Question

When you go to St. Petersburg, the number of at-tractions can seem overwhelming. If you’re short on time, or just want to make sure to hit the highlights, these are the top must-see sights in St. Petersburg.

The Hermitage Museum

The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St. Petersburg. There you can see lots of different paintings of old masters inside the Hermitage. Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists.

The Russian Museum

The Russian Museum holds one of the largest collections of Russian art in the world. View Russian art creations through the ages, from Byzantine (拜占庭)-style icons to the Socialist Realism of Stalin’s times.

Kizhi Island

Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden buildings from the Karelia Region of Russia. These impressive structures are made without any nails (钉子) — the wood fits together with joints and grooves (沟槽).

Peterhof

Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. You’ll be charged for admission (门票), but go to Peterhof when the fountains (喷泉) are working — during the day in the summer. They are shut off in winter as well as in the evenings.

The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood

Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood is an attractive must-see sight. The beautiful look may make your eyes brighten, and the paintings inside the church will make you say “Wow!”

The Bronze Horseman Statue

The Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian Culture and a symbol of St. Petersburg. Made famous by Alexander Pushkin (普希金), this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idea of greatness.

1.If you’re interested in paintings, you’d better go to _____.

A. the Hermitage Museum and Peterhof

B. the Hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood

C. Kizhi Island and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood

D. the Russian Museum and Kizhi Island

2.The man on the Bronze Horse refers to _____.

A. Peter the Great B. Alexander Pushkin

C. Byzantine D. Stalin

3.What can we know from the passage?

A. The fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round.

B. The largest collection of Russian art is in the Hermitage Museum.

C. The buildings on Kizhi Island are made of wood.

D. You can visit Peterhof free of charge.

4.The main purpose of this passage is to _____.

A. show the wonderful history of Russia

B. introduce the famous buildings in Russia

C. persuade artists to study St. Petersburg

D. attract tourists to visit St. Petersburg

Answer 1

1.B

2.A

3.C

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章在圣彼得堡观光必去的四个景点特点。

1.根据The Hermitage Museum部分中“There are lots of different paintings by the old masters in the Hermitage”在Hermitage有许多绘画大师的不同作品，以及The Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood部分中“ the painting inside the church will make you say ‘Wow!’”在教堂里的这幅画会让你说“哇!”，可知这两个地方的绘画作品最有名，故选B。

2.根据The Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian Culture and a symbol of St. Petersburg.可知，俄罗斯青铜骑士是彼得大帝的象征，故选A。

3.根据Peterhof部分中“They are shut off in winter evenings”他们在冬季的晚上会被关闭，可知A错误；文中没有提及俄罗斯最大的艺术品收藏，可知B错误；根据Kizhi Island 部分中“Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden architecture from the Karelia Region of Russia”可知这座建筑物是木质的，因此C正确；根据Peterhof部分中“You’ll be charged for admission”你会被收取门票钱，可知D错误。故选C。

4.文章第一段是文章主旨，其中“these are the top must-see sights in St．Petersburg．”这些都是在圣彼得堡前必看的景点，可知文章介绍了这些必看景点特点。故选D。

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