1 . On Nov.18th,1908, three men went up in a balloon. They started early in London. The headman was Augusta Gaudron, and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland. They had a big balloon and they were ready for a long way.
Soon they heard the sea. They were carrying the usual rope, and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon. At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box. This could hold water, or it could be empty. So they were able to change its weight. It was for use over the sea. They were also carrying some bags of sand.
After the sun rose, the balloon went higher. It went up to 3,000 metres, and the air was very cold. The water in the balloon became ice. Snow fell past the men's basket, and they could see more snow on the ground. The men tried to throw out some more sand; but it was hard. They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy. The work was slow and they were still falling, so they had to drop some whole bags of sand. One of them fell on an icy lake and made a black hole in the ice.
At last they pulled the box into the basket. It was still snowing; so they climbed to get away from the snow. They rose to 5,100 metres! Everything became icy. They were so cold that they decided to land. They came down in Poland heavily but safely. They had travelled 1,797 kilometers from London!
1. Three men flew in balloon ________.

A．for nearly 1,800 kilometers

B．to another city

C．to visit Poland

D．more than a century ago

2. The metal box was used for ________.

A．carrying the bags of sand

B．keeping drinking-water

C．carrying ropes of the basket

D．changing weight

3. When the balloon went up higher, ________.

A．the temperature of the balloon began to fall

B．They saw the sun go down

C．They made a hole in the basket with their knives

D．They could see a black hole on the ground

4. Which of the following is NOT true?________

A．The three men started their journey before the sun rose.

B．The balloon began to go up when they threw bags of sand out of the basket.

C．When they pulled the box into the basket, the balloon began to climb up.

D．The three men had to land because they felt cold.

2 . 假如你是校学生会主席李华，学校安排你下周末作为导游带领外籍教师Mr. Smith进行一次近郊游。请你用英语给Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件，包括以下内容：
1.自我介绍；
2.出游的时间、目的地等信息；
3.需要提前做的准备工作。
要求：1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith，
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Yours sincerely，

Li Hua

3 . 语法填空。
It was raining lightly when I     1    (arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didn’t care. A few hours     2    , I’d been at home in Hong Kong, with     3    (it) choking smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.
I’d skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li River     4     are pictured by artists in so many Chinese     5    (painting). Instead, I ‘d head straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, it’s only an hour away     6     car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city.
Yangshuo     7    (be) really beautiful. A study of travelers     8    (conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it     9    (regular) arranges quick getaways here for people     10    (live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

4 . New restaurants, galleries, temples and new architecture…These places are homes for people like us who live and work there. How would you want visitors to behave in your own home? Think about it.    1    There are many ways of doing this without sacrificing our own holiday.

Do your homework    2    Guides will help you when you get to site, but is that the best place to go? Is it popular only because the one-day tourist can see it easily or because it is really a worthwhile place to visit? You’d better check it out.

    3    Don’t go to your hotels for meals. Walk around, even if in the streets closest to your hotel. Eat in local restaurants.Talk to the locals. Learn a few in the local language and use them. You will surely get a smile from the hotel staff and street sellers .

Help preserve the sites. Most of the sites you visit may be visited by millions of people a year, so care needs to be taken to allow others to enjoy them as well. Some of these monuments are so old and fragile that they are sensitive to the touch of hands or bags and shows.    4    This way, you don’t encourage the use of those plastic bags that fly all over many sites.

And here’s the big one—good manners are nearly universal.    5    If that doesn’t sound like you, then give the world a break and stay home.

A．Experience the place.

B．Always have a cloth bag with you .

C．Read up on the places you want to visit.

D．Try to buy something from the local stores.

E．A good tourist is polite, positive and eco-sensitive.

F．We’ve cleaned up after ourselves and taken only good memories.

G．If we are good tourists, wherever we go, we try to make it a little better because of our visit.

5 . 假如你是李华，你的网友John即将外出旅行，请你根据以下提示，用英语给他写封电子邮件，向他介绍你对旅游的看法并提醒他旅行注意事项。
1.旅游是一种非常好的活动。当你累了或有空的时候，到外地走走。欣赏美景，呼吸新鲜空气，交朋友，放松身心，有益健康。
2. 旅行前的准备。了解天气，带好衣服、相机、常用药品等。
3. 旅行时注意饮食卫生和安全，防止小偷。
要求：1、行文连贯，不得逐句翻译；

2、词数：100词左右

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6 . Here are some top tips for world travelers.

Travel light.    1     It’s no fun carrying a huge bag around a foreign city. Don’t take too many clothes and avoid heavy books and electrical equipment.

    2     Always keep your passport on you in an inside pocket or special travel belt. There may be thieves about. It’s a good idea to make a photocopy (复印件)of your passport and travel documents.

Transport sense.Don’t let go of your bags on the train.    3     There are always thieves on public transport. If you want to sleep,tie your bag to your arm. When you take a taxi, it’s a good idea to ask for the driver’s permit. Many foreigners pay too much money because they take unofficial taxis.

Keep clean. It’s a good idea to wear dark clothes because they hide the dirt while white clothes attract it! Make sure you have plenty of clean underclothes and deodorant (除臭剂).     4    

    5     You should always be polite and respectful towards the locals. Even if you find their habits and behaviour a bit strange, you shouldn’t show your feelings. Remember, you’re their guest.

A．Be polite.

B．Keep your documents safe.

C．You should carry a spare bag.

D．You don’t want to smell bad!

E．Keep them with you at all times.

F．Make sure your bag isn’t too heavy.

G．It’s a good idea to wear similar clothes to the local people.

7 . Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.

There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you'll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.

When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode(方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.

There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.

A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.

1. You'd better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because                 .

A．you will break the traffic rules

B．you will cause much noise

C．you can't enjoy the beautiful sights well

D．you can't drive into some parks

2. The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that                 .

A．you can take photos of animals

B．it is a cheap way of traveling

C．you can get a clearer sight of animals

D．it is a good way to do sunbathing

3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.

B．What kinds of bikes there are in stores.

C．What bikes are the most popular.

D．Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.

4. What's the author's attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?

A．He supports it very much.

B．He thinks it's a personal choice.

C．He doesn't like this way of traveling.

D．He thinks it's only good for adults.

8 . 语法填空

A few weeks ago, I was on vacation with my family in Malaysia. We visited lots of places. One of the hotels we stayed     1     was near a China Town.

Everything was cheap there     2     we did a lot of shopping. I was looking for a watch for myself and     3     for my girlfriend. There were many shops that were selling     4     same watch — but for different prices.

I finally found the best price, so I bought the watches while my sister and mom were buying other things from the shop.     5     it was time to pay, I realized I was 10 dollars short, so I suggested     6     (return) one of the watches. The     7     (own) of the shop asked why and I explained I didn’t have enough money with me. She smiled and said, “You can take it, but promise me you’ll pay tomorrow!”

So I asked her what time she     8     (be) there the next day and said, “Okay, I promise.”

Unfortunately we changed our hotel and the new one was much     9     (far) away from China Town, but I still walked all the way to her shop and gave her the money. She smiled and said, “You’re a good person.”

It’s so beautiful when people     10     you don’t know trust you.

9 . Nothing can destroy a vacation quicker than losing your money or credit cards. A few simple steps before you head out of the door can help protect your cash, card and personal information while you’re traveling.

Paul Stephens, a policy analyst San Diego, notes that people spend a lot of time planning their trips, from buying guidebooks to finding just the right beach outfits(装备).“But their eyes glaze(呆滞) over when the subject of keeping money safe comes up,” he said.

“Why not take a few minutes to do something that could probably save your vacation?” Stephens asked．“In most cases, they can go on your to-do list with’ buy travel bags’ and everything else,” he added.

The top recommendation is to clean your wallet. Remove unnecessary credit cards and any other unneeded documents that could compromise(危及……的安全)your identity(身份) if lost or stolen while you’re on vacation.

Then make a photocopy of the cards you’ve decided to take along and keep it in a secure location with you(not in your wallet)or leave it with a trusted relative or friend back home. Then you will know who you need to contact and how to reach it if your wallet is missing.

“Travelers should never leave their wallets or any identifying documents in their hotel room when they’re not there,” he said.” Choose a hotel with a safe to keep your valuable things in. Or keep your wallet and documents with you at all times. ”

1. According to passage, _______can destroy one’s vacation the most quickly.

A．being lost on vacation	B．losing money or credit cards
C．living in a bad hotel.	D．losing contact with family

2. What should people do with their wallet before they go on vacation?

A．Take it with them all the time.	B．Put it in a safe place at the hotel
C．Remove unnecessary cards and documents.	D．Leave it with family or friend.

3. What is the topic of the passage?

A．How to prepare for travel.

B．How to be happy during your vacation.

C．How to keep cash and cards safe on vacation.

D．How to protect your luggage on vacation

4. According to the passage, we know ______.

A．people don’t always know how to protect their money or credit cards

B．people should take a lot of money with them while traveling

C．people can leave their identifying documents in rooms, if the hotel is expensive

D．people can spend a few minutes preparing the luggage for travelling

10 . If you are planning on traveling，there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.

First of all，always check and double­check departure (出发) time.It is surprising how few people really do this carefully.Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten.My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10：50.When I arrived at the airport，the person at the departure desk told   me that my flight was closed.Therefore，I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.

The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards (信用卡)，it is still important to have some local money in cash (现金).Once I arrived at a place at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed.The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi but because I had no dollars，I offered to pay in pounds instead.“Listen！I only take real money！”the driver said angrily.You can imagine how terrible I felt at that moment.

The third and the last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave.I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May，when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester，to places like Athens，Rome or Madrid，where it is already beginning to get quite warm during the day.

1. Where is the writer most probably from？

A．Britain.	B．The USA.
C．Italy.	D．Greece.

2. When the writer found he had no dollars to pay the taxi driver，he ______________.

A．asked the driver to give him a free ride

B．offered to pay in pounds

C．gave the driver some fake (假的) money

D．tried to pay by credit card

3. Generally，in May the weather in London is ______________.

A．warm and dry	B．cold and dry
C．hot and wet	D．cool and rainy

4. The writer mainly tells us ______________.

A．how to make life easier

B．how to be well prepared for a trip

C．how to enjoy ourselves on the trip

D．how to schedule our trip