1 . There are almost limitless things to do at the seaside. For an enjoyable summer day or night, some that are the most fun can be simple, inexpensive or absolutely free.

Frolic: Summer at the seaside is for as many activities as you can stand in the sand. Play frisbee (飞盘), sand volleyball or any beach-free sport. Jog or run while you feel the soft sand each step. If it’s nice and windy, go fly a kite!

Picnic: If you’re a bit lazy as you sun and relax on the beach, you can buy take-out from nearby shops. If you’re there with a big family outing, you may prefer to pack and bring baskets of your favorite foods and drinks.

Sand castles: For anyone who wishes they were still kids, building castles in the sand is fun at the seashore. If you’re feeling really creative, add fishes, frogs and whatever else your modeling skills can construct.

Explore: If there are hiking or biking trails along the shore or nearby, take an action to discover what’s around to be collected. Seashells and washed-up ocean flora (植物群) are fun to hunt, although finding a valuable diamond ring in the sand is much more satisfying.

Socialize: Meet all kinds of people. If kids are with you, they’re natural socializers, and will easily join others in games and other fun things to do together. Set up a volleyball net on the beach, and soon others will join the game.

Nothing: For some people the top activity at the seaside is inactivity. That means doing absolutely nothing. After all, you’ve come to the beach to relax on the warm sand, and nowhere in the world is there a more comfortable place for it.

1. In the first paragraph the author ________.

A．advertises a scenic spot

B．describes the beautiful seaside

C．shows visitors can do many things at the seaside

D．introduces the things that can be brought to the seaside

2. Which can best explain the underlined word “Frolic”?

A．Tips on safety.	B．Full preparation.
C．Famous players.	D．Lively and enjoyable activity.

3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT suggested by the author?

A．Having a picnic with your family.

B．Making friends with all kinds of people.

C．Playing many kinds of games at the beach.

D．Searching for valuable jewelry in the sand.

4. According to the passage, if you do nothing at the seaside, ________.

A．you can still relax yourself

B．you might feel uncomfortable

C．you miss a chance to enjoy yourself

D．you are not advised to go to the seaside again

5. The passage is most probably taken from _______.

A．a diary

B．a report

C．a textbook

D．a guidebook

2 . 假定你是李津，你的好友英国留学生Tim来信，邀请你在本周末与他一起去国家博物馆看少数民族文化展。请用英语回信，内容包括：
（1）感谢邀请；（2）表示对展览的兴趣；（3）确定会面时间和地点。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇： ethnic minority culture 少数民族文化
（开头已给出，不计入总词数）
Dear Tim,

I'm more than delighted to receive your letter

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Lijin.

3 . If you are interested in art, there are four art activities to be held in Beijing.

Paintings of Xu Beihong

Over 100 paintings by modern China's painting master Xu Beihong are on show at the National Art Museum, including his oil and ink (墨) works.

Xu is skilled at describing birds and animals. His works creatively combine Western methods with traditional Chinese art, which has a big influence on modern Chinese artists.

If you go:

9:00am-5:30pm, from September to November (closed on Mondays). 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 010-6403-4951

Musical performances for Japanese anime (动漫) lovers

Music Fans Classical Orchestra will provide a performance for Japanese anime and music lovers, bringing together great works by famous Japanese writer Joe Hisaishi, including melodies (旋律) in Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the sky and director Takeshi Kitano's film Kikujiro.

If you go:

7:30pm, November. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 North Xinhua Street, Xicheng district. 010-6605-7006.

Opera Film Carmen

The French opera film Carmen will be shown in Beijing on Saturday. It will be played in French, with English and Chinese subtitles (字幕).

Based on the novel of the same name by Prosper Merimee, Carmen was the last work of the famous French writer Georges Bizet, telling stories of the working class and ordinary people. It's also one of the popular operas in the world.

If you go:

1:30 pm, September. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000

The Merchant of Venice

Beijing Comedy Theater will put on William Shakespeare's work The Merchant of Venice. It will be played in Chinese.

If you go:

7:30 pm, Dec 15-17; 2:30 pm, Dec 16. Beijing Comedy Theater,11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 400-610-3721

1. Where can you go if you are free in October?

A．Beijing Concert Hall	B．National Art Museum
C．Beijing Comedy Theater.	D．National Center for the Performing Arts

2. Which number should you call if you're interested in works by Joe Hisaishi?

A．010-6605-7006.	B．010-6403-4951.
C．010-6655-0000.	D．400-610-3721.

3. What can we learn about the film Carmen?

A．It's a British film.

B．It's about to be played on Sunday.

C．It's about stories of ordinary people.

D．It's based on Georges Bizet’s best work.

4. When can you see The Merchant of Venice?

A．7:30 am on Dec 15.	B．2:30 pm on Dec 17.
C．7:30 pm on Dec 16.	D．2:30 am on Dec 16.

5. What would a foreigner choose if wanting to improve his Chinese listening ability?

A．Carmen.	B．Kikujiro.
C．Castle in the sky.	D．The merchant of Venice.

4 . What does the woman prefer to do this weekend?

A．See a movie.

B．Go to a concert.

C．Go for an outing.

5 . 阅读下面短文，用英语简要回答文后所给的五个问题，并将答案写在答题卡对应位置。（注意：每题答语不超过15个单词）

Mr. Black was spending his holiday in Africa. One day he watched some elephants passing by. Each of them was tied to his front legs only by a small rope. To his great surprise, these large strong animals could easily run away, but they did not.

So Mr. Black asked the owner why not a single elephant made an attempt to break free. The owner said, ''When the elephants were very young, the same size ropes were used to tie them, and at that time the ropes were strong enough to hold them. Now they have grown big and strong, but they believe that the ropes still hold them and it is impossible to escape, so they never try to get away. ''

Sometimes people act like these elephants. They often give up after the first failures. In fact, the failures are part of learning. If we want to succeed, we should never give up, but try and try again.

1. Where was Mr. Black spending his holiday?
2. What was each of the elephants tied by?
3. How did Mr. Black feel when he saw the elephants did not try to get away?
4. Why do the elephants never try to break free?
5. According to the text, what should we do if we want to succeed?

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will the activity be organized?

A．On June 14th.

B．On July 30th.

C．On June 30th.

2. How many hours will the activity last?

A．Ten hours.

B．Eleven hours.

C．Eleven and a half hours.

3. Which of the following is wrong?

A．There are many kinds of tasty food.

B．You can enjoy three famous singers’ voices.

C．Money raised from ticket selling will be donated.

7 . Check out some fun weekend activities from our friends at Arizona Parenting.

Walk in the Wild: Walk or run for wildlife at the Phoenix Zoo's Walk in the Wild 2016. Put on your favorite animal dress and take part in the one mile or 5K, enjoying the sights and sounds of the Zoo. Walk in the Wild includes a morning full of unique activities you won't find at any other valley walk, including all day zoo admission and a lakeside after party .

Register online. 6－10 am. Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 602－286－3800.

Free Museum Day: It is hosted by Sesame Street and HBO at the Children's Museum of Phoenix.   Kids can participate in activities, enjoy a performance by the Sesame Street Muppets and get to join the Everyday Heroes Club. An act of kindness is all it takes to become a member. Performances and activities will take place at 10：30－11：30 am and 1：30－2：30 pm.

9 am－4 pm. Children's Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. 602－253－0501.

Sunday A'Fair: Sunday A'Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by top Arizona musicians, along with an artsandcrafts market, fun activities for children and families, guided tours of the sculptures in the park and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). Guests are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs or picnic baskets, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great entertainment. Delicious foods, snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks are also available for purchase.

12－4 pm. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 480－994－ARTS (2787)．

1. What can children do at Walk in the Wild?

A．Join in the 5mile walk.	B．Attend courses for free.
C．Wear animal shaped clothes.	D．Enjoy good company of wild animals.

2. What qualification is needed to join the Everyday Heroes Club?

A．Do a good deed.	B．Donate money to the club.
C．Be active in school activities.	D．Be ready to help protect wildlife.

3. Where can one go to buy some works of art?

A．The Phoenix Zoo.

B．Scottsdale Civic Center Park.

C．The Children's Museum of Phoenix.

D．Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.