In 1995, Ray Kroc visited a small restaurant in California. The owner of it was the McDonald (麦当劳) brothers. They built it by the road, so people could drive up to the restaurant, buy food without getting out of their cars and drive away easily. They called it “drive-in” restaurant (免下车餐厅).
Ray Kroc saw the bright future of the restaurant of this kind. He bought the restaurant and used the brothers’ family name for his new restaurant. The first McDonald’s restaurant chain (连锁店) was born.
Now there are more than 5,000 restaurants in the United States and in 60 other countries. The largest McDonald’s restaurant is in Beijing, China. It has l, 000 workers. About 700 people can sit and eat there at one time.
1. Who opened the first McDonald’s restaurant chain?A.Two brothers | B.Ray Kroc |
C.Two brothers’ family | D.People in Beijing |
A.You don’t have to get out of the car. |
B.You have to get off the car. |
C.You have to wait for a very long time. |
D.You don’t have to pay for your food. |
A.the two brothers were nice to him |
B.it was a small restaurant |
C.he wanted to make people happy |
D.it would bring him a lot of money |
A.Only in America. |
B.All over the world. |
C.In many parts of the world. |
D.Everywhere except 60 places. |
A.about 60 | B.about 700 | C.about 1,000 | D.about 5,000 |
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【推荐1】What comes to mind when you think of a museum? Valuable exhibits? Relaxed atmosphere? Here let's encounter some special museums.
The Museum of Bad Art
The Museum of Bad Art based in Boston, Massachusetts, will bring you a quite different visual experience. As its name implies, all pieces have made their way to the museum for being too bad to be ignored.
All the paintings have been found in yard sales, rescued from the trash or donated to the museum. When viewing such a large collection of failed art, be prepared to laugh your head off.
Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum
Established in 1984 and opened to the public in 1987, the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum sits in a complex of grand buildings in the architectural style of the Han Dynasty.
The distinctive museum consists of two sections. The aboveground part features models of tombs from the Stone Age to the Han Dynasty. The underground one contains 22 tombs from Henan Province. The tomb of Emperor Xuanwu of Northern Wei is the highlight of the museum.
The Underwater Museum
Fancy an undersea exploration but have no idea where to go? Then the Underwater Museum at the bottom of Lake Grublsee in Austria can be a good choice.
This incredible museum is perfect for adventurous divers, which surely gives visitors a unique experience. It houses not only copies of ancient people and cultural relics, but also fun, strange pieces like the Statue of Liberty, aliens and skeletons (骨架).
Upside Down House
Another strange museum is the Upside Down House in St. Petersburg. It features an apartment where everything is turned upside down.
When you walk into the house, you will feel quite confused and find the entire museum very impressive. With each item in the apartment turned head over heels, you would experience the illusion (错觉) that comes with standing on the ceiling.
1. Which museum best suits diving enthusiasts?A.Upside Down House. | B.The Museum of Bad Art. |
C.The Underwater Museum. | D.Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum. |
A.Enjoy a big collection of failed art. | B.See several copies of cultural relics. |
C.Experience visual illusion in person. | D.Visit historical and grand buildings. |
A.They are located in Europe. | B.They focus on human nature. |
C.They show respect for life. | D.They are special museums. |
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The National Gallery The National Gallery displays one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of paintings in the Western European tradition. It includes many famous works, such as Botticelli's Venus and Mars, Titian's Bacchus and Ariadne, Caravaggio's Supper at Emmaus and Monet's The Water-Lily Pond. All major traditions of Western European painting are represented from the artists of the late medieval period and Renaissance to the French Impressionists. Become a Member Join today and enjoy free entry to exhibitions, exclusive (专属的) events, special offers,and more. To join, visit national gallery.org.Uk/ membership, call 0207747 2850, or speak to our Visitor Engagement team. Support us If you have enjoyed your visit, please make a donation in our visitor donation boxes, which can be found at all entrances. Donations from visitors make areal difference to the Gallery, helping to preserve and care for this unique collection. Thank you for your support. Free Wi-Fi nationalgallery.org.uk | Visiting information Admission free Opening hours Open daily 10 am-6 pm, Friday Lates 6-9 pm. Closed 1 January, 24-26 December. • Eat, drink and shop The National Dining Rooms Level 1, Sainsbury Wing Entrance Open daily 10 am-5 pm, (8:30 pm Fridays). Waiter service • The National Cafe Level 0, Getty Entrance Monday to Friday 8 am-11 pm, Saturday 10 am-11 pm, Sunday 10 am-6 pm Self-service cafe waiter and service restaurant. • Espresso Bar Level 0, Getty Entrance Open daily 10 am-5:45 pm, (8:45 pm Fridays). Self-service • Shops Open daily 10 am-5:45 pm(8:45 pm Fridays). Shop online at nationalgallery.org. uk Events For information on events and programs, please consult the What's On guide located at the entrances or go to nationalgallery.o rg.uk |
1. Which of the following is the most probable source of this passage?
A.A guide to the National Gallery. |
B.A research paper on Western European art. |
C.A speech script introducing the National Gallery. |
D.A newspaper article about collections in the National Gallery. |
A.Free admission and free Wi-Fi. | B.No need to queue at all entrances. |
C.Free meals inside the National Gallery. | D.Exclusive events and special offers. |
A.Shops. | B.Espresso Bar. |
C.The National Cafe. | D.The National Dining Rooms. |
It’s the largest children’s museum in the world. Here, kids and their parents can learn about dinosaurs, ancient Greece, outer-space objects, and much more. In 2018, the museum opened the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, where kids can play while learning about the history and culture of sports.
Apollo Mission Control Center
In 1985, it was regarded as a National Historic Landmark. Work began in 2017 to restore it to perfect condition. And now you can visit it firsthand, learning about the engineers, flight controllers, and scientists who worked behind the scenes to make the moon landing a reality. The team at the center hosts events about space every day of the year, for kids as young as 4.
Deichman Biblo Toyen
It is one of the coolest libraries. This striking library for only children aged 10 to 15 was designed to inspire. With many colorful exhibits and surprises, each section offers visitors a perfect experience. For those who have just come with a good book to read, there’re plenty of comfortable spots to do so.
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Since it opened in 2018, it has helped kids and other visitors understand and appreciate the food on their tables. It partners with nearby Grotegut Dairy Farm (奶牛场), which bridges the gap between the center and real-world dairy operation. Visitors can take a bus tour of the farm to see it in action. And when any of Grotegut’s cows is ready to have a baby, it’s brought to Farm Wisconsin’s birthing center, where visitors are able to watch it all. But there’s no guarantee that a birth will happen during your visit.
1. What can be learnt about Children’s Museum of Indianapolis?A.It has a large collection of ancient works. |
B.It encourages children to play more freely. |
C.It concerns children’s sports education. |
D.It’s based on Apollo Mission Control Center. |
A.Milk the cows. |
B.Have outdoor experiences. |
C.Make cheeses. |
D.Feed a baby cow. |
A.Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. |
B.Apollo Mission Control Center. |
C.Deichman Biblo Toyen. |
D.Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. |
【推荐1】Chinese traditional cuisine is popular and respected all over the world. Chinese meals are famous among foreigners for their colors, ingredients and flavors. The following are four of the Chinese dishes known among foreigners. Click here and see how to cook these dishes.
Spring Rolls
The Chinese food Spring rolls’(Chūnjuǎn) name comes from the Spring Festival in China. Spring rolls are an appetizer that is very famous both in China and the rest of the world. They are made of thin dough filled with meat and vegetables, rolled and fried. They are crispy(脆)and very delicious and go to different sizes.
Chow Mein
Chow mein (Chǎomiàn) is a fried dish with noodles, meat and onions. It has many varieties in different countries. For instance, only in the USA, there are a number of ways to prepare it. depending on the place. It is a most popular Chinese takeout dish. On the East Coast the meal is crispy, while on the West Coast - soft.
Dumplings
Dumplings(Jiǎozi)are one of the most famous and traditional Chinese meals. A dumpling consists of boiled or baked dough filled with meat and vegetables. It has an interesting half-circle shape and curly edges. The filling might be pork, beef and vegetables such as cabbage and onions.
Egg-fried Rice
Egg-fried rice (Dàn chǎofàn) is one of the most popular dishes in the world. Many people eat it regularly, either at restaurants or prepare it at home. The dish has a strong delicious smell and it’s very easy to cook with eggs, vegetables and so on. It can be found in every Chinese restaurant.
1. Which of the following is related to Chinese New Year?A.Spring Rolls | B.Chow Mein |
C.Dumplings | D.Egg-fried Rice |
A.They all have strong smell. |
B.They have the same cooking methods. |
C.They are all crispy and very delicious. |
D.Their ingredients might include vegetables. |
A.In a magazine. | B.On a website. |
C.In a travel brochure. | D.In a newspaper. |
【推荐2】Beijing Imperial Court Food(宫廷菜)
Imperial Court Food is a style of food with origins in the Imperial Palace and it is well-known for the original features of the raw materials and carefully selected ingredients. In addition, the dishes are decorated with different colored vegetables and fruits in various shapes. Each dish has a special name, such as Yu Feng Huan Chao. Today, Imperial Court Food has become an important school of Chinese cooking with several places offering this special taste. While expensive, it is worth trying.
Restaurants of Imperial Court Food
Fangshan Restaurant
Fangshan Restaurant is the most famous one offering the first-class Imperial Court Food. The restaurant is made up of three parts and it can hold 500 people eating at the time. It is decorated in imperial style with the design of dragon and phoenix. Here is the best place to experience the life of the Chinese emperors in former days, Now, it serves nearly 800 kinds of Imperial Court Dishes. Among them, Man-Han Banquet is the most famous.
Yushan Restaurant
The layout(布局)of the restaurant follows the imperial palace. When eating in there restaurant, diners are served by waitresses in traditional imperial clothes.
Da Zhai Men
The dishes and snacks cooked in this restaurant are worthy to be tried. And, the traditional performances at night is one of the restaurant's attractions.
Royal Palace
Both of the food and services of this restaurant are so good. You can also enjoy some wonderful performances in this large courtyard.
1. Imperial Court Food stands out because of the following EXCEPT .A.pleasant names | B.selective materials |
C.reasonable prices | D.pretty decorations |
A.Da Zhai Men. | B.Royal Palace. |
C.Yushan Restaurant. | D.Fangshan Restaurant. |
A.Da Zhai Men. | B.Yushan Restaurant. |
C.Fangshan Restaurant. | D.Royal Palace. |
【推荐3】When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict (描绘) birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive (破坏性的) action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside.
Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated (恶化) and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
1. What does the underlined phrases “pays heed to” in paragraph 1 mean?A.discovers | B.watches |
C.notices | D.affects |
A.birds | B.wild dogs |
C.horses | D.wild cats |
A.It was completely dark inside. |
B.The caves were full of wild animals. |
C.Painting materials were hard to find. |
D.Many painting spaces were difficult to reach. |
A.Visitors were prevented from entering. | B.New lighting system was fixed. |
C.Another part was discovered. | D.A new entrance was created. |