1 . On many travelers’ lists of things to do before they die, you’ll find “See the northern lights” written down. Rightfully so these lights are one of nature’s most jaw-dropping views.

In Sweden, the northern lights usually appear from late March or early April. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of them is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear, dark with little to no moonlight, and cloudless. You need to be away from city lights and go to the countryside. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations.

Abisko National Park

Abisko Natinal Park is a main location. The scientifically confirmed “blue hole”, a piece of sky over the Tornetrask lake that usually remains clear despite cloudy weather nearby, gives Abisko its own microclimate (局部地区气候), which is suitable for catching the lights.

Jukkasjarvi

The village of Jukkasjarvi only has about 550 people. But don’t let the small population size fool you: Jukkasjarvi owns the world’s first ice hotel and is one of the best places to view the northern lights. The ice hotel organizes guided tours for guests to the Esrange Space Center. There you can eat at a camp outside and see the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis (北极光). Or why not try to get closer to the northern lights and watch them through an aeroplane window? The ice hotel arranges flights for the amazing northern lights experience.

Gallivare

You can drive a snowmobile to the mountain top in Gallivare for a private light show, or head a few kilometers to nearby villages to watch those lights shining across the dark winter sky. But remember if you do get the chance to see the northern lights in person, never whistle to them. According to ancient Sumi fairy, it brings you bad luck.

1. When are you likely to best enjoy the northern lights in Swede?

A．On cold winter nights with clear sky and a little moonlight.

B．On freezing winter nights in the rural area without moonlight or cloud.

C．On chilly winter nights in the city center with few lights and little cloud.

D．On winter nights when the sky is dark with little moonlight and no cloud.

2. What do you know about Jukkasjarvi?

A．It has up to 550 people.

B．It owns the world’s first hotel.

C．It is among the best places to view the northern lights.

D．You can eat at a camp inside and see the aurora borealis.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．A science report.

B．An art magazine.

C．A travel guide.

D．A botanical book.

2 . When my father and I traveled to Paris, Notre Dame was our first stop. But when we arrived at Notre Dame, we saw a long line outside it. Even so, we didn’t want to _______. We decided to go to the back garden of Notre Dame where there were few tourists.

Immersed in the beautiful natural scenery, we wanted to take some _______ photos. As we tried to find a photographer, a tall, slim Frenchman _______ toward us and showed us he was willing to take pictures for us.

Trying to get the perfect shot, he kept changing the _______ of the camera. However, after a few _______, he didn’t return our camera. His behavior confused us. But after a while, it became _______. He asked for 10 euros as payment before he would return our camera.

At that point, I was so angry that I _______ to argue with him. But my father stopped me and paid the money, with a (n) _______ expression on his face, the man walked away quickly to search for his next _______.

Later, my father ________ to me: There’s no such thing as a free lunch. So it’s ________ to ask for a payment after taking photos for us. But if someone offers to help you, never ________ the kindness just because of this particular event. Most acts of kindness are pure and without any ________ intention.

________, we met a lot of warm-hearted locals who guided us and lent a hand when we needed them. So just remember, we can’t throw away the ________ because of its core.

1.

A．set out

B．miss out

C．put aside

D．come about

2.

A．memorable

B．adorable

C．available

D．remarkable

3.

A．marched

B．headed

C．crashed

D．wandered

4.

A．angel

B．eagle

C．angle

D．edge

5.

A．signposts

B．laps

C．shots

D．films

6.

A．shallow

B．visible

C．ridiculous

D．clear

7.

A．attempted

B．planned

C．expected

D．hesitated

8.

A．awkward

B．satisfied

C．indifferent

D．disgusting

9.

A．purpose

B．target

C．agent

D．clerk

10.

A．complained

B．claimed

C．explained

D．argued

11.

A．forgivable

B．necessary

C．unusual

D．convenient

12.

A．ignore

B．judge

C．pause

D．reject

13.

A．negative

B．harmless

C．critical

D．genuine

14.

A．Apparently

B．Luckily

C．Gradually

D．Eventually

15.

A．banana

B．object

C．item

D．apple

4 . Whether you feel like taking a trip, or you just need some fun, you’ll enjoy this list of popular tourist attractions.

Alabama: Alabama Gulf Coast Beaches

If Alabama wasn’t the location for your next summer beach vacation, you may want to reconsider. There are 51 kilometers of white sand beaches made almost entirely of quartz grains (石英颗粒) washed down from the Appalachian Mountains thousands of years ago. That’s probably why over six million people visit Alabama’s Gulf Coast Beaches every year. Ten dollars per person.

Alaska: Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise

Alaska is the place to go for spotting breathtaking (令人惊叹的) wildlife. In fact, the number of visitors who travel to Alaska to see wildlife has increased by 45 percent. The Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise will bring you up close to whales, sea lions and sea birds. It is a five-hour trip that starts at noon and covers 88 kilometers of sea, and it will be the best $98 you ever spent.

Arkansas: Hot Springs National Park

Skip the beach and choose a new type of relaxation at Hot Springs National Park. It’s America’s oldest national park. It is also the only urban national park. You don’t need to make reservations (预订). Doors open at 8 a. m., so get there early!

Connecticut: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History is a must stop if you’re travelling nearby Yale University. It attracts plenty of people and has many collections including New England birds, dinosaurs, Greek and Roman antiquities (古董), and even an Egyptian mummy (木乃伊). Adults pay $13 for entry, but if you want to visit for free, go on a Thursday.

1. Why do many people visit Alabama Gulf Coast Beaches?

A．It has a good and convenient location.	B．It has a history of thousands of years.
C．It has long white sand beaches.	D．The Appalachian Mountains are beautiful.

2. Which will you choose if you want to see wildlife?

A．Arkansas: Hot Springs National Park.	B．Alaska: Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise.
C．Alabama: Alabama Gulf Coast Beaches.	D．Connecticut: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History.

3. What is special about Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History?

A．It attracts plenty of people.	B．It is beautiful and attractive.
C．It is free on certain days.	D．It is the smallest museum in America.

5 . 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友David今年寒假打算与家人一起来中国游玩。他在邮件中请你推荐一个富有中国传统文化元素的城市。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1.你的推荐；
2.推荐的理由。
Dear David,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

6 . 假如你是李华，外教Jim打算八月在中国旅行，有两条线路可以选择：“新疆之行”或者“丽江之旅”。Jim来邮件希望你能给些建议，请你给他回复，内容包括：
1. 你建议的线路；
2. 你的理由；
3. 注意事项。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,

I’m happy to receive your email telling me you’re traveling in China this August. Of the two trips to Xinjiang and Lijiang,

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman often take long travels?

A．To start a career as a young person.

B．To see the world as much as possible.

C．To avoid staying with her family.

2. Where does the woman usually stay while travelling?

A．In expensive hotels.

B．In family restaurants.

C．In tents.

3. What might be the relationship between the two speakers?

A．Manager and waitress.

B．Father and daughter.

C．Host and interviewee.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will the woman leave for her holiday?

A．On Wednesday.

B．On Thursday.

C．On Friday.

2. How does the woman feel about her coming holiday?

A．Worried.

B．Excited.

C．Lonely.

3. What does the woman expect to do during her holiday?

A．Listen to some music with her friends.

B．Do some reading on the beach.

C．Take some long walks on the beach.