Question

  Where else on Earth can you enjoy the melody of bagpipes (風(fēng)笛) ，or watch kilt-wearing (穿著格子裙的) men dance? Only in Scotland will you discover these interesting things.

   Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom,along with England,Wales and Northern Ireland.

   Tourism is a key industry in Scotland. In 2013,the number of oversea visitors to the country totalled 2. 4 million.

   The Scottish Highlands attract tourists with its endless mountains,castles and villages. The most famous castle is Edinburgh Castle. Mary,Queen of Scots,used to live here. If you visit Scotland,you can also see the UK’s tallest waterfall (瀑布) ：Eas A. Chual Aluinn.

   The 200-meter waterfall is over twice higher than Niagara Falls. The legend of the Loch Ness monster (尼斯湖水怪) also makes this area mysterious and attractive.

   People in Scotland are open and straightforward (直 爽的) .They are known for their whiskey. It is often called‘‘Scotch”，and is exported (出口) to many countries around the world,such as the US,Mexico and India.

   With many strong fields,Scottish people feel proud of their country. If you come across a Scot,he is likely to describe himself as Scottish,rather than British. Pride in nation traditions keeps them strong. Among many Scotland traditions,there is one that has spread around the UK and into other English-speaking countries. On New Year^ Eve,people enjoy singing Auld Lang Syne,which is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788. Auld Lang Syne is Scottish for ^good old times^. People sing it to show their appreciation for the old year and welcome the new year.

1. There are parts in the United Kingdom.

   A. 2   B. 3   C. 4   D. 5

2. Niagara Falls may be over high.

   A. 200 meters   B. 240 meters

   C. 600 meters   D. 60 meters

3. Whiskey in Scotland is exported to many countries around the world EXCEPT .

   A. the US   B. Mexico   C. Japan   D. India

4. Auld Lang Syne is a that is popular in many countries.

   A. novel   B. song   C. singer   D. film

5. The best title for the passage is .

   A. Enjoy the Melody of Bagpipes

   B. Tourism in Scotland

   C. Scotland

   D. Proud Scot

Answer 1

1 〜5. CDCBC