1 . As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins (企鹅) longing to say hello. These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.

Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career (职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.

After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. “I just decided I wanted to go,” she says. “I had no idea about what I’d find there and I wasn’t nervous, I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.”

In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’d never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. “From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says. “I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.”

The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.

1. Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2?

A．Try challenging things.	B．Take a degree.
C．Bring back lost memories.	D．Stick to a promise.

2. What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica?

A．Lovely penguins.	B．Beautiful scenery.
C．A discount fare.	D．A friend’s invitation.

3. What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey?

A．It could be a home for her.	B．It should be easily accessible.
C．It should be well preserved.	D．It needs to be fully introduced.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A childhood dream.	B．An unforgettable experience.
C．Sailing around the world.	D．Meeting animals in Antarctica.

3 . The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holiday last year, of course was my trip _______ England. This was my first time to go abroad, so it really made me _______.

There were quite a lot of interesting places in England, _______ Oxford. When we walked around Oxford, we saw quite a lot of ancient buildings on _______ sides of the streets. One of the most famous tourist _______ in Oxford is Christ Church, it’s _______ one of the Oxford University’s 39 colleges. There is a huge hall in Christ Church, _______ was used as the dining hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter _______. I felt really excited when I heard this.

_______ place that impressed me ____________ during my trip was a place called Stratford upon Avon. It was a small town. Maybe you haven’t ____________ it, but I’m sure you have heard about William Shakespeare — it’s the great man’s ____________. In Stratford upon Avon, I could ____________ Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Shakespeare Countryside Museum, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and a lot of places that are connected with ______________.

I went to Shakespeare’s Birthplace. It was the house ______________ Shakespeare was born and spent his early years. Its sitting room, hallway (走廊), bedrooms, and kitchen were furnished (布置) in 16th century style. I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition. It illustrated (以图解说明) Shakespeare’s life and career in both Stratford and London.

I really enjoyed this nice trip to England, from which I learned a lot. I’m very happy that I could visit such an interesting country. I want to go there again in the future.

1.

A．at

B．for

C．from

D．to

2.

A．excited

B．appointed

C．stubborn

D．determined

3.

A．for example

B．such as

C．as such

D．for instance

4.

A．both

B．either

C．neither

D．each

5.

A．views

B．scenes

C．sites

D．interests

6.

A．also

B．too

C．still

D．yet

7.

A．that

B．which

C．who

D．where

8.

A．novels

B．records

C．films

D．songs

9.

A．Other

B．Every

C．Each

D．Another

10.

A．deep

B．deeply

C．high

D．highly

11.

A．thought about

B．heard about

C．listened to

D．dreamed about

12.

A．hometown

B．office

C．play

D．theatre

13.

A．speak

B．say

C．talk

D．see

14.

A．Shakespeare

B．Oxford

C．England

D．Harry Potter

15.

A．who

B．that

C．when

D．where

5 . With the approaching of New Year, more and more visitors will come to China. Don’t know where you should go? Here are some places recommended for you.

Shanghai Expo Culture Park

The Shanghai Expo Culture Park will soon open its northern section to the public, in which the major attractions include a traditional garden that is similar in design to Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden and a 400-meter avenue exhibiting the history of the area, while in the southern section lies a grand theater.

Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump

The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the activities which enjoy good fame is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial (商业的) bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go!

Harbin’s Frozen World

For those who have never been to Harbin, there is an almost endless list of things to do. At Harbin Ice—Snow World, you can not only see the world—famous ice architecture, but also have great fun! You can have hotpot at the restaurants which are made of ice, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, go down the world’s longest ice slide (滑梯) and join in the popular Ice and Snow Electronic Music Festival to welcome 2024.

The winter is cold and the night is long, so why not go to the theatre? Harbin was listed by the United Nations as a “music city” in 2010. Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost (化霜) a little to share their love of art.

1. Where should visitors go if they want to do extreme sports?

A．Shanghai Expo Culture Park.	B．The Macao Tower.
C．Shangha’s Yuyuan Garden.	D．Harbin Ice—Snow World.

2. What can visitors do in Harbin’s Frozen World?

A．Attend a famous music festival.	B．Play with both ice and fire.
C．Turn water into instant ice.	D．Learn to make ice architecture.

3. What do Shanghai Expo Culture Park and Harbin’s Frozen World have in common?

A．They have a high tower.	B．They have a long ice slide.
C．They have a grand theater.	D．They have traditional architecture.

6 . You should see the photo. I’m sitting in red dirt, ________ an ugly purple T-shirt. My face is pink and my hair is wet with sweat. Flies buzz around my head. I’m in the northwest of Australia, on a school trip with 20 parents and 20 kids.

It was a strange choice for a holiday. I like sitting by the pool with a cola, not flies and frogs. I like being ________ and quiet, not a busload of kids. I like ________ washed sheets, not dirty-looking blankets.

But here’s the thing about that photo: I am smiling!

The trip sounded good when I ________. We were told that guides would take us into the heart of the place and I would see a new part of Australia and learn about local ________. Besides I knew it would be a valuable chance for me to stay with my youngest daughter. I would also stay with 40 strangers. I just hope there would be good coffee.

In Darwin we got onto a bus. It quickly became tiresome. The kids were ________ and kept on talking but I hate making small talk.

But later when I looked out at the large empty land, I was surprised at and moved by its ________. Our local guide told us about the land and his culture. I felt far from home.

Finally we reached our ________. There the small room I shared with my daughter was a brick cell, full of crickets (蟋蟀), but too dark to see them.

It didn’t matter. The next nine days were ________. Waterfalls, lakes, community visits, and a trip around Katherine Gorge where we even saw giant crocodiles!

On our last night, a water pipe (管子) ________. We awoke to a mess, everything in water. Usually I would have ________, but it just seemed ________ to be dirty.

Indeed, it was ________ to stay clean. We were hiking in red dirt with temperatures of 35 degrees. Still, I felt a kind of energy I hadn’t ________ in years.

Yes, the coffee was bad, but I was too focused on keeping crickets off my face.

I love that photo of me in the dirt. I look messy but happy. Sometimes it’s another way of traveling. There is beautiful ________ and there is dirt. There was always someone to talk to, someone to laugh with.

1.

A．washing

B．wearing

C．waving

D．watching

2.

A．noisy

B．busy

C．alone

D．shy

3.

A．shortly

B．cautiously

C．freshly

D．clearly

4.

A．signed up

B．showed up

C．stood up

D．woke up

5.

A．guide

B．business

C．culture

D．resource

6.

A．silent

B．encouraged

C．moody

D．excited

7.

A．coldness

B．beauty

C．enthusiasm

D．emptiness

8.

A．goal

B．agreement

C．destination

D．decision

9.

A．killed

B．packed

C．wasted

D．booked

10.

A．cut

B．expanded

C．shortened

D．broke

11.

A．scared

B．complained

C．laughed

D．saddened

12.

A．normal

B．strange

C．unbelievable

D．perfect

13.

A．impossible

B．probable

C．easy

D．important

14.

A．tested

B．stored

C．valued

D．experienced

15.

A．dress

B．weather

C．scenery

D．room

7 . 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. to you.

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

Your guide meets you at Beijing Capital International Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.

Enjoy Peking duck as welcome dinner.

Accommodation: Downtown Beijing

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 Beijing Bona 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 (观光) tour of the Summer Palace.

Suggested activity: Beijing opera shows (Liyuan Theatre, 19:30-20:30 every evening)

Accommodation: Downtown Beijing

Day 3: Beijing city sightseeing & the 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: Downtown Beijing

Day 4: Beijing Olympic sites

Visit the Olympic sites: the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube and the Olympic Green, showing 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. Whom is this advertisement aimed at?

A．Experts who study history and cities.

B．People who are interested in touring.

C．Kids who were born in other cities.

D．Foreigners who are new to China.

2. What should a tourist do if he wants to enjoy Beijing opera?

A．Visit the Summer Palace on the first day.

B．Go to Liyuan Theatre in the evening.

C．Go sightseeing in a Beijing hutong.

D．Live and eat downtown in Beijing.

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

A．Day 1.

B．Day 2.

C．Day 3.

D．Day 4.

8 . Travelling can be a fun way to gain life experience, but what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? Don’t worry. Here are some useful tips.

Save: This probably is the most important preparation for travelling. Cut expenses (花费) to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.

Plan ahead: Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings.

Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.

Plan sensibly: Write down how much you expect to spend on food and hotels. Stick to (坚持) your plan, or you may not have enough money to cover everything.

Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By travelling with others you can share costs and experiences.

Work as you go: Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.

Go off the beaten path: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink about your trip and go to a less known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities (活动) and sights.

Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes. Remember to take along medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.

By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy their travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.

1. Before your trip, the first thing you should do is________.

A．to make a plan of the route

B．to get information on the Internet

C．to save money by spending less

D．to buy tickets ahead of time

2. The writer advises you________.

A．not to share costs with other people

B．not to go to well-known places

C．not to visit dangerous places

D．to buy anything you want to buy

3. During your trip, ________.

A．you need more medicine than clothes

B．you should look for work all the way

C．you should remember to do your homework

D．you can gain valuable life experience

4. Which of the following can be used as the best title of the passage?

A．How to Plan Your Travel Wisely

B．Travel Can Be Great Fun

C．Different Kinds of Travel

D．How to Save Money

9 . 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。

My name is Wang Kun. Ever since middle school, my sister and I     1     (dream) about     2     (take) a great bike trip. When we graduated     3     college, we finally got the chance to do it. It was     4     (I) sister who first had the idea to cycle along the Mekong River from where it begins to     5     it ends. The Dai live near the Lancang River,     6     Chinese part of the river that is called the Mekong River in other     7     (country). Wang Wei soon got them     8     (interest) in cycling too. She insisted that we should find the source of the river. She gave me a determined look. Once she has made     9     her mind, nothing can change it.     10     (final), I had to give in.