1. 推荐旅游地
特点：(1) 风光宜人，文化丰富，(2)……；
2. 出行方式；
3. 行程安排。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为100左右；
2. 题目和首句已为你写好。
Dear Peter,
I am glad to hear that you have finished your mid-term exams and now have time for a trip.
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Your friend,
Li Hua
| A．Float a boat. | B．Go to a concert. | C．Enjoy the special food. |
1.选择这个地方的理由；
2.你的计划和期待。
注意：1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.注意书信格式。
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4 . Four Wonderful Places To Watch The Stars
When searching for tourist destinations, are you always spending a lot of time making decisions? These four wonderful places across the US have the darkest night skies for you to view stars.
Homer Glen, Illinois
Homer Glen is a designated (指定的) Dark Sky Community and now another opportunity for people in Chicago and other Midwesterners to see the Milky Way (银河). While the city is larger than other similar sites, with around 25,000 people, it manages to reduce light pollution to provide a good environment for better night sky viewing.
Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota
Minnesota, the land with over 14,000 lakes, is home to this water-based national park. A daytime visit can be spent hiking the roads and doing activities on the water like boating and fishing, but a nighttime stay is a must to view the bright starry skies.
Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, Idaho
Idaho is America’s first International Dark Sky Reserve. The designation, built in 2017, is a result of nearly twenty years of local efforts to reduce light pollution in the area. In the summer, the reserve offers hiking, biking, fishing, and camping. And in the winter, visitors can ski and go to the mountains.
Great Sand Dunes (沙丘) National Park and Preserve, Colorado
This Colorado national park is home to the tallest sand dunes in North America with some rising over 700 feet tall and offers daytime activities like sand boarding, and horse riding. At night, the dunes become an important place to see a clear view of the Milky Way.
1. What makes Homer Glen a good place to watch the stars?| A．Its rising dunes. | B．Its large population. | C．Its colorful activities. | D．Its good environment. |
| A．In Homer Glen, Illinois. |
| B．At Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota. |
| C．At Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, Idaho. |
| D．At Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado. |
| A．In a travel guide. | B．In an art magazine. |
| C．In an environmental report. | D．In a historical novel. |
5 . Chinatown, lying in Downtown L.A. near the city’s cultural center, is one of L.A.’s most popular tourist destinations.
I had been heading to Chinatown for about 6 years to hang out until 2012, when I became a member of the neighborhood. After moving in, I started to explore every corner of this amazing place.
A MECCA FOR FOOD
In Chinatown, a mix of new and old restaurants meets everyone’s needs. You can find dim sum at Ocean Seafood and tasty banh mi at Golden Lake Eatery. The cuisine in Chinatown goes beyond Asian food. People are still lining up for fried chicken at Howlin’ Ray’s.
Early birds should stop by Philippe The Original, a local restaurant that’s beloved for French Dip sandwiches, but also serves a good classic American breakfast. Night owls will want to head to Full House Seafood on Hill Street, which is open late into the night.
CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUM
Food is far from the only reason to visit Chinatown. People interested in history will want to start their trip at the Chinese American Museum (CAM), lying just outside of Chinatown at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. The museum is housed in the Garnier Building, the oldest surviving Chinese building in a major area of California.
CENTRAL PLAZA
A big statue of Bruce Lee has become a must-photograph site in Chinatown’s Central Plaza. The late martial arts star once had a studio in Chinatown at 628 W.College St.
Nearby is Dragon Chasing Pearl, which was originally painted on the wall in 1941 by Tyrus Wong. The artist, who passed away in December 2016 at age 106, was famous for his work in films, particularly as the lead artist on Disney’s Bambi.
1. Which of the following serves both French and American food early in the morning?| A．Ocean Seafood. | B．Golden Lake Eatery. |
| C．Full House Seafood. | D．Philippe The Original. |
| A．It has big attraction for history-lovers. |
| B．It stands near the famous Garnier Building. |
| C．It is situated in the center of Chinatown. |
| D．It is the oldest museum in California. |
| A．Watch Disney films like Bambi. |
| B．Take pictures with martial arts stars. |
| C．Admire Tyrus Wong’s artwork. |
| D．Visit Bruce Lee’s house at 628 W. College St. |
On August 27,2019，my friend and I boarded the first leg of our journey from Vancouver Island，taking us to Peru，South America.
Twentyfour hours and four airports later we landed in Cusco，Peru，a city of one million people.Coming from Vancouver Island，where we live and which is only 100 feet above sea level，we knew that we were now at a much higher altitude (海拔)—over 11,000 feet—and needed time to get used to the scarcer oxygen (缺氧) levels!We followed the advice of other travellers and the locals：drink lots of coca leaf tea and rest for a couple of hours before any activity.
We were soon hiking through the ruins (遗迹) and surrounding ancient castles of Cusco.Leaving Cusco the next day，we stopped at the Moray Ruins，which were used for farming by the Incas.Their size and unique design should be considered a lesson in historical engineering skills.This Inca site is one of the least known tourist destinations，but it’s one of the most interesting places to visit.
Arriving in the beautiful Sacred Valley，we stayed at Willka T’ika for the next week.This place is wonderful.We enjoyed delicious vegetarian meals，all made with local produce by loving Quechua people.
You can’t go to Peru without visiting historic Machu Picchu.The “road” up to the ruins is made up of an endless series of switchbacks (急转弯)，resulting in cold sweats (汗)．It was worth the ride though，as we walked through the ruins.
Too soon，it was time to leave Peru.We learned the unique history of Inca，Quechua culture，and the farming methods still widely practiced.The best thing we took away was how simple and caring the people are and how deeply they love the earth and everyone they meet.We promised to be more mindful upon returning home to Vancouver Island.
1. Why did the author drink lots of coca leaf tea?| A．To have a good rest. |
| B．To follow the local custom. |
| C．To feel better at a greater height. |
| D．To avoid getting thirsty on the way. |
| A．They’re known by most travel lovers. |
| B．They’re not as interesting as expected. |
| C．They’re no longer suitable for farming. |
| D．They’re an example of creative engineering. |
| A．Dangerous but worthwhile. |
| B．Easy and interesting. |
| C．Boring and risky. |
| D．Safe but tiring. |
| A．It encourages him to be more caring. |
| B．It teaches him to accept differences. |
| C．It helps him understand his own culture. |
| D．It allows him to experience modern farming. |
1.出行时间及目的地(一所城市);
2.拟定的活动安排;
3.交通方式。
注意：
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
8 . Travel is one of the most exciting experiences a human being can have. Imagine how Italian traveler Marco Polo must have felt when he found himself on Chinese soil, seeing a way of life quite different from anything he’d seen before.
And how great must it have been to listen to Zhang Qian when he returned to China from his journey through Central Asia and West Asia? His brain must have been packed with everything he’d seen and heard, leading to the founding of the Silk Road.
Some people have traveled all over the world, and travel is a way of life to them. They perhaps know what to expect before they travel. That’s why the best travel is when it’s for the first time. Imagine a person who has always wanted to travel to the United States. Of course, they’ve probably seen the Statue of Liberty a thousand times on TV, and the White House, and all the other famous sights. But none of that would compare to the excitement of looking out of the window as the plane lands, watching the cities and streets of the real America come into view.
Although travel is often just for recreation, it’s also educational. We may not know that we are getting an education, but we still are.
We’re learning every day: new words in a new language, new people, and new ways of life. But this learning takes place in the school of the world, not the classroom. As we get to know foreign places, we come to understand that there are many different ways to live, and that the way we live isn’t necessarily the best way.
1. The author uses Marco Polo and Zhang Qian as examples to .| A．explain how the Silk Road was founded | B．present travel as an amazing experience |
| C．show how the way people travel has changed | D．describe important cultural exchanges in history |
| A．one’s first trip is usually the most challenging |
| B．no other trip is better than one’s first trip |
| C．there is always much to learn on one’s first trip |
| D．people usually make better preparations for their first trip |
| A．fun | B．risk | C．learning | D．knowledge |
| A．traveling should be included in formal education |
| B．traveling improves people’s confidence in their lifestyle |
| C．foreign journeys can enrich people’s knowledge of the world |
| D．foreign ways of life are better than our own way of life at home. |
Have you ever been to New York City? There are many exciting things to see. One sight is the famous Brooklyn Bridge. It
One of the best things
Since 1886, millions of people
10 . WELCOME
Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.Windsor is one of the official residences (住所) of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.
Audio tours
Free audio tours are available (可用的) on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.
Guided tours
Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals (间隙) throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.
Visitors with children
For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note permits in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.
St George’s Chapel
Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first before it closes.
Shopping
Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection,including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children’s toys. please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.
Refreshments (食物和饮料)
Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available, Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain (获得) re-entry permits from the castle shops, Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel.
Photography and mobile phones
Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.
Security
As Winter Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport style security checks. For safety and security reasons, a one-way system operates along the visitor route.
1. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour________.| A．in the Courtyard |
| B．at the Admission Center |
| C．at St George’s Chapel |
| D．in the State Apartments |
| A．A security guard. | B．A baby carrier. | C．A free toy. | D．A pushchair. |
| A．Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops. |
| B．Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle. |
| C．Visitors buying water from the Courtyard. |
| D．Visitors eating outside St George’s Chapel. |
| A．To ensure the safety of the Queen. |
| B．To ensure the security of the Castle. |
| C．To prevent them from disturbing others. |
| D．To prevent the use of the built-in cameras. |
| A．A story book. |
| B．A dictionary. |
| C．A travel guide. |
| D．A science report. |
