2022届高三英语二轮复习专题练 阅读理解（应用文、记叙文）（二）（含答案）.docxVIP

阅读理解（应用文、记叙文） 1 (2020·广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试一) 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 the Around the World in 90 Minutes guided tour. The 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 Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent Willem van Gogh and Pablo Ruiz 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 As one of London’s favourite hands－on museums, the Science Museum features seven floors of entertaining and educational exhibits! 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. The Cartoon Museum This highly entertaining London tourist attraction covers the history and development of British cartoons from the 18th century to the present day. See how artists portrayed important events and the great and the good over the centuries. It’s great value at only €7,00 for entry. 1. Which place provides a free digital guide? A. British Museum. B. The National Gallery. C. Science Museum. D. The Cartoon Museum. 2. How is the Science Museum different from the other three places? 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 with the longest history in London. 3. Where would you