5．A.right C．sense
B．power D．sight
解析：选B power“功能，力量”。句意：就是母亲眼神所传递的力量鼓舞了我参加歌唱比赛。由15空后的“strong power”也可得到提示。故B项正确。
6．A.interest C．surprise
B．pride D．delight
解析：选A interest“兴趣”。根据语境可知，9岁时作者就参加了歌唱比赛，这说明至此以前她擅长唱歌，对唱歌很感兴趣。show interest in ...“对??表现出兴趣”，故A项正确。
7．A.audience C．public
B．school D．hall
解析：选C public“公开场合”。由“But”可知，虽然作者对唱歌很感兴趣，但太害羞而不敢在公开场合唱歌。in public“在公开场合下”。故C项正确。
8．A.sing C．join
B．jog D．sign
解析：选D sign up for“报名参加??”，符合语境。故D项正确。 9．A.cooperation C．comprehension
B．company D．conduct
解析：选B cooperation“合作”；company“陪伴”；comprehension“理解”；conduct“引导，指导”。根据语境可知，在母亲的陪伴和鼓励下，作者参加了歌唱比赛。故B项正确。
10．A.challenge C．change
B．difficulty D．discussion
解析：选A challenge“挑战”。根据语境可知，在母亲的陪伴和鼓励下作者参加了歌唱比赛。这意味着她要面对挑战，克服害羞，在公众场合唱歌。故A项正确。
11．A.distance C．focus
B．direction D．front
解析：选C focus“焦点，中心”。根据语境可知，站在舞台上，作者发现观众都看着她(多双眼睛聚焦于她)，慌了神。故C项正确。
12．A.have C．let
B．make D．keep
解析：选D 根据语境可知，作者站在舞台上，观众都看着她，她慌了，不敢睁开眼睛看。keep“使某物一直保持??状态”，这里是指作者“不敢让眼睛一直睁着”。故D项正确。
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13．A.curious C．serious
B．nervous D．anxious
解析：选B nervous“紧张的”。根据上文“so nervous”以及“even more”可知，当被介绍要唱歌时，作者感到更加紧张。故B项正确。
14．A.gone C．missed
B．brought D．left
解析：选A 根据下文“as I couldn't remember anything”可知，作者双腿打颤，头脑一片空白(失去记忆)。故A项正确。
15．A.turned C．met
B．opened D．raised
解析：选C 当作者慌乱无措渴求帮助时，她的眼神与母亲的眼神相遇了。从母亲的眼神中，她获得了鼓励和力量。故C项正确。
16．A.telling C．sending
B．passing D．speaking
解析：选D 根据下文“Come on, Baby ... ”可知，母亲的眼睛好像会说话，让作者加油，别紧张。speak to sb.“对某人说话”，符合语境。tell sb. sth.“告诉某人某事”，tell后接双宾语。故D项正确。
17．A.usually C．almost
B．always D．even
解析：选B 母亲的眼神鼓励作者加油，要她别紧张，母亲会一直陪伴其左右。always的频度大于usually，更能突出母亲对作者的关爱。故B项正确。
18．A.regained C．received
B．recited D．returned
解析：选A regain“重新获得”。根据语境可知，作者读懂了母亲眼神的意味，因此重新获得了信心和力量，开始唱了起来。故A项正确。
19．A.sudden C．big
B．blank D．suitable
解析：选C 根据语境可知，当作者唱完从舞台上走下来时，母亲给了她一个大大的(big)拥抱，这体现了母亲的高兴和自豪。故C项正确。
20．A.encouragement C．regret
B．sorrow D．joy
解析：选D joy“高兴”。根据语境可知，作者克服了害羞，成功唱完整首歌。母亲为之高兴、自豪，欣喜的眼泪夺眶而出。故D项正确。
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Exhibition Tour
Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition is the world's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Located beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, the exhibition explores the extraordinary story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive (互动的) displays and live demonstrations (展示)．
Highlights
●Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London
●Tour the reconstructed Globe Theatre and see how plays were staged in Shakespeare's day
●All-day access to the interactive Globe Exhibition
●Actors, recordings and interactive displays bring Shakespeare's world to life
Details Including：
●Entrance fee and all day access to Exhibition
●Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (maximum 50 people) Not including：
●Hotel pickup and drop off ●Food and drinks, unless specified
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VIEW PRICING AND AVAILABILITY? Departure (出发) point Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Departure time
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9：00 am to 5：00 pm. On Monday, tours run all day. Tuesday to Saturday, last tour departs at 12：30 pm and at 11：30 am on Sunday due to performances taking place on these days.
October 10 to March 31 10：00 am to 5：00 pm.
Important note: As we are a working theatre, the Exhibition and/or tours may sometimes not be available due to events, rehearsals (排练), and performances. When the Globe tours are not available, Rose or Bankside tours can be offered instead.
Theatre Tour and Exhibition Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Theatre Tour and Afternoon Tea Exhibition plus Afternoon Tea at 3：00 pm in the Swan Brasserie or Bar. 语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了莎士比亚环球剧场的展览和参观的具体事宜。 1．In this Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour, we can ________. A．visit the original Globe Theatre B．enjoy a British afternoon tea for free C．visit the exhibition in the Globe Theatre
D．experience Shakespeare's world in an interactive way
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的“the exhibition ...displays and live demonstrations (展示)”可知，在莎士比亚环球剧场之旅中，我们可以以一种互动的方式体验莎士比亚的世界。故答案选D。
2．This passage can be found ________. A．in a newspaper C．on the Internet
B．in a magazine D．in a guidebook
$59.44 $21.12 解析：选C 文章出处题。根据Schedule and Pricing部分第一句可知，游客可以点击链接，查询游览日期的票价。故本文可能出现在互联网上。故答案选C。
3．What will be provided if the Globe tours are not available? A．An alternative. C．Hotel pickup.
B．Afternoon tea. D．A Shakespeare's play.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Important note部分第二句可知，如果不能参观环球剧场，游客可以赏玫瑰或欣赏河岸风光。即还有其他可供选择的景点。alternative意为“可供选择的事物”。故答案选A。
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(2016·长春市普通高中质检一)There are some strange driving laws in different countries. Countries Vietnam Laws If you're in Vietnam without a Vietnamese driver's license, you risk a prison sentence of up to three years. In Moscow, if your car is dirty enough to draw dust art, you will be fined Russia about 2,000 rubles (about US $55). Worse yet, it's illegal to wash your car by hand in public places — forcing you to take it to one of the few car wash facilities. Thailand Drivers — males or females — can't drive shirtless, whether it's a car, a bus, or a tuk-tuk. France requires its drivers to carry a portable breathalyzer (酒精测France 量仪) all the time when driving a car. The one-time breathalyzer cost around US $5, and if you don't have one, you will be fined US $15. Raising your hands in the car can get you fined of US $35. The law states Cyprus a driver can be fined if the person is in an irregular position inside the car or raises his hands from the steering wheel unnecessarily. Politeness isn't just the culture in Japan; it's part of driving laws. Splashing a person by driving through a puddle (小水坑) with your car Japan will cost you over US $60. The country is also strict with its DUI (酒驾) laws — riding with or lending your car to a driver who gets caught drinking can lead to a fine costing thousands of dollars. 语篇解读：本文主要介绍了不同国家的一些奇怪的驾车法规。 4．Where should you go to wash your car when you are in Moscow? A．The car wash facilities. C．Your home.
B．Any public place. D．The forest.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Russia一栏中的“... forcing you to take it to one of the few car wash facilities.”可知，A项正确。
5．What can get you fined for in Cyprus? A．Forgetting to carry a portable breathalyzer. B．Not having a Cyprus driver's license.
C．Putting your hands above your head when you are driving.
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