1 . 假如你叫李华。你的英国朋友Eric明年暑假将来中国旅游，写信请你给他推荐一座城市旅游，请根据以下要点给他回信：
1. 推荐城市的简要介绍；
2. 推荐这座城市的理由；
3. 期待他的来访。
注意：
1. 词数100左右，开头、结尾已为你写好， 不计入总词数；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
How is it going?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

2 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，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。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.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

In the Dragon Boat Festival (龙舟节) this year, I invited Mr Smith, my foreign teacher, to my home to spent the festival together. My mother cooked delicious food for us. He even showed Mr Smith what to make zongzi. After dinner, I led him the river to see the dragon boat race. The banks of the river were full of people but a total of 12 dragon boat teams took part. As the game began, so the team members paddled (划桨) quickly. The race was excited.

I explained that the race is in memory of the famous poet Qu Yuan, that threw himself into the river and killing himself. People then paddled hardly in the hope of saving him.

3 . 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 annual Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic minority falls during the New Year period of the Dai Calendar. It is the most important festival    1     (observe) by the Dai ethnic people of Xishuangbanna Prefecture.

The festival lasts for three days . The first two days'    2    ( activity ) are concentrated on the banks of the Lancang River. On the first day, a grand    3    (celebrate) marks the beginning of the festival.

An outdoor market is set up    4    locals go for New Year shopping . Artists create sand carvings on open space close to the market. A dragon boat race    5     (hold) on Lancang River     6     (ring) out the old year in the afternoon. At night, the banks of the river are    7     (colorful) lit, and locals float river lanterns on the river.

The third day, the climax of the festival, is reserved for water splashing. On that day, the Dai put on their    8     (new) and best clothes , and then assemble at the local temple . Water is regarded by the Dai as a symbol of goodwill among people . Therefore , splashing a fellow human being with water during the Water Splashing Festival ,    9    a close neighbor or a fellow villager , or even a stranger , is    10    expression of the desire for good luck and prosperity to that person.

4 . Using Google's unique digital(数字的)technology, the stories of some English Heritage(遗产)sites around the country-from Tintagel Castle in Cornwall to Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall-are brought to life and shared by way of the Google Arts & Culture platform.

Stonehenge Skyscape	English Heritage's Stonehenge Skyscape enables people around the world to experience the skies above the stone circle, to learn about movements of the sun, moon and planets. Experience a live and special sunrise over Stonehenge, see the journey of the stars and the moon from within the stone circle and learn more about the design of Stonehenge and how its builders may have understood their place in the universe.
Osborne, Isle of Wight	Take a 360 video tour of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's palatial(豪华的)holiday home on the Isle of Wight in the company of English Heritage director Michael Hunter, including the Italian terraces(露台)with views over the Solent, which reminded Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples, and the Indian-inspired Durbar Room, designed to show Queen Victoria's position as Empress of India.
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex	Explore the story of one of the greatest houses of early 17th-century England, deep in the heart of the Essex countryside, and fly over the great formal gardens designed by Capability Brown.
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall	Explore this medieval(中世纪的)castle set high on Cornwall's north coast. Linked with the legend of King Arthur, for centuries this impressive castle and coastline has inspired the imaginations of writers, artists and even the brother of a king. Discover the Early Medieval history of a distant outpost(哨站)trading objects from Spain, North Africa and Turkey.

1. Which heritage can you choose if you are interested in a unique sunrise?

A．Stonehenge Skyscape.	B．Osborne, Isle of Wight.
C．Audley End House and Gardens, Essex.	D．Tintagel Castle, Cornwall.

2. What do Osborne and Tintagel Castle have in common?

A．Both were built for their kings.

B．Both were built in the same age.

C．Both are related to previous rulers.

D．Both are palatial holiday homes for the rulers.

3. In which part of a website can you read the text?

A．History.	B．Travel.
C．Geography.	D．Culture.

5 . Tell a Joke Day

On August 16, make everyone around you laugh by telling them a joke because it is Tell a Joke Day.     1     Yet we can all safely believe that the creator of this unofficial holiday was aiming to make the world a happier place by encouraging people to tell and listen to jokes.

    2     They can be verbal like in the case of a whole story or in the form of a question and answer, where the answer provides the humor. Jokes can also be physical such as in the case of a practical joke, where the act rather than the words provides the humor.     3    

Jokes have been an integral (不可分割的）part of human history and a great many minds have spent time and energy trying to understand what makes jokes funny.

The day is known in the US as National Tell a Joke Day.     4     Every time you meet someone on this day, tell them a joke. Just make sure the jokes are proper to the setting.       5     Watch your favorite comedians do their thing either on TV or on stage and enjoy a few hours of humorous entertainment. Fancy yourself as a comedian. Play a harmless trick on your co-worker or friend.

A．A joke can be of different types.

B．Everyone enjoys being with pleasant people.

C．The origins of this very funny day are unknown.

D．But don’t be confused with International Joke Day on July 1.

E．Pick up a joke book and spend your lunch hour reading it.

F．Either way, the main purpose of a joke is to provide humor.

G．You may want to know how to become a person with humor.

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

I have learnt a lot about Chinese life when    1     (teach) in China. When I first came to China,there were many           2            (thing)I did not understand. Now, I have a better understanding of   Chinese culture and find it very     3            (interest).

Family life is quite different in China. In the USA, many young people leave home after they finish their education and start working.     4    ,in China, it's common for people to live with their parents until they get     5    （marry). It seems that Americans think independence is more important while the Chinese think family relationships           6     (be) more important.

Bargaining is another Chinese custom that I have tried           7    (learn). In the USA, prices are set and you can't ask           8           a lower price while in China, you are expected to bargain. I asked my Chinese friends to teach me how to bargain. They           9           (advise) me that I should get 40 per cent or 50 per cent off the price first offered to me. In one word, bargaining is     10       skill that you have to practice if you live in China.

7 . Many western cultures measure their days with the solar calendar. Therefore, they _______ the coming of the New Year on January 1. Cultures in Asia and the Middle East use other calendars and celebrate the New Year at other times. Events and rituals _______ from country to country. But in each place, New Year celebrations are a big _______ .

Most world cultures have been celebrating the New Year for centuries. The earliest New Year celebrations took place during spring or _______ time. With _______weather ahead, or plenty of food to eat in winter, people _______ felt like having a party! As the days became longer and as nature renewed itself, people also felt like they could have a new start. The New Year could bring better fortune, more opportunities and new challenges. Such_______ themes remain the same today.

Some cultures have _______ New Year traditions. Italians throw old things out of their windows at midnight, symbolizing the _______ of the old. Mexicans fire guns into the air to ward off ________. Danes jump off chairs exactly as the clock ________midnight, so they can “jump” into the New Year. Greek children leave their shoes by the fireplace on New Year’s Day. They hope “Santa Claus” will come and fill the shoes with ________. In Vancouver, Canada, some people celebrate the New Year by jumping into the ocean. The weather is freezing cold! As you might expect, most people come to watch the swimmers ________ swim themselves.

London hosts an annual New Year’s Day parade that ________ nearly a million spectators. The largest parade in Europe, it features bands, floats and enormous balloons. These balloons are so huge that they ________ over nearby buildings!

1.

A．observe

B．notice

C．expect

D．decide

2.

A．happen

B．develop

C．vary

D．hold

3.

A．burden

B．reunion

C．deal

D．success

4.

A．winter

B．harvest

C．labor

D．leisure

5.

A．colder

B．changeable

C．extreme

D．better

6.

A．eventually

B．naturally

C．occasionally

D．exactly

7.

A．unique

B．challenging

C．interesting

D．universal

8.

A．unusual

B．shocking

C．silly

D．typical

9.

A．coming

B．departure

C．failure

D．dying

10.

A．animals

B．misfortune

C．enemies

D．poverty

11.

A．reaches

B．rings

C．strikes

D．shows

12.

A．kisses

B．love

C．fortune

D．gifts

13.

A．as well as

B．so as to

C．other than

D．rather than

14.

A．draws

B．requires

C．amuses

D．provides

15.

A．watch

B．exceed

C．tower

D．contain

8 . Like many other holidays, Halloween has developed and changed throughout history. Over 2,000 years ago people called the Celts lived in what is now Ireland, the UK, and parts of Northern France.     1     They believed that the night before the New Year (October 31) was a time when the living and the dead came together.

More than a thousand years ago the Christian church named November 1 All Saints Day (also called All Hallows). This was a special day to honor the saints (圣人) and other people who died for their religion. The night before All Hallows was called Hallows Eve.    2    

Like the Celts, the Europeans of that time also believed that the spirits of the dead would visit the earth on Halloween.    3     So on that night people wore costumes that looked like ghosts or other evil (邪恶的) creatures.They thought if they dressed like that, the spirits would think they were also dead and not harm them.

The tradition of Halloween was carried to America by the immigrating (移民) Europeans. Some of the traditions changed a little, though. For example, on Halloween in Europe some people would carry lanterns made from turnips (芜菁).     4     So people began putting candles inside pumpkins and using them as lanterns. That is why you see Jack-O-Lanterns.

These days Halloween is not usually considered a religious holiday.     5     Children dress up in costumes like people did a thousand years ago. But instead of worrying about evil spirits, they go from house to house. They knock on doors and say“trick or treat". The owner of each house gives candy or something special to each trick-or-treater.

A．It is mainly a fun day for children.

B．The lanterns can look funny or scary.

C．November I was their New Year's Day.

D．Later the name was changed to Halloween.

E．In America, pumpkins were more common.

F．Wearing costumes was said to be a good way to defeat evils. G They worried that evil spirits would cause problems or hurt them.

9 . 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。请将答案的完整形式写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。

There are many different ways of explaining a handshake. In politics, for example, this gesture has a     1     (deep) meaning than just greeting someone. Different     2     (method) of giving a handshake exist. It can be fast such as in France or much longer such as in China or in some Arabic countries. The strength put into the gesture is another important aspect (方面). A firm (强有力) handshake means a     3    (tradition) handshake showing confidence. A "bone crusher (粉碎机)" means that the person tries to crush the hand of the other person. A "finger handshake" means the person catches only the fingers of the other person's hand. Lastly a "dead fish" means     4     uninterested handshake.

People and     5     (they) culture explain all these ways to give a handshake in different ways. In Japan a “firm handshake"    6     (consider) as a "bone crusher" while in the United States it's polite.

In France,     7     is possible to give a quick handshake in every professional and private situation. However, if you know the person, people will     8     (usual) give a kiss on both cheeks. While in the United States, handshakes are more common in professional situation. In personal situations, most of people will just say hello to the other person.

In most Asian countries, avoid     9     （look） at people in the eyes while you give a handshake, as it is seen     10     impolite.

10 . When you think of summertime, what comes to mind? For me, it's sunny, daytime drives in the car with the sunroof open and the windows rolled down with country music blaring. Luckily, every summer, country music fans are faced with a choice of fantastic music festivals to attend. We've made a list of them by state, so you can easily find one near your hometown.

Minnesota

Moondance Jammin Country in Walker, Minn. is one three-day country music festival that guarantees fantastic country music with a side of friendly competition. Alongside featured artists, festivalgoers are invited to participate in themed camping competitions, beer pong and tastings, and softball at Moondance Fields. We're sorry to young children to this event, as it's geared toward adults.

Ohio

The Country Concert at Hickory Hill Lakes in Fort Loramie, Ohio is still going strong with more than 30 years of festival fun under its belt. The three-day festival is one of the Midwest's biggest, with past artists like Carrie Underwood, Jake Owen, and so many more. A huge variety of nearby campsites and show seating options are available. Country music fans of all ages are welcome to attend.

New York

The Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain, N. Y. presents country music fans with three full days of exciting, live music from artists like Tim McGraw, Nikki Briar, and more. Other activities throughout the weekend include a SkyRide up the side of Hunter Mountai. This festival is still going strong after 22 years and the much-anticipated fireworks show will be Saturday night only.

Washington

The Watershed Music and Camping Festival is hosted at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash., winner of the Top Amphitheatre prize at the 2013 Billboard Touring Awards. This three-day outdoor music festival is the perfect opportunity to catch some of the biggest names in country music, like Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, and so many others.

1. What is special about Country Music Festivals in Minnesota?

A．Kids are not welcome.

B．Drinkers are forbidden.

C．No other activities are provided.

D．Tickets can't be booked in advance.

2. Where will you go if you want to watch the fireworks display as well?

A．Minnesota.

B．Ohio.

C．New York.

D．Washington.

3. What do the above festivals have in common?

A．Camping and music are their main events.

B．All kinds of food are available.

C．Themed camping competitions are included.

D．All the festivals last three days.