The Edinburgh International Festival

This is the original Edinburgh festival which began in 1947. Actors, musicians, dancers and opera singers from all over the world perform to huge audiences. You need tickets for most events which take place in theaters around the city.

The Edinburgh Art Festival

This festival is modern and has been celebrated for around ten years. It is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the city’s best visual art in art galleries and museums. Most events are free and include events such as fashion shows and art exhibitions.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

This is the largest arts festival in the world with thousands of shows which take place across the city. Anyone can perform in the festival and over 20,000 artists take part, so there is always a huge variety of acts to choose from. Go to the Royal Mile to watch performers such as magicians and comedians for free. However, it can get very busy as thousands of tourists and local people fill the city streets to enjoy the shows.

The Edinburgh International Book Festival

The largest book festival in the world began in 1983 and takes place every year in Charlotte Square Gardens in the centre of Edinburgh. There are over 700 events for children and adults who love books. You can meet many authors, talk to them, ask them to sign a book or listen to them talk about their stories.

【1】Which Festival has the longest history?

A.The Edinburgh Art Festival.

B.The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

C.The Edinburgh International Festival.

D.The Edinburgh International Book Festival.

【2】What can tourists do in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?

A.Ask authors to sign books.

B.Perform with artists together.

C.Go to theaters to watch plays.

D.See the best visual art in galleries.

【3】Where does the passage come from?

A.A story book.B.A science fiction.

C.A news report.D.A travel magazine.

【1】What did Lisa do in order to lose weight?

A.She worked out at the gym.

B.She ran in the morning.

C.She ate small meals.

【2】How much weight did Ashley lose?

A.60 pounds.B.149 pounds.C.151 pounds.

【3】Why did Ashley keep a blog?

A.To share her stories.

B.To record her weight loss.

C.To write down weight-loss ways.

【1】How did the woman learn French?

A.By learning it at college.

B.By learning it by herself.

C.By learning it from Mr. Brown.

【2】What language did the woman learn for two months?

A.French.B.German.C.Spanish.

【3】What does the man think of German?

A.Hard.B.Popular.C.Simple.

1．每天早上朗讀英語(yǔ)單詞、句子及短文。盡量多記一些有用的句子并背誦一些短文章。

2．經(jīng)常進(jìn)行大量的課外閱讀。

3．每天應(yīng)安排一些時(shí)間進(jìn)行聽(tīng)力練習(xí)。

4．只要你能充分利用你的業(yè)余時(shí)間來(lái)學(xué)習(xí)英語(yǔ)，你的英語(yǔ)就會(huì)很快得到提高。

注意：1.內(nèi)容應(yīng)包括以上要點(diǎn)，可以適當(dāng)發(fā)揮，增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使文章連貫；

2．開(kāi)頭已給出，但不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)；

3．詞數(shù)：100左右。

Dear Li Ming，

I'm an editor of English Corner. I've received your letter asking me to give you some advice on how to learn English well.

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All the best!

Yours，

Li Hua

Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I may not be able to come.” If you are unable to come after accepting the invitation, be sure to tell those who invite you in advance (提前) that you will not be there.

When you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, it is polite to bring small gifts with you, such as bottles of drink, flowers and chocolate. Sometimes Westerners may take you out to dinner in a restaurant and it does not necessarily mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal. He might want you to “go Dutch”, which means each person pays his own bill.

【1】The best title of this passage is ________

A.Drop in anytime.B.Come and see me soon.

C.Invitation in western countries.D.Westerners.

【2】When Westerners say “ Drop in anytime” or “Come and see me soon” , it means ______

A.you are welcome to visit them anytime

B.you are welcome to visit them, but you still need to call them before going to their house.

C.they don’t want you to visit them.

D.they will hold a party for you.

【3】If a westerner invites you to go to his house, ________

A.you may refuse if you don’t plan to go.

B.you have to accept the invitation even if you don’t want to go.

C.you can’t accept the invitation.

D.and you accept the invitation, you must go.

【4】If you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, what kind of gifts will you bring?

A.Money.B.Televisions

C.Computers.D.Books

Our fearful society has locked down most of what older generations used 【1】(take) for granted, especially unscheduled and unsupervised(無(wú)人監(jiān)督的)play, or free play, for children, just the thought of 【2】, these days, gives the average mom a mild heart attack.

As a matter of fact, however, free play is one of 【3】 most valuable educational opportunities 【4】 (provide) for our children, and it is nature's means of teaching children that they are not helpless. In free play, away 【5】 adults, children learn to make their own decisions, solve their own problems, and get along with others as equals.

It's time we gave children the 【6】(free) to think and experience 'outside the box'. Their viewpoints and preferences show us that what children think is not 【7】 (necessary) what their parents think they think. Children are not robots — they are unique. They should 【8】 (give) the space to be children, in the way that only they know how. Expecting children to know how to make wise decisions and look after 【9】 (they) when we limit their opportunities to do that 【10】 (make) about as much sense as expecting them to know how to drive safely without ever letting them practice.

1.來(lái)南昌旅行的最佳時(shí)間；

2.南昌最值得參觀的一些地方；

3.來(lái)南昌之前需要做其它什么準(zhǔn)備。

注意：1.詞數(shù)100左右；2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

滕王閣：Tengwang pavilion 八一起義紀(jì)念館Bayi uprising Memorial 革命的revolutionary

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Avocets

There are four different species of avocets found around the world. This bird is found in North and South America, Europe, and even Australia. They are seldom seen in other areas. They live in large groups, and have been known to become quite eager to fight, if they feel they are in danger.

Eastern bluebirds

These types of birds are around 6.5inches in length. Such birds are found mainly in gardens and woodlands with the arrival of spring. Male eastern bluebirds are bright blue and white. Female eastern bluebirds are gray. New York and Missouri have named this creature as their state bird.

Catbirds

Catbirds are known to copy the sounds of other birds. This bird is gray in color and has a shade of chestnut, just under its tail. There are different species of catbirds found in various parts of the world.

Doves

Doves are smaller than pigeons and have a longer tail in appearance. Doves are found throughout the world and these birds are also a symbol of peace. They feed on fruits, plants and seeds to survive.

There are many other beautiful and attractive birds which can be seen in nature. Birds would prefer to have their own freedom rather than be trapped in a cage, so if you think you can have it as a pet, you need to think again.

【1】What can be inferred about avocets?

A.They are rarely seen in Asia.B.They are about 6.5 inches in length.

C.They have a shade of chestnut.D.They are a symbol of romance and peace.

【2】Which birds can learn the speech of other birds?

A.Avocets.B.Eastern bluebirds.

C.Catbirds.D.Doves.

【3】Where is the text probably taken from?

A.A sports newspaper.B.A poster.

C.A travel guide.D.A science magazine.

Conza, 34, is the founder of Make Give Live, a social enterprise that’s brought together about 40 women in five groups to knit(編織)hats. Her “makers” meet each week or fortnight. “We swap finished hats for new wool and patterns to keep them busy until the next catch up,” she says.

Since starting up last year, Make Give Live has sold more than 400 woollen hats on a “buy one—give one” model, so another 250 hats have been given to the homeless or elderly people through partnerships with Lifewise and Age Concern, with more donations to come.

But for Conza, the movement is about more than making hats—she sees Make Give Live as a way to connect communities, share good times and improve well-being. “There’s a magical interaction between the generations within our groups. Our older members are enriched by using their knitting skills to teach younger people. Our younger members have new methods to share and get to create something for their community.”

Makers are also enjoying the health benefits of knitting, which Conza says offers many of the same benefits as meditation(冥想). “The rhythmic movements and sense of focus can help keep from symptoms of anxiety, pressure, and stress.”

“I found so many benefits in the mindful process of knitting and the joy of creating something useful and beautiful, at a time when I wasn’t able to do much else. I decided if it worked for me, others would also benefit, and Make Give Live was born,” she says.

“A social enterprise is a hybrid of a charity and a business,” says Conza. “It’s about having the head of a business, the heart of a charity and the hands of the community. The key to its existence is recognizing people for their efforts so they are able to stay involved.

【1】Which of the following best explains how the “buy one—give one” model works?

A.A new hat will be made when one is sold.

B.A buyer buys one hat and gets one free.

C.One hat is bought to give it to a person in need.

D.For each hat sold one is given to a person in need.

【2】Why does Conza consider Make Give Live more than making hats?

A.It provides warm hats for people of all ages.

B.It helps to develop the members' knitting skills.

C.It creates a good relationship in the community.

D.It introduces new methods for creating better hats.

【3】According to the text, what effect does knitting have on people?

A.It makes them relaxed.B.It makes them hopeful.

C.It makes them energetic.D.It makes them courageous.

【4】What does the underlined word “hybrid” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A.Branch.B.Standard.

C.Mixture.D.Boundary.

增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏詞符號(hào)（），并在其下面寫(xiě)出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線(xiàn)（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線(xiàn)，并在該詞下面寫(xiě)出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分。

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