1 . It isn’t every day that the future and the past get to meet on national television.
When his wife of 72 years passed away six years ago, Peter Davies
“I was married for 72 years, and when my wife died, life changed
Peter chose to
“The
Recently he was
A.admitted | B.suspected | C.proved | D.argued |
A.refused | B.struggled | C.regretted | D.pretended |
A.failed | B.determined | C.requested | D.forgot |
A.dramatically | B.temporarily | C.casually | D.secretly |
A.information | B.creation | C.affection | D.meaning |
A.afraid | B.tired | C.capable | D.ashamed |
A.study | B.perform | C.investigate | D.volunteer |
A.star | B.scholar | C.hit | D.model |
A.expanded | B.transformed | C.recovered | D.compared |
A.responsibility | B.challenge | C.status | D.mission |
A.assistants | B.instructors | C.applicants | D.kids |
A.belong to | B.object to | C.adapt to | D.reach to |
A.apparent | B.tremendous | C.flexible | D.particular |
A.remarked | B.accompanied | C.honoured | D.impressed |
A.concerned | B.respectful | C.embarrassed | D.delighted |
2 . Papermaking is widely known as one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient Chinese civilization. Among different types of paper, Xuan paper holds an important place.
Regarded as one of the Four Treasures of the Study, Xuan paper has always been valued by the Chinese as a source of pride since it is a necessary part of the Chinese culture.
Five Oxen by painter Han Huang is acknowledged as the oldest Chinese painting on Xuan paper.
Featuring a smooth surface, pure texture (质地) and high tensile strength, Xuan paper’s most well-known feature is that it can be preserved for a long time.
A.If it were not for the paper |
B.It is also a witness to the Chinese history |
C.As it has a history of more than 1,500 years |
D.Because it has excellent water-absorbing capacity |
E.The quality will not change for more than 1,000 years |
F.The undamaged art piece is more than 1,200 years old |
G.Up to now, Xuan paper has not yet been produced by modern machine |
3 . Enjoy a museum visit with your class
Available Programs:
Art Tells a Story: By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences, students can find the story in some works of art. ( All grades)
Learning to Look: An interactive(互动的)tour that explores a variety of art using storytelling, movements, music, games, and other techniques helps introduce children to a museum. (Preschool~ Grade 3)
Native American Collection: This program explores relationships that exist between art, culture,the geographic location and natural resources. Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez, a Towa storyteller, a Northwest coast mask, and Inuit clothing. ( For Grades 2~5)
The Language of Art: Classes are welcomed into the museum to take part in an interactive tour of American Art. It gives participants a new set of vocabulary while helping them feel comfortable.
Art﹣on﹣the﹣Move: Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects. Free organizations with Education Membership.
Planning Your Visit:
Booking:Booking is necessary for all tours and programs.Please book at least a week in advance.Teachers are encouraged to organize self﹣guided visits for their classes during public hours.
Tour Hours: Tours can be organized between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Program Fees: Tours are free for those with Education Membership. There is a charge of ﹩6 per student of non﹣member organizations. Tour with art activities cost ﹩12 per student (non﹣members)or ﹩10 per student (members).
Chaperones(保护人):We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children.Chaperones help to make your museum visit a success. A chaperone must pay ﹩5 admission.
Lunch: We regret that no lunch facilities are available at the museum.
Museum Rules: Don't touch works of art. Don't take photographs.
Ask questions. Look, and then LOOK again!
Enjoy!
1. If teachers want their students to learn about what a museum is, they will choose .A.Art Tells a Story. |
B.Learning to Look. |
C.The Language of Art. |
D.Native American Collection. |
A.﹩600. |
B.﹩630. |
C.﹩720. |
D.﹩750. |
A.To make bookings ahead of time. |
B.To try to get Education Membership. |
C.To learn about the history of the museum. |
D.To ask for the permission of self﹣guided visits. |
A.Health. |
B.News. |
C.Culture. |
D.Advertisement. |
During the summer vacation, I took part in
I never expected
Preparing for the contest, practicing a 3-minute speech, and overcoming stage fright(怯场), I spared no effort to take part in the competition.
One of my
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