1 . Music festivals are a big part of British youth culture. Glastonbury Festival, also called Glastonbury or Glasto, is one of the largest outdoor music and performing arts festivals in the world, and all the most popular music artists play there.
The festival takes place at Worthy Farm in southwest England. It was Michael Eavis and his daughter Emily Eavis, local farmers and owners of Worthy Farm, who organized (组织) this huge event. The festival was first hosted in 1970 and had only 1,500 visitors at that time. Since then, it has been held almost every year at Worthy Farm in southwest England and has attracted more and more people every year.
The festival is held over three or four days in the open air. That means performers and audience (观众) must either live in tents or in caravans. Also, the fine weather is especially important. For some people, they will hardly sleep for 3 days so they can listen to all their favorite or new bands! The festival is quite funny because it is often very rainy in England, and sometimes thousands of people will wear wellington boots (威灵顿长筒靴) and even dance in the rain!
Glasto is still growing with varied kinds of music at the festival, such as rock, dance, world music, folk music and hip hop. It has grown into a huge event that attracts many of the world's top musical acts, including singers, dancers, comedians, circus acts and so on. All of the performers prepare very well before the festival to “strut their stuff” on over 80 stages, so that they can attract more people.
Today, tons of people who visit the Glastonbury Festival do so for the music, art, and dances. Visitors have a lot of fun enjoying the festival and many excellent performances. It is amazing that tickets for the festival always sell out within an hour or two of going on sale each year!
1. What can we learn about the Glastonbury Festival?| A．It stands for the British youth culture. |
| B．It is held every year in southwest England. |
| C．Michael Eavis and his son first hosted the festival. |
| D．It welcomes 1,500 visitors around the world every year. |
| A．Because all the performers live in tents. |
| B．Because people want to listen to new bands. |
| C．Because the festival is held in the open air. |
| D．Because performers hardly sleep for 3 days. |
| A．Make a lot of money. |
| B．Show their skills to the full. |
| C．Enjoy the performances. |
| D．Wear nice wellington boots. |
| A．Glastonbury is a symbol of British culture. |
| B．Glastonbury is a traditional festival in Britain. |
| C．Glastonbury gives a chance for people to relax. |
| D．Glastonbury is a popular arts festival in the world. |
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3 . Do you like drinking coffee? If you are polite when ordering in a cafe (咖啡馆) in America, you may get a reward (奖励).
The manager of Petite Syrah talked about the reason, “
The American cafe is copying the French cafe because it has been a success in changing customers’ behaviour. The manager of Petite Syrah says that he has seen a great difference in his customers’ behaviour since the sign was put up.
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章通顺、内容完整。| A．This isn’t the first time that a coffee shop has tried to teach customers a lesson. |
| B．At lunchtime people would come under great stress and were sometimes impolite to us when they ordered a coffee. |
| C．The cafe in America has tried to encourage customers to be more polite in a new way. |
| D．Customers need to pay 5.96 pounds for “A coffee”, but 3.62 pounds for “A coffee, please”. |
| E．The prices are listed with the typical expressions customers might use when they are ordering. |
4 . For 234 years, as the national animal, the bald eagle (秃鹰) has been an official symbol of the US. But in May, 2016, President Barack Obama signed a law, naming the bison (野牛) the national animal, too. Since then, the eagle has had to share its perch (至高无上的地位).
The North American bison has been a symbol of the West. No other native animal tells America’s story better. It’s a symbol of power, native American culture, and the Western communities. Bison provided food and clothing. Bison were at the very heart of their traditional way of life.
That way of life changed in the mid-1800s. People began to travel west and hunt bison. Some hunted for the same reason as native Americans did. But others killed bison for sport. In1894, it became illegal to kill bison. But it was almost too late. By the early 1900s, fewer than 1,000 wild bison remained in America.
Some people realized the animals needed to be saved. President Theodore Roosevelt, William Hornaday—the first director of the Bronx Zoo, and others formed the American Bison Society. The group was to bring back the bison. Native American tribes (部落) and locals also joined the fight. By the mid-1930s, bison were no longer in danger.
Today, there are about 500,000 North American bison. They live in all 50 states. Only about 30,000 of those animals are living as truly wild bison. Others live on protected lands or in zoos.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。1. The underlined word “illegal” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
| A．not allowed by the law | B．admitted by the law | C．encouraged by the law |
| A．bison have become popular worldwide |
| B．bison play an important role in America |
| C．bison were protected well in North America in 1850 |
| A．It brought back bison to the Bronx zoo. |
| B．It introduced a new law on bison. |
| C．It succeeded in saving bison. |
| A．Today there are about 40% North American bison live on protected lands or zoos. |
| B．As the only national animal, the bald eagle is the official symbol of the US. |
| C．People began to travel west and hunt bison for different reasons in the mid-1800s. |
| A．The Bald Eagle in America |
| B．The Bison on the Earth |
| C．The North American Bison |
5 . Folklore (民间传说) has long been passed down from one generation to the next. However, the National Trust has shown the development of technology is causing folklore to die out because it has nothing to do with modern life. It says that in a world filled with smartphones and the Internet, legends of magical blacksmiths (铁匠) are no longer of interest to children who have never put coal on the fire.
Jessica Monaghan, head of the National Trust’s Experiences and Programming, called on the public to share their knowledge of folklore from different areas of the UK to keep it alive. “The legends and traditions tell us so much about our ancestors (祖先) and their relationship with the world around them,” she said. “Through the legends, we can learn about what makes communities around the UK special and what has tied us together.”
“In the 16th century, the walnut was taken as a treatment for brain illnesses simply because they are similar in shape. Few people today would believe this because we have advanced medical knowledge and scientific methods,” said Dee Dee Chainey, author of A Treasury of British Folklore. But she thinks there are still chances for folklore as many people try to learn about old legends.
Folklore should be rewritten and retold in new ways with new characters and new lessons that are related to modern life. And that’s what folklore is about—taking the old wisdom and traditions and redescribing them for who we are and the lives we have now.
1. What problem is described in Paragraph 1?| A．Children misunderstand folklore. | B．Children depend on smartphones much. |
| C．Folklore disappears slowly in modern life. | D．A sense of belonging disappears among kids. |
| A．The attraction of legends. | B．The power of knowledge. |
| C．The importance of folklore. | D．The greatness of our ancestors. |
| A．Keeping folklore by making some changes. | B．Collecting more interesting folklore. |
| C．Holding on to old traditions and following them. | D．Encouraging children to learn more about folklore. |
| A．Folklore isn’t so important as it used to be. |
| B．It’s time to create new folklore for people in modern life. |
| C．It’s never too late to care about old wisdom and traditions. |
| D．Folklore is dying out because of the rise of modern technology. |
6 . 
As a Brazilian, I think the Brazil Carnival (巴西狂欢节) is more than just a festival—it’s a big party that shows how lively our country is. This year, Rio de Janeiro Carnival took place from Feb. 9 to 17.
Carnival holds different meanings for different people. When I was a little boy, it was a national holiday—a time to get off the school uniforms and enjoy ourselves in a world of unusual costumes (服饰). My mom made smart costumes for me, from Wonder Woman to Cinderella.
But as we grow older, carnival takes on new meanings, like a samba (桑巴) dancer learning difficult steps. In my hometown, samba groups from all over the city have exciting parades (游行) in the streets. It’s a time when everyone forgets their worries and enjoys themselves together. People who don’t know each other become friends, and laughter fills the air.
And then there’s Rio de Janeiro’s famous Carnival—it makes all other parties seem like warm-ups. I once had the chance to see it firsthand. I saw the lively streets and people from all walks of life hug each other. The whole city danced into the night until the morning. But more than just the excitement, carnival shows how strong and united (团结的) Brazilians are. It’s a time when people forget their differences and come together in a celebration of happiness.
1. How long did Rio de Janeiro Carnival last this year?| A．7 | B．8 | C．9 | D．10 |
| A．People become friends in the exciting carnival parades. |
| B．His family dress up in unusual costumes during carnival. |
| C．Samba dancers learn difficult steps in the streets for carnival. |
| D．Carnival holds different meanings for him at different ages. |
| A．In person. | B．In general. | C．In public. | D．In surprise. |
| A．Exciting Parties in Brazil | B．A Lively City—Rio de Janeiro |
| C．Strong and United Brazilians | D．A Big Festival—Brazil Carnival |
Americans spend their weekends in different ways. But usually they choose the same aim—to rest, to enjoy beautiful places and to enjoy the time with their family and friends.
Some Americans hold parties on Saturday night.
Weekends are to be welcomed everywhere.
| A．Most people look forward to coming weekends |
| B．They will dance, sing and drink together till midnight |
| C．Sunday dinner is the most important meal of the week |
| D．They will make it at home or go to a restaurant nearby |
| E．They can get news about films, plays, shows and sports in the paper |
| F．Supper is so important for many people |
Clothing is a language. It tells us about individual people: their personality, their age, their place in society and so on.
The continent of Africa has a long history and a rich culture, and this is shown in traditional dress. You often find three colours—red, gold and green in the clothing. The first colour stands for the blood of millions of people who live as slaves (奴隶); the second is for the rich resources of the African earth; and the third stands for the grasslands of home. The patterns (图案) on the clothing also have a meaning. A common pattern in the form of a cross “×” means “unity” while another pattern, rectangular box, is for “strength”. Before certain events, people are very careful with what to wear. It wouldn’t be good to wear the wrong clothing, or to wear clothes in the wrong way. For example, in Ghana, a woman should wear her waistband (腰带) differently according to different events.
Traditional dress also tells us about everyday life. Africa is known for the hot sun and wide temperature changes, so the clothes are usually designed to be loose (宽松), which is comfortable for daily life.
Although many people wear Western clothes, particularly in the big cities in Africa, traditional dress is very highly valued. This is because it has deep cultural meanings.
Title: Title: African Clothing| Main idea: The language of clothing can show people’s individual information, such as personality age and their | |
| The color of the African clothing | The colors shows Africa’s long history and rich culture. Each of the three colours |
| The patterns on the African clothing | Patterns on the clothing are all A cross means “unity” and a rectangular box means “strength”. |
| The importance of right clothing | People should get dressed Ghanaian women need to wear waistband in different events. |
| The clothing in everyday life | Traditional clothing reflects everyday life. The climate and the weather in Africa |
| A. rarely B. desirable C. motivation D. last E. choose F. embarrassment G. pour H. absolutely I. sensible J. maintain |
Taboos in America
Age. Yes, age is very sensitive subject to many Americans, especially to women over age 30. In this youth upheld culture, the thought of growing older is a painful one and most of us, if possible, would like to have nothing to do with it. So many Americans work hard to
Weight. This is one of the touchiest subjects. In America, it is okay, even
Americans very much mind their weight and
Matters of the Heart. This is a tricky one.
Sometimes you’ll run into people who cannot wait to
Anyhow, it’s difficult to always avoid conversation landmines, so be
10 . For many American people, the hot, sunny summer is the best time to have a barbecue (烧烤). The barbecue season usually starts around late May.
At a barbecue, friends and family get together and have a nice lunch or dinner outdoors. People grill (炙烤) meat over an open fire. This gives the meat a smoky and flavorful (有风味的) taste.
People usually grill hamburgers or hot dogs. But steak and chicken are also popular. Potato chips, potato salad, baked beans and coleslaw are also included as barbecue sides. People often drink iced tea, soda or beer with their food.
A barbecue is more fun than a regular meal because it brings people together, especially families. At a barbecue, one can slow down and spend a good time together with family members, neighbours or even the whole town.
Cooking | |
| Time | The barbecue season starts around late |
| People get together and enjoy nice food. People grill meat over an open fire to make the meat | |
| Food | Main food: hamburgers, hot dogs, steak and Barbecue sides Americans not only enjoy nice food, but also |
| People think a barbecue is always | |
