1、第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWhizzfizzing FestivalOne of the “Home Counties” to the north and west of London, Buckinghamshire is known for the rolling Chiltern Hills, its pretty villages, and the much-loved childrens author Roald Dahl.The writer who penned Charlie and the C
2、hocolate Factory, The Witches, Matilda and The Big Friendly Giant is the i9nspiration for the Whizzfizzing Festival which will transform the market-town of Aylesbury into all kinds of music, colour and fun on Saturday, 1 July.Formerly known as The Roald Dahl Festival, this years event will celebrate
3、 a broad range of childrens films and bring to life some of its best-loved characters from Alice in Wonderland and the Gruffala to The Big Friendly Giant and Harry Potter.Things to see and doThe fun and festivals start at 11 a.m. with a colourful childrens parade. More than 650 local school children
4、 and teachers, many in fancy dress, will march through the town carrying giant carnival puppets(木偶), with thousands of audiences lining the streets to watch.The parade will be followed with a range of child-friendly activities and workshops held in venues across the town.Dont be late for the Mad Hat
5、ters Tea Party in the Bucks County Museum, catch a splendid screening of a Roald Dahl movie in the Old Court House, and watch leading childrens authors, including Julian Clary, give readings in the Market Square.CBeebies childrens chef Katy Ashworth will once again be cooking up a storm with her int
6、er-active Concoction Kitchen, located outside Hale Leys Shopping Centre. Little chefs will have lots of opportunities to get involved with preparing, cooking and best of all, tasting Katys fabulous recipes.With hands-on arts and crafts workshops, storytelling sessions, live music, a fancy dress comp
7、etition, street theatre and more, there is something for everyone.For more information, visit: http:/www.aylesburyvaledc . gov.uk/cylesbury-whizzfizzing- festival-inspired- roald-dahl1. Who is Whizzfizzing Festival intended for?A. Children. B. Film stars.C. Publishers. D. Childrens authors.2. Which
8、film was made from Roald Dahls work?A. Gruffalo.B. Harry Potter.C. Alice in Wonderland.D. The Big Friendly Giant.3. Which of the following best describes Whizzfizzing Festival?A. Varies. B. Global. C. Boring. D. Ordinary.4. What type of writing is this text?A. An exhibition guide.B. An art show revi
9、ew.C. An announcement.D. An official report.BWhen I was ten years old I went to the USA to visit some family friends. I noticed something funny about the way everyone spoke English.One moment! I remember very clearly was at the beginning of the holiday, when my friend asked me if I wanted to order “
10、French fries”. I couldnt imagine what they were. She was amazed that I had never tried them and she ordered a portion for us to share. When the waiter brought us some chips, I asked her where the French fries were. She pointed at the plate of chips! Later that week she said she was going to buy some
11、 “chips” from the supermarket. She came out with a packet of crisps(薯片)! How come?During that holiday we were also offered “biscuits” with our lunch. This was a very strange idea to me, because in England biscuits are sweet. I later realized that “biscuits” in America are salty snacks. What we call
12、“biscuits, they call “cookies”.I was also embarrassed when a stranger told me she liked my “pants”. I wondered how she could see them! My mum then told me that they call “pants” what we call “trousers”, the outer clothing that you wear on your legs instead of inside clothing!I was disgusted when I s
13、aw an “eggplant” pizza on the menu in a restaurant. But I was puzzled how eggs can grow on plants. My dad ordered this pizza and it was covered in aubergines(茄子). “They call aubergines eggplant in America!” he told me.I think part of the excitement of learning a language is learning about the differ
14、ences that exist in how it is spoken in different places.5. What is the text mainly about?A. A visit to the United States. B. Difficulties in speaking English.C. Ways to speak English correctly. D. Different English in different places.6. How did the author feel when his friend bought crisps?A. Exci
15、ted. B. Puzzled. C. Embarrassed. D. Disappointed.7. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4?A. Legs. B. Jewels. C. Trousers. D. Underclothes.CMany people wrongly think that cities dont have farms and fruits and vegetables are only grown in the country. Believe it or not, there are more urban farms popping up in cities all over the world.Alexandra Sullivan, a food systems researcher in New York, studies urban agriculture. Urban agriculture is another name for farming and gardening in a city en
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