1 . Ecotourism is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people”. But it can be more than just that.

Ecotourism can also be done in urban areas.

Ecotourism is all about visiting new places in a responsible and eco-conscious way, whether such places are in a natural area or not. Urban ecotourism includes locally-owned restaurants that source seasonal ingredients from local growers, or spending time in national, regional and city parks. Use of public transport, bicycles, and ferries, is also part of urban ecotourism, as well as staying in locally-owned or green accommodations.

Where you go is important.

As an eco-tourist, how to get to your destination is just as important as where you stay for the night. Consider finding creative ways to enjoy your journey, like avoiding freeways and passing through scenic towns or taking the train and admiring the landscape through the window.

Ecotourism is just about nature.

Ecotourism is also about getting closer to the culture of your destination. On another note, ecotourism brings an opportunity for tourists to volunteer and provide assistance with a variety of projects such as monitoring local wildlife or restoring coral reefs. Volunteering gets you to know about your destination from a different perspective, establish new friendships, practice speaking new languages, and discover a new field of interest.

Ecotourism caters to(迎合)tourists.

Ecotourism is not just about getting away from the stress of life, but also allowing you to experience your destination through the eyes of locals. There are home-staying programs that connect travelers with families who are willing to host your stay for a few days and even show you around while you are there. The local family can provide you with inside advice on the best places to eat, hike, swim, and other sites worth visiting.

1. Which of the following belongs to ecotourism according to the text?

A．Living in a hotel.

B．Traveling by car.

C．Staying in a park.

D．Eating canned food

2. What volunteer activity can eco-tourists participate in?

A．Taking notes of the local culture.	B．Getting involved in local communities.
C．Sharing your interests with the locals.	D．Helping watch and check local wildlife.

3. What is the advantage of taking part in a home-staying program?

A．It saves you a lot of money.	B．It gives you more to enjoy.
C．It makes your trip adventurous.	D．It offers you everything.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Dear Xiao Li，

My time here in China is going well. I love my new school     1     classmates. Over the October holiday, my parents and I are planning to go to Xi’an to see the Terracotta Army. I’ve heard that it is an    2    (amaze) sight, and I can’t wait to go. To me, the story of the Terracotta Army is almost unbelievable. It’s amazing that there are more than 8,000     3     (statue), and no one in modern times knew about     4     (they) until the1970s.

We’re also planning to visit several other places in Xi’an. My dad and I are both looking forward to    5     (go) to the Shaanxi History Museum, because my dad loves history and I have heard that this museum is known    6    a “Chinese treasure house”！We’re also going to the Xi’an City Wall and a few other famous     7     (sight).

We’re taking the train，    8    (leave)the day before the October holiday begins. We’re arriving at 9:30 a.m. and will start sightseeing right away, so I hope we sleep well on     9    train!

I guess that’s all for now! I’ll write again soon and send photos! Do you have any plans for the     10    (come) holiday? Hope to hear from you soon.

Your friend,

Richard

3 . Here are some parks in which there are fun family-friendly activities. You can make them great destinations for holidays and summer breaks.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is an amazing destination for recreating and relaxing. The seashore has many beautiful beaches for the whole family to explore and enjoy. Kids can spend vacation time searching for shells and birding.

Glacier（冰川）National Park, MT

The park offers visitors the opportunity to explore the amazing wilderness of Montana, through biking, camping and hiking. The best time to visit it is the early summer. Children will love all of the open areas to explore, and can enjoy learning about wildlife.

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

The park is a true must-see destination. The enormous canyon（峡谷）at its widest is 18 miles wide and at its deepest is a mile deep. During the summer months both the South and North Rim are open. The whole family can enjoy hiking and scenic drives. Besides, Mule trips can interest your kids most.

Grand Teton National Park, WY

Grand Teton National Park is an amazing location to enjoy the undeveloped landscape and wildlife of Wyoming. The park is open year round and offers a wide range of recreational activities for the whole family as well as summer classes for children. Visitors can hike, bike, camp, fish and boat. During winter visitors can enjoy skiing.

1. What can children do at Glacier National Park, MT?

A．Learn about wildlife.	B．Swim.
C．Fish.	D．Search for shells.

2. In which place can children attend summer classes?

A．Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC.

B．Grand Canyon National Park, AZ.

C．Grand Teton National Park, WY.

D．Glacier National Park, MT.

3. What do the four destinations have in common?

A．There are glaciers in them.

B．Visitors can ski in them during winter.

C．They are located in the wide canyon.

D．They are suitable for children.

4 . In life, do you choose to take the road everyone has taken, or do you choose the path that is best for you? It might be ________ to choose what everyone has done, especially if it seemed to work for them. But is that what truly ________ for you?

On a recent hiking ________, my partner and I decided to take a popular trail in the ________ direction. This was an old, well-traveled trail that people had been hiking and biking from A to Z for years. For our own reasons, we chose to travel from Z to A. Going backwards made more sense with my ________. The trip would take several days and going backwards ________ that I would end the trip closer to the airport for my flight home.

As my partner and I walked, everyone crossing our path had something to say, “You're going the wrong way. Are you lost? Are you returning ________ you forgot something? Are you crazy? The path occasionally crossed a ________. When it did, even passing cars beeped to ________ us in the “right” direction.

Why did people only see one way? Because that's what everyone does? Because that's how it's always been done? We even ________ to talk to a Danish woman who said, “We have a(n)       ________ in my country: when you go backwards to everyone else, it's because you're avoiding something.” I couldn't believe it. We were just enjoying connecting with nature, hiking the way that best ________ us. Had we gone the “wrong” way? No. At least, not for us.

I decided to ________ the path I chose. ________, we had an amazing experience. Choosing the “wrong” path was right for me. When your inner ________ tells you something is right (or wrong), listen to it. It's your instinct. It's speaking to you for a reason and it knows, better than anyone, what's best for you.

1.

A．anxious

B．normal

C．awkward

D．impressive

2.

A．designs

B．plans

C．works

D．prepares

3.

A．race

B．test

C．project

D．trip

4.

A．opposite

B．wrong

C．common

D．accessible

5.

A．emotion

B．target

C．schedule

D．request

6.

A．supposed

B．ensured

C．provided

D．permitted

7.

A．if

B．because

C．while

D．yet

8.

A．plain

B．valley

C．trail

D．highway

9.

A．point

B．inspire

C．protect

D．support

10.

A．expected

B．stopped

C．agreed

D．hesitated

11.

A．saying

B．point

C．myth

D．spell

12.

A．instructed

B．confused

C．offered

D．suited

13.

A．show off

B．think over

C．pick out

D．stick to

14.

A．Probably

B．Hopefully

C．Eventually

D．Knowingly

15.

A．desire

B．feeling

C．voice

D．reaction

5 . 假定你是李华，国庆节期间参加了Angele公司的旅游团。你感到该公司的旅行路线物有所值，你对导游Lily的服务感到尤其满意。请给Angela公司写一封感谢信，内容包括：
1.自我介绍；
2.表示感谢。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . Located in the southeast of Canada and with a population of approximately 6 million, Toronto is a big and beautiful city, which has developed from a relatively unknown place over the past half century to the center of culture, trade and communication in Canada.

With its colorful ethnic mix, rich history and breathtaking buildings. Toronto offers non-stop adventures to the tourists. To get a sense of how big, various and magical Toronto is, the best place to start is the CN Tower. From this point, visitors can get a bird's-eye view of the city's amazing scenery and unique geography.

In addition to being an important center of culture, trade and communication in Canada, Toronto is also a major muti-ethnic city. It is the most populous city in Canada and its citizens come from countries around the world and from different kinds of ethnic backgrounds. Every day, in most places of the city, a hundred different languages can be heard on the streets, from Hindi to Greek to French. This, perhaps, explains why former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau once said that Canada is a mosaic（嵌合体）of cultures and languages rather than a melting pot.

Street signs in Toronto are mostly in English. Weekly and daily newspapers are published in various languages, and the city hosts the successful international film festival each September. It is also home to a popular baseball team the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto has something for everyone.

Moreover, Toronto has been rated one of the most livable cities in the world by United Nations Human Settlements Programme for many years. At the same time, Toronto is one of the safest, richest cities in the world with the highest standard of living.

1. What's the purpose of the text?

A．To draw more tourists to Toronto.

B．To introduce something about Canada.

C．To introduce some famous sights of Toronto.

D．To tell us how Toronto develops from the past.

2. What can we know about Toronto from the text?

A．Toronto is in the center of Canada.

B．Toronto is a city with a history of half a century.

C．The street signs in Toronto are all written in English.

D．From the top of the CN Tower we can see the whole Toronto.

3. How does the author like Toronto?

A．It's worth visiting.

B．It's just a common city in Canada.

C．There are too many foreigners in the city.

D．There aren't many places of interest to visit.

4. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A personal diary.	B．A news report.
C．A tourist handbook.	D．A student's notebook.