1. Where is the Base located?
| A．10 km away from the city center. |
| B．Less than 30 km from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. |
| C．No.1357 Panda Road. |
| A．Feeding the animals using bamboo. |
| B．Chatting loudly with friends. |
| C．Taking pictures for pandas without flashes. |
| A．Refilling a cup of hot coffee. | B．Buying food for dinner. | C．Using an umbrella when it rains. |
| A．Tourists visiting the Base. |
| B．Volunteers taking care of the wild animals. |
| C．Scientists doing research at the Base. |
2 . Visit London’s most famous places of interest on one of these top London sightseeing tours. Don’t forget your camera!
Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour for a lively, behind-the-scenes look at film-making. What attracts the tourists most are the sets, costumes and props from the Harry Potter film series. They can experience the British art, technology and talent that produced world-famous movies at Warner Bros. Studio Tour. (Tickets from￡63)
City Cruises Sightseeing Tours
Have a sightseeing tour on the Thames with City Cruises. Sit back, relax, and enjoy London’s top sights and attractions from the river. You can also enjoy a special lunch, dinner or an afternoon tea with a view you’ll never forget. (Tickets from ￡9.75)
Walking and Bike Tours
Spread your legs and explore London on a guided walking or bike tour. Choices include a celebrity walking tour of Notting Hill, a walk around Westminster by gaslight, a Jack the Ripper tour, a London street markets walk, and bike tours around secret attractions and royal London. (Tickets from￡10)
Houses of Parliament
Follow the same steps the Queen takes when she opens a session at the Houses of Parliament. Stand behind the Prime Minister’s seat in the House of Commons and see Cromwell’s death warrant for Charles I. Use the guided audio tour to recreate the atmosphere of government and learn about its historical significance. (Tickets from￡18.50)
1. If you are crazy about Harry Potter, you can choose .| A．Walking and Bike Tours | B．City Cruises Sightseeing Tours |
| C．Houses of Parliament | D．Warner Bros. Studio Tour |
| A．make a walking tour of Notting Hill |
| B．enjoy sights and attractions from the Thames River |
| C．see Cromwell’s death warrant for Charles I |
| D．watch world-famous movies produced at Westminster |
| A．￡19.5 | B．￡20 | C．￡37 | D．￡126 |
3 . Friends always ask why I, a middle-aged woman with no athletic (运动) talent (天赋), travel to perilous places — the jungles (丛林) of Thailand or Borneo, for example, where the water is often unsafe and the food risky; places with infectious diseases, poisonous snakes and the wildest animals.
I never know how to answer. Nine years ago I suffered a stroke (中风). To prevent another stroke, my doctors told me, I’d have to take dangerously high levels of blood thinner (血液稀释剂) for the rest of my life and any travel would be risky (冒险的).
I had to think about what was important to me: family, of course, and friends. But then what? No matter how many times I thought about it, I could not be happy without travel. Then I had to decide how I might manage the risk.
The first real test of my travel courage came nine months after my stroke when I joined my husband, Jack, on a business trip to China. After we’d toured the remains of a Tang dynasty temple on a high mountain, Jack wanted to ride down on a toboggan (长雪橇).
Before the stroke it would’ve seemed like fun. But now? I hesitated. My mental klaxon (高音喇叭) screamed warnings about the consequences of a cut, a fall, and a crash. Then, gaining confidence from who knew where, I lowered myself carefully into the toboggan, which marked my adventure (冒险) travel come back.
In the years since then, I’ve traveled about twenty-five percent of the time. Through it all, my lucks held out — no deadly falls, no car accidents or serious infections. For me, adventure travel is a risk worth taking. Travel broadens my world and keeps me connected to nature. What’s more, saying “yes” to travel keeps me connected to myself.
1. What does the underlined word “perilous” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．Energetic. | B．Dangerous. | C．Romantic | D．Famous. |
| A．Do proper exercise. | B．Enjoy the rest of her life. |
| C．Spend more time with her family | D．Keep away (远离) from traveling |
| A．It was her last adventure. | B．She recovered (恢复) her courage (勇气) through it. |
| C．She liked the beautiful scenery in China. | D．It was the most dangerous experience in her life. |
| A．A business trip to China | B．Stroke, a dangerous disease |
| C．How I overcame the fear of disease | D．Why I still travel to the wild |
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused by what these different names mean. So what is the difference between them, if any? Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.
In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Later, in the 18th century, the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK, which resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the shortened name: “the United Kingdom” or “the UK”. People from the UK are called “British”, which means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great Britain.
The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems. They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup!
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads. Next, the AngloSaxons arrived in the fifth century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language, and changed the way people built houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century and left behind lots of new vocabulary, as well as the names of many locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the wellknown Battle of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered into the English language.
There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
1. Match the main idea of each paragraph| A. The four countries of the UK. B. How the UK came into being. C. The four groups of people in the history. D. Introduce the topic to the readers. E. The history and modern culture make the UK fascinating. |
2. What can help us find out the difference between some different names of the UK?
| A．British languages. | B．British history. |
| C．British location. | D．British education. |
| A．Britain. | B．Scotland. |
| C．Wales. | D．Ireland. |
| A．The flag. | B．The currency. |
| C．The military defence. | D．The education system. |
| A．Building towns and roads. |
| B．Changing the way of building houses. |
| C．Leaving behind many new vocabulary. |
| D．Changing the legal system. |
| A．Teachers. | B．Students. |
| C．Tourists. | D．Guides. |
| What’s in a name | Rise a question | What is the |
| Explain the question | How did the UK come into being? | |
| The same and different areas | The share the same | |
| The have different | ||
| A long and interesting history | You will be surrounded by | |
| The advantage of studying the history | Make you visit much more |
A.标出句中含有情感变化的词汇。
(1)The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused by what these different names mean.
(2)Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.
(3)The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.
(4)Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable.
B.在课文中找出表示情感变化的句子。
(1)
(2)
DUBAI — Dubai has retained its leading position in the MENA (中东和北非) region on Kearney’s Global Cities Index, ranking 23rd globally and
According to the report, prominent emerging venues around the world,
(Situation: One day Linda and George are talking about visiting Europe.)
Linda: Hello, George. What are you doing?
George: Hi, Linda.
Linda: Are you thinking of visiting Europe some day?
George: Yes, I’m looking to such a trip. Hey,
Linda: Yes. I’ve actually visited my countries in Europe; France, Germany, Italy and Austria, for example.
George: When did you go there? And
Linda: Two years ago. For over one month.
George: Did you like it?
Linda: Of course. There are many ancient churches and castles.
George: Sounds great. I decide to make a trip next October on my annual leave.
Linda:
7 . The California State Railroad Museum (CSRM) is in Old Sacramento. It was completed at a cost of $16.1 million, and the museum opened in May 1981. It houses 21 old locomotives (火车头) and cars. Here, visitors can learn a lot about railroad history in California and the West in America.
Hours & Tickets
The museum is open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. daily (except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Tickets are sold until 4:30 p. m. $12 adults; $6 students; children aged 5 and under are free.
Parking
A small number of parking spaces are on the streets of Old Sacramento. However, these spaces are not for guests visiting longer than 90 minutes. All-day parking is in large public garages at both ends of Old Sacramento.
Food Service
The Silver Palace Restaurant serves good food at the right prices. It is just one block southwest of the main entrance to the museum.
1. What can we learn about CSRM?| A．It has a history of 154 years. | B．It has some old locomotives. |
| C．It is open for 8 hours every day. | D．It cost up to $ 15 million to build it. |
| A．$12 | B．$24 | C．$30 | D．$36 |
| A．In the underground parking garages of the museum. |
| B．Anywhere along the streets of Old Sacramento. |
| C．On the parking spaces in front of the museum. |
| D．Somewhere at both ends of Old Sacramento. |
| A．is worth visiting | B．is far from the museum |
| C．is famous for its expensive food | D．is the best one in Old Sacramento |
| A．book review | B．research paper | C．travel magazine | D．newspaper report |
BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs firsthand.
1. Why has Ireland produced many great writers and poets?| A．The people there are all good at writing. |
| B．The beautiful countryside gives them inspiration. |
| C．The modern industry makes them free from labor (劳动). |
| D．The education system there is advanced. |
| A．songs | B．dancing | C．food | D．all the above |
| A．the song of the birds | B．the roar of the ocean waves |
| C．the cries of the seabirds | D．the traditional music played everywhere |
| A．A local museum | B．A small town | C．A village pub | D．A small studio |
9 . Literary cities for book lovers to visit in the UK
The UK claims a rich literary heritage, with cities packed with bookshops, literary landmarks and cafes. If you love books, try one of these city breaks.
1. York
Earning a amazing “bookspiration” score of 9.4/10, York has claimed the title of the best UK city for book lovers. Claiming the highest number of reading spots per100,000 people among all cities analyzed, York makes the literary lovers find it a best choice.
Top reading spot: Museum Gardens
2. Bath
Bath comes second, receiving a final “bookspiration” score of 8. 1/10.
Beyond its lots of quiet reading spots (more than 7 libraries and 16 bookshops per 100,000 people), the city offers enough green spaces, perfect for readers. A dream place for those who are fond of Jane Austen, it hosts the Jane Austen Festival in September every year, featuring a series ofexperiences and leaving deep impression.
Top reading spot: Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights
3. Belfast
In third place is Belfast, scoring 7.3/10. The Northern Irish city boasts 18 libraries and 55 charming bookshops to choose from. With an average Google rating of 4.71/5 — the highest of all cities analyzed, Belfast also has a increasing bookish culture as it plays host to an book festival attracting the nation’s biggest bookworms.
Top reading spot: Cave Hill
4. Bristol
Known as the hipster (潮人) capital of the UK, Bristol (6.8/10) secures fourth place to be a literary lover’s paradise. With bookshops from independent to second-hand (over 17 bookshops per 100,000 people), the lively South West city makes a perfect place for book-shopping.
Top reading spot: Hatter House Café
1. What is Bath special for?| A．Being a noisy place for book lovers. |
| B．Receiving the lowest score of the four. |
| C．Holding a festival for Jane Austen yearly. |
| D．Offering enough reading spaces for readers. |
| A．Museum Gardens. | B．Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights. |
| C．Cave Hill. | D．Hatter House Cafe. |
| A．In a travel guide. | B．In a history book. |
| C．In a news report. | D．In an art magazine. |
1. How long will the man stay in the city?
| A．Three days. | B．Five days. | C．Six days. |
| A．To the science museum. | B．To the restaurant. | C．To the library. |
