1 . Here are four destinations that have to be included in any trip to the northeastern city Harbin.

Igloos(冰屋)at Harbin Ice-Snow World

At Harbin Ice-Snow World, you can not only see the world-famous ice architecture, but also have great fun! You can have hotpot at igloo restaurants, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, and go down the world’s longest ice slide.

The Sun Island Snow Expo

The Sun Island Snow Expo is the world’s largest snow sculpture(雕塑)art show. You can play in the snow as well as admire the art made from it. Tourists from the south might be surprised by the bright sunshine reflected in the snow, so don’t forget the sunscreen. This is a good place to toss water into the air and watch it turn into ice immediately. Find a safe place with no one nearby, and enjoy the unique phenomenon.

Yabuli Ski Resort

One place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Harbin is Yabuli Ski Resort, where you can ski down snow-covered mountains. Yabuli Sun Mountain Resort is surrounded by mountains and forests. The snow is thick and moderately hard. There are junior, middle and senior ski runs. Professional staff are available to improve your skiing ability and give you an experience of a lifetime.

The Harbin Grand Theatre

It might not be part of an ordinary tourist plan, but it is worth an extra night in Harbin! The winter is cold and the night is long, so why not go to the theatre? Northerners consider it a romantic thing to do in winter. Harbin was listed by the United Nations as a music city in 2010. Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost a little to share their love of art.

1. What can tourists do when they visit the igloos?

A．Ski down the mountains.

B．Eat in a restaurant made of ice.

C．Enjoy some ancient architecture.

D．Throw and watch water turn into ice immediately.

2. What does the author remind tourists to do when they visit the Sun Island Snow Expo?

A．Stay in a safe place alone.	B．Make a snow sculpture.
C．Apply sunscreen.	D．Live in an ice architecture.

3. Which place has professional staff to help with your skiing ability?

A．Igloos(冰屋)at Harbin Ice-Snow World.	B．The Sun Island Snow Expo.
C．The Harbin Grand Theatre.	D．Yabuli Ski Resort.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

In Northwest China's Gansu Province     1     (lie) Zhangye National Geopark, which is blessed with a spectacular Danxia (red cloud) landform area     2     (cover) about 19 square miles. The Danxia landforms are     3     masterpiece of nature. The colorful mountain ridges are just like an overturned palette from heaven. Bands of fiery red, creamy orange, rich green and bright yellow streak across the mountain, forming     4     is known as the most beautiful rainbow mountain.

The incredible landscapes were created by sandstone and minerals piling on top of one another over the years due to tectonic plate movements. Wind, rain, and tine then carved the rock formations and rolling hills into     5     (vary) extraordinary shapes, including towers, pillars and valleys.

    6     (declare) a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010 and a national geopark in 2011, the landform has become a top tourist     7     (attract). The park features a series of boardwalks that allow visitors to walk around the colorful sandstone landscapes. There are viewing platforms     8    (special) designed, enabling tourists to get close to the hills and feast their eyes     9     the magnificent sights without damaging the fragile ecosystem. Shuttle bus service is available, making     10     easy for tourists to get around the park.

3 .

At a table on a small terrace (露台) overlooking the Garonne River, I’ve just finished a classic southern French dish of shellfish. The restaurant seems to be one of the last on the block to appeal more _________ than tourists. I drink my coffee and _________ for the moment when the bright sky reaches that post-sunset shade of dark blue. As the moment_________, I finish my coffee and walk 200 meters to join the _________ on the street, across from the Place de la Bourse.

We gather at the edge of the miroir d’ eau (“water mirror”). It is a shallow pool the _________ of a sports field that goes through a nonstop 15-minute cycle of _________ with about two centimeters of water, then emptying out.

After a couple of minutes, the water has flowed away,_________a field of flat, wet stones to create a perfect _________ of the splendid 18^th-century buildings. At _________ that moment, the lights at the foot of the building__________, creating an image of instant beauty that is __________ with a mix of “wows” and “ohs” and the clicking of cameras.

__________, I cross the street to visit the Old City. I pass the grand structures along the quai (码头) and wander along the __________ streets behind it, which are __________ with restaurants, wine bars and shops. This contrast is what I always like so much about this city. The architecture of the Grand-Theatre, the museums and the town hall __________ the fact that the word “grandeur” is truly French.

1.

A．locals

B．guides

C．customers

D．neighbors

2.

A．wait

B．search

C．stand

D．send

3.

A．permits

B．nears

C．expands

D．advances

4.

A．passengers

B．campaign

C．crowd

D．citizens

5.

A．center

B．height

C．value

D．size

6.

A．putting

B．filling

C．rising

D．falling

7.

A．attracting

B．meaning

C．leaving

D．including

8.

A．reflection

B．identity

C．gesture

D．phenomenon

9.

A．incredibly

B．fortunately

C．apparently

D．precisely

10.

A．turn down

B．turn up

C．switch on

D．switch off

11.

A．frozen

B．identified

C．received

D．faced

12.

A．Confused

B．Satisfied

C．Shocked

D．Disappointed

13.

A．broad

B．narrow

C．neat

D．rocky

14.

A．loaded

B．exposed

C．distributed

D．lined

15.

A．highlights

B．ignores

C．dismisses

D．shifts

4 . As well as hosting New Zealand’s largest and most populous city, the Auckland region features many attractive, diverse places.

Central Auckland

Central Auckland is a hub of urban delights set against beautiful coastal scenery. You can take a trip up the Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. The adventurous can also try SkyJump-New Zealand’s highest base jump-or the incredible Sky Walk where you’ll walk around the outside of the Sky Tower for extraordinary sightseeing.

Rangitoto Island

Emerging unexpectedly from the sea some 600 years ago, Rangitoto, with its distinctive shape and superb location just off the coast, is the youngest and largest volcano in the Auckland volcanic field. The island is a favourite destination for hikers and day-trippers. Walk up to the top, and you can see the black lava caves on your way up and don’t forget to bring a torch to explore them with the kids.

Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island is a large island with a small population. For thousands of years, Bt has sheltered Auckland’s harbour from the continuous swells of the Pacific Ocean. The wilderness areas are home to several unique plant and bird species. Most amazingly, the community on the island is not using the public supplies of electricity, gas or water, but entirely relying on renewable solar power and collection of freshwater.

Waiheke Island

In landscape, lifestyle and experience, Waiheke is a world away. The three white sandy beaches are perfect for swimming, kayaking, or having a picnic. If you’re a walker, explore the island’s tracks which wind along cliff tops and into cool native forests. At the eastern end of the island, a walkway leads you to a system of World War Il gun emplacements (炮台) and underground tunnels.

1. Which place does an extreme sports lover probably prefer？

A．Central Auckland.	B．Rangitoto Island.
C．Great Barrier Island.	D．Waiheke Island.

2. What makes Great Barrier Island special？

A．Being located off the coast.	B．Being the least populated.
C．Being home to endangered species.	D．Being energy self-sufficient.

3. What can visitors enjoy in both Rangitoto and Waiheke？

A．Black lava caves.	B．White sandy beaches.
C．Hiking tracks.	D．War-related sites.

5 . Do you feel a little bored with your daily work? How to relieve this kind of boredom? Actually, there are a wide range of exciting holidays waiting for you.

Trekking（徒步）tours

There are some trekking tours to some well-known places such as Machu Picchu or the Everest Base Camp Trek, as well as some nearer places to our home in the Highlands of Scotland. You don't need to be very sporty, just fairly fit. You'll have fun enjoying nature with a group of new friends. Some of the holidays include camping, so we'll transport the tents for you!

Polar expeditions

Take a journey to Antarctica or the northern Arctic；explore a land of wonderful wildlife. Our experts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch the penguins in Antarctica or whales and polar bears in the Arctic. There's no greater adventure than travelling to the ends of the earth.

Activity holidays

Our activity holidays are for people who love sports while enjoying natural beauty. We have a huge variety of water, snow or desert holidays. We'll take you diving in the Red Sea or white water rafting in Canada. If you prefer snow, you can try skiing or snowboarding in the Alps. For those who like warmer weather, we also have sand-boarding or camel safaris（游猎）.

Cultural journeys

Our cultural journeys will help you discover ancient civilizations: India, Thailand, Egypt and many more. Visit temples, palaces and ancient ruins-just remember to bring your camera! Get to know local ways of life by exploring markets, trying foreign foods and meeting local people.

1. Which activity will you choose if you love taking adventures?

A．Trekking tours.

B．Polar expeditions.

C．Activity holidays.

D．Cultural journeys.

2. Which country is NOT included during Cultural journeys?

A．Egypt.

B．India.

C．Canada.

D．Thailand.

3. What do the Trekking tours and Activity holidays have in common?

A．Going camping.

B．Going skiing.

C．Enjoying nature.

D．Doing water sports.

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。

A new subway station in Moscow     1     features a number of Chinese design elements will soon become another landmark for Sino-Russian friendship and     2     (cooperate). The station as well as the other two on the southwestern section of the Moscow Metro     3     (stand) on the third transfer line of the city’s subway system.

    4     (show) respect for the Chinese constructors and friendship between China and Russia, Chinese-style designs have been adopted for the platform at the new station. The lamps     5     (decorate) with auspicious clouds, while the ceiling is in the form of a Chinese checkerboard.

According to Chen Zhuang, one of the designers, the style     6     (adopt) for the new station is “unique and consistent”, while the overall concept is modern, with geometric patterns and lines forming the main section. Design and aesthetic standards in China and Russia differ greatly, as Russia has     7     (large) inherited those of the former Soviet Union, but China’s design philosophy is based more on traditional elements. Combining the different standards of the two countries is one of the toughest     8     (task). “The Chinese-style platform is just     9     small part of the design, and we have to do more work and communicate     10     (far) on the subway structure, and other functions in underground construction,” he said.

7 . 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。

My cousin and I took a trip by rail across Canada from west to east. Before starting out, we spent a couple of days in Vancouver, admiring the     1    (sight). Then we arose early to take the train to Lake Louise, passing through the Canadian Rockies.     2    (see) from the train window, the mountains and forests looked     3    (mass). We spent the night near the lake, where the blue water literally took our breath away,     4     headed to Jasper the next morning. The beautiful scenery convinced us it was the most awesome journey we     5    (take). From Jasper, we boarded the train bound     6     Toronto. One of our first stops was in Edmonton, which     7     (be) home to many shopping malls. We never anticipated seeing such an open country until the train headed across the Great Prairie.     8     amazed us most were a bunch of farms covering two wheat- growing provinces. The train thundered on, through the     9    (roll) hills in Ontario. It was     10    (true) enjoyable to watch the red maple leaves outside the window. After four days, we reached Toronto.

8 . Life Outside London: Five Reasons to Visit the North of England!

Most people when visiting England will go to London. In fact most people don't even know much about England outside of London. It makes sense. It's the capital. There are lots to se there. However, as a northern girl, from a place just between Manchester and Liverpool, and a university student in Sheffield. I'd say the north is well worth a visit, and definitely as good if not better than London! Here are five reasons:

Friendliness

Northerners will chat to you on the bus, say hello in the streets and won't think you're crazy if you smile at them when you walk past. Friendly northerners might also call you "duck" or "love" don't worry, they call everyone that.

Gravy

Now although Southerners have gravy (a delicious meaty sauce that goes well with everything), they don't do it properly. You haven't lived until you've tried chip-shop chips swimming in gravy.

Beautiful Countryside

We have the Peak District, and the Lake District. They're both absolutely beautiful and definitely worth a visit. We also have some pretty amazing beaches too.

Excellent Party Cities

We have Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield You can't go wrong if you want to go on a night out here.

Low Cost

The same night won't cost you anywhere near as much up north! In London you can pay over for a pint, which is outrageous! For some reason, everything up North is cheaper, from food to drink to getting around, you can't go wrong when you're spending less money.

There are lots of lovely things to see in the North, so if you can brave the weather being a bit colder and wetter, it's definitely worth a trip.

1. Who might call you "duck" when you are visiting the north of England?

A．A warm passer-by.	B．A rude salesman.
C．A friendly southerner.	D．A cold teenager.

2. What can you do in the north of England according to the passage?

A．Get free beer.	B．Enjoy an all-night party.
C．Try chips in gravy.	D．Enjoy warm and dry weather.

3. Where can the passage be found?

A．In a recipe book.	B．In a science fiction.
C．In a business report.	D．In a travel magazine.

9 . A national park is created for the purpose of conservation. Yellowstone National Park in the US was the first national park in the world. Here are some other national parks in the world.

Northeast Greenland National Park, Denmark

The national park is the largest one in the world. It covers an area of 927，000 km²，It is also the most northern national park in the world.

Around 5,000 to 15,000 musk oxen (麝香牛) as well as polar bears live in the park. Some of the birds also live there.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Australia

The park is the second largest national park in the world. It protects a large part of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef from being damaged in any way.

All commercial ships must stay on specific shipping routes that avoid the most sensitive areas of the park. The Great Barrier Reef has the world's largest number of corals and other sea life.

Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, Mozambique

This national park covers an area of 99,800 km².It joins some of the famous wildlife areas in southern Africa into a huge conservation area.

In 2006, the Giriyondo tourist access between the Limpopo and Kruger national parks was opened. There were 5,000 animals moving from Kruger to Limpopo National Park, including over 1,000 elephants.

Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada

The park was created in 1922 to protect the wood bison (森林野牛) whose population had dropped from 40 million in 1830 to less than 1.000 by 1900.

The park consists of 44,807 square kilometers of northern plains. It is also the world's only natural living place of the cranes (鹤).

1. Which of the following is the earliest national park?

A．Wood Buffalo National Park.	B．Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park.
C．Northeast Greenland National Park.	D．Yellowstone National Park.

2. What can you see in Great Barrier Reef Marine Park?

A．Some sea animals.	B．A lot of polar bears.
C．Many cranes.	D．Hundreds of elephants.

3. What do we know about Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

A．It has an area of 44,807 km².	B．It is home to the wood bison.
C．It lies in southern Africa.	D．It is the largest national park.

10 . Lots of people dream of a beach vacation, but hesitate to take one because they don't want to leave a pet behind.     1     You can enjoy some fun in the sun on a beach vacation with your pet. It is easier than ever to find a beach that welcome your pets, and a little extra planning and preparation is all that is required to have a wonderful time on vacation with your pet.

    2     Use the Internet to determine whether a beach is pet friendly. You can look at a beach's website, lists of pet-friendly beaches where you will be traveling. They will tell you about any rules on pets at the local beaches.

Find a hotel that is pet-friendly. Most hotels that accept pets will advertise themselves as pet-friendly on their websites.     3     It's better to know if your pet will be welcome before you make an order.

Clean up after your pet. When vacationing with your pet it doesn't mean that all responsibility is gone. Picking up after it, whether that is when it goes to the bathroom or it makes a mess with its food, is still your responsibility.     4    

Be considerate of others.     5     Some people are scared of animals, especially children, so just be aware of other animals and people on the beach and keep your pet away from them if necessary.

A．Protect your pet from the sun.

B．Make sure you choose a beach that allows pets.

C．However, there is no need to settle for a pet sitter.

D．You never know how an animal will react in public.

E．You could also try to stay with a friend who loves your pet.

F．If you are unsure whether a hotel accepts pets, call it and ask.

G．This is especially important at the beach where many people move around.