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.
假定你是李华，你刚从伦敦的旅行回来，非常感谢好友Jack在此期间的帮助。得知他对中国的节日非常感兴趣，特别是今年的国庆节，请你写一封信介绍中国的国庆节。内容要点:
1. 感谢他的帮助；
2. 介绍中国的国庆节；
3. 欢迎他来中国。
注意:1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jack,
How is everything going?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes.
Yours sincerely，
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。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(＾)，并在该词下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.只允许修改5处，多者(从第6处起)不计分。
2.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
Three years ago I failed a important exam and become a student in an ordinary school. Although I felt disappointing at the shabby campus and the poorly-equipped classroom, but I found the teachers patient and considerate. Beside, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class and decided to make the best of it. I worked hardly and got along well my teachers and classmates. Whenever I had difficulties, they were always available. Soon, I became one of the top student in my class, that greatly increased my confidence and got me motivated. My experience tells me that it is not what you are given but how you make use of it that determine who you are.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
Jack Ma, chairman of Alibaba Group, resigned 1.Teachers’ Day from leading the e-commerce giant he 2.(set) up 20 years ago. The 55-year-old businessman showed that he was ready for new things by 3.(dress) up like a rock star at his farewell party.
In fact, his rags-to-riches story is 4.example of doing something different. 5.(visit) the United States in 1995, Ma saw the internet and had the idea of setting up his own trading website. In 1999, he founded Alibaba with a group of friends in a 6. (share) apartment, struggling for years to get it off the ground. Although 7. (face) with great challenges, the company 8. (gradual) brought e-commerce to China. His success has inspired a number of Chinese tech 9. (businessman). Ma pointed out that the key is having a dream. “It’s the dreams 10.keep us never afraid of setbacks.” Ma said in a video posted on Sept 9.
The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler ____ everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I ____ there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to ____ people feel like that.” My father asked me ____ I meant. “I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied.A(An) ____ was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. _____a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company____ as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my ____. Many people were ____ that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked ____ I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my ____ to start my own company and leave my secure position after ____ a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a____ that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a/an ____ to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a ____?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that ____ I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was ____.
Having made that decision, I was immediately ____. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no ____. But I held onto my dream and the wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job.And I was able to book several _____engagements(预约) with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dreams.
1.A.rise B.blow C.put D.raise
2.A.slipped B.came C.arrived D.left
3.A.get B.make C.hope D.cheer
4.A.that B.what C.which D.if
5.A.dream B.idea C.thought D.speaker
6.A.Before B.After C.Because D.While
7.A.beginning B.working C.acting D.regarding
8.A.life B.love C.career D.income
9.A.surprised B.moved C.disappointed D.delighted
10.A.when B.if C.why D.how
11.A.plan B.promise C.decision D.mind
12.A.attending B.joining C.entering D.holding
13.A.newspaper B.book C.speech D.report
14.A.moment B.hour C.day D.week
15.A.help B.job C.god D.company
16.A.something B.anything C.nothing D.everything
17.A.alive B.dead C.born D.missing
18.A.examined B.tested C.checked D.searched
19.A.help B.harm C.income D.money
20.A.selling B.writing C.listening D.speaking
WE FOUND A FIX
Tricks to Improve Your Life
Get your water past airport security travel
It’s impossible to get water through airport security, right? While it’s true that you are allowed only up to 3.4 ounces(盎司) of any liquid, 1. — if they are “frozen solid when presented for screening.” The catch is serious, however: “If frozen liquid items are partially melted, or have any liquid at the bottom of the container,” you’ll likely have to throw the whole thing.
Keep your bananas fresh
Can’t use the whole bunch(串) yet? 2.. The cold will help them stay at their peak for another week. That said, avoid freezing bananas that aren’t quite ripe, as it will stop the natural ripening process.
3.
There’s a reason why apples are known as nature’s toothbrush — foods that are firm or crisp help clean teeth as they’re eaten. If you know you won’t be able to brush your teeth right after eating, you might want to save a cleaning food for the end of your meal. 4..
Make your bathroom smell nice naturally
Looking for a way to get rid of horrible bathroom smells that doesn’t require a daily spray(喷雾)? Place five or so drops of any essential oil on the inside of the cardboard toilet paper roll, and voilà!
5. Just be careful that the oil doesn’t get on the paper itself.
A. Every time someone gets some paper, the movement will release the pleasant but not over the top scent
B. Transportation Security Administration regulations do let full water bottles through in one case
C. Wait until they have started to soften, and then place them in the freezer
D. Put them in the freezer once you get them from the market
E. Other choices include raw carrots, and unbuttered popcorn
F. Protect your teeth with nature’s toothbrush
G. Clean your teeth with food
