1 . The cost of living in countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you're willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.

Ecuador

Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U.S. Dollar for their currency. In this country, it's cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around $50,000 and hire someone to tend to it while you're away.

Mexico

Although the country is known for its poverty-ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.

Argentina

Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it's not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.

Vietnam

Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or small home for around $25,000 to $50,000 if you search in the right areas.

1. Why has Ecuador become a holiday destination for Americans?

A．Because housing is very cheap.

B．Because it has a low cost of living.

C．Because it is similar to America in many ways.

D．Because it has lots of nice places for sightseeing.

2. What do all of the four countries have in common?

A．All of them have great restaurants.

B．All of them have a low cost of living.

C．All of them are poor developing countries.

D．The middle-sized homes are a little expensive.

3. In which country is the U.S. dollar used for its currency?

A．Ecuador.

B．Mexico.

C．Argentina.

D．Vietnam.

2 . 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。

According to statistics from the World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) ,Spain is set to replace the USA     1    the world's second most popular tourist destination .

    2    number of international tourists arriving in Spain grew by over 7 per cent in 2017. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy confirmed the figures. He said the country had a record year in 2017,with more than 82 million international visitors. The number of international     3    (arrival) continues a growing trend. The figure for 2017 broke Spain's tourist arrival records for the     4    (five) straight year, despite the terror attack on Barcelona in August,     5    unrest (动荡) in Spain's Catalonia region for independence.

There     6    (be) an 8 percent increase in tourism in Europe in 2017. The UNWTO said:"     7    (lead) by Mediterranean destinations, Europe has recorded extraordinary results for such a large and rather mature area. " Africa is increasingly becoming an     8    (attract) destination and tourism there also went up by 8 per cent. Asia and the Pacific saw growth of 6 per cent, the Middle East 5 per cent, and tourism in the Americas grew by 3 per cent. The UNWTO added: "International travel continues to grow     9    (sharp), strengthening tourism as a key driver in economic     10    (develop)." France held its position as the world's top tourist destination.

3 . Crystal Cruisers-Luxury Every Day

What do you plan to do this summer vacation? Do you want to travel over the sea, experience the ocean wave and enjoy the wonderful sea scenery? If that’s what you want ,come and sail on a Crystal Cruise ship (游轮).We have three ships: The Crystal Queen, The Crystal Princess, The Crystal Palace.

Come and sail in Luxury (游轮) on cruisers around the Caribbean Sea for 7 or 14 days.

Our seven-day cruise costs $2,000 and our two-week cruise is $3,500.

A typical one week cruise:

Day One- set off from Miami

Day Two- free day in Nassau, in the Bahamas

Day Three- near Haiti

Day Four- Visit Puerto Rico and Antigua

Day Five- free day in Barbados

Day Six- free day in Port of Spain, Trinidad

Day Seven- travel to Caracas, Venezuela

Day Eight- fly home

All food and drinks is included in the price of your cruise (except for the wines).Our cruise ships all have a cinema, a five star restaurant, a theatre, a library and a gym (健身馆).However, you have to pay extra money to enjoy the films and plays.

If you prefer to go on a cruise in another part of the world, we also organize cruises in the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean.

Our ships carry over 2,000 passengers and we have nearly 600 crew members in all.

So come on board today for the holiday of a lifetime!

Call immediately: 020-4455832

I’m sure you will enjoy your luxury cruise ship journey very much!

1. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To advertise summer holiday cruises.

B．To offer instruction on how to sail on a cruise ship.

C．To give suggestions on taking summer vacation.

D．To share an experience of a sailing journey.

2. When can travelers wander about Trinidad?

A．On the third day.	B．On the fourth day.
C．On the fifth day.	D．On the sixth day.

3. What can people do on the cruise ships for free?

A．See films in the cinema.	B．Enjoy plays in the theater.
C．Have some wines.	D．Do sports in the gym.

4 . TRAVEL PERU

Amazon Rainforest Tour

A short flight takes you from the Andes into the Amazon rainforest. From there, you’ll spend one day travelling by boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals unique to the rainforest.

Machu Picchu Tour

This four-day walking tour will take you on amazing paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. Then, you will have a day to explore and be amazed by this ancient city. Especially amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other than the prefect fit of the stones.

Cusco Tour

Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go shopping at the local markets.

Lake Titicaca Tour

Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you spend a day driving to Lake Titicaca. There, a boat will take you to stay with a local Uros family on an island for three days. Both the island and the Uros homes are made of water plants from the lake.

So come and experience what Peru has to offer. For more brochures about Peru, contact us at tourinfo@travelperu.org.

1. If Jack is a lover of Inca culture, which tours would you like to recommend?

A．Amazon Rainforest and Machu Picchu	B．Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
C．Cusco and Lake Titicaca	D．Machu Picchu and Cusco

2. What do the four tours have in common?

A．All the four tours last for four days.

B．All the places can be reached by boat.

C．All the destinations are remote and poor places.

D．Visitors have to stay with the locals all the way.

3. What might be the purpose of the passage?

A．To sell more brochures to visitors.

B．To try to attract more visitors to Peru.

C．To invite more people to visit a website.

D．To introduce readers the tourism of Peru.

5 . Arbeia Roman Fort (城堡) and Museum

Location and History

Arbeia Roman Fort is situated on Hadrian’s Wall. It was the most important structure built by the Romans in Britain, and now it has been a World Heritage (遗产) Site. Built around AD 160, Arbeia Roman Fort was the military supply base for the soldiers who were stationed along Hadrian’s Wall. The fort has been gradually uncovered and some original parts have been revealed. There are reconstructions that show how Arbeia Roman Fort would have looked.

The Reconstructions

The reconstructions of the Commanding Officer’s house and soldiers’ quarters are strikingly different. The accommodation for soldiers is dark and uncomfortable, while the Commanding Officer’s house is spacious and luxurious, with courtyards with fountains for him and his family to enjoy.

The Museum

Visit the museum and see many objects that were found at Arbeia. They are historically important and show what daily life was really like at that time. You will see weapons, tools, jewellery, and so on. You can also discover how the Romans buried their dead and see tombstones (墓碑) which survive to this day. There is a “hands-on” area allowing visitors to dig on a certain site and study their findings with the help of museum staff. You can piece together pottery (陶器), or try writing just as the Romans would have done. For children, they can build this ancient Roman fort with building blocks by themselves.

Opening Times and Getting There April 1-October 31: Monday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm. November 1-March 31: Monday to Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm, closed Sunday. (Closed December 25-26 and January 1) Entry is free. Arbeia is only a ten-minute walk from the bus station at South Shields. Free car park nearby. Website: www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia

1. According to the passage, Arbeia Roman Fort ______.

A．was related to the military	B．got reconstructions around AD 160
C．was built in a small area in Rome	D．provided a comfortable life for soldiers

2. What can visitors do in the museum?

A．Try using weapons.	B．See historical objects.
C．Write to ancient Romans.	D．Build tombstones for the dead.

3. What time does Arbeia Roman Fort close?

A．On April 1.	B．On October 31.
C．On November 1.	D．On December 26.

6 . For more than two decades, France is known as the world’s most popular tourist attraction, receiving 82 million foreign tourists every year. Here are some of the best places to visit in France.

Marseille

Marseille is one of Europe’s oldest cities and France’s second largest city. Having a nice climate, Roman ruins, medieval architecture and cultural scenes, Marseille is also a working city with several universities and industries. One of Marseille’s best natural attractions, the Calanques are a series of small rivers with astonishing blue water and splendid cliffs.

Luberon

During the summer months, many people like to experience charming villages in Luberon. This region in central Provence took off as a tourist attraction after Peter Mayle published his books about life in Provence. With its large quantities of forests, fields of lavender(薰衣草), farmers markets and colorfully painted houses, you'll soon see why the Luberon is such a tourist attraction.

Dordogne

There is just so much to see and do in Dordogne, beginning with picture-postcard villages and castles. The scenery is pretty amazing, too, with the Dordogne River running through it. The Dordogne also has some of the best ancient cave art in France. The walls of Lascaux feature mainly animals, which are a must-see.

Paris

Attracting more than 45 million visitors every year, Paris is the world's most popular tourist attraction. Paris, the capital city of France, is just like a little “France”. It is known for its romantic environment and commands in industries like business, entertainment, fashion, art and culture. In addition to the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris is also home to some of the world’s finest museums.

1. What can visitors do in Marseille?

A．Enjoy the romantic environment.

B．Appreciate the best ancient cave art.

C．Learn about the medieval architecture.

D．Experience the charming fields of lavender.

2. What makes Luberon a tourist attraction?

A．Its latest fashion.	B．Its natural scenery.
C．Its splendid history.	D．Its finest museums.

3. Where will you go if you want to see castles?

A．Marseille

B．Luberon

C．Paris

D．Dordogne.

7 . 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（八），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。

We had a school trip on last Sunday. Hundreds of us took part in it excited.

At 8:00 am, we set out for the top of Jiuhuang Mountain in high spirits. All the way we were chatting,singing and laughing,enjoyed the fresh air and the beautiful sceneries.When someone fall behind,others would come or offer help. About 2 hours later,we all reached the top.Seeing from there, the river below looked like a thin belt. We were very happy that we jumped and cheered with joy.

The activity benefited us a lot. Not only did we get close to nature, but also we relaxed myself.What wonderful time!

8 . How to be safe when you are travelling on your own

Be sure to arrive during daytime     1     People looking to prey (欺骗)on tourists can do it with ease at night. Make sure your arrival time will get you where you are going during daylight hours..

    2    

Make sure to keep your money in a money belt, keep your credit cards in another place, and your passport in another.

Look for people to group up with Have you met friendly people at the bar? See if they want to join you when you go out for dinner. See if there’s a tour group you can join up with.    3    

    4    

It can be a struggle to carry a lot of bags around on your own. If criminals see you struggling, they may use the opportunity to grab one of your suitcases. Before you leave, be sure you can carry your luggage quickly and smoothly. If you can’t, it’s time to cut down your bags.

Trust your instincts(直觉)

    5     If you have a bad feeling about something, it’s probably for a reason and it’s best to go with your instincts. Even if your concerns are nothing, it can’t hurt to listen to them.

A．Store important things separately.

B．Travel with as little luggage as possible.

C．Never get close to possible dangers wherever you are.

D．Surrounding yourself with others will help keep you protected.

E．Ensure that your family and friends know exactly where you are anytime.

F．This is when bus stations, airports, and hotels will be at their most active.

G．If something makes you suspicious or nervous, it’s better to be careful and avoid it.

9 . 假定你是李华，你的外国好友TOM来信告诉你打算近期来你的家乡庄浪游玩，询问你有关你家乡的游览景点，请你用英文写一封回信介绍你的家乡。
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10 . I have well travelled in Spain and visited a good number of Spanish cities. However, no city will ever quite match Cadiz, where I spent six months studying as a student.

Before that, I knew very little about Cadiz but I decided to take a risk and explore it. Well, the risk certainly paid off.

Cadiz, Europe’s oldest city, hangs off Spain’s southern coast on a peninsula (半岛), surrounded almost entirely by water. As you leave the shady streets of the historical old city and explore more of it, you are met with vast areas of the blue Atlantic Ocean and white sandy beaches, which in my opinion are some of the best in Spain!

One of the great things about Cadiz is the wonderful, rich culture of food and drink. There are little tapas (小吃) bars lining every street and most will serve tapas for around 1.50~2 euros, meaning you can try a whole variety of Andalusian dishes.

Cadiz has also come to be known as “The Singing City”. It comes from the annual carnival (狂欢节), one of the biggest in Europe. A very large number of people go to Cadiz to see it. During those ten days, Cadiz’s narrow streets are filed with the sound of singing as musical groups fight for a place in the contest, which takes place on the last Saturday of carnival. The songs perfectly show the sense of humor of the Gaditanos, who, besides being so warm and welcoming, are said to have the best sense of humor in Spain!

That is my experience of Cadiz: a wonderful, typically Andalusian city which is often overlooked but well worth a visit. I can currently living in Huelva, just a short drive from Cadiz, so please pay attention to my next sharing!

1. What dose the word “that” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Studying in Cadiz.	B．Competing in a match.
C．Teaching a student.	D．Becoming an explorer.

2. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?

A．The unknown origin and long history of Cadiz.	B．The beautiful life of people living to Cadiz.
C．The geographic position and scenery of Cadiz.	D．The author’s complex attitude towards Cadiz.

3. Why is Cadiz called “The Singing City”?

A．A number of local people enjoy humorous songs.

B．Singing is everywhere during a big annual carnival.

C．Many grand carnivals attract well-known singers.

D．A lot of singing competitions take place each year.

4. From which is the text most probably taken?

A．A post on the Internet.	B．A geography textbook.
C．A travel brochure.	D．A biography.