1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Xingping is an ancient town near Yangshuo, Guilin. It     1    (surround) by great examples of karst scenery. We started our tour on a     2    (sun) weekend by taking a bullet train from Guilin to Yangshuo. After we arrived at Yangshuo, we walked to the bus station on the left     3     the railway station. We     4    (take) the 10:30 bus and after about 15 minutes we got to the Xingping Ancient Town bus station. Then, we found the     5    (enter) to the old street of the ancient town.

Xingping old street is a one-kilometer-long stone street     6    (line) with old brick buildings and halls like those of many different     7    (province), as well as some homestays. After     8     short break at a coffee shop, we went ahead to our next destination. Just 5 minutes’ walk along the main road, we arrived at Xingping Wharf (码头)    9     the Xingping Cruise (乘船游) starts. Walking past the wharf and across an iron bridge, we arrived at the “Xiao Bei Cun” where we can get a wonderful view of sunset on Li River. That’s the     10    (good) view I’ve ever seen and it’s used as the background for the 20 yuan note. We enjoyed the beautiful view!

2 . Viator, a trip advisor company, offers a variety of tourism programs near London. The following are some of its programs.

Thames River Sightseeing Cruise (乘船游览) with Afternoon Tea (Aug. 18)

While in London, you can add the moment of enjoying British tradition to an afternoon tea cruise. You can have a unique dining experience with family and friends on the Thames River. As you cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster, you can enjoy tea, freshly prepared cakes and sandwiches, and view London’s great landmarks, including the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye.

Lowest Price: $ 57. 7

Duration: 1. 5 hours

Kid-Friendly Private Tour (Aug. 20)

This tour is a private tour of the Tower of London with pre-booked admission tickets. It is specially designed for families with children, including interesting stories from over the centuries. You can enjoy a visit to the Crown Jewels, red-uniformed Beefeaters, and a stop at the Beasts of the Royal Menagerie.

Lowest Price: $ 309. 35

Duration: 6 hours

Walking Tour (Aug. 22)

This action-packed walking tour covers London’s two most historic areas: the City of London and Westminster. See more than 30 sights, including the Tower of London, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and so on.

Lowest Price: $19. 35

Duration: 5 hours

Night Open-Top Bus Tour with Christmas Lights (Nov. 18)

You will see a different side of London on an open-top bus tour that discovers the best of the city’s Christmas lights. Sitting on the top deck gives you overall views of England’s capital, including top attractions such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Lowest Price: $ 30. 97

Duration: 2 hours

1. What can visitors enjoy during the Kid-Friendly Private Tour?

A．Freshly prepared cakes.	B．Christmas lights.
C．A Cruise experience.	D．Interesting stories.

2. How long does the Walking Tour last?

A．1. 5 hours.

B．2 hours.

C．5 hours.

D．6 hours.

3. Which of the four programs starts the latest?

A．Walking Tour.

B．Kid-Friendly Private Tour.

C．Night Open-Top Bus Tour with Christmas Lights.

D．Thames River Sightseeing Cruise with Afternoon Tea.

5 . If you search for “Salar de Uyuni” in Baidu, you will get plenty of pictures of people playing in a huge salt desert. They are tourists who are attracted by the wild beauty of this incredibly beautiful place.

Salar de Uyuni was part of an ancient salt lake, Lago Minchin, which once covered most of southwest Bolivia, a country in South America. When the lake dried up, it left two seasonal lakes and several salt deserts, including Salar de Uyuni.

From a distance, the salt desert seems like something out of a science-fiction film. During the dry seasons, it looks like a white sea, which stretches on to the horizon (天际). When there is rain, something magical happens: The salt desert becomes a “mirror of the sky”.

Most people may not be familiar with the “mirror of the sky”, but astronauts are. They frequently use it to test remote sensing systems on satellites in orbit, because it is pretty large by anyone’s standards—twelve thousand square kilometers—and it has an unbelievably smooth surface which is highly reflective when it is covered in water, making it perfect for that task.

There are three different types of flamingos (火烈鸟) living in the area. They are one of the few large animals that live happily in these areas. During the rainy seasons, you will see groups of them on your visit and the sight of them flying in the air is breathtaking.

Where to stay, though? You would regret not to take advantage of the local hotels like Hotel Del Sal, which are completely made of salt. You can even picnic if you want. Of course, be prepared for your picnic table to be made of salt, too.

1. What can we know about Salar de Uyuni from the first two paragraphs?

A．It is an attraction in South America.	B．It is an ancient lake with fresh water.
C．It consists of several seasonal lakes and deserts.	D．It has attracted a lot of large animals to live there.

2. When will the astronauts most probably test their systems at Salar de Uyuni?

A．Before storms come.	B．Shortly after rain.
C．When its surface is dry.	D．After heavy snow.

3. What does the author suggest visitors do?

A．Make picnic tables with salt.	B．Camp in the huge salt deserts.
C．Cook with salt from the lake.	D．Stay in the salt-made local hotels.

4. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Science.

B．Advertisement.

C．Travel.

D．Environment.

9 . The British Museum is filled with some of the world’s most famous historical items. If you love history, it’s a good place to visit. It is said to be the top museum in London. The museum has millions of objects, making you worry about your first visit.

Advice on your visit

If you need help in exploring the museum’s displays, about 80,000 objects from a total collection of 8 million items, try joining a guided tour. There are various free tours. You can also rent audio guides.

Ticket information

Entry to the museum is free, but access to some exhibitions will charge you. The museum limits the number of people in the museum to ensure there’s room for you to safely enjoy your visit. You’re advised to book a free ticket to guarantee the entry. Self-led groups of 10 or more people will need to book a group ticket. School groups should contact the box office to book their visit to the museum.

Opening times

Daily: from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Fridays: 8:30 pm)

Last entry: 4:00 pm (Fridays: 7:30 pm)

The museum is closed from 24 December to 26 December.

Cafes and restaurants

Court Cafés: from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Great Court Restaurant: from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm

Transport

Bicycle racks are available inside the gates of the main entrance on Great Russell Street. If you’re planning to visit by car, please be aware that the museum doesn’t offer parking facilities. There is a taxi rank on Great Russell Street at the museum’s main gates. Going to the museum by bus or subway is very convenient, which can be your first choice.

For more information, visit the British Museum’s website.

1. What may trouble you when initially visiting the museum?

A．Free access.	B．Abundant collection.
C．Beautiful architecture.	D．Breathtaking sculpture.

2. At what time do you have to leave the museum on Saturday?

A．4:00 pm.

B．5:00 pm.

C．8:30 pm.

D．10:00 pm.

3. Which transport to the museum can be inconvenient?

A．The bike.

B．The bus.

C．The subway.

D．The car.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the woman know about the news?

A．From her husband.

B．From a phone call.

C．From a letter.

2. Why do the speakers give up going to Thailand?

A．They have been there once.

B．The flight tickets are expensive.

C．The time is inconvenient for them.

3. What will the speakers choose?

A．The ice hotel.

B．The castle.

C．The tree house.