1 . Discover all the great Sydney attractions. You’ll find many memorable things to do and fascinating museums to visit in Sydney, Australia.

Australian Museum

The Australian Museum (AM) was founded in 1827 and is well-known as the nation’s first museum. The AM has been transformed and visitors can now enjoy transformed spaces and updated facilities. Free general admission includes entry to all permanent exhibitions and Prehistoric Playground, which is open daily on Level 2 and features a variety of activities for children of all ages including a fossil lab and interactive dinosaur design station.

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Explore five levels of art at one of Australia's most popular art museums, located within beautiful parklands overlooking Sydney Harbour, just 10 minutes’ walk from the city.

See an extensive collection of Australian art，including one of the largest galleries of aboriginal (土著的) art in the country, alongside Asian treasures and leading local and international contemporary art.

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia - MCA

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is Australia’s leading museum dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting contemporary art from across Australia.

Located at Circular Quay, the MCA is housed in the former Maritime Services building, a fine example of late Art Deco architecture.

Australian National Maritime Museum

Located at the waterfront of Darling Harbour, the Maritime Museum is an indoor/outdoor attraction and great entertainment for the whole family. The museum has one of the largest and most diverse in-water fleets (舰队) in the world. The museum hosts six permanent galleries, an ever-changing program of temporary exhibitions, and a 3D cinema, ensuring that there is something for everyone.

1. What is Australian Museum famous for?

A．The lowest price.	B．Contemporary art.
C．Outdoor attractions.	D．The longest history.

2. Where should you go if you want to appreciate treasures from Asia?

A．Australian Museum.

B．Art Gallery of New South Wales.

C．Australian National Maritime Museum.

D．Museum of Contemporary Art Australia — MCA.

3. Which of the following can be seen in Australian National Maritime Museum?

A．A 3D cinema.	B．A design station.
C．Local contemporary art.	D．Late Art Deco architecture.

2 . 4 Largest Art Museums in the World

Art museums offer the space to display a wide range of art, from sculptures to paintings. They are located all over the world. This article takes a look at the largest art museums by area.

The Louvre

The Louvre, located in Paris, is the largest art museum in the world. It is considered a historic monument. This building first served as a castle before becoming a royal residence. Under King Louis XIV, it was used to house two art academies. The Louvre Museum was opened with 537 paintings. Today, it is home to around 38, 000 pieces.

State Hermitage Museum

The State Hermitage Museum, located in St. Petersburg, Russia, is the second largest art museum in the world. It has a total area of 719, 480 square feet. This museum, one of the oldest in the world, is home to a collection of over 3, million pieces, including the largest painting collection in the world.

National Museum Of China

The third largest museum is the National Museum of China. Located along Tiananmen Square in Beijing, it covers an area of 700, 000 square feet. Its chief objective is to educate the public and promote the history and arts of China. The National Museum of China houses 1. 05 million pieces in its collection, including the heaviest piece of bronze ware—the 1, 836-pound Simuwu Ding.

Metropolitan Museum Of Art

The fourth largest museum in the world is the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, which covers an area of 633, 100 square feet. Today, this museum is in a building that is 20 times larger than the original and located on the border of Central Park. It is home to more than 2 million pieces. Additionally, it is known for its large collection of musical instruments.

1. What can we know about The Louvre?

A．It was once a military base.

B．It has the largest collection of paintings.

C．Members of the royal family once lived there.

D．Students majoring in art can receive education there now.

2. Which museum has the largest collection of art pieces?

A．Louvre.	B．State Hermitage Museum.
C．National Museum Of China.	D．Metropolitan Museum Of Art.

3. What is Metropolitan Museum Of Art famous for?

A．It is the oldest museum in the world.	B．It receives visitors most in the world.
C．It has the heaviest piece of bronze-ware.	D．It has a large collection of musical instruments.

3 . Best Miami Hotels for Families

If you’re planning a visit to Miami with your family, consider a stay at one of these hotels.

InterContinental Miami

You can’t miss the InterContinental Miami, especially at night, when the 35-story building shines with interchanging neon colors. The hotel offers two restaurants as well as a rooftop bar (酒吧). The workers of the hotel pull out all the stops for its youngest guests, too. The InterContinental Miami is located by a stop for the Metromover, a free, small train that runs in the downtown and Brickell area.

Kimpton EPIC

Kimpton EPIC is one of the hottest hotels in Miami. Families can enjoy two restaurants and a reservable (可预定的) private dining room for events and celebrations, as well as Kimpton Kids , a kids’ program that provides kids activities in the fitness rooms, kids’ menus and more. The hotel has a full-service spa (休闲健身中心) and families have the choice to rent (租) bikes on a first come, first served basis. There are also two rooftop pools.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

There are 11 pools at Fontainebleau Miami Beach—11 pools! There’s also a beach just steps from the hotel, and kids can take part in FB Kids, a program that includes games and movie nights. When it’s time to enjoy a meal together, there are 12 restaurants at the hotel.

Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

The Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay is an excellent choice for families cruising (乘船游览) out of the Port of Miami but is equally good for a long stay. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant with outdoor dining, and is pet-friendly. It is close to many attractions, including the American Airlines Arena, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performance Arts and South Beach.

1. What does Kimpton EPIC offer?

A．Great kids activities.

B．Three rooftop pools.

C．A program called FB Kids.

D．Free bike use for every guest.

2. Which hotel has the most restaurants for guests to choose from?

A．Kimpton EPIC.

B．InterContinental Miami.

C．Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

D．Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay.

3. What do we know about Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay?

A．It provides train rides.

B．It allows guests to take pets.

C．It offers a wide choice of pools.

D．It has a reservable private dining room.

4 . Great design can make people happy. From the color of our walls to the sofa we sit on and the cup that holds our morning coffee, products can have a huge effect on the way we feel. Here are a few examples.

The red table (from £9,020)

The struggle to find a large extendable dining table in a finish (饰面) other than wood led the De Rosee Sa studio to design this statement piece. “This table is amazing and really different,” says Lucinda Chambers. “I love the high shine and it would be such a talking point in a room.”

The Pacific chair (around £1,900)

The rounded, oversized shapes of this chair by Patricia Urquiola are further strengthened by her use of soft upholstery (座套) including plush wool and luxurious velvet. “This piece looks graceful in style and would make a great side chair,” says Sarah Spiteri.

The Holi sofa (around £2,750)

Available in 60 colors, there is a true versatility (多功能性) to the Holi sofa. Its washed-linen material feels casual and comfortable—it is an excellent family piece. “It’s smart enough to work in a fashionable living room, and also friendly enough to sit in any other room of a house,” says Pip McCormac.

The headboard bed (from £1,289)

This eye-catching bed features an elegant winged headboard and is available in 100 different colors and materials with a wide range of leg choices. “It’s an affordable design that you could make your own with custom fabrics,” says Minnie Kemp.

1. Who designed the Pacific chair?

A．Lucinda Chambers.	B．Patricia Urquiola.
C．Sarah Spiteri.	D．Minnie Kemp.

2. What does Pip McCormac think of the Holi sofa?

A．It is an affordable piece.

B．It looks graceful in style.

C．It is suitable for any room.

D．It can be a talking point in a room.

3. What can you buy with ￡1,500?

A．The red table.	B．The Pacific chair.
C．The Holi sofa.	D．The headboard bed.

5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

On the afternoon of April 7, Liu Feng     1     (smooth) drove     2     electric wheelchair into Hangzhou Asian Games Village. “The village is very friendly to wheelchairs.” He said with a smile.     3     (invite) by Asian Para Games Hangzhou 2022 as the “Barrier-free Experience Officer” (无障碍体验官), Liu Feng went to Hangzhou Asian Games Village     4     (experience) the construction of barrier-free facilities and put forward     5     (suggest). More than 1,000 wheelchair-accessible rooms     6     (build) since the beginning of this year,     7     will serve as accommodations (住处) for more than 5,000 people.     8     (enter) the wheelchair-accessible room, people can find many specially    9     (design) furniture, such as the barrier-free bed and bathroom. “I am more than delighted to be told that many other improvements     10     (make) now”, commented Liu, “I’m moved by and proud of the consideration that the city shows to handicapped people.”

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In recent years, big changes about “greenways” have taken place in Beijing. These greenways, permitting residents       1    (get) more exercise to benefit their own health, provide an opportunity for them to pursue a more carbon-free lifestyle.

The most outstanding example is the "Beijing Greenway ", a large part of       2     runs next to the ancient city moat (护城河). The wonderful "narrow park" not only offers enough       3     (opportunity) for walking and cycling,       4     also provides vast areas for seating and exercise. Therefore, residents can get rid     5     the feeling of constantly being trapped by large buildings and automobiles. Honored as a model to apply a more       6     (environmental) friendly way forward for city planning, the " Beijing Greenway" is considered as one of the most exciting projects in     7     increasingly car-dominated (统治的)city.

Another typical one is the " Chaoyang Greenway". So far, it     8     (cover) a distance of around 10 kilometers in Beijing's Chaoyang district. The path       9     (combine) walking and cycling is a new and welcome addition. With the “greenways", Beijing becomes a greener and       10     (good) place to live in.

7 . Weaving down a steep slope, snowboarder Zhang Xu skied gracefully to a stop in a shower of white powder—one of a new generation of Chinese people learning winter sports in new indoor facilities. “I fell in love with the sport,” said 25-year-old Zhang, who started coming to the Sunac Snow Centre in Chengdu in July, the same month it opened. “Skiing used to be a relatively small sport in China but now it’s more popular, and the credit for that is down to the Winter Olympics.”

The 2022 Beijing Winter Games have caused a rapid increase in construction of snow resorts(胜地); their numbers have rocketed nearly fourfold, fueled by demand from China’s middle class. Nearly 21 million people visited one last year, as the ability to spend more on leisure activities grows—average national income has increased four times over the last two decades.

In provinces such as southwestern Sichuan, known for its hot and humid summers, there are plenty of mountains but little snow, so the best way for locals to learn to ski is inside. “We are the first indoor ski resort in southwest China,” said Liu Jia, manager of the Sunac Snow Centre. At 80, 800 square meters, the snow park is the largest of its kind in the world—though one in Shanghai, scheduled to open in the next 18 months, could make that seem unimportant by comparison.

China has grand plans for this growing interest—it has previously said it wants to put 10 percent of the world’s most large number of people on skis ahead of the 2022 Games. That’s a figure so large that it would double the current global record of skiers.

1. Why was Zhang Xu mentioned at the first paragraph?

A．To encourage skiing.	B．To introduce the topic.
C．To provide an example.	D．To make a comparison.

2. What made it possible for the development of snow resorts?

A．The increasing population.	B．The competition to host Olympics.
C．The improvement of construction.	D．The ability to spend more on leisure activities.

3. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．The manager.	B．Sichuan province.
C．Sunac Snow Centre.	D．Ski resort in Shanghai.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The largest indoor ski resort in the world.	B．How to develop people’s interest in skiing.
C．The preparations for 2022 Beijing Winter Games.	D．Winter Olympics inspires skiing construction in China.

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

For Wuhan, the Guibei-Qintai-Guiyuan region is     1     (true) blessed with rich resources.

It     2    (locate) in the central area of the famous Wuhan Three Towns — Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang,     3     countless historical events have taken place over time.

The Yangtze River and Hanjiang River meet here; and the past, present and future of the city come together as one.

In this space, the Yangtze River civilization, urban culture, historical scenery and urban life unite. Looking at Wuhan, it is     4    (impress) to see such a diverse and inclusive urban cultural space with such strong vitality (生命力).

Worldwide, famous urban cultural spaces    5    (be) a mixture of long-standing culture and prosperous commerce.

Covent Garden in London is the place where My Fair Lady,     6    (star) Audrey Hepburn, was filmed. It is also one of the liveliest     7    (area) of downtown London. The extended blocks have become a landmark for the city.

In China, Sanlitun shopping area in Beijing and the Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu have also created     8     attractive urban cultural space.

The vitality of a block cannot be compared to a commercial complex with     9    (limit) capacity or central business district with a single business form. At the same time, the block releases people’s desire    10    communication, which can better attract visitors.

The development of a city lies in people. The blocks that attract people naturally become the source of the urban cultural space.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Imagine having everything you need: health-centers, stores, parks — just a few     1    (step) from home. It could make you healthier and build stronger connections between you and your neighbors.

This is the idea behind the 15-minute city. Here, people can get all the services they need within 15 minutes of home, either on foot     2    by bike. This model is being developed in cities around the world, from Paris to Portland. Carlos Moreno is a scientific     3    (direct) at France’s IAE Paris Sorbonne Business School. He is also a key theorist(理论家)behind the 15-minute-city plan for Paris. “My idea is to create a livable city     4     can increase the quality of life,” Moreno says.

15 minutes’ cities were inspire by the need to     5    (fight) climate(气候) change. In a 15-minute city, the focus is on     6    (build) more sidewalks and bike lanes. Moreno says walking or biking across the city     7    (be) a good way to greatly reduce CO₂ emissions (排放物).

Joe Zehnder, chief planner for the city of Portland, Oregon, is developing “20-minute neighborhoods.” “Having stores close     8     home gives people more chances to choose healthy foods,” Zehnder says.

As a neighborhood becomes more convenient,housing costs can increase. This     9     (certain) leaves a lot of people out. Zehnder says his approach is “to try to create more housing and more types of housing, so that families in     10     (difference) economic situations have an opportunity to live there.”

10 . Old and unrestored theatres are all around us and yet so unnoticed. A new photobook unveils their often overlooked beauty.

Proctor’s Theatre, Newark, New Jersey

Although available outdoors from street sellers, food was banned in theatres to display respectability. In the late 1920s, however, the operators in Proctor’s Theatre in Newark began to set up stands to improve the economic situation during the Great Depression. Popcorn and Coke would become a significant part of the theatre’s income.

Proctor’s Theatre, Troy, New York

Originally opened as Proctor’s Fourth Street Theatre in 1914, it hosted famous comedians such as Jack Benny and Bob Hope. From 1929, it was successively taken over, renamed as Proctor’s Troy Theatre and switched to screening films. In the 1960s, it began playing second-run films before closing in 1977. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1979. In 2010, the theatre was repaired but is currently not being used today.

RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre, New York

Originally opened in 1928, RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre was designed by Thomas Lamb. In 1982, it was listed on the NRHP. In 1986, the theatre was bought and closed by its new owner who planned to build a shopping centre on the site, intentionally damaging the hall. In 2019, despite the preservation efforts, the hall was knocked down to make way for a residential tower block.

Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia

The theatre was originally opened as the Philadelphia Opera House in 1908. In the 1920s, it was renamed as the Metropolitan Opera House, showing silent films in addition to hosting various opera companies. In the 1940s, it became a sports arena. In 1954, it was turned into a church. In the late 1990s, the building was purchased by Mark Hatcher. The church and the developer came to an agreement on a repair for a music venue that was completed and reopened in 2018.

1. In the late 1920s, Proctor’s Theatre in Newark set up stands to ________.

A．show respect for the guests	B．increase the theatre’s income
C．promote newly released movies	D．compete with the street sellers

2. What can we know from the passage?

A．RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre is well preserved.

B．Proctor’s Theatre in Troy plays second-run films now.

C．Metropolitan Opera House has witnessed changes in its function.

D．Proctor’s Theatre in Newark has been officially listed on the NRHP.

3. What is the purpose of this passage?

A．To rank the old and unrestored theatres.

B．To show the development of American theatres.

C．To encourage people to protect the old theatres.

D．To provide information on overlooked old theatres.