Do you like going to a theater to watch live performances? If you do, I’m not alone.
Live performances at theaters interest different groups of people from rich people to office workers. If you go to any theater and look at its audience, you will find it is made up of teenagers, the elderly and anyone in between. One part of it is due to the marketing and the show itself. For example, Hair isn’t going to interest the same audience as My Fair Lady. Another part of it is due to the area in which you live. The Palace Theater in Manchester, for example, interests a more urban (城市的）crowd than the Leddy Center in Epping. All of these people have an interest in the magic of live performances and they go to the theater for different reasons.
There is nothing better than live theatre performances to increase your cultural awareness (意识) When you go to see a live theater performance, no matter whether it is a musical or a play, you are improving your knowledge of the world around you. Some people go to the theater to have fun and escape their troubles; others, particularly rich people, go to the theater to develop their knowledge of the world around them. Both of them are very good reasons for going to see live theater performances. However, personally, I often go to the theater more to have fun than anything else.
Everyone has the right to enjoy any performance, whether it’s a world-famous performance by the New Hampshire Ballet or a second-rate performance by your local community theater. The main thing to remember is whether you are there to heighten your awareness of the culture or to get away from your problems. You should appreciate the performance for what it is, because too many people these days don’t know enough about the arts.
1.What does the author mean by saying she is not alone?
A. She no longer feels lonely.
B. She loves watching popular performances.
C. She often visits a theater with a friend.
D. She likes going to the theater.
2.The example of Hair and My Fair Lady shows that______.
A. many shows have a lot in common
B. some shows are better than others
C. not all shows are attractive to the audience
D. different shows interest different people
3.According to the author, going to the theater is helpful because of the following reasons EXCEPT______.
A. improving the ability to read others’ feelings
B. being a way of learning something
C. being a way of entertainment
D. improving people’s understanding of their own or other cultures
It was an extremely hot day. My younger brother Walt and I had decided to go swimming in a deep swimming hole across Mr. Blickez’s farm and through some woods, because it would be the only way to cool ourselves down.
The only problem with our plan was that this farm was guarded by a huge mean (凶暴的) Hereford bull (公牛). Mr. Blickez had told us that Elsie was the meanest bull in town, maybe even in the county and we believed in him. But the hotter it got, the more we thought there was something fishy about what he said. For one thing, we remembered Mr. Blickez liked telling tall tales; for another, Elsie seemed like a strange name for a bull. Finally, I talked Mom into asking permission for us to walk through the farm, and Mr. Blickez agreed.
On our way across the farm, we stopped at the fence to admire the swimming hole. The sun shone brightly across the cool waters. We couldn’t wait to get there. Suddenly, Walt shouted loudly. Elsie had run to him and was licking (舔) his back. I immediately hid under the fence. However, when I looked up, I saw that Elsie wasn’t a big mean bull at all. She was just a friendly young cow, and she was going to keep licking my brother’s back as long as he stood still.
When we discovered the truth, we were so happy. We then ran to the swimming hole and jumped in. The water was just as wonderful as we had dreamed. After that day, we had many good days and we often visited our secret swimming hole guarded by the so-called “big mean bull”. .
1.What’s the meaning of the underline word “fishy” in Paragraph 2?
A. Doubtful. B. Interesting. C. Funny. D. Believable.
2.What was the problem faced by the author and his brother?
A. They didn’t know where to swim.
B. They didn’t know how to get to the stream.
C. Their mother didn’t want them to swim.
D. They had to face a very mean bull.
3.When Elsie saw the author’s brother, she _______.
A. tried to attack him B. showed her friendliness
C. immediately ran away D. tried to drive him away
4.What’s the passage mainly about?
A. The bull guarding Mr.Blickez’s farm.
B. How friendly the so-called mean bull was.
C. The story of visiting the swimming hole.
D. How the author changed his attitude to Joanie.
A visit to a zoo can be an amazing experience for people of all ages. If you want to get close to wildlife, why not visit one of the following zoos in the UK?
Longleat Safari (游猎）& Adventure Park
Wiltshire’s Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is the UK’s oldest safari park. Opened in 1966, it was the first safari park opened outside Africa. It was just a 100-acre lion reserve (保护区)in the beginning, but it has grown fast over the years. Now you can see parrots and other creatures here, although lions are still popular with many people.
Open from mid-February to early November，a day ticket costs £26 for adults. Admission for 3 to 14-year-olds is £18.50 and £21 for the over-60s.
Located just off the A36 between Bath and Salisbury, it can be reached by taking the A362.
Bristol Zoo
Bristol Zoo is one of the UK’s oldest zoos. It will celebrate its 180th anniversary in 2016. Here, you will find over 400 different species of creatures. It also has nine animal houses, so even if the weather isn’t at its best, there are still lots of amazing creatures to look at, including the endangered red panda. Perhaps one of the most popular places is Bug World, where you can see all kinds of scary insects.
Admission for adults is £14 and £8.50 for 3 to 14-year-olds and £11 for the over-60s.
Located in the Clifton region of Bristol, you can reach the zoo by taking either the No. 8 or 9 bus. Clifton Down train station is also close by, and if you are taking public transport, you can buy a discounted entry ticket to the zoo.
1.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Wiltshire’s Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is the first safari park in the world.
B. Wiltshire’s Longleat Safari & Adventure Park has a longer history than Bristol Zoo.
C. Bristol Zoo is the oldest zoos in the UK.
D. Visitors can see all kinds of scary insects in Bug World.
2.How much should a 61-year-old couple with their 4-year-old grandson pay to visit Bristol Zoo?
A. £52. B. 30.5. C. £60.5. D. £42.
3.Bristol Zoo was opened probably in______.
A. 1836 B. 1636 C. 1936 D. 1736
4.We can get to Bristol Zoo by taking______.
A. No. 89 bus B. No. 9 subway line
C. a train D. the A362
近些年，越来越多的中国学生选择出国留学，这些留学生在国外的表现如何？哪些方面对他们来说是最难适应的？某报社做了一项调查，结果如图所示。请你根据下图，向该报社投稿，描述这一现象，并发表自己的看法。
词数：100字左右
参考词汇：社会文化适应——social acculturation
人际沟通——interpersonal communication
短文改错。
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（
），并在其下面写出该加的词
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Every high school student wants to get into famous universities and they spend most of their time review lessons. Nowadays, many graduates find hard to be admitted to famous universities. To be honest, only the small number of students can get so golden chances. Therefore, I have a strong desire to enter for Beijing University to study. To make my dream come true, I have to know my advantage and weaknesses. Besides, I must work hard or put all my time and energy into study. Most important, I must arrange my time properly. I was approaching my dream university with every effort.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
Hiking and fast-paced walking are great ways1. (lose) weight and to improve cardiovascular fitness. Get out in 2. sunshine and quicken the pace.
Start with 10 minutes and gradually increase your time. Make your 3. (day) goal 30 minutes of fast-paced walking. Walk 4. your normal walking pace for five minutes before picking up speed. This gets your breathing and heart rate up before starting an aerobic walking workout. After your workout, take five minutes to gradually return to your normal walking pace. This 5. (allow) your heart rate and blood pressure to stabilize.
It usually takes 6. (long) to go hiking than fast-paced walking. Each step you take in Hiking requires 7. (watch). Don’t race against others, but you can gradually pick up speed as you familiarize 8. with the trail. The challenge of hillside fields will cause your heart rate to increase. Take your time. 9. your uphill climb gets difficult and you’re breathing hard, stop and enjoy the views. Hiking alone is never a good idea. Take a friend, a 10. (rely) adult and your cellphone.
