1 . I grew up in northern Arizona, where it has the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. Until I was invited to
My father used to ask my brothers and me on yearly fishing trips around Arizona. We would
I’ve
| A．find | B．help | C．inspire | D．visit |
| A．original | B．beautiful | C．convenient | D．disappointed |
| A．anything | B．something | C．nothing | D．everything |
| A．play | B．begin | C．compete | D．win |
| A．holding | B．closing | C．getting | D．eating |
| A．play with | B．argue with | C．start with | D．share with |
| A．had given | B．had gone | C．had charged | D．had seen |
| A．experience | B．chance | C．idea | D．ability |
| A．creatively | B．comfortably | C．likely | D．virtually |
| A．taking up | B．taking on | C．taking in | D．taking off |
| A．wished | B．decided | C．wanted | D．thought |
| A．fishing | B．working | C．cooking | D．competing |
| A．investigated | B．stayed | C．left | D．returned |
| A．tough | B．various | C．illegal | D．grateful |
| A．above if | B．even if | C．only if | D．as if |
1. What will tourists do in Kenton tomorrow?
| A．Visit a market. | B．Explore a castle. | C．Tour a museum. |
| A．In Gough Street. | B．In Saxon Street. | C．In Park Street. |
| A．£ 15. | B．£ 17. | C．£ 19. |
Visitors have flocked from far and wide
One travel guide said, “I've always had
1. 行程安排；
2. 当地特色；
3. 表达祝愿。
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2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：Vancouver, Halifax, Lake Louise, Jasper, Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ontario, Lake Huron, Quebec City, Montreal, Niagara, St Lawrence
Dear David,
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5 . Is going alone in an unknown area the right way to go, or do you want a tour guide to show you the highlights? I think that you can combine the two ways in one trip and have the best of both worlds.
Let’s look at the San Francisco Bay Area which is another one of my favorite vacation spots. Some areas are so familiar to tourists that it’s possible to view the attractions on your own.
You can go alone to attractions or take a guided tour. It’s your choice and you can choose whichever would give you the most memorable experience.
| A．I recommend both. |
| B．It’s possible to drive to the area and go alone. |
| C．One trip we recently took was to Washington DC. |
| D．Some attractions are worth having a tour guide for. |
| E．Chinatown Walking Tours are a tour-guided must-see. |
| F．That allows you to take your time and go at your own pace. |
| G．The tour guides know what we have never found out on our own. |
Recently, many netizens posted videos on social media claiming that Harbin has launched a “photo shoot with a white fox” project to entertain tourists. The white fox in the video
For this project, some people believe it is
Mr. He, the person in charge of Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival, said that the scenic area has introduced this project to
Mr. He said that due to the continuous
The city of Zibo had never seen so many visitors. As the sun began to set, the smell of sizzling (发出咝咝声的) meat
The city was little known by outsiders before it went viral (走红) on Chinese social media platforms recently. Most visitors are young people,
8 . Mammoth Cave National Park, in the state of Kentucky, is a unique and historical natural wonder. It has the world’s longest cave system. There may be another 600 miles of cave passageways that have yet to be explored. In addition, more than 200 caves that are disconnected from the larger system can be found in the park.
The underground caves were created naturally by the process of limestone (石灰岩) erosion. Rain and rivers slowly dissolve (溶解) and shape soft limestone. The system is still being shaped today. Not only are they an amazing destination to visit, but the system also provides drinking water for about 40% of the US population.
The caves’ first explorers were Native Americans, who mined (采矿) the upper levels of Mammoth Cave. Later, the sites were left in great shape and began to draw public interest.
Mammoth Cave was made into a national park thanks to strong support. Back in the 1920s, the Southern Appalachian National Park Commission was set up in 1925. After years of work, as well as building roads and public facilities, the park was completed on July 1, 1941.
The park now receives around 2 million visitors a year, with about a quarter taking a tour of the caves—everything from a cultural tour to the more adventurous tours on offer. The cave supports more than 130 wildlife species (物种). The park is also much more than just a cave; the forest around has a diverse (多种多样的) range of species. There are miles of trails open for horseback riding, with canoe trails and great fishing spots. There are also more than 1,300 flowering species in the forest, and animals like wood warblers, thrushes, and bald eagles can regularly be seen.
1. What can we learn about Mammoth Cave from the first two paragraphs?| A．It was made by ancient people. | B．It has the length of 600 miles. |
| C．It is made up of 200 connected caves. | D．It has a large underground system. |
| A．Explorers mine the upper levels. | B．The government searches for drinkable water. |
| C．Water dissolves limestone. | D．People build roads and public facilities. |
| A．More than 1,300 flowers grow in the caves. |
| B．The park offers visitors diverse experiences. |
| C．Most visitors come to the park just for caves. |
| D．Two million people have visited the park till now. |
| A．Planning cave tours around the world |
| B．Exploring the world’s longest cave system |
| C．Learning about the explorers of Mammoth Cave |
| D．Predicting the future of Mammoth Cave National Park |
9 . It’s getting close to midnight, and close to my destination—mile marker 133 on Alaska’s Glenn Highway, where I’m on the road to realize a lifelong dream. I’m going to see the northern lights.
I am Scott’s only customer tonight, but whether it’s one person or a bridal party from Japan, the professional photographer and videographer loves to come put here to witness one of nature’s most spectacular shows — and to share it with others. “I can’t tell you how much joy I get from seeing the smile on people’s faces. That’s worth it right there. That’s the reason why I do tours,” he says.
I emerge from the van into minus 6 degrees. A bazillion stars sparkle, and the Milky Way pours overhead. What looks like a gray stream of cloud arches low over the horizon. “That’s it!” says Scott. Really? That’s it? I spent 13 hours in planes and airports, and then drove 2.5 hours to see a gray belt? “Patience,” he says. “It will get better. Wait till 2 am. That’s usually the best time.”
Aurora (极光) tourism is combined with winter activities like ice fishing, snow machine rides, and hot springs. As aurora guides and scientists will tell you, there’s no guarantee of a sighting. But Fairbanks is a statistically good bet because of its northern location and freedom from coastal clouds, which can be a challenge for Anchorage. Travelers are recommended to put aside at least three nights to improve your chances of viewing, with the idea that you’ll be up much of the night each time.
Each time he wakes me and I step outside, it appears more glorious. At first, a fuzz the size of a honeydew floats along the horizon. Another time, a broad green line stretches across the sky, followed by a short tail. “Do you see the red?” Scott asks. He has me look through his camera. It can see more color than the naked eye. Finally, as if playing a visual symphonic tune, a giant line of phosphorous (发磷光的) green seems to swoop down to the treetops and dollop them with a curlicue swirl. I’m smiling inside and out. We can go now.
1. What makes Scott like to do aurora tourism?| A．The chance to take spectacular photos. | B．The happiness of tourists. |
| C．The party to enjoy the norther lights. | D．His lifelong dream. |
| A．She felt very angry. | B．She was quite thrilled. |
| C．She was a little disappointed. | D．She gradually lost her patience. |
| A．It offers visitors a guaranteed sighting. |
| B．It’s located in the Antarctic Circle. |
| C．It has winter activities for travelers. |
| D．It’s free from coastal cloudy weather. |
| A．The beauty of aurora. | B．Scott’s camera. |
| C．The author’s departure. | D．The shapes of northern lights. |
10 . I’m interested in the Renaissance (文艺复兴), so I like visiting ancient Italian cities. Ferrara is called City of the Renaissance. When I learned about this city on the Internet, I decided to pay a visit to it.
The city has a certain charm, but I find it isn’t as great as other Italian cities like Verona, let alone Venice or Rome. The Michelin Green Guide gives it two stars, which is right.
I first visited the city centre. The Cathedral and Castello Estense are at the heart of the city. Both have striking appearances. I visited the Cathedral first. Castello Estense is also worth visiting, which owes its name to the powerful Este family. It was built with bricks and surrounded by a moat (护城河). At the lower levels, the history of the city and the Este family are told through displays, and in another part the ceilings are shown through mirrors on the ground.
In the north, we can appreciate the Renaissance extension of the town, with straight streets and monumental houses. The famous Palazzo dei Diamanti lies here. When I was visiting it, it started to rain, so after taking a few photos quickly, I cut my visit there short. It had been raining for a few days. When the rain ceased, I went to visit the historical centre and the Renaissance buildings.
After leaving there, I visited several other interesting places such as palaces and the narrow streets of the downtown. After four hours in Ferrara I left by train to Mantua. There I had a much better time.
1. Why did the author pay a visit to Ferrara?| A．Because it is related to the Renaissance. | B．Because it is full of charm. |
| C．Because it is a very famous city in Europe. | D．Because it is strongly recommended by a website. |
| A．Subjective. | B．Reasonable. | C．Unacceptable. | D．Unbelievable. |
| A．It came from the historical buildings. | B．It originated from the straight streets. |
| C．It was named after the powerful Este family. | D．It was connected to the surrounding moat. |
| A．The writer thought Ferrara was as great as Venice. |
| B．The writer visited Palazzo dei Diamanti for a long time. |
| C．The writer was much more satisfied with the tour in Mantua than in Ferrara. |
| D．The writer was disappointed with the visit to the Cathedral and Castello Estense. |
