1 . The past ages of man have all been carefully labeled by anthropologists（人类学家）. Descriptions like “Paleolithic(旧石器时代) Man”, “Neolithic(新石器时代) Man”, etc., neatly sum up whole periods. When the time comes for anthropologists to turn their attention to the twenty-first century, they will surely choose the label “Legless Man”. Histories of the time will go something like this: “In the twenty-first century, people forgot how to use their legs. Men and women moved about in cars, buses and trains from a very early age. There were lifts in all large buildings to prevent people from walking. And the surprising thing is that they didn’t use their legs even when they went on holiday. They built cable railways, ski-lifts and roads to the top of every huge mountain. All the beauty spots on earth were ruined by the presence of large car parks.”

The future history books might also record that we lost the right of using our eyes. In our hurry to get from one place to another, we failed to see anything on the way. Air travel gives you a bird’s-eye view of the world or even less if the wing of the aircraft happens to get in your way. When you travel by car or train, the unclear picture of the countryside constantly slides over the window. When you mention the most impressive place-names in the world, the typical 21st century traveler always says “I’ve been there.”—meaning “I drove through it at 100 miles an hour on the way to somewhere else.”

When you travel at high speeds, the present means nothing: you live mainly in the future because you spend most of your time looking forward to arriving at some other place. But actual arrival, when it is achieved, is meaningless. You want to move on again. By traveling like this, you skip all experience. The traveler on foot, on the other hand, lives in the present. For him traveling and arriving are one and the same thing: he arrives somewhere with every step he makes. He experiences the present moment with his eyes, his ears and the whole of his body. At the end of his journey he feels a delicious physical tiredness. Satisfying sleep will be his: the just reward of all true travelers.

1. Anthropologists name man nowadays “Legless Man” because _________.

A．people prefer cars, buses and trains

B．people travel without using legs

C．lifts prevent people from walking

D．people use their legs less and less

2. According to the passage, what might make people lose the right of using their eyes?

A．The modern means of transportation.	B．A bird’s-eye view of the world.
C．The unclear sight from the vehicles.	D．The fast-paced life style.

3. From the passage, we know traveling at high speeds means _________.

A．appreciating beautiful scenery	B．experiencing life skills
C．focusing on the next destination	D．feeling physical tiredness

4. What does the author intend to tell us?

A．Modern transportation devices have replaced legs.

B．Traveling makes the world a small place.

C．Human’s history develops very fast.

D．The best way to travel is on foot.

2 . Future history books might record that we were robbed of the use of our eyes. In our hurry to get from one place to another, we fail to see anything on the way, Air travel gives you a bird’s eye view of the world ---or even less if the wing of the aircraft happens to get in your way. When you travel by car or train, you are moving so quickly that you do not see the countryside clearly. Car drivers are forever thinking about going on and on. They never want to stop. Is it the great motorways that attract them, or what? And as for sea travel, it hardly deserves mentioning. It is perfectly summed up in the words of the old song: “I joined the navy to see the world, and what did I see? I saw the sea.” You mention the place names in the world like EI Dorado, Kabul and someone is sure to say, “I have been there”, meaning I drove through it at 100 miles an hour on the way to somewhere else.

When you travel at high speeds, the present means nothing: you live mainly in the future because you spend most of your time looking forward to arriving at some other place. But actual arrival, when it is achieved, is meaningless. You want to move on again. By traveling like this, you suspend (中止) all experience; the present stops being a reality: you might just as well be dead.

The traveler on foot, on the other hand, lives constantly in the present. For him traveling and arriving are one and the same thing: he arrives somewhere with every step he makes. H e experiences, the present moment with his eyes, his ears and the whole of his body. At the end of his journey he feels a delicious physical tiredness. Satisfying sleep will be his: the just reward of all true travelers.

1. The underlined words “get in your way” in Paragraph I can be replaced, by ____.

A．block your sights

B．expand your range of vision

C．prevent you from going out of the plane halfway

D．make your travel continue

2. What does the author think of the travelers mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．They get a good view of the landscape.

B．They make full use of their eyes.

C．They fail to see the scenery with their heart.

D．The y are eager to see everything on the way.

3. Why does “the present”mean “nothing ”when we travel at high speeds?

A．Because we change our aims all the time.

B．Because we are eager to go to another place.

C．Because we are looking forward to the future life.

D．Because we cannot enjoy the experience we have had.

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Different travelers	B．The use of eyes
C．Ways of traveling	D．True traveling

3 . Hampton court place
       A magical history tour inside and out,with the magnificent state Apartments of Henry Ⅷ and William Ⅲ, costume guides and 60 acres of spectacular riverside gardens including the famous Maze. Price Information: Adults ￡14.50, Children ￡7.25 (Aged 5-15) 
Opening dates: All year around except 24-26 Dec.
Ghost Bus Tours 
       There’s something funny about this bus. You will find yourself seated in the heart of live ghost story. But that’s not all. Take a ride to the dark side and a strange conductor tells some frightening stories as the mysterious bus reveals its own secrets. You can also see a sightseeing show with actors and on-board technical trickery.
Price Information: Adults ￡18, Children ￡12 (Aged 5-15)
Opening Dates: All year around
Kensington Palace
       Kensington Palace has been a royal home for over 300 years and parts of the palace remain a private residence for members of the Royal Family today. The magnificent State Apartments and the Fashion Rules Collection are open to the public.
Price Information: Adults ￡12.50, Children ￡6.25(Aged 5-15)
Opening Dates: All year around except 24-26 Dec.
Kew Gardens
       Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, London. A UNESCO World Heritage site, these magnificent London gardens, glasshouses and galleries are a living exhibit as well as an important historical heritage. See Kew Gardens bursting with color for its 250^th anniversary.
Price Information: Adults ￡13.90, Children under 17 for free!
Opening Dates: All year around except 24-26 Dec.
Canary Wharf Experience
       This round trip Thames RIB speed boat experience will be one never to forget. Get into character as famous Bond soundtracks play out from the unique on board sound system. Flex your muscles as the Thames RIB super-powered speedboats with 490hp engines prepare to go turbo.
Price Information: Adults ￡36.00, Children ￡22.00 (under 15)
Opening Dates: All year around
1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and a fifteen-year-old girl to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens

A．￡36.25

B．￡31.20

C．￡ 27.80

D．￡48.00

2. What can you get from the passage

A．The tourists can visit Ghost Bus Tours at any time.

B．The tourists can visit Kew Gardens at any time between Dec.24 and 26.

C．The tourists can visit Kensington Palace at any time on December 25.

D．The tourists can visit Hampton Court Palace at any time.

3. Which one provides the most thrilling way to see London from the river?

A．Kew Gardens.	B．Canary Wharf Experience.
C．Hampton Court Palace .	D．Kensington Place.

4. What is “Ghost Bus Tours” intended to express?

A．It lets tourists have more fun during their visits in London.

B．It lets tourists know more about London’s history.

C．It shows that there are a lot of unknown secrets in London.

D．It shows that ghost stories are popular in London.

4 . Liverpool, my hometown, is a special city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage（遗产）Site.

I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist（薄雾），Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool’s history.

As if to stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has the best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain’s No. 1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, making the city a place of wonder.

As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool’s famous Philharmonic pub（酒馆）. It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.

Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value”. It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.

1. Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by__________.

A．its charming banks	B．its famous museums
C．its wonderful palaces	D．its attractive buildings

2. Liverpool has important cultural role because __________.

A．it has the best collections of Victorian paintings

B．it has museums, galleries, music festival and sports events

C．the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors

D．the best palaces of Europe are in Liverpool

3. The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that__________.

A．Liverpool is a well-known city for its restaurants

B．Liverpool is an impressive place full of attraction

C．a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relax themselves

D．a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journey

5 . Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems.

◆They know who’s gone to spend more.

Last year, U. S travel research company Orbitz tracked people’s online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users. Turns out that on average, Mac users lay out US $ 20~30 more per night on hotels. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first. To avoid paying more, sort results by price.

◆Their software doesn’t always link to the hotel’s system.

A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere — but the risk of your flight or hotel being overbooked increases with third-party providers. The middleman’s software isn’t immune(防护作用的) to system errors, so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed.

◆You could miss out on loyalty (积分) points.

Third party providers can get between you and frequent flyer miles or points. Many hotel loyalty programs don’t recognize external sites, others award only minimum points without special offers, like double points on hotel stays.

◆Don’t be fooled by packages: Often, they’re low-end items grouped together.

Ever notice how travel sites recommend a hotel, a rental car, and tour package all in one click. These deals usually feature travel that no one wants, like flights with multiple layovers(中途停留). Check the fine print.

◆Once your trip is purchased, you’re on your own.

An online travel agency can’t provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard. Basically, when you arrive at the airport or hotel, you’re just another customer who booked at the lowest rate.

1. What does the writer mainly intend to tell readers?

A．Tips of how to reserve flights on line.

B．Problems of reserving a hotel on line.

C．Notices about reserving a trip on line.

D．Traps in reserving hotels and flights on line.

2. Why do people probably spend more on their online reservation for trips?

A．They book at prices offered first by travel sites.

B．They are shown less expensive travel options first.

C．Some of the travel expenses are earned by Mac users.

D．Their flights or hotels are overbooked by tourist agencies.

3. Which of the following can replace the underlined “fine print”？

A．Detailed items.	B．Discounted prices.
C．Good deals.	D．Special services.

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The third parties will provide good travel services on line.

B．Few people book trips on line because of possible troubles.

C．Travelers’ interests may not be guaranteed with booking on line.

D．Those booking trips on line will benefit much from loyalty points

6 . Flight cancellations(取消) and loss of luggage can ruin even the best-planned holiday. The key to a stress-free trip is having a backup plan.
       Fly non-stop. The worst problems involve connections, so it is important to take non-stop flights whenever possible. If you do have to make a connection, try to route through a southern city, where snowstorms and de-icing delays will be less likely. Always allow at least two to three hours for flight connections.
       Check the weather. Check the weather in your connecting city, not just the arrival and departure city. If your departure flight is cancelled because of weather, you can go home or back to your hotel. Airlines promise to get you on the next available flight, not the next flight. That could be several days later on a sold-out holiday weekend.
       Go early. The earlier in the day you fly, the better your chance of getting rebooked the same day after a missed connection. It will also put you ahead of stranded(滞留的) passengers who arrive later.
       Rebook immediately. As soon as your flight is delayed or cancelled, get on the phone and rebook your flight instead of waiting at the ticket counter. If your rebooking is delayed, call or ask your travel agent to find a seat on another carrier, and then ask your original carrier to endorse your ticket to the new airline. Airlines are not required to do this but often do. Learn more at www. dot. gov/ airconsumer/ fly-rights.
       Ship bags. A few days before your flight, ship suitcases or holiday gifts to your destination by a documented express service. It’s preferable to losing bags because of re-routed flights and sometimes cheaper than paying airline overweight bag fees.
       Know your rights. Airlines are not required to compensate passengers for delayed or cancelled flights, but it never hurts to ask for goodwill vouchers(折扣) for meals, taxis or a room.
1. When making a flight connection, it’s common that you’ll___________.

A．stop in the south	B．choose a good city without snowstorm
C．be trapped in the storm	D．wait for two or three hours

2. The suggested way for you to rebook your flight is___________.

A．through the phone	B．by waiting at the ticket counter
C．by changing another airline	D．by surfing the Internet

3. The underlined word “compensate” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “___________”.

A．pay

B．ask

C．host

D．treat

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．The Worst Problem in the Trip.

B．The Preparation Before the Flight Trip.

C．How to Book the Plane Ticket.

D．How to Plan the Holiday.

7 . Summer in Europe is very nice for us to visit one of our favourite cities for a break. Below we have put together a short list of our favourite summer break locations（地方） that offer a great balance of culture, sunshine and fun.

Berlin, the second most populous city in the European Union, gets the third place on our list. It has three famous airports: Tegel International Airport, Tempelhof International Airport, and Schonefeld International Airport.

The capital of Germany is on this list not only because it is a fantastic place to go on holiday but also since it teaches a very important lesson to humanity（人，人性）. The Berlin Wall, the better part of which still remains well kept for educational and amusement（娱乐） aims, reminds us of the extra costs paid by everyone. Today, the undamaged part of the Wall, known as the East Side Gallery, shows striking murals(壁画); if you are interested in this chapter(时期) of the city’s history, there is also a Berlin Wall Memorial you would want to visit. The Potsdamer Platz, divided into two by the Wall, is a newly developed area that is famous for a large shopping center and movie theatre complexes（混合体）, and adds a bit of modern colour to Berlin’s historical value.

Much like the other places that made the list, Berlin is also a city of art. The city has over one hundred and fifty museums in all, and a few of the ones providing an extraordinary experience include the Art Center Berlin Friedrichstrabe, the Museum of Indian Art, and the Museum of East Asian Art. Appreciating Berlin’s art is much like taking a university course in itself and it can only be truly appreciated in several trips.

1. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in this passage?

A．Berlin is a city with a large population in Europe.

B．Berlin has many parks and bridges.

C．Berlin is a city with many museums.

D．Berlin is the capital city of Germany.

2. From the passage, visitors can enjoy        .

A．beautiful sights

B．striking murals

C．art museums

D．all the above

3. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A．The reasons for Berlin to be chosen on the list.

B．Berlin’s modern developments.

C．Berlin’s historical feature.

D．The significance(意义)of the Berlin Wall.

4. If Peter is interested in German history, he should visit         .

A．the Art Center Berlin Friedrichstrabe

B．the Museum of Indian Art

C．the Berlin Wall Memorial

D．movie theatre complexes

8 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

Planning a September trip to France

September is one of the very best months to visit France. Not only will you enjoy plenty of sunshine and warm weather, but the tourist season is beginning to wind down-which means cheaper airfares, lower prices at hotels, and fewer crowds．    1    
●Go wine tasting
    2    And there are plenty of wine-related events and festivals around the country. So September is a great time to visit the vineyards around the country and go wine tasting. The Bordeaux, Loire and Burgundy regions are all lovely and great places to visit vineyards. Besides that, going to the castles of the Loire region in between visiting vineyards on such warm and Sunny days is also very enjoyable．
●    3    
The temperatures are slightly lower, but plenty of sunshine makes for perfect conditions to enjoy a barge cruise on the canals of France. With such comfortable weather and beautiful scenery at this time of year, nothing equals hanging out on the deck of a barge.
●Visit the museums
Many museums in France have extended opening hours during the summer to accommodate the extra tourists and locals. And some museums also have extended opening hours into September. Wandering around the Louvre will take you into a wonder world, where you can enjoy the world-famous art．    4    
Besides the above, riding a bike through France’s villages is also a welcome activity for young visitors in September. You call shop for the most fashionable clothes or goods here. You can see the beautiful and fantastic scenery along the road.     5    

A．Take a barge cruise.

B．Enjoy the music concerts.

C．So, don’t hesitate and start to plan your September trip to France flow!

D．France is a beautiful country.

E．September is the beginning of the grape harvest season in France.

F．Going out of the Louvre, you can walk to the modern and fashionable Champs Elysees to do some shopping.

G．If this is your first trip to France, here is some handy information to help you get started planning your vacation!

9 . Have you ever been to the beautiful country of Holland and its capital Amsterdam? Anyone who has traveled to Amsterdam would probably agree on one thing: Amsterdam’s story is a tale of two cities -- one during the day and a completely different one at night．
During the day, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on the Amstel River．You can rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a water taxi．But when the sun goes down, the partying begins．In the big clubs and in coffee shops, tourists gather to hang out, talk politics and smoke．
Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam．And they’re all within a short cab ride of each other．For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concerts and other events．Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there．And there’s the Royal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall．
But at night party-seekers come to the square．Hip hop or funk music is heard there．．So if you come, be ready to dance．The clubs don’t shut down until 4 am．
And while you’re there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city．Don’t worry about getting lost．Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdam speak English and are happy to help you with directions．And you’ll notice that half the people in the streets are on bicycles they rent．
Amsterdam also has a well-planned canal system．For about 10 dollars, you can use the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise（巡游） the "Venice of the North"．
The city has a historic past．One impressive place to visit is the Anne Frank House on Nine Streets．It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II．Visitors can view Anne’s original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years．
1. What means of transport is not available to visitors in Amsterdam?

A．A carriage．

B．A bicycle．

C．A canal bus．

D．A water taxi．

2. When getting lost, a visitor can ask natives for directions in   ___________       ．

A．only Dutch	B．Dutch or English
C．only English	D．Spanish and English

3. What can you learn about by visiting the Anne Frank House?

A．The experience of a beautiful girl survivor．

B．The glorious past of Amsterdam．

C．The life of Jewish during World War Ⅱ．

D．The suffering of the Dutch in wars．

4. The passage is intended to   ____________             ．

A．call up people’s memories of World War Ⅱ

B．tell readers what A Tale of Two Cities is about

C．instruct visitors what to do and see in Holland

D．offer readers some information about Amsterdam

10 . One might expect that the ever­growing demands of the tourist trade would bring nothing but good for the countries that receive the holiday­makers. Indeed, a rosy picture is painted for the long­term future of the holiday industry. Every month sees the building of a new hotel somewhere. And every month another rock­bound Pacific island is advertised as the ‘last paradise(天堂) on earth’．
However, the scale and speed of this growth seem set to destroy the very things tourists want to enjoy. In those countries where there was a rush to make quick money out of sea­side holidays, over­crowded beaches and the concrete jungles of endless hotels have begun to lose their appeal.
Those countries with little experience of tourism can suffer most. In recent years, Nepal set out to attract foreign visitors to fund developments in health and education. Its forests, full of wildlife and rare flowers, were offered to tourists as one more untouched paradise. In fact, the nature all too soon felt the effects of thousands of holiday­makers traveling through the forest land. Ancient tracks became major routes for the walkers, with the consequent exploitation of precious trees and plants.
Not only can the environment of a country suffer from the sudden growth of tourism. The people as well rapidly feel its effects. Farmland makes way for hotels, roads and airports; the old way of life goes. The one­time farmer is now the servant of some multi­national organization; he is no longer his own master. Once it was his back that bore the pain; now it is his smile that is exploited. No doubt he wonders whether he wasn't happier in his village working his own land.
Thankfully, the tourist industry is waking up to the responsibilities it has towards those countries that receive its customers. The protection of wildlife and the creation of national parks go hand in hand with tourist development and in fact obtain financial support from tourist companies. At the same time, tourists are being encouraged to respect not only the countryside they visit but also its people.
The way tourism is handled in the next ten years will decide its fate and that of the countries we all want to visit. Their needs and problems are more important than those of the tourist companies. Increased understanding in planning world­wide tourism can preserve the market for these companies. If not, in a few years' time the very things that attract tourists now may well have been destroyed.
1. What does the author indicate in the last sentence of Paragraph 1?

A．The Pacific island is a paradise.

B．The Pacific island is worth visiting.

C．The advertisement is not convincing.

D．The advertisement is not impressive.

2. The example of Nepal is used to suggest ________.

A．its natural resources are untouched

B．its forests are exploited for farmland

C．it develops well in health and education

D．it suffers from the heavy flow of tourists

3. What can we learn about the farmers from Paragraph 4?

A．They are happy to work their own lands.

B．They have to please the tourists for a living.

C．They have to struggle for their independence.

D．They are proud of working in multi­national organizations.

4. Which of the following determines the future of tourism?

A．The number of tourists.

B．The improvement of services.

C．The promotion of new products.

D．The management of tourism.

5. The author's attitude towards the development of the tourist industry is ________.

A．optimistic	B．doubtful
C．objective	D．negative