| [1] I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability-to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience to understand it, to imagine how it would feel. It’s like this… [2] When you’re going to have a baby, it’s like planning a marvellous vacation trip-to Italy. You buy a bunch of guidebooks and make wonderful plans: the Coloseum①, the Michelangelo② David, the gondolas③ in Venice, etc. You may learn some handy phrases in Italian. It’s all very exciting. [3] After months of eager expectation, the day finally arrives. You pack your bags and off you go. Several hours later, the plane lands. The airhostess comes in and says, “Welcome to the Netherlands.” [4] “The Netherlands?!” you say. “What do you mean, the Netherlands?? I signed up for Italy! I’m supposed to be in Italy. All my life I’ve dreamed of going to Italy.” [5] But there’s been a change in the flight plan. They’ve landed in the Netherlands and there you must stay. [6] The important thing is that they haven’t taken you to a horrible, awful, dirty place, full of diseases. It’s just a different place. [7] So you must go out and buy new guidebooks. And you must learn a whole new language. And you will meet a whole new group of people you would never have met. [8] It’s just a place. It’s slower paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy. But after you’ve been there for a while and you catch your breath, you look around and you begin to notice that the Netherlands④ …and the Netherlands has tulips⑤. The Netherlands even has Rembrandts⑥. [9] But everyone you coming and going from Italy and they’re all boasting about what a wonderful time they had there. And for the rest of your life, you will say, “Yes, that’s where I was supposed to go. That’s what I had planned. [10] And the pain of that will never, ever, ever, ever go away because the loss of that dream is a very, very significant loss. [11] But if you spend your life regretting the fact that you didn’t get to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things about the Netherlands. | ① ② (1475~1564) Italian artist and architect ③  ④  ⑤  ⑥(1606~1669) Dutch painter |
1. The author compares her motherhood to ________.
| A．her involvement in traveling abroad |
| B．her experience with an unfamiliar task |
| C．her dream of enjoying beautiful scenery |
| D．her journey to an unplanned destination |
| A．the Netherlands has many scenic spots to visit and enjoy |
| B．the Netherlands is a country with many paintings to appreciate |
| C．a mother of a disabled child can also feel the bright side of her life |
| D．a mother who has traveled a lot can receive a special treat from her child |
| A．proud | B．anxious | C．sociable | D．sensible |
| A．beyond her endurance | B．more a gift than a loss |
| C．worthy of others’ sympathy | D．preferable to going to Italy |
2 . I have three kids and a great husband and I’m enjoying a career that I find challenging and fun. This feels like “Success” to the outside world. But there is still a voice in my heart asking if this is who I truly am. Only in silence do I hear the self and wonder who that person might be．
So I booked a trip to find out. I travelled, for the first time, without my husband or kids．I went to Iceland with a friend, who shares an appreciation for wilderness and silence．
For six days, we were immersed in wild, raw scenery and real weather—all kinds of weather. Climbing a mountain against rain and returning to a tent for a simple meal reminds you how little you actually need. And how strong it feels to be uncomfortable sometimes．
I found silence in Iceland，and time to consider the me outside of career and the me outside of kids as I shared stories with strangers．
When I stopped talking and just listened，I became more generous．I 1earned that choosing to be generous can create more space, more food and more warmth．
But I didn’t really gain any better appreciation of what I want from life or my job．I suspect the anxiety that drove me to seek silence in Iceland was losing sight of my ability to choose gratitude and joy，and to be present in the challenges I set in my career and my family．
I came home to noise，rush and love；with no less confusion on who I want to be．I know the answer isn’t waiting out there on the top of a mountain in Iceland. The answer is in front of me with every step on my own 1ife’s path, and in every choice I make．
1. Why did the author take a trip to Iceland?| A．To gain a new experience． |
| B．To enjoy family happiness． |
| C．To better understand herself． |
| D．To appreciate natural beauty． |
| A．Puzzling | B．Thrilling |
| C．Relaxing | D．Demanding |
| A．She became more positive | B．She became more energetic |
| C．She became even lonelier | D．She became more anxious |
| A．Withdraw back to nature． |
| B．Embrace reality bravely． |
| C．Travel to Iceland more often． |
| D．Pay less attention to her feelings． |
3 . Peru is an unbelievable destination for a twelve-year-old tourist. For me, traveling there changed the definition of “vacation”. Women dressed in colorful, woven clothes wandered the street. The food, however, was something I was never able to get over. It was a huge culture shock for me to online alpmea pizza.
We spent the majority of the trip in a unique mountain city called Cusco. The hotel in Cusco was a pretty little place. The bedroom had three twin beds. Another interesting thing our hotel offered was coca tea. The tea leaves are the same leaves used for cocaine.
I thought that New York City had the worst traffic on the Earth until I visited Cusco. There were taxis everywhere, and local drivers ignored red lights. We would be completely stuck in traffic, yet oncoming cars seemed to believe they could magically drive through the middle of our taxi.
During the trip, we joined in several bus tours. One of them included a visit to a marketplace filled with foods and handmade goods. It was an amazing experience because the market was not jam-packed with tourists like every other place. The majority of the shoppers were Peruvian residents. We weaved in and out of streets, gazing at the beautifully handcrafted(手工制作的) rugs and ponchos. I wish I could have bought everything.
Also on the trip was a tour to a genuine village. The villagers there showed us their lifestyle. One of the women proved the boring process of making different products. Their only income was from the goods they sold. Another trick they showed us was using a bug as a lip stain. They would take a bug, press it, and spread the red blood on their lips. I was speechless when they explained that to us. After the tour was over, we were allowed to view their products. I departed with a soft pair of gloves that not only the four normal finger holes, but also a thumb hole.
1. What did the writer find most terrible in Peru?| A．Eating the local food. |
| B．Drink the tea of the hotel. |
| C．Wearing colorful woven clothes. |
| D．Making a trip in the mountain. |
| A．Cusco isn’t worth visiting because of its traffic conditions |
| B．Cusco’s drivers don’t obey traffic rules. |
| C．taxi drivers can magically drive cars in Cusco |
| D．There are no traffic jams when you’re taking a taxi in Cusco. |
| A．the market is always out of order. |
| B．the market is too busy for tourists to visit. |
| C．the market isn’t an attraction for tourists. |
| D．the market is divided into many different parts. |
| A．Women made money by making products. |
| B．The products of villagers could be taken for free. |
| C．There were only four finger holes in the gloves. |
| D．People used the bug blood to colour their lips. |
| A．In a travel journal. |
| B．In a culture magazine. |
| C．In a travel brochure. |
| D．In a travel advertisement. |
On October 28th, we began our exciting trip to the world-famous sand island—Fraser Island, which is said to be the world largest sand island and it is one of the world cultural heritages (遗产). We were really amazed by the spectacular view there.
The road to the island is really tough and bumpy. The bus driver, who was also our guide was a very strong man. He was optimistic (乐观的) and helpful. I found he was all smiling on the way though the ride was not very smooth. We stopped for several times because the cars in front of us were blocked by sand. The road was completely sand about 50 centimeters high. We were thrown back and forth like taking a rollercoaster (过山车). All of us couldn’t help laughing when we were shaken from side to side. It took us more than an hour to arrive there. I guess this road is one of the most impressive things.
The beach is so wonderful and terrific! This was my first visit to the seaside. The broad sea made me speechless. We were really thrilled by the amazing view. We couldn’t stop taking so many pictures. The bus ran along the beach with the sea water on one side and bushes on the other side. The view outside the bus was really fantastic! The driver told us there were dingoes (野犬) in the bush. When we were sitting on the bus, we kept on searching the faraway bush for a dingo. Unfortunately, we didn’t see one.
The lake is the next destination we went to. This lake which is ringed by white sand beaches lies peacefully on the hill, which is 18 meters above the sea level. The crystal clear water from the rainfall is sparkling (闪光). Male students jumped into the lake without taking off the clothes. They played with water like small children. Nowhere else in the world can you find such a wonderful fairly land.
The forest is the last place we visited. Those towering rainforests grow on sands. There are many varieties of species. Some trees are so tall and have a history of 500 years. Some gum trees are quite strange because their barks (树皮) fall. The driver told us that this was because they wanted to protect themselves from worms or fires. This forest is home to many animals. We could hear bird singing when we were walking in the shade from the trees.
The tour to Fraser Island makes a deep impression on us. It provides us magnificent views. It is well worth a visit.
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5 . Brian arrived at the San Francisco airport two hours before the flight to Paris.He was wearing three shirts，a jacket，two pairs of socks，a pair of shorts，and two pairs of jeans.He was carrying one small backpack，which was very full，but he didn’t have any other luggage.Brian needed to meet a man named Tony before he checked in for his flight.He found Tony near the Air France counter.Tony gave him a round trip ticket and a small package.
“Give this package to Jean Paul at the airport in Paris.He will have a sign with your name on it.I think you can find him easily，”Tony said，“You don’t have any luggage，right？”
“Only this backpack，”Brian answered，“You said I could bring one carry on bag.”
“That’s right.One carry on bag is fine.Have a good trip.”
“Thanks.”
Is Brian a criminal？ Not at all.He is an aircourier.And he paid only $110 for the round trip ticket to Paris.Air couriers get cheap airline tickets because they take important packages and papers to foreign countries.Businesses sometimes need to get packages and papers to people in foreign countries by the next day.Often，the only way they can do this is to use an air courier company.It is not cheap for a business to send a package with an air courier，but it is quick.
Every year about 80,000 people worldwide travel as aircouriers.The number of tickets for courier travel is growing by about 10 percent a year.However，air courier travel isn’t for everyone.But if you have very little money，can be flexible about your travel plans，and don’t mind wearing the same clothes for a week，it can be a great way to take a vacation！
1. Why was Brian wearing so many clothes for his travel？| A．Because they were the uniforms for air couriers. |
| B．Because that made him easier to be recognized. |
| C．Because he would be charged for taking much luggage with him. |
| D．Because he was required not to have much luggage with him. |
| A．it costs less | B．it is flexible |
| C．it grows fast | D．it saves time |
| A．have much money |
| B．hate wearing the same clothes |
| C．have much personal luggage |
| D．are flexible about their travel plans |
| A．describes the activities of a law breaker |
| B．suggests a way to travel for everyone |
| C．talks about the air courier travel |
| D．tells us about a developing business |
We often carry a lot of things when we’re traveling.
| A．So you’ll know what to bring. |
| B．It’s a kind of vacation, but without your parents. |
| C．Spend money from this wallet till you get to your destination. |
| D．Firstly, distribute (分开) your money if you’re traveling alone. |
| E．You can hook the key chain to your jeans or your handbag. |
| F．On short trips we take things like money, jewelry (首饰), house keys, etc. |
| G．Don’t carry it in your purse, just in case somebody is quick in stealing your purse. |
DAY 1: Arrive in Delhi
Today arrive in Delhi, the national capital of India. Upon arrival at the airport, our company representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight at Delhi hotels
DAY 2: Delhi—Full-day tour(old& New Delhi tour)
Today morning have breakfast in the hotel. At 9:30, the tour guide will meet you at your hotel and later proceed for a full-day guided tour in Delhi starting with Old Delhi visiting Raj Gaht. Jama Masjid, driving past through the Red Fort. Later in New Delhi visit Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, drive past through Parliament Street and President House and visit Qutub Minar.
Overnight at Delhi hotels
DAY 3: Delhi-Jaipur via Fitehpur Sikri(240 km/5 hours)
Today morning after breakfast. drive to Jaipur, the capita] city of Rajsthan state. Jaipur is also known as “Pink City”. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, known as Ghost. Later continue the drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Evening: free at leisure for your own activities.
Optional: visits to Chokhi Dhani Village Resort(US $25 per person)
Overnight at Jaipur hotels
DAY 4：Delhi(256 km/5 hours)
Today morning after breakfast, drive back to Delhi airport. The total distance is 256 kms and you can cover it in 5 hours. Upon arrival in Delhi, board flight to onward journey.
NOTE: Price starts with US $ 215 with
●Daily breakfast and soft beverages(饮料) and packaged drinking water.
●Elephant rides at Amber Fort.
●Sunset or sunrise visits to Taj MahaL
●All entrance fees to the monuments and train tickets.
1. On which day can you visit Qutub Minar?| A．DAY 1 | B．DAY 2 |
| C．DAY 3 | D．DAY 4 |
| A．The whole journey covers 496 km |
| B．Travelers will stay in Delhi for two nights |
| C．Travelers will fly to Delhi airport on DAY 4 |
| D．Travelers will be made to buy things on DAY 3 |
| A．a sunrise visit to Taj Mahal |
| B．elephant riding at Amber Fort |
| C．visits to Chokhi Dhani Village Resort |
| D．breakfast and packaged drinking water |
