1 . Harbin is known as “the City of Ice”. Usually, it has heavy snow from the early November. It’s time for Harbin to come to life and attract visitors all over the world.
Harbin Ice and Snow World has been a business card since 1999. This 816,682-square-meter park is the largest ice and snow theme park in the world. Visitors can enjoy more than 1,000 artworks made of ice and snow. And also, they can try the super ice slide (滑梯). The number of the ice slides this year is increased from 8 to 14 and the longest one is 512 meters.
Visitors from the south of China is a large part of the tourism crowd. Chen Ling, a visitor, said, “I’m from Guangzhou. I come here to enjoy the hot winter. My trip will last about a week. I hope I will have a great time!” However, the southern visitors may be less prepared for the cold. So the local government gives the most important suggestion: Pack enough warm clothes. The more, the better. A Harbin taxi driver said, “My wife works in a hotel. These days we’re busy but we both feel very excited. Ice and snow are important parts of our city. All the visitors are sure to feel the enthusiasm (热情) of us. Welcome to my hometown!”
You may feel bored in winter sometimes. But Harbin Ice and Snow World can make the long, cold months beautiful and creative.
1. What does the underlined word “attract” mean in Chinese?| A．派遣 | B．保护 | C．吸引 | D．支持 |
| A．telling stories | B．showing pictures | C．asking questions | D．listing numbers |
| A．eastern | B．western | C．southern | D．northern |
| A．The history of Harbin. | B．Advice on a winter trip. |
| C．Ways to spend the boring winter. | D．The Ice and Snow World in Harbin. |
1. How long are Alice and Karen staying in London?
| A．For 3 days. | B．For 4 days. | C．For 5 days. |
| A．It’s windy and a little cold. |
| B．It’s sunny and warm. |
| C．It is raining hard. |
| A．She is drinking tea. |
| B．She is taking a shower. |
| C．She is out shopping. |
| A．The British Museum and Hyde Park. |
| B．The Big Ben and the Tower of London. |
| C．London Chinatown and the Tower of London. |
| A．It’s a modern city. |
| B．It’s a noisy place. |
| C．It’s really a good place. |
Day 1. I went to New York with my family on vacation. It was sunny and warm. Everything is so great here! People call New York “The city that never sleeps”. Another popular name for it is “the Big Apple”. First we went to the Central Park. It’s really wonderful. Then we went to the Times Square.
Day 2. We went to the Empire State Building (帝国大厦), which is 381 meters high. We went right up to the top and looked out across New York. How fantastic it was! After that I bought the biggest hamburger I have ever seen! After lunch we went shopping. Although it is a big city, you can’t get lost because most of the streets have numbers. For example, if you are in Thirty-fourth Street, it’s easy to find Thirty-ninth Street.
1. I went to New York with my friends on vacation.2. First we went to the wonderful Central Park.
3. We went to the Times Square on the second day.
4. The Empire State Building is 381 meters high.
5. We went shopping after lunch.
4 . David is a college student. Last year he went on vacation to Yunnan with his cousin, Cindy. First, they went to Kunming by plane. David liked the weather there. It was not cold or hot. It was really fine. Cindy liked all kinds of flowers best there.
After two weeks, they went to Dali by train. They visited the famous old city and some other places of interest there. They also knew about many local customs (当地的风俗).
One week later, David and Cindy took the bus to Lijiang. They visited Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山). It was really wonderful. There are many interesting stores and restaurants in Lijiang. They ate much fine food there. And Cindy bought many presents for her sister Mary and her brother Bill. David had to come back to the university so they only stayed in Lijiang for one week.
David likes Lijiang so much. He hopes to visit it this summer holiday again.
1. Who did David go to Kunming with?| A．His parents. | B．His friend. | C．His cousin. | D．No one. |
| A．For a week. | B．For two weeks. | C．For three weeks. | D．For a month. |
| A．How did David and Cindy visit Lijiang? |
| B．What did David and Cindy do in Lijiang? |
| C．When did David and Cindy visit Lijiang? |
| D．What did David and Cindy eat in Lijiang? |
| A．bread | B．food | C．drinks | D．gifts |
| A．Welcome to Kunming |
| B．Let’s go to visit Yunnan |
| C．Traveling in Yunnan |
| D．The wonderful old place—Lijiang |
5 . Hong Kong is a city that is full of surprises. You can find plenty of fun things to do here.
Look for the Pink Dolphins
Take a cruise (乘船游览) to look for the very endangered pink dolphins in the waters around Lantau Island. The pink dolphins only live in the waters around Hong Kong, but only 100 pink dolphins are left in local waters because of water pollution and boat traffic.
Go Horse Racing
Horse racing is a very popular sport in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Jockey Club has races on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The Trip Ocean Park and Water World
Ocean Park and Water World are huge, fun entertainment parks which are great for kids or the young. The two parks are right next to each other.
Shop at Stanley Market (赤柱市场)
Hong Kong is famous as a shopping paradise (乐园). There are malls and shopping centers almost everywhere. But everyone who visits Hong Kong is sure to go to Stanley Market!
1. How can you see the pink dolphins?| A．By ship. | B．By car. | C．By plane. | D．By train. |
| A．Because people kill many dolphins. |
| B．Because pink dolphins only live in Hong Kong. |
| C．Because of water pollution and boat traffic. |
| D．Because of air and water pollution. |
| A．Once a week. | B．Three times a week. |
| C．Once a month. | D．Three times a month. |
| A．Near Lantau Island. | B．Near Water World. |
| C．Near Stanley Market. | D．Near Hong Kong Jockey Club. |
| A．Lantau Island | B．Water World | C．Ocean Park | D．Stanley Market |
1. How did Molly’s family go to Shanghai?
| A．By plane. | B．By train. | C．By car. |
| A．A lot of visitors. | B．Many tall buildings. | C．A lot of parks. |
| A．Three days. | B．Four days. | C．Seven days. |
| A．The food. | B．The history museum. | C．The zoo. |
| A．They saw pandas. | B．They visited the tea house. | C．They took some photos. |
Zibo is in the middle of Shandong Province. In late February, some college students went to try the barbecue (烧烤) when they attended a job fair in the city. They took videos of themselves enjoying the food and posted onto social media. Zibo’s special barbecue has gone viral (走红) quickly. As a result, “college students going to Zibo for barbecue” and “taking a high-speed train to taste Zibo barbecue” have become hot topics on Chinese social media.
Xu Jiayue, a student from Shandong Transport Vocational College, came to Zibo to try the barbecue on Tuesday. “We use the stoves (火炉) to cook the meat, which gives us a feeling of achievement. We can eat the meat at a perfect temperature, so the food tastes delicious.” she said.
A total of 27,065 visitors arrived on March 4, setting a record for daily passengers arriving at the railway station in the past three years. Now, more and more people start to pour into Zibo to try its famous barbecue.
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1. In late February, some teachers tried the barbecue when they attended a job fair in Zibo.
2. Zibo has gone viral on Chinese social media for its special barbecue.
3. Xu Jiayue came to Zibo to try the barbecue on Friday.
4. The number of passengers arriving at the railway station on March 4 has set a record in the past three years.
5. Because of barbecue, Zibo has become a popular city.
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Venice is in the northeast of Italy. It was built on small islands in saltwater lakes more than 1,500 years ago. Venice is a city with no cars and people travel by boat. There are 117 waterways and more than 400 bridges that can guide you where you want to go. |
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. In the seaside city, you can enjoy an amazing view from the city’s tallest tower—the Sky Tower. You can also see Maori traditional dances at the Auckland Museum. Auckland is called “The city of Sails” because it has more boats than anywhere else in the world. |
Los Angeles was founded in 1781. It is now the second largest city in the United States. It is famous for its modern highways and its movie stars of Hollywood. There are many beautiful beaches near the city. |
The population of Budapest is about three million and the city is a very popular place for tourists. Visitors like to take boat rides along the Danube (多瑙河). Budapest is also known for its exciting nightlife. The best time to visit Budapest is summer since it is very cold in winter. |
| A．by ship | B．by car | C．by bus | D．by boat |
| A．Modern highways. | B．The Sky Tower. | C．Maori traditional dances. | D．A lot of boats. |
| A．more than 100 years | B．more than 200 years | C．more than 300 years | D．more than 400 years |
| A．in spring | B．in summer | C．in autumn | D．in winter |
| A．modern cities with a short history | B．in New Zealand |
| C．near lakes, rivers or seas | D．large cities |
1. Where is the speaker’s house now?
| A．Across from the park. |
| B．Across from the train station. |
| C．Across from the bus station. |
| A．Very quiet. | B．Too crowded. | C．Too noisy. |
| A．By car. | B．By bus. | C．By subway. |
| A．5 years ago. | B．8 years ago. | C．15 years ago. |
| A．To stay in Shanghai. | B．To go back to the hometown. | C．To get much money. |
As the capital of China, Beijing is known as a modern city. But when you walk down one of its busy and noisy main streets into a small hutong (胡同),
Among all these hutongs, there are certainly some interesting and special ones. Jiuwan Hutong is the one with the most curves (曲线).
| A．Hutongs are a symbol of Beijing culture and also a part of Chinese culture. |
| B．So far, there have been more than 6,000 hutongs in Beijing. |
| C．you may get a different feeling. |
| D．People in Beijing love them because hutongs bring them a lot of joy and relaxation. |
| E．It’s only about 390 meters long. |
