2 . What did the man think of the flight?

A．Long and boring.

B．Long but interesting.

C．Short and comfortable.

3 . 你是李华，你校学生会即将组织一次徒步活动，已在校园网发布方案，征求师生的修改意见。你需要写一 封邮件，包含以下两点:
1. 提出你觉得需要改进的地方；
2. 需要改进的原因。
徒步活动主题:发现重庆
时间:5月1日下午2点
路线:从人民大礼堂(the Great Hall of the People)到解放碑、(Liberation Monument),全程徒步。
注意:
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

4 . When does Peter want to leave for New York?

A．On Wednesday.

B．On Thursday.

C．On Friday.

5 . When is the train leaving?

A．At 10:15.

B．At 10:30.

C．At 10:40.

6 . Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours(绕行路) in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.

For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents' home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement(限制) and have strong opinions about everything.

Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.

But then Banner, our lamb was born.He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise.I had two choices:leave Banner with my husband,or take him with me.My husband made the decision for me.

That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. They'd get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.

We explored side roads, catching grasshopper in waist-high grass. Even if we simply looked out of the car window, at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life. And new horizons(见识).

We eventually arrived at my parents' doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.

I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique.

On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.

Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of a journey-and the best part of yourself.

1. Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents' home?

A．It was less tiring.

B．It would be faster and safer.

C．Her kids would feel less confined.

D．She felt better with other drivers nearby.

2. The author stopped regularly on the country roads to     ________．

A．relax in the fresh air.

B．take a deep breath.

C．take care of the lamb.

D．let the kids play with Banner.

3. What does the author discover from the trip according to Paragraph 6?

A．Freeways are where beauty hides.

B．Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life.

C．Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one's health.

D．One should follow side roads to watch wild animals.

4. Why did the author ask the kids to get out of the car on their way back home?

A．To give herself some time to read.

B．To order some food for them.

C．To play a game with them.

D．To let them cool down.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker have a bad sleep before the trip?

A．She looked forward to Christmas.

B．She missed her aunt very much.

C．She was too excited about the trip.

2. How did the speaker go to the airport?

A．By bus.

B．By car.

C．By taxi.

3. When did the speaker plane take off？

A．At 1:40 p.m.

B．At 1:50 p.m.

C．At 2:00 p.m.

4. What did the speaker see on her trip?

A．Birds and beautiful buildings.

B．Land and white clouds.

C．Hills and rivers

8 . Why did the woman decide to go to Florida for holiday?

A．The flight was cheaper.

B．The place was more beautiful.

C．The accommodations were free.

9 . Eco-Cruises

It covers the areas from Lakes Entrance through to Lake King.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 km course around the amazing Gippsland Lakes.

Departs: 1 p.m. every day except Wednesday, from the Cunningham Quay.

Food: Included in your ticket price is freshly made scones and cream-made right on board as we cruise. Passengers are very welcome to bring a picnic lunch on board with them.

Aim: Our aim is for you to enjoy the wonderful sights of the beautiful Gippsland Lakes.

Wild native animals are protected by law

We may see dolphins and seals in the Gippsland Lakes system during the summer/autumn months, but more so during the winter/spring seasons: during these times we exercise great care not to disturb them.

However, these are intelligent creatures and on many occasions they will interact with us. During this time, we show them respect they deserve and appreciate the opportunity to see these wonderful animals at play.

As a bonus, the amazing bird life is always there and changes through the seasons.

We will do our best during the cruise to locate the animals for you to experience, but, of course, they don’t always co-operate and are sometimes beyond our view. Therefore, unfortunately, we cannot guarantee sightings.

How to book

Phone 0413 666 638 for prices and bookings.

Don’t forget to ask about our family ticket special.

Seniors and group discounts also available.

1. What is the average speed of the cruise?

A．5 km/h	B．10 km/h
C．15 km/h	D．20 km/h

2. Which of the following sentence is TRUE?

A．The cruise leaves the harbor at l p.m. every day.

B．The ready-made food is served on board.

C．The passengers are not allowed to take food on board.

D．We need to avoid bothering the dolphins.

3. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Seldom do you have the opportunity to play with the wild animals.

B．When allowed, you can approach the wild animals, doing whatever you like with them.

C．You will enjoy bird sightings during the cruise.

D．We can promise you to watch all the wild animals.