1 . 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。

The Inferno is the oldest and most celebrated of all amateur ski races. It     1     (hold) every January, near MÜrren in Switzerland. Anyone can take part, as long as they belong to     2     ski racing club.

The Inferno was the     3     (invent) of a British businessman called Henry Lunn, who came up with the idea of the package holiday in the early 1900s and     4     (begin) taking groups of people to the Alps for winter sports. Henry’s son, Arnold, grew very fond of MÜrren and he founded a ski club there in 1924. Four years later, seventeen of the club’s members took part in the first Inferno race,     5     the top of the 2,970-metre Schilthorn mountain to MÜrren below.

In those early days, they used     6    (climb) for six hours from the railway station in MÜrren before the start of the race. Today,     7     (racer) use a cable car (缆车) which takes about twenty minutes. In the first race, the winning time for the fourteen-kilometre race was one hour, twelve minutes. These days it tends to be almost     8     (exact) an hour. Although the skiers are very much faster now, some things haven’t changed. The course,     9     is steep (陡峭的) and has sharp bends (急转弯), remains one of the most     10     (demand) and frightening in the world.

2 . Like Indiana Jones (a fictional character), who undertakes daring adventures in his spare time, my father is a businessman by day and a thrill-seeker by night.

His enthusiasm rubbed off on me, and I have been lucky to be his companion on many adventures. We started out by riding America’s fastest, most twisted roller coasters. After that a whitewater rafting trip through the Grand Canyon（峡谷）on the Colorado River started our search for other extreme thrills across the globe.

Amazing thrills awaited us at every corner of the world. Skydiving was especially thrilling when performed from a helicopter over the breathtaking Swiss Alps. We have bungee jumped from the world’s highest platform, Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa. Most recently, in Interlaken, Switzerland, we attempted canyoning（溪降运动）.

Anyone who loves a challenging thrill should try canyoning. Our adventure began with a 90-foot rope down a canyon wall into a rushing ice-cold river. Then we crossed the bone-chilling water toward the mouth of the river, our final destination, where the reward for the journey would be a whole view of the beautiful Interlaken basin. We slid over slippery rocks at one moment, jumped from waterfalls and swam through underwater tunnels the next. Back and forth we alternated, climbing rope ladders before going back into the fresh mountain water. Certainly, danger was waiting for us in each of these activities, but that very danger provided the rush. Canyoning was indeed one thrill after another, from beginning to end.

While canyoning is possible only in certain places, thrills and adventure can be found anywhere. Our beginnings in the U.S. showed us just that. We continue to seek the big thrills, but in doing so, we have learned to seek lesser excitement in daily life as well. After all, we can’t go canyoning every day, and small thrills are better than none for us thrill-seekers.

1. What do we know about the author’s father?

A．He is a very successful businessman.

B．He is doing a part-time job.

C．He likes Indiana Jones very much.

D．He enjoys experiencing adventures.

2. What does the underlined phrase “rubbed off on” mean in paragraph 2?

A．relate to	B．keep off
C．affect	D．confuse

3. What did the author and his father do when attempting canyoning?

A．Jumped down from waterfalls and swam across the icy water.

B．Jumped down a canyon river and crossed it.

C．Climbed over a rope ladder and swam through underwater tunnels.

D．Climbed down a canyon wall and swam across the rushing icy river.

4. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph?

A．Small thrills in daily life are worth a try as well.

B．We had better go abroad to experience canyoning.

C．Canyoning is not suitable for everyone.

D．America is the most proper place to experience adventures.

3 . When is the last time you slept under the stars and cooked dinner over an open fire? You never know — you may just fall back in love with the great outdoors and turn it into an annual vacation!

Escape the busy city life

Why go camping?     1     Once your tent and campsite is set-up, you don’t have to worry about cleaning, laundry or any other tasks that seem to consume your everyday life. And it’s a chance for you to turn off the smart phone, computer and other electronics to just sit back and relax.

Gain a newfound appreciation for Mother Nature

    2     From beautiful mountains to freshwater lakes ideal for swimming, you’ll have your pick of outdoor activities to engage in.

Quality time with friends and family

    3     This will give your friends and family a chance to have some true quality time together whether it’s playing sports, cooking or simply talking to one another — without the usual distractions.

You can learn new skills

Living outdoors gives you the opportunity to learn some survival skills.     4     You may also learn how to protect yourself from mosquitoes and other insects, as well as experience how many material possessions you really can do without.

Camping is affordable

When it comes to budget vacations, a camping trip is one of the most economical choices for a family getaway. Groceries can be bought ahead of time and once you’ve settled into the campsite, there’s no need to worry about purchasing more food or buying souvenirs.     5     Happy camping!

A．Decide with whom you are camping.

B．Make it a rule to keep the electronic games at home.

C．You’ll likely manage to build a fire after a camping trip.

D．Planning a camping trip begins with the desire to get outdoors.

E．It gives you the opportunity to do nothing for a weekend or even longer.

F．There’s so much beauty in the outdoors and we rarely get the chance to appreciate it.

G．So if you’re looking for a trip that’s going to save money, get out there and set up that tent.

4 . Liz was quite excited these days. She was going to travel to Asia with her mom. Neither of them had ______ traveled out of the United States before. They were going to ______ to Hong Kong. They would travel on their cruise(乘船游览) ship to Shanghai and Beijing after ______ in Hong Kong for three days.

“Beijing is inland, so we have to _____ about a two-hour bus ride to get there from the port. I _____ the name of the port. Anyway, we’re going to ______ the Great Wall, the Tian’anmen Square, and the Forbidden City. It's going to be so ______!” she told her neighbor Jane.

From China, the cruise ship would go to Pusan in South Korea, and ______ to Tokyo. From Tokyo, they would _____ a flight back to Los Angeles.

“The trip is going to ______ three weeks. It's only going to ______ us about $ 2,800 each if we don’t _____ anything.” She laughed.

“I hope your trip is more _______ than mine was” said Jane. “I took a cruise to the Bahamas, _____ almost all the passengers got _______. I caught some kind of disease that made me ______ for almost three days. They ______ us a discount(折扣) that we could use on a _____ trip. No more cruising for me. That is really a pity.”

“We’ve ______ those things,” said Liz. “Mom and I are going to be ______ our hands every 30 minutes, and we’re bringing surgical masks with us.” Good preparations may help a lot in the travel and make it a pleasant and successful one.

1.

A．ever

B．never

C．still

D．also

2.

A．walk

B．ship

C．fly

D．drive

3.

A．trying

B．searching

C．staying

D．studying

4.

A．know

B．take

C．look

D．practice

5.

A．leave

B．choose

C．forget

D．call

6.

A．find

B．remember

C．pass

D．see

7.

A．cool

B．difficult

C．terrible

D．disappointed

8.

A．sadly

B．finally

C．secretly

D．simply

9.

A．make

B．miss

C．meet

D．catch

10.

A．run

B．prepare

C．last

D．stop

11.

A．cost

B．offer

C．save

D．give

12.

A．visit

B．shop

C．meet

D．show

13.

A．important

B．confusing

C．funny

D．helpful

14.

A．if

B．because

C．but

D．so

15.

A．mysterious

B．sick

C．angry

D．nervous

16.

A．travel

B．dream

C．regret

D．waste

17.

A．refuse

B．give

C．cheat

D．order

18.

A．familiar

B．normal

C．future

D．quick

19.

A．heard about

B．looked forward

C．called back

D．made up

20.

A．watching

B．washing

C．using

D．changing

5 . Children's Games in Ancient China

Unlike the children nowadays, the children during ancient times didn't have smart phone, iPad or computer to entertain(娱乐) themselves.     1     Let's take a look.

Flying kites

Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite.     2     For example, the swallow-shaped kite is a well-known Beijing style.

Playing hide-and-seek

Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. Even nowadays, many children like playing it. There are two ways to play. One way is covering a child's eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄) him.     3    

    4    

The closest thing to watching a film or television for entertainment during ancient times was going to see a shadow play. Folk artists manipulate puppets behind the screen, narrating stories and accompanied by music.

Setting off firecrackers(鞭炮)

Firecrackers have a history of more than 2,000 years. It is said that there was a beast (野兽)named Nian in ancient China.     5     After gunpowder was invented, it gradually replaced the bamboo joint cracker. Crackers are still set off during Spring Festival to symbolize auspiciousness(吉利).

A．Watching shadow plays

B．Each of them has special features.

C．Different materials are used to make the kite.

D．Shadow plays were the popular entertaining form in ancient times.

E．And to scare off the beast, people burnt bamboo joints to make it blast.

F．More commonly, participants hide and one child must try to find them.

G．Instead, they came up with(想出) interesting games to play in their childhood.

6 . Enjoyable Family Picnics

Going for a picnic is great at any age． It can either be a simple lunch in the park or a family barbecue at the beach． Whether with little kids or just as a romantic afternoon date， picnics can be fun and relaxing． Just remember to prepare．

Check the weather forecast．    1     Picnics are never much fun when it gets too hot or starts to rain． If it is likely to rain， but you still make up your mind to go， think about bringing umbrellas．

Pick a location suitable for your family's needs． Different locations are for different types of picnics．    2     Choose one with a playground for them， and perhaps some bathrooms nearby． Do you want a quiet afternoon to read， or a park with a big field to play soccer on？

    3     Food is the most important part of a picnic， so don't forget it! Remember to bring any utensils （器皿） you might need， as well as napkins and a garbage bag to clean up afterwards． Bring some books， balls or anything else that could be fun． Finally， don't forget your camera．

Other ideas． If it gets hot in the afternoon， why not try a morning picnic to enjoy the songs of birds in the fresh morning air？    4       It can be fun to have a picnic in your backyard． If you're going on a hike， pack a lunch and turn it into a picnic． But remember to bring extra water!

Remember to prepare， and you'll soon be enjoying picnics wherever you are． But keep in mind that not everything always go as planned．    5    ．

A．What to bring．

B．Do you have little kids？

C．Just learn to laugh and enjoy it anyway．

D．Another idea is to stay at home．

E．Not everybody likes eating outside．

F．It may seem obvious but it's often forgotten．

G．Do you need big trees to keep the heat off on a sunny day？

7 . While your competitors are still waiting for the water to warm up, you could be giving your dragon boat season a jumpstart with a paddling vacation in Orlando, Florida. Spring camp is suitable for all ages and levels, perfect for those looking for a break from the ordinary ( or cold) days while enjoying the sport of dragon boat with like-minded people.

The 2018 Florida Training Camp promises to be a week of fun and fitness on and off the water. Register as a team, small group or individual, with customizable(可定制的) add-ons for those looking to give an edge to their personal performance.

The week will close out on Saturday with a camp BBQ and a racing regatta! Opening festivities begin on the evening of Sunday April 15^th with camp check-in. Training begins on Monday April 16^th and ends on Saturday April 21^st.

GWN FLORIDA TRAINING CAMP

Dates: Monday April 16^th to Saturday April 21^st, 2018

Price: $395, $370 before January 19^th, 2018

Features include:

Daily schedule

Twice daily dragon boat training sessions

Daily video analysis

Individual help(twice weekly)

Additional daily group sessions

Camp-sponsored socials

CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE

The optifons outlined below are available during the week of camp and can be booked as an add-on. Add-ons can be included in your initial registration or purchased at a later time through the online registration system.

OPTION 1: High Performance Program

Cost: $75

If you want to learn how to move your boat faster, then the High Performance Program is for you! This option consists of three progressive one-hour sessions completely focused on racing techniques, strategies, and drills, with the goal of increasing your overall speed.

Option 2:　Coaching Community Dragon Boat (Level1)

Cost: $175

This course is intended for anyone interested in entry-level coaching. Expect the material included in the course to cover safety, ethics(道德) in coaching, coach-athlete communication, basic dragon boat techniques, basic physiological requirements of dragon boat racing, race and practice planning, plus more.

1. According to the passage, ___________in the camp.

A．you will enjoy a BBQ at the opening	B．you need to be over 18
C．you should have some dragon boat skills	D．you can have fun on land

2. How much does the camp with Option 1 cost if you pay at the end of 2017?

A．$370	B．$395
C．$ 445	D．$470

3. We can learn from the passage that ___________.

A．Option 1 includes a three-hour session

B．add-ons can be bought during registration

C．Option 2 is for those fond of advanced coaching

D．video analysis is covered in the coaching course

4. The purpose of the passage is to ______________.

A．recommend an upcoming training camp

B．introduce the options in a training camp

C．provide ideas about how to spend a vacation

D．offer advice on how to win in dragon boat races

8 . 假定你是李华，想邀请外教Henry一起参观中国剪纸（paper-cutting）艺术展。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.展览时间、地点；
2.展览内容。
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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9 . If you are planning to organize a summer camp, you need to have a good plan of action. Children look forward to attending-summer camps. They want to learn new things, and make new friends. So, your summer camp planning decides whether the kids are going to enjoy it or not.     1    

Summer Camp Themes

When you plan a summer Camp, you ought to have a theme. For example, you can have a swimming summer camp.    2     An art camp would have a theme like “paint the world”, and so on.

Summer Camp Games

If the summer camp is going to be an overnight program, then you have to prepare all kinds of activities for kids.    3     Games act as one of the best and simple relaxing skills for kids. They also help kids get along with each other and develop the ability to work in a team.

Adventure Sports (冒险运动)

The most interesting part of a summer camp is adventure sports! Plan for sports like rock-climbing, river-crossing, etc.    4     However, words giving kids encouragement are always welcome.

A Special Day

    5     You can have a party or something like that. You can also have a cultural day or a talent day when the children get to exhibit their culture or tradition they belong to, and at the same time, get to know about other cultures, too.

Just head on and carry out all the above things. Make it the most fun and interesting camp ever, so that you have them coming back to you each time you plan for a summer camp in the future!

A．So plan interesting and fun games.

B．Your summer camp program can have a special day.

C．Here the kids interested in swimming would join your camp.

D．A kid could feel bad if he / she is not doing well at the camp.

E．Kids on the summer camp need to be on their own sometimes.

F．This article will help you make the camp more interesting and fun.

G．Make sure you do not force a kid to take part in an activity he / she is scared of.

10 . 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many kids go to day camps during summer. Day camps can be a lot of fun, but the activities are familiar.    1    It might take you a little while to get familiar with the place. But you come home every night, just like you do during the school year.Sleep away camp offers more excitement because you’ll be there all day and night. It’s a kind of vacation, but without your parents. You’ll probably sleep in a tent（帐篷） with other kids attending the camp. Your parents should not worry about your food.    2    Some sleep away camps are for both boys and girls, which means that there are both boys and girls at the camp.    3    Often these all-girl and all-boy camps meet up for some special purposes.Usually, the camp mails out information to your family before you go.    4    Most of all, you’ll also probably need to bring a health report. Let coaches know about any health problem you have. Just like any vacation, you’ll need to pack a bag full of the clothes.    5    Food is generally provided, but you might need some extra money for snacks or other small expenses(费用).

A．So you’ll know what to bring.

B．You’ll learn how to get along with others.

C．You couldn’t miss your parents at night.

D．You’ll need to change clothes while you’re there.

E．Other camps are just for girls or just for boys.

F．You start camp in the morning and go home in the afternoon.

G．You’ll probably eat together in the open air and you’ll have to share the food with the others.