Some people love going to museums,while others absolutely hate it and would rather stay at home,enjoying their favorite TV shows.Increasingly,museums are being seen as outdated and boring by today's youngsters.I have just returned to the UK after travelling around the USA. While there,I visited lots of museums I must say,museums are typically educational, either to develop knowledge gained at school in particular subjects,or to enhance knowledge of other cultures
In Chicago,we visited the world-famous Art Institute of Chicago.It was filled with paintings,drawings and sculptures by a huge variety of artists,such as Picasso,Monet,Matisse and Dali.
There was a mixture of traditional and modern art,including colorful stained glass windows and abstract art.
When we were in Washington D. C. ,we visited a few of the Smithsonian museums.These are all free to visit-which is great if you just want to see a few things,and not spend all day inside.
The Air and Space Museum was particularly good:it had lots of aircrafts and rockets on display,interesting information and also some interactive parts.We also went to the National U.S.Holocaust(纳粹大屠杀)Memorial Museum.Naturally,it was sad to read about the horrors of this tragedy which affected so many people in World War II.However,it was also incredibly interesting to read the stories of those who survived the Holocaust,as well as those who helped others.
Last but not least,I also found the 9/11 Memorial and Museum to be of great interest.This museum is dedicated to those who lost their lives,as well as their families,when the Twin Towers in New York City were attacked by terrorists in 2001It tells you how the terrorists planned the attack,how they hijacked the planes,and ultimately what happened as a result of their actions.Surviving pieces of the towers are shown in the museum,alongside damaged fire engines.It was a truly thought-provoking visit,which made me value my own life that little bit more.
I think museums play an important role in preserving artifacts of historical importance for future generations.Whatever your interests,there is likely to be a museum for you.You can visit waxwork museums to see models of your favorite celebrities(and get photos with the Queen!),science museums for a more hands-on,interactive visit and so much more!Best of all,if you're ever in the UK,many of them are free!
The first paragraph tells us that______________.
A.people of all ages love going to museums |
B.trips to museums are always very tiring |
C.most museums in the USA are outdated |
D.some youngsters find museums boring |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.There are a lot of interactive parts in waxwork museums. |
B.Art Institute of Chicago has a mixture of traditional and modern art. |
C.You'd better read the stories before visiting the holocaust Memorial Museum. |
D.The Air and Space Museum shows the attack 01 the twin towers by terrorists. |
What can we infer from the passage?
A.Future generations have the duty to protect museums. |
B.Visiting 9/11 Memorial and Museum is educational. |
C.Most museums around the world are free for students. |
D.Taking photos is allowed in the Smithsonian museums. |
What is the writer's attitude towards museums?
A.She suggests going to museums. |
B.She warns the problems of museums. |
C.Museums have advantages and downsides. |
D.Museums should be open to all kinds of people. |
Lisa never had the chance to know her father. He and her mother divorced when she was just a young child. Even though he didn’t move far, he never came to visit his children.
Lisa often wondered about her father. What did he looked like and what he was doing. All she knew was his name: Jeff White.
After Lisa grew up, she became a nurse at a hospital, where she would help provide medicine and comfort for patients in their final days. A few weeks ago, she receieved a new patient whose name was Jeff White.
When Jeff came into his room, Lisa asked him if he had any children. Jeff told her that he had two daughters, Lisa and Elly. Lisa couldn’t hold her tears back. She told him, “ I am Lisa, your daughter.”
Jeff embraced her, saying that he was not a good father. And the daghter held his hand and kissed him. Then Jeff began to sing This Magic Moment.
Jeff could have just weeks left to live, so Lisa wanted to make the most of the time she had with him. Lisa also brought her kids to the hospital to meet their grandfather. The kid made cards for him with the words, “ I love you.”
Forgiveness is also a kind of love.what happened to Lisa when she was young?
A.Her father lost his job. |
B.Her mother died. |
C.Her family moved to another country. |
D.Her father left the family. |
What did Lisa know about her father?
A.Her father’s looks |
B.Her father’s name |
C.Her father’s hobby |
D.Her father’s job |
What does the underlined word “patient” mean in this passage?
A.医生 | B.病人 | C.家属 | D.手术 |
From the passage we know that__________
A.Lisa has a brother. |
B.Lisa hates his father. |
C.Lisa has a sister. |
D.Lisa’s father hates her daughter. |
This passage mainly tells us that _______
A.Kids should love their father. |
B.The father should love his kids. |
C.Forgiveness is also a kind of love. |
D.Fathers shouldn’t leave their families. |
Hunter and Sally went down the street with their mother. They could buy a pet today. “I cannot wait to see the pets!” Sally said. She wanted a cat. Hunter wanted a frog or a snake.
They went into the pet shop. “Look! That rabbit made a hole to hide in,” Sally said. “Look at those two cats,” said Hunter. Their cage was on the floor. The small and brown cats were asleep on each other.
Sally leaned over the cage. She wanted a better look. The gold necklace she had around her neck came loose. It fell into the cage. It woke up the cats. “Oh no!” Sally cried. “I lost my necklace! It is in the cage!” Then the shopkeeper came. He opened the cage, and took out the necklace. At last, they bought two cats and took them home.
Where |
1. Sally and Hunter would go to ________________________. |
Who |
2. ___________________ went there with them.. |
What |
3. Sally wanted to buy _______________________________. |
Who |
4. ______________________ lost her necklace. |
Who |
5. ______________________ took the necklace out of the cage. |
Menu Sandwiches Chicken$5.20 Egg$3.60 Beef$4.50 Turkey$6.50 Drinks Yogurt$2.00 Orange Juice$1.70 Coke$ 2.50 Coffee$ 2.80 Rice Fried$3.50 With chicken$4.80 With meat$ 4.50 Desserts Pizza$2.50 Banana shakes$ 3.50 Chocolate$5.50 |
How many kinds of sandwiches?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. What dessert would you like best?
A. Sandwich with egg. B. Coffee. C. Chocolate. How much is the rice with chicken and a glass of orange juice?
A. $6.50. B. $4.80. C. $7.50.
The Smiths are Americans. They are now in Beijing. This is their first visit to China.
They are going to stay in China for two months. They want to visit some cities and villages. They hope to learn some Chinese, too.
Mr. Smith is a doctor. He is going to visit a hospital in Yichang. Mrs. Smith is a teacher. She is going to visit some city schools and village schools. Their daughter is a middle school students. She wants to meet some Chinese students.
They are going to take a lot of pictures in China. When they are back in America, they will show the pictures to their American friends. They want the American people to know more about China.Mr Smith wants to visit a hospital because____.
A. he is a doctor B. he wants to live in China C. he’ll stay in China for a long timeWho does their daughter want to meet?
A. Chinese doctors B. Chinese teachers C. Chinese studentsWhat are Mrs Smith going to do during her stay in China?
A. She is going to go to the hospital. B. She is going to go to her friend’s home.
C. She is going to visit schools.
People living in different countries made different kinds of words. Today there are about fifteen hundred languages in the world, each contains many thousands of words. A very large dictionary, for example, contains thousand words. Before you leave school, you will learn only one thousand or more.
The words you know are called your vocabulary. You should try to make your vocabulary bigger. Read as many books as you can. There are a lot of books written in English for you to read. You will enjoy them. When you meet a new word, find it in your dictionary. Your dictionary is your most useful book.The number of different languages spoken is about 1500.
Before you leave your school, you’ll learn more than three thousand words.
You must have a large English dictionary to make you know bigger vocabulary.
If we know about five thousand words, we can read as many books as we like.