1 . Near the city of Yogyakarta in Java（爪哇岛）is not only one magnificent（宏伟的）monument, Borobudur（婆罗浮屠）, but a second equally impressive one. Prambanan, the second monument, shares a remarkable number of things in common with Borobudur.

First, both huge temple complexes (建筑群) are thought to have been built at about the same time, around 850 AD.     1     Some historians think that both temples were created during the era of the Sailendra Dynasty

Second, in both cases, the temples appear to have been abandoned just after they were completed. Why were they left alone, isolated (被孤立) in the mountains of Java?     2     It certainly took a great deal of effort to build the monument, so why would their use come to a standstill（停止）without a very good reason?

    3     Prior to efforts to restore and preserve them in the 1800s, they lay in ruins, covered with plants. Today, both Borobudur and Prambanan are UNESCO World Heritage sites, famous for their religious art.

Although there are so many similarities, there are important differences. For example, Prambanan, east of Yogyakarta, is a Hindu temple, while Borobudur, northwest of the city, is a Buddhist temple.     4     Overall, its individual (个别的) buildings are smaller than those of Borobudur. Borobudur sits on a hill and you can make it out from some distance. On the other hand, Prambanan is spread out over a flatter area.     5    

A．Perhaps it is due to the eruption of the volcano, Mount Merapi.

B．Borobudur and Prambanan each tell their sacred stories in vivid detail.

C．Borobudur temple is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Indonesia.

D．However, scholars are not completely sure about the exact dates of construction of either place.

E．Finally, you can go inside the Hindu temple, but you must admire the Buddhist one from the outside.

F．Borobudur is one huge structure with ten levels, but Prambanan is a group of eighteen temple buildings.

G．The third common factor is that both priceless monuments suffered a great deal of damage during the centuries when they were left alone.

2 . Where you choose to stay can make or break your vacation experience.But even the most experienced travelers may not know the difference between the two main types of homes-away-from-home—hotels and motels.     1     The answer isn’t as simple as you’d think.

These two types of lodging(住宿)have the same basic purpose—a place for travelers to sleep.    2     For instance，they came to be for different reasons，and at very different times.

The word“hotel”dates back to the 1600s and comes from a French word，hôtel.That word，just like the English one.referred to a place that provides lodging，meals，entertainment，and other services to travelers.     3     This word dates back to the 1920s and combines the words“hotel”and“motor.”As America’s major highway system developed，so did motels，filling the need for roadside stops for motorists traveling cross-country.

    4     Hotels tend to be built for longer stays，while motels are intended more for one-or two-night stops along a journey.Because of this，hotels are much more likely to have offerings like lounges，gyms，and entertainment.

    5     Want the place you stay to be just as much a part of your travel experience as anything else? Choose a hotel，Just need a place to pop in and out of to shower and sleep? A motel might be the better choice.

A．There are many secrets that hotels won’t tell you.

B．But there are plenty of features that set them apart.

C．Have you ever stayed in a motel on your vacation?

D．Motels，on the other hand，are a much more recent lodging option.

E．Besides their first letters，is there any real difference between them?

F．So，in the end，it comes down to what you want from your trip and from your lodging.

G．There are also other differences that can help you figure out which type of place you’re in.

3 . An extremely enthusiastic truth seeker who runs the YouTube channel Bright Insight claims（声称）to have found the mysterious city of Atlantis and insists that its true location has been hiding in plain sight for thousands of years.

In a video, YouTube blogger Jimmy Bright argues that the Richat Structure, a geologic dome（穹状物）in northwest Sahara also referred to as the Eye of the Sahara, is the most likely location of Atlantis.

He mentioned measurements from the famous Dialogues of Plato, which gave birth to the mystery. The Greek philosopher（哲学家）claimed that Atlantis was a long-gone kingdom, which stretched into Europe as far as Italy and into Africa as far as Egypt thousands of years ago. The giant island was said to be wiped off the face of the planet by a natural disaster“in a single day and night of misfortune”.

At first sight, this has nothing to do with the land-based Richat Structure, but Jimmy claims that the so-called Younger Dryas theory could be a possible explanation. According to it, a massive change in global temperatures caused unexpected climate change and sea level to rise.

In what can be viewed as another proof to the Sahara theory, the diameter（直径）of the Richat Structure’s outer circle is 23.5 km according to Google Map’s measurements, which matches those mentioned by Plato — 127 stadia, which is roughly 23.5 km in today’s terms.

Another thing that helps solve the mystery is a theory that the Eye of the Sahara closely matches the description from Plato’s dialogues. The ancient philosopher wrote that the main city of Atlantis consisted of circles of water and land, which, Jimmy said, looks very similar to the circular form of the Richat Structure.

Although the majority of researchers believe that Plato’s story was nothing but a moral story used to describe a failed idea of seeking power and searching for fortune, it has raised quite a few theories, Since the Middle Ages, explorers have been pointing fingers at different places around the world, including the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, with the most amazing theories linking the location of Atlantis to the Antarctic and the North Sea.

1. What does Jimmy Bright claim to have discovered?

A．The most likely location of Atlantis.

B．The formation of the Richat Structure.

C．The measurements in the Dialogues of Plato.

D．The reasons behind the Younger Dryas theory.

2. How did Jimmy Bright do research into the location of Atlantis and arrive at a conclusion?

A．By studying the history of ancient Egypt.

B．By analyzing the research into Plato’s life story.

C．By explaining the Younger Dryas theory in a scientific way.

D．By comparing the Richat Structure with the famous Dialogues of Plato.

3. What’s the purpose of mentioning the Younger Dryas theory in Paragraph 4?

A．To stress the importance of the Richat Structure.

B．To present the influence it had on Atlantis.

C．To prove that Jimmy Bright might be correct.

D．To show Jimmy Bright’s opinion is unique.

4. What can be learned from the article?

A．The Eye of the Sahara is a mystery mentioned in the Dialogues of Plato.

B．The Richat Structure is where the mysterious city of Atlantis used to lie.

C．The Younger Dryas may have caused the disappearance of Atlantis overnight.

D．The Plato’s Story is meant to inspire explorers to locate the exact position of Atlantis.

4 . Pyramid of Giza

One of seven wonders of ancient world also becomes favorite site for astronomers to capture photographs from the orbit. It is not at all visible with naked eyes from space, so astronomers used special cameras for it .

Grand Canyon

It surely takes many days to enjoy every site of 277-mile-long Grand Canyon in Arizona, But the astronauts at orbits of Earth are able to see Grand Canyon with their own eyes all at once. The space images of Grand Canyon help the scientists to make surface map of the steep sided Canyon , also to monitor the changes within its surface.

Ganges River Delta

Ganges River Delta is 220 miles long; this amazing geographic feature can also seen from orbits of Earth . When the river becomes empty , it becomes the largest remaining habitat of Bengal tiger and other rich wild life.

Palm Island, Dubai

Palm Island along with world islands of Dubai can be seen even from space . The Palm Island actually holds two artificial island in shape of palm tree, spreading across in an area of 100,000 square meters. You can meet hundreds of luxury hotels and parks within this man-made wonder.

1. Which of the following cannot be seen from space without special equipment?

A．pyramid of Giza.	B．Grand Canyon.
C．Ganges River Delta.	D．Palm Island, Dubai.

2. According to the passage ,which pf the following is true?

A．The space pictures of Grand Canyon are intended just for entertainment.

B．Grand Canyon is longer than Ganges River Delta by 57 miles.

C．Ganges River Delta is always the largest habitat or various wild animals.

D．Palm trees on Dubai artificial islands cover an area of 100,000 square meters.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did Marco Polo see when he was in China?

A．The Chinese invented paper.

B．The Chinese used paper money.

C．The Chinese planted trees for paper.

2. When did people in western countries first use paper money?

A．In the 7th century.

B．In the 13th century.

C．In the 15th century.

3. How many trees should be cut down to make one ton of paper?

A．17.

B．48.

C．71.

6 . There are thirty-four bridges on the Thames River in London, the following are among the most famous ones.

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognizable bridges in the World. It is the bridge in London you may see in movies and on advertising writing for London. Tower Bridge is the only Thames Bridge that can be raised. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week.

London Bridge

The construction of the first stone London Bridge started in 1176 and finished years later. Houses and shops were once built on the bridge, which made the road so narrow that it was often jammed with people, horses and carts. A ‘keep left’ rule was made in 1733 to keep the traffic moving. This became the rule of the road in Britain. In 1757 the old bridge was pulled down and a new one was built in 1831. Interestingly, that one was pulled down again in 1967 but rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, USA, as a tourist attraction. The present London Bridge was opened in 1973.

Millennium Bridge

The Millennium Bridge is a bridge for walkers. It was built to connect the Tate Modern Art Gallery to the City and St Paul’s Cathedral (圣保罗大教堂) in 2000. Thousands of people rushed to see the new bridge. Almost immediately after opening, the bridge had to be shut because of the dangerous waving caused by too many visitors. It has now been reopened. The bridge is about 320 meters, costs 16 million pounds to build and only takes walkers.

Westminster Bridge

Westminster Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames between Westminster and Lambeth. The present bridge, opened in 1862, is the second on the site and took the place of an earlier bridge opened in 1750. The British romantic poet, William Wordsworth, wrote a famous poem “Composed Upon Westminster Bridge” in the autumn of 1802.

Want to know more about the bridges on the Thames River? Click here www.bridgesinbritain.com.

1. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．The 1831 London Bridge is now in the USA.

B．Tower Bridge is much less frequently lifted today than before.

C．Cars and buses are not allowed to cross Millennium Bridge.

D．Westminster Bridge is for walkers only.

2. The Passage is most probably taken from a ________.

A．school report	B．website article
C．teenage magazine	D．science fiction

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．William Wordsworth wrote many poems of the bridges on the Thames River.

B．Millennium Bridge wasn’t built strong enough so that it had to be pulled down and rebuilt.

C．That all the traffic is kept left in Britain was from a rule of an old London Bridge.

D．Tower Bridge is the symbol of London because it is the first bridge on the Thames River.

7 . 听第10段材料，回答小题。
1. What attracts most tourists to Mexico City?

A．Delicious food.

B．Various activities.

C．Colorful nightlife.

2. Why does the speaker mainly suggest walking around?

A．To do shopping.

B．To kill time.

C．To talk with people.

3. What can you do in Mexico City?

A．Visit some pyramids.

B．Satisfy your appetite.

C．Meet various visitors.

4. What is the purpose of this talk?

A．To inform students of the city.

B．To encourage people to visit.

C．To introduce a different culture.

8 . London taxi drivers know the capital like the back of their hands. Just jump into one of the city’s 22,000 distinctive black cars and tell the driver your _______.However small the street is, the driver will be able to get you there without any trouble.

The reason why London taxi drivers are so _______ is that they have all _______ a very tough training period to get the special license to drive taxis. During this period, taking two to four years in general, the would­be taxi driver has to learn the most direct _______ to every single road and to every important building in London. _______this, most learners go around the city on small motorbikes, _______ how to move to and from different points of the city.

Learner taxi drivers are tested several times during the period by government officers. Most drivers think the exams are a terrible _______.

Learner drivers are not allowed to work—and earn money—as drivers, either. Therefore, many of them keep their _______ jobs until they obtain their taxi­driving license. The training period can cost quite a lot because learners have to pay for their own expenses—getting around London using _______ transport, the tests and a medical exam.

Once a new taxi driver has a license, the ________ thing to deal with is the public.

Drivers agree that most passengers are very nice, although ________ they can be annoying. ________, if they’re unpleasant to their passenger, they won’t get a tip.

But sometimes it’s not only the tip that is ________, a taxi driver’s job can also be dangerous. To avoid this, more and more drivers are joining radio taxi companies, which only deal with customers who have phoned for a taxi and who often have an account with them. The big ________ of this system is that drivers then know the names and the destinations of their passengers ________, which is very useful if anything ________ happens.

London taxi drivers love to talk to people and most of them start a ________ as soon as the passenger steps into their vehicle. Talking and driving at the same time is the art that London taxi drivers have brought to ________. They and their taxis are a ________ of the capital and are ________ throughout the world, along with the Queen, Tower Bridge and Big Ben.

1.

A．office

B．purpose

C．destination

D．home

2.

A．friendly

B．clever

C．effective

D．efficient

3.

A．gone through

B．taken on

C．taken up

D．carried out

4.

A．way

B．street

C．road

D．route

5.

A．Achieving

B．So as to achieve

C．To achieve

D．Only to achieve

6.

A．testing

B．practicing

C．exercising

D．watching

7.

A．moment

B．time

C．experience

D．life

8.

A．temporary

B．full­time

C．part­time

D．previous

9.

A．public

B．private

C．alternative

D．personal

10.

A．only

B．next

C．another

D．remaining

11.

A．often

B．never

C．occasionally

D．rarely

12.

A．However

B．But

C．Therefore

D．Moreover

13.

A．at fault

B．at risk

C．under threat

D．in doubt

14.

A．priority

B．problem

C．advantage

D．profit

15.

A．in advance

B．in turn

C．as a result

D．later on

16.

A．upsetting

B．amazing

C．interesting

D．boring

17.

A．speech

B．communication

C．conversation

D．interview

18.

A．satisfaction

B．memorization

C．recognition

D．perfection

19.

A．milestone

B．symbol

C．landscape

D．signal

20.

A．understood

B．considered

C．recognized

D．popularized

9 . Does your local town have a nickname? If so, what does it say about the area and the people who live there?

Many cities are recognized across the world by their unofficial titles. New York is the Big Apple. London is the Big Smoke, and Los Angeles is famously called La La Land.

Now Britain's National Mapping Agency(规划局), Ordnance Survey, and the British Linguistics (语言学)Charity, the English Project, are launching an interactive project to uncover the nicknames people use for local places.

The project, which was launched last week to coincide with English Language Day, is called Location Lingo. It aims to identify the names people use every day, whether it's a term of endearment(昵称) or a hate name.

The University of Winchester's Professor Bill Lucas is a leader of the English Project.He explains that unofficial place names often show what people think about a place.“The name that people conjure up or create for a place forms an emotional connection, ”he says, “So Basingstoke becomes Amazingstoke, Swindon is known as Swindump. Padstow, hometown of chef Rick Stein, is nicknamed Padstein.”

Basingstoke is a town in central England. The local nickname, Amazingstoke, shows the love that locals seem to have for the area. Swindon, on the other hand, is sometimes called Swindump, showing that local people think it's a big dump. Stanford Le Hope in Essex is called Stanford No Hope by locals. And Padstow in Cornwall is so closely associated with the local celebrity Rick Stein that it's become known as Padstein.

Since launching the online database (数据库) last week, the creators have already received 3,000 alternative titles for places and landmarks.

Some also say that the project could even have a practical use. Glen Hart, Ordnance Survey's head of research, says the information could be very helpful to the emergency services, for example. “By having the most complete set of nicknames, we could help the emergency services quickly locate the right place, and maybe even save lives, ”he says.

1. The Big Smoke refers to________.

A．NewYork	B．London
C．Paris	D．Los Angeles

2. The project Location Lingo was launched________.

A．On Christmas	B．On Easter
C．On English Language Day	D．On Thanksgiving Day

3. The underlined phrase“conjure up”is closest in meaning to“________”．

A．make up	B．break up
C．join up	D．pick up

4. In the eyes of many people，Swindon is________.

A．beautiful	B．clean
C．dirty	D．attractive

5. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A．The project is meant to save lives.

B．The project is well received.

C．The project can be of practical use.

D．The project is of great value.

10 . 24 hours in western Sydney: what to do, where to go

On a recent weekend, my boyfriend and I decided to explore the area for the first time.

Friday
6 p.m. — Check in at Atura Blacktown hotel

After an easy 40-minute train trip from Central Station to Blacktown (about $5 one way with the Opal smartcard), we catch a taxi (about $20) to western Sydney’s newest hotel, the Atura Blacktown. It’s a sleek but welcoming hotel with an open-plan lobby that incorporates an inhouse restaurant and a comfortable lounge area. Upstairs, we quickly warm to our modern guestroom, which features reliable, free WiFi, free movies on a large wall-mounted TV, and in the bathroom Malin+Goetz toiletries(洗漱用品). It’s good value at about $160 for a king room.

8 p.m. — Dinner and a drive-in movie
       The hotel’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill has an upscale menu (mains $25 — $40 per person) but a casual atmosphere, with an open kitchen and families seated at several tables. We’ve been told not to fill up on dinner so we reluctantly leave our tender scotch fillet(鱼片) and expertly pan-fried barramundi unfinished. At the reception, we pick up keys to the hotel’s white Cadillac, which is parked out front, and drive around the corner to the Skyline Drive-In ($20 for one car with two passengers).
Saturday
9 a.m. — Feasting in Bonnyrigg
       Everywhere we go, there is food. At the temple, we watch a famous Laotion chef prepare pawpaw salad, while at the mosque(清真寺) we are offered feather-light fairy floss. Later, in a low-ceilinged Asian grocer, we are fed sublime rice-paper rolls by a proprietor who speaks five languages. Those who dismiss ordinary Australians as conservative and intolerant have clearly not visited Bonnyrigg.
6 p.m. — People-watching at The Emporium   
       In Parramatta, the venue(场所) of the moment is The Emporium, a 150-seat exposed-brick space with a mod-Oz menu which leans Mediterranean. Unlike many of the more casual places we visit over the weekend, The Emporium has a decidedly grown-up atmosphere, full of well-dressed couples and smart wait staff. Dishes like a delicate stew of Moreton Bay bugs ($36) and truffle-stuffed chicken breast (also $36) are delicious. Don’t expect to get a table on Saturday night unless you book ahead.
1. How much did the author and her boyfriend have to pay at least on Friday?

A．$216.

B．$226.

C．$332.

D．$260.

2. According to the passage, a visitor to western Sydney can __________.

A．get warm in modern guestrooms	B．overeat delicious dinner
C．hire a car to see movies	D．feel unfriendliness from ordinary Australians