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Most visited museums in the world
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The British Museum, London, UK It is one of the world’s greatest museums of human history and culture. It was opened on Jan 15, 1759. And now it has about 8 million things, from the stone tools of early men to 20th century inventions. Some famous inventions are on show there, such as the bicycle, the telephone, the television and so on. |
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Musee du Louvre, Paris, France It was first built in 1204, but as a museum, it was opened in 1793. Once a palace that was homes to kings of France, the Louvre is now the world’s most famous museums. Millions of visitors go to the museum every year. It’s famous for some of the best pieces of art in the world. |
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, US The museum is one of the world’s largest museums. It was opened in 1872. There are over 2 million things of art. You can see many interesting things from Africa and the Middle East. Of course, it has a great collection of American art. If you are interested in American history, don’t miss it. |
1.How many things are there in the British Museum now ?
A．2 million B．8 million C． 5 million D．7 million
2.When was Musee du Louvre opened as a museum?
A．1759 B．1204 C．1793 D．1872
3.In the passage, we know the Metropolitan Museum of Art is __________.
A．in New York B．once a palace C．not interesting D．famous for science
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The British Museum | One of the greatest museums in the world. There are famous exhibitions from ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece and other parts of the world. Open:10 a.m.--5 p.m.(Monday to Saturday) and 2.30 p.m.--6 p.m.(Sunday). Free entrance. |
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Clink Prison | In this old London prison you can experience prison life. You can also have your birthday party here! Open:10a.m.--6 p.m. (Monday to Friday) Adults: £3.50; children: £2.50 |
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The London Eye | Take a bird's-eye view of the capital on this amazing big wheel. Spectacular views at night! Open:9:30 a.m.--8:30 p.m. Adults: £11.50; students/over sixties £9.00; children £5.75 under fives free. |
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The Globe Theatre | Visit the replica (复制品) of the old theatre. Learn about the life and plays of Shakespeare. Open:9 a.m.--12 a.m. (Monday to Friday) Adults: £7.50; children: £4.50 |
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The National Gallery | This has one of the really great collections of paintings in the world. Don't miss it! Open: 10 a.m.--6 p.m. (Monday to Saturday) and 2 p.m.--6 p.m. (Sunday) Adults: £ 13.50; children: £10:00 |
1.Ann has just arrived in London, she enjoys plays very much, where should she go first?
A. The National Gallery B.The Globe Theatre
C.The London Eye D.The British Mesum
2.Alan is a photographer, and he wants some pictures of London at night, ______ is the place for him.
A. The National Gallery B.The Globe Theatre
C.The London Eye D.The British Mesum
3.Which of the following can you see in the British Museum?
A. Exhibitions from ancient Egypt.
B. A bird's- eye view of London.
C. Something about the plays of Shakespeare.
D. What prison life was like.
4.Hector wants to spend his birthday with his girl friend in Clink Prison, how much does he have to pay?
A.£3.50. B.£4.50. C.£10. D.£7.
5.Joe is going to the National Gallery, which time of the following is OK ?
A. 10:30 a.m., Sunday B. 6:00 a.m., Tuesday
C. 9:30 a.m., Friday D. 3:00 p.m., Wednesday
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根据表格所提供的信息选择最佳答案。
1.As one of the largest museums in the world, British Museum is in _______.
A. Beijing B. London C. New York
2. New York Museum is America’s largest museum on American _______.
A. buildings B. collections C. history
3.The Palace Museum, which is in the center of Beijing, is also called “Forbidden City(紫禁城)”in China. It lies in _______.
A. Chang’an Street B. New Oxford Street C. Chestnut Street
4. According to the form, if you want to see ancient Chinese collections, you can visit _______ at most.
A. one museum B. two museums C. three museums
5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the information above?
A. Each ticket for the Palace Museum costs the same in the whole year.
B. You don’t have to pay for tickets if you visit New York Museum on Monday.
C. British Museum lies in Chestnut Street, London.
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Welcome to the Art Museum!
You’ve just stepped into one of the world’s greatest collections of art, covering centuries of human creativity from all over the world. With thousands of works on show, you may wonder how to start your visit, so we are here to help. Click (点击) on the “don’t miss” list, and you’ll find introductions of the must-see works in our collections in different museum rooms. They are great choices to start if you are new to the museum.
The overlook below shows a clear floor plan of the museum and its collections. Enjoy your visit and feel free to ask for help and directions at any point during your stay.
PS:
1.Tickets can be bought online at www.artmuseum.org/tickets or at the ticket office at $10 per person. Children under 16 can get a half price. Family package (for 3-4 people) is $18.
2.A guide can be arranged (安排) for you for $40 for a 2-hour tour, giving you introductions of the must-see artworks and the interesting stories behind them. But it needs to be booked (预订) 1 day before your visit at (212) 769-5100.
1.The passage probably comes from a(n) _____.
A. tour map B. guide book C. museum website D. art magazine
2.In the “don’t miss” list for the Art Museum, we can know about the _____.
A. free paintings B. must-see works C. new collections D. museum buildings
3.Which part of the museum shows Chinese art?
A. The “Bridge”. B. Rice Building.
C. Michigan Avenue Building. D. Mckinlock Court.
4.To visit the museum with his 9-year-old twins, Mr. Smith should at least pay ________.
A. $15 B. $18 C. $20 D. $40
5.We can know that the guide in the museum ________.
A. will show you around for a whole day
B. will guide you to see every artwork
C. can be booked when you arrive
D. needs to be booked on the phone
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Welcome to the Art Museum!
You’ve just stepped into one of the world’s greatest collections of art, covering centuries of human creativity from all over the world. With thousands of works on show, you may wonder how to start your visit, so we are here to help. Click (点击) on the “don’t miss” list, and you’ll find introductions of the must-see works in our collections in different museum rooms. They are great choices to start if you are new to the museum.
The overlook below shows a clear floor plan of the museum and its collections. Enjoy your visit and feel free to ask for help and directions at any point during your stay.
PS:
1.Tickets can be bought online at www.artmuseum.org/tickets or at the ticket office at $10 per person. Children under 16 can get a half price. Family package (for 3-4 people) is $18.
2.A guide can be arranged (安排) for you for $40 for a 2-hour tour, giving you introductions of the must-see artworks and the interesting stories behind them. But it needs to be booked (预订) 1 day before your visit at (212) 769-5100.
1.The passage probably comes from a(n) _____.
A. tour map B. guide book C. museum website D. art magazine
2.In the “don’t miss” list for the Art Museum, we can know about the _____.
A. free paintings B. must-see works C. new collections D. museum buildings
3.Which part of the museum shows Chinese art?
A. The “Bridge”. B. Rice Building.
C. Michigan Avenue Building. D. Mckinlock Court.
4.To visit the museum with his 9-year-old twins, Mr. Smith should at least pay ________.
A. $15 B. $18 C. $20 D. $40
5.We can know that the guide in the museum ________.
A. will show you around for a whole day
B. will guide you to see every artwork
C. can be booked when you arrive
D. needs to be booked on the phone
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Welcome to the Art Museum!
You’ve just stepped into one of the world's greatest collections of art, covering centuries of human creativity from around the world. With thousands of works on Show, You may wonder how to start your visit, but we are here to help. On the back of this Visitor Guide, you’ll find directions to some must see works in our collection—the “don't miss” list for the Art Museum. It's a great choice to start if you are new to the museum.
The following pages include a clear floor plan of the museum and its collections. But because we have several buildings, the overlook(鸟瞰图) below might be helpful. Enjoy your visit and feel free to ask for help and directions at any point during your stay.
1.The passage is a page from________.
A.a tour map. B.a newspaper.
C.a visitor guide. D.a picture book.
2.What can we see in the “don't miss” list for the Art Museum?
A.Some free paintings. B.Some must- see works.
C.Some new collections. D.Some museum buildings.
3.How many parts does the overlook of the museum include?
A.Two B.Three.
C.Four. D.Five
4.Which part of the museum shows Chinese art?
A.The “Bridge” B.Rice Building.
C.The Modern Wing. D.Mckinlock Court
5.Where can we see the special artworks?
A.On all floors of Rice Building.
B.On the second floor of Rice Building.
C.On the first floor of Michigan Avenue Building.
D.On the lower floor of Michigan Avenue Building.
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Welcome to the Art Museum!
You’ve just stepped into one of the world's greatest collections of art, covering centuries of human creativity from around the world. With thousands of works on Show, You may wonder how to start your visit, but we are here to help. On the back of this Visitor Guide, you’ll find directions to some must see works in our collection—the “don't miss” list for the Art Museum. It's a great choice to start if you are new to the museum.
The following pages include a clear floor plan of the museum and its collections. But because we have several buildings, the overlook(鸟瞰图) below might be helpful. Enjoy your visit and feel free to ask for help and directions at any point during your stay.
1.How many parts does the overlook of the museum include?
A. Two B. Three. C. Four. D. Five
2.Which part of the museum shows Chinese art?
A. The “Bridge” B. Rice Building. C. The Modern Wing. D. Mckinlock Court
3.Where can we see the special artworks?
A. On all floors of Rice Building. B. On the second floor of Rice Building.
C. On the first floor of Michigan Avenue Building. D. On the lower floor of Michigan Avenue Building.
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Visiting the British Museum in London is free. Founded in 1753, the British Museum in London is one of the greatest museums in the world!
| Bag searches and large luggage: For everyone’s safety, all bags, rucksacks, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum. | Admission and opening times: Free, open daily 10:00–17:30 Fridays: open until 20:30 * except Good Friday The Museum is closed on 1 January and 24, 25 & 26 December, but open every other day of the year. |
1.Which of the following things can you take with you while visiting the British Museum?
A.Large luggage. B.Wheeled cases.
C.Sharp knives. D.Your wallet.
2.When can you visit the British Museum?
A.On Good Friday . B.Every day of the year.
C.On January 2nd. D.On December 25th.
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In Germany, there is a special museum. It is the only one of this kind in the world and few people know it.Every year，the number of people who come to visit the museum is only one thousand.What kind of museum is it?
It is a museum about taxes (税收)．In this museum，you can see the history of taxes and all kinds of taxes in different countries in the world.
After visiting the museum，people can draw a conclusion(得出结论)．That is from 3000 B．C.(公元前)，the kings，dictators(独裁者)and finance ministers(财政部长)could tax people freely.They taxed people heavily because of such things as wars，weddings(婚礼)or road building.They needed money and they got money by taxing their citizens (公民)．
In the early times of Egypt，farmers had to pay heavy taxes if the water level(水面)of the River Nile rose.The kings said that if the water level rose，there would be much more earth in farmers' fields.So the farmers could get a good harvest and they should pay more taxes.
A strange kind of tax—Window Tax appeared(出现)in England.It lasted more than one hundred years.How? If there were more windows in the wall，the people must pay more taxes.So in those years, people built as few windows as possible in the wall.
Russian people once paid a tax for their beards (胡子)．The people who had paid this tax would get a special piece of paper.But what about the people who didn't pay for their beards? Of course，their beards would be cut.But without a beard for a man is a way to scorn(蔑视)God.He would also be punished.
1.Which is right about the museum?
A. It is in Germany.
B. It is a museum about taxes in German history.
C. It is the only museum in the world.
D. It is very famous in the world.
2.Which is the best title for this museum?
A. A German museum
B. A tax museum
C. The only museum in the world
D. A very small museum
3.The history of taxes may have lasted ________ years at least.
A. 3, 000 B. 5, 000
C. 6, 000 D. 2, 000
4.Which is right?
A. Only Egypt, England and Russia have taxes.
B. The taxes are free now.
C. The taxes were heavy.
D. The taxes were completely used for people.
5.Which is right?
A. Egypt—Window Tax，England—Water Level Tax，Russia—Beard Tax
B. Egypt—Water Level Tax，Russia—Window Tax，England—Beard Tax
C. Egypt—Water Level Tax，Russia—Beard Tax，England—Window Tax
D. Egypt—Beard Tax，Russia—Water Level Tax，England—Window Tax
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The Cartoon Museum in London opened to the public in 2006. It celebrates the art of the British cartoons from the 18th century to the present day.
The museum is in the heart of London and is very close to the British Museum. With many nearby restaurants, shops and other places of interest to visit, this museum can be a part of a whole day out for the whole family.
Address:
35 Little Russell Street London WC1A 2HH
Telephone:
0207 580 8155
E⁃mail:
info@cartoonmuseum.org.uk
Opening hours:
Mon. — Sat.: 10:30 — 17:30 (including Bank Holidays)
Sun.: 12:00 — 17:30
Ticket prices:
Adults: £7
Students: £3
Free for children under 18
Children ages 12 or under must be accompanied (陪伴) by an adult.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1.How long has the Cartoon Museum been open to the public?
A. 6 years. B. 11years. C. 15 years. D. 35 years.
2.How many hours is the museum open on Saturdays?
A. 5.5. B. 6. C. 7. D. 8.
3.If Bob, a 13-year-old boy, and his parents want to visit the museum, how much should they pay?
A. £10. B. £14. C. £17. D. £18.
4.Which of the following are mentioned about the museum?
①e-mail address ②website ③telephone number ④location ⑤collection
A. ①②③ B. ①④⑤ C. ①③④ D. ②③⑤
5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the material?
A. The museum isn’t open during Bank Holidays.
B. The museum is far from the center of London.
C. There are restaurants and shops in the museum.
D. Children under 12 can’t visit the museum alone.