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Welcome to The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met, which is short for The Metropolitan Museum of Art, presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. Millions of people take part in The Met experience online or offline.
Since it was founded in 1870, The Met has always tried to be more than a storeroom of rare and beautiful objects. Every day» art comes alive in the Museum’s galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.
Notes：
I. How can I obtain permission to film or photograph at The Metropolitan Museum of Art? Please email a detailed request to communicatiom@nietmuseum.org.
II. How can I obtain suitable images to reproduce in a magazine, newspaper, or website? To view and request press images for the Museum’s current and upcoming exhibitions and news stories about the Met, please sign in or register for a press account in the Press Images section of the online Press Room.
III. All other image requests should be directed to Art Resource through its website (http://www.artres. com), by telephone at 212-505-8700, or email at requests@artres.com. You may also submit your request using the Image Request Form available on the Met’s website.
IV. If you have any other questions, please contact the Museum’s Digital Department:
Digital Department
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10028-0198
Telephone: 212-650-2550
Email: prtvacypolicy@metmuseum.org
1.What type of writing is this text?
A.A business guide. B.An art survey.
C.A research report. D.An advertisement.
2.What can we learn about the Met from the text?
A.The Met has a history of 5,000 years.
B.People started to visit the Met online to buy objects.
C.The Met stops collecting arts right now.
D.People cannot take a photo without the permission of the Met.
3.What should you do if you want to have images used for a magazine?
A.Email to communications@metmuseum.org.
B.Telephone at 212-505-8700.
C.Write an application at the online Press Room.
D.Contact the Museum’s Digital Department.
高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
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Welcome to The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met, which is short for The Metropolitan Museum of Art, presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. Millions of people take part in The Met experience online or offline.
Since it was founded in 1870, The Met has always tried to be more than a storeroom of rare and beautiful objects. Every day» art comes alive in the Museum’s galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.
Notes：
I. How can I obtain permission to film or photograph at The Metropolitan Museum of Art? Please email a detailed request to [email protected]
II. How can I obtain suitable images to reproduce in a magazine, newspaper, or website? To view and request press images for the Museum’s current and upcoming exhibitions and news stories about the Met, please sign in or register for a press account in the Press Images section of the online Press Room.
III. All other image requests should be directed to Art Resource through its website (http://www.artres. com), by telephone at 212-505-8700, or email at [email protected] You may also submit your request using the Image Request Form available on the Met’s website.
IV. If you have any other questions, please contact the Museum’s Digital Department:
Digital Department
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10028-0198
Telephone: 212-650-2550
Email: [email protected]
1.What type of writing is this text?
A. A business guide. B. An art survey.
C. A research report. D. An advertisement.
2.What can we learn about the Met from the text?
A. The Met has a history of 5,000 years.
B. People started to visit the Met online to buy objects.
C. The Met stops collecting arts right now.
D. People cannot take a photo without the permission of the Met.
3.What should you do if you want to have images used for a magazine?
A. Email to [email protected]
B. Telephone at 212-505-8700.
C. Write an application at the online Press Room.
D. Contact the Museum’s Digital Department.
高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) is one of the world’s largest and finest art museums. Following the suggested route will help you explore the museum.
The Temple of Dendur
This 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River, surrounded by a wall that no longer exists. But you can still peek through the gateway. Whose “house” is this? It's not for people. It’s for gods. Can you identify them? They face out. A king faces in, bringing offerings.
MetSpeaks
Bringing together some of the most respected thinkers on a given subject, MetSpeaks features lectures, discussions, talks, films, and forums in which compelling voices explore timely issues that connect to the Met’s exhibitions and permanent collection. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.
Time to Sketch
Settle down for a few minutes, pick something in this gallery, and have fun drawing it. Enjoy the chance to look carefully as you create your own sketch. You'll be surprised at how much more you notice, thanks to exploring art by sketching.
MetAccess
Make the Met yours! Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are tailored to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.
Ask for the Access Information brochure and Access Calendar at Information Desks, download the Access Calendar (PDF), or call 212-650-2010 or email access@metmuseum.org.
Admission
Fee includes admission to the Main Building and same-week admission to the Cloisters museum and gardens.
Recommended
Fee
Adults
$25
Seniors (65 and older)
$17
Students
$12
Members (Join Now)
Free
Children under 12 (accompanied by an adult)
Free
1.How much is recommended to pay for 3 adult and 2 student visitors?
A. 99 B. 111 C. 87 D. 103
2.What can you know about the Temple of Dendur?
A. A high wall is surrounding the 2000-year-old building now.
B. A king faces out, bringing offerings in the temple.
C. The building is designed for Emperor to live in.
D. The Nile River witnessed the history of the building.
3.Which of the following is TRUE about the Met?
A. Issues connected with economic crisis will be discussed in MetSpeaks.
B. Visitors can choose something in the gallery and have fun drawing it on the wall.
C. Disabled people will find various services and programs offered especially for them.
D. You can email access@metmuseum.org for more Admission information.
高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) is one of the world’s largest and finest art museums. Following the suggested route will help you explore the museum.
The Temple of Dendur
This 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River, surrounded by a wall that no longer exists. But you can still peek through the gateway. Whose “house” is this? It's not for people. It’s for gods. Can you identify them? They face out. A king faces in, bringing offerings.
MetSpeaks
Bringing together some of the most respected thinkers on a given subject, MetSpeaks features lectures, discussions, talks, films, and forums in which compelling voices explore timely issues that connect to the Met’s exhibitions and permanent collection. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.
Time to Sketch
Settle down for a few minutes, pick something in this gallery, and have fun drawing it. Enjoy the chance to look carefully as you create your own sketch. You'll be surprised at how much more you notice, thanks to exploring art by sketching.
MetAccess
Make the Met yours! Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are tailored to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.
Ask for the Access Information brochure and Access Calendar at Information Desks, download the Access Calendar (PDF), or call 212-650-2010 or email access@metmuseum.org.
Admission
Fee includes admission to the Main Building and same-week admission to the Cloisters museum and gardens.
Recommended
Fee
Adults
$25
Seniors (65 and older)
$17
Students
$12
Members (Join Now)
Free
Children under 12 (accompanied by an adult)
Free
1.How much is recommended to pay for 3 adult and 2 student visitors?
A. 111 B. 99
C. 87 D. 103
2.What can you know about the Temple of Dendur?
A. A high wall is surrounding the 2000-year-old building now.
B. A king faces out, bringing offerings in the temple.
C. The building is designed for Emperor to live in.
D. The Nile River witnessed the history of the building.
3.Which of the following is TRUE about the Met?
A. Issues connected with economic crisis will be discussed in MetSpeaks.
B. Visitors can choose something in the gallery and have fun drawing it on the wall.
C. Disabled people will find various services and programs offered especially for them.
D. You can email access@metmuseum.org for more Admission information.
高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
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Welcome to Gold Coast Wax Museum
HIGHLIGHTS
The Gold Wax(蜡像) Museum is one of the Cold Coast's longest running attractions. It's a collection of famous figures. It's Australia's largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size wax figures copies of British and Australian History.
The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of people each year who are shocked at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in authentic costumes. This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people's figures on Queensland's Gold Coast.
Come face to face with such celebrities as Michael Jackson, President Obama, past President John F. Kennedy, King Hussein, members of the Royal Family, and many others whose lives have all left an indelible(擦不掉的) mark on our world. Information cards are located alongside each figure.
The Gold Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been made by leading local and overseas sculptors to international standards, equal in quality to the world's best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and U. S. A. The detail in the figures is amazing -and includes hair applied one strand at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand, and the eyes are so real that they seem to follow the viewer around.
Price
Child (1-3yrs) free
Child (4-12yrs) $ 22. 00
Adult $ 29. 00
Family (2 Adults + I Child) $68.00
Opening hours
Open 7 days a week, 10a. m. to l0p. m.
Closed at Christmas Day (25 Dec. ) and Anzac Day (25 Apr. )
Location
Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise ( Gold Coast ) QLD
How to get there
You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to/from your hotel. Many coach operators also offer Gold Coast transfers to surrounding attractions, beaches, and the more distant destinations, throughout the day.
What to bring
Bring your sense of adventure and your camera and see something exciting and quite unique.
For further information, please click here to see more about the Gold Coast Wax Museum.
1. If you visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, you can
A. see many members of the Royal Family in person in the Museum
B. enjoy some world-class vivid max-works in the Museum
C. meet many leading local and internatioanal sculptors in the Museum
D. e at any time of the year except at Christmas Day
2. If a couple and their l0-year-old son visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, they may pay_____．
A. $87 B. $80 C. $68 D. $58
3. You will most probably find this passage ______.
A. in a guidebook B. in a magazine C. in a text book D. on a webpage
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1.It is more convenient for people to get to Shanghai Museum which_________(locate) in the center of the city.
2.How long do you think it will be _______ the computer company brings out a new product？
3.The storm finally left the small village, _________(cause) serious damage to it.
4.Allen is believed _________(design) a new computer program at present, but we don’t know when she will finish it.
5.Dangal is one of the most wonderful movies that _______(produce) in Bollywood.
6.It take an______（平均）of ten weeks for a house sale to be completed.
7.When the music was played, people stepped onto the dance floor and began dancing ________the rhythm.
8.The boy has spent the whole morning locked in the study. I wonder ______ he is up to.
9.The Great wall is such a famous tourist attraction _________draws millions of people every year.
10.I’m terribly sorry, Mary. I shouldn’t have used your computer without your ________(permit).
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Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.
The Gardens
The White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.
The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.
The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.
The Castle Shop
In the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.
At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.
The Arundel Festival 2014
Saturday 16th to Monday 25th August
The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.
Parking
Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.
1.When visiting the castle, you can____________.
A. get old-fashioned English roses as gifts
B. buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop
C. get seasonal fruit and vegetables for free
D. see how the local gifts are being made2.How long does the Arundel Festival last this year?
A. 10 days B. One week C. 16 days D. One month
3.Where can you park the coach?
A. In Mill Road B. Inside the Castle
C. In the main town car park D. At the main Castle entrance
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.
The Gardens
The White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.
The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.
The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.
The Castle Shop
In the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.
At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.
The Arundel Festival 2014
Saturday 16th to Monday 25th August
The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.
Parking
Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.
1.When visiting the castle, you can________.
A. get old-fashioned English roses as gifts
B. buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop
C. get seasonal fruit and vegetables for free
D. see how the local gifts are being made
2.How long does the Arundel Festival last this year?
A. 10 days B. One week C. 16 days D. One month
3.Where can you park the coach?
A. In Mill Road
B. Inside the Castle
C. In the main town car park
D. At the main Castle entrance
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.
The Gardens
The White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.
The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.
The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.
The Castle Shop
In the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.
At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.
The Arundel Festival 2014
Saturday 16th to Monday 25th August
The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.
Parking
Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.
1.When visiting the castle, you can________.
A. get old-fashioned English roses as gifts
B. buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop
C. get seasonal fruit and vegetables for free
D. see how the local gifts are being made
2.How long does the Arundel Festival last this year?
A. 10 days B. One week C. 16 days D. One month
3.Where can you park the coach?
A. In Mill Road
B. Inside the Castle
C. In the main town car park
D. At the main Castle entrance
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028211-535-7710 www.metmuseum.org
Entrances
Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
Hours
Open 7 days a week.Sunday-Thursday 10:00-17:30
Friday and Saturday 10:00-21:00
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25,January 1,and the first Monday in May.
Admission
$25.00 recommended for adults, $12.00 recommended for students, includes the Main Building and The Cloisters(回廊）on the same day; free for children under 12 with an adult.
Free with AdmissionAll special exhibitions, as well as films, lectures, guided tours, concerts, gallery talks, and
family/children's programs are free with admission.
Ask about today's activities at the Great Hall Information Desk.
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
The Cloisters museum and gardens is a branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of Europe in the Middle Ages. The extensivecollection consists of masterworks in sculpture, colored glass, and precious objects from Europe dating from about the 9th to the 15th century.
Hours: Open 7 days a week.
March-October 10:00-17:15
November-February 10:00-16:45
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25,and January 1.
1.How much may they pay if an 11-year-old girl and her working parents visit the museum?
A.$12. B.$37.
C.$ 50. D.$ 62
2.The attraction of the Cloisters museum and gardens lies in the fact that ________.
A.it opens all the year round
B.its collections date from the Middle Ages
C.it has a modern European-style garden
D.it sells excellent European glass collections
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