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| A．Worthless. | B．Terrible. | C．Great. |
| A．Last September. | B．Last December. | C．This July. |
When he was 7 years old, Francis Kere left his family to attend school because his village did not have one of
5 . China is a land of many wonders, ancient and modern, natural and man-made. This hugely popular tour is a comprehensive journey through China’s most iconic sights from the grand Great Wall to the mighty Yangtze River.
Starting in the busy capital, Beijing, explore the magnificent Forbidden City and harmonious Temple of Heaven, before a trip to the Great Wall. And then you’ll discover the ancient city walls of Xi’an and come face to face with the life-sized Terracotta Warriors which have been bathed in mystery since their discovery in the 1970s.
Next up is a four-night cruise (航游) on the Yangtze River, stopping at many highlights along the way. Witness the world’s largest hydro-electric dam, the Three Gorges, and sail peacefully along the Shennong Stream soaking (沉浸) up the dramatic scenery as you pass riverside villages and forest-covered mountains.
No trip to China is complete without seeing their most adorable residents: the giant pandas. Visit Chongqing’s Panda House for a closer look at these playful bears before boarding a high-speed train to the amazing city of Guilin, one of China’s most picturesque regions.
The trip ends among the towering skyscrapers of Shanghai, a city where the old and new sit harmoniously side by side. See the city’s contrasting skyline with an evening cruise along the Huangpu River, find peace at the beautiful Yu Gardens and explore the splendid architecture along the Bund (外滩).
Duration: 17 days.
Price: £3,840 per person, including all meals, accommodation, transportation and transfers.
Free extension: dumpling-making class.
1. Which is a must for a complete trip to China according to the text?| A．The Great Wall. | B．The giant panda. |
| C．The Yangtze River. | D．The Forbidden City. |
| A．By train. | B．By boat. | C．By air. | D．On foot. |
| A．Doing Taichi. | B．Producing terracotta. |
| C．Making dumplings. | D．Practicing calligraphy. |
6 . 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. |
| A．Royal Botanic Gardens | B．Brechfa Forest |
| C．Batsford Arboretum, Cotswolds | D．Catbells, Cumbria |
| 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. |
| A．Paris. | B．Rome. | C．Vienna. |
My name is Wang Kun. Ever since middle school, my sister and I
9 . September is one of the very best months to visit France. Not only will you get to enjoy plenty of sunshine and warm weather, but the tourist season is beginning to wind down-which means cheaper airfares, lower prices at hotels, and fewer crowds. If this is your first trip to France, here is some handy information to help you get started planning your vacation!
Go Wine Tasting
September is the beginning of the grape harvest season in France, meaning there are plenty of wine-related events and festivals around the country. So September is a great time to visit the vineyards(葡萄园) around the country and go wine tasting. The Bordeaux, Loire and Burgundy regions are all lovely and great places to visit vineyards. Besides that, going to the castles of the Loire region in between visiting vineyards on such warm and sunny days is also very enjoyable.
Take a Barge Cruise
The temperatures are slightly lower, but plenty of sunshine makes for perfect conditions to enjoy a barge cruise on the canals of France. With such comfortable weather and beautiful scenery at this time of year, nothing equals hanging out on the deck of a barge.
Visit the Museums
Many museums in France have extended opening hours during the summer to accommodate the extra tourists and locals, and some museums also have extended opening hours into September. Wandering around the Louvre will take you into a wonder world, where you can enjoy world-famous art. Going out of the Louvre, you can walk to the modern and fashionable Champs Elysees to do some shopping.
Besides the above, riding a bike through France’s villages is also a welcome activity for young visitors in September. So, don’t hesitate and start to plan your September trip to France now.
1. Which of the following can best describe France in September?| A．Hot and quiet | B．Cool and noisy. | C．Warm and quiet. | D．Cold and noisy. |
| A．Paris | B．Bordeaux. | C．Burgundy. | D．Loire. |
| A．December | B．July | C．May | D．February |
10 . “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man,” Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” Here are some places Hemingway frequented in Paris.
Harry’s New York Bar
One of the bars Hemingway frequented was Harry’s New York Bar. Sitting on Paris’ Right Bank near the Paris Opera, the bar opened in 1911 and served as a meeting place for foreigners in the city. The bar was originally in New York. Its owner, Tod Sloan, had it shipped across the Atlantic to Paris. The “Harry’s” in the name came from a waiter who bought it from Sloan in 1923. Harry’s is the birthplace of a number of famous drinks, from Paris 75 to Sidecar.
Address: 5 rue Daunou, 75002
Les Deux Magot
It was once the meeting place for famous writers in Paris, including Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. Hemingway also frequented the café, and even used it as a setting for his novel The Sun Also Rises.
Address: 6 Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006
La Closerie des Lilas
Hemingway wrote most of The Sun Also Rises here. La Closerie des Lilas was also the first place where Hemingway read F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby.
Address: 171 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75015
Jardin du Luxembourg
When his family ran out of money, Hemingway would sometimes hunt pigeons (鸽子) in Jardin du Luxembourg. Having broken their necks, he would hide them in his son’s clothes. You don’t have to hunt pigeons to explore and experience the natural beauty of the second largest park in Paris, however.
Address: 6 Arrondissement, 75006
1. What can we know about Harry’s New York Bar?| A．It is in New York City. | B．It is on Paris’ Left Bank. |
| C．It was opened in 1923. | D．It is the birthplace of Sidecar. |
| A．5 rue Daunou, 75002. | B．6 Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006. |
| C．6 Arrondissement, 75006. | D．171 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75015. |
| A．He could not afford to buy meat. | B．He gave them to his son as pets. |
| C．He really enjoyed illegal hunting. | D．He particularly loved pigeon meat. |
