Question

    Lecture-related events which are free and open to the public will be held in the National Gallery of Art. Seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Registration is not required. Don't miss an event!

Lecture One: The Moon in the Age of Photography

August 20 at 2:00, 2020

West Building Lecture Hall

Mia Fineman, department of photographs, Metropolitan Museum of Art

2019 marks 50 years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, capturing the attention of viewers worldwide who eagerly awaited the first photographs taken onsite. Mia Fineman explores the fascinating history of the moon imaging.

Lecture Two: Conversation with Oliver Lee Jackson

September 15 at 2:00, 2020

East Building Auditorium

Oliver, artist, has created a complex body of work which masterfully weaves together visual influences ranging from the Renaissance to modernism. His works are drawn from his study of African cultures and American jazz.

Lecture Three: Photography and Nation Building in the Nineteenth Century

October 6 at 2:00, 2020

East Building Auditorium

Makeda Best, master of Photography, Harvard Art Museums. In this lecture, Makeda Best will explore the function of slavery and enslaved people in visual narratives about the Civil War.

Lecture Four: Sydney J. Freedberg Lecture on Italian Art

December 8 at 2:00, 2020

West Building Lecture Hall

The Sydney J. Freedberg Lecture on Italian Art features several scholars presenting original research on modern Italian art. This annual lecture series began in 1997 and is named after the great specialist of Italian art Sydney J. Freedberg (1914- 1997).

1.When and where will Lecture Two be delivered?

A.August 20, 2020; West Building Lecture Hall.

B.September 15, 2020; East Building Auditorium.

C.August 20, 2020; East Building Auditorium.

D.September 15, 2020; West Building Lecture Hall.

2.In which lecture may you learn about the function of slavery?

A.Lecture One. B.Lecture Two.

C.Lecture Three. D.Lecture Four.

3.What do the four lectures have in common?

A.They are all delivered annually. B.Registration is not required for all of them.

C.Each of them involves several scholars. D.Admission fee is needed for each of them.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.B

【解析】

这是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述在国家艺术馆举办的四场免费向公众开放的讲座。

1.

细节理解题。第二个小标题“Lecture Two: Conversation with Oliver Lee Jackson”的第一行 “September 15 at 2:00, 2020”表示的是2020年9月15日下午两点，和第二行“East Building Auditorium”表示的是东建筑楼礼堂。由此可见，第二场讲座将于2020年9月15日下午2点，在东建筑楼的礼堂举行。结合选项可知，选项B正确。

2.

细节理解题。由第三个小标题第一段的最后一句“In this lecture, Makeda Best will explore the function of slavery and enslaved people in visual narratives about the Civil War.”可知，在这节课中，Makeda将会探讨奴隶制和被奴役的人在关于内战的视觉叙事中的作用。由此可见，在第三场讲座，你可以了解到关于奴隶制的作用。结合选项可知，选项C正确。

3.

细节理解题。由第一段的第三句“Registration is not required.”可知，不需要注册。由此可见，这四场讲座的共同点是都不需要注册。结合选项可知，选项B正确。