题目内容
Arts and culture is lived and breathed in every corner of Canada. Due to a racial and immigrant (移民)population the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident.
Since the Second World War, Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing. From novels to poetry, the selection is wide. Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.
Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene. Everything from Country to Pop, Classical to Heavy Rock can be found across Canada and across the globe performed by Canadian artists.
Film Crew in Canada The National Film Board is the primary producer of movies in Canada. However, many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as a source for locations and as an alternative to the more expensive USA. Many well known actors, directors, screen writers and movies come from Canada and often scoop awards for their work.
French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence in and around Quebec. Since then the volume of art and artists has increased. Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians are not well known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.
Sport is a major part of today's society in Canada. Hockey is the most popular spectator sport with more participants taking part in curling. American style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.
1. What would be the best title of the passage?
A. A brief introduction to Canada B. Canadian arts, culture and sports
C. Canadian artists D. Canadian arts and culture are world famous
2. Canada has many forms of art and culture because it has ________.
A. a long history B. a large area
C. a large population D. a variety of nations and immigrants
3. Many Hollywood studios come to settle in Canada because_______.
A. The cost in Canada is lower than that in the USA.
B. Canada has many well known actors and directors.
C. They want to work together with the movie producers in Canada.
D. They want to make movies about Canada.
4. Which group of Canadian artists are well known all over the world today?
A. Native writers and screen writers B. Photographers and actors
C. Painters and writers D. Musicians and actors, directors
5. Which of the statements about Canada is Wrong?
A. Canadian Arts has been much influenced by French people.
B. Canadian people love sports very much.
C. There are many big film-making companies in Canada.
D. Canadian Arts and artists are becoming better known.
1-5 BDADC
解析:
1. 本题为加标题题目。根据全文所叙述内容可知答案为B项。A项范围太大;C项以偏概全;D项叙述错误。
2. 本题为细节题。根据文中第一段第二句话可知答案为D项。
3. 本题为细节题。根据文中第四段第二句话可知在美国拍电影费用太高。
4. 本题为细节判断题。根据文中第二段可知native writers只是在加拿大本土名气增加;根据文中倒数第二段最后一句话可知Canadian photographers and painters现在并不是世界有名。再根据第二、三两段可知D项正确。
5. 本题为推理判断题。根据文中倒数第二段内容可知A项正确;根据最后一段第一句话可知B项正确;根据对各项文化艺术形式的叙述中可知D项正确。文章第四段第一句话提到The National Film Board is the primary producer of movies in Canada.以及后面的However…可知C项叙述错误。
Academy of Fine Arts Museum Although this is hardly the most impressive art collection in town, you will still find some excellent pieces and gain an interesting insight into art education of the past in St. Petersburg, Russia. A number of works by the Academy’s teaching staff and various paintings are related to the history of the Academy. After entering the building through the main entrance, go upstairs and buy your entrance ticket from the small booth. Address: Universitetskaya Naberezhnaya 17 Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 7 pm Closed: Monday and Tuesday Telephone: +7 (812) 213-6496 | Central Railway Museum This is undoubtedly the country’s best museum concerned with railways and the development of railways in Russia and the former USSR, from the very first Russian steam engine to the modern railways and engines of today. The Central Railway Museum also owns a collection of old cars. Address: Ulitsa Marata 24-a Telephone: +7 (812) 311-2549 +7 (812) 311-2547 Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (last admission 4:35 pm) Closed: Monday, Tuesday and the last Saturday of the month |
The Applied Art Museum This is one of St. Petersburg’s best-kept secrets! The Applied Art Museum is little known and rarely included in a tourist routine. Yet the museum is a real treasure for anyone interested in the fine arts. Its collection of over 30 thousand exhibits includes various decorative arts and crafts, including furniture, porcelain, and carvings. As with most Russian museums, all visitors are asked to leave coats and larger bags in the cloakroom. Don’t be surprised to see dozens of students throughout the museum, busy sketching (画素描) the museum’s exhibits as well as the building. Location: Solyanoy Pereulok 13-15 Open: Daily, 11am to 5 pm Telephone: +7 (812) 273-3258 |
A.+7 (812) 311-2549 | B.+7 (812) 213-6496 |
C.+7 (812) 273-3258 | D.+7 (812) 311-2547 |
A.9 am on Wednesday | B.11 am on Tuesday |
C.11 am on Thursday | D.4:40 pm on Sunday |
A.the Applied Art Museum is well-known in Russia |
B.students are allowed to practice drawing in the Applied Art Museum |
C.there are only works by the Academy’s teaching staff in the Academy of Fine Arts Museum |
D.you can see both old and new cars on display in the Central Railway Museum |
A.furniture | B.paintings | C.carvings | D.engines |
A.To introduce three museums in Russia to us. |
B.To tell us how to go to the finest museums in Russia. |
C.To tell us the differences among these museums in Russia. |
D.To give us a brief introduction to some artistic museums in Russia. |