1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

For people in the Netherlands, a     1    (Europe)country, April 27 is the date of the King’s Day and an excuse to dress all in orange. As the country’s national day, it is the     2    (big)party of the year and its people take their task of having fun very seriously.

There is even a special word in Dutch for the crazy events    3    happen during the festival: “oranjegekte”,which means “orange madness”. Orange is the color of their country’s royal family     4    thus the color is special to Dutch people.

So what do people do in     5    (celebrate) of the festival? On the day, people wear as much orange as possible. Everyone wears huge orange hats, orange dresses and fake orange hair. Even pets     6    (dress)up in orange clothes.

The king’s Day is a day of shopping too, especially in the Netherlands’ capital city, Amsterdam. “As a city     7    (build) on trade, Amsterdam loves to bargain,” CNN explained. “The free market gives everyone the chance to sell     8    (they) second-hand things on the streets and parks,    9    (create)one of the world’s largest flea markets.”

In the Netherlands, the king’s birthday has long been a national excuse for     10    day of orange fun.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Boxing Day, also known     1     St. Stephen's Day, is usually celebrated on the day after Christmas in the United Kingdom and other     2     (country) with British roots. Although its origin (起源) is unclear, it is     3     (general) believed that it comes from the ancient practice of churches opening     4     (they) collection boxes for the poor on this day. So, charity is an important theme to this holiday. To celebrate a     5     (tradition) Boxing Day, you should follow the steps.

First, volunteer for the church. Find out if your church     6     (follow) the tradition of giving donations away to the poor on Boxing Day. If they need any help, then donate your time elsewhere by     7     (find) organizers who need volunteers for programs that day. Contribute to improving the lives of others. Third, plan ahead. Since charity     8     (need) all year round, use Boxing Day to plan your calendar for the upcoming year. Search online for future events     9     you could be of help. Plan E budget so you can donate to your favorite charities on a regular     10     (base).

3 . 假定你是李华，你的好友Jack听闻你校即将举办70周年校庆（anniversary），他对此很感兴趣。请给他回信，告诉他活动的相关事宜，内容包括：
1.活动时间、地点；
2.活动内容（精彩的文艺表演等）；
3.欢迎届时来观看演出。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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4 . For the first time, a woman captain led Britain’s Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Canadian officer Megan Couto made history on June 26 by commanding the troops guarding Queen Elizabeth's London home. Couto, 24, led her Canadian unit in the ceremony, which is witnessed by thousands of visitors to London each year. Her unit is the Second Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry （步兵），also known as The Patricia's".

The British Army said Couto was the first ever female infantry officer to lead the ceremony. “We look forward to seeing a British Army female infantry captain of the queen's guard when roles are opened up to women by the end of next year,“ a statement read.

Women were barred from serving in the British infantry and other fighting roles until the military changed the rule last year.

Canadian Captain Megan Couto made history by becoming the first female Captain of the Queen's Guard as she took part in the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, Monday, June 26. The Canadian unit was invited to Britain to mark Canada's upcoming 150th anniversary. Canada Day is celebrated on July 1.

Canada was established on July 1, 1867, when Britain approved the British North America Act. The act established the Canadian Confederation out of three British colonies(殖民地). Canada, along with several other nations, still belongs to the British Commonwealth(英联邦). Queen Elizabeth still serves as the country's official head of state.

Many celebrations will be held throughout Canada to mark the country's 150th birthday. Among the activities will be parades, musical and cultural performances and fireworks. Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are to spend three days visiting Canada to mark the anniversary. In Britain, people plan to gather in London's Trafalgar Square to take part in a celebration for Canada Day. The event will feature musical performances, Canadian food, sports and other activities. It is predicted that there will be thousands of foreign visitors coming to enjoy the event.

1. What is special about the Changing of the Guard ceremony this time?

A．It didn't include Britain soldiers.	B．It was commanded by a female.
C．It was led by a British officer.	D．It was held in Canada.

2. Why did the Canadian soldiers come to Britain?

A．To honour the British queen.	B．To guide the British queen.
C．To attract foreign visitors.	D．To celebrate Canada Day.

3. What was Canada like before it was established?

A．It was part of Britain.

B．It was the same as it is today.

C．It belonged to the USA.

D．It was out of the British Commonwealth.

4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．Delicious food on Canada Day.	B．Celebrations to be held in Canada.
C．Foreign visitors to enjoy the event.	D．Activities to be held for Canada Day.