With exams just around the corner, now is a good time to explore some of UCL's lesser-known study spaces and get down to some revision. Here are some good choices for you.

UCL Senate House Hub

The UCL Senate House Hub opened in 2015 and provides 144 study spaces. What's more, you can check how many spaces are available online before you head for the hub! Located on the third floor of the South Block of Senate House, the center has room for individual and group study in traditional library spaces, as well as casual armchairs and bar-style desks.

UCL Eastman Dental Library

The newly decorated UCL Eastman Dental Library is located halfway along Gray's In Road and is open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am-8:00 pm. The library has 72 study spaces, and many IT facilities are available. The library also has a study room for meetings and a computer room with an interactive whiteboard.

UCL Language & Speech Science Library

The UCL Language & Speech Science Library （LaSS） has disabled access and has recently been decorated to add extra study spaces. With only 49 spaces, LaSS is smaller than most other UCL libraries and tends to fill up relatively quickly, 80 get there early to avoid disappointment.

Senate House Library

This one may be cheating as the Senate House Library is not technically a UCL library. However, all UCL students and staff can register for free membership online. With millions of books and journals, the Senate House Library offers some places a little less used by UCL students but perfect for getting down to some hard work.

【小题1】The four places are mainly introduced to students who    .

A．love reading	B．are preparing for exams
C．like learning online	D．prefer to study in the library

【小题2】What should students do online before they go to the UCL Senate House Hub?

A．Make an appointment in advance.

B．Check the center's opening hours.

C．Check whether there are available seats.

D．Find out the hub's location.

【小题3】How many places may offer Internet services?

A．One.	B．Two.
C．Three.	D．Four.

【小题4】What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The UCL Senate House Hub has the longest history.

B．The Senate House Library is not used by UCL students.

C．The disabled have no access to all the four places.

D．LaSS may be the smallest one among the four places.

Live in a Cave（洞穴）

Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast，Farmington，New Mexico.

The idea may seem very Stone Age，but this lone unit，which was carved（雕刻）into a 65-million-year-old sandstone rock，is filled with modern facilities. The Travel Channel says these "cave comforts" include a comfortable bedroom，a large fire circle and a rainfall shower. Plus，the views of the La Plata River and nearby mountains are breathtaking.

$ 260/night；bbonline.com

Sleep below the Surface

Jules' Undersea Lodge, Key Largo, Florida.

This hotel, which is named after 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea's author Jules Verne, is the world's only underwater hotel. Lonely Planet says that this former research station has been turned into a pleasant hotel. Guests must make the 21-foot dive to its two rooms with a fully stocked kitchen and showers. Don't want to cook. The staff will dive and bring your food to you.

$ 400/night;  jul. com

Let Your Imagination Run Wild

The Winvian, Litchfield Hills, Connecticut.

If you' re after the peaceful and quiet style, then go to the Winvian. Here, you will see 19 special country cottages in this 113-acre place. So which one to choose? The Golf cottage has a minigolf course, and the Helicopter cottage houses a Sikorsky Coast Guard helicopter. But Conde Nast Traveler says the best is the Beaver Lodge. Relax by one of the two fireplaces and admire the real home of the beaver.

$ 549/night; winvian. com

Sail into History

The Queen Mary, Long Beach, California.

Wish you could experience the greatness of a ship like the Titanic? According to CNN Travel, here's your chance. Book a room to get a taste of a past time on this ship-turned hotel. You may not be able to sail off into the sunset like Kate and Leo, but you can enjoy onboard attractions like original 1930s' artwork and tours of strange and mysterious hot spots.

$ 129/night; queenmary.com

【小题1】If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the La Plata River, you may choose ____________.

A．the Winvian	B．the Queen Mary
C．Jules'  Undersea Lodge	D．Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast

【小题2】The hotel under the water receives praise from.

A．CNN Travel	B．Lonely Planet
C．the Travel Channel	D．Conde Nast Traveler

【小题3】What can you experience in the Winvian?

A．The pleasure of living in the country.

B．The beautiful mountain sights.

C．The excitement of diving.

D．The amazing sunset on a ship.

【小题4】In which part of a magazine can we find the text？

A．Literature.	B．History.
C．Travel.	D．Science.

Take Action for a Better World: Volunteers Needed

Six months preparation in Denmark: African studies， teamwork combined with soçial work withgroup teenagers.

Six months community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid， HIV/ AIDS Figure and Teacher Training.

Requirements: 18 years old， hard-working and socially engaged.

Please contact us by email: take action @ better world. com

 

Part-time Work with Exchange Students

Youth International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome teenagers. from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The Community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something meaningful in the community and earn some extra money.

Applicants best suited for this work should like teenagers， have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication ， and feel comfortable with networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the U. S. Positions available in most states.

If interested， please email: staff@ youth. org or call 888-123-9872.

 

International Summer Job

Hi， I'm an ESL student in China. I'm 20 ， quiet and polite， and I can speak English. I am looking for a summer job in an English-speaking country. I can teach Chinese， do housework and garden work， and cook Chinese dishes. Can anybody offer me a job? I don't need to earn much， just enough to pay for my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the world.

My email is ram3462 @ hot mail. com

 

Call for Native Speakers of English

I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out over the Internet， and you don't need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task，you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and answers.

If you are willing to help me， then please email me: club3864 @ hotmail. com

 
【小题1】Where will Jack， a volunteer， receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?

A．In some local offices in the U. S.

B．In an ESL organization in China.

C．In a preparation program in Denmark.

D．In an exchange student center in Africa.

【小题2】Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in Youth International?

A．One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.

B．One who hopes to take action to fight against AIDS.

C．One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English.

D．One who wants to make a good fortune in the program.

【小题3】If Mrs. Black in the U. S. hopes to learn some Chinese at home， she may send an email to _________.

A．take action @ better world. com

B．ram3462 @ hotmail. com

C．club3864 @ hotmail. com

D．staff@ youth. org

【小题4】What are volunteers for the experiment over the Internet supposed to do?

A．To interview people online.

B．To do some housework.

C．To offer advice on Child Aid.

D．To provide language exercises.

   Here are some of the top museums in the world.

Smithsonian Institution，Washington D. C. ，the United States

The Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and various research stations. If you spent one minute looking at each object on display day and night, in ten years you'd see onlyten percent of the whole. Therefore, it's wise to head out with a plan.

Main attractions: the dresses of the First Ladies, the Gem Hall at the National Museum of Natural History and the Wright brothers'1903 Flyer.

Louvre, Paris, France

The Louvre was the palace of the kings of France before becoming a museum over two centuries ago. The addition of I. M. Pei's pyramid shocked many people when it was first used in 1989 as the new main entrance. The museum's collections are among the most important in the world. A good place to start is the Sully Wing, which leads straight to the Egyptian rooms.

Main attractions: Venus de Milo, The Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

The State Hermitage Museum，St. Petersburg，Russia

Russia may be isolated（孤立）from the artistic centers of Paris，Rome and London，but the Hermitage has managed to get an amazing collection of world art — more than three million items — from the Stone Age to the early 20th century. The museum occupies six buildings along the Neva River. This blue-and-whitestructure was finished in 1764. Catherine the Great founded the museum that same year when she bought 255 paintings from Berlin.

Main attractions: golden masterpieces from Eurasia and pieces from Nicholas'private collections.

The British Museum，London，England

Britain's largest museum looks after more than eight million objects ranging from prehistoric（史前的）bones to things of the Parthenon in Athens.

Main attractions: the Egyptian gallery has the world's second finest collection of Egyptian antiquities outside Egypt, including the Rosetta Stone, carved in 196 BC.

【小题1】What does the underlined sentence in the passage show?

A．The Smithsonian is open day and night.

B．People visit the Smithsonian frequently.

C．There are so many objects to see in the Smithsonian.

D．The Smithsonian has 19 national museums and galleries.

【小题2】Where should you go if you are interested in the Venus de Milo?

A．The Louvre.	B．The Hermitage.
C．The Smithsonian.	D．The British Museum.

【小题3】What do we know about the Hermitage?

A．It was founded in honor of Catherine the Great.

B．It mainly displays modern artworks.

C．It is the largest museum in Europe.

D．It was founded in the year 1764.

【小题4】What do we learn about the British Museum？

A．It is best known for the Rosetta Stone.

B．It mainly displays things of prehistoric periods.

C．It is a good attraction for people who love Egyptian culture.

D．It has the second finest collection of artworks in the world.

   The holidays are a time to give. These organizations are looking for volunteers and donations (捐赠). Read on to learn more about them. Then, find out how you can help.
American Red Cross
This holiday season, your donation can make a difference at home and abroad. The American Red Cross is making it easy to help people who have experienced natural disasters (灾害), members of the U.S. armed forces, and children all over the world. With just one click (点击), you can give the gift of caring.
National Military Family Association
Each year hundreds of Americans serve both at home and abroad to keep our country safe. This holiday season, we can help serve them. Through donations, National Military Family Association helps to provide military members and their families with scholarships, family retreats, camp programs for kids, and more.
Network for Good
This website allows its users to donate to organizations and discover volunteer chances. After natural disasters, the Network for Good provides a system of help and support for those in need. The website also offers tips to kids who want to give. Visit the website to find out how you can help make someone’s holiday season shine bright.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Sometimes all it takes is one wish made come true to make someone smile. The work of Make-A-Wish Foundation is to make the wishes come true. Through support and donations, the foundation has made dreams come true for hundreds of thousands of children with serious illnesses.
If you want to help others, don’t wait for a better time. Help now! Your help will be valued highly.
【小题1】What do we know about the American Red Cross?

A．It serves members of armed forces all over the world.

B．It mainly supports people in natural disasters.

C．It helps children at home and abroad.

D．It doesn’t often ask for donations.

【小题2】To help American soldiers’ parents, which organization will you donate things to?

A．Network for Good.

B．American Red Cross.

C．Make-A-Wish Foundation.

D．National Military Family Association.

【小题3】Who would most probably visit Network for Good?

A．People who want to learn about natural disasters.

B．People who have volunteering experiences.

C．People who want to volunteer.

D．People who want to offer tips.