1 . The London Eye, formerly known as the Millennium Wheel, is on the South Bank of the River Thames. At an overall height of 135 meters, the London Eye was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel from 1999, when it was built, until 2006, when it was surpassed (超过) by the Star of Nanchang, in Nanchang, China. It is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions.
What is now called the London Eye originated as a work sent by David Marks and Julia Barfield of Marks Barfield Architects in 1993 to a competition. The competition is supported by The Sunday Times and Great Britain’s Architecture Foundation, for a new landmark in memory of the millennium (千禧年) in London. Although no winner was declared, Marks and Barfield carried out the development of the project themselves and found the site where the wheel now stands. Most of the money was provided by British Airways.
Construction began in 1998, and the wheel was put together over the river before being pulled up.The London Eye was ceremonially “opened” by Prime Minister Tony Blair on December 31, 1999, but didn’t admit its first paying passenger until March 9,2000. Originally scheduled to be taken apart after five years, it was kept in place because of continued popularity. In 2006 an LED lighting system was installed in order to make the wheel more noticeable after dark.
The wheel rests on two supports, which are fixed firmly to a foundation on the riverbank and lean (倾斜) out over the river at an angle of 65°. The power to turn the wheel is sent through rubber tires that are placed on the base of the structure. Placed on the wheel are 32 eggshaped “capsules”, as the cabins that carry the passengers are called. Their number agrees with the 32 boroughs (自治市) that (together with the City of London) make up Greater London. Each capsule can hold as many as 25 passengers. The wheel moves so slowly — two circles per hour — that it needn’t stop for passengers to get on or off, except for those with disabilities.
1. When was the London Eye the tallest Ferris wheel in the world?| A．In 1993. | B．In 1998. |
| C．In 2004. | D．In 2016. |
| A．To compete for a prize. |
| B．To memorialize the start of their business. |
| C．To attract more visitors to the River Thames. |
| D．To realize their dream of riding on a Ferris wheel. |
| A．It leant out more than 65°. |
| B．It was officially open to the public. |
| C．It was decorated with brighter lighting. |
| D．It faced the threat of being taken apart. |
| A．Greater London consists of 32 cities. |
| B．The London Eye spends an hour spinning around once. |
| C．Disabled people are forbidden to get on the London Eye. |
| D．The London Eye can hold eight hundred passengers at most. |
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注意：1.词数 100 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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3 . Are you looking for a place to spend a holiday? Here are two great beaches for you to consider.
Yasawa Island Beach, Fiji
The Yasawa Islands are popular for unspoiled(未经破坏的) beaches and clear bluegreen waters. Many mountains stand nearby as well. They offer people a muchneeded break from their busy lives.With natural beauty and a lot of sunshine, the islands have become a perfect place to relax. Popular with backpackers, the South Pacific islands also offer many activities such as sailing, visiting local villages and enjoying an evening on the beach with campfires and barbecues. In particular, the Yasawa Island Beach is an affordable relaxing place for tourists.
Eagle Beach, Aruba
Even if you are not one of many American students taking a break from the stresses of college life, you have probably heard people talk about the island—how it offers wild adventures and relaxing activities. No one can say “no” to its Caribbean charm(魅力). In particular, if you have been to Eagle Beach, you will never regret the trip to Aruba.Like an eagle that spreads its wings widely, the beach is known for its long coastline.The Eagle Beach is also known for its soft white sands and clear waters. However, what you can see is not just a wide view of sand and sea. If you’re lucky, you can observe sea turtle hatchlings(幼崽) as they make their way to the ocean.
1. What are the Yasawa Islands popular for?| A．Beaches and waters. | B．Campfires and barbecues. |
| C．Warm weather all the year round. | D．Different kinds of exciting activities. |
| A．People often talk about the island. | B．The island’s charm is widely known. |
| C．American students often go to the island. | D．The wild adventures are attractive to the locals. |
| A．people to hold parties | B．sea turtles to lay eggs |
| C．birds to look for food | D．eagles to have a rest |
(1)西湖是杭州的标志性景点。西湖历史悠久，风景秀丽。
(2)西湖有古老的传说《白蛇传》等，近几年来游览西湖的游客数量猛增，旅游收入大大增加。
注意：
(1)词数80左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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5 . Australia has become one of the most attractive countries for tourism in the world and the reasons are simple: For a long time traditional tourist destinations such as Europe, the USA, England, and many others, used to attract tourists for their history, architecture, shopping, beauty, beaches and development. Meanwhile Australia was considered too far and expensive to go, except for Asian residents. With the world changing significantly, few places are left untouched today.
Travelling in Australia is easy, safe, and Australia is full of fantastic places to visit. As a developed country, Australia offers what is necessary for any travellers. If you just want to visit cities and go shopping, you will have cities with the best quality of life in the world. If you want to go for sports and have plenty of fun, you will have a ball over here. The adventures, the comfort, the fun, are just waiting for you. If you have a very limited time, we suggest you have a look at our page where we present some suggestions for what can be done in just a few days’ trip.
Three months wouldn’t be enough to know Australia very well. The country is so big that even today there are lands never foot-stepped yet. Of course most can’t see the whole country at once. The best way to do it is to make a plan for cities, landscapes, national parks, small towns and cultural places. Otherwise you may spend hours and hours on a road without any attractions instead of doing the same trajectory (轨迹) by plane saving time and money.
As is said above, travelling in Australia is very easy, and you don’t need to worry too much about reservations except in the holiday periods and during some school breaks when you may find fewer options, or if you are going to do some parts by plane. Accommodation of all levels and prices is also plentiful, and depends on the place you go.
1. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?| A．To show travelling in Australia is easy and safe. |
| B．To show Australia is the best country. |
| C．To share his travelling experience. |
| D．To introduce the tourism of Australia. |
| A．because they take an interest in the wonderful architecture |
| B．because they perhaps like adventure and excitement |
| C．because they are longing for the history of the land |
| D．because they want to follow the latest development |
| A．the country is convenient for you in many ways |
| B．the country can offer you kinds of high-quality goods |
| C．you will fall in love with different sports at once |
| D．you will have enough time to visit the fantastic places |
| A．Big cities attract most of the tourists. |
| B．A good plan is beneficial to your trip. |
| C．Making a plan will cost you much time. |
| D．You’d better have a self-driving trip. |
6 . Here are several great castles in Bavaria of Germany.
Veste Coburg
The Veste Coburg in Oberfranken is one of the most awesome (令人敬畏的) castles in Bavaria. It was built in the 11th century. Martin Luther actually lived here in the 1530s for six months. You will also find samples of great Bavarian woodwork here.
Burg zu Burghausen
The largest castle in Europe is right in Bavaria—Burg zu Burghausen. Built in the 13th century, the castle is over 3,300 feet long. A visit here will take you back to medieval (中世纪的) times and every castle hunter likes it.
Residenz in Munich
Munich has one of the finest German castles to be found in Bavaria. The Residenz, as it is known, was the home of the Wittelsbach family, and King Ludwig Ⅱ (1845-1886) of Bavaria spent a lot of time here as a child. The palace is a must-see on any trip to Bavaria.
Neues Schloss
In Wagner’s Bayreuth (the composer settles here in his later years), you can find Neues Schloss. Built in 1753 and 1754, the palace has beautiful woodwork. If you enjoy the Rococo style of architecture, you do not want to miss this castle.
King Ludwig Ⅱ’s Castles
There are three other castles in Bavaria that are known as “King Ludwig Ⅱ’s Castles”. They are Linderhof Palace, Schloss Herrenchiemsee and Schloss Neuschwanstein. These castles are masterpieces, even though two of the three were even never finished. King Ludwig built these awesome castles which inspire your imagination.
1. Compared to the other castles mentioned in the passage, what is special for Burg zu Burghausen?| A．Strangest. | B．Oldest. |
| C．Largest. | D．Tallest. |
| A．The castle Neues Schloss is a must-see on any trip to Bavaria. |
| B．The castle Neues Schloss inspired many pieces of Wagner’s music. |
| C．The castle Neues Schloss is most famous for its beautiful woodwork. |
| D．The castle Neues Schloss will attract people fond of the Rococo style of architecture. |
| A．He lacked willpower. |
| B．He lacked imagination. |
| C．He liked building castles. |
| D．He was a very poor king. |
7 . Little remains of the original Potala Palace built in the seventh century, as a place of meditation by King Songtsen Gampo on the occasion of his marriage to Princess Wencheng of the Tang Court. Standing atop the Red Hill in Lhasa, the current structure dates from the 17th century; it was rebuilt by the 5th Dalai Lama and became the Winter Palace for Dalai Lamas from that time. The 13-storey building of 1,000 rooms can be seen from many miles away.
The Potala is divided into two sections—an outer section, the White Palace, and an inner section, the Red Palace, the latter containing the temples and reliquary (遗骨) tombs of the Dalai Lamas. The entire building is a structure of stone and timber. At a height of 117 metres, the Potala was the world’s tallest building until 20th-century architects designed cityscapes of new buildings that far surpassed the Potala in height—but not in its architectural majesty (威严).
There are small palaces within grand palaces. The Potala stands so high that it looks like a magnificent castle in the heavens. The statues of King Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng are the worship. Among the eight tomb pagodas (塔) of the Dalai Lamas, the tomb of the fifth Dalai Lama is the most extravagant (奢侈的), standing 14 metres high. Eleven thousand ounces of gold were used in the gold plating, and the designs and decorations are all inlaid with diamonds and pearls as well as turquoise (绿宝石), agate (玛瑙), and coral stones.
1. The best title for this passage is “________”.| A．The Potala Palace—a Treasure House | B．The Highest Architecture in the World |
| C．The Red Hill of Lhasa | D．The Most Expensive Palace in the World |
| A．has been well protected for visitors |
| B．can be seen by visitors nowadays |
| C．doesn't exist today |
| D．was well conserved by Princess Wencheng of the Tang Court |
| A．mud and stone | B．concrete and timber |
| C．stone and timber | D．steel and concrete |
| A．King Songtsen Gampo was buried in it |
| B．Princess Wencheng of the Tang Court was buried in it |
| C．the Potala was rebuilt by him |
| D．he collected the most treasure during his rule |
8 . What’s on at the London Canal Museum
While rules related to COVID-19 remain in place, there are no physical events in the London Canal Museum. The museum is now closed to visitors. Our programme of talks, on the first Thursday evening of each month, continues online and will remain online until we are able to resume (重新开始) talks in the museum and audiences are happy to come to them. Some of our talks are available to watch again on YouTube (youtube.com/canalmuseum). Usually the talks are also broadcast live on Facebook (facebook.com/canalmuseum).
Temporary Exhibitions (展览)
·Angel Canal Festival over the Years
This is an online exhibition of pictures that show the joy of the yearly festival over the years. Unhappily there was no festival in 2021. Enjoy some views of past festivals.
·Industrial Islington
This exhibition is online and also in the museum. It’s about the canal’s industrial past in the London Borough of Islington. The focus is on the industry but also the people who lived and worked and played beside the waterway. The date is yet to be decided.
·Virtual Tour of Hanwell Locks
Explore London’s longest flight from home.
Children’s Holiday Activities
Holiday activities for children will be put off until the winter holidays of 2022 and resumption will depend on government guidance in place at that time.
Tunnel Boat Trips
We hope to restart a limited programme of guided tunnel boat trips in November 2021 but this will only be possible once social distancing is no longer required.
1. What do we know about talks of the London Canal Museum?| A．They are being held online. |
| B．They are held every week. |
| C．They can all be watched again online. |
| D．They have been started again in the museum. |
| A．It includes guided boat trips. |
| B．It needs to be booked online. |
| C．It has been cancelled due to COVID-19. |
| D．It has attracted a large number of visitors. |
| A．Industrial Islington. |
| B．Virtual Tour of Hanwell Locks. |
| C．Children’s Holiday Activities. |
| D．Tunnel Boat Trips. |
(1) 表示欢迎；
(2) 主要活动及注意事项；
(3) 表达祝愿。
注意:
(1) 词数80左右；
(2) 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：公顷 hectare 电动车 electromobile
Dear friends! My name is Wang Lin! I am greatly honoured to have this chance to act as your tour guide. Welcome to our park!
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10 . There is so much to see and do on the Disney Dream. During my 2-day cruise (乘船游览) I tried to experience as much as I could. Here are some of my favourite things about the Disney Dream.
AquaDuck
The first water coaster at sea will not disappoint you! The coaster spans (横跨) 765 feet, giving you a bird’s-eye view of the decks (甲板) below. At one point, the ride takes you 12 feet over the side of the ship.
Oceaneer Club & Oceaneer Lab
I was totally blown away by the childcare on the Disney Dream. The best part is the Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab for kids aged 3-10. Once inside, kids are free to run from club to club. There are games, activities and crafts (手工) that will keep your children entertained for hours.
Pink at The District
There are five places at The District, but my favourite was Pink—the champagne bar. This place is the perfect spot for an after-dinner drink with friends.
Nemo’s Reef
One of my biggest disappointments at other cruise ships is the lack of water play for young kids. Every ship usually has a pool and water slide, but they are often overcrowded. Nemo’s Reef is a covered water play area with no standing water. Even my six-year-old son had a good time!
“Disney’s Believe” Stage Show
Entertainment on cruise ships can be not very good, but not on the Disney Dream. What’s new on the Disney Dream is “Disney’s Believe”—a musical show featuring your favourite Disney characters.
If you’re on the Disney Dream next time, don’t miss them. Have fun!
1. Who would most probably like AquaDuck?| A．People loving travelling. |
| B．People loving watching birds. |
| C．People wanting an exciting ride. |
| D．People wanting to run on the decks. |
| A．AquaDuck. | B．Pink at The District. |
| C．Nemo’s Reef. | D．Oceaneer Club & Oceaneer Lab. |
| A．It’s not open to adults. | B．It has standing water. |
| C．It has water play for kids. | D．It has many Disney characters. |
