1 . Dublin is the capital of Ireland and is the largest city in the country. The best time to visit Dublin is in late spring and early autumn. These months offer the best combination of smaller crowds but better weather. The warmest days arrive in June, July and August, but these months tend to bring huge crowds of visitors and English-language students.

Language: The spoken language in Dublin is English, with a lot of local Irish words and expressions thrown in.

Currency: The currency used in Dublin is the Euro. International credit cards are also widely accepted, but it is a good idea to have some cash on hand — particularly if you plan to take Dublin Bus, which only accepts exact change in coins.

Getting Around: The best way to get around Dublin is to walk. The city is small enough that most of the major sites and best places to eat can be reached within 15 minutes on foot, so renting a car is usually more trouble than it is worth.

Things to Do:

Dublin Castle: book ahead to visit the richly decorated State Apartments, or stop by to admire the 13th century towers and beautiful gardens.

The Guinness Storehouse: visit the birthplace of Ireland’s favorite beer, learn how to pour a perfect pint(品脱), and enjoy a drink overlooking the rooftops of Dublin in the Gravity Bar.

Of course, it is possible to visit Dublin without drinking, but it would be a missed opportunity to try some of the local favorites.

Culture and Customs:

Visitors will probably recognize many of the customs in Dublin as familiar, but there are a few differences between what is polite in Ireland versus the US. Tipping, for instance, is almost never done at a pub (unless you are telling the barman to keep the change), and most restaurants add a tip automatically as part of a service charge. But you are free to tip your tour guide.

1. What do we know about the best time to visit Dublin from the text?

A．The weather in June is pleasant to visit Dublin.

B．September is a good time to visit Dublin.

C．Most students like to visit Dublin in late spring.

D．Not many people visit Dublin in August.

2. What can be concluded from the last paragraph?

A．There is little difference between Irish and American culture.

B．You are supposed to leave a tip in a bar in Dublin.

C．Restaurants in Dublin usually add a tip to their bill.

D．Dublin tour guides don’t accept tips.

3. Where is this text likely to be found?

A．A travel guide	B．A magazine
C．A storybook	D．A newsletter

2 . The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region was established in 1958, which has many famous tourist attractions.

Shapotou, Zhongwei

Shapotou scenic zone, 16 kilometers west of Zhongwei County in the northwestern Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has become a must-see for tourists who visit Ningxia. Wang Wei, a famous poet in ancient China, recorded the beauty of Shapotou in a poem on a mission to the frontier.

The park has many activities on offer, which include drifting on the Yellow River and sliding from a sand dune.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: May to early October

Ticket Price: 80 yuan ($11.7)

Half Price:

①Minors between the ages of 7 and 18;

②Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a registered student ID card.

Shahu Lake, Shizuishan

Shahu Lake, one of the top 10 destinations for holidays in Shizuishan city, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in Northwest China, is surrounded by large marshlands(沼泽) and desert, and is known as the “pearl of the desert” along the Silk Road. The location of the 1995 movie A Chinese Odyssey attracts many visitors.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: May to early October

Ticket Price: 50 yuan ($7.32)

Half Price:

①Minors between the ages of 7 and 18;

②Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a registered student ID card.

Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park, Yinchuan

Nfingcui Lake National Wetland Park is perhaps the best ecological wetland in China. It is the first national wetland park of the Yellow River Basin. The first established and expanding water and land sports base in the northwest integrates outdoor training, science education, leisure and fishing.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: March to May

Ticket Price: 40 yuan ($5.9)

HalfPrice: Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a registered student ID card.

Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio, Yinchuan

Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio, located in Yinchuan city, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has produced many world-famous films, one of which is Zhang Yimou’s Red Sorghum.

Zhenbeipu functioned as a frontier in the Ming Dynasty, but today, the studio has become a tourism destination fully integrating sightseeing, entertainment, relaxation, dining and shopping.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: Late April to early October

Ticket Price: 80 yuan ($11.7)

Half Price: Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a roistered student ID card.

1. How much should a couple with a full-time university bachelor pay for travelling to Shapotou?

A．80 yuan.

B．120 yuan.

C．160 yuan.

D．200 yuan.

2. Where will fans of the film Red Sorghum most probably choose to go?

A．Shapotou, Zhongwei.

B．Shahu Lake, Shizuishan.

C．Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park, Yinchuan.

D．Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio, Yinchuan.

3. Where is this text most likely taken from?

A．A research paper.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A science journal.	D．A geography textbook.

3 . 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.

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。

The Tianshan Tuomuer Grand Canyon is about 25 kilometers long from east to west and 20 kilometers wide from north to south. It consists of three main     1     (valley) in the shape of the Chinese character “川”.     2     (situate) in the northwest of Xinjiang at the foot of Tuomur Peak, it is also known     3     “Kuduluk Grand Canyon”,     4     means “thrilling and mysterious” in Uygur (维吾尔语). It is the only way to the ancient post road in the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains.

On June 21, 2013, the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang     5     (list) as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. The area in which the Tuomur Grand Canyon lies is the     6     (large) among the four places in the Tianshan Mountains,     7     (account) for 59.87 percent of the whole site.

With its red canyons set against the snow-capped mountains in the distance, the dreamlike landscape     8     (complete) makes visitors lost in the beautiful and impressive view of nature. At night, you can see the stars. Remember that the temperature difference there is very large. While wearing short sleeves at noon, evenings may require     9     down jacket and other warm clothes. There is no tour bus service, but visitors can drive to the canyon by     10     (they) or hire a bus. Apart from it, Xinjiang is in possession of many appealing tourist spots, attracting a good number of visitors at home and abroad.

5 . 假设你叫李华，是一名导游，请根据下面提供的信息，向游客简单介绍广东省清远市的情况，内容包括：

名称	清远，北江河上的一个美丽城市
位置	位于（be located   in）广东省西北部
面积	覆盖（cover）19,000平方千米
人口	约380万（has a population of）
历史	两千多年（with a long history of ...years）
气候	气候宜人，阳光和雨水充足，平均气温（average temperature）21.1°C
特征	有很多名胜景观( tourist attractions) ，如清新温泉（Qingxin Hot Spring）、漂流(White Water Rafting）等，每年都吸引大量来自国内外的游客。特产（special food）多，其中包括清远鸡和乌鬃鹅（Qingyuan Chicken and Wuzong Goose）

注意：1.词数：100左右。
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . 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。

In 1883, a creative bridge engineer named John Roebling     1     (inspire) by an idea to build a great bridge to connect New York with Long Island. However, bridge     2     (expert) throughout the world thought it was impossible and told Roebling to forget it. After much discussion and persuasion he managed     3     (convince) his son Washington, also a bridge engineer, that the bridge could in fact be built. The project started well, but an accident on the site took away     4     life of John Roebling and Washington was so severely brain-damaged that he could only be able to move a finger. However, Washington was never discouraged and still had a     5     (burn) desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever. One day as he lay in his hospital bed,     6     (sudden) an idea hit him. By moving his finger, he slowly developed a code of     7     (communicate) with his wife. For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife’s arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the Grand Brooklyn Bridge     8     (stand) in all its glory, showing us that we can make     9     is impossible possible with determination and persistence. It is also regarded     10     an honor to Washington’s determination not to be defeated by conditions.

7 . Are you looking for a good place to relax and sunbathe after a long period of work? Look through these amazing places, and pick out your favorite to spend your vacation!

Navagio Beach

Navagio Beach, well-known all around Europe, can be accessed by boat merely. If you love comfort, we recommend you should take all your daily use and need. The island cannot offer any facilities. Tourists will also need to bring sun umbrellas since you can hardly find a place to hide from the sun and heat on the island.

Grace Bay

There are lots of other resorts that are not less popular. However, most people prefer to go to Grace Bay. Stay there for a week or two, explore the Bay and drop by various restaurants as well as souvenir shops. Public transportation is not available. To get to the beach, one needs to rent a car. The climate is hot, so have some kind of sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat to protect your skin from sunburns.

Ko Phi Phi Don Island

Thailand offers limitless opportunities. There tourists find all they need to have a good rest and get entertained. The island is really appealing and its rich marine life makes the whole island totally fantastic. Remember the local food, and you will know how creative Thai cooks are.

Myrtos Beach

If you are in search of a perfect beach, then book a flight to Greece and visit Myrtos Beach. You’ll see the most splendid scenery once you arrive: green cliffs and snow-white pebbles(鹅卵石), particularly the breathtaking sea that changes its color depending on weather conditions and seasons. You can go there by boat, public transport or motorbike.

1. What can we know about Navagio Beach?

A．People can reach there only by one means of transport.

B．There are many Thai restaurants to taste local food.

C．People can purchase nearly all basic necessities on the beach.

D．Bringing a raincoat is strongly recommended if people plan to go there.

2. What makes Myrtos Beach especially appealing?

A．Its diverse living things in the sea.	B．Its fancy souvenir shops.
C．Its convenient transportations.	D．Its changeable color of the sea.

3. Who are the probable readers of the text?

A．Those who want to study the local environment.

B．Those who plan to get themselves refreshed.

C．Those who have courage to try extreme sports.

D．Those who like to have a healthy diet.

8 . Super Nintendo World theme park

The Super Nintendo World theme park is to open in Japan next year, and has opened a Mario Cafe and Shop before the________.

Opening this month, it is the first Mario Cafe and Store in the world which will have exclusive（独有的） ________ and souvenirs. Pancake sandwiches in the ________ of Mrio’s and Luigi’s hats will be ________ . Cream sodas and soft drinks in super mushroom cups will also be ________, along with Nintendo ________.

While exact dates have not been given, it aims to open early 2021. Japan remains off the travel list for Brits. Japan is not letting UK ________ into the country ________ British people will have to wait a while longer to visit.

Fans of the game will be able to play Yoshi’s Adventures, a ride which takes ________ along a track with views of the park as well as animatronics scenes. Guests will sit in Yoshi-themed cars________ they travel throughout the land. There will also be a real-life Mario kart ride where you can ________ your friends.

In the park, guests will play Super Mario in real life ________ “power-up bands”. The bands will track and sync（同步） activities ________ walking around the park, letting guests collect________ and compete with other people. The bands have six options________ on the characters ----Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Toad and Yoshi.

The app will show visitors ________ to find coins, and feature a map of the attractions. After________a profile, fans of the games can beat each other.

Last year, Tom Williams explained that the scores could be sent back to the game console to________for another visit. An officer with Universal Creative, Thierry Coup said, “think of Super Nintendo World as a life-size, living video game where you are a ________ . You are not just playing the game but living in the game.”

The next Nintendo land is ________ to open in Universal Studios Hollywood, with Orlando opening after that. There are also rumors of a Donkey Kong and Princess Peach ride at the Super Nintendo Land in Universal Studios Orlando.

1.

A．leave

B．launch

C．close

D．welcome

2.

A．snacks

B．alcohols

C．performances

D．drinks

3.

A．charge

B．hope

C．order

D．shape

4.

A．on show

B．on purpose

C．on offer

D．on duty

5.

A．adjustable

B．admirable

C．adequate

D．available

6.

A．souvenirs

B．flowers

C．tickets

D．foods

7.

A．designers

B．students

C．tourists

D．volunteers

8.

A．and

B．so

C．but

D．or

9.

A．passengers

B．workers

C．managers

D．cleaners

10.

A．after

B．as

C．before

D．since

11.

A．help

B．beat

C．race

D．teach

12.

A．using

B．visiting

C．treating

D．watching

13.

A．if

B．though

C．while

D．unless

14.

A．stones

B．fireworks

C．books

D．coins

15.

A．focused

B．based

C．agreed

D．passed

16.

A．what

B．how

C．where

D．when

17.

A．deleting

B．creating

C．bettering

D．adapting

18.

A．build up

B．come up

C．put up

D．hold up

19.

A．fan

B．visitor

C．character

D．keeper

20.

A．certain

B．sure

C．impossible

D．likely

9 . Some interesting places in Barcelona

Barcelona is now Europe’s sixth most visited city. If you’ve never visited it before, a plan to go there is worth making because there’s so much to see. The following will definitely leave a deep impression on the first-timers in Barcelona.

Grab a fresh snack at La Boqueria Market

Barcelona’s biggest market is found right in the middle of the famous La Rambla. Its central location means that it’s always packed with people, so prepare to push your way through the stands! The selection and quality of ingredients are excellent. Grab a milk shake and get lost in the crowds.

Look down on the city from the majestic Park Guell

The mosaic-covered buildings of Park Guell have come to be the postcard photo of Barcelona! The park itself is remarkably beautiful and has one of the best views of the whole city. The best way to reach Park Guell from the city centre is to take Bus 24 from Placa Catalunya. Some areas of the park are free, while the best pats require you to buy a ticket.

Appreciate 4,000 original Picassos at the Picasso Museum

The Picasso Museum in Barcelona showcases one of the most extensive Picasso collections in the world, with a particular highlight on much of his early work. Picasso spent his adolescent years in Barcelona, and it is the place where he developed his artistic training. The Museum is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the very streets where the young Picasso lived his Barcelona life.

Take a tour of historic Camp Nou

The second biggest association football stadium in the world is home to one of the most historic clubs of all time. A tour at Camp Nou includes access to the Camp Nou Museum where you will be able to see 22 Liga and 4 Champions League trophies in the same room. Explore an area solely dedicated to Barcelona’s hero, Leo Messi.

1. What can you do at La Boqueria Market?

A．Buy souvenirs for friends.	B．Enjoy freshly-made food.
C．Meet the footballer, Messi.	D．Buy postcards in the market.

2. Who might be interested in Camp Nou?

A．Those who like beautiful scenery.	B．Those who like western paintings.
C．Those who are interested in football.	D．Those eager to taste delicious food.

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To advertise for a grand park.	B．To attract more visitors to Barcelona.
C．To introduce a famous artist Picasso.	D．To praise delicious snacks in Barcelona.

10 . 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。

I liked travelling. When I wandered around the world, I     1     (actual) met many kind people. Yann was one of them in Switzerland. That day, he took me downstairs to a laundry room(洗衣房) in     2     the family were hanging their clothes. It was very strange for me, since in Spain and in Asia, we hung most of     3     (we) clothes to dry in the sun outside.

He told me he     4     (move) here twenty years before and the government gave him this yard so he and his wife could have a place to live     5     . He told me that, because his son had grown up and moved away, he had a spare room to offer to     6     (guest) free of charge. I was deeply touched by his story and I think he was a     7     (friend) man.

That night, we had     8     great chat about his volunteer work he had done in Madagascar. Yann said the best way     9     (travel) in small towns in Switzerland was being picked up by passers-by     10     (drive) a car. He then wrote “Montreux" on a piece of cardboard and insisted I should take it with me. I was grateful for his help.