2 . North American Train Routes for a Family Vacation

The Adirondack

Considered one of the top ten scenic train rides in the world, the Adirondack train route travels from New York City’s Penn Station to Montreal, Canada. The 10- hour trip is great for a weekend away in either Montreal or Manhattan. The route will take you past West Point Academy, the Hudson River Valley and fifty miles of Lake Champlain.

The Vermonter

The almost 11-hour trip from Washington. DC to St. Albans. Vermont takes you from the US Capitol, through the beautiful New England states of Connecticut and Massachusetts on the way to Vermont. As you travel through New England towns, you’ll be able to see some of the most beautiful scenery in this area, including rivers, falls and covered bridges.

The Downeaster

The Downeaster was established in 2001 and was expanded in recent years to include service to Freeport and Brunswick. Maine. The short ride (between three and four hours) includes a trip along the beautiful Maine coastline. With five round-trips offered daily, it’s a great way for Massachusetts families to visit Maine for a day or longer. Many of these routes carry volunteers to aid passengers with questions about local attractions and destinations.

The Pennsylvanian

Both New York City and Pittsburgh are great family vacation destinations and the Pennsylvanian route takes you through the beautiful Pennsylvanian landscape between the two major cities. The nine and a half hour trip travels through a variety of different terrains (地形) and stops along the way include Newark, Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Altoona. Connecting train service is available for those looking to travel to Cleveland, Chicago, and Toledo from Pittsburgh.

1. Which train route offers the best choice for a one-day sightseeing?

A．The Adirondack.	B．The Vermonter.
C．The Downeaster.	D．The Pennsylvanian.

2. Where is St. Albans?

A．In Vermont.

B．In Washington. DC.

C．Between Connecticut and Massachusetts.

D．Between Washington. DC and Massachusetts.

3. How can you go to Chicago from New York City by train?

A．By taking a train at Penn Station to Montreal.

B．By taking a connecting train at Pittsburgh.

C．By travelling to Cleveland and then to Chicago.

D．By travelling through New England states to Chicago.

3 . 假定你是王琳，你的笔友Mary想来中国旅游，体验中国高铁，请根据以下内容回一封电子邮件。
1. 对于他此行表示欢迎； 2. 鉴于中国地域辽阔、人口众多的特点，简单介绍高铁在中国大城市的施建以及其相比较其他交通方式所具有的优势。
注意: 1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Mary,
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Yours,

Wang Lin

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Certainly, in many ways this seems to be true. Chinese c    1    is a case in point. P    2     to coming to China, my only experience with Chinese cooking was in America, with Chinese food that had been changed to suit American t    3    . For example, America’s most popular Chinese dish is General Tso’s chicken, which c    4     of fried chicken covered in a sweet sauce, f    5     with hot red peppers. This is probably not an authentic Chinese r    6    , however, so it cannot tell us much about the Chinese. On the other hand, it does tell us a lot about Americans. It tells us, for example, that Americans love bold, simple flavours.And since the dish was also invented recently, it tells us that American are not afraid to try new foods.

Before starting out, they spent a couple of days in Vancouver, seeing the s    7    . During their first day, as is t    8     of Vancouver, it rained. Despite the weather, they were able to take a boat ride out into the bay, and later visit an island that had wonderful shops selling crafts and a    9    . The next day was clear and mild, and they were pleased to see the beautful mountains looking out over the city. Later they took a p    10    hike in a forest just a short distance away.

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My hotel is near d     1     in the Mission District, one of the oldest parts of the city. Many of the people l     2     here are from Mexico or Central America. This d     3     used tо be a poor area of town, but is now a c     4     for art, music, and food. In fact, an art m    5     called the “Mission School” started here. It’s i    6     by graffiti art and comic art. I walked around l     7    аt the street art for а few hours. It was quite modern and l    8    . A     9    , I ate some delicious Mexican-Chinese noodles from a food truck. A real mix of c     10     here!

8 . 下列文段直接来自所学的课文。请根据英文首字母提示，填入符合课文含义的词，使得文段意思完整通顺，符合课文原意。

I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has b    1     me to my first open-air b    2     and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first i    3     of Australia have been all about food! A lot of t    4     Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is o    5     British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, b    6     shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the p    7     food experiences in the world. The i    8     of Asian cultures, on the other hand, led to the i    9     of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian v    10     of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.

9 . Holiday in Sydney is a good choice for people trying to get away from cold winter days. You can spend Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year in Sydney. All hotels in Sydney are also prepared for business activities. The Christmas spirit is more wonderful when evening falls. Nightlife in Sydney is full of energy, but during holidays it owns a special taste.

White sandy beaches are located only within a short walk from hotels. You will find beach barbecues (烧烤), surfing, and diving under the sea very enjoyable. There are also public street festivals such as Chinese New Year between January and February. You need to book hotels in advance because they are often filled fast.

Running from Christmas to the New Year, numerous musical events are held in different places, from hotel restaurants to the Royal Botanical Gardens. Christmas carol (欢歌) performances are free for visitors to enjoy when the Sydney Youth Orchestra plays at the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Chinese New Year is one of Sydney’s annual (每年的) attractions. 500,000 people will gather in the city, so if you are traveling to Sydney, this is a reason to extend your vacations. Hotels near Belmore Park offer food events during Chinese New Year, and Darling Harbor runs traditional Dragon Boat Races. Others offer tours to the Sze Yup Temple, a Taoist (道教) Church located in Evergreen.

Seasonal food is also offered at the restaurants, cafes, and room service. In addition, New Year brings the opportunity to celebrate dining with other guests at your hotel.

1. Where could we find the passage?

A．In a travel guide book.

B．In a student’s geography book.

C．In a newspaper.

D．In a popular youth magazine.

2. Which of the following sports can a visitor do in Sydney?

A．Sailing.	B．Surfing.
C．Camping.	D．Running.

3. According to the passage, we can know ________.

A．it is very cold during Chinese New Year in Sydney

B．the life in the night is worse in holidays in Sydney

C．a visitor will own a no longer lonely dinner in the New Year

D．a visitor can join in the traditional Dragon Boat Races by himself

10 . Safe Travel Abroad

Preparing to go traveling abroad can be really stressful (有压力的), especially if you don't know what to expect. Here is a list of important things to remember, so you know exactly what you need to do before you take off.

What vaccines (疫苗) do I need?

Go to your doctor for advice as soon as you know you're going traveling. They will know what vaccines you will need and will be able to advise you on when you need to have them. Remember, some vaccines need to be given months ahead, so make sure you book an appointment as early as possible.

Do I need a visa?

It's important that you have the correct official documents for traveling abroad. If you don't have the necessary paperwork, you might be refused entry. You'll need to check that your passport hasn't been out of date either.

How do I arrange travel insurance (保险)?

Travel insurance is really important. It can protect you in different kinds of situations, such as if you need medical treatment or if your flights are canceled. Travel insurance can be arranged easily online or over the phone, but you can always turn to your local travel agency. Travel agents will also be able to advise you on what you are insured against.

1. Who will most probably be interested in this text?

A．Those who work in insurance companies.

B．Those who need medical treatment.

C．Those who plan to travel abroad.

D．Those who want to take vaccines.

2. What can't we know from the passage?

A．It can be really stressful to prepare to go traveling abroad.

B．You might be refused entry if you don't have necessary paperwork.

C．It's not difficult to arrange travel insurance online or over the phone.

D．Some vaccines need to be given ahead, for some vaccines cannot easily be bought sometimes.

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To help you make a travel plan.

B．To tell you how to keep safe while traveling.

C．To give you some advice on travel preparations.

D．To suggest you buy insurance for your family.