1 . Listed below are some of the classic local hiking challenges. Most of these hikes are along the Long Trail (路径),the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States: initiated in 1910.

SUNSET LEDGE 2924’ 2.2 MILES

Perfect for kids.Popular! Park at the lop of Lincoln Gap and head south on the long Trail. Views over Addison County to Lake Champlain and the Adirondack range. About an hour round trip, plus the time you spend enjoying the view.

GENERAL STARK 3662'   3.2 MIlES

A local's favorite with fantastic views.Start from the App Gap and head South on the long Trail up steep Stark's Wall all and follow the Long Trail to the Stark's Nest Shelter at the top of the Single Chair. Or start from the Mad River Glen ski area and hike the service roads up to the same spot. About 3 hours round trip.

CAMEL'S HUMP 4080'   7.4 MILES

This most challenging 7.4 miles round trip hike takes you above the trees to Vermont's highest undeveloped peak. Spectacular views and an unparalleled feeling of accomplishment. Budget 5 hours. About a 40 minutes drive from the Mad River Valley to railhead either in Duxbury or in Huntington.

MT.ABRAHAM 4000'   5.2 MILES

This is a 4-hour hike if you are a normal human being and the views are spectacular. Mt.Abr is one of Vermont's 5 peaks over 4000’, with 360° panoramic views. Part of the Monroe Skyline Park at Lincoln Gap and head North on the Long Trail. If you hike in the summer, hike down Upper Jester and ride the Super Bravo chair to Sugarbush base area.

TO ENSURE A GREAT HIKE

These hikes are challenging: do not underestimate the journey. Be prepared. Always bring a good, printed trail map; Map Adventures is the best (at The Tempest Bookshop or local gear shops). Trail markers are not always visible and estimated hiking time is based on fit individuals. Always wear hiking shoes, carry a backpack with more water than you think you will need, some calorie-rich foods, and a flashlight; bring an extra layer for warmth or rain. Sunscreen might be a good idea depending on the season.

1. Which trail are professional hikers most likely to go to?

A．Sunset Ledge	B．General Stark
C．Camel's Hump	D．Mt.Abraham

2. Before these hikes, you should__________.

A．go to a local gear shop.	B．bring extra clothes in case.
C．invite a friend to go with you.	D．wear more sunscreen than necessary.

3. What do these hikes have in common?

A．A Journey along the Long Trail.	B．Magnificent views.
C．A more than 3 hours' trip.	D．A kids-friendly trail.

4 . What time does the museum close on Sundays?

A．At 3:00 pm.

B．At 4:00 pm.

C．At 5:00 pm.

5 . 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或使用括号中单词的正确形式填空。

Peru is a country on the central western coast of South America facing the Pacific Ocean. Three parts make     1     the country: narrow, dry, flat land     2    (run) along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon Rainforset.

Spanish is the main official language of Peru. It is because Peru     3    (rule)by Spanish from the 16^th century to 1821. But before that, Peru was the center of the ancient Inca Empire, and its emperor lived in what is now known as the site Machu Picchu.

Peru is an     4    ( amaze) destination with something for tourists. Here     5    (be) two magical tours: Amazon Rainforest and Machu Picchu Tour.

In Amazon Rainforet Tour, you can first take     6     short flight into the Amazon rainforest and then will travel for a day to your     7    (accommodate) by boat. In the following three days, you can explore the unique rainforest with a local guide, In the other tour, you can take a four-day hike through the Andes to the city of Machu Picchu. After     8     (explore )the ancient city, you will find it very fantastic,     9    (especial) the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones so exactly     10    nothing was needed to hold walls together.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are scientists interested in?

A．The ocean.

B．The desert.

C．The continent.

2. What evidence of people can be seen?

A．Roads.

B．Houses.

C．Lights.

7 . Is there a place that you have a strong desire to visit before you are too old to travel? If so, you’re in my shoes. The following places are where I desire to visit very much and most probably your best choices.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

The region is famous for its amazing natural beauty. Many 5A scenic areas and geological(地质的)parks are located there. The park not only has natural wonders, such as strange looking peaks and a thick forest, but also rich animal and plant resources. Tourists can feel like stepping into a natural botanic(植物)garden and kingdom of animals. After visiting here, one will realize the great natural beauty of our world.

The Rainbow Mountains

These geographical(地理的)wonders look as if they were painted with a giant paintbrush. The bright colors stand obviously among the surrounding green plants. Wild as it is, these mountains are a part of our world in China’s Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park. This wild variety of color does exist in the real world. No Photoshop is necessary for the natural beauty of these mountains.

Bora bora.

This place offers the chance to live like a native Polynesian. The clear open sky and the calm waters offer you the unique opportunity to observe how the native people lead a life nearby the sea. Many holiday centers are built here and offer different tours and experiences.

The Galapagos Islands.

The islands consist of 13 volcanic(火山的)islands and six smaller islands. Although known for Darwin’s visit, they’re more attractive than you might imagine. There are 900 species of animals found on these islands. 200 of these species are specific(特有的)to the Galapagos. Most travelers come to this lovely place for the specific wildlife here.

1. What can we infer about the four places from the text?

A．They all consist of both man-made sights and natural scenery.

B．They all enable visitors to experience the local people’s life.

C．They all became well-known after some important visits.

D．They are all on the author’s list of places to travel.

2. What can visitors do in the Rainbow Mountains?

A．See beautiful rainbows.	B．Take photos of colorful plants.
C．Enjoy geographical wonders.	D．Paint pictures with giant paintbrushes.

3. Which feature(特征)of the Galapagos Islands attracts most travelers?

A．Various wildlife.

B．The volcanoes.

C．Darwin’s visit.

D．Dark green plants.

8 . Travelling alone can be a little frightening. However, this time is _______. Last week I had a holiday from work, but all my friends were occupied and none of them had the same_______ as mine. Such as it was, I still booked a train ride to Toronto and _______ a bed in a hotel for one week.

One week by myself! Would I be lonely? Would I be _______? Quite the opposite! In fact, there are many _______ that come from travelling alone. Firstly, I was able to do whatever I wanted. I enjoyed spending hours in museums that might have seemed _______ to some of my friends. I walked all around the _______, which some people may have found too exhausting. Instead of _______ someone else to remember _______ or to suggest activities to do, I discovered my independence and ________ map-reading skills that I didn’t know I had. I could   ________ and go to sleep when I wanted. Being in the safe environment of a hotel with like-minded __________ also gives a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world, which can help conquer ________

I found that there were also some disadvantages of travelling alone ________ the benefits. I missed having someone to talk to and to ________ ideas with. Experiences are often more enjoyable if they are ________, and part of the fun of travelling is the ________ that you have with your friends or families afterwards. ________, eating in a restaurant or cooking in the hotel alone is less fun.

I am very ________ of myself for travelling alone and I had a fantastic time in Toronto. I would rather be by myself than with someone who is lazy and ________ to deal with in the future!

1.

A．different

B．proper

C．strange

D．disappointing

2.

A．work

B．arrangement

C．interest

D．freedom

3.

A．bought

B．made

C．changed

D．reserved

4.

A．tired

B．delighted

C．bored

D．amazed

5.

A．benefits

B．results

C．effects

D．accidents

6.

A．private

B．unique

C．dissatisfying

D．dull

7.

A．hotel

B．community

C．city

D．country

8.

A．appealing to

B．relying on

C．waiting for

D．finding out

9.

A．constructions

B．instructions

C．destinations

D．directions

10.

A．recovered

B．developed

C．received

D．refreshed

11.

A．come out

B．bring back

C．get up

D．turn over

12.

A．foreigners

B．newcomers

C．customers

D．travellers

13.

A．loneliness

B．illness

C．anger

D．fear

14.

A．rather than

B．despite

C．instead of

D．except

15.

A．declare

B．remember

C．exchange

D．learn

16.

A．shared

B．explored

C．shown

D．experienced

17.

A．guidelines

B．plans

C．opinions

D．memories

18.

A．However

B．Gradually

C．Additionally

D．Altogether

19.

A．aware

B．proud

C．fond

D．ashamed

20.

A．difficult

B．rude

C．stubborn

D．silly

9 . 假定是李华,你的朋友 Jenny 来信说对中国的传统文化非常感兴趣,请你回一封电子邮件,介绍相关情况,并邀请她来中国亲身体验。内容包括:
1.中国悠久的历史和文化传统。
2.众多的名胜古迹。
3. ......
注意:       1.词数 100 左右;       2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Jenny,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

10 . Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college.

King's Art Centre

A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.

You could attend a class teaching you how to ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint—free of charge.

The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.

The Botanic Garden

The Garden has over 8,000 plant species；it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.

The multibranched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above bluegreen leaves, and is not one to miss.

Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.

The Garden is also a place for wildlife enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.

Byron's Pool

Many stories surround Lord Byron's time as a student of Cambridge University.   Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I'm not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.

It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron's Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don't trust me, then perhaps you'll take it from Virginia Woolf—over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.

1. According to the passage, there is a small charge for ______.

A．seeing an exhibition

B．learning life drawing

C．working with local artists

D．attending the masters' class

2. “Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are ______.

A．common insects	B．rarely seen snakes
C．impressive plants	D．wildlife-enthusiasts

3. In the passage Byron's Pool is described as a lake ______.

A．owned by Lord Byron	B．surrounded by fields
C．located in Grantchester	D．discovered by Virginia Woolf

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Unknown stories of Cambridge University.

B．The colourful life in the countryside.

C．A way to become creative in art.

D．Some places for weekend break.