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    Surviving treasures from the National Museum of Afghanistan

AFGHANISTAN

CROSSROADS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

3 MARCH — 3 JULY 2013

At the heart of the silk road, Afghanistan linked the great trading routes of ancient Iran, Central Asia, Indian and China, and the more distant cultures of Greece and Rome.

Nearly lost during the years of civil war and later Taliban (塔利班) rule, precious objects that reveal this diverse past were bravely hidden in 1989 by officials from the National Museum of Afghanistan to save them from destruction.

The surviving treasures date from 2000 BC to the 1st century AD and included rich gold ornaments (装饰品) found at a burial site and limestone (石灰石) sculptures of a Greek city.

This is a unique opportunity to discover the story of Afghanistan’s ancient culture, its immense fragility, and the remarkable dedication (奉献) shown to its survival and protection.

DETAILED INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS

The exhibition is open late on Fridays until 20: 30.

10, members free

EXHIBITION AND EVENTS BOOKING

www. britishmuseum.org

020 7323 8181

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT

On weekdays, take advantage of a classic afternoon tea package in the Court Restaurant for just 26 (including exhibition ticket).

The exhibition catalogue (25 paperback) and other related titles are available in the museum shops or online at www. britishmuseum.org/shop.

The exhibition Multimedia Guide (1) is available at the exhibition entrance.

If you are visiting with a group, ask for the group ticket price. Details on group lecture packages are available at www. britishmuseum.org/groupvisits.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Nowruz

Monday 18 March, 17: 30.

Nowruz, or New Year, is celebrated in many countries from Afghanistan and Iran to Uzbekistan.

17: 30~18: 00 Entrance to exhibition.

19: 00Talks and discussion on Nowruz.

15 (including exhibition entry).

Performance: The art of the Afghan rubab.

Tuesday 14 May, 16: 30~17: 30.

Afghan rubab virtuoso Soudi Homayun Sakhi and tabla player Yusuf Mahmoud give a performance of a full raga and folk pieces.

5, members 3.

Easter holiday activities

Thursday 18 ~ Monday 22 April, 11: 00~16: 00.

Explore the rich culture of Afghanistan. Listen to stories of Alexander the Great, try making a kite and be inspired by the treasures from the Hill of Gold.

Suitable for all ages.

Free, just drop in.

 

 

 

1.If you arrive at the museum on April 20th, what can you enjoy?

A.Near Year celebration. B.Performance: The art of the Afghan rubab.

C.Easter holiday activities. D.The exhibition without any special events.

2.When seeing “The art of the Afgahan rubab”, a tourist can pay less by_____.

A.booking tickets online B.attending talks and discussion on Nowruz

C.calling at 020 7323 8181 D.becoming a member of the British Museum

3.Which of the following statements is true?

A.Of all the special events Performance costs least.

B.Museum officials saved these objects from destruction.

C.The Multimedia Guide is offered to visitors without any charge.

D.You can learn details about group visit either on website or by phone.

4.Where can you most probably find this passage?

A.In a high school text book. B.In a history magazine.

C.In a state-owned newspaper. D.In a traveler’s booklet.

 

1.C 2.D 3.B 4.D 【解析】 这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了阿富汗国家博物馆保存下来的珍品,它们的历史及价值。并介绍了有关这些珍品展览的详细信息,展览时间,收费情况和一些特殊事件。 1. 细节理解题。根据Easter holiday activities下面的关键句“Thursday 18 ~ Monday 22 April, 11: 00~16: 00.”可知,Easter holiday activities(复活节假期活动)的时间是4月18日到4月22日,所以如果你4月20日到达博物馆,可以去参加这个活动。故选C项。 2. 细节理解题。根据The art of the Afghan rubab下面的关键句“£5, members £3.”可知,看这个表演正常情况下收费是5英镑,但会员只收取3英镑。可推断出你可以通过成为博物馆的会员来少支付钱。故选D项。 3. 细节理解题。根据3 MARCH — 3 JULY 2013下面第二段关键句“precious objects that reveal this diverse past were bravely hidden in 1989 by officials from the National Museum of Afghanistan to save them from destruction.”可知,在1989年,是博物馆官员保存了这些文物,使其免遭破坏。故选B项。 4. 推理判断题。本题需要我们判定文章出处,根据文章表格前标题“DETAILED INFORMATION(详细信息)”及表格内容可知,表格中介绍了很多关于展览的时间,活动项目和收费情况,可推断出这篇文章面对的应该是游客,向游客介绍旅行的相关事项,所以应该是来自于旅行手册。故选D项。
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