Maybe you know some well-known buildings, such as the Great Wall, the Great Hall of the People, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But do you know the Royal Academy of Arts (皇家艺术学院)?
Lying in the heart of London, the Royal Academy of Arts is an independent fine arts institution (机构) which supports modem artists and promotes interest in the arts through all kinds of exhibition programs. The Academy is completely independent. It is a self-funded (自筹资金的), organization which is governed by the Royal Academicians—eminent practicing, painters, printmakers, sculptors and architects who are elected to the position. The Academy has a long history and was founded in 1768 with Sir Joshua Reynolds as its first President. The Academy lies in Burlington House which itself has a long colorful history with parts of the original structure dating back to1664. Today, the Academy attracts over one million visitors each year, making it one of London's top 10 attractions for paying visitors.
Air: London's City Airport. Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Luton Airport and Stansted Airport.
Rail: Underground: Piccadilly and Green Park or a short walk from Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
Road: Bus: Public services.
Contact Addresses:
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London WIJ OBD
Telephone: 020 7300 8000
Website: www.royalacademy.org.uk
1.Which of the following is TRUE about the Academy of Art?
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A．It dates back to 1664. |
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B．You can't get there by underground. |
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C．It is one of London’s top 10 attractions. |
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D．It is much older than Burlington House. |
2.You can contact the Academy of Arts by all the following EXCEPT________________.
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A． writing a letter |
B．sending an e-mail |
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C．visiting the website |
D．making a call |
3.The main purpose of this passage is to_______________________.
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A．attract more visitors to the Royal Academy of Arts |
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B．introduce the well-known building of England |
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C．show the long history of England |
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D．introduce the arts of England |
Young people can have problems with their minds. Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.
Liu Wei, a Junior 2 student from Hefei, could not understand his teacher and was doing badly in his lessons. He became so worried about it that he started to cut his finger with a knife. Another student, 14-year-old Yan Fang from Guangzhou, was afraid of exams. She got very worried in the test, and when she looked at the exam papers, she couldn’t think of anything to write.
A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18% of Shanghai teenagers have mental problems. Their troubles include being worried and very unhappy, and having problems in learning and getting on well with people. Many students who have problems won’t go for advice or help. Some think they will look stupid if they go to see a doctor. Others don’t want to talk about their secret.
Liang Yuezhu, an expert on teenagers from Beijing Anding Hospital has the following advice for teenagers.
1). Talk to your parents or teachers often.
2). Take part in group activities and play sports.
3). Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.
1.The students who often become worried or have trouble getting on well with others may have___________.
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A．a headache |
B．mental problems |
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C．knives with them |
D．no parents |
2.Liu Wei cut his finger with a knife because____________.
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A．he was afraid of his teacher |
B．he wanted to frighten his parents |
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C．his finger was badly hurt |
D．he was so worried about his study |
3.Yan Fang’s problems happened whenever ______________.
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A．she studied very hard |
B．she talked with her parents |
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C．she had exams |
D．she thought of something |
4. Students who have problems won’t ask others for help because _____________.
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A．they won’t let others think they are stupid |
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B．they don’t think doctors can help them |
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C．they don’t want to tell their secret to others |
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D．both A and C |
5.Liang Yuezhu’s advice tells us that_________________.
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A．it’s unnecessary for them to be with others |
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B．it’s better for the students who have mental problems to join others |
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C．only group activities and sports can help them |
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D．teachers and parents can’t do anything about mental problems |
Dear Kate,
I’m very 36 that you are coming to our school so soon. 37 you arrive, let me introduce 38 you what our school life is like.
Our school is quite famous 39 its long history. It was 40 in the early 1920s. It is a good place 41 we can prepare ourselves well for the future. We have many wonderful teachers who are always ready to 42 help. 43 we pay a lot of attention to how well we do in lessons, 44 high scores is not the only reason to study. The teachers encourage us to try out new ideas and ask questions. 45 their help we have developed all kinds of interests in both Arts and Science. Students can choose to 46 any school clubs they are 47 in. We can also choose the subjects that we want to study. Last term I selected American Literature, because I wanted to learn about famous American writers. This term I chose to attend music classes because my father bought me a piano 48 a birthday present.
49 , I was elected monitor of my class, 50 it can be 51 to be a monitor, 52 I have to do a lot of work and attend many meetings. 53 , being a monitor has taught me a lot, such as caring for others and taking responsibilities and so on. When my class was given the title of “Model Class”, I was 54 than ever before. So being a monitor plays an important part in my school life. I’m very pleased with my work.
I love my school and hope that you will have a pleasant experience here too. I am looking forward to 55 you soon.
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— Sorry, Sir. I didn’t quite follow you.
— ______. I’ll explain it to you later.
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A．Don’t mention it |
B．Come on |
C．That’s right |
D．Don’t worry |
When you’ve finished school, don’t forget to come back to visit your school, ______?
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A．will you |
B．do you |
C．have you |
D．won’t you |
Humans are destroying nature day by day, ________, of course, will cause punishment sooner or later.
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B．/ |
C．which |
D．What |
