2 . Argentina lies in the South America. There are many festivals inArgentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there.

First of all, we should talk about the Tango (探戈) Festival inArgentina, which is held in the capital of this country— Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentinians admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.

The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo (马球) Tournament. You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina. This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina.This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina.

Attending this festival in Argentina, you will be able to communicate with different people and admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries, such as Argentina, England, Australia, as well as the US. This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year. So don’t miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.

The other festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Liao Liao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Liao Liao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October. So if you admire this kind of music, you should travel toArgentina in October.

There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer. Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article. We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye-catching.

1. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Entertainments in Argentina	B．Festivals in Argentina
C．Travel to Argentina	D．A brief introduction to Argentina

2. From the passage, we know that the Tango Festival        .

A．is organized by the government

B．welcomes everyone to take part in it

C．is held in summer

D．holds parties for different dances

3. Which of the following is a sports festival?

A．Open Polo Tournament.	B．Every carnival in Argentina.
C．The Tango Festival.	D．The Semana Musical Liao Liao.

4. If Tom wants to enjoy a classical music event in Argentina, he should visit        .

A．Buenos Aires in spring	B．Palermo in April
C．Palermo in winter	D．Bariloche in October

3 . Four Best Beaches in Zanzibar

Zanzibar is home to some of the best beach destinations in the world. Here are our favorites.

Nungwi Beach

This beach is located in the north of the island. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar. If you like swimming, you will really enjoy yourself here. But be careful with the tides, because they can rise very fast and catch you. If you stay until sunset, you will be able to see an attractive one.

Paje Beach

It is in the east of the island and is famous for strong tides. You can also practice water sports such as kitesurfing, because this beach is known as one of the best in the world for this activity. Don’t worry about the food, as here you will find a great variety of restaurants with local and international dishes for all tastes.

Jambiani Beach

Jambiani beach, one of the farthest beaches, is located southeast of the island. You can walk for miles to the sea, which is a real wonder, but do it when the tide goes out. It is a very quiet and uncrowded beach.

Matemwe Beach

Located on the east coast of Zanzibar, this beach is one of the longest on the island. During low tide, the water goes down 2 kilometers, and the locals take advantage of it to collect sea animals.

The beach is beautiful but yes, in this particular one, it is essential to enter the water with great care and even appropriate footwear, as there are a lot of sea urchins (海胆).

1. What can visitors do in Nungwi Beach?

A．Go kitesurfing.	B．Taste various dishes.
C．Have a swim.	D．Watch the wonderful sunrise.

2. Which beach will you choose if you love quietness?

A．Nungwi Beach.

B．Jambiani Beach.

C．Paje Beach.

D．Matemwe Beach.

3. Who will probably be attracted to Matemwe Beach?

A．Brave surfers.

B．Sunrise lovers.

C．Nightclub frequenters.

D．Sea animal collectors.

4 . What does the man especially like about Chongqing?

A．Its climate.

B．Its scenery.

C．Its food.

6 . Edinburgh is famous for its many museums where you can learn its rich history.

Museum on the Mound

Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s city center, this appealing museum takes a fresh look at money — and much, much more. You will see coins and banknotes from over the ages, including the first Scottish banknote printed in 1727. There are also interesting interactive displays and you can even try your hand at opening a safe!

The Writers’ Museum

It is housed in the beautiful Lady Stair’s House, a category A listed building. The collection celebrates the legacy of Scotland’s literary contributions, with special emphasis given to Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Burns. The museum is home to numerous paintings, books and manuscripts (手稿), and you can also see Burns’ writing desk and Scott’s chess set.

Our Dynamic Earth

It celebrates the beauty of the earth via technology. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to experience earthquakes, the ocean floor, ice ages and mountains by the use of computer software. Particularly interesting is the “tour” around the eleven Earthscapes. It is educational fun for the whole family and can serve as a good introduction to concepts surrounding the formation of the planet and the creatures we share the earth with.

National Museum of Scotland

The diverse collections here include the history of Scotland with exhibitions of international interest. The natural world, science and technology, discoveries, art, and world cultures are all explored. There are interactive elements and activities to suit children of all ages, including science experiments and musical instruments.

1. Which might be the most attractive to finance majors?

A．Our Dynamic Earth.	B．The Writers’ Museum.
C．Museum on the Mound.	D．National Museum of Scotland.

2. What can you do at Our Dynamic Earth?

A．Play with your family.	B．Tour the world virtually.
C．Design computer software.	D．Learn about ancient creatures.

3. What do The Writers’ Museum and National Museum of Scotland have in common?

A．They have interactive exhibits.	B．They showcase world cultures.
C．They provide hands-on activities.	D．They have an artistic atmosphere.

7 . Where would you like to go for your New Year vacation? Here are the best ski resorts of comfort and joy during the holidays and the rest of the ski season.

Kitzbühel, Austria

The most prized downhill on the ski racing calendar, Kitzbühel also attracts a host of festive fans with its fairy lights, and performances of jazz bands. By day, you can enjoy 230 kilometers of runs over the Kitzbühel Alps, and fill up on hearty Tyrolean classic foods.

Val Gardena, Italy

This attractive valley is a New Year present waiting to be unwrapped. The three towns that make up Val Gardena — busy Ortisei, peaceful Santa Cristina and the higher Selva — traditionally go big on the festive season, combining their Italian, Austrian and Ladin heritage (遗产). The 175-kilometer skiing takes place below the towering Sassolungo mountain.

Alpbach, Austria

Alpbach is often considered Austria’s pretties i village. Low at 1,000 meters, it may not always have snow on the ground. There are 91 kilometers of runs stretching up to 2,025 meters with a beautiful spread of mountain huts.

Stowe, Vermont

Stowe will celebrate its 85th winter of lift service this season and it’s a fine place to enjoy New Year. The skiing, up the road at Stowe Mountain Resort, offers options for all levels through forests from Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont.

1. What can visitors enjoy in Kitzbühel?

A．Firework display.

B．Lift service.

C．Spicy food.

D．Live music.

2. What may attract visitors to go to Val Gardena during the festive season?

A．The new year gift.	B．The diverse culture.
C．The beautiful huts.	D．The traditional industry.

3. Which place may have a disadvantage for ski lovers?

A．Kitzbühel.

B．Val Gardena.

C．Alpbach.

D．Stowe.

10 . 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。

Guilin, with a population of nearly 5 million, is a world-known tourist city     1     (locate) in southwestern China. The city is     2     (true) beautiful, which is surrounded by karst hills. Its     3     (view) are so breathtaking that Guilin has lived up to its reputation of being peerless landscape under the heaven for ages. Previously, it     4     (highlight) tourism development and other industries only played the supporting role. However, in marked contrast, now Guilin is pursuing a comprehensive development. Countless osmanthus trees(桂花树) are growing everywhere in Guilin,     5     is why Guilin is named so.

    6     osmanthus tress are in blossom(盛开) in autumn, the city is filled with its sweet scent. Most buildings in Guilin are limited     7     about 20 floors so that the vivid hills won’t feel humbled and the peerless scenery won’t be spoiled. It is easy     8     (sense) a relaxing atmosphere and a slow-paced life in     9     city where you see the locals enjoy themselves hanging out, chatting and walking.

Guilin is really worth     10     (it) name. Why not come here and have a look?