1、Unit 3 Travel journal 英 语 . 阅读理解AHidden London: the citys lesser-known delights Dulwich Picture GalleryAs much an excuse to enjoy the village charm of Dulwich Village as to admire some delicate European masterworks, this gallery is a southeast London charmer, which was founded in 1811. Join a free g
2、uided tour to the permanent collection (3 pm Saturday and Sunday), catch the latest temporary exhibition and admire the lovely garden (open 1: 30 pm to 3: 30 pm Tuesdays). Where: Gallery Rd SE21 7ADTrain: West DulwichTemple ChurchFeaturing in the novel The Da Vinci Code and dating back to the late 1
3、2th century, this is one of Londons oldest and holiest medieval (中世纪的) treasures. Built by the Knights Templar, the church is divided into the Roundwhich contains the statues of crusading knights, who tried to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the Middle Agesand the Chancel, where the priest
4、s (牧师) and singers performing in church services sit. Where: Temple EC4Y 7DEUnderground: Temple or BlackfriarsChelsea Physic GardenEndlessly satisfying the green-fingered, the plain curious or those eager to discover botanical interests in central London, this delightful walled garden was founded by
5、 the Apothecaries Society in the 17th century and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in London. Where: 66 Royal Hospital Rd SW3 4HSUnderground: Sloane SquareEstorick Collection of Modern Italian ArtBuilt between 1953 and 1958, the Estorick is Britains only gallery devoted to Italian art. It draw
6、s together a fascinating collection of Futurist masterpieces from Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla, Carlo Carra and others, who emphasized the importance of modern things, especially technology and machines. Where: 39a Canonbury Sq N1 2ANUnderground: Highbury or Islington1. When can you follow a free
7、 guide to visit Dulwich Picture Gallery? A. 3 pm on Sunday. B. 3: 30 pm on Tuesday. C. 1: 30 pm on Tuesday. D. 1: 30 pm on Saturday. 2. Where should you go if you have an interest in plants? A. Gallery Rd SE21 7AD. B. Temple EC4Y 7DE. C. 66 Royal Hospital Rd SW3 4HS. D. 39a Canonbury Sq N1 2AN. 3. I
8、f you want to enjoy Italian art, you may get off at _. A. West DulwichB. HighburyC. Sloane SquareD. BlackfriarsBMany people may not find the idea of visiting Beijings Forbidden City just to see its cultural relics(遗迹)very exciting. But what if you got to see deer there too? That certainly sounds lik
9、e a better day out. Nine deer were introduced into the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, on Sept. 26 and would make it their home until February. The beautiful animals are part of an exhibition on deer-related relics, including furniture, clothes and artworks. In ancient China, deer p
10、atterns(图案)could be seen on lots of items since ludeerwere considered to be a lucky animal because the Chinese word shares the pronunciation(发音)of the character that means “official salary(俸禄)”. The deer in the Palace Museum are not only to be part of the exhibition, but also to act as ambassadors(大
11、使)to attract visitors. “Its a better way to bring cultural relics closer to the people, ”explained Wang Yamin, a deputy director at the Museum, according to China Daily. Turning itself into a zoo is the latest effort that the museum has made at introducing academic(学术的)art to ordinary people. In 201
12、4, for example, the museums online store started to offer products such as T-shirts featuring the pattern of an emperors coat, and earphones looking like the necklaces worn by ancient officials. These products soon gained popularity on social media because they allowed people to wear a piece of hist
13、ory. Two years later, the TV series Masters in the Forbidden City(我在故宫修文物)lifted the mysterious veil(面纱)on the experts who work in the museumpeople whose job is to repair the relics within it. And while many of us may have imagined these workers to be old and boring, theyre actually quite young and
14、interesting. Some are even in their 20s. They lead a peaceful career, although it can sometimes be dull. Workers arent allowed to wear any make-up or do their nails(指甲)because the chemicals(化学物质)may damage the relics theyre working on, for example. Little by little, the Palace Museum is shaking off
15、the stereotypes(刻板印象)of being an old-fashioned academic institution. As Shan Jixiang, the museums director, once said, “Academic research is not alien from the publics interest. Wed like to make visiting the museum a part of peoples daily lives. ”It looks like the Forbidden City isnt so forbidden af
16、ter all. 4. What can be concluded about the deer in the Forbidden City? A. They would stay in the museum for a whole year. B. They are part of an exhibition as lucky animals. C. They have been introduced to help attract visitors. D. They were brought to the museum for an artwork study. 5. Why did th
17、e online stores products become so popular? A. They were cheap and of high quality. B. They combined culture with everyday items. C. They featured mysterious patterns. D. They were advertised on social media a lot. 6. According to Masters in the Forbidden City, experts working in the museum_. A. thi
18、nk their job is boringB. are mostly old but experiencedC. must be careful with their workD. enjoy working on their own7. Whats the article mainly about? A. An interesting exhibition on animal-related relics. B. Popular products related to ancient Chinese culture. C. What the Palace Museum does to pr
19、otect cultural relics. D. The Palace Museums efforts to change its image. . 七选五阅读理解根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Study abroadEvery year, thousands of students choose to study abroad for the summer, six months, a year or longer. Here are some things you need to know before you make such
20、a decision. Why do it? Living in another country will help you learn about the culture of another land. You will see the world in a new way. 1 Many companies today want employees who speak a second language or who have experienced living or working in another country. Making the right choice. To cho
21、ose the right country or school, ask yourself these questions: 2 Do I want to live with a host family (寄宿家庭), with roommates, or alone? How much do I want to pay? 3Get your passport and visa (签证) early! Before you go, learn as much of the language as you can, and read about the customs of your host
22、country. Also, talk with people who have experienced studying abroad. Call the school to make sure someone can meet you when you get there. Once you are there. After the first few weeks its usual to feel a little homesick. 4 Just be open to meeting new people and having new experiences. Remember tha
23、t it takes time to get used to a new place with new customs. Talk to your new friends and write about your feelings. 5A. Getting ready to go. B. Improving your language skills. C. Youll miss your family and friends. D. How long do I want to study abroad? E. Make a phone call to the “study abroad” of
24、fice. F. Always keep an open mind and you will succeed. G. Studying abroad is also excellent training for the working world. . 短文改错 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。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号(), 并在其下面写出该加的词。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. 每处错误及
25、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。Id like to take the chance to share my plan with you on our Cross Cultural Communication Project. Practical speaking, our communication involves four aspect. First, a brief self-introduction was needed. Then, as all students are extremely interested with foreign
26、students life, food and culture, sharing will surely the most popular. In addition, each one which attends the project is expected to describe the education system employing in their own countries. Last but not the least, exchange of skills for language study are of great value to both sides. Thats all. Im expecting your detail plan. Only with our joint efforts can we ensure the project a great success.
