1. Why did the speaker go on the tour?
| A．It was the prize of a competition. |
| B．John asked her to go with him. |
| C．It was her travel plan. |
| A．The drinks. | B．The food. | C．The waiters. |
| A．Disappointing. | B．Amazing. | C．Terrible. |
| A．She rode an elephant. |
| B．She went to the mountains. |
| C．She relaxed in the hotel. |
2 . Central Park
Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights.
Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres (about 3.4km2). This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York.
Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车).
On Foot or by BicycleTo get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery.
If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
Open TimeFrom 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
PriceEntry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.
TransportSubway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D．
Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.
Nearby placesMetropolitan Museum of Art (447 m)
Guggenheim Museum (564 m)
American Museum of Natural History (688 m)
Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km)
The Frick Collection (1.3 km)
1. What can we learn about the Central Park from the text?| A．It is home to lakes and waterfalls. |
| B．It is perfect for doing outdoor sports. |
| C．It is the largest city park in the world. |
| D．It is the most famous symbol of New York. |
| A．Hiring a bicycle. | B．Entrance to Central Park. |
| C．Visiting Central Park Zoo. | D．Going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
| A．In a science report. | B．In a geography book. |
| C．In a fashion magazine. | D．In a travel guide. |
1. What does the man suggest the woman see?
| A．Old buildings. | B．National parks. | C．National museums. |
| A．By car. | B．By bus. | C．By air. |
| A．A tent and a few pieces of equipment. |
| B．A car and a few pieces of equipment. |
| C．A tent and a car. |
| A．The woman will stay in the man’s country for 2 weeks. |
| B．There are some most beautiful mountains in the man’s country. |
| C．There are some great national parks in the woman’s country. |
1. What’s the weather like in the man’s city now?
| A．Windy and snowy. | B．Sunny and windy. | C．Cold and wet. |
| A．A violent storm. | B．A heavy snow. | C．A light wind. |
| A．Get ready for the hurricane. | B．Go to the beach. | C．Call the man this evening. |
5 . Attractions for Kids with Dinosaur Fever
While there are plenty of movies and books that can teach your little one all about dinosaurs, the following children’s attractions will allow them to come face-to-face with their favorite dinosaurs and learn in an interactive, fun environment.
1. Dinosaurs Alive at Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH
See the “age of dinosaurs” come to life with interactive exhibits based on real fossil evidence. At the Dinosaurs Alive section of Cedar Point park, visitors can walk among more than 50 life-sized dinosaurs which move and roar. See these gigantic lizards (蜥蜴) up close and learn more about the most fearsome period of the earth’s history.
2. The Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Children’s Museum is filled with plenty of activities for kids of all ages, but one of the coolest has to be the Dinosaur Exhibition. At this exhibit, children can spend time digging for dinosaur bones at an excavation (挖掘) site, looking at dinosaur fossils, and learning what life is like for real archaeologists (考古学家).
3. Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA
In addition to plenty of exhibits about wildlife, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History has one of the finest dinosaur fossil collections in the world. Visitors can see experts work with real dinosaur fossils in the PaleoLab. Make sure to snap a photo in front of Dippy, the scarf-loving dinosaur guarding the front of the museum!
4. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
From the dinosaurs exploding out of the side of the building to the fossils within, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is filled with fun things to do. Kids can touch a real T-rex bone and see reconstructed dinosaur skeletons up close.
1. Who are the attractions mainly intended for?| A．Children. | B．Parents. | C．Archaeologists. | D．Volunteers. |
| A．Dinosaurs Alive at Cedar Point. | B．The Chicago Children’s Museum. |
| C．Carnegie Museum of Natural History. | D．The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. |
| A．Touch a real T- rex bone. | B．Take a photo in front of Dippy. |
| C．See reconstructed dinosaur skeletons. | D．See experts work with fake dinosaur fossils. |
6 . Situated at the heart of Beijing, the Palace Museum is approached through the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian’an men). Because of its centrality as well as restricted access, the palace was called The Forbidden City. It was built from 1406 to 1420 by the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor who was determined to move his capital northward from Nanjing to Beijing. The Ming dynasty fell to the Manchu Qing in 1644 and in 1911 the Qing dynasty was overthrown by the republican revolutionaries.
The southern portion of the Forbidden City centers on three main halls “Hall of Supreme Harmony (Tathedian), Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghedian). and Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian).
| A．It was here in the Outer Court that the emperor held court and conducted grand audiences. |
| B．During nearly six hundred years, twenty-four emperors lived and ruled from this palace. |
| C．In total, the buildings of the two courts account for an area of some 163,000 square meters. |
| D．The Palace Museum’s range of publications has created further interest in domains such as the Forbidden City’s history, architecture, and vast cultural holdings. |
| E．The Forbidden City is surrounded by 10-metre-high walls and a 52-metre-wide moat. |
| F．Although the Forbidden City used to be an impenetrable fortress, the imperial palace is now apublic museum. |
| G．The Museum’s administration launched a policy of comprehensive restoration. |
7 . The world’s most breathtaking clifftop hotels
Angama Mara, Kenya
Perched 1, 000 feet above the Maasai Mara, Angama Mara is on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. The site served as a location for the 1985 film “Out of Africa. “ Guests can expect top-quality game viewing, including Africa’s Big Five, every month of the year, both on game drives and on walking safaris. Amenities include a photography studio, fitness center, an art gallery, a 40-foot-long swimming pool and a studio.
Angama Mara: Suswa Mara Triangle, Kenya; +254 730 630630
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Formerly a monastery dating back to the 17th century, the family-run Monastero Santa Rosa clings to the side of a cliff overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and Gulf of Salerno. With 20 rooms, it has an infinity pool, five tiers of landscaped gardens and a Michelin-starred restaurant. The spa is the best on the Amalfi Coast and features treatments using local herbs and plants.
Monastero Santa Rosa Hote1& Spa: Via Roma, 2, 84010 Conca dei Marini SA, Italy; +39 089 832 1199
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, AI Jabal Al Akhdar, Nizwa, Oman
Towering 6, 000 feet above sea level on the curving rim of a canyon, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar overlooks Oman’s mountainous landscape. It’s an area that Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, visited in 1986. The resort has 115 rooms, a cliff-edge infinity pool, six restaurants and lounges and a spa. Guests can hike through valleys, mountain bike or visit ancient mountainside villages and nearby historic sites.
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort: No 110, Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Nizwa 621, Oman; +968 25 218000
1. Where will you go if you are interested in walking safaris?| A．Suswa Mara Triangle, Kenya. |
| B．Tyrrhenian Sea and Gulf of Salerno. |
| C．No 110, Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Nizwa 621, Oman. |
| D．Via Roma, 2, 84010 Conca dei Marini SA, Italy. |
| A．Each of the three hotels has a large pool. |
| B．Each of the three hotels has an art gallery. |
| C．All of the three hotels are visited by Prince and Princess. |
| D．All of the three hotels are famous for the spa using herbs. |
| A．A fiction. |
| B．A textbook. |
| C．A history book. |
| D．A tourist guidebook. |
1. What is the man doing?
| A．Checking in. | B．Booking rooms. | C．Asking about the hotel. |
| A．To have a meeting. | B．To visit museums. | C．To enjoy himself at the seaside. |
| A．Buy a map. | B．Have dinner. | C．Go to a museum. |
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 推荐一处景点及美食；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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10 . On the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary legacy.
Jinggangshan
This is one of the most crucial (至关重要的) and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged (凹凸不平的) peaks and several memorials to the Red Army.
Open: 8: 00-17: 00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15) ; 8: 00-16: 30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)
Xibaipo
An old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was garrisoned (驻防), drew up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9: 30-17: 00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)
The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors’ experiences.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8: 30-18: 00, closed on Mondays.
Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth
New Youth started the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920.
Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9: 00-11: 30, 13: 30-16: 30, closed on Wednesdays.
1. Where could visitors learn more about the history of Red Army?| A．The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall. |
| B．Jinggangshan. |
| C．Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth. |
| D．Xibaipo. |
| A．It applies technical methods to the exhibition. |
| B．It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu. |
| C．It mainly advertises the coming anniversary. |
| D．It focuses on Chinese achievements in art. |
| A．At 1 p. m. on Mondays. | B．At 9 a. m. on Wednesdays. |
| C．At 5 p. m. on Sundays. | D．At 2 p. m. on Fridays. |
