1 . Are you too old for fairy tales? If you think so, Copenhagen is sure to change your mind.
See the city first from the water. In the harbor sits Denmark’s best-known landmark: the Little Mermaid. Remember her? In one of Andersen’s fairy tales, she left the world of the Sea People in search of a human soul. From the harbor you can get a feel for “the city of green spires”. In cloudy weather, the copper-covered spires of old castles and churches give the city a dream-like atmosphere; you’ll think you’ve stepped into a watercolor painting.
Copenhagen is a city on a human scale (人性化的). You don’t have to hurry to walk in the city’s centre in less than an hour. Exploring it will take much longer. Copenhagen was the first city to declare a street for pedestrians (行人) only. The city has less traffic noise and pollution than any other European capital.
Churches and castles are almost all that remain of the original city. Copenhagen became the capital city in 1445. During the late 16th century , trade grew, and so did the city. But fires in 1728and 1795 destroyed the old wooden structures. Much of what we see today dates from the 19th century.
1. The passage is mainly about ________ of Copenhagen.| A．the size | B．a brief introduction |
| C．castles and churches | D．history |
| A．Little Mermaid | B．The copper-covered spires of castles and churches |
| C．water color painting | D．Less traffic noise and pollution |
| A．In the late 16th century | B．Between 1728and 1795 |
| C．In 1445 | D．From 19th century |
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3 . Wonderful trip around the Mediterranean
Days 1-2 Barcelona, Spain
Discover the interesting buildings, Catalan culture and Gothic Quarter in Gaudi’s city of Barcelona.
Day 3 Board Regal Princess
Day 4 Relaxing at sea
Day 5 Gibraltar
You’ve got a full day to get to know this British territory (领土), home to many cultures. Choose to ride the cable car (缆车) for great views of the Rock of Gibraltar or discover the beautiful lighthouse.
Day 6 Relaxing at sea
Day 7 Marseille, France
Enjoy a full day discovering all that Provence has to offer — flower fields, fishing boats or Roman ruins (遗迹). City or countryside, you decide.
Day 8 Genoa, Italy
Get to know this busy town by walking through the wonderful streets and piazzas (public squares, especially in an Italian town).
Day 9 Florence / Pisa
Choose to visit wonderful wineries (酒庄) in Tuscany or the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa on your last day in Italy.
Day 10 Disembark (下船) Regal Princess
Go to the airport for your flight home.
Your holiday includes
• Direct flights
• 2 nights 4 star Barcelona hotel incl breakfast
• 7 nights aboard Regal Princess
• Private guide
10 day holiday from
Single room £1,199
Mini double room £1,949
1. What can a visitor do on Day 5?
| A．See a lighthouse. | B．Go rock climbing. |
| C．Enjoy Catalan food. | D．Visit the English countryside. |
| A．One day. | B．Two days. | C．Three days. | D．Eight days. |
| A．A tour diary. | B．A business report. |
| C．A travel magazine. | D．A geography textbook. |
4 . Exploring Jaipur’s Art and Design Scenes
City Palace
Still home to the royal family of Jaipur, this 300-year-old palace has lost none of its grandeur (壮观). The complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings is a mixture of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Among other things, the thoughtfully decorated museum houses an extensive textile (纺织品) collection, featuring rich fabrics as well as a carpet dating back over 400 years.
Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
Situated in a restored old house, the Anokhi Museum is the perfect introduction to Jaipur’s textile industry. Information boards are excellently written, and the clothing on display is impressive. Don’t miss the on-site shop. Combine a visit with a trip to the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort, a remarkable walled castle that rises above the city and is only a five-minute ride from the museum.
Block Printing Project
Feel creative? A workshop is a great way to get a feel for the printing process. You’ll work alongside local craftsmen (工作), choosing your own blocks and colours. There are scores of companies providing the experience, but consider one of the sessions offered by the Wabisabi Project, which include a field trip and black tea to keep that creative energy flowing.
Jawahar Kala Kendra Centre
Just outside the Old City, Jaipur’s most important cultural centre was built to preserve Rajasthan’s rich heritage and master craftsmanship. Showing a wide range of both traditional and contemporary art, the space houses six galleries, as well as a museum, a library and an open-air theatre with programmes from plays to Indian folk dance. It also hosts its own theatre festival.
1. What can visitors enjoy at City Palace?| A．An age-old carpet. | B．An open-air theatre. |
| C．A local gallery. | D．A walled castle. |
| A．Indian folk dance. | B．Hands-on experience. |
| C．The UNESCO-listed site. | D．The royal family of Jaipur. |
| A．City Palace. | B．Block Printing Workshop. |
| C．Jawahar Kala Kendra Centre. | D．Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing. |
5 . Paris is the capital of the European nation of France. It is also one of the most beautiful and most famous cities in the world.
Paris is called the City of Light. It is also an international fashion center. What women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world. Paris is also a famous world center of education. Foe example, it is where the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty –two bridges cross this beautiful river. The oldest and perhaps most well-known is the Point Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth century. The Sorbonne, a famous university, stands on the left bank of the river. There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum, the Louvre, as well as the Notre Dame. However, the most famous building in this city is Eiffel Tower.
Paris is named after a group of people called the Parisii. They built a small village on an island in the middle of the Seine River about two thousand years ago. This island, called the lle de la Cite, is where Notre Dame lies. Today around eight million people live in the Paris area.
1. This article mainly tells us about ________.| A．the buildings in Paris | B．the general situations of Paris |
| C．the center of the world | D．the famous buildings along the Seine River |
| A．tall buildings | B．research center | C．important areas | D．main office |
| A．the clothes worn by women in Paris are liked by women all over the world |
| B．women in Paris sell their clothes all over the world |
| C．women from all over the world go to Paris and wear their own clothes |
| D．women from all over the world like to go to Paris to buy clothes |
| A．UNESCO | B．the Pont Neuf | C．Eiffel Tower | D．Notre Dame |
1.故宫(the Palace Museum)又叫紫禁城(the Forbidden City)；
2.它于1406年开始建造，于1420年建成；
3.相传它有殿宇宫室9999间。在传统上，中国人认为9是一个吉利的数字；
4.现在，故宫每周二免费向全国的中学生开放；
5.故宫存放着有上千年历史的珍宝 (precious treasures)。请他亲自来看一看。
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1.词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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Four ancient Chinese irrigation (灌溉) sites have been honored as World Heritage Irrigation Structures,
Tianbao Weir (堰), one of the newly
Longshou Canal and Ancient Luohe River Irrigation District in Shaanxi Province is said to be the first underground canal in China’s history. The canal is a major branch of the Yellow River,
The Weirs of Baishaxi Stream Project in east China’s Zhejiang Province is made
Sangyuanwei Polder Embankment (堤) System
The ancient irrigation projects are treasures of the development of Chinese water culture
8 . During the work week, the city of Bogotá, Colombia, has 1,600,000 cars, 50,000 taxis, 9,000 buses, and 500,000 motorcycles. But every Sunday, the city closes 75 miles of roads to motor vehicles, so the Bogotanos (citizens of Bogotá) have to leave their cars at home. Instead, they go on their bicycles, roller skates, scooters, wheelchairs, and skateboards. And they walk!
During “Ciclovía” (meaning “Bicycle Way” in English) every Sunday, people bike around the city streets, and, as they bike, there are “Fun Stops.” At one fun stop, you can listen to musicians playing salsa music. At another, there is an aerobics class with a fitness instructor. And there is always cheap, delicious food for sale—“I come for the food!” says one young woman.
This year, Ciclovía in Bogotá is 25 years old and it’s still very popular. Bibiana Sarmiento is the manager of Ciclovía and she explains why it’s a good idea: “The Ciclovía is the moment when motor vehicles make way for human beings … citizens take over the city’s public space.” Now other cities have days like Ciclovía all over the world—from New Zealand to Europe to China.
Maybe your town or city already has a special day when people—not cars—control the streets. If it doesn’t, maybe it’s time to start one.
1. How many cars does the city of Bogotá, Colombia have?| A．1.6 million | B．16 million | C．1.6 billion | D．16 billion |
| A．By cars and buses |
| B．By taxis and cars |
| C．By motor cars and taxis |
| D．On foot |
| A．You can listen to rock and roll music. |
| B．You can have an aerobics class. |
| C．You can have expensive, delicious food. |
| D．You can meet many interesting people there. |
| A．How local people have fun at Ciclovía |
| B．Transportation in Bogotá |
| C．A City that Bans Cars on Sundays |
| D．Why Ciclovía is popular |
9 . Amazing landscapes of China’s Xinjiang
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located in the central part of the Eurasian Continent, on the northwest border of China. It covers about one-sixth of China’s total territory. Xinjiang was a key link on the Silk Road and a hub for east-west cultural exchanges in ancient times.
• Attractions in Xinjiang
Karakul Lake
The Karakul is a lake in Akto County along the highway, located 196 km from Kashgar City. Karakul is a very unusual plateau(高原) lake. In fact, it is the highest lake of the Pamir Plateau, at an altitude of 3,600 m. The view is breathtaking, thanks to the surroundings, snow-covered mountains and beautiful reflections in the crystal-clear water.
Tianchi Lake
Tianchi Lake, also known as Heavenly Lake, is located on the northern side of the Bogeda Peak in the Tianshan mountains. It is 120 km from Urumqi City and only a 90-minute drive, and the center of the Tianchi scenic area of startling contrasts-an alpine drift lake at an altitude of 1,980 m (6,496 ft) with glistening glaciers on the mountain peaks nearby when the sun is shining.
Kanas Lake
Kanas Lake is in the Kanas Geopark and is mainly made up of Crouching Dragon Bay, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay and the interesting mystery of the legendary big red monster fish! The water, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, decorates the world like a diamond.
• Delicious food in Xinjiang
Xinjiang boasts(自夸)a rich and unique food culture. Breakfast here includes melons, jam and milk tea while lunch is often served with delicacies featuring beef and mutton, such as roasted whole lamb. Dinner usually entails Nang, tea or noodles.
• Various products of Xinjiang
Xinjiang specialties include lavender, cotton, tomato, mutton, beef, jujube, and various fruits.
In addition, Xinjiang has the richest mineral resources in China, with 138 different types. Those resources discovered in other parts of our country make up less than 25%. Nephrite is one of China’s top five famous jades and most of it is found in Hetian, Xinjiang.
1. Which is the best choice for those living in Urumqi City?| A．Heavenly Lake | B．Karakul Lake | C．Kanas Lake | D．the Pamir Plateau |
| A．Milk tea | B．Baked Nang | C．Pulled noodles | D．Roasted whole lamb |
| A．More than 75 % | B．Less than 25% | C．Around 25% | D．Around 50% |
The Brief Introduction of Xinjiang | |
| 位置：中国西北 面积：160多万平方公里(sq. km.) 首府：乌鲁木齐(Urumqi) | 人口：约23000000 天气：各地区不同，昼夜温差大 必看的名胜：…… |
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3. 标题已为你写好。
参考词：新疆国际大巴扎(Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar)，吐鲁番(Turpan)的坎儿井(Karez Well System)，阿勒泰(Altay)的喀纳斯湖(Kanas Lake)和可可托海国家地质公园(Keketuohai National Geological Park)，伊犁(Yili)的那拉提草原(Nalati Grassland in Yili)等。
The Brief Introduction of Xinjiang
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