Brussels(布鲁塞尔) meanwhile has the Manneken Piss(撒尿小童). Think of the Belgian(比利时的) capital and if anything, you think of the small peeing(撒尿) boy—a 60-centimeter-high bronze figure standing on a block, supplying a constant stream of water to the basin under him.
Some might laugh. But for Jacques Stroobants, the statue is up there with the best of them. “I am proud of him. People come from all around the world to see him, ”says 60-year-old Stroobants with a fatherly glance at the little boy.
As the most famous landmark of Brussels, Manneken Piss has a very special place in the heart of Belgians.
The original Manneken Piss dates back to 1388, but the statue tourists see today dates from 1619 when the city built a second one, after the original was destroyed.
There are many stories surrounding the legend of Manneken Piss. Nobody knows why he was created. One story is that he saved Brussels by putting out the flames of a deadly fire with his well-aimed wee-wee(小便). But the most believable story is that the boy—the son of a wealthy nobleman(贵族) —was missing and feared kidnapped(绑架). The father had a statue built in honor of the way his son was found—peeing against a tree.
1. The Manneken Piss is the symbol of__________, which stands on a block of__________.
A. England; the capital
B. Italy; a provincial capital
C. Belgium; the capital
D. Swede; the capital
2. Why does the Manneken Piss have a very special place in the heart of Belgians?
A. Because it provides a good resting place for the Belgians.
B. Because it is a special statue with many beautiful and moving legends.
C. Because it’s good-looking with water running continuously.
D. Because it helps the Belgians make a lot of money every year.
3. If Belgians regard the Manneken as a hero, they may be more willing to believe the statue was made__________.
A. for a country boy who was peeing against a big tree
B. in honor of the boy who saved Brussels by putting out the flames of a big fire with his wee-wee
C. in honor of a little Belgian soldier who gave his life for his country
D. for the son of a rich man who was lost
科目：高中英语 来源：2011-2012学年福建省三明一中高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷（带解析） 题型：阅读理解
Many famous museums throughout the world can offer you good chances to admire art. Washington, D.C has the National Gallery of Art，Paris has the Louver, London, the British Museum. Florida International University(FIU) in Miami also shows art for people to see. And it does so without a building, or even a wall for its drawings and paintings.
FIU has opened what it says is the first computer art museum in the United States. You don’t have to visit the University to see the art. What you need is just a computer linked to a telephone. That’s enough.
You can call the telephone number of a University computer and connect your own computer to it. All of the art is stored in the school computer. It is computer art, produced electronically by artists on their own computers. In only a few minutes, your computer can receive and copy all the pictures and drawings.
Robert Shostak is director of the new computer museum. He says he started the museum because computer artists had no place to show their work.
A computer artist could only record his pictures electronically and send the records, or floppy discs, to others to see on their computers. He could also put his pictures on paper. But to print good pictures on paper, the computer artist will have to need a very expensive laser printer.
Robert Shostak says the electronic museum is mostly for art or computer students at schools and universities. Many of the pictures in the museum are made by students. Mr Shostak said the FIU museum will make computer art more fun for computer artists because more people can see it. He says artists enjoy their work much more if they have an audience. And the great number of home computers in America could mean a huge audience for the electronic museum.
【小题1】The main purpose of this text is to give information about____________.
| A．famous museums throughout the world |
| B．an electronic art museum in Miami, U.S.A |
| C．art exhibitions in Florida International University |
| D．the latest development in computer art in the USA |
| A．some records or floppy discs |
| B．a computer and a printer |
| C．your own pictures and drawings |
| D．a computer connected by telephone line |
| A．Paintings drawn by computer |
| B．Different styles of paintings |
| C．Some very traditional paintings |
| D．Drawings done by students of FIU |
| A．FIU wanted to encourage computer scientists |
| B．Robert Shostak decided to help computer artists |
| C．art students needed a place to show their works |
| D．computer scientists wanted to do something about art |
| A．art students |
| B．computer owners |
| C．exhibits in the museum |
| D．those who will enjoy art |
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科目：高中英语 来源：2012-2013学年山东省济宁市嘉祥一中高一3月质量检测英语试卷（带解析） 题型：阅读理解
There are many famous museums throughout the world where people can enjoy art, Washington, D.C. has the National Gallery of Art(美术馆); Paris has the Louvre; London, the British Museum. Florida International University(FIU) in Miami also shows art for people to see. And it does so without a building, or even a wall for its drawings and paintings.
FIU has opened what it says is the first computer art museum in the United States. You don't have to visit the University to see the art. You just need a computer linked to a telephone.
You can call the telephone number of a University computer and connect your own computer to it. All of the art is stored in the school computer. It is computer art, produced electronically (采用电子手段) by artists on their own computers. In only a few minutes, your computer can receive and copy all the pictures and drawings.、
Robert Shostak is director of the new computer museum. He says he started the museum because computer artists had no place to show their works.
A computer artist could only record his pictures electronically and send the records, or floppy discs(软盘), to others to see on their computers. He could also put his pictures on paper. But to print good pictures on paper, the computer artist needed an expensive laser(激光) printer.
Robert Shostak says the electronic museum is mostly for art or computer students at schools and universities. Many of the pictures in the museum are made by students. Mr Shostak said the FIU museum will make computer art more fun for computer artists because more people can see it. He says artists enjoy their work much more if they have an audience. And the great number of home computers in America could mean a huge audience for the electronic museum.
【小题1】The main purpose of this text is to give information about ______.
A. famous museums throughout the world.
B. a computer art museum in Miami, U.S.A.
C. art exhibitions in Florida Intentional University
D. latest development in computer art
【小题2】To see the art in FIU museum, your special needs include ______.
| A．floppy discs |
| B．a computer and a printer |
| C．pictures and drawings on paper |
| D．a computer connected to the museum by telephone line |
| A．Paintings drawn by means of computer. |
| B．Different styles of paintings. |
| C．Drawings done by art students of FIU. |
| D．Old paintings. |
| A．Robert Shostak wanted to do something for computer scientists |
| B．Robert Shostak wanted to help computer artists |
| C．art students needed a place to show their works |
| D．computer scientists wanted to do something about art |
| A．art students |
| B．owners of computers |
| C．exhibits in the museum |
| D．those who can enjoy art |
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科目：高中英语 来源：2012-2013学年广东省惠州市高三4月模拟考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：信息匹配
以下是伦敦市著名旅游景点或线路的游览票介绍
A.
Tickets for London Eye Flight (30 mins,$22)
Paris has the Eiffel Tower, and New York has the Empire STATE. Now London has the British Airways London Eye — an extraordinary symbol for this extraordinary city. The world’s largest observation wheel offers a spectacular way to take in over 55 of London’s famous landmarks!
B. Tickets for
Madame Tussauds (Flexible, $ 25) 
Madame Tussauds Waxwork Museum is well known for the huge collection of wax(4n) figures of famous people. In this museum, visitors will encounter Henry VIII and his six wives, the present Queen, leading figures of the French Revolution, and many other famous figures, including sports or pop stars. It is a must-sec attraction in London.
C.
Tickets for the Tower of London plus River Cruise(4.5 hours,
$66)
The Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous and spectacular castles. Don’t you want to discover its 900-year history as a royal palace and castle, prison and jewel house? Take a river cruise on the River Thames. It is a visit to the Tower of London and drop off at St. Paul’s Cathedral. If you have kids ，they will love it!
D. London Duck
Tours (80 mins , $ 30) 
Don’t miss the exciting adventure created for visitors to London, taking in the sight by road and river! No one has ever seen anything like it before on the streets of London, let alone the river! It is more than just a sightseeing tour—it’s an adventure. Don’t miss this one!
E.
Discovering London (9 hours, $ 100)
In this trip, you will explore the best of London with a morning tour of the world’s most famous city by road and river. Your experienced and qualified guide will take you through Westminster Abbey, changing the guard at Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and much, much more!
F. The
Original London Sightseeing Tour (24 hours pass, $ 40) 
See London’s major sights on an open-top double-decker bus. Join one of four circular tours at any one of their pick up points and see every major sight in London including the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Piccadilly. Simply “Hop on and Hop off ，at your choice of famous landmarks to enhance your visit to London!
以下是一些游客的信息，请匹配适合他们的旅游景点成线路。
1.Mr Bush came to London on business from America two weeks ago. During his spare time， he has visited most of the attractions in London with his clients in their private cars. However, this weekend he plans to take a public transportation vehicle to go around this big city. Due to an accident several years ago, Mr Bush doesn’t dare to take a boat again.
2.Louis, a young Frenchman, went to London for a visit last week. Today is his last day there. He has visited the London Eye, the Tower of London and most other famous attractions. So today, he would like to do something unusual, exciting or dangerous. It will be best if it is something he can’t do in other cities. However, he has only $35 left for his last day trip.
3.Kathrin is a German college student whose major is world history. From reading her textbooks she got to know stories of many historical figures. She is eager to see what they look like. Also, in her spare time, she lik.es to listening to pop music. It is her dream to have her photos taken with her favorite stars, but she doesn’t have enough money to attend their concerts.
4.Lin Yang is a Chinese teacher who teaches history in a high school. This Friday, he will go to London to take a short-term course. After that, he will stay there for one more day and he plans to visit a famous attraction. He is very interested in the old castles and relics in London. In his view, appreciating beautiful castles on a boat is the most enjoyable thing. Unluckily, he will only have 6 hours for leisure time that day.
5.Steve is a post-graduate student who has never been to London. Next weekend, he will go there with his professor to attend a meeting. According to his professor, he will have two hours of free time after the meeting. He intends to visit the most famous place in London where he can see the whole city. The ticket shouldn’t cost more than S25.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2014届福建省高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷（解析版） 题型：阅读理解
Many famous museums throughout the world can offer you good chances to admire art. Washington, D.C has the National Gallery of Art，Paris has the Louver, London, the British Museum. Florida International University(FIU) in Miami also shows art for people to see. And it does so without a building, or even a wall for its drawings and paintings.
FIU has opened what it says is the first computer art museum in the United States. You don’t have to visit the University to see the art. What you need is just a computer linked to a telephone. That’s enough.
You can call the telephone number of a University computer and connect your own computer to it. All of the art is stored in the school computer. It is computer art, produced electronically by artists on their own computers. In only a few minutes, your computer can receive and copy all the pictures and drawings.
Robert Shostak is director of the new computer museum. He says he started the museum because computer artists had no place to show their work.
A computer artist could only record his pictures electronically and send the records, or floppy discs, to others to see on their computers. He could also put his pictures on paper. But to print good pictures on paper, the computer artist will have to need a very expensive laser printer.
Robert Shostak says the electronic museum is mostly for art or computer students at schools and universities. Many of the pictures in the museum are made by students. Mr Shostak said the FIU museum will make computer art more fun for computer artists because more people can see it. He says artists enjoy their work much more if they have an audience. And the great number of home computers in America could mean a huge audience for the electronic museum.
1.The main purpose of this text is to give information about____________.
A. famous museums throughout the world
B. an electronic art museum in Miami, U.S.A
C. art exhibitions in Florida International University
D. the latest development in computer art in the USA
2.To see the art in FIU museum, which of the following should you have at first?
A. some records or floppy discs
B. a computer and a printer
C. your own pictures and drawings
D. a computer connected by telephone line
3._________ are stored in the electronic museum in FIU.
A. Paintings drawn by computer
B. Different styles of paintings
C. Some very traditional paintings
D. Drawings done by students of FIU
4.The museum was started when ___________.
A. FIU wanted to encourage computer scientists
B. Robert Shostak decided to help computer artists
C. art students needed a place to show their works
D. computer scientists wanted to do something about art
5.The words “an audience” in the last paragraph refers to ___________.
A. art students
B. computer owners
C. exhibits in the museum
D. those who will enjoy art
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科目：高中英语 来源：上海市浦东新区2010届高三下学期高考预测 题型：阅读理解
C
Paris has the Eiffel Tower; New York has the Statue of Liberty; and Brussels, the Manneken
Piss.
Think of the Belgian capital and, if anything, you think of the small peeing (撒尿) boy ____ a 60-meter-high bronze figure standing on a block, supplying a constant stream of water to the basin under him.
Some might laugh. But for Jacques Stroobants, the statue is up there with the best of them.
“I’m proud of him. People come from all around the world to see him,” says 60-year-old Stroobants with a fatherly glance at the little boy.
As the most famous landmark of Brussels, Manneken Piss has a very special place in the heart of Belgians.
The original Manneken Piss dates back to 1388, but the statue tourists see today dates from 1619 when the city built a second one after the original was destroyed.
Many stories go round Manneken Piss. Nobody knows why he was made. One story is that he saved Brussels by putting out the flames of a deadly fire with his well-aimed piss. But the most believable story is that the boy, the son of a wealthy man, was kidnapped. The father had a statue built in honor of the way his son was found-peeing against a tree.
Perhaps best-known for his naked beauty, the “peeing boy” has also been clothed in some of the finest clothes money can buy.
Stroobants has been changing his clothes for the last 29 years. On average, he has clothes on 300 days a year. And on special days, he pees beer.
A few of the ways he’s been dressed are; a football player, Mozart and an army general. Now, he has more than 600 pieces of clothes.
There is no strict charge for those wishing to provide clothes for the little boy. But certain conditions must be met.
“The clothes cannot include either advertising or political message,” said Stroobants, because they would cheapen the national treasure.
But Manneken Piss is still something local people can make money from ___ by selling all kinds of souvenirs.
72. Which of the following is NOT true about Maneken Piss?
A. It has a history of more than 600 years. B. It stands in Brussels.
C. It is best known for the clothes he wears. D. It is 60 meters high.
73. The Manneken Piss has a special place in the heart of Belgians because .
A. it’s good-looking with water running constantly
B. it brings joys to people who see it
C. it helps people make beer
D. it’s a symbol of the city.
74. We can learn from the passage that .
A. for most of the year, the boy is naked
B. Stroobants is probably in charge of taking care of the statue
C. people can provide any clothes for Manneken Piss
D. people make money by advertising Manneken Piss
75．Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. Tourists cannot provide clothes for the peeing boy.
B. The Manneken Piss has attracted many visitors.
C. The peeing boy is the national treasure of Belgium.
D. Local people make money by selling souvenirs.
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