1 . One of the main points of traveling is to relax and take a break from your normal daily life. But the truth is, we’re not always free to do what we like when traveling to a foreign country, and a US tourist learned that the hard way.

On Aug 12, the unnamed 41 -year-old man was beaten by a passerby after he was seen giving Nazi salutes (纳粹礼) again and again on a street in Dresden, Germany. Ever since the end of World War Ⅱ, Germany has strict laws forbidding the Nazi salute, as well as other symbols of Nazism.

In fact, most countries have their own taboos (禁忌).If you plan to travel overseas, it’s best to get familiar with these taboos before you start touring local sites. Here are some examples.

Singapore

You can get fined for a lot of things in Singapore, including feeding birds, spitting (吐痰), smoking in public, not flushing (冲) a public toilet after you use it, and eating or drinking on buses or trains.

Japan

You’re not supposed to wear your shoes in someone’s house, but you’re not supposed to take your shoes off outside the house either. Instead, there’s a small area inside the door called a “genkan” which is where your shoes should go. If you’re still not sure where that is, pay attention to what other people do and do the same.

France

French people don’t like it when you talk about money. It’s OK if you say that you want to quit a job because you aren’t paid enough money, but you should never say the exact amount. Money is considered to be a “dirty” topic in France.

1. Why was the US tourist was beaten in Germany?

A．He was beaten by mistake.	B．He was not welcome in Germany.
C．He acted improperly in Germany.	D．He quarraled with a local person.

2. Which statement is true according to the passage?

A．Eating or drinking on buses is acceptable in Singapore.

B．You should take your shoes off outside the house in a Japanese house.

C．You should keep your shoes on in a Japanese house.

D．It is impolite to ask a Franceman’s salary.

3. Which column is this passage most likely to be taken from in a newspaper?

A．Campus Life	B．Discovery
C．Science Study	D．Star Stories

2 . 语法填空

The Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden City, is the     1    (large) and most well     2    (reserve) imperial (皇帝的) residence in China today. It is divided into an outer and an inner court with a rectangular shape, 960 meters long from north to south and 750 meters in     3    (wide) from cast to west. It has a splendid history since the Ming Dynasty, and it     4    (rebuild) and repaired many times in the past. I was so excited to visit it     5    my family last summer vacation. After we passed through the Front Gate, a lot of palaces appeared. The tour guide told us there were almost 8,700 rooms in the Palace Museum. During the Ming Dynasty, construction began in 1406.     6    took 14 years to build the Forbidden City. I was     7    ( real) surprised that the workers could build it so well     8    even today it is not out of style. I could not remember all the names of the buildings, but I took hundreds of beautiful     9    (photo) on the way. I think I will never forget the     10    (amaze) trip I had in Beijing, China and I can go there next time will my friends.

3 . The ancient city of Chichen Itza in southern Mexico was one of the most powerful cities and one of the most powerful ancient cultures — the Maya. But today, no one lives there. It is only a group of old buildings. However, people from around the world still come to see it. People come to learn about its ancient culture, the culture of the Mayan people.

The Mayan culture began almost 3,000 years ago and grew in parts of Central America. But about 1,000 years ago a group called the Itza invaded the city and built new parts of the city based on natural wells. They named the city Chichen Itza, which means “mouth of the well of the Itza”.

The most interesting structure in Chichen Itza is the Pyramid of Kukulcan (库库尔坎金字塔), whose four sides all come together at one point at the top. Each side on the Pyramid of Kukulcan has 91 steps. And there is one more step at the top of the pyramid. The steps are as many as the days of a year. Some experts believe the Maya could have used this building to help them know when to plant crops. Each day the sun falls on a different step of the pyramid, which could be a way to follow the year.

The people of Chichen Itza especially designed one building to observe and study the movement of the stars and planets. Experts say that the observatory (天文台) is one of the most complex structures the Maya built. A set of steps went up and around the observatory tower. And there were windows in the tower. Each window had a purpose. Experts believe that a person looking through one of these windows could see particular stars on particular dates. The Maya might have believed that studying the stars could tell them the future.

Chichen Itza is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important part of the world’s history.

1. Visitors came to the city of Chichen Itza to       .

A．view its beautiful scenery

B．experience and explore the Mayan culture

C．study and observe other stars on the observatory

D．learn something about when to plant crops

2. Why did the invaders name the city “mouth of the well of the Itza”？

A．Because wells can be seen in or around the city.

B．Because it is large in size.

C．Because the city is newly-built.

D．Because its location is vital.

3. Which of the following is true?

A．Chichen Itza is one of the World Heritages.

B．The Pyramid of Kukulcan has 364 steps.

C．Windows in the tower predict the weather in the future.

D．The city of Chichen Itza has a long history of 3,000 years.

4. What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．To evaluate the Mayan culture.

B．To persuade readers to pay a visit.

C．To introduce the ancient city of Chichen Itza.

D．To present the development of the Mayan construction.

4 . Tips for Cycle Trips

Cycling has many advantages as a form of travel, as it is the fastest way to travel by human power, and slow enough to allow the type of local involvement that is impossible with powered travel. Cycle travel is a cheap form of transportation.

Distance

On level terrain（地形）, without a headwind, a cyclist of average fitness on a touring bike can comfortably cover 60-120km a day. Distances of up to 250km a day are possible, but anything much beyond 120km will require considerable physical tension and not allow many stops to enjoy the places you visit. For many, 80-100km a day will be the most suitable distance to aim for, as it will give a sense of achievement and also leave plenty of time for meals and activities.

Geography

The gradient（坡度）of the trip will reduce your range. A basic rule is that for every 100 metres of altitude you climb, you should add an extra 15 minutes to your journey time. In hilly or mountainous areas, the easiest routes for cycling are downstream along major rivers, as overall they will be downhill. A long, roundabout route along a river will usually be easier than a short, direct route over a hill or mountain pass. However, it is worth bearing in mind that the most scenic routes often come from hilly terrain.

Eat

Food choice depends largely on where you are, so see the respective sections for more information about foods. As you will be working hard, it’s important to get enough energy in your food. On long trips away from major towns, there may be little quality food available, so be prepared to live on candy bars, prepared meat products and the like if the need arises.

Sleep

While you can take a tent with you, many hotels and especially campsites can accommodate cyclists. However, there are also some hotels that may be less used to accommodating cyclists. If you are exploring an unfamiliar place, asking about the accommodation spares you the search for a new place to stay after a long exhausting day of travel.

1. Which of the following distance does the author suggest to ordinary cyclists a day?

A．90km.	B．50km.
C．130km.	D．250km.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Cycling over a mountain is challenging but worthy.

B．Hotels seldom provide accommodation for cyclists.

C．High quality food is easy to get on long trips.

D．It takes cyclists 15 minutes to climb 10m of altitude.

3. Where can we probably read this passage?

A．In a geography book.	B．In a research report.
C．In a travel magazine.	D．In a science fiction.

5 . British Museum Visitor Rules

Admission

We warmly welcome you on your visit to the Museum. In the interests of the security of all our visitors we ask you to follow these Visitor Rules.

Admission to the Museum is free, but we may charge for entry(进入)to some exhibitions(展览会)and events.

Opening hours

We open the Museum’s galleries(陈列室)daily from 10:00 until 17:30. We keep selected galleries open until 20:30 on Fridays.

The Museum’s Great Court is open from 9:00 until 18:00, except on Fridays when it remains open until 20:30.

You are asked to begin leaving up to ten minutes before closing time.

The Museum is closed on 24-26 December and 1 January.

Food and drink

You aren’t allowed to eat food and drink inside the Museum, except in places such as the restaurant and cafes or the forecourt. Families with children may use the Ford Centre for Young Visitors in the basement of the Museum’s Great Court at weekends and during school holidays.

Animals
If you have a disability(残疾), you may be followed in the Museum by your guide or an assistant animal. You aren’t allowed to bring animals into the Museum in any other case.
Film, photography and audio recording.
Except where shown by notice, you’re permitted to use hand-held cameras(including mobile phones)with flash bulls or flash units, and audio and film recording equipment not requiring a stand. You may use your photographs, film and audio recording only for your own private and non-business purposes..
1. What are the Visitor Rules mainly designed to do?

A．To protect exhibits	B．To keep visitors safe
C．To increase entry charges	D．To control the entry of visitors

2. When can you visit the British Museum?

A．At 18:30 on Fridays	B．At 17:55 on weekends
C．At 11:00 on Christmas Day	D．At 10:15 on New Year’s Day

3. What can visitors do in the British Museum?

A．Record films for sale	B．Take along their pet dogs
C．Eat and drink as they like	D．Take photos for personal use

6 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I will say something about a foreign place that I want to stay for a leisure time.It is Britain,an European country. Here is my reasons.First,there're lots of tourism destinations in Britain,with millions of people come from all over the world to enjoy.I am strongly attracting.Moreover,there are many great people I admired a lot.such as Shakespeare, Dickens and so on.

If I can go to Britain,I will spend at least one and two days in London.Then I will pay a visit to Shakespeare hometown myself to know him better.And I will visit to people in the countryside to have a better understanding of the local culture.

7 . 假定你是李华。某英文杂志在举行“我看文明旅游”（My Views on Civilized Tour）的征文活动。请你用英文写一篇参赛稿件，说明文明旅游的重要性及人们应该如何践行。
注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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8 . 假如你是李华，你准备暑假去英国旅游一个月。请你写信向你的英国笔友Tom询问有关在英国住宿、观光等方面的问题以及其他注意事项。要点如下：
1.写信的目的；
2.寻求帮助和建议；
3.表达谢意。
注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Tom,

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I’ m looking forward to your early reply and I can’t wait to see you.

Yours,

Li Hua

9 . Now it is time to go out to explore foreign lands and experience the different beaches that the world has to offer.

Anse Sourced’ Argent, Seychelles--With beautiful pale pink sand, clear blue waters, and rock formations that have been shaped by waves and time, this beach’s beauty is enough to land itself on the cover of a travel magazine. And it is one of the most photographed baeches in the world. And don’t worry about any waves as the shores and shallow waters are protected by a nearby reef(礁).

Maldives--Maldives is an island nation off the coast of Sri Lanka and one of the lowest nations of the world, Enjoy the soft sandy beaches, coconut-bearing palm trees, and a diverse sea life that surrounds you. But due to coral dying and rising sea levels, Maldives is expected to sink within the next 10 years.       Freedom Beach, Thailand--Privacy(隐私) isn’t always so easy to find at a beach, but Freedom Beach in Thailand provides a much less crowded, more relaxing location to spend your time. With swimming, snorkeling(浮潜), and beach-side refreshments(点心,茶点), you are able to have the vacation that you deserve! Its neighboring beach, Patong, can get a little crowded and a bit crazy with the large number of tourists present, so escape via water taxi to enjoy yourself and a much cleaner shore.

Matira Beach, Bara Bora--The island's economy is driven by tourism, so you know that all of the locals want you to have a great time and come back soon with all of your friends. With a beach like Matira, that sounds like a great idea! You may recognize the island from Couples Retreat. Remember all of the over-the-water bungalows(平房) that were in the movie? Those were actually first produced at the beach and are standard features for resorts(度假胜地).

1. What is Anse Sourced’ Argent famous for?

A．Its travel magazines	B．Its beautiful coral reef
C．Its picture-like scenery	D．Its dangerous waves

2. What can we know about Maldives?

A．It is an island nation under the sea surface

B．It may disappear in 100 years

C．It shares the same coast with Sri Lanka

D．It lies at the lowest altitude of the world

3. What is Freedom Beach described as according to the text?

A．One where privacy is hard to find

B．One whose shore is bigger than Patong’s

C．One where visitors can enjoy private space

D．One where visitors can land on the coral reefs

4. What can we learn about Matira Beach from the text?

A．Many films were set in the beach

B．Too many tourists disturb the locals

C．The over-the -water bungalows first appeared there

D．It is a place that you don’t want to share with others

10 . It was the first time that I    1    (take) a trip to Shanghai with my family this summer holiday.

The views in Shanghai left a deep impression    2    me. The soaring Oriental Pearl Tower, the bustling Nanjing Road, and the antique Chenghuang Temple are all features of a complex and diverse Shanghai. When night shut in, the city became    3    charming paradise. I remember standing on the deck of a yacht(快艇) as the fresh wind quietly embraced us.    4    (stand) against the rail, I saw sprays of the glittering Huangpu River fly along the side of     5    (we) yacht. The colorful lights on the banks were twinkling while the moonlight was dripping through the clouds. Shadows of the modern buildings were reflected on the water.    6    (passenger) on the deck were deeply absorbed in the beauty of the night.

Not only the views,    7    also the residents, touched me. I once found my cell phone    8     (miss) during my stay in the city. After searching through every corner of my room and my pockets, I almost gave up hope. Unexpectedly, an hour    9    (late) my mother picked up a phone call from a policeman who    10    (say) a taxi driver had returned the phone. The policeman then returned my phone very soon.

The trip to Shanghai is one of the best in my memory.