When you go to St.Petersburg, the number of attractions can seem large.If you are short of time, or just want to make sure to _ , these are the top must-see sights in St. Petersburg. 1.The Hermitage Museum The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St. Petersburg. There are lots of different paintings by the old masters in the Hermitage. Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists. 2. Kizhi Island Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden architecture from the Karelia Region of Russia. These impressive structures are made entirely without nails - the wood fits together with joints and grooves . 3. Peterhof Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. You'll be charged for admission, but go to Petethof when the fountaions are working--during the day in the summer. They are shut off in winter evenings. 4. The Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood in St. Petersburg is an enthralling must-see sight. The beautiful look may make y our eyes brighten, and the painting sinside the church will make you say "Wow!" 5. The Bronze Horseman Statue The so-called Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian culture and a symbol of St. Petersburg. Made famous by Alexander Pushkin, this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great's influence on the Russian idce of greatness. We can learn from the passage that _ . A) visitors can visit Peterhof for free B) the buildings of Kizhi Island are made of wood C) the fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round D) the largest collection of Russian arts is in the Hermitage Museum
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Art classes about animals & wildlife All Creatures Large and Small Animals bring something special to our life and give us inspiration for paintings that we will treasure. This workshop will focus on how to bring animals to life through color, lighting and good composition . We will be working from photographs, so you will need to bring several good photos of your pets or wildlife animals. Location Scottsdale, AZ Instructor Phil Beck Pet Portraiture with Christine Fifer Nothing teaches us to live in the moment more than our furry and feathered friends, and this workshop emphasizes the technical aspects of drawing and painting animals. Fifer is a long-time painter whose realistic style is simple and clear. No live models allowed (only a favorite picture or two)! Location Key West, FL Instructor Christine Fifer Nature & Wildlife in the Field with Rafael Galvez Limited to 12 students. Have a guided walk through a natural reserve and explore Charlotte's wilderness with an experienced naturalist and bird painter, while learning about the region's wildlife and habitats, and learning to paint from live subjects. Galvez emphasizes process rather than product. Location Charlotte, NC Instructor Rafael Galvez Animal Drawing A rare opportunity to work with live animals in the PAFA studios! Work with a horse and a dog served as models, learn skills and develop techniques for the graphic depiction of animals. Explore a variety of drawing materials and techniques. Location Philadelphia, PA Instructor Peter van Dyck If you like to paint in a realistic style, you will learn from _ . A) Phil Beck B) Peter van Dyck C) Rafael Galvez D) Christine Fifer
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Q: Transportation and communication networks bring people together. Yet sometimes people themselves create barriers to transportation and communication. In some countries, laws stop people from moving freely from place to place. Over the centuries, many groups of people have been denied the freedom to travel because of their race, religion, or nationality. In the Middle Ages, for example, Jews were often forbidden to move about freely within certain cities. South Africa's government used to require black Africans to carry passes when they travel within the country. Some governments require all citizens to carry identification papers and to report to government officials whenever they move. Countries set up Customs posts at their borders. Foreign travellers must go through a Customs inspection before they are allowed to travel in the country. Usually travellers have to carry special papers such as passports and visas . Some countries even limit the number of visitors to their country each year. Others allow tourists to visit only certain areas of the country, or they may require that travellers be with an official guide at all times during their stay. Many of those barriers to travel also act as barriers to communication. When two governments disagree with each other on important matters, they usually do not want their citizens to exchange news or ideas freely. Countries often try to keep military or industrial information secret. Today, people have the ability to travel, to communicate, and to transport goods more quickly and easily than ever before. Natural barriers that were difficult or dangerous to cross a hundred years ago can now be crossed easily. The barriers that people themselves make are not so easy to overcome. But in spite of all the different kinds of barriers, people continue to enjoy travel and the exchange of goods and ideas. Which of the following can serve as the best title of the passage? A) Functions of Communication B) Barriers Made by People C) Restrictions on Transportation D) Progress of Human Society
A: B
One day when I opened my email, a beautiful woman named Rachel appeared on my computer screen. She greeted me by name and started talking with great enthusiasm. Every now and then she stopped to smile at me or blow a kiss. It was pretty cool. Rachel was there thanks to Facemail. Facemail lets you send email that gets read to the receiver by an attractive male or female form. The free software can be downloaded at www.facemail.com, and you can choose different faces. The basic idea is pretty clever. The Facemail people have taken biologically based imaging and used it to create lifelike digital faces. The voice reading the email is standard. And Facemail will get more interesting. Soon you can have your own voice read the email you send. The company has signed a deal with Kodak and next year you can submit your photo and your own face will be the one reading your email. LifeFX, the company that produces Facemail, says that one reason e-commerce is struggling is that buying over the Internet lacks the human touch. But what if you went to the Nike website and Michael Jordan greeted you by name and waited on you? The company will also use Facemail to make greeting cards and living wedding albums. Personally, I'm a fan of Facemail. But Facemail should be used carefully. If you select an angry face, put a few harsh words and add some angry emotions, you've got Psycho-mail. In Para. 5, the Nike website and Michael Jordan are mentioned to show _ . A) Michael Jordan will meet people on the Nike website soon B) even some super stars are fond of using Facemail, too C) Nike company increases its business through Michael Jordan D) Facemail can make shopping online much more interesting
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