1 . My father was born in a small town in the US. He wasn’t sure what he wanted from _______, but something told him to _______ and begin a new adventure.

He began that adventure traveling to cities in the US before going on to Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. He took my mother and us three daughters with him and went wherever the road _______ him.

It’s easy to feel _______ when you’re on the road. We made lots of new friends on our trip — most of them are mechanics, since we often _______ hours in repair shops. But that was a way much _______ than sitting by the roadside while waiting for the engine to cool off when it was 40℃ outside.

Getting along well sometimes seemed _______. There were always a lot of _______, especially among us back seat passengers about who had to sit in the middle. But even if it was hard, we learned a lot about tolerance (包容). When we were traveling in the Philippines, we drove to Quezon City one day. It should have been an hour’s drive but was nearly three thanks to bad roads and _______ traffic. “Did you put our suitcases in the car?” my father asked my mother as we arrived there. From the back seat, we saw her slowly turn toward my father. “No,” she said. “I thought you did.” That was how a seven­hour car trip turned into a 16­hour one, which was mostly spent in vain (徒劳).

On occasions like that, we had to learn to let go of our anger because we were ________ in a rolling box with the same people for the rest of the ________. Even if I sometimes felt like opening the car door and ________ one of my sisters out, I kept my feelings to myself.

This is why road trips were like ________   universities to us. We ________ our PhDs (博士学位)   in how to get along with other people just by traveling in our old car.

If we were ________ given a second chance at life, we would do it all over again. Only this time would I put the suitcases in the car myself.

1.

A．move

B．life

C．experience

D．belief

2.

A．live up

B．struggle on

C．get out

D．walk around

3.

A．took

B．drove

C．served

D．controlled

4.

A．anxious

B．upset

C．helpless

D．lonely

5.

A．wasted

B．worked

C．spent

D．chatted

6.

A．better

B．easier

C．safer

D．cleverer

7.

A．available

B．alternative

C．necessary

D．impossible

8.

A．arguments

B．fights

C．embarrassments

D．amusements

9.

A．light

B．heavy

C．local

D．fast

10.

A．buried

B．crazy

C．stuck

D．impatient

11.

A．holiday

B．journey

C．exploration

D．march

12.

A．dragging

B．pushing

C．helping

D．sending

13.

A．unusual

B．common

C．free

D．mobile

14.

A．earned

B．expected

C．missed

D．valued

15.

A．somewhere

B．anytime

C．somehow

D．anyway

2 . 阅读下列短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Xi’an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China’s long history. It     1    (build) originally to protect the city     2     the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored(修复). It is possible     3    (walk) or bike the entire 14 kilometers.

We accessed the wall through the South Gate     4    (personal). The wall is 12 meters high and you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.

After     5    (spend) some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall, we decided it was time for some action and what     6    (good) than to ride on a piece of history!

We     7     (hire) our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate. My bike was old and shaky     8    did the job. It took us about 3 hours to go all     9     way around the Xi’an City Wall. Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and     10    (watchtower) to take pictures or just to watch the local people going about their daily routines.

3 . Scotland is packed with beautiful places to visit and you could honestly spend months and months exploring everything this wonderful country has to offer! Next I’m going to take you through some of the best place to visit in Scotland, based on where we have personally visited so far!

Glen Coe

If you asked me where my favourite place to visit in all of Scotland is... I would say, Glen Coe. The whole area of Glen Coe constantly had my face in shock due to the beauty that I was witnessing1 was witnessing (亲眼看见). It’s just a stream of dramatic mountains, lakes, rugged (崎岖的) beauty and more.

Fort William

Fort William is probably one of the most well-known places to visit in Scotland. It’s a popular tourist destination thanks to being home to the UK’s tallest mountain: Ben Nevis. Fort William is also the starting point for one of the world’s most famous train rides: The Jacobite. Harry Potter fans will recognize it as the Hogwarts Express, and this train ride will take you through the beautiful countryside, crossing some iconic Harry Potter filming locations such as the Dumbledore’s Grave and the Glenfinnan Viaduct!

Isle Of Skye

This island feels totally different from other parts of Scotland and is truly rugged and ready! There are many hot spots to explore including the Old Man of Storr, the Fairy Glen. I even stayed on a private island with its very own lighthouse, which was one of the coolest places I’ve ever visited and one of the most romantic places stay in Scotland.

Cairngorms National Park

This is the largest national park in the UK so it’s another popular place to visit in Scotland and it’s no surprise why. It’s absolutely beautiful and there’s so much happening at the Cairngorms National Park! From skiing or meeting local reindeers, you’ll not go bored and you’ll be surrounded by beauty the entire time.

1. Which place probably attracts Harry Potter fans most?

A．Glen Coe.	B．Isle Of Skye.
C．Cairngorms National Park.	D．Fort William.

2. What can you see in Cairngorms National Park?

A．The Jacobite.	B．Local reindeers.
C．The UK’s tallest mountain.	D．A cool lighthouse.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A geography textbook	B．A science journal.
C．A travel blog.	D．A diary.

4 . The Complete Guide to Alberta’s Icefields Parkway

Introduction

The 144-mile Icefields Parkway, or Highway 93, is one of Canada’s most scenic road trip routes and is a must for visitors to Alberta. It is popular among visitors, and has a lot of viewpoints where you can see glaciers (冰川), waterfalls, lakes, rivers, forests, and valleys. The parkway starts in the town of Jasper, in Jasper National Park, and travels south to near Lake Louise, in Banff National Park. Some travellers will go to the parkway from the southern end, though. The Icefields Parkway is open throughout the year, but most travellers will prefer to drive it in the warmer months.

Stops to Make Along the Way

Athabasca Falls: The 75-foot waterfalls are not exceptionally high, but they roar with a large volume of water, making them some of the most impressive falls in the Canadian Rockies.

Sunwapta Falls: Fed by the Athabasca Glacier, the Sunwapta Falls are divided into the upper and lower sections. The upper falls are easily accessible, but you need to hike a short distance to get to the lower falls. The lower falls are definitely worth the walk if you want to escape (逃离) the crowds in the summer. Sunwapta Falls are about 34 miles from Jasper.

Where to Get Supplies

If you’re spreading this road trip over more than one day, stock up on snacks in Jasper or Lake Louis and fill up your tank there, too. There are no major towns between Jasper and Lake Louise. In the summer, there are a few places to eat and stay along the way, but prices tend to be high because of the lack of competition and the area’s remoteness.

Want to go there to have fun? Please contact us for more information.

1. Why do many people go to the Icefields Parkway?

A．It’s a famous scenery.	B．It has a long history.
C．It’s 144-mile long.	D．It’s the famous road to Alberta.

2. How does the author suggest reaching the lower part of Sunwapta Falls?

A．By boat.

B．By car.

C．By cable.

D．On foot.

3. Why does the author advise tourists to Highway 93 to prepare enough snacks?

A．There are no towns along the way.	B．The food in Jasper is very expensive.
C．There are no places to eat along the way.	D．The prices are not cheap for the remoteness.

7 . Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.

There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.

When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.

There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.

A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.

1. You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because ______.

A．you will break the traffic rules	B．you will cause much noise
C．you can’t enjoy the beautiful sights well	D．you can’t drive into some parks

2. The underline word “fit” in the paragraph 4 means ______.

A．修理

B．健康

C．容纳

D．适合

3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.	B．What kinds of bikes there are in stores.
C．What bikes are the most popular.	D．Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.

4. What’s the author’s attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?

A．He supports it very much.	B．He thinks it’s a personal choice.
C．He doesn’t like this way of traveling.	D．He thinks it’s only good for adults.

8 . 假定你叫李华，你的英国笔友Peter来信说近期要来北京，希望你为他设计一个旅游计划，推荐一些有中国特色的活动。请根据以下要点写一封电子邮件。

Time	Activities
Friday	...visit the old royal houses in the Forbidden City
Saturday	...see Chinese paintings in the National Art Gallery
Sunday	...drink Chinese tea in Laoshe Tea House
...	...

参考词汇：the Forbidden City故宫   National Art Gallery国家美术馆
Laoshe Tea House老舍茶馆   Beijing Opera北京京剧
注意：
1. 词数80左右，不允许出现真实的姓名和地名;
2. 邮件的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数;
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I’m looking forward to your reply.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

9 . 假定你是李华，你的加拿大网友Mike打算暑假期间来中国旅游，希望你能为他推荐一些景点。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，向他推荐两个你喜欢的名胜古迹。要点包括：
1.简介你推荐的名胜古迹；
2.叙述你推荐的理由；
3.表达你的祝愿。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

10 . Here are some movie museums you can visit.

Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum

Reporter Steve Sansweet founded Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum in 1998. It’s a nonprofit museum that is the home to the world’s largest collection of privately-owned Star Wars memorabilia (纪念品), making it the Guinness World Record holder for “Largest Collection of Star Wars Memorabilia”.

La Cinématnèque Francalse

Paris’ La Cinémathèque Francaise is one of the world’s largest film collections Established in 1936, co-founders Henri Langlois and Georges Franju acquired a large collection of films and documents.

It’s a Wonderful Life Museum

It’s a Wonderful Life Museum opened in 2010. Actress Karolyn Grimes donated original photos and other memorabilia from her private collection.

Australian Centre for the Moving Image

Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) opened in 2002 and it grew to be an international exhibition of film, television, and digital culture. Over the years, the ACMI has featured lasting and traveling exhibits.

1. What is special about Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum?

A．Henri Langlois and Georges Franju are its co-founders.

B．Karolyn Grimes donated photos and memorabilia to it.

C．It has featured lasting and traveling exhibits.

D．It is a Guinness World Record holder.

2. Which of the following has the longest history?

A．La Cinématnèque Francaise.

B．It’s a Wonderful Life Museum.

C．Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum.

D．Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

3. Who contributed to It’s a Wonderful Life Museum?

A．Steve Sansweet.	B．Karolyn Grimes.
C．Henri Langlois.	D．Georges Franju.