The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan (大都市的) Museum of Art (the Met) is located in New York City and is the largest art museum in the United States, and is among the most visited art museums in the world. Today, art comes alive in the Museum’s galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and cultures.
Open Seven Days a Week
Sunday - Thursday: 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first day in May.
Suggested Admission
If you buy tickets at a museum ticket counter, the amount you pay is up to you.
Adults $ 25
Seniors (65 and over) $ 17
Students $ 12
Members (Join Today!) Free
Children (under 12; accompanied by an adult) Free
Exhibitions are free with Museum admission.
Avoid waiting in admission lines! By buying tickets online you agree to pay our suggested prices.
Groups: Advance reservations are required for all adult and student groups of 10 or more, and for any third-party guided tours, regardless of size.
1.Which day is suitable for you to visit the Museum?
A.January 1. B.May 1. C.November 4. D.December 25.
2.How much are you supposed to pay as a new member?
A.25 dollars. B.17 dollars. C.12 dollars. D.0 dollars.
3.What is the requirement for student groups’ visit?
A.Reserve the tickets in advance.
B.The group consists of no more than 10 students.
C.At least 10 student groups can visit it in advance.
D.The student must be guided by their teacher.
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was the first time that my father had asked me to help him. By the time we finished, herring (鲱鱼) covered the bottom of the boat as deep as my knees. For the first time in days, my father seemed happy.
Then he looked at the western sky, and his smile disappeared.
They are called Northwesters. They're storms that sweep out of Canada hard and fast. No one can predict their arrival. All fishermen fear them.
“We're going back,” my father said.
He started the motor. We were only two miles out, but the shore looked to me to be as far away as the moon. Over the distant hills, black clouds ran toward us like wild horses. My father set a course directly for them.
We made it only halfway home before we met the storm.
The wind came first. It lifted the lake in whitecaps. The weight of the herring made us ride low in the water, and the waves broke over our bow(船头).
By the time the rain came, we'd put more distance behind us. Although we were now only half a mile from shore, the rain fell so hard that we couldn't see the land.
I was scared, but I saw my father sitting straight in the stern(船尾), holding the boat steady into the wind, and I felt hopeful.
I was starting to think we were going to make it. That's when the motor died. My father tried many times to restart it, but failed. I saw that the boat was coming about. I knew what that meant.
We would sink in no time.
"Grab an oar(浆), "he shouted above the wind.
We set the oars in the locks and began to pull hard. My father dug his oar into the water, bringing the boat around, bow into the wind again. With all my strength, I pulled on my own oar.
The wind pushed hard against us. We seemed to be fighting the anger of the whole lake.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
I was tired.
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Paragraph 2:
My mother rushed through the rain to greet us.
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假设你是李华，一批外国交流生将来你校学习一周。为帮助他们尽快适应学校生活，校学生会将举办一场欢迎晚会。请你代表学生会用英语在晚会上简短致词，内容包括：
1.表示热烈欢迎；
2.学校课外活动；
3.体验活动：体验海南文化特色如观看琼剧，品尝美食等。
注意:1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节,使行文流畅。
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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。
Earthquakes can be destructive. Unfortunately, we don’t have a 1.(rely) way to predict. But technologies can still help us under such a desperate situation. China is building the world’s largest earthquake alert system and it’s2.(possible) the most advanced. Engineers3.(set) up over 15000 sensors（传感器） nationwide and writing them into a web. Once4. earthquake happens, the sensors can send electrical pulses to the control center and then ordinary people’s smart phones.
The signal travels at almost light speed and faster than the earthquake shaking,5.(give) local people a little time to prepare, and the system can usually send messages to people in less than two seconds. It’s life-saving. The system,6.can be the most advanced in many ways, will be the largest earthquake observation network in the world, not only detecting the movement of the7.(continent) but also calculating the possible impact8.an earthquake. It will automatically warn local people, making9.(it) much faster than human observation. The system, overseen by China’s Ministry of Emergency Management, is set 10.(complete) in 2022.
Looking overwhelmed(淹没) the attention，Rubi Ibarra celebrated her 15th birthday on a big farm in central Mexico. The_______to the event by her father_______rapidly and made her a star in her country. Family members had to open a path for the girl through dozens of_______ and photographers so she could reach the Mass(弥撒) for her on a farm in the state of San Luis Potosi. A large board_______“Welcome to my 15th birthday party” with Rubi’s picture towered over the tents and tables_______ with food.
Thousands of people_______ from across Mexico for the celebration. Rubi’s party_______ national and international fame after a local event photographer posted on his Facebook page a video of the girl’s father_______a birthday party complete with food, horse races and local bands. In the video, Crescencio Ibarra_______describes the party and prizes, before announcing that “everyone is__________invited.”
Rubi’s mother later__________that Crescencio had only been referring to everyone in the__________communities, not the world, but by then the video had been picked up many times on YouTube and been seen by millions.
Mexican Airline Interject published a promotion offering 30%__________on flights to San Luis Potosi, under the slogan ”Are you going to Rubi’s party? ” Actor Gael Garcia Bemal made a funny video of the invitation, and singer Luis Antonio Lopez wrote a lovely__________especially for Rubi.
Several hundred guests__________on the morning of the day for the party, but the number increased as the day__________so that by evening there were thousands and the event looked like a rock concert. Cars__________the access roads to the communities and police monitored the__________.
“What happened with Rubi is an interesting example of how the__________amplifies(放大) people’s personal lives and how__________medias look for stories on social network to bring in new audiences,” said Sergio Octavio Contreras, a professor from a Mexican university.
1.A.argument B.invitation C.plan D.secret
2.A.troubled B.moved C.switched D.spread
3.A.reporters B.doctors C.teachers D.scientists
4.A.lying B.saying C.confirming D.promising
5.A.finished B.linked C.filled D.shared
6.A.heard B.dated C.kept D.came
7.A.gained B.accepted C.touched D.produced
8.A.complaining B.recalling C.describing D.reflecting
9.A.wisely B.impolitely C.proudly D.guiltily
10.A.accidentally B.sincerely C.unwillingly D.unbelievably
11.A.explained B.proved C.refused D.introduced
12.A.friendly B.differently C.other D.neighboring
13.A.protections B.discounts C.suggestions D.services
14.A.diary B.letter C.song D.book
15.A.arrived B.researched C.took D.carried
16.A.determined B.reached C.progressed D.formed
17.A.limited B.blocked C.controlled D.destroyed
18.A.competition B.situation C.adventure D.decision
19.A.video B.television C.newspaper D.internet
20.A.traditional B.fashionable C.perfect D.special
Why I Love Cycling
One of the first things I did when I moved to a new city was to hire a bike. Why?1.You travel much faster than on foot and you notice so much more of your surroundings than when in a bus or a car. It’s more appealing to wander down small streets if they seem interesting, as you can quickly get back to the main road.
Besides, I soon discovered plenty more benefits to cycling. A bike means that fewer places, especially in a small city like the one where I live now, feel far away. For example, cycling to work takes me half the time that it would to walk.2.For example, I planned to go to a concert on the other side of town. While my cyclist friends and I simply looked at a map, our friends without bikes had to deal with the complicated bus system.
Of course, there are obvious health benefits of cycling—a bit of extra movement as part of your daily routine can help you keep fit and healthy. Cycling on my way to work also makes me feel more energetic in the mornings.
3.While cars pollute the environment, bikes are carbon-neutral. Furthermore, thanks to being petrol-free, bikes are cheaper to run, buy and fix than cars. Even if you don’t own a car, a bike can pay for itself when compared to the price of bus tickets.
4.Always wear a helmet, pay attention to other traffic and don’t forget your lights at night. Make sure you know the road rules, especially in a new place. Some cities are more cycle-friendly than others.5.Luckily, where I live now is pretty easy to ride a bike around, thanks to having lots of cycle lanes and not too many hills!
A.However, be careful when cycling.
B.A bike means more happy time with your friends.
C.I have to learn to ride safely on the right of the road.
D.Importantly, cycling also helps to reduce your carbon footprint.
E.Riding a bike also means you’re not restricted by bus timetables.
F.And sometimes city roads are difficult or unpleasant for cyclists.
G.Seeing a city by bike is ideal for settling in and learning your way around.
