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贝叶挂毯（The Bayeux Tapestry）是一件创作于 11 世纪的刺绣作品，描绘了 1066 年诺曼人征服英格兰的历史事件。这张挂毯平时收藏于法国诺曼底的贝叶博物馆，但现在它将运往英国伦敦的大英博物馆展出。

The masterpiece is being loaned to London while its usual home in northern France undergoes a major renovation.

由于其位于法国北部的馆藏地即将进行大规模翻修，这件艺术珍品将被借展至伦敦。

Many experts believe the Bayeux Tapestry, which charts a time when Anglo-Saxon dominance was replaced by Norman rule, was made in England.

贝叶挂毯记录了盎格鲁-撒克逊统治被诺曼取代的历史时期。许多专家认为，这件挂毯是在英格兰制作完成的。

So, the prospect of seeing it on display at the British Museum has sparked huge interest, with more than 80,000 people joining an online queue.

因此，它即将在大英博物馆展出的消息引发了广泛关注，已经有超过八万人在线排队等候预约参观。

In the coming weeks, the embroidery will be moved in a delicate operation involving a double crate, a lorry and a railway shuttle. Officials have insisted it will be as safe as a baby.

未来几周，这件刺绣作品将经历一段精密而慎重的运输作业。届时，它将被装入双层运输箱，通过卡车和铁路接驳运输。相关负责人强调，它将像婴儿一样得到妥善保护。

词汇表

masterpiece 艺术珍品，杰作
undergoes 经历，经受
charts 记录，展现，描述
prospect 可能性，有望发生的事
sparked 引发了
embroidery 刺绣，刺绣制品
crate 运输箱
railway shuttle 铁路接驳列车

听力练习（答案见下页）

一、听第一遍音频，回答问题。

1. Why is there currently excitement around the Bayeux Tapestry?
a. It has just been discovered as a masterpiece from the 11th century.
b. People will temporarily be able to see it in England, where it was probably made.
c. It is being transported in an unusual way.

二、用一分钟阅读下列问题，然后听第二遍音频并回答问题。

1. Why is the Bayeux Tapestry being moved from France to London?
a. The British Museum has bought the tapestry.
b. It is being repaired by experts at the British Museum.
c. Its usual museum is being renovated.

2. Some experts believe the Bayeux Tapestry was made in France.
a. True
b. False
c. Not given

3. How many people joined an online queue for tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry?
a. more than 8,000
b. more than 18,000
c. more than 80,000

4. Moving the embroidery will be a simple process.
a. True
b. False
c. Not given

三、听第三遍音频，将句子补充完整。（提示：可以反复听，直到听清楚每一个词）

1. So, the prospect of seeing it _______________ at the British Museum has sparked huge interest, with more than 80,000 people joining an online queue.

2. Officials have insisted it will be _______________ a baby.

答案

一、听第一遍音频，回答问题。

b. People will temporarily be able to see it in England, where it was probably made.

二、用一分钟阅读下列问题，然后听第二遍音频并回答问题。

1. c. The masterpiece is being loaned to London, while its usual home in northern France undergoes a major renovation.

2. c. Not given. The article says many experts believe the tapestry was made in England, but there is no mention of other views.

3. c.So, the prospect of seeing it on display at the British Museum has sparked huge interest, with more than 80,000 people joining an online queue.

4. b. FalseIn the coming weeks, the embroidery will be moved in a delicate operation involving a double crate, a lorry and a railway shuttle.

三、听第三遍音频，将句子补充完整。（提示：可以反复听，直到听清楚每一个词）

1. So, the prospect of seeing it on display at the British Museum has sparked huge interest, with more than 80,000 people joining an online queue.

2. Officials have insisted it will be as safe as a baby.