1 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can be used by only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. as          B. involve        C. filling        D. rapidly        E. major F. developed       G. all       H. by       I. along       J. needs        K. present

Throughout the 20th century, Japanese towns and cities grew     1    . Today about 80 percent of the Japanese people live in urban areas. The growth of towns and cities, called urbanization (城市化), happens in two ways. One way is     2     rural-urban migration, when people move to the city from the country. As cities prosper and grow, industries and services that     3     many people both as workers and consumers grow to meet the     4     of the increasing population. New industries and services emerge to support the growing business, and the region experiences an upward spiral of growth.

The urban areas on the Japanese island of Honshu (本州岛) continue to grow     5     they attract more people, industries and business. These urban areas contain nearly two-thirds of Japan’s population and manufacturing. City suburbs are     6     in the rural spaces between the towns and cities, and Japan’s efficient and fast transportation system links them all.

Four     7     cities on Honshu-Tokyo Kawasaki (川崎), Chiba (千叶), and Yokohama (横滨) have grown together into one of Japan’s largest urban areas. Two other large urban areas have     8     on Honshu. The area around the city of Nagoya (名古屋) forms one, and the cities of Osaka (大阪)，Kyoto and Kobe (神户) from the other. At the     9     time, these three areas are growing toward one another to form one long, enormous urban area. A single urban system this large is called a megalopolis. This Japanese megalopolis on Honshu, stretching from Tokyo in the east     10     the way to Kobe in the west, is called the Tokaido (东海道) megalopolis.

4 . Read and complete the passage about travelling in Paris with the past participles of the verbs as the attribute or the object complement.

end     advance     preserve     spend     impress

I still remember my time     1     travelling in Paris. Almost everything there left me     2    . I was surprised to find old buildings such as the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre Museum quite well     3    . At the same time, many futuristic buildings with     4     high-tech facilities could be found all over. I felt it a pity to have my trip     5     so soon.

6 . 根据短文，选择适当的单词或者短语并用正确形式填入文中，有三项多余。

take advantage of; mystery; diverse; charm; in spite of; significant; escape from; for example; light firecrackers; in memory of ; absolutely; atmosphere; enable; beliefs;   such as

Nowadays，traveling in China holds special     1    for many foreigners, especially teenagers. In their eyes, China is a country with a profound history and many     2    . Besides, China wins its fame for its various dishes from     3     regions and ethnic groups. More importantly，China has numerous     4     festivals, which reflect people’s wishes,     5    , faiths and attitudes towards life.     6    , Dragon Boat festival is celebrated     7     a patriotic poet, Qu Yuan. The common practice in Chinese Spring Festival is     8     and setting off fireworks, which can absolutely create a strong festive and joyful     9    . Traveling in China not only enables them to learn about China, but also offers a chance to     10     their regular life.

7 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.

A. allows     B. reflecting        C. engaging       D. greeted       E. consequently        F. operational G. extends     H. purposefully     I. shelter        J. valued          K. volumes

University Life Gets a restart

Stated as a progressive new model for the design of higher education buildings, the lively student ‘Town House’ expertly captures the spirit of learning and the value of community unity.

Grafton Architects     1     designed a democratic and open space, as its name suggests: Town — referring to the building’s civic aspect, and House—    2     a sense of home and belonging. Many of the students at Kingston are the first in their family to attend university and this building sends an important message to them, their educators and the local community, that this is a place where everyone is welcome and     3     Set back from the street, the project     4     the public area, generously mixing its border with the pavement and inviting everyone in — students, locals and visitors alike. There are no barriers. A 200m long six-storey, deep colonnade (柱廊) offers shadow and     5    , with terraces and gardens above creating shelves of connected public space. The lower levels are permeable (通透的), revealing views to the passer-by of the       6     activities taking place inside — becoming more shaded at upper levels.

Equally open and spacious inside, users and visitors are     7     by a large open space, leading to an amphitheatre (阶梯式座位区). Classic acoustic (音响的) design     8     the noisy open space, quiet library, dance studio and theatre to co-exist, and enrich the experience of the users. Generous     9     can allow people, light and air to flow naturally through the building, which also uses a heat-activated concrete frame to reduce       10     energy use. This highly-adaptable building will stand the test of time and provide an inspiring environment for students, residents and visitors for years to come.

8 . 选用适当的单词或短语补全短文。

peak,bound,freeze,astonish,awesome,anticipate,alongside,spectacular scenery

I went to Changbaishan     1     my parents this summer holiday,where we had a pleasant time.It was     2     at the top of the mountain,but it was worthwhile because the     3     was really     4    .The water didn’t freeze and it was blue,deep and clear.I didn’t     5     seeing some rare creatures,which was really     6    .The highlight of the trip was admiring the 16     7     around Tianchi.All in all,Changbaishan is a place which is     8     to attract you.

9 . 阅读下面小短文，根据上下文语境，选择合适的单词填入空白处，每个单词只使用一次，每个方框里有一个是多余的单词。

A. amazing       B. check in       C. apply for     D. economy     E. view     F. destinations

One of the most relaxing ways to travel is a cruise. A cruise needn’t be expensive. Cruise ships have lots of     1     class rooms and free activities. Other than the ticket, you don’t have to pay anything you don’t want. You can enjoy     2     food in the ship’s many dining rooms and have a wonderful ocean     3     every day. You can experience unique local cultures when the ship stops at different seaside     4    . Of course, if the ship stays at a city for several days, you can even     5     at a local hotel for a few nights, so you can see more of the local sights.

10 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. housing        B. leisurely        C. sought        D. reference        E. primarily     F. leg G. winding        H. wildly        I. pioneered        J. major        K. highlight

18^th Century Grand Tour of Europe

The Grand Tour began in the 16^th century and gained popularity during the 17 th century. Privileged（有特权的）young European graduates     1     a trend where they traveled across the continent in search of art and cultural experiences upon their graduation. This practice, which grew to be     2     popular, became known as the Grand Tour. Specialty guidebooks, tour guides, and other aspects of the tourist industry were developed during this time to meet the needs of wealthy 20-something male and female travelers as they explored the European continent.

These young, classically - educated Tourists were rich enough to fund multiple years abroad for themselves and they took full advantage of this. They carried letters of     3     and introduction with them as they departed from southern England to communicate with and learn from people they met in other countries. Some Tourists     4     to continue their education and broaden their horizons while abroad, some were just after fun and     5     travels, but most desired a combination of both.

A typical journey through Europe was long and     6     with many stops along the way. London was commonly used as a starting point and the Tour was usually kicked off with a difficult trip across the English Channel. Crossing the wide channel was and is not easy. 17^th – and - 18^th - century Tourists risked sea-sickness, illness, and even shipwreck on this first     7     of travel.

Grand Tourists were     8     interested in visiting cities that were considered centers of culture at the time, so Paris, Rome, and Venice were not to be missed. The average Grand Tourist traveled from city to city, usually spending weeks in smaller cities and months in the three     9     ones.

The vast majority of Tourists took part in similar activities during their exploration with art at the center of it all. Once a Tourist arrived at a destination, he would look for     10     and settle in for anywhere from weeks to months, even years. Though certainly not an overly trying experience for most, the Grand Tour presented a unique set of challenges for travelers to overcome.