河北石家庄市2018届高三英语期末检测试卷(有答案)
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www.ks5u.com 本试卷由四个部分组成。其中,第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。‎ 第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)‎ 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ 例:How much is the shirt?‎ A. £19.15. B. £9.15. C. £9.18.‎ 答案是B。‎ ‎1. When will the woman be home from work?‎ A. At about 5:00. B. At about 6:30. C. At about 7:00.‎ ‎2. How will the part get delivered?‎ A. By truck. B. By train. C. By motorbike.‎ ‎3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. Which color to choose. B. Whether to buy the blouse. C. Where to see a rainbow.‎ ‎4. What is the weather going to be like tomorrow?‎ A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.‎ ‎5. What will the man do this afternoon?‎ A. Play basketball. B. Play computer games. C. Play tennis.‎ 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)‎ 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What did the man think of the performance of the team he supports?‎ A. Disappointing. B. Satisfying. C. Exciting.‎ ‎7. What is the relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Mother and son.‎ 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What kind of food do the woman’s family usually eat?‎ A. Brazilian food. B. Spanish food. C. Italian food.‎ ‎9. What does the woman like best about her city?‎ A. The various foods. B. The outdoor celebrations. C. The huge shopping center.‎ 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. What does the man like?‎ A. Seeing films. B. Attending parties. C. Eating out.‎ ‎11. What is the man’s father trying to do?‎ A. Repair the computer. B. Help the man with a project. C. Study their family history.‎ ‎12. Where will the man stay for two weeks next year?‎ A. In Canada. B. In Mexico. C. In Brazil.‎ 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. How does Jack find writing?‎ A. Enjoyable. B. Serious. C. Stressful.‎ ‎14. How many hours did Jack spend on writing every day when he was a teacher?‎ A. About two. B. About five. C. About nine.‎ ‎15. How does Jack keep fit from Monday to Saturday?‎ A. By running. B. By swimming. C. By walking.‎ ‎16. Where does Jack write?‎ A. In his office. B. In his bedroom. C. On his kitchen table.‎ 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What does the speaker say about the Triple Theater Company?‎ A. It offers a variety of activities.‎ B. It may cancel its performance.‎ C. Its last performance was disappointing.‎ ‎18. Where is the first Open Air Concert held?‎ A. In the River Concert Hall. B. In the Park. C. In the Abbey Ruins.‎ ‎19. When will the first Open Air Concert be held?‎ A. On July 18th. B. On July 25th. C. On July 31st.‎ ‎20. What do we know about the performance on Friday?‎ A. The weather is likely on turn bad.‎ B. Not enough people bought tickets.‎ C. It has to be given somewhere else.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)‎ 第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)‎ 请阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A ‎4 Popular Places to Go This Winter Harbin, China China Harbin’s winter is for the brave ones—the average temperature is 1.8°F—but those who brave the cold will be rewarded by experiencing one of the world’s largest winter festivals. This year marks the 32nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival (January—March), when massive frozen structures rise and are lit up, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.‎ Lyon, France Paris may be called the City of Light, but every December, light takes center stage in Lyon, France’s second-largest city. That’s when the annual Festival of Lights (December 5—8) takes over, with more than 70 light installations(装置)that transform the city’s streetscapes into modern works of art. The city is also home to two Christmas markets (one in La Croix-Rousse; the other at Place Carton; through December 25).‎ Lima, Peru Peru’s capital Lima is home to the world’s highest number of cooking schools per person. Aside from its delicate dining, the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste classic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour. Combine that with the oceanfront setting and temperatures in the 80s, and you’ll understand why Lima should no longer ne ignored this winter.‎ Vermont, US Winter in Vermont means skiing and snowboarding. This year, many resorts(度假村)have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 million statewide program that replaced many outdated snow guns with new, low-energy models. These new machines will also improve the quality of snow surfaces and lengthen the season, meaning this will be one of the best winters for skiing and riding in Vermont in recent memory.‎ ‎21. What similarities do the first two places have?‎ A. They are decorated with lights. B. They offer snow sculptures.‎ C. They have three-day festivals. D. They are extremely cold.‎ ‎22. Which provides a good chance to buy a Christmas gift?‎ A. Harbin. B. Lyon. C. Lima. D. Vermont.‎ ‎23. What’s new to the resorts in Vermont?‎ A. Skiing and snowboarding. B. Updated equipment.‎ C. Cooking schools. D. A longer winter.‎ B Ireland’s Achill Island has always been a popular European tourist destination. However, since April, the small island of just 2,600 residents(居民)has gained worldwide fame thanks to the magical return of a beach that was washed away over three decades ago.‎ The chain of events began in 1984 when residents of Dooagh, one of the five settlements on the island, awoke to a surprising sight: their beautiful sandy beach had been washed away by strong Atlantic storms. There were only rocks and rock pools left. For 34 years, only small amounts of sand returned to the once unspoiled shores.‎ ‎ the area’s tourism industry slowly declined, and the handful of beachside hotels, pubs, and restaurants gradually closed as well.‎ The, around Easter last year, something magical happened—an unusual ten-day tide blanketed the barren 300-meter long rock beach with hundreds of tons of soft golden sand. Scientists suspect that the sand had been gathering offshore for months and was transported to the beach by the high winds and powerful waves.‎ The locals are delighted to have their beach back, especially as it is attracting thousands of visitors wishing to witness the power of nature, with their own eyes. However, Sean Molloy, manager of Achill Tourism, cautions against going into the cold waters just yet, saying, “Because of the sand coming in, we don’t know how safe the beach is now because currents(洋流)could be changed and it’ll take a little bit of time.” He instead recommends visitors enjoy the soft sand and leave the swimming to the dolphins that frequent the area.‎ Interestingly, this is not the first time Dooagh Beach has pulled a disappearing and reappearing act. It disappeared in the 1890s, for over 30 years, before returning in 1927. However, the locals are optimistic that this time around, the beautiful sand is here to stay.‎ ‎24. What has brought Achill Island worldwide attention recently?‎ A. An unusual storm. B. The decrease in the number of residents.‎ C. The return of its beach. D. The building of a new tourist destination.‎ ‎25. What happened to Dooagh in the past three decades.‎ A. Tourism went down gradually. B. Restaurant developed slowly.‎ C. Storms attacked frequently. D. Rock pools disappeared completely.‎ ‎26. What does the underlined word “barren” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?‎ A. Noisy. B. Soft. C. Bare D. Golden.‎ ‎27. What should tourists avoid according to Sean Molloy?‎ A. Spoiling the shores. B. Getting into the rock pools.‎ C. Playing with dolphins. D. Swimming near the beaches.‎ C I dropped out of college after my freshman year. Three years later, I quit a dead-end job and returned college. I saw school as my way out.‎ But I quickly found myself facing the same roadblocks that had caused me to quit before: I was confused with college-level algebra and a heavy workload of reading and writing assignment. Moreover, I was unsure of my career direction. I was ready to drop out again. Then a smartly-dressed woman walked confidently to the front of my English composition class. “Look at you! Look at each and every one of you,” she said. “You’re here to change your lives for the better. And you’re going to make it!” I can’t remember the rest of the speech, but it changed the course of my college career, and my life.‎ Mrs. Smith didn’t know me from any of the other 40 faces in her classroom, but I felt she speaking directly to me. Having trouble keeping up with the workload? Break it down into small pieces, and set up a schedule that suits you. If college algebra is too difficult, drop back to introductory college math. As for English composition, she gave us writing assignments we could relate to. “Go for the best, kid. You’re worth it,” she’d say.‎ I graduated from that college and went on to get my bachelor’s degrees. Today, as a college instructor, each fall when I stand in front of a new class, I think of Mrs. Smith and how much teachers can affect their students. She couldn’t have known it when she gave that pep talk, but she made a huge difference in my life.‎ ‎28. Why did the author want to quit school again?‎ A. He wanted to return to hid former job. B. He decided on his future career.‎ C. The academic pressure seemed unbearable. D. Many changes took place in his life.‎ ‎29. How did Mrs. Smith help the author?‎ A. She made him feel relaxed. B. She helped him with algebra.‎ C. She talked to him directly. D. She brought him courage and faith.‎ ‎30. What can we infer about the author?‎ A. He learnt be a better teacher.‎ B. He didn’t finish his college education.‎ C. He became Mrs. Smith’s favorite student.‎ D. He didn’t understand the writing assignments.‎ ‎31. What can be the best title for the text?‎ A. Always believe in yourself. B. Never quit before trying.‎ C. Experience is worth valuing. D. A lady changed my life in time.‎ D Flat Holm is picturesque landmass located in Britain’s Bristol Channel. The area’s low energy needs have therefore been fulfilled using old-fashioned solar panels(板)and a diesel generator(柴油发电机). The beautiful island is now, however, becoming increasingly popular with tourists wishing to explore the rural landscape and view the island’s seabird colonies.‎ Though this is welcome news, meting the island’s growing energy needs without damaging its environment has a challenge. Flat Holm team leader Natalie Taylor says, “It’s really important that we have a really high functioning system. From an environmental point of view, we want to reduce the use of diesel generators so that we can have as small an ecological footprint as possible.”‎ Fortunately, UK-based startup Renovagen had the perfect solution. The company’s Rapid Roll Solar PV system consists of flexible solar panels that can be unrolled like a carpet from a trailer(拖车)and instantly put to work. According to the company, a small panel can provide 11kw of power within two minutes.‎ The technology is the brainchild of Renovagen’s Managing Director John Hingley, who came up with the idea after seeing something used as a backup battery for mobile devices about five years ago. In addition to being easy to unfold, the rollable panels are also more cost-effective to transport. Hingley says, “Compared with traditional rigid panels, we can fit up to 10 times the power in this size container.”‎ The solar panel “carpets,” laid on the island in early October, are being used to provide electricity to its pub and lighthouse. In addition to providing power to remote islands like Flat Holm, Hingley hopes the Rapid Roll technology will be useful ‎ in areas affected by natural disasters. A good example is Puerto Rico, where most people have been without electricity since Hurricane Maria destroyed the power lines.‎ ‎32. What leads to Flat Holm’s increasing energy needs?‎ A. Its growing number of tourists. B. Its remote location.‎ C. The damage to its environment. D. The power system failure.‎ ‎33. Where does the difficulty lie to increase energy supply to Flat Holm?‎ A. Reusing diesel generators. B. Protecting its environment.‎ C. Abandoning old solar panels. D. Reducing transport cost.‎ ‎34. How do the new solar panels differ from the old ones?‎ A. They cost less. B. They are smaller.‎ C. They are portable. D. They are hard to operate.‎ ‎35. What gave Hingley inspiration of the Rapid Roll technology?‎ A. A natural disaster. B. A similar invention.‎ C. His life on the island. D. Traditional rigid panels.‎ 第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)‎ 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ A gratitude journal is a great way to keep yourself in a positive state of mind. This article will offer some tips for starting and keeping one.‎ ‎◆ Make it a rule to write down things you are thankful for per day. 36 This will make writing the journal more challenging as time goes on, but that’s how your awareness and thankfulness will grow. You’ll find new things to be thankful for that you hardly noticed before.‎ ‎◆ Write about extended material things in your life. 37 For example, if you love to paint, you may be grateful for the paint that you have. Or, if you like music, you may be grateful for your CD collections.‎ ‎◆ 38 You can start by feeling grateful to be alive. Avoid the trap of being grateful for something that is better than what others have. Instead, compare whatever you are grateful for with how you would feel if you didn’t have it.‎ ‎◆ Think about your abilities. You may start with basic abilities like your ability to see and hear. 39 Think about skillful things like dancing and singing, and ‎ your character like your skills in cheering up people or your skills in being a good friend.‎ ‎◆ Consider the people in your life. Think about all the people you are grateful for and write down the reasons. It’s also good to write about the people that you don’t really like and find a reason to appreciate them. 40 After all, there is good in everyone.‎ A. Avoid repeating the same things.‎ B. Describe how you are grateful for what you have.‎ C. This can be difficult but very uplifting.‎ D. Then progress to those that are unique to you.‎ E. Feel grateful for any advantage you may have.‎ F. These things very greatly depending on your interests.‎ G. In this way, everything will become more heartwarming.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)‎ 第一节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)‎ 请阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ At the age of nine, I was taking swimming lessons at a pool. The day had arrived when I was to be tested to see if I could 41 to a higher level class.‎ Fifteen of us were to 42 swimming from one side of the pool to the other and back. I watched as my 43 , one by one, tried and failed. Then it was my turn to 44 , I mean, my turn to attempt to pass the test. I was about halfway when I got 45 . I immediately stopped and 46 the side of the pool, ending my test. Our instructor, a college student, was standing 47 me. “Why did you stop?” he yelled, in a less-than 48 voice. “I got water in my nose,” I 49 .‎ That’s when this college student 50 me one of life’s great lessons, 51 he probably never realized that. Bending down, he shouted, “So?”‎ ‎“So?” The 52 shocked me. It had just seemed 53 to me that the answer to pain was to remove the thing causing the 54 . My nine-year-old brain ‎ had not understood the fact that a valuable 55 is worth achieving, however difficult to get there. Recognizing that, I was 56 nothing would keep me from completing the test. In fact, I did it rather 57 on my next attempt. Seeing me 58 the test, almost all the others did so as well.‎ Life is a journal, and the road won’t 59 be easy. We have to focus on the final destination, not the 60 along the road.‎ ‎41. A. skip B. refer C. advance D. add ‎42. A. take turns B. insist on C. take risks D. put off ‎43. A. competitors B. classmates C. students D. instructors ‎44. A. show B. leave C. fail D. observe ‎45. A. injured B. blamed C. trapped D. choked ‎46. A. pushed B. pressed C. grabbed D. controlled ‎47. A. above B. below C. beside D. beyond ‎48. A. surprised B. sympathetic C. annoyed D. cold ‎49. A. explained B. reacted C. declined D. urged ‎50. A. delivered B. owed C. taught D. promised ‎51. A. so that B. as if C. in case D. even if ‎52. A. problem B. excuse C. question D. voice ‎53. A. logical B. illegal C. ridiculous D. impossible ‎54. A. disaster B. discomfort C. damage D. fear ‎55. A. result B. advantage C. goal D. task ‎56. A. concerned B. sensitive C. embarrassed D. sure ‎57. A. slowly B. easily C. clumsily D. eagerly ‎58. A. attend B. take C. give D. pass ‎59. A. always B. sometimes C. ever D. seldom ‎60. A. sights B. barriers C. surprises D. harvests 注意:将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷无效。‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)‎ 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)‎ 阅读下面短文,在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ In many places like Britain and Italy, if you leave the house without your wallet, you’ll be in a tough situation all day. But in China, you can enjoy your day just 61 a smart phone.‎ The other day, I set out 62 (see) how far a phone would get me in the country’s capital. Admittedly, I was surprised to discover how 63 (convenience) it was.‎ I used my phone to call a taxi to meet my Chinese friend, Gu Yu, 64 would guide me to get around Beijing. We paid for breakfast by 65 (scan) a QR code on the window of a restaurant selling jianbing, one of China’s most popular street breakfasts. My purchase cost 6 yuan and 66 (take) just a few seconds. At a nearby coffee shop, 67 (it) owner scanned a QR code on my phone. As we sipped our coffee, Gu Yu paid her household water bill. She used the same simple process to pay other bills and even her rent. We also paid by phone for movie tickets, takeout food and to shop for goods for 68 (deliver).‎ I have known Gu Yu that from tiny street stands to large chains, 69 huge number of people accept mobile payments, 70 (most) through popular apps Alipay and WeChat.‎ 第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)‎ 第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。‎ 修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意: 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;‎ ‎2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。‎ Dear Mom,‎ I’m now in the United States, a country so differently from China. Everything is fresh but interesting! I have made some friends there and they are very kind. Still, you know how much I miss you and your cooking. The mere thought of the dishes you ‎ prepare makes my mouth to water. My friends had some strange ways of describing their hungry. For instance, “I can eat a horse!” It’s a little confused, hmm? I’m also sending you a few record of our daily conversations, from that you can hear real American English. It may be useful to you as English teacher.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分)‎ 假定你是李华,像邀请在你校学习的美国学生George一起过春季。请给他写一封邮件,要点如下:‎ ‎1. 春季介绍;‎ ‎2. 活动安排。‎ 注意:1. 词数100左右:‎ ‎2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。‎ Dear George,‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ 河北省石家庄市2018届高三毕业班教学质量检测 英语试题答案 ‎ 听力(20×1.5=30):1—5 CCBCB 6—10 ABCBA 11—15 CABBA 16—20 AABAC ‎ 阅读理解(15×2=30):21—23 ABB 24—27 CACD 28—31 CDAD 32—35 ABCB 七选五阅读填空(5×2=10):36—40 AFBDC ‎ 完形填空(20×1.5=30): 41—45 CABCD 46—50 CABAC 51—55 DCABC 56—60 DBDAB 语法填空(10×1.5=15): 61. with 62. to see 63. convenient 64. who 65. scanning ‎ ‎ 66. took 67. its 68. delivery 69. a 70. mostly ‎ ‎ 短文改错(10×1=10): ‎ Dear Mom, ‎ I’m now in the United States, a country so differently from China. Everything is fresh but interesting! ‎ ‎ different and I have made some friends there and they are very kind. Still, you know how much I miss you and your cooking. ‎ ‎ here The mere thought of the dishes you prepare makes my mouth to water. My friends had some strange ways ‎ ‎ have of describing their hungry. For instance, “I can eat a horse!” It’s a little confused, hmm? I’m also sending you ‎ ‎ hunger confusing a few record of our daily conversations, from that you can hear real American English. It may be useful to you ‎ records which as ∧English teacher.‎ ‎ an 书面表达(满分25分):‎ 参考范文:‎ Dear George,‎ As the winter vacation draws near, I’m quite excited. I hope to invite you to spend the Spring Festival with me and my family.‎ As the most important Chinese traditional festival, the Spring Festival is a great time for family reunions and celebrations of Chinese lunar new year. Every year at this time, my family and I go to see my grandparents in the countryside, enjoying the festival together. Celebrations include setting off fireworks, giving new year greetings to relatives and eating dumplings for health, wealth and good luck. Meanwhile, the elderly will give lucky money to the kids. If you could go with me,‎ ‎ you will certainly have an unforgettable experience.‎ I’m looking forward to your early reply. ‎ ‎ Yours,‎ 附:听力材料 听力原文:‎ ‎(Text 1) ‎ W: I was hoping to leave by five o’clock. It now seems I won’t be home from work until around seven. ‎ M: Don’t forget your dad is coming this evening. ‎ W: Yeah. He said he’d be there at around six thirty. ‎ ‎(Text 2) ‎ M: Where’s that part we ordered? The suppliers promised it would come today.‎ W: They’ve got problems. Two trucks have broken down.‎ M: Ask them to put it on the next train.‎ W: I did, but a delivery man has set off with it on a motorbike.‎ ‎(Text 3) ‎ W: I think I want to get this blouse.‎ M: Don’t you have one like this?‎ W: Yeah, but I don’t have this color.‎ M: Do you need every color in the rainbow?‎ ‎(Text 4) ‎ W: I don’t want to go to the beach tomorrow.‎ M: Why not? It’s not going to rain, is it? There is no cloud in the sky and it’s going to be clear.‎ W: That’s right. I don’t want to get burnt.‎ ‎(Text 5) ‎ W: Are you going to go to basketball practice this afternoon, Dan?‎ M: It isn’t on today. I want to play my new computer games.‎ W: Dad needs to use the computer. Why not go to the tennis club?‎ M: I’ll go to Anne’s house — she’s got a computer.‎ ‎(Text 6) ‎ W: Did you watch the football match last night? It was a pretty exciting match.‎ M: Of course I did. But the team I support could have got more goals but they just didn’t take the chances. So they deserved to lose, really. Never mind … We’ll see how they’ll do tonight!‎ W: Don’t you remember we’ll have a history exam tomorrow? ‎ M: Yeah, but history doesn’t bother me.‎ ‎(Text 7) ‎ M: Where do you come from, Lily?‎ W: I come from a small city and I love it. You’ll find everything from Brazilian food to Spanish food. But if I go out with my family we usually eat Italian food. ‎ M: That sounds great.‎ W: What I find the most magic about the city is the outdoor celebrations — they take place all year. And then of course there’s the underground city which is basically a huge shopping center with over 2,000 shops. It is a bit too big.‎ ‎(Text 8)‎ W: What kind of social activities do you enjoy?‎ M: Well, I like going to the cinema or perhaps to a café or dance. I’m fond of dancing to music but I don’t like parties much. I’d rather have a small group of friends over for a meal.‎ W: Do you have any special plans for this weekend?‎ M: Well, I will have no time for my hobbies because I have to help my father with a project. He’s trying to research our family history, but he’s not very good at using the Internet. ‎ W: I know you like traveling as well. ‎ M: Yeah. I’m going to Canada for two weeks next year. I’m planning to travel around Mexico and Brazil if I can manage it. ‎ ‎(Text 9) ‎ W: Today writer Jack Spears is going to tell us about his writing day. Jack, some ‎ people think that writers write when they feel like it and that it is more like a hobby than a job. Would you agree?‎ M: Of course not. Although it’s only recently that writing has become my only job, I’ve never seen it as a hobby. Even when I was a child, I took my stories very seriously. When I was a teacher, I used to start writing at about 9 o’clock in the evening, and go on until about two in the morning.‎ W: And what about now?‎ M: I get up at seven in the morning six days a week and go for a 30-minute run. On Sundays I go swimming. Sitting at a computer is so unhealthy. I think all writers should at least go for a walk during their working day.‎ W: Where do you work?‎ M: I have my own office, but in fact I could work in the bedroom, in the sitting room, anywhere in the house if I wanted to, even on the kitchen table. But then I’d have to clear everything away at the end of the day and I wouldn’t like that.‎ ‎(Text 10) ‎ W: Now let’s look at some of the best things going on in our town in July. From the fifteenth to the eighteenth, the traveling Triple Theatre Company will be entertaining our children in the River Concert Hall. Activities include storytelling, drama, and art. After last year’s disappointing last-minute cancellation, I’m sure we’re all really looking forward to what the company has to offer.‎ Don’t miss a great night out on Saturday 18th. The first of the Open Air Concerts in the Park starts off with music from the 1980s. The fun starts at eight and goes on until midnight, when the show ends with a fantastic firework display. The concerts continue throughout the summer. The second one in July is on 31st. There’s more outdoor entertainment with Talk Theater’s performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in the Abbey Ruins on Saturday 25th. Bring an umbrella because this performance takes place whatever the weather, but please note there is no performance on Friday because the company has made a booking mistake. The performance will be in another town on that day! If you’ve bought a ticket for Friday, sorry, but you will be ‎ able to get your money back.‎ ‎ ‎

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