The National Gallery
Description:
The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.
Layout:
The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th-to15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, VanEyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.
The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronest.
The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.
The East Wing houses 18th-to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.
Opening Hours:
The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm(Fridays 10am to 9pm)and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.
Getting There:
Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross(2-minute walk). Leicester Square(3-minute walk),Embankment(7-minute walk),and Piccadilly Circus(8-minute walk).
1.Where should you enter to enjoy the older collections ?
A.The main entrance.
B.The ground floor entrance.
C.The Trafalgar Square.
D.The East Wing.
2.In which century’s collection can you see paintings in the modern Sainsbury Wing ?
A.The 12th. B.The 14th.
C.The 16th. D.The 18th.
3.Where are Van Gogh’s works shown?
A. In the Sainsbury Wing.
B. In the main West Wing.
C. In the North Wing.
D. In the East Wing.
4.Which of the following is true according to the last 2 paragraphs?
A.You can enjoy the Gallery at 6am on Thursdays.
B.You are advised to go there only on Fridays.
C.Any special exhibitions are absolutely free of charge.
D.Charing Cross is the closest station to the Gallery.
科目:高中英语 来源:2016-2017学年西藏拉萨中学高一上第一学段考试英语卷(解析版) 题型:完形填空
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Making friends is a skill. Like most skills,it ________ with practice. If you want to meet people and make friends, you must be able to take some actions. You must first go ________ there are people. You won’t make friends staying home alone.
________ a club or a group, for talking with those who like the same things as you do is ________ easier. ________ join someone in some activities.
Many people are ________ when talking to people. After all,meeting ________ means facing the unknown. And it’s human nature to feel a bit uncomfortable about the ________.
Most of our fears about dealing with new people come from doubts about ourselves. We think other people are judging us,find us too tall or too short,too ________ or too fat. ________ don’t forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to ________ yourself as you are,and try to put the other person at ease(舒适). And you’ll feel more ________.
Try to act self-confidently(自信地) even if you don’t feel that way ________ you enter a room full of strangers,such as a new classroom,walk tall and straight,look directly at other people and ________. If you see someone you’d like to ________ something to, don’t wait for ________ person to start a conversation.
Just meeting someone ________ doesn’t mean that you will make friends with that person—________ is based on mutual(相互的) liking and “give and take”. It takes ________ and effort to develop. And there are things that ________ a new friendship from growing.
1.A. producesB. improvesC. increasesD. raises
2.A. whereB. whenC. whyD. what
3.A. Join inB. AttendC. JoinD. Take part
4.A. veryB. moreC. everD. much
5.A. OrB. ButC. So thatD. Either
6.A. nervousB. excitedC. worriedD. happy
7.A. friendsB. classmatesC. strangersD. teachers
8.A. unknownB. richC. poorD. old
9.A. bigB. thickC. kindD. thin
10.A. SoB. ThenC. ButD. Too
11.A. receiveB. acceptC. thinkD. find
12.A. friendlyB. comfortableC. niceD. good
13.A. beforeB. afterC. untilD. when
14.A. laughB. smileC. stareD. speak
15.A. sayB. tellC. speakD. talk
16.A. anotherB. otherC. the otherD. others
17.A. youngB. oldC. smallD. new
18.A. loveB. friendshipC. dislikeD. care
19.A. moneyB. troubleC. timeD. information
20.A. stopB. startC. haveD. help
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In 1880, fourteen-year-old Matthew Henson loved to hear sailors tell tales of their exciting lives at sea. The travel, the adventure, the danger, and the steady pay were all attracting young Henson. One day, he found a job as a cabin boy on a beautiful ship called the Katie Hinds. For the next five years, Henson sailed around the world. With the help of the ship’s captain and other members of the crew, Henson learned mathematics, navigation, history, geography, and many other subjects. By the time he left the Katie Hinds in 1885, Henson was well educated and had become an excellent seaman.
Unable to find work anywhere else, Henson took a job in a hat shop in Washington, D.C. One day in 1887, a man came in to buy a hat. The man, Robert Peary, asked the owner if he knew anyone with experience at sea. Peary would soon travel to South America for the U.S. government. He needed experienced men to accompany him. The shop owner knew about his young employee’s skills and experience on ocean journeys, so he introduced Peary to Henson.
Using his map-reading and sailing skills, Henson proved himself to be a worthy and smart seaman. Peary soon made Henson his assistant(助理), and they became close friends. One day Peary told Henson about his real dream: to be the first man to stand on “the top of the world” at the North Pole. He asked Henson to help him make his dream come true. Over the next five years, the two explorers made two trips together to the Arctic. However, they were not able to reach the pole either time. The cold, wind, and ice were worse than either of them had ever imagined.
In 1908, Peary and Henson were ready to make their final attempt at reaching the North Pole. Both men were over forty years old. The years of hardship in the arctic cold had made them suffer a lot. This would be their last chance. With four Inuit(因纽特)guides, they made a mad rush straight across the ice toward the pole. Peary’s feet were injured and he had to be pulled on a dogsled. In April 1909, Henson’s instruments showed they were standing at the North Pole. Together Henson and Peary planted the American flag in the snow.
In later years, Robert Peary and Henson were greatly honored for their achievements. Today, the two friends and fellow explorers lie in heroes’ graves not far apart in the Arlington National Cemetery.
1.In paragraph 1, the author shows how Henson became ________.
A. a wonderful seaman
B. an educated captain
C. a good shop assistant
D. a successful learner
2.Paragraph 2 mainly tells us ________.
A. why Matthew Henson went to the hat shop
B. how Matthew Henson met Robert Peary
C. why Matthew Henson stopped working on the Katie Hinds
D. how Robert Peary knew Matthew Henson had sea experience
3.The following statements are TRUE except ________.
A. Henson proved himself a better seaman than Peary
B. Peary wanted Henson to help him realize his dream
C. Before their final attempt, they made two trips together
D. After they died, they were highly respected by people
4.The story between Henson and Peary could best be compared to ________.
A. treasure hunters looking for fortunes
B. sailors seeking power over others
C. soldiers fighting for their freedom
D. fighters exploring an unknown land
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Teacher’s Day around the world is not celebrated on the same day. In some countries, Teacher’s Day is celebrated on working days. However, in other countries, it is celebrated on holidays. Here we are giving you a list of countries that celebrate Teacher’s Day on holidays.
China
Teacher’s Day was proposed (提议) at National Central University in 1931. It was adopted (采纳) by the central government of Republic of China in 1932. In 1939, the day was set on August 27, Confucius’s birthday. The government of the People’s Republic of China called it off in 1951. It was reestablished in 1985, and the day was changed to September 10. Now more and more people are trying to celebrate Teacher’s Day back to Confucius’s birthday.
India
In India, Teacher’s Day is celebrated on September 5, in honor of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan , the second President of India. Because his birthday was September 5.
Russia
In Russia, Teacher’s Day is on October 5. Before 1994, this day was set on the first Sunday of September.
The USA
In the United States, Teacher’s Day is a holiday on the Tuesday of the first full week of May.
Thailand
January 16 was adopted as Teacher’s Day in Thailand by a resolution (决议) of the government on November 21, 1956. The first Teacher’s Day was celebrated in 1957.
Iran
In Iran, Teacher’s Day is celebrated on May 2 every year. It is in honor of the famous Iranian professor Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari who died on May 2, 1980.
Although different countries celebrate Teacher’s Day on different days, the activities people take to celebrate it just stay the same.
1. In which year was Teacher’s Day changed from August 27 to September 10 in China?
A. 1931. B. 1939. C. 1951. D. 1985.
2. In which country is Teacher’s Day celebrated in honor of its leader?
A. Iran. B. India. C. Russia. D. Thailand.
3. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. not all Teacher’s Days are celebrated on holidays
B. China is the first country to celebrate Teacher’s Day
C. Thailand first celebrated Teacher’s Day in 1956
D. Russia and the USA celebrate Teacher’s Day on the same day
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I went to a group activity, “Sensitivity Sunday” which was to make us more the problem faced by disabled people, We were asked to “ a disability” for several hours one Sunday. Some members chose the wheel chair, Others wore sound-blocking earplugs(耳塞)or blindfolds .
Just sitting in the wheelchair was a experience, I had never considered before how it would be to use one .As soon as I sat down my made the chair begin to roll ,Its wheel were not Then I wondered where to put my .It took me quite a while to get the metal footrest into ,I took my first uneasy look at what was to be my only means of for several hours, For disabled people, Using a wheelchair is not a temporary(临时的)
I tried to find a position and thought it might be at ease, a little nice to be around for a while. Looking around, I I would have to handle the thing myself! My hands started to ache as I the heavy wheels, I came to know that controlling the of the wheelchair was not going to be a (an) task.
My wheelchair experiment was soon . It made a deep impression on me. A few hours of “disability” gave me only a taste of the , both physical and mental, that disabled people must overcome.
1.A. curious about B. interested in C. familiar with D. cautious about
2.A. cure B. preventC. experienceD. analyze
3.A. insteadB. surprisinglyC. as usualD. including me
4.A. learning B. frighteningC. satisfyingD. relaxing
5.A. convenient B. challengingC. boring D. exciting
6.A. heightB. will C. skill D. weight
7.A. lockedB. repairedC. poweredD. damaged
8.A. handsB. feet C. keys D. handles
9.A. place B. action C. play D. effect
10.A. amusement B. communication C. transportation D. production
11.A. exploration B. inspiration C. experimentD. entertainment
12.A. powerfulB. comfortableC. wonderfulD. changeable
13.A. yet B. just C. still D. even
14.A. shownB. pushedC. driven D. led
15.A. realized B. suspectedC. regrettedD. admitted
16.A. raisedB. rolled C. pressedD. felt
17.A. shapeB. instruction C. directionD. order
18.A. easy B. heavy C. outstandingD. convincing
19.A. forgottenB. ruined C. IgnoredD. completed
20.A. weaknesses B. challenges C. fear D. fate
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Everyone wants to be self-confident, but maybe we just don’t know how to be. Here are some tips on how you can feel more confident about yourself.
1. Everyone has shortcomings. When you have found your shortcomings, work to overcome them. If you are a shy person, take part in social activities, such as parties, and speak to at least one or two people there.
Second, try to spend more time with positive people. Successful and confident people have their own ways of settling problems. 2.
Third, set goals for yourself. With each goal you achieve, your self-confidence will increase. 3. We are afraid that we might lose. Stop thinking like that and give yourself a chance.
Fourth, start each day with a sense of opportunity. 4. Think positively about yourself.
Actually everyone has his or her own way of becoming confident. 5. Friends might have useful suggestions, too. In short, as long as you try new things, you are sure to become more confident.
A. Pay attention and learn from them.
B. You should talk with your friends.
C. First, don’t think about your weak points.
D. It’s not always right to ask friends for help.[
E. Sometimes We might be afraid of trying new things.
F. Start your day by reading something encouraging.
G. First, you should know what your weak points are.
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阅读下列材料,在空白处填入适当的内容 或括号内单词的正确形式。
Alice :What do you think of the people in our class ?I think most of them are kind .
Johnson : I think1.,too. But I don’t like Mark. He is so self-important. I dislike this kind of people.
Alice :Mike is fascinating . I’m fond 2.people who have something intelligent to say.
Johnson : Carol is fun to be with . I really look forward to3.(hear ) her jokes. What do you think of Tom ?
Alice : He is all right. But I don’t like him. .What do you think of him ?
Johnson : I think he is OK. He is very quiet, so4.is hard to know what kind of person he really is.
Alice :I like John 5.she is a very interesting girl and crazy about boy bands.
Johnson : Really ? I’m mad on them too. I should get to know her better.Are you6. (interest ) in music ?
Alice :I think that dance music is excellent. I love going to a disco and dancing to the music. I enjoy7.( meet ) new people there .
Johnson : My parents hate dance music . If I play it at home , they always complain. Are your parents8.same?
Alice : My mom9. (hate ) it , but my dad thinks it’s OK.He doesn’t mind as
10. as I don’t play the music too loud .
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A woman liked the water from the pump so much that she had it______ to her house every day.
A. deliver B. to be delivered
C. delivered D. being delivered
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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出以可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Fireworks are beautiful and we all enjoy appreciating them. But let’s stop and think about the price that we for just a few minutes of .
To begin with, the amount of money we spend on fireworks is . The excitement is gone . Let’s face it, what we really are doing is burning . Yet, year after year, thousands of cities and towns spend our tax dollars on fireworks displays. Those tax dollars would be put to much better feeding our hungry and housing our homeless.
Second, there is the matter of . Fireworks contain chemicals that are harmful to people and animals. Over the years, these chemicals will the air we breathe and the water we drink.
Third, let’s the trash left behind after a fireworks display. What a ! One would probably expect that those who the fireworks would have the politeness to the trash afterwards. , they don’t. The mess they leave behind34the kind of attitude many Americans have toward our .
Fourth, fireworks are . Some fireworks can damage your hearing, especially the fireworks used in public displays that give off a big BANG. Losing your is too high a price to pay.
all the safety warnings, we still see injuries and deaths as a result of fireworks. Approximately 10,000 Americans are injured every year by fireworks.
In my view, all consumer fireworks should be . Public fireworks displays should be kept to a minimum and should be paid for through volunteer funding, not tax dollars. Finally, those people in of fireworks displays should be responsible for cleaning up the mess they make.
1. A. give away B. decide on C. pay D. raise
2. A. invitation B. hesitation C. excitement D. development
3. A. limited B. worthless C. necessaryD. unreasonable
4. A. in an instant B. in a whisperC. by accident D. up to now
5. A. failureB. money C. time D. leather
6. A. end B. useC. food D. place
7.A.comment B. coincidence C. safetyD. health
8. A. give outB. cut down C. polluteD. purify
9. A. think aboutB. pick out C. cut offD. slide into
10. A. shame B. messC. pity D. wonder
11. A. set off B. built up C. focused on D. starred in
12. A. save B. leaveC. pick upD. figure out
13. A. ThereforeB. Anyhow C. OtherwiseD. However
14.A. changesB. reflects C. adoptsD. shares
15. A. behaviorB. neighbourhoodC. societyD. environment
16.A. beautifulB. complex C. brightD. noisy
17.A. memoryB. hearing C. life D. sight
18.A. DespiteB. Besides C. BeyondD. Without
19.A. encouragedB. discussed C. forbiddenD. produced
20.A charge B. needC. honorD. case
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