You can love them or hate them, but no matter which tourist destination you visit, chances are you'll see someone with their head buried in a Lonely Planet guidebook.

Lonely Planet is one of the world's largest travel guide brands, publishing more than 500 different guides in eight languages. The popular brand also produces television shows, websites and podcasts (播客) all devoted to travel.

Some people praise Lonely Planet books because they make traveling easy and affordable. They also save time and make sure you don't miss the best things.

They also provide the reviews of hostels, hotels, restaurants and ticket information about your destination.

This can be great if you're a nervous traveler, or if you haven't traveled by yourself before. If you're in a country where you don't speak the language, sometimes there's nothing better than getting into a taxi and opening up a guidebook. You simply point to a map that directs the taxi driver to a hostel that's cheap and clean, with friendly staff and cold beer.

But others criticize Lonely Planet and other travel guide publishers like them. They say guidebooks take the fun and spontaneity (自发性) out of traveling, and that part of the enjoyment of travel comes from the fact that anything can happen. They also regret that if you follow a guidebook, you'll end up doing the same thing and having the same experience as everyone else. You might end up seeing the same group of people over and over, because everyone is reading the same book and following the same route.

Another criticism of travel guides is that they have a large impact on local communities. For example, some locals devote their lives to behaving in ways that attract tourists. They pretend to live a traditional lifestyle, wear traditional clothes and live in traditional houses in order to attract the tourist dollar.

1.The Lonely Planet guidebook can bring you the following advantages EXCEPT that _____.

A. you can speak a foreign language when opening a guidebook

B. you can easily find a nice place to stay in a strange city

C. it provides lots of useful information about your destination

D. it can help you save time and money when traveling

2.People criticize the guidebook because ________.

A. it is not as useful as most travelers expect

B. tourist destinations will be crowded if everyone follows the same route

C. travelers may not get the chance to have unexpected adventures

D. local people keep modern lifestyles under its influence

3.What do we know about the Lonely Planet guidebook from the text?

A. It's a world-famous brand only producing guidebooks for travelers.

B. It's very useful to a person who's nervous about touring an unfamiliar place.

C. It's very useful to a tourist who likes to repeat others' experiences.

D. It is loved by all travelers because of the convenience it brings to travelers.

4. Which of the following best shows the structure of the text? (①－⑦ stand for

Paragraph l－Paragraph 7 )

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Sandy Greenberg came from a poor family. He went to Columbia University on a scholarship and there he met his roommate who also was receiving financial .

Unfortunately, Sandy had a(n) disease during his second year at Columbia University, and finally he became blind. But for Sandy, something else also happened to him — his roommate would his textbooks to him, every night after he lost his sight.

As a result, Sandy went on to with honors. He went off to study at Oxford. He was still quite poor, but he had managed to about five hundred dollars as he went along.

His roommate went on to graduate school. One day, Sandy got a from him at Oxford. His former roommate said, "Sandy, I'm really . I really don't like being in graduate school, and I don't want to do this."

"Well, what do you want to do? " Sandy .

His roommate told him, "Sandy, I really love to . I have a high school friend who plays the guitar. And we would really like to our hands in the music business. But we need to make a promo record, and in order to that I need $500."

Sandy took all his life savings without and sent it to his roommate. Well, his roommate was the famous singer, Art Garfunkel, and he up with another musician, Paul Simon. That $500 them make a record that finally became The Sound of Silence.

How we are able to deal with in our lives will be influenced by how we deal with others the way. What we get will depend a lot on what we . And that's the end of the story of doing well by doing good.

1.A. aid B. advice C. crisis D. pressure

2.A. eye B. ear C. nose D. bone

3.A. finally B. luckily C. sadly D. excitedly

4.A. lend B. offer C. read D. return

5.A. survive B. research C. leave D. graduate

6.A. save B. earn C. keep D. borrow

7.A. never B. still C. either D. also

8.A. message B. call C. card D. report

9.A. unhappy B. unhealthy C. homesick D. lonely

10.A. suggested B. answered C. asked D. laughed

11.A. work B. sing C. dance D. travel

12.A. wave B. wash C. try D. clean

13.A. win B. do C. prove D. earn

14.A. permission B. consideration C. hesitation D. expectation

15.A. other B. present C. former D. later

16.A. teamed B. came C. showed D. let

17.A. saw B. helped C. hoped D. let

18.A. interests B. opportunities C. difficulties D. feelings

19.A. across B. in C. by D. along

20.A. take B. give C. like D. learn

Have you ever had a day when everything seemed to go wrong, and nothing seemed to go right? Not too long ago I was having one of those days.I was discouraged, tired, and plain sad. My focus was on me.After all, no one else was experiencing the same trials I was.

I expressed my upset state to my mother, hoping for some pity.Instead, she said, “I heard Jamie was having a difficult day too.Why don't you make her some cookies and take them to her this afternoon?”

I didn't really want to, but decided that I didn't want to go back to my other problems just yet.I made the cookies and arranged them on a little plate.Then I made a card with a sunflower on it and wrote a small note of empathy(共鸣）.

That afternoon I dropped by my friend's house.I went to the door and rang the bell. Soon, Jamie came to the door and looked at me in surprise for the unexpected visit. Before she could say anything I rushed, “I heard you were having a hard day and decided to bring you something. I hope your day goes better.” The look that came over Jamie's face was one that I could never put into words.It was as if a darkened sky was suddenly lit with the golden rays of the sun；it was as if in that small act, her day was brightened.

I got back into the car and for some amazing reason. I felt a lot better myself. That day I experienced the truth that James Barrie attempted to describe, “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.”

1.The author made cookies and arranged them on a plate______.

A. so as to show off his skills

B. to stop thinking about his own worries

C. not to let his mother feel down

D. not to show his sadness to others

2.How did Jamie feel when seeing the author's coming?

A. She lit up very soon.

B She was surprised and scared.

C. he couldn't express herself.

D. She poured out all her worries.

3.What do you think of the author's mother?

A. Sympathetic. B. Willing.

C. Instructional. D. Selfish.

短文改错 (共10分;每小题1分,满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改： 在错的词下划一横线, 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。

About one year before, we got a lovely cat named Dexter. He enjoys watching my elderly neighbor in her garden. Although he won’t let her to touch him, he always keeps an eye on her.

One afternoon I heard Dexter calling strange. When I reached the door to check on him, his calling stops, so I headed back to kitchen. Just as I did, his calling started again. I stepped outside to find Dexter sit next to my elderly neighbor who had fallen. He didn’t have the strength to get up and shout for help. Dexter didn’t leave her sides until help arrived. With Dexter, she might not have been found in time.

Planning your to-do list for the coming year? To help you out，we've collected our favorite must-see events across Canada.

Red or White Wine

Every spring wine growers get together to celebrate the beginning of another grape-growing season at the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival. The best time to visit the Okanagan is usually from May 1st to 10th·The festival allows visitors to taste the best wines in Canada together with unique dishes representing the latest progress in local cuisine.

The Jazz Festival

Montreal's downtown comes alive every summer during the International Jazz Festival. This Year the event is scheduled to run from June 29th to July 9th·Stages replace cars along busy streets. With a host of free outdoor shows，you'll be snapping your fingers to anything from Dixieland to blues，African beats to modern trip-hop，and everything in between.

The Newfoundland Targa Rally

Just head east to the Newfoundland Targa Rally，which runs from September 9th to 16th this year. The 2，200-ki-lometre race dashes across the eastern and central parts of the province，and is the largest race of its kind in North America. On these sections you race against the clock rather than other competitors. This is a great chance to test your car's limits and your skills.

The Canadian Tulip Festival

In 1945，thousands of tulip bulbs（郁金香球根），gifts from Holland，were planted on Ottawa's Parliament Hill，Canada. These gifts were a thank-you to Canadian soldiers who helped set Holland free in World War II.Since then，the capital has become home to the Canadian Tulip Festival. From May 4th to 22nd，Ottawa and Gatineau will be covered with beautiful flowers. Besides three million tulips，visitors can also attend concerts，which feature some of Canada's brightest musical stars.

1.Wine lovers can have fun

A. from May 4th to 22nd

B. from May 1 st to 10th

C. from June 29th to July 9th

D. from September 9th to 16th

2.Holland is mentioned in the text to show

A. the cruelty of World War II

B.the wisdom of Canadian soldiers

C.the origin of the Canadian Tulip Festival

D. the popularity of the Canadian Tulip Festival

3.The text is most likely to be found in a book about

A.popular events in Canada

B.the geography of Canada

C.historical events of Canada

D.traditional cultures in Canada

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Many years ago，Mr. Smith asked me to be the referee（仲裁人）on the grading of an examination question. He was about to give a student a for his answer to a physics question，while the student said he should receive a perfect ，I read the examination question：“Show how it is possible to the height of a tall building with the of a barometer（气压表）.”

The student had answered: “Take the barometer to the top of the building, fasten a rope to it, the barometer to the street, and then bring it up, the length of the rope. That’s the .”

I pointed out that the student really have a strong case for full credit ,since he had answered the question , but the answer did not prove competence in physics. I that the student have another try. I gave the student six minutes, with the that his answer should show some of physics.

His answer reads:“Take the barometer to the top of the building and lean the edge of the roof. Drop the barometer, its fall with a stop watch. Then using the formula s=1/2at2,calculate the height of the building.”

I gave the student full credit.

Before I left, the student said he had answers. He said,” The best way is to knock at the building manager’s door. When he ,you say: “Sir, I have a (n) barometer. If you will tell me the height of the building, I will you this barometer.”

1.A. tick B. zero C. mark D. comment

2.A. score B. praise C. reward D. prize

3.A. change B. raise C. determine D. find

4.A. care B. aid C. effort D. improvement

5.A. strong B. big C. beautiful D. long

6.A. lower B. drop C. carry D. place

7.A. covering B. folding C. measuring D. imagining

8.A. height B. width C. size D. weight

9.A. completely B. correctly C. seriously D. carefully

10.A. demanded B. required C. insisted D. suggested

11.A. warning B. advice C. order D. point

12.A. wisdom B. technology C. knowledge D. gift

13.A. on B. over C. against D. beyond

14.A. stopping B. observing C. timing D. watching

15.A. almost B. still C. simply D. briefly

16.A. some B. other C. two D. no

17.A. gradually B. surprisingly C. probably D. strangely

18.A. asks B. shouts C. stares D. answers

19.A. fine B. large C. dull D. deserted

20.A. give B. lend C. sell D. show

Restaurants in the USA

Steve’s Pizza

So many pizza chains compete for the attention of tourists in South Beach, but ask a Miami Beach local where to get the best pizza and they’ll tell you about Steve’s. This is New York–style pizza, handmade with care and good ingredients(成份). New branches of Steve’s are opening elsewhere in Miami, all in non-tourist areas.

Opening hours: 11am-3am

Cattleman’s Steakhouse

This place is 20 miles east of the city, but local folks would probably drive 200 miles to eat here. The food is good, and the scenery is even better. Come early and wander around the grounds of Indian Cliffs Ranch, where you’ll see everything from rabbits to buffalo (水牛), then catch the sunset either before or after your meal.

Opening hours: 5pm-10pm

Absolute Baking & Cafe

The screen door is always swinging open at this town hot spot with giant breakfasts. Try the green chili on eggs – it’s made from scratch, as are the organic(有机的) breads. Lunch includes salads, big sandwiches and local grass-fed beef burgers. Don’t miss a square of soft, fresh carrot cake.

Opening hours: 7am-2pm

Walt’s Wharf

Everybody’s favorite for fresh fish (some drive in from LA), Walt’s packs them in on weekends. You can’t make reservations for dinner (though they’re accepted for lunch), but it’s worth the wait for the tree fire–grilled seafood and steaks in the many-windowed ground floor or upstairs in captain’s chairs.

Opening hours: 11am-3:30pm

1.The new branches of Steve’s Pizza are mainly intended for_________.

A. New Yorkers B. tourists C.the locals D. foreigners

2.Cattleman’s Steakhouse offers the wonderful _________as well as good food.

A. wine B. view C. discount D. service

3.Which restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch?

A. Steve’s Pizza. B. Walt’s Wharf.

C. Absolute Baking & Café. D. Cattleman’s Steakhouse.

（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Here are tips for a successful speech from a professional speechwriter:

No speech should last more than 20 minutes. 1. The Sermon on the Mount, a collection of sayings and teachings of Jesus, for example, lasted hardly more than three minutes.

Focus on one topic. We’re human and tend to have lots of thoughts, opinions and ideas. You have to make proper selection. 2. Include and expand only those that explain and support your viewpoint(观点).

3. It’s important to remember that your words must be hearable and understandable the first time out.

Humour is vital. 4. Ronald Reagan always wanted to joke at the start of a speech because he needed the quick victory of laughter. It helped him relax. It also helped the audience relax.

Don’t forget to say thanks. You should always, at the beginning of the speech, thank the person who invited you and introduced you. 5. While you’re doing it, the audience gets a chance to daydream and settle down. They’re going to daydream at some point anyway, and it may as well be before you get to the heart of your remarks.

A. Choose your words carefully.

B. And saying thanks at the beginning has a practical purpose.

C. First you have to work out what you’re going to say.

D. Every speech needs it, and you need it, too, probably at the beginning.

E. Stick to one subject－the future of the soccer club, for example.

F. This process takes time, so start once you begin thinking about the speech.

G. The more important the message is, the less time it requires to say it.

短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中

共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或

修改。

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：在错的词下划一横线，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。

Nowadays, the computer technology develops very fast that the Internet has become more and more popular. Some students regarded it as a great helper. Because there has a lot of information on line, so you can surf the Internet for any information you need in a short time without working hard in the library. This is also very convenient to talk with others by using the Internet. Moreover, other students think that there is some information on line which is not good for students. In addition, spend too much time playing games will not only have a bad effect on their studies but also do harm for health. Therefore, we should make properly use of the Internet. It is of great important to separate good plants from wild weeds.

D

The world is filled with smart，talented and gifted people．We meet them every day．A few days ago，my car was not running well．I pulled it into a garage，and the young mechanic had it fixed in just a few minutes．He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine．I was amazed．The sad truth is，great talent is not enough．

I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn．I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100，000 a year．A business consultant who specializes in the medical trade was telling me how many doctors and dentists struggle financially．It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase，“They are one skill away from great wealth．”

There is an old saying that goes，“Job means ‘just over broke（破产）’”．And unfortunately，I would say that the saying applies to millions of people．Because school does not think financial intelligence is intelligence，most workers“ live within their means”．They work and they pay the bills．Instead I recommend young people to seek work for what they will learn，more than what they will earn．

When I ask the classes I teach，“How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald’s?” almost all the students raise their hands．I then ask，“So if most of you can cook a better hamburger，how come McDonald’s makes more money than you?” The answer is obvious: McDonald’s is excellent at business systems．The reason why so many talented people are poor is that they focus on building a better hamburger and know little or nothing about business systems．The world is filled with talented poor people ．They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger．

1.The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph that ．

A．he is just one of the talented people

B．he is ready to help others

C．he has a sharp sense of hearing

D．he knows little about car repairing

2.The underlined part in the third paragraph can be best replaced by ．

A．spend more than they can afford

B．do in their own way

C．live in their own circle

D．live within what they earn

3.Why do talented people earn so 1ittle according to the author?

A．They don’t work hard enough

B．They lack financial intelligence

C．They don’t make full use of their talents

D．They have no specialized skills．

4.The main purpose of the author is to tell us ．

A．how young people can find a satisfactory job

B．what schools should teach students

C．why so many talented people are poor

D．how McDonald’s makes much money