1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Lives in the UK.

B．Traveling in the UK.

C．Brief information about the UK.

2. Which part of the UK does the man think the woman comes from?

A．The north.

B．The south.

C．The midlands.

3. How do British people differ from each other according to the woman?

A．By dress.

B．By looks.

C．By accents.

3 . If you have a chance to go to Finland(芬兰), you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.

Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with the money of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to do, and then walk off without paying. The driver would not show the least sign of being nervous and worried.

The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card to the waiter. With such a relaxing check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to get the meals free.

The Finnish workers are paid by the hour. They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the pay. From then on, they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.

With so much carelessness in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”(小便宜). But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have done their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest record of the exact hours they put in.

As you can see, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”. In a society of such high moral(道德) practice, what need is there for people to be on guard against others?

1. We can learn from the second paragraph that _______ in Finland.

A．all the taxis are very inexpensive and comfortable

B．passengers only pay two US dollars for a taxi ride

C．it’s normal for passengers to pay for the drivers late

D．taxi drivers don’t know the ways in city very well

2. It can be inferred from the passage that _______ in Finland.

A．hotel guests often get meals free with their friends outside

B．the bosses pay the workers according to their performance

C．people are usually not so smart or careful in daily life

D．the workers are always honest with their working hours

3. From the passage, we can know that the “foolish” Finnish people are actually very _____.

A．honest

B．gentle

C．attractive

D．intelligent

4. Which of the following best describes the author’s opinion?

A．You can’t judge a book by its cover.	B．Morality is the golden chain of society.
C．A friend in need is a friend indeed.	D．Where there is a will, there is a way.

4 . The United States of America is the most culturally diverse country in the world in terms of culture, religion, ethnicity and sexual orientation. As a combination of various races and cultures, America is home to all. The culture here is so unique that citizens can be just as proud of their original cultural heritage as they are to be Americans.

What is now the US was initially inhabited (居住) by native people until the land was settled by various European groups and African slaves. Since the 20th century, the country has become a heaven for people from all over the globe.

The arrival of immigrants has removed populations from rural areas into cities because immigrants tend to settle in urban areas. At present, 81 percent of the citizens in the US live in cities.

Cultural and ethnic diversity adds a unique flavor to cities that is expressed through different neighborhoods, restaurants, places of worship, museums, nightlife and multicultural learning environments.

Unique musical forms, such as jazz, rock and roll, Chicano music, and the blues, grow in the US by mixing a variety of culturally distinct musical traditions to create a new form.

At the executive (行政的) level, the country is headed by a mixed-race president; two posts on the Supreme Court are held by members of the country’s two largest minorities. There is also diversity in state and local governments.

Without its rich mixture of races and cultures, America would not be the nation that it is today. Founded upon the basis of equality and freedom, America acts as ad stage where different cultures not only coexist peacefully, but develop well.

1. According to the passage, America is a country        .

A．that welcomes people from all over the world

B．where citizens take more pride in their original culture

C．that is mostly settled by Europeans and Africans

D．where 81% of the population are immigrants

2. Where did most people live before many immigrants came to America?

A．In the urban areas.

B．In the rural areas.

C．In the southern part of America.

D．In the northern part of America.

3. We can learn from the sixth paragraph that        .

A．diversity has existed in America in almost every aspect

B．most posts in America state governments are held by mixed-race people

C．equality and freedom make America a fair country

D．diversity has greatly affected the American political field

4. What’s the best title for this passage?

A．The Effects of Culture and Diversity on America

B．The Influence of Globalization on America

C．The Political Development of America

D．The Bright Future of America

5 . 课本原文填空

It’s almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. I’ve enjoyed my time here very much. After being here for a while, my biggest impression is the     1     peoples and cultures     2     the nation. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture, minority cultures have also     3     in shaping the unique Australia culture, with many of the new cultural influences     4    .

6 . 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。

Peru is a country on the central western coast of South America facing the Pacific Ocean. It consists of three parts: narrow, dry, flat land     1     (run) along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest.

Spanish is the main official language of Peru. It is because Peru     2     (rule) by Spain from the 16th century to 1821. But before that, Peru was the centre of the ancient Inca Empire, and its emperor lived in what is now known as the site Machu Picchu.

Peru is an amazing destination with something for tourists. Here are two magical tours: Amazon Rainforest Tour and Machu Picchu Tour.

In Amazon Rainforest Tour, you can first take     3     short flight into the Amazon rainforest and then travel for a day to your     4     (accommodate) by boat. In the following three days. you can explore the unique rainforest with a local guide. In the other tour, you can take a four-day hike through the Andes to the city of Machu Picchu. You will be amazed at the ancient city after you explore it,     5     (especial) the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones so exactly that nothing was needed to hold walls together.

7 . 语法填空

Studying British history can help you understand     1     the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain England mean. In the 16th century, Wales was joined     2     the Kingdom of England. In the 18th century, Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. However, the southern part of Ireland     3    (break) away from the UK,     4    resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Although the four countries work together in some areas, they still have some     5    (difference). The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history     6    (explore), which can help you understand much more about the country and     7    (it) traditions. No matter where you go in the UK, you     8    (surround) by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more     9    (enjoy). The UK is     10     fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions.

9 . The British Isles consist of two large islands. One is called Ireland and ________ Britain. Britain, or Great Britain, is the larger one of these two islands, and it is ________ into three parts: Scotland, Wales and England.

The United Kingdom is that part of the British Isles ________ by the Queen. It is made up of Scotland, Wales and England, that is, the ________ of Britain, and also about one sixth of Ireland, the northern part. The ________ of Ireland is self-governing. The ________ name of the United Kingdom is therefore “The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”.

England is________ and richer than Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland，and has the most ________ of the United Kingdom, so people often use the words “England” and “English” when they ________ “Britain” and “British”. This sometimes makes the Scots and the Welsh a little ________. The Scots in particular are very proud of their separate nationality. The Welsh too do not ________ themselves as the English, and have a culture and ________ a language of their own.

Ireland became part of the United Kingdom in 1801, but for forty years the “Irish Question ”was the greatest headache of the United Kingdom. ________, Ireland was divided into two: Northern Ireland still ________ to the United Kingdom, and in 1922 the rest of Ireland ________ to found an Irish Free State，later called Eire and now the Republic of Ireland.

The Republic of Ireland does not regard itself as part of Britain, and is not now even a supporter of the Commonwealth of Nations. Unlike the major Commonwealth countries, it did not lift a finger to help British in the Second World War and now wants the whole of Ireland to be a republic.

1.

A．the one

B．the other

C．another

D．other

2.

A．divided

B．cut

C．broken

D．separated

3.

A．watched out

B．taken up

C．defended against

D．ruled over

4.

A．half

B．part

C．most

D．whole

5.

A．smaller

B．bigger

C．rest

D．island

6.

A．correct

B．true

C．full

D．last

7.

A．meaner

B．wider

C．poorer

D．larger

8.

A．colleges

B．officials

C．cities

D．population

9.

A．say

B．cover

C．show

D．write

10.

A．angry

B．cautious

C．enjoyable

D．lonely

11.

A．respect

B．rank

C．elect

D．regard

12.

A．ever

B．even

C．seldom

D．never

13.

A．Finally

B．However

C．Meanwhile

D．Instead

14.

A．returns

B．belongs

C．refers

D．adds

15.

A．turned away

B．run away

C．broke away

D．kept away

10 . 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 United Kingdom has a long and     1    (interest) history to explore,     2     can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you     3         (surround) by evidence of four different groups of people who took     4     at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of     5    (they) great achievements included building towns and roads. Next, the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language, and changed     6     way people built houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century and     7    (leave) behind lots of new vocabulary, and also the names of many     8    (locate) across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles     9    (build) all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words     10    (slow) entered into the English language.