1 . Whether you are a fine art lover or history enthusiast, there are some museums that you should visit in your lifetime. Here’s a list of the best museums in the world.
LE LOUVRE, PARIS
A visit to the Louvre lets visitors discover ancient civilizations and Western art from the Middle Ages to 1848. The palace of the museum, dating back to the twelfth century and developed by architects from 1200 to 2011, is a lesson in architecture. The most famous art work is Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”.
THE UFFIZI GALLERIES, FLORENCE
The museum occupies a large building constructed between 1560 and 1580. It’s famous for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings from the Middle Ages to the Modern period, and mainly known for its paintings by Italian artists.
THE BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON
As the first national museum to cover all fields of human knowledge, it was founded in 1753 and opened its doors in 1759. Its eight million objects allow us to explore the diversity of human cultures, and discover the expressions in human being’s life. It boasts the world’s second finest collection of Egyptian antiques.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NEW YORK
Also known as “the Met”, it’s the largest art museum in the America. Presenting over 5,000 years of art from around the world, the museum lives in two sites in New York: The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Since its founding in 1870, it has been a treasury of rare and beautiful objects, ranging from European paintings, Egyptian collections to American paintings.
1. Which museum is best known for ancient statues in the Middle Ages?A.The Louvre. | B.The Uffizi Galleries. |
C.The British Museum. | D.The Metropolitan Museum. |
A.Art works from Egypt. | B.Expressions around the world. |
C.Rare objects of human culture. | D.Paintings from Europe and America. |
A.An introduction to arts. | B.An essay on architecture. |
C.A guidebook to museums. | D.A review of Egyptian paintings. |
1. What plays an important part in our lives?
A.Radio. | B.Machine. | C.Science. |
A.TV sets. | B.Radio sets. | C.Telephones. |
A.In the 1930s. | B.In the 1940s. | C.In the 1950s. |
A.The history of photography and film. |
B.The history of the radio. |
C.The history of the TV. |
3 . 听下面一段对独白,回答以下小题。
1. What probably is the speaker?A.A host. | B.A tour guide. | C.An official. |
A.Pears. | B.Oranges. | C.Potatoes. |
A.Idaho. | B.Alabama. | C.Oregon. |
4 . How to Plan a Panda Tour
There are many places to see lovely giant pandas in China. But the four panda bases around Chengdu are the best places to see giant pandas. Which one is best for you depends on how much time you have and what kind of experience you want to have.
If you just want to see giant pandas, we recommend you go to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base. You can see pandas at all different ages from the oldest to the newborns. This base is huge but usually crowded. You can finish your trip in one day.
If you want a deeper panda experience, there are three recommended activities.
Join in a Panda Volunteer Program
Giant panda volunteer programs are available in three panda bases. Dujiangyan is the best place for a one-day program. If you want a less crowded environment, consider Wolong and Bifengxia, though they require 2 and 3 days respectively. Your work would include weighing and cleaning bamboo, making cakes for pandas, watching pandas being fed, and cleaning pandas’ enclosures (围栏).
Join in a Red Panda Volunteer Program
Unlike with giant pandas, you can have a zero-distance encounter with red pandas—you can feed a group of them without a fence in between. If you are interested in red pandas, you can join in our red panda volunteer program.
Hike Into the Habitat of Wild Pandas
If you are a lover of pandas and outdoor activity as well, consider having a hike in wild panda habitat in Wolong. Go panda tracking, and see if you will be lucky enough to see a wild panda.
1. What is recommended for just a look at pandas?A.Getting involved in a panda volunteer program. |
B.Visiting Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base. |
C.Hiking into the habitat of wild pandas. |
D.Joining in a red panda volunteer program. |
A.Help prepare food for pandas. | B.Feed pandas personally. |
C.Give pandas a bath. | D.Enjoy delicious cakes. |
A.Seeing the beauty of Dujiangyan. | B.Learning to set up pandas’ enclosures. |
C.Encountering a wild panda. | D.Playing with red pandas. |
5 . Value for money?
Yes. It’s not cheap but it’s a special experience that easily fills a day. Plus, it’s a valuable cause worth supporting. Adults£14, children 5-17 and students£6.50, under-4s free, family38 (two adults and two children) or£25 (one adult and three children).
How much would a couple with their 5-year-old twin sons pay for admission?
A.£25. | B.£34.5. | C.£38. | D.£41. |
6 . Guided City Tours
The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.
Where does the guided city tour start?
A.The Gooyer, Windmill. | B.The Skinny Bridge. |
C.Heineken Brewery. | D.Dam Square. |
7 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. What is the man’s advice for the woman’s trip?A.She really should go to Pisa. |
B.She should only stay in Rome. |
C.She should also check out Venice. |
A.Two days. | B.Five days. | C.Seven days. |
As winter draws in, many flock to the south of China for its warmer climate and great beaches. However, those who are more daring head north looking for snowy adventures in the icy climates of Northeast China.
Harbin, whose name is said to originate from a Manchu word that means “a place for drying fishing nets”, sprung up from a small rural
The city flourished with the arrival of the Chinese Eastern Railway,
The city is
Apart from these festivals, the city has much more to offer, from its
While winter may be the best time
A.Visiting a gallery. | B.Running a race. | C.Climbing a mountain. |