(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:
2 . 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 |
4 . 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. |
6 . 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. |
A.It’s fit for children. |
B.It’s not informative. |
C.It includes 15 participants. |
D.It provides a physical lesson. |
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” . |
7 . 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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(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:
Steven: Yes, of course.
Daniel:
Steven: There are a lot of wild animals, and also some special rules while visiting.
Daniel: Special rules?
Steven:
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:
Daniel: That makes sense. But that sounds interesting.
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.
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
10 . I have well travelled in Spain and visited a good number of Spanish cities. However, no city will ever quite match Cadiz, where I spent six months studying as a student.
Before that, I knew very little about Cadiz but I decided to take a risk and explore it. Well, the risk certainly paid off.
Cadiz, Europe’s oldest city, hangs off Spain’s southern coast on a peninsula (半岛), surrounded almost entirely by water. As you leave the shady streets of the historical old city and explore more of it, you are met with vast areas of the blue Atlantic Ocean and white sandy beaches, which in my opinion are some of the best in Spain!
One of the great things about Cadiz is the wonderful, rich culture of food and drink. There are little tapa (小吃) bars lining every street and most will serve tapas for around 1.50—2 euros, meaning you can try a whole variety of Andalusian dishes.
Cadiz has also come to be known as “The Singing City”. It comes from the annual carnival (狂欢节), one of the biggest in Europe. A very large number of people go to Cadiz to see it. During those ten days, Cadiz’s narrow streets are filled with the sound of singing as musical groups fight for a place in the contest, which takes place on the last Saturday of carnival. The songs perfectly show the sense of humor of the Gaditanos, who, besides being so warm and welcoming, are said to have the best sense of humor in Spain!
That is my experience of Cadiz: a wonderful, typically Andalusian city which is often overlooked but well worth a visit. I am currently living in Huelva, just a short drive from Cadiz, so please pay attention to my next sharing!
1. What does the word “that” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Competing in a match. | B.Studying in Cadiz. |
C.Teaching a student. | D.Becoming an explorer. |
A.The geographic position and scenery of Cadiz. |
B.The beautiful life of people living in Cadiz. |
C.The unknown origin and long history of Cadiz. |
D.The author’s complex attitude towards Cadiz. |
A.A number of local people enjoy humorous songs. |
B.Many grand carnivals attract well-known singers. |
C.Singing is everywhere during a big annual carnival. |
D.A lot of singing competitions take place each year. |
A.A geography textbook. | B.A post on the Internet. |
C.A travel brochure. | D.An encyclopedia. |