Frank Lloyd Wright is often called the father...

Frank Lloyd Wright is often called the father of American modern architecture．He designed buildings and homes across the United States for more than 70 years．He created most of his works from 1900 through the 1950s，but his open-living spaces and imaginative designs still appear very modern today．

Last week，the United States nominated(提名)10 of his buildings for the UN Educational，Scientific，and Cultural Organization—or UNESCO—the World Heritage List．The World Heritage List recognizes the most，important cultural and natural sites worldwide．

The 10 buildings，titled．“Key Works of Modern Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright，”were built between 1906 and 1969．They include several of his personal homes and studios，churches，government buildings，private residences，and one very famous museum—New York City’s Guggenheim Museum．

The Solomon R．Guggenheim Museum is one of the most visited sites in New York City．About one million people visit it every year．Frank Lloyd Wright worked on it from 1943 to 1959．It was designed to create a new type of space for new types of art．The museum remains an international symbol of modern architecture that represents Wright’s unique design．

Many of Mr．Wright’s modern buildings and homes in the U．S．Midwest have also become symbols of modern American architecture．Richard Longstreth is the president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy．He calls Mr．Wrisht“the father of modern architecture，fundamentally redefining the nature of form and space during the early 20th century that would have enduring impacts of modern architecture worldwide．”

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee will announce its decision in mid-2016．If Frank Lloyd Wright’s 10 buildings were chosen for the list，they would be the first World Heritage listings for modem U．S．architecture．The World Heritage List already includes 22 other American sites，including the Grand Canyon，Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty．

1.We can learn from the passage that_____．

A．Mr．Wright’s designs are out of style today

B．Mr．Wright’s designs have been widely recognized

C．Mr．Wright’s designs on modern buildings and homes are a failure

D．Mr．Wright is the owner of ten buildings

2.Which of the following statements about Guggenheim Museum is true?

A． It is a masterpiece showing Mr. Wright’s unique design.

B．It is a good example of traditional design．

C．It is the most famous site in New York City.

D．It is the symbol of New York City．

3.In which section of the newspaper can you probably find this article?

A．News　　 　　　　　　 B．Science

C．Biography 　　　 D．Economy

4.What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Frank Lloyd Wright—the Father of American Modern Architecture

B．The World Heritage List—Cultural Collection Worldwide

C．Guggenheim Museum—International Symbol of modern Architecture

D．Frank Lloyd Wright’Buildings—On the way to World Heritage List

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Frank Lloyd Wright is often called the father of American modern architecture.He designed buildings and homes across the United States for more than 70 years.He created most of his works from 1900 through the 1950s,but his open-living spaces and imaginative designs still appear very modern today.

Last week,the United States nominated（提名）10 of his buildings for the UN Educational,Scientific,and Cultural Organization-or UNESCO-the World Heritage List.The World Heritage List recognizes the most,important cultural and natural sites worldwide.

The 10 buildings,titled.“Key Works of Modern Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright,”were built between 1906 and 1969.They include several of his personal homes and studios,churches,government buildings,private residences, and one very famous museum-New York City's Guggenheim Museum.

The Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum is one of the most visited sites in New York City.About one million people visit it every year.Frank Lloyd Wright worked on it from 1943 to 1959.It was designed to create a new type of space for new types of art.The museum remains an international symbol of modern architecture that represents Wright's unique design.

Many of Mr.right's modern buildings and homes in the U.S. Midwest have also become symbols of modern American architecture.Richard Longstreth is the president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy.He calls Mr.Wrisht “the father of modern architecture,fundamentally redefining the nature of form and space during the early 20th century that would have enduring impacts of modern architecture worldwide.”

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee will announce its decision in mid-2016.If Frank Lloyd Wright's 10 buildings were chosen for the list, they would be the first World Heritage listings tor modem U.S. architecture.The World Heritage List already includes 22 other American sites,including the Grand Canyon,Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty.

1.We can learn from the passage that　　　　　 .

A. Mr.Wright’s designs are out of style today

B. Mr.Wright’s designs have been widely recognized

C. Mr.Wright’s designs on modern buildings and homes are a failure

D. Mr.Wright is the owner of ten buildings

2.Which of the following statements about Guggenheim Museum is true?

A. It is a masterpiece showing Mr.Wright’s unique design.　　 B. It is a good example of traditional design.

C. It is the most famous site in New York City.　　 D. It is the symbol of New York City.

3.In which section of the newspaper can you probably find this article?

A. News　　 B. Science　　 C. Biography　　 D. Economy

4.What's the best title of the passage?

A. Frank Lloyd Wright—the Father of American Wodern Architecture

B. The World Heritage List—Cultural Collection Worldwide

C. Guggenheim Museum—International Symbol of modern Architecture

D. Frank Lloyd Wright' Buildings—On the way to World Heritage List

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Frank Lloyd Wright is often called the father of American modern architecture．He designed buildings and homes across the United States for more than 70 years．He created most of his works from 1900 through the 1950s，but his open-living spaces and imaginative designs still appear very modern today．

Last week，the United States nominated(提名)10 of his buildings for the UN Educational，Scientific，and Cultural Organization—or UNESCO—the World Heritage List．The World Heritage List recognizes the most，important cultural and natural sites worldwide．

The 10 buildings，titled．“Key Works of Modern Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright，”were built between 1906 and 1969．They include several of his personal homes and studios，churches，government buildings，private residences，and one very famous museum—New York City’s Guggenheim Museum．

The Solomon R．Guggenheim Museum is one of the most visited sites in New York City．About one million people visit it every year．Frank Lloyd Wright worked on it from 1943 to 1959．It was designed to create a new type of space for new types of art．The museum remains an international symbol of modern architecture that represents Wright’s unique design．

Many of Mr．Wright’s modern buildings and homes in the U．S．Midwest have also become symbols of modern American architecture．Richard Longstreth is the president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy．He calls Mr．Wrisht“the father of modern architecture，fundamentally redefining the nature of form and space during the early 20th century that would have enduring impacts of modern architecture worldwide．”

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee will announce its decision in mid-2016．If Frank Lloyd Wright’s 10 buildings were chosen for the list，they would be the first World Heritage listings for modem U．S．architecture．The World Heritage List already includes 22 other American sites，including the Grand Canyon，Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty．

1.We can learn from the passage that_____．

A．Mr．Wright’s designs are out of style today

B．Mr．Wright’s designs have been widely recognized

C．Mr．Wright’s designs on modern buildings and homes are a failure

D．Mr．Wright is the owner of ten buildings

2.Which of the following statements about Guggenheim Museum is true?

A． It is a masterpiece showing Mr．Wright’s unique design.

B．It is a good example of traditional design．

C．It is the most famous site in New York City.

D．It is the symbol of New York City．

3.In which section of the newspaper can you probably find this article?

A．News　　 B．Science　　 C．Biography　 D．Economy

4.What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Frank Lloyd Wright—the Father of American Modern Architecture

B．The World Heritage List—Cultural Collection Worldwide

C．Guggenheim Museum—International Symbol of modern Architecture

D．Frank Lloyd Wright’Buildings—On the way to World Heritage List

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Frank Lloyd Wright was the champion of organic architecture, a style of building meant to harmonize with nature. But I’m not sure harmonizing with chipmunks — small American animals similar to squirrels with black lines on their fur — was what he had in mind.

During my years with the US National Park Service, I spent six months working in a visitor center designed by Wright’s firm. Several other employees and I staffed the park’s phone and radio system from a room in the basement.

I was sitting at my desk when I first heard a sound in the suspended ceiling. Dark shapes moved fast across the light panel(光板) above my head. Moments later, they ran back in the opposite direction, leaving me with an impression of noses and tails, each tail followed by another nose. It was like watching a shadow puppet(皮影) performance, but with real animals.

“Baby chipmunks,” a fellow told me. “They live in the ceiling.”

After four summers working in the parks, I had grown accustomed to sharing indoor space with wildlife. Chipmunks in the workplace even seemed to be a joy; their behaviors provided a bit of stress relief on difficult days.

As summer progressed, the shadows chasing each other across our lights grew bigger. Their movement across the light panels had become more of an athletic running.

I had just answered a call one day when I heard a loud sound, and a ceiling panel fell down on my head. I dropped the phone as I fell out of my office chair, looking up just in time to see a brown tail disappear over the gap in the ceiling.

I pulled myself off the carpet, laughing with my co-workers, and noticed the phone hanging over the side of the desk. I picked up the phone, preparing to explain the crash, the scream, the dropped phone, and the laughing to the listener who was about to visit the park.

“I’m sorry, but you’re not going to believe what just happened.”

I don’t think he did.

1.What does the author probably do?

A. He’s a visitor.　　 B. He’s a biologist.

C. He’s an architect.　　 D. He’s a consultant.

2.What were the chipmunks doing when the author found them for the first time?

A. They were chasing each other.

B. They were making their home.

C. They were jumping onto the lights.

D. They were climbing up to the ceiling.

3.How did the author feel about seeing chipmunks in his office?

A. Scared.　　 B. Curious.

C. Pleased.　　 D. Shocked.

4.What was the main cause of the accident when the author was making a phone call?

A. The chipmunks were fighting on the panel.

B. The panel couldn’t bear the chipmunks’ weight.

C. Something hit the ceiling from high above.

D. The suspended ceiling was not firm.

5.Who was the author talking to over the phone?

A. One of his friends.　　 B. Frank Lloyd Wright.

C. A future park visitor.　　 D. One of his colleagues.

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Fallingwater is a house built over a waterfall in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s most famous architect, designed the house in 1935. It instantly became famous, and today it is a National Historic Landmark.

In-Depth Tour

The tour is best if you desire a greater understanding of what Wright was seeking to create with his masterwork. The number of visitors on each tour is limited and photography is permitted for personal use only. Children nine years and older may be accompanied by adults on this tour.

$65.00 per person (Available by advance ticket purchase only)

Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Guided House Tour

This tour features all the major rooms of the house and lasts about one hour. Photography is not permitted during this tour. The Guided House Tour allows children six-year-old and older to enjoy the house with their parents.

Adults —$20.00 with advance purchase

—　　 $23.00 when purchased on site

Youth (aged 6-12) —$14.00 with advance purchase

—$17.00 when purchased on site

Brunch (早午餐)Tour

The guests join their guide for brunch before they leave. Children nine years and older may be accompanied by adults on this tour. Please allow three hours in total for this experience.

$115.00 per person (Available by advance ticket purchase only)

May through September- Saturdays & Sundays at 9:00 a.m.

1.What can we know about In-Depth Tour?

A.The ticket is available on site. B.It is not available at 9:30 a.m.

C.Visitors are forbidden to take photos. D.The number of visitors is not limited.

2.How much will a couple with a girl aged 8 pay if they buy the Guided House Tour tickets in

advance?

A.$34 B.$63.

C.$40. D.$54.

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Fallingwater is a house built over a waterfall in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s most famous architect, designed the house in 1935. It instantly became famous, and today it is a National Historic Landmark.

Guided House Tour

This tour features all the major rooms of the house and lasts about one hour. Photography is not permitted during this tour. The Guided House Tour allows children six-year-old and older to enjoy the house with their parents.

Adults — $$ 20.00 with advance purchase

— $$ 23.00 when purchased on site

Youth (ages 6〜12) — $$ 14.00 with advance purchase

— $$ 17.00 when purchased on site

Daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, except Wednesday.

In-Depth Tour

The tour is best if you desire a greater understanding of what Wright was seeking to create with his masterwork. The number of visitors on each tour is limited and photography is permitted for personal use only. Children nine years and older may accompany adults on this tour.

$ 65.00 per person (Available by advance ticket purchase only)

Daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sunset Tour

As afternoon turns to evening, the changing light allows you to see Fallingwater from an entirely new perspective. The number of visitors is limited and photography is permitted for personal use only. Children under nine-years-old are not permitted on this tour.

$ 110.00 per person (Available by advance ticket purchase only)

May, June, & September — Saturdays at 4:30 pm

July & August — Fridays and Saturdays at 4:45 pm

Brunch Tour

The guests join their guide for brunch before they leave. Children nine years and older may accompany adults on this tour. Please allow three hours total for this experience.

$ 115.00 per person (Available by advance ticket purchase only)

May through September — Saturdays & Sundays at 9:00 am

1.Today ______ is a National Historic Landmark.

A.Frank Lloyd Wright B.a house in Southeastern Pennsylvania

C.Fallingwater D.a famous architect

2.How much will a father and his two children (one is 9, the other is 15) spend if they buy the Guided House Tour tickets ahead of time?

A.$ 48 B.$54

C.$ 63 D.$ 51

3.Where can a couple with an eight-year-old girl make a tour?

A.Guided House Tour. B.In-Depth Tour.

C.Brunch Tour. D.Sunset Tour.

4.What can we know about Sunset Tour?

A.The number of visitors is not limited. B.It is not accessible in August.

C.It is only open for teenagers. D.The ticket isn’t available on site.

5.What do the four tours mentioned have in common?

A.They encourage advance tickets B.They offer brunch free of charge

C.They forbid visitors taking photos D.They have the same price of tickets

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Many experts say that Billy Wilder changed the history of American movies. He is often called the best movie maker Hollywood has ever had．

He was known for making movies that offered sharp social comment．Wilder was one of the first directors to do this．Between the middle l930s and the l980s，Billy Wilder made almost fifty movies．During that time he received more than twenty nominations(提名)from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences．He won six of the Oscar awards．His movies have been seen by people around the world．

In l944，Billy Wilder made the film Double Indemnity．Some critics said this movie established him as one of the greatest Hollywood directors．Wilder directed The Lost Weekend in 1945．Ray Milland plays the part of an alcoholic writer in the movie．It shows that alcohol rules his life，yet he does not admit it．He hides alcohol in his home and says he is not drinking．

In l950, Wilder made Sunset Boulevard．This movie told of an aging actress in silent movies．She plans to return to movies though facing many problems．In l954，Billy Wilder became an independent producer．The next year，Wilder’s first movie as an independent filmmaker was a huge success．It was The Seven Year Ihch．In this movie，a married man wants to cheat on his wife with some of his friends．In l959，Wilder made a funny movie that was very popular．It was Some Like It Hot．It tells about two jazz musicians being chased by criminals．They decide to wear women’s clothes and join a band in which all the musicians were women．

Wilder died in March，2002．He was ninety—five．A current Hollywood producer said：“Billy Wilder made movies that people will never forget．”

1. The text is mainly about ________

A．the background of American movies

B．Wilder’s achievements in American movies

C．Wilder’s attitude to American movies

D．the development of American movies

2. What was Wilder famous for according to Paragraph 2 ?

A．Sharp remarks on society in his movies．

B．His unique style of making movies．

C. More than twenty awards he received.

D. Almost fifty movies he produced himself．

3. Which of the following made Wilder among the greatest Hollywood directors?

A．The Lost weekend．　　　　　　 B．Sunset Boulevard．

C．Double Indemnity．　　　　　　 D．Some Like It Hot．

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Many experts say that Billy Wilder changed the history of American movies. He is often called the best movie maker Hollywood has ever had. He was known for making movies that offered sharp social comment. Wilder was one of the first directors to do this.

Billy Wilder was born in 1906 in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. Billy Wilder started law school in Vienna, Austria. However, he began reporting for a Vienna newspaper after graduation. By the 1920s, he was writing movies in Germany. However, the Nazis had risen to power in the nation. Wider was Jewish, and he recognized that he had no future in Nazi Germany. In 1933, he went to Paris. There he directed a movie for the first time. It was called “The Bad Seed”. Then he received word that producers in the United States had accepted one of his scripts. Billy Wilder left Europe for America.

In America he formed a writing team with Charles Brackett. The two writers created many films together. Wilder and Brackett wrote several successful movies. One was the nineteen thirty-nine movie, “Ninotchka”, starring Greta Garbo. Ernst Lubitsch directed the film. Wilder always praised this man as a friend and teacher whose humor and expert direction greatly influenced his works.

In 1954, Billy Wilder became an independent producer. The next year, Wilder’s first movie as an independent filmmaker was a huge success. It was “The Seven Year Itch”. In 1959, Wilder made a funny movie that was very popular. I.A.L. Diamond joined Wilder in writing “Some Like It Hot”.

By the 1980s, Wilder no longer was considered the most unusual, creative movie-maker in Hollywood. In recent years, however, Billy Wilder received many more awards and honors. Critics praised his gifts to movie making. In 1987, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gave him the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. It is the highest award a producer can receive.

1.Which is Wilder’s first successful movie as an independent filmmaker?

A. Ninotchka

B. The Bad Seed

C. Some Like It Hot

D. The Seven Year Itch

2.What can we know about Wilder according to the text?

A. He intended to be a lawyer at first.

B. He starred a movie for the first time in Paris.

C. He is the first director to make realistic movies.

D. He has been accepted as the most creative movie-maker.

3.Why did Wilder leave Germany?

A. He was Jewish and couldn’t develop there.

B. The Nazis were searching for him everywhere.

C. He was invited to produce his script in America.

D. He expected to go to Paris to form a writing team.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A. The Maker of History of American Movies

B. Billy Wilder — a Best Movie Maker

C. An Autobiography of a Director

D. The Best Director and Producer

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Many experts say that Billy Wilder changed the history of American movies. He is often called the best movie maker Hollywood has ever had．

He was known for making movies that offered sharp social comment．Wilder was one of the first directors to do this．Between the middle l930s and the l980s，Billy Wilder made almost fifty movies．During that time he received more than twenty nominations(提名)from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences．He won six of the Oscar awards．His movies have been seen by people around the world．

In l944，Billy Wilder made the film Double Indemnity．Some critics said this movie established him as one of the greatest Hollywood directors．Wilder directed The Lost Weekend in 1945．Ray Milland plays the part of an alcoholic writer in the movie．It shows that alcohol rules his life，yet he does not admit it．He hides alcohol in his home and says he is not drinking．

In l950, Wilder made Sunset Boulevard．This movie told of an aging actress in silent movies．She plans to return to movies though facing many problems．In l954，Billy Wilder became an independent producer．The next year，Wilder’s first movie as an independent filmmaker was a huge success．It was The Seven Year Ihch．In this movie，a married man wants to cheat on his wife with some of his friends．In l959，Wilder made a funny movie that was very popular．It was Some Like It Hot．It tells about two jazz musicians being chased by criminals．They decide to wear women’s clothes and join a band in which all the musicians were women．

Wilder died in March，2002．He was ninety—five．A current Hollywood producer said：“Billy Wilder made movies that people will never forget．”

1.The text is mainly about ________

A．the background of American movies

B．Wilder’s achievements in American movies

C．Wilder’s attitude to American movies

D．the development of American movies

2.What was Wilder famous for according to Paragraph 2 ?

A．Sharp remarks on society in his movies．

B．His unique style of making movies．

C. More than twenty awards he received.

D. Almost fifty movies he produced himself．

3.Which of the following made Wilder among the greatest Hollywood directors?

A．The Lost weekend．　　　　　　 B．Sunset Boulevard．

C．Double Indemnity．　　　　　　 D．Some Like It Hot．

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Many experts say that Billy Wilder changed the history of American movies. He is often called the best movie maker Hollywood has ever had. He was known for making movies that offered sharp social comment. Wilder was one of the first directors to do this.

Billy Wilder was born in 1906 in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. Billy Wilder started law school in Vienna, Austria. However, he began reporting for a Vienna newspaper after graduation. By the 1920s, he was writing movies in Germany. However, the Nazis had risen to power in the nation. Wider was Jewish, and he recognized that he had no future in Nazi Germany. In 1933, he went to Paris. There he directed a movie for the first time. It was called “The Bad Seed”. Then he received word that producers in the United States had accepted one of his scripts. Billy Wilder left Europe for America.

In America he formed a writing team with Charles Brackett. The two writers created many films together. Wilder and Brackett wrote several successful movies. One was the nineteen thirty-nine movie, “Ninotchka”, starring Greta Garbo. Ernst Lubitsch directed the film. Wilder always praised this man as a friend and teacher whose humor and expert direction greatly influenced his works.

In 1954, Billy Wilder became an independent producer. The next year, Wilder’s first movie as an independent filmmaker was a huge success. It was “The Seven Year Itch”. In 1959, Wilder made a funny movie that was very popular. I.A.L. Diamond joined Wilder in writing “Some Like It Hot”.

By the 1980s, Wilder no longer was considered the most unusual, creative movie-maker in Hollywood. In recent years, however, Billy Wilder received many more awards and honors. Critics praised his gifts to movie making. In 1987, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gave him the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. It is the highest award a producer can receive.

1.Which is Wilder’s first successful movie as an independent filmmaker?

A. Ninotchka

B. The Bad Seed

C. Some Like It Hot

D. The Seven Year Itch

2.What can we know about Wilder according to the text?

A. He intended to be a lawyer at first.

B. He starred a movie for the first time in Paris.

C. He is the first director to make realistic movies.

D. He has been accepted as the most creative movie-maker.

3.Why did Wilder leave Germany?

A. He was Jewish and couldn’t develop there.

B. The Nazis were searching for him everywhere.

C. He was invited to produce his script in America.

D. He expected to go to Paris to form a writing team.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A. The Maker of History of American Movies

B. Billy Wilder — a Best Movie Maker

C. An Autobiography of a Director

D. The Best Director and Producer

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