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Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition

Henley Street, Strafford-Upon-Auon　　 Tel: 01789 204016

Shakespeare’s Birthplace Was the childhood home of William Shakespeare. Take a step back in time and see what life was like for the young Shakespeare growing up in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The house has been exactly furnished, and includes both original and copy items similar to those which would have been there in the house when Shakespeare was a boy. Beautiful painted cloths hang on the walls, brightly colored fabrics fill the rooms and his father’s glove workshop has been recreated. At the back of the house is a beautiful garden containing many plants，herbs and flowers mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays.

The neighboring exhibition shows Shakespeare's life and focuses on many rare local items connected with him, as well as a copy of the first edition of his collected plays published in 1623.

◎Limited disabled access

◎Many restaurants close to Shakespeare’s Birthplace

◎Town center parking

◎Gift shop

◎Allow at least 45 minutes to visit the house and the exhibition

1.What can we see in Shakespeare’s birthplace?

A. Old furniture.　　 B. Ancient restaurants.

C. Colored gloves.　　 D. Shakespeare’s plays.

2.How much would they pay if a couple with their two children visit the exhibition?

A. ￡18.6.　　 B. ￡15.

C. ￡13.4　　 D. ￡5.2

3.What is the deadline to enter the exhibition on Friday in July?

A. 6:00 pm.　　 B. 5:30 pm.

C. 5:00 pm.　　 D. 4:00 pm.

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Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world--famous house where William Shakespeare was born in1564 and where he grew up. The property remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world for over 250 years.

Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.

Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map, nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk)

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition and the garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).

1.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?

A. £12. 00.

B. £14. 20.

C. £9. 80.

D. £16. 40.

2.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace?

A. Behind the exhibition hall.

B. At Windsor Street.

C. Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.

D. Near the Coffee House.

3.A wheelchair user may need help to enter　　　　　　 .

A. the exhibition hall

B. the garden

C. the Visitors’ Centre

D. the House

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Shakespeare's Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare's World

Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property(房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare's family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world，for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors' Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare's period.

◆Enjoy the traditional(传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet's works.

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes' walk)．

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors' Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible(可进入的) to wheelchair users.

The Shakespeare Coffee House(opposite the Birthplace).

1.How much is the admission for a family of two adults and two children?

A．￡9.80.            B．￡12.00.            C．￡14.20.            D．￡16.40.

2.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare's Birthplace?

A．Behind the exhibition hall.

B．Opposite the Visitors' Centre.

C．At Windsor Street.

D．Near the Coffee House.

3.A wheelchair user may need help to enter ________.

A．the House                            B．the garden

C．the Visitors’ Centre                D．the exhibition hall

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Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property(房产)remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world ,for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.

◆Enjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk).

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition．and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users.

The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).

1.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？

A．￡9.80．　　　　　 B．￡12.00．

C．￡14.20．　　　　 D．￡16.40．

2.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？

A．Behind the exhibition hall．

B．Opposite the Visiturs’Centre．

C．At Windsor Street．

D．Near the Coffee House．

3.A wheelchair user may need help to enter_________．

A．the House　　　　 　　　　 B．the garden

C．the Visitors’Centne　　　 D．the exhibition hall

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Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property(房产)remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world ,for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.

◆Enjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk).

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition．and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users.

The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).

1.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？

A．￡9.80．　　　　　 B．￡12.00．

C．￡14.20．　　　　 D．￡16.40．

2.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？

A．Behind the exhibition hall．

B．Opposite the Visiturs’Centre．

C．At Windsor Street．

D．Near the Coffee House．

3.A wheelchair user may need help to enter_________．

A．the House　　　　 　　　　　 B．the garden

C．the Visitors’Centne　　　 D．the exhibition hall

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Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up .The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from

Shakespeare’s period.

◆Enjoy the traditional　 English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk).

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre，its exhibition,and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users.

The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).

1.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？

A．￡9.80．　　 B．￡12.00．　　 C．￡14.20．　　　 D．￡16.40．

2.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？

A．Behind the exhibition hall．

B．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre．

C．At Windsor Street．

D．Near the Coffee House．

3.A wheelchair user may need help to enter　　　　 ．

A．the House　 　　　　　　　　 B．the garden

C．the Visitors’ Centre　 D．the exhibition hall

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Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world—famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property(房产)remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world ,for over 250 years.

Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly praised

exhibition of Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction

to the life and work of Shakespeare

Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up

Discover examples of furniture and needlework from

Shakespeare’s period

Enjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden，planted with trees

and flower mentioned in the poet’s works

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks

shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk)

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre，its

exhibition．and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users

The Shakespeare Coffee House(opposite the Birthplace)

1.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？

A．￡9.80．　　　　 B．￡12.00．　　　　　 C．￡14.20．　　　 D．￡16.40．

2.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？

A．Behind the exhibition hall．

B．Opposite the Visiturs’ Centre．

C．At Windsor Street．

D．Near the Coffee House．

3.A wheelchair user may need help to enter　　　　 ．

A．the House　　　　　　　 　　 B．the garden

C．the Visitors’Centne　　 D．the exhibition hall

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Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world, for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.

◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.

★The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ walk).

★The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair users

★The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).

1.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？

A. ￡9.80.　 　 B. ￡12.00.

C. ￡14.20.　　 D. ￡16.40.

2.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？

A. Behind the exhibition hall.

B. Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.

C. At Windsor Street.

D. Near the Coffee House.

3.A wheelchair user may need help to enter 　　　 .

A. the House　　　　　　　 　 B. the garden

C. the Visitors’ Centre D. the exhibition hall

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William Shakespeare was a writer of plays and poems. Some of his most famous plays are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth. He wrote thirty-seven plays in all. They are still popular today.

He was born in 1564 in England. At school he liked watching plays. He decided to be an actor when he finished school at the age of fourteen. In 1582, he married a farmer’s daughter. She was eight years older than he was. Their first child was a daughter. Later they had twins. In 1585, Shakespeare left his hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. His wife and children stayed behind. No one knows why he left or what he did between 1585 and 1592.

At twenty-eight he moved to London and joined a theatre company which opened the Globe Theatre in 1599. He became an actor, and he also wrote plays. He usually acted in his own plays. He earned almost no money from his writing. But he made a lot of money from acting. With the money he bought a large house in his hometown.

At the age of forty-nine, Shakespeare retired (退休) and went to live in Stratford-upon-Avon. He died at the age of fifty-two. He left his money to his family. He left his genius to the world. You still see his plays in English and in many other languages. He is one of the most famous writers in the world.

1.Shakespeare wrote many famous plays except _______.

A．Hamlet                               B．Macbeth

C．Romeo and Juliet                        D．Man and Superman

2.Shakespeare decided to be an actor in _______.

A．1578             B．1582             C．1599             D．1616

3.In 1585, Shakespeare left his hometown Stratford-upon-Avon _______.

A．with his wife                           B．with his daughter

C．with his wife and children                 D．alone

4.Shakespeare got much money from _______.

A．writing           B．plays             C．acting            D．retirement

5.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? ________.

A．Shakespeare had two children

B．Shakespeare wrote both plays and poems

C．Shakespeare left his money to the Globe Theatre

D．Shakespeare wrote plays in English and some other languages

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“What’s in a name?”According to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, there is not too much. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. ”But Shakespeare may have been wrong. In most cultures, names matter a great deal.

Americans choose names for their children with care. Parents usually think about the impression a name gives, not its meaning. Most Americans would consider a“Jennifer”more attractive than a “Bertha”, for example. The last name, or, surname, must also be considered when choosing a first and middle name. A name like Lester Chester Hester would sound poetic, but odd. Parents would avoid names that remind them of people they don’t like. On the other hand, people might name their children after a respected elderly relative or even a famous person. The popularity of certain names can change with each new generation. Names that were once common, like Fanny or Elmer, sound old-fashioned today. But other names—like John and David, Mary and Sarah—have stood the test of time and continue to be favorites.

People in America don’t always call their friends and relatives by their given names. Instead, they often use nicknames. Sometimes nicknames are short forms of a longer name. For instance, a girl named Elizabeth may be called Lisa, Beth or Betsy. As children grow up, they may decide for themselves which nickname they wish to be called. Some people just go by the initials of their first and middle names, like B. J. or R. C. And of course, people may call their children or their sweethearts other special nicknames. Often they have a “sweet” flavor, like Honey or Sugar. What’s in a name? A world of significance. So if you’re choosing an English name for yourself, take care to choose a good one. A made-up name could sound strange to native English speakers. And a translation of your Chinese name may not make an appropriate name, either. But a good name can leave a positive and lasting impression. As an American politician once said,“In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears.”

1. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean?

A. People change names in order to be popular with the new generation.

B. Names will change by themselves in order to be popular.

C. Some names may no longer be popular among the new generation.

D. No names can stand the test of time.

2. When choosing names, you should stick to the following principles except that _________.

A. the impression a name gives is more important than its meaning

B. you can name after a well-known person

C. surname should be paid attention to

D. you can create a name that is special

3.The word “initial” in paragraph 3 probably means          .

A. nickname            B. the first letter        C. short form        D. title

4. The author will name a newly born baby girl             .

A. Bertha               B. Fanny             C. Yunyun          D. Elizabeth

5.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Names have great significance to Americans.

B. Names change when time goes by.

C. Chinese people should be careful when choosing their English names.

D. Roses smell sweet by any other name.

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