Unit 3 Life in the future Using language课时作业

Ⅰ 阅读理解

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课标话题 人与社会·艺术 体裁 说明文 词　　数 251 难度 　　(2019·辽宁五校协作体模拟)

　　Kettle's Yard, Cambridge

　　This modern art gallery in a Victorian house was founded in the 1950s by Jim Ede and reopened in February, following a two­year redevelopment by Jamie Fobert Architects. This means a new cafe, a four­floor education wing and improved gallery space that can accommodate more visitors. The gallery's permanent collection includes works of Joan Miró， Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.

　　Being Brunel, Bristol

　　To celebrate the life and work of famous civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Being Brunel opened in March on Bristol's harbourside. The museum included a range of interactive and entertaining exhibits, including talking portraits of his friends and family and personal possessions, including an 1821 school report. It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.

　　Royal Academy of Arts, London

　　The RA reopened on 19 May for its 250th anniversary, following a renovation(翻新) with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme. These will include three galleries, which will host exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art and architecture. The grand facade(正面) of the Burlington Gardens building has also been restored-possibly the first time it's had a proper clean in its 150­year history.

　　V&A, Dundee

　　One of the most significant new openings of the year will be Scotland's first designed museum-and also the first V&A anywhere outside of London-on 15 September. The museum building sits on the River Tay. It will celebrate Scottish designs and objects in its collection.

　　语篇导读　本文主要介绍了四个艺术馆(博物馆)的特点、展出内容等。

　　【熟词生义】wing常用义：n.翅膀，翼　生义：n.侧厅，耳房，厢房

　　1．What do we know about Being Brunel?

　　A．It has a long school report.

　　B．It includes three galleries.

　　C．It is family­friendly.

　　D．It possesses permanent collections.

解析 C　细节理解题。根据Being Brunel, Bristol部分最后一句可知，Being Brunel