1 . Frances Stevens Reese Wooldland Trail Guide

The Woodland Trail was opened to the public on October 21, 1997. Boscobel’s Board of Directors adopted a formal decision of naming the Woodland Trail in honor of former Boscobel board member, Fances Stevens Reese (1917-2003), one year after his death.

The trail(小径) is approximately 10 miles in length, leading down to Constitution Forest. When the West Point Glass Factory was operating during the Civil War, trees for miles around were cleared to provide firewood. Walking out of the forest, you will find a large mass of native hard rock about three billion years old.

Throughout this country path, you will find picture boards identifying birds and plants local to this region. You will also find signs with historic and environmental information written by area specialists.

When you take a walk through this “undiscovered” forest land, please be a considerate guest.

Before walking the trail, please purchase a pass in the Carriage House. Plan ahead, so you will be back by closing time.

Follow the trail markers and remain on the trail. Besides protecting the fragile forest ecosystem, you will reduce the risk of poison plants and snakes.

Leave rocks, plants, animals and art works where you see them so that the person behind you can have the same experience.

Carry out whatever you carry in because there are no rubbish containers on the trail. If you happen to see a piece of litter, be a good guest and pick it up.

1. When was the trail named to honor Frances Stevens Reese?

A．In 1997.	B．In 1917
C．In 2003	D．In 2004

2. What can you see along the trail?

A．An old battle field.	B．A glass factory.
C．Information signs.	D．Rock houses.

3. What should you do as a thoughtful visitor?

A．Leave the wildlife undisturbed.

B．Throw the rubbish into the dustbins.

C．Make reservations in the Carriage House.

D．Protect the markers of the Woodland Trail.

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。

Nowadays more and more people like to travel,     1     (especial) when vacations come.A great number of people rush out of their homes or companies to     2     (travel) spots. They either drive or take a bus, a train, a ship     3     so on. Some even ride bikes.

However, there     4     (be) another way of travelling—poorism. People have a tour in     5     poorest areas of the worlds Some people may take a one-day poorest tour, and some even pay to stay in very poor neighborhoods     6     (experience) the lowest living standards in the worlds Poorism tours take place around the world, and not just in the third world     7       (country).You can, for instance, tour New York neighborhoods in the Bronx. Such tours can take people into the heart of poor areas.These tours may awaken people to pay     8     (much) attention to long-standing poverty, or the effects of war.

Some think that tours in the poor areas can raise social care. And the money from the tour can     9     (donate) to help the people     10     live there.

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

For the first time in 94 years, the Palace Museum has extended its opening hours, allowing the public to celebrate the Lantern Festival at night in the ancient palace.

About 3,000 lucky visitors received free tickets from the government, among     1     was Zhang Zhifu, a 77-year-old public security volunteer. It’s a mark of gratitude for her volunteer work. “It is       2     (true) an honor to be granted this special privilege,” Zhang said.

To guarantee the     3     (safe) of the palace, festival organizers     4     (plan) this year’s Lantern Festival event used LED lights rather than traditional paper lanterns and red candles. It’s a fascinating event for visitors to absorb     5     (they) in the festive atmosphere in the museum. Discussion of the   Palace Museum’s new look lit up social media following Tuesday’s display.

Since he became director of the Palace Museum, Shan Jixiang     6     (bring) many changes to the world’s     7     (large) royal complex (建筑群). Once in a speech the 64-year-old director shared his idea about how to make traditional     8     (treasure) come alive again. “     9     matters to a museum is not how many visitors they have, but how close they are     10     people’s daily lives,” he said.

4 . 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。

Whenever anyone asks me where my favorite place in China is, I say Dali without hesitation. Dali,     1    (surround) by mountains for hiking and lakes for bicycling around , is the kind of place that everyone likes.

Last year I met a couple of young students I’d known    2     I travelled to Dali, and we agreed     3    (cycle) along the lake in a small town outside of Dali. The lake     4     (it) was pretty easy to cycle around ,     5     flat paths passing through a lot of little villages. While cycling, a woman recommended an hour-long boat ride for about 40 RMB each--a bit expensive but     6     adventure we felt like having, so we paid for it.

In about 20 minutes we witnessed in     7    (excite) how a fisherman fished with his fishing birds. A string was tied around each bird’s neck so that when it dived for fish, it was unable to swallow them. The birds     8     (give) a fish as payment for their service after the fisherman had a satisfactory catch. I’d     9           (previous) read about this fishing method, but it was pretty exciting to see first-hand.

The day finished with a brilliant sunset,     10     I climbed onto a roof to get a photo of.

5 . Plan your dream vacation to one of these excellent destinations.

St. Lucia

Abundant rainforests and splendid mountains are all reasons to visit this Caribbean island. St. Lucia offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. To take in the breathtaking scenery, plan to hike the Piton Mountains or dive in the waters of Anse Chastanet.

Banff. Alberta

This Canadian destination will bring out the explorer in anyone who visits. From hiking and whitewater rafting to skiing and snowboarding, Banff offers travelers an abundance of year-round outdoor activities. The Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of the largest in North America and the striking photo opportunities of the Canadian Rockies from Moraine Lake can’t be underestimated (低估).

Machu Picchu

According to travelers, a visit to this Peruvian UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) site is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Located in the Andes Mountains, it is the most familiar icon (象征物) of Inca civilization. Spend a few days accustoming yourself to the altitude in the neighboring city of Cusco, where you can experience a mix of Incan and Spanish cultures.

Great Barrier Reef

It’s easy to see why the Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – it stretches nearly 1,500 miles along the eastern coastline of Australia and features about 3,000 reefs, 900 islands and more than 1,500 species of fish. Travelers can see these amazing natural structures from the air or underwater. However, large amounts of coral bleaching (褪色) caused by rising ocean temperatures put this place’s continued existence at risk, so plan your visit soon to see this awesome sight up close.

1. What can you enjoy both in St. Lucia and Banff?

A．Diving.	B．Snowboarding.
C．Hiking.	D．Skiing.

2. Where may a historian choose to go?

A．Machu Picchu.	B．Banff. Alberta.
C．St. Lucia.	D．Great Barrier Reef

3. What do we know about the Great Barrier Reef?

A．People must take a plane to enjoy its beauty.

B．It’s famous for coral reefs rather than fish.

C．It’s on the western coast of Australia.

D．It may disappear if temperature keeps on rising.

6 . While it's wonderful to share a special trip and new experience with friends or family,there's an attractive case for travel alone from time to time. Solo(单独的)travel can work for anyone,and here are good reasons why you should try it.

You needn't discuss with others.

It can be challenging(挑战性的)to talk over a trip and time away from work with another busy person in your life.    1     Usually,these challenges can be overcome by simply planning far in advance. However,if you can’t find a travel partner on short notice,it may be the perfect to me to pack your bags and go anyway.

You’re your own great company(同伴).

If you rarely spend significant time alone,you may be surprised at how enjoyable it can be.    2     Depending on the destination,a solo trip can be a powerful and life-changing experience. Imagine sitting on a peaceful beach at sunset or taking an inviting morning hike alone.     3    

Meet new people.

If you are a born open person,traveling alone can be a wonderful way to meet locals and make new friends. Often, people who are alone appear more approachable(亲近的)to others.    4     You could even join a group of like-minded people for yoga on the beach. The key is to keep an open mind while keeping safety in mind,especially in a foreign land.

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For some reason,service at hotels and restaurants seems better when you’re traveling alone. People tend to admire those who travel by themselves.

A．Enjoy great service.

B．Do everything you want.

C．Just accompany yourself.

D．If things don' t go well,the entire trip can be terrible.

E．You could be chatting with some interesting folks at a sidewalk cafe.

F．You can enjoy such a hike without making conversation with anyone.

G．And it’s even more difficult when you try to make plans with a group.

7 . If you have a long holiday to spend, where can you go?

Nikoi Island, Indonesia

Less than 85 km – but somehow a whole world away – from Singapore’s shining skyline lies Nikoi Island. Surrounded by white sandy shorelines and vivid coral reefs, Nikoi’s centre is hidden in rainforest, resulting in amazing biodiversity seen in its native plants, animals and bird life. Marrying traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with contemporary design, Nikoi boasts just 15 stilted（建于支柱上的）beach houses, all with breathtaking sea views, guaranteeing privacy and total escape from the daily grind.

Amanpulo, Philippines

The only property on Pamalican Island, the luxurious Amanpulo resort offers extremely impressive accommodation, with only access to over five kilometres of clean coral sand beach. Designed to resemble indigenous Bahay Kubo homes, Amanpulo’s beachside, treetop and hillside villas all feature comfortable decks with hammocks（吊床）from which to enjoy the spectacular views of the greenish-blue sea below. Fill your schedule with Amanpulo’s signature aquatic adventures (including diving, windsurfing and sailing), recharge in the award-winning spa or feast upon locally caught seafood – the choice is yours.

Song Saa, Cambodia

Song Saa’s incredible ocean views, and breathtaking sunsets are a very typical example of pure paradise. Its 24 villas – each with their own sea-view private plunge pool – are designed to reflect the natural beauty of Cambodia’s coastline; built from recycled wood with straw roofs and driftwood furnishings, these presences are stylish proof of Song Saa’s admirable commitment to sustainability（持续）and conservation. You can choose to do as much or as little as you want here, with rainforest tours, island safaris and reef snorkelling just some of the activities on offer that showcase this spectacular destination.

1. What can we see in the center of Nikoi’s Island?

A．Lands of desert.	B．Streams and rivers.
C．Kinds of animals and plants.	D．Tall buildings.

2. What can we learn about the Amanpulo’s villas?

A．They are made of bricks.

B．We can have a good view of the sea there.

C．They are very expensive.

D．We can learn much historic stories from them.

3. What activity can you enjoy in Song Saa?

A．Diving.	B．White rafting.
C．Mountain-climbing.	D．Rainforest tour.

8 . I made my first visit to China in 2008 and last year, I    1    (be) lucky enough to take part in an event called “Shanxi in the eyes of foreigners.”

Shanxi is Chinese for “west of the mountains”, meaning the Taihang Mountains. For popular tourist attractions, Shanxi has Hengshan Mountain, one of China’s five sacred Taoist mountains and the Wutai Mountains, a sacred Chinese Buddhist site,    2    is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

The good transportation and easy access    3    Shanxi province, especially from Beijing, make it a comfortable trip. It is convenient for people to go on to neighboring Shanxi province, home of the    4    (fame) Terracotta Warriors or to Huashan Mountain. Thanks to the high-speed trains,    5    (visitor) can see such well-known places as Pingyao and the Mianshan Mountains within a day’s ride from Taiyuan.    6    (locate) south of Taiyuan, Pingyao, an Old Town with its own several-kilometer-long wall, has managed    7    (preserve) its Ming and Qing appearance.

In traveling across China and visiting its cities, towns, and tourist attractions, one can’t help    8    (see) that it’s a country heading toward the future. However, if you want to see both the historical past and the    9    (rapid) approaching future in one shot, at the same time, you should visit Shanxi with    10    it has to offer.

9 . 假设你是李华，最近在浏览新西兰的中学网站时，看到一位名叫Tom的同学的留言，他计划在暑假期间到中国的哈尔滨旅游，希望能有一名中国的学生当他的导游。你对此很感兴趣。请你根据以下要点提示给他写一封电子邮件，介绍相关情况。
主要内容：
1. 希望当他的导游；
2. 打算如何给他当导游；
3. 期盼他的回复。
注意： 词数：100字左右，开头与落款已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
Recently, while browsing a senior high school website of New Zealand, I saw the message you posted on it.
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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

10 . Most travelers face the language difficulty in Italy nowadays.    1    There are a few things that you should know before you step out of the airport.

There's no such thing as "Italian food".

In Italy each area has its own personality,its own dialect,and its own food.    2    Get to know what's Produced locally and what's in season,and you'll be eating the freshest and best of what that area has to offer.

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Most Italians pay for things on a day-to-day basis with cash from their morning coffee to dinner.Those of you who have grown used to paying for milk and bread at the grocery store with a card find it very difficult to travel.

The waiter isn't being rude when he leaves you alone to eat.

In Italy,after your meal is served,you may not see the waiter at your table again until it's time to clear your plates.This is not the waiter being rude.    4    

An empty restaurant doesn't mean the place is bad.

Many times I've gone into restaurants in Italy at what I thought was dinner time only to find the place nearly empty.    5    The dinner hour in many cities doesn't start until at least 8 pm.Many restaurants in bigger cities and towns will be open earlier than that,but the earlier opening time isn't for the locals.It's for visitors.

A．Cash is king in Italy.

B．Trains are always late in Italy.

C．Later,I learned Italians eat late.

D．If so,traveling to Italy can be an attractive experience.

E．However,it's still a very easy and comfortable country to visit.

F．This is the waiter letting you enjoy your meal as long as you want.

G．It's a shock to those of you who think you've already known what Italian food is.