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1、 SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing （about 500 words）, responding to the title “LUNCH”, with your name, age, address and email address to: .Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event

2、on 17 September, 4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of whats to come.Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2016

3、For further information go to: or towner.org.uk or Any questions feel free to send your email to Towner Writer Squad Associate: wharnetowner.gov.ukBeginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time: 6 September, 2016Mee

4、t every other Saturday, 2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.Study and write at your own pace you do not have to rush as you have a year to go through the project. Practice under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build co

5、nfidence and have fun while writing!No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why cant you?Fee: 179For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk1. Towner Writer Squad will be started _.A. to train comedy

6、and TV writersB. to explore the fantastic gallery spaceC. to introduce a contemporary art museumD. to promote the development of young writers2. To join the Writer Squad, each applicant should first _.A. provide a piece of their writing B. meet the Writer Squad LeaderC. offer their family informatio

7、n D. complete an application form3. What is most important for the beginners?A. Practising as much as possible.B. Gaining confidence and having fun.C. Studying and writing at their own pace.D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了不同年龄阶段孩子为提高写作水平设置的写作培训班，说明了招收学

8、员的年龄、申请的条件、开课时间、报名截止日期及费用等信息。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据The FREE部分 squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyric （抒情诗） to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.（班会将包括介绍广泛的写作风格，从诗歌到戏剧写作，从抒情诗到微型小说，以支持年轻作家的发展。）由此可知，Towner Writ

9、er Squad促进年轻作家的发展。故选D。【2题详解】根据Application & Selection部分If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing （如果你想申请成为Towner Writer Squad的一员，请寄一份你的写作样稿。） 由此可知，要加入Writer Squad，每个申请人必须先提供一篇他们的作品。故选A。【3题详解】根据Start time: 6 September, 2016部分Most impo

10、rtantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!（最重要的是，在写作的过程中建立自信和获得乐趣!）由此可知，对初学者来说获得信心和乐趣是最重要的。故选B。BTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and di

11、sappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something

12、 minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding （衬垫） onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if

13、only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for

14、my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only”

15、about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doi

16、ng the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.4. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated.B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.C. Wait for an ex

17、tra minute so that the steak tastes better.D. Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.5. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _.A. keep her appointment with the eye doctorB. meet her father who was already an old manC. join in the holiday celebration of the companyD

18、. finish her work before the deadline approached6. The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _.A. abandoned B. lackedC. avoided D. taken7 What is the best title for the passage?A. To Keep Emotional Well-being B. To Prevent “If Only” MomentsC. To Follow the Most Useful Ru

19、le D. To Achieve the Peace of Mind【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. B这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章讲述了作者认为英语中最悲伤的两个词语是if only，因为他们表达了遗憾。父亲在作者小的时候经常让她提前做一些能防止意外发生的事，因此她懂得珍惜现在所拥有的一切，而且知道自己正在做对的事。【4题详解】推理判断题。根据第一、二段的内容可知，作者所说的“extra minute”rule是指在遇事时多思考一分钟，从而可以避免以后遗憾、犯错或失望，故D选项“在绊倒别人之前，把障碍物挪走”符合 “extra minute” rule，故选D。【5题详解】根据第三

20、段倒数第二句But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him.可知，父亲说在周五去看眼科医生时经过作者的办公室，虽然那天是假日，但作者想到父亲八十四了，自己不应该放弃每一次见父亲的机会，于是又改口说那天上班。由此可知作者决定在星期五去她的办公室，是为了见她已经年迈的父亲。【6题详解】词义猜测题。根据划线词所在句and前后连接语意相似成分，由其前“失去一个心爱的人或物”可推知此处是指“后悔放弃一个机会”可知

21、，foregone的意思是“放弃”，故选A。【7题详解】主旨大意题。通读文章可知，本文主要叙述了作者通过“extra minute”rule来避免以后说“if only”的情况。“if only”作为线索贯穿了整篇文章，且第一段也提到了the saddest words，其他选项比较笼统，不能涵盖本文内容。所以这篇文章最好的题目是“防止出现if only的情况”，故选B。CThere are lots of ways to educate yourself on the Internet. You can find photos, documents, and films on almost

22、any topic you can imagine. And at , you can access lectures by artists, scholars, designers, technicians and others.TED began in 1984 as a conference that brought together individuals from the fields of technology, entertainment and design. It was intended to be a one-time event focusing on technolo

23、gy and design. The event ended up losing money, and it was six years before the founders tried it again. This time it worked, and since 1990, the TED conference has been an annual event. There are now two held every year, with topics as diverse as music, medicine, and money. Other specialized spin-o

24、ff conferences address narrower issues.The TED website came from a desire to share the conferences with the world, to “offer free knowledge from the worlds most inspired thinkers,” as the website puts it. The current version of the site was launched in April 2007, and contains videos of talks given

25、at the TED conferences around the world. The talks are transcribed into hundreds of languages.The TED website is owned by the Sapling Foundation, a non profit devoted to fostering the spread of great ideas. The Sapling foundation acquired TED in 2001. Since then, it has been focusing on using TED to

26、 broadcast ideas that might change the world.TED, of course, isnt immune to criticism. Its been called elitist（精英） for its high ticket prices （more than 6,000 dollars total）. Its been accused by a few people of censorship for not publishing their talks. One controversial speaker was upset about bein

27、g criticized by the conferences host afterward.The complaints, however, seem to be relatively few for such a large, long-running organization. And accusations of elitism ring hollow when so much is given away for free on TEDs website. Whatever its failings, TED is a source of inspirational informati

28、on for those who seek it out.8. What is the main topic of the article?A. The case against TED. B. Whats on TED today.C. Pros and cons of . D. What is TED.9. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The TED conference came after the success of .B. Two TED conferences are now held every year.C

29、. TED talks are available in many languages.D. The Sapling Foundation owns .10. From the last two paragraphs, we can infer that _.A. it is accepted to all involved that some TED talks might not be publishedB. the host of the conference is one who plays a supportive role to the speakersC. TED is criticized for giving special treatment to the wealthy or powerfulD. the negative comments on TED greatly affects its reputation11. This author probably believes that_.A. TED is elitist B. TED is beneficialC. TED isnt important D. TED is the best website【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11.