1 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. housed B. overcome C. mounting D. distress E. marveling F. instrument G. chain H. facilitate I. pilot J. confused K. striking |
Unlocking The Vatican Museums
Gianni Crea has, almost every morning for the past decade, unlocked the doors to the Vatican Museums. He has seen the splendor of the Sistine Chapel and admired the textures of ancient Egypt. “Yes, I’m a key keeper. But the doors I open are the ones to the history of art, and it’s here that exists the biggest and most beautiful history in the world,” says Crea.
The Vatican Museums have
“In the difficult current context the world is experiencing, in which sadness and
There is also
“Everyone can find something beautiful and moving here,” says Crea, who always welcomes travelers from around the world to accompany him during his morning routine on select dates. “The Vatican Museums will give you an understanding of art and history regardless of your faith.”
2 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. advantage B. anticipating C. digitally D. facilitating E. geometry F. giant G. initiated H. painstakingly I. potentially J. reopened K. sought |
How Digital Modeling Plays a Key Role in Restoring the Notre Dame Cathedral (巴黎圣母院)
It’s been more than four years since a fire damaged Notre Dame, the Catholic cathedral in Paris that’s historically drawn millions of visitors every year.
Since then, people from around the world have united to support an effort,
But the builders, architects and engineers do have the
“It allows you to really understand a lot of how a building fits together, how it’s constructed,” says Andrew Anagnost, CEO of design software
It was a complex process. Onsite workers captured the point-by-point 3D
“It’s like Mission: Impossible when they plan,” says Nicolas Mangon, VP of architecture, engineering and construction industry strategy at Autodesk. “Every little piece is done
Even when the cathedral is
A. address B. fascination C.governed D. imposing E.offensive F.originally G.overlooking H. rebellion I.reminder J. randomly K.swept |
Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a fortress, but fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king or queen in mind. When it comes to structures that are both
Castles were
Not limited to military purposes, castles also served as offices from which the lord would administer control over his fiefdom. That is to say, the lord of the land would hold court in his castle. Those that were socially beneath the lord would come to report the affairs of the lands that they
A. structured B. treasures C. revolution D. accessible E. professions F. responsive G. promises H. formalized I. popularized J. declared K. creation |
How the Victorians Invented the “ Staycation ”
Holidays feel like an important refreshment after such a tough year. While international travel is possible, it’s not exactly easy, so many are choosing to stay closer to home, taking a “staycation ”. This year holidaymakers are discovering the
Domestic tourism as we know it began in the 19th century when the idea of the holiday was just becoming
This gave way to the
The great summer holiday as we know it was designed by the Victorians. The 19th century saw the industrial
There was more
In 1871 the Bank Holidays Act was passed. This appointed certain days as holidays on which banks closed, though, over the years, more businesses began observing these days off work. Before 1830, banks closed only on the 40 saints’ days of the year, though by 1834 this was just four days, including Christmas day. From 1871, any day could be
A. housing B. leisurely C. sought D. reference E. primarily F. leg G. winding H. wildly I. pioneered J. major K. highlight |
18th Century Grand Tour of Europe
The Grand Tour began in the 16th century and gained popularity during the 17 th century. Privileged(有特权的)young European graduates
These young, classically - educated Tourists were rich enough to fund multiple years abroad for themselves and they took full advantage of this. They carried letters of
A typical journey through Europe was long and
Grand Tourists were
The vast majority of Tourists took part in similar activities during their exploration with art at the center of it all. Once a Tourist arrived at a destination, he would look for