1 . THE BEST PARIS ART EXHIBITIONS IN 2022

Lovers of art and culture will be spoiled in Paris in 2022 with some excellent shows at the city’s impressive museums and galleries. We’ve rounded up 3 of the best Paris art exhibitions this year to attract you.

THE MOROZOV COLLECTION. ICONS OF MODERN ART

Fondation Louis Vuitton

One of this year’s flagship Paris art exhibitions, The Morozov Collection. Icons of Modern Art at Fondation Louis Vuitton shares 200 Impressionist and Modern art masterpieces from the collection of brothers Mikhail and Ivan Morozov, the first time it has travelled outside of Russia. Expect French works by Manet, Matisse, Monet, Pissarro, etc., alongside Russian talents such as Malevich, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

GAUDI

Orsay Museum

Gaudi is the first major show of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s work in Paris in 50 years, honoring his novel art buildings. Exhibited at Orsay Museum, it digs into his love of space, decoration and color, captured in his extraordinary palaces, hotels and churches. It’s also a rare chance to see some of Gaudi’s furniture designs, never before shown in France.

CÉZANNE, THE LIGHTS OF PROVENCE

Lighting Studio

Kids will adore immersive (沉浸式的) digital art space Lighting Studio in the 11th district, where vivid images of artists’ works are projected around a former foundry (铸造厂), with videos and music combining to impressive effect. Offering an exhibition Cézanne, the Lights of Provence explores the life and works of French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne.

1. What do these art exhibitions have in common?

A．They are held in Paris.	B．Their artworks are from France.
C．They are based on a common theme.	D．Their artworks are first exhibited.

2. What can visitors see in the Morozov Collection?

A．Russian works.	B．Post-Impressionist art masterpieces.
C．Furniture designs.	D．Mikhail and Ivan Morozov’s paintings.

3. Which one is the best choice for a visitor with children?

A．Fondation Louis Vuitton.	B．Orsay Museum.
C．Lighting Studio.	D．A modern foundry.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which place does Vicky often go to?

A．The park.

B．The school.

C．The post office.

2. What does Vicky need to pay for?

A．The furniture.

B．The appliances.

C．The rent.

3. Who is Vicky probably talking to?

A．Her cousin.

B．Her friend.

C．A real estate agent.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the apartment?

A．It is far from the tube.

B．It is fully furnished and near a park.

C．There is a computer and an old fridge in it.

2. What makes the man unsatisfied with the apartment?

A．The environment.

B．The bathroom.

C．The kitchen.

3. How much should the man pay for the first time?

A．$600.

B．$1,200.

C．$1,800.

4. How should the man pay for the first time?

A．In cash.

B．By credit card.

C．By cheque.

4 . Renting a home today is more popular than buying a house. You can choose an apartment for rent either on your own or with the help of a specialist from a rental agency.     1     After all, a professional will be able to protect the client from scammers(骗子) and select the best options for renting.

First of all, it will be necessary to determine the quality and variety of infrastructure(基础设施) in a particular area. You should find out what objects are located in the immediate neighborhood.     2    . A drug store, as well as a clinic or medical center should be located nearby.

If you plan to move into a rented apartment with children, you should find out which educational and preschool institutions are located nearby.     3    . They are needed so that residents can easily get to any area of the settlement using public transport.

You should also pay attention to the building itself, in which you plan to rent a home.     4    , which will allow you not to worry about noisy neighbors. The questions, like what problems the building has or how often the elevator breaks down, are also worth asking.

    5    . You should check the performance of all engineering systems. You should also find out how often the water is turned off in the building. Even the sockets(插座) should be checked. To do this, you can take a charger for your mobile phone with you. It will help determine the quality of electrical systems and the presence of wiring problems in specific locations.

A．It is your duty to help the neighbors

B．The second option is more preferable

C．It is better if it has thick enough walls

D．Special attention should be paid to the other details

E．Here are some simple ways to save money when renting

F．And near the house should be stations of public transport

G．It is desirable that there are shops with essential goods near the housing

5 . China’s famous museums include ancient buildings and world class modern museums with big collections. They are excellent places for sightseeing and learning about China.

Sanxingdui Museum

The museum is on the path less beaten by tourists, but it makes one of the top museums for the 3,400-year-old artworks. If you’re an ancient history fan, this place will attract you. If you love art, its style will surprise you a lot.

The Palace Museum

The museum is one of the largest old building kept in the country with a history of 600 years old. Built at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty between 1406 and 1420, it was the home of 24 rulers and their courts. It is one of the fines buildings in China and a good place to study Chinese history.

The Shanghai Museum

The big modern museum is popular with foreign tourists. It is probably the most modern museum with the focus on creative art displays about the history of the whole area. Most famous for its huge collection of china, it is in People’s Square which is also a popular tourist attraction.

The Shaanxi History Museum

Since 14 historical dynasties founded their capitals and developed in Shaanxi Province, the museum may have the oldest treasure of all museums in Chins. The artworks show the greatness of the museum, and the displays are modern and well laid out.

1. Which of the following is on the less-frequently-visited road?

A．Sanxingdui Museum.	B．The Palace Museum.
C．The Shanghai Museum.	D．The Shaanxi History Museum.

2. What is the Shanghai Museum best known for?

A．Its founder.	B．Its building style.
C．Its collection of china.	D．Its home of rulers.

3. What do the four museums focus on?

A．Modern art.	B．Ancient science.
C．Chinese historical culture.	D．Chinese modern building.

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7 . With the infection being brought under control, more and more galleries and museums are reopening. While many museums have been putting exhibitions online, visitors still prefer to enjoy works of art in person. Here are four major art exhibitions that are held offline.

The Palace Museum (Dec. 10—Feb. 15)

The exhibition, Everlasting Splendor which is being held in the Meridian Gate Galleries, marks the 600^th anniversary of China’s imperial palace. Over 400 cultural relics are displayed at the exhibition, reflecting the history of the Forbidden City’s construction, the development of its layout, and how it has been protected and restored in the past decades.

The National Museum of China (Jan. 4—Mar. 29)

The exhibition, A Sail Over Miles, offers a brief review of the ancient Silk Road in ceramics (陶瓷). It guides visitors through the manufacturing, export and shipping routes from the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty with over 300 ceramic relies, including a pot dug from Nanhai No 1, a Chinese cargo ship dating back more than 800 years. The exhibition also shows Japanese, Korean and British ceramics, reflecting the influence of China’s porcelain-making techniques in local industries.

The Capital Museum (Jan. 1—Mar. 30)

The Capital Museum is to host Man of Infinite Refinement: Special Exhibition on the Paintings and Calligraphy of Su Shi, a calligraphy and painting exhibition on the legacy of Su Shi, an iconic figure of ancient Chinese literature and fine arts. The 78 exhibits on display spans from the Northern Song Dynasty through recent history and cover a range of media, including calligraphy, paintings, documents and rarely seen books.

The National Art Museum of China (Nov. 30—Feb. 10)

On show are nearly 300 objects, including paintings, calligraphy works, carved seals, manuscripts, letters and books. Donation of Rong Geng not only reflects his academic accumulation over the years, but forms the basis for his becoming such a well-rounded scholar in the area of Chinese cultural traditions.

Rong Geng (1894—1983), a scholar of Chinese paleography, educator and connoisseur of antiquities, is little known to the general public. However, his extensive studies of ancient Chinese writings and his former collection of archaic oracle bones and bronzes continue to enrich people’s cultural life. In his lifetime, Rong donated to the State nearly 200 bronze objects, all of which are now housed at numerous public museums and universities.

1. Which offline exhibition lasts the shortest period of showtime?

A．Everlasting Splendor.	B．A Sail Over Miles.
C．Man of Infinite Refinement.	D．Donation of Rong Geng.

2. If you are interested in ancient Chinese literature and fine arts, which place are you supposed to visit?

A．The National Museum of China.	B．The Palace Museum.
C．The National Art Museum of China.	D．The Capital Museum.

3. Which is a right description of the exhibitions above?

A．Visitors can only appreciate Ancient Chinese ceramic relics at the National Museum of China.

B．Donation of Rong Geng exhibits nearly 300 objects which were once donated by Rong Geng.

C．All the exhibits on display at the Capital Museum were created by Su Shi himself.

D．Everlasting Splendor displays over 400 cultural relics that have a history of 600 years.