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 s, which are called Highland Gatherings. (46) .