2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Great Wall was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a dragon, it winds its way from west to east, across deserts, over mountains, through valleys, till at last it reaches the sea.

    1     history, the Great Wall has stood as a symbol of China’s determination to protect its borders. The construction of the Great Wall was not that easy,     2     drew heavily on the local resources for building materials. The walls were     3     (original) built in the Spring & Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Emperor Qin Shihuang succeeded in his effort to have them     4       (join) together. Since then, the Great Wall     5     ( serve) as a monument of the Chinese nation.

With a history of about 2,700 years, some parts of the Great Wall are now in ruins or have disappeared. However, the Great Wall of China is still one of the most appealing     6     (attraction) all around the world owing to its historical significance. The best-known part of the Great Wall of China, Badaling,     7     (locate) 43 miles northwest of Beijing, attracts thousands of national and foreign tourists every day. Another popular section is the Mutianyu Great Wall     8       you can find stunning scenery and well-preserved architecture.

Today, there is a general     9     (recognize) that the Great Wall is one of the most important architectural achievements in history. Visiting the Great Wall provides     10     unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the country’s long and glorious history.

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

There are many scenic spots in the world. Some are the best form of architecture (建筑) ever built and seen. The Great Wall, Taj Mahal, the Pyramids of Egypt and Petra     1       (definite) prove the point that architecture is an age old art and profession.

Not many people know the only construction     2     can be seen from the moon is the Great Wall of China,     3     total length built in all dynasties is 21. 196. 18 kilometers. It is the world’s longest man-made structure.

Taj Mahal is a beautiful piece of architecture     4     all times, which was constructed by using materials from all over India and Asia. It     5     (believe) that over 1, 000 elephants were used to transport building materials. It took the efforts of 22, 000 laborers, painters, artists and stone cutters     6     (shape) Taj Mahal.

One of the best     7     (place) to experience traditional architecture is Egypt. The Pyramids of Egypt make us extremely     8     (amaze) at how creative the designers in ancient times were     9     what efforts were made by ancient people.

Petra is another place to visit great’ structures. This ancient city was the capital of the Arab kingdom of the Nabateans,     10     unique trade center. The city is famous for water tunnels and stone structures carved in the rock.

4 . Things to do in Miyakojima

Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during holidays.

Unique beaches

Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyakojima, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. The ocean is colored in emerald blue, attracting visitors with its beauty.Compact Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is accessed by walking through a narrow tunnel of trees.

Diverse and colorful fish

Snorkeling is a must-try in Miyakojima. Dense coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles and plenty of space to free dive to depths of 8 to 15 meters close to the shore are standout features.For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their ultimate spots.

The bridges

Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyakojima and Irabujima,stretching for 3540m, drawing a gentle curve. The length of the bridge can also be read as“san go no shi ma,” meaning coral island in Japanese. Smaller bridges connect Irabu and Shimoji islands,giving visitors additional beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike,two dramatic marine ponds connected to each other and the sea by an underwater cave system.

Fresh island food

Delight your senses with juicy, melt-in-your-mouth Miyako beef, delicious Miyako soba (noodles served in soup), or fresh fruit. Okinawa prefecture boasts the highest mango yield in Japan,and Miyako Island’s warm subtropical climate is optimal for growing fresh, juicy mangoes. Ice cream with a pinch of salt known as “yuki shio (snow salt)”does more than simply keep you cool.

1. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A tour brochure.	B．A research paper.
C．A geography book.	D．An academic article.

2. Which spot best suits people who want to try underwater activities?

A．Irabu Bridge.	B．Yonaha Maehama Beach.
C．Imgyo Marine Garden.	D．Compact Sunayama Beach.

3. Which is the least possible for you to enjoy in Miyakojima?

A．Delicate cuisine.	B．Attractive scenery.
C．Peaceful walking.	D．Ancient architecture.

5 . The State of Colorado has four of the best parks out of the 58 national parks in the United States. The parks have some of the best scenery of all the national parks.

Black Canyon (峡谷) of Gunnison National Park

This park offers the most breathtaking views from up in the mountains into the canyons below. While exploring the canyons, you will find that the walls drop nearly straight down into the narrow valleys of the snake-like rivers below. Visitors are offered more than 100 camping sites, and a lot of bird species and many animals are native to the area.

Rocky Mountain National Park

It is the only national park in the north central region in the state of Colorado. Elevations in this park are anywhere from 8,000 feet to 14,259 feet at the top of Longs Peak. While traveling throughout this park you will notice two very different climates because of the difference the upper peaks of the Rocky Mountains make. You can enjoy 359 miles of hiking trails, a lot of places for camping, horse-back riding and beautiful scenery.

Mesa Verde National Park

This is probably the most interesting national park, offering a fascinating trip back in time to 600 AD up to 1300 AD．This park was declared a protected national park in 1906 because of the cliff dwellings(住所) that were found throughout the area, which were once home to American Indians. Many of these dwellings can be walked through, while you imagine what each room may have been used for so many years ago.

Great Sand Dunes (沙丘) National Park

The Great Sand Dunes National Park lies in south central Colorado, about 127 miles from Pueblo. This park has the tallest sand dunes in all of North America and has trails for hiking. The natural sandy beaches around the small rivers and lakes are good for swimmers.

1. What’s the most breathtaking thing in the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park?

A．The animals.	B．The walls.
C．The hiking trails.	D．The camping sites.

2. If you are interested in history, you are advised to visit________.

A．the Mesa Verde National Park

B．the Rocky Mountain National Park

C．the Great Sand Dunes National Park

D．the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park

3. What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．Telling people some traveling information in Colorado.

B．Persuading people to visit Colorado when in America.

C．Introducing the best four parks in Colorado to people.

D．Showing people which park is the best of the four in Colorado.

8 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小 题。
1. What percentage of the world’s tea exports go to Britain?

A．Over 40%.

B．Almost 15%.

C．About 30%.

2. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk?

A．Most British people drink tea that way.

B．Tea with milk is healthy.

C．Tea tastes much better with milk.

3. Who suggests a price for each tea?

A．Tea tasters.

B．Tea companies.

C．Tea exporters.

4. What is the speaker talking about?

A．Afternoon tea in Britain.

B．The London Tea Trade Centre.

C．The life of tea tasters.

9 . 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.