1、In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeares plays in their own language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.National Theatre of ChinaBeijing | ChineseThis great occasion（盛会）will be th
2、e National Theatre of Chinas first visit to the UK.The companys productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeares Richard will be directed by the Nationals Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.Date & Time: Saturday 28 April, 2.30pm & Sunday 29 April, 1.30pm
3、& 6.30pmMarjanishvili TheatreTbilisi | GeorgianOne of the most famous theatres in Georgia,the Marjanishvili,founded in 1928, appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed（指导） by the companys Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze. Friday 18 May,
4、 2.30pm & Saturday 19 May, 7.30pmDeafinitely TheatreLondon | British Sign Language（BSL）By translating the rich and humorous text of Loves Labours Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeares comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf an
5、d hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience. Tuesday 22 May, 2.30pm & Wednesday 23 May,7.30pmHabima National TheatreTel Aviv | HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Avi
6、v in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognised as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK. Monday 28 May, 7.30pm & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30pm21.Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A. Ri
7、chard . B. Loves Labours Lost.C. As You Like It. D. The Merchant of Venice.22.What is special about Deafinitely Theatre?A. It has two groups of actors.B. It is the leading theatre in London.C. It performs plays in BSL.D. It is good at producing comedies.23.When can you see a play in Hebrew?A. On Sat
8、urday 28 April. B. On Sunday 29 April.C. On Tuesday 22 May. D. On Tuesday 29 May.Passage 22017 江苏,A历史方面的书190CHRONOLOGICA The Unbelievable Years that Defined HistoryDID YOU KNOW. In 105 AD paper was invented in China? When Columbus discovered the New World? The British Museum opened in 1759
9、?CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through time, from the foundation of Rome to the creation of the internet. Along the way are tales of kings and queens, hot air balloons.and monkeys in space.Travel through 100 of the most unbelievable years in world history and learn why being a Roman Emperor
10、wasnt always as good as it sounds, how the Hundred Years War didnt actually last for 100 years and why Spencer Perceval holds a rather unfortunate record.CHRONOLOGICA is an informative and entertaining tour into history, beautifully illustrated and full of unbelievable facts. While CHRONOLOGICA tell
11、s the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great, this book also gives an account of the lives of lesser-known individuals including the explorer Mungo Park and sculptor Gutzon Borglum.This complete but brief historical collection is certain to entertain reader
12、s young and old, and guaranteed to present even the biggest history lover with something new!56.What is CHRONOLOGICA according to the text?A. A biography. B. A travel guide.C. A history book. D. A science fiction.57.How does the writer recommend CHRONOLOGICA to readers?A. By giving details of its co
13、llection.B. By introducing some of its contents.C. By telling stories at the beginning.D. By comparing it with other books.Passage 32016乙卷（全国）,A说明文四位著名女性2785分钟You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think
14、was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams（18601935）Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community（社区） by creating shelters and promoting education and services for peop
15、le in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson（19071964）If it werent for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects o
16、f chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor（1930present）When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator（参议员） and, in 1981, the first
17、 woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks（19132005）On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in pris
18、on. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. The only tired I was, was tired of giving in, said Parks.21.What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A. Her social work.B. Her teaching skills.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D
19、. Her community background.22.What was the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?A. Her lack of proper training in law.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrimination against women.D. The poor financial conditions.23.Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movemen
20、t in the U.S.?A. Jane Addams. B. Rachel Carson.C. Sandra Day OConnor. D. Rosa Parks.24.What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative.C. They are pioneers. D. They are peace-lovers.Passage 42016北京,A感谢学习培训中心3067分钟December 15,2014Dear Al
21、fred,I want to tell you how important your help is to my life.Growing up, I had people telling me I was too slow, though, with an IQ of 150+ at 17, Im anything but stupid. The fact was that I was found to have ADHD（注意力缺陷多动障碍）. Anxious all the time, I was unable to keep focused for more than an hour
22、at a time.However, when something did interest me, I could become absorbed. In high school, I became curious about the computer, and built my first website. Moreover, I completed the senior course of Computer Basics, plus five relevant pre-college courses.While I was exploring my curiosity, my disea
23、se got worse. I wanted to go to college after high school, but couldnt. So, I was killing my time at home until June 2012 when I discovered the online computer courses of your training center.Since then, I have taken courses like Data Science and Advanced Mathematics. Currently, Im learning your Pro
24、bability course. I have hundreds of printer paper, covered in self-written notes from your videos. This has given me a purpose.Last year, I spent all my time looking for a job where, without dealing with the public, I could work alone, but still have a team to talk to. Luckily, I discovered the job
25、Data Analyst this month and have been going full steam ahead. I want to prove that I can teach myself a respectful profession, without going to college, and be just as good as, if not better than, my competitors.Thank you. Youve given me hope that I can follow my heart. For the first time, I feel go
26、od about myself because Im doing something, not because someone told me I was doing good. I feel whole.This is why youre saving my life.Yours,Tanis56.Why didnt Tanis go to college after high school?A.She had learned enough about computer science.B.She had more difficulty keeping focused.C.She prefer
27、red taking online courses.D.She was too slow to learn.57.As for the working environment, Tanis prefers .A.working by herselfB.dealing with the publicC.competing against othersD.staying with ADHD students58.Tanis wrote this letter in order to .A.explain why she was interested in the computerB.share t
28、he ideas she had for her professionC.show how grateful she was to the centerD.describe the courses she had taken so farPassage 52016江苏,B合作是人类的本能374Chimps （黑猩猩） will cooperate in certain ways, like gathering in war parties to protect their territory. But beyond the minimum requirements as social bein
29、gs, they have little instinct （本能） to help one another. Chimps in the wild seek food for themselves. Even chimp mothers regularly decline to share food with their children, who are able from a young age to gather their own food.In the laboratory, chimps dont naturally share food either. If a chimp i
30、s put in a cage where he can pull in one plate of food for himself or, with no greater effort, a plate that also provides food for a neighbor in the next cage, he will pull at random he just doesnt care whether his neighbor gets fed or not. Chimps are truly selfish.Human children, on the other hand,
31、 are naturally cooperative. From the earliest ages, they desire to help others, to share information and to participate in achieving common goals. The psychologist Michael Tomasello has studied this cooperativeness in a series of experiments with very young children. He finds that if babies aged 18 months
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