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Welcome to The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met, which is short for The Metropolitan Museum of Art, presents over 5, 000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. Millions of people take part in The Met experience online or offline.
Since it was founded in 1870, The Met has always tried to be more than a storeroom of rare and beautiful objects. Every day, art comes alive in the Museum’s galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing（显示）both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.
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I. How can I obtain permission to film or photograph at The Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Please e-mail a detailed request to communications@metmuseum. org.
II. How can I obtain suitable images to reproduce in a magazine, newspaper, or website?
To view and request press images for the Museum’s current and upcoming exhibitions and news stories about the Met, please sign in or register for a press account in the Press Images section of the online Press Room.
III. All other image requests should be directed to Art Resource through its website (http://www. artres. com), by telephone at 212-505-8700, or e-mail at requests@artres. com. You may also submit your request using the Image Request Form available on the Met’s website.
IV. If you have any other questions, please contact the Museum’s Digital Department:
Digital Department
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10028-0198
Telephone: 212-650-2550
E-mail: privacypolicy@metmuseum. orp
21. What type of writing is this text?
A. A business guide. B. An advertisement. C. A research report. D. An art survey.
22. What can we learn about the Met from the text?
A. The Met has a history of 5, 000 years.
B. The Met stops collecting arts right now.
C. People started to visit the Met online to buy objects.
D. People cannot take a photo without the permission of the Met.
23. What should you do if you want to have images used for a magazine?
A. Telephone at 212-505-8700. B. Contact the Museum’s Digital Department.
C. Write an application at the online Press Room. D. E-mail to communications@metmuseum. org.
