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Based on cultural traditions and the changing face of contemporary British communities, the Festival of Muslim Cultures joins young people from Muslim and non-Muslim backgrounds together through the creation of innovative(创新的), high quality cultural activities.
We have been working with arts and educational institutions across the UK to promote the mainstreaming of Muslim cultures within UK everyday life. The Festival was created out of the need to encourage a better understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims, to promote respect for Muslim cultures and to show how culture creates the pathways that connect us all together.
The program launched with a visit by the Festival’s patron(赞助人), the Prince of Wales, to the exhibition “Palace and Mosque” in Sheffield and since then there have been more than 100 events that have ranged from a Somali community day in Cardiff at the National Museum of Wales to a late-night Dance with Radio Tarifa (from Spain) and Dimi Mint Abba (form Mauritania) in the Royal Albert Hall and from a home-grown play in Nottingham about the Kashmir earthquake to the exhibition“Beyond the Palace Walls” at the Royal Museum Edinburgh of Islamic art from the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg.
We are now working on a number of long-term projects which stay true to our commitment to promoting Muslim cultures through arts collaborations(协作) and build on the extensive network of local, national and international partners that Festival has created. These include a three-year national program that connects young Muslims to their local cultural institutions; a UK Muslim cookbook; an exhibition of the Ottoman architect Sinan; and a project for schools around the 1000-year old story “The Animals’ Lawsuit against Humanity”.
For more information about the Festival, please click on another page: Who’s Who.
小题1:The best title of this passage would be _______.

A．Welcome to the Celebration of Muslim Cultures

B．The History and Development of Muslim Cultures

C．The Exhibition of “Beyond the Palace Walls”

D．New Ways to Connect Muslims to Local Cultures

小题2:Which is NOT the purpose of holding the Festival of Muslim Cultures?

A．To promote people’s respect for Muslim cultures.

B．To show to people how cultures join the people together.

C．To try to change the beliefs of various religions.

D．To make Muslims and non-Muslims understand each other better.

小题3:This passage was probably taken from _________.

A．a website

B．a newspaper

C．a book

D．a magazine

答案

小题1:A
小题1:C
小题1:A

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Thanks to the huge success of Harry Potter, many teen

agers dream about living in an ancient castle. These dreams may include beautiful silk dresses, delicious food, servants and of course, magic. However, real life in an English castle was not easy. With thick stonewalls and high towers, castles were built for defence(防御). So they were not good places to live in. In medieval times, castles must have been noisy and smelly places. Horses, cattle, chickens and sheep walked free, blacksmiths did ironwork, soldiers practised sword (剑) fights, and children of all ages played around them. Castles did not have central heating; the only heat came from the fireplace. Even in summer the castle was cool. People living

in the castles had to use blankets to keep warm while at work.
Life during the Middle Ages began at sunrise. Servants lit the fire, swept the floor and cooked the morning meal. The mid-morning meal was the main meal of the day and often included three or four courses (一道菜). After dinner, everyone continued his or her work. The owner of the castle, the lord, sometimes took his guests hunting or shooting. His wife, the lady, spent much of the day watching the maids (女仆) work, as well as people working in the kitchen. She also kept an eye on the weavers and embroiderers who made clothes for the family. Supper was simple and eaten late, just before bedtime.
You may find some old magic books in a castle as Harry Potter once did. Read them before you go to bed, because when you fall asleep the magic of castle life may appear before your eyes.
小题1: For what purpose were the castles built in England?

A．To defend the city or country against enemies.

B．To provide a working place for blacksmiths.

C．To raise poultry (家禽) and livestock (家畜).

D．To provide a place for teenagers to learn magic.

小题2: Why were the ancient castles noisy?

A．Because soldiers practiced sword fights there.

B．Because blacksmiths did ironwork there.

C．Because children of all ages played around them.

D．All of the above.

小题3: Which of the following about family life in castles is true according to the passage?

A．The servants in castles lived an easy life.

B．The wife spent much of the day at home.

C．Supper was eaten before sunset.

D．Dinner was eaten in the middle of the day.

小题4:The main idea of this passage is ______.

A．castles were not good places to live in

B．castles in novels are different from those in history

C．Harry Potter"s story in a castle affected people

D．what real life was like in an ancient castle

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If there is something that appears most frequently on Chinese dining tables, it is doufu—beancurd. Beancurd looks like soft cakes and it’s made from dried soybeans. Beancurd used to be considered a favou

rite of the poor because of its low cost. Beans have high yields (产量) every year with their short growing period and suitability for various soil both dry and wet.
Historical records show beancurd was invented by Liu An, Prince of Huainan and uncle of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty（206BC—220AD）. He had a dream of finding the pill for longevity (长寿). He traveled all over the country and found soybeans, which looked much the same as gold in terms of colour. He collected soybeans, put them in the water and crushed them into pulp (浆). It got solidified (凝固) and became known as doufu. Although it’s not able to keep longevity, it’s really good for one’s health with high protein and low fat.
With a long history, beancurd is rooted deep in Chinese culture. People eat more meat and fish than beancurd. But they are encouraged

to have beancurd every once in a while for it’s really good for health. Most Chinese people still keep beancurd as one of their favourite dishes.
小题1: Why was beancurd considered to be liked by the poor?

A．It’s cheap.	B．It’s easy to cook.
C．It’s easy to make.	D．It’s good for health.

小题2: Where can beans grow well?

A．Only in wet soil.	B．In dry soil.
C．In soft soil.	D．In any soil.

小题3: Why did Liu An travel all over the country?

A．He had a dream.

B．He wanted to find something that could make people live longer.

C．He wanted to invent beancurd.

D．He wanted to find gold.

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“Tomorrow is another day”---- this line has impressed various people at various times. It"s now 70 years after it appeared in the film, but it still seems to hold its power especially during an economic downturn.
The phrase comes from a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell"s successful 1936 novel Gone With the Wind. It"s set in the American South and tells the story of a strong heroine, Scarlett O" Hara, who struggles to find love during the Civil War and, afterwards, of her streng

th in surviving the war and its hardships.
Love story
In a moment of despair, Scarlett finally realizes that her love belongs to Rhett Butler. For many audiences, it is the theme of love and struggle that h

as kept the movie alive. While the burning of Atlanta might seem irrelevant(不相关的) to today"s viewers, the timeless theme of love keeps its ability to touch people.
With a promise to her lover still in her mind, Scarlett chooses to stay in the midst of war and take care of Melanie. But her heart is broken when Rhett just walks away, leaving the woman that he once loved with cruel words, "Frankly, dear, I don" t give a damn."(毫不在乎)
Great epic (史诗)
The film shows the love-hate relationship of these characters, but also American history, the fall of the Confederacy and the following period of Reconstruction in the South. The background made this film a true classic in the epic genre.
When the film opened after World War II, French viewers loved it, and it reminded them of their fight against the Nazis. In 1940 Shanghai, during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression(侵略), people stood in line for hours to watch this film, and saw the same suffering they were having as well as the hope and possibility of building a new homeland from the ruins.
Each nationality could identify with the story and see it as a victory. In fact, Gone With the Wind never lost its charm and ability to inspire and amaze.
Biggest of all time
The film had five directors, 15-plus screenwriters, and an unexpected $3.9 million budget. The film brought in $ 200 million, which makes it the biggest selling film of all times in North America. It also won 10 Academy awards in 1940.
小题1:The underlined "it" in the first paragraph refers to _______.

A．the novel Gone with the Wind	B．"tomorrow is another day"
C．the movie Gone with the Wind	D．the Academy Award

小题2: The text is written mainly to _______.

A．celebrate the anniversary of Margaret Mitchell

B．introduce how the film was directed and filmed

C．throw light on the charm of the movie "Gone with the Wind"

D．inspire people to struggle the economic downturn

小题3: It can be concluded that Scarlett O" Hara is _______.

A．optimistic and lucky	B．childish and realistic
C．caring and stubborn (固执的)	D．strong-minded and persistent (坚毅的)

小题4: The passage mentions Shanghai in order to _______.

A．prove that the background of the movie touched viewers

B．describe how popular the movie was at that time

C．point out that Shanghai was a center of entertainment

D．tell us that Chinese were suffering the War then

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Located in Florence, Oregon is “Sea Lion Caves”, the only known western, coastal, mainland habitat of Stellar Sea Lions. It is also the world’s largest sea cave in existence today and a perfect place to get up close and personal with nature. The sea caves are said to be the home of an estimated 200 sea lions and that at any given time visitors can expect to see at least 150 sea lions going about their daily business.
The most immense(巨大的) of all sea lions, the Stellar males are known to grow up to 12 feet in length and weight an incredulous 1,500 pounds. The females, on the other hand, tend to be a bit smaller and average 9 feet in length with an average weight of 700 pounds.
They tend to breed and give birth during the spring and summer months. The breeding and birthing process takes place on the steep cliff ledges that surround the sea cave. Therefore the best time to view this ritual is during those select months from the outside viewing platform.
In addition to the sea lions, visitors can expect to catch a glimpse of the rare Pigeon Guillemont. These unusual sea birds tend to nest in seaweed along the cliff ledges in early April. And ever the graceful Gray Whales are expected to be seen. Each year, travelling in pods, these sea creatures migrate around “ Cape Blance” on their way to and from their native Alaska waters.
As of 2010 “ Sea Lion Caves” is open daily year round except for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The ticket box office is open from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm. Visitor have a choice of two different ticket options; platform view or cave view. And admission into the cave itself is $13.00 for adults and $ 8.00 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under the age of 2 are admitted for free and there is a discount ticket price available for senior citizens . It currently costs $3.50 per person to access the topside wildlife viewing platform. While on the platform visitor can pay an additional fee to use the on-site telescope or opt (选择) to bring their own such equipment.
小题1:The last paragraph is mainly talking about the ______ of the 2010 “Sea Lion Caves”.

A．admission and hours of operation	B．wildlife and best viewing times
C．summer hot spots and activities	D．additional information and fees

小题2: Which of the following statement about the “Sea Lion Caves” is true?

A．It is located in the center of Florence.	B．It’s a good place for visitors to approach the nature.
C．Visitors may see 150 sea lions there at any time.	D．It’s the world’ only habitat of Stellar Sea Lions

小题3:The passage suggests that Stellar Sea Lions usually breed and give birth________.

A．in the entrance to the sea cave	B．on the smooth cliff cave walls
C．in the warmer season months	D．out of the vision of the tourists

小题4:What does the underlined word “ migrate” in the fourth paragraph mean?

A．Chase one after another	B．Flash from time to time
C．Grow little by little	D．Move from place to place

小题5: When you visit the Sea Lion Caves of Forence, Oregon, you are likely to see ________.
a. the Stellar males b. the Stellar females c. a rare sea bird d. a Great Sharks
e. beautiful Gray Whales

A．a, b, c, d

B．a, b, c, e

C．a, b, d, e

D．a, c ,d,

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I attended a birthday party in 1991. My teacher was then 59 years old. But her fellow teacher said that we were celebrating her 39^th birthday! We were all surprised and puzzled.
After the party I was told by the fellow teacher that American women have a special saying about birthdays. If a woman is over 40, or even if she is 80, her birthday is always the 39^th. If she is in her thirties, her birthday will be the 29^th. And in her twenties, it’s the 19^th. They usually have their “real” birthday when they are below 20.
This shows that American women, especially elderly women, are very sensitive(敏感的) about their ages. But my teacher always says, “We want to be younger,” so about the age of Western women, my advice is that if you don’t know it, don’t ask about it; if you really know it, don’t mention it.
小题1:The writer felt the birthday party he attended was ___________.

A．very interesting

B．very strange

C．very common

D．very sensitive

小题2:The writer must be from______________.

A．Western countries	B．Eastern countries
C．China	D．the United States

小题3:In order to please an old Western woman , you can say to her,“____________”

A．You are so old that you shouldn’t do that.

B．How old are you?

C．You look so young and beautiful.

D．Can I help you, granny?

小题4:The writer wants to tell us__________________.

A．that a Western woman always celebrates her 39^th birthday

B．not to ask a Western woman’s age whether you know her well or not

C．to ask a Western woman’s age freely

D．not to attend an old Western woman’s birthday party

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