雅思阅读真题（Part 3）

Tasmania's museum of old and new art

古今艺术博物馆如何改变霍巴特

本篇也叫：MONA博物馆、古今艺术博物馆、塔斯马尼亚古今艺术博物馆、霍巴特MONA、新旧艺术博物馆、MONA美术馆

Part 3 · 考频：高频 · 最近考试：2026.4.11/2023.5.27

本篇为雅思阅读真题（Part 3）《Tasmania's museum of old and new art》，共 13 题，2026.4.11/2023.5.27雅思考试真题回忆，页面提供完整原文、题目、答案与解析，并支持在线机考模式免费练习。本页同时提供 Markdown 版本 供 AI 助手与搜索引擎直接读取。

文章大意

文章讲述David Walsh在塔斯马尼亚首府霍巴特创办的古今艺术博物馆（MONA），如何让霍巴特一举跻身全球艺术版图，带动当地艺术、美食与旅游业的复兴；同时也引发人们担忧游客只短暂停留看馆、不再深入游览塔斯马尼亚全岛，当地正尝试把MONA与其他美术馆打包推广以延长游客停留时间。

题目原文

Katelin Butler, returning to her home city of Hobart, reflects on how a new museum has brought about change.

 

A 

As an eighteen-year-old living in the small Australian island state of Tasmania, moving to the 'mainland' could not happen soon enough. Now, ten years later, I look forward to going home. This is probably because I've grown up, but also perhaps because the cultural landscape of Tasmania has matured. The latest addition to Tasmania's cultural scene is David Walsh's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), a museum that has established Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, on the global art circuit.

 

B 

This building is an example of how art and architecture can have an instant impact on the social and cultural reputation of a place. Andrew Bain of The Sydney Morning Herald wrote, "In a virtual blink, Hobart's cultural landscape has been transformed, with art, wine, fine food and stylish accommodation becoming integral features of the city.... If Hobart's makeover has an origin, it's the opening of MONA—the Museum of Old and New Art." MONA is said to have been solely instrumental in the reinvention of Hobart as a cultural hub.

 

C 

MONA made the national press and international blogs before it opened. After that, Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania's chief executive, Luke Martin, claimed that MONA was proving so popular it was underpinning the tourism industry in Tasmania. However, MONA's effect on Hobart has broader ramifications for Tasmania's tourism industry. As reported in Hobart's local paper, The Mercury, there is concern about how long people are staying in Tasmania. Rather than spending a week in the state and hiring a car to experience the beauty of the Tasmanian landscape, people are making short stays in Hobart only to visit the gallery. The next challenge for the state is how to entice holiday makers to stay longer, and to venture further afield. Tasmania is more than a one-hit wonder.

 

D 

According to Martin, possibilities for packaging up MONA with visits to other galleries around Tasmania are being investigated. Although not directly related to these investigations, the 1891 Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery at Royal Park in Launceston is currently being restored to its original condition. It is hoped that a coordinated cultural tourism strategy will encourage longer stays and wider exploration.

 

E 

Nevertheless, the success of MONA is undeniable. Visitor numbers have consistently exceeded projections, and its unique approach—blending ancient artifacts with contemporary works in a labyrinthine, subterranean setting—has drawn praise and curiosity worldwide. Walsh’s vision was not merely to create a gallery, but to provoke thought and conversation, a goal that seems to resonate powerfully with both locals and international tourists. The museum’s effect extends beyond tourism, fostering local pride and stimulating economic activity in once-quiet suburbs of Hobart. Some argue, however, that this rapid cultural shift risks overshadowing Tasmania’s other historical and natural attractions.

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题目与答案

  1. 27 The writer changed her mind about spending time in Tasmania.
    • YES
    • NO
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：YES

    原文定位：As an eighteen-year-old living in the small Australian island state of Tasmania, moving to the 'mainland' could not happen soon enough. Now, ten years later, I look forward to going home

  2. 28 Andrew Bain believes that the effect MONA had on Hobart was immediate.
    • YES
    • NO
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：YES

    原文定位：Andrew Bain of The Sydney Morning Herald wrote, "In a virtual blink, Hobart's cultural landscape has been transformed

    同义替换：「immediate」↔「In a virtual blink」

  3. 29 Other factors have contributed as much as MONA to Hobart’s transformation.
    • YES
    • NO
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：YES

    原文定位：MONA is said to have been solely instrumental in the reinvention of Hobart as a cultural hub

  4. 30 MONA’s popularity has helped support the whole tourism industry in Tasmania.
    • YES
    • NO
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：YES

    原文定位：MONA was proving so popular it was underpinning the tourism industry in Tasmania

    同义替换：「helped support」↔「underpinning」

  5. 31 Most tourists now spend a week in Tasmania to explore beyond Hobart.
    • YES
    • NO
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：YES

    原文定位：Rather than spending a week in the state and hiring a car to experience the beauty of the Tasmanian landscape, people are making short stays in Hobart only to visit the gallery

    同义替换：「Most tourists」↔「people」，「explore」↔「short stays」

  6. 32 The Queen Victoria Museum’s restoration is part of the official strategy to package MONA with other galleries.
    • YES
    • NO
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：NO

    原文定位：Although not directly related to these investigations, the 1891 Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery at Royal Park in Launceston is currently being restored to its original condition

    同义替换：「part of the official strategy」↔「not directly related to these investigations」

  7. a reference to the distinctive architectural layout of MONA
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E

    答案：E

    原文定位：its unique approach—blending ancient artifacts with contemporary works in a labyrinthine, subterranean setting

    同义替换：「distinctive」↔「unique」，「layout」↔「approach」

  8. the suggestion that MONA’s impact might have a negative side
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F

    答案：E

    原文定位：Some argue, however, that this rapid cultural shift risks overshadowing Tasmania’s other historical and natural attractions

    同义替换：「impact」↔「this rapid cultural shift」，「negative side」↔「risks overshadowing」

  9. the writer’s personal reason for her changed attitude toward Hobart
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E

    答案：A

    原文定位：As an eighteen-year-old;moving to the 'mainland' could not happen soon enough. Now, ten years later, I look forward to going home. This is probably because I've grown up, but also perhaps because the cultural landscape of Tasmania has matured

  10. a plan to combine visits to MONA with other cultural sites
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E

    答案：D

    原文定位：According to Martin, possibilities for packaging up MONA with visits to other galleries around Tasmania are being investigated

    同义替换：「plan」↔「possibilities」，「combine」↔「packaging up」，「cultural sites」↔「galleries」

  11. figures showing that MONA has attracted more people than expected
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E

    答案：E

    原文定位：Visitor numbers have consistently exceeded projections

    同义替换：「figures」↔「numbers」，「attracted more people than expected」↔「exceeded projections」

  12. MONA has significantly changed Hobart’s image, making art, dining, and accommodation key parts of the city. While it has greatly benefited tourism, there is worry that visitors are making only 38_____ stays mainly to see the museum instead of touring Tasmania’s 39_____ .

    答案：short|||attractions

    原文定位：people are making short stays in Hobart only to visit the gallery;this rapid cultural shift risks overshadowing Tasmania’s other historical and natural attractions

    同义替换：「touring」↔「explore」

  13. Despite these concerns, MONA’s achievement is clear, having boosted local 40_____ and generated economic growth in Hobart’s suburbs.

    答案：pride

    原文定位：The museum’s effect extends beyond tourism, fostering local pride and stimulating economic activity in once-quiet suburbs of Hobart

    同义替换：「boosted」↔「fostering」

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