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There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit     1         2         3    . The capital city London is a     4         5         6         7    , as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are     8         9         10     to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is     11         12         13     of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you     14         15         16         17    , you will be surprised to find that you see both its     18     and its     19    .

3 . While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.

Yellowstone National Park Wyoming.

The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves. and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.

Joshua Tree National Park California.

With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panoram a Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John

Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.

1. Which park will one choose if he or she is interested in stars?

A．Yellowstone Nation Park.	B．Joshua Tree National Park.
C．Grand Canyon National Park.	D．Virgin Islands National Park

2. What can we know from the passage?

A．The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather.

B．The four parks are all well-known for the sports on snow.

C．There is a slight drop in visitor numbers in winter in these parks.

D．Virgin Islands National Park lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs.

3. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．The Ideal Spots for Adventures	B．The Rules to Follow in the Wild
C．The Big Attractions for Families	D．The Best National Parks in Winter

4 . 假如你是李华，你的美国好友Bill来信向你询问厦门的游乐园，你向其推荐方特梦幻王国。请用英语写一封回信，内容包括：
1.地点：同安区；
2.特色：27个主题项目区，如动漫主题园、中国主题园；
3.其他：饮食，网上购票(299元/人)，交通(BRT公交)。
注意:
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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Yours,

Li Hua

5 . From early times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and save the world’s art treasures.

Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris, France. The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries. It is the biggest art museum in the world.

The Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a castle. In 1190, it was the king’s castle with high wails and a round tower. It had a river to keep out the enemies.

Over the years, the number of the buildings around the castle grew. By 1350, the castle no longer needed to be extended. The Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens.

During times of peace, new treasures were brought in. During the days of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings, were damaged.

When Francis I became king of France in 1515, he brought in many artists from other countries. One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy. Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” is the best-known painting in the museum today.

In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is now. It is a place where art treasures are kept for everyone to enjoy, every year millions of people from all over the world come to the Louvre to see the masterpieces.

1. How long has the Louvre been a public museum?

A．For over 800 years.

B．Since 1350.

C．Since 1515.

D．For over 200 years.

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Da Vinci once stayed in France.

B．“Mona Lisa” is kept in the Louvre.

C．The Louvre was once a church as well as a palace.

D．The Louvre is a place of interest to different people from all over the world.

3. We know from the passage that ______.

A．French kings and queens ordered people to build another buildings as their palace home in 1350

B．many treasures were brought into the Louvre in 1190

C．Francis I came into power in 1515 and damaged some buildings

D．Some works of art in the museum have been collected from many countries

4. The passage is mainly about ______.

A．an art museum called the Louvre	B．an Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci
C．a king of France named Francis I	D．the best-known painting in the Louvre

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。

Videos of 77-year-old Xu Xiuzhen, who speaks different languages while working at a scenic spot selling water and postcards, have brought her instant fame.

    1    (locate) at the base of Moon Hill, Xu's village is a popular tourist destination famous for a moon-shaped hole. She has been working as a tour guide in Yangshuo,     2    county and resort town in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region since 1998,     3     the area became famous with foreign backpackers and organized tours. To support her family, Xu, who     4     (drop) out of junior school, began to learn different languages in order to attract more foreign customers.

Xu said she would change words in any language     5     Chinese characters based on their pronunciation and then memorize them. Repeating the words in her head before going to bed and immediately after     6    (wake) up has given her fluency in basic conversations with foreigners.

Over the past two decades, Xu     7    (teach) herself eleven foreign languages, including English, Spanish and Korean. In addition to making her incredibly popular, her linguistic skills have made     8    easier for her to communicate with foreign tourists. Xu has also become one of the     9     (busy)tour guides in Yangshuo. Her reputation draws a large crowd of tourists every day, especially foreign visitors, who come to meet the multilingual guide out of     10     (admire).

10 . Imagine standing on one spot where the only direction is south. You can experience it if you join a group of just 128 passengers for your tip to the pole of the world. Your icebreaker ship, 50 Years of Victory, will take you to the North Pole, which is more commonly associated （联系） with fairy tales.

Days 1&2--From Helsinki to Murmansk

Your adventure begins from Helsinki, Finland’s capital. From Helsinki, you’ll join your fellow passengers on the flight to Murmansk, Russia, where you’ll start your voyage to the North Pole and get to know 50 Years of Victory.

Days 3-6--Travelling towards the north in the Arctic Ocean

Being on Victory and feeling the icebreaker as it cuts through the Arctic pack ice is an experience you’ll never forget. You’ll have plenty of time to get to know your shipmates, and be treated to lectures and discussions about the trip by Our expedition （远征） team while seeing various birds. There are other things you can do, such as swimming and playing basketball.

Day7--90°North

Take photos, call your family and wave a flag; just be sure to enjoy your moment at the pole. If environmental conditions permit, you can jump into the icy waters around the North Pole. We’ll also attempt to send passengers high above the pole in our hot-air balloon to celebrate this great moment (highly weather dẹpendent).

Days 8 & 9--Travelling towards the south in the Arctic Ocean

As you head further south, you may get lucky and spot polar bears hunting for seals.

Days 10 & 11--Franz Josef Land

This group of 191 islands lies entirely within the Arctic Circle. Here you’ll explore Cape Flora and discover historic remains from three ill-fated arctic adventures.

Days 12 & 13--Getting off Victory in Murmansk and flying to Helsinki

When you return to Murmansk, it will be time to say goodbye to 50 Years of Victory. You’ll be sent to the airport for your flight to Helsinki.

1. What can passengers do from Day 3 to Day 6?

A．Break the pack ice in the Arctic.	B．Get to know more about the trip.
C．Feed a variety of birds on board.	D．Compete with your shipmates in skiing.

2. Which of the following highly depends on the weather at the North Pole?

A．Taking a hot-air balloon ride.	B．Sending passengers deep into the icy waters.
C．Contacting your family by telephoning.	D．Waving flags and taking photos in the wind.

3. When is it possible for you to discover historic remains?

A．From Day 3 to Day 6.	B．From Day 8 to Day9.
C．On-Days 10 & 11.	D．On Days 12 & 13.