Frank Lloyd Wright is often called the father of American modern architecture.He designed buildings and homes across the United States for more than 70 years.He created most of his works from 1900 through the 1950s,but his open-living spaces and imaginative designs still appear very modern today.

Last week,the United States nominated(提名)10 of his buildings for the UN Educational,Scientific,and Cultural Organization-or UNESCO-the World Heritage List.The World Heritage List recognizes the most,important cultural and natural sites worldwide.

The 10 buildings,titled.“Key Works of Modern Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright,”were built between 1906 and 1969.They include several of his personal homes and studios,churches,government buildings,private residences, and one very famous museum-New York City's Guggenheim Museum.

The Solomon R.Guggenheim Museum is one of the most visited sites in New York City.About one million people visit it every year.Frank Lloyd Wright worked on it from 1943 to 1959.It was designed to create a new type of space for new types of art.The museum remains an international symbol of modern architecture that represents Wright's unique design.

Many of Mr.right's modern buildings and homes in the U.S. Midwest have also become symbols of modern American architecture.Richard Longstreth is the president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy.He calls Mr.Wrisht “the father of modern architecture,fundamentally redefining the nature of form and space during the early 20th century that would have enduring impacts of modern architecture worldwide.”

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee will announce its decision in mid-2016.If Frank Lloyd Wright's 10 buildings were chosen for the list, they would be the first World Heritage listings tor modem U.S. architecture.The World Heritage List already includes 22 other American sites,including the Grand Canyon,Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty.

1.We can learn from the passage that .

A. Mr.Wright’s designs are out of style today

B. Mr.Wright’s designs have been widely recognized

C. Mr.Wright’s designs on modern buildings and homes are a failure

D. Mr.Wright is the owner of ten buildings

2.Which of the following statements about Guggenheim Museum is true?

A. It is a masterpiece showing Mr.Wright’s unique design. B. It is a good example of traditional design.

C. It is the most famous site in New York City. D. It is the symbol of New York City.

3.In which section of the newspaper can you probably find this article?

A. News B. Science C. Biography D. Economy

4.What's the best title of the passage?

A. Frank Lloyd Wright—the Father of American Wodern Architecture

B. The World Heritage List—Cultural Collection Worldwide

C. Guggenheim Museum—International Symbol of modern Architecture

D. Frank Lloyd Wright' Buildings—On the way to World Heritage List

練習(xí)冊系列答案
相關(guān)習(xí)題

科目:高中英語 來源:1.1 Unit 1 Warming Up Reading 題型:單項填空

________ good service, the restaurant offers different kinds of traditional Fujian dishes.

A. Far from B. Apart from

C. Instead of D. Regardless of

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源:貴州省凱里市2016-2017學(xué)年高二下學(xué)期期末考試英語試卷 題型:完形填空

As everybody knows, some people have their principles. Of course ______ also have their own opinions. I have opinions about what I think is right or ______ or good or bad. But they’re only opinions! I won’t try to build my life upon my opinions, but I’ll try to ______ my principles.

It’s said that a 17-year-old boy learned a lesson about life principles. He found a woman’s ______ that contained £127 and her ______. He jumped onto his bicycle and rode to her house---about a mile away. The woman gave him a(n) ______ and twenty pounds. That evening the boy told his parents about the ______ and his father said, “I don’t think you should have ______ £20 for doing what you should have done. A person shouldn’t be rewarded for being ______.”

There’s no denying that the boy thought over his father’s ______ and then he rode to the lady’s home again and gave the ______ back to her. She didn’t want to take it, but he told her she had to and that his father ______ something to him that he had never ______ before.

In my opinion, if we are always honest and insist on the personal ______ of always doing the right thing, we will ______ change. These great principles shape our lives and make us into persons of character. They build ______ and teach confidence. It’s pretty obvious that the boy is fortunate to be ______ by a wise father.

In a word, ______ Martin Luther King, Jr. said it well, “The time is always right to do what is right.” Those were his principles. Decide to always do what is ______, today and every day, and you will find yourself building a life that ______.

1.A. some B. others C. another D. other

2.A. wrong B. unnecessary C. impossible D. difficult

3.A. go through B. make out C. give away D. stick to

4.A. envelope B. drawer C. basket D. purse

5.A. address B. means C. solution D. delivery

6.A. suggestion B. number C. hug D. introduction

7.A. problem B. secret C. accident D. experience

8.A. received B. accepted C. brought D. gave

9.A. honest B. pleased C. depressed D. perfect

10.A. anger B. explanations C. words D. encouragements

11.A. card B. money C. present D. expense

12.A. pointed out B. gave in C. sold out D. found out

13.A. realized B. took C. afforded D. remembered

14.A. condition B. standard C. fortune D. treasure

15.A. probably B. nearly C. instantly D. actually

16.A. bodies B. miles C. self-esteem D. situation

17.A. honored B. praised C. raised D. warned

18.A. which B. if C. as D. but

19.A. ridiculous B. accurate C. boring D. absurd

20.A. makes B. decides C. expects D. matters

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源:山東省臨沂市2016-2017學(xué)年高二下學(xué)期第一次月考英語試卷 題型:短文填空

I am a junior in high school. There is a lady at my school 1. job is to hand out call-slips(索書單) and prevent students from leaving campus 2. permission. Before today I had never seen her smile.

The other day my friends and I were eating in the cafeteria 3. I saw her walking around. When she came closely to us I could see that she was crying. She pulled out a tissue and quickly wiped her eyes. I thought to 4. that this lady was so under-appreciated that she needed 5.(praise) for all her hard work. So I wrote a note 6.(say) that the students appreciated everything she did and 7. her contribution to our school made a difference in all of our lives. I signed it “Some thankful students” and slipped it into 8. envelope. Then I realized I didn’t even know her name. I asked all of my professors but nobody knew her name. I finally went to ask the lady at student services and 9.(tell) that her name is Kathy. I brought her a bunch of 10.(color) sunflowers and taped the envelope to it. I brought the flowers to school and left them in her office. I believed I would see her smile soon.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源:河北省2017屆高三下學(xué)期第二次質(zhì)檢考試英語試卷 題型:書面表達(dá)

假設(shè)你叫李華。你的英國朋友Andrew下月要來你校學(xué)習(xí)兩個月。他來信請你對他上學(xué)期間的交通方式提出建議,F(xiàn)在,請你用英語回一封信,按以下各點(diǎn)答復(fù)。

1.建議騎自行車上學(xué); 2.自行車是學(xué)生常用交通工具;

3.騎自行車的一些好處; 4.騎自行車需注意的問題。

注意:1.詞數(shù)120左右,信的開頭和結(jié)束語已為你寫好(不計入總詞數(shù))

2.可根據(jù)內(nèi)容要點(diǎn)適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),使行文連貫。

Dear Andrew,

Very happy to hear from you and you're welcome to study in our school for the next two months.

Hopefully,what I've mentioned above could be helpful and wish you a fun time in our school.

Yours,

Li Hua

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源:吉林省舒蘭市校2016-2017學(xué)年高二下學(xué)期期末考試英語試卷 題型:短文改錯

假定英語課上老師要求同學(xué)們交換修改作文,請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤,每句最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加:在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(∧),并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除:把多余的詞用斜線(\)劃掉。

修改:在錯的詞下劃一橫線,并在該詞下面寫上修改后的詞。

注意:1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞。

2.只允許修改10處,多者(從第11處起)不計分。

I was reading an article in a book while I came across a word I didn’t know. “Dad, what is the meaning of the word?” My dad, as he usual did after work, was watching his most favorite show. “You have the dictionary, don’t you?” he shot back. He didn’t even look up my face. I went back my room, and there on my study table is that dictionary. I looked it up and found it’s exact meaning. Ten year have passed and I still use that dictionary, along with the lesson I received earlier in life from my old man: to be independent.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源:吉林省舒蘭市校2016-2017學(xué)年高二下學(xué)期期末考試英語試卷 題型:閱讀理解

Off the Beaten Cart Path

The best-selling travel book which includes over 200 new places of interest, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to-date maps. It includes over 1,000 of the United States most must-see destinations

Cover price: $ 30.00

Our price: $ 19.80

Parents

The most popular magazine for parents who want to raise smart and loving children. It has child development guidance, advice on your child’s health and safety, and the best way to encourage your child’s learning.

Cover Price: $ 26.00

Our price: $ 12.60

Best Weekend Projects

The projects are chosen from 80 special ideas to create an unusual living space. They are practical, as well as creative. They will improve your home and yard and can be made on weekends. And the most important of all, they are easy to follow.

Cover Price: $ 17.95

Our price: $ 13.90

Lucky

The shopping magazine with the best buys, and the fashion tips. You’ll need them before you go to the stores. What makes Lucky really special is that it gives you the information you need before anyone else has it.

Cover Price: $ 18.50

Our Price: $ 15.50

1.How much can you save to buy a copy of Best Weekend Projects now?

A. $ 3 B. $ 4.05

C. $ 10.2 D. $ 13.4

2.Which book can give you some advice on shopping?

A. Lucky B. Parents

C. Off the Beaten Cart Path D. Best Weekend Projects

3.Who may like the book Off the Beaten Curt Path most?

A. Ladies loving shopping.

B. Parents with new-born babies.

C. Persons loving traveling in America.

D. Husbands wanting to improve their home.

4.What does the passage most probably belong to?

A. A story. B. A notice.

C. A report. D. An advertisement.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源:河北省2017屆高三下學(xué)期仿真模擬(五)英語試卷 題型:七選五

Is it necessary to learn when we are 50s, 60s or even 70s?Most people consider when they get retired, they are supposed to be completely laidback, do something fun, or hang around.1. It’s particularly important to the elderly.

Through learning, we know how to think, how to memorize, how to ask questions and even how to interact with others. According to a study, while we are learning, “the brain creates neural(神經(jīng))pathways” that make us smarter. 2. The more we learn, the mote new  neural pathways develop in our brains.

When it comes to learning, it doesn’t mean we must load ourselves with lots of knowledge. What we need to do is just learn something we like day in and day out. 3. Everyone learns from bottom to up. If we have an interest to learn, that desire will naturally push us to move forward.

As we feel worn out from learning, don’t be discouraged.4. An old saying goes, “Birds of a feather fly together.” As long as we have partners to learn all together, our learning excitement will come alive again. On the contrary, if we don’t learn, and choose to distance ourselves from other, we might be getting dumb, and slow; eventually, we lose energy, and life passion. Instead of being bored, dumb, why don’t we keep learning?

5. More importantly, learning explores our life horizon, helps us build up our confidence; gradually, it leads us to a way of finding a sense of value and ach.

A. It’s never too old to learn.

B. Don’t worry if we cannot learn well.

C. You should set a high learning target.

D. Learning makes us understand how potential we are.

E. Look for a partner who has the same common interest as you do.

F. In other words, our brains are active as we learn something new.

G. However, the truth is that learning makes us energetic, and self-fulfilled.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英語 來源:寧夏石嘴山市2016-2017學(xué)年高二下學(xué)期期末(2018屆高三入學(xué))考試英語試卷 題型:單項填空

My uncle came to see us from the countryside, _______ my son wild with joy.

A. made B. make

C. making D. had made

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習(xí)冊答案