1 . Paris is the capital of the European nation of France. It is also one of the most beautiful and most famous cities in the world.
Paris is called the City of Light. It is also an international fashion center. What women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world. Paris is also a famous world center of education. For example, it is where the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this beautiful river. The oldest and perhaps most well-known is the Point Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth century. The Sorbonne, a famous university, stands on the left bank of the river. There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum, the Louvre, as well as the Notre Dame. However, the most famous building in this city is Eiffel Tower.
Paris is named after a group of people called the Parisii. They built a small village on an island in the middle of the Seine River about two thousand years ago. This island, called the lle de la Cite, is where Notre Dame lies. Today around eight million people live in the Paris area.
1. This article mainly tells us about ________.
| A．the buildings in Paris | B．the general situations of Paris |
| C．the center of the world | D．the famous buildings along the Seine River |
| A．tall buildings | B．research center | C．important areas | D．main office |
| A．the clothes worn by women in Paris are liked by women all over the world |
| B．women in Paris sell their clothes all over the world |
| C．women from all over the world go to Paris and wear their own clothes |
| D．women from all over the world like to go to Paris to buy clothes |
| A．UNESCO | B．the Pont Neuf | C．Eiffel Tower | D．Notre Dame |
| A．Paris is the capital of the European nation of France. |
| B．Paris is called the City of Light. |
| C．The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is located in Paris. |
| D．The most famous building in this city is the famous museum., the Louvre. |
2 . We know that St.Patrick’s Day festivities may include a little bit of drinking.But there are plenty of kid-safe St.Patrick’s Day events around metro Phoenix,too.Here are the lucky St.Patrick’s Day celebrations for kids.
3/17:Lucky St.Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Kids can make their own treats at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix this St.Patrick’s Day.Children can make and decorate their cupcakes with rainbow candies and chocolate.To-go containers will also be provided.
Details:1 pm-3 pm,Friday,March 17.Children’s Museum of Phoenix,215 N.7th Street,Phoenix.$3 for members.$4 for non-members.602-253-0501.
3/17-19:Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market
This community festival will include sculptures,paintings,handcrafted jewelry and apparel(衣服) from selected local and regional artists,live music and dance performance throughout the weekend.There will also be a food court.
On Friday,colorful water will shoot from the town’s fountain at noon.Take the kids to see the annual tradition and picnic in the park.
Details:10 am-5 pm,Friday-Sunday,March 17-19.Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard,Fountain Hills.Free.480-488-2014.
3/17:St.Patrick’s Day Party at AZ Air Time
Kids above 12 years old can collect their free,green necklaces and jump for three hours,climb the rock climbing wall or dive into the giant hole of foam(泡沫).Jump socks will be required.
Details:8 pm-11 pm,Friday,March 17.AZ Air Time,13802 N.Scottsdale Road,Suite 145,Scottsdale.$15,saving $14.480-427-2000/480-427-2001.
1. Which telephone number can people call at if they want to make and decorate cupcakes?| A．480-427-2001. | B．480-488-2014. |
| C．480-427-2000. | D．602-253-0501. |
| A．If two children want to make treats,they have to pay $8. |
| B．In Fountain O’Green Artisan Market,you’ll find apparel from all local artists. |
| C．You can see colorful water shooting at noon on March 17. |
| D．Children will get free jump socks at AZ Air Time. |
| A．People addicted to alcohol. |
| B．Parents of younger children. |
| C．Organizers of festivals. |
| D．Educators and businessmen. |
| A．Textbook | B．Diary |
| C．Magazine | D．Science research |
3 . Do you like travelling? Do you want to travel with less money? OK, let me introduce something about couch surfers(沙发漫游)to you? They are travelers who spend the night in an Internet friend’s house. Let’s share some of their stories.
After spending the whole day traveling in Paris, I met Theo at the bus station. At his apartment I met his roommate Roger. Both of them were very friendly. They took me to a party the next day. I went back to Theo’s apartment on the back of his bicycle. Peter |
When I traveled in Vienna, I stayed with Artur, a college student. One day I forgot to turn off the tap after having a bath. The bathroom was full of water. However, Artur did not get angry with me. Henri |
I got off the bus at the wrong station, so I had to take a taxi to Judit’s apartment. Judit was a reporter and she was always busy. The next day we went shopping together and she bought a dress for a party. In the evening she went to the party and I stayed at the apartment alone. Lucy |
| A．To London. | B．To Paris. | C．To Vienna. | D．To Budapest. |
| A．got on the wrong bus | B．couldn’t find his partner |
| C．forgot to turn off the tap | D．did not know how to use the tap |
| A．By bike. | B．By taxi. | C．By train. | D．On foot, |
| A．Peter. | B．Judit. | C．Theo. | D．Lucy. |
4 . Without proper planning, tourism can cause problems. For example, too many tourists can crowd public places that are also enjoyed by the inhabitants of a country. If tourists create too much traffic, the inhabitants become annoyed and unhappy. They begin to dislike tourists and to treat them impolitely. They forget how much tourism can help the country’s economy. It is important to think about the people of a destination country and how tourism affects them. Tourism should help a country keep the customs and beauty that attract tourists. Tourism should also advance the wealth and happiness of local inhabitants.
Too much tourism can be a problem. If tourism grows too quickly, people must leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry. This means that other parts of the country’s economy can suffer.
On the other hand, if there is not enough tourism, people can lose jobs. Businesses can also lose money. It costs a great deal of money to build large hotels, airports, air terminals, first- class roads, and other support facilities(配套设施) needed by tourist attractions. For example, a major international class tourism hotel can cost as much as 50 thousand dollars per room to build. If this room is not used most of the time, the owners of the hotel lose money.
Building a hotel is just a beginning. There must be many support facilities as well, including roads to get to the hotel, electricity, sewers to handle waste, and water. All of these support facilities cost money. If they are not used because there are not enough tourists, jobs and money are lost.
1. Which of the following do you think has been discussed in the part before this selection?
| A．It is extremely important to develop tourism. |
| B．Building roads and hotels is essential. |
| C．Support facilities are highly necessary. |
| D．Planning is of great importance to tourism. |
| A．tourists | B．passengers | C．population | D．citizens |
| A．a bad effect on other industries | B．a change of tourists’ customs |
| C．over-crowdedness of places of interest | D．pressure on traffic |
| A．Large hotels, schools and hospitals | B．Factories, large hotels and airports |
| C．Large hotels, airports, first-class roads | D．Large houses, airports, railway stations |
| A．the author doesn’t like tourism developing so fast |
| B．local people will benefit from tourist attraction |
| C．other parts of a country’s economy won’t benefit from tourism much |
| D．we can’t build too many support facilities |
5 . I was hungry because after a full day of exploring the German town, I ate only a pizza. I’m comfortable travelling through a country where I don’t speak the language, but I would almost rather go hungry than sit in a restaurant eating alone.
After wandering around the town for hours, I finally chose an Italian restaurant that seemed friendly enough. I know I like traditional German food, but a plate of spaghetti for only six euros (欧元) was not to miss. So I nervously entered. As I stood there, I noticed all the happy families and friends eating together. The hostess found a small table for me next to the front entrance.
“Great,” I thought, “now people can look at this friendless traveller as they enter.” Then I started to wonder how many of the customers might mistake me for the hostess and how much this would interrupt my meal. Then a woman, whose name is now lost to memory, invited me to have dinner with her and her family. I couldn’t believe it! This was the German friendliness I had read about.
I walked to their table. I can be quite shy when talking to new people. I also started to wonder how this would work. The meal began awkwardly. The woman’s two children mostly stared at me.
Fortunately, the parents spoke enough English and I knew a little German. I came into this restaurant afraid of eating alone and I ended up happily.
1. The author chose an Italian restaurant instead of a German one probably because ________.| A．the author didn’t like German food |
| B．the food in the Italian restaurant was cheap |
| C．the Italian restaurant was popular in the town |
| D．the German restaurants in the town were closed |
| A．happy | B．angry | C．disappointed | D．surprised |
| A．couldn’t speak any German |
| B．was outgoing and enjoyed talking to people |
| C．had an enjoyable dinner with the family |
| D．didn’t like to travel in a foreign country |
| A．To share her experience in Germany. |
| B．To encourage readers to travel in Germany. |
| C．To explain why Germans are friendly. |
| D．To express thanks to the German family. |
6 . Big Ben is not the name of a man. It is the name, of a huge (庞大的) clock in London. London is the capital of England. This clock has four faces. So, no matter where you stand, you can read the time on the face of Big Ben. Each face is the size of a double-decker (双层的) bus. The hands are about four meters long. It is about the size of two people standing on top of each other. If you go to London, you may want to visit the Houses of Parliament (国会大厦). There you will find Big Ben sits at the top of the clock tower (塔) in the Houses of Parliament. Maybe you will hear it as well as see it. The huge clock makes such a loud noise. “Ding dong, ding dong,” it goes every quarter of an hour.
The clock was named after a big man. He was Sir Benjamin Hali. This man did much building work in London many years ago.
1. Big Ben is ______.| A．a double-decker bus | B．a huge clock |
| C．the name of Ben | D．another name of London |
| A．ten minutes | B．fifteen minutes |
| C．thirty minutes | D．forty minutes |
| A．at the top of the clock tower | B．in the Houses of Parliament |
| C．on the four faces of the clock | D．under the clock tower |
7 . When searching for something fun and educational to do in Maryland, why not visit the Maryland Science Center? It is located at 601 Light Street, Baltimore. The ticket prices vary depending on ages, groups and the exhibits you choose. Click here for more information.
Introduction
The Maryland Science Center is basically a museum, but it gives everyone a chance to learn through experience and play, rather than just glance at an exhibit.
Activities
You can learn about various topics, including outer space, the human body, dinosaurs, electricity, marine (海洋的) biology, energy, and much more. You can also take part in the interactive activities, such as racing bubbles, digging for dinosaur fossils, using puzzle pieces to construct cars, and so much more.
The Davis Planetarium (天文馆)
At the Davis Planetarium, you can be back in a chair and look at the stars while still inside the Science Center. The stars will appear on the ceiling of the theatre as you watch them.
There are different shows to catch at the Davis Planetarium. You can learn about the galaxy and astronomy during the Dark Matters show. Learn about the stars and planets during the Sky Live show. The One World One Sky show allows children to explore the stars. The Live from the Sun show will teach you all about the hot sun.
The Kids Room
For children, they can’t miss the Kids Room. They will be able to play in a water area, construct dams and water towers, push buttons, ring doorbells, build with blocks, and more, and definitely they will learn a lot. In addition, there is also an area for kids of two years old and under, where they can crawl, walk and explore safely with soft toys.
1. If you want to know why the sun shines, which show should you choose?| A．The Dark Matters show. | B．The Sky Live show. |
| C．The Live from the Sun show. | D．The One World One Sky show. |
| A．It charges different prices for adults and kids. |
| B．It is regarded as the most popular museum in Maryland. |
| C．It is a museum where there are many famous exhibitions. |
| D．It is mainly designed for children and their families to play together. |
| A．A travel plan. | B．An academic column. |
| C．An educational magazine. | D．An online advertisement. |
8 . In this first year, the Nature Festival will be celebrating South Australian nature with over 100 events for various ages. It is full of creative ways to get you out and about enjoying all that nature has to offer.
Its 10-day program, starting from 25th September 2023, provides a wide range of both free and ticketed experiences. From “adventure” and “learning” experiences to “slowing down” and “helping out” experiences, there will be something for everyone. Here are just some of the events.
Build-a-Birdbox Workshop
Saturday 26th September @ 9 am
Explore the role of tree hollows and learn how to build a backyard bird box.
Byards Road Wetland Nature by Night
Tuesday 29th September @ 6 pm
Take your torch and discover, on a guided walk, the creatures that come out at night.
For the Love of Trees
Tuesday 29th September @ 12:30 pm
Hear Dr Palph Body share his understanding of artist Hans Heysen.
Grey-headed Flying-fox Bat Ramble
Tuesday 1st October @ 5:45pm
Walking with local bat experts and hear how the grey-headed flying-fox bat came to be in our city.
Coastal Dune Walk
Sunday 4th October @ 9:30am
Walk along the coastline and learn about the working being done at the dunes.
Port River Alive
Sunday 4th October @ 11 am
See a short film about who and what lives in the Port River.
The full Nature Festival program is available on the website https://www.naturefestival.org.au. If you’re interested in any of the experiences above, please register as soon as possible.
1. What do we know about the Nature Festival?| A．It lasts about half a month. |
| B．It welcomes visitors of all ages. |
| C．It requires visitors to pay for their tickets. |
| D．It is held to call on people to protect nature. |
| A．Port River Alive. |
| B．Coastal Dune Walk. |
| C．Build-a-Birdbox Workshop. |
| D．Byards Road Wetland Nature by Night. |
| A．On 1st October. | B．On 4th October. |
| C．On 29th September. | D．On 26th September. |
| A．By seeing a short film. | B．By exploring the role of tree. |
| C．By walking with local bat expert. | D．By taking a torch and discovering. |
| A．Buying a brochure. | B．Reading advertisements. |
| C．Searching online. | D．Booking a magazine. |
9 . Many families take their children on vacation. They will usually travel for a few days or weeks during school breaks. But Mr and Mrs Smith have planned a longer vacation with their two children. The Smith family is on a one-year trip around the world, and they planned to visit 30 countries in all. Right now, the four travelers are about halfway through their trip.
Mrs Smith says they are trying to see as much of the world as they can. Mr Smith says one of the most interesting experiences of the trip has been meeting new people. He says people have been extremely friendly, very welcoming and love their kids. Eleven-year-old Tyler says he has enjoyed learning about the people they have met. He says, “I learned in Africa that people have very different lifestyles.” His sister, Kara discovers that she likes Thai food. Mrs Smith says that the trip teaches the children a lot.
The Smiths made good preparations for the trip. They did a lot of research, choosing destinations and arranging accommodations. Mr Smith uses unpaid leave. They carry small bags filled with lightweight clothing and whatever else they need. Mrs Smith says she enjoys being able to carry everything she needs on her back. “What has become important is making unforgettable memories as a family and taking ‘those’ with us instead.” The Smiths will continue to head east for the next six months.
1. The Smith family’s trip is different from many others’ because they travel ______.| A．with their children on vacation |
| B．for a few weeks without children |
| C．during school breaks with children |
| D．around the world for a year with children |
| A．living in Africa | B．having Thai food |
| C．meeting new people | D．teaching their children |
| A．They planned to visit 11 countries. |
| B．The children learn a lot during the trip. |
| C．They enjoy different kinds of food in Africa. |
| D．They continue to head west for the next six months. |
| A．accepted new jobs | B．did much research |
| C．picked up everything | D．bought thick clothing |
| A．the breaks they take | B．the small bags they carry |
| C．the destinations they choose | D．the memories of the family |
10 . Summer is time for family fun and the creation of lifelong memories. Do not miss out on the opportunity to have an unforgettable vacation when booking activities, hotels, and more in these fantastic cities.
San Antonio, TX
Whether you are looking for a historic look into this fantastic city, or seeking to spend the day getting some sun at one of the theme parks in the area, there’s something for everyone. San Antonio is home to SeaWorld, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Aquarium(水族馆), and other fun, family-friendly attractions. For a more historic look into the city, go on the San Antonio Grand Tour, the Alamo Trolley Tour, or book the San Antonio Explorer Pass.
Mackinac Island, MI
For an adventure, Mackinac Island is the destination of choice. Sitting on Lake Huron, Mackinac Island is inviting, with the Grand Hotel Luncheon Buffet and Self-Guided Tour or a Mackinac Island Carriage Tour. If your attention is on a family vacation, admission to the Wings of Mackinac Tropical Butterfly Conservatory or a water adventure with Great Turtle Kayak Tours is a great addition.
Orlando, FL
It wouldn’t be summer without a trip to Orlando. For those who want to visit some of the hottest theme parks of all time, Orlando is home to Walt Disney World Theme Parks, SeaWorld Orlando, and Universal Orlando Resort. If you would rather skip the amusement parks and experience the more natural side of Orlando, there are options such as deep sea fishing in Gulf of Mexico and Orlando Zipline Tours at Florida EcoSafaris!
1. What can you do at San Antonio?| A．Have a taste of the city’s history. | B．Visit a butterfly conservatory. |
| C．Learn about ships in a museum. | D．Go deep sea fishing in a gulf. |
| A．Wings of Mackinac Tropical Butterfly Conservatory. |
| B．Walt Disney World Theme Parks. |
| C．Florida EcoSafaris. |
| D．SeaWorld Orlando. |
| A．They all have a theme park. | B．They lie in the same city. |
| C．They are known for historic sites. | D．They are suitable for summer travel. |
