2 . Fifteen years ago, I took a summer vacation in Lecce in southern Italy. After climbing up a hill for a panoramic (全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama.

Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. Like me, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view.

Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, my camera scanning the sun and reviewing the shot I would eventually take, I grew frustrated. Was it too much to ask her to move so I could take just one picture of the landscape? Sure, I could have asked her, but something prevented me from doing so. She seemed so content in her observation. I didn't want to mess with that.

Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there. I decided to take the photo anyway. And now when I look at it, I think her presence in the photo is what makes the image interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman is engaging with it.

This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who "ruined" it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom. What would she think if she knew that her figure is captured (捕捉) and frozen on some stranger's bedroom wall? A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in which some woman I don't even know has been immortalized (使……永存). In some ways, she lives in my house.

Perhaps we all live in each other's spaces. Perhaps this is what photos are for: to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that is greater than us.

That photo is a reminder, a captured moment, an unspoken conversation between two women, separated only by a thin square of glass.

1. According to the author, the woman was probably ________.

A．enjoying herself	B．losing her patience
C．waiting for the sunset	D．thinking about her past

2. In the author's opinion, what makes the photo so alive?

A．The rich color of the landscape.	B．The perfect positioning of the camera.
C．The woman's existence in the photo.	D．The soft sunlight that summer day.

3. The photo on the bedroom wall enables the author to better understand ________.

A．the need to be close to nature	B．the importance of private space
C．the joy of the vacation in Italy	D．the shared passion for beauty

4. The passage can be seen as the author's reflections upon ________.

A．a particular life experience	B．the pleasure of traveling
C．the art of photography	D．a lost friendship

3 . 假设你是李华，你的美国笔友David要来你的家乡过寒假，特别来信询问你家乡有特色的景点。请你根据以下提示给他写一封信，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 推荐一处特色景点及理由；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：1. 词数80字左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇： special scenic spots（特色景点）
Dear David,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

4 . There are a lot of names for people who travel the world — backpackers, tourists, explorers, travelers. Labels (标签) are everywhere but seem especially popular among travelers trying to differentiate (区别) their style of travel. For many travelers, these labels make them feel better over another.

Andrew Zimmern from Bizarre Foods once said, “Travelers are better at exploring the world than tourists. They dig deep into the culture, drink it up, and get to know a place while a tourist takes pictures and declares to have “done Paris.”

But that’s wrong. We are all tourists.

Out on the road, backpackers love to talk about how real their travels are and how unreal tourists are. “Look at those tourists over there,” they say. They laugh at others who travel too quickly or to places that they think are not well worth visiting. However, they do so while eating hamburgers and drinking beers with other travelers.

The only way to really get to know a place deeply is to live there. If you want to live like a local, find an apartment, get a job, go to work, and do the same things as you did back home.

We are all only passing through a culture, getting a small taste before moving on to the next place. Even if we stay weeks or months, we’re just getting in touch with the surface. As a matter of fact, we are all really just tourists, or explorers, or travelers. Call yourself whatever you want — it’s all the same as we’re all trying to do the same thing — see the world.

So don’t label anyone and don’t let anyone label you. We’re all tourists. We’re all travelers. What we are all doing is more important than what we call ourselves. Let’s just enjoy the fact that we are simply people on the road.

1. The mention of Andrew Zimmern’s words is to_________.

A．present amazing experiences	B．tell travelers apart from tourists
C．give an example of misunderstanding	D．get to know different kinds of people

2. What do tourists and travelers have in common?

A．They live like locals while traveling.	B．They enjoy tasty food on the way.
C．They like calling themselves explorers.	D．They have a brief experience of places.

3. What does the author suggest in the passage?

A．Dig deep into the culture.	B．Just enjoy the trip.
C．Make a careful trip plan.	D．Do important things.

5 . Long Beach, a 28-mile area of beach, lies in southwestern Washington, and is generally called Long Beach Peninsula. Communities there take you back to old days of a simple life. Here, visitors can relax and enjoy the good of a total rest.

Bird watching

There are different kinds of birds on Long Beach. It’s best if you watch them from a distance and don’t try to frighten them. The Southwest Loop Route Map can be got through the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Office by calling l-800-451-2542.

Horses

A popular activity on Long Beach is horseback riding. Two businesses in the city of Long Beach offer guided horseback tours along the beach: Black Country Wilderness Outfitters and Skipper’s Equestrian Center. You may also bring your own horse. Among the adventures offered with horses is a wagon ride along the beach, a carriage ride through Sea view or Long Beach, a back country pack trip, or a sunset ride by horseback on the beach.

Camping

RV and tent camping aren’t allowed on the beach. Camp fires are allowed within 100 feet off the beach, but must be away from the dry grass.

Swimming and other activities

Swimming is allowed, but you must be careful. The waters are very cold and dangerous. Surfing is advised only for experienced surfers. Beach driving is allowed at certain areas on the beach. The speed limit is 25 mph. Building sand castles, digging sand to find something, riding bicycles and flying kites are also popular activities in the area.

Enjoy your trip to Long Beach, Washington!

1. What can we learn about Long Beach from the passage?

A．Its people live a simple life.	B．It is a world-famous tourist attraction.
C．It lies in southeastern Washington.	D．It is 28 kilometers long.

2. Which of the following is allowed on Long Beach?

A．Tent camping.	B．Driving at the speed of 30 mph along the beach.
C．Digging sand to find something.	D．Setting camp fires far away from the beach.

3. The passage is most probably taken from________.

A．a research paper

B．a travel guide

C．a news report

D．an instruction(说明书)

6 . 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。

Do you like travelling abroad? Almost everyone says yes. And     1     (stay) healthy and safe while travelling can help to ensure that your trip is a happy and     2     (enjoy) one. If you are travelling abroad, here are some tips you need     3     (make) your trip much easier.

First of all, make sure you have applied     4     a visa. Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport! Make two copies of your passport identification page. This will be     5     (extreme) helpful if your passport     6     (steal). Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives. Carry the other with you in     7     separate place from your passport. Get     8     (you) familiar with local laws and customs of the countries to     9     you are travelling. Do not accept packages from strangers. Do not carry too much money. If you make enough     10     (prepare), you will certainly have a good time!

10 . If you like sun and heat, summer may be the best time to visit Italy, when you can expect lots of both! During summertime in Italy, you can enjoy plenty of bright sunshine, visit one of its many beaches, join in a summer festival, attend outdoor concerts and plays, and have more hours of daylight for adventures.

Summer is the height of tourist season in popular cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice, whose rich cultures and fine dining experiences offer visitors a chance to truly see and taste the beauty of Italian living. Keep in mind that in these cities, as with most places in Italy, you have to spend a lot of time outdoors in order to see them properly. Many museums are not air-conditioned, so ducking into a museum might not be a guaranteed way to cool off. If air-conditioning is a necessity for you, be sure to book a hotel that has it. Most hotels, even budget ones, offer it now, but be sure to verify — some might ask you to pay extra for the service.

Summer temperatures in Italy, especially in the south, can rise above 100 degrees(37.78degrees centigrade) for days in a row. The climate is generally dry but central and northern Italy can be humid and afternoon thunderstorms. are not unusual. To escape the heat, visitors can head to the beaches or mountains be sure to check Italy Travel Weather before you begin packing for your trip.

Chances are that Italian cities can be extremely hot in summer, so it's important for tourists to pack for the seasonal heat as well as be prepared for the sudden summer showers and thunderstorms.

However, many religious sites, including the Vatican Museums in Rome, won't allow you in wearing shorts, miniskirts or sleeveless shirts.

1. It can be learned from the passage that ________.

A．it is rather wet and hot in southern Italy in summer

B．not all hotels in Italy supply air-conditioning service

C．summer is the best season to explore Italy for tourists

D．museums are a wise choice to avoid summer heat in Italy

2. What is likely to happen if you visit Italy in summer?

A．You are caught in a sudden snowstorm in southern Italy

B．You are scheduled to spend more nighttime for adventures.

C．You are requested to pay extra for the good service at hotels.

D．You are turned away by religious sites due to your dressing.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．An official document.	B．A science report.
C．A travel magazine.	D．A history book