Maybe you know some well-known buildings, such as the Great Wall, the Great Hall of the People, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But do you know the Royal Academy of Arts (皇家艺术学院)?
Lying in the heart of London, the Royal Academy of Arts is an independent fine arts institution (机构) which supports modem artists and promotes interest in the arts through all kinds of exhibition programs. The Academy is completely independent. It is a self-funded (自筹资金的), organization which is governed by the Royal Academicians—eminent practicing, painters, printmakers, sculptors and architects who are elected to the position. The Academy has a long history and was founded in 1768 with Sir Joshua Reynolds as its first President. The Academy lies in Burlington House which itself has a long colorful history with parts of the original structure dating back to1664. Today, the Academy attracts over one million visitors each year, making it one of London’s top 10 attractions for paying visitors.
Air: London’s City Airport. Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Luton Airport and Stansted Airport.
Rail: Underground: Piccadilly and Green Park or a short walk from Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
Road: Bus: Public services.
Contact Addresses:
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London WIJ OBD
Telephone: 020 7300 8000
Website: www.royalacademy.org.uk
小题1:Which of the following is TRUE about the Academy of Art?
A．It dates back to 1664.
B．You can’t get there by underground.
C．It is one of London’s top 10 attractions.
D．It is much older than Burlington House.小题2:You can contact the Academy of Arts by all the following EXCEPT________________.
A． writing a letter
B．sending an e-mail
C．visiting the website
D．making a call小题3:The main purpose of this passage is to_______________________.
A．attract more visitors to the Royal Academy of Arts
B．introduce the well-known building of England
C．show the long history of England
D．introduce the arts of England