1 . Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there’s a food festival to match — no matter how specialized.
1. Meatopia
This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover’s paradise. In addition to a range of legally sourced meat products, from juicy burgers to tender steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery demonstrations, and attend informal meat-based workshops.
2. The National Honey Show
If you have a sweet tooth, then it could be that the National Honey Show, which started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind, is the place for you to be. This three-day event attracts many local entries who showcase their sweet golden honey, some of which is sold globally.
3. The Orange Sauce Festival
Have you heard about a festival that is devoted only to orange sauce? Held in Cumbria, this sweet, fragrant festival has been running for 3 years. What attracts people most is a competition to find the best homemade orange sauce. There are thousands of participants from over 30 different countries across the globe, bringing their local snacks to share here.
4. The Ginger and Spice Festival
If you’d prefer something with a little more kick to it, then you could attend The Ginger (姜) and Spice Festival held in Market Drayton. Unlike other food festivals, it celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of traditional spices from mild to hot.
1. What do Meatopia and the National Honey Show have in common?| A．Both of them last for three days. | B．Both of them hold workshops. |
| C．Both of them originated from London. | D．Both of them have a long history. |
| A．The Meatopia. | B．The Ginger and Spice Festival. |
| C．The National Honey Show. | D．The Orange Sauce Festival. |
| A．It has something to do with a historic figure. |
| B．The ginger used in the festival is from India. |
| C．It sells spicy food. |
| D．The food is cooked by Robert Clive. |
(1)学习资源：报纸、杂志及其他途径；
(2)推荐理由；
(3)表达祝愿。
注意：
(1)词数100左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
(3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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Yours,
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4 . There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think. On an individual level, we grow up eating the food of our culture. It becomes a part of who we are. Many associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families, holding a special and personal value for us. Food from our families often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.
On a large scale, traditional food is an important part of culture. It also operates as an expression of cultural identity. Immigrants bring it wherever they go, and it is a symbol of pride in their culture and means of coping with homesickness.
Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes. However, the food does not remain exactly the same. Some materials needed to make traditional dishes may not be readily available, so the taste and flavour can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries. Additionally, immigrants do not only sell dishes to people from the same countries as them, but to people from different countries. Therefore, they have to make small changes in the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers. Those changes can create new flavours that still keep the cultural significance of the dishes.
We should not only embrace our heritage (传统) through our culture’s food, but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food. It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs, and is special to those who prepare it. Food is a window on culture, and it should be treated as such.
1. What’s the function of food mentioned in the text?| A．To help motivate homesickness. |
| B．To show cultural identity. |
| C．To reflect a country’s history. |
| D．To show a community’s superiority. |
| A．The specific traditional food. |
| B．The national culture. |
| C．A traditional expression of food. |
| D．The old-fashioned taste. |
| A．To attach cultural importance to their dishes. |
| B．To announce the beginning of their life on foreign soil. |
| C．To make the dishes popular among customers. |
| D．To present their own food culture in a new way. |
| A．Negative. |
| B．Balanced. |
| C．Unfair. |
| D．Unchangeable. |
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7 . When you think of summertime, what comes to mind? For me, it's sunny, daytime drives in the car with the sunroof open and the windows rolled down with country music blaring. Luckily, every summer, country music fans are faced with a choice of fantastic music festivals to attend. We've made a list of them by state, so you can easily find one near your hometown.
Minnesota
Moondance Jammin Country in Walker, Minn. is one three-day country music festival that guarantees fantastic country music with a side of friendly competition. Alongside featured artists, festivalgoers are invited to participate in themed camping competitions, beer pong and tastings, and softball at Moondance Fields. We're sorry to young children to this event, as it's geared toward adults.
Ohio
The Country Concert at Hickory Hill Lakes in Fort Loramie, Ohio is still going strong with more than 30 years of festival fun under its belt. The three-day festival is one of the Midwest's biggest, with past artists like Carrie Underwood, Jake Owen, and so many more. A huge variety of nearby campsites and show seating options are available. Country music fans of all ages are welcome to attend.
New York
The Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain, N. Y. presents country music fans with three full days of exciting, live music from artists like Tim McGraw, Nikki Briar, and more. Other activities throughout the weekend include a SkyRide up the side of Hunter Mountai. This festival is still going strong after 22 years and the much-anticipated fireworks show will be Saturday night only.
Washington
The Watershed Music and Camping Festival is hosted at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash., winner of the Top Amphitheatre prize at the 2013 Billboard Touring Awards. This three-day outdoor music festival is the perfect opportunity to catch some of the biggest names in country music, like Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, and so many others.
1. What is special about Country Music Festivals in Minnesota?| A．Kids are not welcome. |
| B．Drinkers are forbidden. |
| C．No other activities are provided. |
| D．Tickets can't be booked in advance. |
| A．Minnesota. | B．Ohio. | C．New York. | D．Washington. |
| A．Camping and music are their main events. |
| B．All kinds of food are available. |
| C．Themed camping competitions are included. |
| D．All the festivals last three days. |
1. 传统的庆祝方式；
2. 现今人们在这个节日中的一些活动。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Mid-Autumn Festival
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删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，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。
Chinese brush calligraphy is one of the most important art form in China.
It origin is unknown, but local tales say it goes back over 4000 years to the time of Yellow Emperor, when characters carved on animal bones or tortoise shells. Then Qin Shi Huang united China and set regular rules for Chinese characters, making it easier for people to learn. Later cursive script (草书) appeared. It is written freely, but it’s not easy to be read.
Today it’s once again the subject in schools and an art form high appreciated across the world. Anyone can practise it and that is required is a simple set including a brush, ink, or paper. Practise this art consistently can develop personal character and is of great beneficial to health.
10 . If you’ re looking for something fun to do this weekend (November 9—11),there’s plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa Greek Festival
When：November 9—11
Where：St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 2418 West Swann Avenue, Tampa
Cost：$25 General Admission
Info：OPA! Whether it’s freshly—prepared Mediterranean style food and pastries, an evening of live music and beautiful dance, or a unique shopping experience, the Tampa Greek Festival gives everyone the chance to enjoy life like a Greek.
Best In Show：Rick Springfield
When：7 p.m.
Where：Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
Cost：$60
Info：Celebrate the best pop—rock of the 70’s and 80’s as the Best In Show Tour brings Rick Springfield, Tommy Tutone and Greg Kihn to Ruth Eckerd Hall for a night you won’t want to miss! From classics such as Jessie’s Girl, Don’t Talk to Strangers, An Affair of the Heart, I’ve Done Everything for You, Love Somebody, and Human Touch to singles off his latest album The Snake King, Rick Springfield presents the best of the 80’s.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Redskins
When：1 p.m.
Where：Raymond James Stadium at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Cost：$50
Info：Get ready for some Sunday football! The Bucs are taking on the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is 1 p.m.
Steve—O：The Bucket List
When：7：30 p.m.
Where：Tampa Improv Comedy at 1600 East 8th Avenue C—112, Tampa
Cost：$25(visitors need to pay an extra waste treatment fee)
Info：Steve—O(A. k. A. Stephen Glover) was willing to do whatever it took to become famous, even if it meant doing funny stunts(特技) on the show “Jackass”. Since then, Steve—O has had continued success, as a New York Times best—selling author with the release of his memoir, Professional Idiot, and he has established himself as a force in the world of stand—up comedy. He’s even landed a handful of acting roles in film and TV. He will be performing at Tampa Improve Comedy on Friday night at 7：30 p.m. Saturday, November 10.
1. Which is the cheapest event?| A．Tampa Greek Festival. |
| B．Best In Show：Rick Spring field |
| C．Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Redskins. |
| D．Steve—O：The Bucket List. |
| A．St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 2418 West Swann Avenue, Tampa |
| B．Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. |
| C．Raymond James Stadium at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa |
| D．Tampa Improve Comedy at 1600 East 8th Avenue C—112, Tampa |
| A．A live concert. | B．A comedy show. |
| C．A lecture about a best—seller. | D．A local advertisement. |
