1 . Holidays

Holiday News Vacancies(空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome. Reduced prices for low season.

The Snowdonia Centre The Snowdonia Centre for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners’ costs are ￡57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost. You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventure.

The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another. On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home. During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play. You will visit all the places most people only dream about — from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokoy and Hong Kong. For a few thousand pounds, all you’ve ever hoped for can be yours.

1. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?

A．Choose the holiday in Devon.	B．Go to the Snowdonia Centre.
C．Join the World Sea Trip of 2008.	D．Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.

2. In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two holidays?

A．It provides chances of family gatherings.	B．It provides customers with good food.
C．It offers a sports lesson.	D．It offers comfortable rooms.

3. What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?

A．You can have free meals on deck every day.

B．You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.

C．You will have chances to watch and act in a play.

D．You have to do your own packing and unpacking.

2 . The 2015 Alameda County Fair

The 2015 Alameda County Fair runs Wednesday, June 17 through Sunday, July 5. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a. m. to 11 p. m. Fair Favorites will include horse racing, exhibits, animals, food, rides, games, pig races, kids’ attractions, special event days and more.

◆ Activities:

Big O Tires FREE Concerts: 8p.m.-9:15p.m, nightly. Special effects show with video tribute to local heroes, immediately following concerts.

Horse Racing :Thursday through Sunday, June 18～21 , June 25 ～ 28, and July 2～5.

Fans of fair food can also look forward to the return of the SNACKDOWN, where food vendors offer up new menu items to compete for the prized championship belt. A live judging event to decide the championships will be held at the Fair on Friday, June 21 at 4 p. m.

The 4th of July of Fireworks Show comes back in grand style, this time, set to live music performed by the Oakland East Bay Symphony. The Blues Festival runs all day from 1 p. m. to 9 p. m. , followed by the Fireworks Show at 9:30 p. m. The Fair will celebrate Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, with special attractions and promotions just for dads, including Brew Haven, a craft beer festival held during the first week of the Fair.

◆ Address:     Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566, ( 925) 426-7600

◆ Gate Admission:

Adults( 13 ～ 61) — $12;

Kids(6 ～ 12)— $8;

Children ( under 6) —FREE;

Purchase in advance (before June 16) and save up to 30%.

1. On June 21, visitors to the Fair can NOT _______.

A．join ill Horse Racing	B．celebrate Father’s Day
C．enjoy watching pig races	D．watch a live judging event on food

2. A couple with their son aged 7, booking tickets to the Fair on June 15, should pay about ________.

A．$20

B．$22

C．$32

D．$14

3. What type of writing is this text?

A．A tourist guide.	B．A news report.
C．An official report.	D．A scientific research.

3 . A Whale of a Time

The annual whale festival in Hermanus, South Africa, kicks off today. The coastal town, located on the Western Cape about 1.5 hours from Cape Town, is well-known for whale watching. It is one of the best locations in the world to witness the migration of southern fight whales. The festival, which is the only eco-arts festival in South Africa, attracts upward of 130, 000 visitors.

Hermanus also takes pride in the world’s only “Whale Crier”. His job is to go around and herald the whereabouts of whales to everyone—with his horn. Fortunately, the timing of the festival almost guarantees a whale sighting—as close as a few meters from shore!

The whales are, of course, the main attraction of the festival, but many more terrific activities are available. The seaside environment, with the mountains as a backdrop, makes an ideal setting to enjoy the festival’s musical performances and fantastic seafood. For those who desire more adventure, there’s open water swimming, a night run and sports challenges. And there are other festivities and entertainment for kids. With something for everyone, what more could ask for?

1. What’s the main attraction of the whale festival in Hermanus?

A．Whale criers.	B．Coastal landscape.
C．Whale watching.	D．Migration of fish.

2. What does “herald” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Prove.

B．Signal.

C．Choose.

D．Arrange.

3. What might an adventure lover prefer?

A．A night run.	B．Fantastic seafood.
C．Musical performance.	D．Seaside environment.

4. The underlined sentence tells us in the whale festival___________

A．nothing can be expected.	B．everyone can enjoy themselves.
C．everyone can ask for more.	D．more fun can be expected.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What worries the man at first?

A．He can’t enjoy his trip with painful feet.

B．He has no time to travel with his family.

C．He doesn’t want to visit Paris this summer.

2. What does the woman advise the man to do?

A．Visit another city.

B．Take a boat trip.

C．Go on a walk tour.

5 .

Attractions in York

York Minster Deangate, York YO1 7HH Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the largest Medieval Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, a place for worship for over 1,000 years and a treasure house of 800 years of stained glass. Open daily subject to services. Please check in advance to avoid disappointment. Tel: 01904 557216 www.yorkminster.org    E-mail: visitors@yorkminster.org

National Railway Museum Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ Enjoy a fantastic free day out for the whole family at the National Railway Museum in York. Explore our three huge halls full of trains and railway legends including Mallard the world's fastest train and the Japanese Bullet Train. Open daily between 10 a.m.-6 p.m.      Tel: 08448 153139 www.nrm.org.uk      E-mail: nrm@nrm.org.uk

York Castle Museum Eye of York, York YO1 9RY Get ready to take a trip to the world-famous recreated Victorian Street, Kirkgate. The first street of its kind, visited by 30 million people, is alive with the sights, sounds and colourful characters of York more than 100 years ago. Step inside the shops and meet the interesting folk who work there. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 09:30 to 17:00         Tel: 01904 687687 www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk      E-mail: castle.museum@ymt.org.uk

Clifford's Tower Tower Street, York YO1 9SA Built by William the Conqueror, it was twice burned to the ground, before being rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century. With sweeping views of York and the surrounding countryside, it isn't hard to see why Clifford's Tower played such a key role in the control of northern England. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 to 16:00             Tel: 01904 646940 www.english-heritage.org.uk/cliffordstower E-mail: customers@english-heritage.org.uk

1. The ad most probably comes from the“____________”part of the newspaper.

A．Education.

B．History.

C．Culture.

D．Tourism

2. Where can visitors step into the well-known Victorian Street?

A．York Castle Museum.	B．National Railway Museum.
C．York Minster.	D．Clifford's Tower.

3. While visiting York Minster, the visitors can              .

A．have sweeping views of York and countryside

B．go inside the shops and meet the folk working there

C．enjoy a treasure house of 800 years of stained glass

D．see the world's fastest train and the Japanese Bullet Train

4. If you want to know more information about Clifford's Tower, you can             .

A．phone 01904 557216

B．visit the website www.nrm.org.uk

C．email to castle.museum@ymt.org.uk

D．write a letter to Tower Street, York YO1 9SA

6 . What does the woman think of the trip?

A．Exciting.

B．Not interesting.

C．Challenging.

7 . 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．When to travel to Nepal.

B．How to go to Nepal.

C．Where to travel in Nepal.

2. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Husband and wife.

B．Guide and tourist.

C．Friends.

3. What do people do in Holi (洒红节)?

A．They all wear red clothes.

B．They throw colors at each other.

C．They paint their faces in color.

8 . What does the woman intend to do on the vacation?

A．Go sightseeing.

B．Rest at home.

C．Visit her family.

9 . Travelling to a European country with my mother was exiting. However it would not be __ without facing problems and figuring them out.

We had just started to get_____ with   the Paris   subway system. Thus using it was very difficult. We were walking at a slow pace until we__________   the subway was about to leave. As   soon as I_____,the doors shut with   my   mom on the other side. I did not have my cellphone,     neither of us spoke a word of French, and we had no idea how to __________   each other. My mom   and l, who were both_________   , began to pound ( 猛击) on the doors. Suddenly, a man with a very puzzled look on his face walked over to the doors and simply________   them. My mom       stepped on and we hugged as if we_________ for the first time in years. A huge sense of_______     washed over us, followed by embarrassment.

______, my mom and 1 were able to__________   the victories of finding destinations. We     began to familiarize ourselves with the neighborhood,____________ finding our favourite breakfast cafe, and walking to museums and back. The trip to Paris was______. It taught me it is unavoidable to run into__________   when trying to explore an unfamiliar area, but _________   you continue to work, you will improve.

1.

A．beneficial

B．typical

C．practical

D．complete

2.

A．content

B．familiar

C．bored

D．popular

3.

A．guessed

B．realized

C．predicted

D．felt

4.

A．got on

B．speeded up

C．started off

D．fell over

5.

A．comfort

B．encourage

C．remind

D．connect

6.

A．shocked

B．regretful

C．anxious

D．embarrassed

7.

A．unlocked

B．destroyed

C．closed

D．repaired

8.

A．survived

B．reunited

C．responded

D．communicated

9.

A．shame

B．anger

C．relief

D．peace

10.

A．Suddenly

B．Eventually

C．Thankfully

D．Naturally

11.

A．expect

B．miss

C．record

D．celebrate

12.

A．such as

B．instead of

C．rather than

D．apart from

13.

A．important

B．disappointing

C．unforgettable

D．fruitless

14.

A．challenges

B．arguments

C．fights

D．dangers

15.

A．unless

B．until

C．if

D．since

10 . Toronto Greeters Program

Thank you for your interest in the Toronto Greeters Program. Toronto Greeters offer free visits to Toronto's lively neighborhoods and districts so you can discover the real Toronto.

Request Volunteer Greeters

We have lined up a large number of energetic, knowledgeable volunteer Torontonians, who are ready, willing and able to show you their favorite parts of Toronto. Tell us when you'll be visiting, when you have two to four hours of free time and what neighborhood you would like to see. We'll match you up with a greeter who shares your area of interest and you'll be all set to go. Please give us at least one-week notice to make the match. It is also important to note that greeter visits cannot be arranged for the first day of arrival in the city - just in case you are unavoidably delayed on your arrival.

Multilingual Greeters

The City of Toronto is one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world and celebrates over 100 different cultures. Residents speak over 180 languages and our city motto is Diversity is Our Strength. Toronto Greeters offer visits in a variety of languages.

Visitor Feedback

“I would like to give you positive feedback on the program that you are managing and the people that keep it going. The stories and explanation that Martin told me about the city were really interesting! I confirm that Toronto (and Canada in general) is a great place to visit, with wonderful people. You have a very nice and welcoming spirit in your community! You have a magic all around the city that makes a foreigner feel at home."

-- Eric Dan, Mexico

1. Who is the Toronto Greeters Program intended for?

A．Volunteers.	B．Visitors.
C．Torontonians.	D．Language learners.

2. How long does it usually take to match someone up with a greeter?

A．One week.	B．A day.
C．Two to four hours.	D．Less than an hour.

3. How does Eric Dan find his experience in Toronto?

A．Surprising.	B．Tiring.
C．Satisfying.	D．Inspiring.