1 . Plan on traveling around the USA this summer? If you need help in arranging the trip, or want ideas about where to go and what to do, there are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.

www.fhwa.dot.gov

The National Scenic Byways Program covers 150 memorable roads. Some are natural routes, such as Route 1 along the California coast. Others focus on historical ( such as Route 6 ) or man-made attractions ( like the Las Vegas Strip). For each, you are provided with a map, told the route’s length and how long is allowed, and given detailed suggestions on sights and stop-offs.

www. oyster, com

This is the best website about reviews of hotels in US cities and resorts. The reviews are impressively thorough, covering locations, rooms, cleanliness, food and so on. Importantly, these are not promotional photos by the hotels, but more honest and real ones taken by inspectors. Search facilities are excellent from the 243 hotels reviewed in the New York and you can narrow down what you are looking for by location, facilities and style, or just pick out a selection of the best.

www. 101 holidays, co. uk

This is the latest offering that features 101 holiday ideas of traveling around the USA. It’s an impressively diverse selection, ranging from touring in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr. to a golfing break in Arizona and a cycling and wine-tasting trip in California’s Napa Valley. Narrow down what you are looking for — by price, region, theme and who will be traveling — and then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view. It’s a really clever design.

www. mousesavers. com

Walt Disney World in Florida can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majority of people. So turn to long established www. mousesavers. com, which dedicates itself to giving big discounts on tickets, hotels and dining at Walt Disney World. The website also offers general money-saving tips, suggestions for cheap and free stuff and brief coverage of other Florida and California theme parks.

1. If you are going to the USA for the man-made attractions, you can drive along ________.

A．Route 1

B．Route 6

C．the Las Vegas Strip

D．the California coast

2. Why are the photos of the hotels in US cities and resorts real in www. oyster, com?

A．Because there are qualifications of the authority.

B．Because they are taken by inspectors of the website.

C．Because there are comments of customers on each photo.

D．Because they were taken by customers who once lived there.

3. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．California’s Napa Valley is famous for its wine.

B．The website www. mousesavers. com is newly established.

C．The National Scenic Byways Program covers all the roads in the USA.

D．Discounted tickets of Walt Disney World are not available for everyone.

2 . Soon enough, we will lose some of the most amazing sites on Earth!

The Great Barrier Reef

Rising air temperatures will cause sea temperatures to rise as well. All life supported by the oceans will be affected with this shock to their ecosystem. Corals are some of the most vulnerable marine animals and we are already watching whole reefs disappear. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is no exception and will continue to shrink as the temperatures rise! These reefs are some of the best in the world for diving, but they will soon disappear!

Venice

Sprawling across (横跨) hundreds of small islands in Northeast Italy, Venice is at extreme risk of sinking into the Adriatic Sea. Rising sea levels are in fact a serious threat to many coastal cities located at sea level. Lucky for us, however, Venice is developing a series of sea walls to protect the city in times of high tide.

Glacier (冰川)   National Park

Glacier National Park was once covered by over 150 glaciers, but by 2005 it only had about 27! Located in Montana, Canada, this park is over a million acres and has a huge plant and wildlife population. As temperatures rise, the glaciers and ice melt, which will upset the ecosystems sustaining over a thousand plant species and hundreds of animals.

The Amazon

The cause behind the disappearance of these fantastic places ultimately comes down to humans. Our expansion usually requires cutting down forests for land, fuel and materials, but rarely considers the consequences. These forests are sources of food and medicine for just about everyone on the planet!

What will happen if we lose these valuable places and beautiful destinations?

1. What can we infer from the part of “Venice”?

A．Many places are in the risk of sinking below the sea level.

B．Venice is the only coastal city of Italy.

C．Venice will never sink because of the protection of sea walls.

D．Italy consists of hundreds of small islands in the Adriatic Sea.

2. What can we learn about Glacier National Park from the text?

A．It doesn’t support any living thing for it’s cold.

B．It is covered by over 150 glaciers.

C．Plant species and animals in it have died out.

D．It covers a large area in Montana.

3. Which site’s shrinking reason differs from the other sites?

A．The Great Barrier Reef.

B．Venice.

C．The Amazon.

D．Glacier National Park.

4. According to the text, what is causing the corals’ death?

A．Rising sea levels.

B．Rising sea temperatures.

C．Humans’ diving activities.

D．The shrinkage (缩小) of their habitats.

3 . Mount Huang (Anhui)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site set amidst “the loveliest mountains of China,” Mount Huang, aka Mount Yellow, is a once­in­a­lifetime trek for many Chinese.

The 1,863-meter mountain is renowned for its oddly shaped pines, spectacular rock formations, hot springs and seas of misty and melancholy clouds. A trip here provides a mountain of feeling.

Admission fee：RMB 230 between 1 March －30 November

RMB 150 between 1 December－28 February

Major cities connected to Huangshan Airport by direct flights include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xi’an.

TEL: 0559­5561111

Huangguoshu Waterfall (Guizhou)

The highest waterfall in Asia, majestic Huangguoshu “Yellow Fruit Tree” Waterfall plunges a dramatic 77.8 meters across a 101­meter­wide span.

The best visiting season is June to August, when the water reaches a peak flow of 700 cubic meters per second.

Admission fee：RMB 180 between 1 March－31 October

RMB 160 between 1 November－28 February

The nearest traffic hub to Huangguoshu Waterfall is Huangguoshu Airport. It’s about six kilometers away. Major cities connected to Huangguoshu by direct flights include Beijing and Guangzhou.

TEL：0851­33596663

Shennongjia (Hubei)

More than 400 people claim to have seen a Bigfoot­like creature among the lush vegetation of Shennongjia over the past century, yet no hard evidence has been found to prove the “yeti’s” existence.

The 3,200­square­kilometer nature reserve also purports to be “the only well­preserved subtropical forest ecosystem in the world’s mid­latitudes”, with more than 5,000 species of animals and plants. It’s home to snub­nosed or golden monkeys, a rare and protected species in China.

Admission fee：RMB 100

Wuhan is the nearest major city and traffic hub to Shennongjia. From Wuhan’s long­distance bus station at Xinhua Lu, take the daily coach to Xingshan County. Then transfer to a mini­bus from Xingshan to Shennongjia.

TEL：0719­8128855

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1. Which is the best choice for hot spring­lovers with tight budgets?

A．Mount Huang in October.

B．Huangguoshu Waterfall in July.

C．Mount Huang in December.

D．Shennongjia at any time.

2. When can you enjoy the splendid scene of Huangguoshu Waterfall?

A．On May Day.

B．On CPC Founding Day.

C．On New Year’s Day.

D．On National Day.

3. How many approaches are mentioned in all to get relevant travel information?

A．5	B．3
C．4	D．1

4 . 假如你是李华，打算寒假去英国旅游，在网上预定了伦敦一家酒店。你的航班将于2月13日晚上8点抵达希思罗(Heathrow)机场，出发前你给联系人Mr Green写一封邮件询问相关事宜，要点如下：
1.抵达酒店的交通；
2.用餐；
3.推荐景点。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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5 . A walk through the galleries of Quebec’s Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) places individuals face-to-face with some 43,000 artworks ranging from Chinese ceramics to Inuit sculpture.

While the visiting is an incredible cultural experience, a group of local physicians will soon be able to prescribe (开处方) museum visits as treatment for some illnesses.

“We know that art contributes to neural (神经的) activity,” said MMFA director Nathalie Bondil. “What we see is that being in contact with art can really help your well-being.”

Hélène Boyer, vice president of a Montreal-based medical association, explains that museum visits have been shown to increase levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter (神经递质) known as the “happy chemical” which helps to lift the mood.

According to Boyer, the small increase in hormones associated with enjoying an afternoon of art is similar to that offered by exercise, making museum visits prescriptions ideal for the elderly experiencing pain that prevents them from regularly joining in physical activity.

The museum visits are designed to improve traditional methods. As Bondil notes,spending time in a peaceful environment can provide a welcome distraction. “What is most important is this experience can help them escape from their own pain,” she says. “When you enter the museum,you escape from the speed of our daily life.”

“I am convinced that in the 21st century, culture will be what physical activity was for health in the 20th century,” said Bondil.“Some people would do well to recall that just in the 19th century,sports were believed to do harm to the body. Just as doctors now prescribe exercise, they will be able to prescribe a visit to the MMFA.”

1. What does Hélène Boyer think of museum visits?

A．They can cheer people up.

B．They can reduce physical activity.

C．They can slow down our life pace.

D．They can increase levels of art appreciation.

2. How do museum visits affect people?

A．Stop them concentrating on pain.

B．Stop them focusing on traditional methods.

C．Encourage them not to be absent-minded.

D．Encourage them to slow their steps while walking.

3. What does the last paragraph suggest?

A．Physical activity was popular in the 19th century.

B．Sports are considered to be harmful to the body.

C．Ideas of treating illnesses are changing over time.

D．Doctors prescribe museum visits regularly now.

7 . ●Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Stretching for five miles along Ireland’s western coast, the Cliffs of Moher are a sight more than 300 million years in the making. At their highest, the cliffs soar an impressive 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, offering millions of visitors who visit each year unbelievable views sure to leave hearts racing both from the beauty and the height.

●White Cliffs of Dover, the UK

These famous cliffs along England’s southeastern coast are as rich in history as they are in beauty. They stand tall along the Strait of Dover, separating England from France and continental Europe. During World War Ⅰ, the first bomb to hit the UK fell in Dover, and it served as an essential location during WWⅡ as well. And nowadays, the city is best known for the beauty of its white cliffs.

●Mount Thor, Canada

The name Mount Thor may inspire fear or respect — as well it should, considering this is the steepest, tallest cliff in the world. Mount Thor reaches an astonishing 4,101 feet above sea level, and the utter greatness of its vertical incline keeps it from being successfully climbed up until 1965. Today, it remains a challenging and popular place for rock climbers.

●Cliffs of Étretat, France

Located along France’s Alabaster Coast, these cliffs offer more than just steep walls. Climb to the top and you’ll have views of arched rock formations, as well as the scenery that inspired the famous painter Claude Monet. At various points along the cliffs’ 80-mile stretch, you can spot natural sculptures that are said to resemble (像) an elephant among other things.

1. What is the purpose of the author?

A．To introduce some of the world’s most amazing cliff views.

B．To advise people to climb cliffs in their spare time.

C．To ask people to explore why the cliffs are so steep.

D．To call on people to protect our environment.

2. If you want to challenge yourself as a rock climber, what’s the best choice?

A．Cliffs of Étretat.	B．White Cliffs of Dover.
C．Cliffs of Moher.	D．Mount Thor.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Sculptures are commonly seen along most cliffs.

B．Mount Thor soars amazing 702 feet above sea level.

C．Visitors to White Cliffs of Dover are impressed by their history.

D．Claude Monet got his inspiration partly from White Cliffs of Dover.

8 . 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

9 . 语法填空

Across Africa

For six hours we shot through the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was ending, Daniel and I just wanted to remember all we had seen and done. He used a camera     1     I used words. I had finished three notebooks and considered     2     (start) the fourth, a beautiful leather notebook I’d bought in a market in Mozambique.

As we drove towards the setting sun, a quietness fell over us. The road was empty — we hadn’t seen another car for hours. And as I drove, something     3    (catch) my eye, something moving next to me. I glanced in the mirror of the car; I glanced sideways to the right, and that was     4     I saw them. Next to us, by the side of the road, thirty, forty wild horses were racing the car, a cloud of dust rising behind them—brown, muscular horses almost close enough to touch them, to smell their hot breath. I didn’t know how long they       5    (be) there next to us.

I shouted to Dan: “Look!” but he was in such a deep sleep that it was impossible to wake him up before they disappeared far behind us, a memory of heroic forms in the red landscape. When Daniel woke up an hour later I told him what had happened.

“Wild horses?” he said. “Why didn’t you wake     6     up?”

“I tried. But they were gone after a few seconds.”

“Typical,” he said. “The     7     (good) photos are the ones we never take.”

10 . 假如你是李华，在2020年暑假去北京游玩，请你根据下列要点给父母写一张自己在外旅游的明信片。要点如下：
1.来之前的想法；
2.到之后的见闻。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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