（1）你推荐的城市（天津或北京选其一）；
（2）推荐的理由(不少于两条)；
（3）美好祝愿。
注意:（1）词数100左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（3）开头结尾已经给好，不计入总字数。
Dear James,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Jin
2 . The Hope Diamond is one of the world’s most famous jewels. It was in the possession of a series of people: kings, bankers, rich women and thieves, before its arrival 60 years ago at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
As a rare blue diamond, it has a complex social history, to be sure. But, far more so is its geological history, researchers say in a new report. This is the first time anyone has come up with a fact-based study or model for how blue diamonds form.
The group looked at 42 blue diamonds, including one from South Africa that recently sold for $25 million in 2016. Researchers could tell where the stones were formed based on the very small minerals trapped inside.
Diamonds are a hard, clear form of pure carbon called a crystal (结晶). They form under extreme heat and pressure. Blue diamonds crystallize alongside water-bearing minerals that long ago were part of the floor of the sea. But these minerals were pushed deeper underground during the movement of the Earth’s plates.
Scientists already knew these diamonds received their blue color from the element boron (硼). The study says that boron had once been in ocean water but was eventually pushed into the seafloor rock. Over millions of years, the boron continued to move deep underground.
Many diamonds appear colorless. Often, however, they have some yellow color. Still others have a light brown, pink or green color. About 99 percent of all diamonds form somewhere between 150 to 200 kilometers underground, a far shallower birthplace than their blue relations. “These diamonds are among the deepest ever found,” Carnegie Institution for Science geochemist Steven Shirey said of the blue diamonds.
The public can see the Hope Diamond at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.
1. By saying the underlined part in Paragraph 2, the researchers mean the blue diamond ________.| A．was formed in extreme weather |
| B．has a very complex forming history |
| C．has a far-reaching influence in society |
| D．used to be very popular among rich people |
| A．By observing their colors. |
| B．By studying their structures. |
| C．By referring to where they were found. |
| D．By examining tiny substances in them. |
| A．The water. | B．Extreme heat and pressure. |
| C．A special matter. | D．The seafloor rock. |
| A．They contain several colors. |
| B．They form in much deeper underground. |
| C．They come into being in a different way. |
| D．They are found near the earth’s surface. |
| A．The social status of the Hope Diamond. |
| B．The discovery of the Hope Diamond. |
| C．The formation of the blue diamond. |
| D．The diversity of diamonds. |
3 . If you are travelling from one of London’s international airports to central London, don’t take taxi unless you are very rich! The minimum (最小的) fare from Heathrow, the airport nearest to central London, is about $25. If you are travelling in a group of four people and each of you has a lot of luggage, you may feel that it would be worth paying for a taxi.
If you simply want to cross London from one railway station to another or from a station to your hotel, then a taxi may be a good idea. Although taxis may seem quite expensive, they make life a lot easier if you have a lot of luggage, or if you are not confident about finding your way around the Underground system. Here are some useful facts about using taxis:
★ Licensed (有许可证的) taxis are large, and usually black, vehicles with a small white plate (牌照) on the back showing a license number and the words Hackney Carriages.
★ The best place to find a taxi is at a railway station. Follow the signs for taxi and you will find what is called a taxi rank (a place in the road where a taxi can stop). Another good place to find a taxi is near a large hotel.
★ If you are not at a station, you will have to stand in the street and wait for one to go past. Look for a taxi which has an orange light lit up over the driver’s window — this means that it is not being used by anyone else.
★ When the taxi is quite close, raise your arm and wave the driver down. The taxi should stop for you.
★ When you pay, it is usual to give the driver a tip of at least 10%.
1. What does the author say about the taxi in London?| A．It is hard to catch a taxi at the airport. |
| B．It is a good choice to cross London. |
| C．Its service is far from satisfactory. |
| D．Its fare is not very high. |
| A．They are small. |
| B．They are all orange. |
| C．They have red plates. |
| D．Their plates are on the back. |
| A．A bus stop. |
| B．A small hotel. |
| C．A large shopping centre. |
| D．A taxi rank near a railway station. |
| A．Whether its light is on. |
| B．Whether the driver is waving. |
| C．Whether it is a white licensed taxi. |
| D．Whether the taxi stops at the right place. |
| A．$2. | B．$3. |
| C．$4. | D．$5. |
4 . Let's pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliff.
Hotel de Glace—Canada
If you don't mind the cold, this igloo（冰屋）style hotel is certainly for you. Nearly everything, including bedding, is made of ice！This hotel is so well insulated（隔热的）that whatever the temperature outside is, the temperature inside never changes more than a few degrees. It's around 23 degrees to be exact. Since it is made of ice the hotel does have some dress requirements that can be found on their website. Arctic sleeping bags are provided for every guest, including children. For more information, visit the website: http://www. icehotelcanada. com.
The Tigers Nest Monastery--Bhutan
Built directly onto a cliff side, this ancient temple has claimed its spot since 1692. Rich in history, Tigers Nest is constructed around eight attractive caves on the mountainside. Most of the caves are easy to reach through the natural rock stairway. However, some are more difficult, and can only be reached by shaky rope bridges. Visit the website: http://www. bhutantouroperators. net/ taktsang-monastery. php for more information.
Dinosaur Provincial Park—Canada
Known to be one the greatest fossil locations in the world, Dinosaur Provincial Park has nearly 5000 specimens in all shapes and sizes. The park itself has a vast collection of fossils and a unique natural ecosystem. For more information, please visit http://tpr. Alberta. ca/ parks / dinosaur/index. aspx.
Leshan Giant Buddha--Sichuan China
The world's largest Buddha sits on the edge of two great rivers. Construction is believed to have started around the year 713, and at the time of this construction it was the tallest carved statue in the world. All 233 feet of the statue was carved from the surrounding cliffs and preserved in amazing condition. Even the 2008 earthquake was not enough to shake it. Its website http://yeschinatour. com/china-guides/china-attractions leshan-giant-buddha-leshan will provide you with more information.
1. Which of the following is NOT true about Hotel de Glace?| A．It lies in the Arctic. |
| B．Even the bedding is made of ice. |
| C．Every guest is provided with sleeping bags. |
| D．You can visit its website for dress requirements. |
| A．http://yeschinatour. com/china-guides/china-attractions leshan-giant-buddha-leshan |
| B．http://www. icehotelcanada. Com |
| C．http://tpr. alberta. Ca /parks /dinosaur/index. Aspx |
| D．http://www. bhutantouroperators. net/ taktsang - monastery. php |
| A．Leshan Giant Buddha--Sichuan China |
| B．Hotel de Glace--Canada |
| C．The Tigers Nest Monastery--Bhutan |
| D．Dinosaur Provincial Park--Canada |
| A．four different constructions in the world |
| B．some popular hotels in Canada |
| C．four unusual places in the world |
| D．all kinds of parks in Europe |
| A．politics | B．travel |
| C．education | D．environment |
North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii: Famous for being the birthplace of surfing
Wide, sandy beaches stretch nearly 20 miles along the Pacific Ocean. Between December and February, this surfing destination is suitable only for experienced surfers, as its big waves can reach 30 feet. In summer, the ocean can be almost completely flat, making it perfect for swimming.
Huntington Beach, California: Famous for the US Open of Surfing competition
This busy 8.5-mile-long beach attracts 8 million visitors a year for bodysurfing, boogie boarding （趴板冲浪）, and board surfing at every level, beginner to expert. At night, the beach’s fire pits （深坑） draw families as much as the waves do during the day. The best time for surfers is winter, when the swells can hit 15 feet.
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa: Famous for being the setting of the classic movie The Endless Summer
This area of the ocean may contain the most consistent waves on the planet, with some up to 10 feet. The best waves are between late May and late August. The beach sometimes closes because of sharks, but at other times, surfers are lucky enough to surf alongside dolphins.
Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Famous for being featured in the movie The Endless Summer Ⅱ
This beach has waves up to 12 feet high, which are good for long-boarders or short-boarders, beginners or experts, with the best waves from April to July. Bodysurfing is not recommended because of offshore rocks. The laid-back atmosphere and nearly perfect year-round weather make it feel like the California beaches of the 1950s.
1. The beach with the biggest waves is ______.| A．Oahu’s North Shore | B．Huntington Beach |
| C．Jeffreys Bay | D．Tamarindo |
| A．offshore rocks | B．competitions |
| C．movies | D．dolphins |
| A．Both beaches are the same length. |
| B．Both are suitable for all surfing levels. |
| C．The waves are both perfect for bodysurfing. |
| D．Winter is the best time to surf at both beaches. |
| A．Worried. | B．Relaxed. |
| C．Excited. | D．Depressed. |
| A．the height of the wave |
| B．the weather conditions |
| C．the best time to visit |
| D．the number of visitors each year |
（1）简单介绍“外交部天津全球推介活动”引起的反响；
（2）介绍天津风景名胜和丰富多彩的历史文化；
（3）希望他有机会来访天津。
参考词汇：中国外交部MFA
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Jin
