1 . Founded in 1764 by French traders, St. Louis today is the fifteenth largest urban area in the United States. There are many attractive destinations for tourists.

American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog

Dog lovers who visit St. Louis won’t want to miss this 14, 000-square-foot museum. Inside are over 500 paintings, prints, watercolors, and a variety of other dog art objects.

The Museum is open year round, Tuesday through Saturday 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. , and Sunday 1 p. m. to 5 p. m. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors over 65 and students from 13-24, $5 for children under 12. Also active military can get a discount for $10.

Anheuser Busch Brewery (啤厂)

The Anheuser Buxch Brewery tour is not just for beer lovers. The tour includes the historic Brew House. Then the tour continues to the modern Bevo Packaging Plant. The best will be the Budweiser Clydesdale stables. The tours are always free.

Gateway Arch

Designed by Eero Sarinen and Hannskari Bandel, it took over two years and 900 tons of stainless steel to build. It is the tallest of the country’s National Monuments. The Arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. About one million people per year come to the top of the Arch, where there is an observation platform providing a great view of the city.

St. Louis Zoo

First version of the St. Louis Zoo opened in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair, but until now it has grown into one of the chief zoos in the world. The passenger train takes visitors around the Zoo, which contains over 9, 000 animals of over 800 species.

The Zoo is open every day but Christmas and New Year, with summer hours of 8 a. m. to 7 p. m. , winter hours of 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. , and the rest of the year 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Admission to the Zoo is free; however, there are fees for some attractions, like Sea Lion Show, Zooline Railroad etc.

1. How much should a family pay if parents take two children, 16 years old and 3 years old, to visit American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog?

A．$50.

B．$45.

C．$40.

D．$30.

2. What can we learn from the passage about Gateway Arch?

A．It was completed within two years.

B．President Jefferson was buried there.

C．You can see the city clearly on the top of the Arch.

D．It is the largest of the country’s National Monuments.

3. When can you visit the St. Louis Zoo?

A．On Christmas.	B．On New Year’s Day.
C．At 4: 30 p. m. in winter.	D．At 4: 30 p. m. in spring.

2 . How long is the park open on Saturdays?

A．10 hours.

B．9 hours.

C．13 hours.

3 . 假如你是高中生李华，你的美国笔友David热爱中国传统文化，最近打算来中国工作生活一段时间，但是不确定应该去往哪个城市，写信向你咨询。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
(1)你推荐的城市；
(2)推荐的理由（不少于两条）；
(3)美好祝愿。
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Tour Highlights:

Must-see sights in China — the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors

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View the soaring city skylines and feel the pulse of modern Shanghai

From $ 2, 459 per person

◆Tour Route 2: 11 Days Private Bejing - Xi’an - Chonqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang - Shanghai

Tour Highlights:

Must-see sights in China — the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Wariors

Try biking on the Ming Dynasty City Wall of Xi’ an, or tour by electric car

Enjoy the Three Gorges (三峡) scenery on Yangtze River & feel totally relaxed

From $ 1, 879 per person

◆Tour Route 3: 12 Days Private Bejing - Shanghai - Xi’an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Hong

Kong

Tour Highlights:

Must-see sights in China — the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors

Experience the Bund, classical garden, modern and old in contrast in Shanghai

Feel the lively atmosphere & explore busy markets freely in Hong Kong

Walk into a local family, learn to cook Chinese food & dine with the hosts in their home

From $ 2, 499 per person

◆Tour Route 4: 12 Days Private Bejing - Xi’an - Chengdu - Guilin - Shanghai

Tour Highlights:

Must-see sights in China — the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Giant Pandas

Come to Chengdu, the hometown of giant pandas to visit and observe the cute creature

Cruise on the meandering Li River & admire Guilin landscape

Walk into a local Chinese family, interact & dine with the hosts in their home

From $2, 079 per person

1. What do Tour Route 1 and Tour Route 2 have in common?

A．They have cycling activities.

B．They include a visit to Tibet.

C．Visitors enjoy the Three Gorges scenery.

D．Visitors pay the same amount of money.

2. What is special about Tour Route 2?

A．Tourists can travel by bike.

B．Tourists can visit a huge dam.

C．Tourists can dine with a family.

D．It is the most expensive of the four.

3. Where can visitors enjoy China’s rare animals?

A．Tour Route 1.

B．Tour Route 2.

C．Tour Route 3.

D．Tour Route 4.

5 . If you are planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.   

First of all, always check and double——check departure (启程) time. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten, my secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50. When I arrived at the airport, the clerk at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.   

The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have some local cash with you when you arrive in a country. Once I arrived at a place at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead. “Listen! I only take real money!” The driver said in anger. Luckily, I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was embarrassing.   

The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave. I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during the day.

1. According to the passage, the driver was angry because the writer ________.

A．gave him false money

B．had no enough change

C．offered to pay by credit card

D．did not give him the local money

2. Generally, in May the weather in London is ________.

A．cool and rainy	B．cold and dry
C．hot and wet	D．warm and dry

3. The writer mainly tells us ________.

A．a few simple rules about making life easier

B．a few simple rules about checking schedule

C．a few simple rules about preparing for a trip

D．a few simple rules about enjoying ourselves on trip easier

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man want to go to Africa?

A．He enjoys spicy food.

B．He likes to have an adventure.

C．He wants to take photos of animals.

2. What food does the woman prefer?

A．Italian.

B．African.

C．Indian.

7 . Travelling can be a fun way to gain life experiences, especially during a week-long autumn break. But what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip?     1    

Save money. This probably is the most important preparation for travelling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.

    2     Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean safety and saving.

Plan sensibly. Write down how much you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.

Travel in groups.     3     By travelling with others you can share costs and experiences.

Pack necessary things. The most important things to take are not always clothes.     4    

Use the Internet. The net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. Travelcity. com, www. Bargainslowestfar. com and www. Economic travelcity. com.

By making full preparations, even students can enjoy the travel.     5    

A．Plan ahead of time.

B．Take what you need along.

C．Don’t worry. Here are some useful suggestions.

D．Find someone who is interested in visiting the same place.

E．Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.

F．Before the trip, the most important thing is to plan the route(路线).

G．Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.

9 . Long Beach, a 28-mile area of beach, lies in southwestern Washington, and is generally called Long Beach Peninsula. Communities there take you back to old days of a simple life.     1    

Bird watching

There are different kinds of birds on Long Beach.     2    The Southwest Loop Route Map can be got through the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Office by calling l-800-451-2542.

Horses

A popular activity on Long Beach is horseback riding. Two businesses in the city of Long Beach offer guided horseback tours along the beach: Black Country Wilderness Outfitters and Skipper’s Equestrian Center.     3     Among the adventures offered with horses is a wagon ride along the beach, a carriage ride through Sea view or Long Beach, a back country pack trip, or a sunset ride by horseback on the beach.

Camping

    4     Camp fires are allowed within 100 feet off the beach, but must be away from the dry grass.

Swimming and other activities

Swimming is allowed, but you must be careful.     5     Surfing is advised only for experienced surfers. Beach driving is allowed at certain areas on the beach. The speed limit is 25 mph. Building sand castles, digging sand to find something, riding bicycles and flying kites are also popular activities in the area.

Enjoy your trip to Long Beach, Washington!

A．It is the most exciting activity here.

B．Here, visitors can relax and enjoy the good of a total rest.

C．You may also bring your own horse.

D．It’s best if you watch them from a distance and don’t try to frighten them.

E．The waters are very cold and dangerous.

F．RV and tent camping aren’t allowed on the beach.

G．Many camping lovers are attracted to Long Beach.