1 . Last summer holiday, Aunt Emily took us to a safari park (野生动物园), not far from Liverpool.

I was very happy to go as I had never been to a safari park before. It’s a very interesting park, full of wild animals running freely.

When we got there, we bought our tickets and drove into the park. We were very excited at the thought of going to see the lions. But to get to the lions’ place we had to go through the monkeys’ land first. And that was an unforgettable experience because they climbed all over the car, ate apples and bananas, and threw all kinds of things at us. They seemed very unfriendly.

Anyway, we went on our way to the lions’ place where we had to lock ourselves in the car as we knew lions could be dangerous. A lion came up very close to us. Then it was on the bonnet (车盖). It looked calm but we felt terrified. Aunt Emily, who isn’t very brave, started to call for help. The kids started crying. Only my brother, George, stayed cool. I sounded the horn (喇叭) but nobody heard us.

In the end a guard arrived in his car, and the lion just got off our car and started smelling the guard’s hand as if nothing was the matter.

1. Which animal did the author want to see the most?

A．The lions.

B．The elephants.

C．The monkeys.

D．All of them.

2. Why did they lock themselves in the car?

A．Because the monkeys might steal things.	B．Because they were afraid of being robbed.
C．Because the lions might be dangerous.	D．Because something was wrong with the car.

3. What does the underlined word “terrified” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Excited.

B．Bored.

C．Interested

D．Scared

4. Who stayed calm among the visitors when they met the lion?

A．Aunt Emily.

B．George.

C．The guard.

D．The author.

2 . Have you been dreaming of taking a vacation, but wonder whether it’s better to take a solo journey, or have an adventure with friends? In my opinion, there are advantages in both travelling alone and in a group.

Group travel is generally much cheaper. You can get group rates on accommodations, certain modes of transportation, or tickets to tourist attractions. If you’re able to reduce costs, you’ll have extra money to see and do more things.

It is also safer to travel in a group. Do you remember when you were little your parents or teachers used the “buddy system”? It doesn’t only apply to children. It’s especially true when travelling, particularly in unknown places. Nobody can forecast problems or dangers on the way, such as traffic accidents and conflicts with strangers. When you travel with a friend or within a group, you have someone to watch your back.

Travelling with other people can also create shared experiences. For many people this is the best part of travelling — there’s always someone to do things with, laugh with, share stories with, and make memories with. These are just some of the reasons why travelling with friends can be more fun.

However, if you travel alone, you are the boss. There’s no one to tell you where to go or what to do, and you don’t have to make compromises. You can do things at your own pace, on your own timetable. For some people, meeting other travellers is part of the fun of travelling alone. A lot of solo travellers seem to end up in the same spots, so you have a chance to meet other people with the same interests. You can join them and spend some time together, then go your separate ways. Some people take trips alone because they want time to reflect. If you simply enjoy being on your own, or want to be with your own thoughts, without anyone else bothering you, then solo travel might be the way to go.

In general, whether you choose to travel solo or in a group mainly depends on your personality. Think of how you are in your everyday life — do you value your time alone, or do you prefer to be in the company of others? It might not seem like a big deal, but if you’re travelling for any length of time, it could mean the difference between an enjoyable, memorable vacation, and an unhappy trip.

1. What is the advantage of group travel, according to Paragraph 2?

A．You can save money by sharing a hotel room with friends.

B．You can choose what kind of transportation you want to take.

C．You can do many fun activities and laugh happily with friends.

D．You can visit a lot more places with friends for less money.

2. What does “buddy system” mean in Paragraph 3?

A．A rule you should follow at school.	B．Your parents’ suggestion for making friends.
C．A way to ensure your safety when going out.	D．A rule of not travelling to unknown places.

3. What advantage of solo travel is not mentioned?

A．You can decide where to go, when to go, and what to eat.

B．You can join other travellers based on your interests.

C．You can have time to reflect and think alone.

D．You can share memories with your friends after the journey.

4. What is the author’s attitude?

A．Group travel is better than solo travel.

B．Travelling alone has more positive factors.

C．The way you like to travel depends on your personality.

D．It is not a big deal to choose to travel alone or in group.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the park located?

A．In West Africa.

B．In Southeast Asia.

C．In South America.

2. What do we know about the park?

A．There are over 5, 000 types of plants.

B．Visitors can’t get close to the birds.

C．It has much room to walk around.

3. How high is the waterfall?

A．30 meters.

B．60 meters.

C．100 meters.

4. When does the All Stars Bird Show start?

A．At 9:00 am.

B．At 11:00 am.

C．At 5:00 pm.

4 . If time allows, why not choose a suitable destination and take a trip with your family and friends to relax your mind?

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Price includes: Economy class flights; Services of English-speaking guided

UK Air Passenger Duty £40

Travel periods: February, March, November, December

Address: acts Horizons, 7 Upper St Martin’s Lane London

Phone; 0207 836 9911

Email: cts @ ctsuk. com

Hong Kong City Escape

Experience some best known attractions such as The Peak and traditional Central Mar-bets. Kowloon is generally regarded as the main tourist area as it includes countless little shops offering everything you want.

Price: £529 including economy class flights, 4 nights at the 3 Stand ford Mongkok

Travel periods: May 15- June 8

Call Oantas Holidays on 0208 2229127 or email qhlonreservations @ quantas. com, au

Las Vegas

Fly to Las Vegas and experience the entertainment capital of the world now! Why not encounter a theme hotel for 4 nights including Ancient Egypt and King Arthurs’ Camelot?

Price: £479

Address: Fun way Holidays, 1 Elm field Park

Phone: 0870 55 70 770

Email: in fo @ funwa yholidays. co. uk

Red Sea Winter Sun

Warm up this winter on the sunny scores of the Red Sea Riviera at the Steigenberger Gouna hotel, which offers an 18- hole golf course.

Price: £389 for 4 nights including bed & breakfast and flights from London Gat wick de-parting 4 January

Address: Long wood Holidays lad, 3 borne Court, South end Road

Phone: 020 8418 2518

Email: reservations @ long wood holidays. co. uk

1. Which travel agency offers a tour to the capital of China according to the text?

A．acts Horizons.	B．Qantas Holidays.
C．Fun way Holidays.	D．Long wood Holidays lad.

2. What do we know about Hong Kong City Escape?

A．It offers winter trips.	B．It has the lowest price.
C．It brings visitors a great shopping experience.	D．It provided visitors with flights free of charge.

3. What do Las Vegas and Red Sea Winter Sun both offer?

A．Free breakfast.	B．Four-night hotel service.
C．Entertainment programs.	D．A walk along sunny scores.

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1. If you like to enjoy warm and sunny climate, you’ll probably fly to______.

A．San Francisco

B．New York

C．Chinatown

D．Los Angeles

2. The special thing to do in San Francisco is that you can_____.

A．enjoy a tide in a cable car	B．visit the Statue of Liberty
C．visit Disneyland	D．see a show on Broadway

3. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce three famous cities.

B．To attract tourists to book flights.

C．To introduce some scenic spots.

D．To recommend tourist activities.

6 . There are many museums in Shanghai. If you’re in Shanghai, maybe you can take a walk around some of these interesting places.

Shanghai Museum

You must see this beautifully designed museum. It is a wonderful place to study Chinese art and history. There are old treasures, fantastic Chinese sculptures (雕刻), paintings from all ages and many other things for you to enjoy.

Open: 9:00 am — 5: 00 pm (9:00 am — 8:00 pm, Saturday)

Ticket: 30 yuan

Lu Xun’s Museum

This is a great place for book-lovers. There are photographs of the famous writer, some of his books written by hand and many letters.

Open: 9:00 am — 4:00 pm

Ticket: 15 yuan (free for kids)

Shanghai Art Museum

An interesting building, once used as a race club and gallery. Drop in and see the latest exhibition. There are shows by painters from all over the country.

Open: 9:00 am —5:00 pm

Ticket: 25 yuan

Shanghai Natural History Museum

Everything about the natural world and science. You can study dinosaurs, hundreds of animals, plants, rocks, and see many unusual exhibits.

Open: 9:00 am — 5:30 pm

Ticket: 10 yuan for an adult (half price for children)

1. In Shanghai Museum you can study the following things except ______.

A．treasures

B．sculptures

C．paintings

D．plants

2. If a couple visit Shanghai Natural History Museum with their two children, they should pay       for the tickets.

A．15 yuan

B．25 yuan

C．30 yuan

D．50 yuan

3. Which of the following museums closes the earliest?

A．Shanghai Art Museum.	B．Shanghai Museum.
C．Lu Xun’s Museum.	D．Shanghai Natural History Museum.

4. How many museums with paintings are mentioned in the text?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four

7 . Gardens in Scotland

Dirleton Castle

The garden at Dirleton, dating from the 16th century, now is a mixture of formal tradition and modern plantings. Recognized by the Guiness (吉尼斯) Book of World Records as having the world’s longest herbaceous (草本的) border.

Location: 3 m W North Berwick, on A198

Website: Dirleton Castle

Phone: 01620 850 330

Hirsel Gardens and Country Park

Spring flowers. Long walks through the 3,000 acre garden. Large lake with bird hide. Displays of garden life in Homestead Museum on the grounds.

Location: W Coldstream, off A697

Website: Hirsel Gardens and Country Park

Email: info@hirselcountrypark.co.uk

Phone:01573 224 144

Pitmedden Garden

Formal garden with various flower designs, first created in the 17th century. The formal garden is best visited in July and August when 30-40,000 annuals (一年生植物) are in bloom. Woodland walk and nature paths where rare or endangered species can be viewed.

Location: A920, 1m (1.6 km) W Pitmedden

Website: Pitmedden Garden

Phone: 0844 493 2177

Kinnoull Hill Tower

Lying on the extreme edge of a high hill overlooking the Tay River. Built in the early 19th century, it consists of a round tower set between walls, battlements and arches (拱门). The surrounding land is a country park with nature paths through the woods.

Location: A90 by exit 11 from M90

Website: Kinnoull Hill Tower

1. Dirleton Castle was recoganized by the Guiness Book of World Records because of ________.

A．a high hill overlooking the Tay River	B．a formal garden with various flower designs
C．long walks through the 3,000 acre garden	D．the world’s longest herbaceous border

2. If you want to enjoy the displays of garden life, you can phone ________ to get more information.

A．01620 850 330

B．01573 224 144

C．01574 224 144

D．0844 493 2177

3. You can view the rare or endangered species in ________.

A．Dirleton Castle	B．Hirsel Gardens and Country Park
C．Pitmedden Garden	D．Kinnoull Hill Tower

4. Kinnoull Hill Tower was built in ________.

A．the early 19th century

B．the late 19th century

C．the 17th century

D．the 18th century

8 . We had just come back home after a big trip. My 5-year-old boy, Baldwin, couldn't _________ to share our stories with his grandmother. Our final _________ is the Appalachian Trail, one of the longest footpaths in the world. We finished the route without any _________ in 209 days. The _________ was really hard work, but full of fun. The landscape along the way was _________, with green woods and wild animals like kangaroos. My husband and I had little time to _________ our own physical pain from walking so many kilometers, but tried hard to keep our little boy happy and excited. When we were tired, we got to eat Skittles, a colorful sweet treat, to make my son_________. We slept in a tent, _________ at 5: 30 in the morning and walking all day. Talking with other hikers along the way prevented _________ and brought extra joy.

My son was even several months __________ than “Buddy Backpacker”, a boy who once held the record for the youngest person for the route. We had been hiking __________ my son was two years old. We took every opportunity to go outside and __________ the world. It may seem like an impossible activity for a child. However, it turned out that he was strong enough to __________ it. My son's trip earned __________ from Dale, the oldest person to hike the route. He said, “It's going to change his life forever. Baldwin has gone through some hardships, making him stronger. This challenge contributes to his social and __________ development. He will smile through his life.”

1.

A．regret

B．wait

C．promise

D．decide

2.

A．agreement

B．edge

C．movement

D．destination

3.

A．vehicle

B．direction

C．luggage

D．supply

4.

A．jogging

B．surfing

C．hiking

D．hunting

5.

A．available

B．normal

C．awful

D．dramatic

6.

A．pay attention to

B．put on

C．add to

D．live up to

7.

A．brave

B．concerned

C．grateful

D．energetic

8.

A．lying

B．waking

C．talking

D．settling

9.

A．laziness

B．sadness

C．boredom

D．injury

10.

A．shorter

B．younger

C．earlier

D．quicker

11.

A．if

B．since

C．until

D．because

12.

A．change

B．recognise

C．explore

D．photograph

13.

A．make

B．feel

C．know

D．find

14.

A．prize

B．lesson

C．praise

D．harvest

15.

A．emotional

B．intellectual

C．imaginative

D．magical

9 . Extremely low temperature, strong winds and endless white snow are just a few of the challenges explorers must face in the Polar areas. But a 16-year-old British girl didn't let these worry her. On April 15 Alicia Adams became the youngest person to walk to the North Pole.

She completed the adventure with her geology teacher and two other companions. Each of them carried 30 kilograms of supplies. At times temperatures fell to -45C during the 320-kilometre trip. But they made it in ten days, two days less than her famous father, David Adams' time record for the same walk.

“It is a really good feeling, more of an achievement,” said Alicia Adams after coming to the end of her adventure. “The winds were like angry beasts roaring behind us. The trip seemed endless and there was nothing in sight: no buildings, no people, and no animals. Sometimes we had to walk across lakes covered with thin ice, which is the deadliest threat.”

David Adams is a top British explorer, who reached both the South and North poles on foot. He also set a series of hot air-balloon records and climbed the highest mountain on every continent. “I take pride in what she has achieved but a bit annoyed that she has beaten my time,” her father said playfully.

Asked if there would be any future joint adventures, the dad joked, “I think I would be struggling to keep up with her now.”

Alicia returned to Britain last week where she faces a more normal task of going to school. And she said her achievement would not necessarily mark the start of a life-long exploration. “Going to school is on top of my list,” she said.

1. How long did it take David Adams to complete the same adventure?

A．6 days.

B．8 days.

C．10 days.

D．12 days.

2. What was the biggest danger during Alicia Adams' adventure?

A．The lack of equipment and supplies.

B．The angry wild animals in the polar areas.

C．The strong icy winds and endless white snow.

D．The need to cross the lakes covered with thin ice.

3. How did David Adams really feel about his daughter's adventure?

A．Angry.

B．Proud.

C．Worried.

D．Sad.

4. What is Alicia's plan for the near future?

A．To go back to school to study.	B．To start more explorations by herself.
C．To challenge more of her father's records.	D．To have an adventure together with her dad.

10 . At 12, 139 feet above sea level, Potala is the highest palace in the world. The 1, 300-year-old palace was originally built by Tibetan king Songtsen Gambo for Princess Wencheng of the Chinese Tang Dynasty. Eventually it was expanded and changed into the house for the Dalai Lama. Since 1959, it has been turned into a museum of Buddhism. In 1994, Potala Palace was named a World Heritage by UNESCO.

The building is divided into two parts—the Red Palace and the White Palace. They are really colored red and white. A fresh coat of paint made up of milk, honey, and sugar is applied every autumn.

The neighboring Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka Temple were rebuilt in 2000 and 2001. The Jokhang Temple is considered the most sacred (神圣的) temple in Tibet and thousands of Buddhism believers travel thousands of miles by foot just to pay their respects to it all year around. In addition to the two temples, many other temples, including the Ramoche Temple and Palkhor Temple, are symbols of Tibetan culture.

HOW TO VISIT

All foreign visitors must visit the Potala Palace with a tour group. Groups are allowed an hour inside the palace and photos are not permitted. While the palace and its nearby temples are very much tourist attractions, many of the guests are Tibetan people who come to pray.

WHEN TO VISIT

As one of the highest cities in the world, Lhasa can get quite cold during the winter. Summer is the best time to visit. June to August is the busiest tourist season.

1. What was Potala first built for?

A．A museum of Buddhism.

B．A home for the Dalai Lama.

C．A burying place for Songtsen Gambo.

D．A palace for Princess Wencheng.

2. Which is considered the most religiously important temple in Tibet?

A．The Jokhang Temple.	B．The Palkhor Temple.
C．The Norbulingka Temple.	D．The Ramoche Temple.

3. What is the best season to visit Lhasa?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Autumn.

D．Winter.