Famous Modern Chinese Buildings
The Beijing International Airport
The first place most visitors see when they arrive in China is the Beijing International Airport.
The airport was constructed in the 1950s. It has an indoor garden, a children’s playground,and over 70 food businesses in Terminal 3 alone.
The Shanghai World Financial Centre
Completed in 2008, SWFC took over 10 years to complete due to shortages of money and the construction delays. Since its completion, it has won countless architectural awards.
Tourists are welcome at SWFC’ s viewing platform, which is the world’s highest closed viewing platform.
The Water Cube
It was constructed for use during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Now visitors can express surprise at the architecture of the building. They can enjoy the indoor atmosphere as well.
Among the offerings of the Water Cube are a restaurant, a bar, a shopping area, and Water World, a family water park.
The Bird’s Nest
It was designed mainly for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It can hold up to 80,000 people. Nowadays, it also functions as a tourist attraction. It makes money from tourism. It draws more than 20,000 tourists every day.
The National Centre for the Performing Arts
It was completed in 2007. The building is surrounded by a man-made lake, requiring guests to enter through an underground hallway. It is home to an opera hall, a music hall, and a theatre.
1. Why was the construction of Shanghai World Financial Centre delayed?A.It needed more construction workers. | B.It was short of money. |
C.It added an extra viewing platform. | D.It faced too much terrible weather. |
A.By renting the winter theme park. | B.By increasing its opening time. |
C.By making money from tourism. | D.By giving some live concerts. |
A.Enjoy sports events. | B.Play on the viewing platform. |
C.Attend science lectures. | D.Watch different performances. |
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【推荐1】1. The Louvre
The Louvre opened in 1793 in Paris, is one of the world’s largest and most visited art museums. The famous lass pyramid which is in the main courtyard of the Louvre Palace was added in 1989 and serves as the main entrance to the museum. Its exhibits come from classical Greece and Rome, medieval Europe and Napoleonic France, etc. Its most famous exhibit, of course, is Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of the Mona Lisa, generally to be found surrounded by crowds of camera-flashing tourists.
2. The Egyptian Museum
Home to at least 120, 000 items of ancient Egyptian relics, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo was opened in 1902. There are two main floors of the museum. On the ground floor there is a wide collection of papyrus (纸莎草纸) and coins used by the ancient Egyptians. On the first floor there are items from the final two dynasties of Ancient Egypt. Highlights include the objects from the Tomb of Tutankhamen and the Royal Mummy Room containing 27 royal mummies.
3. The Vatican Museums
Founded by Pope (教皇) Julius II in the 16th century, the Vatican Museums in Rome are among the best museums in the world. The museums are most famous for the spiral (螺旋形) staircase, the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo painted the chapel ceiling between 1508 and 1512. Today the ceiling, and especially The Last Judgment, are widely believed to be Michelangelo’s best achievements in painting.
4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, known as the Met, is an art museum located in New York City. This massive building, originally opened in 1872. holds actually hundreds of rooms on it two floors, containing more than two million works of art from across human history and around the world, covering almost every field of art in existence.
1. Which museum has the longest history?A.The Louvre. | B.The Vatican Museums. |
C.The Egyptian Museum. | D.The Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
A.The Louvre. | B.The Vatican Museums. |
C.The Egyptian Museum. | D.The Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
A.Visitors can enter the Louvre through the famous glass pyramid. |
B.The Last Judgment is considered to be one of Michelangelo’s greatest works. |
C.The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Egyptian Museum both are a two-storey building. |
D.The collections in the Vatican Museums show the story of human culture from past to present. |
【推荐2】Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas has been called “America’s best small museum”. Since its opening in 1972, the museum has won high praise for a famous collection of masterpieces ranging from ancient to modern times.
Hours
Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-5 pm
Friday Noon-8 pm
Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Sunday Noon-5 pm
Monday Closed
Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve 10 am-5 pm
New Year’s Eve 10 am-5 pm
We are closed on New Year’s Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
During extreme weather, we follow the Fort Worth Independent School District’s closure and delayed opening schedule. We will post alerts in the event of a closure. You can also visit Fort Worth ISD’s website or call us at 817-332-8451 for more information.
Admission
Admission to the Kimbell’s collection is always free.
Special Exhibitions Kimbell collection
Kimbell members free free
adults $18 free
seniors 60+ $16 free
Students $16 free
children 6-11 $14 free
children under 6 free free
Member Admission
Members receive free admission to all special exhibitions. Simply show your membership card when you reach the exhibition entrance. No reservations required. Please be aware that you may experience longer than usual wait times to enter the exhibition due to social distancing rules in the galleries, so please plan accordingly.
Half-Price Admission
We offer half-price admission to special exhibitions on Tuesdays from 10 am-5 pm and Fridays from 5-8 pm.
Half-price tickets are not available for purchase online.
Buy tickets at the Piano Pavilion Box Office.
Reduced Admission
The Kimbell Art Museum offers reduced admission for special exhibitions for K-12 Teachers, Active-Duty Military, and SNAP program recipients. Tickets are available only at the Piano Pavilion Box Office.
Group Tickets
Save $2 off each ticket when you purchase ten or more tickets for any Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. The group rate discount will be applied at checkout. Purchase online, email us, or call 817-332-8451, ext. 229 for more information.
1. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A.People can’t visit the museum on Christmas Eve. |
B.People can visit the museum during extreme weather. |
C.People can buy half-price tickets online. |
D.People can visit the museum on New Year’s Eve. |
A.All the teachers. | B.Retired soldiers. |
C.SNAP program recipients. | D.Children under 6. |
A.$2 | B.$18 | C.$16 | D.$14 |
【推荐3】Four Bookstores Worth Visiting Around the World
◆ Word on the Water
London, England
This floating bookstore in the Regent's Canal is known as "The London Bookbarge". Formerly mobile, it has now found a permanent home where visitors can browse all year round, warm themselves up by a wood-burning fire in the winter and enjoy the performances of music and poetry on the rooftop stage in the summer.
+44 7976886982, https://www.atlasobscura.com
◆ EL Ateneo Grand Splendid
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This theater-turned-cinema-turned-bookstore is an example of the connection between the performing arts and books. It preserves the traditional ceiling and special curtains of the former theater and books line the walls, including where the audience once sat in box seats.
+54 1148136052, https://www.atlasobscura.com
◆Kay Craddock Antiquarian Bookseller
Melbourne, Australia
This shop sells only antique and second-hand books. Visitors can search for the strange collection of owl figurines (猫头鹰雕像) scattered throughout or they can check out the shelves to find classics,such as a collection by Jane Austen printed in 1833 selling for $15, 000.
+61 (0)396548506, https://www.kaycraddock.com
◆ Zhongshuge Bookstore
Hangzhou, China
Each location of this Chinese bookstore chain is architecturally unique, but the location in Hangzhou stands out. Stairs and seats built into round bookshelves combined with mirrored ceilings give the optical illusion (视觉幻象) of countless books. Other optical illusions include a tunnel of books and what appears to be a long roller coaster of books in the children's book room.
+86 057188003279, https://weibo.com/67661899
1. To appreciate poetry shows, you'll dial___________.A.+54 1148136052 | B.+44 7976886982 |
C.+61 (0)396548506 | D.+86 057188003279 |
A.Word on the Water. | B.Zhongshuge Bookstore. |
C.EL Ateneo Grand Splendid. | D.Kay Craddock Antiquarian Bookseller. |
A.Its special designs. | B.Its floating locations. |
C.Its performing arts. | D.Its second-hand classics. |
【推荐1】Goddington Theater
The Goddington Theater Ticket Office is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and for half an hour in the evening before the advertised start time of each performance.
Telephone bookings
Your tickets are held at the Ticket Office for you to collect or, if you prefer, a charge of 35 cents is made to post them to you if you pay by cash. We’ll post them to you for free if you book by credit card. No extra charge.
Postal bookings
You can write to the Ticket Office requesting tickets, or to confirm a reservation.
Where to find Goddington Theater
Goddington Theater can be found within the Goddington University site, next to the car park, which is available for public use after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
If travelling by car
Coming from the south end of Princes Street, you will see the library on your right. Next to the library is Goddington University. Take the next turning on the right, then first right into the car park gate straight ahead of you, stopping as close as possible to the orange machine. Put a $ 1 coin in the machine and the gate will rise.
If travelling by train/bus/ taxi
You will need to allow 30 minutes to walk from the train station. Taxis are available from the front of the station.
The University is a 5 to 10 minutes’ walk from the main bus station.
When ordering a taxi from the theater, ask to be picked up at the bottom of North Street. Taxis will not come into the car park because of the entrance charge.
1. You can book your tickets ________.A.at 9 a.m. on Monday | B.at 5 p.m. on Wednesday |
C.at noon on workdays | D.at lunch time on weekends |
A.In the Goddington University. | B.On the right of the Ticket Office. |
C.To the south of Princes Street. | D.At the bottom of North Street. |
A.You can find a free parking place in the university. |
B.You have to collect your tickets if you pay by credit card. |
C.Tickets paid by cash will be posted to you at no extra charge. |
D.Taxi drivers are unwilling to pick up customers inside the car park. |
【推荐2】If you are looking for something fun and educational to do in Maryland, why not visit the Maryland Science Center? It is located at 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 2. The ticket prices vary depending on ages, groups and the exhibits you choose.
Introduction
The Maryland Science Center is basically a museum, but it gives everyone a chance to learn through experience and play, rather than just glance at an exhibit.
Activities
You can learn about various topics, including outer space, the human body, dinosaurs, electricity, marine(海洋的) biology, energy, and much more. You can also take part in the interactive activities, such as racing bubbles, digging for dinosaur fossils, using puzzle pieces to construct cars, and so much more.
The Davis Planetarium(天文馆)
At the Davis Planetarium, you can lie back in a chair and look at the stars while still inside the Science Center. The stars will appear on the ceiling of the theatre as you watch them.
There are different shows to catch at the Davis Planetarium. You can learn about the galaxy and astronomy during the Dark Matters show. Learn about the stars and planets during the Sky Live show. The One World One Sky show allows children to explore the stars. The Live from the Sun show will teach you all about the hot sun.
The Kids Room
For children, they can’t miss the Kids Room. They will be able to play in a water area, construct dams and water towers, push buttons, ring doorbells, build with blocks, and more, and definitely they will learn a lot. In addition, there is also an area for kids of two years old and under, where they can crawl, walk and explore safely with soft toys.
1. What do we know about the Maryland Science Center?A.It charges different prices for parents and Children. |
B.It is regarded as the most popular museum in Maryland. |
C.It is a museum where there are many famous exhibitions. |
D.It is mainly designed for children and their families to play together. |
A.Dark Matters. | B.Live from the Sun. |
C.One World One Sky. | D.Sky Live. |
A.It is designed for parents who have children. |
B.It provides a good opportunity for parents to relax. |
C.Children there need to be accompanied by their parents. |
D.It is a good place for children to learn and play at the same time. |
【推荐3】With the approaching of New Year, more and more visitors will come to China. Don’t know where you should go? Here are some places recommended for you.
Shanghai Expo Culture Park
The Shanghai Expo Culture Park will soon open its northern section to the public, in which the major attractions include a traditional garden that is similar in design to Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden and a 400-meter avenue exhibiting the history of the area, while in the southern section lies a grand theater.
Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the activities which enjoy good fame is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial (商业的) bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go!
Harbin’s Frozen World
For those who have never been to Harbin, there is an almost endless list of things to do. At Harbin Ice—Snow World, you can not only see the world—famous ice architecture, but also have great fun! You can have hotpot at the restaurants which are made of ice, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, go down the world’s longest ice slide (滑梯) and join in the popular Ice and Snow Electronic Music Festival to welcome 2024.
The winter is cold and the night is long, so why not go to the theatre? Harbin was listed by the United Nations as a “music city” in 2010. Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost (化霜) a little to share their love of art.
1. Where should visitors go if they want to do extreme sports?A.Shanghai Expo Culture Park. | B.The Macao Tower. |
C.Shangha’s Yuyuan Garden. | D.Harbin Ice—Snow World. |
A.Attend a famous music festival. | B.Play with both ice and fire. |
C.Turn water into instant ice. | D.Learn to make ice architecture. |
A.They have a high tower. | B.They have a long ice slide. |
C.They have a grand theater. | D.They have traditional architecture. |