1 . 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．

Located on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River in Changsha, Hunan, Yuelu Academy has witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties. The academy     1     (establish) in 976 AD in the Song dynasty. Shortly after its establishment, it was known throughout the whole of China     2     its style of school management and its role in the spread of     3     (academy) learning.

The Lecture Hall at the heart of the academy is the core building     4     most teaching and great ceremonies take place. It’s said that when Zhu Xi, the great scholar of the Southern Song dynasty, came here to give lectures, so popular     5     the lectures that there were too many visitors and the water in the pond was drained (抽干) by their horses.

It is in the academy     6     the famous “HuxiangSchool of Learning” began to get popular. Later on, the academy saw other learning and ideas spread and exchanged. There have been countless talented students       7     (learn) at Yuelu Academy. Especially in the late 19th century and 20th century, the academy trained a great number of patriotic     8     (think) and politicians.

Today, Yuelu Academy, which     9     (official) became a part of Hunan University in 1926, still shoulders the responsibility of conducting researches and training professionals. The academy has witnessed a history of more than one thousand years without a break,     10     it earns the reputation of a “millennial academy”

2 . How to see London like a pro

We’ve explored London thoroughly and come away with quite a few lessons. Here are our tips.

Visiting Buckingham Palace

Being London’s most iconic landmark, this grand 775-room building is where Queen Elizabeth hosts feasts and meets heads of state. But if you’re dreaming of taking a visit to it, you’ll need to plan your trip carefully. The palace is typically only open during the summer months from July 23rd to October 3rd. Visiting hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. If you’re visiting when the palace isn’t available to tour, you can still see the Changing of the Guard.

Hitting the London Eye

The London Eye is a playful addition to the city skyline. Standing near centuries-old architecture, this enormous Ferris wheel goes round slowly over the left bank of the Thames, serving up views over the London Bridge and the Shard to the west, plus a wide perspective of the Palace of Westminster. Buy your tickets in advance online, choose a clear day and go first thing in the morning to avoid crowds peak.

Drinking afternoon tea

Afternoon tea—a sacred, buttery ritual (仪式)—is reason enough to come to London. The British have taken a simple tea break and turned it into a luxurious ceremony, complete with patterned china, layered plates of finger sandwiches and scones in cream and jam. And we haven’t mentioned the cakes, which are often brought around on a wheeled cart. When making a reservation, remember that afternoon tea isn’t a snack but a full meal with sweet and salty elements, and you’ll be stuffed. The smart move is to skip lunch and maybe even dinner.

1. Which is a proper time to visit Buckingham Palace?

A．July 18, 10:00 a.m.	B．Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m.
C．Sep. 27, 3:00 p.m.	D．Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.

2. The attraction of the London Eye lies in the fact that ______.

A．it provides a good view of some places of interest

B．it makes London’s skyline seem more harmonious

C．it spins quickly over the left bank of the Thames

D．it is more historic compared to the nearby buildings

3. What do we know about British afternoon tea?

A．It is a short break with light snacks.

B．It is a full meal with various tasty foods.

C．It combines sour and sweet flavours well.

D．It is complete with delicate silver dishware.

3 . When you want to get away from it all, it's hard to beat a small town holiday. Whether you're interested in history, culture, outdoor adventure, shopping therapy, food or a lazy day on the water, there's a small town for you.

We asked our network of contributors to nominate（提名）their favorites across the categories, and now we need you to vote for your favorites. You can vote once per day, per category until voting ends on Monday, June 29 at noon.

Best Coastal Small Town

Move over L. A., Miami and Honolulu! Our 20 nominees for Best Coastal Small Town offer uncrowded, simple and affordable seaside or lakeside fun in small packages that prove bigger isn't always better.

Best Historic Small Town

The USA has a rich and exciting history, and visiting the places which most affected it is so much more fun than reading about it. These 20 nominees for Best Historic Small Town have big histories and small populations, making them fun and affordable ways to dive into our nation's past.

Best Cultural Small Town

What each of these small towns lacks in size, it makes up for with a big cultural punch-museums, art galleries, performing arts and busy event calendars.

Best Food Small Town

Tasty things sometimes come in very small packages. These 20 small towns-each with a population of under 25,000-have big food scenes with chef driven restaurants, local flavors and plenty of variety, especially given their small size. Which is your favorite?

1. Where can visitors go when they want to know much about the nation's past?

A．Best Coastal Small Town.	B．Best Historic Small Town.
C．Best Small Town Cultural Scene.	D．Best Small Town Food Scene.

2. What can visitors do in the Best Cultural Small Town?

A．They can go to the seaside.	B．They can take delicious food.
C．They can vote for your favorites.	D．They can go on a visit to art galleries.

3. What is special about Best Food Small Town?

A．Small size.

B．Many flavors.

C．Some restaurants.

D．Less than 25,000 people.

4 . 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。

Going to Mount Huangshan reminds me of the popular Beatles’ song “The Long and Winding Road”.     1     is so breathtaking about the experience is the out-of-this-world scenes. The rolling sea of clouds you see once you are at the top will remind you how tiny we     2     (human) are.

The hot spring at the foot of the mountain is something you must try after the climb. It will     3    (undoubted) help you get refreshed! The amazing thing about the spring is that the colder the temperature gets, the     4     (hot) the spring! Strange, isn’t it? But that’s how nature is — always leaving us     5     (astonish).

What comes next is the endless series of steps. You can’t help wondering how hard it     6     (be) for the people then to put all those rocks into place. Though it is the only unnatural thing on your way up the mountain, still it highlights the whole adventure     7    offers a place where you can sit down to rest your     8     (ache) legs.

As the song goes, this long and winding road “will never disappear”, and it will always stick in the visitor’s memory. It sure does in     9     (I). While you’re in China, Mount Huangshan is     10     must to visit!