Museums, art galleries and fantastic archaeol...

Museums, art galleries and fantastic archaeological sites — they can all be inspirational reasons to travel. Below are several best culture and art group tours for 2017.

1. Caravaggio in Naples

Ace Cultural Tours is offering a new 10-day Route of Caravaggio, which explores the influence of the great painter Caravaggio on the art of his contemporaries and followers. Dr Peter Higginson guides the trip and highlights (亮点) include evening lectures and walking tours of old Valletta.

Departures between November and December,

2. Alexander the Great in Turkey

Offering the chance to be among the first to visit the brand new archaeological museum in Troy which opens early next year, this 12-day The Conquest of Asia Minor tour follows in the footsteps of Alexander the Great. The tour, led by Peter Sommer, includes visits to the temple of Apollo, the tomb of Achilles and the Castle of St Peter.

Departures between March and May,

3. The American dream

This new nine-day Museums of Washington DC and New York tour led by Dr Peter Smith offers visits to some of the US's most celebrated museums. It includes a private tour of the Museum of Modern Art before it opens its doors to the public. There are also stops at George Washington’s home at the White House.

Departures between August and October,

4. Capability Brown landscapes

The influence of landscape (风景) architect Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown's ‘natural’ style has had a deep impact on the English landscape tradition as well as garden styles worldwide. This four-day Brown landscapes tour, led by Dr Paula Nuttall, visits some of Brown’s most striking landscapes and parklands including Croome Court and Bowood House.

Departures between June and October .

1.When can visitors go to visit the Castle of St Peter?

A.In September. B.In November.

C.In April. D.In July.

2.What can visitors do on Route of Caravaggio?

A.Visit the temple of Apollo.

B.Go to Museum of Modern Art.

C.Learn something about a great artist.

D.Enjoy striking landscapes and parklands.

3.Who will lead visitors to visit the White House?

A.Dr Peter Smith. B.Dr Paula Nuttall.

C.Peter Sommer. D.Dr Peter Higginson.

4.Which tour can you choose if you only have a six-day holiday?

A.Route of Caravaggio.

B.Brown landscapes tour.

C.The Conquest of Asia Minor tour.

D.Museums of Washington DC and New York tour.

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From virtual tours to e-learning tools, museums and art galleries have been sharing resources using digital platforms to continue to connect with the public, share collections and stories, and support those who are vulnerable（脆弱的）during closures and the COVID-19 crisis.

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery is a family friendly museum in Hastings with a diverse collection of 97,000 objects of local history, fine a d decorative arts and natural sciences. To deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, we have launched a digital museum via the Twitter hashtag #HastingsDigitalMuseum as well as via out Facebook and Instagram pages.

The British Library

Over the past two years, our imaging specialists have been trying to digitise the globes, which form one of the most beautiful parts in the British Library’s vast maps collection. The virtual globes will be made available for up close interaction on the British Library’s website throughout 2020, with the first seven due for release on 26 March.

Art UK

Art UK is the online home for every public art collection in the UK. Art UK is a charity, which features almost digitised 250,000 artworks available online. Through our work, we make art available for everyone--for enjoyment, learning and research. From May we will offer users the opportunity to create and share albums of artworks as well as”digital surrogate（替代的）exhibitions”.

Leeds Art Gallery Online

The displays at Leeds City Art Gallery have been selected by the staff to reflect the richness and variety of the collections. Established masterpieces are presented alongside lesser known works. It includes recent acquisitions and long term works from the collection. The collection is quite large--only a fraction（部分）is on display at any one time. When not on show, these may be seen by appointment at the Gallery.

1.Which is the most inviting to a geography lover?

A.Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. B.The British Library.

C.Art UK. D.Leeds Art Gallery Online.

2.What is special about Art UK?

A.It is an ideal museum for a family.

B.It has the largest collection of art works.

C.It is a non-profit art learning service.

D.It displays lesser known works besides famous ones.

3.What is the purpose of the text?

A.To introduce virtual tours options. B.To inform readers of art events.

C.To provide a cure for COVID-19. D.To popularise art knowledge to readers.

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Below are some of the best exhibitions at UK museums，galleries and historic houses.

20 Years Of Treasure—Oxfordshire Museum

Objects range from clay pipes and pots to gold coins and Elizabethan rings, all contributing to a deeper understanding of the area’s history. Recent acquisitions such as a beautifully decorated pair of Roman calipers(卡尺)are on display for the first time. Many items are now part of the county’s permanent collections, but there is also the opportunity to view discoveries that were recorded and returned to their finders.

Opening times：Tue—Sat，10 a. m. —5 p. m. Sun，2 p. m. —5 p. m.

A History of Fashion—Fashion Museum

This display features the items that have shaped the way Britons have dressed over the last 500 years. Among them is a woman’s waistcoat dating back to the time of Shakespeare, a selection of silk robes that would have been desired by the upper-class people of Georgian society, a New Look suit worn in the 1920s by the ballet dancer Margot Fonteyn and a 21st century body—con Galaxy dress.

Opening times：Daily，10：30 a. m. —5 p. m.

Another India—Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Marking the 70th anniversary of India’s independence from Britain，another India looks at the story of the country’s Indigenous and Adivasi people using a rich collection of artifacts. Never-before-seen objects from the museum’s collection are on display, together with several recently acquired works, including a number of newly created pieces by contemporary Adivasi sculptors.

Opening times：Tue—Sat，10：30 a. m. —4：30 P. m. Sun，l 2 noon—4：30 p. m.

Art since 9／11—IWM London

On display are 50 works of art including film，sculpture，painting，installations，photography and prints，bringing together the varying perspectives of more than 40 artists. Many exhibits are being shown in the UK for the first time. The exhibition is organized into four themes，exploring 9／11 itself，the resultant argument over state security，our relationship with weapons and other tools of war，and the damage caused to people and the environment.

Opening times：Daily，10 a. m. —6 p. m.

1.What can we 1earn about the exhibits in Oxfordshire Museum?

A. They all belong to the museum.

B. They came from royal families.

C. Some of them have never been on show before.

D. Some of them were donated by other countries.

2.What does the fashion display reflect?

A. The differences in dressing among Britons.

B. The changes in Britons’ way of dressing.

C. The way of Britons’ shaping their lives.

D. The history of Britons’ making clothes.

3.Which of t he exhibitions explores the theme of war?

A. Art since 9／11.　　 B. A History of Fashion.

C. Another India.　　 D. 20 Years of Treasure.

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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens makes up a folk art center, gallery space, and a nonprofit organization showcasing the works of mosaicist（镶嵌设计师）Isaiah Zagar.

Zagar devoted himself to beautifying the South Street neighborhood in the late 1960s, when he moved to the area with his wife Julia. The couple helped the area by purchasing and repairing some old buildings, often adding colorful mosaics on both their private and public walls. The first such project was Julia's still-busy folk art store, the Eyes Gallery at 402 South Street.

Zagar started working on the Magic Gardens in 1994 in the deserted parking lot near his studio. He spent the next fourteen years sculpting multi-layered walls and decorating the 3, 000 square foot space. The installation（装置艺术），primarily consisting of found objects and contributions from the community, finally covers half a city block with countless patterns and colors. It shows Zagar's many artistic influences, as well as the events and experiences of his life.

In 2002，the owner of the once-unused parking lot decided to sell the land in response to rising South Street property values. Unwilling to witness the destruction of Zagar's neighborhood art environment, the community rushed to support the artist. His creation, newly titled Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, turned into a nonprofit organization with the intention of preserving and promoting Zagar's works at the site of the Magic Gardens and throughout the South Street region.

The Magic Gardens is now a permanent art institution that is open to visitors throughout the year. Trained guides are available to lead tours of the Magic Gardens and Zagar's surrounding public wall paintings. In addition, it offers monthly mosaic workshops led by Zagar himself, and regularly hosts concerts, dance performances, and other public events.

1.How did Zagar help the South Street neighborhood?

A.He moved to the area with his family.

B.He worked to improve its surroundings.

C.He opened a folk art store with his wife.

D.He managed to buy all the old buildings.

2.What does Paragraph 3 intend to tell us?

A.Great achievements of Zagar.

B.Special skills of installing art.

C.Location of the Magic Gardens

D.Early history of the Magic Gardens.

3.What do the local residents think of Zagar's works?

A.They harm environment.

B.They can bring in profits.

C.They should be removed.

D.They are precious treasures.

4.What can tourists do in Philadelphia's Magic Gardens?

A.Paint the walls on the spot.

B.Put on music performances.

C.Enjoy some Zagar's works.

D.Attend some dance courses.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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A trip to the theater, museum or art gallery could help you live longer. And the more often, the better, a new study suggests. Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that people engaged in the arts more frequently had a 31% lower risk of dying early when compared to those who didn't. Even going to the theater or museum once or twice a year was linked with a 14% lower risk.

“While other health behaviors like smoking, alcohol and exercise are undoubtedly bigger predictors of the rate of death, these leisure and pleasure activities people don't think as a health related activity do support good health and long life,” said Fancourt, an associate professor at UCL’s Research Department of Behavioral Science and Health.

How often an individual engaged in art activities, also including exhibitions, concerts and opera but not cinema, was measured at the start of the study in 2004 to 2005. The study looked at a range of economic, health and social factors to try and explain why there is a link between “arts engagement” and living longer, although as an observational study it can't establish cause. Part of the reason, the study said, comes down to social and economic differences among those who go and don't go to museums, exhibitions and art galleries. Wealth, they found, explained about 9% of the association. Cognitive(认知的) differences, social engagement and mental health also played a role.

“Things like free time and occupational status made no material difference,” said Fancourt, “but engagement in arts can reduce stress and build creativity that allows people to adapt to changing circumstances. It also helps people build social capital — accessing emotional support and information that helps people age more successfully. A greater sense of purpose could also play a role. If this (study) is added to the larger body of evidence, we are getting an increasingly rich picture on how arts can benefit health and it's not about one single outcome. It can have wide ranging benefits and support healthier lives lived longer.”

This study did not look at the effects of taking part in art-related activities but a World Health Organization review of available evidence published last year found that both receptive participation, like visiting a museum, and active participation, like singing in a choir, had health benefits.

1.How is the text mainly developed?

A.By giving examples.

B.By making a comparison.

C.By listing data.

D.By presenting facts.

2.What does the new study suggest?

A.Engagement in art activities could help people live longer.

B.Arts engagement plays a big part in people's good health.

C.Smoking, alcohol and exercise are good to people's health.

D.Smoking, alcohol and exercise could lower the risk of death.

3.Which of the following is not much of an art activity?

A.Going to the theatre.

B.Attending a concert.

C.Visiting the museum.

D.Watching a movie.

4.What can we infer from the text?

A.Arts engagement depends on whether we have free time.

B.Social and economic differences affect our arts engagement greatly.

C.Participating in art activities can bring us many health benefits.

D.This new study is scientifically confirmed.

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A trip to the theater, museum or art gallery could help you live longer. And the more often you get that culture fix the better, a new study suggests.

Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that people who engaged in the arts more frequently—every few months or more—had a 31% lower risk of dying early when compared to those who didn’t. Even going to the theater or museum once or twice a year was linked with a 14% lower risk.

“While other health behaviors like smoking, alcohol and exercise are undoubtedly bigger predictors of death rate, these leisure and pleasure activities that people don’t think as a health related activity do support good health and longevity.” said Daisy Fancourt, an associate professor at UCL’s Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health.

The study looked at a range of economic, health and social factors to try and explain why there is a link between “arts engagement” and living longer, although as an observational study it can’t establish cause. Part of the reason, the study said, comes down to social and economic differences among those who go and don’t go to museums, exhibitions and art galleries.

Wealth, they found, explained about 9% of the association. Cognitive differences, social and civic engagement, mental health, mobility and deprivation also played a role. Things like free time and occupational status made no material difference.

The study says that engaging with the arts can reduce stress and build creativity that allows people to adapt to changing circumstances. It also helps people build social capital—accessing emotional support and information that helps people age more successfully.

Everyone should have the chance to take part in cultural activities and the study added weight to growing concerns about the decline in arts subjects in schools and universities.

1.What are the statistics in Paragraph 2 about?

A.Connection with art.

B.Risk of dying early.

C.Chances of healthy living.

D.Frequency of art engagement.

2.What does Fancourt think of going to the concert?

A.It contributes to living healthier and longer.

B.It can improve peopled cultural awareness.

C.It is a good behavior like smoking or exercise.

D.It offers people opportunities to become artists.

3.What can we infer from the text?

A.People who have more free time enjoy visiting museums.

B.Social status plays an important role in leading a happy life.

C.Everyone taking part in art related activities can live longer.

D.There should be more arts subjects in schools and universities.

4.Why did the researchers carry out the study?

A.To find the cause of building creativity.

B.To promote the mental health of the old.

C.To analyze the link between arts and life.

D.To influence the social behavior of people.

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We’ve never expected___ so many valuable finds from this archaeological site．

A．there being                                     B．to there be

C．there to be                                       D．to be there

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China’s Liangzhu Archaeological Site 1.(declare) on the list of World Heritage sites on Saturday by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee during its 43rd session in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

The site, 2.is located in Yuhang District in Hangzhou City in China’s eastern Zhejiang Province, showcases the civilization of prehistoric rice agriculture between 3,300 B.C. 3. 2,300 B.C. The ruins of ancient Liangzhu city were discovered in 2007, and then large dam sites 4.(surround) the Liangzhu ancient city were unearthed continuously after 2009. It was 5. (official) submitted lo UNESCO in 2019, hoping to win 6. (recognize) as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The site 7. (include) archaeological remains and unearthed cultural relics of the Liangzhu Ancient City as well as a wetland that covers 8. area of 908. 89 hectares in a plain river network. It is also found that the Liangzhu ancestors started to use characters about 5 ,000 years ago, 1 ,000 years 9. (early) than previously thought, according to Colin Renfrew, a retired professor of archaeology at the University of Cambridge.

The World Heritage Committee added Liangzhu to the UNESCO list10. (encourage) better protection of the site, considered to be of “outstanding universal value” to humanity.

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