高二英语人教版必修5课时作业：Unit 2　The United Kingdom 4含解析.docVIP

课时作业(四)　Section Ⅱ　Learning about Language Using Language Ⅰ.阅读理解 A Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland，and has long been a favorite destination of tourists from all over the world，as well as an important cultural and political center. With its museums，shops，wonderful historic castle，and many pubs and restaurants，there are many things for visitors to enjoy all year round.And of course，as it is in Scotland，there is a wide range of whiskies to try! However，there is more to Edinburgh than historic monuments and tourism.Each year，the Edinburgh Festival takes place in the city.In late summer，for three weeks，the festival presents classical music，theatre，opera and dance at six major theatres and concert halls-and several smaller ones-throughout the city.Whatever your cultural tastes are，you are sure to find something to enjoy. Local talent is always represented at the Edinburgh Festival giving Scottish composers and playwrights the opportunity to show their work and gain praises from a wider audience. In addition，orchestras(管弦乐队)and theatre companies come from all over the world to perform at the festival.Last year saw the arrival of orchestras from the United States and Germany. The festival has now become an important part of Scotlands economy as well as its culture.Last years festival gained over ￡130 million in Edinburgh alone，and across Scotland nearly 2,900 job exist as a direct result of the festival. The festival is so popular that it has become，in some ways，a victim(牺牲品)of its own success.The huge interest in performing there led to the setting up of a rival festival，the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Fortunately，demand for live entertainment during the summer is so great that both festivals continue to develop. 1．What does the underlined sentence“...there is more to Edinburgh than historic monuments and tourism.”mean? A．There are more historic monuments and tourism. B．There are fewer historic monuments and tourism. C．People can see many historic monuments and tou