5 . Travel Safe

You’ve always wanted to go to Alishan. The Alishan Scenic Area has so many marvelous places to explore. Now you’re finally going to take that trip!    1    

If you choose to work with a travel agency, choose a qualified one. Note what is included in the trip and what is not. If you are not sure, ask questions. Make sure everything is clear before you agree to the trip and pay your money. When you purchase your trip, also buy travel insurance.    2    

If you are arranging your own accommodation, book a safe and legal hotel. For your own safety, choose one that meets the standards of department for tourism administration. After you arrive in the Alishan area and check into your hotel, look around. Locate the emergency exits.     3       Check your hotel room, too. Make     sure the doors and windows close and lock.

There are many delicious restaurants around Alishan. Enjoy your food, but protect yourself from food poisoning.    4     Eat well-cooked, hot food.

    5     You   don’t want to set them down someplace and forget them. On your trip, you’ll likely see   things you want to buy. Shop wisely. Compare prices and bargain if you can. Do not buy any imitation goods or illegal wildlife products.

A．As you visit the famous sites of Alishan, keep an eye on your belongings.

B．Always keep a balanced diet and keep away from junk food.

C．But don’t get so excited about your trip that you forget to plan carefully.

D．You may never need them, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

E．Always wash your hands with soap before eating.

F．The trip is bound to be an unforgettable experience.

G．You want to be protected if something unexpected happens and you can’t travel.

6 . I was 17 years old. Along with a dozen other boys I had made a long trip to Iowa in order to see a college that I was thinking of _______. While the trip had been _______ for the most part, I was feeling depressed, alone, and isolated. I was _______ the Appalachian mountains and the forests of my home. I loved _______ the leaves turned a thousand _______ of green in the Spring and then became a _______ of red, gold and orange in the Fall.

Here in Iowa everything was _______. The grass looked burnt and brown. All that I could_______was a mixture of corn, mud and pigs. I walked outside the dormitory of the college and sat on a big rock. I closed my eyes and _______ being back home again. When I finally opened them, however, I saw something that touched my __________. It was a Prairie (大草原) Sunset. It seemed to __________ the sky from horizon to horizon. Gold, red, purple and pink clouds all __________ together in a picture painted by Heaven’s own hand. It was so huge that it took my __________ away. It made our mountain sunsets seem __________ by comparison. I realized that this place too had its own special beauty. This place too was a part of nature’s__________.

1.

A．quitting

B．visiting

C．attending

D．exploring

2.

A．fun

B．hard

C．plain

D．tiresome

3.

A．assuming

B．picturing

C．reminding

D．missing

4.

A．if

B．where

C．why

D．how

5.

A．shapes

B．shades

C．shadows

D．sheets

6.

A．flood

B．cloud

C．sea

D．blanket

7.

A．easy

B．flat

C．beautiful

D．tough

8.

A．hear

B．touch

C．taste

D．smell

9.

A．cared about

B．dreamed of

C．prepared for

D．looked over

10.

A．body

B．hand

C．face

D．soul

11.

A．fill

B．break

C．separate

D．block

12.

A．folded

B．sank

C．flowed

D．escaped

13.

A．pain

B．breath

C．wealth

D．eyesight

14.

A．splendid

B．pale

C．tiny

D．weak

15.

A．creation

B．punishment

C．change

D．reflection

7 . Nowadays, more and more people enjoy traveling at home and abroad. When we start traveling, we can gain plenty of things from exploring different places.    1    

First, traveling can broaden our horizons during exploring new places.    2    This gives us the opportunity to see issues and daily life challenges from a different angle. Secondly, when traveling, we will have many conversations with all kinds of people in various languages.    3    Plus, we may meet with some, difficult situations that don't happen in our daily life. By dealing with such difficulties, we can understand ourselves better and prepare us for future similar ones. Additionally, as a saying goes, a bosom friend (知己)afar brings a distant land near.    4    Friends will not only help us in many ways but also make us more mature.

Planning travelling carefully may help us better enjoy the benefits, especially for those taking medications for a disease. Carry pills along, and it can help avoid unnecessary discomfort.    5    A checklist can be helpful so that we can keep healthy while traveling.

Remember, we only live once, so start traveling to different places and get some life-changing experiences.

A．Plan tours in advance.

B．It helps us master languages.

C．This time let's talk about its benefits.

D．We have to step out of our comfort zone.

E．We could make many new friends on the road.

F．Plan a tour to a new city with an open schedule.

G．Travelling abroad connects us from different cultures.

8 . If you like traveling, these less known places in New York City (NYC) are sure to create good memories that last a lifetime.

The High Line Park

The High Line Park has been only recently developed, so it is one of NYC’s most beautiful places and one of the most unique (独特的) places you could ever hope to find. It is nothing like your city park. Instead of being a park of trees, grass, and benches, it is built entirely on the top of an old above ground railway line.

The Cloisters

The Cloister is a branch (分支) of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is located in northern Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Park. It is filled with gardens and medieval (中世纪的) art and buildings. If you’re looking for a memorable experience, it is sure to be a good choice.

The Dream House

If you don’t like art museums or concert halls, you can choose the Dream House on Tribeca’s Church Street. It was created in 1993 by a married couple La Monte Young, a musician, and his wife Marian Zazeela. In the Dream House, every move that visitors make in the Dream House creates a different series of sounds. Meanwhile, fantastic pink lighting guides them through their journey.

Greenacre Park

If you have ever wished you could sit next to a surprising waterfall, you can go Greenacre Park. Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan on 5lst Street, this “pocket park” has a 25-foot waterfall, quiet greenery and benches.

1. What do we know about the High Line Park?

A．It is full of tall trees.	B．It hasn’t been finished.
C．It has so many works of art.	D．It is built on the top of a railway line.

2. What can you most possibly find in the Cloisters?

A．An old train.	B．Light of different colors.
C．The Middle Ages’ art.	D．A surprising waterfall.

3. Which place should you visit if you want to experience sound and light?

A．The High Line Park.	B．The Dream House.
C．The Cloisters.	D．Greenacre Park.

9 . 假定你是李华，计划寒假期间去新西兰(New Zealand)旅行。请你用英语给你的新西兰朋友Jack写一封电子邮件询问一些信息，内容包括：
1. 著名旅游景点信息；
2. 当地特色(如小吃、节日等)；
3. 注意事项。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

10 . Ecotourism has become increasingly popular in recent years.Travelers visit natural environments funding conservation efforts or promoting local economies.In many cases, ecotourism involves close interaction with wildlife.

Now, scientists have analyzed more than 100 research studies on how ecotourism affects wild animals.They find the presence of humans changes the way animals behave, and those changes may put them at risk.Therefore, they have concluded that such trips can be harmful to the animals.

When animals interact in seemingly kind ways with humans, they may let down their guard.As animals learn to relax in the presence of humans, they may become bolder in other situations.If this transfers to their interactions with predators (捕食者), they are more likely to be injured or killed.

The presence of humans can also discourage natural predators.It creates a kind of safe place for smaller animals that may make them bolder.For example, in Grand Teton National Park, elk and pronghorns in areas with more tourists are less watchful and spend more time eating.

Interacting with people can cause great changes in the characteristics of various species over time.“If animals become accustomed to tourists, we might create unintended consequences — affecting the behavior or population of a species and influencing the species’ function in its community,” the researchers write.

Ecotourism has effects similar to those of animal domestication (驯养) and urbanization.Research has shown that domesticated silver foxes become more obedient and less fearful.Fox squirrels and birds that live in urbanized areas are slower to flee from danger.The phenomena result from evolutionary changes, but also from regular interactions with humans.

Scientists hope the new analysis will encourage more research into the interactions between people and wildlife.It is essential to develop further understanding of how various species in various situations respond to human interaction and under what conditions human exposure may place them at risk.

1. We can learn from the passage that ___________.

A．ecotourism causes damage to the natural homes of wildlife

B．it is easy for eco-tourists to build up trust with wild animals

C．the effects brought by ecotourism may be harmful to the animals

D．wildlife interactions with humans strengthen their function in community

2. What does the underlined word “bolder” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．shyer

B．braver

C．wiser

D．swifter

3. The author mentions pronghorns in paragraph 4 as an example to show that ________.

A．wild animals become more relaxed due to evolution

B．animals’ reactions to humans vary from species to species

C．smaller animals tend to be in harmony with natural predators

D．the presence of humans reduces their awareness of potential danger

4. What might be the best title for the text?

A．Ecotourism Can Put Wild Animals at Risk

B．Ecotourism Has Become A Popular Trend

C．Wildlife’s Reactions to Human Activities

D．Latest Research Findings on Ecotourism