1 . Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.

The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol (酒) in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.

Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don’t make unnecessary noise, particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.

Thirdly crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of he road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings (人行横道) and do not take any chances when crossing the road.

My next point is about litter (throwing away waste material in a public place). It is an offence (违法行为) to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a litter bin.

Finally, as regards smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco (烟草) if you are under 16 years of age.

I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact your local police station, who will be pleased to help you.

Now, are there any questions?

1. The main purpose of this speech would be to ____ .

A．declare the laws of different kinds

B．give advice to travellers to the country

C．prepare people for international travel

D．inform people of the punishment for breaking laws

2. How many laws are there discussed in the speech?

A．Three.	B．Four.
C．Five.	D．Six

3. From the speech we learn that ____

A．You may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of age.

B．You can’t make noise except at night.

C．Because the traffic moves on the left side of he road ,you must use pedestrian crossings when crossing the road.

D．In this country, if you are under 18 years of age, you may not buy alcohol, but your friend can buy it for you.

4. The underlined word contact in the seventh paragraph means ____ .

A．keep in touch with

B．report

C．get in touch with

D．join

5. Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?

A．A lawmaker	B．A lawyer
C．A teacher	D．A policeman

2 . Nowadays, many people love to travel. It is very common for people to go on a trip at any time.    1     Perhaps, the reason for its present popularity is that more people have come to realize the benefits of traveling.

Traveling provides a good many opportunities for fun, adventure and discovery. When we visit other countries, we gain a better understanding of the people living there. We learn their cultures, history and background. We discover the similarities they have with us.     2     It is interesting to learn from people with different backgrounds.

Traveling helps to enrich our lives.     3     When we visit interesting places, we discover and learn many things. We discover new people, surroundings, plants and animals. If we want to make our travel more exciting and challenging, we can plan our own tour and select the specific places we want to visit.

Traveling is refreshing. It is a psychological necessity, especially for people who have stressful jobs.    4     Staying at home during the weekend is not enough to make some people feel relaxed.    5    It helps them to handle the stress they experience at work better. After the break , they feel more energetic in their work. For many working adults, regular getaways help them keep their energy and enthusiasm they require for their work. Without these breaks, they may suffer from work burnout.

A．Years of hard work finally pay off.

B．We also get to know their differences from us.

C．It increases our knowledge and widens our vision.

D．Some even consider traveling as part of their lifestyle.

E．In today’s society, many people suffer great stress at work.

F．Taking periodic (定期的) trips produces better results for them.

G．It is indeed a joyful thing to share the experience of a special trip with others.

3 .        As a boy growing up in India, I had longed to travel abroad. I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe in the 1970s, with great interest.
       My big moment finally came in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe, where my father was to attend a meeting. We planned to travel to Belgium, Netherlands and West Germany.
       I have vivid memories even today of going to Mumbai airport at night all excited about finally going abroad. I had heard several great things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experience them first hand, during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew. The flight was really smooth and thoroughly enjoyable, even for someone like me, who is otherwise scared of flying.
       After spending almost two weeks in Europe, we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport, for our return flight. What a journey that was! All along the Rhine(莱茵河), it was simply an unforgettable experience. I was in a sombre mood on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation, but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again, with the quality of their service.
       Being the first airline to take me overseas, Lufthansa will always hold a special place in my heart. Even today, I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline. Flying, in general, for me, has always been an ordeal (terrible and painful experience). Flying on Lufthansa, however, is something I always have and always will look forward to.
1. Which country does the author live in now?

A．India.

B．Canada.

C．Belgium.

D．Germany.

2. Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s trip to Europe in 1998?

A．The author traveled with one of his parents.

B．Both their going and return are by air.

C．They traveled in spring that year.

D．They stayed in Europe for nearly two months.

3. It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansa is __________.

A．a city in India	B．a city in Europe
C．an airline company	D．a travel agency

4. The underlined word “sombre” in the 4th paragraph probably means “_________”.

A．happy

B．sad

C．angry

D．enjoyable

4 . Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.

The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol in this country if you are under 18 years old, nor may your friends buy it for you.

Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don't make unnecessary noise, particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.

Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossing and do not take any chances when crossing the road.

My next point is about litter(throwing away waste material in a public place). It is an offence to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a litter bin.

Finally, as regards smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years old.

I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact your local police station, who will be pleased to help you.

1. The main purpose of this speech would be to ________.

A．prepare people for international travel

B．declare the laws of different kinds

C．give advice to travelers to the country

D．inform people of the punishment for breaking laws

2. How many laws are there discussed in the speech?

A．Three.	B．Four.
C．Five.	D．Six.

3. From the speech we learn that ________.

A．in this country, if you are under 18 years old, you may not buy alcohol, but your friend can buy it for you

B．you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years old

C．because the traffic moves on the left side of the road, you must use pedestrian crossing when crossing the road

D．you can't make noise except at night

4. The underlined word“contact”in the last paragraph means ________.

A．keep in touch with	B．get in touch with
C．join	D．report

5. Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?

A．A policeman.	B．A law­maker.
C．A teacher.	D．A lawyer.

5 . 语法填空

A few weeks ago, I was on vacation with my family in Malaysia. We visited lots of places. One of the hotels we stayed     1     was near a China Town.

Everything was cheap there     2     we did a lot of shopping. I was looking for a watch for myself and     3     for my girlfriend. There were many shops that were selling     4     same watch — but for different prices.

I finally found the best price, so I bought the watches while my sister and mom were buying other things from the shop.     5     it was time to pay, I realized I was 10 dollars short, so I suggested     6     (return) one of the watches. The     7     (own) of the shop asked why and I explained I didn’t have enough money with me. She smiled and said, “You can take it, but promise me you’ll pay tomorrow!”

So I asked her what time she     8     (be) there the next day and said, “Okay, I promise.”

Unfortunately we changed our hotel and the new one was much     9     (far) away from China Town, but I still walked all the way to her shop and gave her the money. She smiled and said, “You’re a good person.”

It’s so beautiful when people     10     you don’t know trust you.

6 . The Taj Mahal(泰姬陵)is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and the finest example of the late style of Indian architecture.It is at Agra in northern India.It lies beside the Yamuna river in the middle of gardens with quiet pools.

The Taj Mahal was built by the Mogul emperor(皇帝)Shah Jehan,who ruled India in the seventeenth century.It is in memory of his favourite wife,Arjumand Banu Bagam,known as Mumtaz Mahal,who died in 1631.The building,which was completed between 1632 and 1638,was designed by a local architect(建筑师)Ustad Ahmad Lahori.The whole building,with gardens and gateway structures,was completed in 1643.The Taj Mahal stands at one end of the garden tomb with marble(大理石)path.The room is softly lighted by the light that passes through double screens of carved marble set high in the walls.The building now is kept in good condition.

The Taj Mahal took 22 years to build.Shah Jehan planned a similar building,but in black instead of white,to lie on the other side of the river.But before it could be built,Shah Jehan was imprisoned(监禁)by his son and buried next to his wife in the Taj Mahal.

1. The Taj Mahal was built for　　　.

A．Mumtaz Mahal

B．Shah Jehan

C．either Mumtaz Mahal or Shah Jehan

D．both Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jehan

2. Why do you think Shah Jehan was buried next to his wife?

A．His own tomb hadn’t been built.

B．He hoped to be buried there.

C．King and Queen should be buried together.

D．He liked Mumtaz Mahal all his life.

3. The passage mainly tells us　　　.

A．why the Taj Mahal was built

B．the love story between Shah Jehan and Mumtaz Mahal

C．some information about the Taj Mahal

D．the Taj Mahal—the pride of Indians

4. From the passage we can learn that　　　.

A．the Taj Mahal looks more beautiful than before

B．the Taj Mahal doesn’t exist now

C．the Taj Mahal has completely changed

D．the Taj Mahal has become a place of interest

7 . Britain’s oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or the money-to make the trip from his home near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital, he just could not refuse.
Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr. Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. "There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings (1 shilling =" 1/20" pound) return from Swansea—too much I thought. All my money went to the family then." he said.
During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a whistle-stop tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the Houses of Parliament(国会).
The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided to move him about if he gets tired. "I don’t like the chair business--people will think I am getting old," he said.
His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized--no alcohol, no cigarette and no anger. Before setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son, Amwel, he quipped," I’m glad to see they’ve given me a return ticket. "
1. It was reported that Mr. Evans’s healthy long life was to a certain extent due to his ______.

A．wine drinking

B．proper smoking

C．mild temper

D．sense of humor

2. Which of the following statements is true?

A．A single trip from Mr. Evans’s home to the White City used to be ten shillings.

B．The first place for Mr. Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament.

C．He appreciated people’s arrangement of a wheelchair during his visit.

D．Mr. Evans once made the journey to London at the turn of the century.

3. The word "quip" in the last sentence most probably means _______.

A．to make a witty remark	B．to express a happy message
C．to make a wish	D．to tell a joke

4. What might be the best title for this passage?

A．110-Year-Old Tourist	B．Secret for Long and Healthy Life
C．Free Return Ticket	D．Sightseeing in London

8 . D

Seeing a volcano erupt (喷发) is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the beat by climbing to the summit (山顶) of Pacaya for a close-up view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua. Giving travelers a chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.

Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colorful houses along its old streets that are turned into art-works during its Holy Week festival. No matter when you come to Antigua, you won’t miss the Pacaya-tour companies.

But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2560 metres high, and reaching the summit takes two to three hours of seemingly one-step-forward and two-step-back movements. As you climb, you hear the dull sounds of eruptions high above. Steaming, hot remains from recent eruptions begin to line the path as you near the active summit; the McKenney Cone (火山锥). Just as though you were going to walk over to the edge of the cone, the road turns to the left and up to the relative safety of the old, inactive summit.

Many tours are timed so that you arrive at the cone of the volcano is plenty of time for sunset and the full contrast between the erupting red lava (熔岩) and the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the summit is extremely exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air. There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you take care to be upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night. the burning lava quietly falls down tae side of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down .

1. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．To attract tourists to Pacaya.	B．To describe the beauty of Pacaya.
C．To introduce guided tours to Pacaya.	D．To explain the power of nature at Pacaya.

2. Antigua is a city      .

A．where people can enjoy cultural festivals	B．where the daring Pacaya tour starts
C．that gives a close-up view of Paraya	D．that is famous for its tour companies

3. Climbing to the McKenney Cone, people will .

A．walk directly to the active summit	B．hear the continuous loud noise from above
C．make greater efforts than to other summits	D．see a path lined with remains of earlier eruptions

4. Many tours are timed for people to      .

A．get down the mountain in time when night falls

B．avoid the smell from the upwind direction of the cone

C．enjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening sky

D．appreciate the scenery of the 2560-metre-high mountain

9 . 阅读下面的短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

Chengdu has dozens of new millionaires, Asia’s biggest building, and fancy new hotels. But for tourists like me, pandas are its top     1    (attract).

So it was a great honour to be invited backstage at the not-for-profit Panda Base, where ticket money helps pay for research. I     2    (allow) to get up close to these cute animals at the 600-acre centre. From tomorrow, I will be their UK ambassador. The title will be     3    (official) given to me at a ceremony in London. But my connection with pandas goes back     4     my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s,     5     I was the first Western TV reporter     6    (permit) to film a special unit caring for pandas rescued from starvation in the wild. My ambassadorial duties will include     7    (introduce) British visitors to the 120-plus pandas at Chengdu and others at a research centre in the misty mountains of Bifengxia.

On my recent visit, I held a lively three-month-old twin that had been rejected by     8    (it) mother. The nursery team switches him every few     9    (day) with his sister so that while one is being bottle-fed,     10     other is with mum—she never suspects.

10 . 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，介绍你在寒假期间参加“丝绸之路文化行”敦煌站的活动过程，并以“Silk Road Travel”
为题，给校刊“英语角”写一篇英文稿件。
注意：1．词数不少于60;
2．开头已给出，不计入总词数。
提示词：莫高窟the Mogao Caves
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Silk Road Travel
This winter vacation I went to Dunhuang to explore the Silk Road with my classmates．
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