Welcome to the art museum

You've just stepped into one of the world's greatest collections of art, including centuries of human creativity from around the world. With thousands of works on show, you may wonder how to start your visit, but we are here to help. On the back of this Visitor Guide, you'll see the "don’t miss" list for the Art Museum. It shows some must-see works. It is a great choice to start if you are new to the museum.

The following pages include a clear floor plan of the museum and its collections. But because we have five buildings, the overlook below might be helpful. Enjoy your visit and feel free to ask for help and directions at any point during your stay.

阅读短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。(每小题2分，共10分)

1.The passage is a page from .

A. a magazine

B. a newspaper

C. a visitor guide

2.The “don' t miss" list for the Art Museum shows .

A. some free paintings

B. some must-see works

C. some new collections

3.There aren't any special artworks in RICE BUTLDING, are there?

A. Yes, they are.

B. No, there aren’t.

C. Yes, there are.

4.Which part of the museum will you go to if you want to see Chinese art?

A. THE"BRIDGE”

B. RICE BUILDING..

C. THE MODERN WING.

5.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The persons working in the museum are willing to help you.

B. RICE BUILDING is the closest to the MODERN WING.

C. The collections are all from Asia.

1.C 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.A 【解析】 文章大意：本文是一篇广告布告类短文，主要介绍了一家艺术博物馆的馆藏品，然后用一副鸟瞰图进行了介绍，在鸟瞰图中有各个部分的介绍。 1.细节理解题。根据文中的句子On the back of this Visitor Guide,可知这篇文章是来自于游客指南，故答案选C。 2.细节理解题。根据文中的句子y...

阅读短文，根据首字母或所给词的适当形式填空，使文章语义通顺。

We can't remember1.(clear) since when we started to take our mobile phones to a dinner table. This happens a lot, especially when we eat out. Once d2. come, we take out our mobile phones and take photos i3.of lifting our chopsticks. Later, we post the photos onto Weibo or Wechat, 4.(wait) to be "liked”. Then we checked our mobile phones from time to time during the meal, to see w5. we get “liked” or not. We just cannot leave our mobile phones for simply a meal.

Does that sound familiar to you? Do you do that often? If not, how do you feel when others do that when having dinner with you?

A recent study 6.(suggest) that what we are used to doing is not that good. Spending time taking photos of food makes the food less pleasant So, w7. not stop taking photos and just enjoy the food ahead of you?

Besides the 8.(science)result, there are also some other bad influences of taking photos of food before meals. After posting the photos onto the Internet, one will be unable to control himself and check his mobile phone many times." Does everyone accept my photos? I hope a lot of people like them!"It seems like your mobile phone secretly calls your name all the time, even when you are w9.real people.

So, next time you go out to have dinner, how about not taking photos of food? Let the food be delicious as it is and share your life with others. Trust me, and it will be a 10.(wonder) time.

1.clearly 2.dishes 3.instead 4.waiting 5.whether 6.suggests 7.why 8.scientific 9.with 10.wonderful/ more wonderful 【解析】 文章大意：本篇文章讲述了现在常见的社会现象--在吃饭前拿手机给"菜品"拍照，拍完照片放在网络上...

While you are at the bookstore, you may be faced with a difficult decision: e-books or paper books? Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. Making the best decision depends on a number of factor (因素).

An e-reader can carry a whole library wherever you go, which is great for travelers or those who always want a choice of reading material Although e-readers are convenient, high levels of screen brightness from an electronic device(电子设备) can cause eye problems. A study in the Information Science Research found that young people preferred e-readers, like smart phones or iPads. That’s why most teenagers are short-sighted.

Many book lovers still prefer paper books and value the feeling of them. Paper books are very well designed, they look and smell good, and they carry with them a more human touch. Avid (热衷的)readers prefer reading on paper. Perhaps this is their choice because paper books give them a sense of ownership. It is reported that reading on paper rather than an electronic screen is better for memory and focus. But paper books are heavy and they are not convenient to carry.

Which is your decision, an e-book or a paper book?

阅读短文，回答下列问题。

1.How many kinds of books are mentioned in the passage?

2.Do young people like e-readers better?

3.According to the study, why are most teenagers short-sighted?

4.Which is better for memory and focus, an e-book or a paper book?

5.What's the main idea of the passage?

1.Two. 2.Yes, they do 3.Because they often use e-readers/ smart phones or iPads. /Because they prefer e-readers. 4.A paper book. 5.The advantages and disadvantages of e-books and paper boo...

(A)你知道吃早饭有多重要吗? A study of 2,000 teenagers in the US showed that eating breakfast daily is helpful to young people.

According to the study, teenagers who eat breakfast weigh around 5 pounds less than teenagers who do not. Although they take in more(B)calories in the morning, they are more active during the day because they have more energy. This means they bum more calories than non-breakfast eaters. The breakfast does not even have to be very healthy, as eating anything is better than nothing.

The study also showed that eating breakfast keeps teenagers feeling full for longer, so they will not eat too many snacks later in the day. This is good news as most popular snacks, like sweets and potato chips are usually unhealthy and full of calories.

Another big benefit( m k)of eating breakfast is that(C)it makes teenagers do better at school. This is because it gives them more energy to keep their attention in class.

What's more, a study in the UK showed that adults who eat breakfast daily put on less weight and also perform better at work.

Whatever your age is, take time to have breakfast every day.

阅读短文，根据题目要求完成下列任务。

1.把(A)处划线句子翻译成英语。

2.根据上下文,猜测文中(B)处划线单词 calories的中文意思。

3.找出(C)处划线单词it所指代的内容。

4.根据首字母，在文章中找出一个与英语释义相匹配的单词。

W_________: how heavy somebody/something is, which can be measured(测量,度量)in, for example, kilograms or pounds

5.请从文中找出与 No matter how old you are, it is necessary to spend time eating breakfast daily.意思相近的句子。

1.Do you know how important it is to have/eat breakfast? 2.卡路里/卡/热量(单位) 3.eating breakfast 4.weight 5.Whatever your age is, take time to have breakfast every day. 【解析】 文章大意：本文讲述吃早餐对于...

你校定于6月30日去远足。请你以学生会的名义写一个通知。(30-50词)

通知内容:1.早晨6:30在学校门口集合。

2.穿校服、运动鞋。

3.学校为大家准备水和午餐。

4.请准时参加。

Notice All the students, We'll go hiking on June 30 and we'll meet at the school gate at 6: 30 in the morning. Please wear our school uniforms and sports shoes. Our school will prepare water and...

It’s not necessary to find a friend who is the same you.

A. in

B. as

C. to

D. from

B 【解析】 句意：没有必要找一个和你一样的朋友。A. in介词，在…里面；B. as连词或介词，像…一样、作为；C. to介词，到；D. from介词，从。根据固定词组the same as像…一样，可知此处选择as。故选：B。

Warm words can touch not only your heart but also .

A. me

B. my

C. myself

D. mine

D 【解析】 句意：温暖的话语不仅能触动你的心，也能触动我的心。A. me人称代词宾格，我；B. my形容词性物主代词，我的；C. myself反身代词，我自己；D. mine名词性物主代词，我的。形容词性物主代词+名词=名词性物主代词。形容词性物主代词不能单独使用，后面必须跟名词。本题mine指代my heart。故选：D。

The CCTV program The Readers interests people of all ages.

A. thousand

B. thousands

C. thousand of

D. thousands of

D 【解析】 句意：中央电视台的节目《朗读者》吸引了成千上万各种年龄的人。A. thousand名词，千；B. thousands名词复数，前；C. thousand of表达错误；D. thousands of成千上万的，表示约数概念，后跟名词复数，符合本题含义。故选：D。

Attention, please! Without permission, children are not allowed alone here.

A. to swim

B. swimming

C. swim

D. swam

A 【解析】 句意：请注意！未经允许，孩子们不能单独在这里游泳。swim代词，游泳；to swim不定式形式；swam过去式。固定搭配allow sb. to do sth.允许某人做某事，动词不定式作宾补；本句为此结构的被动形式。故选：A。