1 . Summer holiday was coming, and I could not wait to join my grandparents on a trip to the desert. We lived in Chicago, far from the burning sand. I wasn't ____ the heat because we would be ____ in my grandparents’ new recreational vehicle (野营车). It’s called an RV for short. This would be their third trip in it and the first one to the ____.

After several days of seeing amazing places, including the Grand Canyon, Grandpa ______the RV in an area set up just for campers and RVs. The park was near a ____ and dusty riverbed. The weather was sure ____ where we were.

We were eating dinner inside the RV when suddenly we ____ a park manager shouting, “Pack up and get to ____ ground! A flash flood(山洪) is coming!”

Grandpa shook his ____, “A flood? Not here.” He pointed at the burning sand outside our windows. The hot air ____ from the sand was like snakes squirming(蠕动) in the heat.“That ____ must have spent too much time in the sun today!”

Out the front window of the RV, I could see other people ____ folding up chairs and umbrellas they had set up outside. They were taking the manager’s ____ seriously.

Should we? Grandpa noticed them, too. He thought for a while and ____ his computer. A warning rolled across the ____. “Anyone near White Gully should ____ higher ground at once. Flash floods are on their way!”

“This is White Gully! Hurry up, Kayla, "Grandpa shouted and ____ his chair. He headed for the driver's ____. Grandma hurried outside to fold up chairs and ____ back. I had never seen her move so fast!

___ we drove away from the riverbed, I looked out of the window. In the far distance, a dark wall was rushing toward us. What a terrible experience!

1.

A．interested in

B．surprised at

C．bored with

D．worried about

2.

A．travelling

B．standing

C．studying

D．gathering

3.

A．desert

B．wood

C．lake

D．mountain

4.

A．repaired

B．parked

C．bought

D．discovered

5.

A．dry

B．colorful

C．cold

D．wet

6.

A．cold

B．warm

C．hot

D．cool

7.

A．imagined

B．heard

C．caught

D．prevented

8.

A．further

B．cleaner

C．bigger

D．higher

9.

A．head

B．hand

C．shoulder

D．leg

10.

A．escaping

B．sinking

C．rising

D．flowing

11.

A．traveller

B．car

C．river

D．manager

12.

A．quickly

B．carefully

C．hopelessly

D．easily

13.

A．promise

B．warning

C．joke

D．lie

14.

A．played with

B．handed in

C．showed off

D．turned on

15.

A．road

B．wall

C．board

D．screen

16.

A．point at

B．move towards

C．give up

D．care about

17.

A．fell out

B．looked back on

C．jumped out of

D．got off

18.

A．entrance

B．room

C．door

D．seat

19.

A．talked

B．looked.

C．rushed

D．flew

20.

A．As

B．Until

C．Unless

D．Though

2 . Tips on Learning a New Language Before Travelling

Whenever you travel to a foreign place, it is helpful knowing a bit of the local language.    1    But speaking the local language shows you care and it will help you mix with the locals easily. To learn a language, you do not have to take full time classes. You can follow some of the tips to pick up some basics quickly before that trip.

Practise. The more you study the language, the better.    2    Think of it like learning an instrument or training for a marathon. The amount of time you'll need depends on the language you're learning, how often you practice and your learning style.

    3    One good way to practise is to use the language you’re learning. And who is better to speak a language with than a native speaker who can train you better and correct your mistakes? Find one on the internet or in real life and strike a conversation with them. There are some free language exchange websites where you can find native speakers to practise with.    4    

Download a language app. Your app store offers a vast amount of options for language learning. Apps like Google Translate, Duolingo, Bilingual or Hi Native can help you to learn languages quickly.    5     But they are not necessarily the best choice if you're short on time and trying to master the basics. They can also help a lot when you're struggling to communicate while on vacation.

A．Speak to native speakers.

B．Constantly use the language.

C．You can also find a private class to attend.

D．Trips can help make the process fun and easy.

E．Learning a language doesn't happen overnight.

F．Those apps can help you learn the language effectively.

G．You may not know how to pronounce the words correctly.

3 . A Journey to China

10 days from just A$1,590

Fully inclusive from Australia

Price covers: international airfares, departure taxes, fuel charges, local transportation, accommodation, all meals, entrance fees, guides, daily tours and visas for Australian citizens.

◆Days 1-3: Australia—Beijing

Fly to Beijing for three nights stay and try Peking Duck. During the stay, stroll through Tian’anmen Square to the Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China, and visit the Summer Palace. Next day take a walk on the Great Wall, tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrobatic show.

◆Days 4-8: Beijing—Yangtze River Tour—Chengdu

Fly to Yichang and change (approx: one hour) to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝) before sailing on the grand Yangtze River, passing through the impressive Three Gorges. Take a side trip to the Lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way. Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay.

◆Day 9-l0: Chengdu—Shanghai

Fly to the great city of Shanghai and in the evening sample traditional Shanghai food. Visit the beautiful Yu Garden, Old Town, cross the Great Nanpu Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920’s style Shikumen buildings and end your stay in Shanghai with an amazing Huangpu river evening tour.

◆Day11: Shanghai—Australia

Fly back to Australia, arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.

Por more information:www.traveltochina.org

1. The underlined word “sample” in the text probably means “________”.

A．book

B．sell

C．taste

D．make

2. According to the ad, the tourists from Australia will ________.

A．take a side trip to the Three Gorges Dam	B．visit the Great Nampu Bridge in Chengdu
C．have to pay extra for accommodation and meals	D．arrive in Australia on the eleventh day of the trip

3. The advertisement is mainly intended to ________.

A．encourage the Australians to travel in China

B．offer service of booking air tickets to tourists

C．attract the Australians to traditional Chinese food

D．provide Australians with a better understanding of China

4 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

During my last summer holiday, I go to France with my father to do some sightseeing. On third day, our bus pulled into a motorway service station. Our guide told us we wouldn’t stop again that day, so we had to eat a meal in the only restaurant here. There was a problem. When I asked about fish, in my terrible French, the assistant thought I wanted chickens. Anyway, ten minutes late, I got my meal. I thought the food would be dull, what wasn't the case at all. Wonderfully cooking, it tasted delicious and had been nothing in common with my motorway food elsewhere. Maybe I shouldn’t have been so surprising as this, after all, was France.

5 . 假设你是李华，你的外国朋友 David准备来中国度假，他发邮件向你询问有关中国“红色文化”旅游的情况。请你回复邮件，内容包括:
1.推荐地点:江西北部的南昌市;
2.推荐理由:风景秀丽、红色文化资源丰富;
3.体验内容:参观八一起义纪念馆，了解革命历史等
八一起义纪念馆 Bayi Memorial   革命：revolution

6 . This summer, I, along with several other international students, traveled to the region of Berounka and found a lovely camping place beside the river. At night, I shared a tent with three girls from Brazil, the United States, and Belgium.     1     I didn’t know what to bring, just my sleeping bag and some warm clothes. And with the light of the campfire burning all night, I was unable to sleep until 1 o'clock.

Later that morning, when we were all on the raft and ready to leave, I was told to sit in the middle because I’d never used a paddle (桨)before.     2     Once we set off, my US friend showed me how to use a paddle. I found it wasn’t so hard---it just made my arms really tired. I listened carefully to what my friends were saying at the same time looking around at the beautiful scenery.     3    

Suddenly, the raft turned over and we all fell into the water. My friends managed to reach the other side of the river quickly, but they couldn’t catch me. I felt panicked but wanted to get out of the water as soon as I could.     4    

At last, I finally made it to a rock near the riverbank. I was so delighted and asked my friends to take a photo of me.     5    From then on, I tried rafting almost every summer. My experience taught me that we should try new things and get to know new people, even if it means facing danger.

A．I’d never camped outside before.

B．I heard my friends cheering me up loudly.

C．I shared what I brought with my three roommates.

D．So I grasped my paddle and swam stoutly(勇敢地，坚决地).

E．I held on tightly to my paddle, not daring to move one bit.

F．I had fallen into the river, but I fell in love with this sport too.

G．Tree-filled mountains, the clear blue sky, and wooden cottages surrounded me.

7 . Journey Back in Time with Scholars

Classical Provence(13days)
Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence，France，with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile-roofed(瓦屋顶)villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.
Southern Spain(15days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent(芳香)of oranges，but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks，Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo，Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.
China’s Sacred Landscapes(21days)
Discover the China of “past ages,” its walled cities，temples and mountain scenery with Prof.   Robert Thorp. Highlights(精彩之处)include China’s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzbou’s rolling hills，waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.
Tunisia(17days)
Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga，the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata，uique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.
1. What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain？

A．Historical monuments.	B．Fields of flowers.
C．Van Gogh’s paintings.	D．Greek buildings.

2. Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about？

A．France.

B．Spain.

C．China.

D．Tunisia.

3. Which of the following highlight the Tunisian tour？

A．White towns.

B．Underground cities.

C．Tile-roofed villages.

D．Rolling hills.

8 . 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。

Weddings are generally considered personal events, but some couples in India   are more than happy to have strangers all over the world attend    1    (they) traditional weddings, for a     fee.

    2    (pay) hundreds of dollars to attend the wedding of two strangers in a    3    (total)   foreign country may seem strange to some people, but according to a company specializing in wedding tourism, it is “the    4    (culture) immersion ( 渗 透 )” for tourists to experience many elements of Indian culture. Clients get to put on traditional Indian clothing, taste local food, take part in beautiful wedding customs, which will usually create    5     unique atmosphere for the clients. As for the couples getting married, they get to share the happiest day of their lives not just with family and friends,    6     with the world.

Tourists     7     (interest) in attending a traditional Indian wedding through JMW have to     pay a fee of $150 for the one-day attendance, or $250 for two days,     8       covers the entrance to the wedding plus food and drinks, as well as a person to welcome them and explain all the traditional customs.

So far, feedback from both tourists and Indian couples    9     (appear) to be very positive. “The    10     (contribute) I made was the best and easiest way to thank the couple for their   hospitality and this extraordinary experience,” one Hungarian tourist said. Couples, on the other hand, are excited to know people from other countries.

9 . Canada’s 4 Prettiest Fall Camping Destinations

Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario

Standing beneath a cathedral of tees with orange and red maple leaves, it’s hard to imagine a better place to experience fill in Canada. The majestic colours of sugar and red maple trees are best seen in mid-September to mid-October. Aspens, tamaracks and red oak trees, on the other hand, hit their peak in mid-to-late-October.

Jasper National Park, Alberta

Rugged mountains glaciers, forests and wild rivers make Jasper a perfect fall camping destination. More than 1,200 kilometres of hiking trails showcase a brilliant display of fall colours. Jasper is hone to the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve, an area free of artificial light pollution, so get ready to enjoy countless stars and constellations with the naked eye at night.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia

Whether you’re coming for the cool ocean air or a unique showcase of fall colours, the Cape Breton Highlands will not disappoint. The only sound you’ll hear will be the leaves crunching under your boots when exploring the Cabot Trail. Cold-blooded campers can even try pitching a tent by the sea. If you like back-country camping, go for ‘Fishing Cove.’ Want a large kitchen shelter and flush toilets? Try ‘Maclntosh Brook.’ There’s lots to choose from in these Maritime fall camping destinations.

Okanagan Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia

You don’t have to be a wine aficionado to appreciate the Okanagan, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt. Fill a tetra park with wine to enjoy while watching the sparkly Okanagan River reflect the beautiful colours of autumn. Wine not your thing? Grab some fresh fruit from one of many orchards instead. And don’t forget to bring your binoculars: The park is a favourite of bird and bat-watchers alike.

1. Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?

A．The splendid colours of sugar and red maple trees are best seen in mid-to-late-October in Algonquin.

B．Remember to bring your telescope to enjoy countless stars in the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve in Jasper.

C．Tents can be set up by the sea in Cape Breton Highlands.

D．You can’t really appreciate the Oakanagan if you’re not a big fan of wine.

2. Which park will you go to if you are interested in bird watching?

A．Cape Breton Highlands National Park.	B．Algonquin Provincial Park
C．Jasper National Park.	D．Okanagan Falls Provincial Park.

3. Where can we most probably find the passage?

A．In science fiction.	B．In a travel guide.
C．On a shopping website.	D．In a fashion magazine.

10 . Known as the "Oriental Hawaii," Sanya is considered as one of the best diving resorts(胜地) in the South Pacific Ocean. The followings are the top five places for diving in the city.

Wuzhizhou Island

Wuzhizhou Island, known as Chin's Maldives, is regarded as the best place in Hainan province for underwater diving. It is one of the few islands in the world without rocks or pebbles, covering an area of 1.48 square kilometers and is in an irregular butterfly shape.

Yalong Bay

The underwater world atYalong Bay is one of the earliest diving bases in Sanya. It is thought as one of the best scenic spots in China to carry out undersea tourism. Colorful hard coral, tropical fish, and other marine life in the nearby waters also add to the beauty and attraction of the bay.

Dadonghai Bay

Dadonghai Bay, with hills on three sides, is a crescent-shaped(新月形的) bay. The area enjoys agreeable weather all year round, with the water temperature keeping about 20℃ even in winter. Though the water here is not as clear as that in Yalong Bay and Wuzhizhou Island, this diving spot is easier to get to.

Xidao Island

Xidao Island, also known as Daimao Island, is shaped like a turtle living in the tropical area. The island enjoys pleasant surroundings of sandy beaches, rocky caves, and palm trees. It also takes pride in crystal clear waters with marine life and extensive coral reefs to explore.

Fenjiezhou Island

Fenjiezhou lsland, a national 5A scenic area, is also called the Sleeping Beauty Island for what it looks like from afar. The island is proud of extremely clean beaches and rich marine ecological resources. It is the only site in the country that allows visitors to dive with dolphins.

1. What can divers do at the resort of Wuzhizhou Island?

A．Play with butterflies.	B．Enjoy diving comfortably.
C．Explore rocky caves.	D．Do underwater research.

2. Which of the following is most suitable for diving throughout the year?

A．Yalong Bay.	B．Dadonghai Bay.
C．Xidao Island.	D．Fenjiezhou Island.

3. What is unique about Fenjiezhou Island in China?

A．A national 5A scenic area.	B．The Sleeping Beauty Island.
C．Rich marine resources.	D．Diving with dolphins.