1 . Do you want to visit Warwick Castle in Britain? Warwick is a friendly and a memorable experience with something for all ages. Easily accessible by car, bus, train, cycling or on foot it is surrounded by historic buildings and numerous attractions.
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One Day Tickets(Not including the Castle Dungeon)
Ticket Type On the day Online Price
Adult £19. 95 £14. 36
Child(4-6 years old) £11. 95 £9. 56
Senior(more than 60 years old) £13. 95 £11. 16
Student £12. 95 £10. 36
Disabled Child £5. 00 £4. 00
The Ultimate Family Ticket £55. 00 £47. 00
(2 adults+2 children)
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Important notes on ticketing
Please note that if you wish to visit the Castle using an on-the-day promotional voucher (票券), your Dungeon experience can be pre-booked by calling 0870 442 2375.
A £1. 50 fee applies to all bookings made online and via telephone—one fee per booking. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Group rates are available for groups of more than 10 people. Groups can be booked by calling 0870442 2371 or online.
Online bookings must be made 24 hours before you visit.
1. If you hope to visit Castle Dungeon, you should ________.| A．buy the ticket on the day | B．dial 0870 442 2375 |
| C．book the ticket from Warwick-Castle. com | D．book the ticket two days in advance |
| A．You don’t have to wait in queue. | B．You can save £20 at most. |
| C．The ticket includes the Castle Dungeon. | D．The ticket is available at any time. |
| A．you should use promotional voucher | B．bookings can be made by emails |
| C．there should be at least 20 people | D．you should dial 08704422371 |
| A．a newspaper | B．a magazine |
| C．a geography book | D．a website |
2 . The sister cities of Sapporo and Portland, in Japan and Oregon, US, share more than a cosmopolitan outlook: Both were frontier towns in the second half of the nineteenth century and then developed into important centers of city life and culture.
Founded in 1845, Portland became rich through serving as a shipping port and through its lumber business. Agriculture is also important to Portland, and the area has become known for the fine wines produced there.
In 1857, Japanese people arrived on the island of Hokkaido. Sapporo was settled as a farming community and later became a producer of beer and milk products. In the 1880s, it became a center for the export of coal. Sapporo also hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics.
Portland became Sapporo’s first “sister city” in 1959. In 1986, the Sapporo Sister Cities Association was founded, and Sapporo went on to create ties to cities in Germany, China, and Russia. Portland also enlarged its family with other sister cities.
The deep tones of a huge bronze bell, a gift from Sapporo to Portland, resonate at certain times throughout the area near the Portland Convention Center. Another gift, an antique stone lantern in the form of a tower that arrived in 1963, was placed near the Upper Pond in Portland’s Japanese Garden on stones arranged in the shape of the island of Hokkaido.
1. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.| A．It is quite warm in winter in the city of Sapporo |
| B．Portland is famous for its locally produced wines |
| C．Sapporo became Portland’s first sister city in 1959 |
| D．People in sister cities learn about each other’s cultures |
a. Sapporo was settled as a farming community.
b. Sapporo founded its Sister Cities Association.
c. Sapporo became Portland’s sister city.
d. Sapporo hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics.
| A．a-b-c-d. | B．c-a-d-b. |
| C．b-a-c-d. | D．a-c-d-b. |
| A．Sister-city relationships exist between many-great world cities. |
| B．Sapporo and Portland are famous cities of urban life and culture. |
| C．Sapporo and Portland are sister cities that have much in common. |
| D．Sapporo once gave a huge bronze bell to its sister city of Portland. |
3 . Virginia and Maryland are ready to welcome travelers this fall
Fresh air, more affordable prices and abundant fun are only a few of the pleasures and reasons to make plans for a vacation this fall. For those who like to learn something new, these locations are ready to welcome travelers from near and far. So, take some time to relax with the people you love at these incredible locations.
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
As the largest living history museum in the country, it immerses visitors in authentic 18th-century experiences. Join strolling musicians for the Lighting of the Cressets on Duke of Gloucester Street, and don’t miss the ghost stories of haunted Williamsburg past and present! All the details you need are available at colonialwilliamsburg.org.
FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Enjoy a vast array of dining options or a tasting at one of more than 39 wineries. Bring back memories with boutique shopping on historic Main Street and dive into American history at nationally recognized historic sites and museums. Learn more about everything Frederick offers at visitfrederick.org.
HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
History buffs will be delighted with sights like Antietam National Battlefield. If getting outdoors is a priority, take in the views at five national parks and eight state parks, such as Maryland Heights or High Rock. You can hike, bike and paddle through your days. Fall festivals, corn mazes, and family fun workshops make this the season to visit! Learn more at visithagerstown.com.
KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND
Enjoy seasonal activities from leaf-peeping hikes to tranquil paddling adventures in the Chesapeake Bay. Home to five quaint towns, you’ll enjoy gourmet dining experiences, outdoor adventures, and arts activities. Seasonal events include the Chestertown Jazz Festival on September 9-10; Harry Potter Fest on October 14-15. Visit kentcounty.com/ visitors for all the details.
1. Where is the text probably taken from?| A．An encyclopedia. | B．A travel magazine. | C．A science fiction. | D．A research report. |
| A．Taste delicious wines. | B．Enjoy seasonal activities. |
| C．Join in musical performance. | D．Explore haunted Williamsburg. |
| A．Fredrick Maryland. | B．Colonial Williamsburg. |
| C．Kent County Maryland. | D．Hagerstown Maryland. |
4 . Whether you want to absorb yourself in luxury (奢华) or make memories that will last a lifetime, consider South Carolina for your next beach vacation!
Folly Beach
Sometimes called one of America last true beach towns, Folly Island is charming, with clothing shops and seafood restaurants of every kind along Center Street. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a surfer, cyclist, boater, you love fishing, or you’re interested in the island’s rich sea-wildlife, complex history, Folly Beach is a great place for culture too.
Hilton Head
Famous for its luxury accommodations, low country-beaches, and 30 world-class golf courses, and 300 tennis courts, Hilton Head was the first eco-planned destination in the United States. While Hilton Head is famous for its expensive offerings, there’s plenty of exploring for families and nature lovers.
Edisto Beach
Edisto Beach is a great place for nature lovers. A vacation at Edisto beach includes adventure in the great outdoors. Hike, fish, and explore the beach. Edisto Beach provides affordable beach fun, like oceanfront and forest campsites.
Bull Island
Bull Island is known for its bird-life, with more than 293 species recorded there. Kids love spotting an American Bald Eagle. Naturalist-guided tours are great for all ages if observing black foxes is on your bucket list.
1. Which beach best suits those who are eager to get experience in various activities as well as local culture?| A．Folly Beach. | B．Hilton Head. | C．Edisto Beach. | D．Bull Island. |
| A．Safety. | B．Cost. | C．Location. | D．Activities. |
| A．Its sea-wildlife. | B．Its golf-course. | C．Its bird-life. | D．Its campsites. |
1. Why did the speaker go to Legoland California last summer?
| A．For a birthday celebration. | B．For a family vacation. | C．For a graduation. |
| A．About a 30-minute drive. | B．About a 40-minute drive. | C．About a 50-minute drive. |
| A．Satisfying. | B．Boring. | C．Strange. |
| A．Knights Dragons. | B．Royal Princess. | C．Magic Wizard. |
1. What did the speaker see on the third day?
| A．Birds. | B．Zebras. | C．Elephants. |
| A．There was a dance party. |
| B．The waterfall was of real beauty. |
| C．There was a perfect place to have a picnic. |
| A．She visited a village. |
| B．She stayed at Masai Mara. |
| C．She wanted to see Lake Nakuru. |
| A．Six. | B．Seven. | C．Eight. |
7 . 4 of the World’s Weirdest Museums
Hair Museum
During the Victorian Era, it was common to design and wear jewelry made from hair—especially the hair of loved ones. Hair Museum collects a variety of hair wreaths（花环）and jewelry pieces from the Victorian period and earlier, dating all the way back to 1680. They even have pieces containing hair from Queen Victoria, US presidents and Marilyn Monroe.
Giant Shoe Museum
Located in the famous Pike Place Market of Seattle, the Giant Shoe Museum is a single exhibit wall located on the outside of the Old Seattle Paperworks store and brings a lot of business to the shop as a result. To see the museum’s collection, each visitor must drop one quarter into coin boxes and then admire a variety of giant shoes including a size 37 shoe worn by the world’s tallest man.
Banana Museum
Ann Mitchell Lovell really loves bananas. In fact, she loves them enough to run the Washington Banana Museum, which includes almost 4,000 items related to the world’s best-selling fruit. Even though you can’t make it to the museum, you can still enjoy the photos of her favorite items uploaded online.
Tap Water Museum
You could head to China to learn more about tap water, specifically the history of the first water plant in Beijing. Here you can study over 300 items to better understand the 100 year-old history of tap water in China. The best thing about this museum is that any of its drinking fountains（自动饮水机）can provide you with an unforgettable experience of your trip.
1. What can you do when you visit the Hair Museum?| A．Wear jewelry made from hair. |
| B．Design hair wreaths for your loved ones. |
| C．Appreciate different kinds of hair jewelry pieces. |
| D．Buy hair collections of famous people. |
| A．Giant Shoe Museum. | B．Banana Museum. |
| C．Hair Museum. | D．Tap Water Museum. |
| A．25 cents | B．50 cents |
| C．1 dollar | D．4 dollars |
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9 . Sitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldn't forget that Charles Darwin arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired his famous work, On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwin's footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.
The islands are certainly a paradise for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be.
The most well-known animal of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise, which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz, the second largest island there. Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.
Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.
Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.
1. What do we know about Darwin's visit to the islands?| A．He completed his famous book on the islands. | B．He studied different creatures on the islands. |
| C．He was amazed by the beauty of the islands. | D．He enjoyed his travel around the islands. |
| A．Boats are not allowed to approach the islands. |
| B．Wildlife on the islands have no natural enemies. |
| C．People cannot walk around the islands as they wish. |
| D．Tourists are not allowed to kill wildlife. |
| A．To promote Charles Darwin's book On the Origin of Species. |
| B．To make people interested in the wildlife on the islands. |
| C．To attract people to visit the Galapagos Islands. |
| D．To raise readers' awareness of wildlife protection. |
10 . Friends always ask why I, a middle-aged woman with no athletic talent, travel to perilous places—the jungles of Thailand or Borneo, for example, where the water is often unsafe and the food dangerous; places with infectious diseases, poisonous snakes and the wildest animals.
I never know how to answer. My travel decisions assumed a new gravity nine years ago after I suffered a stroke. To prevent another stroke, my doctors told me, I’d have to take dangerously high levels of blood thinner (抗凝血剂) for the rest of my life and any travel would be risky.
I had to think about what was important to me: family, of course, and friends. But then what? No matter how many times I thought about it, no bucket list was complete without travel. Then I had to decide how I might manage the risk. I had to decide how lucky I felt.
My return to travel after my stroke came in baby steps. The first real test of my travel courage came nine months after my stroke when I joined my husband, Jack, on a business trip to China. After we’d toured the remains of a Tang dynasty temple on a high mountain, Jack wanted to ride down on a toboggan (长雪橇).
Before the stroke it would have seemed like fun. But now? I hesitated. My mental klaxon (高音喇叭) screamed warnings about the results of a cut, a fall, and a crash. Then, gaining confidence from who knows where, I lowered myself carefully into the toboggan, which marked my adventure travel comeback.
In the years since then, I’ve traveled about twenty-five percent of the time. Through it all, my luck held out—no deadly falls, no car accidents or serious infections. For me, adventure travel is a risk worth taking. Travel broadens my world and keeps me connected to nature. What’s more, saying “yes” to travel keeps me connected to myself.
1. What does the underlined word “perilous” in paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．Unique. | B．Dangerous. |
| C．Historical. | D．Famous. |
| A．Do exercise carefully. |
| B．Enjoy the rest of her life. |
| C．Keep away from traveling. |
| D．Spend time with her family. |
| A．She rode on a toboggan down a mountain with her husband. |
| B．She worked most of the time doing business with local people. |
| C．She stayed in a hotel because she suffered another stroke. |
| D．She visited a lot of famous temples on high mountains. |
| A．Because she wants to be more confident and courageous. |
| B．Because it is more important than her family and friends. |
| C．Because she wants to prove it's not as risky as doctors say. |
| D．Because it helps her learn more about the world and herself. |
