1 . Complete the postcard with the correct forms of the words below.

destination          sight          pack          credit          detail          amazing          rent          admire

Hi Paul, Hello from our final     1    —Neuschwanstein Castle! We arrived in Europe about six days ago. I’m so glad that we     2    a car. The highways here are wonderful, and driving lets you see lots of amazing    3    . I’m also pleased I    4     good walking shoes, because we’ve walked a lot in the last few days. I feel like we drive for only a short time and then walk and walk and walk! I think what I    5     most so far is the architecture. The    6     on the buildings here are so unusual, so different from China. Of course, I’m also enjoying the shopping! I bought gifts for all of my family and friends. I’m very glad my     7    card work here, so I don’t have to carry a lot of money. I hope I can come back here some day and see all of these    8     places again. Your friend, Meilin

2 . Read and complete the passage with the correct forms of the words below.

roll     description     deer     landscape     surround

Behind a small cottage just outside the village lies the beautiful Twinflower Pond, whose name is a reference to a special wild flower in Scotland. It’s a favourite with both locals and visitors. The pond is part of a rich natural     1     which is home to quite a few wild plants and animals. The area provides an ideal habitat and plenty of food for     2    , wildcats, and various species of birds, such as blackbirds and coots. Moreover, two miles away and     3     by     4     hills, there is a lake where otters and kingfishers (水獭和翠鸟) can often be seen. All in all, the appeal of this small quiet village is beyond     5    .

3 . 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.

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

A. structured       B. treasures       C. revolution             D. accessible       E. professions       F. responsive G. promises       H. formalized       I. popularized             J. declared       K. creation

How the Victorians Invented the “ Staycation ”

Holidays feel like an important refreshment after such a tough year. While international travel is possible, it’s not exactly easy, so many are choosing to stay closer to home, taking a “staycation ”. This year holidaymakers are discovering the     1     of the UK’s coast and the beauty of its landscapes.

Domestic tourism as we know it began in the 19th century when the idea of the holiday was just becoming     2     . Expanding railways and changing work practices meant people had more leisure time for travelling. International travel was becoming easier but wasn’t     3     to all, so the Victorians chose to spend this newfound “ free ” time in the UK.

This gave way to the     4     of hot new holiday destinations, mostly on the UK’s coast. Great British seaside towns, from Bournemouth to Brighton, appealed to people with     5     of fun, sea and clean air — many of the things that continue to attract people today.

The great summer holiday as we know it was designed by the Victorians. The 19th century saw the industrial     6     and the rise of industrial capitalism, where factories were booming and work structures were more clearly and severely defined and presented. This led to the emergence of administrative     7     , like clerks, and an emerging middle class.

There was more     8     working time, including shift work in factories and time off on Sundays. As a result, working-class people had leisure time to use, and by the 1890s some skilled workers had half days on Saturdays, leading to the birth of the “ weekend ” — though this was not     9     until much later in the 20th century.

In 1871 the Bank Holidays Act was passed. This appointed certain days as holidays on which banks closed, though, over the years, more businesses began observing these days off work. Before 1830, banks closed only on the 40 saints’ days of the year, though by 1834 this was just four days, including Christmas day. From 1871, any day could be     10     a bank holiday, not just saints’ days.

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 . 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.