2010第二学期返校考试[1]

2010第二学期返校考试

Listening

1.W: What time does the bus leave?

M: Not until 8:30, but I want to get to the bus station by 8:15 in order to get a good seat.

Q: When will the man’s bus leave?

5. W: Why are you so late? I thought you had changed your mind. M: My bicycle had a flat tyre and I had to walk.

Q: Why was the man delayed?

8. W: Don’t wolf down(狼吞虎咽) your lunch. It’s not good for you. M: Ok, Mom, but the boys will be here any minute, and I don’t want to miss the game.

Q: What did the woman ask her son not ot do?

9. W: Heavens! Please be careful. You almost hit the other car.

M: Did you see him cut in right in front of me?

Q: What’s the man probably doing?

11. When was ballet first performed?

13. What’s true about ballet?

Since its first appearance in the 15th century in the court of European royalty, ballet has become one of the most beloved forms of dance. One of the most beloved ballets is “Swan Lake.” First performed in Russia in 1895, it continues to thrill audiences around the world today.

The word “Ballet” itself is French, and comes from the Italian word

ballet, meaning “a dance”. Ballet dancing, as we know it today, is a result of influences from many countries. … Highly technical, ballet is always performed to music and often tells a story. Though learning this style of dance is a difficult process, the results of stage are magical. The graceful moves display the body in the most elegant and beautiful manner possible.

14. Which is the best place for you to enjoy music in Ireland?

15. Why is Dublin known as Ireland’s

cultural capital?

16. How old are many of the buildings in the city center?

Ireland is a small country and none of its cities are very big, which helps to give a friendly atmosphere. Even in the capital, Dublin, the local people are welcoming towards visitors and it is easy to find your way around and see the sights.

Ireland’s cities are also the best places to enjoy the country music and the entertainment scene. Twenty years ago Ireland’s music

was very traditional, but today, thanks to a young generation who are more confident and independent, Ireland is now producing exciting rock and pop music as well as folk songs.

Dublin is Ireland’s cultural capital, as many of the famous writers in the English language were born there. These writers were inspired by Dublin and the community in which they lived. Today, you can visit many of the places they wrote about and meet people who could easily have appeared in their wrting. For fans of