4 . Famous Scenic Spots (景点) in China

A The Terracotta Army was built by the subjects of Qin Shi Huang (China’s first emperor) more than 2,000 years ago. It is known as the Eighth Wonder of the world. The figures include soldiers, horses, officers and musicians.	B Jiuzhaigou National Park is in the north of Sichuan. It is famous for attractive waterfalls and colorful lakes. It is a world of water, which brings Jiuzhaigou the most fantastic views. Many people are amazed by its natural scenery.
C Zhuozhengyuan is one of the eight classical gardens in Suzhou. And it shows the beauty of Suzhou gardening art. You can enjoy the beautiful buildings, gardens and Kunq u Opera there.	D Mogao Grotto of Dunhuang is surely a shining star on the Silk Road. There is a rich collection of paintings and sculptures (雕塑). It provides a lot of valuable materials for studying the culture of China.

1. ________ I’m interested in Chinese history and my favorite emperor is Qin Shi Huang. I want to learn more about him.
2. ________ I like traditional Chinese operas very much. So I want to visit a place where I can enjoy them.
3. ________ I love nature. I prefer to see some natural views, such as famous mountains, great rivers and wild plants.

5 . No matter how you get there, you’re sure to find a nearby adventure just a few hours from Melbourne (墨尔本). Here are the top tips.

Ballarat Ballarat is a lovely town known for the 1850s Victorian gold rush. Sovereign Hill is an outdoor museum where you can take a guided tour of the gold mine (矿) and search for real gold. The best part? The whole museum is in character, including actors in costume, horse-drawn carriages, and Wild West-style buildings.

Great Ocean Road The Great Ocean Road is a 150-mile road along Victoria’s southern coast. Along the way, there are places for wildlife meeting, waterfalls and surfing. If you’re doing a self-guided road trip, be sure to stop at Bells Beach to watch the surfers. This beach is where the Rip Curl Pro Surfing Competition is held each year during Easter.

Mount Buller If you’re visiting Victoria from late June to early October, consider a trip to the snow. Skiing in Australia is quite family-friendly. You can rent equipment at Mount Buller, and lift passes can be as cheap as AU $66, depending on the time of year. It is one of the biggest ski villages in Victoria, with over 30 restaurants and bars, plus plenty of accommodation options (住宿选择).

Dandenong Ranges The Dandenong Ranges are a set of mountains east of the city. It’s an excellent spot for hiking, cycling or bush walks. The Kokoda Track Memorial is a popular path known for its challenging stairs to the top of a hill. It’s set in a wet and cool rainforest environment and offers a peaceful escape from the big city.

1. Why is stopping at Bells Beach a good choice?

A．To meet with wild animals.	B．To watch Easter celebration.
C．To enjoy surfers’ performance.	D．To stay away from heavy traffic.

2. Who is more likely to visit both Mount Buller and Dandenong Ranges?

A．A sports fan.

B．A gold miner.

C．A news reporter.

D．A history researcher.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A novel.

B．A guidebook.

C．A movie review.

D．A scientific report.

6 . This year, TIME magazine made a list of the World’s Greatest Places. Enjoy the ride! And spread the word about our wonderful planet!

Fun Biking	◆Bogota, in South America, is a perfect place for a bike ride. ◆The city has taken steps to cut pollution. ◆The city has a bike-share program. It will provide bikes that disabled people can use.
___________	◆Feeling brave? Sky Bridge 721 is one of the world’s longest hanging footbridges. ◆It’s in Dolni Morava, a village in Czech Republic, in Eastern Europe. ◆The bridge is nearly half a mile long and hangs very high in the air.
Ancient Past	◆Alentejo is part of Portugal in Europe. ◆It’s covered with forests and olive trees. ◆There are ancient cities, too. ◆In Esperança, hikers (徒步者) can see eagles (鹰) and vultures (秃鹰) and 5,000-year-old cave (洞穴) paintings.

1. Which is a perfect place to ride a bike?

A．Bogota.

B．Dolni Morava.

C．Alentejo.

2. What can be the best title in the second table?

A．In the Clouds

B．Ancient World

C．Higher Learning

3. What can you do in Alentejo?

A．Help the disabled.

B．Visit the ancient cities.

C．Walk on the footbridge.

7 . 阅读下面短文，完成短文后的问题。

There is a saying, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man.” It describes the big challenge of making a journey to the Great Wall. It also tells people not to give up. British brothers James and Thomas Lindesay, aged 28 and 21, know the saying very well. And last year, the two brothers spent months running along the Great Wall.

The pair set off from the Jiayuguan in Gansu Province on July 15. It took the two 131 days of running and walking along the main west-to-east length of the Great Wall to reach the Shanhaiguan on November 22. Their Great Wall journey covered 3,263 kilometers. They are the first known brothers, and Thomas the youngest person, to succeed in running the wall in one journey.

The two brothers’ love for the Great Wall is from their father, William Lindesay. William once ran along the wall 35 years ago. He has devoted (奉献) more than 30 years of his life to visiting, studying and protecting the wall. And his action influenced his two sons. They spent most of their weekend’s walking, taking photos and picking up rubbish from the Great Wall.

Compared to their father’s journey, the brothers’ trip was helped by advanced (先进的) tools like GPS watches and digital maps. However, it was still not easy for the two to do that.They had to go through bad weather and even illnesses. Finally, they completed their trip.

This experience gave the brothers a deeper understanding of the Great Wall and the history behind it. For the two, it is not enough to just go to the Great Wall; they must also love and protect it.

1. Translate the saying about the Great Wall into Chinese.
_______________________________________
2. What did James and Thomas do last year?
_______________________________________
3. Who influenced James and Thomas to love the Great Wall?
_______________________________________
4. What have James and Thomas learned from their trip?
_______________________________________
5. As a Chinese student, how can you protect the Great Wall?
_______________________________________

8 .

Welcome to Wonderful Museum. This month we are having a special display (展览) about old machines from different countries. You can find the ways machines were used to help people one hundred years ago. How did the Germans make their first cars? How did our grandfathers in China use their farming tools? When did the Americans try to make their planes? And when did the Spanish make comfortable shoes in their factories? You will find the answers.

After this trip of the machine history, enjoy some coffee by our wonderful coffee-making machines in Yarng’s Cafe in the corner of this floor.

1. Tom wanted to visit Wonderful Museum today, but it was not open. What day is it today?

A．Monday.

B．Wednesday.

C．Saturday.

2. Henry wants to know more about the history of car making. Which room will he visit?

A．Japanese Room.

B．Chinese Room.

C．German Room.

3. What is the best name for the special display in Wonderful Museum?

A．Traffic History.

B．Old Machines.

C．The Business World.

4. Where can you probably read the passage?

A．In a newspaper.

B．In a textbook.

C．In a dictionary.

9 . New York City (NYC) is a great place to visit for adults and kids. But it’s not cheap. Check out our top four places to visit without charge.

◆ Central Park Relax away from the busy city center by visiting Central Park — over 800 acres of parkland right in the middle of Manhattan. Wonderful for children. Don’t miss: ● free walking tours and sports programs ● musical performances and plays Address: Manhattan, bounded by 5th Ave and Central Park W Opening hours: 06:00—01:00 Website: www.centralparknyc.org

◆ The New York Public Library Enjoy a book or two in this beautiful world-famous library. Don’t miss: ● the amazing 3rd-floor reading room ● free guided tours Address: 5th Ave at 42nd St Opening hours: 11:00—18:00 Monday; 11:00—19:30 Tuesday and Wednesday; 10:00—18:00 Thursday—Saturday; 13:00—17:00 Sunday Website: www.nypl.org

◆ The Brooklyn Bridge Walk across this landmark bridge which connects Manhattan to Brooklyn. Don’t miss: ● the amazing views of Manhattan ● the way the bridge is lit up at night Address: On Manhattan side, entrance at Park Row and Center Street or City Hall, on Brooklyn side, entrance at Tillary 1 Adams Street or Prospect St

◆ Grand Central Terminal You don’t have to be traveling anywhere by train to visit this beautiful landmark of NYC. Don’t miss: ● views of the train station from above ● musical performances and exhibits    Address: Park Ave at 42nd St Opening hours: 05:15—02:00 Website: www.grandcentralterminal.com

1. What can people do in Central Park?

A．Enjoy busy city life.	B．Take part in sports programs.
C．Watch free movies.	D．Enjoy light shows.

2. When can people visit The New York Public Library?

A．12:00 to 19:30 on Wednesday.	B．10:00 to 18:00 on Monday.
C．10:00 to 19:30 on Friday.	D．10:00 to 17:00 on Sunday.

3. Where should visitors go if they want to see exhibits?

A．To Central Park.	B．To the New York Public Library.
C．To the Brooklyn Bridge.	D．To Grand Central Terminal.