题目内容
8.1.The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) is one of the world's largest and finest art museums.Following the suggested route will help you explore the museum.The Temple of Dendur
This 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River,surrounded by a wall that no longer exists.But you can still peek through the gateway.Whose"house"is this?It's not for people.It's for gods.Can you identify them?They face out.A king faces in,bringing offerings.
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Bringing together some of the most respected thinkers on a given subject,MetSpeaks features lectures,discussions,talks,films,and forums in which compelling voices explore timely issues that connect to the Met's exhibitions and permanent collection.Program times,audiences,and topics vary.
Time to Sketch
Settle down for a few minutes,pick something in this gallery,and have fun drawing it.Enjoy the chance to look carefully as you create your own sketch.You'll be surprised at how much more you notice,thanks to exploring art by sketching.
MetAccess
Make the Met yours!Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are tailored to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities.Program times,audiences,and topics vary.
Ask for the Access Information brochure and Access Calendar at Information Desks,download the Access Calendar (PDF),or call 212-650-2010or email access@metmuseum.org.
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Recommended | Fee |
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A.99 B.111 C.87 D.103
2.What can you know about the Temple of Dendur?D
A.A high wall is surrounding the 2000-year-old building now.
B.A king faces out,bringing offerings in the temple.
C.The building is designed for Emperor to live in.
D.The Nile River witnessed the history of the building.
3.Which of the following is TRUE about the Met?C
A.Issues connected with economic crisis will be discussed in MetSpeaks.
B.Visitors can choose something in the gallery and have fun drawing it on the wall.
C.Disabled people will find various services and programs offered especially for them.
D.You can email access@metmuseum.org for more Admission information.
分析 本文介绍了世界上最大的艺术馆the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met),并给出一些参观这家博物馆的一些具体的建议.
解答 1-3 ADC
1.答案A.数字计算题.根据表格中Adults 25和Students 12,题干中3个大人应该75,两个学生应该是24,共计$99.故A正确.
2.答案D.细节理解题.根据The Temple of Dendur部分第一句This 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River,surrounded by a wall that no longer exists.可知这座古庙就位于尼罗河的旁边,也就是说尼罗河见证了这座庙的历史发展.故D正确.
3.答案C.细节理解题.MetAccess部分第二句Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are tailored to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities.可知在这里专门设置了很多服务来满足残疾人的需要.故C正确.
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1.品位广告、新闻的标题,预测其内容.
阅读广告时,要注意广告中涉及的人物,物品,时间,数字,联系人及方式地址.阅读新闻时,要抓住新闻的特点即何时何处何人发生何事,其经过和结果怎样.
2.要抓住书写广告的文体或图片,注意用大写、下划线等方式加以提示的文字.
3.解题技巧
①快速浏览广告、新闻,从标题中预测内容及涉及的类别.
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③复读材料,核实答案.
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51.If Mr.and Mrs.Green take their 6-year-old twin daughters to the Tower of London,they will spend at least£C.
A.36 B.40 C.50 D.55
52.What was the aim of the building of the Tower of London?D
A.To make it a home for rulers.
B.To show the wealth and power of the country.
C.To protect Londoners and fight against the enemy.
D.To put Londoners under control and protect the country.
53.Why did people hate the White Tower in the past?C
A.It could bring people bad luck.
B.It cost Londoners their lives and money to build the tower.
C.The tower stood for cruel ruling.
D.In the Tower the kings ordered people to do lots of hard work.
54.Which of the following could give a hand when the country was short of money in history?A
A.Crown Jewels.
B.Royal Beasts.
C.The White Tower.
D.Prisoners of the Tower.
55.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?B
A.The Tower of London is open all the year round.
B.The Royal Beasts was the first zoo ever built in London.
C.Most of the visitors dislike visiting the White Tower.
D.Crown Jewels help you know how the country got independence.
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