1、射洪中学高2020级高三下期入学考试英语试题（总分：150分 考试时间：120分钟）注意事项：1答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的校名、姓名、考号、座位号等相关信息填写在答题卡指定区域内。2选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5
2、小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.How does the woman want her meat cooked?A.Rare.B.Medium-rare.C.Well done.2.Which place might the man go to this weekend?A.A concert hall.B.A stadium.C.A gallery.3.What are the speakers
3、 talking about?A.Polite greetings.B.Table manners.C.Body language.4.What are the speakers doing?A.Taking a picture.B.Having a haircut.C.Looking at a photo.5.What will the man do after he gets home?A.Drive to a furniture store.B.Buy the woman a new table.C.Borrow a truck from the woman.第二节(共15小题；每小题1
4、.5分，满分22.5分)听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6段材料，回答第 6 至7 题.6.What does the woman think of electronic music?A.It is clever. B.It is loud. C.It is modern.7.How old was the woman when attending a classical
5、concert?A.16. B.17. C.18听第7段材料，回答第8 至10题.8.Why does the man turn to the woman?A.He has to work late.B.He has to get groceries. C.He has a package to come.9.What is the man getting?A.A box of fruit. B.Some alcohol. C.Some sports equipment.10.What do we know about the speakers kids?A.They are under th
6、e age of 21.B.Theyll return home by 3:00 p.m.C.Theyll practice soccer at 5:00 p.m.听第8段材料，回答第11 至13题.11.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Father and daughter.B.Teacher and student. C.Classmates.12.What does the woman want to become?A.A security guard.B.A computer security exper
7、t.C.A computer science teacher.13.What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Do well in math.B.Major in math. C.See math as a career.听第9段材料，回答第14 至17题.14.Where does the conversation take place?A.At school.B.At the zoo.C.At an amusement park.15.Why is Lisa surprised?A.John was busy. B.John arrived late
8、.C.John changed his mind.16.Why did John lie to Lisa?A.He wanted to come alone.B.He was afraid of roller coasters.C.He wanted to give her a surprise.17.What does John say about Lisa?A.Considerate.B.Brave.C.Reliable.听第10 段材料，回答第18 至20题.18.Why did the speaker buy a new umbrella?A.His old one was damag
9、ed.B.He really loved that one. C.He failed to bring one.19.What is the main advantage of the hotels location?A.It is very close to a bakery.B.It is beside the Eiffel Tower.C.It is within walking distance to Louvre.20.Why did the speaker go to Paris?A.To see some artworks.B.To eat some French food.C.
10、To meet some good friends.第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASan Francisco ToursNapa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San FranciscoThis Northern California Wine Country tour from San Francisco eliminates the hassle of arguing over who
11、is the designated driver for the trip.Stop at various wineries in Napa and Sonoma and ride safely in an air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an onboard restroom for comfort and convenience.You even have time at Sonoma Square Plaza to eat lunch at your own expense.Duration: 9 hoursStart tim
12、e: Check availabilityTicket type: MobileLanguage: EnglishCost: $149.00 per adultAlcatraz with San Francisco Bay CruiseThis convenient package gives you access to two separate essential San Francisco experiencesa visit to Alcatraz Island, and a sightseeing cruise.Instead of waiting in long ticket lin
13、es, this timesaving option helps you explore San Francisco more efficiently.Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island where you can go inside the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and enjoy an audio guide.A San Francisco Bay cruise is also included with views of Pier 39s sea lions, the waterfront area, and the ci
14、tys skyline.Please note, children 4 years old and younger do not need purchased tickets.Duration: 2-4 hoursStart time: Check availabilityTicket type: MobileLanguage: German, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, SpanishCost: $139.00 per adultMuir Woods& Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return
15、 by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)An independent trip to the beautiful Muir Woods National Monument requires advance reservations, and finding parking in Sausalito can be difficult.Easily visit both must-see locations on this guided tour from San Francisco, which includes skip-the-line access at Muir
16、Woods and a trouble-free stop at the charming waterfront town.At each destination, enjoy free time away from your group, so you can explore at your own pace.Duration: 5 hoursStart time: Check availabilityTicket type: MobileLanguage: EnglishCost: $89.00 per adult21.What can you do in the tour in Napa
17、 and Sonoma?A.Have a nice bus trip. B.Have lunch for free.C.Drive your own car. D.Enjoy beautiful skyline.22.How much will it cost parents on a San Francisco Bay cruise with a 1-year-old son?A.$417. B.$ 278. C.$139. D.$ 89.23.What do the three tours have in common?A.Having access to an audio guide.
18、B.Having separate sightseeing.C.Making reservations in advance. D.Purchasing tickets online.BAn artwork in the graduation exhibition of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in Guangdongs provincial capital has spread on the Internet.A number of domestic media organizations have reported on Huang Jiany
19、is life and his artwork, a giant construction worker made of more than 700 kilograms of steel bars and iron plates.He named his 194cm-by-113cm-by-230cm sculpture The Soul of Construction Workers.He said he made the sculpture in honor of his father and all Chinese construction workers who have contri
20、buted to the countrys urban development.To build it, he bought 750 kg of steel bars and iron plates from online platforms and nearby recycling centers for about 4 yuan per kg.Apart from eating and sleeping, Huang Jianyi devoted all his time to his work, “Sometimes, I even stayed up from midnight to
21、5 or 6 am, and when the sun rose.I would sleep in my chair for a few hours,” Huang said.“I think all the hard work was worth it, especially now that the sculpture is being recognized by the public.”“Born into a poor family in Leizhou city, under the administration of Zhanjiang city in western Guangd
22、ong, Huang said he deeply understood how hard life was for builders.As construction workers, my parents frequently traveled for work, sometimes as far as Hainan province when I was a child, and they used to return home once every few months,” he said.And after he arrived in Guangzhou to go to univer
23、sity, he discovered that many builders have to work in the scorching sun or in the pouring rain.“My father, who is the pillar of my family, is not very good at expressing his feelings, but I know he was very delighted when he saw my sculpture,” Huang said.24.Why did Huang Jianyi build the sculpture?
24、A.To honor people like his father. B.To celebrate his graduation.C.To win an art competition. D.To draw peoples attention.25.What mostly led Huang Jianyi to build the sculpture?A.The hardship of his college life. B.The scorching sun and pouring rain.C.The hard life of construction workers.D.The enco
25、uragement from the government.26.What can we know from the text?A.Huang usually traveled with his parents.B.Huangs parents once worked in Hainan.C.Huang spent his spare time creating the sculpture.D.Huangs father expressed his delight at the sculpture.27.What is the publics attitude to Huang Jianyis
26、 sculpture?A.Indifferent. B.Critical. C.Favorable. D.Ambiguous.CFor nearly every step of his almost 12-mile walk, Darryl Dyer has company.Flocks of crows follow him, signaling each other, because they all know that hes the guy with the peanuts.“They know your body type.The way you walk,” Dyer said.“
27、Theyll take their young down and say: You want to get to know this guy.Hes got the food.”Scientists for years have known that crows have great memories, that they can recognize a human face and behavior, and can pass that information onto their babies.Nowadays, researchers are trying to understand m
28、ore about the crows brain and behavior, specifically what it does when the birds see one of their own die.They react loudly to the dead, but the reasons arent entirely known.Among the guesses is that they are mourning; losing a partner could be a significant moment for the social animals.Crows place
29、 sticks and other objects on dead birdsa funeral of sorts.“Crows have evolved to have these complex social relationships, and they have a big brain,” said Kaeli Swift, who led the study.How big of a brain? Crows are on par with smart mammals, like dolphins and monkeys, in brain-to-body proportion (比
30、例).They have been known to be problem solvers and are among the few animals recorded to use tools.In another part of the experiment, using slightly radioactive tracers, researchers measured the brain activity of crows after they were shown a dead bird.The scans showed the section of the hippocampust
31、he part involved in memory formationlight up at the sight of death.“In that particular situation at least, that crow was learning about a place, or a face, or a situation and associated it with that dead crow,” said Johin Marzluff, the lead researcher.28.What does Darryl Dyer say about the crows?A.T
32、hey have good teamwork. B.They want to get to know him.C.They like peanuts best. D.They are familiar with him.29.What can be learned from the text?A.Crows behave badly to each other.B.Crows cant remember things well.C.Crows can acquire information from their parents.D.Crows mourn their partners deat
33、h in a silent way.30.Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “on par with” in Paragraph 6?A.the same as B.different from C.related to D.opposite to31.What is the best title for the text?A.Crows Are Friends of Humans B.A Big Brain Makes Crows IntelligentC.Crows Can Memorize Things D.
34、Crows Hold-a Funeral for the DeadDAge-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is an eye condition that affects millions of people around the world.In the UK, it is the biggest cause of sight loss.Its caused by a loss of the nerves at the back of the eye.Even though it affects only a tiny area around t
35、he width of a human hair, its impact is life-changing.Patients experience a blurring (模糊) of vision, initially at the center of their gaze, which expands and worsens as time goes on.Recognizing faces or watching television can rapidly become impossible.“This is why its such a difficult disease to de
36、al with for patients: It affects the best bit first,” explains Lyndon Da Cruz, a surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK.Because nerve cells dont regenerate (再生), the body cannot heal the condition itself, however scientists at Kings College London and Moorfields are working on a new techni
37、que to implant stem cells into the back of the eye.A trial has already been successfully tested on two patients, both of whom went from being unable to read at all even with glasses, to reading 60 to 80 words per minute with normal reading glasses.Operating on the eye is always delicate, but the pre
38、cision involved in inserting the stem cells is right at the edge of the ability of even the most talented surgeons.Therefore the team has been working with the Universitys robotics department to create machines that can work with minute accuracy.“Its as if you cut the human hair 10 times and then yo
39、u need to go with one of those tools in between those layers for two or three minutes stably while the patient is awake.And thats not something that humans just can do.Thats where robots come in,”says Christos Bergeles, a robotics researcher at Kings.Bergeles team has created a working model of an o
40、perating room equipped with a robotic arm that can translate the movement of a surgeon.For the moment, they operate only on model but one day they hope to be able to be restoring sight one cell at a time.32.How does AMD affect peoples health?A.It prevents cells from healing. B.It can make people go
41、blind.C.It causes nerve problems. D.It can damage human hair.33.Whats the real difficulty in operating on the eye?A.The precision needed in the operation. B.Lacking the right stem cells.C.The stable movement of the surgeon. D.Cutting hair into very thin layers.34.What can we infer about inserting th
42、e stem cells?A.It is a piece of cake for brilliant surgeons.B.It can simply be carried out by a professional robot.C.It is almost a mission impossible for any surgeons alone.D.It can be done by a robotic arm translating a surgeons movement.35.Whats the main idea of the text?A.A working model will be
43、 created to make a surgery.B.A trial on two patients has successfully been tested.C.The cause of sight loss has been found out to restore it.D.Robots and stem cells can be combined to restore eyesight.第二节根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。（每小题2分,满分10分）Wherever you live, you always look forward
44、 to a comfortable home.However, people dont often turn it into what they want because they worry about the costs.Actually, this is a common misconceptionyou dont need to spend a lot of money in order to make your home cozy. 36 .ClearThe first thing you need to do before buying or rearranging anythin
45、g is clear. 37 .There is no way to turn a messy space into an attractive one without organizing it.So, the first thing you do is clearing rooms.You dont have to throw out everything.Though clearing rooms can be an ongoing process that takes time, its worth it.Add Green Plants38 .Besides the eye-plea
46、sing effect that plants and flowers have, they also remove toxins(毒素) from the air, making your environment healthier.If that isnt enough for you, they tend to help calm people down.Try Darker ColorsAnother thing you can do to make a room look warmer is use some darker shades in the decoration.Light
47、er colors are great for making a room feel bigger, but darker colors create a comfortable and attractive environment. 39 .Adjust the LightingLast,but certainly not least,is lighting.The lighting in a room can make or break it,depending on how you go about it. 40 .Think of using the fireplace if you
48、have one, lighting some candles and hanging up some string lights.Even a lamp can make all the difference to the environment of a room.A.Warm lighting can make a room pleasant and sweetB. Disorder is the exact opposite of warm and attractiveC.You shouldnt keep plants and flowers in your bedroomD.Thr
49、owing in some darker colors will make the room look perfectE. Besides making it keep warm, blankets add more color to a roomF. Here are some inexpensive ways to make your home comfortableG.One way to make a room attractive is to add plants and fresh flowers第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5
50、分，满分30分）A boy guarded the barrel (桶) in his fathers winery.Every morning he 41 up every barrel with a piece of cloth, and then put them in 42 row upon row.To his 43 , the wind blew the barrels here and there 44 .The boy was so angry that he wrote a letter to the wind, Please dont blow down my barrel
51、s.After 45 that, his father asked the boy with a smile, Can the wind read your 46 ? The little boy said, I dont know, but I have no way of dealing with the wind.The next morning, when the little boy ran to look at the barrels, he found that the wind had 47 his request, still blowing the barrels here
52、 and there.The little boy felt 48 and burst into tears.His father stroked his head gently and said, Son, dont be sad.We cant deal with the wind, but we can think of our own methods to 49 the barrels.Then the little boy 50 his tears and sat near the barrels to think over and over.After thinking half
53、a day, he finally 51 a way.He 52 some water from the well and poured it into those 53 barrels.At 54 , the little boy got up in a rush, ran out and saw the barrels still 55 in good order. He smiled happily and told his father, We do have a way to 56 the barrels from blowing down.Its a very 57 way, th
54、at is, to add weights to the barrels. The little boys father smiled 58 .We cant change many things, but we can add the weight of our own 59 , so that we can stand 60 in the world not to be knocked over.41.A.wipedB.picked C.built D.took42.A.use B.need C.order D.charge43.A.anger B.sorrow C.amusement D
55、.confusion44.A.generally B.slowly C.suddenly D.overnight45.A.discussing B.saying C.seeing D.writing46.A.demand B.request C.decision D.sign47.A.shared B.answered C.ignored D.considered48.A.nervous B.sad C.scared D.touched49.A.control B.blow C.make D.arrange50.A.squeezed B.dropped C.showed D.dried51.A
56、.put up with B.put through C.came up with D.came through52.A.sprayed B.drank C.poured D.collected53.A.broken B.empty C.clean D.neat54.A.daybreak B.noon C.dusk D.midnight55.A.placed B.thrown C.moved D.spread56.A.save B.separate C.free D.stop57.A.important B.natural C.necessary D.simple58.A.anxiously
57、B.excitedly C.approvingly D.hesitantly59.A.wealth B.mind C.responsibility D.pressure60.A.straight B.firm C.hard D.high第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）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。2023 Chinese New Year arrived 61 January 22.It is globally acknowledged that 62 (watch) the CCT
58、V Spring Festival Gala is the highlight of the Chinese New Year celebration.In 2023 the dance programes of CCTV Spring Festival Gala became popular again.Especially, the dance drama“Stepping Stones” 63 (praise)very highly, 64 caught audienceseyes.The drama“Stepping Stones” was inspired by walking on
59、 the “Dingbu Bridge” in Taixin,Wenzhou,Zhejiang province, which is home to stone bridges, also named bridge hometown.The beautiful Dingbu Bridge ,also 65 (know) as Piano Bridge is one of the 66 (old) bridges of its kind in the world.It was listed as the important heritage site under state protection
60、 in 2006.When the dance encounters 67 (culture) relics, it reflects the sense of history and culture in the Spring Festival Gala scene.The bridge is 136 meters in 68 (long), which was built in 1975.It is because of the dance drama “Stepping Stones” 69 many lounge bridges in Taixin have become intern
61、et-famous sites.Whats more, it 70 (strong) arouses peoples memory of their hometown.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）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。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.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修
62、改10处,多者（从第11处起）不计分。One day, my teacher told me some exciting news.I was one of the students whom had the chance to play the piano in the concert.Heard this, I filled up of a mixture of excitement and horror.In order to perfect my piece, I practiced hard than before.The big day arrived.When it was my
63、 turn to play, and I felt a little terrifying.But I slowly make my way up to the stage.With a few mistake made during the performance, I finished the whole piece.It was my first time perform in public, and I realized that the most important thing are to be confident and take action when we do everyt
64、hing.第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）双语短视频系列Amazing China展现了中国的风景名胜，人文地理等，自推广以来广受好评。假定你是李华，请你写一封邮件向你的摄影师朋友Alex分享推荐该系列短视频。内容如下：1.阐明写信的目的2.陈述推荐理由3.期待观后交流注意:1.词数不少于100；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Alex, 射洪中学高2020级高三下期入学考试英语答案一、听力1-5 BCBCA 6-10 BACBA 11-15 ABACC 16-20 BACAA二、阅读理解21-23 ABD 24-27 ACBC 28-31 DCAB 32-35 BACD三、七选
65、五36-40 FBGDA四、完型填空41-45 ACADC 46-50 BCBAD 51-55 CDBAA 56-60 DDCBB五、语法填空61.on 62.watching 63. was praised 64.which 65. known 66.oldest 67.cultural68.length 69.that 70.strongly六、短文改错71. whomwho/that 72.HeardHearing 73.ofwith 74.hardharder 75.去掉and 76.terrifyingterrified 77.makemade78.mistakemistakes 7
66、9.加to(perform) 80.areis七 作文范文Dear Alex,Guess what Ive got to share? Since youve always been fascinated by the stunning scenery in China, Im writing to recommend a short video series, Amazing China.Ranging from royal palaces to natural sights, the videos impress me most with the coverage of diverse l
67、andscapes and iconic attractions. With insightful and detailed narration in elegant English, you will definitely gain an authentic glimpse into Chinese physical and human geography. Plus, its tuneful music and eye-catching pictures can be an inspiration for you, a photographer.I bet its worth viewin
68、g. Looking forward to our further exchanges.附：听力原文Text 1M: How would you like your meat cooked, maam? We can do anything from rare to well done.W: Id like it medium-rare with spicy sauce on the side, please.Text 2W: I thought you were going to that concert this weekend. Shouldnt you be on your way t
69、o the stadium by now?M: Thats next weekend. This weekend I will enjoy an art exhibition with my mom in town.Text 3M: Bobby, can you stop talking when your mouth is full? And can you sit up in your chair, please?W: And how many times have your father and I told you? Dont eat with your hands!Text 4W:
70、Grandpa, how come your hair looks so different in this picture?M: Well, because I was a lot younger then. You see, when you get older, you start losing your hair. Dont worry, though. Its different with girls.Text 5W: I need your help moving my new table into the apartment this weekend.M: Ill be back
71、 at my place on Sunday. Will we need to pick it up with my truck?W: Yes. Theyre holding it at the furniture store where I bought it from.Text 6W: Why do you listen to that music? Why not listen to classical music?M: Classical music is the music of the past and this is the music of the present.W: But
72、 cant you turn it down? It hurts my ears.M: Its electronic music. We live in an electronic age. I do like some classical music. Some of it is very clever.W: I dont understand your music.M: When you were 18, you probably liked the music of your time. Things change.W: When I was 16, a year younger tha
73、n you, I attended a classical concert. Ive loved that music ever since.Text 7M: Are you going to be home at 3:00 p.m. today, or are you staying late at work?W: Im not staying late, but I was going to stop by the grocery store on my way home. Why?M: I have something being delivered around 5:00 p.m.,
74、and I want to make sure someone is there to receive it.W: Oh, okay. I can be home by 5:00 p.m., but the kids will both be home from soccer practice by then. One of them could sign for it.M: No, they cant, because it is a box of wine. The delivery person will need to see identification to make sure t
75、he personsigning is over 21 years old. Our kids are not old enough yet.W: Fine. I will hurry home before the wine arrives.Text 8W: I think I want to become an expert on computer safety, but the schools that I want to apply to dont have that major. I know that there are some private colleges that off
76、er it. Should I send applications to those places, too?M: I dont think thats a good idea, honey. You can consider that as a career, but I think you should study a broader subjectin school.W: Like what?M: Well, what would be a learning requirement for a computer security job?W: Computer science!M: De
77、finitely. But lets go even further. Do you know what you should learn well in order to be good at computer science? W: Math?M: Yes!W: But I dont know if I want to major in math. It seems like it would be so hard!M: Its okay, honey. You dont have to only study math. But you do need to have a solid ba
78、ckground in it. Choosing computer science as your major is good, but you should also take plenty of math classes. No matter what you plan to do, Im behind you, my little girl.Text 9M: Hey, Lisa. I am glad I catch you before you go in. Now we can go in together.W: Hey, John. Im surprised to see you h
79、ere. What made you come tonight? I thought you said you were busy when I asked yesterday. Did you plan to go to your grandparents house change?M: Well, I did say that originally. However, I want to be honest now and tell you that I lied to you. I really wanted to come tonight, but I was scared. I ha
80、ve never been on a roller coaster before.W: Dont apologize for that. Im sorry that I put you into that position. I wouldnt have invited you if I had known you were scared. I never meant to make tonight stressful.M: No, its my fault. I really never had the opportunity to fix my problem before, so I d
81、idnt know what to do. But I came tonight to face my fears directly!W: That is very brave of you. Im glad to be here with you while you do that. Besides, the towns holiday celebrations have much smaller rides. It is a good place to start. Lets buy some tickets and enjoy the celebrations.M: Thank you
82、for being so understanding. You are a really great friend. Let me buy the tickets for us to thank you.Text 10Today is the third day of my weeks holiday in Paris. The journey here was very long and I felt tired because I didnt get much sleep on the plane. But I was excited when I got in the taxi and
83、I could see the Eiffel Tower from the window. It really is quite an impressive sight. The weather here is a little bit cold, and sometimes rainy. So, I had to buy a new umbrella because I forgot to bring one. The traffic is very bad, so usually I like to walk if I can. But its a big city, so it can
84、get very tiring after a few hours. The food here is delicious, but I dont like the breakfast served at the hotel. However, I am so lucky because there is a nice bakery close to where I am staying. They have fresh bread every morning and the shopkeeper always greets me with a big smile. I have visited most of the famous places, but I couldnt get into the Louvre, because I went too late last night and the tickets were all sold out. I really hope I can go today, because Im a big fan of art galleries and I must see the painting of Mona Lisa. Its the real reason I came here.
