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   The people of Reykjavik are used to lying down for the winter, when each day brings with it only a few hours of sunlight. February coming, they’re more than ready to wake up from hibernation(冬眠)and welcome the first signs of spring. The local authorities decided this was a good time of a year to try to raise people’s spirits, and in 2002 they set up the Winter Lights Festival(February 7 to 10). Starting out as Museum Night, when museums waived their fees and stayed open until midnight, the festival has grown to an event that marks the coming return of daylight. For a few days, the city comes alive with bright lights, street performances, theater, dances, and live music. Shops, cafés, outdoor hot pools and the museums stay open until 12:00 pm and they’re all free of charge, with free bus services provided. Here are another two things about Reykjavik that will help you celebrate the coming end of winter.

The Blue Lagoon is Iceland’s most famous tourist attraction. Being an amazing place at any time of day, it is magical at dusk, when the steamy, ice blue waters shine in color. Little wooden bridges and walkways connect smaller pools with a larger pool, which contains geothermal(地热的)seawater heated from 37℃ to 39℃. The Lava Restaurant has great views over the waters. Basic entrance to the lagoon costs $ 44.

The Imagine Peace Tower, Yoko Ono’s memorial to John Lennon, was first lit by Ono on October 9, 2007, Lennon’s birthday, and shone until December 8, the date he was killed in 1980. It’s lit on the same date every year, as well as New Year’s Eve and spring equinox, which in 2013 is on March 20. The tower contains 15 searchlights that send a column of lights 4,000m up into the night sky. Guided tours are available(可获得的)with pick-up from your hotel for $ 39.

【小题1】The Winter Lights Festival was set up to _______________.
A.attract touristsB.light the city up
C.cheer people upD.wake people up
【小题2】The underlined word “waived” in the first paragraph probably means “_________________”.
A.keptB.gave up
C.raisedD.cut off
【小题3】According to the Paragraph 2, what can we know?
A.You can only visit the Blue Lagoon at dusk.
B.The water of the Blue Lagoon is beautiful.
C.The Lava Restaurant is Iceland’s most famous restaurant.
D.$ 44 can cover all the costs when you visit the Blue Lagoon.
【小题4】When did John Lennon pass away?
A.On October 9, 2007.B.On March 20, 2013.
C.On December 8, 1980.D.On New Year’s Eve in 1980.
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Australia is the smallest continent in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is on the Southern Hemisphere of the earth. Australia is big, but its population is small. The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.
Enough laws have been made to fight against pollution. The cities in Australia have little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish in the rivers. Plants grow very well.
Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flower exhibition. There we saw large numbers of wild flowers on show, most of which we had never seen before. We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. Every year in spring Perth has a wild flower exhibition. After visiting Perth, we spent a day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves very much. When we heard bells ringing at the top of the hills, we looked up, but what we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to our car as quickly as we could. There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us along the path.
Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos. After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself among the white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere you can see sheep.
【小题1】Which country is the writer most possibly from?
A.JapanB.Canada
C.ChinaD.America
【小题2】We can learn from the passage that _________.
A.Australia is the smallest country in the world
B.Australia is the same size of Shanghai.
C.Australia is in the northern part of the earth.
D.The people in Australia are as many as those in Shanghai.
【小题3】Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Australia has enough laws to fight against pollution.
B.Perth is the biggest city in Australia.
C.The wild flowers in Perth must be different from what the author sees in his/her country.
D.The author enjoyed his/her visit in the country.

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   Britain is a nation of drama lovers and in the land that brought you Shakespeare, you’ll never be far from some of the best and most various theatres in the world.

You could start with the shows and musicals in London’s historic “Theatreland” where 40 theatres draw your attention. Or, if Shakespeare’s more your thing, head straight to the impressive recreation of Shakespeare’s Elizabethan Globe Theatre on the south bank of the River Thames. His birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon, home to the internationally famous Royal Shakespeare Company, is also a must-see.

London is also home to the Royal Opera House where world-class opera takes place in a beautiful setting and Sadler’s Wells Theatre, the dance centre in the UK where you can catch everything from flamenco to hip-hop.

Elsewhere, the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, housed in a wonderful former Cotton Exchange building, is known for first-rate classic and modern productions, while Birmingham’s REP theatre is fully worth its reputation(名誉)as a centre for excellent drama.

Scotland’s capital is best known for the arts jamboree(艺术狂欢节)that is the yearly Edinburgh Festivals. Visit Edinburgh at any time of year and you’ll find a world-class theatre. The Edinburgh Festival Theatre has the biggest stage of any other theatre in Britain and is the place for Edinburgh’s most well-regarded shows.

Glasgow is home to Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet and the National Theatre of Scotland. Head to the Citizens Theatre to watch the excellent contemporary(当代的)drama.

If you’re in Cardiff, a visit to the Wales Millennium Centre is a must. It hosts everything from touring West End musicals to ballets and modern dance in a high-tech building that’s worth a look in itself. If you don’t have time for a show, have a drink in the bar. Free concerts are held daily in the front hall.

【小题1】What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To introduce some theatres in Britain.
B.To provide free concerts for drama lovers.
C.To advertise Royal Shakespeare Company.
D.To introduce tourist activities in Britain.
【小题2】What does the underlined part “if Shakespeare’s more your thing” mean?
A.if you have learned a lot about Shakespeare
B.if the drama has no relation with Shakespeare
C.if you are really interested in Shakespeare
D.if Shakespeare has a great influence on you
【小题3】Where can you enjoy the hip-hop?
A.Sadler’s Wells Theatre.B.Royal Exchange Theatre.
C.National Theatre of Scotland.D.Citizens Theatre.
【小题4】If you want to visit the biggest stage in Britain, you can go to ______________.
A.LondonB.Manchester
C.EdinburghD.Glasgow
【小题5】What can you see in Cardiff?
A.Shakespeare’s birthplace.B.The Cotton Exchange building.
C.A world-class theatre.D.A high-tech building.

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Located in Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy has become the sign of Italy. It is the third oldest structure in Pisa’s Cathedral Square. There eight floors in the Leaning Tower of Pisa including observation deck at the top. The weight of the tower is about 14,500 metric tons. There are amazing facts of the Leaning Tower of Pisa that we will mention here.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa was not originally intended to lean, but because it was built on soft soils the tower gradually leaned to one side. Prior to its restoration (修复) from 1990 to 2001, the tower had a tilt (倾斜) of 5.5 degrees. Many people think that it will fall one day. Millions of tourists come to the lawns around the tower to take the classic photo pretending to hold up or knock down the tower.
It is said that you must visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa during the day. At night the shops are closed and it appears unimpressive. But, if you plan to visit on a full moon night, the tower will look charming. Mornings are the best time to beat the crowds. Summer in Pisa is very hot and wet, but you can expect rain in fall and winter.
Even though some people regard the tower to be an engineering failure owing to the tilt, the tower has acquired a special place in history. The tower has also been used for experiments by the famous Italian scientist named Galileo Galilei. He is believed to have thrown two balls of different mass from the tower to prove that their falling time is not related to their mass.
On your tour you should not miss various places of interest near the Leaning Tower of Pisa including Lucca, Florence, and Santa Maria della Spina.
【小题1】What will you see if you go to Pisa’s Cathedral Square?
A.The Leaning Tower of Pisa standing in the middle.
B.More than one ancient structure to visit.
C.The Leaning Tower of Pisa covering a lot of space.
D.Pisa’s amazing buildings around the square.
【小题2】Why does the tower tend to lean to one side?
A.Because it was originally designed like that.
B.Because the base of the tower was not strong.
C.Because many people came to knock it down.
D.Because the builders used lots of soft soils.
【小题3】When will you visit the tower if you dislike being disturbed?
A.In summer.B.At night.
C.In the morning.D.In winter.
【小题4】What has made the tower much more famous?
A.It will fall to the ground in the soon future.
B.It is an obvious engineering failure.
C.Galileo once did experiments on the tower.
D.The restoration lasted more than ten years.