1 . Edinburgh is famous for its many museums where you can learn its rich history.
Museum on the MoundLocated in the heart of Edinburgh’s city center, this appealing museum takes a fresh look at money — and much, much more. You will see coins and banknotes from over the ages, including the first Scottish banknote printed in 1727. There are also interesting interactive displays and you can even try your hand at opening a safe!
The Writers’ MuseumIt is housed in the beautiful Lady Stair’s House, a category A listed building. The collection celebrates the legacy (遗产) of Scotland’s literary contributions, with special emphasis given to Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Burns. The museum is home to numerous paintings, books and manuscripts (手稿), and you can also see Burns’ writing desk and Scott’s chess set.
Our Dynamic EarthIt celebrates the beauty of the earth via technology. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to experience earthquakes, the ocean floor, ice ages and mountains by the use of computer software. Particularly interesting is the “tour” around the eleven Earthscapes. It is educational fun for the whole family and can serve as a good introduction to concepts surrounding the formation of the planet and the creatures we share the earth with.
National Museum of ScotlandThe diverse collections here include the history of Scotland with exhibitions of international interest. The natural world, science and technology, discoveries, art, and world cultures are all explored. There are interactive elements and activities to suit children of all ages, including science experiments and musical instruments.
1. Which might be the most attractive to finance majors?A.Our Dynamic Earth. | B.Museum on the Mound. |
C.The Writers’ Museum. | D.National Museum of Scotland. |
A.They have an artistic atmosphere. | B.They have interactive exhibits. |
C.They provide hands-on activities. | D.They showcase world cultures. |
A.Play with your family. | B.Tour the world virtually. |
C.Design computer software. | D.Learn about ancient creatures. |
1. What does the woman think of her city?
A.It’s exciting. | B.It’s small. | C.It’s noisy. |
A.There is a famous statue . |
B.It’s not crowded at all. |
C.Life is interesting there. |
A.It’s hot most of the time. | B.It’s quite wet. | C.Temperatures are too high in summer. |
A.Uncomfortable. | B.Enjoyable. | C.Troublesome. |
1. What was the matter with the first room?
A.It had a bad view. | B.It was noisy. | C.It was untidy. |
A.A garden. | B.The ocean. | C.A parking lot. |
A.She could get her money back. |
B.She could be upgraded with a lower price. |
C.She could be accommodated for free next time. |
A.In the street. | B.In a store. | C.In the woman’s office. |
A.Looking for a job. | B.Designing a website. | C.Renting an apartment. |
A.Make a quick decision. | B.Estimate the cost. | C.Decorate her house. |
1. What’s wrong with the first hotel?
A.It costs too much. | B.It has no suitable room left. | C.It’s too far away from the beach. |
A.Receptionist and guest. | B.Tour guide and tourist. | C.Husband and wife. |
9 . Bristol Old Vic
When the Theatre Royal (now Bristol Old Vic) was built, electricity hadn’t been discovered. For over 250 years the people who have owned, worked inside and visited the theatre have kept records about their activity. These are kept safe at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, and you’ll discover a range of documents which record the history of the theatre, from its foundation in 1764 up until the present day. Here are some of them.
BEGINNING
In 1764 businessmen Alexander Edgar and Thomas Symons suggested building a new theatre between Baldwin Street and the back of Coopers’ Hall in King Street. The estimated cost was f2, 000 to be split among 40 subscribers, but the building work cost more than expected. Owning shares allowed them to influence decisions about the theatre.
SILVER TICKET
Each of the original Bristol Old Vic shareholders was given a silver ticket that promised sight of any performance held at the theatre. As the holders were clever businessmen, they insisted that the silver tickets could be loaned or traded. This enabled them to make some extra money but made it extremely difficult for the theatre managers to keep track of who was allowed to see shows for free.
250TH BIRTHDAY
In May 2016, the theatre celebrated its 250th birthday! As the oldest continuously-working theatre in the English-speaking world, it deserved a proper party, so Bristol-based Limbic Cinema was hired to create a film of the theatre’s historical highlights which was projected (放映) onto the theatre itself.
1. Where can you find the three mentioned documents?A.At Baldwin Street. |
B.At Coopers’ Hall in King Street. |
C.At Bristol-based Limbic Cinema. |
D.At the University of Bristol Theatre Collection. |
A.By creating a film about its history. |
B.By building Bristol-based Limbic Cinema. |
C.By releasing silver ticket in memory of the birthday. |
D.By making a film projected in theatres across England. |
A.To compare the theatre and others. |
B.To change people’s view on Bristol Old Vic. |
C.To introduce some information of Bristol Old Vic. |
D.To recommend a movie related to the theatre. |
10 . Many libraries around the world are as amazing in their architecture and organization as they are in the huge amount of knowledge they contain. With shelves and shelves of books, various collections and amazing historical and cultural displays. there are plenty of undiscovered wonders.
Beinecke Rare Book Library (New Haven, Connecticut)
Yale University has one of the most beautiful college campuses in America, and one of its most interesting features is the Beinecke Rare Book Library. It is one of the largest buildings in the world devoted to rare books and manuscripts (手稿) of famous people. From 2015-16 the library building was closed for 18 months for major improvement. Inside there is a stat ue of its main founder that rises up high.
Vennesla Library (Vennesla, Norway)
Located near the southernmost tip of Norway, Vennesla Library is more than a collection of books—it’s a city cultural center and meeting place. The building hosts a coffee shop, open meeting spaces, classrooms for children and adult education courses. and a cinema. It is mainly built out of wood. The long. thin beams (横梁) on the inside were designed to look like the inside of a whale.
Suzzallo Library (Seattle)
Among the many beautiful features of the campus at the University of Washington, such as its cherry flowers and a light rail station, Suzzallo Library was built in the Collegiate Gothic style. Its buttresses (扶壁) are decorated with 18 statues featuring famous academics and writers such as Plato, Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Galileo, Beethoven, Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.
Library of Muyinga (Muyinga, Burundi)
A school for deaf children, the Library of Muyinga in Burundi was built with local techniques and traditions. A rope hammock (吊床) that hangs between the first and second floors of the library serves as part of the children’s reading room, a great place for indoor activities.
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1. Which library is suitable for people who want to appreciate statues?A.Beinecke Rare Book Library. | B.Vennesla Library. |
C.Suzzallo Library. | D.Library of Muyinga. |
A.It is mainly intended for children. |
B.It is a kind of culture complex. |
C.It is located within the campus. |
D.It is in a shape of a whale outside. |
A.A culture magazine | B.A travel brochure. |
C.A website. | D.A historical book. |