1 . In China, a site that amazed me was one     1     (provide) by nature---the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, the mother river of the country.

The Yellow River was a main source of transportation in the past. Many ports and bridges were built and destroyed by the river’s strong current(水流), and it was     2     (challenge) for the locals back then to build a bridge     3     was strong enough to withstand(承受) the current of the Yellow River.

About 1,500 years ago, the locals of Puzhou, which is now Yongji,     4     (make) several iron oxen anchors, each     5     (weigh) more than seventy metric tons to hold a floating bridge across the Yellow River. It was amazing to see these     6     person and I was astonished by the     7     (wise) and workmanship of people back then.

The hotels that    8    (arrange) for us to stay in were among the best in each city we visited, which sums up       9     China was shown to me, with sights both beautiful and amazing    10    kind and helpful people.

2 . The oldest stone buildings in the world are the pyramids. They have stood for nearly 5,000 years, and it seems likely that they will continue to stand for thousands of years yet. There are over eighty of them along the banks of the Nile, some of which are different in shape from the true pyramids. The most famous of these are the "Step" pyramid and the "Bent" pyramid.

Some of the pyramids still look as much alike as they must have been when they were built thousands of years ago. Most of the damage suffered by the others has been at the hands of men who were looking for treasure or, more often, for stones to use in modern buildings. The dry climate of Egypt has helped to keep the pyramids in good condition, and their very shape has made them less likely to fall into ruin. These are good reasons why they can still be seen today, but perhaps the most important is that they were planned to last forever.

The "Step" pyramid had to be on the west side of the Nile, the side on which the sun set. This was for level of the river to protect it against the regular floods. It could not be too far from the Nile, however, as the stones to build it needed to be carried in boats down the river to the nearest point. Water transport was, of course, much easier than land transport. The builders also had to find a rock base, which was not likely to break under the great weight of the pyramid. Finally, it had to be near the capital, or better still near the king's palace so that he could visit it easily to personally check the progress being made on the final resting place for his body.

1. The most important reason why some pyramids remain in good condition is that           .

A．people have taken good care of them

B．it doesn't rain often in Egypt

C．they were well designed

D．the government has protected them from damage

2. Most of the damage to the pyramids has been caused by             .

A．the regular floods

B．the dry climate of Egypt

C．the special shape of the pyramids

D．people in search of building materials

3. The Egyptians built the pyramids along the banks of the Nile because            .

A．they believed in their god

B．it was difficult to find a large rock base far from the Nile

C．the river helped a lot in the transport of building materials

D．it was not easy to choose a suitable place for the pyramids

4. The last paragraph of the passage mainly tells us             .

A．it was easy for the king to check

B．water transport was easier than land transport

C．there was a rock base for the "Step" pyramid to be built on

D．why the "Step" pyramid had to be built on the west side of the Nile

3 . Nobody wants to be aged, but    1    it comes to visiting cities, most of us want to visit the world’s oldest cities. Luoyang is one of the oldest and most     2    (attract) cities in the world that I’d like to recommend to you.

Luoyang stands out     3    the oldest continually inhabited (持续居住的) city in Asia. The city is considered to be         4    birthplace of Chinese culture and history as well as being one of the Seven Ancient Capitals of China. There         5     (be) no other city in China that has seen so many    6    (dynasty) like Luoyang.

With such a long and exciting history, Luoyang has really a lot     7     (offer). The longmen Grottoes(龙门石窟), which     8    (include) in the world Heritage List since 2000, and many historic Buddhist temples    9     (constant) attract tourist from all over the world. Luoyang is also famous for the White Horse Temple, the earliest Buddhist temple     10    (build) in China. Are you anxious to visit the city?

4 . Dubai is one of the economically richest places in the world. With its numerous malls, hotels, resorts and beautiful beaches, Dubai has always been a popular holiday destination. This city was visited by around 5 million tourists each year. The government wanted to increase this number to 15 million. However, there was a shortcoming in this plan. Dubai had only 45 miles of coastline, which was nowhere enough for so many people. To handle this issue, an island that looked like a palm tree was built in 2006 and named the Palm Jumeirah.

The plan for the island was extraordinary. It was to host several hotels, shopping malls, restaurants and homes. Although the initial plan was to build the island from concrete, a decision was taken to create it from sand, so as to give it a natural look.

To make sure that this project was a success, the best engineers from across the world were employed. Engineers from Holland formed the majority in this group. To begin with, the engineers calculated the strength of storms at sea, and also the expected amount of rise in water levels due to global warming. And then they found that the proposed location for the island was neither very wide nor deep.

One of the difficulties encountered by the engineers was to put sand on the seabed to create the breakwater(防波堤), protecting the Plam Jumeirah from tidal forces. Finding the right sand for the project was a difficult task, as the sand from Dubai’s deserts was too fine. Instead, sand from the sea was used, as it was coarser(粗糙) and more water­resistant in nature. Once the breakwater was built, construction of the island began.

The Palm Jumeirah is really an impressive feat(伟绩) of engineering. However, the project is so large that it may have changed the ecology of the region. In addition, large quantities of money and resources go into sustaining the island, which is a major concern at the moment. Only time will tell if building the Palm Jumeirah is actually a good decision.

1. The first paragraph is intended to show ________.

A．the geographical features of Dubai

B．Dubai’s plan to attract more tourists

C．the reason for building the Palm Jumeirah

D．Dubai’s difficulty in developing the tourism industry

2. To build the island, the engineers ________.

A．overcame a number of challenges

B．were sent to Holland to receive training

C．did research on the formation of storms at sea

D．found the proper location for the island accidentally

3. What is the author’s attitude towards the construction of the Palm Jumeirah?

A．Positive.	B．Objective.
C．Indifferent.	D．Negative.

5 . 你是高一年级的张洋，你的外教Anne打算暑假期间在四川旅游，请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.推荐两个旅游目的地，并分别阐述理由；
2.感谢他一年来的教学；
3.期待下期的学习。
注意：1. 词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Anne,

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Best wishes!

Yours,

Zhang Yang

6 . 语法填空

For you, the "Clear and Bright" day that falls in every April might be no more than just another holiday — the fact that it comes with three days off school matters to most students     1    (much) than the fact that it is part of the 24 solar terms (二十四节气).

But this ancient system that Chinese people have used     2    (keep) track of the time of year was added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产)on Nov. 30.

To be fair, the terms do sound old; they     3    (invent) thousands of years ago to offer weather information for agricultural     4    (activity). But the truth is     5    they still have an influence on our lives today, even if we don’t realize it most of the time. For example, people from     6    (north) China are in the habit of eating dumplings     7    the day of the winter solstice (冬至). And on the start of autumn, some treat     8    (they) to a big feast, especially of meat, something they call "putting on autumn weight", or tieqiubiao.

According to Chinese writer and academic Yu Shicun, the system is a philosophy of time,     9    applies to everything. And this means they are     10    (likely) to die out.

7 . 语法填空

Impression West Lake is a grand evening show of music, light, and dance. Directed by Zhang Yimou, Impression West Lake     1    (update) since 2015. Included in the new version are 70 percent of elements from Hangzhou G20 Summit evening gala.

Impression West Lake,     2    (feature) the local culture of Hangzhou and unique charm of West Lake, is one of China’s Top Seven Shows. It     3    (vivid) presents the history and culture of West Lake by exploring the     4    (story) based on the Legend of White Snake and Butterfly lovers.

Besides being a charming show, Impression West Lake also highlights the beautiful     5    (nature) landscape of West Lake. The whole performance is staged entirely upon the lake     6    (it) with hills as the background.     7     is even more amazing is “the Rain of West Lake”, which is artificially recreated     8    (bring) out the charm of West Lake in the rain.

Impression West Lake is also a feast of music.     9     is reported, the background music is made by Kitaro, a famous Japanese musician and the theme song is performed by Zhang Liangying, a popular Chinese singer     10     a heavenly voice. All these bring the audience into the dreamlike environment of romantic Hangzhou.

8 . Three Blocks of Stones Forest Park

Three Blocks of Stones Forest Park, located in the southeast of Fushun, is a high and beautiful mountain, on the top of which there are three large blocks of stones, accounting for its name. It is covered with thick and tall trees, with a clear and clean river flowing down it…

Opening time: 8：30～16：30 (from April 1st to October 31st)

Admission ticket: 45 yuan   (free for kids under 7 years old)

Telephone number: 13823011112

Fushun Royal Ocean World

Fushun Royal Ocean World, located in the west of Fushun, is made up of aquarium, surf house, and water park in it. Here you can see many rare sea creatures and polar animals. And also you can have a good time surfing or playing in the water park…

Opening time: 8：30～16：30

Admission ticket: 90 yuan/adult　50 yuan/kid (free for kids under 5 years old, accompanied by at least one adult)

Telephone number: 55556000

Hetuala City

Hetuala city is Manchurian, where the later jin was located. The ancestors of Nurhachi(努尔哈赤) used to live here, and the Nu Zhen nationality once settled here. This city, which lies in the far north of Fushun, is divided into two parts, the inner city and the outer city…

Opening time: 8：00～17：00

Admission ticket: 80 yuan (free for kids under 5 years old and the elderly over 70 years old)

Telephone number: 15904130413

Exhibition hall of Fushun war criminals

Exhibition hall of Fushun war criminals, was built in May 1986.982 Japanese war criminals were once put in prison here. The emperor of Manchukuo, Puyi and his ministers were also transformed into ordinary people here. In the exhibition hall, over 800 historical pictures and more than 500 material objects are on display. It is a good patriotic education base for all the people, especially the students. Exhibition hall of Fushun war criminals is just in the center of Fushun.

Opening time: 8：30～16：00 (closed every Monday)

Admission ticket: 70 yuan (free for kids and all the primary and junior students and the elderly over 70. Free for all on September 18th)

Telephone number: 55918918

1. If a person is interested in nature and breathing fresh air, which number should he call?

A．55918918.	B．15904130413.
C．55556000.	D．13823011112.

2. A young couple with two children (one is 3 years old, the other is 10) go to Fushun Royal Ocean World, how much will they pay?

A．135 yuan.	B．230 yuan.
C．240 yuan.	D．140 yuan.

3. Which place can you go to on Monday if you want to enjoy some historical sights?

A．Three Blocks of Stones Forest Park.

B．Exhibition hall of Fushun war criminals.

C．Fushun Royal Ocean World.

D．Hetuala City.

4. The four places have one thing in common, which is that ________.

A．they are open all the year

B．they are located in the same city

C．they are all free for kids

D．they all have something to do with history

9 . When Columbus ‘sailed the ocean blue in 1492’ he wasn't looking for America, he was searching for a route from Spain to China; America just got in the way.

The Spanish were after the riches of Asia: silk, dates, spices. Until later adventurers discovered how to sail to the Far East, trade with China depended on the Silk Road. The trade between China and Europe brought huge wealth, so the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East. Eventually a way appeared; as sea traffic developed from the 17th Century onwards, the overland route diminished.

Now China is seeking to revive(复兴)the Silk Road and is preparing to invest 4 trillion pounds in new roads, rail links, oil pipelines and other basic facilities. It is hoped that goods can be shipped westwards by land far more quickly and economically than by sea.

But the plan is also to attract more tourists. Actually, China does pretty well for tourists already; it's the world's   fourth most visited country. Two cities — Beijing and Shanghai—possess the tourism business, with significant interest in   destinations such as Xi'an and Chengdu. While Beijing is modern, cities such as Lanzhou and Dunhuang have one foot planted firmly in old China.

Other places featured include Xi'an, the former capital of China, where you can come face to face with the Terracotta Army built to protect China's first emperor in the afterlife. From Lanzhou tour members take the train to Jiayuguan, China's western gateway and a key location   on the Silk Road.

There is also a four­day coach journey along the original Silk Route through the Xinjiang region to Kashgar. Along the way, at Kurla, you can visit the ruins of the Iron Fortress.

1. What does the underlined word “diminished” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Discovered.	B．Disappeared.
C．Disturbed.	D．Displayed.

2. What is the purpose of reviving the Silk Road?

A．To rebuild the ruins of the Iron Fortress.

B．To construct new roads and other basic structures.

C．To make transportation westwards faster and cheaper.

D．To draw more inland tourists' attention to the western gateway.

3. What can we learn about the Silk Road?

A．It is nothing but a trade route.

B．It may destroy some cities' ancient style.

C．It attracts foreign investment of ￡4 trillion.

D．It promotes the tourism industry of China.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．The charming of the Silk Road

B．The function of the Silk Road

C．The origin of the Silk Road

D．The future of the Silk Road

10 . Sitting on the peaceful coast of the Calapagos Islands, Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldn’t forget the Charles Darwin (1809-1882) arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired his famous work On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwin’s footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.

The islands are certainly a paradise (天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be.

The most well-known animals of the Calapagos is the giant tortoise (巨型陆龟), which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago (群岛). Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.

Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.

Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.

1. What do we know about Darwin’s visit to the islands?

A．He studied different creatures on the islands.

B．He completed his famous book on the istands.

C．He was touched by the geography of the islands.

D．He was attracted by well-known animals of the islands.

2. Which of the following plays a role in making the islands “a paradise for wildlife”?

A．Animals on the islands feed on grass.

B．Local government forbids killing wildlife.

C．People cannot visit the islands as they wish.

D．Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals.

3. Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of           .

A．the beautiful sea views

B．Darwin’s inspiring trip

C．a closer view of animals

D．various daring activities

4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers

B．Calapagos as a Paradise for Adventurers

C．Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Calapagos

D．A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection