1 . 阅读下面的短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

Chengdu has dozens of new millionaires, Asia’s biggest building, and fancy new hotels. But for tourists like me, pandas are its top     1    (attract).

So it was a great honour to be invited backstage at the not-for-profit Panda Base, where ticket money helps pay for research. I     2    (allow) to get up close to these cute animals at the 600-acre centre. From tomorrow, I will be their UK ambassador. The title will be     3    (official) given to me at a ceremony in London. But my connection with pandas goes back     4     my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s,     5     I was the first Western TV reporter     6    (permit) to film a special unit caring for pandas rescued from starvation in the wild. My ambassadorial duties will include     7    (introduce) British visitors to the 120-plus pandas at Chengdu and others at a research centre in the misty mountains of Bifengxia.

On my recent visit, I held a lively three-month-old twin that had been rejected by     8    (it) mother. The nursery team switches him every few     9    (day) with his sister so that while one is being bottle-fed,     10     other is with mum—she never suspects.

2 . Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, California
Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although barren at first glance, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a 3-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit.
Things to do Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature trails to all-day back-country hikes.
Joshua Tree National Park has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed.
Rock-climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than 5,000 feet in height.
When to visit
Joshua Tree National Park is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when temperature is milder. The peak season is when the wild flowers bloom, and summer months are the least crowded.
What to bring
In addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and trail maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centres.
Fees
Parking fees: You can buy a 7-day vehicle permit for $15, a single entry permit for $5, or Joshua Tree National Park annual pass for $60.
Camping fees: They vary by camping ground.
1. The underlined word “barren” in the first paragraph can be replaced by _______.

A．thin

B．beautiful

C．deserted

D．large

2. When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park?

A．March

B．May

C．June

D．September

3. If one goes to Joshua Tree National Park by car and stay there for 9 days, how much at least he should pay for the parking fees?

A．$60

B．$15

C．$25

D．$30

3 . No one can deny China’s efforts to reach for the sky.
At one kilometer high, the two Phoenix Towers planned for Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in central China, will be the tallest in the world if completed on schedule in 2017.
The towers will also be pink, crazily futuristic and environmentally friendly.
Designed to sit on an island in a lake, the largest of the towers will stand 172 meters taller than Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
“We were asked to create an iconic building for Wuhan, which embodies a strong environmental and social content as well as reflecting Chinese tradition,” Laurie Chetwood of UK-based design firm Chetwoods Architects told CNN.
The design is inspired by dualism(二元论) in Chinese culture-the traditional Chinese phoenix symbol of the two birds, Feng and Huang, as well as the idea of yin and yang.
Feng and Huang, or phoenix, are a pair of mythical birds in Chinese culture traditionally used to denote royalty.
Three large spheres containing restaurants will be accessible via suspended   “skywalks” between the two towers.
The spheres “represent planets orbiting the towers”, according to the designers.
The larger building will also have the unlikely boast of housing the world’s tallest kaleidoscope(万花筒) driven by a wind turbine(涡轮机).
A commercial square at the towers’ base will meet China’s growing demand for cultural tourism.
“You’ll have a French street, a Japanese street, a Turkish street, and so forth… to allow people to see the world without necessarily having to leave China,” Chetwood told the Guardian.
The towers are designed to have green features such as pollution-absorbing surfaces to filter the city’s air as well as technology to filter the water.
The towers are designed to be able to produce enough power to fulfill their own needs and those of neighboring areas.
“If you work in the UK, if you come up with anything that’s off the wall ( 有点出格的) or slightly out there, you sort of get kicked back,” Chetwood said. “ In China it goes the other way- they ask for a bit more. That’s a stimulating experience for a designer.”
1. Which of the following about the two Phoenix Towers is TRUE?

A．Their inspiration comes from Chinese culture.

B．At present they are the tallest in the world.

C．They will be surrounded by three ground-level spheres.

D．People will have a taste of foreign flavors inside the spheres.

2. According to Laurie Chetwood in the last paragraph, China’s response to new ideas is _________.

A．doubtful	B．negative
C．cautious	D．enthusiastic

3. This article focuses on the _________ of the two Phoenix Towers.

A．appearances	B．construction
C．features	D．height

4. Which would be the best title for the passage?

A．The Phoenix Towers: Pink and controversial.

B．The Phoenix Towers: Super tall and green.

C．The Phoenix Towers: Work of a Great Architect.

D．The Phoenix Towers: Work of China-UK cooperation.

4 . When you are traveling in Thailand, which means of transport is the best choice?
You can rent a variety of motorbikes or bikes in Thailand. It seems to be very popular in most of the beaches and islands along the places in the north. The most popular bikes are the little 125 cc Honda Dream which you can get for about 150 baht (铢) a day or as little as 3,000 baht per month, making it the cheapest way to tour Thailand for the people from other countries.
Sometimes you will have to go somewhere by taxi. When you are in cities in Thailand, especially in Bangkok, always remember to get a taxi that is going on the roads. Some drivers outside hotels refuse to use the milometer (计程表). They will ask a price which is several times the price when they use the meter!
The quality of the roads in Thailand is generally pretty good, so renting cars is another way to get around. The big car rental companies may offer you slightly older cars at a very reasonable (合理的) price. It is a little surprising considering that the cost of buying a car in Thailand is more than that in the West. Petrol is also reasonably priced in Thailand, more expensive than American prices, but much cheaper than what is paid in Europe. In the past, Bangkok could be a difficult place to drive in — signs were generally in Thai only, making it a hard job to find exactly where you were by looking around. But now, the situation is improved. In a lot of places, even the farthest corners of the country, street signs are in both Thai and English.
1. To a foreigner, the cheapest way to get around Thailand is renting a ________.

A．car

B．taxi

C．bike

D．motorbike

2. What is the writer's advice about taking a taxi in Thailand?

A．To take a taxi driving on the road.

B．To take a taxi parked outside hotels.

C．To make sure there is a meter in it.

D．To bargain with the driver over the price.

3. It was difficult to drive in Bangkok in the past because ________.

A．there were too many traffic jams on the roads

B．there were no signs showing directions

C．the signs were written only in their own language

D．the quality of the roads was not good

5 . 书面表达
假定你是李华，前不久利用国庆假期与家人外出游玩并入住某国际连锁酒店。下面是酒店的外籍经理Mr. Wayne在最近给你发来征求反馈意见(feedback)的电子邮件。请根据以下要点写一封回邮：
1. 对本次酒店入住体验表示肯定；
2. 酒店仅在公共区域提供免费WiFi，而房间WiFi收费过高，希望改进；
3. 祝愿酒店越办越好。

注意：1. 词数120左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 邮件开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入词数。
Dear Mr. Wayne,
Thank you for your E-mail and I am glad to give feedback on my recent stay at Hotel MerryTime.
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Regards,

Li Hua

6 . Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is a hotspot travel destination, and it’s easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life.

Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!

Thailand

Thailand is great for solo travelers — perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.

Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hotspot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party- central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical (热带的) jungle.

Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen Moments”, such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.

Why it’s a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you’re not well traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendid visual culture has made Bali number one tourist attraction.

Why it’s so great: you won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat (静修). The Sacred Monkey Foresting Ubud is fantastic 一 if you like monkeys, anyway.

1. What do the four places have in common according to the text?

A．They’re cheap to travel around.	B．They’re great for solo travelers.
C．They offer good spas and yoga.	D．There’re no language barriers.

2. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?

A．Melbourne, Australia.	B．Thailand.
C．Hong Kong, China.	D．Bali, Indonesia.

3. What has made Bali No.1 tourist attraction?

A．Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.

B．Friendly people and splendid visual culture.

C．Meeting some amazing characters along the way.

D．Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.

4. What type of writing is this text?

A．A travel journal.	B．A business report.
C．A travel guide.	D．A press advertisement.

7 . My first visit to London was one and a half years ago. It was a wonderful trip. I stayed in the city for three weeks, and I had many impressions. I visited all the famous places. I'd like to tell you about some of the places I visited in this beautiful city.
First, I went to the Tower of London, and I want to say that it is a very interesting historical place. I found out that a long time ago, it was a prison. Later it became a castle for the royal(皇家的) family. Or maybe it is the reverse; I'm not sure, but later they left this place and lived in Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace.
I also enjoyed visiting the House of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, two very popular places for tourists. They are very old and beautiful. The Abbey is built in a kind of Gothic style; it is fantastic.
In London, you can also enjoy nature. There are many parks such as Hyde Park, Green Park, and Holland Park. These parks are wonderful green, quiet places where you can relax and escape the noise of the city.
Trafalgar Square is a popular place for students and other young people. You will find lots of pigeons（鸽子） there. If you have time, you can feed them and they will be very happy. You can buy special food for them, but be careful! Tons of birds are going to surround you if you feed them.
Another very special place in London that I like is St. Paul's Cathedral which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. I also was impressed with the museums in London. They're very popular. I found them interesting because you can learn about the history of England.
I had a wonderful time in London. I really liked it because it is a city that is rich in history.
1. The writer writes this passage to__________.

A．recall (回忆）his/her first travel to London

B．tell us he/she has visited many places.

C．introduce a famous city to the readers.

D．show the readers around London

2. In order to avoid the noise of the city, you would like to travel to ___.

A．Buckingham Palace	B．Holland park
C．The Tower of London	D．Westminster Abbey

3. What is attractive to you most in Trafalgar Square?

A．Meeting many young people

B．Catching a lot of birds

C．Having a delicious meal

D．Feeding the pigeons

4. During traveling in London, the writer was _______.

A．worried

B．surprised

C．pleased

D．tired

8 . 完形填空（共1小题）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
       I love a good murder mystery. It is so_______ to watch or read an exciting and interesting detective story and try to solve the _______ yourself. Agatha Christie is undoubtedly queen of the detective story considering she _______ over eighty books. Many people have fallen in love with her _______ — Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective and Miss Marple, an old lady who is also an amateur_______ .
       As I am a big _________ of Agatha Christie, I was excited to _______ her house in Devon called Greenway. I travelled to her_______ by steam train. We went through a dark tunnel and there was lots of smoke. It was a _______setting for a murder like in her famous novel Murder on the Orient Express. ___________, all the passengers arrived safely!
       After a pleasant walk through the woods, I ________the splendid house. I did a tour and I loved seeing where she wrote her ________ . Many first editions were on display in a revolving (旋转的) bookcase. However, my ________ part of the estate (房产) was the boathouse. There was a lovely view of the river ________the boathouse also served a more special purpose — inspiration for a crime ________. In the Poirot novel, Dead Man’s Folly, a girl’s body is________ in the boathouse. They even ________ the TV adaptation of the book at Greenway.
       I really ________ my visit to Greenway. It was such a ________ place and I was interested in seeing where Agatha Christie was__________ to write so many exciting stories.1.

A．attention

B．heat

C．success

D．fun

2.

A．doubt

B．problem

C．murder

D．method

3.

A．read

B．wrote

C．saw

D．contributed

4.

A．creations

B．inventions

C．discussions

D．reasons

5.

A．guard

B．detective

C．creator

D．spy

6.

A．guide

B．fellow

C．fan

D．gift

7.

A．watch

B．rebuild

C．explode

D．visit

8.

A．farm

B．family

C．hometown

D．site

9.

A．perfect

B．central

C．colorful

D．direct

10.

A．Sadly

B．Fortunately

C．Hopefully

D．Surprisingly

11.

A．fetched

B．got

C．reached

D．mentioned

12.

A．posts

B．articles

C．letters

D．books

13.

A．personal

B．useful

C．rewarding

D．favorite

14.

A．or

B．and

C．but

D．for

15.

A．scenery

B．sight

C．view

D．scene

16.

A．dissolved

B．tended

C．found

D．buried

17.

A．developed

B．filmed

C．adapted

D．affected

18.

A．enjoyed

B．treasured

C．exploited

D．focused

19.

A．shocking

B．beautiful

C．skillful

D．helpful

20.

A．inspired

B．disappointed

C．marked

D．honored

9 . Taj Mahal, Agra, India
As many as 28 different varieties of precious stones were used to decorate the outside of the Taj Mahal. Construction took around 20 years. The building, which was made from white marble from the quarries(采石场) of Rajasthan, appears pink in the morning, white in the day and golden in the moonlight.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Akashi Strait, Japan
It took 10 years to construct the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. It connects the city of Kobe, on Japan’s mainland, with Iwaya on Awaji Island. Before it opened, the only way to get between the two cities was by ferry. However, the waterway was at the mercy of severe storms and when two ferries overturned in 1955, killing 168 people, public anger convinced the government of the need for a bridge. It's the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a length of 1,991 meters.
Panama Canal, Panama
More than 4. 5 million cubic yards of concrete were used in the construction of this canal’s locks and dams. The Panama Canal is a 47-mile long waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The earth and rubble dug to make way for it was enough to bury Manhattan to a depth of four meters. A series of locks allows ships to pass through the water. Each lock door weighs 750 tons and each lock fills with 52 million gallons of water to accommodate the 15,000 ships that use the canal every year.
Grand Canyon Skywalk, Arizona
The Skywalk’s foundation is strong enough to support 71 million pounds , Located 1,219 meters above the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon's Sky Walk consists of one million pounds of steel and 83,000 pounds of glass. It was the creation of Las Vegas businessman David Jin, who approached the Hualapai Tribe with the idea of a glass walkway over the Grand Canyon in 1996. The Sky walk was assembled on site.
1. The Japanese government decided to build the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge ___________

A．in the year of 1955

B．following public opinion

C．to show its national power

D．to develop Japan’s economy

2. The Grand Canyon Skywalk is probably a real challenge for those who __________

A．are airsick

B．hate rock climbing

C．have a fear of height

D．feel ill traveling in boat

3. In which section of a book can the text probably be seen?

A．Science

B．Agriculture

C．Technology

D．Geography

10 . Without proper planning, tourism can cause problems. For example, too many tourists can crowd public places that are also enjoyed by the inhabitants of a country. If tourists create too much traffic, the inhabitants become annoyed and unhappy. They begin to dislike tourists and to treat them impolitely. They forget how much tourism can help the country’s economy. It is important to think about the people of a destination country and how tourism affects them. Tourism should help a country, keep the customs and beauty that attract tourists. Tourism should also advance the wealth and happiness of local inhabitants.
Too much tourism can be a problem. If tourism grows too quickly, people must leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry. This means that other parts of the country’s economy can suffer.
On the other hand, if there is not enough tourism, people can lose jobs. Businesses can also lose money. It costs a great deal of money to build large hotels, airports, air terminals, first- class roads, and other support facilities（配套设施）needed by tourist attractions. For example, a major international class tourism hotel can cost as much as 50 thousand dollars per room to build. If this room is not used most of the time, the owners of the hotel lose money.
Building a hotel is just a beginning. There must be many support facilities as well, including roads to get to the hotel, electricity, sewers to handle waste, and water. All of these support facilities cost money. If they are not used because there are not enough tourists, jobs and money are lost.
1. Which of the following do you think has been discussed in the part before this selection？

A．It is extremely important to develop tourism.

B．Building roads and hotels is essential.

C．Support facilities are highly necessary.

D．Planning is of great importance to tourism.

2. The underlined word“ inhabitants” （in Paragraph 1 ）probably means_________.

A．tourists	B．passengers
C．population	D．citizens

3. Too much tourism can cause all these problems EXCEPT __________ .

A．a bad effect on other industries

B．a change of tourists’ customs

C．over-crowdedness of places of interest

D．pressure on traffic

4. It can be inferred from the text that _____________ .

A．the author doesn’t like tourism developing so fast

B．local people will benefit from tourist attraction

C．other parts of a country’s economy won’t benefit from tourism much

D．we can't build too many support facilities

5. The author thinks it is good for local people to know that tourism will ________ .

A．waste a lot of money

B．weaken their economy

C．help establish their customs

D．help improve their life