3 . Peter is a high school student and he lives in Suzhou. His family often take a trip to cities, such as Nanjing and Hangzhou. But Peter always hoped to visit Shanghai. This year, his dream finally came true.

On June 22nd, Peter’s family took the train to get to Shanghai. Their first destination was Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. After arriving there, they tasted many delicious foods first. Then they watched Kunqu Opera performances and hanfu shows.

On the second day, Peter’s family went to Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. They not only watched many animals, but also joined in some traditional activities about the Dragon Boat Festival. For example, they made zongzi and joined in a boat race. Peter also played an ancient game — touhu. This was the first time he had tried the game. It was so interesting. They also went to At Life Hub@ Anting Square.

On the last day, Peter’s family enjoyed the old Shanghai songs and guofeng music at the concerts. They also went to Jiabei Country Park. They had fun at a music festival and took many photos at a Chinese art show.

“The three-day vacation was a great experience for me,” Peter said, “I learned a lot about Chinese traditional art and history.”

1. Which city did Peter always hope to visit?

A．Suzhou.

B．Nanjing.

C．Shanghai.

D．Hangzhou.

2. What did Peter and his family do first after arriving at Zhujiajiao Ancient Town?

A．They visited some parks.	B．They took many photos.
C．They watched hanfu shows.	D．They tasted many delicious foods.

3. What did Peter try for the first time at Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park?

A．Watching animals.	B．Making zongzi.
C．Enjoying a boat race.	D．Playing touhu.

4. Which place did Peter and his family visit on the last day?

A．Jiabei Country Park.	B．At Life Hub@ Anting Square.
C．Zhujiajiao Ancient Town.	D．Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park.

5. What does Peter think of his vacation?

A．Tiring.

B．Great.

C．Boring.

D．Safe.

4 . 假如你是李华， 你收到英国笔友Emma的电子邮件， 在邮件中她说打算来中国参观， 请你为她推荐一个值得参观的地方。请给她写一封电子邮件进行回复。内容包括：
1.杭州是一个理想的值得参观的地方；
2.杭州有西湖、龙井茶以及美食。
注意：1.词数80个左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Emma,

I’m writing in response to your letter. I strongly recommend you to visit Hangzhou.   

Hangzhou,     1     (位于浙江省) , is the capital city of Zhejiang. The Italian Traveler Marco Polo once     2     (把它称作) a paradise on earth. There are a variety of     3     (标志性景点) in Hangzhou, such as the West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Qiandao Lake, the Qiantang River, which     4    (分布在杭州各地). Besides, walking in the street, you can     5    (偶遇) beauties everywhere, who are tall as well as elegant. If you are tired, you are to     6     (走进) a tea house to taste Longjing green tea. Last, remember to take some good hiking boots and a big backpack to put all your souvenirs in.

Yours,

Li Hua

5 . 语法填空

I arrived in Australia in October     1    (visit) my friend. Australia,     2    (locate) to the south of the equator, is often informally referred to     3     “down under”. My first impressions of Australia have been all about food! Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes and restaurants everywhere provide some of     4     premier food experiences in the world. I learned to play the local instrument, didgeridoo. I put my mouth on one end and blew while     5     (vibrate) my lips but failed. A     6     (skill) player can play for a long time by     7     (continual) breathing in through his nose while breathing out through his mouth and into the didgeridoo. After experiencing Australia, personally speaking,     8     I like most about Australia is the people     9     (they). Their friendliness and     10     (warm) made me feel at home whenever I went.

6 . 语法填空

My friend and I have arrived in Katherine,     1    is a town in Australia’s Northern Territory. We’re here to learn about the life and     2    (custom) of the Aborigines, who are native     3     Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but     4    (it) influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word which     5    (mean) “water breaking over rocks”.

    6    (survive) in the vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature, which shows in their music, too, like     7    (celebrate) the natural world and the     8    (spirit) world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks     9     (find) on the ground, among which there is     10     amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.

9 . For some experienced Chinese travelers who have visited many destinations at home and abroad, their focus has changed toward exploring the less traveled domestic road and sharing their stories online.

Tuotuo and Susu are known for their first-person video blogs about less visited destinations in China. The couple’s short videos attract over 1.66 million followers on Sina Weibo, many of whom are youngsters with an urge to travel.

The couple has traveled to quaint villages where tourists seldom visit. For example, they visited Laozhai village in Lingshan county, Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region (自治区). The ancient Yao ethnic group village only has about 200 residents (居民) in 48 households.

During their travels, Tuotuo and Susu dine and rub shoulders with the locals and enjoy rural life. “These travels allow us to meet many interesting Chinese people and experience their unique lifestyles,” said 33-year-old Tuotuo.

However, the couple’s travels aren’t always without challenges. For example, when they visited a cattle-farming family in Yangdong village, Liping county, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous region in Guizhou, they had to drive on a winding road and a bumpy mud path, but the wonderful view of fields proved to be worthwhile.

“It’s like a Land of Peach Blossom in modern society. Their material life may not be as good as those in big cities, but they lead a life of ease and comfort,” Tuotuo said.

“Rather than common scenic areas, frequent visitors prefer in-depth travel and are interested in the local lifestyles and local people. For them, tourism has become a kind of lifestyle, and lifestyle has also become an essential part of tourism,” said Liu Simin, vice president of tourism at the Beijing-based Chinese Society for Future Studies.

1. Where can we probably learn about Tuotuo’s traveling video blogs?

A．From the advertisement.	B．From the Internet.
C．From the travel brochure.	D．From the textbook.

2. Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “quaint” in paragraph 3?

A．Old-fashioned and unusual.	B．Newly-built and wonderful.
C．Well-known and modern.	D．Long-standing and wealthy.

3. What can be learned about Tuotuo and Susu from the text?

A．They will probably live in the country.

B．They hate good material life in big cities.

C．They are deeply attracted by local lifestyles.

D．They are more interested in traveling abroad.

4. What is the main idea of paragraph 5?

A．The couple’s travels are always challenging.

B．The scenery in the country is quite impressive.

C．The conditions in Yangdong village are very poor.

D．Difficulties on the way won’t discourage the couple.

10 . A skywell, or "tian jing", is a typical feature of a traditional home in China. ________ a northern Chinese courtyard, or “yuan zi”a skywell is smaller and less exposed to the outdoor environment. They are________ seen in homes dating to Ming and Qing dynasties, which were designed to________different generations of relatives.

Although a skywell's size and design vary from region to region, it is always rectangular and located in the Core of a house, either________by rooms on four sides or three sides plus a wall. Skywells were designed to cool buildings before air-conditioning existed. When wind blows above a skywell house, it can enter the indoor space through the opening. Because outdoor air is often cooler than indoor air, the ________breeze travels down the walls to the lower storeys and create air ________ by replacing warmer indoor air,   which rises and leaves through the opening.

The main purpose of a skywell is to allow in light, improve ventilation (通风) and ________ rainwater. In Huizhou, a skywell is small but tall, and the rooms around it can ________ sunlight on hot days, enabling the bottom of the skywell to stay cool. ________ hot air inside the house can rise and escape through the opening above the skywell, which“works just like a ________”

As a(n) ________ space between indoor life and the outdoor environment, a skywell acts as an effective heat buffer(缓冲)to shield residents from the hot air outside. But the largest part of skywell's cooling effect actually comes when there are bodies of water in the enclosure.

Evaporated water cools hot air, a process known as evaporative cooling which is ________ in Huizhou skywells. In the past, Huizhou families collected rainwater in their skywells because they believed this could safeguard and boost their wealth. Skywells therefore have channels around them to ________ rainwater coming from the roofs.

Though existing in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern________. Over the past two decades, however, due to a ________ of traditional Chinese architecture, skywell buildings have been making a comeback.

1.

A．Parallel with

B．Different from

C．Close to

D．Symbolic of

2.

A．commonly

B．rarely

C．apparently

D．currently

3.

A．bind

B．gather

C．house

D．honor

4.

A．enclosed

B．separated

C．accompanied

D．replaced

5.

A．calming

B．refreshing

C．incoming

D．upcoming

6.

A．pollution

B．pressure

C．current

D．circulation

7.

A．promise

B．harvest

C．stop

D．process

8.

A．block out

B．bathe in

C．allow for

D．let out

9.

A．Nevertheless

B．Meanwhile

C．Similarly

D．Rather

10.

A．well

B．column

C．chimney

D．ceiling

11.

A．ideal

B．leisure

C．alternative

D．transition

12.

A．well-reflected

B．well-shaded

C．well-developed

D．well-organized

13.

A．collect

B．purify

C．drain

D．evaporate

14.

A．techniques

B．facilities

C．styles

D．inventions

15.

A．reunion

B．reminder

C．renewal

D．rearrangement