuries, with the two west towers being added in the 18th. There are many famous tombs in the abbey, including that of the unknown soldiers and those of many poets and writers. No visitors will miss them.

What’s On?

Electric Underground

 －   Free at the Cyclops Theatre

Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.

Gee Whizz

 -   Comedy at Kaleidoscope

Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).

Simon’s Workshop

     Wednesdays at Victoria Stage

This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.

Charlotte Stone

    Pizza World

Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.

Tour A—Classic China and Yangtze River Cruise Private Tour

    Beijing， Xi' an and Shanghai， the three most ever-lasting cities in China，not only record the great changes of China just like a living history book，but at the same time give you a chance to witness what modern and trendy cities they，have become．Now come along with the tourist guide and experience it．

    Quoted Price:US$2608/person 2-5 persons．US$2051

    Tour B—Sout West China Minority Discovery Group Tour

    You will be amazed at how much of wonderful Guizhou you will be able to see in six short days This tour mixes outdoor tasks historical sites and cultural learning to create an amazing journey． And did I mention Gnizhou' s famous cuisine？

    Quoted Price:US$735/person Single room supplement:US$135/person

    Tour—Sanya Flight + Accommodation Group Package

    The island resort of Sanya is famed for its long sandy beaches and crystal blue waters． Under swaying palms，holiday makers lay back and forget about the stresses of their everyday Lives Beyond the bars and restaurants of Sanya，spiritual nourishment can be found in Hainan's many temples and much Joy found in the wildlife reserves dotted around the island．

    Quoted Price:US$500

    Tour D—Ancient China and splendid east China private tour

    If you Want to explore China's remarkable history and discover the differences from city to city，then this tour is just right for you．From the greatest wonders of the world to classical Chinese

gardens and water towns，numerous splendid scenes will definitely give you a good  opportunity．

    Quoted Price:2-5 perons:US$2889

GREAT DAYS OUT

IN & AROUND CAMBRIDGE

The Cambridge Science Centre

Visit a place of scientific exploration for families and adults. The Cambridge Science Centre is packed with amazing exhibits and lively shows.

Located in the centre of Cambridge, you can get really hands-on with science and technology. Maybe you'll make some discoveries of your own!

Opening Times

Closed Mondays. Tuesday-Friday: 13:00-17:00. Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-17:00.

Admission

Adults (18+): £4.50, Children: £3.00.

Family (2 Adults, 2 Children or 1 Adult, 3 Children): £12.00.

Ely Cathedral (大教堂)

The only UK building to be listed as one of the‘wonders of the Middle Ages', Ely Cathedral is one of the most inspiring cathedrals in Europe. Full of history, this building has been an important film location for Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The King's Speech and Jupiter Ascending.

Opening Times

Monday-Saturday: 7:00-18:30.

Sunday: 7:00-17:30.

Admission

Adults: £8.00, Children under 16: FREE.

The Stained (彩色的) Glass Museum

A national collection of stained glass. Our permanent display gives an introduction to the history of stained glass with excellent examples from the 13th to 20th centuries. For our programme of temporary exhibitions, lectures and events, see our website www. stainedglassmuseum.com.

Opening Times

Monday-Saturday: 10:30-17:00.

Sunday: 12:00-16:30.

Admission

Adults: £4.50, Children under 16: FREE.

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill

Step inside the splendid home and journey back to the golden age of country-house living.

Discover the famous garden, with something to see in every season, including our special collection.

With plenty to explore for all of the family, watch grain being ground ( 碾 磨) into flour, before heading for an outdoor adventure in the wildlife discovery area.

Opening Times

Open all year round, 7 days a week, 10:00-17:30.

Admission

Adults: £7.85, Children: £4.20, Family: £20.35.

Eames House

In the 1940s, with a wave of American soldiers' heading home from World War II, the magazine Arts & Architecture hoped to drum up interest in a new form of mass housing that was inexpensive and easy to construct from existing materials. The magazine approached designers and architects like Richard Neutra, Eero Saarinen, and Charles and Ray Eames to come up with plans for modern houses, and the magazine would publish them.

The idea was that the blueprints would vary according to a family's individual needs. Charles and Ray Eames chose to design for their own situation — a working couple that needed a house and space for working, but had no children at home. The result was Case Study House No. 8 in Pacific Palisades, Calif., where the Eameses made their home.

The family has stayed in the house and it is home to the Eames Office, which promotes the continuation of both Charles's and Ray's ideas. The outside of the house and studio has been open to self-guided tours for years. Not so the inside, which is filled with Eames-designed artwork and furniture.

Reservations: Reservations are required. Please call 310-459-9663 at least 48 hours in advance of your visit.

Visiting Hours:

Mondays: 10:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.

Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.

Wednesdays: CLOSED

Thursdays: 10:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.

Fridays: 10:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.

Sundays: CLOSED

Admission: $10; students and children are free.

Group Visits: Groups with 10 + visitors must make an appointment. Ideally the size of the group should be limited to 25 people.

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1.A. looked           B. showed          C. admired         D. enjoyed

2.A. how             B. whether          C. why            D. as if

3.A. make            B. join              C. have           D. give

4.A. following        B. hearing           C. watching        D. noting

5.A. read            B. remember         C. understand       D. learn

6.A. away            B. up               C. out             D. down

7.A. passed           B. left              C. missed          D. failed

8.A. wondered        B. imagined         C. noticed           D. examined

9.A. where           B. when            C. that              D. there

10.A. idea           B. way             C. path              D. plan

11.A. do             B. win             C. work             D. act

12.A. less            B. harder           C. better             D. more

13.A. hour           B. minute           C. moment           D. period

14.A. hold           B. take             C. catch              D. push

15.A. frightened      B. excited           C. disappointed        D. pleased