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2021-2022学年高一下学期南师附中期末考试
第二部分 阅读(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)
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Welcome to Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh --- a vibrant arts venue with a seasonal programme
of live storytelling, theatre, music, exhibitions, workshops, family events and festivals.
The Centre’s idea is summed up nicely by the old Scottish saying, “The story is told eye to eye, mind to
mind and heart to heart”. The main draw is its programme of spoken-word performances, most of which take
place in its 100-seat basement theatre. The storytelling doesn’t just happen on stage, though. The ground
floor has a large, airy room used for exhibitions, workshops as well as a monthly story session for tots (Tiny
Tales for one- to three-year-olds).
Exit through the gift shop
No gift shop! Better than that, the Centre has an independent bookshop, which specializes in fables,
myths and folk stories. Many are classics passed down from generation to generation, although contemporary
(当代的) material also exists in abundance. Kids’ books are plentiful. Contemporary highlights include Lari
Don’s Serpents and Werewolves and Janis Mackay’s The Selkie Girl. Also worth a look is Animals, Beasties
and Monsters of Scotland by Lea Taylor, which forms part of The History Press’s superb compilation of
regional Scottish folk stories.
Getting there
The Centre is in the middle of Edinburgh’s Old Town, at the eastern end of the Royal Mile. It’s a five-
minute walk from Waverley railway station. Driving in the city centre is to be avoided; the nearest bus stops
are on the High Street and North Bridge. For more information, visit Lothian Buses.
Value for money
Reasonable. Entry to the ground-floor space is free, although all the theatre performances are ticketed.
Prices for shows vary, with the average around £8 for adults and £6 for children. Café Voices, the Centre’ s
monthly storytelling night, is £5.
Opening hours
10 a.m.-6 p.m. f