Here are two places that you may want to pay ...

Here are two places that you may want to pay a visit to.

Sark, Channel Islands

This is one of the few places in the world where tradition still stands and the traditional ways are fully respected. The roads here remain not cemented（铺水泥）, and are not even paved, and they are completely dark at night as there are no street lights. The residents of Sark are not allowed to drive cars, and if they do, they have to keep them outside Sark. The transportation you can use in Sark includes your legs, bicycles or a horse-drawn carriage. There are no motor vehicles here.

There are many activities you can enjoy here during the day, but when the night comes, the only thing you can do outside is look at the sky, which is really great. Because of the lack of artificial lights, the stars are very clearly visible.

Hyderabad, India

This southeastern city of India was the city where one of the wealthiest people in the world lived, Mir Osman Ali Khan. Now this city is the place where many global IT brands hold their head offices. But it hasn’t lost its historic looks, as it remains surrounded by ancient boulders（大圆石）, and the modern houses recently built are surrounded by traditional gardens and lakes. From the great hotel Taj Falaknuma Palace you can see the Old City where the old Indian tradition is well preserved.

The best time to travel to Hyderabad depends on whether you are going for the city itself, or you wish to go to some of the festivals that take place here. The Hyderabad Literary Festival takes place from the 23rd to the 26th of January, while a festival celebrating various cultures, the Deccan Festival, happens from February 25 to March I.

1.Sark on Channel Islands would most probably attract those who _____.

A. want to go hiking in a mountain

B. are interested in exciting nightlife

C. want to enjoy a very quiet holiday

D. want to visit a city with a long history

2.If you go to Sark on Channel Islands, you can _____.

A. try driving on unpaved roads

B. go everywhere on a motorbike

C. use a horse-drawn carriage for free

D. enjoy the beautiful starry sky at night

3.Why hasn’t Hyderabad lost its historic looks ?

A. Because many old buildings remain there.

B. Because an ancient place still remains there.

C. Because many buildings that are like old ones are built there.

D. Because traditional boulders, gardens and lakes remain there.

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Best places to visit in Australia

Are you looking for the best places to see in Australia? Here are the top 5 places to visit in Australia. It includes the best, the most beautiful and the most famous.

Sydney

For those who have made a flight from the other side of the world, if you come and don't see Sydney, it is a bit like going to Germany and not drinking a beer, or to England and not seeing London, or America and not trying a hot dog. There is plenty to see and do in Sydney apart from the well known attractions of the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and Bondi beaches.

Byron Bay

Located in New South Wales, just south of the Queensland border, Byron Bay is popular with not just international tourists, but is also a favorite holiday destination of Australians. The lighthouse is amazing at sunset (and it is the most easterly part of mainland Australia). There are a range of music festivals over the year that attract international and local musicians alike.

The Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road, located in Victoria, is one of the best scenic drives of the world. Its official length is 243 kms (roughly 150 miles), but it will take you a full day to enjoy it due to the narrow and windy traffic lanes (only one in each direction).

Daintree Rainforest

Located in northern Queensland, roughly 110 kms north of Cairns, the rainforest is a nature wonderland. It is Australia's largest rainforest, about 20% of Australia's native bird species can be found within the Daintree.

The Great Barrier Reef

Located in Queensland, this attraction is one of those attractions that are actually known by everyone. Extending for about 2,300 kms, it is home to many rare, endangered and unique animals and plant species.

1.Which places will you go in Australia if you are interested in music?

A. Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef

B. Byron Bay and Daintree Rainforest

C. The Great Ocean Roadand Byron Bay

D. Byron Bay and Sydney

2.Where can you see unique and endangered animals in Australia?

A. Daintree Rainforest　　　 B. The Great Barrier Reef

C. Byron Bay　　　　　　　　　　 D. Sydney

3.What is the biggest problem when travelling in the Great Ocean Road?

A. Its traffic problems.

B. Its official length.

C. You can’t eat an America hot dog there.

D. You must make a flight from the other side of the world.

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There are some places in the world that one wants to return again and again. After my first visit to Boracay, a small island in the Philippines, in March of last year, I knew that I would return soon. I was there again in April this year.

It was on the island that I first tried kite-surfing. The Bulabog Beach on the eastern side of Boracay has many wind-surfing and kite-surfing sports centers. I randomly chose a center, which happened to be an affiliation(附属机构)of International Kiteboarding Organization.

The organization has training centers around the world, and some of its courses are tailored for beginners like me. The center on Boracay has different courses, from recreational to professional. In the recreational category, trainees have to do the“discovery”level before they go on to more advanced levels.

My instructor Brian, who was from the United States, adhered(坚持, 遵守)strictly to the center’s rules about levels, and began the training by asking me to set up the kite on the sand, which was the very first step at the ground level of the“discovery”course. I had a teammate, and we both couldn’t wait to have the feeling of riding with the wind on the surface of the water.

But we had to practice at length the various skills for assessing the direction of the wind and the movements of our bodies. I was there in March, which was still the windy season on the island. Because of the winds, the Philippines were important on the ancient maritime trade route. They call the wind Amihan, or trade winds.

From September to May the year before, the hills on the northern and southern ends of the island channel the Amihan wind from the east onshore, and onto the Bulabog Beach on the eastern coast of the island.

1.Which of the following is NOT true about Boracay?

A. It belongs to the Philippines.

B. An affiliation of International Kiteboarding Organization lies there.

C. It has many wind-surfing and kite-surfing sports centers.

D. It only offers visitors training of　 kite-surfing.

2.What can we know about Brian?

A. He is a Philippine.

B. He is a strict but professional instructor.

C. He received education in the United States.

D. His training is flexible.

3.Which word can best describe the author’s feeling in the training?

A. Disappointed.　　 B. Excited.

C. Depressed.　　 D. Worried.

4.The best title of the passage is　　.

A. Boracay—a Beautiful Island

B. Kite-surfing Training Program

C. My Experience of Kite-surfing Training

D. My First Visit to Boracay

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Do you want to have a nice place to spend your weekend？Here are some places for you ,which are probably a mere walk away from your college.

King's Art Centre

A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.

You could attend a class teaching you how to ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint—free of charge.

The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.

The Botanic Garden

The Garden has over 8,000 plant species；it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.

The multi­branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue­green leaves，and is not one to miss.

Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula，a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.

The Garden is also a place for wildlife ­enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.

Byron's Pool

Many stories surround Lord Byron's time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805，he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”．However，it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I'm not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms.He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.

It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake，which is now known as Byron's Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside，the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don't trust me，then perhaps you'll take it from Virginia Woolf—over a century after Byron，she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.

1.“Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are ______.

A．common insects

B．impressive plants

C．rarely ­seen snakes

D．Wildlife­enthusiasts

2.We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed ______.

A．to fear pet bears

B．to like walking

C．to be a heavy drinker

D．to finish university in 1805

3.In the passage Byron's Pool is described as a lake ______.

A．surrounded by fields

B．owned by Lord Byron

C．located in Grantchester

D．discovered by Virginia Woolf

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A．Some places for weekend break.

B．A way to become creative in art.

C．The colorful life in the countryside.

D．Unknown stories of Cambridge University.

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If you are looking for the place that has everything, there’s only one place to visit, and that’s New York. It’s a whole world in a city.

The World of Theatre: All of New York is a stage. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit(成功) shows in one place? Only in New York.

The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Centre. Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance spots found anywhere.

The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you’ll find in New York.

The World of Fine Dining: Whether it’s roast Beijing duck in Chinatown, or the finest French coq au vin found anywhere, there’s a world of great taste waiting for you in New York.

The World of Sights: What other city has a statue of Liberty(自由女神像), a Rocketfeller Centre or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park, only in New York.

1.Which of the following programme can a visitor have only in New York?

A. To enjoy Beijing duck.                    B. To taste the finest French coq au vin.

C. To spend an evening with Beethoven.        D. To see the statue of Liberty.

2. From the text we know that ‘Rembrandt’ is most likely the name of a famous _______.

A. singer    B. painting    C. play    D. painter

3.What the writer really wanted to do is to _______.

A. try to persuade readers to pay a visit to New York

B. give readers some information about New York

C. supply readers some wonderful programmes in New York

D. help readers to get a better understanding of New York

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-- Are you sure that he will come here in time?

--- You may ______ he will come to help us though he is very busy.

A．rely upon that                          B．rely upon it that

C．rely upon what                         D．rely upon it what

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Do you want to go out for a hike in Phoenix? If you do, here are some hikes that you shouldn't miss.

Double Butte Loop(环线) and Hole-in-the- Rock Trail in Papago Park

Distance: 2. 3-mile loop and 825 feet out and back( Hole-in-the-Rock)

What can be a better way to have a look at the amazing red sandstone formations(岩层)of Pa-pago Park than hiking around (and inside)them? The smaller two of these beautiful formations can be explored on an easy dirt loop that starts in the West Park parking lot. It can be reached from Galvin Parkway. Then, drive across the street to the park's east side for a quick climb up rocky stairs to look out from the cave-like Hole-in-the-Rock, a popular landmark.

Blevins Trail in Usery Mountain Regional Park

Distance: 3-mile loop

It's a quick 3-mile sunset hike. You can see a lot of different kinds of cacti (仙人掌),some deer and rabbits! Superstition Mountain never gets old and, in my opinion, it is super impressive at sunset.

Waterfall Trail in White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Distance: 1.8 miles out and back

Different cacti, ancient carvings(雕像), wide paths and rocky formations along this easy trail provide the beauty of Sonoran Desert. Seeing the waterfall at the end of the trail is rare, but possible if you come after a rain. You need to pay $6 for parking the car.

Judith Tunnell Accessible Trails in South Mountain Park/Preserve

Distance: 5-mile loop

This trail includes two half-mile loops that start near the South Mountain Environmental Education Centers parking spots. The Interpretive Loop offers educational words about the surrounding desert life The Challenge Loop is slightly difficult.

1.What can attract people to Papago Park?

A.Hikes up a mountain.

B.Strange-looking caves.

C.Buildings built of red sandstone.

D.Views of red sandstone formations.

2.If you want to see some animals, which trail would you most probably choose?

A.Blevins Trail

B.Waterfall Trail

C.Judith Tunnell Accessible Trails.

D.Double Butte Loop and Hole-in-the-Rock Trail.

3.What can you do in White Tank Mountain Regional Park?

A.Walk on a challenging trail.

B.Enjoy the beauty of a desert.

C.Look at Superstition Mountain.

D.Sight a waterfall any time of the year.

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Before you pay a visit to a place of interest, look in your local library　　　　 a book about it.

A. on 　　　　　　　　　　 B. at　　　　　　　　　 C. for　　　　　　　 D. to

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Have you ever been to Taiwan, China’s biggest island? Do you want to pay a visit there? We’ll show you the best of Taiwan island.

1.This passage is written to_____.

A. show you the best of Taiwan

B. tell you something about Taiwan

C. attract more people to visit Taiwan

D. describe how beautiful Taiwan is

2.Which is not included in the price for the tour?

A. Plane tickets. B. Bus service.

C. Guide service. D. Hotel.

3.Where can you have a good time with the local people?

A. Sun Moon Lake B. Ali Mountain

C. Peng Lake D. Gao Xiong

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1.________ is a wonderful place for tourists to see a very beautiful sunrise.

A. Sun Moon Lake　　 B. Ali Mountain

C. People Lake　　 D. Gao Xiong

2.How much should tourists pay for the four-day tour in Taiwan?

A. ¥5,000.　　 B. ¥6,000.

C. ¥7,000.　　 D. ¥8,000.

3.On Saturday, you can book the four-day tour in Taiwan by phone at ________.

A. 7:00 a.m.　　 B. 8:00 a.m.

C. 3:00 p.m.　　 D. 5:00 p.m.

4.I n which part of a newspaper can we most probably read the passage?

A. News.　　 B. Sports.

C. Education.　　 D. Travel.

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