Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world,famous for its beautiful canals,top art museum,cycling culture,and Red Light District.It is the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the "Venice of the North" because of its expansive system of bridges and canals.Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.

Must-See Attractions

Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre,which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers,and coffee shops.Don't miss the Dam Square and the areas around Spui and Nieuwmarkt.The infamous Red Light District is also in this area,and definitely worth a visit to see what the type is about.You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District,which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark.The top museums to visit are the Rijksmusuem,the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum.

If You Have Time

There are several, and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows.The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a core for celebrity spotting and nightlife today.The Plantage area has most of the city's museum, including the Jewish Historical Museum, the Scheepvaart Museum,and the botanical gardens.

Free Things to Do

Have a picnic and bring a bottle of wine to relax and people-watch in Vondelpark Soak up some sun at one of city's beaches.

Take a walk along the canals, smell the flowers, and browse markets along the way. Hop on one of several free ferry services across the IJ River for lovely city views.

Money Saving Tips

Unless you really want to see the tulips blooming, avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May.This is when hotel and flight prices surge.

Look for accommodations in Amsterdam's South District,where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.

Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.

Instead of hiring a tour guide,hop on a canal boat.They're inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city.

Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights,hotels,and rental cars before you book.

【1】According to the author, if you visit Amsterdam ________.

A. you must begin your adventure in the Old Center

B. you can live with a wealthy family in the Canal Ring

C. you shall have a cup of wine free of charge

D. you can see the tulips blooming between mid-March and mid-May

【2】Where is the tour guide from?

A. A Newspaper. B. A brochure. C. A website. D. A magazine.

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()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。

One Monday afternoon, we were playing the basketball on the playground while I suddenly slipped and fell over. On seeing that, all my classmates rushed to me. Under the help of several other students, Li Xiang, one of my best friend put me on his back and head for the clinic immediately. It turned out that my right ankle got injured but I had to be sent to hospital. He did not leave until an ambulance was arrived. The following day, he came to see me. To my greatly relief, he brought textbooks to them and helped me with my lessons. It was a great pleasure have such a devoting friend.

A. of which B. by when C. from where D. since when

A. as long as B. as C. after D. while

内容要点如下：

1．表示理解并给予安慰；

2．提出建议。

注意：1．词数100左右；

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“Equal pay for equal work” is a phrase by the American women who feel they are __【1】___(fair) treated by society. They think it is not right for women to be paid less than men for the ___【2】____amount of work. Some people say men have more duties than women. A married man has to earn money to support his family and make important ___【3】__ (decide), so it is right for them to be paid more. Some are even against married women ___【4】__(work) at all. When wives go out to work, they say, the home and children are given no attention ___【5】____. If women are encouraged by equal pay to take up jobs, they will _【6】____(able) to do the things that they are best at doing: making a nice home and bringing __【7】____ children. Women who disagree say that they want to escape from the _【8】____(limit) place which society wishes them to fill and have __【9】__ freedom to choose between a job and home life, ___【10】__ a mixture of the two. In fact women have the right not only to equal pay but also to equal chances.

【1】I am very g_____to him for his help and his being kind to me.

【2】He_____(不理睬) the doctor’s advice and continued smoking.

【3】He was tired but still had a_____(系列) of meetings to go to.

【4】It is not easy for a Chinese person to speak English as_____(流畅) as a native English speaker.

【5】The father_____(恢复) from the death of his loved son at last.

Avoid Internet Addiction

__【1】___ Many people suffer from addition to the Internet and have a hard time paying attention to the important things around them. How can we prevent ourselves from going online too much?

Admit you have an addition. ___【2】__ Realize more and more people in the world are becoming addicted. You are not the only one with this problem. Do not be embarrassed; find others with the same problem and help each other beat it.

Limit your computer time. Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock and make sure that you get off the computer when the time is up. ___ 【3】___ Try using the computer at the library. You won’t be as attracted to look at certain websites and they do have a limit on how long you can stay online. ___【4】____. So you won’t be as attracted to be on the Internet as at home. ___【5】___ Go for a run with a friend or get exercise some other way. Keep up with the local events in your neighborhood. There may be talks, films, concerts and sports events etc. Find some, as long as it is not on the

Internet, and get involved.

A. You will be happier if you use the Internet less.

B. There is no use avoiding the truth.

C. Also, it is a good place to get some good books and magazines to read.

D. Get a hobby or an interest.

E. Internet addition affects a lot of people.

F. Get your friends to remind you if you’ve been on a long time.

G. Try to reduce the amount of time by 5 minutes each time.

“I watched one of those TV dramas about a hospital and suddenly I felt like playing one of the roles myself. So I put on a white jacket and a stethoscope(听诊器) and walked around one of the biggest hospitals in London. At first I just watched. Once you learn how doctors talk to patients, nurses and other doctors, it’s easy to take people in,” he said. One of the patients he treated was Laura Kennan. She had been knocked down by a car and fainted. When she came into hospital, York was standing over her.“He looked very professional. He told me his name was Doctor Simon. Then he gave me some sort of injection,” she said. And then he suddenly cleared off when a nurse asked who he was. She didn’t think there was anything wrong. “I would never have realized he was a fake if a policewoman hadn’t showed me his photograph a week later. When the policewoman told me who he really was, I could hardly believe my ears. Judge Raymond Adams told York that he was “shocked and horrified” that he got away with his cheating for so long, and then sentenced him to eighteen months in a special prison for criminals with mental disorders. “I can only hope that his will not lead to further problem. After all, you will have considerable opportunity to study the behavior of the psychiatrists(精神科医生) who will look after you while you are there. If you try to persuade people that you yourself are a psychiatrist after you are set free, I shall make sure that you are given a much longer sentence,” Judge Adams warned York.

【1】York was proud of the fact that ________.

A. a surgeon let him watch an operation

B. he could perform some duties of a doctor

C. he had cheated doctors for so long

D. people thought he could become a real doctor

【2】York learned how to behave like a doctor by ________.

A. watching other doctors work

B. talking to doctors and nurses

C. getting some training and experience

D. observing doctors while he was a patient

【3】Why was Laura Kennan in hospital?

A. She had swallowed something and almost died.

B. She had to have an emergency operation.

C. She had been injured in a road accident.

D. She had lost consciousness while driving.

【4】The judge’s remark implied that York would be more severely punished if he ________.

A. pretended to be a psychiatrist

B. tried to get away from prison

C. was proud of what he had done

D. studied the behavior of the psychiatrist

9月15日，超强台风“莫兰蒂”(Meranti)袭击厦门，造成巨大的损失。解放军战士及时实施救援。假设你是来自厦门的李华，请你用英语给解放军写一封感谢信。信的内容要点如下：

1. 台风袭击；

2. 解放军救援情况；

3. 表达谢意。

注意：1、词数100左右。

2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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