1 . Popular Libraries in the World
The idea of a public library —— where anyone in the community is trusted to borrow books, often for long stretches of time, for free —— is fairly magical. Some of the libraries in the world are pretty popular now.
The British Library, London, the UK
The British Library is comparable to the Library of Congress in terms of the size of their holdings, many of which are unique. According to its annual report, the British Library welcomes millions of visitors every year, but the figure in 2016-2017 represents a small but disappointing reduction in the overall visitor numbers.
The State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
According to its annual report, the State Library of Victoria’s visitors broke the 2 million in 2016-2017 visit record for the first time in its history, making it the busiest library in Australia. It also recorded many online visits, accessed collection items and uses of digitized collection items.
The New York Public Library, New York, the USA
The New York Public Library reports that it has hosted millions of visitors and circulated large numbers of items over their locations. According to a press, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building —— the main branch of the library —— yearly receives the greatest number of visitors.
The National Library of China, Beijing, China
Established as the Imperial Library of Peking in 1909, the National Library of China is now the largest library in Asia, with holdings of over 30 million items. The library’s annual report puts its total visitors across multiple locations at several million every year.
1. What do we know about the British Library?A.It holds many rare collections. |
B.Its visitors are constantly on the rise. |
C.It has the largest collection of books in Europe. |
D.Its coverage is the smallest in the world’s libraries. |
A.They possess two branches. |
B.They gain plentiful visitors. |
C.They are the busiest libraries in their countries. |
D.They face a decline in tourism in the 20th century. |
A.Finance. | B.Culture. |
C.Architecture. | D.Technology. |
2 . 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. |
A.Its founder. | B.Its building style. |
C.Its collection of china. | D.Its home of rulers. |
A.Modern art. | B.Ancient science. |
C.Chinese historical culture. | D.Chinese modern building. |
1. What does Zhuyun Art Museum display to the public?
A.Jiading’s art crafts dating back to Tang Dynasty. |
B.China’s modern culture, art and history. |
C.Jiading’s native culture, art and history. |
A.December 2013. | B.September 2008. | C.September 2013. |
A.The art of carving in the Northern Wei Dynasty. |
B.Galleries and Museums in Shanghai. |
C.Works of art from all over the world. |
1. Which meal is included in the room price of Gardens Hotel?
A.Breakfast. | B.Lunch. | C.Supper. |
A.It’s close to the shops. |
B.It’s near the subway station. |
C.It’s open to conferences. |
A.20. | B.$28. | C.$40 |
A.Both are in the city centre. |
B.Both need online booking. |
C.Both offer a buffet dinner. |
1. What did the woman like best about Twentieth-Century Architecture?
A.Its pictures. | B.Its arguments. | C.Its structure. |
A.It was difficult. | B.It was interesting. | C.It was focused. |
A.Glass and Concrete. | B.We Make Space. | C.Change and Tradition. |
A.It was poorly translated. |
B.It was too detailed in places |
C.It had an inadequate catalog. |
6 . A special place to stay can make a holiday — but also break the bank. We have picked new affordable places across Europe for €150 a room a night or less.
Scourie Hotel
Doubles from €129
Opened October 2015
This hotel has been adored by fishing fans for generations. When the Campbell family bought it six years ago, they updated it with gentle, stylish furnishings. There’s a string of spectacular beaches to discover, including the Scourie Bay with golden sand.
Ho36 Hotel
Doubles from €109
Opened December 2017
This hotel offers the rarest of things — ski accommodation that is both affordable and stylish. Guests can ski or snowboard from the front door. There are two lively bars with live music and regular DJ nights, a restaurant serving hearty Alpine meals and film nights.
Conscious Hotel
Doubles from €120
Opened April 2016
This fourth hotel by Dutch sustainable brand Conscious is the first powered entirely by wind. The restaurant is fully organic and the bedrooms are simple with contemporary elements. The hotel overlooks the Westerpark, one of Amsterdam’s biggest green spaces.
Dock Hotel
Doubles from €150
Opened May 2014
This large hotel on the Baltic coast is made from shipping containers. The industrial theme continues inside,with concrete walls, exposed pipes, and more containers. The hotel is 12 minutes’ walk from the beach.
1. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?A.Scourie Hotel. |
B.Ho36 Hotel. |
C.Conscious Hotel. |
D.Dock Hotel. |
A.It is old-fashioned. |
B.It has the longest history. |
C.It is environment-friendly. |
D.It offers the biggest green space. |
A.Update the furniture. |
B.Walk on the beach. |
C.Appreciate architecture. |
D.Visit industrial fairs. |
Standing in the National Speed Skating Oval, China’s former speed skating world champion Wang Beixing had mixed emotions. She was jealous of those young athletes who had the chance
Following the
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8 . Shannan Hearne's oldest dream was to own a ranch(牧场). In February 2020, her dream finally came true when she opened the gates of Sun and Moon Ranch. Then, just a month later, the county slid into COVID-19 lockdown.
With large areas of grasslands and plenty of sunshine and fresh air, there was no safer way for frightened neighbors to get out of the house.
Another boy became selectively silent because of his autism (自闭症).
A.The ranch, Hearne realized, should be for everybody. |
B.As the pandemic deepened, locals began to gather there. |
C.Soon Hearne's dream began to grow into something bigger. |
D.Locals desired to put up a tent there when they felt won out. |
E.Lesson by lesson, Hearne watched him slowly come out of his own world. |
F.He went from not answering questions to literally talking our ears off. |
G.There is something empowering about controlling a thousand-pound animal. |