1 . The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 ranks Singapore 13th out of 136 countries overall, which was the third best in Asia. The report ranks Singapore’s business environment, international openness, also travel and tourism policy as the best in the world.

The Orchard Road district

The Orchard Road district, which is full of multi-storey shopping centres and hotels, can be considered the center of tourism in Singapore. The first shop of note on Orchard Road was Tangs founded in 1934. Orchard Road is crowded with hotels and shopping centres housing numerous restaurants, coffee chains, cafés, nightclubs.

The Singapore Zoo

The Singapore Zoo has received the “open zoo” idea where animals are kept in enclosures, separated from visitors by hidden dry or wet moats (壕沟), instead of caging the animals. There are about 315 species of animal in the zoo, of which some 16 percent are considered to be endangered species.

The River Safari

It is the first of its kind in Asia and features freshwater exhibitions and a river boat ride as its main highlights. The River Safari, features 10 different ecosystems around the world, including the River Nile, Yangtze River, Mississippi, Amazon as well as the Tundra and has 300 species of animals, including numerous endangered species.

Sentosa

The tourist island of Sentosa, which attracted 19 million visitors in 2011, lies in the south of Singapore and consists of about 20 — 30 landmarks, such as Fort Siloso, which was built to defend against the Japanese during World War II.

1. Where would the tourists interested in food like to go?

A．The Orchard Road district.	B．The Singapore Zoo.
C．The River Safari.	D．Sentosa.

2. What is special about the Singapore Zoo?

A．All the animals there are threatened species.	B．There are about 315 animals in the zoo.
C．Animals there are not caged.	D．People can play with animals.

3. Where can the passage be probably taken from?

A．A text book.	B．A travel handbook.
C．A website about science news.	D．An entertainment magazine.

2 . When it comes to planning a student trip, there are few better choices than our nation’s capital. There are many places of interest in Washington, DC, with sites that will attract students who are interested in everything from history, art, to STEM. Don’t miss these must-see sites on your trip to Washington, DC.

Smithsonian Museums

Managed by the Smithsonian Institution, admission (入场券) is free, and all locations are open every day except December 25. Students will love the exhibitions of the National Air and Space Museum, and everyone can enjoy the National Zoo, which is home to giant pandas, Sumatran tigers, and much more.

National Gallery (画廊) of Art

This is an amazing place for students interested in art. It includes the East Building and the West Building and houses the gallery’s more modern works and a collection of older works. The museum welcomes visitors from 10 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 6 pm on Sundays. There is a variety of free self-guided and audio (音频) tours available.

Newseum

The Newseum aims to increase public awareness of the importance of a free press. Visitors can experience the story of news, the role of a free press in major events in history and how freedom of speech is applied to their lives.

Mount Vernon

Only 16 miles south of Washington, DC lies Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home. This historic place features beautiful gardens and wonderfully kept grounds. The outbuildings surrounding the main house still run today. Visitors can tour these structures in addition to the inside of the main house and go there by subway.

1. In Smithsonian Museums, students _________

A．are allowed to drive space ships

B．can get in close contact with nature

C．can watch animals and learn space knowledge

D．are free to visit the National Zoo at Christmas

2. What can we learn about the National Gallery of Art?

A．Students can enjoy famous artworks of different times there.

B．Some artists offer to teach visitors to draw for free

C．It just opens to the public from Monday to Saturday.

D．It helps visitors choose their favorite guide.

3. Which of the following may a George Washington fan prefer to visit?

A．Newseum.	B．Mount Vernon.
C．Smithsonian Museums.	D．National Gallery of Art.

3 . Planning your Shanghai tour? If you happen to visit Shanghai during late March and early April, you have the chance to participate in the annual cherry blossom festival in Shanghai. The main venue(举办地) for the 2019 Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival is Gucun Park(顾村公园), Gucun Town, Baoshan District, about 20km north of People’s Square in Shanghai.

Spring has quietly landed on Shanghai with green colors and spring flowers appearing in the gardens and parks around Shanghai. The green spaces in Shanghai are larger than many people expect. Gucun Park is one of the suburban parks favored by Shanghai residents.

Gucun Park has a total area of 434 hectares, the core of Shanghai’s green ecology and the largest suburban park in Shanghai. Gucun Park is mainly composed of 7 gardens Exotic Garden, Forest Barbecue Garden, Suburban Forest Garden, Forest Stroll Garden, Children Carnival, Forest Sports Garden and Botanical Sightseeing Garden.

The park also promotes 4 themed seasonal events Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Spring, Seeing Lotus Flowers in Summer, Appreciating Osmanthus in Autumn and Viewing Plum Blossoms in Winter.

Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival is the biggest event ever held in Gucun Park annually. The 2019 Shanghai Blossom Festival is also co-sponsored by other 7 parks in Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park, Fengxian Haiwan National Forest Park, Pudong Century Park, Pudong Huaxia Park, Minxing Sports Park, Hongkou Luxun Park and Yangpu Park.

So if you are pressed for time, you may choose to visit any of the 7 parks near your hotel or residence.

Time: March 15—April 15

Entrance Fee: Gucun Park (20 yuan) Gongqing Forest Park (15 yuan) Fengxian Haiwan National Forest Park (80 yuan), Pudong Century Park (10 yuan), Pudong Huaxia Park (free), Minxing Sports Park(free), Hongkou Luxun Park (free) and Yangpu Park (free).

1. What do we know about the parks mentioned in the passage?

A．Seven gardens co-sponsor the 2019 Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival.

B．Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival is a big themed event in spring.

C．Gucun Park is located in the urban district of Shanghai.

D．There are eight parks altogether in Shanghai.

2. In which park can you enjoy the scenery of Lotus Flowers in Summer?

A． Pudong Huaxia Park

B．Hongkou Luxun Park

C．Fengxian Haiwan National Forest Park

D．Gucun Park

3. How much would a group of five students save at most by selecting different parks to visit for the Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival?

A．¥400

B．¥100

C．¥75

D．¥50

4 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号中单词的正确形式。

Have you ever heard of the largest and most beautiful salt lake in China? If the answer is no, you can take     1     trip to Qinghai Lake and this is your answer.

Qinghai Lake is     2     (sure) the largest lake in China which stretches 105 km at length and 63 km at width and     3     (occupy) a surface area of over 4, 500 square kilometers. At 3, 200 meter above the sea level and owning an average     4     (deep) of 21 meter, its waters are profoundly cold and     5     (salt).

The lake     6     (become)a tourist destination popular for biking and bird watching in recent years. Major attractions around it are Bird Island     7     many species of birds come to nest or rest during their transcontinental migrations. The government has set up special department     8     (study) and protect these birds.

These lakes,     9     (combine) with characteristic islands, vast grasslands, snowy mountains and spectacular dessert in and around Qinghai Lake make up an attractive Qinghai Lake Scenic Area.     10     so much to admire, Qinghai Lake was evaluated as the Most Beautiful Lake in China by China’s National Geographic.

5 . Avebury is near the far more famous Stonehenge. What is interesting about it is that a village has grown up around the stones, unlike Stonehenge, which stands alone. Avebury and Stonehenge are just two of about 1,300 stone circles all over the UK. Many of them are in fantastic locations, like Castlering in Cumbria, from which you can see England’s highest mountain; and the Ring of Brodgar in the beautiful Orkney Island, off Scotland’s northern coast.

Some of them are UNESCO World Heritage sites, and several have local stories connected to them. For example, the Merry Maidens in West Cornwall is a group of nineteen stones. According to the story, they were young women — maidens — who were turned into stone for dancing on a Sunday.

Early historians thought that the stone circles were temples for the people who arrived in the UK in about 500 BC. Later research has shown that they are far older than that, at least 4,000 years old. Stonehenge could have been built 5,000 years ago, but it’s still nowhere near as old as the nearby wooden circle built about 10,000 years ago. Some experts believe they acted like calendars and have shown that some stones line up with sunrise or sunset on the longest and shortest days of the year. Others believe they were places for the dead bodies of the local rich and powerful.

We may never know why they were built, but each one leaves the visitor with a strong sense of the shortness of our existence in the sea of history. There are groups of stone circles and other prehistoric (史前的) monuments throughout the British Isles, so wherever you are staying you should include at least one in your tour.

1. What can we learn about Avebury?

A．It stands alone.	B．It is a part of Stonehenge.
C．It has a village around it now.	D．It consists of a couple of Merry Maidens.

2. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Stone circles.	B．Mountains.
C．Temples.	D．Islands.

3. What does the author focus on in Paragraph 3?

A．The local stories of stone circles.

B．The original purpose of stone circles.

C．The historic value of stone circles.

D．The time when stone circles were built.

4. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?

A．Building more monuments.	B．Protecting World Heritage sites.
C．Learning more about our history.	D．Visiting some of those stone circles.

6 . Boats Once in the Canal Became Touring Boats

The River Thames, England

Boating along the River Thames will introduce you to historical places, from the old colleges of Oxford University to the royal (皇室的) palaces of Hampton Court and Windsor Castle, as well as to small English pleasures, such as local pubs and teahouses. For fans of Downton Abbey, the Magna Carta, which can hold eight guests at most, offers a special boat shaped around the show.

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Southern Burgundy, France

Burgundy is a wine lovers’ paradise (天堂). Is there a better way to taste-test all the different wines that the place offers than to boat with a wine taster? Captain Jason Ashcroft runs the Saroche with his wife, chef Dawn Coles, and together they create delicious local wine and foods. Other interesting parts of the tour as you boat along the Canal de Bourgogne: a visit to a 15th-century hospital, Hospice de Beaune and wine-tasting at a vineyard (葡萄园).

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Mosel River, Germany

The best time to take a boat tour in Germany is in the fall, when the leaves are turning. Boats along the Mosel River include visits to Germany’s oldest town, as well as to fairy-tale castles like Burg Eltz and to port towns including Koblenz. Taste Teutonie wines and cooking onboard, and relax in beer gardens at various stops in old-fashioned cities and towns along the way.

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River Po and Bianco Canal, Italy

Italy is all about amazing food, art, and culture, and this boat tour will give you a taste of all three. The tour goes from the Venetian Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and crosses the Canal Bianco. Guests will be able to experience the greatness of Venice as well as smaller, less-visited cities such as Chioggia, Adria, and Ferrara. In Mantua, you will have the opportunity to appreciate a large collection of artworks.

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1. What can visitors see while touring the River Thames?

A．A vineyard.	B．Fairy-tale castles.
C．A famous university.	D．A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2. What can visitors do both in Burgundy and along Mosel River?

A．Enjoy wines.	B．Tour port towns.
C．See an old hospital.	D．Visit the oldest towns.

3. Where should you go if you want to enjoy many artworks?

A．Mosel River, Germany.	B．Southern Burgundy, France.
C．The River Thames, England.	D．River Po and Bianco Canal, Italy.

7 . Have a lifetime adventure of seeing all the seven world wonders. Save up to $ 2, 860 from the none-stop price of $ 18, 860!

You can join our eighty-two-day none-stop Seven World Wonders trip all year around.

Of course, the trip can be booked separately and the same amount (数量) of money will be returned when separate trips have added up to cover the Seven World Wonders package.

For more details, please call 6337-8166 or email travel@contiki. com.

Here are some of the examples of the schedules：

Eternal India, 23 March—4 April

The trip starts with a 12-day stay in India, where travelers will visit the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Eternal India doesn’t end there—in India there’s also tiger-watching in Ranthambhore National Park, relaxing beachside in Goa and city explorations of Udaipur and Mumbai.

Price: $ 1, 950.

Yucatan Highlights, 21一26 April

The most famous and well-protected ruins in Mayan history, Chichen Itza, is next on the schedule. A tour with a local guide will answer questions about the Mayan calendar, the positioning of the sun and the connections between ruins around the country. The six-day Mexican adventure continues with a few days in sunny Cancun, the beautiful city of Merida and Mexico City.

Price: $ 950.

Simply Italy, 2一13 June

Finish this great 82-day journey with a 12-day Italian holiday.

Top destinations including Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Milan, The Riviera and of course, the ancient Roman Colosseum is the final wonder on the list.

Price: $2, 050.

1. When can tourists join the Seven World Wonders trip?

A．From March to April.	B．All year around.
C．Only from March to June.	D．During 21-26 April.

2. Which trip should a tourist take if he is just interested in Mayan culture?

A．Eternal India.	B．Simply Italy.
C．Yucatan Highlights.	D．Seven World Wonders.

3. How much will a tourist pay for the above three separate trips?

A．$2, 860.

B．$4, 950.

C．$16, 000.

D．$ 18, 860.

8 . Suppose your foreign friend Zack is coming to Luoyang this weekend.Please recommend Wangcheng Park to him for a visit.List the good points as well as bad points.The words are limited within 100.
Reference word： peony   n 牡丹

9 . It’s hard to imagine that just 25 years ago, Berlin was a city split (分开) into two by the Berlin Wall. I’ll never forget how people were excited as the Berlin Wall came down in 1989. Since then, Berlin has become one of the coolest cities in Europe. Here are the main reasons why I think Berlin is cool.

It’s affordable. Berlin has cheap hotels and everyday objects. You don’t have to worry about spending too much money when visiting Berlin.

It has fantastic festivals. Berlin knows how to give parties, and there is a festival here every month of the year. Perhaps the most famous is the Berlin International Film Festival.

It has great architecture (建筑设计). Berlin has beautiful architecture of its own. The Brandenburg Gate, built in the 18th century, is one of the city’ s most famous buildings, symbolizing more than 200 years of history. The TV Tower is as good as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the London Eye.

The art scene is flourishing (繁荣). Berlin is a city of living art. Artists are allowed to create works of art on the sides of buildings.

If you want to visit an affordable European city with culture and lots of colors, Berlin is the place to be. What are you waiting for? Get to Europe’s coolest city before everyone else discovers it.

1. The underlined word “affordable” in Paragraph 2 means “________” in Chinese.

A．可利用的	B．可触及的
C．付得起的	D．用得住的

2. How often is there a festival in Berlin?

A．Once a week.	B．Twice a week.
C．Once a month.	D．Twice a month.

3. What’s the TV Tower famous for according to the passage?

A．Its color.	B．Its history.
C．Its location.	D．Its architecture.

4. What does the writer think of Berlin?

A．He can’t stand it.	B．He thinks it’s boring.
C．He doesn’t mind it.	D．He thinks it’s cool.

10 . Banff National Park is the top tourist destination in Canada and parts of the park can get extremely crowded in the summer months , especially when the tour buses roll through. Beautiful mountain scenes are dotted with glacial lakes and blanketed with evergreens as far as the eye can see. With such beautiful views , it's no surprise that so many people are traveling to Banff.

When to Visit Banff

Late June through early September is the high season for Banff. Sunny days and mild temperatures draw crowds looking to experience Banffs beautiful glacial lakes and adventurers seeking to hike the back country of the Canadian Rockies.

Spring and autumn are Banff's shoulder seasons , and the crowds often thin out（散去）. It's common to snow in May and September.

Entrance Fees

Adults and seniors can buy a day pass to Banff（ $9.8 for each person or $ 8.3 for groups up to 7 people） that will give them entrance to Banff.Kids who are 17 or younger can visit it for free!

Where to Stay

Whether you want a cozy cabin or a comfortable hotel , there's a place for you.Accommodations can be expensive in the high summer season.Most of the lodging choices in the national park are centered around Banff and lake Louise , but the town of Canmore just outside Banff has a lot of choices and is much cheaper.

1. Which is the most popular season for tourists to visit Banff ?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Autumn.

D．Winter.

2. How much should a couple with a 10-year-old child pay for the entrance?

A．$28.4.

B．$27.9.

C．$19.6.

D．$16.6.

3. Where is the text most likely from?

A．A history magazine.	B．A travel guide.
C．A personal diary.	D．A geography book.