1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the man going to Montreal next summer?

A．To do some business.

B．To attend a wedding.

C．To take a course.

2. What do we know about Quebec City?

A．It is the biggest city in Quebec Province.

B．It is far from the St. Lawrence River.

C．It is the capital of Quebec Province.

3. What does the woman mention about Quebec City at last?

A．The ancient buildings.

B．The cold winter.

C．The beautiful river.

2 . 4 Most walkable cities in Europe

Seville, Spain

Seville in Spain takes the top spot as Europe’s most walkable city, offering the shortest walking route between the top four tourist attractions.Visitors can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public square, before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral. After that, it’s only a short trip on foot to visit the beautiful Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhood.

Venice, Italy

Venice is well-known as a heaven for pedestrians (行人), so it’s no surprise it ranks as the second best location for walkable city breaks. There are endless alleyways to explore, as well as plenty of beautiful bridges over the crisscrossing canals that the city is famous for. Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the impressive Grand Canal, Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Square, Basilica and bell tower, all in only 1.3 miles.

Porto, Portugal

Nestled along Portugal’s picturesque coast, Porto comes in third with its top attractions all covered by a 30-minute walking route. Meander along the Dom Luís I Bridge over the Douro River, head to the Clérigos Church Bell Tower and enjoy a riverfront walking place along the Cais da Ribeira. The Stock Exchange Palace is also just a short walk away.

Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy, secures its place as the fourth most walkable city in Europe thanks to its stunning attractions that can be seamlessly explored on foot. A 1.6 mile route covers the awe-inspiring Piazzale Michelangelo; the famous Uffizi Gallery; the Piazza del Duomo where you will be amazed at the magnificent Florence Cathedral; and the Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the statue of David.

1. How long is probably the walking route in Seville?

A．1.1 miles.

B．1.3 meters.

C．1.6 meters.

D．1.8 meters.

2. Which city is probably located near the sea?

A．Seville.

B．Venice.

C．Porto.

D．Florence.

3. What is the writing purpose of the text?

A．To compare the four cities.

B．To show the benefits of walking.

C．To stress the importance of traveling.

D．To attract visitors to walk in these cities.

4 . MUST SEE BRAZILIAN LANDMARKS

A country is often defined by its memorable and impressive landmarks. Brazil is no exception. Here are the must-see natural, and man-made landmarks that make Brazil unique.

Cristo Redentor

This is the large statue of an outstretched Jesus Christ that sits upon Corcovado Mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. The statue, over the years, has became an icon for the city. It can be easily accessed via the city bus that starts off in the Santa’ Teresa neighborhood.

Patio do Colegio

This small Jesuit College may not look too grand, but it is the founding site of Sao Paulo itself. Based on history and folktale, if this building was not built by Jesuit monks, the city of Sao Paulo would not be around today.

Amazon Rainforest and River

The Amazon Rainforest is the largest and most biodiverse area of tropical rainforest in the world. Contained within it is its life force, the Amazon River, which is the lar gest river in terms of volume and discharge (排水量) in the world. Together, these two giants create the most spectacular natural wilderness that one should visit.

Iguacu Falls

This churning (漩涡的) white water with thundering sound is a sight to behold. The name of the falls comes from the Guarani word meaning ‘water’ and ‘big’。 The falls themselves are separated into numerous smaller falls, and one large impressive drop, called the Devil’s Throat.

1. Which place can you visit by public transportation?

A．Patio do Colegio.	B．Cristo Redentor.
C．Iguacu Falls.	D．Amazon Rainforest and River.

2. What can we visit in Sao Paulo?

A．Cultural buildings.	B．A large statue in Rio de Janeiro.
C．Natural wilderness.	D．The biggest waterfall in the world,

3. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To introduce the unique symbol of Brazil.

B．To explore the largest wilderness areas in Brazil

C．To introduce four must-see Brazilian landmarks.

D．To display impressive modern Brazilian landmarks

5 . When is the best time to visit Canada? It’s really hard to say, but your time can depend on what parts of Canada you plan to visit.

If you are foreign visitors who are traveling in Canada, it’s best to travel from south to north in spring and from north to south in autumn. The south starts warming up earlier in spring, and the north starts cooling off earlier in autumn.

If you want to travel across Canada in autumn, you need to think about the weather in different Canadian places. If you are visiting British Columbia, the Alberta Rockies, Ontario and Quebec, it’s best to start in Vancouver and travel towards the Rockies. It would be helpful to visit the Canadian Rockies at the end of September and certainly on Canadian Thanks-giving that happens on the second Monday in October, which differs from American Thanksgiving in November. Some attractions in the mountains start closing at the beginning of October.

In spring, it will be good to travel in the opposite direction. You can start visiting Quebec and Ontario in May, and travel westwards so that you get to the Canadian Rockies in June. If you travel around the coast of British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies, you should remember that the coast warms up much earlier than the mountains do.

When you are designing your trip, it helps to know the average temperature and the highest and lowest temperatures in the destinations you will visit, because temperatures will affect your holiday experience and the hours of daylight. In Canada, days are short and nights are long in winter, but in summer they are opposite.

1. As a foreign visitor to Canada in spring, you’d better travel ______.

A．from south to north	B．from north to south
C．from west to east	D．from east to west

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．It is warmer in the north of Canada than in the south.

B．Days are short and nights are long in summer in Canada.

C．American Thanksgiving comes later than Canadian Thanksgiving.

D．The average temperatures in Canadian Rockies are higher than in eastern parts.

3. What can we infer from the text?

A．No foreign travelers visit Canada in winter.

B．Canadians spend Thanksgiving Day in November.

C．It’s better for foreigners to visit Canada when it’s warm.

D．You needn’t care about temperatures when designing your trip.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．Natural attractions in Canada.	B．The climate change in Canada.
C．The best time to visit Canada.	D．Plans for traveling in Canada.

6 . From the time I went to flea markets with Daddy, I have been _______ about antiques. Yesterday’s treasures ground us in what’s lasting and true.

Then I heard about a _______ antiques venue; the tiny Texas town Round Top. Antiques dealer and show promoter Emma Lee Turney invited the best dealers to _______ their antiques for one week. Some 6,000 vintage devotees(古董爱好者) _______ there.

So in 1995, I went _______ to see what all the hit was about. Highway 237, a two lane country road, was _______ with vendor(摊贩)tents. I hadn’t gone four yards when I _______ a small brown-and yellow teapot. Majolica! I’d only seen the European china in magazines. Two tents down, a seen-better-days farm table _______ me. I felt a kinship(亲切感)with its _______ top and carved initials. “Chips and dents(凹痕)are where the ________ is,” the vendor said. I rubbed shoulders with shoppers and left with great satisfaction.

I loved it all so much, and I ________ five years ago.

Emma Lee Turney ________ this year, but she lived to see her idea become a global ________ ,with thousands of antiques vendors. And to be ________ the mayor of Round Top, one candidate, Mark Massey, raised a campaign ________ —Keep Round Top, Round Top. The sign welcoming visitors says Round Top’s population is 90, but the ________ during Antiques Week in April and October ________ to 90,000.

I’d come for vintage ________. But there’s something that couldn’t be put in the ________: the assurance that there’s nothing that can’t be repurposed for greater glory. The magic of Round Top ________ me. Ninety-one people can’t be wrong!

1.

A．cautious

B．crazy

C．optimistic

D．particular

2.

A．normal

B．super

C．cultural

D．potential

3.

A．show off

B．hand over

C．bring back

D．pick out

4.

A．arose

B．lived

C．assisted

D．gathered

5.

A．privately

B．consequently

C．occasionally

D．eagerly

6.

A．connected

B．tied

C．packed

D．challenged

7.

A．spotted

B．lost

C．polished

D．sold

8.

A．called to

B．went after

C．focused on

D．responded to

9.

A．regular

B．worn

C．special

D．smooth

10.

A．expert

B．evidence

C．designer

D．story

11.

A．recovered

B．celebrated

C．returned

D．suffered

12.

A．arrived

B．died

C．sponsored

D．settled

13.

A．attraction

B．goal

C．faith

D．conflict

14.

A．recognized

B．honored

C．elected

D．awarded

15.

A．partner

B．site

C．slogan

D．reminder

16.

A．coverage

B．cost

C．position

D．attendance

17.

A．swells

B．refers

C．sticks

D．relates

18.

A．turns

B．finds

C．trips

D．plays

19.

A．mind

B．show

C．town

D．suitcase

20.

A．includes

B．awakens

C．refreshes

D．fulfills

7 . 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 Grand Canal is the longest and     1     (old) canal in the world. It forms a vast inland waterway system in China, running from the capital Beijing in the north     2     Zhejiang Province in the south.

    3     (construct) in sections from the 5th century BCE and completed and maintained by several     4     (dynasty), it formed the backbone of China’s inland communications system, which enabled the supply of rice     5     (feed) the population. The Grand Canal reached a new peak in the 13th century, providing an inland shipping network consisting of more than 2,000 km of artificial waterways,     6     linked five of the most important river basins in China, including the Huanghe River and the Changjiang River. Still     7     major means of internal communication today, it     8     (play) an important role in ensuring the prosperity(繁荣) and stability of China over the ages.

The Grand Canal bears witness to a remarkable and early development of hydraulic engineering(水利工程). It is an essential technological achievement     9     (date) from before the Industrial Revolution. It is a perfect example of dealing with difficult natural conditions, as is reflected in the many constructions that are     10     (full) adapted to the diversity and complexity of circumstances. It best demonstrates the technical capabilities of Eastern civilizations.

8 . 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

Xi'an,or Chang'an as it was called for many centuries,has been a built-up urban area for over 3,000 years,and once     1    （serve）as capital for 13 dynasties.It is home     2     many immovable cultural heritages,three of     3     are on the UNESCO 's world cultural heritage list.

These days,the city has made     4    （effect）exploration in building modernity while preserving historical legacy（遗产）.A recent piece of news     5    （announce）by Shaanxi's cultural relic authority caused nationwide attention,that a ruin of ancient capital dating back to Qin Dynasty was unearthed during the construction of the Xi 'an MetroLine5.In order to protect the ruin,the metro line may have to change     6    （it）route.

    7     （face）the heavy and important task of protecting cultural relics while promoting urban construction,Xi’an made active    8    （attempt）.Rails of the metro system are built 15 to 20 meters underground in order to protect the ancient tombs which are     9     （usual）buried in the layer within5meters from the surface level.Besides,the metro constructors have also painted the walls inside the stations with historical stories,presenting       10     visual feast for citizens.