1 . On a recent trip to the island of Newfoundland, Canada, my husband asked our talkative cab driver what made him most proud to be a native.

“Our generosity and hospitality(好客),” he replied in a strong local accent. “If your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, someone will stop to help. People here are kind like that.” His answer rang in my mind during that ride with my husband and teenage kids, as we headed out to explore on the first day of our vacation.

Little did I know we were about to experience some of that remarkable Newfoundland kindness for ourselves. We met Alma that same morning at the start of a long hike. Our teenagers hurried ahead, and as we walked behind, admiring the scenery, two women in sunglasses and summer hiking equipment stopped. They’d heard us discussing different routes, and then asked if we’d like suggestions. They looked to be in their 40s, and were both enthusiastic to share their local expertise.

We listened eagerly, taking mental notes, until one of the women asked, “You have a car, right?” I explained that there were no cars available during our week on the island, so we had to rely on cabs instead.

“Oh no,” she said, “you need a car.” And then, as casually as if offering a piece of chewing gum (口香糖), she said, “Take mine!” My husband and I just smiled in disbelief, dumbfounded.

“Why not?” she insisted. “You need a car to get to know all these places.”

“But you don’t even know us,” I said.

“That doesn’t matter,” she continued with absolute determination.

Surprised, I looked over at her friend, who shrugged and said, “That’s Alma.”

Forty minutes of talking later, my family climbed into Alma’s car. We spent the rest of our vacation discovering different areas of this beautiful island. But it wasn’t the groups of whales we saw, or the vast areas of woodland, that made this place so memorable. Instead, it was the act of kindness from a complete stranger that made us realize how special Newfoundland really was.

Next year, there’s no doubt where we’ll be taking our summer vacation. Who knows what act of kindness we’ll meet then?

1. What did the cab driver take pride in as a native?

A．Their kindness and enthusiasm.	B．Their cheap service and friendliness.
C．Their unselfishness and determination.	D．Their rich experience and local knowledge.

2. The underlined word “dumbfounded” in Paragraph 5 probably means “________”.

A．annoyed

B．satisfied

C．shocked

D．embarrassed

3. What impressed the author most during her stay in Newfoundland?

A．The local culture of the island.	B．The answer from the cab driver.
C．The beautiful scenery of the island.	D．The help from an enthusiastic stranger.

4. What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph?

A．She expects to visit Newfoundland again.

B．She hasn’t decided where to go next year yet.

C．She is looking forward to meeting Alma once more.

D．She also wants to be kind to others during the vacation.

2 . Traveling alone gives you the freedom to create your own schedule and do as you please.     1     For example, a travel partner can provide practical support and celebrate in the rewards of first-hand experience with unfamiliar locations and cultures. Here are several steps to find a travel partner who will improve your journey.

    2     Traveling should be fun. When you are on a trip, you will want to do lots of activities that you enjoy. Preferably, your companion will want to do the same things as you.

Discuss financial plans. Before you travel, you should plan a budget.     3     You don’t want to be planning an expensive getaway when your friend is looking for budget travel.

Have an honest conversation. If you are thinking about traveling with a companion, take some time to have an open discussion. Schedule a time to sit down and talk. Try saying, “I know we’ve talked about the idea of traveling through Europe together. Let’s have a coffee this week and actually talk that through.”     4     You should also talk about your travel style.

Find someone who is flexible. Choose a travel partner who can adjust.     5    Maybe it will rain on the day you planned to visit the Grand Canyon. Or you might not be able to get reservations at that French restaurant you’ve been dying to try.

A．Look for someone with common interests.

B．You should discuss your goals for the trip.

C．Travel with a friend who is pretty easygoing.

D．But traveling with a partner has its benefits, too.

E．Make sure that you are on the same page concerning money.

F．Try to meet your new travel partner in person before your trip.

G．No matter how carefully you plan your trip, it is likely that something will go wrong.

3 . With the coming of winter, it’s the perfect time to get out of town and escape the seasonal mood（心情）disorder. Here are vacation ideas to adopt now.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica, located in the Valle del General, is well-known for its coffee, pineapples and sugar cane plantations as well as its rich forests. What’s more, you can enjoy horseback riding, spend afternoons at the spa or tour a nearby wildlife shelter to look out for colorful birds, sloths and other animals.

Los Cabos, Mexico

If you love wine, travel to Los Cabos, a beautiful vacation destination at the southern edge of the Baja Peninsula. During your getaway, you can enjoy special wine tastings and dinner cooked by Los Cabos’s Michelin-starred chef. There are wild-viewing opportunities, too. From December through May, you can spot whales, manta rays and more wildlife.

Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines

This private Caribbean island was spared（使幸免）the anger of hurricanes Irma and Maria. What’s more, the whole island is only 115 acres and has 22 cottages（小屋）. Each cottage is located in a quiet place, and you can expect to unplug and recharge phones with no wireless connections, television or telephones in the cottage. Even better, you can spend your days admiring fascinating marine（海洋的）life at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Diving Caribbean center.

The Exumas, Bahamas

On Fowl Cay’s 50-acre private island, you can enjoy a carefree escape. Days can be spent fishing, boating and diving before wandering along white sands. The resort features large one, two-and three-bedroom houses. Best of all, if you’re planning a group getaway or multigenerational trip, you rent the entire island for a unique island escape.

1. Why does the author recommend these places to readers?

A．To escape from extreme weather.	B．To experience out-of-town sights.
C．To beat winter blues.	D．To treat mental diseases.

2. What do we know about Petit St Vincent?

A．It survived hurricane Irma and Maria.

B．It’s a huge and quiet island.

C．People can admire fish off shore

D．people can charge phones using wireless connections

3. Where can Tom best go with his grandparents and parents?

A．Los Cabos, Mexico	B．Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines
C．Costa Rica	D．The Exumas, Bahamas

4 . Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens

Visitor Information
How to Get to Holker

By Car: Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-1 hour 30 minutes.

By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports.

Opening Times

Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November.

Admission Charges

	Hall & Gardens	Gardens
Adults:	£12.00	£8.00
Groups	£9	£5.5

Special Events

Producers: Market 13th April

Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.

Holker Garden Festival 30th May

The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.

National Garden Day 28th August

Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.

Winter Market 8th November

This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.

1. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?

A．20 minutes.	B．25 minutes.
C．45 minutes.	D．90 minutes.

2. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens?

A．£12.00.	B．£9.00.
C．£8.0	D．£5.50

3. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?

A．Producers’ Market.	B．Holker Garden Festival.
C．National Garden Day.	D．Winter Market.

5 . Time zone:

Eastern Standard Time (EST): GMT+l0 hours.

There is no daylight saving time in Queensland.

Legal drinking age:

18 years and older. Always keep your ID with you to prove your age.

Alcohol (酒) shops & hotels are the only places where alcohol can be bought.

Dangers:

Dial 000 from a fixed line or 112 from a mobile phone. Police, ambulance, fire.

Electricity:

240/250 volts AC 50Hz Universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers only) standard in hotels, apartments, motels.

Telephones:

Australian international code is 61.

Road rules:

Left hand side driving. There is a 50kmh speed limit in most living areas and on open highways 100-110 kmh, seat belts must be worn all the time. If you want to hire a car, take along your driver’s license.

No smoking:

Indoors: Indoor areas are no smoking.

Poker Machines: Poker machine areas are no smoking.

Outdoors: Non-enclosed eating and drinking areas are no smoking.

Swimming safety:

ALWAYS SWIM BET WEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS and pay attention to the life guards’ advice. Gold coast beaches are guarded by skilled life guards and volunteers at weekends.

1. The above information is most probably taken from a(n)       .

A．science magazine	B．education newspaper
C．travel guide book	D．horror novel

2. We can learn from the above information that in Queensland       .

A．smoking is not allowed in lots of places

B．people can buy alcohol anywhere with ID

C．people can swim beyond the red and yellow flags

D．when a building is on fire, dial 112 from a fixed line

3. If Mr. Black in having a holiday in Queensland, he can       .

A．drive on the right hand side

B．hire a car with his driver’s license

C．drive at the speed of 120kmh on high ways

D．drive his car without wearing the seat belt

6 . 短文改错
Dear Sam,
How was everything going? My parents and I plan to take a trip to Canada for a week between the summer vacation. We hope to make the full use of this opportunity to experience the naturally beauty of Canada and learn more about its culture. We don’t want to go to places where are full of tourists and shoppers, because I am writing to ask for help. We hope you can tell them where to visit. Besides, can you give us many advice on how to find hotel which are not expensive but comfortable?
I would be grateful if you could give me early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
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7 . Attractions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Historical Museum

30 N. Carroll Street on Madison’s Capitol Square

Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am -- 4:00 pm.

(608) 264-6555   www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum

Swiss historical village

612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus

The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America’s heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.

Tue.—Fri., May 1^st —October 31^st , 10:00 am—4:00 pm. Admission is $20.

(608) 527-2317   www.swisshistoricalvillage.com

Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café

6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI

One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts (手工艺品) in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sp. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting, enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!

Gallery open Tue. —Sun., 10:00 am—5:00 pm.

Café open Wed. —Sat., 11:00 am —3:00 pm.

Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00—3:00 pm.

(608) 845-6600   www.artisangal.com

Christopher Columbus Museum

239 Whitney St., Columbus

World-class exhibit–2000 quality souvenirs (纪念品) marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.

Open daily, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm.

(920) 623-1992   www.columbusantiquemall.com

1. Which of the following is on Capitol Square?

A．Wisconsin Historical Museum.

B．Swiss Historical Village.

C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.

D．Christopher Columbus Museum.

2. Where can you go for a visit on Monday?

A．Wisconsin Historical Museum.

B．Swiss Historical Village.

C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery café.

D．Christopher Columbus Museum.

3. Where can visitors have lunch?

A．At Wisconsin Historical Museum.

B．At Swiss Historical Village.

C．At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.

D．At Christopher Columbus Museum.