2 . Are you looking for the best amusement park in the world? Whether you wish to get the wonders of dreamland or want to be amazed by the craziest rides, there are numerous places that would surely give you excitement.

Gardaland

Considered to be one of the top amusement parks in the world, Gardaland is located in the Northeastern Italy and is an incredible journey for everyone. Begin a fantastic adventure with the themed water well, and the thrilling rides that include Blue Tornado, Raptor, Magic Mountain, and a lot more. While it also happens to be the fascinating one amongst the best amusement parks in the world, there is never a dull moment in this wonderland.

Universal Studios

Noted as one of the best amusement parks around the world, Universal Studios, Osaka attracts millions of visitors every year. It is popularly known as the home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This theme park has word-class entertainment for all ages to enjoy to the fullest. Many attractions are similar to that of Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.

Happy Valley

Happy Valley is one of the best amusement parks around the world for kids and families. It is a magical place for extreme adventure rides and carnivals. Composing of nine areas of different themes including Sunshine Beach, Shangri-la Woods and Typhoon Bay, you are sure to have a great time here.

1. What’s special about Gardaland?

A．It has the longest ride in the world.

B．It is an amusement park with a theme of wells.

C．It is the greatest amusement park in the world.

D．It is mainly designed for children and teenagers.

2. Who may be attracted by Universal Studios?

A．Fans of fantasy films.	B．Environmentalists.
C．Historians.	D．Kids who like rides.

3. What do the three parks have in common?

A．They have amazing rides.	B．They attract people of all ages.
C．They are mainly designed for kids.	D．They are designed in the same style.

3 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

I have travelled by myself many times but, on every occasion, there was someone to meet me at the other end of the journey. This time was different.

Last week I had a holiday from work, but    1    of my friends had the same week off. I decided that I still wanted to do something, so I booked a train ride to Toronto.

One week by myself. Would I be lonely? Quite the opposite. In fact, there are many benefits coming from traveling alone. Firstly, I was able to do whatever I wanted.     2     relying on someone else to suggest activities to do, I discovered my independence and developed map-reading skills that I didn’t know I had. I could get up and go to sleep when I wanted and I didn’t    3    wait for anyone else to shower and get ready every morning. Being in the safe environment of a hostel with like-minded travelers also offers a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world,     4     can help combat loneliness.

In spite of the benefits, I found that there were also some disadvantages of travelling alone. I missed    5     (have) someone to talk to and to bounce ideas off. Experiences are often more enjoyable if they    6     (share), and part of the fun of travelling is the memories you have afterwards. Without a travel partner, I won’t be able to laugh about and remember my Toronto adventure with a friend or family member in the years    7     (come).

In addition, eating in a restaurant or cooking in the hostel was less fun    8    my own.

I am very proud of myself for travelling alone and I had a fantastic time in Toronto. However, in the future, I    9     (prefer) to travel with another person or in a small group. Who you travel with matters, though. I would rather    10     (do) it by myself than   go with someone who is lazy, difficult and argumentative.

4 . 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。

Fuxian Lake is the     1     (three) largest lake in Yunnan province and is famous for its clean water. It is surrounded by hills on each side, and you can have beautiful views     2     every angle. Last summer vacation, I had the opportunity     3     (enjoy) its beauty with my own eyes.

Our first destination was the top of the highest mountain     4     we watched a sunrise. The morning air was very fresh and the weather was so pleasant. As the sun     5    (rise) up slowly, the world became brighter and brighter. After the sun came out completely, we took quite a few     6     (amuse) pictures to record our happy moments.

The beauty of nature can     7     (feel) everywhere when we walked along the mountain roads. When it was time to have lunch, we had a picnic under the shade of some trees and appreciated the gift of nature.

After lunch, we went boating on the lake, where I saw many lotus flowers blossoming lively as if they were the most beautiful girls     8     (dance) on the lake. When I got to the center of the endless lake, I enjoyed the peace of the lake.

When the sun was setting, we had some local     9     (special) for dinner. I had never had more delicious dishes than     10     ones I ate after a whole day’s tour. At night, as we looked at the stars and admired the moon in the deep sky, I felt how small I was in the universe.

5 . 假如你是李华，你的外国朋友Henry明年打算来中国游玩并且体验一下中国的主题乐园，请你给他写一封信，向他推荐一个主题乐园。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . “Dad,” I say, “let’s take a trip. Fly and meet me!”

My father had just retired. He was _________ in his job, his thoughts, his life. While he woke up and took a warm shower, I screamed under a freezing waterfall in Peru. My father sees me drifting (游荡) _________, nothing to show for my 33 years but a passport full of funny _________. He wants me to _________, but I want him to find an adventure.

He agrees to travel with me and we meet four weeks later in Rapid City.

“What’s our first stop?” asks my father.

“What time is it?”

“Still don’t have a _________?”

An hour away is Mount Rushmore. As he stares up at the four Presidents carved in granite (花岗岩), “_________,” he says, “How was this done?”

The guide told us Gutzon Borglum _________14 years to the sculpture (雕像) and then left the final touches to his son. We stare up and I ask _________, “Would I ever devote my life to anything?”

No directions, no _________. I used to hear those words in my father’s __________. Now I hear them in my __________.

My father says, “I never __________ much with my father. We loved each other — but never said it. Whatever he could __________ me, he gave.”

That last __________ — it’s probably the same thing I’d say about my father. And what I’d want my child to say about me. I realize — maybe a __________ job won’t be as dull as I feared.

I tell my father I’ve decided to settle down, and I’m wearing a watch.

1.

A．interested

B．engaged

C．renowned

D．concerned

2.

A．bravely

B．anxiously

C．aimlessly

D．curiously

3.

A．images

B．stories

C．words

D．stamps

4.

A．settle down

B．pick up

C．carry on

D．make preparations

5.

A．belief

B．watch

C．destination

D．ticket

6.

A．Promising

B．Creative

C．Optional

D．Unbelievable

7.

A．imagined

B．lasted

C．devoted

D．traveled

8.

A．myself

B．Dad

C．my son

D．the guide

9.

A．personality

B．ambition

C．identity

D．creativity

10.

A．work

B．place

C．duty

D．voice

11.

A．location

B．view

C．own

D．attitude

12.

A．hugged

B．confirmed

C．loved

D．spoke

13.

A．send

B．give

C．buy

D．tell

14.

A．sentence

B．fight

C．attempt

D．chance

15.

A．regular

B．part-time

C．full-time

D．busy

7 . My husband, our children and I have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years.

Some of our memories are ______, especially from the early years when our children were little. Once, we camped along Chalk Creek. I was worried that our 15-month-old boy would ______ the creek (小溪). I ______ a rope around his waist to keep him near to our spot. That ______ about ten minutes. He was uncomfortable, and his ______ let the whole campground know it. So instead of tying him up, I just kept a ______ eye on him. It worked — he didn’t ______ in the creek. My three-year-old, however, did.

Another time, we rented a ______ in Vallecito Lake. The sky was ______ when we headed off, but storms move in fast in the mountains, and this one quickly interrupted our ______ morning trip. The wind picked up and thunder rolled. My husband stopped fishing to start the ______. Nothing. He tried again. No luck. We were stuck in the middle of the ______with a dead motor. As we all sat there helplessly, a fisherman pulled up, ______ us a rope and towed (拖) us back. We were safe.

Now, every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage, we are filled with a ______ of excitement, wondering what camping fun and adventure we will ______ next.

1.

A．safe

B．funny

C．dull

D．disappointing

2.

A．drop down

B．run across

C．fall into

D．jump at

3.

A．tied

B．planned

C．recorded

D．arranged

4.

A．spent

B．lasted

C．afforded

D．demanded

5.

A．saying

B．laughing

C．crying

D．talking

6.

A．close

B．distant

C．similar

D．familiar

7.

A．sign up

B．use up

C．check in

D．end up

8.

A．car

B．horse

C．boat

D．plane

9.

A．windy

B．clear

C．rainy

D．foggy

10.

A．peaceful

B．calm

C．silent

D．noisy

11.

A．walk

B．window

C．motor

D．signal

12.

A．creek

B．ocean

C．river

D．lake

13.

A．dragged

B．threw

C．pushed

D．asked

14.

A．sense

B．duty

C．pride

D．relief

15.

A．perform

B．feel

C．experience

D．go

9 . How will the speakers probably go to the science museum?

A．By car.

B．By subway.

C．By bus.