1 . Last summer,I had just enough money saved to buy a golden ticket—a-month train pass that would take me to the furthest reaches of Europe. Excited for my journey, I_________all the necessary stuff—_________the guidebook.

To be honest, I find the guidebook_________ a journey—like a bossy aunt who is always telling you what to do._________she doesn’t always know what’s best. Experience has taught me that there is a clear distinction between a tourist and a traveler.

While waiting in a queue to see Michelangelo’s Statue of David in Florence, I met a man who showed me his_________of “Top 20 Things to do in Italy” and told us_________that he’d “seen” everything Italy has to offer in just four days.

The problem 1 had with this man’s way of travelling was that he was too focused on_________ the boxes provided by his guidebook. He was_________in the so-called “must-sees” and blind to all that was happening somewhere else.

So, guidebook-less as we were, my companion and I traveled to Estonia. Arriving for no good reason, we had no option but to_________some friendly faces for advice. We chatted happily, which resulted in an invitation to a beautiful Estonian home by a river where we enjoyed a wonderful sauna(桑拿), locally picked forest-mushrooms and the good__________of our five new-found Estonian friends, we sure were glad we had left our bossy aunt a home.

1.

A．loaded

B．collected

C．packed

D．selected

2.

A．except

B．with

C．including

D．besides

3.

A．influences

B．limits

C．confuses

D．encourages

4.

A．in case

B．as though

C．even though

D．if only

5.

A．list

B．book

C．file

D．summary

6.

A．loudly

B．positively

C．proudly

D．attentively

7.

A．counting

B．following

C．drawing

D．ticking

8.

A．involved

B．lost

C．interested

D．experienced

9.

A．approach

B．grab

C．spot

D．seize

10.

A．quality

B．advice

C．possession

D．company

2 . The Tropical Paradise Holiday

Welcome to St. Anna, our tropical paradise just off the coast of Latin America. You can spend two weeks in our luxury four-star hotel. The cost of your flight is included in the holiday, and you can be picked up from your home by our special airport bus. On your arriving, our coach will be waiting to take you to the hotel. All flights leave from Heathrow on a Monday morning.

The Cowrie Hotel is built right on the beachfront, and many rooms have wonderful ocean views. If swimming and surfing are not enough for you, the hotel also offers horse rides on the island, and a discount membership of the golf club.

The Rain Forest Adventure Holiday

Every year Broughton holidays offer twelve days of unforgettable adventure in a tropical rain forest. You may have a choice of Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, or even to the greatest rain forest of them all, the mighty Amazonian forest.

You will fly to our special base camps at the edge of the forest, where you will be given five days of survival training, and talks on the local wildlife.

Then you take a bus into the forest. You will have to walk the final five miles to the camp sites to avoid disturbing the local ecology. All of the camp sites have been carefully built to cause the minimal amount of disturbance to the local wildlife.

Remember that these adventure holidays take you deep into the wilderness, and they are not suitable for families with young children. Also remember that no more than two dozen guests can stay at any camp at one time, so if you want to go on one of these very special holidays, you will need to book early!

1. Choosing the Tropical Paradise Holiday, travellers can enjoy ______.

A．a welcome party

B．beautiful ocean views

C．different indoor activities

D．free membership of the golf club

2. What can we learn about the rain forest holiday?

A．Different means of transportation will be used.

B．Travelers will learn to talk with wild animals.

C．The holiday will end with survival training.

D．Booking early, travelers will get a discount.

3. What kind of people will probably choose the rain forest holiday?

A．People loving water sports.

B．People travelling with children.

C．People preferring comfortable hotels.

D．People concerned with environment and wildlife.

4. Which of the following is mentioned in both holidays?

A．Price.

B．Transportation.

C．Reservation.

D．Leaving time.

4 . Experience around food is about the place, the time and the people, and “the best meal” can be found in a fine dining restaurant or a crowded street market. How can you recreate that special moment influenced by place and time? Travel is becoming the most popular reason to visit many places around the world. Here are the places that consistently excite the senses.

South of France

Markets with fresh fruits and vegetables and butcher shops are abundant. Regional wines are excellent．And freshly baked French bread with French butter is what memories are made of. Take a chair in an ancient walled city for a meal with a view that you will never forget．

Barcelona

This bustling city filled with unique buildings is a city for lovers of history, architecture and food. Kiosko Universal, a counter restaurant at one corner of the market, prepares some of the simplest and best food we’ve ever had. Give yourself a week to explore and see everything the city offers. The city is not to be missed．

Italy

It’s hard to choose one place or city to visit. Some of our favorite places include the coastal regions on the Adriatic and Tuscany. Friuli stole our hearts last year with its many unique wines, small artisan food produces, and influences from neighboring countries like Austria and Germany．

Mexico City

From unbelievable food markets and casual street stands, Mexico City has become the place to travel for the food lovers. If you want to eat locally, order a Hurache，a street food specialty. All you will need is a local microbrew or Mezcal（龙舌兰酒）to wash it down．

1. What is Kiosko Universal?

A．A market.	B．A butcher shop.
C．A restaurant.	D．A street stand.

2. What do you need to help swallow Hurache when eating it?

A．Bread.	B．Alcohol.
C．Juice.	D．Fruit.

3. What do the four places have in common?

A．They are tourist attractions.	B．They have ancient buildings.
C．They lie in Europe.	D．They are noted for tasty food.

5 . May’s Midi Festival

As a rock festival，the Midi Festival 2017 in Beijing presented a musical carnival for fans．It was the 13th year of the outdoor music feast．This year，about 100 rock bands from home and abroad performed on five stages. It was held at a suburban park known for its mountains and grasslands．With beautiful scenery and exciting music，it was a good opportunity to enjoy rock with friends and family．

2：00—10：30 P．m．，from April 29 to May 1．China Music Valley Grassland Park，Pinggu District．400-610-3721．

Fans of Painting

Ancient Chinese calligraphers(书法家)and painters were fond of painting on the folds of fans．Their excellence has left a wealth of outstanding works．A fan painting show exhibited 990 Ming and Qing(1368—1911)dynasty calligraphy and painting works on folding fans．They were selected from the collection of the National Museum of China．The themes of these fan paintings fell into four categories：natural landscapes，flowers and birds，figures and calligraphy．

10：00 a．m．—2：30 P．m．，from April 29 to May 29．National Museum of China，16 East Chang’an Avenue．010-651-6400．

Poetic Portraits

Two artists held a joint exhibition with paintings featuring portraits of Chinese women in poetic poses．Wang Xiaojin，who is from Shandong Province，has been exhibiting since 1993．The other artist，Xu Zhigang，is originally from Liaoning Province，but is now in Beijing．

10：00 a．m．—8：00 P．m．，from April 28 to June 20．Rong Gallery，Sheraton Pudong Hotel，38 Pujian Road，Pudong New Area．0137-6408-7294．

Group Show

The artist group,“island6”，worked in new media and held a show titled Body-City-Mechanism．Through interactive video，photography，oil on canvas and sculpture，the artists explore themes of man and cyberspace．

10：00 a．m．—6：00 P．m．，from April 30 to June 28．Studio Rouge，50，Moganshan Road，Putuo District．021-5252-7856．       ’

1. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce some famous exhibitions of China．

B．To give readers some guide of the cultural activities．

C．To explain how to play happily with your family．

D．To present several collections in the National Museum．

2. Where can you go to enjoy natural scenery?

A．The Midi Festival．	B．The Fans of Painting show．
C．The Poetic Portraits exhibition．	D．The Group Show．

3. What can you do on holiday in June?

A．Watch a music show at Rong Gallery．

B．Enjoy the performance of rock bands．

C．Visit an exhibition of portrait paintings．

D．Appreciate painting works from the Qing dynasty．

6 . 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，介绍你在寒假期间参加“丝绸之路文化行”敦煌站的活动过程，并以“Silk Road Travel”
为题，给校刊“英语角”写一篇英文稿件。
注意：1．词数不少于60;
2．开头已给出，不计入总词数。
提示词：莫高窟the Mogao Caves
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Silk Road Travel
This winter vacation I went to Dunhuang to explore the Silk Road with my classmates．
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7 . 假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim发来电子邮件，说寒假要来中国旅行，他想要你推荐一座旅游城市。请你给他回信，内容包括：
1.你推荐的城市；
2.你推荐该城市的理由；
3.你推荐的出行方式。
注意：1.词数不少于50；

2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,
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Yours,

Li Hua

8 . Underwater Museums     Many underwater museums are supported by companies that offer guided tours. A trained guide leads groups around a striking underwater display of statues in each museum. Depending on the depth of the museum, visitors may be able to view the sculptures from the glass bottomed boat or by swimming on the surface. Other underwater museums are deeper and are most accessible to scuba divers.

Underwater museums have many functions. One of their main purposes is to create an artificial reef environment where sea creatures can live. That’s why some of the museums are located in areas that were damaged by hurricanes or are considered underwater “deserts”. The statues in the museum are designed in a way that encourages the growth of coral and plant life. Over time, the statues and plants attract more and more fish to the area.

Florida, U.S.AFlorida is home to different types of underwater museums. The state’s newest underwater museum, the Underwater Museum of Art, can be found off the coast of Grayton Beach. This part of the Gulf of Mexico is an underwater desert, so creators hope that the exhibit will improve the marine ecosystem.

Cancun, MexicoFor years, Cancun has been a popular tourist destination. And one of the major draws is the water. The Museo Subacuatico de Arte is an ideal place for snorkelers and first time divers. There they can enjoy more than 500 statues that help to make up an artificial reef. This museum was created to give visitors an alternative attraction to the area’s natural reef, which has been damaged.

Canary Islands, SpainMuseo Atlantio, off the coast of Lanzarote, has an impressive display of more than 300 statues. They were created by Jason Decaires Taylor, a British sculptor, who has contributed to the creation of several underwater museums including the ones near Cancun and the Canary Islands. The Cancun statues focus on man’s interaction with the marine world.If you’re looking for a different museum experience, check out one that’s underwater.

1. In underwater museums, visitors can see the following things except.

A．statues	B．deserts
C．reefs	D．sculptures

2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A．Underwater museums can not be visited through guided tours.

B．Underwater museums are all located in areas damaged by hurricane.

C．Underwater museums can be viewed all over the world.

D．Underwater museums can help improve underwater environments.

3. We can learn from the passage that.

A．over 300 statues can be seen in the Underwater Museum of Art

B．natural reef hasn’t been damaged in Cancun

C．the statues of Cancun and the Canary Islands are made by the same sculptor

D．plant life can’t grow in underwater museums

4. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A personal diary.	B．A tourist guidebook.
C．An official report.	D．A hotel brochure.

9 . 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国好友Jim即将来京，并打算 利用周末时间游览一处北京古代建筑。他发来邮件询问相关信息。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1.你的推荐；2.说明理由。
注意：1.词数不少于50；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,

Li Hua

10 . 探访北京老字号商铺，了解老字号时代变迁, 见证传统工艺与现代创意的结合(explore time-honored businesses in Beijing; follow the businesses’ evolution and witness the combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern designs)
图一：看到“北京印迹•北京老字号探访”活动介绍，积极报名
图二：在大栅栏地区参观老字号商铺，听历史文化研究者讲解老字号的历史（传统）
图三：参观内联升鞋店，感受传统工艺与现代创意的结合（现代）
图四：撰写报告，抒发感想
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