题型训练 阅读理解（八）
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
The Guggenheim Muum attempts to help educators connect students with art. It offers programs for educators, including free arts curricula, professional development cours and workshops, as well as professional meet-and-greets that pair artists with public school teachers throughout hew York City.
·Visiting with your students
The muum offers a variety of ways for educators and their students to visit, from lf-guided tours to a guided experience.
Guggenheim Muum Highlights | Perfect for first-time visitors, the Highlights Tour focus on the muum's innovative architecture, history, and permanent collection. |
Special Exhibition | This tour offers an opportunity to engage in a lively, in-depth exploration of one of our special exhibitions. Learn about the artistic process and movements behind some of the most revolutionary artists of the modem and contemporary age. |
Custom Tour | Tour can be customized to accommodate a variety of interests, learning styles and subject matter. Our gallery educators can create a one-of-a-kind experience tailored to your group's needs. |
Lecturer's Badge | 胡萝卜须Conduct a group tour of up to 20 people. |
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·Arts curriculum online
The Guggenheim produces free curriculum materials on exhibitions for educators to u both during school visits and in the classroom. While the material focus on recent exhibitions, a comprehensive range of lessons cover many works and artists in the muum's collection.
·Learning Through Art
Learning Through Art nds experienced teaching artists into New York City public schools, where they work with classroom teachers to develop and facilitate art projects into the school curriculum.
·Education facilities
Houd in the Sackler Center for Arts Education, the Guggenheim's education facilities include studio art and multimedia labs, a theater, an exhibition gallery, and a conference room.
21. Who are the muum's programs intended for?
A. Students. B. Parents. C. Educators. 巨蟹座和双鱼座D. Artists.
22. Which tour can be designed bad on your own interest?
A. Custom Tour. B. Lecturer's Badge.
C. Special Exhibition. 金就砺则利D. Guggenheim Muum Highlights.
23. What can we do in the Sackler Center?
A. Appreciate art works. B. Dine with your friends.
C. Perform science experiments. D. Collect your favorite exhibits.
B
My violin is like a soul mate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we've gone through both tears and happiness.
About 12 years ago, I made acquaintance with it following an order from my mom. Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things wor, the disappointment in my teacher's eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible hammer, striking on my heart,髌刑 One day, I finally decided: I hate it!
By chance, things changed when I was ven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how tho famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma. I arched online for the E-minor大鼻子小眼睛 Concerto, a well-known violin work by German compor F中国十大名酱elix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.
A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow moved across it. It was like the music slid over the flowers, ro up, and started to fill the air. The violin's voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned hack to gray. A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was like an invisible claw had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat.
That glorious day t off my passion and interest in violin-I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument. Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined(用松香擦)the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart.
My violin has been by my side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I'm deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away, when I'm walking on air, feeling especially plead with my achievements, solemn(庄严的)tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my life.
决心英语
My violin, shall I compare you to a summer's day?
24. What further contributed to the author's dislike of violin-playing?
怎么熬小米粥A. Orders from mum. B. Boredom of practice.
C. Loss of passion for violin. D. Disappointment in the teacher's eyes.
25. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A. The author's feeling was continuously influenced by the music.
B. The weather actually changed becau of the tune.
C. The sudden change made the author's heart unable to beat.
D. The scenery outside the room was quite attractive.
26. Why did the author pick up the violin again?
A. The invisible hammer and claw are gone.
B. The beautiful imagination changed his attitude.
C. A famous tune aroud his interest and passion.
D. He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn's works.
27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
