1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the speakers?

A．They are on vacation now.

B．They went on a journey last year.

C．They’ve decided on the holiday destination.

2. How long does the trip in the advertisement take?

A．14 days.

B．21 days.

C．28 days.

3. Why doesn’t the woman like the trip in the advertisement?

A．She doesn’t like the food.

B．She hates travelling by ship.

C．She prefers to stay in one place.

4 . 假如你是李华，某英文网站发布了以“A Symbol of China”为题的征稿启事，请你撰稿介绍你眼中的中国象征。内容包括：1.象征物名称； 2.象征物特色；3.推荐理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

A Symbol of China

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5 . Sleeper trains occupy a romantic corner of any traveler’s soul. One of Hercule Poirot’s most fascinating adventures takes place on the Simplon Orient Express, which used to run from Paris to Istanbul. A famous scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest” features a night train entering a tunnel. James Bond, meanwhile, detects a spy on a sleeper train after noticing him behave suspiciously in the dining car.

In some parts of the world, the nostalgia(怀旧)lives on. The Caledonian Sleeper, complete with smartly dressed waiters, neeps and tatties(白萝卜泥和土豆泥)and a selection of whiskies, is the best way to travel between London and Scotland. Elsewhere, however, sleepers are on their last legs. Flights across Europe have become so cheap that fewer and fewer travelers bother with sleeper trains. Sensing that the end is approaching. Andrew Martin, a British writer, has written a book about the sleeper.

“Night Trains” is a brief history of the mode, combined with accounts of journeys Mr. Martin has taken on sleeper routes across Europe. The reader joins him on a train Munich, where he eats a tuna sandwich on board. Travelling from Paris to Venice, he thinks he has been robbed of $105. The service to Nice is cancelled, yet such is his love for sleeping aboard that he spends the night on the train as it sits on the platform.

These stories make clear that the golden age of the sleeper train is long past. How different things were in the 19th century, when a passenger on the Orient Express could dine on delicacies and good wines. The only modern-day sleeper train which comes up to the Mr. Martin’s exacting standards is the Nordland, which travels towards northern Norway.

Those who have no experience of the sleeper trains often ask sleeper enthusiasts: “Do you sleep?” After a read of Mr. Martin’s book, the answer would seem to be a definite “no”: the noise of the train wake him up time and again. Still, it is hard not to be won over by his enthusiasm. Catch the sleeper train, before it’s too late.

1. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in paragraph two?

A．Sleeper trains are the last means of transportation for travelers.

B．Travelers tend to fall asleep toward the end of their trip.

C．Travelers are too exhausted to walk any longer.

D．Sleeper trains are becoming out of fashion.

2. What might readers get after reading the book Night Trains?

A．They may enjoy the scenery on their journey from London to Scotland.

B．They can have the opportunity to travel on the best train in Europe.

C．They may have a basic understanding of the history of sleeper trains.

D．They may get all the answers to their questions about the sleeper trains.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．The noise of the train makes it impossible for travelers to sleep well.

B．Readers may be discouraged from riding on sleeper trains.

C．The writer of the passages suggests not spending nights aboard.

D．For enthusiasts, the love for sleepers outweighs the inconvenience caused.

4. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A．To introduce readers to a new book about sleeper trains.

B．To compare the advantages of sleeper trains in different periods.

C．To inform the readers of the rise and fall of sleeper trains.

D．To recall readers’ memory of an old-fashioned means of transportation.

8 . Whether you’re after a quiet beach holiday or an adventure-packed trip, with over 700 islands and 30 territories, the Caribbean offers many choices. Here we will provide practical tips to help you plan your dream Caribbean vacation.

Choosing the Best Time to Visit

Generally speaking, the Caribbean has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather year-round. Hurricanes are common during the summer months, so it’s advised to avoid travel during this season if possible. The best time to visit typically starts in November and runs through April. Be sure to check local weather forecasts before your trip.

Experiencing the Local Culture

The Caribbean is home to a variety of cultures. The local culture is a key part of the Caribbean experience, so make sure to soak up as much as you can. Visit museums and historical sites to get a deeper understanding of the local heritage, or explore local festivals for a display of music, dance, and art. Moreover, the people of the Caribbean are well known for their friendliness, so don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation.

Planning Your Activities

Whether you’re into diving, hiking, shopping, or simply lying on the beach, you will be able to pick between endless activities. Besides, you can try your hand at deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, or even bungee jumping. If you’re looking for something more laid back, take a guided tour of the island’s botanical gardens or explorer its national parks. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to review safety guidelines and pack all the necessary equipment before your adventure.

In conclusion, the Caribbean offers a diverse travel experience that caters to different preferences and budgets. With careful planning and a bit of research, you can plan a vacation that is truly unforgettable. So don’t wait — start planning your dream Caribbean trip today!

1. Which month is the best time to visit the Caribbean?

A．July.

B．December.

C．August.

D．June.

2. What is known about the Caribbean experience?

A．Visitors can experience different cultures and activities.

B．Visitors can have the opportunity to play local music.

C．Visitors have to be concerned about the safety of accommodation.

D．Deep-sea fishing is not allowed for the reason of ocean protection.

3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A．A fashion magazine.	B．A shopping guide.
C．A geography textbook.	D．A travel brochure.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词括号内单词的正确形式。

China has countless     1     (attract). The Great Wall is probably one that is most familiar to the Western tourists. The Great Wall is like a giant stone dragon,     2     (run) across the country from the ocean on the east     3     the desert on the west. It is the longest wall that     4     (build) ever, 1,500 miles in length. Along the wall    5     (be) watch towers, where soldiers were on the watch for threats. The wall was initially built     6     (prevent) invasion(入侵) of neighbouring states, and the majority of the existing wall is from the Ming Dynasty. From the top of the Great Wall, people can enjoy an     7     (impress) view of continuous mountains, green trees and blooming wild flowers. If we were to build such a wall now, we would use modern machines.     8    , the ancient Chinese had to build the wall by hand. The reason     9     the Great Wall attracts tourists from all over the world every year is that it represents the highest wisdom of ancient China. A day tour or a long hike along the Great Wall allows you     10     (travel) back in time to feel the thousands of years’ ups and downs of the ancient Kingdom of China.

10 . When I was a college student, I did a lot of travelling abroad. That was because a professor_______me to do so. She said, “Now it is the time for you to travel around the world,_______your knowledge through actual experiences and have fun.” I_______her. Since I started to work for a_______company, however, I have done most of my travelling through the Internet. By using the Internet, I have seen the_______of many cities on my computer screen. And I have really made business_______too. With the help of the Internet, I have also got_______ about food in different countries.

Therefore, I was beginning to feel that actual trips were_______necessary when I happened to read a famous chef’s comment on the Internet. He said, “It is very difficult to have real Italian food in a foreign country, because we enjoy food and the_______around us at the same time. So why don’t you fly over to Italy and enjoy real Italian________?” Those words reminded me of my________advice. As information technology________, you might be able to do without making some real trips. But this also means that you will miss the various________you can get from travelling. Today there are people who________direct communication with others and spend much of their time on the Internet. It is not surprising to see a group of people________not with each other but into their microphones. It seems as if such people are________by an invisible wall. They seem to be losing out on a good chance to________and talk with other people. I do not think that they are taking good advantage of information technology. We should use information technology as a tool to make our daily ________more fruitful.

However, we should never let it________our time for face-to-face communication. Let’s make use of information technology more________, and have great fun in experiencing the actual world.

1.

A．promised

B．allowed

C．reminded

D．encouraged

2.

A．enrich

B．use

C．practise

D．exchange

3.

A．agreed with

B．learned from

C．followed

D．obeyed

4.

A．car

B．food

C．clothing

D．machine

5.

A．life

B．rivers

C．sights

D．houses

6.

A．plans

B．bargain

C．progress

D．trips

7.

A．information

B．taste

C．cooks

D．feelings

8.

A．even more

B．no longer

C．much

D．actually

9.

A．people

B．drink

C．atmosphere

D．environment

10.

A．shoes

B．dishes

C．customers

D．situations

11.

A．friend’s

B．parents’

C．professor’s

D．boss’s

12.

A．produces

B．advertises

C．forms

D．advances

13.

A．news

B．pleasures

C．troubles

D．places

14.

A．avoid

B．keep

C．ask

D．enjoy

15.

A．meeting

B．talking

C．communicating

D．travelling

16.

A．stopped

B．met

C．surrounded

D．hurt

17.

A．look

B．employ

C．travel

D．meet

18.

A．communication

B．study

C．work

D．action

19.

A．spare

B．increase

C．reduce

D．make use of

20.

A．wisely

B．correctly

C．or less

D．slowly