1 . My father was born in a small town in the US.He wasn't sure what he wanted from ______, but something told him to_____and begin a new adventure.

It’s easy to feel lonely____you’re on the road.We made lots of new friends on our trip—most of them are mechanics, since we often____hours in repair shops.But that was a way much ___than sitting by the roadside while waiting for the engine to____when it was 40 ℃ outside.

Getting along well sometimes seemed________.There were always a lot of_______，especially among us back seat passengers about who had to ___in the middle.But even if it was hard, we learned a lot about ____Sometimes, a seven-hour car trip would turn into a 16-hour one, which was mostly spent in_______.On occasions like that，we had to learn to let go of our anger.

This is why road trips were like____universities to us.We____our PhDs (博士学位)in how to get along with other people just____traveling in our old car.If only we had another____at life!

1.

A．move

B．life

C．experience

D．belief

2.

A．live up

B．struggle on

C．get out

D．walk around

3.

A．because

B．if

C．until

D．when

4.

A．wasted

B．worked

C．spent

D．chatted

5.

A．better

B．easier

C．safer

D．cleverer

6.

A．break down

B．cool off

C．clear up

D．turn over

7.

A．available

B．alternative

C．necessary

D．impossible

8.

A．arguments

B．fights

C．embarrassments

D．amusements

9.

A．settle

B．rest

C．sit

D．watch

10.

A．sharing

B．respect

C．communication

D．tolerance

11.

A．silence

B．doubt

C．return

D．disappointment

12.

A．unusual

B．common

C．free

D．mobile

13.

A．earned

B．expected

C．missed

D．valued

14.

A．on

B．by

C．like

D．beyond

15.

A．friend

B．service

C．route

D．chance

2 . It's now been nine years since I sold everything and left the United States to travel the world. These are the travel tips I'd like to share to help you save money and have a great trip.

Patience is important.

Don't get mad at things you cannot control.    1    Did you miss your bus? No worries, there will be another one. ATMs out of money? Great! Take an unplanned road trip over to the next town and explore.

Wake up early to avoid crowds.

Get up and head out before sunrise to have the best attractions all to yourself. It's a magical time for photos due to the soft light and there aren't any large tourist crowds to obstruct(妨碍) your view. Also, it's usually easier to interact with locals who are getting ready for their day. Want those postcard shots?    2    

Observe daily life around you

If you really want to get a feel for the pulse of a place, I recommend spending a few hours sitting in a park or on a busy street corner by yourself just watching day to day life happen in front of you.     3    The smells, the colors, human interactions and sounds. It's a kind of meditation(冥想)-and you'll see stuff you've never noticed before.

Laugh at yourself sometimes

    4    Rather than get embarrassed, laugh at yourself. Don't take life so seriously. Relax!

Slow down to enjoy your trip

Please don't try to visit six countries in six weeks of travel. All the good stuff happens when you really take the time to explore. I can honestly say that NONE of my best travel experiences happened within the first few days of arriving somewhere.    5    I promise you'll have a much better time!

A．Spend more time in fewer places for maximum enjoyment.

B．You'll learn about activities that aren't in your guidebook.

C．Life is much too short to be angry and annoyed all the time.

D．You will definitely look like a fool many times when traveling to new places.

E．You may only see these places and meet these people once in your lifetime.

F．You need to get out there before everyone else shows up.

G．Slow down your train of thought and pay close attention to the details around you.

3 . Don’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

PopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices change from $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.

144 School Street June 13-August 15   Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pm

The Crow’s Nest

Each summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.

2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29   Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm

Bargetto Winery

Join us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main Street

July 20 - July 21     Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pm

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.

Chaminade Lane     July 26       Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm
1. What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?

A．It lasts two days.	B．It is held on Thursdays.
C．It has been held twice.	D．It can be paid in credit card.

2. What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?

A．Enjoy tacos.	B．Talk with artists and foodies.
C．Watch the sunrise on the beach.	D．Watch the performance of the bands.

3. Which activity can be booked on the Internet?

A．The Crow's Nest.	B．Bargetto Winery.
C．Chaminade Resort & Spa.	D．Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

4 . More and more travellers in China nowadays prefer homestays rather than traditional hotels, as they seek private living experiences. The house-sharing model was first introduced by the website Couchsurfing.com in 2003. It is still the largest website for travellers to find accommodation (住宿) without much money to spend.

Encouraged by her great experience of homestays in France, Maggita, 30, considered short-term hire as her first choice in her future trips. She later went back to her hometown Shanghai and ran a "shared accommodation" business.

The short-term hire idea has been a win-win business model. For travellers, they can rent a special room at a reasonable price and also enjoy a firsthand experience of the local culture, compared with traditional hotels. For owners, they can gain much with daily rental. Now Maggita has quit her last job in an IT company and become a host of some 20 homestays, which enables her to earn a monthly income of around 40,000 — 50,000 yuan.

In recent years, China has seen many homestay booking websites such as Xiaozhu and Tujia. Chen Chi, the founder and CEO of Xiaozhu, said the model is to share rooms or apartments that are not in use with people who need them. Instead of the traditional view that Chinese people feel uncomfortable living with strangers, Chen found that a large number of travellers got along well with house owners.

However, experts have pointed out a series of problems brought about by the fashion. Lacking supervision (监管) to those accommodation sharing websites, the service quality and accommodation safety cannot be guaranteed (保障).Experts suggest that the online websites should closely work together with communities and local police stations to improve the services.

1. What can we learn about homestays from the first paragraph?

A．They started in China.	B．They offer the best service.
C．They can be money-saving.	D．They are popular with the youth.

2. What does the underlined word "quit" in the third paragraph mean?

A．Taken up.	B．Given up.
C．Looked for.	D．Gone for

3. What does Chen Chi think of this sharing model?

A．Useless.	B．Relaxing.
C．Well-accepted.	D．Uncomfortable.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Homestays need to be improved.

B．Some experts don't support homestays.

C．Lacking supervision is the biggest problem of homestays.

D．The police should manage the homestay services.

5 . I've been really lucky this year. Not only did I have the opportunity to live in France, but 1 was able to see some other countries with my girlfriend. Now she is studying in Essen, a large city in Western Germany. I recently went to stay with her----it was my first visit to Germany! Essen is a very large city. It has all the conveniences of any large city so I felt immediately at home. I love the variety of shops, restaurants, shopping malls, cocktail bars, nightclubs, parks and even a lake. There is also a city-wide network of trams（有轨电车）, which makes getting around a piece of cake!...

I found the people to be really friendly, and most Germans speak very good English, which made life easy for me. I was surprised by the casual attitude to alcohol in Germany, where it seems normal for people to drink beer on the street or on the tram. My girlfriend and I visited two famous local cities. Dusseldorf and Cologne, which are both on the Rhine River. Dusseldorf is an urban metropolis with a great variety of restaurants. We took a boat tour on the river and went up the Rhine tower, a really tall building which offers great views across the city. Cologne, as you might know, is world famous for its perfumes. The cathedral（大教堂）there is an unmissable landmark. We made the effort to climb to the top of one of the cathedrals tower, The spiral（螺旋的）stairs seemed endless. but it was worthwhile for the impressive sights from the top.

We also went in a cable car over the river and tasted a German delicacy called "Spaghettieis” which is ice cream with strawberry sauce! I also got to try the famous German sausage. I must admit, I really enjoyed the food! The only disappointment was the grey and rainy weather, which proves that Britain does not have the worst weather in Europe!

1. Why did the writer feel lucky this year?

A．He will have a chance to live in Germany.

B．He met his girlfriend in France by chance.

C．He got an opportunity of learning in Germany.

D．He was able to live in France and visit other countries.

2. What do Dusseldorf and Cologne have in common?

A．They are both famous for unique perfumes.

B．They both serve traditional German sausage.

C．They both have many towers with a long history.

D．The both offer wonderful views from the tower top.

3. According to the writer, which country has the worst weather in Europe?

A．Britain

B．Italy

C．Germany

D．France

4. What can be the best title of the passage?

A．Mt first visit to Germany

B．A Brief Introduction of Germany

C．A Guide to the Germany

D．An Unforgettable Trip

6 . When I revealed that 1 was planning to travel around Britain by public transport, everyone I saw said, 'Gosh, you're brave!' but it never occurred to me to go any other way. Driving in     Britain is such a dull experience these days. There are far too many cars on the road, nearly double what there were when I first came here, and in those days people didn't actually drive their cars. They just parked them in the driveway and cleaned them once every week or so.     About twice a year they would “get the car out” for a pleasant drive to visit relatives or take a trip.

Now everyone drives everywhere for everything, which I don't understand because there isn*t a single feature of driving in Britain that has even the tiniest measure of enjoyment in it. Just consider the average multi-storey（多层的）car park. You drive around for ages, and eventually find a space that is exactly two inches wider than average car. Then, because you are parked next to a pillar（柱子）,you have to climb over the seats and end up squeezing out of the passenger door, in the process transferring all the dirt from the side of your car to the back of your smart new jacket. Then you go hunting for some distant pay-and-display machine, which doesn't give change.

And that's just one tiny part of the driving experience. There are all the other annoyances of motoring, like traffic lights on busy roundabouts（环形交通枢纽）that never let you advance more than 20 feet at a time, and motorway service areas where food is much more expensive. Motorized vehicles are ugly and dirty. They occupy every pavement, turn ancient market squares into disorderly and untidy groups of metal, and cause petrol stations and other discouraging places to appear in great number. They are horrible and awful and 1 wanted nothing to do with them on this trip.

1. Why did the author decide to travel by public transport?

A．Because he didn't have a car.

B．Because he hated driving in Britain.

C．Because he wasn't familiar with roads in Britain.

D．Because he was inspired by how people used to travel.

2. What did the author mainly complain about in Paragraph 2?

A．The inconvenience of parking cars.	B．The unreasonable parking fees.
C．The uncleanness of car parks.	D．The improper use of cars.

3. How is the last paragraph developed?

A．By providing ex amples.	B．By making comparisons.
C．By following the order of time.	D．By following the order of space.

4. What would the author probably talk about in the paragraph that follows?

A．The terrible places caused by vehicles.	B．The bother caused by driving cars.
C．His travels by public transport.	D．His past driving experience.

7 . The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, on the island of Hawaii, has two active volcanoes: Mauna Loa, which last erupted (喷发) in 1984, is 13,677 feet (4.17 km) above sea level; Kilauea is next to Mauna Loa and it has been erupting since January 3rd, 1983. It is 4,190 feet (1.23 km) above sea level.

When to visit

The park is open 24 hours a day all year round. There are no plants or trees on the lava (火山岩) fields and no protection from the sun, so you must bring sunscreen (防晒霜).

How to get there

The best way to get to the park is to take Highway 11. From the airport at Hilo, Highway 11 will take you southward across the eastern part of the island.

Things to see

If you want to know more about the park, the Kilauea Visitor Center is surely a stop to make. It is a quarter of a mile (402 m) from the park entrance. There, you can see a great movie about real lava and learn about the island’s natural and cultural history. The center is open from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are also many guided walks and hikes around the park. You must check weather conditions and volcanic activity before hiking alone. If possible, you may drive down Chain of Craters Road to see lava flowing into the ocean.

Tickets

Entrance to the park is $10.00 for each vehicle, $5.00 for those who travel on foot or ride a bicycle. Children under the age of 15 are free.

1. Different from Mauna Loa, Kilauea _____.

A．will disappear soon	B．is closed to visitors
C．erupts more often	D．is much bigger

2. The Kilauea Visitor Center _____.

A．offers all kinds of movies	B．is next to the park entrance
C．is open for 8 hours every day	D．introduces visitors to the park

3. If a family of three drives a car into the park, they need to pay _____.

A．$5.00	B．$10.00
C．$15.00	D．$20.00

4. The text is most probably taken from _____.

A．a geography textbook	B．a newspaper report
C．a travel magazine	D．a research paper