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 Haos’ Residence, also     1    (call) Haojiawan in local language, is located in Banqiao, Sinan. It is home to the Haos’ family and it gets the name for the reason     2     they have been here since hundreds of years ago. The Haos’ ancestors(祖先),     3     birthplace was in Shandong, came to Guizhou     4    (be) officials many years ago. During the Ming Dynasty some had been general governors of Zhenyuan County and they held other high     5     (position)as well. Since then, the Haos have been living here.

Hao Shixiu (also called Chaoxiang), who was living between     6     periods of Qianlong and Daoguang during the Qing Dynasty, was once a military officer in Zhenyuan, a county governed by Guizhou province.     7    (Extraordinary) intelligent and rich, Hao Shixiu     8    (draw) water through stone channels and built the residence     9    (use) all the money he had, showing his ingenuity(独创). And this is     10     we see about the Haos’ Residence now.

3 . Paris has the Eiffel Tower(埃菲尔铁塔),Rome the Colosseum(圆形大剧场),New York the Statue of Liberty.These symbolic landmarks are recognizable worldwide.Brussels(布鲁塞尔) meanwhile has the Manneken Pis(撒尿小童).Think of the Belgian(比利时的) capital and if anything,you think of the small peeing(撒尿) boy—a 60-centimeter-high bronze figure standing on a block,supplying a constant stream of water to the basin under him.

Some might laugh.But for Jacques Stroobants,the statue is up there with the best of them.“I am proud of him.People come from all around the world to see him,” says 60-year-old Stroobants with a fatherly glance at the little boy.

As the most famous landmark of Brussels, Manneken Pis has a very special place in the heart of Belgians Because of its many legends.

The original Manneken Pis dates back to 1388,but the statue tourists see today dates from 1619 when the city built a second one,after the original was destroyed.

There are many stories surrounding the legend of Manneken Pis.Nobody knows why he was created.One story is that he saved Brussels by putting out the flames of a deadly fire with his well-aimed wee-wee(小便).But the most believable story is that the boy—the son of a wealthy nobleman(贵族)—was missing and kidnapped(绑架).The father had a statue built in honour of the way his son was found—peeing against a tree.

1. Which of the following can you see in France?

A．The Eiffel Tower.	B．The Colosseum.
C．The Statue of Liberty.	D．The Manneken Pis.

2. The Manneken Pis is the symbol of 　　　,which stands on a block of the capital.

A．England	B．Italy
C．Belgium	D．Swede

3. Why does the Manneken Pis have a very special place in the heart of Belgians?

A．Because it provides a good resting place for the Belgians.

B．Because it is a special statue with many legends.

C．Because it’s good-looking with water running continuously.

D．Because it helps the Belgians make a lot of money every year.

4. If Belgians regard the Manneken Pis as a hero,they may be more willing to believe the statue was made 　　　.

A．for a country boy who was peeing against a big tree

B．in honour of the boy who saved Brussels

C．in honour of a little Belgian soldier who gave his life to his country

D．for the son of a rich man who was lost

4 . Something’s happening at the lowest point on our planet.

The Dead Sea, a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and Palestine to the west, is shrinking(缩小) at an alarming rate-----about 3.3 feet per year, according to the environmentalist group EcoPeace Middle East. And human actions are largely to blame.

“It’s not just like one country is punishing the Dead Sea; it’s more like the whole area,” said photographer Mortize Kustner, who visited the area in February to work on his series “The Dying Dead Sea”.

The Dead Sea needs water from the other natural sources surrounding it, such as the Jordan River basin. But around the 1960s, some of the water sources it relied on were diverted(使改道). Israel, for instance, built a pipeline during that time so it could supply water throughout the country.

Mineral extraction(开采) industries are another main reason the water levels are falling, experts say. The Dead Sea’s minerals have been used as medicine and can often be found in cosmetics(化妆品) and other consumer products.

And then, of course, there’s the Middle East’s hot, dry climate, which makes it difficult for the lake to replenish itself.

Last year, Israel and Jordan signed a $900 million deal in an effort to keep the Dead Sea’s water levels stable(稳定). It includes building a canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea which would be able to not only supply water to Israel and Jordan but also to pump water into the Dead Sea.

But for now, Kustner shows us that the Dead Sea remains very much a place of interest, with people from all over the world going there to swim in its salty waters.

The Dead Sea, known as the Salt Sea in the language of Hebrew, is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world. And because of what has been happening over the years, the salt is only getting saltier.

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the Dead Sea’s shrinking mentioned in the text?

A．Some of its water sources being diverted.

B．The extraction of the minerals in the sea.

C．Visitors from all over the world swimming in it.

D．The hot, dry climate in the Middle East.

2. What can we learn about the Dead Sea’s minerals?

A．They have practical value.

B．They are controlled by Israel.

C．They can be extracted very easily.

D．They are mainly used in heavy industries.

3. What does the underlined word “replenish” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?

A．To clean something.	B．To improve something.
C．To fill something again.	D．To find something again.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．What we should do to save the Dead Sea

B．More people travel to the Dead Sea

C．Why the Dead Sea is salty

D．The Dead Sea is drying out

5 . Four things that you can’t miss in Macao

Go Bungee Jumping at the Macao Tower

The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with kinds of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the activities is the bungee jump. The Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go! If you are not daring enough to jump that height, you can try the sky walk on the 57th floor—it’s still amazing. Take this chance and tick off this item on your list.

Enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner

Macao was once colonized (殖民) by Portugal before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture has deeply affected Macao.

Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants here, but it is more adaptable to Chinese people.

Visit a museum

Macao, as a little city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its special history, both eastern and western historical relics can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural relics, tourist spots or museums, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.

Go into an entertainment place

Well known as the “Las Vegas of the Orient”, Macao has 33 entertainment places. You can find different themed entertainment places with their hotels and attractions around every corner of Macao, especially on Taipa Island. Among all, The Venetian is the most popular. With a huge shopping mall and Vegas-style design, it is a must-go place for both tourists and locals to shop and enjoy free time. So when you come to Macao, just walk around and you will still be amazed.

1. What can visitors do at the Macao Tower?

A．Visit a museum.

B．Try an extreme sport.

C．Enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner.

D．Challenge the Guinness World Record for jumping.

2. What can we learn from the text?

A．Visitors can do nothing but shopping.

B．Portuguese culture has no longer existed in Macao.

C．The Macao Tower is the highest tower in the world.

D．Visitors can enjoy both eastern and western historical cultures in Macao.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To introduce something attractive in Macao to visitors.

B．To encourage people to do sports.

C．To advertise coming events.

D．To tell about the history of Macao.

6 . Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do．While visiting the Lone Star State this summer，don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities．

Visit SeaWorld

There are sea life shows，adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park．A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld．

Windsurf at South Padre

With miles of shallow（浅的)，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds coming off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream．

Swim at Barton Springs

Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Creek was built．Since its opening，Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state．

Take part in an outdoor adventure

In the scenic Texas Hill Country，Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities，including boating，hiking，camping and more．

Camp and hike in Big Bend Park

Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way．Backpacking，mountain biking，fishing，boating，hiking，nature watching and camping-you name it．If it can be done outdoors，it can be done in Big Bend．

Enjoy saltwater fishing

Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA．More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods （鱼竿） to make good use of Texas’ world-class saltwater fishery．

1. The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for___．

A．Texas	B．San Antonio
C．South Padre	D．Gulf of Mexico

2. When you visit SeaWorld，you can enjoy the following EXCEPT___．

A．sea life show	B．adventure camps
C．Climbing	D．exciting rides

3. Where can you go if you want your windsurfer’s dream to come true？___

A．San Antonio	B．South Padre
C．Barton Springs	D．Texas Hill Country

4. From the text you know that___．

A．Barton Springs is the most popular in the USA

B．Lake Buchanan Adventures offers indoor activities

C．fishermen may get the best saltwater fish when fishing in Texas

D．Big Bend provides outdoor activities in an ancient way