1 . 假定你是李华。你在英国参加国际交流活动期间，打算参观大英博物馆。你在网上看到一则相关的广告，但有一些信息不明确。请给大英博物馆的负责人发一封邮件，询问有关情况。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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2 . 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。

Darwin

As major cities go, Darwin is on the rather small side. It sits in the north-central region of Australia, right on the Timor Sea. It is a true     1     (melt) pot with people from many nations making up     2     (it) population. The lifestyle in Darwin has been described as peaceful by many people     3     have visited there before. Because of the faraway location, the most popular way to get to Darwin     4     (be) by airplane. It is possible to cross the continent (大陆) by road or rail, but each of those methods     5     (come) with its own set of problems.

Darwin has     6     unique history and much of that history is on display in the form of the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin Wharf Precinct, Burnett House at Myilly Point and The Old Court House and Police. Darwin     7     (locate) near a number of beautiful natural     8     (attraction) including George Brown Botanical Gardens, Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Charles Darwin National Park, Lake Alexander and Bicentennial Park. Because Darwin is home     9     such a diverse (多种多样的) population, the restaurants that can be found there are simply extraordinary offering foods from around the world as well as many hybrid (混合的) dishes where     10     (difference) aspects of different cultures can be found in the same dish. A visit to Darwin is a visit to one of Australia’s truly unforgettable cities.

3 . 听下面一段长对话, 回答小题。
1. How long did the man stay in Hong Kong?

A．For a week.

B．For half a month.

C．For half a year.

2. Why did the man fail to receive the woman’s calls?

A．He didn’t have a telephone.

B．He changed his phone number.

C．He was driving with his friends.

3. What does the man think of his trip?

A．Tiring.

B．Boring.

C．Exciting.

4 . I. M. Pei, one of the world’s most famous building designers, died at age 102. Mr. Pei created buildings which are known and appreciated around the world. Mr. Pei’s style of architecture is called “modern” or “modernist”. This style of architecture makes use of newer building materials, such as concrete(混凝土), glass and metal. Modernist buildings are often designed with straight lines, without a lot of decorations. Modern architecture appeared at the end of the 19th century from changes in technology, engineering and building materials, and from a wish to break away from historical architectural styles and to invent something that was totally functional and new.

Mr. Pei designed many different kinds of buildings, including libraries, concert halls, office buildings, hotels, hospitals and skyscrapers. But he’s probably famous for some of his museums, like the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Perhaps Mr. Pei’s best-known building is the Pyramid he created as a new entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Like many of Mr. Pei’s designs, it wasn’t all that popular at first, but over time, people came to love it. Now it is one of the main reasons why people visit the museum. Another famous building of his is the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, China. Mr. Pei said he wanted it to look a bit like bamboo.

Mr. Pei put a lot of thoughts into his designs. He studied carefully before he designed each building. For example, he didn’t like rock and roll music, but he went to rock concerts before he designed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. He read books, studied music and visited many musicians. He preferred his students or teammates who came from different cultural backgrounds.

Not all of Mr. Pei’s buildings were triumphant. The Hancock Tower in Boston is one example. The huge glass-covered skyscraper was nearly finished when the bad thing happened. Some glass began falling out of the building. They had to be replaced with plywood(胶合板) until a solution could be found. The problem was a headache and took years to fix.

1. What does Mr. Pei’s architecture look like?

A．Simple.

B．Strange.

C．Traditional.

D．Classical.

2. Which building designed by Mr. Pei is like a kind of plant?

A．The East Building of the National Gallery of Art.

B．The new entrance to the Louvre Museum.

C．The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

D．The Bank of China Tower.

3. Why did Mr. Pei go to rock concerts?

A．To enjoy the music.	B．To meet the singers.
C．To ask for advice on his design.	D．To prepare himself for a design.

4. What does the underlined word “triumphant” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Unique.

B．Successful.

C．Completed.

D．Famous.

5 . Science World

From Europe’s biggest science festival to the coolest projects, check out this month’s science events.

Edinburgh Science Festival

For two weeks every April, Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh is home to Europe’s biggest science festival. This year’s festival will have a particular focus on life forms, life cycles and how to fight climate change.

Highlights include the City Art Centre, which has been transformed into a five-floor science playground. Meanwhile, over at the National Museum of Scotland, visitors can become an immunologist (免疫学家) for the day and make their own vaccine. For those not in Edinburgh, EdSciFest on Demand is an online resource with workshops and quizzes, which will be free until 7 May. To find out more visit: sciencefestival.co.uk

Dino Kingdom

From 1-18 April, dinosaurs are coming to London’s Gunnersbury Park. At Dino Kingdom you can see life-sized models of dinosaurs. To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to this event, send an email to competitions@science-nature.co.uk by 11: 5 9 pm on 8 April. For rules: sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/terms

Coolest Projects

Do you have an idea for a cool tech project? Why not share it with the world by entering the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Coolest Projects competition? You can enter either as an individual or a team. Judges will score the projects according to how cool they are, how well designed, and how usable. Registration closes on 11 May. To find out more visit: coolestprojects.org

1. Where can visitors make their own vaccine?

A．At the National Museum of Scotland.

B．At London’s Gunnersbury Park.

C．At the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

D．At the City Art Centre.

2. How can people get a family ticket to see life-sized models of dinosaurs?

A．They must email competitions@science-nature.co.uk.

B．They should be a member of Dino Kingdom.

C．They have to be a winner of a tech project.

D．They need to take an online test.

3. What is the deadline for entering the Coolest Projects competition?

A．8 April.

B．18 April.

C．7 May.

D．11 May.

6 . 假设你是李华，你的英国好友 Tommy 来信说他打算寒假时候来重庆旅游并向你询问有关重庆的信息。请你根据所学的知识用英语给他写一封回信，介绍重庆的地理和旅游信息，并且表示欢迎。
要求：
1.介绍重庆的地理位置；
2.介绍重庆的特色和旅游景点；
3.表示欢迎和期待；
4.词数 100 到 120 词。
Dear Tommy,
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Yours,

Li Hua

7 . 短文改错
Dear Sally,

I am extreme pleased that you are visiting Xi’an this summer vacation. I’d like to express your warm welcome and offer you a few suggestion. Xi’an had a long history and 13 dynasties, included Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han, Sui and Tang, made Xi’an their capital. There are plenty of places of interest in Xi’an, among where the Terracotta Army is the most attractive. Besides, visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Shaanxi History Museum are the best choice. If you are hiking lover, you can climb the Cuihua Mountain, on top of which you can get a wonder view of our city. By the way, you had better to taste famous Xi’an snacks.

Looking forward to your coming.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

8 . 你的笔友Amy写信，打算暑假来北京度假。希望你写信告诉她有关北京的情况。并且给她一些建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
可参考词汇：
Tian’anmen Square, the Forbbidden City(故宫)， roast Beijing duck(北京烤鸭)
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9 . 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。

Venice is an attractive city between the sea and the sky. The city     1    (consist) of over 100 islands and there aren’t any cars or buses. All the islands     2    (link) by canals and bridges, making it     3    (convenience) for people to travel around the city. The best­known of the canals, the Grand Canal, serves     4     the main street in the part of the city.

Venice has a lot of world­famous tourist     5    (attraction), including Saint Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica,     6     is the city’s most famous church. Every year thousands     7     tourists visit this beautiful city. They always find themselves     8    (impress) by the city’s cultural treasures.

Sadly, the Italian city has been regularly flooded by rising sea water over the years. From November to February, sea level rises up to one and a half meters,     9    (cover) many of Venice’s famous areas. But people in Venice still love their city. They are unwilling     10    (leave). Instead, they want to stay there to save Venice from the sea.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式，并将相应答案写在答题纸上.

My friend and I looked over at the beaches and were highly excited. We had     1     (final) arrived at the Canary Island of Fuerteventura and were staying in the quiet coastal town El Cotillo. After     2     (hope) to visit the Canary Islands someday for so long, it was worth the wait to get a chance     3     (relax) in these beautiful surroundings (环境) .

The nearby beaches were beautiful with rich white sand and clean waters     4     weren't far from our hotel. People often walked by with     5     (they) dogs, and families played nearby but there were no crowds.

One evening weds covered a number of restaurants and bars (酒吧) as well as a market. We     6     (see) the Castillo de El Cotillo, a historic monument (纪念碑). It felt very safe to walk around, so I went for     7    evening walk alone along the nearest beach one night.

One day we took an exciting cart our of Fuerteventura with a(n)     8     (friend), knowledgeable guide and enjoyed views of mountains. We even drove up one. Our tour also showed us beautiful coastlines, and many local places of interest.

After seven days we left this wonderful island. I had been far away     9    home, but was in a homely, quiet place with lots of exciting     10     (thing) to see and do. I want to go back one day and experience some more.