| A．Long and boring. |
| B．Long but interesting. |
| C．Short and comfortable. |
2 . Have you seen the movie The Shawshank Redemption? If so, you might be moved by Andy, who tries to earn freedom by escaping the hopeless prison. It is hard to imagine what life would be like in prison. However, Old Melbourne Gaol gives us such a chance. It is a museum in Melbourne, which served as prison between 1842 and 1929.
We experienced being prisoners in the prison. All of us were asked to put down our belongings and then we were checked. We couldn’t hide anything. After a while, we were given cards with fake names and charges. We read the information loudly and then the “police” explained it in a funny way. For example, a gentleman’s charge was carrying an illegal weapon, which was actually just an umbrella.
Soon we were divided into groups and went to different rooms in the prison. The light was off inside. We could not see anything. All we could hear was our breath. It was the longest five minutes of my life. I was in a tiny room with a number of strangers. I could feel the same depression as the prisoners. The police finally opened the door and led us to the activity area. We relaxed in the sunlight and decided to behave ourselves in the future.
I think Australian museums are quite interesting. They not only add modern technology to historical relics, but also hold various activities for visitors.
1. Why did the writer mention the movie in the first paragraph?| A．To introduce the story of the movie. |
| B．To tell readers about the main character Andy. |
| C．To introduce her trip to a special museum. |
| D．To tell readers about different museums in Melbourne. |
| A．By taking few things with them. |
| B．By using different new names. |
| C．By carrying umbrellas as weapons. |
| D．By staying in dark rooms for five minutes. |
| A．Hopeless. |
| B．Encouraged. |
| C．Relaxed. |
| D．Funny. |
| A．be a policeman |
| B．be a well-behaved person |
| C．change their names |
| D．do more for prisoners |
3 . My 9-year-old daughter and I were flying from our home in Carolina to spend a week with my husband in Florida. We were excited about the trip because we hadn’t seen him for five months, and my daughter missed her dad terribly.
As usual on the Charlotte-to-Miami flight, the plane was totally full. Because we did not get our boarding passes until we arrived at the gate, Kallie and I could not get seats together and were separated by the aisle (过道). I asked two passengers in my row if they would exchange places with Kallie and me so that we could be together. They refused, saying they thought they should stay in their own seats. Meanwhile, a mother and her three children were in a panic several rows ahead of us. There had been a mistake in their boarding passes, and therefore the whole family had been split up. The passengers in her row also refused to move elsewhere. She was very concerned about the younger boy sitting with strangers. She was in tears, yet nobody offered to help her. There were a troop of Boy Scouts (童子军) on board. Suddenly the Scout leader stood up and said, “Ma’am, I think we can help you.” He then spent five minutes rearranging his group so that enough space was left for the family. The boys followed his directions cheerfully and without complaint, and the mother’s relief was obvious.
Kallie, however, was beginning to worry at the thought of not being next to me. I told her that there wasn’t anything I could do. Amazingly, the man sitting next to the Scoutmaster, turned around to me and asked, “Would you and your daughter like our seats?” referring to himself and the Scoutmaster. We traded seats and continued our trip, very much relieved to be together and watch the scenery from Kallie’s window seat.
1. What made Kallie excited?| A．Travelling to Florida for the first time. | B．Seeing her father very soon. |
| C．Enjoying the beautiful scenery. | D．Having fun with other kids. |
| A．keep herself away from danger | B．stop her daughter from crying |
| C．make herself less nervous | D．sit together with her daughter |
| A．He made room for them. | B．He kept chatting with them. |
| C．He bought them tickets. | D．He carried luggage for them. |
| A．Energetic. | B．Humorous. | C．Creative. | D．Caring. |
4 . I was lucky on the first night of the trip, because I had an empty seat next to me. But I found out this wasn’t the best solution for sleeping. I woke up early and kept a journal.
I was excited to see Chicago. I had never been there before and didn't really know what to expect. l was also looking forward to finding somewhere to take a shower. I wouldn't recommend trying to shave (刮胡子) on the train, Even holding a toothbrush by your face could be dangerous with the constant movement of the train, let alone a razor(剃刀).
We had one last stop before Chicago, and I remembered hopping（跳跃）on the platform for a few minutes. It was cold! I was on my way to Cali, and figured I wouldn't need too many warm clothes. Brilliant. I had one hoodie (连帽上衣) and was wearing it for most of the trip. We got on the train and soon things changed from the scenery along the Great Lakes, into a more urban area. On the train, you aren’t presented with “Welcome to...” signs for different cities and towns. You get to see parts of them that aren’t cleaned up and beautified for your view. You get to go to the areas that aren't so pretty, and that’s another reason why I loved the experience.
We rolled past alleys, streets, and soon enough, a lot of other trains. Chicago seems to be quite busy. The amount of tracks and signals was amazing. The sun was rising when we rolled into Union Station's platform. The entire platform is inside a big “garage” for the trains. I grabbed my luggage and made my way inside the station. The architecture of Union Station was really amazing.
1. Why did the author think he was lucky?| A．Because he woke up early. |
| B．Because he kept a journal. |
| C．Because he had enough room to sleep. |
| D．Because he found the best solution for sleeping- |
| A．The author wanted to have a swim. |
| B．The author knew what he would see. |
| C．Holding a toothbrush by your face is exciting. |
| D．Shaving on the train is dangerous. |
| A．He wanted to do some exercise. | B．He wanted to see inside the train. |
| C．He wanted to warm himself up. | D．He wanted to see the signs clearly. |
| A．In the morning. | B．At noon. |
| C．In the evening. | D．At night. |
5 . Dynasty Exploration
6 Days Beijing-Xi’an
Full Itinerary (预定行程)
Day 1 Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will greet you at Beijing Capital Airport and take you to the reserved(已预定的) hotel.
Meals: No meals
Accommodation (住宿): Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel
Day 2 Beijing
In the morning, you’ll meet other members at the hotel. Here starts your exciting trip. First comes a walk across Tian’anmen Square. The Forbidden City is your next stop. After enjoying a healthy lunch, you’ll visit the Temple of Heaven. In the morning, you’ll enjoy the excellent Chinese Kung fu Show at a Red Theater.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast(西式自助早餐), A healthy lunch
Day 3 Beijing
Your guide will take you to visit the Badaling Great Wall first. Lunch is arranged on your own. Afterwards, you’ll be taken to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. On the way back, you’ll visit the Bird’s Nest Stadium.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Day 4 Beijing-Xi’an
In the morning, you’ll travel around the Summer Palace Garden. Then enjoy the old Beijing culture by visiting Hutongs. After a healthy lunch, you’ll fly to Xi’an. There, the local guide will welcome you and take you to the hotel.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A healthy lunch
Accommodation: Shangri-la Golden Flower Hotel
Day 5 Xi’an
Your visit today will start from the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Around noon, we’ll arrange a homely cooked healthy lunch. In the afternoon, explore the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. In the evening, the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show will give you great enjoyment.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Home-cooked healthy lunch
Day 6 Departure from Xi’an
The whole morning will be devoted to the City Wall and Shaanxi History Museum. And a healthy lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant. After that, you’ll head to the airport by yourself. For departure flight tickets, please feel free to contact us.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A healthy lunch
1. Where will the six-day trip get started?| A．On Tian’anmen Square. | B．At the Bird’s Nest Stadium. |
| C．At Shangri-la Golden Flower Hotel. | D．At Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel. |
| A．Enjoy a Chinese Kung fu Show. | B．Visit the Badaling Great Wall. |
| C．Take a walk along the Sacred Way. | D．Travel around the Summer Palace Garden. |
| A．On Day 2. | B．On Day 3. | C．On Day 5. | D．On Day 4. |
1. How long did Michael stay in China?
| A．Five days. | B．One week. | C．Two weeks. |
| A．Russia. | B．Norway. | C．India. |
7 . Known for its complicated, seemingly wavelike sandstone walls and the rays of sunlight that shine into them, Arizona's Antelope Canyon（羚羊峡谷）is an everlasting attraction for tourists. It's a slot canyon, meaning it formed from water carving it out over millions of years. It sits about 3, 700 feet above sea level and takes its name from the antelope that once lived in it.
The canyon forms part of Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park in the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation limits visits to either the Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon to two hours and requires all visitors to be led by authorized guides. If you're planning a trip and need help deciding which area to visit, keep these recommendations in mind.
•When: Tours are available twice a day during the week year-round, though exact times vary by season；tours are not available on weekends or major holidays.
•Cost: Tour companies 5 fees vary, but tickets, including entrance to the park, generally start at around $ 60 for 90-minute tours of Upper Antelope Canyon. Tours of Lower Antelope Canyon tend to be around an hour and generally cost around $ 40 per adult and $ 20 for children.
• Must-know tip: Most of Arizona does not follow daylight saving time, though the Navajo Nation, where Antelope Canyon is located, does. Check with your tour operator to confirm the precise time of your tour.
Antelope Canyon hosts tons of visitors and, in order to protect the canyon walls from damage, no bags of any kind are permitted in either the Upper or Lower section. Also keep in mind that while most tour companies welcome small children, not all of them will.
1. What makes Antelope Canyon attractive?| A．Its remarkable height. |
| B．The origin of its name. |
| C．Its unique natural feature. |
| D．he process of its formation. |
| A．$60. | B．$80. | C．$ 100. | D．$120. |
| A．The age limit for kids. |
| B．The definite tour time. |
| C．Carrying a small backpack. |
| D．Booking tickets in tour agencies. |
About 43 years ago, I spotted an advertisement in the paper for the YMCA wildness program. I was 15 and wanted to do something different. My first experience was a boat trip. I still have the images of sunrises and sunsets with all beautiful colors on Lake of the Woods.
As a teenager, I didn’t know that I was having the best adventure a teenager could have. Even now I can feel the cold water dripping down my arm as we sat in the boat pulling the paddles awkardly through running water. It was my first experience in a boat and my arms became tired after many hours of paddling.
We stopped for lunch in the boat by assembling all the boats together. Our guide handed out chocolate, cheese and dried meat.
At night, it was time to camp at our site picked out by our guide. There we learned to start campfires and cook some of our meals. This is where I felt in love with noodles. It was wonderful to share simple meals over the fire and talk with new friends. We cleaned up our mess and put up our tents and slept on the ground. We learned to carry the heavy packs to our next destination. I developed a sense of accomplishment and had arm muscles after that trip.
There were no phones , makeup, hair dryers...just us and the bush. We came from different backgrounds with different personalities and we all had to work together as a group.
I liked the boat trip so much that I joined the “Survival” trip the next year. I kept a journal from that second trip and often go back to it.
1. Where did the author experience his first boat trip in the wild?(No more than 5 words)2. What did the author think of his/her first boat trip?(No more than 10words)
3. What does the underlined word “assembling” in paragraph 3 probably mean?(1 word)
4. What did the author learn to do from the camp of the first boat trip?(no more than 10 words)
5. What do you think of a trip without phones?(no more than 20words)
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Kate,
I'm glad to know that you will come to visit China and stop brief in my hometown. In the fact, I had a sleepless night when I know that I could see each other again. I always feel lucky to have a chance to meet you in the winter camp introducing by my teacher last year. Your smile but kindness brightened our days there. To make you enjoy your short visit, first, I will show you my beautiful hometown. Besides, I will go shopping with you in a big market sold various local product. I also hope to hold a party for you after you leave.
I'm looking forward to your arrival.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
| A．Five hours. | B．Three hours. | C．Two hours. |
