1 . 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。

Nobody wants to be aged. But     1     it comes to visiting cities, most of us want to visit the world’s oldest cities. Luoyang is one of the oldest and most     2     (attract) cities in the world that I’d like to recommend to you.

Luoyang is known     3     the oldest continually inhabited city in Asia. The city is considered to be     4     birthplace of Chinese culture and history as well as being one of the seven ancient capitals of China. There     5     (be) no other city in China that has seen so many     6     (dynasty) like Luoyang.

With such a long and exciting history, Luoyang really has a lot     7     (offer). The Longmen Grottoes, which     8     (include) on the World Heritage List in 2000, and many historic Buddhist temples     9     (usual) attract tourists from all over the world every year. Luoyang is also famous for the White Horse Temple, the earliest Buddhist temple     10     (build) in China. Are you eager to visit the city?

2 . Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs.

BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS

Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.

1. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?
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2. What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and culture?
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3. What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song”?
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4. What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs?
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3 . 下列文段直接来自所学的课文。请根据英文首字母提示，填入符合课文含义的词，使到文段意思完整，通顺，符合课文原意。

I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent. Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is     1     I’m above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets. Checking my     2    . I see that it is 7: 30 a.m. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain     3    . Spreading out before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the v    4     below. I’m in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park, a place with no roads or     5    .

Sarek’s mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of i    6    . Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 glaciers. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. Following the reindeer were the Sami     7    , who made this t    8     their home. Getting here is quite difficult, so     9     from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural     10    .

4 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（/\），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I'm glad to hear that you are coming to Sichuan in August. You've made a wise choose to travel there. As we all know it, Sichuan Province is rich in tourist attractions, enjoy many world-famous places of interest, such as Jiuzhaigou and the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project.

Jiuzhaigou is well-known as its beautiful lakes, of which the water is clearly and looks colorful. It can excite visitors' imagination. Another attraction is the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. It is built twenty century ago. And it is still playing so important part in irrigation today. Beside, the nice weather and convenience transportation there can make your trip more enjoyable.

7 . Tips for Cutting the Cost of Travel

Whether for pleasure or business reasons, it is normal for us to sometimes want to pack our bags, hit the road, and head to a new destination.    1    , it is not without its expenses and those expenses are capable of drilling a hole in one’s pocket if not properly planned out beforehand. Below are several tips to ensure you don’t end up too much out of pocket by the end of your travels.

•    2    . More often than not, people go directly to the airline websites to book their tickets. But did you know that there are so many websites, like Traveligo, which specialize in finding cheap flights for travelers? This is a great go-to website whenever you want to book your flight.

•Choose a cheaper means of transportation. While everyone likes to fly to their travel destination for ease and speed, flying isn’t the only transport option available. Depending on where you’re living and where you’re headed, you can always select public transport.    3    .

•Don’t use hotels.    4    By using Airbnb or any of its popular competitors, travelers have the opportunity to not only live like locals but also spend far less.

•Use a travel credit card. When you apply for these cards, you can control opportunities like signing-up bonuses(红利), most of which are offered by airline credit cards.    5    You can save yourself a lot of money by way of extra miles, whenever you’re ready to hit the road.

A．Save on airfare

B．Surf the website for tickets

C．While traveling is an exciting experience

D．These bonus points can help you increase a lot of miles

E．Staying at someone’s house can be cheaper than booking a hotel

F．So research what’s available and choose the best option for your budget

G．If you’re a budget sensible traveler looking to reduce the travel costs

8 . A guide to Beijing museums during Spring Festival
The Capital Museum
The Beijing Capital Museum is presenting a special monkey-themed exhibition that decodes the cultural roots of the monkey in traditional Chinese culture. The exhibit shows more than 40 antique collections, including paintings, calligraphy, stamps, and 12 classic Monkey King pictures based on the great Chinese novel, Journey to the West. The museum also prepared a series of cultural activities for children, such as making paper-cuts for window decoration and painting monkeys.
The National Museum of China
Pasting Spring Festival couplets too doors is a traditional custom in Chinese culture. An exhibition Calligraphy Art of Couplets for the Year of the Money is ongoing, with more than 30 calligraphers’ couplet pieces on display. A major exhibition, Treasures of Romania, showcasing Romania’s history from the pre-historical period to the end of the 18^th century, is still underway.
National Art Museum of China
The 2016 New Year show, National Art Exhibition of the Great Unity of China is a visual feast that will last until March 7. The works reflect the reality that people of all nationalities in China unite as one and jointly construct a moderately prosperous society. The works also highlight their positive mental attitude and present their picturesque and colorful national customs.
Zhoukoudian Relies Museum
A Spring Festival folk custom culture exhibition will introduce traditional Spring Festival customs in detail. Visitors can enjoy nearly 100 precious exhibits from the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)and Minguo Era(1912-1949), including New Year paintings and musical instruments. Children can also take part in the treasure hunt games organized by the museum, watch 4D movies and experience the primitive way of hunting fishing and chipping stone tools in the science experience pavilion.
1. In which column of the newspaper may this article appear?

A．Travel

B．Business

C．Lifestyle

D．Culture

2. Which of the following statement is True according to the article?

A．The 40 antique collections in the Capital Museum are based on Journey to the West.

B．All four museums provide exhibits of traditional Spring Festival customs

C．Children can be involved in some activities about the primitive life in Zhoukoudian Relics Museum

D．Visitors can appreciate exhibits of Minguo Era in National Art Museum of China

3. Which one is the best choice among the four museums for visitors who’d like to enjoy history of both China and foreign countries?

A．The National Museum of China

B．Zhoukoudian Relics Museum

C．The Capital Museum

D．National Art Museum of China