要点:1. 地理位置:位于北京的中心;
2. 历史:始建于明朝,20 万人用时大约 14 年,建成于 1420 年;
3. 故宫被誉为世界五大宫之首,每年吸引上百万的游客。注意:
1. 词数 100 左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:故宫the Imperial Palace 明朝 the Ming Dynasty
Dear Tom,
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Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
2 . A couple in their 60s has travelled 12,000 miles across 16 countries from Britain to China - riding their bikes all the way. Grandparents Peter and Chris stepped on the long journey after deciding to “do something a bit different”. They traversed (横穿) cities, deserts, mountains and everything in between across Europe, the Middle East and the East Asia.
Peter, 66, said the moment they finally had a look at the famous Great Wall after a year and a half of cycling 30 miles a day was “really exciting”. At the end of their journey, the special pair didn’t fly home but instead choose to book a cabin (舱) inside a 400m-long ship.
“You never know what the day is going to bring. All you know is that you are going to get on your bike and cycle. Every day is an adventure and every day is new. Overall, the experience is unbelievable, “ Peter said.
At first Peter and Chris set out to cycle from Britain in January 2017 but were forced home. They had cycled all the way to Hungary when Peter slipped and broke his leg. After seven months of recovery, the couple set out again in Britain. They finally arrived in China in November 2018.
Both Peter and Chris agreed that the best part of the entire trip was coming across the kindness of strangers along the way, many of whom invited the couple for food and drink. Chris, 64, said, “It was a wonderful experience, particularly wonderful because of the amazing people we met along the way.”
1. What’s the couple’s purpose of taking the long journey?| A．To try something new. |
| B．To break the world record. |
| C．To go across 16 countries by bike. |
| D．To celebrate their 37-year marriage. |
| A．By cycling. |
| B．By train. |
| C．By plane. |
| D．By sea. |
| A．Peter had an accident. |
| B．They ran out of their money. |
| C．They met with a heavy snow. |
| D．Peter fell ill suddenly in Hungary. |
| A．The beautiful scenes. |
| B．The help from others. |
| C．The delicious food and drink. |
| D．The kindness from other cyclists. |
3 . Got 48 hours to relax yourself? You’ll make full use of your timeand have great fun at these amazing destinations.
Alabama: Gulf Shores
For relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90-mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.
Alaska: Homer
How does fresh seafood sound? You’ll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural setting.
Arizona: Sedona
Adventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood to the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offers fantastic hiking, off-roading, biking, and even climbing.
Arkansas: Hot Springs
Relax and renew in Arkansas’ hot waters in Hot Springs, an art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don’t miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.
1. Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?| A．Going fishing. | B．Taking a flight. |
| C．Enjoying beautiful birds. | D．Visiting historic sites. |
| A．Its bathhouses. | B．Its paths. |
| C．Its self-made beer. | D．Its architecture. |
| A．A diary. | B．A survey. | C．A novel. | D．A magazine. |
4 . The dream to travel the world has always been in the mind of many. The national geographic and Discovery Channel videos are just not enough. You can only feel the excitement of experiencing all those fascinating wildlife, countryside or adventure tourism documentaries by traveling the world. Here are the best destination countries based on safety, culture, ease of transportation, and accommodation for single travelers in 2018.
Bali Island, Indonesia
The cheapest of all countries to visit. Living in a comfortable room, having three meals a day and a few beers for only 25 dollars per day! Accommodation and goods are cheap everywhere, especially when you move further to the north.
Italy
Lined with olive trees, hilltop towns, and wonderful beaches, Italy is one of the most sought-after destinations; Not forgetting the wine and wine-cooked barbecues. All the cities of Italy are always full of tourists all year around.
Vietnam
Vietnam suburbs or the city of Hanoi is just where you need to be. Amazing landscapes, friendly locals, cheap food and affordable services, Cab services are a mere 10 dollars or less compared to cab services in the States which can get as high as 30 dollars for a couple of blocks away.
France
You don’t talk of France without mentioning Eiffel tower. At night, it gives the most incredible view of France. Avoid the long lines to the tower and book your trip earlier For Catholics or historians, the Notre Dame and its surroundings will attract you with its ancient mummified (制成木乃伊的) cats, while Les Invalides military museum has all types of the world war weapons.
1. Which country will probably be your choice if you like beaches?| A．Indonesia. | B．Vietnam. |
| C．France | D．Italy. |
| A．See mummified animals. | B．Appreciate splendid scenery. |
| C．Buy cheap things. | D．Have wine-cooked barbecues. |
| A．You can take a taxi at only 25 dollars in Vietnam. |
| B．You can see different kinds of weapons in France. |
| C．You can taste wine and barbecues from all over the world in Italy. |
| D．You can spend only 10 dollars to have a comfortable day in Indonesia. |
1.北京历史悠久且充满现代信息，人民友好；
2.参观了名胜古迹，品尝了当地小吃；
3.外国人很多，是国际化城市；
4. 你的感想。
注意:
1.词数100左右；
2.可是适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
Li Hua
| A．Life in Southeast Asia. | B．Weather conditions. | C．A holiday tour. |
7 . On my recent trip to Sydney with my parents, we visited the Wildlife Park.
The Wildlife Park has lots of different animals and birds. Some are native to Australia and can only be found there. There are over 600 animals there, including kangaroos, koalas and crocodiles. They are kept in their natural environment. I like the Wildlife Park better than a zoo where most of the animals are in cages.
We first spent some time with the kangaroos. We were allowed to touch and feed them. It was very exciting to be so close to them. There were koalas there too. They looked very cuddly (令人想拥抱的). Although we were not allowed to carry them, I got to take a photo with one. It is a wonderful souvenir of my holiday in Sydney.
The Wildlife Park has plenty of freshwater and saltwater crocodiles. Some of them are really big and scary with huge teeth! I did not want to get too close to them. There was also a bird show. The keepers showed us different species they had. I saw an old parrot which could “talk”. It made a great impression on me. I enjoyed the trip very much. There was so much to see.
1. What is a wonderful souvenir of the writer’s holiday?| A．A parrot that could talk. |
| B．A chance to feed a koala. |
| C．A photo with a koala. |
| D．Food for the kangaroos. |
| A．The kangaroos are kept in cages in the Wildlife Park. |
| B．The writer travelled to the Wildlife Park alone. |
| C．The writer went to see koalas first. |
| D．The writer watched a bird show. |
| A．Excited. | B．Unhappy. |
| C．Bored. | D．Hope. |
8 . I
Tibet is known as the “Roof of the World”
Eastern Standard Time (EST): GMT+l0 hours.
There is no daylight saving time in Queensland.
Legal drinking age:
18 years and older. Always keep your ID with you to prove your age.
Alcohol (酒) shops & hotels are the only places where alcohol can be bought.
Dangers:
Dial 000 from a fixed line or 112 from a mobile phone. Police, ambulance, fire.
Electricity:
240/250 volts AC 50Hz Universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers only) standard in hotels, apartments, motels.
Telephones:
Australian international code is 61.
Road rules:
Left hand side driving. There is a 50kmh speed limit in most living areas and on open highways 100-110 kmh, seat belts must be worn all the time. If you want to hire a car, take along your driver’s license.
No smoking:
Indoors: Indoor areas are no smoking.
Poker Machines: Poker machine areas are no smoking.
Outdoors: Non-enclosed eating and drinking areas are no smoking.
Swimming safety:
ALWAYS SWIM BET WEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS and pay attention to the life guards’ advice. Gold coast beaches are guarded by skilled life guards and volunteers at weekends.
1. The above information is most probably taken from a(n) .| A．science magazine | B．education newspaper |
| C．travel guide book | D．horror novel |
| A．smoking is not allowed in lots of places |
| B．people can buy alcohol anywhere with ID |
| C．people can swim beyond the red and yellow flags |
| D．when a building is on fire, dial 112 from a fixed line |
| A．drive on the right hand side |
| B．hire a car with his driver’s license |
| C．drive at the speed of 120kmh on high ways |
| D．drive his car without wearing the seat belt |
1．你们一行有30人，其中2位教师，18位男生，10位女生，希望他们安排home﹣stay家庭；
2．你们的计划为上午，上课，下午到图书馆学习，晚上自由活动，周末安排旅游，
3．盼望对方尽早发出正式邀请，以便办理正式手续．
注意：1．可以适当增减细节，使其连贯完整；
2．词数100左右，信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数．
参考词汇：
办理手续go through all the procedures 正式邀请函formal invitation
Dear Sir，
I’m Li Hua, Chairman of the Students’ Union of Hongxing Foreign Language School.
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Best wishes !
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
