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Here are some of our favourite spots for eating, sightseeing and shopping.
Need inspiration?
Scott Monument
This remarkable Gothic building was built in memory of the life and work of Sir Walter Scott. Climb the 287 steps to the top and you'll be rewarded with some pretty special views.
History lovers？ Edinburgh Castle looks over the city skyline from Castle Rock．You can take a tour （human or audio） or just wander through it with a map. Listen out for the One o'clock Gun-it fires every day except Sunday. At one o'clock. Obviously．
Time your trains With cheap train tickets to Edinburgh to coincide
Feeling hungry？
A satisfying dinner： With ingredients carefully sourced from local growers, plus home-grown fresh fruits and edible flowers, Timberyard has favourable reviews．
A light lunch： Thomson's Bar claims to serve "the best steak pie in Edinburgh"，to match with real beer（it's in the Good Beer Guide）and enough whiskies （威士忌酒） to take up a whole page on the drinks menu．
Shopping centre
Princes Street： You'll find all your favourites on Edinburgh's main shopping drag，Princes Street．There's M&S， Gap and Waterstones and also a bit of a retail landmark in the shape of Jenners department store．
Harvey Nichols： A byword(名词) for luxury，
Harvey Nicks is loved by the fashion pack．Gucci，
Victoria Beckham and Marc Jacobs will try to separate you from your cash．
Hidden Edinburgh
Edinburgh's deepest secret （literally） is a network of underground streets，which you can tour with a guide．Try "The Real Mary King's Close" to uncover some of the myths and mysteries as to how the street，once open to the skies，found itself underground．
Need trains to Edinburgh？We'll get you sorted…
【1】Where can visitors enjoy a full view of the city in Edinburgh？
A.Scott Monument．
B.Timberyard．
C.Edinburgh Castle．
D.The Real Mary King's Close．
【2】While shopping in Edinburgh，we may find that ________ ．
A.Princes Street is the place where celebrities go shopping
B.Edinburgh's main shopping drag is extremely expensive
C.many high-end brands can be found in Harvey Nichols
D.one cannot pay in cash when shopping in Harvey Nichols
【3】This page is most likely to be found at ________ ．
A.https://www.britishairways.com/en-hk/destinations/edinburgh/flights-to-edinburgh
B.https://www.rabbies.com/en/tour-scotland/one-day-tours-scotland-from-edinburgh
C.https://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/discover/about-the-castle
D.https://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/our-destinations/edinburgh-overview
【答案】
【1】C
【2】C
【3】D
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。主要的是介绍在爱丁堡，人们最喜欢吃饭、观光和购物的地方的概述。
【1】细节理解题。根据History lovers？部分的Edinburgh Castle looks over the city skyline from Castle Rock．（爱丁堡城堡从城堡岩石上俯瞰城市的轮廓。）可知，游客在爱丁堡城堡可以饱览爱丁堡的市容，故选C。
【2】细节理解题。根据Harvey Nichols部分的Harvey Nicks is loved by the fashion pack. Gucci，
Victoria Beckham and Marc Jacobs will try to separate you from your cash（哈维·尼克斯是时尚界的宠儿。古奇，维多利亚·贝克汉姆和马克·雅可布这些品牌会把你和你的钱分开。）由此可知，在爱丁堡购物时，我们会发现许多高档品牌都在Harvey Nichols。故选C。
【3】推理判断题。根据本文主旨可知，本文主要的是介绍在爱丁堡，人们最喜欢吃饭、观光和购物的地方的概述，在D选项中edinburgh-overview意为“爱丁堡概述”，由此可知，这一页有可能在https://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/our-destinations/edinburgh-overview网址中找到，故选D。
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More On: Go to greg Is omitting jobs from a resume lying? ----------------------- How to handle stress at work ------------------------ How can men and women work better together? ------------------------ How will cancer treatment affect my son’s resume? ------------------------ What to do if you drank too much at the company holiday party | Letter 1 January 28, 2018 | 3:31pm I work for an e-commerce Website. If one of our merchandisers has a question or wants to make a correction, they e-mail the entire department. In my opinion, this is rude and unnecessary. It seems to me that mass e-mail is appropriate for good or neutral news, rather than making a correction. Do you agree? Moreover, if you were the recipient of the correction, how would you respond? The only people who should be included in an e-mail are those who need to know or respond. Including everyone is rude and unprofessional as well as annoying to recipients. It’s not like we don’t have enough in our inbox already. I don’t agree that e-mail is only for good or neutral news, however. Sometimes you need to alert people or create a record of bad news. But no one should use e-mail to blame other people. If you’ve got a problem with someone, pick up the phone or take it outside (for a coffee, not a fist fight…geez). As for how to respond, e-mail is usually ineffective for resolving conflict. Have a conversation with the sender and explain why his or her approach isn’t the best and what you recommend. |
Letter 2 January 14, 2018 | 9:24 pm It’s the start of a new year and I believe it’s time for a change. What’s the best way to explain to a prospective employer that you are in need of something new without seeming flighty and without complaining about your current employer? The new year is as good a time as any to take stock, but not the only reason for making a change. At least, that’s not what you communicate to a prospective employer. Your reason for looking for a new job is less important to your new employer than why you want to work there. Needing a change might be the catalyst(催化剂), but the job search is like dating, and you wouldn’t ask someone out and explain you’re just bored in your current relationship, right? At least I hope not, otherwise you’re likely to be as lonely as Barry Manilow sounds when he sings “It’s Just Another New Year’s Eve”. | |
【1】What is discussed in the first letter?
A.How to ask questions in a polite way.B.How to respond to a false charge.
C.How to make a correction at work.D.How to handle rude mass emails at work.
【2】According to Greg, expressing your dissatisfaction with your present job in an interview would be the same as __________.
A.talking about your family issues in public
B.complaining about your prior partner on a first date
C.demonstrating your qualifications to your new boss
D.bragging about your experience to your partner
【3】It can be inferred that “go to greg” mainly offers advice on people’s __________.
A.career choicesB.social relationships
C.working problemsD.health problems
【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Does a Dog Help a Teen with Low Self-esteem?
A dog is known as man’s best friend for good reason. Loyal and affectionate, a dog companion can enrich its owner’s life in many ways, 1_____ Many teenagers suffer from periods of low self-esteem (自尊) as they try to navigate the wavy waters of adolescence and deal with all of its associated highs and lows.A teenager who lacks self-esteem may feel isolated from his peers and unable to tell his parents about personal issues. The company of a dog can be a huge comfort and ease feelings of loneliness and awkwardness. A dog offers genuine unconditional love. 2_____All dogs need exercise，so taking his clog for a walk is the perfect opportunity for a teenager to get outdoors and benefit from fresh air and physical activity. Exercise allows people to take control of their bodies，which is often the first step toward regaining control of other aspects of their life，says mental health specialist Dr. Alan Cohen. 3 Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins (内排肽）into the brain，which create positive responses in the body, including improved self-esteem. Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, suggests HELPGUIDE. 4_____ A dog is a great ice-breaker, avoiding awkward social situations and putting the teenager at ease with people he meets. The more confident the teen becomes when out and about with his clog, the more his self-esteem will improve.5_____ If a teenager is suffering from depression or developing dangerous habits such as alcohol and drug abuse, more extreme action may be required. In these cases, professional help should be sought and all treatment plans considered. Parents who suspect that their teen’s low selfesteem is a sign of a far more serious problem should ask a suitably qualified health professional for advice.
A. In some cases, having a dog will not help with a teenager’s low self-esteem. |
B. It simply accepts its owner for who he is and doesn’t judge, question or criticize. |
C. Pets offer an unconditional love that can be very helpful to people with depression. |
D. You don’t have to worry about hurting your pet’s feelings or getting advice you don’t want. |
E. In particular, someone with low self-esteem may find a pet dog to be extremely beneficial. |
F. A teen may meet his peers while walking his dog in the park or taking part in a dog training class. |
G. Many forms of exercise besides walking can be enjoyed with a dog, such as cycling, jogging and throwing a ball. |