Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao，Spain
Built in 1997，the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of the newest in the world.It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a travelers' desired destination.The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.
The Louvre in Paris，France
Probably the most famous Louvre also holds the most famous painting in the world，the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci.Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small，but mysterious painting of the smiling woman.But，the Louvre is much more than a home to the “Mona Lisa”．The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia，America
Just opened in its new downtown location in 2012，the Barnes Foundation is “unique”in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man's private collection.Dr.Albert C．Barnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and collected，among others，the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence，Italy
Walking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time.The building itself is a beautiful palace—like structure with frescoes(湿壁画) decorating the ceilings and walls.Viewers are bowled over(印象深刻) by the works by Botticelli，such as “The Birth of Venus”．Classic artworks from nearly 1，000 years ago describe religious events of the time.
1.Which of the following is the most popular?
A. The Louvre.
B. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
C. The Barnes Foundation.
D. The Uffizi Gallery.
2.What makes the Barnes Foundation particular?
A. Its structure. B. Its collection.
C. Its location. D. Its history.
3.What type of writing is this text?
A. An activity poster.
B. An exhibition announcement.
C. An art show review.
D. A travel guide.
假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom听说在中国通过扫描二维码（scan QR codes）就可以轻松实现移动支付（mobile payment），感到不可思议。请你写封邮件告知移动支付在中国的相关情况。内容包括：
1. 移动支付在日常生活中的功能；
2. 移动支付对我们生活的影响。
注意:
1. 词数100左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其正下方写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（ ）划掉。
修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Last term an English speech contest is held in our school. Seen the notice, many students took interest in it. My English teacher Miss Li thought it was a good chance for me to improving my English and encouraged me to take part. So I decided to have a try. During the prepare, my teacher offered me great help. She not only polished with my speech draft and also corrected my pronunciation. As a result, my speech improved great. Then the day for the competition came, and I did good job and got first prize! I owed it all to my teacher. Without his help, I wouldn’t have got so a good result.
请根据首字母和汉语，在空白处填入适当的单词或单词的正确形式。
1.Give the speakers clues about your listening, such as a nod of a__________ (赞成) or a smile.
2.This kind of animal lives between the surface of the ocean and a d__________ (深度) of about 3,300 feet.
3.Astronauts in flight must a___________ (适应) to weightlessness..
4.Alice, if you meet the following r____________ (要求), you can apply for the post as a shop assistant.
5.The prison was ordered to tighten s__________ (安全；保障) after a prisoner escaped yesterday.
6.The document contains sensitive information and is not suitable for free d_____________ (分发).
7.Amanda complained to the company about its awful service and they sent her a written a__________ (道歉).
8.Drive along the road which is p____________ (平行的) to the coastline, and you will enjoy the beautiful scenery.
9.This activity is o____________ (可选择的), so you can choose not to take part in it.
10.The activity was impressive and all the young people p_____________ (参加) in it learned valuable lessons from it.
11.On my way home last night, I heard a baby crying desperately ahead of me, which made me s__________ (害怕的) to death.
12.When I approached and saw a little cat, I was a__________ (意识到的) that it was the cat that produced the sound.
13.It is strongly r____________ (推荐；建议) that the machines should be checked every day.
14.She c__________ (安慰) herself with the thought that it would soon be spring.
15.The young couple always quarrel with each other after they got married. I think they will d__________ (离婚) sooner or later.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
In recent years, a new idea 1. is called a “naked marriage” has arisen as the cost of living goes up. It has become a new trend for many young people in China. With a small marriage certificate in hand, they get married. And for the couples in a “naked marriage”, this certificate also contains other 2. (meaning).
A resident from Chengdu said, “There are many people like us born in 3. 1980s. Our families cannot afford 4. (buy) us new apartments, cars, let alone diamond rings. I think that's very normal for regular families. We must make a better future on 5. (we) own.”
A graduate of Sichuan University said, “The most important element in a marriage 6. (be) love. I believe our living conditions will 7. (gradual) get better.”
A professor says a “naked marriage” is in direct contradiction to China's 8. (tradition) marriage customs. However, as living costs continue to rise, this phenomenon may become more popular in the future.
But not all people have a positive opinion about a “naked marriage”. According to a survey 9. (conduct) by sohu.com, only about 40% of the 3, 500 people surveyed like the idea of a “naked marriage”. About 80% of men support a “naked marriage”, 10. there are also 70% of women not supporting the idea because they think these marriages are not stable.
I always hear about brave people on social media. If bravery is as simple as showing ______ during a time of fear, I ______ a time when I had a scary experience.
My family had just arrived at our Christmas holiday house when the ______ came to drop off the keys and ______ us to watch out for wild mice running around his house. My parents ______ and said they would ______ the situation if they appear. The thought of ______ something like a mouse ______ entered my mind. Besides, my father always came to my ______ if I needed him.
While my parents ______ our bags, I decided to watch a movie in my room. Everyone else was ______ so I had to take care of my brother. Halfway through the movie, I really needed to take a bathroom ______ so I stepped out of my room, leaving him alone in his baby bed. He disliked it, but I would only be ______ for a moment. “What's the ______ that could happen?” I thought.
When I left the room, my brother began to cry ______ he usually did. However, his crying grew louder and more fearful, so I hurried back, and was greeted by an ______ furry visitor.
“Dad!” I cried, “There is a rat in my room!”
“Kill it!” he ______.
“But dad, I can’t.”
My mind ______; I was so frightened. The first thing I saw was an umbrella, so I ______ it. I began to hit the rat until it stopped moving.
My parents were ______ that I put my fears aside to protect my brother. That day, I felt brave.
1.A. strength B. progress C. intelligence D. skill
2.A. waste B. recall C. spend D. appreciate
3.A. neighbor B. agent C. stranger D. owner
4.A. warned B. begged C. allowed D. encouraged
5.A. sighed B. nodded C. coughed D. shook
6.A. ignore B. handle C. overcome D. challenge
7.A. observing B. playing C. teasing D. killing
8.A. almost B. gradually C. never D. suddenly
9.A. life B. hand C. mind D. aid
10.A. unpacked B. unfolded C. unlocked D. uncovered
11.A. occupied B. excited C. hurried D. frightened
12.A. leave B. walk C. break D. chance
13.A. available B. brave C. lost D. gone
14.A. least B. worst C. most D. best
15.A. when B. if C. as D. until
16.A. unreasonable B. unexpected C. unconscious D. unqualified
17.A. complained B. informed C. yelled D. signed
18.A. froze B. broke C. wandered D. changed
19.A. kicked B. handed C. seized D. threw
20.A. afraid B. awkward C. overjoyed D. proud
