1 . Things to Do in London

For things to see and do, visitors to London have endless options. Whether you’re visiting for several days or just wanting a taste of this great city, here’s how to make the most of your time.

The London’s Eye

The London’s Eye is a 135-metre-high observation wheel. Opened in 2000, it immediately became one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks（地标）. Thirty-two capsules, each holding up to 25 people, take a gentle half-hour round trip. On a clear day, the Eye affords a unique 40-kilometre view, which sweeps over the capital in all directions.

Location: South Bank of the River Thames
The British Museum

The British Museum was established in 1753 to house the collections of the physician Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753), who also helped create the Chelsea Physic Garden. Sloane’s collections have been added to by gifts and purchases from all over the world. Robert Smirke designed the main part of the building, but the architectural highlight（亮点）is Norman Foster’s Great Court, with the world-famous Reading Room at its centre.

Location: Great Russel Street
Houses of Parliament（国会）

For over 500 years the Palace of Westminster has been the seat of the two Houses of Parliament. The building was designed by architect Sir Charles Barry. Westminster Hall is the only surviving part of the original Palace of Westminster, dating back to 1097.

Location: Westminster
The national Gallery

In 1824 the British government was persuaded to buy 38 major paintings, and these became the start of a national collection. Today, it has a collection of some 2,300 Western European paintings. The mian gallery building was designed by William Wilkins and finally opened in 1838.

Location: Trafalgar Square
1. We know from the text that Sir Hans Sloane         .

A．designed the Chelsea Physic Garden

B．loved to read in the British Museum’s Great Court

C．contributed to the foundation of the British Museum

D．bought many collections after the British Museum opened

2. If you want to enjoy an overall view of London, you may go to         .

A．South Bank of the River Thames

B．Great Russell Street

C．Trafalgar Square

D．Westminster

3. Which of the following has the longest history?

A．The London Eye.

B．The British Museum.

C．The National Gallery.

D．Houses of parliament.

2 . 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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，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（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
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。

Last summer, to my delight, I got a chance to go to the United Kingdom. I was eager to see how England was like. Although my parents objected to my decision at first, but finally they were persuaded. It was the first time that I have travelled abroad alone. Felt excited, I boarded the plane. Suddenly, however, I found my luggages gone and felt helplessly. It was on that moment that the airhostess came to my assistance. After helping me find it back, she suggested that I attached a label to my suitcase on my next journey. I was thankful to the kind lady for his help! What unforgettable trip!

3 . Tower bridge is one of London’s most striking attractions that you shouldn't miss when     1    （visit）the capital. This extremely attractive and impressive piece of Victorian architecture dates back to the late 1880s, and until the mid -1970s the main bridge     2     (operate) by a steam engine.

       Today tower bridge is a splendid landmark typical of London, surrounded by cafes and bars     3     tourists and locals alike can sit and enjoy the     4     (beauty ) bridge , which

looks like two small castles hovering over the Thames, just like something out of a fairy tale.

It is free to admire Tower Bridge and walk on it at any time; it’s striking to look at during the day and magical when     5     (light ) up at night, so don’t miss out on this wonderful scene !

If you would like     6    (step) inside the towers of the famous bridge , you can book Tower Bridge Exhibition tickets. During the exhibition , you can visit the famed engine rooms and impressive towers and find     7     how the bridge came into     8    (exist) through the digital displays and animations(动画片). You can also pay     9    visit to the glass room of Tower Bridge on the high-level walkways. There     10     (be) even yoga classes available on the glass floor of Tower Bridge.

4 . Welcome to Germany’s largest theme park! In an area covering 68 hectares, visitors to Europe Park can experience the architecture, plants and culture of 12 European countries.

Set in various themed areas, the popular leisure(休闲)park provides over 100 attractions and wonderful shows. Visitors can take a leisure walk through Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Scandinavia in one afternoon!

Visitors can experience the rush of our high speed roller coasters, watch various acrobatic(杂技的) shows in our international programs, get lost in the underwater world from their seat in the 4D cinema, or experience many of our spectacular attractions. You are sure to make a lasting impression on your children and family.

Deep below the Greek Village, Atlantis Adventure, an interactive theme ride for the whole family, is waiting for all brave hunters. Visitors can get to the bottom of one of the world’s great mysteries in vehicles which can rotate 360°. Trying to reveal the myth of Atlantis, this adventure takes the visitors past extraordinary scenes with amazingly-beautiful coral reefs, sunken ships and groups of colourful fish. Be fascinated by the amazing animation (动画)and computer technology used in this fantastic ride! Children 8 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.

1. What can people do in European Park?

A．Riding in 12 European countries.

B．Playing underwater with children.

C．Watching various acrobatic shows.

D．Hunting for treasures in sunken ships.

2. How can visitors experience an underwater adventure?

A．By join in international programs.

B．By taking an interactive theme ride.

C．By walking through the Greek Village.

D．By watching fantastic shows in 4D cinemas.

3. What does the underlined word “rotate” mean?

A．Jump off.

B．Get away.

C．Pull over.

D．Turn around.

4. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To inform the public of a family—friendly park.

B．To introduce the largest theme park in the world.

C．To persuade more people to pay a visit to Germany.

D．To explain why theme parks are popular with children.

5 . 你的英国朋友Jim所在的学校要组织学生来中国旅行，有两条线路可以选择：“长江之行”或者“泰山之旅”。Jim来信希望你能给些建议。请你给他回信，内容包括：

1.你建议的线路；

2.你的理由；

3.你的祝愿。

注意：1.词数不少于50；

2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
Yours,
Li Hua

6 . Often during a conversation I’ll get the question. “Where have you traveled?” I’m always a little hesitant to answer because travel is typically viewed as going somewhere abroad and my travels haven’t exactly consisted of going abroad.     1     Travel is experienced when you ...

1. Step out of your comfort zone.
       Have you ever heard of the saying “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”? The same goes for travel. You cannot travel unless you get planning! But the act of stepping out of your comfort zone doesn’t just stop once you’ve finished planning.     2     You have to let yourself be involved in whatever experience may come your way to really experience the beauty of travel.
2. Open your mind.

Wherever your destination may be, you need to arrive with an open mind. You’re going to be experiencing new sights, cultures, foods, maybe even languages.     3     Be open to trying new things, be open to understanding and be open to accepting. More importantly, open your mind to learning. You will learn so much more than you’ve ever dreamed of learning in a classroom.

3.     4    

Through experience, travel can really help you reflect on who you are as a person, what sights your heart responds to and what cultures have powerful influences on you. You begin to realize through the different experiences you find just how capable you really are. Traveling is not about the journey to the destination; it’s about the journey you take into yourself.     5    

A．Discover yourself.

B．Experience something new.

C．It continues throughout your travels.

D．Travel can be experienced in the next city, state or country.

E．You become equipped with a new pair of eyes and a more accurate sense of self.

F．What I want to share with you is that travel is not experienced by your destination.

G．You can’t learn to see the beauty within them unless you view them with an open mind.

7 . I had an impressive trip to the Huashan Mountain last summer vacation. The scenery of the mountain is so beautiful and so different     1     even now, whenever I close my eyes, I feel the breathtaking scenery in front of     2     eyes.

Although the mountain     3     (stand) just 2,100 meters tall, it’s known as one of the most difficult mountains to climb. There are cable cars(缆车) to take, but visitors are advised     4     (go) up on foot. Only in this way can you see     5     special the rocks are and what danger you place yourself in. Climbers make their way along very narrow paths up the mountain,     6     (face) the deep cliff (悬崖), with the help of     7     iron chain. Every visitor is required to wear a safety belt,     8     makes sure that he can enjoy the fantastic view without fear of falling.

Besides the     9     (nature) beauty, the Huashan Mountain is also known     10     its rich cultural relics. The way up to the mountain-top is also a trip to go over the Chinese history. If you have never been to such a great place, set it as a must in your calendar of this year!

8 . Inside the Rain Room

The Rain Room has arrived and local art lovers are taking notice. Is it worth the wait? Yes, I assure you it is. Once inside, visitors find a long, dark room with a high ceiling. A single bright light shines through heavy rain falling around visitors. The mist. The damp air. The noise. It feels like a mighty storm is pouring down. But the storm is inside. And visitors aren’t getting wet. Instead, visitors wander in awe, admiring the rain and the artists who created it.

The Rain Room was created to highlight the connection between humans, nature and technology. With a tracking system that senses movement and stops the rain wherever visitors move, it does just that. Light and sound produce an experience that feels both natural and foreign. The exhibit is moving on to Atlanta next month. I urge you to visit before then. It’s time to experience the Rain Room for yourself!

Welcome to the Rain Room The Rain Room features falling water. Please be aware you may get slightly wet. However, visitors wearing raincoat will be turned away. This exhibit features advanced technology. To ensure its effectiveness, please avoid wearing dark or reflective clothing. Visitors are welcome to take photographs of the exhibit. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For the convenience of all guests, visits are limited to 10minutes.

1. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To attract visitors to a new art exhibit.

B．To explain how an exhibit has been created.

C．To describe the technology used in the exhibit.

D．To promise the artists taking part in an exhibit.

2. What’s the function of the exhibit’s tracking system?

A．To keep visitors from getting wet.

B．To protect the exhibit from water damage.

C．To time how long visitors are in the room.

D．To count the number of visitors in the room.

3. What must you do when visiting the Rain Room?

A．Wear a raincoat

B．Wear dark clothing

C．Leave your camera outside.

D．Pass through within 10 minutes.

9 . 假定你是李华，你和父母在澳洲旅游期间于5月1日至2日入住Golden Bay Hotel酒店，但对其提供的服务不满意: 1. 搬运工送到房间的皮箱破损；

2. 卫生间漏水；

3. 楼下酒吧噪音持续到很晚，影响休息。请发电子邮件给酒店的管理者进行投诉，希望改进服务。

注意：1. 文章必须包括所有要点。可适当增加细节，以使文章连贯。

2. 词数100，文章开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数

3. 参考词汇：搬运工porter ; 漏水leak

Dear Manager,

My name is Li Hua. ______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

10 . It was Easter 1990, and my family was on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Solomon Islands for my sister’s wedding.

I was traveling with my husband, my four-year-old son and my daughter, who was nearly two. We’d been ________ it was very hot in the Solomon Islands, so we’d ________ lots of light cotton clothes and were wearing the same as it was summer. The only problem was that we had to catch an overnight bus that ________ at midnight for the airport so we could make our early morning ________ to Honiara. It was cold on the bus! My husband and I were snuggling (使依偎) our children as best we could, trying to keep them ________. The bus stopped many times as passengers got on and off, and we didn’t take much ________. The little ones were ________, unable to sleep for the biting cold. Then at one stop, an older lady came forward from the back of the bus and paused by our seat. I sat forward to see what she wanted and she ________ out a small knee rug (毛毯). My little girl reached ________ for it and pulled it tight ________ her. The lady said she’d made the rug herself and seeing that we were cold, she wanted us to use it. After she went back to her seat, our now-warm children nodded off, and they ________ snugly all the way to the airport. Just a stop or two ________ we arrived, the rug lady made her way to the door to get off. I tried to ________ the children to return her blanket, but she protested. “No,’’ she said. “________ it. I can always make another one!”

Over the years, that little blanket became a ________ to me and to my children of the kindness of strangers. I told the story to the children over and over and hung the rug on the end of my daughter’s bed so we would see it often. That rug was handmade with the colours carefully chosen. Yet its maker ________ with it to keep my family warm for a night. If ever people were bad or ________, it served as a ________ that there is goodness in the world.

I am forever ________, not just for the warmth that night, but for the lifelong reminder of the ________ of people. That blanket has warmed my life.

1.

A．confirmed

B．told

C．advised

D．persuaded

2.

A．offered

B．piled

C．packed

D．discovered

3.

A．left

B．went

C．pulled

D．drove

4.

A．train

B．trip

C．ride

D．flight

5.

A．comfortable

B．warm

C．calm

D．quiet

6.

A．care

B．notice

C．action

D．attention

7.

A．naughty

B．noisy

C．restless

D．energetic

8.

A．showed

B．made

C．put

D．held

9.

A．silently

B．eagerly

C．patiently

D．bravely

10.

A．around

B．on

C．over

D．towards

11.

A．played

B．lay

C．slept

D．sat

12.

A．after

B．until

C．as

D．before

13.

A．unload

B．unwrap

C．unfold

D．unpack

14.

A．keep

B．posses

C．return

D．bring

15.

A．sign

B．mark

C．symbol

D．decoration

16.

A．remained

B．parted

C．deserted

D．handed

17.

A．cruel

B．sensitive

C．cautious

D．ugly

18.

A．story

B．gift

C．reminder

D．reward

19.

A．delighted

B．pitiful

C．excited

D．grateful

20.

A．goodness

B．warmth

C．welcome

D．help