| A．In London. | B．In Los Angeles. | C．In Paris. |
2 . Seagulls are flying overhead. Not far away, a boat is making a big noise. The sounds of people talking and laughing are everywhere. The smell of popcorn is carried on the fresh and pleasant wind blowing off the lake. Duluth is a city full of sights, smells, and sounds. My family visits it often, but each time it is a new adventure.
Duluth, Minnesota, was founded in 1870. Located at the southeast corner of the St. Louis County, on Lake Superior, Duluth is the third largest city in Minnesota, with a population of 86, 918. It was named after Daniel Sieur Du Lhut, a French explorer.
Native American settlements were first found in the area by French explorers in the late 1600s. Soon after, Duluth became an important trade and shipping center for the timber (木材) industry. In 1865, iron was discovered, making Duluth a major ore (矿石) shipping point. When the St. Lawrence Seaway opened in 1959, it became one of the Great Lakes’ leading ports for exporting grain.
Tourism is very important to Duluth. People are attracted to its natural scenery, as well as the museums, zoos, and of course, the many gift shops downtown. Duluth is the home of the Great Lakes Aquarium, which is the only allfreshwater aquarium in the United States. However, the Aerial Lift Bridge is the thing that most people want to see when they visit. Standing nearly 400 feet tall, it is a spectacular feat (功绩) of engineering. The Lake Superior Maritime Museum, where you’ll find more about ore boats, the lift bridge, and other things, is just a short walk away from the bridge. If you visit Duluth in the winter, you can go to Spirit Mountain to ski or snowboard.
From bridges to museums, zoos to shops, Duluth has it all. No matter what your interests are, Duluth has something for everyone.
1. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?| A．By giving examples. |
| B．By giving a summary. |
| C．By giving a description. |
| D．By making comparisons. |
| A．The leader of Native Americans. |
| B．The founder of Duluth, Minnesota. |
| C．The person who gave a name to Duluth. |
| D．One of the first French explorers to Duluth. |
| A．It is near a famous museum. |
| B．It is a masterpiece of engineering. |
| C．People can overlook Duluth on it. |
| D．It is the highest building in Duluth. |
| A．a news report | B．a tourist guide |
| C．a history paper | D．an art show review |
1．推荐一个旅游城市；
2．给出推荐理由。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。
Dear Tim,
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I hope you will find these suggestions helpful.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs firsthand.
1. Why has Ireland produced many great writers and poets?| A．The people there are all good at writing. |
| B．The beautiful countryside gives them inspiration. |
| C．The modern industry makes them free from labor (劳动). |
| D．The education system there is advanced. |
| A．songs | B．dancing | C．food | D．all the above |
| A．the song of the birds | B．the roar of the ocean waves |
| C．the cries of the seabirds | D．the traditional music played everywhere |
| A．A local museum | B．A small town | C．A village pub | D．A small studio |
5 . How China’s Youth Travel
The rapid development and popularization of the Internet and We-Media have created new types of professions among China’s youngsters in terms of travelling, such as travel bloggers, vloggers and experiencers.
“The world is so big, I want to have a look,” “Have a spur-of-the-moment trip (说走就走的旅行)” are popular memes among China’s young netizens in recent years, showing their desires to get away from the mundane (平淡的) life and work to see the world.
In China, an increasing number of youngsters have already embarked on their journey to explore the world. They are recording their travel experiences and telling their stories in a way that is completely different from the last generation. Their articles, pictures and videos are also influencing many others’ travel decisions.
Booking independent tours online has become a norm for young travellers. Last-minute travel decisions are often made, especially among post-90s and post-00s, who tend to have shorter predetermined period to book tickets or rent cars, according to the travel agencies Skyscanner and Ctrip.
For domestic travel, red tourism has gained much popularity in the past years to remember the history and the heroic martyrs dedicated to the country. Also, overseas travel is more accessible than previous decades with people aged from 18 to 29 taking up over half of the total tourist number.
The number of tourists who visit the Belt and Road countries also saw an increase from 15.49 million in 2015 to 27. 41 million in 2017, seeing an annual growth rate of 15.34%, according to the data provided by CTA.
CTA predicts that youngsters’ travel preferences will continue to boost the development of good-quality travel market in the future, featuring different themed travels such as summer travel, ice and snow travel, night travel, self-driving tour, cruise tour, sports travel and so on.
1. What does the underlined word ”memes“ in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．popular ideas | B．facial expression | C．travel bloggers | D．travel articles |
| A．Having a spur-of-the-moment trip. | B．Embarking on their journeys to explore the world. |
| C．Booking independent tours online. | D．Recording their travel experiences. |
| A．To dedicate to the country. |
| B．To remember the history. |
| C．To boost the development of good-quality travel market. |
| D．To feature different themed travels. |
| A．cruise tour | B．summer travel | C．self-driving tour | D．overseas travel |
1．到海拔约2500米的丽江小镇体验纳西文化及很多不同特色的户外酒吧；
2．到每年都吸引数以百万计游客的香格里拉(ShangriLa)；
3．到昆明游览云南民族村并接触多种不同的少数民族文化。
注意：词数80左右，可以合理发挥想象；
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| A．How to get to Greece. | B．Where to go on holiday. | C．Whether to go to the small village. |
Dear Li Hua,
It’s nice to hear from you. I’m writing to share with you some suggestions for your visit to the UK.
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Looking forward to your arrival.
Yours
| A．How to find a cheap hotel. |
| B．Where to spend their vacation. |
| C．When to go to Disney World. |
1．推荐要参观的建筑；
2．约定参观的时间；
3．提出其他建议。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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