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Here are our suggestions for keeping busy this week. Dive in!
Take to the waves in Southampton
Always fancied trying your hand at sailing? Now’s your chance. The Southampton Boat Show has plenty of opportunities for visitors to get out on the water to experience boat sailing, power boating or taking a ride on a RIB ― all for free.
Discover an island on the Thames
To celebrate Totally Thames, a month-long festival is held at various locations across London. We’ve discovered 21 of the river’s most fascinating islands ― all of them with interesting stories to tell. Make the most of it with our map here.
Catch great films in Bristol
Over six days, Encounters Film Festival screens up to 400 films from over 60 different countries. The Bristol festival provides a platform for international filmmakers, and offers a gateway to the likes of the BAFTAs, Oscars and European Film Awards. See here for full details.
Get scientific in London
Experience the latest, best and most challenging science covering all areas of our lives and universe at New Scientist Live at ExCel London. New Scientist Live is a four-day festival full of ideas and discoveries from the team behind the world’s most popular science weekly magazine, featuring four zones ― Brain & Body, Technology, Earth and Universe ― as well as talks from experts and over 200 exhibitors.
21. Which is the most suitable for sailing lovers?
A. Take to the waves in Southampton.
B. Discover an island on the Thames.
C. Catch great films in Bristol.
D. Get scientific in London.
22. What is New Scientist Live?
A. A science weekly magazine.
B. A festival to celebrate great scientists.
C. An exhibition to show scientific discoveries.
D. A festival where ideas and discoveries are shared.
23. Where can you find the text?
A. On a noticeboard. B. On a website.
C. In a newspaper. D. In a book review.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B
【解析】
本文为应用文,主要推介一周活动安排。
【21题详解】
考查细节理解。根据Take to the waves in Southampton部分中的"Always fancied trying your hand at sailing? Now’s your chance"可知,此活动最适合帆船运动爱好者,故选A。
【22题详解】
考查细节理解。根据Get scientific in London部分中的"New Scientist Live is a four-day festival full of ideas and discoveries"可知,New Scientist Live是一个为期四天的与大众分享科学想法和发现的节日。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查推理判断。根据文章内容尤其是Discover an island on the Thames部分中的"Make the most of it with our map here"和Catch great films in Bristol部分中的"See here for full details"可知,本文最有可能出现在网站上,故选B。
