1 . Like clockwork, warm weather slips away and autumn begins its descent on the Northern Hemisphere, bringing with it rich colors that transform forests, woodlands and parks.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew houses one of the most diverse collections of living plants of any botanic garden on the planet, including around 14,000 trees. Every autumn, its 500 acres of woodland deliver an extraordinary spectacle of brilliant red and yellow as leaves of oak, chestnut, maple and hickory trees begin to change. Visit before 30 November to join a guide d trees tour and learn how different species are coping with the changing seasons and adapting to climate change.

Brechfa Forest, Abergorlech

Brechfa Forest covers some 16,000 acres in Carmarthenshire, Wales, making it easy for walkers to immerse themselves in woodlands transformed by autumn’s finest colours. It become a blend of red and purple in November. After your walk, drive to Carmarthen, one of the oldest towns in Wales, for lunch and a visit to the castle. Some say that the castle was named after King Arthur’s wizard, Merlin, as its Welsh name — Caerfyrddin —means ‘Merlin’s fort’

Batsford Arboretum, Cotswolds

More than 1,300 different trees, shrubs (灌木) and bamboos are showcased at Batsford Arboretum, near the picture-perfect town of Moreton-in-Marsh. This private botanical garden covers 60 acres, providing outstanding colours between late October and November. Highlights include trees ranging from red to purple. Prebooking tickets during autumn is recommended to avoid the crowds.

Catbells, Cumbria

The Lake District is dotted with many viewpoints, but the sights from the Catbells walking route are a particular standout come autumn. Once you’ve walked back down, take a leisurely ferry ride to the quaint market town of Keswick, seeing epic views of autumnal hills reflected in the water on the way.

1. What is special about the visit to Brechfa Forest, Abergorlech?

A．Visitors can enjoy beautiful mountain scenery.	B．Visitors can enjoy trees full of fine colors.
C．Visitors can go hiking among mountains.	D．Visitors can visit a mysterious castle.

2. Which of the above is advised to book tickets in advance?

A．Royal Botanic Gardens	B．Brechfa Forest
C．Batsford Arboretum, Cotswolds	D．Catbells, Cumbria

3. What does the above four have in common?

A．All are suitable places to visit all over the year.

B．All are brilliant sites with beautiful autumn scenery.

C．All sites are hard to reach for people with children.

D．All sites have access to delicious food children like.

3 . Not too hot, not too cold. Spring is the perfect time to visit Europe for ideal weather. The best European countries to visit in the spring include: France, Netherlands, Slovakia, Romania and so on.

France

As one of the most tourist-packed countries in Europe, France offers lesser crowds and more excellent weather during the spring months. Just outside of Paris are the impressive castles and country houses of Sccaux, whure the cherry blossom can easily be seen in spring.

Netherlands

The Netherlands is well-known for its vast fields of flowers, making spring a perfect time for a Dutch holiday. The tulip fields in the Noordoostpolder are a must. In Veluwe National Park, tourists will be rewarded with the sight of red deer eating grass. A' trip to the Netherlands would, of course, be incomplete without a visit to Amsterdam.

Slovakia

Slovakia is a wonderfully diverse country with rich cultural history and awe-inspiring natural sites. Slovak Paradise is a natural park that offers 19 nature reserves and over 350 caves. Due to its hot summers and cold winters, spring is a perfect time to explore all that Slovakia has to offer.

Romania

Romania hosts a variety of great cultural sites and lively cities, especially attractive during spring months. The Statue of King Decebalus, a 141-foot-high upper part of Decebalus carved into the side of a rock, is a wonderful attraction. Braov Old Town is one of' Europe's most charming destinations for those looking to escape the capital city of Bucharest.

1. What can tourists enjoy in both France and Netherlands?

A．Flowers.

B．Rocks.

C．Castles.

D．Deer.

2. Which is the best choice for cave lovers?

A．France.

B．Netherlands.

C．Slovakia.

D．Romania.

3. In which section of a newspaper can you find this passage?

A．History.

B．Education.

C．Geography.

D．Travel.

4 . Asia is the birthplace of the world’s three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks, such as the Great Wall of China. Taj Mahal of India.With the conclusion of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization, let’s take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, stretching out to a total length of more than 5,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and witnessed its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.

Angkor Wat,Cambodia

The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious monuments in the world,built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman Ⅱ in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura(present-day Angkor),the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum(陵墓).

Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra.It was commissioned in 1632 by Mughalemperor Shah to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being“the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”

Al-Khazneh, Jordan

Al-Khazneh, also known as the Treasury, is one of the most delicate temples in the ancient Arab Nabataean Kingdom city of Petra,Jordan. The 45-meter-high and 30-meter-wide building is a magnificent building with a pronounced Greek style. It is said to have been a place where pirates hid their treasure.

1. What is special about the Great Wall compared with the others in the article?

A．It is the longest man-made project in the world.

B．It was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Site.

C．It was used as a defense project in the ancient China.

D．It used to be used as a religious/purpose in China

2. Which of the following is one of the largest religious monuments?

A．The Angkor Wat.	B．The Taj Mahal.
C．AI-Khazneh.	D．The Treasury

3. Which of the landmarks has been affected by the Greek culture?

A．The Great Wall.	B．The Angkor Wat.
C．The Taj Mahal.	D．AI-Khazneh.

7 . 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。

Located in the Haidian Disrict, northwest of Beijing, the Summer Palace is 15 kilometers away from the downtown area, which     1     (consist) of Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake,     2     (cover) an area of 2.9 square kilometers. Being the largest and most well-preserved royal garden in China, it     3     (great) influences Chinese horticulture (园艺) and landscape with its     4     (fame) natural views and the works of humankind.

Originally     5     (name) Qingyi Yuan or the Garden of Clear Nipples, the Summer Palace was first constructed in 1750. It later became the main residence of royal members in     6     end of the Qing Dynasty. However, like most of the gardens in Beijing, the Summer Palace was destroyed by fire and was razed to the ground by the Anglo-french Allied Forces. The Summer Palace was rebuilt in 1886,     7     was supposed to serve as a summer resort for the Empress Dowager Cixi. In 1900 the Summer Palace suffered another hit by the Eight-power Alied Forces. Then it took the government two years     8     (repair) the Summer Palace. In 1924, it was open     9     the public. The Summer Palace was added to the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1998, and became one of the first national AAAAA tourist     10     (attraction) in China.

8 . While known for its Pacific Ocean beaches and fashionable coastal towns, the Golden State is also home to many new and clean lakes where visitors can soak up the sun and cool off.

Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake is the largest reservoir in California at 30. 000 acres wide. The Lake is in Northern California and is a three and a half-hour drive from Los Angeles. With 370 miles of shoreline,   it's no surprise that renting a houseboat is a popular activity. Depending on their location ,   visitors can enjoy the view of Mt. Shasta, which has snow on its peak year-round.

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake is another great option for those wanting to take a day trip from Los Angeles. It takes only two hours to drive there from downtown Los Angeles. Animal lovers can stop by the Big Bear Alpine Zoo to get an up-close look at the lake's namesake (同名物). The lake also has many hiking and biking trails,   along with plenty of fishing spots.

Lake Havasu

Lake Havasu is divided along the border of California and Arizona and is an oasis (绿洲)in the desert. It's a five-hour drive from Los Angeles and a two and a half hour drive from Las Vegas. Visitors can fish or go boating on the lake that was formed from the Colorado River.

Mono Lake

Mono Lake is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains and spans more than 70 miles. It's a five-hour drive from either Los Angeles or San Francisco. Visitors into fishing should head to a different lake because this body of water does not have any fish. It's a salty lake, which means that it's filled with saltwater and is two to three times saltier than the ocean.

1. What can we know about Shasta Lake from the text?

A．It's the biggest in America.

B．It's located in Southern California.

C．Visitors can watch snow there.

D．Visitors can look at bears there.

2. Which is the closest to Los Angeles?

A．Shasta Lake.	B．Big Bear Lake.
C．Lake Havasu.	D．Mono Lake.

3. In which column of a newspaper can you probably see the text?

A．Travel

B．Geography.

C．Sport.

D．Education.

9 . Los Angeles is always a popular holiday destination. To fully enjoy your travel there, you should know its food, weather, and also traffic. While driving in L. A. is similar to that in other areas, there are a few specific rules to note.

HOV lanes (车道)

On many L. A. freeways, one or more lanes at the far left are used as high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. They usually have limited access and you can only enter or exit where there is a break in the double yellow line. Most HOV lanes require a minimum of two people in the car; some require three. Vehicles towing trailers (拖车) are NOT allowed in the HOV lane, regardless of how many people are in them.

Toll (收费) lanes

On certain freeways, the HOV lanes are double-purposed as toll lanes for people driving alone who have a FasTrak, an electronic toll collection system. Therefore, you also have to have one in that lane as a HOV, which is inconvenient if you’re just visiting. FasTrak is in effect on parts of the 110 freeway between the 405 and 10 freeways, and on parts of the 10 freeway east of Downtown L. A.

Cell phones

It is against the law to talk on a cell phone while driving without using a hands-free device. Holding a cell phone to your ear while driving will land you with a ticket.

Alcohol

Driving under the influence is taken seriously in L.A. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08%, but you can be charged with lower levels if they show you can’t function normally. Placing an opened bottle of alcohol in the passenger area while driving (or sitting) is illegal. Any opened container of alcohol has to be transported in the trunk.

1. What do you know about HOV lanes?

A．They encourage people to share cars.

B．They are on the far right of freeways.

C．They are intended for larger vehicles.

D．They allow cars to enter over the double yellow line.

2. Which is surely against the road rules in L. A.?

A．Driving on the 110 freeway with a FasTrak.

B．Putting the cell phone in the car while driving.

C．Riding with an opened bottle of alcohol in back seats.

D．Going below the blood alcohol limit of 0. 08%.

3. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A traffic law.	B．A road map.
C．A guidebook.	D．A report.