1、5分钟Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, WiltshireLongleat is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Giant lanterns take the shape of some of the parks animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potters book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark t
2、he 150th anniversary of the authors birth. There is also a 20-metre-high birthday cake. 27.85, adult/ 20.65, child/ under-threes, free. 15 Dec. to 2 Jan.Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, GatesheadEnchanted Park is an interactive walk through Saltwell Park, just south of the town centre, along a tra
3、il (小径) of light with performances and sculptures. The story being told is a Midwinter Nights Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeares death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops. 8, adult/ 2, child/ under-fours, free. 11-27 Dec.Chris
4、tmas Glow, RHS Wisley, SurreyThe garden is glowing with giant lighted flowers. Some of the trees are brilliant, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and displays (陈列) seasonal plants. There are lanterns around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice. 9.90, adult
5、/ 3.60, child. 20 Dec. to 2 Jan.Christinas at Kew Gardens, LondonKew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical twist, as the mile-long trail through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the gardens oldest and tallest tree
6、s are also beautifully lit along the way. 16, adult/ 10, child/ 48, family/ under-fours free. 24 Dec. to 2 Jan.1.What can people do in Enchanted Park?A. Visit Shakespeares house. B. Listen to a wonderful tale.C. Enjoy hot chocolate and apple juice. D. Play the part of Santa.2.Which place will attrac
7、t children fond of fictional animal characters?A. Longleat Safari Park. B. Enchanted Park.C.RHS Wisley. D. Kew Gardens.3.How much is the admission to Kew Gardens for Mr. Green and his 3-year-old kid?A. 10. B. 16. C. 26. D. 48.【文章大意】本文是一篇社会生活类文章,介绍了四个公园的相关信息。1.B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Visitors can join st
8、ories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops.”可知,在Enchanted Park可以听到一个美好的故事。学科*网3.B 【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“ 48, family/ under-fours free.”可知,Green先生的门票是 16,他3岁的孩子是免费的。Passage2(2018届江西省红色七校高三联考) 旅行作家大赛 3136分钟Away with wordsThe telegraph, an online news service, has teamed up with Saga, whi
9、ch provides products and services only for the over 50s, to hold a new competition to find the best travel writer. Three lucky winners will win a master class with two top Telegraph travel writers before travelling the world with Saga on one of three holidays of great comfort and pleasure. To enter,
10、 all you need to do is tell us something mysterious and wonderful about the world of travela favorite memory, a humorous tale, an unforgettable occasion or a sight worth writing about.What we are looking forYou must be able to read not only those signs that help you find your way around but the ones
11、 that tell you how the locals tick. You must, in the words of Paul Theroux, an American travel writer, “descibe exactly what you see and give it life with your imgaination”.In this competition, you can do that in anything from 150 words to 500, but they should be your words, and fresh ones. We do ex
12、pect you not to hide the truth or the facts about your experience. Beyond that, you can make the most of the freedom travel writing gives you.Youll be editor as well as writer, so ensure those eyes are equally fresh when you check and recheck what youve written. We will make allowances for the occas
13、ional mistake, such as you have “fell” into a river. But we wont put up with mistakes every few lines.Terms conditionsCompetitors must be aged 50 years or older.The judging process is divided into two stages: entries will be hosted on the website for one month. The top 20 articles will then be selec
14、ted by public vote. The top three winners will be chosen by three judges.The closing date for entries is August 15.1.What does the prize for winners include?A. a chance to learn from excellent writers.B. the publication of their works.C. three wonderful holidays.D.an opportunity to work in the Teleg
15、raph.2.Who will select the final winners?A. the public. B. Paul TherouxC. two top Telegraph travel writers D. three chosen judges.3.What type of writing is this text ?A. An essay B.A travel guide C.A writing guide D. An announcement【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了旅行作家大赛的参赛标准和奖励。1.A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Three lucky
16、 winners will win a master class with two top Telegraph travel writers ”可知,获胜者将有机会和优秀的旅行作家学习。3.D 【解析】推理判断题。通读文章可知,文章介绍了旅行作家大赛的参赛标准和奖励,属于通知。Passage3(2018届福建省百所重点校高三年上学期联合考试 ) 表演艺术的课程介绍266 Welcome to AMDAYour future in the performing arts doesnt have to be a dream. For over 50 years, AMDA has launched
17、 some of the most successful careers in theatre, film and television. AMDA creates industry professionals who dont just wait for life to happenthey stage their own career path. Now its your turn.Program descriptionAt AMDA, we believe a performer must perform. From the first day, youll find many perf
18、ormance opportunities in the three core areas of acting, musical theatre and dance, both in and out of the classroom, plus individual voice lessons. Over the course of your four semesters (学期), youll also improve your performance technique through an intensive curriculum that focuses on both foundat
19、ional and advanced concepts in acting, musical theatre and dance. Finally, through courses in career preparation, youll learn how to apply all of this training to a successful career on stage and screen.Philosophy and missionAMDA is committed to providing a splendid performing arts education to a di
20、verse community of creative artists. AMDA serves as both school and stage, where students are given the support and opportunity to identify their own personal objectives and to develop and improve their own distinctive artistic voices. AMDA tries to create an environment for students to develop the
21、skills, confidence, imagination, and power to contribute to their community as artists, businesspeople, lifelong learners, and hard-working citizens of the world Above all, AMDA wants to teach students that commitment and passion are the marks of a successful and joyous career.Registration6305 Yucca
22、 Street Los Angeles800-367-7908https: /www.amda.edu1.What is the curriculum of AMDA about?A. Drawing. B. Philosophy. C. Performing. D. Photography.2.How long does the course last?A. One semester. B. Two years. C. Three semesters. D. Four years.3.What can students learn in AMDA?A. How to sing beautif
23、ully. B. How to train a performer.C. The way to build a stage. D. The way to be a director.【文章大意】文章主要介绍关于表演艺术的课程。1.C 【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“Your future in the performing arts doesnt have to be a dream.”可知,课程是关于表演的。故选C。学&科网3.A 【解析】细节理解题。根据文章“Program description”部分中“plus individual voice lessons”可知,课程也教授语
24、音课。故选A。Passage4(2018届福建省百所重点校高三年上学期联合考试 ) 英雄 Sir Nicholas Winton339 The story of Sir Nicholas Winton is the one that you would imagine could only happen on the silver screen. Sir Nicholas Winton was a British man who went to heroic efforts, potentially putting himself at risk, during World War II. S
25、ir Winton was responsible for ensuring the safety of six hundred and sixty-nine Jewish children by aiding their escape from countries occupied by Nazis. Finally, the Jewish children were brought to England where he worked to make sure families in his native country would help the kids by taking them
26、 into their homes.Recently, this unbelievable story has again been making the rounds on the Internet, particularly after a rerun of the BBC show called “Thats Life”, which featured Sir Winton. People around the world were moved at the details of the story, with saying it to be the best story theyve
27、ever seen.Sir Winton kept his entire plan completely secret, even his wife had no idea about his planning until fifty years later. After the war, years passed and many people remained in the dark about Sir Wintons extraordinary achievement. Some fifty years later, his wife Greta was searching in the
28、ir house and discovered a Wintons notebook which documented the names of all the children. She worked with BBC and they produced a TV episode (插曲) of their program “Thats Life” that served as an honor for Sir Wintons work.In 2003, Sir Winton was knighted by the Queen of England for his work. He also
29、 was even nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. He also had a small planet named after him by Czech astronomers. Sir Winton died peacefully in his sleep at the old age of one hundred and six, in 2015. Leaders around the world paid tribute (悼念). Israels ambassador to the United Kingdom, Daniel Taub, sai
30、d, “He was a hero of our time, having saved 669 Jewish children from Nazis. His story, as a point of light in a period of darkness, will forever be remembered.”1.What happened to the 669 Jewish children?A. They were killed by Nazis.B. They returned to their own homes.C. They fled to their native countries.D. They were raised by English families.2.What made Wintons story spread widely?A. Peoples chatting online. B. The program “Thats Life”.C. His wifes promotion. D. Praises from some leaders.3.Which of the following can replace the underlined expression “remained in the dark, in Paragraph 3?
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