2 . A study has shown how ecotourism in the Philippines has transformed people’s attitudes towards marine (海洋的) conservation.

Researchers from the University of Victoria in Canada and other institutes in Philippines, visited three sites where tourists pay to swim with whale sharks in the wild. They interviewed range of locals in Oslob, Donsol and Pintuyan, including fishers and ex-whale shark hunters. At Oslob, the largest of the three sites, people were more likely to speak about the resulting improvements to their quality of life and an increase in job opportunities. At the smaller, less profitable sites, responses were more likely to be about the changes in how people behaved towards the sharks.

Dr. Jackie Ziegler, who led the team from the university’s Marine Protected Areas Research Group, said, “Many of the people we spoke to reported they now care about and value whale sharks because of tourism activities. They also expressed the community’s emotional connection to the species and the strong need to protect them. Before the introduction of tourist activities, most of the locals admitted to harming the sharks by hitting them with stones, harpoons, paddles, dynamite or riding them.” In terms of attitudes towards the wider marine environment, the majority of respondents now actively encourage others to care for the ocean and they also use more sustainable (可持续的) fishing practices.

The study also acknowledged the potential negative effects of tourism on the marine environment, such as impacts on the health of local coral reefs and of the sharks. It concluded that further studies were needed to assess these impacts before firm conclusions could be drawn regarding the positive impact of whale shark tourism on ocean conservation.

Nevertheless, the researchers say their work suggests ecotourism can be an effective means of strengthening protection. “It was fascinating to hear the importance so many local Filipino communities place on whale shark tourism. Bringing in the views of the local tour operators to the study was imperative (必要的) in uncovering the true impact of whale shark tourism and the wider benefits to ocean conservation in the Philippines,” Dr. Ziegler added.

1. What do the local people concern least according to paragraph 2?

A．Improvements of life.

B．Behaviors towards sharks.

C．Increases of work chances.

D．Relationships between people.

2. Which word can best describe locals’ action towards marine life before ecotourism?

A．Protective.

B．Satisfying.

C．Unsustainable.

D．Beneficial.

3. What will be the focus of the future research on tourism?

A．Influences on the health of other marine species.

B．Strategies for carrying out marine ecotourism.

C．Benefits from ocean conservation.

D．Importance of protecting the local whale sharks.

4. What may be the best title of the text?

A．Ecotourism Has Brought Large Benefits to People

B．Ecotourism Transforms Locals’ Attitudes to Marine Conservation

C．Marine Ecotourism Gives Rise to a New Kind of Business

D．Ecotourism Does Much Good to Marine Life as Before

3 . The world’s most brilliant museums provide their visitors an awesome experience of observing the greatest works of art close up, while safeguarding their impressive collections for future generations.

THE VATICAN MUSEUMS, VATICAN CITY, ITALY

While Vatican City is home to the Roman Catholic Church’s governing body and its head, the pope (教皇), this small sovereign city-state (主权城市国家) within Rome offers a we alth of cultural attractions open to visitors of any faith. A must-visit is the Vatican Museums, showcasing masterpieces from the Catholic Church’s extensive collection, including renowned Roman sculptures and vital works of Renaissance art.

Highlights: famous for its beautiful ceiling painted by Michelangelo.

THE BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

The British Museum was the first national museum to cover all fields of human knowledge. No other museum is responsible for collections of the same depth and significance. Its eight million objects allow us to explore the extraordinary diversity of human cultures.

Highlights: the world’s second finest collection of Egyptian antiquities (古物) outside Egypt.

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NEW YORK, USA

“The Met” is the largest art museum in the United States. Presenting over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy, the Met is always eager to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects.

Highlights: its European sculptures and American paintings.

THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, WASHINGTON DC, USA

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoo. The Institution was founded in 1846 with funds from the Englishman James Smithson (1765-1829) according to his wishes “under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase of knowledge.”

Highlights: the Apollo 11 command module is on the bucket list of most visitors.

1. What is a notable feature of the Vatican Museums?

A．Largest art museum in the world.

B．First national museum in the world.

C．Famous for its Michelangelo-painted ceiling.

D．Storing the world’s finest collection of American paintings.

2. What is special about The Metropolitan Museum of Art?

A．Roman sculptures.	B．Egyptian antiquities.
C．The Apollo 11 command module.	D．European sculptures and American paintings.

3. Why was The Smithsonian Institution founded?

A．To house a vast collection of European sculptures.

B．To rival the Vatican Museums in cultural significance.

C．To protect the world’s largest collection of Egyptian antiquities.

D．To fulfill the wishes of James Smithson for the increase of knowledge.

5 . 上周末你和家人一起参观了当地的博物馆。据此，请你写一篇英语短文，内容包括：
1.当天的活动;
2.收获与感想。
参考词汇：展品exhibit
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

A Family Day Out

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6 . BE A GOOD TOURIST

Tourism can be both good and bad.     1    

One growing problem is tourists who want to prove that they have visited a destination. Tourists have used paint, rocks, or even keys to write on the Luxor temple in Egypt, the Colosseum in Rome, Stonehenge in the UK, memorial stones at the bottom of Qomolangma, and many, many other places.     2     I have three words for people like this: please stop it. If you want to leave a mark on the world, do it by changing someone’s life with kindness and love. Pass kindness along to future generations, not destruction (破坏)。

    3     Some tourists wander around and take pictures of local people without asking for their permission. For example, Chiang Mai University in Thai l and Yonsei University in South Korea have great numbers of tourists visiting their campuses and walking through their libraries and other public areas, taking pictures of students, and disturbing their studies. Another example is Sanlitun, a neighbourhood in Beijing, China. Some tourists love to party there late into the night, making it difficult for locals to sleep.     4     Have fun in a way that does not disturb others.

The number of problems from tourists is endless: walking in large groups without considering others who need to walk by, crossing roads without thinking of local traffic laws, and many more. The only way to solve the problem of the terrible tourist is to make sure that you are not one!     5     Remember, whenever you step outside your country’s borders, you are representing(代表) your country to the rest of the world.

A．Be smart, curious and creative tourist.

B．Be the best, kindest, and most considerate tourist possible.

C．Here are examples of traveling without permission

D．Thousands of tourist sites are being destroyed by tourists who love them to death.

E．I have some words for tourists like this: please be considerate towards the local people.

F．Another big problem in some places has been tourists disturbing the local people and life.

G．Yes, it brings in money for the local economy and creates lots of jobs for locals, but it may also bring some problems.

8 . 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman talk to Rick?

A．To cancel her trip.

B．To say goodbye.

C．To book a ticket.

2. Which country does the woman prefer to visit?

A．France.

B．Canada.

C．Germany.

9 . 短文中共有10处错误，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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（ \）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词的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。

Although it was autumn, it was snowing in Tibet. It was such cold that our legs felt like blocks of ice. On the afternoon, we found that our water bottles froze because cold weather. But we still enjoyed us during the journey. At one point, we were surprising to find ourselves cycling through clouds. In the valleys colorful butterflies fly around us. It was a great fun to cycle down the hills as it gradual became much warmer. But we had to change our warm coats for T–shirt and shorts.