1 . A 24-year-old woman has achieved an unbelievable achievement that many of us dream of − visiting every country on Earth.

Lexie Alford was born into a family of travel agents, which gave her the opportunity to ________ places such as Cambodia, Dubai and Egypt during her childhood, according to Forbes magazine. She began saving up at age 12 to ____ her goal of visiting all countries. By her 18th birthday, she had travelled to 72 nations. In October, 2016 she realized she could see the ____ nations on her list in time to set an official record. Many people ____ her travel on social media platform Instagram, so she decided to chase the world record partly to ____ others. “Honestly, in the beginning, I _________ wanted to push the ____ of what I thought I could do with my life and see as much of the world as possible in the _____,” she told Forbes. “It wasn’t until things started getting really_____ that I realized I was inspiring people around me, especially the _____.”

“I also loved visiting Northern Pakistan, for the natural beauty of the mountains and kindness of the locals were astonishing.” Lexie Alford said. “The most pleasant surprise about travelling to all these misunderstood areas of the world was that the countries that I had the ____ expectation for ___________ being the most incredible.”

“My_____ for young people is to believe that you can do anything you set your mind to do. If you want to travel, you have to dream BIG − to travel around the world and never ______; it’s only a matter of ______ until you make it a reality.”

1.

A．master

B．settle

C．tour

D．love

2.

A．fund

B．quit

C．change

D．register

3.

A．powerful

B．ideal

C．official

D．remaining

4.

A．ranked

B．analyzed

C．followed

D．criticized

5.

A．inspire

B．contact

C．understand

D．accompany

6.

A．occasionally

B．simply

C．completely

D．obviously

7.

A．dreams

B．buttons

C．families

D．comments

8.

A．platform

B．event

C．process

D．country

9.

A．awkward

B．official

C．natural

D．challenging

10.

A．adult

B．youth

C．bosses

D．agents

11.

A．most

B．least

C．greatest

D．worst

12.

A．started with

B．showed off

C．ended up

D．searched for

13.

A．advice

B．theory

C．belief

D．information

14.

A．make up

B．cut up

C．clean up

D．give up

15.

A．honor

B．career

C．time

D．energy

2 . While travel may have been brought to a standstill, it certainly didn’t stop progress. Here are just a few of the new attractions in some of our favourite places to visit, writes ALENEY DE WINTER.

A fairy tale (童话) first

The first stages of the H. C. Andersen House in Odense, Denmark — the hometown of the famous fairy tale writer — have opened. The site will also soon be home to a kid’s space where more fairy tales will be brought to life. hcandersenshus. dk

A floating (漂浮的) flower garden

Team Lab Planets TOKYO in Toyosu, Tokyo, has shown a new Garden Area with two garden artworks. One of them invites you to get close to 13,000 live orchids (兰花). Visitors will find themselves walking through water and floating as they become one artwork with the flowers. planets. teamlab. art

Sunken (沉没的) city

Dubai landmarks haven’t just gone high, they’ve gone deep! The world’s deepest dive pool, Deep Dive Dubai, is the latest record-breaking attraction. More than 60 metres deep, the too-cool pool includes an underwater sunken city for divers to explore on their own or with a guide: Whether you’ve never dived before or you’re an experienced diver, those aged 10 and over are welcomed. deepdivedubai. com

New York’s newest island

Park life just got a little more interesting in New York. Little Island @Pier55 is a human-built island park next to the Hudson River Park. The new public space is unlike any other in the Big Apple: visitors can take in views of the Hudson River and New York City, along with music, dance and other performances (表演) in its 687-seat theatre. littleisland. org

1. Which of the following websites may a flower lover visit?

A．littleisland.org.	B．hcandersenshus.dk.
C．deepdivedubai.com.	D．planets.teamlab.art.

2. What do we know about Deep Dive Dubai?

A．It has set a new record.

B．It is aimed at grown-ups.

C．It is designed for new divers.

D．It encourages self-guided touring.

3. What can visitors do in Little Island @Pier55?

A．Visit a museum.	B．Buy some artworks.
C．Enjoy performances.	D．Learn the history of New York.

3 . Wisconsin’s Great Lakes are home to great lighthouses. Here are some lighthouses worth visiting along Lake Michigan, from south to north.

Wind Point, Racine

This 108-foot lighthouse on a point north of Racine was built in 1880. It’s open for tours and climbs up the tower from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Sunday of the month, June through October, and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the Saturday before that Sunday, July through September. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids aged between 6 and 11. The park and beach around the lighthouse are open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

North Point, Milwaukee

This 74-foot lighthouse alongside a Queen Anne style keeper’s quarters is a landmark in the city’s Lake Park. After the coast guard decommissioned (停用) it in 1997, it stood vacant (空置的) until a friendly group restored the structure and opened it as a museum in 2007. Tours are now offered from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday year round, plus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the summer. Tours cost $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (65+) and $5 for students and kids (5-11).

Port Washington Breakwater (防波堤)

This Art Deco-style lighthouse replaced an older wooden structure in 1935 as part of a Works Progress Administration project. Tours aren’t available of the small structure, but visitors can walk along the 2,500-foot breakwater to get a closer look.

Rawley Point, Two Rivers

This lighthouse is worth a visit not only for its steel tower rising 113 feet above the beach, but also for its location in Point Beach State Forest. Tours are not available of the working lighthouse, but it’s viewable and photographable from the beach. In addition to six miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, the state forest has 17 miles of hiking trails to explore.

1. If a couple go to North Point with their 64-year-old mother and 10-year-old son, how much will they pay?

A．$18.

B．$26.

C．$29.

D．$32.

2. How can you appreciate the older wooden structure in Port Washington Breakwater ?

A．Take a sightseeing bus.

B．Take a walk along the breakwater.

C．Enter the structure on foot.

D．Ride a bike along the path.

3. What can NOT you do in Rawley Point ?

A．Take a photo from the beach.

B．Explore the hiking trails.

C．Look around in the working lighthouse.

D．Relax yourself along the shoreline.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will the visitors come?

A．In March.

B．In April.

C．In May.

2. How many visitors are coming?

A．12.

B．13.

C．30.

3. What will the visitors do on the second day?

A．Go to a party.

B．Attend a lecture.

C．Pay a visit to the schools.

4. What will the visitors do on the final day?

A．Visit London.

B．Visit Scotland.

C．Walk along the coast.

6 . 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack下个月来西安游玩，来信让你推荐几个最值得去的旅游目的地。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐景点;
2. 推荐理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：Terra Cotta Army兵马俑Shaanxi History Museum陕西历史博物馆
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7 . 假设你是李华，你校将举行“文明旅游”为主题的活动。你将作为学生代表在全体师生面前发表演讲，请你写一篇演讲稿，号召大家积极参加这个活动。
1.写出不文明现象
2.写出如何文明旅游
3.写出活动的意义;
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯;
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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8 . For many travelers these days, finding a way to make travel more meaningful has become a top priority. They are increasingly pursuing journeys that include time to volunteer, work on a conservation project, protect endangered animals or to do other activities that allow for giving back while exploring a new part of the world. Here are some opportunities that combine travel with doing good deeds.

The Azores

The trips offer the opportunity to work on carefully selected projects alongside famous scientists while also enjoying encounters with some of the world’s most fascinating sea creatures in water. It allows participants to join a research team in the Azores that is studying the animals to support future conservation of the species. Advanced diving experience is required.

Red Sea, Egypt

Combining an opportunity for world-class diving with being part of an important research effort conducted by Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association, the seven-night trip includes learning how to gather water data with state-of-the-art scientific equipment and conducting onboard and underwater experiments.

Australia

Explore Queensland, Australia, while also supporting a registered charity that rescues farm animals from abuse (虐待), neglect, and situations where they’re in danger. Participants help with daily cleaning of barns (牲口圈) and cages, feeding, health checks, light repair, monitoring animals’ movements, and intensive care of ill, old and baby animals. The experience includes free accommodations with Wi Fi and a swimming pool.

Romania

Work with bears at Romania’s largest bear sanctuary (庇护所), a place that was created as a heaven for bears that have been abused. Located in the Carpathian Mountains, the sanctuary needs volunteers to help with preparing food, monitoring animal well-being and leading conservation tours. The sanctuary is home to 84 bears, with 20 more due to be rescued.

1. What do the last two trips have in common?

A．Both include conducting experiments.

B．Both provide free accommodations.

C．Both require advanced diving experience.

D．Both involve protecting animals from abuse.

2. Which place best suits a girl who likes sea creatures?

A．The Azores.	B．Red Sea.
C．Australia.	D．Romania.

3. What do volunteers need to do in the sanctuary in Romania?

A．They conduct experiments.	B．They gather water data.
C．They monitor animal well-being.	D．They need to clean barns and cages.

9 . Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in New Zealand

Nature has shaped New Zealand with the beauty of a movie set. Few destinations(目的地)boast so many natural wonders packed into such a small area. Here are the best attractions travelers can explore.

Kaikoura, South Island

Birders, wildlife and seafood lovers will love the charming coasted village of Kaikoura. Between the Seaward Kaikoura Range and the Pacific Ocean, Kaikoura offers excellent coastal hikes and popular whale watching tours. In addition to whales, passengers may spot fur seals, dolphins and a wide variety of birds.

Queenstown, South Island

Queenstown is New Zealand’s adventure capital. Bungee jumping, jet boating, rock climbing, mountain biking and downhill skiing are just some of the thrilling things to do here. In addition to the adventure sports? Queenstown offers all the comforts, with first-class hotels, spas, restaurants, galleries and shops.

Bay of Islands, North Island

A three-hour drive north of Auckland, the beautiful Bay of Islands is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. There are more than 144 islands on the bay, making it a perfect place for sailing. Penguins, dolphins, and whales live in these waters, and the area is a popular sport-fishing spot. The towns in the area such as Russell, Opua and Paihia are great bases for exploring this scenic bay.

Rotorua, North Island

This is a land where the Earth speaks. Boiling mud pools, volcanic craters and steaming hot springs show the forces of New Zealand’s dramatic landscapes. Visitors can take a walking tour of these geothermal(地热的)wonders and bathe in the springs while visiting the interesting attractions to learn about the area’s rich Maori history and culture.

1. Where can visitors experience Extreme sports?

A．In Kaikoura.	B．In Queenstown.
C．At Bay of Islands.	D．In Rotorua.

2. What do we know about Bay of Islands?

A．It is suitable for fishing.

B．There are few islands there.

C．There are many military bases there.

D．It belongs to South Island of New Zealand.

3. What is special about Rotorua?

A．It offers coastal hike tours.

B．It offers popular whale watching tours.

C．It is the best known for varieties of wildlife.

D．It is a good place to have a hot spring bath.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When was the Burj Dubai completed?

A．In 2015．

B．In 2009．

C．In 2008．

2. Where is the center of the tallest buildings at present?

A．In Europe and the Middle East．

B．In Asia and the Middle East．

C．In North America and Asia．

3. Why do people build so many tall buildings?

A．Tall buildings are wonderful to look at．

B．Tall building save more resources．

C．People like to live in tall buildings．

4. What is the height of the Empire State Building?

A．About 400 meters．

B．About 200 meters．

C．About 300 meters．