1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the unique feature of Jiuzhaigou Valley mentioned in the speech?

A．Ancient temples

B．Colorful lakes

C．Snow-capped mountains

2. Where is Jiuzhaigou Valley located?

A．Hunan province

B．Sichuan province

C．Gobi Desert

3. Which lake is specifically highlighted in the speech?

A．Five-Color Pond

B．Mirror Lake

C．Hallelujah Mountains

4. What is the suggested reason for adding Jiuzhaigou Valley to your travel list?

A．Unique rock formations

B．Vibrant wildlife

C．Wonders of nature

5. How is the underwater world in Jiuzhaigou described?

A．Murky

B．Crystal-clear

C．Shallow

6. What type of visitors is Jiuzhaigou Valley recommended for?

A．Nature lovers

B．History enthusiasts

C．Adventure seekers

7. Describe the characteristics of the lakes in Jiuzhaigou Valley.
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8. What feelings does the speaker suggest Jiuzhaigou Valley will evoke in visitors?
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9. What role does Jiuzhaigou Valley play in the speech’s narrative of hidden treasures?
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10. Explain why Jiuzhaigou Valley is compared to a fairyland.
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2 . 假如有一批澳大利亚中学生在京旅游，住在北京饭店，请用英语为他们拟一个参观颐和园（the Summer Palace）的口头通知，内容要点如下：
(1) 参观时间： 五月四日，星期三
(2) 颐和园简介： 它是中国最大的保存最完好的皇家园林，风景优美，甚是迷人，有山有水，有皇家建筑和画廊。
(3) 活动安排：上午自由参观，中午在快餐馆吃午饭，下午5:30返回宾馆。
(4) 集合时间：星期三早上6:10，汽车6:30出发，行驶45分钟到达。
(5) 集合地点：宾馆大门口。
要求：只能用5个句子表达全部内容。

Announcement

Boys and girls,

May I have your attention?

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That’s all. Thank you!

3 . 根据提示， 写一篇介绍台湾的短文，词数在120左右。   
(1) 台湾的地理位置：太平洋西部北临中国东海，东南接南海，与福建隔台湾海峡（strait）相望。
(2) 台湾是我国最大的岛屿。其面积约三万六千平方千米，人口两千多万。
(3) 自然资源丰富，香蕉，稻米，茶叶等农产品驰名中外。
(4) 风景优美，气候宜人，世界各地的游客纷至沓来。台湾自古以来就是我国的一部分。岛内绝大多数居民来自福建和广东。海峡两岸人民都有统一祖国的强烈愿望   
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4 . 书面表达：
根据提示，写一篇100~120词的短文，介绍中国的情况。
（1）中国位于亚洲的东部，是世界上第三大国家，面积有9，600，000平方公里，境内河流中长江和黄河是两条最长最重要的河流。西部有大面积的沙漠。
（2）中国历史悠久，有56个民族，十多亿人口，其中汉族人口最多。
（3）北京是中国的首都。
（4）中国是个发展中国家。全国人民会把自己的国家建设得更加富强。
参考词汇：长江   Yangtze River     黄河   Yellow River
短文的开头已经为你写好。

China is situated in the east of Asia.

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5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What percentage of rainforest does Peru account for?

A．10%.

B．13%.

C．60%.

2. Where is most of the rainforest located?

A．In Brazil.

B．In Peru.

C．In Colombia.

3. What is the biggest reason for so many species’ death in the Amazon?

A．Disease.

B．Bad weather.

C．Human factors.

4. What will happen if the rainforest continues to be destroyed?

A．New animals will never exist.

B．New medicine for curing diseases couldn’t be found.

C．New sources of food will be in short supply.

7 . 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 has many famed explorers. There was Zhang Qian,     1     traveled into Central Asia,     2     (open) corridors of trade that became the Silk Road. Zheng He was a great mariner in the 15th century. Yet these voyages     3     (undertake) under the direction of governments Xu Xiake was different.

Born in 1587, Xu Xiake grew up in a rich family. Yet he rejected the     4     （comfort) life to travel the lost world of imperial China. As one of the greatest land explorers, Xu Xiake is said     5     (travel) thousands of miles of Chinese mountains and rivers on foot in his lifetime. The written work of Xu Xiake's travel records and diaries contains some 404, 000 Chinese characters,     6     enormous work for a single author of his time. It mixes     7     (detail) of geography, botany and local history with the ratings of the Ming Dynasty lodgings (住宿).

“On the surface, Xu's travel can neither be classified as great affairs of state     8     great undertakings that changed the course of history.” writes the cultural historian Zheng Peikai. “Xu traveled to satisfy his own     9    (curious) — he traveled for the sake of traveling.”

Xu Xiake traveled across China for 34 years. Perhaps his     10    (great) journey was his last. At age 50, he traveled to the tropical frontiers of Yunnan. Hundreds of years later, we follow. Naturally, he is the father of Chinese backpacking.

8 . 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。

Heatable Brick Beds Warm NE China Homes

In northeast China’s chilly winter, getting into a warm bed is made possible by an ancient heatable brick bed that could date back more than two thousand years     1     is still widely used today. These beds not only bring warmth to local residents, but also continue the folk culture of northeast China.

The bed is made of bricks or other forms of fired clay with     2    width of about1.7 m to 2.3 m and a length that can be determined according to the length of the bedroom. It uses a ducted heating system similar to the Roman hypocaust,     3    (compose) of a stove, a bed and a chimney. The stove     4    (use) to burn firewood. Smoke and heat generated by burning firewood pass through an internal hollow and curved flue system to heat the bed above. Smoke is eventually discharged outward through the chimney. The bed retains heat well,     5    enables people     6    (have) a comfortable sleeping environment in the cold winter. In addition,     7    (sleep) on the heatable brick bed for a prolonged period is good for the blood     8    (circulate) and metabolism of the body, and can relieve some diseases such as arthritis and waist and leg pain.

The heatable brick bed is not only used as a bed, but also a living area for the family. People     9    (routine) have their meals and family     10    (gathering) on the bed in cold winters. The bed is a symbol of home that embodies the emotion and love they feel towards their families.

9 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Pico Island, the second largest of the volcano-born Azores, is one of the most hard-won wine regions in the world. By the 19th century, Pico’s wine industry was at its peak,     1     (produce) three native white grape varietals: arinto dos Azores, verdelho and terrantez do Pico. But it wasn’t long before disease and desertification     2     (destroy) most of the island’s vineyards, nearly putting an end to its wine production. But some of Pico’s winemakers regrouped, centering their operations around the village of Criacao Velha,     3     high-quality grapes could still be grown.     4     only around 10 percent of Pico’s original vineyards have been restored (恢复), the appellation of origin has earned some of the country’s top wine honors.

10 . 语法填空

    1     (locate) in the northeast of the Tibetan Highland, Qinghai Lake is usually No. 1 on “Most Beautiful Lakes in China” list. It has very different scenery in different seasons. In spring, the surrounding mountains and wetlands take on a fresh green look with     2    (colour) flowers and white snow. In summer and autumn, the lake     3     (decorate) with golden clothing, as thousands of hectares (公顷) of rape flowers spread out from Qinghai Lake’s shores. In winter, snow and ice cover the surface of the lake, and the lake becomes quiet.