1 . 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。

People say that the real culture of Beijing lies in the culture of hutong and siheyuan. The hutongs     1    (form) by lines of siheyuan, which is a type of residence     2     houses are purposely built to form squares or rectangles (长方形) in order to create a type of     3    (tradition) courtyard. In the mid 20th century, several hutongs in Beijing had been torn down     4    (pave) way for the development of infrastructure (基础设施).     5    , thanks to efforts designed to safeguard this significant aspect of the Chinese architectural culture, many hutongs have been preserved.

Because of the interlacement (交织) of the lanes, every house is connected to the other,     6    (make) it easy for local people to keep     7     touch with their neighbors. Therefore, once one enters any of the lanes, one can feel the deep and warm relationships among people, which are     8    (rare) found in this modern world.

In the twisted lanes one can experience the life of the locals. It is just like a community. These    9    (lane) have witnessed the development of Beijing. Where there is such a lane, there is a story. If one wants to explore the culture and experience Beijing hutong food and hutong shopping,     10     hutong tour should not be missed.

3 . 假如你是李华, 得知你的澳大利亚朋友Tom对园艺花卉感兴趣, 恰逢4月28日将在南阳月季博览园及其他月季主题公园举办洲际月季大会。请给Tom写一封信, 诚邀请他前来参观。要点如下：
1. 简要介绍南阳(位置、气候等);
2. 月季大会的时间与地点;
3. 期盼他的回复。
注意：
1.字数100个左右;；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇
南阳月季博览园       Nanyang Rose Garden
主题公园             theme park
洲际月季大会        the WFRS Regional Convention
Dear Tom,

How is everything going with you?

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

4 . 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。

China Daily website is inviting foreigner readers to share your China Story!

It has been     1     seems like six long years since I have been back here in the Capital of China. Beijing! I am very excited about my life adventure! The Olympic Games definitely has given Beijing a face lift and the city looks     2    (total) different.

I came back right on the coming of the     3    (China) Lunar New Year. The streets were lined with red lanterns and trees     4    (decorate) with colorful lights from root to tip. The Christmas holiday has definitely become both     5     economic activity and a welcome mat to many foreigners.     6    (shine) Chinese characters, large and colored, boldly mark the roof tops of high rises and glass sky scrapers. Beijing in the winter is known to be one of the     7    (cold) places and amazingly I have adapted     8     the cold very quickly that most times I never notice it.

China is definitely pushing forward to make     9    (it) mark on the world and to obtain the highest position it can achieve. With business on an all-time height in the newest Economic Power, there are many new     10    (opportunity) for people from all over the world.

5 . Amsterdam is most famous for its artistic heritage. This tradition is proudly on display in the Rijksmuseum (translates as State Museum). Once you’ve taken in all that has to offer, artists, history fens, and families shouldn’t pass up the chance to visit the Van Gogh Museum —containing around 700 paintings and drawings by Vincent and other artists, including Gauguin, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec.

Amsterdam is also home to the Anne Frank Museum, where Anne hid with her family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. On a lighter note, taking a canal cruise through its extensive waterways is a rewarding way to see the Dutch capital.

Art lovers get their tickets at:

♦♦ The Van Gogh Museum Rijksmuseum Museum het Rembrandthuis

Food and drink

Cheese lovers love Amsterdam. You can find an excuse to eat cheese at any time of the day here. Gouda is Holland’s favorite, developing a more intense flavor the longer it’s aged. Find a selection at the markets, try a cheeseboard at dinner time, or just order cubes with mustard for dipping to accompany a drink. When you’re hungry for non-cheese food groups, you’ll find Michel in-starred restaurants, vegetarian, and organic restaurants that accompany an array of global cuisine. For old-fashioned and modern Dutch food, try these Amsterdam restaurants: Moeders, Haesje Claes, Loctje, Greetje, and De Silveren Spiegel.

Don’t leave without tasting:

♦♦ Patat (hot chips with toppings), Stroopwafel (waffle cookie), Chocomel (chocolate milk)

Amsterdam Fast Facts

Approximate flight times:

♦♦NYC/ New York 7 hours 20 minutes, Philadelphia 8 hours, Boston 7 hours

♦♦Miami 9 hours 45 minutes, Los Angeles 10 hours 15 minutes

1. Where can visitors see Monet’s paintings?

A．Rijksmuseum.	B．The Van Gogh Museum.
C．Museum het Rembrandthuis.	D．The Anne Frank Museum.

2. Which is the best choice for a cheese lover?

A．Gouda.	B．Patat.
C．Stroopwafel.	D．Chocomel.

3. Who is this tour guide written for?

A．Germans.	B．Dutch men.
C．Frenchmen.	D．Americans.

6 . Several things Beijingers do during wintertime

In winter, Beijing offers the city’s fun-seekers many appealing options, from royal gardens to winter resorts. Your sweet tooth and palate for fine art can also be satisfied by the abundant choices in food and art exhibitions. Here are some recommendations for you.

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The Summer Palace was designed as a summer resort for the Emperor Dowager Cixi in the Qing Dynasty (1644 — 1911). Recently it has attracted thousands of tourists hoping to catch sight of the setting sun shining through the Seventeen-Arch Bridge over the frozen Kunming Lake.

Mutton hot pot with family and friends.

    2     Eating mutton, according to Chinese traditional medicine, is able to drive out the coldness inside the body and nourish your vitality.

A weekend at Ice skating & ski resorts.

Surrounded by historical mansions and natural beauty, Shichahai is a must-go scenic area in Beijing. In winter, I he frozen lake becomes n giant ice rink (溜冰场), offering skating, sleigh riding and ice bicycles for beginners who don’t want to miss out on the fun.    3     You can ski, participate in snow activities, or just sit in a cozy bar and appreciate the snow-covered landscape.

Hot spring resort getaway.

It is said that a hot spring bath is good for the body and the soul.    4     Gathered in the northern part of Beijing, especially Xiaotangshan town in the Changping district, these resorts offer a great experience for a weekend getaway.

Culture tours at museums.

Going to a museum certainly is much nicer and warmer than staying outdoors. Luckily, cultural agencies like the National Museum and the National Art Museum recently displayed several important exhibitions.    5    

A．Sightseeing at Summer Palace.

B．Add ski resorts to your list of fun.

C．As winter chill takes hold in Beijing, hot pot becomes more popular.

D．As the temperature goes down, swimming turns out to be a good choice.

E．No matter whether you are an experienced skier or not, you can make a perfect holiday there.

F．For more information, please go to the National Museum and National Art Museum websites.

G．For those who search for relaxation from stresses and strains, the city’s hot spring resorts are life-savers.