1 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:

Disneyland, California

Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.

Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida

Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.

EPCOT, Disney World, Florida

EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.

Disney­MGM Studios, Florida

MGM’s streets are the home for some great movie­themed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.

Universal Studios, Florida

Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.

1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?

A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom.

B．Disneyland & Universal Studios.

C．EPCOT & Disney­MGM Studios.

D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios.

2. Which park has the longest history?

A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida.

B．Disney­MGM Studios, Florida.

C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida.

D．Disneyland, California.

3. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract tourists to these theme parks.

B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today.

C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks.

D．To compare attractions in different theme parks.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案转写到答题卡上。

“Traveling to China seems like traveling to another world. Its many famous scenic attractions impressed me     1     (great),”an American said. The following is     2     he wrote on his website.

My friends and I had a family visit in Xi’an,     3     old city with a long history in China. The hosts were retired or stayed at home without a job, and they were friendly to     4     (visit) from different countries coming their homes.

We     5     (taste) the true home-cooked dishes in the home of the family that we visited. For in-homing dinner, the host would prepare a list of menus in advance (提前). Our tour guide asked     6     (we) for advice about the food, so the host would try to cook what we wanted     7     (eat) at his home. We just enjoyed the locally cooked dishes. It was quite a different and exciting experience.

Many foreigners enjoy     8     (learn) how to make Chinese dumplings. We were also     9     (offer) a general cooking class in the local family. The host taught us to make dumplings step by step with lots of patience. And we didn’t need to pay any money     10     this. Travel China Guide offers this kind of service free of charge.

The family visit in Xi’an was a good chance for us to get to know Chinese people’s daily life.

3 . How to Save Money to Visit Shanghai Disneyland?

The “happiest place on Earth” is a top destination on many families’ bucket lists.But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget.There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.

1.Buy Souvenirs in Advance

Disney has influenced practically every industry,which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere,from shopping centres and your local grocery stores to department stores.You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland.

2.Make an Autograph Book

An autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you.These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland,such as the park’s 60th anniversary edition.Other choices can get the job done for under $5.For example,you can buy a small photo album,cute pad or notebook.

3.Eat Breakfast Before You Arrive

Breakfast is almost as pricey as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland Park.If you have a hotel with a free breakfast,take advantage of it.If you want to eat out,eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids’ menu.

4.Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups

Disney offers a wide variety of discounts,including for military service members,college students,teachers,and youth groups.If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate,call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.

1. It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at        .

A．Disneyland	B．department stores
C．shopping centres	D．local grocery stores

2. How much do you pay for the park’s 60th anniversary edition at Disneyland?

A．$7.95.

B．$19.95.

C．$5.

D．$30.

3. What is one piece of the author’s advice on breakfast?

A．You had better eat at Disneyland.

B．You can eat at a local restaurant.

C．You should prepare it well at home.

D．You can ask the hotel to supply it for free.

4 . If you could travel in time, where would you go? Perhaps you would watch an original performance of a Shakespeare’s play in Elizabethan England? What about hanging out with Laozi in the Spring and Autumn Period? Or maybe you’d voyage far ahead of the present day to see what the future holds.

The possibility of time travel is indeed appealing. Stories exploring the subject have been around for hundreds of years. Perhaps the best known example is the science fiction novel The Time Machine, which was written by H. G. Wells and published in 1895 for the first time. It was adapted into at least two feature films of the same name, as well as two television versions, and a large number of comic book adaptations. It is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively. The term “time machine”, coined by Wells, is now universally used to refer to a vehicle transporting people into the far future.

But could time travel actually be possible? Some scientists say yes, in theory. They propose using cracks in time and space called “wormholes”, which could be used as shortcuts to other periods. Einstein’s theory of relativity allows time travel in extreme circumstances. And British physicist Stephen Hawking said you could travel into the future with a really fast spaceship—going at nearly the speed of light. Though building such a spaceship would of course be no simple task.

Even if you could travel into the past, there is something called the “grandfather paradox”. It asks what would happen if a time traveller were to go back in time and have his own grandfather killed for some reason, and therefore prevent himself from being born. If the time traveller wasn’t born, how would he travel back in time?

And would you really like to visit the future? In H. G. Wells’ book, the main character travels into distant time where he arrives at a beach and is attacked by giant crabs. He then voyages 30 million years into the future where the only living thing is a black object with tentacles (触角). If that’s what’s in store, maybe we are better just living in the present day after all.

1. The novel The Time Machine mentioned in Paragraph 2 aims to show 　　　.

A．people’s interest in time travel

B．the special features of the book

C．the long history of time travel

D．the contribution of H. G. Wells

2. Einstein’s and Hawking’s theories 　　　.

A．have similarities in many ways

B．push the invention of the first spaceship

C．have proved wrong by some time travellers

D．suggest the possibility to invent the time machine

3. In Paragraph 4, “grandfather paradox” probably refers to the idea that 　　　.

A．the traveller is prevented from meeting his grandfather

B．the traveller goes back in time to seek for his grandfather

C．the grandfather’s death makes the traveller’s birth impossible

D．The reunion of the traveller and his grandfather brings happiness

4. What is probably the author’s attitude towards time travel?

A．Unclear.	B．Skeptical.
C．Supportive.	D．Unconcerned.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker?

A．A guide.

B．A teacher.

C．A coach.

2. When will the students leave for the museum?

A．6.30.

B．7:45.

C．8:00.

3. What will the students do at 1:15?

A．See a film.

B．Meet at a cafe.

C．Visit a gallery.

4. Where can the students find more information?

A．From teachers.

B．From a website.

C．From a book.

6 . Since the modern Olympics began in 1896, it has been held in more than 40 different cities. That gives Olympic fans quite a few possible travel destinations to choose from!

Beijing, China

Olympic fans should consider visiting the Beijing Olympic Park to check out the special buildings of the so—called “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube”—the national stadium and aquatics center built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Popular historic places in Beijing include the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and Tian’anmen Square.

Innsbruck, Austria

Located in the heart of the Alps, Innsbruck is known as a great winter destination—which explains why it has hosted not one but two Winter Olympics. Known for its mountainous views, Innsbruck is the perfect stop for outdoor adventurers.

Mexico City, Mexico

This wonderful travel destination offers a wide number of popular museums, historic buildings, and public parks. People will love shopping for fresh meat and produce at the markets, taking a cooking class, and generally eating their way through Mexico City, which is especially known for its culinary(烹饪的)experiences that include both globally well—known restaurants and locally favored street carts.

Melbourne, Australia

Nearly half a century before Sydney hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics, Melbourne became the first Australian host city in 1956. Head to the “cultural capital of Australia”, located in Victoria on the southeastern coast, for an energetic cafe culture and art scene. Melbourne offers something for every type of traveler and everyone can enjoy an evening at one of the city’s many rooftop bars or a day of wine tasting.

1. Where will you go if you are fond of adventure?

A．Beijing, China.	B．Mexico City, Mexico.
C．Innsbruck, Austria.	D．Melbourne, Australia.

2. What can visitors do in Mexico City?

A．Enjoy wonderful culinary classes.

B．Get profit from making delicious food.

C．Admire beautiful mountainous views.

D．Visit special stadiums for the Olympics.

3. What can we know about Melbourne?

A．It is famous for all kinds of wine.

B．It has many world—famous hotels.

C．It hosted the Summer Olympics twice.

D．It can satisfy different travelers’ needs.

7 . 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

9 . Nowadays, more and more people enjoy traveling at home and abroad. When we start traveling, we can gain plenty of things from exploring different places.    1    

First, traveling can broaden our horizons during exploring new places.    2    This gives us the opportunity to see issues and daily life challenges from a different angle. Secondly, when traveling, we will have many conversations with all kinds of people in various languages.    3    Plus, we may meet with some, difficult situations that don't happen in our daily life. By dealing with such difficulties, we can understand ourselves better and prepare us for future similar ones. Additionally, as a saying goes, a bosom friend (知己)afar brings a distant land near.    4    Friends will not only help us in many ways but also make us more mature.

Planning travelling carefully may help us better enjoy the benefits, especially for those taking medications for a disease. Carry pills along, and it can help avoid unnecessary discomfort.    5    A checklist can be helpful so that we can keep healthy while traveling.

Remember, we only live once, so start traveling to different places and get some life-changing experiences.

A．Plan tours in advance.

B．It helps us master languages.

C．This time let's talk about its benefits.

D．We have to step out of our comfort zone.

E．We could make many new friends on the road.

F．Plan a tour to a new city with an open schedule.

G．Travelling abroad connects us from different cultures.

10 . 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tony来邮件说他对中国古建筑很感兴趣，希望有机会来中国参观。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐要参观的建筑及理由；
2. 提出参观建议；
3. 你的希望。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tony,
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Yours,

Li Hua