2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Vikings, whose ancestors came from Scandinavia, were the first Europeans     1    (reach) America. They had lived in many places of northern Europe. In 982 AD, a man     2    (call) Eric the Red was forced to leave Iceland because of a murder, for     3    he got into trouble. Eric discovered Greenland and persuaded some people     4    (settle) in Greenland. Eric set sail again, but only half of the ships made     5    to Greenland this time.

Later a man, Biarni set sail from Iceland in search     6     Eris’s party. But he     7    (blow) off course and found himself in an unknown land, from where he     8    (eventual) reached Greenland.

In the year 1002, Leif, Eric the Red’s son, followed Biarni’s directions and sailed to     9    is believed to be the coast of present-day Canada. He also discovered Newfoundland. Actually, Eric the Red and Leif’s     10    (deed) are the first records we have of Europeans sailing to the Americas.

4 . 假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear David,

How have you been lately? You said you want to know about the Great Wall. I’m happily to tell you about them here. The Great Wall was build more than two thousand years ago. It is 8,851.8 kilometers long, six to seven meters high but four to five meters wide. The Great Wall, that represents the long history of China, is great wonder created to protect the ancient Chinese people. Now the Great Wall have become one of the most famous attractions in China, and it attracts a large number of visitor from all around the world each year.

I hope you can come to China to visit the Great Wall on one day. I’m sure you will love it.

Yours,

Zhang Hong

5 . 72 hours in Beijing

Traveling to China is no longer a luxury for many foreign passport holders. The Chinese government has permitted a 72-hour visa free policy that offers access to visitors from 53 countries including the US, France and Austria. Let’s start with the capital of China, Beijing. Here’s a pick of the best in Beijing.

Mutianyu Great Wall

Your trip to Beijing isn’t really complete without seeing one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World” — the Great Wall of China. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is by far the most well-preserved of all. Taking a one-hour bus ride, Mutianyu would be your ideal location for a half-day of hiking away from the large crowds in the city. Also, the authorities have allowed tourists to paint graffiti on a specific section of the Great Wall since 2014. The Great Wall was designated (把……定名为) a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.

Summer Palace

Located in northwestern Beijing, the Summer Palace is by far the city’s most well-preserved royal park. With its huge lake and hilltop views, the palace offers you a pastoral escape into the landscape of traditional Chinese paintings. The Summer Palace was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.

798 Art Zone

This would be on the top of my list! Named after the 798 factory that was built in the 1950s, the art zone is home to various galleries, design studios, art exhibition spaces, fashionable shops and bars. You could easily spend half your day wandering around the complex, feeling the contrast of the present and the past.

Sichuan Provincial Restaurant

While in Beijing, apart from trying the city’s best-known Peking duck, the Sichuan provincial restaurant is one of places where you can enjoy regional delicious food. It offers one of China’s eight great cuisines, Sichuan Cuisine, which ranges from Mapo tofu to spicy chicken.

1. When was the Summer Palace added to the UNESCO World Heritage List?

A．In 1950.	B．In 1987.
C．In 1998.	D．In 2014.

2. Which place is the author’s first choice when visiting Beijing?

A．Mutianyu Great Wall.	B．798 Art Zone.
C．Summer Palace.	D．Sichuan Provincial Restaurant.

3. Who is the passage intended for?

A．The tourists who prefer to travel for free.

B．The foreigners to stay in Beijing for 4 days.

C．The visitors coming from every corner of China.

D．The foreigners coming to Beijing for the first time.

6 . 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。

In Sarek National Park, the remote far north of Sweden in the Arctic Circle,     1     in summer the sun never sets, I wake up to the sound of the wind     2    (buffet) the cloth of my tent. Standing at the edge of the mountain, watching the Rapa River flow     3     the valley below, I feel so     4    (bless) to be alive and have this rare opportunity to explore this unique territory, which is almost unknown to the outside world.

Sarek’s mountains, home to the Sami people, who are the native residents of the park, used to     5    (cover) by vast sheets of ice. Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 glaciers. For hundreds of years, the Sami lived with reindeer, moved with them, and accompanied     6     for hundreds of years. Today, most Sami have left their ancient cottage in the mountain valleys and live a modern life in     7    (village) near Sarek instead. Though the Sami are allowed to continue their     8    (tradition) way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development     9    (ban) within the park boundaries. At the far side of the valley,     10     ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass.

8 . Best places to visit in the UK

The United Kingdom has long been a favourite European tourist destination for many because of its beautiful countryside, historical cities, top museums and outstanding theaters. Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK.

Cambridge

Cambridge is a charming English city located on the River Cam just north of London. As the home to one of the world’s top universities, the University of Cambridge, it has all of the cultural and entertainment options you might expect from a college town.

Chester

Located on the River Dee in Cheshire England, Chester is more than 2,000 years old, which means there is plenty of history, culture and architecture on hand lasting several centuries. The Roman and medieval (中世纪的) walls around the city are one of the Chester’s biggest tourists attractions.

Stonehenge

One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge consists of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones in southwest England. It is also home to some of the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age finds and structures in the UK. It was not until 1600 BC that Stonehenge came to be completed.

Lake District

Located in northwest England, the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK. The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills carved by glacial erosion (冰川侵蚀) and providing dramatic and inspiring scenery. It is England’s famous destination for hiking and climbing.

1. What will you do in Cambridge?

A．Do various shopping.	B．Meet famous people.
C．Visit the top university.	D．Enjoy wonderful music

2. What is special about Chester?

A．It is a college town.	B．It offers exciting scenery.
C．It is a city with a long history.	D．It has a great many monuments.

3. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．To explain why the UK is so famous.

B．To introduce some great places in the UK.

C．To recommend ways of transport in the UK.

D．To tell us which university is the most popular in the UK.