1 . 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Needless to say, the trip to the Great Barrier Reef (大堡礁) was a great experience.

The first day     1     (begin) early at a dive (潜水) shop in Cairns.     2     took a few hours to get to the first reef, so we had a good chance     3     (meet) the people we’d be hanging out with.

Diving was great. Even from the surface of the water, I had a(n)     4     (wonder) view of the reef. Between the fish     5     the endless coral (珊瑚), there was something interesting and beautiful to look at in every     6     (direct). When the sun hit the reef, everything seemed even more bright and alive.

As we swam around, tons of colorful fish were diving in and out of the coral and I also saw starfish dancing in the waves as sharks swam past. I couldn’t believe how     7     (relax) I felt! Everything moved slowly. It was so enjoyable.

I still remembered that day     8     I dove deep into the Great Barrier Reef with great courage. Going diving for my last Australian adventure was the     9     (good) decision I made. If I had to describe the experience in one word, I’d say diving in the Great Barrier Reef was     10     (simple) unbelievable.

2 . Sitting on the edge of the world, Sydney is considered as one of the world’s greatest cities for a reason. Want to relax yourself in Sydney? This shortlist of things to do and see in Sydney should point you in the right direction.

Hit the beaches

Everyone knows about Bondi Beach and its Icebergs pool, restaurants and the crashing waves are the postcard image of Sydney. Bondi is a great place to start. But after you’ve caught some sun or taken a surf lesson with Let’s Go Surfing, we’d suggest taking the Coogee Coastal Walk. Beginning at the Bondi Icebergs swim club, the 3.7-mile walk affords amazing cliffside views of rock pools and bays.

Catch a show

Sydney is full of events and performances every night of the week. The first place that jumps to mind is the iconic Sydney Opera House, designed by Jørn Utzon. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this incredible piece of architecture doesn’t just do opera. You’ll also find stand-up comedy, ballets, and more. But it’s not the only place in Sydney putting on a show. The 1920s State Theatre, in the central business district, is known to host international ballets, concerts and world-class orchestras.

Go to the zoo

From the skyline views to the charming grounds, there’s a reason why Sydney’s Taronga Zoo attracts more than 1 million visitors every year. The expansive space plays host to more than 4,000 animals, including tigers, giraffes, kangaroos, platypus, koalas, Komodo dragons, elephants, lions, chimps and more. Love it so much that you never want to leave? Stay the night in one of its luxury safari（狩猎）tents.

Climb the bridge

Nicknamed “the coathanger”, the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened in 1932. Like the Sydney Opera House, it was an engineering masterpiece that was way ahead of its time. Sure, you can walk or cycle across the bridge, but the best way to appreciate the architectural wonder is up close and personal.

1. What can you do at Bondi Beach?

A．Enjoy an outdoor concert.	B．Appreciate incredible architecture.
C．Enjoy cliffside views.	D．Cycle along the Coogee Coast.

2. What’s recommended for an overnight stay in Taronga Zoo?

A．In a safari tent.	B．In your own car.
C．At a five-star hotel.	D．On a rest bench.

3. What do Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge have in common?

A．They both hold operas.

B．They are engineering classics.

C．They were built in the 19th century.

D．They are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

4 . 4 of the World’s Most Amazing Train Journeys

The Beijing to Lhasa Express, China

Start: Beijing                  End: Lhasa

Distance: 2,330 miles       Duration（时长）: 40 hours

Connecting Beijing with Lhasa, the Z21 train transports its passengers from a modern city to a mysterious land. What’s unusual is that the train climbs nearly 16,400 it on its journey to the roof of the world: the Tibetan plateau, where it passes yaks, flying prayer flags and snow—covered mountains.

The Reunification Express, Vietnam

Start: Hanoi                    End: Ho Chi Minh City

Distance: 1,072 miles       Duration: two days

Some railways run through historic cities, others run beside beautiful coastline and a few are famous for the colorful characters on board. The Reunification Express meets all these conditions. It travels over a thousand miles from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south. There’s no better way of exploring all the glories in between.

The California Zephyr, USA

Start: Chicago                  End: San Francisco

Distance: 2,438 miles        Duration: 52 hrs 40 mins

As for appreciating the breathtaking scenery of the North American continent, nothing compares with Amtrak’s California Zephyr train. This journey travels nearly 2,500 miles across prairies, deserts, the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada on its way.

London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper, UK

Start: London                       End: Fort William

Distance: 509 miles               Duration: 13 hrs 30 mins

Starting from crowded central London to the dry and cold air and beautiful views of the Scottish Highlands through one overnight train journey is a perfect example of experiencing the romance（浪漫）of rail travel. It’s just a pity that the whole experience—from delicious foods and drinks to being taken into la-la land—feels like it’s over very quickly.

1. What makes The Beijing to Lhasa Express special?

A．It lasts the longest time.	B．It covers the longest distance.
C．It passes through national borders.	D．It runs on the highest rail line in the world.

2. If you want to appreciate desert scenery, which train journey should you choose?

A．The Beijing to Lhasa Express.

B．The Reunification Express.

C．The California Zephyr.

D．London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper.

3. What does the author say about London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper?

A．It’s often crowded.	B．It’s a relatively short journey.
C．It travels at the slowest speed.	D．It offers free meals to passengers.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Sustainable tourism, which is becoming increasingly popular nowadays, is not just about seeing the sights — it is also about connecting with people and their cultures,     1     (make) a positive impact on the places we visit and enhancing opportunities for the future. So,     2     can we be sustainable tourists?

It is important to travel in     3     environmentally friendly manner. Getting to a tourist destination by airplane, which greatly     4     (increase) our carbon footprint, has a huge impact on the global environment. While avoiding flying is not always     5     (practice), we can help improve the environment by travelling on local public transport or even on foot wherever possible. When at the hotel, we can reduce our impact by cutting back on water consumption and not having our bedding and towels     6     (wash) every day. We also need to protect the local culture. When visiting temples or churches,     7     a strict dress code may     8     (require), we should dress appropriately. While travelling, we should respect the right to privacy. We must ask for     9     (permit) before taking pictures of the local people, who are human beings and not     10     display.

In summary, being a sustainable tourist comes down to respect — for nature, culture and people.

7 . From grand museum openings to music, art and theatre, these are the coolest new things happening anywhere this year.

Look around an odd star's living room
Paris, France

This townhouse, where the controversial French singer Serge Gainsbourg spent the last 20 years of his life, has been completely closed off to the public since Gainsbourg's death in 1991, but next spring it'll finally open as a museum. The main attraction will be Serge's famously odd living area, with its huge collection of sculptures.

Get lost in the world of Hans Christian Andersen
Odense, Denmark

Just 90 minutes by train from Copenhagen, Odense is best known as the birthplace of Christian Andersen, and it's now home to the new HCA Museum. With its biographical exhibits and inanimate projects that come alive, this thoroughly fun museum would have delighted the “Little Mermaid” and “Snow Queen” author himself.

Check out King Tut's enormous new pad
Giza, Egypt

When it finally opens in November 2022, the Grand Egypt Museum will be the biggest museum in the world for a single civilization. Costing $1 billion, this museum will be about the size of the Louvre in Paris. Most importantly, this will be the first time that all 5,000 pieces of King Tut's treasure will be displayed in the same place.

Discover a cultural jewel at the heart of Europe
Novi Sad, Serbia

Serbia's second-largest city will wear the crown of European Capital of Culture for the year. Ever fancied checking out of an exhibition in an abandoned pasta factory? The Mlin Cultural Station awaits. Novi Sad's unique architecture and history have long made it a major destination.

1. Which place can you go to take a dip into literature?

A．Paris in France.	B．Giza in Egypt.
C．Odense in Denmark.	D．Novi Sad in Serbia.

2. What is special about the Grand Egypt Museum?

A．It will be the biggest museum worldwide.

B．It will be bigger than the Louvre in France.

C．It will be open again since its close in 1991.

D．It will exhibit 5,000 pieces of King Tut's wealth.

3. Which has its checkout at an abandoned factory?

A．The Mlin Cultural Station.	B．The HCA Museum.
C．The Grand Egypt Museum.	D．Serge Gainsbourg's Museum.

8 . Spring is just around the corner, but if you are tired of sunflowers, tulips (郁金香) and other standard gardens, why not head to one of these mysterious and wonderful botanical gardens？

Butchart Gardens, British Columbia, Canada

One of the rarest flowers you’ll find at Butchart Gardens is the Meconopsis, otherwise known as the Tibetan blue poppy. The most impressive flowers can be found in the borders, where you’ll find over one million bedding plants. And although the gardens are famous for their perennials (多年生植物), 300,000 spring-flowering plants are grown every year, and over 900 varieties of plants are grown for the summer gardens alone.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is one of a handful of botanic gardens to grow only native plants. Some of the most popular varieties include the king protea, which produces enormous flowers between autumn and summer, and the rare silver tree, a silky-leaved plant, which experts believe could become extinct in the next 50 years.

Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado, US

Once native to South Africa, these oddly-named flowers are famously drought-hardy, making them perfect for this part of North America. This garden is one of the few to focus on draught-tolerant plants from Colorado and the grasslands of Africa, Mongolia and Argentina. In fact, Colorado is home to nine species of endangered plant, and several can be found here.

Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden, Tromso, Norway

Visit the world’s northernmost botanical garden and you’ll find a breathtaking collection of plants from the world’s polar and mountainous regions including, in the Himalaya section, the rare giant Tibetan blue poppy, with its huge flowers and metre-high stem. You’ll also see the Wilander buttercup, which can only be found in the quite terrible areas of Svalbard’s unforgiving icy islands.

1. Which botanical garden only plants local species?

A．Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden.	B．Denver Botanic Gardens.
C．Butchart Gardens.	D．Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

2. Which is typical of the Tibetan blue poppy ?

A．Rare and hot-tolerant.	B．Smelly and ill-looking.
C．Large and tall.	D．Endangered and colorful.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To analyze the features of plants.	B．To make an advertisement.
C．To protect the endangered plants.	D．To introduce some fantastic gardens.

9 . My parents, siblings and I took our first camping trip to the Lake Houston Wilderness Park recently.

We had finished putting up the ________ when it suddenly started to rain. Luckily, we had ________ our tent on a high flat ground where water could not pour in. Mom got some snacks and drinks ready for us while we played games and ________ about our daily life, which made wet-weather camping fun. How ________ it was camping under the sound of the rain! We were gathered around in the center of ________ and it was a nice feeling. Even with the rain, I had never been so ________.

The rain died down before dark and the sky turned clear. Soon, Mom ________ a big meal over the fire for the family. I sensed that a hot meal and good ________ would warm us right up. While we ate together, Dad ________ at the stars and told us about his childhood. As we laughed and ________ on our days, the stars shone like diamonds at night.

The following day, we had a good time ________ the rocky trails around our campsite. ________ hiking in the forest, we had a lovely late afternoon boating. It was amazing to see the ________ changing rays of the sunset behind the pine trees. That evening we packed up our ________ and headed home.

I am very grateful for this camping trip, which has left us unforgettable ________.

1.

A．tent

B．shelf

C．fence

D．roof

2.

A．checked

B．attached

C．approached

D．positioned

3.

A．felt

B．argued

C．chatted

D．complained

4.

A．strange

B．unique

C．powerful

D．beneficial

5.

A．culture

B．society

C．nature

D．space

6.

A．lucky

B．happy

C．curious

D．confident

7.

A．prepared

B．served

C．ordered

D．delivered

8.

A．impression

B．adventure

C．performance

D．conversation

9.

A．yelled

B．pointed

C．wondered

D．laughed

10.

A．set out

B．went back

C．caught up

D．looked down

11.

A．paving

B．cleaning

C．searching

D．exploring

12.

A．Due to

B．Apart from

C．Instead of

D．As for

13.

A．dramatically

B．casually

C．regularly

D．completely

14.

A．goods

B．tools

C．belongings

D．harvests

15.

A．encounters

B．coincidences

C．discoveries

D．memories

10 . Cheap Travel Destinations for Winter Trips

·Charleston, South Carolina(Hotel Cost：$72.33，Round-Trip Flight：$303)

The charming city of Charleston is ripe for exploring even during the cooler winter months. Catch a show at the Charleston Stage Company or watch a performance from the Charleston Ballet. If it’s your first time visiting, take a carriage tour of the city to explore 25 to 30 blocks of the downtown area.

·Anchorage, Alaska(Hotel Cost：$43. 67，Round-Trip Flight：$577.50)

Walk on a glacier, see wildlife and explore attractive national parks for cheapness in Anchorage. The Chugach Mountains are easily accessible, just 20 minutes from the downtown area.

·Washington, D. C.(Hotel Cost：$150，Round-Trip Flight：$206.50)

Take a trip to the Lincoln Memorial, express respect and admiration to the soldiers that served in World War Ⅱat the National World War Ⅱ Memorial and discover other sites that honor American history—free of charge. Galleries, museums and historic neighborhoods are ripe for exploring even during the winter months.

·Savannah, Georgia(Hotel Cost：$49，Round-Trip Flight：$317.50)

Taking a self-guided tour of this southern city is one of the best ways to see famous landmarks and sites free of charge. Visit the 22 public squares and see the General Casimir Pulaski Monument. And don’t forget to get your picture taken at the same bus stop bench used in the movie Forrest Gump, in Chippewa Square.

1. Which place will you choose to go if you are interested in modern American history?

A．Savannah, Georgia.	B．Charleston, South Carolina.
C．Anchorage, Alaska.	D．Washington, D. C.

2. What can we learn about traveling in Savannah?

A．Travelers can often see wildlife in the parks.

B．Travelers can watch a performance of ballet.

C．Travelers have to take a self-guided tour to travel.

D．Travelers often take pictures at a bus stop bench.

3. The passage is NOT probably taken from a ________.

A．newspaper

B．novel

C．web page

D．magazine