Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage
three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen
carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time,
you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact
words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to
fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact
words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.
Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you
have written.
Scotland is a unique place. It has some of the most beautiful
cities in Europe, a living evidence of a splendid and proud past.
Its people’s ancient love to the hard land and their struggle against
nature are (36) within the walls of the Angus Folk Museum.
You are able to get a feel of the (37) rural atmosphere of
times past from the everyday (38) displayed in this
museum. Perhaps the most (39) moment for
Scottish autonomy is the one (40) inside this ancient abbey
(修道院) of Arbroath, where, in 1320, the Declaration of Independence was
(41) , at the instigation (煽动) of King Robert the Bruce. He
carried out the plan for autonomy drawn up by the great popular hero William
Wallace, to whom cinema has (42) the wonderful film
Braveheart, the winner of five Oscars. The Glamis Castle is
often remembered for being the (43) of King Macbeth and
Queen Elizabeth in her childhood. Among the most regular guests here are the
inevitable ghosts, which are nourished by ancient popular beliefs. (44)
. The true flag of Scotland, tartan, is recognizable
from the brightly colored plaid patterns which are used to distinguish the
various clans. (45) . The typical Scottish
garment, the kilt, is socially necessary when the Scots play the Great High land
bagpipes, especially when they march in parades. Bagpipes and
dancing open the competitions of local sporting events, which are called
Highland Gatherings. (46) .