1 . The District of Columbia is a destination filled with sites of historic and current importance. During a visit, you can learn about the structure of our government and see monuments, museums and much more.

    1    If you have enough time, it is well worth it to make it to as many of the monuments as possible. The place to start is the National Mall. The mall is a beautiful grassy area lined with trees and some of the monuments honoring the nation's most important figures.    2    

After exploring some of Washington DC's amazing monuments, the next stop should be to plan out a visit to some of the Smithsonian Institution's complex of museums. With over 19 museums and the National Zoological Park, it’s unlikely that you will have the time to explore each of these museums on a single visit. The best way to enjoy the Smithsonian Institution is to plan out which museums you are most interested in visiting. If you are interested in culture, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is a wonderful choice, where you can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience.    3    This museum offers amazing insights into the history and culture of many different tribes of American Indians.

Washington DC doesn't just have monuments and museums. There are also chances to enjoy the great outdoors.    4    You can enjoy the outdoors at the Constitution Gardens with beautiful trees, and island and more. The National Arboretum is another outdoor destination. The Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and the US Botanical Gardens are also great outdoor destinations.

The arts and entertainment in Washington DC are also an important part of any trip to the city.    5    The historic Georgetown neighborhood in Washington DC is an excellent area to enjoy some of the cities' best shopping, dining, entertainment and more.

A．Washington DC is filled with important monuments.

B．You will find art galleries, clubs and fantastic restaurants.

C．The city has many parks and places to walk and enjoy.

D．These important landmarks are open all day and into the evening.

E．The District of Columbia is one of the great destinations you can visit.

F．You can see the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and many more. G. Another museum that you should visit is the National Museum of the American Indian.

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What can make a museum attractive? By “attractive” I mean being able to do a lot of things. One of the most     1    (fascinate) museums is Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark. It is set in a beautiful place by the sea and this is a museum in     2     shop you can buy nice souvenirs. Most of all, the rooms in the museum building are specially designed     3     (match) the paintings and other things presented there. Even     4     (spend) a whole day there will never make one feel bored. Experimentarium     5     (base) on the idea of experiment is another attractive museum. Visitors     6     (simple) have to touch and move the     7     (object) because it is the best way to understand many difficult processes and how different things work.

Finally, one of my favorite places is the Musical Instruments Museum in Brussels. Visitors     8     (provide) a set of headphones when they buy a ticket.     9     moment they' re getting close to any instrument, they can hear it play in their headphones. And this is also     10     I call “attractive”!

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Windsor Castle is surrounded by a lot of green gardens in the English countryside. It looks out onto the River Thames and sits next     1     a hunting ground. It was built just outside of London     2     (protect) the capital from the enemies on the west side.

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest castle     3     (occupy) in the world. The castle has a long, rich and troubled history.     4     the castle walls could talk, they’d have many stories to tell.

Kings were born and     5     (die) here. It’s been used as the home of kings and queens for centuries. However, it was also used as a prison during the English Civil War II, the royal family     6    (secret) slept at Windsor Castle because it was safer than London’s urban areas.

Today, Windsor Castle is the private home of Queen Elizabeth II. When she doesn’t meet guests at Buckingham Palace, she goes to Windsor Castle.     7     that’s not all. Windsor Castle is open to the public. It is now one of England's most popular tourist     8     (attract). Visitors can look at some of the finest artworks,     9     (include) the paintings of Rembrandt as well as the well-kept gardens. Is there a better way to learn about England     10     to enjoy some of the country’s finest scenery?

4 . Have you ever been into a cave? If not, please follow us and explore some of the most beautiful caves from around the world!

Marble Caves

Located in the center of Lake General Carrera, the Marble Caves in Chico, Chile, are only accessible by boat. The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color(depending on the writer levels and the season). The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.

Reed Flute Cave

Reed F1ute Cave known as “the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China.The limestone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites(钟乳石), stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.

Fingal’s Cave

This incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The cave’s size, shape, and naturally—arched(拱形的) roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral—like atmosphere.

The Blue Grotto

The Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri. It is a sea cave found on the coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area. This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance. When viewed from inside the cave, the entrance appears as a brilliant white light just above the waterline, while the underwater hole, which is the larger source of light, provides a blue light.

1. Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves?

A．Because it has enough light in it.

B．Because it has the most beautiful scenery.

C．Because it is surrounded by clear waters.

D．Because boats are only available at sunset.

2. Which cave will you go to if you want to enjoy the strange sound?

A．Reed F1ute Cave.	B．Marble Caves.
C．The Blue Grotto.	D．Fingal’s Cave.

3. What is special about the Blue Grotto?

A．C1ear waters.	B．Various birds and animals.
C．Bright blue light.	D．Strange shapes.

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Located in the northwest of Hunan Province, about 300 kilometers away from Changsha, capital of Hunan, Zhangjiajie,     1     covers a total area of 9,563 square kilometers, is a tourist city for its unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. Zhangjiajie     2    (award) the title of “World Geological Park” in 2004.     3     (actual), Zhangjiajie, honored as “the most fantastic mountain under heaven” and “a walking Chinese landscape painting”, is also widely praised as “    4     enlarged potted landscaping” “a mini fairyland” and “a maze (迷宫) of nature”, attracting a growing number of tourists     5     home and abroad.

Since it was discovered in the 1980s, tourism industry     6     (become) the leading industry in Zhangjiajie, which has stimulated the development of other industries     7     (relate) to tourism. At the same time, eco-tourism has been developed rapidly in Zhangjiajie. When you come to Zhangjiajie, you can fully appreciate     8       (it) magnificent natural scenery and experience appealing folk custom as well as other thrilling tourist     9     (activity), and you will be deeply impressed by     10     is performed by the minorities there.

It must be an exciting, joyful and unforgettable tour to Zhangjiajie.

6 . Considering Australia' s size and the fact that early settlements were far apart, Australian society is remarkably homogeneous ( 同种的). Its citizens are fundamentally prosperous and the way of life in the major cities and towns is much the same however many miles divide them__________________________.
However, there is some difference in lifestyle between city settlers and the country people. Almost 90 percent of the population lives in the fast-paced cities along the coast andhas little more than a passing familiarity with the desert. The major cities preserve images of colonial heritage, but on the whole the impression is modern, with new buildings reflecting the country' s youth. In contrast, the rural communities tend to be slow-moving and conservative. For many years, Australia was said to have "ridden on the sheep' s back" , a reference to wool being the country' s main money earner. However, it is no longer dominant (主宰的). Much of Australia' s relatively sound economy is now achieved from natural coal and wheat, and by being the largest diamond producer in the world. Newer industries such as tourism and wine making are also increasingly important. Australians are generally friendly and relaxed, with a modest sense of humor.
Yet, contrary to widespread belief, very few Australians have true prisoner origins. Within only one generation of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Australia had become a nation of immigrants. Originally coming almost entirely from the British Isles, today one in three Australians comes from elsewhere. Australia' s liberal postwar immigration policies led to a flowing of survivors from war-torn Europe. The emphasis has changed in recent years and today the majority of new immigrants are from Southeast Asia. Today Australia is a "mixture of nations" and although some racism exists, it has generally been a successful experiment and the country is reasonably proud to have one of the most harmonious multicultural communities in the world.
1. What does the writer mean by saying "It takes a sharp ear to identify regional accents." in the first paragraph?

A．Australians speak Standard English with no local accents.

B．You have to practice a lot to learn to understand the different accents.

C．The Australian regional accents are very difficult to understand indeed.

D．There is not much difference between the accents in different areas of Australia.

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Most Australians have ancestors who were prisoners.

B．The Australian economy counts on sheep exports.

C．The pace of life is different in the city and in the country.

D．The majority of people living in Australia come from Europe.

3. We can infer from the passage that ____.

A．nothing about Australia' s colonial part in modern cities can be seen by visitors

B．tourism and wine making resulted in fast development in rural communities only

C．immigrants from Europe have brought racial problems

D．Australia' s recent immigration policy encourages immigrants from Southeast Asia

4. This passage mainly focuses on Australia’s_______________.

A．society	B．economy
C．racial problems	D．history