1 . There are world-class museums located across the globe, from well-established institutions to newer builds and niche offerings. For museum fans, the choice is endless. Here, we look at some of the world’s most visited museums.
The Louvre — Paris, FranceWith record-breaking visitor figures, The Louvre is undoubtedly one of the most popular museums in the world. It is home to over 380,000 objects and a permanent collection that covers 60, 600 square meters. Visitors can enjoy sculptures, paintings, drawings, and more, with famous highlights being the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. As well as its world-class collection, it is also a landmark in itself, thanks to the iconic Louvre Pyramid, designed by the distinguished Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei.
National Museum of China — Beijing, ChinaThis museum is home to 1.3 million objects, displayed in a series of galleries exploring everything from ancient ceramics and calligraphy to jade and bronze treasures, as well as Buddhist sculptures and socialist-realism art. Recent exhibitions have covered a wide range of topics from across the world of art, culture, history and politics. These have included The Power of Truth: Marking the Bicentenary of the Birth of Karl Marx, and The Splendor of Asia: An Exhibition of Asian Civilizations. Since May 2021, more than 30 of China’s top museums have adopted digital collectibles as an alternative to NFTs.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art —New York, USANext one on the list of the most visited museums in the world is The Metropolitan Museum of Art（The Met）. The Met is the largest art museum in the United States and holds more than 2million works in its permanent collection. It is famous for holding blockbuster attractions, such as 2018’s record-breaking Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer. It also hosts the Met Gala each year, although the 2020 event had to be moved online due to the pandemic. In 2021, Sofie Andersen, head of digital content at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, spoke to Blooloop about digital storytelling and the museum’s online strategy.
1. What makes the Louvre enjoy the greatest popularity?| A．Its record-breaking visitors. | B．Its strategic location in Paris. |
| C．Its distinguished designer I. M. Pei. | D．Its various collections of objects. |
| A．Buddhist sculptures. | B．Ancient ceramics. |
| C．Impressionist paintings. | D．Jade and bronze treasures. |
| A．It is the oldest art museum in the world. |
| B．It hosts an annual event called the Met Gala. |
| C．It has the largest collection of Michelangelo’s works. |
| D．It focuses mainly on digital content and online exhibitions. |
2 . The kitchen, often referred to as the heart of the home, is a place where delicious meals are prepared, cherished memories are made, and families are united.
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Remember, an organized kitchen is not just pleasing but also crucial for safety. Avoid accidents by keeping countertops, stovetops, and floors clean. Always store knives out of children’s reach to prevent injuries. By maintaining organization in the kitchen, you create a safer environment for everyone in the household.
●Prevent burns
When handling hot cookers or touching any hot surfaces, always wear oven gloves to avoid burns. Moreover, heat oil slowly and monitor it closely to prevent it from splattering (泼洒), which can cause serious injuries.
●Handle food safely
● Watch children in the kitchen
It is important to educate children about kitchen safety and make them aware of the potential risks in the kitchen. Keep them away from hot surfaces, sharp tools, and electrical appliances to prevent accidents. Encourage them to engage in safe cooking activities under the eyes of an adult to develop their interest in cooking.
| A．Be careful with fire and heat |
| B．Keep the kitchen clean and organized |
| C．Hands must be washed to prevent cross-infection |
| D．Anyway, don’t leave the children alone in the kitchen |
| E．Be careful when opening hot containers to avoid steam burns |
| F．Always keep your body and fingers off the sharp edge of knives |
| G．However, it’s also a place where accidents can happen without safety awareness |
3 . Since living in China, I’d always heard that Sichuan province had the spiciest cuisine. I finally made my way to Chengdu to satisfy my eagerness.
With 45% of its local people aged between 14 and 45, making it one of China’s most youthful places, it boasted an energetic atmosphere dotted with trendy shops, cafes, and live music. People wandered leisurely along the streets, enjoying the free time with those who don’t work overtime.
As the sun sets, Chengdu truly comes alive. The city buzzes (充斥着) with countless bars and music venues. I chose a bar to hear myself think. My waiter brought me a cocktail with Sichuan peppers and I asked where I could taste the most special hotpot. She suggested Long Sen Yuan Hotpot. I made a reservation. Afterwards, I took a walk along the amazing Jinjiang River. I’m not a person for solo walks typically, but I was curious about the Jiuyan Bridge, the highlight of the area, which bears the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The next day, I went to Long Sen Yuan. Having ordered some food, I asked for the spicy broth(火锅锅底) and learned I could choose from three levels of spiciness. I ordered the spiciest broth available. The waiter made eye contact to warn about how spicy it was. “Bring it on,” I challenged. The hotpot lived up to its reputation. I found the first bite bearable. However, any experienced spicy food expert will tell you that spice builds as you eat, and I had a lot of broth to get through. By the end of the meal, I was sweating all over. The experience was perfect, and I would highly recommend it, I even shot a selfie with the waiter as a memory of my spicy adventure.
1. Why is Chengdu one of China’s most youthful places?| A．Chengdu is a lively city in China. |
| B．People in Chengdu don’t work overtime. |
| C．The city has countless bars and music venues. |
| D．Nearly half of the people are between 15 and 45. |
| A．People lead a busy life. |
| B．People’s life there is diverse. |
| C．The highlight of the area is Jinjiang River. |
| D．The restaurant can make people hear themselves think. |
| A．The three levels of spiciness. | B．The process of ordering food. |
| C．The experience of trying hotpot. | D．The reason of recommending the city. |
| A．Admirable. | B．Doubtful. | C．Uncertain. | D．Worried. |
4 . How to yum cha in Hong Kong
For Hong Kongers, a quality restaurant could become a family haunt that’s visited for generations to come. Here are some of the best places for chowing down on these steam-basket goodies.
ForumFounded by a legendary abalone (鲍鱼) master, this three Michelin-star restaurant serves classic Cantonese dim sum with an attention to detail that can only be described as impeccable (无瑕疵的). If you want to know what perfect dim sum tastes like, head to Forum.
Sun HingAs the chefs begin kneading (捏) dough and wrapping buns in the middle of the night, neighbors slowly fill the seats and wait for its freshly made dumplings and stir-fried milk puffs. There is no menu or ordering sheet here. Diners choose their dim sum from the display towers located at the counter.
Golden ValleyGolden Valley offers two styles of Chinese cuisine — Cantonese and Sichuanese — on one dim sum menu. Golden Valley’s dumplings are a refreshing and sumptuous (豪华的) pocket of shrimp, mushrooms, pork and water chestnuts, while its Sichuanese dan dan noodles are flavorfully spicy.
Veggie KingdomVeggie Kingdom boasts a pretty impressive meatless dim sum experience that even non-vegetarians wouldn’t feel lacking. Helmed by a veteran dim sum chef, Veggie Kingdom makes fresh vegan dishes using traditional cooking techniques. Specially-treated vegetable oil is used to replace lard (猪油) and butter. Mushrooms are added to replace the usual pork fillings.
1. What is Sun Hing’s feature?| A．It was founded by a famed master. | B．It offers special kinds of noodles. |
| C．It offers dim sum to night owls. | D．It offers menus to order food. |
| A．Golden Valley. | B．Veggie Kingdom. |
| C．Forum. | D．Sun Hing. |
| A．Business. | B．Travel. | C．Entertainment. | D．Health. |
1.推荐电视节目《朗读者》；
2.推荐理由：邀请名人朗读文章，深受男女老少的喜爱，展现中文的语言美等；
参考词汇：《朗读者》The Reader、文学作品 literature
注意：
(1)词数 80 左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . Chinese food in Britain has over 100 years of history. Since then, they’ve been springing up around the country. Today, Chinese food is one of the top choices for hungry Englishmen.
But since coming to China, I’ve found some differences. Much of the Chinese food in Britain is influenced by western tastes. For example, dishes are not hot and had fewer kinds. It’s difficult to find the hot food of Yunnan food in Britain. The most popular Chinese dishes in Britain are chou mein, egg-fried rice and spring rolls. Also, meat dishes are always sweet and sour.
The Chinese food in Britain not only gives a different taste. In most Chinese restaurants, food is served as a buffet (自助的). And once you sit down in a Chinese restaurant, don’t hope to rotate (旋转) the dishes around a big round table to share. This kind of table in English is called a Lazy Susan because it’s convenient to move dishes around. But in Britain they are very uncommon.
At the end of the meal, don’t forget your lucky cookie! In most Chinese restaurants, you’ll be given a cake that you break a half. Inside is a small piece of paper with your lucky words written on it. Although you can hardly find lucky cakes in China, no Chinese meal in Britain is complete without reading these letters of good luck.
1. What does the underlined phrase “springing up” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Change. | B．Keep. | C．Appear. | D．Disappear. |
| A．are not hot |
| B．have more kinds |
| C．are similar to Western dishes |
| D．are not influenced by western tastes |
| A．lucky cakes are popular in Britain |
| B．it is common to see a Lazy Susan in Britain |
| C．lucky cakes are served at the beginning of a meal |
| D．the waiters are often called Susan in Chinese restaurants |
| A．A Lazy Susan | B．Chinese Lucky Cakes |
| C．English Food in China | D．Chinese Food in Britain |
1. Where did the woman get the dress?
| A．From a second-hand shop. |
| B．From a shopping mall. |
| C．From a factory. |
| A．It has good quality. | B．It is not expensive. | C．It is good for the environment. |
| A．The Great Gatsby. | B．Wuthering Heights. | C．Vanity Fair. |
1. What does Alex want to watch?
| A．Tom and Jerry. | B．Superman. | C．Journey to the West. |
| A．It’s silly. | B．It’s funny. | C．It’s popular. |
| A．Tom. | B．Jerry. | C．The Monkey King. |
10 . Did you know that you can be a good friend who has bad friend habits? Those habits might be pushing people you care about away. In this article, we’ll explore some habits and how they negatively impact your relationships. Read and find out what they are and how to break them.
You’re on your phones most of the day, but when should you put them down?
You’ve all experienced the horrible realization that you’re running late and won’t make your plans on time. There’s arguably nothing worse. You’re walking fast, red and sweaty face, desperately trying to get hold of your friends to let them know you’re going to be late.
You might not notice you’re doing this but try to keep an eye out for how often you spin conversations to be about you. It’s nice to get involved in conversations, but it’s also important to let your friends have their turn to speak and their time to share.
Your friends love and care about you, so they will make sure you have a chance to speak. The least you can do in return is give them their chance too.
| A．Ignoring how your friends feel |
| B．Making every conversation about you |
| C．The answer is when you’re staying with our friends |
| D．It’s a habit that will make your friends satisfied |
| E．Don’t let these habits ruin your friendships any longer |
| F．If there’s no urgent call, you can answer your messages later |
| G．Though you’re not doing it on purpose, it’s still an awful feeling |
