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What's On?
The new Cambridge Festival will take place from 26 March to 4 April 2021,with a series of free online events and activities including podcasts ,films, panel discussions,virtual tours,walks and talks for the whole family.
Wildlife Diaries
On 1 April at 5pm we will be bringing together all the most exciting diary entries into a short film so you can share the joy of discovering nesting birds,see what we have captured on our camera traps, and find which plants have already burst into blossom,and then get your questions ready for a live wildlife Q&A with our experts.
Time: 5: 00pm-5: 45pm Thursday 1 April
Science walking tours 2021
See the building where the secret of life on earth and the secret of destroying the planet were discovered. Why did the Botanical Garden lead Darwin aboard the Beagle? Which woman pioneered computer programming,and why is a phycisist remembered with a crocodile? Cambridge has so many scientists to celebrate,and lots of quirky stories to enjoy.
Time: 11: 30am-1: 00pm on Wednesday 7 April
Online Talk-about Kettle's Yard
Join Andrew Smith,one of our long-serving Visitor Assistants and our resident furniture enthusiast,for a talk on the often-overlooked pieces of furmiture and hidden objects in the Kettle's Yard House. The talk will look at some of the fascinating stories behind these pieces and why they are so important to Kettle's Yard.
Time: 6: 00pm-7: 00pm Thursday 15 April
University social club swimming
Each week one lane is opened for the more enthusiastic swimmer. We also set aside a second lane for families,with children who use floats,etc. The middle area is set aside for general swimming,but at a more reasonable pace. If you fancy stopping for a chat,then you can. Please note: this event has been CANCELLED.
Time: 7: 15pm-8: 15pm Tuesday every week
1. What will you do in the Wildlife Diaries?
A. Figure out how plants burst into blossom.
B. Consult experts about a live wildlife.
C. Set camera traps to capture wildlife.
D. Discover nesting birds in the wild.
2. When can you learn fascinating stories behind hidden objects?
A. On Thursday 15 April. B. On Thursday 1 April.
C. On Tuesday every week. D. On Wednesday 7 April.
3. Which event is not available now?
A. Wildlife Diaries. B. Science walking tours 2021.
C. University social club swimming. D. Online Talk-about Kettle's Yard.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了 Cambridge Festival的四项活动和相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Wildlife Diaries中的“Band then get your questions ready for a live wildlife Q& A with our experts.(然后准备好你的问题，与我们的专家进行现场野生动物问答。) ”可知，在Wildlife Diaries活动中，可以现场向专家咨询野生动物。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Online Talk-about Kettle's Yard中的“The talk will look at some of the fascinating stories behind these pieces and why they are so important to Kettle's Yard. (本次讲座将介绍这些作品背后的一些引人入胜的故事，以及它们为何对Kettle' s Yard如此重要。) ”和“Time:6:00pm-7:00 pm Thursday15Apri(时间：4月15日星期四下年6:00-7:00) ”可知，4月15日星期四可以知道隐藏物背后的引人入胜的故事。故选A。
【3题详解】
.细节理解题。根据 University social club swimming中的最后一句“Please note: this event has been CANCELLED.(请注意：此活动已被取消。) ”可知，大学社交俱乐部游泳目前不开放。故选C。
