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Kettle's Yard, Cambridge
This modern art gallery in a Victorian house was founded in the 1950s by Jim Ede and reopened in February, following a twoyear redevelopment by Jamie Fobert Architects.This means a new cafe, a fourfloor education wing and improved gallery space that can accommodate more visitors.The gallery's permanent collection includes works of Joan Miró， Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
Being Brunel, Bristol
To celebrate the life and work of famous civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Being Brunel opened in March on Bristol's harbourside.The museum included a range of interactive and entertaining exhibits, including talking portraits of his friends and family and personal possessions, including an 1821 school report.It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.
Royal Academy of Arts, London
The RA reopened on 19 May for its 250th anniversary, following a renovation (翻新) with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme.These will include three galleries, which will host exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art and architecture.The grand facade (正面) of the Burlington Gardens building has also been restored — possibly the first time it's had a proper clean in its 150year history.
V&A, Dundee
One of the most significant new openings of the year will be Scotland's first designed museum — and also the first V&A anywhere outside of London — on 15 September.The museum building sits on the River Tay.It will celebrate Scottish designs and objects in its collection.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个艺术画廊?博物馆?的特点、展出内容等。
1．What do we know about Being Brunel?
A．It has a long school report.
B．It includes three galleries.
C．It is familyfriendly.
D．It possesses permanent collections.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据Being Brunel, Bristol中最后一句“It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.”可知，Being Brunel是一个家庭友好型博物馆。故选C。
2．The purpose of the RA reopening is ________.
A．to expand the exhibition
B．to mark its 250th anniversary
C．to display contemporary art
D．to present its 150year history
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Royal Academy of Arts, London部分中的“The RA reopened on 19 May for its 250th anniversary”可知，RA重新开放的目的是纪念其成立250周年。故选B。
3．What is the purpose of the passage?
A．To attract more visitors to the UK.
B．To compare different tourist attractions.
C．To describe some famous museums and artists.
D．To introduce openings of some famous art galleries and museums.
解析：选D 写作意图题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了一些著名的艺术博物馆和画廊的开幕。故选D。
