1 . As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins (企鹅) longing to say hello. These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.
Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career (职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.
After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. “I just decided I wanted to go,” she says. “I had no idea about what I’d find there and I wasn’t nervous, I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.”
In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’d never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. “From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says. “I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.”
The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.
1. Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2?| A．Try challenging things. | B．Take a degree. |
| C．Bring back lost memories. | D．Stick to a promise. |
| A．Lovely penguins. | B．Beautiful scenery. |
| C．A discount fare. | D．A friend’s invitation. |
| A．It could be a home for her. | B．It should be easily accessible. |
| C．It should be well preserved. | D．It needs to be fully introduced. |
| A．A childhood dream. | B．An unforgettable experience. |
| C．Sailing around the world. | D．Meeting animals in Antarctica. |
2 . Choose Your One-Day-Tours!
Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?| A．Tour A | B．Tour B |
| C．Tour C | D．Tour D |
| A．Windsor Castle & Hampton Court | B．Oxford & Stratford |
| C．Bath & Stonehenge | D．Cambridge |
| A．It used to be the home of royal families | B．It used to be a well-known maze |
| C．It is the oldest palace in Britain | D．It is a world-famous castle |
3 . Afternoon tea, the most typical of English customs, is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. The custom of drinking tea became popular in England during the 1660s thanks to King Charles Ⅱ and his wife, and it was not until the mid-19th century that the concept of “afternoon tea” first appeared.
Afternoon tea was introduced by Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. At that time lunch was taken early but the evening meal was served fashionably late at eight o'clock, leaving a long period of time between the two meals. The Duchess would become hungry in the afternoon, so she asked that tea and cake be brought to her room around four o'clock. This became a habit of hers and later she began inviting friends to join her.
This palace tea party was such a success that it soon spread to London and other places in UK as a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s, upper-class women would dress up for their afternoon tea, also known as “low tea” because tea was taken while seating in low, comfortable chairs or sofas.
While Low Tea was largely a game for the upper class, “high tea” was a necessary meal for working class families. During the second half of the Victorian Period, working families would return home late tired and exhausted. As the most important meal of the day, the table would be set with meats, bread, butter, cheese and of course, a pot of good, strong tea to lift their spirits. Because it was eaten at a high, dining table, it was called “high” tea.
To experience the best of the afternoon tea tradition, treat yourself with a trip to one of London’s finest hotels. There are also a wide selection of old-fashioned tearooms offering afternoon tea experience.
We provide very British afternoon tea experience trips during your stay in London. Just tell your tour guide when you want to taste the culture and we will arrange everything for you with a very reasonable charge. It’ll be a once in a lifetime experience. Don’t miss it.
1. Why did the Duchess of Bedford need afternoon tea?| A．It’s a fashionable palace social event. | B．The evening meal was too late for her. |
| C．It’s a tradition from King Charles Ⅱ. | D．She wanted to spread tea culture in UK. |
| A．It was enjoyed by the upper class. | B．It was started by Queen Victoria. |
| C．It was an occasional social activity. | D．It was the main meal of the day. |
| A．Different surroundings to have tea. | B．Different time to have tea. |
| C．Different social classes to have tea. | D．Different types of tea. |
| A．To explain the origin of afternoon tea. | B．To honor the tradition of drinking tea. |
| C．To advertise for tea experience trips. | D．To introduce two afternoon tea types. |
As everyone knows, it is Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province where the local porcelain (瓷器) is highly desirable that is the center of world porcelain. Last year, my school held a two-day research activity,
On our way to Jingdezhen, our guide introduced
The guide told us the great achievements in ceramics from ancient times until today. I listened carefully to everything.
1．介绍所推荐网站(包括网址、网站特点、如何使用等);
2．推荐旅游景点。
注意：1.词数80左右;
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear William，
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Yours,
Li Hua
6 . They say there are three ways to experience the Grand Canyon; on foot, on mules(骡子) or by air. We chose the first. Up early, my husband and I and our three children couldn't wait to get started. We decided to walk along a lovely path named Bright Angel Trail.
As we set out, I was shocked at how narrow the path was. And I couldn't help noticing that the other tourists weren't like us. They had heavy backpacks, water bottles, and hats. But as usual we were dressed. As the sun rose higher, Arizona's famous heat seemed to roast us. There was no shade and our legs were aching. We decided to go back, with the girl on my back and the boys far behind. By the time we finally got back, our legs were like jelly.
The next day, after we'd had a long rest and a good breakfast, we were ready for another view of the Canyon—by air. After our last walk, this would be the easiest thing in the world.
We called to each other excitedly as the plane took off and circled around the Canyon. But the smiles on our faces disappeared as the pilot tossed(翻转) the plane around, pretending he was going to hit the ground. I shouted, "STOP, TAKE US BACK!" When we finally arrived back on land, once again our legs were like jelly. We hardly spoke as we drove back.
As I said, there are three ways to view the Grand Canyon. We never tried the mules, but personally I'd suggest a fourth: buy yourself a good magazine like National Geographic. That way, you can see the Canyon, without fear or tiredness.
1. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?| A．They made a careful preparation before the trip. |
| B．The children were more joyful than their parents. |
| C．Bright Angel Trail was not as lovely as they expected. |
| D．The summer heat prevented them from enjoying the view. |
| A．we were weak | B．we were unhappy |
| C．we were dissatisfied | D．we were disappointed |
| A．It proved to be frightening. | B．It was more comfortable. |
| C．It turned out to be exciting. | D．It made each of them tired. |
| A．experiencing the Canyon on mules would be the best way |
| B．one needs to dress less when visiting the Grand Canyon |
| C．the writer was not serious when she made the suggestion |
| D．the whole family narrowly escaped from the air accident |
7 . Traveling is what makes your life complete. You may often complain that there is too much work and no time to travel.
There is no tomorrow, take a break now.
Be spontaneous and travel whenever you feel like leaving your daily routine. Waiting for certain time of the year so that you could spoil yourself is wrong.
Your company won’t bankrupt or disappear if you leave it for a week or two.
There are plenty of people who can substitute you and do your job while you are away.
You cannot be a good employee if you are unhappy and tense.
Your family suffers, too. When your mind is free you can perform at 200 percent.
We all want to excel in our profession. We want to be in charge even at home. We like to be appreciated by the community. Being such a person requires several important qualities. To gain the required qualities you must have a multi-dimensional personality. The more new activities you practice, the more chances you can become a better leader.
| A．Making excuse is much easier than acting. |
| B．Finding balance isn’t easy yet it is worth trying. |
| C．Have a richer life if you want to be a better leader. |
| D．Traveling is also a means of broadening your horizons. |
| E．You are useless as a worker if your body does not feel great. |
| F．You can do some of it in advance or you can keep it in on hold. |
| G．Be an instructor, inspire others and do what you would like others to do. |
8 . When you can’t get away, your kids still can by taking a virtual (虚拟的) field trip to a museum farm, zoo or another fun location. This is a great way to get them interested and happy.
Best Tours of the World: AirPano
AirPano has a variety of tours in China, Portugal, Switzerland and more countries. It offers narrations (叙述) of several tours and includes short written information that’s easy for kids of most ages to read. The tours are also fairly short, which makes these tours great for younger kids.
Best Virtual Dairy Farm Tour: Will-O-Crest Farm
This 45-minule tour of Will-O-Crest Farm in New York state walks through every step of working on a dairy farm. It shows how cows are housed and how cows are milked. The video is hosted by a narrator with a live instructor from the farm onsite.
Best Aquarium Virtual Tour: National Aquarium
The aquarium has more than 20,000 water animals. Kids can click and drag (拖) images to navigate (导航) their way around and use the map to explore various exhibits. Explore eight areas, such as the Amazon River, a rain forest and the Mexican gulf.
Best Natural History Tour: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
This museum helps understand nature and humanity's place in it. There's so much to see that not all can be listed here. However, the museum offers an online tour of most of its exhibits. Divide this tour up into a lot of lessons, so kids don't get stressed.
1. Which is in New York state?| A．AirPano. | B．Will-O-Crest Farm. |
| C．National Aquarium. | D．Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. |
| A．They are divided into lots of lessons. | B．They are likely to be loved by animal lovers. |
| C．They provide chances to tour different places. | D．They teach kids knowledge about natural history. |
| A．Give Fun to Your Kids | B．Adventures in Rain Forests |
| C．Tour the World with Your Kids | D．Best Virtual Field Trips for Your Kids |
9 . Passion, like life, is about the journey, not the destination. Kimberly and I have been planning a trip to Europe for a year. This was a/an
The most
Once we got onto the ship we
The week-long ship ride was full of
While we loved the more predictable parts of the trip, our real passion was in the
Sometimes people are so
| A．business | B．goal | C．secret | D．chance |
| A．disappointing | B．helpless | C．exciting | D．calming |
| A．taxi | B．ship | C．train | D．plane |
| A．rush | B．hang | C．look | D．walk |
| A．get | B．make | C．reach | D．enter |
| A．Luckily | B．Clearly | C．Eventually | D．Hopefully |
| A．admitted | B．heard | C．understood | D．realized |
| A．clean | B．small | C．modern | D．well-equipped |
| A．set | B．put | C．carried | D．turned |
| A．risks | B．fun | C．conflicts | D．adventures |
| A．run | B．pass | C．slow down | D．pull off |
| A．headed | B．came | C．moved | D．drew |
| A．peaceful | B．unsettled | C．dangerous | D．unexpected |
| A．empty | B．large | C．overcrowded | D．expensive |
| A．rain | B．delay | C．accident | D．winds |
| A．confident | B．comfortable | C．uneasy | D．busy |
| A．So | B．Because | C．Yet | D．Moreover |
| A．interesting | B．scary | C．boring | D．enjoyable |
| A．open | B．alert | C．blind | D．close |
| A．hope | B．passion | C．opportunities | D．changes |
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
