1 . Driving on up to Yosemite with my family was exciting yet nerve racking.I had never been to such an amazing national park before yet I wasn't the most athletic person so I knew that I couldn't stick through all the hiking up and down.It actually ended up being a fun and adventurous experience.

The ride there was definitely long but worth it.As I woke up from my nap，I saw the beautiful scenery of the tall mountains and beautiful streams.The trails were made nicely for visitors.The waterfalls were breathtaking with capturing views.Climbing up rocks was one of my favorite parts.Even though I fell a couple of times，I still had a lot of fun.The fact that my family and I spent so much time together all trying to find out which route to take and what views to watch really brought us closer together.

The great thing about nature is that，it's just you，the views，and the people around you.There's nothing there to bother you and it's the best way to relax and enjoy yourself.Yosemite has 5 of the world's highest waterfalls，and about 300 lakes.The structure of each mountain is incredible，it's formed in ways that literally take your breath away.Some of them are a deep dark color with waterfalls forming，some are formed with spots of green peeking out.It's definitely something you wouldn't want to miss.The park also has 67 mammalian species with a variety of different types of animals that roam around you.

Yosemite isn't the only great National Park but based on my experience I highly recommend going out and enjoying nature with family and friends.It's a great time to bond，laugh，and take in what Mother Nature has to offer.

1. The author writes the first paragraph mainly to________.

A．offer an example to us

B．introduce the topic of this passage

C．describe a national park

D．tell us his/her future plan for hiking

2. While climbing up rocks，the author was________.

A．worried	B．injured
C．puzzled	D．pleased

3. What interested the author most in the National Park?
a．The forms of the mountains.
b．The color of the waterfalls.
c．The different species.
d．The animals around you.
e．The hunters here and there.

A．a，b，c	B．b，c，e
C．a，c，d	D．a，d，e

4. In the author's opinion，Yosemite________.

A．is worth travelling to

B．is made up of some hills

C．is not the most beautiful park

D．is crowded with visitors every day

5. The author suggests us________.

A．trying to protect the environment

B．visiting Yosemite now and then

C．keeping a good bond with other people

D．going out to enjoy the beauty of nature

2 . Chicago’s museums rank among the best in the world. Below are the top four ones you need to visit.

The Shedd Aquarium (水族馆)

Location: the Museum Campus, just Northeast of Soldier Field, 1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

Tel: (312)939-2438

The Shedd is dedicated to (致力于) engaging, inspiring, entertaining and informing the public about the life in our oceans and waterways. They feature an Oceanarium, Wild Reef exhibit, Amazon River exhibit, and they pride themselves on their dedication to conservation and protection of wildlife habitats.

The Art Institute of Chicago

       Location: Downtown Where Adams Street Meets Michigan Avenue, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: (312)443-3600

The Art Institute consistently ranks among Chicago’s most-visited museums. From French impressionist paintings to African masks to the new wing for Modern Art, the museum offers visitors a rich cultural experience.

The Museum of Contemporary Art

Location: Michigan Avenue, a Few Blocks East of the Old Water Tower, 220 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611

Tel: (312)280-2660

Chicago’s contemporary art center explores, exhibits, and collects art created since 1945. They’re dedicated to allowing the public to directly experience the work and ideas of living artists, and understand the historical, social, and cultural background of the art of our time.

The Chicago History Museum

Location: In Lincoln Park on Chicago’s North Side, 1601N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Tel: (312)642-4600

The Chicago History Museum exhibits artifacts (史前文物) from the depth of their 22 million-item collection and from the city’s past history. From the famous basketball team—the Chicago Bulls to the Great Chicago Fire, the museum covers it all and offers history information and exhibits to make Chicago’s history connect to our lives today.

1. What does the Shedd think it does well in ?

A．Inspiring the public	B．Educating the public
C．Wildlife habitat conservation	D．The collection of exhibits

2. If an American is interested in some foreign exhibits, he’ll visit ______.

A．the Shedd Aquarium	B．the Art institute of Chicago
C．the Chicago History Museum	D．the Museum of Contemporary Art

3. In the Museum of Contemporary Art, visitors can ________.

A．find many famous ancient artworks

B．enjoy communicating with living artists

C．know much more information about the art of our time

D．have a rich cultural experience by enjoying paintings and masks

4. Where will you probably go if you want to see artifacts ?

A．1601 N. Clark Street	B．The Museum Campus
C．220 East Chicago Avenue	D．111 South Michigan Avenue

5. To know some information of Chicago basketball teams you’ll call ______.

A．(312) 443-3600	B．(312) 280-2660
C．(312) 939-2438	D．(312) 642-4600

3 . Tower of London

Adult	£18.00	Child (5-12)	£9.50
Family (Up to 2 adults & 6 children)	£50.00	Middle School Student	£15.50

● 1^st March to 31^st October
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday & Monday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
● 1^st November to 28^th February
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday & Monday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Exception: 24^th - 26^th December & 1^st January (Closed)
● Description
HM Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It was founded towards the end of 1066. It was built to frighten and control Londoners and to prevent foreign attackers. It’s now a symbol of London and Britain and one of the world’s leading tourist attractions.
● The White Tower
The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William in 1078, and was a disliked symbol of cruelty.
● Royal Beasts
The Royal Beasts is the earliest zoo in London! You can see sculptures (雕像) of lions, tigers, elephants and even a polar bear; discover how they came to be at the Tower and what became of them. You can also hear the amazing tales of how the animals were fed, watered and housed as well as different accidents when the public got a little close!
● Crown Jewels
The tradition of housing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London probably dates from the time when Henry III was in power. The Jewel House was built specially to house the royal treasure (财富). When money was needed, the treasure could be sold. The treasure allowed the ruler to enjoy independence from the upper classes, and thus was closely watched.
● Prisoners of the Tower
Come and see what life was like imprisoned in the tower. Experience the sights, sounds and letters five hundred years ago.
1. If Mr. and Mrs. Green take their 6-year-old twin daughters to the Tower of London, they will spend at least £____.

A．36

B．40

C．50

D．55

2. What was the aim of the building of the Tower of London?

A．To make it a home for rulers.

B．To show the wealth and power of the country.

C．To protect Londoners and fight against the enemy.

D．To put Londoners under control and protect the country.

3. Why did people hate the White Tower in the past?

A．It could bring people bad luck.

B．It cost Londoners their lives and money to build the tower.

C．The tower stood for cruel ruling.

D．In the Tower the kings ordered people to do lots of hard work.

4. Which of the following could give a hand when the country was short of money in history?

A．Crown Jewels.	B．Royal Beasts.
C．The White Tower.	D．Prisoners of the Tower.

5. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The Tower of London is open all the year round.

B．The Royal Beasts was the first zoo ever built in London.

C．Most of the visitors dislike visiting the White Tower.

D．Crown Jewels help you know how the country got independence.

4 . 4-Day Classic Beijing Tour
The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. for you.
Day 1:Arrival in Beijing
Your guide meets you at Capital Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.
Enjoy Beijing Duck as welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Beijing downtown
Day 2:The Great Wall & the Summer Palace
Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall, the Badaling Great Wall. Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8 am. Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall (about 2 hours’ riding) have a break at the Jade Museum on the way. Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing tour of the Summer Palace.
Recommended Activity: Beijing Opera Show (Liyuan Theatre, 19:30-21:10 every evening)
Accommodation: Beijing downtown
Day 3:Beijing city sightseeing & Local experience
Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day’s touring: Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City.
After visiting the two sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.
Hutong visit: see some traditional arts of the old Beijing, such as paper cutting and kite making, and visit a local family.
Accommodation: Beijing downtown
Day 4:Beijing Olympic sites
Visit the Olympic sites: Bird’s Nest, Water Cube and Olympic Park, witnessing the fast developing modern China. Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites.
After lunch, it is shopping time and then the tour is over.
1. This advertisement is aimed at ________.

A．foreigners who are new to China

B．experts who study history and cities

C．kids who were born in other cities

D．people who are interested in touring

2. If a tourist wants to enjoy Beijing Opera, he should ________.

A．go to Liyuan Theatre in the evening

B．visit the Summer Palace on the first day

C．go sightseeing in Beijing Hutong

D．live and eat downtown in Beijing

3. On which day can tourists enjoy the city’s traditional arts and local lifestyle?

A．Day 4.

B．Day 3.

C．Day 2.

D．Day 1.

4. What does this tour company think can show Beijing is a fast developing modern city?

A．Beijing Capital Airport.

B．Bird’s Nest, Water Cube and Olympic Park.

C．Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City.

D．The Great Wall & the Summer Palace.

5. To make the advertisement work, what should be added?

A．Age requirement.	B．The hotel’s address.
C．Contact information.	D．The guide’s name.

5 . Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.

The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol in this country if you are under 18 years old, nor may your friends buy it for you.

Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don't make unnecessary noise, particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.

Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossing and do not take any chances when crossing the road.

My next point is about litter(throwing away waste material in a public place). It is an offence to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a litter bin.

Finally, as regards smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years old.

I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact your local police station, who will be pleased to help you.

1. The main purpose of this speech would be to ________.

A．prepare people for international travel

B．declare the laws of different kinds

C．give advice to travelers to the country

D．inform people of the punishment for breaking laws

2. How many laws are there discussed in the speech?

A．Three.	B．Four.
C．Five.	D．Six.

3. From the speech we learn that ________.

A．in this country, if you are under 18 years old, you may not buy alcohol, but your friend can buy it for you

B．you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years old

C．because the traffic moves on the left side of the road, you must use pedestrian crossing when crossing the road

D．you can't make noise except at night

4. The underlined word“contact”in the last paragraph means ________.

A．keep in touch with	B．get in touch with
C．join	D．report

5. Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?

A．A policeman.	B．A law­maker.
C．A teacher.	D．A lawyer.

6 . There were smiling children all the way.Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway,wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang.Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives.This is the simple village people of Malaysia.I was moved.

I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car,so this was the first time I was on a train.I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread.I looked about the train.There was not one familiar face.I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.

It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia.Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore,so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past.As we went beyond the city,I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green.Then the first village came into sight.Immediately I came alive;I decided to wave back.

From then on my journey became interesting.I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life.Then everything came alive.The mountains seemed to speak to me.Even the trees were smiling.I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.

The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry.I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm.Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth.I looked at the people all around me.They all looked beautiful.When my uncle arrived with a smile,I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug (拥抱).I had never done this before.He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile.We walked arm in arm to his car.

I looked forward to the return journey.

1. The author expected the train trip to be　　　.

A．adventurous	B．pleasant
C．exciting	D．dull

2. What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip?

A．The friendly country people.

B．The mountains along the way.

C．The crowds of people in the streets.

D．The simple lunch served on the train.

3. Which of the following words can best take the place of the word “relish” in the second paragraph?

A．choose	B．enjoy
C．prepare for	D．carry on

4. Where was the writer going?

A．Johore Baru.	B．The Causeway.
C．Butterworth.	D．Singapore.

5. What can we learn from the story?

A．Comfort in traveling by train.

B．Pleasure of living in the country.

C．Reading gives people delight.

D．Smiles brighten people up.

7 . One might expect that the ever­growing demands of the tourist trade would bring nothing but good for the countries that receive the holiday­makers. Indeed, a rosy picture is painted for the long­term future of the holiday industry. Every month sees the building of a new hotel somewhere. And every month another rock­bound Pacific island is advertised as the ‘last paradise(天堂) on earth’．
However, the scale and speed of this growth seem set to destroy the very things tourists want to enjoy. In those countries where there was a rush to make quick money out of sea­side holidays, over­crowded beaches and the concrete jungles of endless hotels have begun to lose their appeal.
Those countries with little experience of tourism can suffer most. In recent years, Nepal set out to attract foreign visitors to fund developments in health and education. Its forests, full of wildlife and rare flowers, were offered to tourists as one more untouched paradise. In fact, the nature all too soon felt the effects of thousands of holiday­makers traveling through the forest land. Ancient tracks became major routes for the walkers, with the consequent exploitation of precious trees and plants.
Not only can the environment of a country suffer from the sudden growth of tourism. The people as well rapidly feel its effects. Farmland makes way for hotels, roads and airports; the old way of life goes. The one­time farmer is now the servant of some multi­national organization; he is no longer his own master. Once it was his back that bore the pain; now it is his smile that is exploited. No doubt he wonders whether he wasn't happier in his village working his own land.
Thankfully, the tourist industry is waking up to the responsibilities it has towards those countries that receive its customers. The protection of wildlife and the creation of national parks go hand in hand with tourist development and in fact obtain financial support from tourist companies. At the same time, tourists are being encouraged to respect not only the countryside they visit but also its people.
The way tourism is handled in the next ten years will decide its fate and that of the countries we all want to visit. Their needs and problems are more important than those of the tourist companies. Increased understanding in planning world­wide tourism can preserve the market for these companies. If not, in a few years' time the very things that attract tourists now may well have been destroyed.
1. What does the author indicate in the last sentence of Paragraph 1?

A．The Pacific island is a paradise.

B．The Pacific island is worth visiting.

C．The advertisement is not convincing.

D．The advertisement is not impressive.

2. The example of Nepal is used to suggest ________.

A．its natural resources are untouched

B．its forests are exploited for farmland

C．it develops well in health and education

D．it suffers from the heavy flow of tourists

3. What can we learn about the farmers from Paragraph 4?

A．They are happy to work their own lands.

B．They have to please the tourists for a living.

C．They have to struggle for their independence.

D．They are proud of working in multi­national organizations.

4. Which of the following determines the future of tourism?

A．The number of tourists.

B．The improvement of services.

C．The promotion of new products.

D．The management of tourism.

5. The author's attitude towards the development of the tourist industry is ________.

A．optimistic	B．doubtful
C．objective	D．negative