1 . Traveling itself is an experience hard to be described in words.     1     Especially the solo (独自) traveling experience is so transforming that it lives with you forever. Here I am sharing some lessons.

    2     Thinking how I would manage my entire day among strangers on campus, I pretended to be sick. Then I had the same feeling when I was planning to travel alone. Exploring a city on my own was a big fear for me but I successfully managed it all and now, I seek out new opportunities and experiences. I love to push myself.    3    

Having grown up and lived all my life in a single place, I had a small set of friends since my school days which continued till my college days.    4     I met a few very interesting people with whom I could feel an instant connect and got some new friends for life.

I totally agree that traveling with family and friends is fun and enjoying. But traveling alone is satisfying too. It’s among those few things that you do for yourself and nobody else.    5     During my solo travels I have explored my inner self and have expanded my boundaries which people around me have acknowledged at times.

A．I want to experience more.

B．But all this changed with my first solo trip.

C．I never thought I would travel alone in my life.

D．I was so scared when I went to school first time.

E．Every journey prepares you for the journey of life.

F．The farther you travel, the more independent you become.

G．After all you need to take care of yourself a bit too at times.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Welcome to Shangri-La (香格里拉) . Although located in Yunnan, it has many old    1    (village) with a unique countryside life. The     2    (beauty) city was formerly called Zhongdian that     3    (burn) by a big fire on January 11, 2014, but it has been rebuilt quickly. It’s nice    4    (see) the locals dancing every night on the main square. Visitors can involve themselves in     5    (dance). Guests can also explore its area nearby either on foot    6    by bike. A popular place is China’s first national park, Pudacuo,    7    is home to the lakes of Napa and Shudu. Maybe you can even meet with the golden Yunnan monkeys in one of    8    villages!    9    (clear), the winter is pretty cold in Shangri-La, but for those who are not afraid    10    the cold temperature, to see the snow here is very attractive!

3 . 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。

The Great Wall

As a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization, the Great Wall is one of the world’s oldest and most magnificent (壮丽的) man-made scenes,     1     has a long history. Given its out-standing architectural achievement and remarkable historical influence, the Great Wall     2     (list) as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1987, the first of     3     (it) kind in China.

The Great Wall was     4     (original) built over 2,000 years ago during the West Zhou Dynasty, and served     5     a functional military defence. It had been playing a crucial role in wars in ancient Chinese history. Therefore, it was continually to be extended in the next 2,000 years, till the end of Ming Dynasty. As a result, the Great Wall was expanded to many places in China and formed a beautiful shape.

Because its     6     (long) is 21,196. 18 km, it is widely named “Wanli Changcheng”. There are Northern Great Wall and Southern Great Wall, according to the locations.

The Great Wall is a place steeped in history and has much     7     (offer) you. For those who are fascinated (入迷的) by it and     8     (greed) for the knowledge of it, you will find massive information about it, the historical development, the background stories and its facts and figures. Whether you are a history-loving traveler     9     a lover of natural landscape, you will never get tired of the Great Wall, one of the seven     10     (wonder) in the world.

5 . Like many young people, Jessica wants to travel the globe. Unlike most of them, this 25-year-old is doing it _______ . She and her husband have spent the last two years traveling the world, stopping everywhere from Paris to Singapore. It might sound like one long, expensive _______ , but the couple has an unusual way to make their travel _______ .

They’re part of a new form of the _______ economy: an online group of house sitters. Throughout their no-cost stays in _______ homes, they feed pets and water plants in the homeowner’s _______ .

It’s not all sightseeing. The two travelers carefully _______ their trips, scheduling their days around the pets that are sometimes difficult to _______ . But house sitting also offers a level of _______ they can’t find in a hotel. “It’s like ________ at a friend’s house,” Jessica says.

The couple has a high ________ rate in getting accepted as house sitters and they always go beyond the homeowner’s ________ . For Jessica, that means ________ plenty of pictures of happy pets, keeping the house ________ and leaving a nice small gift before heading to the next house. “You want to make the homeowner feel that they made the right ________ ,” she says.

1.

A．indoors

B．online

C．single-handed

D．full-time

2.

A．game

B．service

C．vacation

D．procedure

3.

A．safe

B．busy

C．helpful

D．affordable

4.

A．local

B．private

C．sharing

D．agricultural

5.

A．strangers’

B．parents’

C．co-workers’

D．neighbors’

6.

A．favor

B．defense

C．honor

D．absence

7.

A．plan

B．explain

C．compare

D．complete

8.

A．buy

B．transport

C．choose

D．please

9.

A．support

B．comfort

C．control

D．attention

10.

A．cooking

B．staying

C．waiting

D．studying

11.

A．success

B．survival

C．growth

D．unemployment

12.

A．budget

B．abilities

C．expectations

D．understanding

13.

A．admiring

B．donating

C．sending

D．borrowing

14.

A．clean

B．open

C．simple

D．empty

15.

A．guess

B．decision

C．response

D．impression

6 . 读后续写

Jessie had two days’leave in January this year. She surfed the Internet for cheap travel deals and found the most impressive to be a two-day trip to Dublin. Jessie had never visited Ireland so she knew this was the destination for her.

She arrived in Dublin and headed for her hotel. She was excited. When she found her hotel, she paid her money for both nights in advance. The receptionist (接待员) said that was possibly the smartest thing she had done since she decided to take the trip. Jessie dropped her bags in her room and immediately went out to check out some of the sights. It was getting late as Jessie wandered in the streets and decided that even though she was starving, she would rather wait to have dinner later after having a drink.

She headed into the closest pub. Jessie noticed a rather strange-looking man staring at her from across the room. He walked to her table and asked her in his most polite manner if she would like to have a beer. After about ten seconds of thought, Jessie came to the conclusion that she would and accepted the offer. But she proposed that she should treat him to some fruits. The man smiled and accepted.

Their conversation was mainly about places they had been and places they wanted to go. Jessie soon found out that he was traveling alone too and as soon as he started mentioning that he was staying in the same hotel as her, Jessie swiftly rose from her seat to get another drink.

Searching through her bag Jessie found that her wallet was gone! Immediately she realized she took the wrong bag. Her wallet was in another bag. Jessie didn’t panic at first until it hit her that without it, she had not one penny in hand. She was starving. Worst of all, she had generously proposed a treat to the man.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:

Without explaining the situation, Jessie ran back to the hotel.

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Paragraph 2:

The man was still there.

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7 . Ways to tour Los Angeles

Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

First-time Hollywood visitors can hit all the top sights without worrying about the city’s traffic and parking by hopping on an open-air bus tour. In addition to top attractions, a guide points out celebrity homes you might miss if traveling on your own.

Duration: 2h

$94.00 per adult. Mobile ticket accepted

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

Explore where Hollywood is made. Go behind the lens and discover the secrets of movie-making magic. Our Studio Tour brings you closer than ever to the entertainment you love. You’ll explore one of the busiest working studios in Los Angeles, with your host, one of our expert Tour Guides.

Duration: 2-3h

$69.00 per adult. Mobile tickets accepted

For a full refund, cancel at least 12 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Shared 3 Hours Los Angeles VIP Tour

This is not your usual tour. In contrast, it is specially made for Los Angeles culture and history. By the end of this tour, you will have all the “Must Have” LA pictures, make friends with LA locals, and have a very big smile on your face!

Duration: 3h

$49.00 per adult. Mobile tickets accepted

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Grand City Tour of Los Angeles

Discover the best that the city has to offer on our guided Grand city Tour of Los Angeles! For over 31 years, we've helped families and special-need tourists to see iconic sights like the Hollywood Sign and Rodeo Drive from the comfort of a private minibus driven by our friendly, experienced tour guides.

Duration: 5h

$79.00 per adult. Free for kids under parental supervision.

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

1. Which tour would you pick if you get to know stuff behind the screens?

A．Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour.

B．Shared 3 Hours Los Angeles VIP Tour.

C．Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.

D．Grand City Tour of Los Angeles.

2. What would the guide do on Hollywood and Celebrity Homes Bus Tour?

A．Appreciate top magic show with you.

B．Locate famous actors' residences for you.

C．Drive you around personally.

D．Introduce you to the locals.

3. What can you do during Grand City Tour of Los Angeles?

A．Enjoy a private service.	B．Have an open-air bus tour.
C．Get close to the local culture.	D．Deal with personal needs quickly.

8 . Ideas for Your Next Trip to a National Park

Looking for ideas to help you plan your next trip to a national park? This is the place to start! These trip ideas provide recommended activities designed to help you figure out how to spend your time.

Surf and Turf Adventure at Cape Cod National Seashore

Create your own adventure here. Tour by bicycle during the day and settle in for sunset at one of our unique beaches. This can be completed in a few hours, and then you can enjoy saltwater swimming.

Types: Active, Relaxed, Outdoors

Off the Beaten Path at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Every year, millions of visitors make their way up the winding mountain roads here. Whether it’s your first visit or your thousandth, take a step off the beaten path. Go camping here, discover calm lakes, listen for hidden waterfalls and bird calls, and find a moment of quiet deep thought.

Types: Kid-Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Group-Friendly, Educational, Outdoors

One Day in Sitka National Historical Park

Take a day to familiarize yourself and your kids with the three major significances behind the creation of Sitka National Historical Park: Russian settlement in North America, conflict between Tlingit and Russians leading to the Battle of 1804, and deathless traditions in Alaska Native art and culture.

Types: Kid-Friendly, Educational, Indoors, Group-Friendly

Date Night at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Looking for a place to bring your sweetheart? Take advantage of a beautiful spring, summer, or late autumn evening for an alfresco (室外的) date at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site! Bring a romantic picnic to a picnic bench on the Great Meadow, or spread out a blanket on the Parade Ground.

Types: Relaxed, Urban, Inspiring, Outdoors

1. What can you do in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park?

A．See sunset at the beach.	B．Observe rare and endangered birds.
C．Camp in nature and get inner peace.	D．Enjoy a romantic picnic beside lakes.

2. Which can give you some historical knowledge indoors during the trip?

A．Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.	B．Sitka National Historical Park.
C．Cape Cod National Seashore.	D．Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

3. Which of the following is most likely to visit Fort Vancouver National Historic Site?

A．A family with two kids.	B．A group of 20 students.
C．A young couple in love.	D．An adventurous travel team.

9 . 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。

I’ve had my fair share of travelling around China, and a recent week-long trip to Guizhou was my first time to the province. I tried looking up the meaning and significance of the name Guizhou before the trip,     1     (basic)to have a reasonable idea of what was in store for me. But that was     2     hard task so I inquired from a Chinese colleague on the trip. From what she said, initially the province     3     (name)after a famous mountain called “Gui”, sort of noble in literal translation and “zhou”, which simply means province in Chinese.     4     (keep)that in mind I set out on a journey of discovery and     5     I found was mind-blowing, a photographer’s paradise. Generally     6     (describe)as a mountainous province in southwestern China, with Guiyang as     7     (it)capital, the province is truly one of nature’s best kept secrets. Compared to other leading     8     (province)in China, with regard     9     development, Guizhou has some catching-up to do. However, the province remains unique not only for its amazing landscape,     10     for the role it played in the political history of modern China and the role it is to play in the world.