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In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.
If you don't take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.
（1）Why do people in England often talk about the weather?
A.Because they may have four seasons in one day
B.Because they often have very good weather
C.Because the weather is warm just like in spring
D.Because the sky is sunny all day
（2）From the story we know that when       come, there is a heavy rain.
A.sunshine and snow
B.black clouds
C.summer and winter
D.spring and autumn
（3）"People can also have summer in winter." Means "it is sometimes too       in winter."
A.warm
B.cool
C.cold
D.rainy
（4）In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because       .
A.their friends ask them to do so
B.it often rains in England
C.they are going to sell them
D.they are their favourite things
（5）The best title (标题)for this passage is       .
A.Bad Seasons
B.Summer or Winter
C.The Weather in England
D.Strange English People

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Welcome to Orlando! It has a host of attractions and activities. Ready to join the party and plan a visit to O-Town? Just print out our must-see list.
Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure
The addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is on the list of must-visits for theme park lovers. Each of the park's “islands”—Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, Marvel Super Hero Island, Seuss Landing and The Lost Continent—is unique!(407-363-8000)
Gatorland
It bills itself as “Orlando's best half-day attraction”, for in a city people are limited by their time and money. Catch Gatorland's animals and handler shows in the afternoon. There's a nighttime run as well. Other fun add-ons include the Gator Night Shine. Gatorland is known as a theme park bargain.(407-855-5496)
Aquatica
As one of the city's most unique water parks, Aquatica is a wonderful world of water rides and white sand beaches. And if you enjoy a side of fear with your water-park fun, be sure to check out Ihu's Breakaway Falls. This towering slide is not for the weak heart. The less adventurous will still find plenty of fun playing from one big wave pool to another or flowing down the lazy river through a world of unusual fish. You can also watch dolphins underwater. (407-351-3600)
Warbird Adventures
Warbird Adventures offers you the opportunity to fly like a hero in World War II in the North American Aviation T-6 Texan(also known as the Harvard). Flights last from 15 minutes to an hour. A visit to the nearby Kissimmee Air Museum is a wonderful way to round out the experience. (407-870-7366)
（1）Which of the following is the best choice for fans of Harry Potter?
A.Aquatica.
B.Gatorland.
C.Warbird Adventures.
D.Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure.
（2）What can we do in Gatorland?
A.Visit Jurassic Park.
B.Watch dolphins underwater.
C.Have fun in Gator Night Shine.
D.Experience Ihu's Breakaway Falls.
（3）What can we learn about Ihu's Breakaway Falls?
A.It lies under the water.
B.It is intended for brave people.
C.It is home to some birds.
D.It lasts from 15 minutes to an hour.

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What will you think of when it comes to “Hong Kong” and “great swimming”? Shopping sure, but swimming pool? Turns out, along with all its other attractions, Hong Kong is loaded with wonderful pools.
The Ritz－Carlton
The pool at the Ritz－Carlton is breathtaking, thanks to the view, the altitude and, of course, the swim. On the 118th floor at 484 meters above the street in the tallest building in Hong Kong, it's the world's highest swimming pool. The ceiling and walls are made up of 144 LED screens displaying coral reefs and other natural scenes.
W Hotel Hong Kong
If you have only one nice swimsuit, save it for the W Hotel Hong Kong. Only people living in this hotel can enjoy this wonderful pool, which is Hong Kong's highest rooftop pool. The hotel's signature WET deck is famous for stylish and occasionally wild poolside parties in summer. WET also features a good cocktail bar and a Jacuzzi.
Hotel Indigo
One of Hong Kong's unique experiences is swimming in Hotel Indigo's glass bottom pool. The pool protrudes from the hotel, allowing people below to see swimmers and the swimmers to do laps while checking out the traffic below. The pool is smaller compared to other local grand hotels and only available to the hotel guests.
Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel gorgeous infinity pool overlooks Victoria Harbor. Even cooler, the hotel pipes in underwater music, making the swim much more wonderful, or annoying, depending on your taste in music. The pool is open only to hotel guests.
（1）At which hotel can a tourist still enjoy swimming if he/she lives in none of the hotels mentioned above?
A.The Ritz－Carlton.
B.W Hotel Hong Kong.
C.Hotel Indigo.
D.Four Seasons Hotel.
（2）What do we know about swimmers in Hotel Indigo?
A.They can be seen by people below.
B.They can check out the hotel.
C.They can guide the traffic below.
D.They can be asked to do laps.
（3）Where does this text probably come from?
A.A research paper.
B.An official announcement.
C.A tourist brochure.
D.A fashion magazine.

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Eight days for just￥12,000
Departs: May－October 2017
Includes:
Return flights from 6 China's airports to Naples
Return airport to hotel transport
Seven nights'accommodation at the 3-star Hotel Nice
Breakfast
The service of guides
Government taxes
Join us for a wonderful holiday in one of the Europe's most wonderful－Naples in Italy if you want to have a nice time in a beautiful small quiet place. The ancient Romans called the city “happy land” with attractive coastline, colorful towns, splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea. Your best choice for a truly memorable holiday!
Choose between the peaceful traditional villages of Sant' Agata, set on a hillside six miles away from Sorrento, or the more lively and well-known international resort town of Sorrento, with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples.
Breathtaking scenery, famous sights and European restaurants everywhere. From the mysterious Isle of Capri to the hunting ruins (废墟) of Pompeii, and from the unforgettable “Amalfi Drive” to the delightful resorts (景点) of Positano, Sorrento and Ravello, the area is a feast for the eyes! Join us, and you won't be disappointed!
Price based on two tourists sharing a double room at the Hotel Nice. A single room, another￥2,000. A group of ten college students,￥10,000 for each.
Like to know more? Telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd on: 0845-226-7788 (All calls charged at local rates).
（1）All the following are included in the price of￥12,000 EXCEPT___________.
A.transport between the airport and the hotel
B.telephone calls made by tourists
C.the service of guides to tourists
D.double rooms for every two tourists
（2）If you don't like sharing a room with others, you have to pay___________.
A.￥12,000
B.￥10,000
C.￥2,000
D.￥14,000
（3）If you like to visit historical sites, which of the following is your best choice?
A.Amalfi
B.Sant' Agata
C.Pompeii
D.Sorrento

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The Best Time to Visit These Pricey Destinations
If you're going to shell out on a vacation, then you might as well do it right. With that in mind, we've asked a few experts for tips on when to visit some of the most expensive places across the globe. Here's what they had to say.
Botswana
Hotels in Botswana are second only to Dubai in terms of average cost per person, per night, at around $257. To make the most of your time there, consider an autumn visit, suggests Sarah Faith of Responsible Travel. “The heat peaks in October—this is the best time to go and see wild animals as they gather around in the Okavango Delta”, says Faith. While wildlife viewing is incredible in Botswana, there's much to enjoy away from the wilderness, too.”
New York City
New York is the second-most expensive holiday destination overall and the most expensive place to dine out, with an average meal for two costing around $67. Garrett, the CEO of Discover New York, suggests, “October and June have gorgeous weather, so outdoor activities are a good choice, with sailing, in-depth neighborhood walks and biking.” For great value, she advises traveling in January and February, when the city offers tons of indoor activities, from art galleries and Broadway shows to indoor sports events and thousands of dining options.
Sydney
With its incredible surfing beaches, dining scene and friendly locals, Sydney is always a favorite of travelers. It's also expensive. Generally, the shoulder seasons (fall and spring in the U.S.) have the most comfortable weather and fewer crowds than the December-to-February high season. But some months have particular appeal, according to Stuart Rigg, Australian travel specialist for Southern Crossings. April, for example, falls into the low season, which means you'll find hotel deals along with weather that's typically “very pleasant,” Rigg says. “Sydney also has some great events during this low season period,” he adds.
London
Petulia Melideo, who runs Context's London walking tours, advises booking well in advance for lower hotel rates, and suggests a wintry visit. “November is a great time for London. The weather is still tolerable—and if it gets too chilly, there are plenty of cozy pubs to pop into,” she says. Other good times to visit include June, which means fewer tourists.
（1）According to the passage, October is the best time to travel to________.
A.New York and Botswana
B.London and Sydney
C.New York and London
D.Sydney and Botswana
（2）Visitors to Sydney __________.
A.may find cheap hotels in the shoulder seasons
B.can enjoy wonderful beaches and dining scene
C.will experience the most comfortable weather in December
D.should avoid the low season because of the unpleasant weather
（3）Which is the desirable month if you'd like to visit London without too many crowds?
A.April.
B.June.
C.November.
D.December.

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Famous Places in France That Everyone Will Want to Visit
When visiting a new destination, it is always a good idea to know about the places on the must-see list. France is one of those countries that everyone would like to visit. Here is a list of some of the most famous places in France that one should not miss going to.
La Vallée de Chamonix
Situated near Mt. Blanc, the Chamonix Valley is a paradise for nature lovers and explorers. It has beautiful scenery all year round. The place is also famous for winter sports, being one of the oldest ski resorts. Lifts transport the visitors to the heart of the massif(山丘), which offers breathtaking view of the valley. Perfect for adventurous explorers.
Place Masséna(Nice)
This one is known globally as one of the most beautiful public squares. The atmosphere here, is enhanced by fountains, statues and gardens. It is famous for street performances and concerts, specially the carnival parade in February. Another highlight nearby, is Vieux Nice, But the main attraction is at night, when the atmosphere is atmosphere is magical due to the illuminations.
Lascaux II(Montignac)
Lascaux II is a reproduction of the set of caves that were discovered in 1940. These caves were estimated to be more than 17,000 years old. The caves have some 1,500 paintings of wild animals. It is believed to have been a sanctuary(圣所)for the performance of sacred rites. Lascaux II is open for art lovers who wish to see the early cave paintings and learn more about the history of European art.
Luxembourg Gardens(Paris)
This place acts as a perfect place to relax after a tiring day of sightseeing. These formal gardens, which were open to only the royalty before the French Revolution, now serve as one of Paris' most popular destinations. Families can spend time here, relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the nature. Before visiting these gardens, you can visit Fontaine de 1' Observatoire, which is situated just south of the site
（1）If you love to explore, which place may be your favorite?
A.Place Masséna
B.La Vallée de Chamonix
C.Luxembourg Gardens
D.Lascaux II (Montignac)
（2）What can you probably see in Place Massena?
A.Royal gardens
B.Natural scenery
C.Cave paintings
D.A street performance.
（3）Who is more likely to visit Lascaux II?
A.A person who enjoy attending concerts
B.A person who likes adventurous explorations
C.A person interested in the history of European art.
D.A person who needs a good rest after sightseeing
（4）What is special about Luxembourg Gardens?
A.It is location in Paris
B.It is suitable for families together
C.It has beautiful gardens
D.It is the most famous place in France.

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People who like travelling have their reasons. They believe that travelling can help them expand their field of view, especially in the geographical and historical sense. They also think that touring will give them more chances to enjoy different kinds of food and experience new things that would never be brought by other activities. But those who dislike travelling also have some reasons.
Travelling, in my opinion, does more good than harm. Most importantly, it broadens our mind. We can get in touch with other civilizations (文明), cultures, customs and ideas.
Through history, most people travelled because of necessity (必要性)-not for pleasure. People travelled just in order to remain alive. They searched for food to eat or places to live in. They sometimes ran away from enemies. This is not to say that no one ever travelled just for the fun of it. In ancient times, for example, rich Romans travelled all the way to Greece to take part in the Olympic Games, and festivals. Of course, some people decided to travel just out of curiosity. They wanted to find out what it looked like beyond the horizon (地平线). Also business travel has been going on for centuries. Traders could not only make money but also learn to speak several languages and be introduced to different cultures.
So, travelling does enrich our mind and draw new ideas to us. There is no doubt that we can get much from it.
（1）According to the passage, in the past most people travelled________.
A.for fun
B.for knowledge
C.to get experiences
D.to make a living
（2）How many reasons for travelling are mentioned in Paragraph 3?
A.Three.
B.Four.
C.Five.
D.Six.
（3）In the writer's opinion, travelling can be________.
A.expensive
B.funny
C.helpful
D.tiring
（4）What's the main idea of this passage?
A.Different kinds of travelling.
B.Travelling enriches our mind.
C.Ways to enjoy yourself while travelling.
D.The advantages and disadvantages of travelling.

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To American visitors, Iceland is a very interesting country, partly because it is different in so many ways from he or she is used to seeing at home. There are quite a few things that are not done, or that do not exist on the island—quite a few “No's”．
There is no pollution, for instance, no dogs are permitted in Reykjavik, the capital. There is no television on Thursdays or during the whole month of July, and only three hours of black­and­-white TV the rest of the time. There is no hard liquor（酒） on Wednesdays and no beer at any time. There is no handguns; only one prison of thirty­ five rooms in the whole land—an admirable figure, even for a small country of 313,376 people.
There is no army, air force or navy. There is no tipping（给小费） for anything. There are no large stores open on Saturdays or Sundays. Since Iceland is located just under the Arctic Circle, there is no darkness in summer and no daylight in winter. But thanks to Gulf Stream, the climate is rather mild, with temperatures between 34 degrees and 52 degrees in July.
The rules on television liquor and guns are the result of government decisions. But the absence of pollution is because of in great part the fact that Iceland gets its power from the thousands of hot springs(泉水) that come out of the ground. They provide all the energy needed by the country. In fact, Iceland uses only 3 percent of all its available power.
Iceland has been described as a democratic（民主的） independent country where more fish are caught and more books published per person than anywhere else in the world. The Icelanders have always felt a particular love for literature. They wrote their first books in the ninth and tenth centuries AD. These works were poems and tales about the kings, heroes, and heroines of Iceland and Norway. At first, the stories were remembered and passed from generation to generation. They were finally written down between 1140 and 1220. The Icelanders have never stopped writing ever since. “Rather shoeless than bookless，” they proudly say.
（1）American visitors enjoy visiting Iceland probably because ________.
A.no dogs are permitted in the capital
B.the police do not carry handguns
C.the climate is rather mild
D.it is very different from Americans
（2）The following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A.there are no soldiers in Iceland
B.the Icelanders don't drink beer
C.there is no tip of any kind
D.there are no crimes（犯罪） in Iceland
（3）There is no pollution in Iceland mainly because ________.
A.Iceland uses only 3 percent of all its available power
B.the Icelanders use hot water from the ground below as their energy
C.it is located just under the Arctic Circle
D.it is a democratic independent country
（4）“Rather shoeless than bookless” means ________.
A.they prefer not to have shoe or books
B.they would rather have shoes on than write books
C.they prefer travelling to reading
D.they regard books more important than shoes

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An Italian company has created the world's first underwater farm. The station named Nemo's Garden consists of five biospheres(生物圈) fixed to the bottom of the sea off the coast of Savona, Italy. They're being used to grow strawberries, beans, garlic, and lettuce.
“The main target of this project is to create other sources of plant production in areas where environmental conditions make it difficult to grow crops through traditional farming, including lack of fresh water, fertile soil, and extreme temperature changes,' said project spokesperson Luca Gamberini.
The five biospheres, currently floating between depths of 18 and 36 feet, are constantly watched by Ocean Reef Group —— a diving equipment company——from a control center on dry land. According to various news reports, the plants are watered by drips of water on the inner walls of the biospheres. With a constant temperature of 79 degrees day and night, and humidity(湿度) at around 83 percent, the conditions are ideal for plants to grow well. The high amount of carbon dioxide also encourages growth.
Ocean Reef president Sergio Gamberini said he came up with the idea of growing plants underwater during a summer vacation in Italy. In his own words, he wanted to do something that's different and to show the beauty of the ocean. After two years of failed attempts, they finally were able to get these five biospheres working. Their success may lay the foundation for a new form of crop production that can be done without harming the environment.
In fact, the biosphere seems to be attracting wildlife. Octopuses(章鱼) and endangered seahorses are taking shelter under the structure, while crabs(螃蟹) are climbing up the anchors and into the greenhouses. None of the creatures have damaged the plants so far. “It's so kind of science-fiction to see these two different forms of life interact,” Gamberini said.
（1）Why was the underwater farm created?
A.To help explore the sea.
B.To protect sea creatures.
C.To improve the sea environment
D.To find a new way of growing crops.
（2）Sergio Gamberini got the idea of growing plants underwater _______.
A.by chance
B.from science fiction
C.after reading a news report
D.after two years of failed attempts
（3）The last paragraph is written mainly to tell us that _____.
A.the plants in the biosphere is protected
B.the biosphere is environmentally friendly
C.sea creatures may do harm to the biosphere
D.sea creatures like the plants in the biosphere
（4）What is the text mainly about?
A.The undersea exploration.
B.Growing plants without soil.
C.A biosphere that attracts wildlife.
D.The world's first underwater farm.

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Tourism probably started in Roman times. Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman empire. But when the empire broke down, this kind of tourism stopped.
In the early 17th century, the idea of the “Grand Tour” was born. Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel（英吉利海峡）. They visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time, including Paris in France, and Rome and Venice（威尼斯）in Italy. Their tours lasted for two to four years, and the tourists stayed a few weeks or months in each city. The “Grand Tour” was an important part of young people's education—but only for the rich.
In the 18th century, tourism began to change. For example, people in the UK started to visit some towns, such as Bath to “take the waters”. They believed that the water there was good for their health. So large and expensive hotels were built in these towns.
In the 19th century, travel became much more popular and faster. When the first railways were built in the 1820s, it was easier for people to travel between towns, so they started to go for holidays by the sea. And some started to have holidays in the countryside as cities became larger, noisier and dirtier.
Traveling by sea also became faster and safer when the first steamships were built. People began to travel more to far-away countries.
The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular among ordinary people. Planes were made larger, so ticket prices dropped and more people used them.
Thus tourism grew. In 1949, Russian journalist Vladimir Raitz started a company called Horizon Holidays. The company organizes everything—plane tickets, hotel rooms, even food—and tourists pay for it all before they leave home. The package tour and modern tourist industry was born.
The first travel agency in China was set up as early as 1949. But tourism did not take off until 1978. In 2002, the industry was worth 500 billion Yuan and became an important part of China's social development.
（1）In the early times, the travelers __________.
A.only came from Roman
B.traveled by boat
C.were very wealthy
D.were very young and strong
（2）Which of the following is true？
A.The young men learned little from Grand Tour.
B.More people chose planes for its cheap price.
C.In 2002, tourism became a fundamental part of China's social development.
D.Tourism became faster and safer when the first railways were built in the 18th century.
（3）_________played the most important role in the tourism development.
A.Education
B.Money
C.Transportation
D.People's ideas
（4）Modern tourism was born ___________.
A.in 1949
B.in 1978
C.in the early 17th century
D.in Roman times
（5）The underlined phrase “take off” (in the last paragraph) means __________.
A.a plane rising into the air
B.develop very fast
C.remove hats and clothes
D.bring down the prices