2 . For those looking to explore these natural wonders, all around the world there are volcanoes you can get up close to.

Vesuvius, Italy

Obviously the most famous volcano in the world, Vesuvius is considered currently dormant(休眠的), but that doesn't mean that it won't erupt at some point.Visiting Vesuvius is   more about Mount Vesuvius's past, particularly the destruction of Pompeii in A.D. 79. Though the volcano.seems harmless, the destruction of Pompeii was during a dormant phase of Vesuvius as well.

Elevation(海拔): 4,203ft

White Island, New Zealand

Making headlines recently for an eruption that killed at least five people, White Island, which is uninhabited, is usually a popular tourist attraction. It is also central to New Zealander culture,playing an important role in Maori legends. To access the island, one must take a boat tour, and then one can hike.

Elevation: 1,053 ft

Kilauea, Hawaii

The most active volcano in the world is in Hawaii where volcanoes hold local cultural legends.Nearby is also the Thurston Lava Tube which can be visited, as well as the surrounding lush jungles. The volcano is located on the Big Island, so visiting other attractions, such as Honolulu is a good choice.

Elevation: 4,009 ft

Sakuraji'ma, Japan

Less than 5 miles away from the city of Kagoshima, Sakurajima erupts almost every day.

Visiting the area is very easy, with ships leaving the city every 15 mins. Once there, Visitors can take a hike or visit the observatory, which is the closest spot to safely view the eruption. The lava has created interesting produce, including the world's largest carrot and the smallest orange.

Elevation: 3,665 ft

1. Which volcano is the highest?

A．Sakurajima, Japan	B．Kilauea. Hawaii.
C．Vesuvius, Italy.	D．White Island. New Zealand.

2. What is the similarity between White Island and Kilauea?

A．They belong to New Zealand.	B．They have jungles around them.
C．They become headlines recently.	D．They are very important in local culture.

3. What can visitors do when visiting Sakuraji'ma?

A．Taste the smallest orange.

B．Enj oy destruction of Pompeii.

C．Listen to local cultural legends.

D．Go to attractions of the city of Kagoshima.

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处适当的内容(l个单词 )或括号内单词的正确形式 。

Dujiangyan is the oldest man-made water system in the world, and a wonder in the development of Chinese science. Built over 2,200 years ago in    1    is now Sichuan Province in Southwest China, this amazing engineering achievement is still used today to irrigate over 6000 square kilometers of farmland and provide water for 50 cities in the province.

In ancient times, the region in which Dujiangyan now stands suffered from regular floods     2    (cause) by overflow from the Minjiang River. To help the victims of the flooding, Li Bing, the region governor, together with his son, decided to find a    3    (solve).

Li designed a series of channels built at different levels along Mount Yulei    4    would take away floodwater while    5    (leave) the river flowing naturally.    6    (Well) still, the extra water could be directed to the dry Chengdu Plain, making it suitable for farming.

After eight years of work, the 20-meter-wide canals had been carved through the mountain.

Once the system was finished, no more floods     7     (occur) and the people were able to live peacefully and    8    (happy).Today, Dujiangyan is admired by scientists from around the world because of one feature. Unlike modern dams where the water    9    (block) with a huge wall, Dujiangyan still lets water flow through the Minjiang River naturally, enabling ecosystems and fish population to exist       10     harmony.

4 . 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

5 . 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.

6 . 语法填空

As I write this I’m I sitting on a bus back to Santiago in Chile where I am I now working     1     a language assistant. I’ve just spent a weekend in a city called La Serena, north of Santiago. I was lucky enough to see the flowering I desert, a natural phenomenon that     2     (occur) around every five years here in the Atacama Desert.

    3     (follow) a particularly large amount of I rainfall earlier, a     4     (vary) of flowers come into blossom. Bright purple flowers create     5     unbelievably beautiful scene at the base of the surrounding mountains.

    6     (catch) the sight of this great treasure of nature, we took a bus from La Serena to a nearby town and then rented a car to go to the desert.     7     we saw did not disappoint us, and as expected it was even more amazing than the pictures we had seen online. The bloom was particularly     8     (impress) this year due to the strong presence of El Niño (a band of warm water developed in the Pacific Ocean that changes the temperatures and increases the rainfall in certain areas). The vast carpet of colour     9     spread into the distance towards the striking green hills was     10     (simple) wonderful and deserved a large amount of photos! A real reminder of the beauty our planet can provide.

7 . Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours

Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.

Duration: 3 hours

This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!

Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)

Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.

Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.

Duration: 3 hours

Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.

Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour

Duration: 3 hours (7miles)

Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.

1. Which tour do you need to book in advance?

A．Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.

B．Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.

C．Capital City Bike Tour in Washington.

D．Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.

2. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?

A．Meet famous people.	B．Go to a national park.
C．Visit well-known museums.	D．Enjoy interesting stories.

3. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?

A．City maps.	B．Cameras.
C．Meals.	D．Safety lights.

8 . 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.

9 . 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.

    1    

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.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chinese architecture is a style that has taken shape in East Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely     1     (change), the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese architecture has     2     (have) a major influence     3     the architectural styles of Korea, Vietnam, and Japan.

The architecture of China is as old as Chinese civilization. From every source of information, there is strong     4     (evident) that the Chinese have always enjoyed a native system of construction that has kept its principal characteristics from old times to the present day. Over the large area from Chinese Turkistan (突厥) to Japan, the same system of construction is popular and this is the area of Chinese cultural influence.

Throughout     5     20th century, western-trained Chinese architects have tried     6     (combine) traditional Chinese designs into modern architecture, with great success. Moreover, the pressure for urban development throughout contemporary China required higher speed of construction and higher floor area ratio (容积率),     7     means that in the great cities the demand for traditional Chinese     8     (build) has declined in favor of modern architecture.     9    , the traditional skills of Chinese architecture,     10     (include) major and minor carpentry (木工), and masonry (石工), are still applied to the construction of vernacular architecture in the large rural area in China.