Ⅱ. Read and complete the tasks.
Which interests you most during a trip? Great views, busy cities or historical sites? Why choose just one when you can find them all in Scotland?

Last year, I had a wonderful trip to Scotland. My journey started in Edinburgh, a city full of history and excitement. I visited Edinburgh Castle, where I learnt about the brave warriors (战士) and kings of Scotland. I was also lucky to join in the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe. I watched performances (演出) of theatre, comedy and music, and the festival made the city much more lively.
Then I took a coach north to Loch Ness, a special lake that holds more water than all the lakes in England and Wales together! Stories say that a monster lives in the lake. I don't believe it, and I still had a nice time walking along the lake and enjoying the landscapes.


One thing you can't miss in Scotland is taking the Jacobite Steam Train. Many people think it's the best train journey in the world! Along the way, I enjoyed amazing views of lakes, rivers and mountains. The train even crossed the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, which can be seen in Harry Potter films.
For me, Scotland is truly a place with so much to explore and learn from.
A. Check (√) the correct answers.
How did the writer explore and learn about Scotland during the travel?
□ By visiting historical places. □ By talking with the locals.
□ By watching the live shows. □ By taking a train ride.
□ By enjoying the natural beauty. □ By reading its history.
B. Answer the questions.
()1. How does the writer lead into the topic?
A. By giving examples. B. By asking questions.
C. By listing numbers. D. By making comparisons.
()2. What made the Edinburgh Festival Fringe exciting?
A. Teaching people about its history.
B. Showing the beautiful landscapes.
C. Showing people around the castle.
D. Performing shows for people to watch.
()3. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Scotland is a country with a rich history and exciting festivals.
B. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe taught people about modern life.
C. The writer felt angry because he didn't see the monster in the lake.
D. Taking the steam train is a good way to learn about the history.
4. During travel, how do you explore and learn more about the world?

Ⅱ. A. By visiting historical places. By watching the live shows. By taking a train ride. By enjoying the natural beauty.
B. 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. One possible version: I usually visit the places of interest and local museums.

【解析】
A. 需根据文章内容筛选作者探索苏格兰的方式：
1. 从“I visited Edinburgh Castle, where I learnt about the brave warriors and kings of Scotland.”可知，作者通过参观历史场所了解苏格兰；
2. 从“I watched performances of theatre, comedy and music”可知，作者通过观看现场演出感受当地文化；
3. 从“One thing you can't miss in Scotland is taking the Jacobite Steam Train... Along the way, I enjoyed amazing views...”可知，作者乘坐火车旅行探索当地；
4. 从“enjoying the landscapes”“enjoy amazing views of lakes, rivers and mountains”可知，作者欣赏自然风景了解当地。文中未提及与当地人交谈和阅读历史书籍的内容，故不选这两项。
B. 1. 作者开篇用“Which interests you most during a trip? Great views, busy cities or historical sites?”两个问题引出苏格兰旅行的话题，故选B；
2. 根据“I watched performances of theatre, comedy and music, and the festival made the city much more lively.”可知，各类演出让爱丁堡艺穗节充满活力，故选D；
3. A选项：文中提到爱丁堡充满历史，还有热闹的艺穗节，说明苏格兰有丰富历史和精彩节日，表述正确；B选项文中未提及节日教授现代生活；C选项作者未因没看到水怪生气；D选项蒸汽火车之旅主要欣赏风景而非了解历史，故选A；
4. 为开放性问题，结合自身实际回答即可，示例合理。
【答案】
Ⅱ. A. √ By visiting historical places. √ By watching the live shows. √ By taking a train ride. √ By enjoying the natural beauty.
B. 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. One possible version: I usually visit the places of interest and local museums.
【知识点】
阅读理解细节查找、主旨归纳、开放性表达
【点评】
本题围绕苏格兰旅行的记叙文展开，既考查学生对文章细节的捕捉和主旨归纳能力，又通过开放性问题引导学生结合自身经历表达观点，兼顾阅读技巧巩固与语言输出能力锻炼。
【难度系数】
0.6