1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
| A．Buying a ticket. | B．Sharing an experience. | C．Visiting a building. |
| A．£68. | B．£24.95. | C．£18.95. |
| A．On the top floor. | B．On the ground floor. | C．On the seventy-second floor. |
1. Where did the fourth year students go today?
| A．A castle. | B．A farm. | C．A factory. |
| A．Travel abroad. | B．Pay another visit. | C．Read about history. |
| A．Watch a series online. | B．Read a history book. | C．See a series on TV. |
1. What’s the most important thing for Eric and his father taking the cycle trip?
| A．To raise money for charity. | B．To spend time together. | C．To do something different. |
| A．Riding for a long distance. |
| B．Chatting with the local people. |
| C．Enjoying the sunshine on the face. |
| A．He’s a student. | B．He’s a host. | C．He’s a coach. |
| A．Take another long ride. | B．Go cycling on weekends. | C．Participate in competitions. |
1. Where does the man come from?
| A．Mexico. | B．America. | C．Germany. |
| A．Busy. | B．Quiet. | C．Expensive. |
| A．People are friendlier | B．Life is more exciting. | C．It is more beautiful. |
5 . I’m interested in the Renaissance (文艺复兴), so I like visiting ancient Italian cities. Ferrara is called City of the Renaissance. When I learned about this city on the Internet, I decided to pay a visit to it.
The city has a certain charm, but I find it isn’t as great as other Italian cities like Verona, let alone Venice or Rome. The Michelin Green Guide gives it two stars, which is right.
I first visited the city centre. The Cathedral and Castello Estense are at the heart of the city. Both have striking appearances. I visited the Cathedral first. Castello Estense is also worth visiting, which owes its name to the powerful Este family. It was built with bricks and surrounded by a moat (护城河). At the lower levels, the history of the city and the Este family are told through displays, and in another part the ceilings are shown through mirrors on the ground.
In the north, we can appreciate the Renaissance extension of the town, with straight streets and monumental houses. The famous Palazzo dei Diamanti lies here. When I was visiting it, it started to rain, so after taking a few photos quickly, I cut my visit there short. It had been raining for a few days. When the rain ceased, I went to visit the historical centre and the Renaissance buildings.
After leaving there, I visited several other interesting places such as palaces and the narrow streets of the downtown. After four hours in Ferrara I left by train to Mantua. There I had a much better time.
1. Why did the author pay a visit to Ferrara?| A．Because it is related to the Renaissance. | B．Because it is full of charm. |
| C．Because it is a very famous city in Europe. | D．Because it is strongly recommended by a website. |
| A．Subjective. | B．Reasonable. | C．Unacceptable. | D．Unbelievable. |
| A．It came from the historical buildings. | B．It originated from the straight streets. |
| C．It was named after the powerful Este family. | D．It was connected to the surrounding moat. |
| A．The writer thought Ferrara was as great as Venice. |
| B．The writer visited Palazzo dei Diamanti for a long time. |
| C．The writer was much more satisfied with the tour in Mantua than in Ferrara. |
| D．The writer was disappointed with the visit to the Cathedral and Castello Estense. |
6 . With so many options for short, beautiful walks in Queenstown, you are truly spoiled for choice. Here’s a list of local picks that will help you discover the best walks around Queenstown, a walkers’ paradise, for every age and ability.
Tiki Trail
For one of the best views of Queenstown and a decent workout, climb the Tiki Trail up to the Skyline Gondola building. Starting at the base of the Gondola, the Tiki Trail winds its way steeply through trees towards the lookout at the top.
Choose to hike back to Queenstown. Or if the climb has gotten the better of you, sit back, relax and catch a ride in the Skyline Gondola.
Queenstown Gardens
The Queenstown Gardens Trail is a wheelchair-accessible trail just a few minutes from central Queenstown. The flat, easy track has spectacular views of Lake Whakatipu, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak and the manicured gardens are beautiful year-round.
You could spend hours here exploring the rose gardens or playing disc golf. If you’re tight on time, the loop around the shore of Lake Whakatipu takes less than an hour to complete.
Arrow River Trail
Starting in historic Arrowtown, a walk along the Arrow River Trail is a must-do for any visitor to Queenstown.
The track will have you filling your camera memory, especially in autumn due to the explosion of colours on the trees. From here, you can cross the bridge and walk back along the riverside or go back the way you came. Back in Arrowtown, it’s lovely to walk along the river and amongst the trees before rejoining Arrowtown’s quaint streets to admire the café culture, discover the region’s history or grab a pint in the sunshine.
Ben Lomond Track
Ben Lomond will greet you from the moment you arrive in town. Not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced, this demanding climb is a full-day mission with a spectacular reward.
Walkers aiming for the summit should be fully equipped and allow six to eight hours, depending on the conditions. Be prepared for snow and ice above the bush line from April to November.
1. Which place is a better choice for the disabled?| A．Tiki Trail. | B．Arrow River Trail. |
| C．Queenstown Gardens. | D．Ben Lomond Track. |
| A．Appreciate the rose fragrance. | B．Experience demanding climb. |
| C．Have a bird-eye view of Queenstown. | D．Learn about the local history. |
| A．To compare things. | B．To inform readers. |
| C．To uncover the unseen. | D．To warn readers. |
1. Why does the woman come to see Rick?
| A．To ask him to go to her home. |
| B．To get some advice from him. |
| C．To say goodbye to him. |
| A．France. | B．Germany. | C．Canada. |
Visitors have flocked from far and wide
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9 . Would you like to visit Britain one day?
Overseas travel can be dear.
When to come?
Be prepared. If you are a student, it’s a good idea to apply for (申请) an International Student Identity Card (身份证).
| A．Of course, you can visit it in winter, but it is often dark by 4 p. m. |
| B．Your visit may be cheaper, if you don’t go there in the busy months — July and August. |
| C．With this card, you can save a lot of money. |
| D．But there are ways of visiting Britain cheaply. |
| E．Our country would like to welcome you! |
| F．Do you like to travel? |
| G．It’s good for your health to do so. |
1. 行程安排；
2. 当地特色；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：Vancouver, Halifax, Lake Louise, Jasper, Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ontario, Lake Huron, Quebec City, Montreal, Niagara, St Lawrence
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