2023届高考英语考前阅读专练三

2023高考考前阅读专练三 A Henry Raeburn（1756-1823） The Exhibition This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland's best loved painter, Sir Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of his work to be held in over forty years. Lecture Series Scottish National Portrait（肖像画）Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free. An Introduction to Raeburn Sunday 26 Oct., 15.00 DUNCAN THOMSON Raeburn's English Contemporaries Thursday 30 Oct., 13.10 JUDY EGERTON Characters and Characterisation in Raeburn's Portraits Thursday 6 Nov., 13.10 NICHOLAS PHILLIPSON Raeburn and Artist's Training in the 18th Century Thursday 13 Nov., 13.10 MARTIN POSTLE Exhibition Times Monday-Saturday 10.00—17.45 Sunday 12.00—17.45 Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission. Closed: 24—26 December and 1 January. Admission £4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free. Schools and Colleges A special low entrance charge of f2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers. 1. What is the right time for attending Raeburn's English Contemporaries? A. Sun. 26 Oct. B. Thurs. 30 Oct. C. Thurs. 6 Nov. D. Thurs.13 Nov. 2. How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission? A. £4. B. £8. C. £12. D. £16. 3. How can full-time students get group discounts? A. They should go on Sunday mornings. B. They should come from art schools. C. They must be led by teachers. D. They must have ID cards with them. B Russia's first and only police corgi（柯基犬）has announced his retirement from the force, ending his career of one of Russia' s smallest officers. Officer Ryzhiy（"Ginger" in English）, 9, worked with the Nizhny Novgorod transp