Each year since 1977, ICOM has organised International Museum Day, which represents a unique moment for the international museum community.
The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.” Organised on 18 May each year or around this date, the events and activities planned to celebrate International Museum Day can last a day, a weekend or an entire week. IMD was celebrated for the first time decades ago. All around the world, more and more museums participate in International Museum Day. Last year, more than 37,000 museums participated in the event in about 158 countries and territories.
This year’s theme, “Museums for Education and Research,” emphasizes the key role of cultural institutions in providing a holistic educational experience. This day pushes for a more conscious, sustainable and inclusive (包容广阔的) world.
Museums serve as dynamic educational centers, helping to develop curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. In 2024, we acknowledge their contribution to research, providing a platform for exploration and the communication of new ideas. From art and history to science and technology, museums are vital spaces where education and research work together to shape our understanding of the world.
Each year since 2020, the International Museum Day supports a set of Goals from the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. In 2024, we will focus on:
Goal 4: Quality Education — Ensure inclusive and fair quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure — Build resilient infrastructure (弹性基础设施), promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and promote innovation.
For IMD 2024 we want to invite people to rethink education and imagine a future where knowledge sharing goes beyond barriers, where innovation unites with tradition. Join us as we explore the wealth of knowledge museums have to offer and, together, build a more informed and inclusive world!
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1.What is TRUE about International Museum Day?
A It aims at technical cooperation.
B It is celebrated every two years.
C Its activities last an entire week.
D It is increasingly known worldwide.
解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据第二段最后两句可知，全球越来越多的博物馆参与国际博物馆日，去年，约158个国家和地区的3.7万多家博物馆参与国际博物馆日。由此可推知，国际博物馆日越来越为世界所知。故选D。
2.What’s the fourth paragraph talking about?
A The significance of museums.
B The approaches to promoting IMD.
C The need to develop museums.
D The cultural influence of museums.
解析：选A。A段落大意题。根据第四段中的“Museums serve as dynamic educational centers, helping to develop”“museums are vital spaces where...”可知，本段主要讲的是博物馆存在的重要性。故选A。
4.What’s the purpose of the text?
A To introduce the idea of promoting culture.
B To discuss the themes of IMD 2024.
C To stress the importance of the museum.
D To appeal us to explore museums.
解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Join us as we explore the wealth of knowledge museums have to offer and, together, build a more informed and inclusive world!”本文写作的最终目的是为了呼吁大家加入探索博物馆。故选D。
