1 . The popular saying goes that “Up in the sky there is heaven (天堂), down on earth there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.” Hangzhou has always been a dream place     1     many people to live in or visit. Millions of people visit Hangzhou every year. Luckily, I got a chance to visit the famous city myself last August.

Hangzhou is     2     for its beautiful scenery, such as West Lake. Covering an area totaling 6.5 square kilometers, there are many natural     3     historical places around West Lake.

    4     a breeze (微风) blows over the lake, ripples (涟漪) spread just like plenty of fairies dancing on the water. But soon, they disappear and the lake     5     to peace. Due to its unique charm, many poets in ancient China wrote many poems about West Lake with their words which     6     perfectly chosen.

While aboard a boat on the lake, I could not     7     reminding myself of the story of Su Causeway (苏堤) which was built by our famous poet Su Shi. He     8     it for preventing the flood. The local people named the bridge Su Causeway in     9     of what he did for them.

My trip to Hangzhou opened my mind and gave     10     many unforgettable memories. So if you’ve never visited this city, why not arrange a pleasant trip like me?

2 . Hawaii has always been a magic name to people who like traveling. People from all over the world     1     of seeing the beautiful islands in the middle of the ocean. It is always one of     2     dreams to watch the sun going down. The sun drops like a ball of bright fire into the sea and it drops so     3     that you can even see it move.

About two thousand years ago, the first people went to Hawaii in a very small boat. They     4     the beautiful white sand beaches and the waving palm (棕榈) trees, but it was difficult for people to go to Hawaii at that time. And there were no big     5     for people to live in like today. Now people can get to Hawaii in different     6    . More and more people go to Hawaii. So lots of nice big hotels have been     7     in recent years. However, the scenery in Hawaii hasn't     8     much. The white sand beaches and the waving palm trees are still there. People often have a peaceful time taking a walk along the water in     9     morning.     10     night, they get together to hold parties, chatting and dancing. So if you're planning to have a trip, come to Hawaii!

3 . Let me tell you about my hometown—a town in Kinsale. It may be one of the smallest towns in Southern Ireland,     1     it is the most famous one. It is also a popular resort (度假胜地) for tourists.

The fish restaurants     2     (be) very wonderful and there are many good cooks here. They cook the best fish for the     3     (visitor). People enjoy the food very much because the food     4     (taste) delicious. What’s more, you can enjoy all kinds of delicious food and the best     5     / 'sɜː(r)vɪs/ there.

My hometown is beautiful because it is by the sea. The air is     6     (fresh) than that in the city. In summer, it is very cool and you can swim happily in the sea. Besides, you can take a walk with your friends or family by     7     beach at night. There are three small shops and you can     8     /tʃuːz/ any souvenirs (纪念品) that you want. They are of good quality (质量) and you can buy them     9     (cheap).

The people in my town are friendly. You can make friends     10     them. If you feel sick, there is a clinic (诊所) with a doctor and a nurse. You can ask them for help when you have some trouble.

4 . 根据短文内容和所给首字母或中文提示，在空白处写出单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。

I’m Hugo. I would like to tell you about the place where I     1     (生活). It is called Llandudno and it’s in the     2     (北方) of Wales. What do you t    3     of the name? That’s probably unusual for you because it’s Welsh. I was born here and so it’s easy for me to speak Welsh well.

Llandudno is one of the most     4     (著名) places for holidays in Wales. It’s by the sea and we have lots of b    5    . You can swim in the sea if you want to, but it’s quite c    6     most of the year, for example,     7     (尤其) in December. You can also take a chair lift to a cafe at the top of a hill. And I strongly s    8     you go to the concert hall if you love music because great bands play there. There’s also a youth (青年的) club and I usually love there every Friday night.

So come and visit when you’re f    9    . I     10     (相信) you’ll have a good time here. Good to see you!

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

If you don’t come to Xinjiang, you won’t know how big China is. And if you don’t come to Xinjiang, you won’t know how     1     (beauty) Nalati is. According to the local people, Nalati means the     2     (one) place to see the sun. Nalati is known as the “Entrance to Heaven on Earth”. It has a fascinating view. The wide grasslands, blue lakes and wonderful flower fields attract     3     (million) of visitors from home and abroad every year. You can see groups of cows and sheep everywhere, you can     4     see horses with people on their backs running across the fields. People on the horseback can enjoy the amazing view of the grassland at the same time. The postcard like scenery will be long remembered by everyone who sees it. There are 27 main tourist attractions in total     5     this area. It’s reported that tourist industry plays     6     important role in its development. Nowadays, it not only offers jobs for the local people, but encourages young people     7     (realise) their dreams.

One of the visitors said in an interview, “    8     (visit) Nalati has left a deep impression on me, and I look forward to returning sometime in the future.”

“We are Chinese, we belong to one family, as long as everyone thinks in one way, life will be better and better.” said Wureken, a 49-year-old local person.

Voyo, a 19-year-old American girl     9     loves Chinese culture and studies in Xinjiang University, told the     10     (report), “During my stay, I was shocked by the development of Xinjiang. The Chinese government has made great effort in supporting the local industries.”

France is a country in Western Europe, it is famous for its art, delicious food and wonderful sights. Millions of t    1     come to this country to have a trip. It has a p    2     of over 66 million, they mostly speak French. The country is home to many famous places of interest, such a    3     the River Seine and the Eiffel Tower.

Many people come to France for the country’s art. If you visit France, it is not strange to m    4     street artists in the city or come across a singer in the subway.

Louvre (卢浮宫) is one of the l    5     and most famous museums in the world. Inside, there are 35,000 works of art, like the p    6     Mona Lisa by Da Vinci and the statue (雕塑) David by Michelangelo. The museum is so large that it t    7     nine months to enjoy all the pieces in it.

What’s more, French food is a    8     famous in the world. Bread is very important in France. The best known French bread is called a baguette (法棍面包). They are long, delicious and t    9     salty. Snails (蜗牛) are also a must-have here. French people eat 40,000 tons of snails every year!

But France is not a    10     good. Some people feel sorry about the crowded subway in Paris.