1 . As a most popular tourist destination, Pearl Harbor is one of the most significant places in U.S. history and today. To make the most of your visit, consider one of these guided Pearl Harbor tours from Waikiki.

E Noa Tours – Salute to Pearl Harbor The tour company provides transportation from Waikiki and allows you to visit with the guidance of an expert. You can visit the USS Arizona Memorial free of charge. Price: Adults from $46;kids from $36

Karma Tour Hawaii – Pearl Harbor Passport “A Complete Experience” On this half-day tour from Waikiki, you’ll have a chance to see the entirety of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial.You’ll also get a brief history lesson as you roll through downtown Honolulu on the way back to your departure point. Recent tourists praise this tour, noting that it’s informative as well as kid-friendly. Price: Adults from $199;kids from $179

Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona & Hawaiian History Tour This small-group tour transports travelers from Waikiki to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. After your visit, you’ll drive through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific before the ride back to Honolulu, which will be accompanied by a history lesson of local landmarks. Price: Adults from $79.99;kids from $39.99

Roberts Hawaii Tours & Activities – Pearl Harbor, and City Tour If you’re looking for a small-group tour of Pearl Harbor, this is one of the best. Limited to 15 participants, this tour includes tickets and plenty of time to explore the rest of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Price: Adults from $66; kids from $42

1. How much will you pay for visiting the USS Arizona Memorial ?

A．$36.

B．$79.99.

C．$179.

D．free.

2. What is special about the tour of Karma Tour Hawaii ?

A．It’s fit for children.

B．It’s not informative.

C．It includes 15 participants.

D．It provides a physical lesson.

3. Which tour will you choose if you are interested in landmarks?

A．E Noa Tours – Salute to Pearl Harbor.

B．Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona & Hawaiian History Tour.

C．Roberts Hawaii Tours & Activities – Pearl Harbor,and City Tour.

D．Karma Tour Hawaii – Pearl Harbor Passport “A Complete Experience” .

2 . 假如你是李华，请你给某英文报社的“城市风采”栏目写一篇短文，介绍我们伟大的首都——北京。要点如下：

1. 基本概况：人口约2, 000万，面积16, 000多平方千米，位于华北平原北部；

2. 气候：四季分明，夏季炎热多雨，冬季寒冷干燥；

3. 历史与文化：有3, 000多年的历史，政治、文化中心，著名大学很多；

4. 交通与旅游：交通便利，有很多旅游景点。

注意： 1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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3 . 根据情景补全对话。
(Situation: Steven and Daniel go to visit the wildlife park. Steven tells Daniel some interesting things about the wildlife park. )
Steven: Daniel, have you ever heard about the wildlife park?
Daniel:     1    
Steven: Yes, of course.
Daniel:     2    
Steven: There are a lot of wild animals, and also some special rules while visiting.
Daniel: Special rules?
Steven:     3    
Daniel: Details?
Steven: On their bus or in your own cars, and you won’t be allowed to get off the bus until you reach the special region.
Daniel: Why not?
Steven:     4     You can just imagine how fierce the wild animals can be.
Daniel: That makes sense. But that sounds interesting.     5    
Steven: Yes.
Daniel: I prefer to go there next time.
Steven: You won’t be disappointed.
A. Is there one in Beijing?
B. So tell me something about it!
C. There, you only have two ways for visiting.
D. Is that different from the ordinary kind of zoo?
E. Because it is dangerous to get out of the car or bus.
F. I wish I could join you.
G. It is mainly about some social activities to protect animals.

4 . 假定你是王明，暑假即将来临，你打算和家人去厦门。你们计划去鼓浪屿、植物园参观；还打算逛逛中山路和环岛路等等。请你给你的好友李华写一封email，分享你的出行计划。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：
Zhongshan Walking Street 中山路； The Xiamen Botanical Garden 植物园； Gulangyu Island 鼓浪屿
Dear Li Hua,
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Yours,

Wang Ming

5 . Invite your kids to see polar bears up close, step into American history or catch their very first fish: family vacations are a great way for children to explore the world and experience new things. If you’re planning a getaway(短假) with the whole family, America’s most kid-friendly attractions are the perfect place to start.

Each great kid-friendly vacation in our list is filled with amazing children’s attractions and things to do, but family vacations also go beyond water parks, museums and zoos. These getaways are designed for kid-friendly exploring. You never know what you—and your kids—might discover!

From secret handshakes to favorite desserts, every family is different, and every family vacation should be, too. Because there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all trip, we find some of the best kid-friendly attractions and places for vacation in the U.S. There are many great places to go with kids in America’s cities, mountains, islands and small towns. Since the best family vacations are as unique as your kids are, some of these spots might even take you by surprise. Whether you’re looking for educational fun, wild roller coaster rides or just some laid-back beach time, all you need to do is pack your bags, hit the road and get ready to share the memories of a lifetime.

1. Why are family vacations so important for kids?

A．They offer chances to kids to explore their inner world.

B．They are a great way for kids to improve their creativity.

C．They are beneficial to children’s growth and development.

D．They are arranged by schools according to laws.

2. Which can best describe the family vacations recommended by the writer?

A．Kid-friendly and unique.

B．Educational but expensive.

C．Entertaining and instructive.

D．Impressive and cheap.

3. Whom is the passage written to?

A．Teachers.

B．Children.

C．Parents.

D．Guides.

4. What will be told in the next paragraph?

A．A one-size-fits-all trip.

B．A list of kid-friendly attractions.

C．A series of museums.

D．A range of items you need to pack.

6 . (Situation: Tom is an overseas student from Britain. One day during the summer vacation, he went to the Forbidden City with Uncle Ben.)
Tom: Uncle Ben, how did the Forbidden City get this name?
Uncle Ben: Well, in the past, emperors had supreme power, so his residence was certainly a forbidden palace.
Tom: His residence?     1    
Uncle Ben: Yes. The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern part was for the emperor to exercise his power over the nation, and the northern part was for his family.
Tom: Oh, unbelievable. This was too luxurious.
Uncle Ben: Even the whole country belonged to him.    2    
Tom: OK, then.I love these unique towers with the fine carvings on them. It’s really artistic.
Uncle Ben: Yeah, the buildings and designs of the Forbidden City are the peak of Chinese traditional architecture, not only scientific but also suitable for living.
Tom: I agree.    3     Well, why were those small animal sculptures placed on the tops of the buildings?
Uncle Ben: Some of them are mascots and some are symbols of power.
Tom:     4     Is yellow the lucky color in China?
Uncle Ben: Oh, no.In fact, yellow is the symbol of the royal family.
Tom: Just like the pattern dragon, right?
Uncle Ben: Exactly.Here is the Nine­dragon Screen.
Tom: Oh, it’s really beautiful.    5    
Uncle Ben: Sure, this will be a really good picture.
A. You mean the whole palace?
B. I want to take a picture here.
C. It’s certainly a product of wisdom.
D. That’s why he is called the emperor.
E. Why are there so many yellow things?
F. What you are going to visit?
G. I want to buy something about the Forbidden City.

7 . Kaibab National Forest

The vast majority of areas and activities in the Kaibab National Forest are free to enjoy by the public. However, there are some fees for recreational (娱乐的) sites and activities such as campgrounds, cabin rentals and recreational vehicle facilities.

Annual Pass

It covers the pass owner and three accompanying adults at sites where per person entrance fees are charged. Good for one year from the month of purchase. $80 for one year.

Senior Pass

You must be 62 years of age or older to purchase. Passes are $20 for one year or $80 for a lifetime. An Interagency (跨部门的) Annual Pass can be used on many different federal lands across the nation.

Volunteer Pass

It is awarded to those individuals who volunteer 250 hours at one or more recreational sites managed by 5 federal agencies as a way to say “thank you”! The Volunteer Pass is valid (有效的) for 12 months from the month of issuance.

4th Graders

This free pass is available to 4th Graders, 4th Grade Teachers, home school and free-choice learners 10 years of age. Good from Sept. to Aug. of your 4th Grade school year.

Access Pass

People who are living with disabilities can request this $10 lifetime pass. It can be used at many different federal lands across the nation.

For detailed information on fees associated with any Kaibab National Forest recreational site or activity, please visit its website and locate the specific site or activity of interest.

1. How many people does an Annual Pass admit into Kaibab National Forest at most?

A．1.

B．2.

C．3.

D．4.

2. What can we know about the Volunteer Pass?

A．It’s free for old people.	B．It shows respect for labor.
C．It can be used for a lifetime.	D．It’s given as a reward to 4th Graders.

3. Which pass favors the disabled?

A．Annual Pass.

B．Senior Pass.

C．Access Pass.

D．4th Graders.

8 . Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles (纺织品) from the Parpia Collection

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) members at the Family level and above are invited to reserve tickets for an art-making activity led by a teaching artist. This edition is inspired by the exhibition—Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection Learn the special dyeing (染色) process and bring home a naturally dyed headdress of your own as a reminder.

Introduction

This exhibition, open from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturdays, takes place in the classroom close to the Hirsch Library on the lower level of the Beck Building.

In order to reflect India’s countless regional traditions, the Parpia Collection shows the extraordinary beauty and technical diversity of Indian textiles. Ranging from folk textiles to valuable court textiles, the objects go through the 14th century to the early 20th century. The collection shows the wonders of textile arts from India throughout history with examples of hand-painted and hand-block-printed cotton and other traditional cloth crafts.

Tickets

Choose your one-hour time when you book your tickets. Activities are specially recommended for children aged 4 to 12, with adult supervision.

Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection is organized by MFAH. Special exhibition programming is made possible by a fund. If you are a current museum member, please sign in to access your tickets. If you are not a member, join today.

1. What will people gain by participating in the exhibition?

A．A souvenir.	B．A ticket.
C．A collection of Indian textiles.	D．A work of the teaching artist.

2. What do we know about the exhibition?

A．It is open on weekdays.	B．It shows worldwide textile arts.
C．It takes place in the Hirsch Library.	D．It covers objects of several centuries.

3. What do people need to have to get the tickets?

A．The proof of age.	B．The student ID card.
C．The museum membership.	D．The artist’s signature.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A walk along the Beijing Central Axis (中轴线) , joining the Drum Tower, the Nanluoguxiang, the Jingshan Park and the Forbidden City—this was Zhao Xianghan’s     1     (one) city-walk journey in the spring of 2022. Since then, the 21-year-old student from the Beijing Foreign Studies University     2     (remain) a city-walk lover, believing it to be the best way to “rediscover a city”.

“I visited Beijing on a group tour before the start of my college life here, during     3     going to tourist destinations and taking photos was a big thing. It gave me the     4     (impress) that Beijing was a noisy place,” said Zhao, “yet now a city walk allows me     5     (see) a whole different side of Beijing.”

With more and more travel options,     6     (tradition) group tours can no longer satisfy people who are looking for a personalized and different travel experience. Compared     7     tightly-scheduled travel tours, city walk     8     (focus) more on the free side of a travel experience. The city-walk culture to experience urban life with no transportation means other than one’s legs and feet has also been     9     hit online. On a video-sharing app, a recent video about city-walk routes in Guangzhou has gained more than 171,000 likes.

“City walk is all about doing whatever you want in your own exploration of a city, and it is     10     (actual) a kind of slow-paced lifestyle that I love so much,” said Zhao.

10 . The British Museum

Welcome to the British Museum to experience cultures across the globe, from the origin of human history to the present. The entry can be gained for free if applied on our website.

◆ Open today: 10:00-20:30
◆ Last entry: 19:30
Plan your visit

Book tickets and plan your day including exhibitions, facilities, access, food and travel. Book your free ticket to guarantee Museum entry and receive key information and updates before your visit.

Galleries

Please note that galleries in the Museum may be closed for maintaining clean or private events. All planned closures will be listed on the Visit page. Occasionally we may need to close galleries at short notice for safety reasons. We regret that in these cases we’re not always able to inform the public in advance.

Family visits

Families with children of all ages can enjoy a range of free gallery activities.

◆ Take on a Museum Mission

You can wander through selected galleries and complete five challenges. Find a variety of objects within the gallery, perform for a video using a phone or tablet, discuss an object, look closely at collection highlights, and pose for a photo shoot alongside the objects.

◆ Embark on a Museum Explorer Trail (路径)

Involving the whole family, each trail dives into interesting objects. Trails include Journey Across Japan, Africa Around the World, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and more.

◆ Explore with a Themed Backpack

This unique experience allows visitors under 16 to explore the museum in a fun way. Jobs in Roman Britain, best for ages 7-11, sees kids match modern objects with ancient objects; Sensory Support Backpack provides resources and ideas to support young visitors aged 3–11 with additional sensory needs in a busy museum environment; Little Feet, a backpack for kids under 5 for use in any area of the museum is also worth trying.

1. How could the visitors get entry to the museum?

A．By informing the staff in advance.	B．By applying on the Internet.
C．By sending email s to apply for entry.	D．By buying tickets at the door.

2. Why are the galleries closed at short notice?

A．For keeping clean.	B．For personal activities.
C．For security issues.	D．For controlling visiting.

3. What can visitors do in Jobs in Roman Britain?

A．Having some discussions.	B．Taking photos of objects.
C．Doing the object matching.	D．Wandering around galleries.