Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao,Spain
Built in 1997,the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of the newest in the world.It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a travelers' desired destination.The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.
The Louvre in Paris,France
Probably the most famous Louvre also holds the most famous painting in the world,the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci.Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small,but mysterious painting of the smiling woman.But,the Louvre is much more than a home to the “Mona Lisa”.The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia,America
Just opened in its new downtown location in 2012,the Barnes Foundation is “unique”in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man's private collection.Dr.Albert C.Barnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and collected,among others,the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence,Italy
Walking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time.The building itself is a beautiful palace—like structure with frescoes(湿壁画) decorating the ceilings and walls.Viewers are bowled over(印象深刻) by the works by Botticelli,such as “The Birth of Venus”.Classic artworks from nearly 1,000 years ago describe religious events of the time.
1.Which of the following is the most popular?
A.The Louvre.
B.The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
C.The Barnes Foundation.
D.The Uffizi Gallery.
2.What makes the Barnes Foundation particular?
A.Its structure. B.Its collection.
C.Its location. D.Its history.
3.What type of writing is this text?
A.An activity poster.
B.An exhibition announcement.
C.An art show review.
D.A travel guide.
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题
Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao,Spain
Built in 1997,the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of the newest in the world.It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a travelers' desired destination.The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.
The Louvre in Paris,France
Probably the most famous Louvre also holds the most famous painting in the world,the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci.Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small,but mysterious painting of the smiling woman.But,the Louvre is much more than a home to the “Mona Lisa”.The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia,America
Just opened in its new downtown location in 2012,the Barnes Foundation is “unique”in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man's private collection.Dr.Albert C.Barnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and collected,among others,the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence,Italy
Walking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time.The building itself is a beautiful palace—like structure with frescoes(湿壁画) decorating the ceilings and walls.Viewers are bowled over(印象深刻) by the works by Botticelli,such as “The Birth of Venus”.Classic artworks from nearly 1,000 years ago describe religious events of the time.
1.Which of the following is the most popular?
A.The Louvre.
B.The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
C.The Barnes Foundation.
D.The Uffizi Gallery.
2.What makes the Barnes Foundation particular?
A.Its structure. B.Its collection.
C.Its location. D.Its history.
3.What type of writing is this text?
A.An activity poster.
B.An exhibition announcement.
C.An art show review.
D.A travel guide.
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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 / tt3691740/.
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 /tt3714720/.
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
1.Where was the adventure movie from?
A. Canada. B. USA.
C. China. D. Egypt.
2.Which website should you visit to know more about The Hollars?
A. http: //www. imdb. com /title/ tt3691740/.
B. http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt4743226/.
C. http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt3714720/.
D. http: //www. imdb. com/ title/ tt4473378/.
3.When was the movie directed by Sherif E1 Bendary shown?
A. In July. B. In August.
C. In September. D. In October.
4.What can we know from the passage?
A. The BFG is directed by John Krasinski.
B. The Bombing is a film related to historical facts.
C. The Hollar tells stories about children.
D. Anna Kendrick stars in Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim.
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第二节:信息匹配 (共5小题,满分10分)
Here are five letters from readers listed in 1-5. All the greetings and signatures are left out. Suppose you are a secretary of the magazine CR (Crazy English Reader), for each one find a suitable reply from A-F. Mark the correct letter (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra reply which you don’t need to use.
51. I am a reader of CR. Recently I found students translate some articles of CR. I appreciate your offering an opportunity to us beginners to practice using English. So I want to ask how they can obtain these articles and translated them for you, and what qualities you require. Thank you.
52. I love your Crazy English Reader magazine! It provides valuable data for work in our English teaching. My wife and I are teaching Conversational English so I’ve been giving you a bit of a plug at our middle school. I told the students to “get a copy!” It’s good stuff! Fantastic!
53. I’m one of Yao’s fans from Guangzhou. I have read the Yao Ming articles in No.7 Crazy English Reader. I want to know his correspondence address and the official website. Could you please tell me? Thank you very much indeed.
54. First of all, I must say thank you very much to all the CE Reader editors who gave us a really good English magazine. Secondly, I want to give you a piece of advice. In each passage, you gave us some new words with their Chinese translation. However, as far as my knowledge, I think you should give us not only the Chinese meaning but also the English meaning so as to know the words more accurately. Thank you!
55. I am an editor of the English Monthly of our school. I have a question that is how to say the position of the paper e.g. and so on. I hope you can help me to tell me the word in English. The more the better. Thank you so much! I love the book very much. Now, I do this work, I need study more information about this work, if you have time, please email me. Thank you.
A. Thank you for your suggestion. We may try that in some future issues of CR. I think the best way to improve your reading vocabulary is to be able to guess the meaning of the word from the other words around it. Also, if you have an English dictionary, it’s good to look up the words and then mark them down in a notebook and review them later on. Then if you really want to learn how to use the words, try using them in conversation or in writing. Hope this helps.
B. The best way for you to learn the different positions in a newspaper or magazine is to get a copy of an all-English magazine or newspaper and then copy down the different positions. There are also titles such as Managing Editor, reporter, Copy Editor, Photo Editor and Layout Editor. I hope this helps. If you have some more specific questions, you can send them to me and I’ll try to answer.
C.The best way to reach Yao directly is through his home team, the Shanghai Sharks. You can write him at 2570 Xietu Road, Shanghai. For more information on Yao, you can look at the sports section in sina. com. I hope this helps. Another idea is that you can try to write Yao while he’s living and playing in Houston. You can try to reach Yao in the US at: Yao Ming Compaq Centre 10 Houston, TX 77046
D. Thank you for being such a careful reader of CR. Yes, you’re right we made a mistake in the writing of that Chinese word. Each issue we try to read very carefully each article and its translation to make sure there are no mistakes, but unfortunately a few mistakes always get by. But you encourage us to keep improving, so thank you.
E. Yes, we do have several students who help us translate some of the articles in our magazine. We contact these translators directly after interviewing their translation work. Afterwards we assign the articles to them for translation. If you are interested in being one of our translators you can send us some information about yourself and a sample of your translation work.
F. Thank you for helping us to promote CR. We’re glad it’s helpful to your students. We always try to include articles that reflect real life. It’s our hope that CR will not only improve student’s English but also open up a different worldview.
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The best movies for teenagers are listed here. You can pick one for your teen to watch it with you or their best friends.
1. Eighth Grade
Kayla is a shy, socially anxious girl trying to get by the last few weeks of middle school. She earns the “most quiet” girl title in school, but at home, she posts online self-help and motivational videos that not many people watch. Kayla is raised by her single father Mark, who tries to disconnect Kayla from the social media.
2. Dead Poets Society
Mr. Keating, an English teacher, introduces his students, all set to become doctors and lawyers, to poetry and free-thinking. Each of his students deals with several issues. He encourages them to form the Dead Poets Society where they read and write poetry.
3. The Hunger Games
Based on a book by Suzanne Collins, the story is set in a country called Panem, which was once the ruins of North America. Every year, young boys and girls from the 12 districts of Panem fight in the Hunger Games, a televised competition in which the contestants (参赛者) compete against death.
4. The Break fast Club
It begins with five students at the Shermer High School, Claire, a princess, John a criminal, Andrew, an athlete, Brian, a bookworm and Allison, an unfortunate person, who are forced to spend 9 hours together on a Saturday. In spite of their differences, they find that their social problems are more similar than they think. The film tries to encourage breaking social boundaries for positive self-identification in the world.
1.Who helps teenagers form a society?
A.Mr Mark. B.Mr Keating
C.Suzanne Collins. D.Ms Claire.
2.Which film is adapted from a book according to the passage?
A.Eighth Grade. B.Dead Poets Society.
C.The Hunger Games. D.The Break fast Club.
3.Whom is the passage likely to be intended for?
A.Teachers. B.Teens.
C.Friends. D.Parents.
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What comes to mind when you think of a museum? Perhaps you picture an impressive building in a rather traditional design made of high-quality stone? Some might consider these customary institutions the best way to safeguard the future of typical educational topics. But according to the Museums Association, a museum is traditionally defined as a place enabling "… people to have more knowledge via various collections for inspiration, learning and enjoyment."
There are about 2500 museums in the UK; a few are bound to be considered a little unconventional, unusual or even unknown. However atypical your interest is, there's a museum for you!
What about Neil Cole's Adventures? This museum was opened by founder Neil Cole. Visitors to this Allendale attraction in Northumberland can see items ranging from stage properties used in the BBC series Dr Who to part of Thor's costume from the Avengers movie. "Science fiction has now become more mainstream so I thought people might want to see this," says Mr Cole.
If clocks are more to your taste, why not visit the Cuckooland Museum? Set up by brothers Roman and Maz Piekarski, this Cheshire collection of over 600 cuckoo clocks is considered to be the largest of its kind in the world— and all from the Black Forest region in Germany.
Then, you could visit the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities in London. This offbeat, alternative institution is against the trend of educating visitors through written descriptions alongside its collections. Instead, it displays all of its rare treasures, which include dodo bones, shrunken heads and a collection of McDonald's Happy Meal toys, with no caption at all.
There are many more wonderful institutions out there that march to the beat of their own drum. All you have to do is go and find them!
1.What do the traditional museums serve to do?
A.To educate kids more about the world. B.To help people explore more
C.To show visitors a specialized field. D.To help understand the real life.
2.What does Neil Cole's Adventures focus on?
A.Allendale scenery. B.Stage properties.
C.Science fiction. D.The Avengers movies.
3.Which of the following museums has no written explanation for visitors?
A.The Museum Association. B.Neil Cole's Adventures.
C.The Cuckooland Museum. D.The Viktor Wynd Museum.
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Every year, thousands of teenagers participate in programs at their local art museums. But do any of them remember their time at museum events later in life? A new report suggests that the answer is yes – and finds that alumni (毕业生) of arts-based museum programs credit them with changing the course of their lives, even years after the fact.
The Whitney Museum of American Art, the Walker Art Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles recently asked researchers to conduct a study to find out how effective their long-standing teen art programs really are. They involved over 300 former participants of four programs for teens that have been in existence since the 1990s. Alumni, whose current ages range from 18 to 36, were invited to find out how they viewed their participation years after the fact.
Among the alumni surveyed, 75 percent of alumni rated the teen program experience as the most favorable impact on their own lives, beating family, school and their neighborhoods. Nearly 55 percent thought that it was one of the most important experiences they’d ever had, regardless of age. And two-thirds said that they were often in situations where their experience in museums affected their actions or thoughts.
It turns out that participating in art programs also helps keep teens enthusiastic about arts even after they reach adulthood: 96 percent of participants had visited an art museum within the last two years, and 68 percent had visited an art museum five or more times within the last two years. Thirty-two percent of program alumni work in the arts as adults.
Though the study is the first of its kind to explore the impact of teen-specific art programs in museums, it reflects other research on the important benefits of engaging with the arts. A decade of surveys by the National Endowment for the Arts found that childhood experience with the arts is significantly associated with their income and educational attainment as adults. Other studies have linked arts education to everything from lower drop-out rates to improvement in critical thinking skills.
1.What does the second paragraph mainly tell?
A.The result of the study.
B.The process of the study.
C.The approach to the study.
D.The aim and content of the study.
2.What can be inferred of the study mentioned in the text?
A.Passion for arts may remain long in kids’ whole life.
B.No other studies exist concerning the benefits of arts.
C.Age matters in how people view their art experiences.
D.Most children taking part in art programs will work in arts.
3.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.How is Art Connected to Our Life?
B.Should Children Walk into Art Museums?
C.What Should Art Museums do for Kids?
D.Can Art Education Affect Our Income?
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
——What impresses you most about your hometown?
——The street, the length of which is four times _______ it was eight years ago.
A. that B. as C. than D. what
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
All the Chinese people are expecting the government’s four-thousand-billion financial plan ______ around the country, ______ to improve the current economic situation.
A. carried out; intending
B. being carried out; intended
C. to be carried out; intended
D. to be carried out; intending
高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
Here are some undiscovered places around the world, which will surely impress you.
Byblos, Lebanon
This quiet settlement north of Beirut in Lebanon has been around a really long lime. Today, its rich history is well-represented in its ruins, which include ancient temples and tombs and Neolithic houses. Three sites in particular steal the show: the restored Roman amphitheatre (圆形剧场), the grand 12th century Crusader castle, and the beautiful]y restored medieval open market.
Carreg Cennen, Carmarthenshire, Wales
The ruins of Carreg Cennen must be among the most noticeable sites in Wales. Carreg Cennen is defended by two drawbridges and three gate towers, although it hasn’t seen much action since it was partly damaged in 1462, during the Wars of the Roses. However, one rare feature of the castle is unchanged. Ifs the stone passage that leads down to a natural cave underneath.
Providence, Rhode Island, US
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the US. Its capital, Providence, has many of the attractions. Ivy League member Brown University and the famous Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) give the city a strong student influence. Up on College Hill, east of the Providence River, are streets lined with 18th century wood framed houses.
Sequoia National Park, California, US
Not content with having the worlds tallest (coast redwoods) and oldest (bristlecone pines), California is also home to the largest tree—the giant sequoia (红杉树). It grows only to its lull size in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Many of these trees are found in the Yosemite National Park, but for more quality time with the trees, it's best to head south to the far less known Sequoia National Park, which gets a quarter of Yosemite’s visitor numbers.
1.What do Byblos and Carreg Cennen have in common?
A. They were once destroyed in the history.
B. They are defended by two drawbridges.
C. They are most famous for their temples.
D. They are located in the same country.
2.If you’re interested in old house made by woods, you’d go to the place in .
A. Lebanon B. California
C. Rhode Island D. Carmarthenshire
3.Who would most probably go to Sequoia National Park?
A. People who love walking in streets.
B. People who are interested in visiting castles.
C. People who want to feel a strong student influence.
D. People who are interested in tress.
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the world.
B. Yosemite National Park is located in California.
C. The Carreg Cennen castle has been totally changed. v
D. The medieval open market in Byblos has never been destroyed.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, and the Public Observatory on the east end. There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.
Hours & Admission: Open every day except December 25. Admission is free.
Regular hours: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Extended Hours: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
December 26— 30, 2015
March 30—April 20, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays, April 24—May 16, 2016
May 17—September 7, 2015
VISITING TIPS:
Limit the Number of Bags: All visitors are screened through metal detectors upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items, which include pocket knives and tripods(三脚架). Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the museum, so please leave them at home or in your car.
No food and Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum. You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food Court, not in the Museum. Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Mall.
Please Take Photos: You are welcome to take photos for personal use. However, tripods and monopods(单脚架) are not permitted without approval.]
First Aid: The Museum has a First Aid office and a nurse on duty. Please contact the nearest security officer or the Welcome Center for assistance.
Visit the Welcome Center: At our Welcome Center in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.
Phone: 202-633-2214
E-mail: NASM-VisitorServices@si. edu
1.According to the passage, the National Air and Space Museum is a museum _____.
A. where only adults can take part in some educational activities
B. everyone can pay a visit to without buying tickets
C. where one can touch anything he likes
D. everyone can visit without time limits all the year round
2. If the Greens plan to visit the Museum at 6:00 pm, it is accessible on ______.
A. July 6, 2016 B. March 1, 2016
C. December 24, 2015 D. September 15, 2016
3.What are the visitors allowed to take into the museum?
A. pocket knives B. tripods
C. bottled water D. monopods
4.A visitor to the museum can _____.
A. eat and drink in the Museum or in the Food Court
B. take photos with tripods for personal use
C. bring fewer bags to go through metal detectors
D. get some medical treatment if he suddenly falls ill
5.The purpose of this passage is to ______.
A. make an advertisement for the museum
B. attract people to explore the universe
C. encourage adults to bring their children there
D. show what is on display in the museum
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