Question

The Collection

The Portrait Gallery’s collection is an exceptional national resource of over 30,000 fascinating images containing a rich variety of media and including many internationally outstanding works of art. The portraits depict (刻画）the men and women whose lives and achievements helped shape Scotland and the wider world. The Gallery is also home to the NGS ’ s outstanding collection of photographs which includes around 6,000 works by the early Scottish pioneers of the medium, Robert Adamson and David Octavius Hill as well as new works by leading-edge contemporary photographers.

Visitor Facilities

The new Portrait Gallery cafe serves a delicious menu of fresh dishes and classic recipes, using the very best local ingredients and seasonal produce. Our new shop offers a fresh twist on design—led gifts and souvenirs. The Gallery now has all the facilities which today’s visitors expect, including a fantastic new lift, an Education suite and disabled access throughout the building.

1.What do we learn about the Scottish National Portrait Gallery?

A. Every display reflects Scotland.

B. It is well-known for its building.

C. There are about 6,000 works in it.

D. It has a comparatively short history.

2.Its visitor facilities can be described as ________.

A. rare and user-friendly

B. characteristic and attractive

C. modern and all-round

D. beneficial and conventional

Answer

1.B

2.C

【解析】

1.细节题。根据文章About the Scottish National Portrait Gallery的第一句话中的One of Edinburgh’s most extraordinary buildings可知它以建筑而闻名。故选B。

2.推理题。根据文章最后一段的The Gallery now has all the facilities which today’s visitors expect, including a fantastic new lift, an Education suite and disabled access throughout the building可知Its visitor facilities是现代化的、全方位的（含残疾通道）。故选C。