2 . Spring breakers don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy life in the sunshine for a week. U. S. News carefully considered everything to bring you the best inexpensive spring break destinations.

Key West

This small island in the Florida Keys is known for its odd residents and best snorkeling (浮潜) opportunities. While you’ll find plenty of spots for partying along rowdy Duval Street, you can also soak up some culture at the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum. Plus, Key West offers several budget-friendly vacation rentals, so you can save your cash for bars and boat tours.

Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is a tried-and-true Florida spring break location that is sure to please the masses. Scope out a spot across the town’s 27 miles of white sand beaches to sunbathe, play volleyball or scan the horizon for bottlenose dolphins. Hotel prices are reasonable if you book your accommodations in advance. Just note: This town bans alcohol consumption on the beach during March, so you’ll have to enjoy your adult beverages elsewhere.

South Padre Island

With hotels offering nightly rates around $200 or less and DJs and celebrities holding court at nightclubs, South Padre Island, Texas, is a hot spring break destination for college students. This South Texas local e is only about 30 miles north of the U. S.-Mexico border, meaning you’ll get to enjoy warm weather without having to leave the country. As an added bonus, the island offers a free public shuttle system, so budget-conscious travelers won’t have to worry about spending money on a rental car.

1. What can tourists do in Key West?

A．Have a good surfing.

B．Bath e in the sun on the beach.

C．Throw a party anywhere on the island.

D．Visit the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum.

2. What is special about Panama City Beach?

A．The hotel prices are low whenever you go.

B．It is a perfect destination for spring vacation.

C．You can drink some wine on the beach in March.

D．You can see the bottlenose dolphins in person.

3. What do the three travel destinations have in common?

A．They are budget-friendly.	B．They are alive with wildlife.
C．They offer a taste of culture.	D．They offer free public shuttle system.

3 . 根据汉语提示，运用本单元的词汇、短语及句式或使用词汇的正确形式完成下面的语篇。

Learning     1     (你渴望来北京游玩), I’d like to recommend the Summer Palace to you, the most complete royal garden in China.

Its main attractions consist of Kunming Lake, Wanshou Hill     2     (也) the 17­Arch Bridge. When you wander around it, you will find     3     (古代中国人建造如此引人注目的建筑真是令人惊讶). Ensure that you avoid holidays when     4     (挤满游客). While visiting the palace,     5     (留心), and you will surely     6     (被报以视觉盛宴).

    7     (如果必要的话), I’m     8     (非常乐意) to act as your guide.

5 . If you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of places associated with ancient art and culture and historical buildings. And of course, many of these are on the World Heritage List (WHL). These include remains of ancient cultures like Cuzco in Peru or the rock city of Petra in Jordan as well as old city centers such as Rome in Italy. Also common are places of artistic or cultural significance, like the Stonehenge stone circle in England. But the WHL contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Let’s look at a few of the more unusual sites on the WHL and why it is important to preserve them.

Citadel of Haiti

These monuments were built at the end of the 19th century when Haiti became independent and the many thousands of black slaves in Haiti were free for the first time. These ex-slaves built the monuments, which the WHL describes as “a universal symbol of liberty”.

Borders of France and Spain

This is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many interesting geological formations.

But it is also an area of small farms. The WHL has listed the site because it shows us about past European society through its landscape of villages, farms, fields, up land pastures and mountain roads.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

This railway in India was opened in 1881 and is still operating today. It crosses a difficult area of mountain landscape and it is a great example of railway engineering. The WHL says that it is “the first, and still the most outstanding, example of a hill passenger railway.”

The city of Brasilia

Brasilia is a capital city that was created from nothing in 1956. The WHL calls it “a land mark in the history of town planning”. The different areas of the city and the buildings themselves were all designed at the same time so that they would harmonize with each other.

1. What’s the function of the examples of World Heritage Sites in paragraph 1?

A．To highlight the importance of WHL.

B．To exemplify sites of artistic and cultural value.

C．To compare the differences between various sites.

D．To draw readers’ attention to more unique sites on the WHL.

2. Who built Citadel of Haiti?

A．Former slaves.	B．Citizens in Haiti.
C．Active revolutionaries.	D．Haiti government.

3. Which site will attract a town planner most?

A．Citadel of Haiti.	B．Borders of France and Spain.
C．The city of Brasilia.	D．The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

6 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
①当我得知你们计划去另一个见证中国悠久历史和丰富文化的城市旅游时，我非常兴奋。②经过慎重考虑，我决定推荐拥有辉煌历史的西安。③据证实它是13个朝代的都城，在那里你可以接触到无数的历史遗迹，如兵马俑(the Terracotta Warriors)和大雁塔(the Big Wild Goose Pagoda)。④西安是一个极为美丽的地方，它使东方迷人的艺术和文化充满了生机。⑤我相信，美丽而历史悠久的西安一定会引起你的共鸣！
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7 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
1.古埃及属于世界四大文明古国，其金字塔是世界八大建筑奇迹之一。(定语从句)
2.古代世界奇迹大多已经毁损，但金字塔依然屹立在大地之上。
3.关于金字塔是如何建成的众说纷纭，有人认为是借助运河的水把石料运来的。
4.科学家和研究人员积极投入到对它们的调查研究中，试图解开金字塔是如何建成的这一世界之谜。(同位语从句)
5.出于对金字塔的好奇，每年都有数以千万计的人动身前往参观。
6.这促进了当地经济的发展，进一步扩大了它们的影响。
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8 . Why Traveling Is Essential for Personal Growth

There’s something about traveling that stirs up a sense of adventure within us all. It’s like a call to explore new places, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories.     1    . It’s also an essential tool for personal growth.

Giving you confidence

Traveling, especially for the first time, can be challenging. If you stay in the same place for a long time you become fearful of any change.     2    . But what if you take a risk and do it? You’ll definitely gain more confidence about traveling. The more challenges you come across during your travels, the stronger you become.

Redefining your comfort zone

It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort zone.     3    . By actively seeking out new experiences, you’ll discover sides of yourself that you never knew existed and create unforgettable memories along the way.

Taking risks and facing challenges

While traveling, it’s not uncommon to encounter obstacles, but it’s all about how we overcome them and accept changes as part of the journey.     4    . This can be as simple as navigating (导航) a new city or as complicated as communicating with locals in a foreign language.

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It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life. When you travel, you’re forced to slow down and really enjoy each experience. You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life so special, like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers. Traveling helps us appreciate the beauty of the world around us and be grateful for what we have right here, right now.

A．Appreciating the present moment

B．Connecting with different cultures

C．Naturally, we appreciate what we have already accomplished

D．But traveling isn’t just about having fun and taking pretty pictures

E．We need to adapt and find creative solutions to unexpected situations

F．As a result, new places, faces or routines don’t seem as profitable as they really are

G．But pushing yourself outside of those boundaries can lead to rewarding experiences

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Wolong National Nature Reserve is located in Sichuan Province. Owing     1     a warm and humid (潮湿的) climate favorable to bamboos, pandas' favorite food, it is an ideal habitat for giant pandas.     2     is apparent that more than one hundred pandas once     3     (inhabit) there, accounting for over 10% of the nation's total.

The reserve is also widely known as a “Bio­gene Bank” because     4     substantial number of species, including rare and     5     (endanger) species, are found there. Wolong National Nature Reserve has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006.The inclusion has ensured a secure environment for all the species in the area.

10 . 根据汉语提示完成短文
    1     (为了减轻压力), I drove to the remote rural area with my friend Harry last week.       2     (走在小路上), I was attracted by the lotus flowers in the pond，the mulberry trees swinging in the wind and the flying dragonflies. “How amazing the scenery is!”Harry whispered to himself, unconsciously a smile spreading over his face. All of a sudden, we       3     (远处一座乡村小屋映入了我们的眼帘). The nearer the cottage was, the more delighted we were, because we saw a beautiful botanical garden there. Enjoying the beautiful scene of the field, we       4     (感到一种满足感).