Britain seems to have great creativity---espe...

Britain seems to have great creativity---especially in the performing and visual arts.

Theatrical Tradition

Theatres in Britain date back to the 16th century, and the most famous playwright is of course William Shakespeare. A company was founded in his name, with a stage at his birthplace, Stratford-on-Avon. It has trained generations of actors. In the 20th century, classical and more modern plays were also performed at many regional theatres, where actors and writers gained experience.

Film Stars

The world of film-making has involved British creative talent from the beginning. Charlie Chaplin, born in poverty in London’s East End, began as a child entertainer in music halls. He then became a pioneer of silent movies in Hollywood and created many black and white classics during the First World War. British actors, who were often classically trained in theater, Laurence Oliver and Alec Guinness became house-hold names after the Second World War.

Supporting Talent

Film-making creativity has been supported by two major studios. Productions at Shepperton have included Richard Attenborough’ s Gandi and Ridley Scott’s Alien. Pinewood’s most famous products must be the James Bond films. Both theater and film have their own annual festivals, including one of the biggest festivals in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh.

1.If you want to learn something about plays of Shakespeare, you can go to___________.

A. the Shepperton Studio　　 B. Stratford-on-Avon

C. Damien Hirst　　 D. Edinburgh

2.What can we learn from the text?

A. Theatres in Britain have a history of over 600 years.

B. The Shepperton Studio is known for its James Bond films.

C. Laurence Oliver became very famous after the Second World War.

D. Charlie Chaplin made many color movies during the First World War.

3.Which section is this text most likely to appear in a newspaper?

A. Sports and fitness.　　 B. Business and finance.

C. Science and technology.　　 D. Fashion and entertainment.

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People from Great Britain brought the English language to North America in the 16th and 17th centuries. And in the __________ 300 years, there were so many __________ in both places that now people can easily __________ an English person from an American in the __________ he or she talks.

Many old words __________ in England but were kept in America. For example, 300 years ago people in Great Britain got their water from something they __________ either a “faucet”, “spigot”, or a “tap”. All these words are __________ heard in different parts of America, but only “tap” is still __________ in England. Americans often make __________ new words or change old ones. “Corn” is one kind of plant in America and __________ in England.

Also, over the last three centuries the English language has __________ thousands of new words for things that weren't __________ before. And often, American and English people used two __________ names for them. A tin can is called “tin” for short in English, but a “can” in America. The word “radio” is __________ all over the world, including America. But many English people call it a “wireless”. And almost anything __________ something to do with cars, railroads, has different __________ in British and American English.

But now American and British English may be __________ closer together. One thing is that __________ people can hear a large amount of American speech daily in __________, on television, or from travelers. Because of this, Americans __________ to be influencing the British more and more. So some day, English may even be the same on both sides of the Atlantic.

1.A. past　　 B. recent　　 C. oldest　　 D. latest

2.A. citizens　　 B. inventions　　 C. changes　　 D. advances

3.A. pick　　 B. tell　　 C. take　　 D. judge

4.A. voice　　 B. place　　 C. language　　 D. way

5.A. disappeared　　 B. stayed　　 C. returned　　 D. formed

6.A. said　　 B. talked　　 C. spoke　　 D. called

7.A. then　　 B. hardly　　 C. clearly　　 D. still

8.A. necessary　　 B. native　　 C. common　　 D. lively

9.A. of　　 B. into　　 C. up　　 D. out

10.A. another　　 B. the other　　 C. none　　 D. something

11.A. discovered　　 B. added　　 C. improved　　 D. learned

12.A. accepted　　 B. known　　 C. introduced　　 D. understood

13.A. new　　 B. short　　 C. different　　 D. surprising

14.A. produced　　 B. made　　 C. developed　　 D. used

15.A. having　　 B. bringing　　 C. getting　　 D. making

16.A. types　　 B. names　　 C. degrees　　 D. parts

17.A. putting　　 B. staying　　 C. living　　 D. growing

18.A. British　　 B. American　　 C. educated　　 D. ordinary

19.A. families　　 B. buses　　 C. movies　　 D. newspapers

20.A. need　　 B. expect　　 C. seem　　 D. happen

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People from Great Britain brought the English language to North America in the 16th and 17th centuries. And in the __________ 300 years, there were so many __________ in both places that now people can easily __________ an English person from an American in the __________ he or she talks.

Many old words __________ in England but were kept in America. For example, 300 years ago people in Great Britain got their water from something they __________ either a “faucet”, “spigot”, or a “tap”. All these words are __________ heard in different parts of America, but only “tap” is still __________ in England. Americans often make __________ new words or change old ones. “Corn” is one kind of plant in America and __________ in England.

Also, over the last three centuries the English language has __________ thousands of new words for things that weren't __________ before. And often, American and English people used two __________ names for them. A tin can is called “tin” for short in English, but a “can” in America. The word “radio” is __________ all over the world, including America. But many English people call it a “wireless”. And almost anything __________ something to do with cars, railroads, has different __________ in British and American English.

But now American and British English may be __________ closer together. One thing is that __________ people can hear a large amount of American speech daily in __________, on television, or from travelers. Because of this, Americans __________ to be influencing the British more and more. So some day, English may even be the same on both sides of the Atlantic.

1.A.past B.recent C.oldest D.latest

2.A.citizens B.inventions C.changes D.advances

3.A.pick B.tell C.take D.judge

4.A.voice B.place C.language D.way

5.A.disappeared B.stayed C.returned D.formed

6.A.said B.talked C.spoke D.called

7.A.then B.hardly C.clearly D.still

8.A.necessary B.native C.common D.lively

9.A.of B.into C.up D.out

10.A.another B.the other C.none D.something

11.A.discovered B.added C.improved D.learned

12.A.accepted B.known C.introduced D.understood

13.A.new B.short C.different D.surprising

14.A.produced B.made C.developed D.used

15.A.having B.bringing C.getting D.making

16.A.types B.names C.degrees D.parts

17.A.putting B.staying C.living D.growing

18.A.British B.American C.educated D.ordinary

19.A.families B.buses C.movies D.newspapers

20.A.need B.expect C.seem D.happen

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People from Great Britain brought the English language to North America in the 16th and 17th centuries. And in the __36__ 300 years, there were so many___37__ in both places that now people can easily___38__ an English person from an American in the___39__ he or she talks.

Many old words___40__ in England but were kept in America．For example,300 years ago people in Great Britain got their water from something they__41__either a“faucet”,“spigot”,or a“tap”.All these words are___42__ heard in different parts of America, but only “tap”is still___43_ in England．Americans often make___44__ new words or change old ones. “Corn”is one kind of plant in America and__45__ in England．

Also, over the last three centuries the English language has___46__ thousands of new words for things that weren’t___47__ before. And often, American and English people used two__48__ names for them. A tin can is called“tin”for short in English, but a “can”in America．The word “radio”is__49__all over the world, including America．But many English people call it a “wireless”.And almost anything___50__ something to do with cars, railroads, etc．has different___51__ in British and American English.

But now American and British English may be___52__ closer together. One thing is that__ 53_ people can hear a large amount of American speech daily in___54__, on television, or from travelers. Because of this, Americans___55__ to be influencing the British more and more. So some day, English may even be the same on both sides of the Atlantic．

1.A. past                        B．recent                  C．oldest                  D．latest

2.A. citizens                        B．inventions           C．changes              D．advances

3.A. pick                         B．tell                        C．take                      D．judge

4.A. voice                            B．place                    C．language             D．way

5.A. disappeared               B．stayed                 C．returned             D．formed

6.A. said                         B. talked                     C．spoke                   D．called

7.A. then                   B．hardly                  C．clearly                  D．still

8.A. necessary                       B．native                  C．common              D．lively

9.A. of                             B．into                       C．up                         D．out

10.A. another               B．the other            C．none                     D．something

11.A. discovered               B．added                  C. improved               D．learned

12.A. accepted                      B．known                  C．introduced                   D．understood

13.A. new                            B．short                    C．different              D．surprising

14.A. produced                  B．made                   C．developed           D．used

15.A. having                  B．bringing               C．getting                D．making

16.A. types                         B．names                 C．degrees               D．parts

17.A. putting                B．staying                C．living           D．growing

18.A. British                  B．American            C．educated            D．ordinary

19.A. families               B．buses                            C．movies                 D．newspapers

20.A. need                          B．expect                 C．seem                    D．happen

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Scotland is a country in Great Britain, to the north of England. Edinburgh is the capital and Glasgow is 1.Largest city. Scotland has 2.(rough) 800 islands, but people only live on some of them.

In the north of Scotland it is light until 11:30 p.m. in summer and in winter you can sometimes see the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis, 3.Are spectacular lights in the sky. Energy from the sun 4.(turn) the Earth’s sky green, red and other colors.

At public and 5.(culture)events you can often hear traditional Scottish music and see traditional Scottish dancing. Pipers play music on bagpipes, a Celtic wind instrument with pipes and a bag. Pipers and dancers usually wear kilts, a traditional skirt 6.(wear) by men and women. Scots enjoy all types of music from folk 7.Rock and pop, and festivals like ‘The Edinburgh Festival’ or concerts like T in the Park 8.(be) very popular.

The most popular sport in Scotland is football. Another popular game, golf 9.(invent) in Scotland in the Middle Ages. The famous Scottish Highland Games are a(n) 10.(combine) of culture and sport and Highland Games are celebrated all Over the World.

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In the summer of 1980 a Spanish tourist, Gaspar Carner, went to Great Britain on holiday. When he was travelling in Scotland, he decided to visit Loch Ness, the famous lake where people say there is a monster. But while he was going across the lake in a boat, his bag fell into the water. In the bag were his passport, car keys, pen, and all his money. Loch Ness is 150 metres deep, so he didn't expect to see the bag again!

Fourteen years later, in 1994, some scientists decided to explore the lake. They looked for the Loch Ness monster. Suddenly one of them saw something black in the water. They carefully went nearer. They thought the black thing was the monster. They went nearer and nearer. It was a bag. They took the bag out of the lake. They found that the photo on the passport was still clear. One of the scientists happened to be familiar with Gaspar Carner. So the bag was returned to him.

1.The reason why the lake is famous is that __________.

A. it's very deep　　　　 　　 B. there may be a monster

C. there's a bag in it　　 D. it's in Scotland

2.What's in Carner's bag?

A. A monster. 　　　　 B. Many useful things.

C. Something black. D. Some photos.

3.How did the explorers know the bag was Carner's?

A. Carner recognized the bag

B. They expected it was the monster

C. Carner was very famous

D. One of the explorers knew Carner

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Getting away for a short time always seems like a great idea—until you have to pack. The rule is: pack light. Here are some tips to help you pack.

Organize Yourself

Make a list. Think of what you need from your head to your toes. When you’ve done this once, it’ll be easier next time.

Start Small

Consider buying small-size samples of shampoo, toothpaste, and other items at your local store. Make sure they are all sealed tightly.

In an emergency, you can purchase them at your destination. But remember that the time you spend buying things at your destination will reduce your visiting time.

The Clothing Dilemma

Choosing which clothes to bring is probably the hardest packing decision to make. Think once again from head to toe — hat, shirts, jeans, sneakers, etc. Once you’ve picked out what you want to bring, think carefully. Do you really need that extra pair of jeans? If so, fine. Don’t try to fool yourself. You are the one who will be left holding the bag.

Weather is an important factor in your packing. If it’s cold, you could wear a jacket, a sweater, a regular shirt, and a T-shirt. Layering up will keep you warm and it will leave more room in your bag. Roll up your casual clothes instead of folding and laying them flat. This leaves more room to pack other things, and keeps your clothes fairly wrinkle-free.

Remember how much easier it will be to carry your bag!

1.This text would be most helpful to a reader who is _______ .

A. going on a vacation　　　 B. shopping for luggage

C. moving to a new home　　 D. hosting relatives for a visit

2.If you buy things at your local store ahead of time, you can _______ .

A. lighten your load

B. save a lot of money

C. have more visiting time

D. have more room in your bag

3.What should one plan to do if going somewhere in the winter?

A. Pack an extra sweater for the trip.

B. Put on several layers of clothing.

C. Mix and match clothing outfits.

D. Roll jackets so they fit in the bag.

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Few people I know seem to have much desire or time to cook. Making Chinese1.(dish) is seen as especially troublesome. Many westerners2.come to China cook much less than in their own countries once they realize how cheap3. can be to eat out. I still remember4.(visit) a friend who’d lived here for five years and I5.　 (shock) when I learnt she hadn’t cooked once in all that time.

While regularly eating out seems to6.(become) common for many young people in recent years, it’s not without a cost. The obvious one is money; eating out once or twice a week may be　 7.　 (afford) but doing this most days adds up. There could be an even8.(high) cost on your health. Researchers have found that there is a direct link between the increase in food eaten outside the home and the rise in9.(weigh) problems.

If you are not going to suffer this problem, then I suggest that the next time you go to your mum’s home10.dinner, get a few cooking tips from her. Cooking food can be fun. You might also begin to notice the effects not only on your health but in your pocket.

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It seems that creative thinking, which is one of the most___________skills in society, is a matter of habits.

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Newspapers in Great Britain vary greatly in their ways of carrying the news. There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere, both at home and abroad. There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.

The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times. It began in 1785, and has a high reputation for believable news and serious opinions on the news. It calls itself an independent paper, which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party. Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors, not those of the owners of the paper.

Letters to the editor are printed in the newspaper. These parts of the Times are always interesting. Most of the letters are serious subjects. But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious, perhaps on a new fashion of dress, or the bad manners of the young people, compared with manners of thirty years ago.

1.If you want to get pleasure, please buy yourself　　　　　　 .

A. a serious newspaper

B. foreign newspaper

C. any independent paper

D. a popular newspaper

2.The Times has been famous to outside Great Britain for　　　　　 years.

A. 19　　　　　　　　 B. 85　　　　　　　　 C. 221　　　　　　 D. 229

3.The Times is an independent paper because　　　　　　 .

A. it supports no political parties

B. it is not controlled by the British Government

C. it gives special support to all the political parties.

D. the editor’s opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper

4.The writer tells us　　　　 in this passage.

A. all kinds of newspapers in Britain

B. all kinds of news in English papers

C. how Times is liked by people

D. why Times is well-known

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