1 . Travel is one of the most exciting experiences a human being can have. Imagine how Italian traveler Marco Polo must have felt when he found himself on Chinese soil, seeing a way of life quite different from anything he’d seen before.
And how marvelous must it have been to listen to Zhang Qian when he returned to China from his journey through Central Asia and West Asia? His brain must have been packed with everything he’d seen and heard, leading to the founding of the Silk Road.
Some people have traveled all over the world, and travel is a way of life to them. They perhaps know what to expect before they travel. That’s why the best travel is when it’s for the first time. Imagine a person who has always wanted to travel to the United States. Of course, they’ve probably seen the Statue of Liberty a thousand times on TV, and the White House, and all the other famous sights. But none of that would compare to the thrill of looking out of the cabin window as the plane lands, watching the cities and streets of the real America come into view.
Although travel is often just for recreation, it’s also educational. We may not know that we are getting an education, but we still are.
We’re learning every day: new words in a new language, new people, and new ways of life. But this learning takes place in the school of the world, not the classroom. One of the lessons we learn is undoubtedly a moral one. As we get to know foreign places, we come to understand that there are many different ways to live, and that the way we live isn’t necessarily the best way. The British politician Benjamin Disraeli summed this up well when he said, “Travel teaches toleration.”
1. The author uses Marco Polo and Zhang Qian as examples to .| A．explain how the Silk Road was founded |
| B．present travel as an amazing experience |
| C．show how the way people travel has changed |
| D．describe important cultural exchanges in history |
| A．one’s first trip is usually the most challenging |
| B．no other trip is better than one’s first trip |
| C．there is always much to learn on one’s first trip |
| D．people usually make better preparations for their first trip |
| A．learning | B．knowledge |
| C．fun | D．risk |
| A．traveling should be included in formal education |
| B．traveling improves people’s confidence in their lifestyle |
| C．a foreign journey may raise people’s cultural understanding |
| D．there is more to learn from adventures than being in classroom |
1. 中国的首都，是政治、经济、文化中心；
2. 主要景点有长城（世界上最长的人工建筑）、故宫（世界最大、最完整的木质古建筑）、颐和园（园林杰作）等，它们均被列入了世界遗产名录。
注意：1. 词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 参考词汇：杰作masterpiece；世界遗产名录the World Heritage List。
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3 . Built from 2011, Shanghai Disney Resort is the sixth Disneyland park in the world, and the first one on the Chinese mainland. Like other Disneyland parks, the one in Shanghai will have classic Disney characters and stories. But it will also have new attractions designed for Chinese people. It is open to the public now in 2016.
Enchanted Storybook Castle
Located at the heart of the theme park, the Enchanted Storybook Castle will be the tallest and largest Disney castle yet. Inside the castle, there are spaces for entertainment, dining and performance. There you can meet all the Disney princesses.
Treasure Cove
This is the first pirates-themed land in a Disney park. The land will have a major attraction, which is a high-technology boat ride attraction. The attraction will bring visitors along a pirate adventure. Are you ready to jump on the boat?
Garden of the Twelve Friends
In almost every other Disneyland park around the world, there is a “Main Street, USA” at the entrance. But Shanghai Disneyland park is the first without that attraction. Instead, it has the Garden of the Twelve Friends. Each friend stands for one of the 12 animal signs using popular Disney characters.
Toy Story Hotel
Living experience is also fun inside the park. Toy Story Hotel features the characters of the film Toy Story. There are about 800 rooms for visitors to stay in. In the restaurant of the hotel, you may even see the characters walking around and take photos with them.
1. How many Disneyland parks can people visit in the world now?| A．4 | B．5 | C．6 | D．7 |
| A．Enchanted Storybook Castle. | B．Garden of the Twelve Friends. |
| C．Treasure Cove. | D．Toy Story Hotel. |
| A．You can experience the pirates-themed activities. |
| B．You can see the characters of the film Toy Story. |
| C．You can enjoy entertainment, dining and performance. |
| D．You can meet twelve friends standing for the twelve animals. |
4 . Take a trip to one of London's theme parks for an adrenaline-packed day out. From thrilling rides through history, to wild animals - both mythical and real - London's theme parks offer great entertainment for families and groups.
Unlike most London attractions, some amusement parks aren't in central London, but are easily reached by train, coach or car.
Chessington World of Adventures
Whether it's adrenaline - pumping rides, wild animals or underwater adventures you're after, Chessington delivers. There are three main sections: the Theme Park has 10 themed lands with more than 40 rides and attractions including roller coasters, dodgems and rides suitable for younger children. Chessington Zoo houses 1, 000 animals including tigers, lions, giraffes, penguins and a petting zoo.
Shrek’s Adventure
Board the Dreamworks. Tour Bus for a 4D experience with cheeky Donkey as your guide. You'll be taken through 10 live, fairy-tale-themed shows including Shrek's Swamp and a mirror maze(迷宫). Suitable for all ages, but particularly those aged 6 to 12 years old.
London Dungeon
Take a scary but humorous 90-minute journey through 1, 000 years of London's history at the ever - popular London Dungeon. There are 18 interactive shows with 20 live theatre actors and two rides to guide you through the city's murky past. Walk the Whitechapel Maze with Jack the Ripper, visit a medieval torture chamber, and be careful not to lose your head on The Tyrant boat ride with King Henry VⅢ!
KidZania
Set your imagination free at KidZania at Westfield London – the new role – playing park for children that’s taking the world by storm. A child-size city complete with shops and locations including a fire station, a bank and a theatre stage where children can role-play around 60 different jobs and professions, KidZania aims to teach life skills such as financial literacy, teamwork and independence.
1. If vistors want to enjoy the excitement of roller coasters, they can go to ________.| A．KidZania | B．Shrek’s Adventure |
| C．London Dungeon | D．Chessington World of Adventures |
| A．Students studying history. | B．Underwater adventurers. |
| C．Police officers. | D．Animal lovers. |
| A．A science textbook. | B．A news report. |
| C．A travel guidebook. | D．A geography magazine. |
5 . Top Sites to See in New York
Central Park
For more than 150 years, visitors have come to Central Park’s 843 green acres in the heart of Manhattan. Since 1980, the Park has been managed by the Central Park Conservancy, in partnership with the public. You can visit the official website of Central Park to learn more about Park happenings and activities and to learn how to help Central Park.
Telephone: 212-310-6600
Location: 59th to 110th Street, Manhattan Borough, from Central Park West to 5th Avenue, New York City, NY10022
Open Hours: 06: 00-23:00
The National 9/11 Memorial Museum
The national 9/11 Memorial & Museum is a place of remembrance honoring those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The 9/11 Memorial Museum displays Monumental artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, sympathy and recovery that are central to telling the story of the 2001 attacks and the consequence. It also explores the global impact of 9/11 and its continuing significance.
Telephone: 212-312-8800
Location: 180 Greenwich St, World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007
Open Hours: 09: 00-20: 00
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
At New York City’s most visited museum and attraction, you will experience over 5,000 years of art from around the world. The Met is for anyone as a source of inspiration, insight and understanding. You can learn, escape, play, dream, discover and connect.
Telephone: 212-535-7710
Location: 1000 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10028-0198
Open Hours: 10: 00-17: 30
1. How can you get more information about the activities in Central Park?| A．By calling the park. |
| B．By visiting its website. |
| C．By consulting the staff. |
| D．By writing to the manager. |
| A．59th to 110th Street. |
| B．180 Greenwich St. |
| C．World Trade Center. |
| D．1000 5th Avenue. |
| A．An official report. |
| B．A popular magazine. |
| C．A tourist brochure. |
| D．A product handbook. |
6 . Six million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping project Grand Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below.
Camping
To protect the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required for overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information Center, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023.
Fires
Because of the extreme fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View campgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either.
Hiking（远足）
Please stay on permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy desert plants. Pack out what you pack in, so you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park where wildlife exists.
Weather
The weather at Grand Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning(闪电) causes a particular danger during sudden summer storms These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys, a danger to hikers. Watch the skies and check daily weather reports.
Wildlife
Do not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Grand Canyon National Park where deer(鹿) were purposely shot because there are plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer car be danger and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may appear.
1. What can you do first if you want to go camping?| A．Know the permitted paths | B．Stop at Mather and Desert View |
| C．Make sure not to make a fire | D．Book campgrounds in advance |
| A．keep everything out of campgrounds | B．take away everything you bring in |
| C．carry all the necessary food | D．look after your personal belongings |
| A．They begged food from visitors | B．They were a danger to other gentle animals |
| C．They ate wrong things and become very ill | D．They kicked and bit visitors |
| A．To provide travel information | B．To report some recent news |
| C．To teach tourists hiking skills | D．To introduce the wild life |
7 . Navigating Border Security
You may think what you say on WeChat is your own business, but apparently the Canadian authorities don’t agree. In other words, you need to be fully aware of the items you’re not allowed to bring before you travel abroad.
Obscene(淫秽) and pirated(盗版)materials
In many Western countries, possessing and transporting underage porn(黄色书刊) is considered a serious crime. According to the United States Department of Justice, a first-time offender charged with producing child porn faces fines and 15 to 30 years in prison. The website of UK Visas and Immigration also listed pirated copies of movies and music as illegal, because they infringe upon intellectual property rights. If you’re caught bringing pirated products into the UK, the products will be confiscated(没收), and you may face prosecution.
Food, animals and plants
According to Australia’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Australia has strict quarantine laws. Animals from overseas could bring diseases and pests into the country and destroy the local environment.
Cash
There is a limit of cash you can bring when traveling abroad. According to UK Visas and Immigration, the maximum amount of cash(including bankers’ drafts and checks) you can bring into the country is £10,000(72,000yuan). You’ll have to declare it if you’re bringing more, or you could face a fine of up to £5,000(46,000yuan). But if you’re entering the UK from another European Union country, you don’t need to declare your cash, no matter how much you have.
Other items
Customs rules vary from country to country. For example, when entering Australia you also need to declare traditional medicines because they may contain endangered plant or animal products. Heritage-related goods, including artworks and stamps, also need to be declared. This is why you should always check the local customs website to make sure of what you can put into your luggage, and of course, your electronic devices.
1. Which of the following items may be allowed to bring without declaring when you enter Australia?| A．Traditional medicines. |
| B．Pet dogs and cats. |
| C．Stamp albums. |
| D．Story books. |
| A．Travelers should declare their cash when entering the UK from Germany. |
| B．Both the USA and the UK have laws against obscene and pirated materials. |
| C．You can bring more than £ 10,000 without declaring when you enter the UK from China. |
| D．Taking traditional medicines to Australia may destroy the local environment. |
| A．A travel brochure. |
| B．A fashion magazine. |
| C．An exhibition guide. |
| D．A science report. |
8 . When we think of holidays, we think of traveling, beaches, fun, and adventure.
Having a tech-free holiday is becoming increasingly popular especially among families. The reason is obvious.
Whether to give yourself a digital detox is a difficult decision to make.
Taking a tech-free holiday would be a good time to pick up something new, or return to hobbies which you never had time for.
In today’s fast paced world, it’s important to find time to stop and smell the roses --- without taking a selfie at the same time, that is.
| A．You could sketch (描述) the view of the coast, or take photos with your old film camera. |
| B．One of the best things about a digital detox is the fact that anyone can do it. |
| C．But the reality is, we spend most of our holidays on our personal digital products. |
| D．Nothing in this world can compare a holiday like this. |
| E．However, it may be just the thing you need to cleanse (清洗) your mind, body, and soul. |
| F．It enables them to spend quality time with together without being distracted by social media. |
| G．People tend to keep connected with smartphones and never feel bored with them. |
9 . Travelling is a great way to interact with a culture which might be completely different from your own.
When you travel, you expose yourself to different people.
Travelling is the realization of home.
| A．It was a really interesting discussion. |
| B．Travelling will make you a really good storyteller. |
| C．Travelling could enrich your awareness of the world.' |
| D．They may have a completely different outlook on life. |
| E．We realize how much we miss our hometown when we travel. |
| F．Travelling might just convince you to move to another country. |
| G．Being away from home, we miss our friends and our family very much. |
10 . 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 |
| 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 |
| A．Record films for sale | B．Take along their pet dogs |
| C．Eat and drink as they like | D．Take photos for personal use |
