1 . According to the International Ecotourism Society, eco-travel is “responsible travel to natural areas that protects the environment, maintains the well-beings and involves education”. Eco-travel is on the rise, as more and more people become conscious about their carbon footprint.

Expert from Boundless Journeys, Matt Holmes, who works-on travel experiences towards conserving areas said, “As scientists and non-scientists learn more about how we human beings are impacting the planet, I think. more people want to do what they can while still exploring the world. Our guests are definitely interested in that aspect of our journeys. Travelers can farm their own food in Italy, managing their use of water and using solar or wind power. They can also visit n family-run camp that cares for retired logging elephants in Myanmar, know a park entry fee goes to a conservation organization in Costa Rica, employ and train members of the local community or partner with a protection group. There are lots of options for seeking out greener holiday.”

Most people believe that eco-travel is expensive and it is true. Matt explained “Anti-poaching patrols (巡逻) need to be paid, solar energy equipment costs a lot to install, building with environmentally friendly, materials is more expensive and so on. The extra cost is necessary, as you re paying to minimize your footprint and protect the places you visit, which is exactly what eco-travel is about. The financial success and sustainability (可持续性) of an eco- focused operation doesn’t come from thin air.” The industry is trying to make eco-travel affordable and make it accessible to the common people.

1. What is the positive influence of eco-friendly travel?

A．It enables travelers to protect the environment while traveling

B．It keeps human beings healthy and happy in a friendly atmosphere.

C．It teaches us to be responsible for the development of economy.

D．It offers some valuable education about the knowledge of gardening.

2. According to Matt Holmes, travelers will be interested in ________.

A．eating delicious food in Italy	B．visiting elephants in the zoo
C．working together with a protection group	D．raising park entry fee in Costa Rica

3. What will probably be talked about in the next paragraph of the passage?

A．Why eco-travel is expensive.

B．How we can make eco-travel less expensive.

C．What material are used in eco-travel.

D．Where we can go for eco-travel.

2 . 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。

I’m Richard,     1     exchange student from the UK. During the October holiday, my parents and I went to Xi’an     2     (see) the Terrocotta Army. The story of the Terrocotta Army is     3     (extreme) unbelievable. It’s     4     (amaze) that there are more than 8,000 statues, and no one     5     modern times knew about them until the 1970s.We also visited the Shaanxi History Museum, which     6     (know) as a “Chinese Treasure House.” Of course, the Xi’an City Wall and a few other famous sights also left us a deep     7     (impress).Though tired, we enjoyed     8     (us) during the trip. The trip is so wonderful     9     we’re looking forward to     10     (explore) other big cities in China.

3 . 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Henry来信说他寒假期间将来中国旅游，并借此了解中国文化。请你给他写封回信，内容包括：
1．表示欢迎；
2．推荐景点；
3．简述理由。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Henry：

I’m glad to hear from you.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours，

Li Hua

4 . When you’re sitting in class or behind your desk waiting for the clock to strike a time when you can go home, it is natural that your mind should wander (走神) a bit. It is common for your mind to wander to a vacation and even travel around the world. What if there is a way that you can travel around the world without having to pay any money?

A person that managed to make it around the world without spending much was Shantanu Starick. How did he trade off his service? Starick realized that as a photographer he had a service that people would usually be willing to pay money for, but he would instead offer his photography service to anyone who could provide him with food, shelter (住处) and transportation. Starick has been traveling for a surprising 30 months and has visited countries ranging from the United States to Ecuador.

In English-speaking countries, trading off services and communicating aren’t difficult for Starick. However, in farther areas where there isn’t an English- speaking person in sight it can be quite difficult. More than anything, the locals appreciate (欣赏) the effort behind trying to speak their language, even if you don’t exactly sound like a native speaker.

You can do it too!

Honestly, with a bit of confidence, drive and a skill you can trade, you’ll be able to do exactly the same as Starick.

Start thinking about what you can do to get around the world without paying money. With our social networks and the connectivity our world has, you can easily connect with and market yourself to people across the world without any effort.

1. What is the author’s purpose in writing the first paragraph?

A．To introduce the topic.

B．To describe students in class.

C．To give an example for the text.

D．To show people’s state of mind.

2. What does the underlined phrase “trade off” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Join.	B．Exchange.
C．Stop.	D．Improve.

3. In the locals’ opinion, what is the key to travelers in non-English-speaking countries?

A．The skills.

B．The confidence to succeed.

C．The bravery to travel.

D．The effort to speak the local language.

4. What do we know about Shantanu Starick?

A．His job is only traveling around the world.

B．He is too poor to afford the travels.

C．He has a skill to travel without paying much money.

D．He doesn’t hear of other languages except English.

5 . I used to travel to make myself relaxed. Two years ago, I was rather busy with my business and under a lot of _________, so I went to Las Vegas for a holiday.

When I was on holiday, a(n)_________ suddenly came to me. I had long wished to pay a visit to the Greek island of Santorini. Therefore, the idea of a two-week European _________ alone was born.

I’d driven alone across the US before, but traveling to other countries whose languages aren’t the same as mine _________ me. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to _________with anyone.

But I soon _________ that if I wanted to follow my dreams, I had to step out of my comfort area. If I let _________ take control of me, I’d get nowhere.

As I was in search of more places to visit on my trip, I found Mykonos, Greece, which I 　2_________ just as much as I liked Santorini. When I arrived in _________, it was like I was in a dream.

What I appreciated best was the bus ride to Venice. As I rode the bus and enjoyed every new thing I saw, I was completely __________ from the pressure of my work. How __________　 it was to see people riding their bikes to the __________ they would like to go to!

Some people might say, “It’s not a big __________; it’s just Venice. Thousands of people go there every day. ” But it was more than that to me. It was about having a __________ and when it was time for it to come true, don’t let it __________.

1.

A．joy

B．loss

C．pressure

D．pain

2.

A．incident

B．idea

C．stranger

D．invitation

3.

A．stay

B．research

C．study

D．vacation

4.

A．frightened

B．attracted

C．surprised

D．interested

5.

A．agree

B．play

C．travel

D．communicate

6.

A．responded

B．realized

C．selected

D．suggested

7.

A．pride

B．fear

C．anger

D．eagerness

8.

A．liked

B．visited

C．doubted

D．explored

9.

A．Asia

B．America

C．Europe

D．Africa

10.

A．free

B．lost

C．different

D．tired

11.

A．nice

B．generous

C．frightening

D．threatening

12.

A．castles

B．campus

C．places

D．homeland

13.

A．reality

B．deal

C．order

D．ending

14.

A．business

B．challenge

C．dream

D．journey

15.

A．disappear

B．decrease

C．happen

D．go

6 . If you're looking to fully experience Africa's breathtaking scenery, and have an eye for adventure, then there's only one place to be. Here, inside Africa picks four of the best hikes from across the continent.

1.Kilimanjaro

Make it to the top of Tanzania's 5,895-meter Kilimanjaro, and you'll be standing at Africa's highest point. The mountain is Africa's most-visited hiking destination, attracting tens of thousands of tourists and adventures every year.

You don't have to a technical climber to climb Mount Kilimanjaro; you just need not be pretty physically fit. There are six routes to choose from difficulty, scenery and success. No special equipment

2.Atlas mountains

The High Atlas is an impressive mountainous range in central Morocco that hosts North Africa's highest peak. Mount Toubkal, at 4,165 meters. There's a variety of routes to follow during your climb but inexperienced climbers should note that the hike through the mountain's challenging zones is quite demanding.

3.Mount Kenya

A long-extinct volcano. Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest peak, at 5,199 meters.

Lying just south of the equator, the mountain's deep valleys and diverse wildlife will guarantee you wonderful scenery and a fantastic hiking experience.

The climb, however, to the mountain's steep ice-capped peaks is quite challenging, making it the most technical, probably, in that East African area.

4.Mount Meru

Mount Meru may forever exist in the shadow of its neighbor, Kilimanjaro, but Tanzania's second-highest mountain (4,565 meters) has its own devotees.

It's less known, but Mount Meru is for the true enthusiast who wants to experience what very few people actually do.

Mount Meru is often used by mountaineers to accustom themselves before trying to conquer Kilimanjaro, or by those wanting a hike with the local Massai.

1. What do we know about Kilimanjaro?

A．It's comparatively easy to climb.

B．It's Africa's second highest mountain.

C．Its six routes are equally difficult.

D．It lies to the east of Tanzania.

2. Why do mountaineers climb Mount Meru first before they do Kilimanjaro?

A．To avoid big crowds of climbers.	B．To hike with the local Massai.
C．To get used to the situation.	D．To experience what most people do.

3. Which is the lowest of the four?

A．Kilimanjaro	B．Atlas mountains
C．Mount Kenya	D．Mount Meru

7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

There are many great destinations in the UK. One of     1     is the South-West of England. The most popular regions surrounding the South-West     2     (be) the counties of Devon and Cornwall. They are by the coast and known     3     having the sunniest weather in the UK.

In the heart of the South-West, Dartmoor National Park     4     (vote) the UK’s favorite in 2016. There are plenty of breathtaking walks to choose from     5     will lead you to discover Dartmoof’s ancient charm!

In the South-West you will find plenty of attractive and often deserted     6     (beach). Some examples include Whitesand Bay in Cornwall and Woolacombe beach in Devon. If you don’t mind the     7     (slight) cooler temperatures than other beach destinations in Europe, you are in for a real treat!

Apart from    8     (surround) by beautiful nature, the South-West is full of urban gems (精华). The city of Exeter in Devon has great shopping centers as well as lots of cafes     9     pubs. Cornwall has its own treasures too—pretty villages and towns such as St Ives and Mousehole line the coastline and make for the perfect locations to spend those     10     (relax) summer afternoons!

8 . The Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark.It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947.Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.

Guided Tours

Tour 1 is recommended for first time visitors.It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream.

Tour 2 gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr Hearst' s private suite, the libraries,and the kitchen.

Tour 3 looks at the Castle's North Wing,guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.

Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house,the wine basement,and the Hidden Terrace.

The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst 's own visitors might have.

Ticket Prices

Hearst Castle accepts VISA,Master Card,American Express and Discover.Free day use parking is available for automobiles,motorcycles,tour buses and recreational(休闲的）vehicles.

＊Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Reservation(预订）Information

While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445,see below for time.

Reservation Call Center Hours

Dates                                                                        Monday-Friday                                             Saturday-Sunday

March-September                                      8 am-6 pm                                                          8 am-6 pm

October-February                                   9 am-5 pm                                                            9 am-3 pm

Visit www.hearstcastle.org for more information.

1. If you are quite interested in wine,which tour will you choose?

A．Tour 1.

B．Tour 2.

C．Tour 3.

D．Tour 4.

2. If a couple take Tour 1 with their 5- year- old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?

A．36.

B．48.

C．60.

D．75.

3. Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone?

A．At 8 am on Monday in February.

B．At 6 pm on Saturday in October.

C．At 7 pm on Friday in September.

D．At 9 am on Sunday in March.

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Weddings are generally considered personal events, but some couples in India   are more than happy to have strangers all over the world attend    1    (they) traditional weddings, for a     fee.

    2    (pay) hundreds of dollars to attend the wedding of two strangers in a    3    (total)   foreign country may seem strange to some people, but according to a company specializing in wedding tourism, it is “the    4    (culture) immersion ( 渗 透 )” for tourists to experience many elements of Indian culture. Clients get to put on traditional Indian clothing, taste local food, take part in beautiful wedding customs, which will usually create    5     unique atmosphere for the clients. As for the couples getting married, they get to share the happiest day of their lives not just with family and friends,    6     with the world.

Tourists     7     (interest) in attending a traditional Indian wedding through JMW have to     pay a fee of $150 for the one-day attendance, or $250 for two days,     8       covers the entrance to the wedding plus food and drinks, as well as a person to welcome them and explain all the traditional customs.

So far, feedback from both tourists and Indian couples    9     (appear) to be very positive. “The    10     (contribute) I made was the best and easiest way to thank the couple for their   hospitality and this extraordinary experience,” one Hungarian tourist said. Couples, on the other hand, are excited to know people from other countries.

10 . No matter which place you decide to visit in Spain, you’ll find a beautiful beach waiting just for you. These popular beaches can meet the needs of people from all walks of life.

Cala de Algaiarens, Minorea

With soft golden sand and clear water, this beach is perfect for snorkeling (浅滩潜水) and visiting underwater caves. The beach belongs to a local man, so tourists have to pay a small entry fee. The waves here can sometimes be huge so the beach isn’t safe for kids.

Cala Tarida, Ibiza

Besides the big music festivals and the exciting nightlife, Ibiza is home to some of the most beautiful beaches; one of them is Cala Tarida. Just relax on the white sand or go swimming in clear water. It is an ideal location to spend a sunny day if you are in Ibiza.

Beach of La Concha, San Sebastian

It has been called the best city beach not just in Spain, but also in Europe. It’s so popular during the holidays that tourists have to struggle to get some space. Even though the beach is a 10- minute walk from the city, the white sand and the amzing clear waters do make the city a new world.

Sotavento, Canary Islands

As an ideal choice for travelers, Sotavento offers 17 miles of white sandy beach. It is blessed with strong water and winds, making it a paradise (天堂) for surfers and kite flyers. The beach also hosts the popular World Kite Surf Championship every August.

1. Why are kids advised not to visit Cala de Algaiarens?

A．Because the beach is too crowded.	B．Because the sand there is too hot.
C．Because the beach is a private one.	D．Because the waves are powerful sometimes.

2. What can visitors do in Cala Tarida?

A．They can enjoy a music festival.	B．They can go snorkeling.
C．They can go surfing.	D．They can fly kites.

3. What makes Sotavento special according to the text?

A．It’s perfect for people to fly kites.	B．It covers a distance of 17 miles.
C．The beach is open only in August.	D．The waves are huge and dangerous.