In the UK. Saturday evenings have always been a popular time for families to watch television together. One of the most popular programmegenresis the talent show, partly because people of all ages are interested in it.
Early shows, like Opportunity Knocks (1965-1978), required people to vote (投栗）for their favorite acts and performers, although in those days voting was done by postcard instead of by telephone, text, or over the Internet. Today, the success of television talent shows has reached a new level. Here are Ihe UK's top three TV talent shows:
The X Factor In this wonderful singing competition, performers have to face a celebrity judge panel (名人裁判组）before the public vote. Many excellent singers became popular because of it. The show is now made all over the world, from China to Colombia.
Strictly Come Dancing—The programme is so fantastic that it attracts many celebrities. They team up with professional (专业的）dancers and come to the dance floor to win the title of Strictly Come Dancing Champion.
Britain's Got Talent — In this modern-day version (版本）of Opportunity Knocks, the public can go and choose from many kinds of acts, from dancing dogs to ice skating. The prize is to perform for the Queen in the Royal Variety of Performance.
45．When did the show Opportunity Knocks begin?
A．In 1965. B．In 1978.
C．In 2015. D．K is not mentioned.
46．If a person loves a skating act, he or she may go to_______.
A．Opportunity Knocks
B．Strictly Come Dancing
C．The X Factor
D．Britain's Got Talent
47．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．The winners of Britain's Got Talent can perform for the Queen.
B．If you want your dog to have a performance, you can go to Britain's Got Talent with it.
C．Opportunity Knocks is still on television now.
D．People of all ages enjoy TV talent shows in UK.
48．The underline word “genres” in the first paragraph means_______.
A．lists B．types C．choices D．expressions
45．A
46．D
47．C
48．B
【解析】
试题分析：周末的晚上是家人们聚在一起看电视的时候，很多电视节目尤其是才艺表演受到了各个年龄段的人的欢迎。这篇短文中介绍了在英国最受欢迎的三个才艺表演的节目。
45． 细节理解题。根据短文第二段中Early shows, like Opportunity Knocks (1965-1978), required people to vote (投栗）for their favorite acts and performers,可知，Opportunity Knocks这个节目是从1965年开始的。故应选A。
46． 细节理解题。根据短文的最后一段Britain's Got Talent — In this modern-day version (版本）of Opportunity Knocks, the public can go and choose from many kinds of acts, from dancing dogs to ice skating.可知，Britain’s Got Talent这个节目中，你可以去选择ice skating滑冰。由此可知应选D。
47．推理判断题。根据短文第二段中Early shows, like Opportunity Knocks (1965-1978)可知，Opportunity Knocks这个节目是从1965年到1978年，现在没有这个节目了。故C不对；根据短文最后一段The prize is to perform for the Queen in the Royal Variety of Performance可知A正确；根据最后一段Britain's Got Talent — In this modern-day version (版本）of Opportunity Knocks, the public can go and choose from many kinds of acts, from dancing dogs to ice skating可知B正确；根据短文第一段中because people of all ages are interested in it可知D正确。
48．词义猜测题。根据这个单词所在的句子One of the most popular programmegenresis the talent show, partly because people of all ages are interested in it.以及短文的大意可知，这篇短文里给我们介绍了三种令人欢迎的电视节目。由此可推断genres是类型，种类的意思。故选B。
King’s College Summer School is an annual（每年的）training program for all the middle school students who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from June 1 to July 15. More information is as follows：
| Application（申请）date •Students in New York should send their applications before April 18, 2019 •Students of other cities should send their applications before April 16, 2019 •Foreign students should send their applications before April 10, 2019 | Courses •English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours •American History: 16 hours •American Culture: 16 hours |
| Steps •A letter of self-introduction •A letter of recommendation（推荐）from a teacher ★The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost •Daily lesson:＄200 •Sports and activities:＄100 •Travels:＄200 •Hotel service:＄400 ★You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
| Please write to: Thompson Sanders 1026 King’s Street New York, NY10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@hotmail.com | |
31．According to the article, who will give the courses?
A．The teachers of King’s College and the middle schools in America.
B．The teachers of Summer School and other colleges in the United States.
C．The teachers of the middle schools and Summer School in New York.
D．The teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York.
32．When should foreign students send their applications?
A．Before April 10, 2019 B．Before June 1, 2019
C．Before April 16, 2019 D．Before July 15, 2019
33．If you want to live with your friends in New York, you will have to pay the school____.
A．﹩300 B．﹩400 C．﹩500 D．﹩900
34．Which of the following is TRUE about King’s College Summer School?
A．Only top students can take part in the program.
B．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
C．King’s College Summer School is not organized every year.
D．You can get in touch with the school by telephone or by e-mail.
Good news for art lovers! We have collected some information about the exhibitions put on in Shenzhen this summer.
| Frank Yang's Artworks An exhibition showing late master Frank Yang's old photos, letters, videos and landscape paintings is being held. Entry is free. Dates: Until July 26. Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum,6026 Hongli Road, Futian District. Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children's Palace Station, Exit B． | Contemporary Art Chinese artists Wang Dawei and Li Xiao are holding their exhibitions, featuring contemporary sound art and video art. Entry is free. Dates: Until August 18. Venue: OCAT Shenzhen, South Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District. Metro: Line 1 to Qiaocheng East Station, Exit A． |
| Cassie Chen's Photos Cassie Chen, a graduate of Tsinghua University, is exhibiting her photographic Works in Shenzhen. Visitors can find photos on different themes. Entry is free. Dates: Until July 30. Venue: TC101 Exhibition Hall, 2001 Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang Distict. Metro: Line 3 to Universiade Station, Exit C． | Future Art Chinese artist Sun Fangping is exhibiting his works. Organizers hope that this series of exhibitions will explore the direction and value of the future of art. Dates: Until August 31. Venue: Zhi Art Museum, Song' an Road Bao'an District. Metro: Line 11 to Houting Station, Exit A and then take a taxi. |
26．Which line can you take to enjoy Cassie Chen's Photos?
A．Line 11. B．Line 4. C．Line 3. D．Line 1.
27．In which district can you visit Future Art?
A．Nanshan District B．Futian District
C．Longgang District D．Bao'an District
28．Which exhibitions can you choose if you are free on August 15?
A．Contemporary Art and Future Art.
B．Cassie Chen's Photos and Future Art.
C．Contemporary Art and Frank Yang's Artworks.
D．Frank Yang's Artworks and Cassie Chen's Photos.
29．Where is the text probably taken from?
A．A novel B．A story book
C．A newspaper D．A science magazine
School holiday activities at the library
| | Activity When Cost Who | Cartooning with Eva Leung Tuesday 7 June, 9-11 a.m. ﹩3.00 to. cover the cost of art paper and pencils 5 to 8-year-olds |
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| Activity When Cost Who | Cartooning with Eva Leung Wednesday 8 June, 9-11 a.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of art paper and pencils 9 to 10-year-olds |
| Eva Leung is famous for her cartoons published regularly in KIDStime magazine | ||
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| Activity When Cost Who | Kite-making Wednesday 8 June, 2-4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds |
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| Activity When Cost Who | Kite-making Thursday 9 June, 2-4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds |
21．Who is this poster for?
A．Cartoonists. B．Librarians. C．Writers. D．Children.
22．On which day are there two different activities?
A．Monday. B．Tuesday. C．Wednesday. D．Thursday.
23．Why are there two cartooning classes on the program?
A．Because the classes are for different age groups.
B．Because more time is needed to learn cartooning
C．Because there is a strict limit on numbers for each class.
D．Because some children might want to do both the classes.
