知能小卷(2) Unit 2 Let's Celebrate-【赢在微点】轻松课堂2023-2024学年新教材高中英语必修第二册（外研版）

知能小卷(二)　UNIT 2 (时间:90分钟　满分:120分) 　 第一部分　阅读理解(共两节,满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 　　阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Edinburgh is the world􀆳s festival city. There are 12 festivals throughout the year, half of which are celebrated during the months of July and August. Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Scottish capital during the summer. Here are some of the events they can enjoy: The Edinburgh International Festival This is the original Edinburgh festival, which began in 1947. Actors, musicians, dancers and opera singers from all over the world perform to huge audience (观众). You need tickets for most events which take place in theatres around the city. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (艺穗节) This is the largest arts festival in the world with thousands of shows taking place across the city. More than 20,000 artists take part, as the festival is open to anyone. Visitors can choose from a huge variety of acts. Join thousands of visitors and locals at the Royal Mile, Edinburgh􀆳s main street, to watch all kinds of performers and shows. The Edinburgh International Book Festival The largest book festival in the world began in 1983 and takes place every year in Charlotte Square Gardens, in the centre of Edinburgh. There are more than 700 events for children and adults who love books. You can meet many authors, talk to them, ask them to sign a book or listen to them talk about their stories. Children can listen to stories and watch illustrators (插画家) draw pictures. The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival Music lovers come to this festival to enjoy music shows around the city. One of the highlights (精彩部分) of this musical event is the street carnival (嘉年华), which is free to all. Artists perform street theatre, dance and circus (马戏团) shows in amazing costumes, and everyone can join in the dancing. 　　【语篇解读】　爱丁堡全年有12个节日,文中介绍了几个在七、八月间举行的节日。 1.What do we know about the Edinburgh International Festival from the article? A. It started in 1947. B. It􀆳s held at the Royal Mil