1 . Travelling alone can be a little frightening. However, this time is _______. Last week I had a holiday from work, but all my friends were occupied and none of them had the same_______ as mine. Such as it was, I still booked a train ride to Toronto and _______ a bed in a hotel for one week.

One week by myself! Would I be lonely? Would I be _______? Quite the opposite! In fact, there are many _______ that come from travelling alone. Firstly, I was able to do whatever I wanted. I enjoyed spending hours in museums that might have seemed _______ to some of my friends. I walked all around the _______, which some people may have found too exhausting. Instead of _______ someone else to remember _______ or to suggest activities to do, I discovered my independence and ________ map-reading skills that I didn’t know I had. I could   ________ and go to sleep when I wanted. Being in the safe environment of a hotel with like-minded __________ also gives a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world, which can help conquer ________

I found that there were also some disadvantages of travelling alone ________ the benefits. I missed having someone to talk to and to ________ ideas with. Experiences are often more enjoyable if they are ________, and part of the fun of travelling is the ________ that you have with your friends or families afterwards. ________, eating in a restaurant or cooking in the hotel alone is less fun.

I am very ________ of myself for travelling alone and I had a fantastic time in Toronto. I would rather be by myself than with someone who is lazy and ________ to deal with in the future!

1.

A．different

B．proper

C．strange

D．disappointing

2.

A．work

B．arrangement

C．interest

D．freedom

3.

A．bought

B．made

C．changed

D．reserved

4.

A．tired

B．delighted

C．bored

D．amazed

5.

A．benefits

B．results

C．effects

D．accidents

6.

A．private

B．unique

C．dissatisfying

D．dull

7.

A．hotel

B．community

C．city

D．country

8.

A．appealing to

B．relying on

C．waiting for

D．finding out

9.

A．constructions

B．instructions

C．destinations

D．directions

10.

A．recovered

B．developed

C．received

D．refreshed

11.

A．come out

B．bring back

C．get up

D．turn over

12.

A．foreigners

B．newcomers

C．customers

D．travellers

13.

A．loneliness

B．illness

C．anger

D．fear

14.

A．rather than

B．despite

C．instead of

D．except

15.

A．declare

B．remember

C．exchange

D．learn

16.

A．shared

B．explored

C．shown

D．experienced

17.

A．guidelines

B．plans

C．opinions

D．memories

18.

A．However

B．Gradually

C．Additionally

D．Altogether

19.

A．aware

B．proud

C．fond

D．ashamed

20.

A．difficult

B．rude

C．stubborn

D．silly

2 . 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 visited Mountain Dragon with several classmate today. We arrived at the foot of Mountain Dragon on half past nine and spend nearly one hour in climbing. We could see flowers and grass all the way up and the air in the mountain smelt very freshly. We did not feel tiring at all. When we got to the top, and we were all wet with sweat. We sat under a tall tree to have rest, drinking some water and eating anything. There were several temples in the mountain. We enjoyed the scenery for a long time because we had never seen it ago. It were really a beautiful mountain.

3 . The Top 4 Beaches on the East Coast

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Great point, at the easternmost end of the island of Nantucket, is one of the most secret beaches in the world. That's because you need a four﹣wheel drive vehicle and a beach permit to get there. Once you do, you'll find miles of beachfront and a historic lighthouse.

Block Island, Rhode Island

Accessible by ferry, Block Island oozes New England charm. It's worth the effort to get to Mohegan Bluffs, where you can experience a set of 141 wooden steps leading down to the sand. With clay cliffs and a view that reaches Montauk at the eastern tip of Long Island, this beach is especially unique.

East Hampton, New York

Named the best beach in the county in 2013, Main Beach in East Hampton is known for its wide stretch of sand plus a snack bar, bathrooms, and lockers. On﹣site parking is only available to village residents but there are free beach shuttles available.

Jekyll Island, Georgia

Located off the coast of Georgia, this 5, 700﹣acre barrier island is famous for its nesting sea turtles and hermit crabs. Glory Beach got its name because producers of the 1989 movie Glory, featuring Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, and Denzel Washington, built a long boardwalk to the beach that remains in place.

1. Which has one of the most private beaches in the world?

A．Jekyll Island, Georgia.

B．Block Island, Rhode Island.

C．Nantucket, Massachusetts.

D．East Hampton, New York.

2. What may attract the visitors to go to Mohegan Bluffs?

A．Climbing the clay cliffs.

B．Experiencing the warm sand.

C．Admiring the scenery of Montauk.

D．Walking along a set of 141 wooden steps.

3. What can we learn about Jekyll Island according to the passage?

A．Jekyll Island is famous for its nesting sea fishes and hermit crabs.

B．Jekyll Island is located on the east coast of the United States.

C．There is a wide boardwalk to Glory Beach on Jekyll Island.

D．Glory Beach is named after the producers of the movie Glory.

4 . The first thing I can tell you about Thabo, my South Africa guide, was that he is the world’s worst driver. From the airport to the heart of the city, he did 100 km per hour, bypassing lorries, motorbikes and taxi-vans crowed with people. The second thing was that he knew everybody and everything about Cape Town. This was good for me.

On the first day, Thabo took me to the suburbs with unpronounceable names — ORanjezicht — from where you can watch the sun go down on Africa. The next day we went to Cape Flats, the run-down township where the buildings were made of cardboard and rusty (生锈的）iron. It was truly vast — nearly a million people live here, side by side. Skinny dogs slid out of the way as Thabo zoomed along roads of mud and rotting rubbish. Some people waved, others stared. Children ran barefoot by the car.

Later that night we walked around the busy Victoria, Cape Town’s most fashionable area. The contrast from the township could not be greater: the smells of cooking rose from the kitchens — Asian, French, Italian. The bars and restaurants were packed, and I soon found out why. Cape Town is a paradise for gourmets (美食家), seafood-lovers and people like me, who just like eating. We went into a charming little pubs, and Thabo told me I couln’t leave Cape Town without trying some Cape seafood, so I did. It’s delicious.

On my final morning, we spent an hour sitting outside a cafe. Then we were driving again, experiencing the diverse landscape — green valleys. It was a great way to say goodbye to a place I knew only too briefly. I promised myself, and Thabo, that I would be back.

1. Why was Thabo considered the worst driver at the beginning?

A．He was a real African guide.

B．He seemed to drive fast riskily.

C．He ignored any vehicle passing by.

D．He greeted whoever he knew while driving.

2. What is the author’s impression of Cape Flats?

A．It is a beautiful area.

B．It is a lovely country.

C．It is an old dirty town.

D．It is a fashionable city.

3. What ddi the author enjoy doing in Victoria?

A．Tasting some tasty sea-food.

B．Driving fast along muddy roads.

C．Observing the sun go down on Africa.

D．Visiting the buildings made of cardboard.

4. How did the author feel when he left Cape Town?

A．Excited.	B．Uncaring.
C．Content.	D．Disappointed.

5 . Rules You Must Follow When Travelling with Friends

Traveling with friends can be an amazing experience. Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible.

Include at least one activity for everyone

Sure, you and your friends probably have some similar interests, but that's not always the case.     1    . Have each person categorize activities/sights/etc into "must-see", “want to see" and “would go if we have time'', and plan accordingly, making sure everyone gets to see at least some of their top attractions.

Be honest about personal requirements and preferences

    2    . Some like getting the bed closest to the bathroom, and others prefer sitting in the airplane's window seat. To deal with this, have a conversation about everything from allergies and hygiene (卫生) to consideration of time and space.

    3    .

When traveling with a group, you may want some alone time.     4    . Communicating your whereabouts (行踪) saves your travel companions from having to play detective in the event no one can find you.

Swallow your pride

Traveling brings out the good, the bad, and the ugly in all of us, so there are some tense moments every now and then.     5    . It's better to apologize quickly and most importantly, forgive and forget.

A．Don't disappear

B．Don't play detective when traveling

C．Everyone has personal preferences when traveling

D．Everyone should be able to have a particular time

E．That's fine, but make sure your friends know where you are

F．To keep everyone happy, go over travel plans ahead of time

G．When this happens, we've just got to learn to bite our tongue

6 . 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。

On paper, Laos seems to have all to attract international tourists. It owns mighty waterfalls, golden temples and nearly two dozen national parks.

But the land-locked country welcomed only 4. 2 million visitors in 2016—a small     1    （achieve）in comparison with its southeastern Asian neighbors. In that same year, there     2    （be）32 million tourists in Thailand, 26. 8 million in Malaysia and over 10 million in Vietnam—all countries boasting their long and     3    （impress）beaches. As for Laos, its main problem is its lack of the three Ss—sun, sand and sea.     4    , things seem to change now.

A high-speed rail link between Laos and China     5    （expect）to open in 2022, with the purpose of attracting more tourists.

The country is making a bold attempt to overcome this natural deficit by becoming the first foreign country to use Chinese technology, equipment and investment     6    （connect）with the giant nation's domestic fast and vast rail network.

If all goes as planned, Laos will be the first stop on one route of the Pan-Asia Railway,     7    aim is to connect China with all of Southeast Asia. With trains     8    （run） at speeds of up to 125 miles per hour, the inconvenience of carrying both passengers and cargo in the mountainous areas will be overcome     9    （great）.

If so,     10    those who enjoy hiking, now it cou ld, be the last chance to experience an undeveloped part of Southeast Asia before it joins its neighbors in boosting its tourism.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is Jason?

A．The woman’s husband.

B．The guide of the tour.

C．A travel agent.

2. What may attract the woman on the island of Bali?

A．Good restaurants and shops.

B．Nice hotels and water sports.

C．The weather and the sea view.

3. When should the woman pay for her vacation?

A．When the vacation ends.

B．When she makes a reservation.

C．When she arrives at the destination.

8 . As we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK. All theme parks in Britain have cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you’ll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair” rides and games as well, so younger children won’t get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e.g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.

Whenever you are in Britain, there’s likely to be a theme park within one or two hours’drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation (膳宿) so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.

Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.

Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don’t like crowds it’s usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!

If you’re thinking of visiting a UK theme park, it’s worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have “buy one get one free” offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.

1. This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT ________.

A．things to do	B．prices for theme parks
C．rules to obey	D．special offers

2. If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you’ll probably ________.

A．have to spend more	B．save some money
C．have a good time	D．get something free

3. According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?

A．Avoid the busiest months.

B．Go earlier or later in the daytime.

C．Choose one with few visitors.

D．Go there when no one is in it

4. The best title for the text would be ________.

A．What to Do in the Theme Park	B．Theme Parks in the UK
C．Visiting the Theme Park	D．Introduction to Famous Theme Parks

9 . 现在越来越多的人选择走出国门旅行。但有些人在享受国外旅行时表现出一些不文明行为，这引起了社会的广泛关注。为此，某英文报社正在展开以“文明旅游”为主题的讨论。假定你是李华，请你给报社写一封信，呼吁大家做文明游客。要点如下：
1.尊重当地的风俗习惯; 2.不高声喧哗; 3.其它
注意：1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Editor,

I’ve read your discussion on how to behave properly while traveling.

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I would appreciate it if my suggestions were accepted.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Yours,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Lihua

10 . 假如你是李华，暑假期间准备和父母一起去云南旅游，你想选择自助游，而你父母想随团出行。得知你的英国笔友Michael去年到过云南，请你根据以下内容给他写一封邮件：
1. 描述分歧和各自的理由；
2. 询问他的建议。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：自助游：independent travel 随团游 package tour
Dear Michael,

How is everything going?

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Yours,

Li Hua