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。 The museum is open daily 10:30 am5:00 pm. The museum and its shops are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year39。s Day. Highlights of the Art Institute American Art Discover how artists have expressed the many aspects of the American experience through the rich variety of this collection. This tour might include the works of artists like Paul Revere, Winslow Homer, and Georgia O39。Keeffe. Impressionism: Monet, Degas, Renoir and More Learn about the color and excitement of late 19thcentury life as you view one of the most admired collections of French Impressionism in the world. Hidden Histories Hear stories about artists and their artworks that may be overlooked or underappreciated for one reason or another These could be very small or outoftheway works. For families with children With free admission for kids under 14 and Chicago teens under 18, the Art Institute is the perfect place for a creative outing with the whole family. Visit the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center, and introduce your children to the museum39。s collections with a variety of activities. Assemble (組裝)puzzles based on masterpieces in the museum, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games. Food is available at an onsite cafe. (Outside food is not allowed to be brought in.)(1)What can visitors learn from Hidden Histories? A.The early stories of some famous artists.B.The artworks of some potential artists.C.Some stories about lessknown artists.D.Some artworks by famous creators.(2)What can children do in the Family Room? A.Practice storytelling skills.B.Decorate some masterpieces.C.Enjoy their homemade food.D.Take part in various activities.【答案】 (1)C(2)D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇應(yīng)用文,介紹了芝加哥美術(shù)館的參觀時(shí)間、美術(shù)館的亮點(diǎn)、隱藏的歷史,同時(shí)還有針對(duì)有孩子的家庭的活動(dòng)。 (1)考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)Hidden Histories部分中的“Hear stories about artists and their artworks that may be overlooked or underappreciated for one reason or another.”,參觀者可以了解到一些被忽視的、被低估的鮮為人所知的藝術(shù)家的故事和作品。故選C。 (2)考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)For families with children部分中的”…… introduce your children to the museum39。s collections with a variety of activities …“可知,在這里孩子們能參加各種各樣的活動(dòng)。故選D。 【點(diǎn)評(píng)】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解題型的考查,是一篇介紹類閱讀,考生需要準(zhǔn)確捕捉細(xì)節(jié)信息,并結(jié)合題目要求,從而選出正確答案。5.閱讀理解 Whizzfizzing Festival One of the Home Counties to the north and west of London, Buckinghamshire is known for the rolling Chiltern Hills, its pretty villages, and the muchloved children39。s author Roald Dahl. The writer who penned Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches, Matilda and The Big Friendly Giant is the i9nspiration for the Whizzfizzing Festival – which will transform the markettown of Aylesbury into all kinds of music, colour and fun on Saturday, 1 July. Formerly known as The Roald Dahl Festival, this year39。s event will celebrate a broad range of children39。s films and bring to life some of its bestloved characters – from Alice in Wonderland and the Gruffala to The Big Friendly Giant and Harry Potter. Things to see and do The fun and festivals start at 11 . with a colourful children39。s parade. More than 650 local school children and teachers, many in fancy dress, will march through the town carrying giant carnival puppets(木偶), with thousands of audiences lining the streets to watch. The parade will be followed with a range of childfriendly activities and workshops held in venues across the town. Don39。t be late for the Mad Hatters Tea Party in the Bucks County Museum, catch a splendid screening of a Roald Dahl movie in the Old Court House, and watch leading children39。s authors, including Julian Clary, give readings in the Market Square. CBeebies39。 children39。s chef Katy Ashworth will once again be cooking up a storm with her interactive Concoction Kitchen, located outside Hale Leys Shopping Centre. Little chefs will have lots of opportunities to get involved with preparing, cooking – and best of all, tasting – Katy39。s fabulous recipes. With handson arts and crafts workshops, storytelling sessions, live music, a fancy dress petition, street theatre and more, there is something for everyone. For more information, visit: (1)Who is Whizzfizzing Festival intended for? A.Children.B.Film stars.C.Publishers.D.Children39。s authors.(2)Which film was made from Roald Dahl39。s work? A.Gruffalo.B.Harry Potter.C.Alice in Wonderland.D.The Big Friendly Giant.(3)Which of the following best describes Whizzfizzing Festival? A.Varies.B.Global.C.Boring.D.Ordinary.(4)What type of writing is this text? A.An exhibition guide.B.An art show review.C.An announcement.D.An official report.【答案】 (1)A(2)B(3)A(4)C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇應(yīng)用文,介紹了Whizzfizzing Festival節(jié)日的一些有關(guān)情況和主要活動(dòng)。 (1)考查推理判斷。根據(jù)Things to see and do部分中的“The parade will be followed with a range of childfriendly activities and workshops held in venues across the town.”可推知Whizzfizzing Festival是面向孩子們的,選A。 (2)考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第二段中的“The writer who pe