1 . Paris, the capital of France, has some attractive bridges. These are four of the most beautiful bridges in Paris: some in iconic (标志性的) places you’ve seen in the movies, and others in quiet places that you’ll delight in discovering.

Pont des Arts

Connecting the Louvre Museum to the Institut de France, the Pont des Arts, first built by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804 and reconstructed in the 1970s, is a bridge only for people walking that is beloved by tourists and locals alike. In the spring and summer months, Parisians and visitors come here for lazy picnics overlooking the Seine.

Pont Marle

This lovely but little-known bridge is a gateway between the Marais district on the right bank and a natural island on the Seine River. The current stone structure dates to around 1670, following a fire on its wooden structure that destroyed much of the original bridge and the houses that once stood on it. It has remained much the same since the 18th century, making it one of Paris’ oldest bridges.

Pont Alexandre Ⅲ

The Pont Alexandre Ⅲ is probably the most attractive of Paris’ many bridges. Built between 1896 and 1900, it connects the des Invalides with the gardens of the Petit Palais. It’s after dark that you can best appreciate its delicate statues and other decorative elements.

Pont Neuf

First built in 1578 by King Henry Ⅲ, Pont Neuf has seen numerous reconstructions and changes over the centuries. But it conserves its Roman-inspired arch (拱形) structures. This is a lovely bridge that offers easy and picturesque access to the left and right bank. Have some ice cream, explore the lovely riverside paths and enjoy views of Notre Dame Cathedral.

1. What is special about the Pont des Arts?

A．It has been rebuilt many times.	B．It is one of Paris’ oldest bridges.
C．It is a bridge only for people walking.	D．It is the most attractive bridge in Paris.

2. Which is the oldest among the four bridges?

A．Pont des Arts.	B．Pont Marie.
C． Pont Alexandre Ⅲ	D．Pont Neuf.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A guidebook.	B．A health magazine.
C．A news report.	D．A book review.

2 . If you will take a vacation with your family or friends, renting a yacht (游艇) in Cabo is one of the choices you need to consider. A yacht is comfortable and gives you the freedom while on vacation.     1    .

It allows you to explore different destinations.     2    , renting a yacht can allow you to do this often without the need to unload your baggage. It also allows you to reach and see beaches which you can only reach by water.

    3    . Renting a yacht could be great if you are looking for an ideal environment for relaxation. Whether sailing across the coast or in calm waters, it allows you to sit back and enjoy viewing the beautiful scenery.     4    .

It allows you to enjoy your privacy and personal service. Renting a yacht for a vacation guarantees (保证) privacy and provides an opportunity to spend time with your loved ones.     5    . The yacht workers will help you get the best out of your vacation and take care of your personal needs.

These above are the reasons why you may consider renting a yacht when going for a vacation.

A．Of course, there are many choices

B．Since you will visit many places in Cabo

C．It allows you to experience total relaxation

D．Because exploring and privacy are the most important

E．Besides, you have the chance to request personal service

F．Here are some other benefits of renting a yacht for your trip

G．Renting a yacht will, thus, make you get away from the busy world

4 . 2 Days Xi’an-Luoyang Tour by Bullet Train

Tour Overview

Xi’an and Luoyang are two of the four most famous ancient capital cities in China. Taking a bullet train from Xi’an, one will arrive in Luoyang in about 2.5 hours.

Day 1: Xi’an-Luoyang by Bullet Train

AM: At around 7:00, a local driver will pick you up from the hotel. Then you’ll transfer to North Xi’an Railway Station for the bullet train to Luoyang. Upon your arrival in Luoyang, you’ll meet a local guide holding a name board.

The guide will lead you to visit the Longmen Grottoes, which is a treasure house of ancient stone-carving artworks. There are over 100 thousand stone statues along the two banks of the Yi River.

PM: After lunch. you will pay a visit to the Museum of Luoyang Eastern Zhou Royal Horse and Chariot Pits. The Eastern Zhou Dynasty is the last slavery dynasty in Chinese history. The last stop is Luoyang Museum which is a historical museum of China and houses over 1,700 cultural and historical relics in 5 showrooms.

Accommodation: Hotel booked by your own

Day 2: Luoyang-Xi’an by Bullet Train

AM: After breakfast on your own, please meet your driver and guide in the hotel at 9:00 and then drive for about 1 hour 20 minutes to Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Chinese Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Martial Arts. Here you will see the Kungfu show performed by Shaolin monks.

PM: Finish the sightseeing, you will take the bullet train back to Xi’ an. Your 2 days Xi’ an-Luoyang tour ends here.

Tour Price Per Person

Travelers	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person
Tour Price	$512	$317	$255	$223	$220
Travelers	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person	9 Person	10+ Person
Tour Price	$205	$192	$185	$178	Contact us

1. Which city does the tour begin from?

A．Xi’an.

B．Luoyang.

C．Beijing.

D．Shanghai.

2. Which is the first stop on Day 1?

A．Shaolin Temple.

B．Luoyang Museum.

C．Longmen Grottoes.

D．Yi River.

3. How much should a couple pay for the tour?

A．$317.

B．$510.

C．$512.

D．$634.

5 . While the cool weather and bright clear sky may make us want to go outside, the world’s major museums are offering amazing exhibitions to draw us inside. We have selected two must-see museum exhibitions in the city this autumn. Take a look.

Picasso Sculpture, Modern Art Centre   

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) is one of the most famous painters the world has ever known. But right now, at the Modern Art Centre, it’s his sculptures that are taking centre stage.

Running from 14 February to 7 September, the exhibition shows around 140 pieces created from 1902 to 1964. Large or small, the sculptures made from every kind of material can be found — bronze, steel, wood, and even cardboard.

For those who have never seen Picasso’s art before, this is the place to go, claims the centre’s curator (博物馆馆长). According to him, through this exhibition, people can clearly feel the way Picasso wanted to try new things and how he did it.

The World Goes Pop, Williamson Gallery   

You may think of pop art as a way to show US materialism — advertising, television, cola bottles, and soup cans. But Williamson Gallery’s autumn exhibition, held from17 September to 24 January, shows what pop art looks like in different countries. “I’m surprised to find that many of pop art’s famous qualities — flat, bright colours, graphic design, and a playful way of showing stars — went right round the world,” said one visitor after seeing the exhibition.

And the exhibition doesn’t just offer an international view of pop art’s style. It also corrects the idea that pop art is just for men by including 25 female artists, many of whom have never had their work shown in a gallery before.

1. Which place will you choose if you want to see bronze statues created by Picasso?

A．Modern Art Centre.	B．Williamson Gallery.
C．Both A and B.	D．Neither A nor B.

2. Which exhibition should you go to if you want to see pop art?

A．Modern Art Centre.	B．Williamson Gallery.
C．Picasso Sculpture.	D．The World Goes Pop.

3. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．There are only two exhibitions in the city this autumn.

B．Picasso Sculpture might be too complicated for visitors who have never seen Picasso’s art before.

C．Visitors can see artworks of some female artists shown for the first time.

D．The exhibition at Williamson Gallery this autumn shows US materialism.

4. Where can you most likely see the passage?

A．In a comment on artworks.

B．In a brochure for tourists.

C．In a collection of short stories.

D．On a popular science website.

6 . Here is the information about the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series.

Annual Pass

Cost: $80 annual pass Available for: Everyone How to purchase:

In person: Purchase at a local federal recreation site. Online: Buy from the USGS store.

By phone: Call 1-888-275-8747. Additional Information:

This pass is non-transferable to another person.

Senior Pass

Cost: $80 Lifetime Senior Pass;$20 Annual Senior Pass

Available for: U. S. citizens or permanent residents ages 62 or over. How to purchase:

In person: Purchase at a local federal recreation site. Online:Buy from the USGS store.

Additional Information:

The Senior Pass may provide a 50 percent discount on some fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and special services.

Volunteer Pass

Cost: Free annual pass

Available for: Volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program

How to get: Volunteers should contact their volunteer coordinator (协调员) for more information.

Additional Information:

The Volunteer Pass is available for 12 months from the date of issue.

Access Pass

Cost: Free lifetime pass

Available for: U. S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.

How to get:

In person: Purchase at a local federal recreation site. Online: Buy from the USGS store.

Mail: Purchase using an application form that can be exchanged through mail. Note: Processing and shipping fees will be charged for online and mail orders. Additional Information:

The Access Pass generally does not cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.

Golden Access Passports are no longer sold. However, these passes are still honored according to the provisions of the pass.

Passes may not be purchased as gifts.

1. Which pass can be ordered by phone?

A．Annual Pass.

B．Senior Pass.

C．Volunteer Pass.

D．Access Pass.

2. How many dollars does an Annual Senior Pass cost?

A．$0.

B．$20.

C．$40.

D．$80.

3. What can we learn about Access Pass?

A．It can be bought and given to others as a present.

B．All forms of purchase don’t charge processing fee.

C．It has replaced Golden Access Passport completely.

D．A discount in other related fees can be enjoyed with it.

7 . We invite you to join us on a wonderful, watery tour of underwater places.

Atlit Yam

Atlit Yam is an ancient village off the coast of Atlit, Israel. Around 8000 to 9250 years ago, there was a human settlement. The villagers left a series of unconnected walls behind, along with water wells and rectangular (矩形的) buildings. All these objects are now under 26 to 39 feet of water.

Port Royal’s Sunken City

As the sea birds fly, Port Royal, Jamaica is about 15 miles south of Kingston. In the year 1692, Port Royal had a population of somewhere between 6500 and 10000 people. Disaster struck that summer. On June 7, just before noon, an earthquake rocked Port Royal. Then it was hit with huge waves. Around 30 acres of buildings and streets slid into the ocean.

Rome’s “Lost Vegas”

Built on Italy’s northwest coast by the ancient Romans, Baia is often compared to modern-day Las Vegas. It was a seaside city where the rich kept vacation homes. But as volcanos raised the water level, most of Baia slipped beneath the waves. Announced as an underwater archaeological park in 2002, the city’s treasures are now accessible to the public.

The “Atlantis of the East”

In the 1950s, the Chinese government flooded a valley inside Zhejiang Province in order to create Qiandao Lake, an artificial body of water. But a city which was built in the Eastern Han Dynasty (between 25 and 200 AD) known as Shi Cheng had been founded there. Shi Cheng was rediscovered by divers in the year 2001. The underwater city has five entrance gates and many animal sculptures. Travel guides have called this place the “Atlantis of the East”.

1. Which place sank on a specific day?

A．Baia.

B．Atlit Yam.

C．Port Royal.

D．Shi Cheng.

2. What do Port Royal and Baia have in common?

A．They are both huge cities.	B．They were both hit by a disaster.
C．They are both open to the public.	D．They were both discovered in this century.

3. What can be inferred about Atlantis?

A．It lies in a valley.	B．It has five entrance gates.
C．It is rediscovered by divers.	D．It lies underwater in the west.

8 . Listed below are some nice family-friendly museums in Chicago, pick one that interests your kids most and take your little ones there to have fun.

Shedd Aquarium (水族馆)

It was open to the public on May 30th, 1930. Visitors with limited movement can use easy slopes (斜坡) to reach the exhibits, which are also explained to children through an app.Families can spend the night in the aquarium during the special event called Asleep with the Fishes.

Elmhurst History Museum

It’s a museum about history that has won awards and was created in 1957. It shows different exhibits about many history-related subjects, has a fun interactive exhibit about its own history, and offers various public programs, tours of exhibits, and special events for the community. The museum is a fantastic place for families to visit for a day or two, and it even has places for picnics and holiday train journeys.

Chicago Children’s Museum

Founded in 1982, the museum displays impressive exhibits for children, featuring dinosaur bones, a play area only for babies and a famous and fun climbing area for children.Moreover, the museum offers various exhibitions and daily art classes for children, which are free of charge. Visiting the museum on the weekend is a good choice for economical family amusement.

Field Museum of Natural History

With millions of things in its store, it was established in 1893. Disco ver more than 4billion years of life on Earth through interesting displays and interactive events, and discover protection campaigns worldwide.   It is now considered as famous as the Smithsonian Institution, established in 1846 in Washington, and the American Museum of Natural History, which originated in 1869 in New York.

1. What is special about the Shedd Aquarium for family visitors?

A．They can go on a picnic there.

B．They can sleep overnight there.

C．They can surf the Internet.

D．They can learn the history of Chicago.

2. What can kids do at the Chicago Children’s Museum?

A．Have discounts on holidays.	B．Watch dolphins’ exhibitions.
C．Take a fun climb.	D．Take free art classes on an app.

3. Which of the following has the longest history?

A．Shedd Aquarium.	B．ElmhurstHistoryMuseum.
C．Chicago Children’s Museum.	D．Field Museum of Natural History.

10 . Asia,the largest continent on Earth,is home to more than half of the world’s population. With so many different cultures and languages, each country is worth a lifetime to travel around. Here are some top countries for you to have an unforgettable travel experience .

China
China owns one of the world’s oldest civilizations(文明). Wherever you go, you can easily recognize many amazing historical and cultural landmarks. For example, the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and the Forbidden City in Beijing attract many visitors all over the world. However,other people come to enjoy China’s beautiful scenery that includes high mountains and the Gobi Desert. As the most populous(人口多的)nation on Earth, China is also home to many modern cities.

India

Home to one of the world’s richest and oldest civilizations, India has many different cultures, religions, peoples and traditions. With the Himalayas lying in the north, jungle and beaches can be found in the rest of the country. From temples to food and history to wildlife, the beautiful country has something for everyone.

Thailand

Thailand is a very popular tourist attraction. Its golden sands and beaches attract lots of people every year. Many also come to party in its beachside towns, visit some beautiful and peaceful islands such as Ko Tao, or enjoy the attractive scenery at Krabi.

Japan

Although it consists of almost 7,000 islands, most of Japan’s main sights and tourist attractions can be found on the four largest of them.   Lying to the east of Asia, the island nation is an attractive place as a mixture of traditional palaces and modern buildings Covered in mountains and forests, the country is home to some delightful nature and scenery.

1. Which one is the most populous country on Earth?

A．China

B．Japan

C．India

D．Thailand

2. Where should you go if you want to enjoy the beaches according to the text?

A．India and China	B．Japan and China
C．China and Thailand	D．India and Thailand

3. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Sports

B．Music

C．Science

D．Travel