1 . North American Train Routes for a Family Vacation

The Adirondack

Considered one of the top ten scenic train rides in the world, the Adirondack train route travels from New York City’s Penn Station to Montreal, Canada. The 10-hour trip is great for a weekend away in either Montreal or Manhattan. The route will take you past West Point Academy, the Hudson River Valley and fifty miles of Lake Champlain.

The Vermonter

The almost 14-hour trip from Washington, D. C. to St. Albans, the Vermonter takes you from the U. S. capital, through the beautiful New England states of Connecticut and Massachusetts on the way to Vermont. As you travel through New England towns, you’ll be able to see some of the most beautiful scenery in this area, including rivers, falls and covered bridges.

The Downeaster

The Downeaster was established in 2001 and was expanded several years ago northward to Freeport and Brunswick, Maine. The short ride(between three and four hours) includes a trip along the beautiful Maine coastline. With five round-trips offered daily, it’s a great way for Massachusetts families to visit Maine for a day or longer. Many of these routes carry volunteers to aid passengers with questions about local attractions and destinations.

The Pennsylvanian

Both New York City and Pittsburgh are great family vacation destinations and the Pennsylvanian route takes you through the beautiful Pennsylvanian landscape between the two major cities. The 9.5-hour trip travels through a variety of different terrains(地形), and stops along the way including Newark, Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Altoona. The connecting train service is available for those looking to travel to Cleveland, Chicago, and Toledo from Pittsburgh.

1. Which train route is NOT the choice for water sightseeing?

A．The Adirondack.	B．The Vermonter.
C．The Downeaster.	D．The Pennsylvanian.

2. Where is St. Albans?

A．In Vermont.

B．In Washington, D.C.

C．Between Connecticut and Massachusetts.

D．Between Washington, D. C. and Massachusetts.

3. Who are the target readers of the text?

A．Fitness coaches.	B．Solo tourists.
C．Tour guides.	D．Travel enthusiasts.

3 . Theatres and Opera Houses

Mariinsky Theatre

The Mariinsky Theatre in St.Petersburg is considered one of the most beautiful theatres in the world. Built in the early 1800s, it was designed by architect Carlo Rossi as both a theatre and a circus. The theatre has seen some of the most famous names in classical music — including Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich.

Address: Theatre Square, 1, St.Petersburg, Russia

Phone： +7 812 326-41-41

Palais Garnier

This opera house was designed by architect Charles Garnier and completed in 1875. Decorated with sculptures and paintings, it has appeared in several films, including The Phantom of the Opera. Composer Giacom o Puccini saw his opera, Tosca, performed here, and dancer Isadora Duncan first performed on the stage in Paris.

Address: Pl.de l’Opera, 75009 Paris, France

Phone:   +33 1 71 25 24 23

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre

The Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, designed by Yoshinobu Ashihara, is among Asia’s largest theatres. Home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, the theatre opened in 1990. A notable example of modern architecture (建筑), the theatre is proud to have one of the world’s largest pipe organs!

Address: 1-chome-8-1 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0021, Japan

Phone:   +81 3-5391-2111

Sydney Opera House

Located in Sydney Harbor, this popular tourist attraction is a symbol of Australia, a UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Site, and perhaps one of the most outstanding examples of modern architecture. Designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon, the Opera House was completed in 1973 and sees more than 1, 500 performances each year, ranging from opera to ballet and theatre.

Address: Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone:   +61 2 9250 7111

1. In which city is Palais Garnier located?

A．St.Petersburg.	B．Paris.
C．Tokyo.	D．Sydney.

2. Who is the designer of Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre?

A．Carlo Rossi.	B．Charles Garnier.
C．Yoshinobu Ashihara.	D．Jorn Utzon.

3. Which theatre is the youngest?

A．Mariinsky Theatre.	B．Palais Garnier.
C．Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre.	D．Sydney Opera House.

6 . I was very fond of hunting when I was a young man. In the autumn of 1995, I was _________ in the northwest of India. One evening, after hunting in the forest all day, I was returning alone to the place where I had _________ up my tent. I was tired and hungry. It was getting _________ and darker, and I was walking slowly _________ a narrow path. On my right was a wide river; on my left, a thick, dark forest. All of a _________ I saw two green eyes looking at me from among the trees. I knew it _________ be a man-eating tiger. The tiger was getting ready to _________ on me.

My heart _________. What could I do? Should I jump into the river and hope to save my life _________ swimming? I looked to the __________. In the river there was a big crocodile waiting to welcome me with its mouth __________ open. I was so __________ that I shut my eyes. And I thought it would be the end of my __________. I heard branches moving __________ the tiger roared (咆哮) and jumped. __________ then I opened my eyes. What do you think had happened? The tiger had jumped right over me and now was in the jaws (嘴) of the crocodile.

1.

A．practicing

B．studying

C．planting

D．travelling

2.

A．turned

B．put

C．made

D．brought

3.

A．colder

B．warmer

C．brighter

D．cooler

4.

A．by

B．beside

C．along

D．on

5.

A．shock

B．joy

C．sudden

D．surprise

6.

A．could

B．can

C．must

D．should

7.

A．live

B．depend

C．look

D．jump

8.

A．beat

B．sank

C．ached

D．jumped

9.

A．on

B．of

C．with

D．by

10.

A．front

B．back

C．left

D．right

11.

A．long

B．short

C．wide

D．narrowly

12.

A．tired

B．excited

C．frightened

D．surprised

13.

A．work

B．study

C．day

D．life

14.

A．though

B．as

C．but

D．or

15.

A．Just

B．Even

C．Still

D．Only

7 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词：
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

My father and I stayed at the South Lake Hotel for a week when we visit Beijing last month. It is in the downtown area, but it is easy to go to anywhere from the hotel by public transport. We lived in a comfortably double-room with big bath. What I liked best were the free high-speed Internet connection in the room. I checked my e-mail messages every day. I also shared with my friends many photos taking in Beijing. The food was wonderful with reasonable prices, and they enjoyed several local dish.

It is so a great hotel that I would recommend it to any friend who is going to Beijing.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?

A．It’s a new building.

B．It’s a small town.

C．It’s a public place.

2. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon?

A．Saturday nights.

B．Sunday afternoon.

C．Fridays and Saturdays.

3. Which street is known for its food shops and markets?

A．Via Del Mar Street.

B．Fernando Street.

C．Hernandes Street.

4. Why does the speaker like Hewish Street best?

A．It has an old stone surface.

B．It is named after a writer.

C．It has a famous university.

9 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（/\），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I, together with my parents, took the trip to Hangzhou to get relaxing. Shortly after we arrived at there, we went to the West Lake. The scenery there was so beautiful that it simply took their breath away. Then we pay a visit to Xixi National Wetland Park, what is China’s first national wetland park. With its clear water and peaceful environment, it attracts million of tourists from all over the world every year. How an unforgettable trip! Not only did it offer me a chance to get closely to nature, but it also enabled me learn some new knowledge.