1 . 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。

There are many great destinations in the UK. One of     1     is the South-West of England. The most popular regions surrounding the South-West     2     (be) the counties of Devon and Cornwall. They are by the coast and known     3     having the sunniest weather in the UK.

In the heart of the South-West, Dartmoor National Park     4     (vote) the UK’s favorite in 2016. There are plenty of breathtaking walks to choose from     5     will lead you to discover Dartmoof’s ancient charm!

In the South-West you will find plenty of attractive and often deserted     6     (beach). Some examples include Whitesand Bay in Cornwall and Woolacombe beach in Devon. If you don’t mind the     7     (slight) cooler temperatures than other beach destinations in Europe, you are in for a real treat!

Apart from    8     (surround) by beautiful nature, the South-West is full of urban gems (精华). The city of Exeter in Devon has great shopping centers as well as lots of cafes     9     pubs. Cornwall has its own treasures too—pretty villages and towns such as St Ives and Mousehole line the coastline and make for the perfect locations to spend those     10     (relax) summer afternoons!

2 . If you're looking to fully experience Africa's breathtaking scenery, and have an eye for adventure, then there's only one place to be. Here, inside Africa picks four of the best hikes from across the continent.

1.Kilimanjaro

Make it to the top of Tanzania's 5,895-meter Kilimanjaro, and you'll be standing at Africa's highest point. The mountain is Africa's most-visited hiking destination, attracting tens of thousands of tourists and adventures every year.

You don't have to a technical climber to climb Mount Kilimanjaro; you just need not be pretty physically fit. There are six routes to choose from difficulty, scenery and success. No special equipment

2.Atlas mountains

The High Atlas is an impressive mountainous range in central Morocco that hosts North Africa's highest peak. Mount Toubkal, at 4,165 meters. There's a variety of routes to follow during your climb but inexperienced climbers should note that the hike through the mountain's challenging zones is quite demanding.

3.Mount Kenya

A long-extinct volcano. Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest peak, at 5,199 meters.

Lying just south of the equator, the mountain's deep valleys and diverse wildlife will guarantee you wonderful scenery and a fantastic hiking experience.

The climb, however, to the mountain's steep ice-capped peaks is quite challenging, making it the most technical, probably, in that East African area.

4.Mount Meru

Mount Meru may forever exist in the shadow of its neighbor, Kilimanjaro, but Tanzania's second-highest mountain (4,565 meters) has its own devotees.

It's less known, but Mount Meru is for the true enthusiast who wants to experience what very few people actually do.

Mount Meru is often used by mountaineers to accustom themselves before trying to conquer Kilimanjaro, or by those wanting a hike with the local Massai.

1. What do we know about Kilimanjaro?

A．It's comparatively easy to climb.

B．It's Africa's second highest mountain.

C．Its six routes are equally difficult.

D．It lies to the east of Tanzania.

2. Why do mountaineers climb Mount Meru first before they do Kilimanjaro?

A．To avoid big crowds of climbers.	B．To hike with the local Massai.
C．To get used to the situation.	D．To experience what most people do.

3. Which is the lowest of the four?

A．Kilimanjaro	B．Atlas mountains
C．Mount Kenya	D．Mount Meru

3 . 假定你是李华,你的美国朋友Peter对你所在城市的博物馆很感兴趣,他写邮件向你询问相关情况。请你回复邮件,内容包括:
1.博物馆简介;
2.邀请他来参观
3.你将陪同讲解。
注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

4 . In its best times on the nineteenth century, thatch (茅草屋顶) played an important role in protecting British homes from the weather. But new technologies since have led to a rapid decline in thatching and many of the thatched cottages that remain have been changed beyond all recognition by developers or have run into disrepair, a rather upsetting reminder of a bygone age.

A Welsh company, however, is trying to breathe new life into some of the last traditional thatched cottages in western Wales by repairing them and letting them out as holiday homes. Called “Under the Thatch”, the company is run by Greg Stevenson, who lives in his own thatched cottage in Ceredigion. An architectural historians by training, he repairs old buildings in old-fashioned ways.

All the cottages are in attractive locations around southwest Wales. Unlike most holiday homes, the cottages are let all year round---chiefly because Greg prices them lower than many holiday properties( 房屋) and he’d prefer that properties are rented just above cost price than not used at all. And with that comes a bargain or two: it’s common for a property to go for as little as£35 a night. Consequently occupancy for properties with “ Under the Thatch” is at 95 percent( the average in Wales is 35 percent)

Its success has meant that Greg has been able to buy up more old cottages and bring them back into the community. Greg has also diversified from offering only thatched cottages: he now lets out a variety of rare accommodations dotted around western styles , including a renovated(修复的) train carriage and two gypsy caravans which were used by Romanies.

Most of his thirty properties are run using environmentally friendly technologies. Including solar panels and recycled furnishings. But most importantly, what the cottages all have in common is that they bring back life to local communities. Spend a weekend “Under the Thatch” rather than in a holiday home, buy local food and visit nearby restaurants, and you will be contributing to the local economy.

1. How does the author sound when talking about thatched cottages in Paragraph 1?

A．Excited	B．Afraid
C．Sorry	D．Humorous

2. What is the main reason for the success of “Under the Thatch”?

A．The properties’ low prices.

B．The company’s excellent services.

C．The company’s creative designers.

D．The properties’ beautiful locations.

3. Beside thatched cottages, what does Greg’s company provide?

A．Design plans for modern cottages.

B．Other uncommon styles of holiday homes.

C．Environmentally friendly technologies.

D．Advice on developing the local economy.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Buy Up Traditional Thatched Cottages.

B．Protect British Homes from the weather.

C．Spend a Weekend Under the Thatch.

D．Bring Properties Back into the Community.

5 . A group trip is much more different than what one might expect with an organized tour or a solo holiday.     1     Thus, it is certainly an experience to enjoy.

Going on holiday with a group of friends is all about having fun, creating memories and trying a new experience with a shared interest to travel.     2     It also helps you learn more about how to travel. Whether you decide to go in a large group of up to 10 people or more or go in a much smaller group of 4, group trips are a great way to bond and reconnect with one another.     3       It can happen periodically, perhaps once or twice a year.

Planning a group trip may be difficult but the result will be satisfying. Choose a popularly known destination or an unknown destination. This decision can actually set the foundation for the mood of the trip.     4     This will give group members an idea of what they can expect for the next group trip.

The purpose of the group trip, for some, may be to escape from the city or their current busy schedules.     5     Whether they will be positive or negative memories, the main idea is that as a group they will be able to link their trip to the memories created.

A．Besides, it doesn’t have to be a constant activity.

B．You will only enjoy such a trip once in a lifetime.

C．It means being inside jokes, great stories and plenty of laughs.

D．It’s special both in its form and the unique experience it offers.

E．For others, it may be to catch up with friends over a period of time.

F．They have been alone for too long a time and thus badly need a trip.

G．You will experience new or familiar destinations with close acquaintances.

6 . Theme Park Tourist is your essential source for news, reviews and park guides for theme parks in Orlando, Florida and beyond. We offer a special perspective (观点) on all the latest news from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and other parks and resorts, and are proud to deliver some of the most in-depth, well-researched articles about theme parks available anywhere on the web. Here are a few of the features we have to offer:

● Latest news — regular updates from theme parks around the world, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and many more.

● In-depth features — fascinating articles about almost every aspect of theme parks- behind the scenes information and more.

● Park reviews and guides — all of the key information for over 90 theme parks, including reviews of attractions, restaurants and hotels.

● Rehab schedules — listings of temporary attraction closures that could affect your theme park visit.

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1. Theme Park Tourist is probably a(n) ________.

A．person guiding people to theme parks

B．website offering information about theme parks

C．organization providing service for theme parks

D．magazine collecting pictures of theme parks

2. Which of the following can you refer to if you want to know whether a theme park is available?

A．Latest news.	B．In-depth features.
C．Park reviews and guides.	D．Rehab schedules.

3. Which can not be found on Theme Park Tourist?

A．People’s donation to theme parks.

B．Up-to-date news about Walt Disney World.

C．Tourists’ comments on restaurants of Universal Orlando.

D．Newly-opened attractions of theme parks.

7 . 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。

Last weekend, I was lucky enough     1     (tour) the World Heritage city of Pingyao in Shanxi province. The ancient city     2     (preserve) within the original city wall.

The highlight (最精彩部分) of our tour was a visit     3     the famous Qiao family compound (乔家大院), about 30 kilometers north of Pingyao. It was     4     the Chinese film Raise the Red Lantern was shot, directed by Zhang Yimou in 1991. We went in the evening and the warm, clear weather made it the perfect time to appreciate this 18th century marvel (奇迹) of Chinese architecture. Qiao Guifa started building     5     compound in 1756 during the Qing Dynasty.

Who was he? Qiao began life as a servant,     6     rose to become one of the most successful     7     (businessman) of the age. The large, splendid home he established     8     (have) six main courtyards, 20 smaller ones and 313 rooms in all. Qiao lived there with his family and dozens of servants, as did later generations of his family.

    9     may surprise you to hear that one of the best parts of the trip was the hotel I stayed in. It was no 5-star place, but an authentic 18th century building. As I dropped off to sleep in the     10     (comfort) bed in my simple room, I felt as if I had traveled back to another century.

8 . 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。
Lady and gentlemen,

Welcome. Let me introduce my hometown to you. I hope you will enjoy the beautiful countryside with me as your guide.

In first glance, my hometown is a very ordinary place, which is not different from any another town. There are two thousand people living here, but very little shops or restaurants, so people have to go to the mall in the city. Why does travelers come from all over the country to visit our town then? Some of the scenery in this area ranks among best in the country. It is a place where you can see many tall maple trees, that wide roads run alongside farms, and where a big river flows with countless ducks on it. With such many beautiful things to see, my hometown appeals to many professional photographers.

I think you will have a good time there.

9 . Sagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year)

Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (October-March)       09:00-20:00 (April-September).

Admission: $11, or $10 with the Barcelona Card.

Disabled access: Yes.

The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The project’s vast scale (规模) and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.

La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)

Opening hours: 09:00-18:30 (November-February)       09:00-20:00 (March-October)

Admission: $9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.

Disabled access: No.

This building used to be called Casa Mila, but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera. It was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓷砖).

Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)

Opening hours: 6th April-4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00-20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00 to 18:30.

Admission: $8.50 for entry to museum and an extra $17 for a guided tour.

Disabled access: Yes.

It is now generally considered as the best football museum in the world. You can see so many trophies (奖杯), pictures and statues of great football players. I’m not a football fan but I still enjoyed walking round this museum.

Miró Museum (518,869 visits/year)

Opening hours: Check website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.

Admission: $8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.

Disabled access: Yes.

This museum has a wide range of Miró’s works dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection includes not only his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.

1. What can we know about the four tourist attractions?

A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona.

B．La Pedrera is well known for its colors.

C．Barcelona FC Museum will attract football fans.

D．Miró Museum was built in as early as the year of 1914.

2. If you visit the Barcelona FC Museum with a tour guide, you should pay            .

A．$8.5

B．$25.5

C．$17

D．$25

3. What do the four attractions have in common?

A．They are famous for their architectural styles.	B．They are all accessible for the disabled people.
C．Their opening hours are changeable in different times.	D．Tourists can get a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card.

10 . Villa d’Este, Tivoli (Italy) --- Official Site Useful Information

Call Center 199766166

Number to dial from all of Italy for pre-sales and reservations for: tickets, guided tours, school groups, instructional visits.

Bookings from abroad:

email: villadestetivoli@teleart.org fax: 0039 0412770747

Visiting Hours:

Opening 8.30 – closed one hour before sunset.

The ticket office closes one hour before the closing of the monument.

The hydraulic organ of the Organ Fountain is active daily, from 10.30 am, every two hours.

The Fontana della Civetta functions daily, from 10.00 am, every two hours.

Ticket Prices:

(from May 17 to October 20, 2015)

Full ticket (exhibition + villa and gardens, not divisible): €11.

Reduced ticket: €7.

These prices will be valid during the daytime openings of the Villa until the closure of the exhibition, due on the 20^th of October, 2015 (From the 22^nd of October, 2015)

Full ticket: €8 Reduced ticket €4

These fares may vary in conjunction with exhibitions set inside the Villa. The right to purchase reduced price tickets belongs to all citizens of the European Union between the ages of 18 and 24 as well as permanent teachers of state schools (upon presentation of identity documents).

School Visits:

Reservations are required. The management of Villa d’Este, in the aim of preserving the monument and better distributing the flow of students, has limited the number of students allowed into the Villa to 100 students per hour. Should any school group arrive at the Villa without having made a reservation, it will be admitted to the Villa according to space availability at a particular time and asked to wait until such space becomes available. Right of reservation cost: €1,00.

Notices:

Certain areas of the villa may be closed for restoration: for information inquire at the ticket office. Please pay particular attention to the areas marked with signs indicating danger (in Italian: pericolo).

1. How can a visiting Chinese professor of architecture in Rome make a booking?

A．By dialing 199766166.

B．By writing an email to villadestetivili@teleart.org.

C．By calling 0039 04127 19036.

D．By sending a fax to 0039 0412 770747

2. The receptionist at the ticket office may recommend you to see ______first, if you arrive at 10.25 am.

A．the exhibition inside the villa	B．the Organ Fountain
C．the gardens	D．the Fontana della Civetta

3. Why are reservations essential for school visits?

A．Reservations are more economical.

B．Reservations enable as many students as possible to visit the monument.

C．Reservations ensure a pleasant visit for students and a manageable one of the Villa.

D．Reservation fees can help preserve the site.