Museums & Attractions—Things to do in London

In the Company of Cooks

Until Sat Jun 19  Imperial War Museum

These cookery exhibits and talks are inspired by the museum’s ‘The Ministry of Food’ exhibition and look at how wartime advice was put into practice. ‘The Kitchen Front’ (May 29) with Valentine Warner and Marguerite Patten explores recipes during the war and tricks and tips used to make the most of limited food supply.

Transport Lambeth North 

Telephone 020 7416 5320

http://www.iwm.org.uk

Italian Renaissance Drawings

Until Sun Jul 25  British Museum

Bringing together artwork from the Uffizi and the BM’s own collections, this major exhibition focuses on 100 drawings made by Italian artists between 1400 and 1510. The show examines how drawing changed from a means of preserving artistic reality to a way of perfecting naturalistic forms, through original works of Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Titian and other masters.

Transport Holborn/Russell Square 

Telephone 020 7323 8181

http://www.britishmuseum.org

The Deep

Until Sun Sep 5  Natural History Museum

This exhibition leads visitors into the deep sea, showing them the environment of sea livings that have to fit themselves in their world in unusual ways. During this special voyage, visitors will learn about the history of deep-sea exploration and how scientists use technology to preserve this ecosystem which is easily destroyed.

Transport South Kensington 

Telephone 020 7942 5000

http://www.nhm.ac.uk

Marvel Super Heroes 4D

Jun 2-Aug 31  Madame Tussaud’s

A new three-story display combining models, 3D animation with special effects to bring to life some of Marvel’s most famous names—including Spider-man, Iron Man, Wolverine and The Invisible Woman. There’s also a chance to ‘turn hero’ in a series of experiences including walking on the ceiling with Spider-Man and stepping into Iron Man’s chest shield.

Transport Baker Street

Telephone  0871 894 3000

http://www.madametussauds.com/london

60. Who will be interested in this guide information?

   A. People who like art and culture.                     B. People who like adventures and travels.

C. People who like sports and music.         D. People who like museums and attractions.

61. According to the information where can you go if you arrive in London on Sep. 1st?

   A. Madame Tussaud’s.                               B. Imperial War Museum.

   C. Natural History Museum.                        D. British Museum.

62. Which website will be visited by one who wants to know more about Italian Renaissance Drawings?

   A. http://www.iwm.org.uk               B. http://www.britishmuseum.org

   C. http://www.nhm.ac.uk                D. http://www.madametussauds.com/london

第三部分  阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

   The man known as the French “ Spiderman” climbed The New York Times building on Thursday to draw attention to global warming, and six hours later another climber made the same climb.

   Alain Robert, 45, the first person to climb the 52-story skyscraper, told reporters ahead of the climb on the UN World Environment Day his aim was to raise awareness of global warming since this is one of the main problems for our time.

   His manager Julie Cohen said she knew nothing about the second climber. She added that Robert’s climbs were without risk and he was a professional climber.

   Robert climbed without equipment except for climbing shoes. He was greeted at the top by the police who arrested him. 

   The second climber was also immediately arrested at the top by police. His climb at the height of the evening rush hour drew crowds and was shown live on at least one TV station.

   Several people in the crowd shouted“jump” when he stopped part of the way to rest, but there was a loud cheer as he reached the top. Wearing red pants , black climbing shoes and a white T-shirt that read “ Malaria(疟疾) No More”, the man laughed as he was led away by the police from the building.

   “ We don’t look at him as a modern spiderman,” said James Coil, a member of the police emergency services unit. “ We look at him as somebody who not only puts his life at risk but is one of members of the public as well.”

   Martin Edlund, director of “ Malaria No More”, which aims to prevent the one million yearly deaths from malaria, said the climber had nothing to do with them, but they appreciated his enthusiasm.

56.When was Alain Robert arrested at the top of the building by police?

A. In the early morning.     B. In the late afternoon.

C. In the evening.          D. About at noon.

57. We learn from the text that Robert’s climb was________.

A. cheered by the police    B. supported by his manager

C. prevented by the owner of the skyscraper

D. laughed at by the people watching him

58. The second climber did the same thing as Robert with the purpose of_____.

A. showing that he is as good as Robert 

B. drawing people’s attention to global warming

C. doing something for people’s health improvement

D. making himself well known in the world

59.The underlined sentence shows that________.

A. risk is popular in the USA

B. the Americans go in for risks

C. the actions like the two men’s are forbidden in the USA

D. the USA government supports the actions of risk

The well – known Rushmore National Monument in the United States is built on the Rush More Peak, 1829 meters above sea level, of the Black Hills in the southwest of South Dakota. It is a group of huge stone statues of four American presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. President Washington is the founding father of the country;the 3rd President Jefferson drafted the U. S. Declaration of Independence;the 16th President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and the26th President Roosevelt protected the average people's right to compete fairly with trusts. All of them,made outstanding achievements for their country. They were pioneers of U. S. history.

The stone statues of presidents were built at the suggestion of an historian in the State of Dakota,with a view to carrying forward the U. S. pioneering spirit everlastingly.

The statues are 18meters high. They are the highest and greatest realistic stone statues in the world,taller than a 6-storied building and larger than the Great Sphinx of Egypt. The size of each head is 20sq mt,with a 20-meter- long face,a 7-meter -long nose,a 2.6-meter- wide mouth and two 1.5-meter -wide eyes. Though not facing the same direction,they are all lifelike and look ahead gravely in harmony with fixed gazes. On clear days,one can have a sight of the four presidents with their firm and steady expression at a distance of dozens of kilometers.

Since the stone sculpture is unique in style,the Monument is now the U. S. National Art Centre of Popular Education. Groups of people keep streaming everyday to the site for a visit and tourists across the world are also interested in taking a view of this great Monument.

68.Which statement is NOT right according to the first paragraph?

A.the group of statues are made of huge stones.

B.The statues are built to honor the presidents in the U.S.

C.All the four presidents made the same contributions to their country.

D.The famous Rushmore National Monument is 1829 meters above sea level.

69.Why were those four presidents chosen ?Because the four presidents_____.

A.were pioneers of US history

B.made great contributions to their country

C.played an important role in American history

D.all of the above

70.What are the statues like?

A.They look like a 6-storied building.  

B.They are looking forward in the same direction.

C.They are like the great Sphinx of Egypt.

D.They are lifelike, looking ahead with fixed gazes.

71.The last paragraph mainly tells us ____.

       A.how the monument was set up      

       B.the spirit of the USA is great

       C.the monument has become more popular

       D.More tourists across the country visit the monument

第二节  书面表达(满分25分)

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