1 . The Sydney Opera House has become, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s best-known landmark and international symbol.

The base for the building was started in 1959 — years before the designs were finished. It took four years to design by Danish architect Jorn Utzon and by 1962 the designs were finalized and construction began. In total, it took 14 years to build and was officially opened on the 20th of October 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II.

The Sydney Opera House is a fascinating building and heart of the city’s cultural scene. It opened with a concert hall, an opera theatre, a drama theatre and a recital (音乐演奏会) hall, as well as restaurants and bars. A fifth theatre was added within the structure in 1998.

The Sydney Opera House cost some $160 million to build and was paid for by the public who bought $10 tickets in a series of lotteries with a first prize of $1million.

More information about the Sydney Opera House:

Conducts 3,000 events each year

Provides guided tours to 200,000 people each year

Has an annual audience of 2 million for its performances

includes 1,000 rooms

Is 185 metres long and 120 metres wide

Has 2.194 pre-cast concrete sections as its roof

Has roof sections weighing up to 15 tons

Has roof sections held together by 350 kms of tensioned steel cable

Has over 1 million tiles on the roof

Uses 6,225 square metres of glass and 645 kilometres of electric cable

1. When were the designs of the Sydney Opera House started?

A．In1960.

B．In1962.

C．In1958.

D．In1973.

2. The Sydney Opera House doesn’t consist of ______.

A．a drama theatre	B．an opera theatre
C．a concert hall	D．a reception hall

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The Sydney Opera House has an audience of 2 million per year for its performances.

B．There are about 3,000 events held in the Sydney Opera House each year.

C．The Sydney Opera House is made up of more than 1,000 rooms.

D．The roof of the Sydney Opera House is made of concrete and steel.

2 . 语法填空

In the States, tourism is clearly not an environmentally “clean” industry. People do not just show up, spend     1     (they) money and leave. Instead, they show up, and if they have more money than the locals do, they move in and tell a friend. So more people are attracted     2     this place and more homes are built for them. But these homes are often pricing out the locals. The hospitality industry does create jobs, but many of these jobs don’t pay a lot. The taxes that come from tourism     3     (use) to fix the problems that tourism causes in the first place.

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Do you know anyone who has gone backpacking? Backpackers     1     (know) for travelling with little money, but few begin with as little as Othmane Zolati. In 2015, he began a four-year journey across 24 countries on the African continent, but he started out with just $80. He often had to work odd jobs (零活) and rely on the kindness of strangers to be able to afford     2     (keep) travelling. But it was worth it. On reaching his final destination, he said “It was one of the best     3     (moment) in my life. It made me know that if you fight for something, you really stick to that goal… then you will reach it”.

4 . 语法填空

Have you ever been to London? Which famous sites did you visit? Or, if it is the first time that you    1     (be) there, which one will you check out? Some world famous     2     (culture) sites may already be on your list: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the London Tower. However, a tour of London would be incomplete     3       checking out the London art scene.

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From Edmonton, the train headed southeast across the great Canadian Prairie. At school, Daiyu and Liu Qian     1     (learn) that Canada’s population is only slightly over thirty-seven million. However, they did not anticipate     2     (see) such an open country, and were truly     3     (amaze). They went through two wheat-growing provinces,     4     they saw a bunch of farms that covered a very large area.

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Since I was first in China, my life, and China itself,     1     (develop) and changed a lot. I came here in 2015 to travel and visit a friend. I had a fantastic time,     2     (explore) beautiful places in Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan and Hong Kong within 5 weeks. China is a country rich in old customs, and one full of modern wonders. Although some things will always stay the same, other things are changing at a speed beyond     3     (imagine).

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The trip to Mount Huangshan leaves me a deep impression. The scenes are so breathtaking. The rolling sea of clouds will remind you how tiny we humans are. The hot spring at the foot of the mountain will undoubtedly help you get     1     (refresh)! The amazing thing is that the colder the temperature gets, the     2     (hot) the spring!

What comes next is the endless series of steps. You can’t help wondering     3     hard it was then for the people to put all those rocks into place.

8 . So you’re looking to ski at one of the best? We’ve done the hard work for you.

Breckenridge

Breckenridge is an extremely popular ski destination. It’s undoubtedly an awesome mountain to ride, but it can also get discouragingly crowded. This is not surprising given all the things Breckenridge has going for it: affordable lodging (借宿), an abundance of slopes and North America’s highest lift. The town atmosphere is fun and relaxing, plus there are a ton of shopping, dining, and drinking options to choose from. With so much to offer, Breckenridge makes for a great ski resort that suits all budgets.

Aspen Snowmass

Aspen is the ultimate ski destination for the rich and has evolved into four separate ski areas: Aspen, Snowmass, Buttermilk, and Aspen Highlands. They’re all linked by a shuttle system, accessible with a single ticket, and gathered around one of the greatest ski towns in the world. Aspen is truly the king of apres-ski (滑雪后的社交娱乐) with endless dining and nightlife options! It’s also one of the few ski resorts in Colorado where you won’t be affected by altitude sickness. For all the appeal that brings celebrities here, Aspen does come at a price.

Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole is infamous for its extreme terrain (地形) and steeps with the most continuous vertical in the US. Although it has the reputation of an expert’s paradise, recent improvements have made intermediate terrain easier to access. On the other side, Jackson Hole is not ideal for first-timers and kids due to the lack of beginner terrain. Crowds can also be an issue. If you’re looking for ski-in/ski-out access, stay in Teton Village which has a handful of bars; if not, the town of Jacks.

1. If you are a beginner with a tight budget, which skiing resort may you choose?

A．Buttermilk.	B．Breckenridge.
C．Jackson Hole.	D．Aspen Snowmass.

2. What can we learn about Aspen Snowmass?

A．It is economical to ski there.

B．It offers limited social activities.

C．One ticket can be used in 4 ski areas.

D．Visitors will feel sick for its high altitude.

3. What’s the same disadvantage of Breckenridge and Jackson Hole?

A．The price is expensive.

B．The traffic is not very convenient.

C．They are not friendly to beginners.

D．They are very crowded sometimes.

9 . 语法填空

    1       (locate) in the center of Spain, the capital city Madrid is famous for its art galleries. The Prado Museum has one of the world’s     2     (big) collections of art works and paintings by Picaso     3     (exhibit) at the Reina Sofia Museum. Many people are attracted to Madrid for its exciting nightlife, but the city appeals to young people because it is home     4     the Real Madrid soccer team with many star players.

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Jiuzhaigou is famous     1     its beautiful lakes waterfalls and colorful forests. It got this name because there are nine Tibetan (藏族的) villages in the valley. The valley is a     2    (nature) habitat for two of China’s most endangered species—the giant panda and the Sichuan takin (羚牛). Most scenic spots     3    (cover) by forests. The most comfortable climate to visit Jiuzhaigou is in July. The weather is often changing,     4     we highly recommend you to take umbrellas and hats.