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文章大意:这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个巴黎最好的博物馆的信息。

In Paris, you only need to see the Louvre, right? Wrong! There’s so much more to see in one of the world’s greatest cities for arts and culture! In this article, discover the best museums to visit in Paris.

Louis Vuitton Foundation

The architecture of this building alone makes a visit worth it. The building was designed by famous architect Frenk Gehry. There are works of art by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ellsworth Kelly, Olafur Eliasson, Gilbert & George, Jeff Koons, and many others. The admission ticket costs€16.

Hours: Mon-Sat, 10:00 am-6:00 pm (closed Sundays)

Paris Museum of Modern Art

The museum has a few huge works of art and a ton of other eye-catchers. It is technically free to visit, but they ask for a non-mandatory (非强制性的) donation of €5 to see the permanent artworks.

Hours: Tues—Sun, 10:00 am—6:00 pm (closed Mondays)

Musée National Picasso-Paris

The museum is home to thousands of Picasso works. Unlike the Rodin Museum, which contains works from many artists, the Picasso Museum keeps its collection closely tied to the master. The admission ticket costs€14.

Hours: Tues—Fri,10:00 am—6:30 pm; Sat and Sun, 9:30 am—6:00 pm (closed Mondays)

Musée Marmottan Monet

Similar to the Picasso Museum, the Monet Museum is mostly about Monet. The museum is only what it is today thanks to Michel Monet’s famous donation of his father’s remaining works of art. Admissions will run you from€9 to€14.

Hours: Tues—Sun,10:00 am—6:00 pm, late nights on Thursdays until 9:00 pm (closed Mondays).

1. Who was the designer of Louis Vuitton Foundation?
A.Frenk Gehry.B.Ellsworth Kelly.C.Olafur Eliasson.D.Jeff Koons.
2. How much do a couple have to pay to enter Musée National Picasso-Paris?
A.€10.B.€18.C.€28.D.€32.
3. When can you enter Musée Marmottan Monet?
A.At 6:00 pm on Monday.B.At 9:30 am on Thursday.
C.At 10:00 pm on Saturday.D.At 10:00 am on Sunday.
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文章大意:这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了曼联最新的突破天才——18岁的中场科比·迈努。

No matter how successful—or lately, unsuccessful—Manchester United has been on the court, which has always prided itself on an incredible ability to generate the game’s brightest young stars. The latest breakthrough talent, it seems, is 18-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.

The teenager’s emergence from the youth academy (学院) has been one of the few satisfying points in an otherwise difficult season for the team, and the highlight of his fledgling (刚刚起步的) career came during United’s 4—3 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday.

After the host had seemingly got a draw in the 95th minute of the match, Mainoo showed his considerable potential by scoring a winner in the dying moment. The English youngster received the ball under pressure outside of the opposition’s box before rushing his way towards the goal, hitting against a Wolves defender on the way. Then, when other players might have panicked, Mainoo was composed and guided a perfect shot into the far corner of the net.

While his teammates celebrated wildly, Mainoo knelt down and slid towards the crowd after scoring his first Premier League goal. It was a sensational moment and a goal which might change the teenager’s life forever.

“I’ve still not come down from it. I still feel like I’m dreaming, to be honest,” Mainoo told TNT Sports after the match. “To start playing in the Premier League for my boyhood club has been amazing. Now I am just trying to play more games and win more games.”

There have been moments this season, though, where his inexperience has shown, but the future looks bright for the young midfielder who seems to have his feet firmly on the ground. “He is making incredible progress. He has great abilities as a modern midfield player,” Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag told reporters after the game. “He can defend and attack but also he has the physicality to do both ways.”

Manchester United is currently ranked seventh in the Premier League and they are working hard to secure the top four, which will ensure qualification for next season’s Champions League.

4. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about Kobbie Mainoo?
A.His goals.B.His education.
C.His teammates.D.His performance.
5. What does the underlined word “sensational” in paragraph 4 mean?
A.Boring.B.Dramatic.C.Suitable.D.Possible.
6. Which word can best describe Kobbie Mainoo?
A.Ambitious.B.Humorous.C.Experienced.D.Shy.
7. What is the aim of Manchester United now?
A.To bring out more young stars.
B.To qualify for the next Premier League.
C.To play in the Champions League next season.
D.To finish in the top seven of the Premier League.
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文章大意:本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了斯坦福大学发布的研究,研究主要介绍了老年人体验VR的活动,以及老年人对VR的评价。作为代表的Patrick认为VR的未来是可期的。

Retired Army Col. Farrell Patrick taught computer science at West Point during the 1970s and then at two private universities through the 1990s, so he isn’t surprised by the progress technology has made over the decades. But when the 91-year-old got his first virtual reality (VR) experience recently, he was amazed.

Sitting in a conference room at John Knox Village, Patrick sat up straight as his eyes and ears experienced what it would be like to be in a Navy fighter jet flying off the Florida coast. John Knox Village was one of 17 senior communities around the country that participated in a recently published Stanford University study.

During the study, the seniors were picked from seven-minute virtual experiences such as riding in a tank, watching stage performances, playing with dogs and cats or visiting places like Paris or Egypt. The participants wore headsets that gave them 360-degree views and sounds, making it seem like they had been all but dropped into the actual experience.

The study, working with the company Mynd Immersive, found that almost 80% of the seniors reported having a more positive attitude after their VR session and almost 60% said they felt less isolated socially. The enjoyment lessened somewhat for older respondents whose sight and hearing had deteriorated (恶化). Those who found VR less enjoyable were also more likely to dislike technology in general.

The company has worked on the biggest complaints the seniors in the study had about VR—the headsets were too heavy and the heat they generated made the seniors’ foreheads sweat. The new headsets weigh about six ounces (189 grams) instead of a pound (454 grams). Besides, they have a built-in fan for cooling, and the videos aren’t as jumpy.

Patrick says he hopes to live to 100 because he believes the next five years will see momentous changes in VR. Still a technology enthusiast, he believes the cost of systems will drop dramatically and become part of everyday living, even for seniors.

8. What is the function of the first paragraph?
A.To lead in the topic.B.To reach a conclusion.
C.To present an argument.D.To make a definition.
9. Why does the author mention “Paris or Egypt” in paragraph 3?
A.To illustrate the two cities’ support for VR.
B.To explain why seniors are crazy about traveling.
C.To compare the differences between the two cities.
D.To show the VR experiences the seniors can choose from.
10. What did the study find?
A.Most seniors enjoyed VR.B.Old people preferred socializing.
C.Seniors’ sight and hearing became worse.D.Most retired people disliked high-tech products.
11. What do the figures in paragraph 5 indicate about Mynd Immersive?
A.Its products hardly appeal to seniors.B.Its goal is to produce high-quality videos.
C.It has made improvements on the headsets.D.It has got a lot of complaints from teenagers.
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文章大意:本文是一篇新闻报道,文章主要讲述一名患有晚期帕金森氏症的男子在脊椎中植入了电极后几乎能够正常行走。

A man with advanced Parkinson’s disease (帕金森氏症) is now able to walk almost normally again thanks to electrodes implanted (电极植入) in his spinal cord (脊椎), researchers said on Monday. The medical first was achieved by Swiss researchers who had previously pioneered similar breakthroughs to help disabled people walk again.

“This could be a game-changing technology to help bring back movement in people with advanced Parkinson’s,” said David Dexter, research director at Parkinson’s UK.

Marc Gauthier, the 62-year-old patient who lives in France, has suffered from the brain disorder for about 30 years. Like more than 90 percent of people with advanced Parkinson’s, Mar c has had great difficulty walking. What are known as “freezing” experiences — during which patients are unable to move for a limited time, putting them at risk of falling — are particularly awful, Marc told AFP.

Much remains unknown about Parkinson’s disease, making treatment difficult. But the disease can seriously affect the lives of patients, sometimes keeping them to bed or a wheelchair. So when the opportunity came to go through an operation in Switzerland, Marc gladly accepted the chance.

“Now I can do whatever I want,” Marc says. “I can go for a walk and go out shopping by myself.” He adds that he can now walk much more easily — he is even planning a trip to Brazil — but it still requires concentration, particularly when climbing upstairs.

The Swiss team, led by surgeon Jocelyne Bloch and neuroscientist Gregoire Courtine , implanted a complex system of electrodes called a “neuroprosthesis (神经假体)” at important points along Marc’s spinal cord. The neuroprosthesis was first tested on animals, and then implanted in Marc, who has used it for roughly eight hours a day over nearly two years.

The Swiss team has expanded their experiment to a group of six Parkinson’s patients, aiming to know how it could help others, given the disease affects people in different ways. However, treatment using the implant could be quite expensive, potentially limiting how many patients would have access.

12. What is David Dexter’s attitude to the Swiss breakthrough?
A.Unconcerned.B.Doubtful.C.Positive.D.Unclear.
13. What can Marc do after the surgery?
A.Volunteer as a tour guide in Brazil.B.Run to his heart’s content.
C.Go to the supermarket alone.D.Make a phone call while climbing the stairs.
14. What do we know about the surgery?
A.It was first tested on Marc Gauthier.B.It is hardly affordable for ordinary people.
C.It has been performed on many patients.D.It was done by researchers in the UK.
15. What is the best title for the text?
A.A Spinal Implant Allows a Parkinson’s Patient to Walk Again
B.Parkinson’s Patients Have to Deal With Difficulties in Life
C.Swiss Experts Have Created a Drug to Treat Parkinson’s
D.New Technology Prevents People From Developing Parkinson’s
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