1 . For people who are planning a trip, a visit to a museum might not be the first thing they think of. After all, there are plenty of ways to appreciate the world’s civilization, gain exciting experiences and spend quality time with family and friends.     1    

Museums are where people learn something new, at every age! Are you interested in something specific?     2    . There, you will find yourself drawn in and inspired! Museums are a fantastic place to learn about a region’s history, scientific achievements, major cultural events, and of course, dinosaurs. They also design exhibitions related to visual arts, industrial innovations and anything that inspires an individual to learn about the past and create new paths to the future.

    3     They will surely be an exciting part of the educational experience with the main purpose to expose children to knowledge of various fields and expand their horizons. To achieve that, museums are working to create meaningful and engaging activities, interactive and knowledge-based.

Museums support tourism. They are tourism promoters in small towns and large cities. Museums aren’t a burden on tax revenue (税收) or a separate concern from other city projects.     4    Statistics show that museums support more than 726, 000 jobs in America.

Museums shape communities. They have activities and exhibitions through which visitors can learn about local history. Museums are places where a shared heritage is celebrated and a collective identity is formed. They provide an interesting public space where people meet and talk to each other.     5    

A．Museums bring out the best qualities in children.

B．Museums often deliver kids-centered exhibitions.

C．Instead, they generate funding and fuel employment.

D．Then, visit a local museum to learn about that subject.

E．Even shopping at the gift shop there is an opportunity for connection.

F．On the contrary, they consume a small percentage of city funds annually.

G．The fact, however, is that museums offer magical benefits in many ways.

2 . It’s important to have great travel news sources that you can trust. In this blog we are to share the top travel news websites that you may find useful.

World Tourism Organization

The World Tourism Organization exists to guide, support, advance the global tourism industry. Naturally, their position of influence means they are looked at as an authoritative source of information that people can depend on.

BBC Tourism

The BBC is one familiar news source for many. Its travel section is a great source of global news relating to the tourism industry. You are less likely to find the tourism-related news that goes very deep. However, the website is still a good choice for common people.

Eye for Travel

Reuters News&. Media is also a globally trusted news source, like the BBC. Eye for Travel is its travel section, which, too, enjoys a good reputation (名声). Less focused on breaking news, this website offers detailed and deep information of some important news in the global tourism industry.

The Local

Daily tourism news specifically focusing on Europe is found on this website. The news is written and published in English. Thelocal. com is a general European edition (版本). If you want to get travel information about countries such as Germany, Austria, Sweden, etc., there is also an edition designed for each one of them.

1. Which website is created to improve the global tourism industry?

A．World Tourism Organization.	B．BBC Tourism.
C．Eye for Travel.	D．The Local.

2. What do BBC Tourism and Eye for Travel have in common?

A．They mainly include breaking news about travel.

B．They cover travel news in different languages.

C．They have the most subscribers in the world.

D．They carry news on the global tourism industry.

3. What can we know about Thelocal.com?

A．It offers weekly tourism news.

B．It centers on European travel news.

C．Its designers are able to speak different languages.

D．Its news is published in English-speaking countries.

3 . Not everyone knows that Mogao Caves in China has a “little sister”—Yulin Caves, which is smaller but better preserved than Mogao Caves. This “little sister” has the most brilliant murals (壁画) which are large in scale and diverse in forms and skills, with much art value. Here is some information lo refer to when planning your tour here.

Daily Itinerary (行程)

DAY 1: Visit Mingshashan in the middle afternoon when it is not very hot and sunburn is low.

DAY 2: Visit Yulin Caves. You can visit up to 6 caves. After that, drive about 30 minutes to Suoyangcheng.

DAY 3: Visit the newly opened Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center. You will watch two short but well-produced educational documentary movies about Mogao Caves. After the movies, take the interzonal bus to Mogao Caves.

Highlights of This Tour

●In-depth tour of Mogao Caves and Yulin Caves

●Visiting Suoyangeheng—an ancient ruined city 2,000 years ago

●Private tour package covering airport pick-up, accommodation, sightseeing and private tour guide

Basic Information about Price

●$ 380 per person

●This price is based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotels and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.

●This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel class, etc. ... If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.

1. When can tourists see the documentary movies?

A．On Day 1.

B．On Day 2.

C．On Day 3.

D．Any day.

2. What is a most interesting part of the tour?

A．Two brilliant caves.	B．An old living city.
C．Free accommodations.	D．In-depth travel in private.

3. Where can you find the text probably?

A．In a history textbook.	B．On a travel agency website.
C．In an academic journal.	D．On an exhibition of murals.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Next week I’m travelling to Australia to visit a friend there. I have also read about some iconic     1    (site), I can’t wait     2    (see) all of them. On Oct. 1^st, I’m there in Sydney. Since I arrived, my friend     3    (bring) me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals     4     me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food. On Oct. 3^rd, my friend and I have arrived in Katherine. We’re here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines.     5    (survive) in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music,     6     celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their     7    (music) instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is     8     amazing instrument called the didgeridoo. On Oct. 6^th, it’s almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. After being here for a while, my biggest     9    (impress) is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures.     10    (person) speaking, what I like most about Australia is the people themselves. After experiencing Australia, I have to say that I agree with the tourism slogan: There’s nothing like Australia.

5 . 此题要求你对一段文章改错。先对每一行做出判断是对还是错。如果是对的，在该行右边横线上划一个勾( √ ) ；如果有错误(每行不会多余一个错误)，则按情况改错如下：
此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线( \ ) 划掉。
此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号( ^ )，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
此行错一个词：再错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行没有错的不要改。

When I was young I want to become a traveler, so I really liked reading books which were introduced Many countries. They are so many places where I want to go, but if I must choose only one place, my choose is Morocco. There are three reasons why the Morocco is my favorite place. Firstly, Morocco is country in North African. I have never been to African, and I think there are many mysteries on this land than Asia or Europe. Secondly, Morocco is a famous place where many movies was made, such as ‘Casablanca’. Morocco had many nice places for sightseeing. Lastly, Morocco is much developing in business. I like all developed cities, besides they are always full of life. When I think over Casablanca or New York or other cities like them, I just feel very excitedly.

6 . 假设你是李华，你的英国朋友亨利(Henry)要来中国旅行，他来信希望你能给他推荐一个有特色的主题公园。请你给他回信，内容要点如下：
1．你的建议：郑州绿博园 (The Green Expo Garden in Zhengzhou)
2．你的理由;

地点	紧邻郑开大道
面积	约3 000亩
特色	展园94个，是各类花卉的家园
宗旨	展示环保方面取得的成就，倡导绿色生活
门票	成人每人次20元
公交	568路和573路

3．你的祝愿。
注意：1．词数80左右;2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Henry,

Knowing that you’re coming to China and want to visit a theme park, I’m writing to extend my warm welcome and share my recommendation.

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If you have any other questions, do let me know. I hope you’ll have fun in China!

Yours,

Li Hua

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。1.

A．On April 12.

B．On April 19.

C．On April 25.

2.

A．Seeing kangaroos.

B．Visiting his friend.

C．Enjoying the scenery.

8 . 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。

During China’s dynastic period, emperors planned the city of Beijing     1     arranged the residential areas according to social classes. The term “hutong”,     2     (original)meaning “water well” in Mongolian, appeared first during the Yuan Dynasty.

In the Ming Dynasty, the center was the Forbidden City,     3     (surround)in concentric(同心的)circles by the Inner City and Outer City. Citizens of higher social classes     4     (permit)to live closer to the center of the circles. The large siheyuan of these high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen often     5     (feature)beautifully carved and painted roof beams and pillars(柱子). The hutongs they formed were orderly, lined by     6     (space)homes and walled gardens. Farther from the center lived the commoners and laborers. Their siheyuan were far smaller in scale and     7     (simple)in design and decoration, and the hutongs were narrower.

Hutongs represent an important cultural element of the city of Beijing. Thanks to Beijing’s long history     8     capital of China, almost every hutong has its stories, and some are even associated with historic     9     (event). In contrast to the court life and upper-class culture represented by the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect     10     culture of grassroots Beijingers.

9 . Best Places to Visit in England

As the largest part of the United Kingdom, England is home to many great places to visit. The following destinations are some of the best.

London

Of course, most visitors to England will arrive in London. It’s home to a long list of famous sights as well as beautiful green spaces. It also houses some of the best museums on the planet, many of which are free. See the city from above by riding the London Eye or run into famous people at Madame Tussauds (杜莎夫人蜡像馆).

Liverpool

Liverpool is well known as the place that started The Beatles, though you’ll find a lot more to do there than visit The Beatles Museum. Spend time in the pubs chatting with the locals, go shopping at Liverpool One and enjoy the beaches. Art lovers will enjoy Liverpool’s excellent art sight.

Bath

Some people say Bath is England’s most beautiful small city, named for its natural hot springs that served as ancient Roman baths (浴缸) 2,000 years ago. And, today, it’s the only place in the United Kingdom where you can bathe in naturally hot, mineral-rich waters just like the Romans did long ago. Enjoy rooftop baths with wonderful views over this Georgian city, dine in award-winning restaurants and stay in romantic hotels.

Dover

Dover, located in White Cliffs Country, offers a rich history as well as peaceful countryside and a breathtaking coastline. This area has a unique place in history. You could easily spend weeks experiencing this area’s castles, like Dover Castle as well as the Secret War Time Tunnels, once used as an underground hospital.

1. What can visitors do in London?

A．Have a bath in naturally hot water.

B．Visit The Beatles Museum for free.

C．Enjoy the city’s view from the London Eye.

D．Learn about its music at Madame Tussauds.

2. Which place is well known for natural hot springs?

A．London.

B．Liverpool.

C．Bath.

D．Dover.

3. What can we know about the Secret War Time Tunnels?

A．It is in Liverpool.

B．It is a 2,000-year-old art sight.

C．It looks like Dover Castle.

D．It was an underground hospital before.

10 . Canadians have many natural wonders with enough lakes, mountains and rivers to explore fora lifetime. Here are some of the best waterfalls in Canada.

Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada. They are actually made up of three different falls, with Horseshoe Falls being the only one located on the Canadian side. Different viewing choices are available including the Hornblower boat cruise(游船). In 2007, the base of the falls was referred to as “World’s End” in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.

Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia

Bridal Veil Falls are located in the east of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and really do look like their name, with water gently pouring over smooth rock. An easy 15-minute walk to the falls takes you through rich leaves. Picnic tables are available, and there are lots of chances for viewing wild plants and animals along the way.

Takakkaw Falls
Yoho National Park, British Columbia

Takakkaw Falls are the second-highest waterfalls in Canada. After a drive up a wandering road, these falls are only a short hike from the parking lot. Even though the falls can be seen from far away, the wonderful up-close views, impressive sound and cold mist provide an awe-inspiring (使人敬畏的)sensory experience.

Virginia Falls
Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories

Coming in at twice the height of Niagara Falls, Virginia Falls are located on the South Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. Virginia Falls are also called “Nailicho”, which means “big river falling” in the South Slavey language. These falls are very much out-of-the-way, which means they receive only about 1,000 visitors every year.

1. What do we know about Niagara Falls?

A．They include four falls in total.	B．They appeared in a movie.
C．They can only be visited by boat.	D．They are the highest falls in Canada.

2. What can visitors do in Bridal Veil Falls?

A．Observe wildlife.	B．Make a camp.
C．Drive through the falls.	D．See powerful waterfalls.

3. Which falls are difficult to reach?

A．Niagara Falls.

B．Bridal Veil Falls.

C．Virginia Falls.

D．Takakkaw Falls.