题目内容
【题目】从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Spring is just around the corner and it’s a time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Here is a selection of festivals around the country that are a great excuse to get back in the spring sunshine.
Dana Point Festival of the Whales
Dana Point, California
March 7 to 8 and 14 to 15, 2010
Each year, over two sunny weekends in March the town of Dana Point, California celebrates the return of migratory California Gray whales to this part of the Pacific Ocean. Festivities include whale-watching, an arts festival and educational hands-on activities for the entire family. Prices start at $ 29 per adult and $ 19 for children. For more information, visit www.dpfestivalofwhales. com
Chandler Ostrich Festival
Chandler, Arizona
March 13 to 15, 2010
Chandler is the center of Ostrich(鸵鸟) ranching in the U.S. You can see jockeys ride these feathered beasts around the ostrich track at Tubleweed Park. General admission is $ 9 for adults, $ 8 for seniors, $ 7 for children aged five to 12 and kids four and under are free. For more information visit www.ostrich festival.com
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Charlestib, South Carolina
March 19 to April 18, 2010
The Historic Charleston Foundation gives curious travelers the opportunity to explore gardens of some of the finest private residences in America. Each three-hour tour(afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. and evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.)lets you to visit eight to ten properties dating from the American colonial period. Prices range from $25 to $45. For more information, visit www.historic-charleston.org.
Tulip Time Festival
Holland, Michigan
May 1 to 9, 2010
You don’t need to travel to the Netherlands this spring to see and smell some of the world’s finest tulips (郁金香). The town of Holland is home to millions of colorful bulbs. The 81st annual Tulip Time Festival, one of the largest flower festivals in the country will begin with fireworks on May 1. Admission fee ranges from $ 6 for the children’s area to $ 38 for theatre tickets. Tickets and more information are available at www.tuliptime.com.
【1】Which of the following is truer of Tulip Time Festival?
A. It is held in a town in the Netherlands.
B. It will start with fireworks on the first day.
C. It is the largest flower festival in the country.
D. It has been held every year for the past 81 years.
【2】A group of travelers who want to have fun in mid-April will go to ________.
A. Dana Point Festival of the whales
B. Chandler Ostrich Festival
C. Festival of Huouses and Gardens
D. Tulip Time Festival
【3】A couple with their 4-yer-old son will go whale-watching, they have to pay ________.
A. $58.B. $38.C. $48. D.$77.
【答案】
【1】B
【2】C
【3】D
【解析】
试题分析:本文介绍了几个适合春天参观游览的地方。
【1】B 细节理解题。根据最后一段The 81st annual Tulip Time Festival, one of the largest flower festivals in the country will begin with fireworks on May 1.可知答案B正确。
【2】C 细节理解题。根据文中介绍的四个适合春游的好地方所给的时间,可看出想在四月中旬出游的人会选择Festival of Houses and Gardens (Charlestib, South Carolina March 19 to April 18,2010)。正确答案为C。
【3】D 细节理解题。根据文中Dana Point Festival of the Whales部分所给的信息Prices start at $ 29 per adult and $ 19 for children.可知,两个大人带一个孩子的价钱是29×2+19=77美元,故选D。

【题目】假如你叫李华,你的加拿大笔友James想了解一下你要参加的2012年全国中学生英语夏令营的有关情况,请根据以下信息给他写一封回信,并邀请他参加你们的活动。
营址 | 大连 |
活动时间 | 2012年7月底,共4天 |
参加人员 | 1.全国中学生英语能力竞赛获奖者 2.中国,美国和澳大利亚的英语老师 |
活动内容 | 1.举行英语演讲比赛 2.观看学生表演 3.游览大连风景名胜 4.交流英语学习经验 |
注意:1.信须包括以上提供的内容要点,可以适当增加细节,使内容连贯;
2.词数:100左右;
3.参考词汇:全国中学生英语能力竞赛NEPC
Dear James,
Nice to hear from you again!
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Best wishes,
Yours,
Li Hua
【题目】阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
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【2】What can we learn about the sampling packages?
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B. If one chooses the Italy package, he can only enjoy the beautiful sights of the major cities.
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