1 . Four best day trips from Amsterdam: the ultimate travel guide

Zaanse Schans: a picture-perfect town of windmills

A trip to the Netherlands would be incomplete without seeing windmills-and there’s no better way to see them than in the historical town of Zaanse Schans. This quaint village gives visitors an accurate impression of Dutch living in the 17th and 18th centuries. From cheese and dairy factories to traditional windmills and historical museums, you’ll live, breathe, and experience the old Zaan style of living. Classic!

Travel time by car: 21 minutes

Transport fees: €4 for adults, €1.5 for children

Marken: a former island in the Zuiderzee

Residents of the town built wooden houses on artificial hills to prevent more flooding damage. To this day, these picturesque homes remain a popular cultural attraction. On your walk, you can visit the cosy town harbour or enjoy the scenic route of fields, forests, and the lakeshore.

Travel time by car: 27minutes

Transport fees: €4.5 for adults, €1.5 for children

Dordrecht: a historic trading port

Dordrecht is the oldest city in Holland (we mean the old province of Holland and not the so-called “country”!). There are plenty of cultural spots, including seven churches and several historical monuments-turned-museums.

Travel time by car; l hour and 5 minutes

Transport fees: €9.5 for adults, €2 for children (2-6 years old)

Schiedam; home to the world’s tallest windmill

While there are windmills all around the Netherlands,Schiedam has the tallest traditional windmills of all, standing at 26.6 metres. Schiedam is also known for being the Netherlands’ gin (杜松子酒) capital, with the city producing the most jenever (also known as Dutch gin) in the country. There are multiple bars museums where you can check out the production process.

Travel time by car: 55 minutes

Transport fees: €9 for adults, €3 for children

1. How much should a couple pay for a trip at least?

A．€3.

B．€8.

C．€9.

D．€9.5.

2. Which trip leads to the oldest city in Holland?

A．Zaanse Schans.	B．Marken.
C．Schiedam.	D．Dordrecht.

3. What do Zaanse Schans and Schiedam have in common?

A．They’re both islands.

B．They both produce Dutch gin.

C．They’re both featured in windmills.

D．They’re famous for wooden houses,

2 . Holidays abroad are officially back, with millions set to book a trip away this summer, To guarantee a stress-free break, use these practical tips.

Take out travel insurance as soon as you book

By not having insurance, travellers risk having to pay substantial medical or repatriation (遣送回国) costs if they fall ill or hurt themselves abroad     1     . Make sure you take out comprehensive travel insurance as soon as you book. So if something goes wrong and you can't travel, you could claim for the cost of your holiday.

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With tourist areas expected to be crowded this year, many visitors will face disappointment if they don’t book attractions or restaurants in advance. Avoid long queues at busy places by making a reservation.

Invest in a translation device or app

    3    , being able to speak and clearly understand the local language will make your whole holiday experience stress free and much more enjoyable. When you want to order food, call for taxis, or communicate with the locals, a language translation device or app such as Pocketalk will help ensure your trip runs smoothly.

Be aware of potential cheats and financial tricks abroad

Unfortunately, as a traveller, you can attract the attention of criminals who see you as an easy target, so it’s important to stay alert to the possible risk of theft, cheats and other financial tricks.     4    . Do not let your credit card leave your sight when paying for things.

Prepare for delays

With large numbers of travellers expected this year,be prepared for airports, ports and stations to be extremely busy with a high chance of delays. Have a less stressful journey by allowing yourself plenty of time to check in and get through security.     5    

A．When you travel abroad

B．If you have prepared for the trip

C．Book activities and attractions in advance

D．And they may also risk a delay in treatment

E．Avoid carrying large amounts of cash when exploring

F．Make sure you have books, magazines, or games to keep you entertained

G．Forget awkward hand gestures and pointing and concentrate on making memories

3 . 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。

One morning during the summer vacation, a teenage boy named Alex was sorting out his snacks when the wildfires not far from the place where he lived started.

Alex’s parents got the bad news from the Internet. His mother. Sofia, came up to him and showed a video of the horrible scene to him. When Alex saw the condition of the victims, his heart sank. Some had minor or serious injuries. Others lost homes and had to live in shelters temporarily. Although the government was providing relief, food couldn’t reach all the victims for a short time.

“Turn it off, Mom. The video makes me too sad,” Alex said. Sofia realized that her son, sympathetic and caring, was really concerned. They needed tq reach out. But what could they do? She felt lost,

“Why not put up a lemonade stand (柠檬水摊)?”Alex suggested. He told his parents that he wanted to have one stand, supplying lemonade and other food for free. His parents thought it was time to teach him how to help others and a good chance to provide some support for the place they loved.

Finally, Alex put up the lemonade stand with the help of his family in the disaster area. The family offered a range of items, including rice, fruit, candies, sandwiches, lemonade, fresh water and even Alex’s snacks to the stand, which the victims could help themselves to.

The great support quickly went beyond the physical lemonade stand. Alex’s good behavior soon attracted the attention of others. Neighbors first rushed to donate to the stand, making sure that there was always enough food and drink for everyone in need. The stand soon turned into a center of charitable activities and a symbol of teamwork and hope,with donations pouring in from all directions. People from all walks of life came together, united by a common goal: to help those affected by the wildfires and bring hope to their lives. Most amazingly, as word about Alex’s selfless actions further spread, more and more children were inspired to join and support the cause (事业), including his friends and their parents.

注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右:
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Alex’s friends admired him very much and tried their best to help.

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Later, the children’s parents also joined the cause.

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4 . 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。

In 1999, Esteban Zottele,     1     is a scholar from Argentina in South America, first visited China and changed his life. Then Esteban came     2     (study) at Renmin University of China and obtained a doctoral degree. In his spare time, he spent most of his time traveling around,     3     (leave) his footsteps in the cities of Baoding, Chongqing and Shenzhen.

“My study experience has made me more     4     (close) connected with China,” Esteban says. He is     5     (amaze) at the vast and rich culture, as well as the rapid development and     6     (transform) of China over the years. “Most cities are now connected by high-speed railway, unlike when I first visited here,” he adds.

Currently, Esteban teaches Spanish at a university in East China's Jiangsu Province. Since 2013, he     7     (carry) out research on the BRI — the Belt and Road Initiative (“一带一路”倡议).“In recent years, many Latin American countries, like Argentina, have joined China in constructing the BRI. As     8     result, China can expand the international market and improve commercial relations     9     the two nations,” says Esteban. Esteban thinks that cultural differences should     10    (recognize), so as to promote mutual understanding and trust among people of all countries.

9 . This morning, before I left for the airport, I had hurt my back. And I could _________ lift my bag off the floor, let alone _________ it into the overhead locker. Luckily, one of the flight attendants put it along with two cases for me.

At that time, a man _________ in front of me must have noticed that I was asking for _________. When the plane _________, he instantly stood up and got my bag down. He also _________ to carry one of my cases down the _________. And then he waited at the bottom of the stairs for me to _________ to get my bag.

A lady walking beside me carried my other case full of things for me. It was obviously _________ for her, but she managed it. She seemed not to want her kindness to be __________, so I silently accepted it. Then I saw her again at the carousel (行李传送带), and she took my bag off the __________.

I would have managed to do all of these things on my own, but these well-meaning humans sensed that I needed help and just __________ in without me needing to ask. It was one of the most __________ experience I had ever had. I couldn’t feel __________ enough to those persons who had taken time out of their lives for a (n) __________. I was so appreciative of their kindness that I would remember it forever.

1.

A．exactly

B．eventually

C．rarely

D．regularly

2.

A．divided

B．placed

C．slipped

D．turned

3.

A．sitting

B．talking

C．walking

D．standing

4.

A．assistance

B．money

C．reputation

D．food

5.

A．started

B．flew

C．delayed

D．landed

6.

A．preferred

B．offered

C．declined

D．failed

7.

A．courts

B．doors

C．floors

D．stairs

8.

A．get off

B．watch out

C．watch over

D．get back

9.

A．luxurious

B．crucial

C．weighty

D．representative

10.

A．requested

B．remarked

C．denied

D．kept

11.

A．airport

B．plane

C．pump

D．belt

12.

A．checked

B．stepped

C．gave

D．cut

13.

A．common

B．splendid

C．ambitious

D．difficult

14.

A．proud

B．ashamed

C．suspicious

D．grateful

15.

A．stranger

B．partner

C．attendant

D．applicant