1 . Last summer holiday, Aunt Emily took us to a safari park (野生动物园), not far from Liverpool.
I was very happy to go as I had never been to a safari park before. It’s a very interesting park, full of wild animals running freely.
When we got there, we bought our tickets and drove into the park. We were very excited at the thought of going to see the lions. But to get to the lions’ place we had to go through the monkeys’ land first. And that was an unforgettable experience because they climbed all over the car, ate apples and bananas, and threw all kinds of things at us. They seemed very unfriendly.
Anyway, we went on our way to the lions’ place where we had to lock ourselves in the car as we knew lions could be dangerous. A lion came up very close to us. Then it was on the bonnet (车盖). It looked calm but we felt terrified. Aunt Emily, who isn’t very brave, started to call for help. The kids started crying. Only my brother, George, stayed cool. I sounded the horn (喇叭) but nobody heard us.
In the end a guard arrived in his car, and the lion just got off our car and started smelling the guard’s hand as if nothing was the matter.
1. Which animal did the author want to see the most?| A．The lions. | B．The elephants. | C．The monkeys. | D．All of them. |
| A．Because the monkeys might steal things. | B．Because they were afraid of being robbed. |
| C．Because the lions might be dangerous. | D．Because something was wrong with the car. |
| A．Excited. | B．Bored. | C．Interested | D．Scared |
| A．Aunt Emily. | B．George. | C．The guard. | D．The author. |
| A．On a farm. | B．In a zoo. | C．In the mountains. |
3 . Five Must-See Attractions Across the USA
Whether you’re planning a trip or looking at a map for the first time to decide where to go, you can find out plenty of nice attractions across the country. We’ve found five must-see attractions for you．
Alaska:Denali National Park
Dog-sled teams are a symbol of the region and an important part of the area’s history, and still used in Alaska. You can learn about the sled dogs at the Denali Kennels during the summer or winter. The ken-nels are located inside the Denali National Park, which charges $ 10 for adults．
Indiana:Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Racing enthusiasts shouldn’t miss their chance to visit the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Admission is $ 10 and a gate fee of $ 10 to $ 40, depending on the race.
Delaware:Hagley Museum and Library
The Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington has something for everyone. History lovers can learn about the development of the DuPont Company while nature lovers will enjoy a tour of the estate(庄园).Entrance for children aged 6 to 14 is $ 6, adults pay $ 15, and students and the old pay $ 11.
Missouri:The Nelson-Atkins Art Museum
In the Missouri side of Kansas City, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is free for all visitors, which al-so offers free guided tours．There’s an outdoor sculpture garden, visiting exhibits, and a permanent collec-tion with works of art from around the world and throughout history．
Pennsylvania:Gettysburg Military Park
Visit the battlefield and learn about a sad time in American history at the Gettysburg Military Park. The park is free to enter, but admission to the museum is $ 10 for children and $ 15 for adults,
1. At which place can you watch racing games？| A．Pennsylvania:Gettysburg Military Park. |
| B．Indiana:Indianapolis Motor Speedway. |
| C．Alaska:Denali National Park and Dog Sledding. |
| D．Missouri:The Nelson-Atkins Art Museum. |
| A．Study the history of DuPont Company. |
| B．Watch the show of the sled dogs. |
| C．Learn about the history of the Civil Rights. |
| D．Enjoy various outdoor sculptures. |
| A．They are open only in summer and winter． |
| B．Visitors must pay $ 10 to enter the parks． |
| C．Free guided tours are provided． |
| D．They are both popular for history lovers． |
Located in southwest Anshun, Guizhou Province, Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest and most wonderful group of waterfalls in China. With splendid scenery, the waterfall was included in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest waterfall group in 1999. It is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide, with 17 smaller waterfalls.
Best time to visit: May to October
Admission: 180 yuan(March 1 to Oct. 31); 160 yuan off-season(Nov. 1 to Feb. 28)
Shigatse, Tibet
Kanas Lake, lying in a valley in the Altai Mountains, is located near the very northern tip of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous(自治的)Region. The lake is famous for its fantastic natural landscape and mysterious local legend. It is surrounded by thick layers of forest, and the color of the water changes according to different seasons, weather and depth. Kanas Nature Reserve founded in 1980 is now considered a paradise(天堂)for travelers and hikers.
Best time to visit: June, September
Admision: 150 yuan(April 1 to Oct. 31); 80 yuan of-season(Nov. 1 to March 31)
Jiuzhai Valley, Sichuan
Jiuzhai Valley in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is a magical fairyland in nature that enchants tourists with mountains, forests, lakes, waterfalls and crowded wildlife. During autumn, colorful leaves are reflected in the clear waters. Lakes vary in color according to their depths, angles and surroundings, striking a lively contrast with the blue sky and snow-white clouds.
Best time to visit: September to October
Admission: 220 yuan(April 1 to Nov. 15); 80 yuan(Nov. 16 to March 30)
Changbai Mountain, Jilin
Changbai Mountain in southeastern Jilin Province is located on the border(边界)between China and North Korea. Considered as the most famous mountain in northeast China, Changbai Mountain has rich biodiversity(生物多样性). With an average altitude of 2,000 meters, the mountain is well-known for its snowy scenery, cool summers and many mineral springs.
Admission: 100 yuan for adults; 50 yuan for children
Hours: 8 a. m. to 4p. m.
1. Which of the places below best suits travelers and hikers?| A．Huangguoshu Waterfall. | B．Shigatse. | C．Jiuzhai Valley. | D．Changbai Mountain. |
| A．300yuan. | B．250 yuan. | C．200 yuan. | D．150 yuan. |
| A．A science magazine. | B．A travel journal. | C．A teacher's handbook. | D．A personal diary. |
5 . Exposure to different cultures is one of the main reasons I enjoy visiting other countries. There are other types of food, interesting people, new experiences.
A country usually has its own money, such as RMB in China, rupee in India, and rufiyaa in Maldives.
If you’ve ever been to the U.K., you will know the Queen’s head is on every banknote and every coin. I was living in the Quebec province of Canada last year and money there surprised me greatly.
| A．There are new historical figures on the pound notes. |
| B．They have the British Queen on their $20 banknotes. |
| C．Money represents preference and development of a county. |
| D．Of course, there’re many countries using euros or US dollars. |
| E．You will also be amazed by the images on the money. |
| F．One more thing to mention in a new country is a different currency. |
| G．It’s part of the cultural experience to hold money with a foreign figure. |
6 . D
Seeing a volcano erupt (喷发) is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit (山顶) of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua. Giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.
Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won’t miss the Pacaya-tour companies.
But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above. Steaming, hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you near the active summit; the McKenney Cone (火山锥). Just as though you were going to walk over to the edge of the cone, the road turns to the left and up to the relative safety of the old, inactive summit.
Many tours are timed so that you arrive at the cone of the volcano is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava (熔岩) and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night. the burning lava quietly falls down tae side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .
1. What is the main purpose of this passage?| A．To attract tourists to Pacaya. | B．To describe the beauty of Pacaya. |
| C．To introduce guided tours to Pacaya. | D．To explain the power of nature at Pacaya. |
| A．where people can enjoy cultural festivals | B．where the daring Pacaya tour starts |
| C．that gives a close-up view of Paraya | D．that is famous for its tour companies |
| A．walk directly to the active summit | B．hear the continuous loud noise from above |
| C．make greater efforts than to other summits | D．see a path lined with remains of earlier eruptions |
| A．get down the mountain in time when night falls |
| B．avoid the smell from the upwind direction of the cone |
| C．enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening sky |
| D．appreciate the scenery of the 2560-metre-high mountain |
