1、British MuseumThe worldfamous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collections. Some exhibitions require ticke
2、ts.The National GalleryThe greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, Londons National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Vincent Willem van Gogh, Bott
3、icelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.Tate ModernSitting on the banks of the Thames is Tate Modern, Britains national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to its being a power station before. The gallerys restaurants offer wonderful
4、views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.CocaCola London EyeCocaCola London Eye is a major feature of Londons skyline. It has some of Londons best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unfor
5、gettable view of more than 55 of Londons most famous landmarksall in just 30 minutes!Madame TussaudsAt Madame Tussauds, youll come face to face with some of the worlds most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga youll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty
6、. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a onceinalifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.1.Which one should they visit if visitors want to get a better view of Londons famous landmarks?ATate Modern. BBritish Museum.CThe National Gallery. DCocaCola London Eye.2What
7、 do British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?ABoth have chargeable exhibitions.BBoth are on the banks of the Thames.CBoth have vast spaces and special shapes.DBoth exhibit modern and contemporary art.3What can visitors do at Madame Tussauds?AEnjoy Shakespeares works.BWatch Lady Gagas p
8、erformance.CSee figures of many influential people.DTalk to some famous people face to face.答案:【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了伦敦最著名的几个景点。1D解析:细节理解题。本题题干意为:如果参观者想更好地观看伦敦著名地标应该去哪里?由倒数第二段中的“CocaCola London Eye. with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of Londons most famous landmarksall in just 30 minutes!”可知,在
9、CocaCola London Eye可以看到很多伦敦著名的地标,故答案为D项。2A解析:大英博物馆和国家美术馆有什么共同之处?由第二段中的“Some exhibitions require tickets.”和第三段中的“Some exhibitions require tickets.”可知,参观大英博物馆和国家美术馆的一些展览需要门票,即需要收费。故答案为A项。3C解析:在杜莎夫人蜡像馆参观者可以做什么?由最后一段中的“At Madame Tussauds,youll meet influential figures from show business, sport,politics
10、and even royalty.”可知,在杜莎夫人蜡像馆,游客们可以看到很多有影响力的人物的蜡像,故答案为C项。B山东枣庄二模)Nowadays there is less and less contact between the old and the young. There are many reasons for this, but the result is the same:increasing numbers of children without grandparents and old people who have no contact with children, an
11、d more old people who are lonely and feel useless, along with more and more families with young children who desperately need more support. Its a major problem in many societies.Thats why intergenerational programmes, designed to bring the old and the young together, are growing in popularity all ov
12、er the world, supported by UNESCO and other local and international organisations. There are examples of successful initiatives all over the world. Using young people to teach IT skills to older people is one obvious example. Using old people as volunteer assistants in schools is another, perhaps re
13、ading with children who need extra attention.One successful scheme in France is combining a residential home for the elderly with a creche/nursery school in the same building. The children and the residents eat lunch together and share activities such as music, painting, gardening and caring for the
14、 pets which the residents are encouraged to keep. In the afternoons, the residents enjoy reading or telling stories to the children and, if a child is feeling sad or tired, there is always a kind lap to sit on and a cuddle(拥抱). There are trips out and birthday parties too.The advantages are enormous
15、 for everyone concerned. The children are happy because they get a lot more individual attention and respond well because someone has time for them. They also learn that old people are not different or frightening in any way. And of course, they see illness and death and learn to accept them. The residents are happy because they feel useful and needed. They are more ac
copyright@ 2008-2022 冰豆网网站版权所有
经营许可证编号:鄂ICP备2022015515号-1