辽宁省2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题(含解析)

高二英语上学期期中试题（含解析）

本试卷分四部分，卷面分数120分。考试用时100分钟。

第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。

A

Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge

This modern-art gallery in a Victorian house was founded in the 1950s by Tate Jim and reopened in February following a two-year redevelopment by Jamie Fobert Architects, the team behind the 2017 Tate Steves extension. This means a new cafe, a four-floor education wing and improved gallery space that can accommodate more visitors. The gallery’s permanent collection includes works by Joan Miró, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.

Being Brunel, Bristol

To celebrate the life and work of famous civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunei, Being Brunei will open in March on Bristol’s harbourside. The museum w ill include a range of interactive and entertaining exhibits, including talking portraits of his friends and family and personal possessions, including an 1821 school report. It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.

Royal Academy of Arts, London

The RA reopens on 19 May for its 250th anniversary, following a £50m renovation (翻新) with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme. These will include three day-lit galleries, which will host exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art and architecture. The grand frontwall of the Burlington Gardens building has also been restored—possibly the first time it’s had a proper clean in its 150 year history.

V&A, Dundee

One of the most significant new openings of the year will be Scotland’s first design museum and also the first V&A anywhere outside of London on 15 September. The

museum building sits on the river Tay. It will celebrate Scottish design and objects in its collection.

1. What do we know about Being Brunel?

A. It has a long school report.

B. It includes three day-lit galleries.

C. It is family-friendly.

D. It possesses permanent collections.

2. The purpose of the RA reopening is _______.

A. to expand the exhibition

B. to mark its 250th anniversary

C. to display contemporary art

D. to present its 150-year history

3. What does the writer intend to tell us?

A. To compare different tourist attractions.

B. To attract more visitors to the UK.

C. To describe some famous museums and artists.

D. To introduce openings of some famous art museums.

【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D

【解析】

【分析】

这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了四个艺术馆(博物馆)的特点、展出内容等。

【1题详解】

细节理解题。根据Being Brunel, Bristol中 It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.可知，Being Brunel是一个家庭友好型博物馆。故选C。

【2题详解】

细节理解题。根据Royal Academy of Arts, London中The RA reopens on 19 May for its 250th anniversary, following a £50m renovation (翻新) with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme.可知，RA重新开放的目的是纪念其成立250周年。故选B。

【3题详解】

主旨大意题。通过本文我们知道，文章介绍了一些著名的艺术馆或博物馆的开放信息。故选D。