1 . Some people love travelling while some prefer to stay at home. If you don’t love travelling, you can make a change now. Why?    1     Please read on to know more.

Travelling takes you out of your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is comforting.    2    When you step into new surroundings, you will learn about the world around you. Travelling alone is a great option. Some people might fear being on their own, but it can really help them grow.

    3    Are you afraid of water? If you are, go to the beach or a lake. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? If so, go to a new place and talk with people you have never seen. Remember, fear can be overcome.

Travelling is a good way to expand your mind. It gets you out of a routine and makes you use your brain, your ears and your eyes. While travelling, there are a lot of things that have to be taken in: new sights, new flavours, new noises, etc.    4    

Have you ever thought about travelling abroad as a volunteer? You can benefit a lot from this kind of trip.    5     Sometimes, you can even get all of your meals and accommodation for free. Volunteer tourism is becoming more and more popular. There are many ways to make a difference and benefit you at the same time.

A．Because you can really benefit a lot from travelling.

B．All of them require your complete attention.

C．It is not as expensive as you might expect.

D．This kind of trip is really popular with people.

E．Travelling can help you remove your fears.

F．You are exposed to many new things.

G．But it doesn’t always give you the opportunity to grow.

2 . My husband, our children and I have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years.

Some of our _______ are funny, especially from the early years when our children were little. Once, we _______ along Chalk Creek. I was _______ that our 15-month-old boy would fall into the creek (小溪). I tied a rope around his waist to keep him near to our spot. That lasted about ten minutes. He was _______, and his crying let the whole campground know it. So _______ tying him up, I just kept a close eye on him. It _______ — he didn’t end up in the creek. My three-year-old, however, did.

Another time, we rented a boat in Vallecito Lake. The sky was clear when we _______, but storms move in fast in the mountains, and this one quickly _______ our peaceful morning trip. The _______ picked up and thunder rolled. My husband stopped fishing to ____________ the motor. Nothing. He tried again. No ____________. We were stuck in the middle of the lake with a dead motor. As we all sat there ____________, a fisherman pulled up, threw us a rope and towed (拖) us back. We were ____________.

Now, every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage, we are filled with a sense of ____________, wondering what camping fun and ____________ we will experience next.

1.

A．ideas

B．jokes

C．memories

D．discoveries

2.

A．camped

B．drove

C．walked

D．cycled

3.

A．annoyed

B．surprised

C．disappointed

D．worried

4.

A．unhurt

B．unfortunate

C．uncomfortable

D．unafraid

5.

A．due to

B．instead of

C．apart from

D．as for

6.

A．worked

B．happened

C．mattered

D．changed

7.

A．signed up

B．calmed down

C．checked out

D．headed off

8.

A．arranged

B．interrupted

C．completed

D．recorded

9.

A．wind

B．noise

C．temperature

D．speed

10.

A．find

B．hide

C．start

D．fix

11.

A．luck

B．answer

C．wonder

D．signal

12.

A．patiently

B．tirelessly

C．doubtfully

D．helplessly

13.

A．sorry

B．brave

C．safe

D．right

14.

A．relief

B．duty

C．pride

D．excitement

15.

A．failure

B．adventure

C．performance

D．conflict

3 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（/\），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I was very glad to have an excellent chance to visit and studied in Beijing last year. It is one of largest and most attractive city in the world. It offers visitors thousands of things to do, included visiting museums, beautiful parks but historical sites. I soon fell in love to Beijing because of their rich culture and history. I liked having a cup of black tea and walking along the river in the afternoon.

More important, people in Beijing were so friendly that they were always kindly helped me whenever I was in trouble. I will never forget my interested days in Beijing.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the date today?

A．August 17th.

B．August 27th.

C．September 5th.

2. Why is the woman going to China?

A．To be on business.

B．To take a vacation.

C．To visit her relatives.

3. What surprises the woman?

A．Amanda’s visit.

B．The first-class flight.

C．An amazing travel book.

5 . 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或使用括号中单词的正确形式填空。

Peru is a country on the central western coast of South America facing the Pacific Ocean. Three parts make     1     the country: narrow, dry, flat land     2    (run) along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon Rainforset.

Spanish is the main official language of Peru. It is because Peru     3    (rule)by Spanish from the 16^th century to 1821. But before that, Peru was the center of the ancient Inca Empire, and its emperor lived in what is now known as the site Machu Picchu.

Peru is an     4    ( amaze) destination with something for tourists. Here     5    (be) two magical tours: Amazon Rainforest and Machu Picchu Tour.

In Amazon Rainforet Tour, you can first take     6     short flight into the Amazon rainforest and then will travel for a day to your     7    (accommodate) by boat. In the following three days, you can explore the unique rainforest with a local guide, In the other tour, you can take a four-day hike through the Andes to the city of Machu Picchu. After     8     (explore )the ancient city, you will find it very fantastic,     9    (especial) the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones so exactly     10    nothing was needed to hold walls together.

6 . Located at Europe’s biggest water park, the Galaxy Erding in South Germany, the world’s first VR water slide takes the exciting experience to a whole new level by offering thrill-seekers the choice of three attractive worlds —Space, Sky, or Snow. By simply wearing a headset, riders can slide through a magical alien world, follow beautiful butterflies around floating islands or put themselves in a white winter wonderland. To make the experience even more heart-stopping, the 160-meter-long ride that lasts about 35 seconds has two uphill tracks that provide a roller-coaster-like experience.

While the tire slide, which has been successfully tested by almost 10,000 park goers since it opened in February 2018, is impressive, the technology behind it, developed by California startup Ballast is even more so. The specially-created waterproof headsets can be worn in water up to a few meters deep, without harming the delicate Samsung Galaxy S8 mobile devices that run the custom software for the VR experiences. The headsets also charge wirelessly (无线地), allowing park operators to swap out sets throughout the day.

The biggest challenge the company faced, however, was providing a suitable VR experience for everyone. That’s because unlike roller coasters, where the speed is fixed for all riders, water slide speeds vary depending on the weight of the person. To overcome the issue, Ballast fixed smart sensors (传感器) in important areas along the slide to keep track of the rider’s progress at all times. The information, conveyed through the headset, allows the custom software to adjust his or her location within the virtual world accordingly, making for a smooth, seasickness free ride for all.

Though Ballast is thrilled at Space Glider’s success, the company has bigger ambitions. They want to create an experience where guests will be able to swim underwater surrounded by virtual dolphins, whales, and even sharks, without wearing the heavy headsets!

1. What can people do if they go to the Galaxy Erding?

A．They can swim with dolphins.

B．They can explore the outer space.

C．They can experience VR water slide.

D．They can swap out sets all day long.

2. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A．The tire slide has been successfully tested so far.

B．Water slide speed vary depending on the age of the person.

C．Thrill-seekers take the exciting experience by wearing a headset.

D．The specially-created waterproof headsets can be applied in water.

3. What can help park goers experience a smooth, seasickness free ride?

A．The painkillers.

B．The fixed speed.

C．A sensor fixed in important areas.

D．Virtual dolphins, whales and sharks.

4. The author seems to be _______the VR water slide.

A．totally against

B．sorry to see

C．in favor of

D．neutral (中立) about

7 . What are the speakers talking about?

A．The new name for Holland.

B．Jane’s trip to the Netherlands.

C．Their plans for the holiday.

8 . From Alton Towers to Legoland, our experts pick their favorite British theme parks, highlighting the best roller coasters, character-led attractions, and animal safaris (狩猎旅行).

Drayton Manor

The Staffordshire theme park includes rides for all ages but stands out for having hit on a winning formula for young families with its expanding Thomas Land section. The 286-acre site is set in woodlands but the main village is enough for little legs to explore, making it well suited to pre-and primary school children.

Paultons Family Theme Park

On the edge of New Forest National Park, in Hampshire, Paultons Family Theme Park sits in 140 acres of attractive parkland. Although overshadowed by Thorpe Park and Alton Towers in terms of big rides, the park is home to Peppa Pig World, as well as 60 rides and attractions, and is best for families with young children.

Chessington World of Adventures

This park in Surrey has injected novelty (新奇) this year with the launch of its exclusive Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, raising its status as a family-friendly destination. The park also provides added family value with the opportunity to get a close-up interaction with animals including monkey walk-throughs and the Zufari safari experience.

Legoland Windsor

If you’re looking for stomach-in-the-mouth roller coasters, Legoland is not for you. This is the entry-level theme park for families with kids below the age of 12, with bucket-loads to keep them happy. Now in its third decade, set in lovely grounds, the theme park still has some of the charm of the original Danish parent park, with plenty of giraffes, crocodiles and pirates made out of Lego bricks spread over the rides.

1. Which of the following is recommended if a family want to interact with animals?

A．Drayton Manor

B．Paultons Family Theme Park

C．Chessington World of Adventures

D．Legoland Windsor

2. What do the four theme parks have in common?

A．They’re all ideal for children.

B．They all feature thrilling big rides.

C．They’re all renewing recreational facilities.

D．They all cover a vast area of over 200 acres.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．To promote ecotourism.

B．To value family union.

C．To introduce theme parks.

D．To compare tourist attractions.

9 . Ya Ting had taken me under her wing after hearing me speaking Chinese in a hotel in Lijiang．She had been hitchhiking(搭便车旅行) around China for months．She invited me to travel with her, which was how we ended up on the side of the road looking for a ride to the Tiger Leaping Gorge．Within 20 minutes, we had our first ride．The driver couldn’t take us all the way and ended up dropping us at a freeway crossroads．As a new hitchhiker, I thought that would be the end of our luck, but almost immediately we got another ride．

Our most unforgettable ride was when a twenty－something kid picked us up．He couldn’t take us the whole way so his uncle bought us lunch and a bus ticket for the rest of the journey．He felt it was his duty to help us find a way to complete our trip．It brought tears of joy and thankfulness to my eyes．This was the first time I understood how guests are respected(受尊重) in China．

A few weeks later, we said goodbye．I thought we had been so lucky because we had been a local(本地人) and a foreigner travelling together．But now Ya Ting was no longer around to do the talking, nor did I have someone to depend on if something went wrong．When I stood by a highway in Sichuan, I knew all about the difficulties before me．Now I was just a strange foreigner on her own who suddenly had to manage with poor Chinese．

After about 30 minutes, a couple picked me up and took me the whole eight hours to Chengdu．We ate lunch on the way, and they refused to allow me to pay for any of it, which I had come to learn was typical(特有的) of Chinese culture．This made me believe that people weren’t being friendly because of Ya Ting．

1. What do the author and Ya Ting have in common?

A．They both are foreigners．	B．They both live in Lijiang．
C．They both are hitchhikers．	D．They both speak Chinese well．

2. What can we learn about the author’s trip to the Tiger Leaping Gorge?

A．It was rather tiring．	B．It was very smooth．
C．It was full of danger．	D．It was heart－breaking．

3. What was the main cause of the author’s difficulties mentioned in Paragraph 3?

A．She lost her way．	B．She had little money left．
C．She was unable to find her friend．	D．She was a lone foreign traveler in China．

4. What did the couple do when taking the author to Chengdu?

A．They dropped her halfway．	B．They lent her some money．
C．They offered her a free lunch．	D．They taught her about Chinese culture．

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

You may have heard the old saying, “The more, the merrier. It's usually true, but not for travel. When it comes to travel, I say, “The more, the     1     (messy).”

I first figured this out a few years ago. I bought the cheapest airline ticket that could not easily     2     (find) ： the Philippines. It turned out great! Once, I missed the last bus back to town. No problem! Because I was alone, I was able to ride     3     some Swiss tourists who only had one extra seat in their truck.     4    (travel) alone, I was never really alone at all. It was easier     5     (meet) people. I talked to everyone I met.

I'm not alone in my     6     (prefer) for solo(自的)travel. According to the Daily Mail, there has been     7    143% increase in “solo travel“ internet searches over the past three years,     8    makes it one of the fastest growing parts of the travel industry. To me, it's     9     (obvious) more convenient to plan and just pack my bag and go straight to my dream place.

US author Henry Rollins once     10     (write) ："Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.