精品解析：江苏省南京市第二十九中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

2021-2022学年高二下学期二十九中期中考试 第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A British Museum When the British Museum opened in 1759 it was the first of its kind in the world: the only national museum open to the public. It was – and still is – free to visit. The displays are organised by location and time period: Ancient Iran, Greece, China from 5000 BC onwards, Roman Britain and so on. Overwhelmed? Follow a free eye-opener tour on your smart phone or book onto the Around the World in 90 Minutes guided tour. National Gallery You can’t miss this artistic institution in Trafalgar Square. There you can see some of the world’s finest works of art for free. Founded in 1824 to display a collection of just 36 paintings, today the National Gallery is home to over 2,000 works from artists such as da Vinci, van Gogh and Picasso. The National Gallery hosts free after-work events for adults. So if you want to learn more about these famous artworks over a glass of wine, come along. Science Museum One of London's favorite hands-on museums, the Science Museum features seven floors of entertaining and educational exhibits, including the Apollo 10 Spaceship! If you're going with little ones, head to Pattern Pod or The Garden, where children can directly explore basic scientific principles with sound and water. Cartoon Museum This highly entertaining London tourist attraction covers the history and development of British cartoon from the 18th century to the present day. See how artists portrayed important events and the great and good over the centuries. It’s great value at only ₤7.00 for entry. 1. Which museum provides a free digital guide? A. British Museum. B. National Gallery. C. Science Museum. D. Cartoon Museum. 2. How is the Science Museum different from the other three? A. It is the only one where entry is free. B. It offers free events after regular working hours. C. It allows visitors to carry out simple experiments. D. It is the museum