16. What do the teachers say about Ed? A. He’s clever.B. He’s quiet.C. He’s brave.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. At what age did Emily start learning ballet? A. Five.B. Six.C. Nine.
18. Why did Emily move to Toronto? A. To work for a dance school. B. To perform at a dance theater. C. To learn contemporary dance. 19. Why did Emily quit dancing? A. She was too old to dance. B. She failed to get a scholarship. C. She lost interest in it.
20. How does Emily feel about stopping training? A. She’s pleased. B. She’s regretful.
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C. She’s upset.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens
Visitor Information How to Get to Holker By Car: Follow brown signs on A590 from J36, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere — 20 minutes, Kendal — 25 minutes, Lancaster — 45 minutes, Manchester — 1 hour 30 minutes.
By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports. Opening Times 6 / 27
Sunday — Friday (closed on Saturday) 11:00am — 4:00pm, 30th March — 2nd November. Admission Charges Hall & Gardens Gardens
Adults:￡12.00￡8.00 Groups:￡9.00￡5.50 Special Events
Producers’ Market 13th April
Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas. Holker Garden Festival 30th May
The event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening. National Garden Day 28th August
Holker once again opens its gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.
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Winter Market 8th November
This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.
21. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to
Holker from Manchester?
A. 20 minutes.B. 25 minutes. C. 45 minutes.D. 90 minutes.
22. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit Hall & Gardens?
A. ￡12.00.B. ￡9.00. C. ￡8.00.D. ￡5.50.
23. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?
A. Producers’ Market.B. Holker Garden Festival. C. National Garden Day.D. Winter Market.
B
Cities usually have a good reason for being where they are,
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