1 . 1. The Louvre

The Louvre opened in 1793 in Paris, is one of the world’s largest and most visited art museums. The famous lass pyramid which is in the main courtyard of the Louvre Palace was added in 1989 and serves as the main entrance to the museum. Its exhibits come from classical Greece and Rome, medieval Europe and Napoleonic France, etc. Its most famous exhibit, of course, is Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of the Mona Lisa, generally to be found surrounded by crowds of camera-flashing tourists.

2. The Egyptian Museum

Home to at least 120, 000 items of ancient Egyptian relics, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo was opened in 1902. There are two main floors of the museum. On the ground floor there is a wide collection of papyrus (纸莎草纸) and coins used by the ancient Egyptians. On the first floor there are items from the final two dynasties of Ancient Egypt. Highlights include the objects from the Tomb of Tutankhamen and the Royal Mummy Room containing 27 royal mummies.

3. The Vatican Museums

Founded by Pope (教皇) Julius II in the 16th century, the Vatican Museums in Rome are among the best museums in the world. The museums are most famous for the spiral (螺旋形) staircase, the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo painted the chapel ceiling between 1508 and 1512. Today the ceiling, and especially The Last Judgment, are widely believed to be Michelangelo’s best achievements in painting.

4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, known as the Met, is an art museum located in New York City. This massive building, originally opened in 1872. holds actually hundreds of rooms on it two floors, containing more than two million works of art from across human history and around the world, covering almost every field of art in existence.

1. Which museum has the longest history?

A．The Louvre.	B．The Vatican Museums.
C．The Egyptian Museum.	D．The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

2. If visitors are interested in Tutankhamen which museum is the best choice?

A．The Louvre.	B．The Vatican Museums.
C．The Egyptian Museum.	D．The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

3. Which of the following is not mentioned according to the material?

A．Visitors can enter the Louvre through the famous glass pyramid.

B．The Last Judgment is considered to be one of Michelangelo’s greatest works.

C．The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Egyptian Museum both are a two-storey building.

D．The collections in the Vatican Museums show the story of human culture from past to present.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the man do on Saturday evening?

A．He visited a museum.

B．He watched a football match.

C．He watched a movie.

2. How did the kids find the movie?

A．Honest.

B．Interesting.

C．Boring.

3. What food did they not try?

A．Italian food.

B．Thai food.

C．Chinese food.

4. Who is Helen most likely to be?

A．The man’s friend.

B．The man’s wife.

C．The man’s daughter.

3 . Welcome to African Lion Safari! Enjoy a kind of Canada’s original safari adventure! Just a click away!

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African Lion Safari is devoted to providing a high level of customer service to all of its visitors, including people with disabilities. The park makes every effort to provide its goods and services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

NO PET POLICY

To ensure the health and safety of visitors’ pets, our animals, employees and other guests, African Lion Safari does not permit pets of any kind on its property. Visitors who arrive with a pet will have to leave their animal in a shaded center.

VEHICLE RESTRICTION

For the health and safety of our animals, visitors and staff, please ensure you are aware of the vehicles not permitted in our drive through Game Reserves prior to your arrival.

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1. How much is it if a couple with a third-grade pupil go there in summer?

A．$84.

B．$98.

C．$134.

D．$126.

2. Which of the following is true in African Lion Safari?

A．The park is inaccessible to the disabled.

B．Visitors with pets are admitted to the park.

C．Customers can drive cars through the park.

D．The park is helpful when customers are in need.

3. Where might the text be taken from?

A．A story book.	B．An Internet website.
C．An animal magazine.	D．A travel brochure.

4 . Getting close to nature

The Lakes Aquarium

Lakeside, Newby Bridge, LA12 8AS

Located at Lakeside, on the south-western tip of Lake Windermere, the aquarium has a variety of strange and wonderful aquatic wildlife, as well as a small selection of land-dwelling creatures.

Cost: Adult £8.50

Children aged 3 to 15 £6        Children under 3 Free

Seasonal opening: Open daily from 10 am; Close 4:30 pm

Things to see

The lakes of Cumbria may appear peaceful on the surface, but they hide a whole world of fascinating and curious creatures, with many of them on display at the aquarium. There are sections covering both local lakes and those from further afield. In the Lake District section you can view native creatures such as crayfish(淡水龙虾) and perch(鲈鱼), as well as mammals such as harvest mice.

Children are encouraged to learn more about the water cycle and how this determines the landscapes we see around us. There is an Asian otter enclosure(围场) with feeding times and talks available. Watch out for the piranhas(水虎鱼) in the Americas section, and visit the creatures of the rainforests that include marmosets(狨猴) and boa constrictors(蟒蛇).

Guided tours

The advised maximum group size for a guided tour is 25 people—larger groups will be divided into more manageable numbers for guided tours. We recommend that you allow at least one to one and a half hours for the guided tour.

Useful information

While there is no cafe in the Lakes Aquarium building, there are two cafes in the buildings nearby. 1872 serves Starbucks coffee as well as sandwiches and sweet treats, and also has a selection of gifts available for purchase. Oscars in the station-building serves hot and cold meals with great views of the lake.

1. If Mr. Brown wants to visit the Lakes Aquarium with his 4-year-old son, how much does he have to pay?

A．£6.

B．£8.50.

C．£14.50.

D．Nothing.

2. What creatures can’t you see in the Americas section?

A．Crayfish.

B．Piranhas.

C．Marmosets.

D．Boa constrictors.

3. What are visitors advised to do in the Lakes aquarium?

A．Experience the interactive birthday party.

B．Join the guided tour instead of traveling alone.

C．Bring some food and drinks along.

D．Spend at least one hour on the guided tour.

5 . Museums are the best history collectors and tellers. Hangzhou, with a history of over 2,200 years, is rich in museums.

China National Tea Museum

The tea remains excavated in 2021 showed its existence in 453~410BC. Surrounded by many tea plantations with lush Longjing Tea Trees, the China National Tea Museum also allows the visitors to enjoy the fun of hiking and picking tea leaves by themselves. Dinner at a Hangzhou style home-stay tea shop is a good choice.

Open: 9:00~16:30 Monday closed.

China National Silk Museum

China National Silk Museum shows visitors the history about silk, the Silk Road from 202BC and the earliest silk produce in Yingyang, Henan 5300~5500 years ago. The exhibits include tradition looms, exquisite Chinese-styled costumes from 1920s to 2020s, night fair in ancient times, and cherished royal silk treasures.

Open: 9:00~17:00 Tue. to Sun.; 12:00~17:00 on Monday

Liangzhu Culture Museum

The Liangzhu Culture found in 1936 can date back to 4,300~5,300 years ago, which is a strong proof of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. It is also well known for its vast legacy of jade objects and black-based pottery. In July 2019, Liangzhu was inscribed to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

Open: 9:00~16:30 Monday closed

The Jing-Hang Canal Museum

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is the earliest excavated from 486 BC and longest artificial canal in the world. It was listed in World heritage in 2014.It is vital for national unity and economic prosperity. If you want to take a night ship trip (Tue.-Sun.), Wulinmen Wharf is 5 miles away.

Open: 9:00~16:30 Monday closed

1. What can visitors do in the museums according to the passage?

A．Plant tea trees and pick tea leaves.

B．Watch Chinese-styled costumes exhibition.

C．Make jade objects and black-based pottery.

D．Take a night bicycle trip along the canal.

2. Where can you visit if you want to have fun on Monday?

A．China National Tea Museum	B．China National Silk Museum
C．Liangzhu Culture Museum	D．The Jing-Hang Canal Museum

3. Which of the following statements is true about the Jing-Hang Canal Museum?

A．It is the longest natural canal in the world.

B．It joined the World Heritage List in 2016.

C．It was originally built as a military defence.

D．It dates back to more than 2500 years ago.

6 . When you picture yourself in your 80s, what do you see? Many people imagine a life of comfort, but best friends Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby see things a little bit differently. “Don’t sit in that chair and waste away,” Sandy said. “If you don’t use it, you lose it.”

Those are words to live by for these two people! Ellie and Sandy are from the same city, but they met while traveling in Africa many years ago. Ellie, an international documentary photographer, has traveled to 107 countries and visited all 7 continents (洲) for her work. Sandy, or Dr. Sandy as she’s known, is a physician.

Two years ago, the now-81-year-olds started planning an adventure they called “Around the World at 80”, inspired by the Jules Verne novel, “Around the World in 80 Days”. Their goal was to travel to all seven continents, see 9 Wonders of the World, and visit 18 countries in about two-and-a-half months. Unluckily, their plans were put on hold for a few years due to COVID-19 pandemic, but in 2023 they finally hit the road with a new motto: “81 and still on the run!”

So far, they’ve seen the Northern Lights, stood in the shadow of the Easter Island statues, played with penguins in Antarctica, gone dog-sledding, flown over Mt. Everest in an airplane, and enjoyed many other fabulous short journeys. Everywhere they go, they chat with the people they meet and make new friends, which is all part of their mission. “The Number One thing is meeting people,” said Ellie. “We love people. We just love to talk to people, and the world is full of the greatest, most exciting, most interesting people.”

Nothing slows these two seniors down, not even total knee replacements for both of them. Ellie documents their journey with photos on Facebook, and they maintain a blog. Sandy and Ellie hope to inspire others to keep moving into their golden years!

1. What do Sandy’s words in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Don’t waste your time.	B．Youth and old will never agree.
C．Never too old to learn.	D．Happy once, one year younger.

2. What can we know about Sandy and Ellie according to the text?

A．They didn’t meet until their journey started.	B．They wrote a book to document their journey.
C．Their paln was once put off by the pandemic.	D．They have travelled around the world in 80 days.

3. What’s the most important thing for them when travelling to different places?

A．Completing all tasks.	B．Playing with animals.
C．Enjoying short journey.	D．Meeting new people.

4. According to the passage, what kind of people are the two seniors?

A．Determined and inspiring.	B．Confident and selfless.
C．Strict and professional.	D．Responsible and caring.

7 . Best Walking Tours in London

London is one of the most walkable capital cities in the world. People may think you’ re mad if you do lace up your sneakers — here are London’s best walking tours for your next visit. drive a car around town. Besides, nothing quite lets you get to know a city like a good walk around. So, lace up your sneakers — here are London’s best walking tours for your next visit.

Tour for Muggles

This is a can’t-miss trip in England. The tour starts near London Bridge subway station and moves on to locations used in the Harry Potter films (and several book locations). There’s one subway ride (LondonBridge to Westminster) but otherwise it’s all on foot. Groups are capped to 20 and accept tourists of all ages.

Jermyn Street Fashion Walk

A seriously professional private tour to match your preferences. Groups are recommended no larger than eight, and it’s all done on foot. Most of the guides, who lead the Jermyn Street walk, have a background of art, history or fashion, and one even trained as a tailor.

Historic Pubs, Food & Beer Tour

Think of this as a walk with friends rather than a tour (groups are capped at 12). You meet at a best selfie spot — at Rotherhithe, overlooking the Thames — then catch the overground train to the pubs. By reservation only. Five of London’s most historic pubs in four hours is not an easy but worthwhile task.

East End Walks

East End Walks is a collection of 15 tours run by one man, David Rosenberg. The tours cover the social history of the traditionally working class area. Groups are capped at 30. You meet near the subway station. Rosenberg, whose grandparents moved to the East End as children, loves the area and its social history a lot — it holds the story of the working class, which is rarely told.

1. Which tour best suits people who are interested in the history of the working class?

A．Tour for Muggles	B．Jermyn Street Fashion Walk
C．East End Walks	D．Historic Pubs, Food & Beer Tour

2. What do the four walking tours have in common?

A．They limit the number of a group.	B．They have professional guides.
C．They are private tours to your preference.	D．They recommend reservation in advance.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A news report.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A geographic magazine.	D．A history textbook.

8 . Why is the museum of great significance?

A．It’s a museum for old art.

B．It will be built on a small island.

C．It’s the first of its kind in Indonesia.

9 . 上周五下午，学校组织高一学生参观了孔庙，请你就此次活动给校报写一篇英文新闻报道。内容包括：
1. 时间、地点；
2. 活动内容：
3. 活动意义。
注意: 1. 词数 80 左右（标题已给，不计入词数）：
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇: 孔庙the Confucius Temple

A visit to the Confucius Temple

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10 . During the latter half of the 20^th century, many people connected Belfast, Northern Ireland, with war. Actually, since the peace agreements were signed in 1998, the city Belfast has become a top tourist destination.

Belfast’s City Hall

Belfast’s City Hall, located in the center of the city, is a good place to begin touring. The splendid building, which opened in 1906, houses exhibits that are related to Belfast’s history and government. Outside, the gardens are full of impressive statues and memorials.

Botanic Gardens

Belfast Botanic Gardens started out as a private park in 1828 but opened to the public in 1895. Construction on the garden’s famous Palm House, a building of glass and iron, started in the 1830s. A wide variety of plants can be found there, including one that is over 400 years old.

Ulster Museum

The largest museum in Northern Ireland is Belfast’s splendid Ulster Museum. It has been called Northern Ireland’s treasure house of the past and present. From mummies to moon rocks, the museum possesses impressive art, natural science and history collections.

St. George’s Market

Award-winning St. George’s Market was built in the1890s and is Belfast’s last remaining market housed in a Victorian building. Visitors will find approximately 200 booths selling food, clothes, antiques, crafts and more. Go early for the market’s famous breakfast, and try a unique coffee or tea while listening to live music.

This is just a small taste of what Belfast has to offer. Everyone should take time to explore more in this beautiful city on the Lagan River.

1. Which place is worth visiting for students interested in varieties of plants?

A．Belfast’s City Hall	B．Ulster Museum
C．Botanic Gardens	D．St. George’s Market

2. What do Belfast City Hall and St. George’s Market have in common?

A．A large collection of treasures.

B．The live music and impressive statues.

C．Exhibits related to the history of Belfast.

D．The unique feature of the architecture itself.

3. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce some splendid buildings to us.

B．To attract us to a fantastic city as the destination.

C．To share the interesting travel experiences with us.

D．To advertise some special food and souvenirs to us.