2 . What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Classmates.

B．Colleagues.

C．Neighbours.

3 . What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．A wedding.

B．A memory.

C．Some money.

4 . 假设你是李华，寒假就要来临了，你的美国朋友 Tom 来信询问你的寒假计划。请你给他写封回信告知你的安排并邀请他来中国做客。内容要点如下：
1. 你的寒假安排；
2. 欢度春节；
3. 发出邀请。
注意：1.词数 80 左右，书写规范整洁；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom，

Glad to have received your letter, in which you ask me about my plan for the coming winter vacation.Now let me tell you in details.

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Yours，Li Hua

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long did Michael stay in China?

A．Five days.

B．One week.

C．Two weeks.

2. Where did Michael go last year?

A．Russia.

B．Norway.

C．India.

6 . What are the speakers doing?

A．Making a plan for their anniversary.

B．Preparing for backpacking.

C．Booking a hotel.

7 . 假定你是李华，你想邀请英国朋友John在暑假期间到你的家乡进行参观游览。请你写一封邀请函，要点如下：
1. 享受免费住宿；
2. 游览名胜古迹；
3. 品尝特色小吃；
4. 感受当地历史文化和风土人情。
注意：1. 词数100左右：
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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8 . September is the month for fashion, with four international cities hosting the fashion week. All eyes will turn to New York, London, Milan and Paris this month to see which city puts on the best show.

New York

New York Fashion Week, or NYFW, kicks off on September 5th and runs for approximately eight days. NYFW is considered the most commercial and casual of the four. It is also the only event to allow some fashion school students to participate, bringing a fresh look to the runway.

London

London Fashion Week (LFW) comes on the heels of NYFW, starting on September 13th, and running through September 17th. Once considered a minor player among the Big Four, LFW can now command a list of big names as well as promising new designers. London fashion houses have a reputation for being very experimental and open to new ideas.

Milan

Fashion Week moves to Milan on September 17th. This beautiful Italian city is home to some of the biggest fashion houses and designers in the fashion world, including Armani and Prada. Milan’s fashion houses are known for offering glamorous(有魅力的), yet practical, options.

Paris

The month of fashion makes its way to France as Paris Fashion Week begins on September 23rd. Saving the best for last, Paris never fails to offer some of the most exciting shows of the season. World-famous labels like Chanel and Dior try to outdo one another with their latest designs. The word that best describes Paris Fashion Week is ''elegant''.

1. Which city is likely to attract the new designers?

A．London.	B．New York.
C．Paris.	D．Milan.

2. When does Paris Fashion Week probably end?

A．September 21st.	B．September 20th.
C．September 29th.	D．September 23rd.

3. What can we learn from the four fashion weeks?

A．Each offers practical option.	B．Each shows its biggest brand.
C．Each is open to school students.	D．Each has its own characteristics.

9 . Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire

Longleat is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Giant lanterns take the shape of some of the park's animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter's book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author's birth. There is also a 20-metre-high birthday cake.

●£27. 85, adult/£20.65, child/under-threes, free.

●15 Dec. to 2 Jan.

Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, Gateshead

Enchanted Park is an interactive(交互的)walk through Saltwell Park, just south of the town

centre, along a trail of light with performances and sculptures. The story being told is a Midwinter
Night's Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. Visitors can join
stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops.

●£8, adult/£2, child/under-fours, free.

●11～27 Dec.

Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, Surrey

The garden is glowing with giant lighted flowers. Some of the trees are brilliant, too. The

glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and displays seasonal plants. There are lanterns
around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice.

●£9.90, adult/£3.60, child/#28, family.

●20 Dec. to 2 Jan.

Christmas at Kew Gardens, London

Kew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical twist, as the mile-long trail through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the garden's oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way.

●£16, adult/£10, child/under-fours, free.

●24 Dec. to 2 Jan.

1. What can people do in Enchanted Park?

A．Visit Shakespeare's house.	B．Listen to stories.
C．Learn to create sculptures.	D．Play the part of Santa.

2. Which place will attract children fond of fictional animal characters?

A．Kew Gardens.	B．RHS Wisley.
C．Longleat Safari Park.	D．Enchanted Park.

3. How much is the admission to Kew Gardens for the Smiths and a 6-year-old child?

A．£42.	B．£16.
C．£10.	D．£26.

4. What do the parks mentioned in the text have in common?

A．Their open times are the same.	B．They serve free cakes to children.
C．They are free for children under four.	D．They are full of Christmas atmosphere.