Heading back to the room for dinner and a hot shower may sound like the act of a tired tourist ,but in a traditional Japanese inn ─ or ryokan ─ those activities can be as interesting as anything along the sightseeing trail.“People going looking for a sort of nostalgic(怀旧的),old-fashioned ,and traditional view of Japanese life will find it most easily in a ryokan,”said Peter Grilli, the president of Japan Society of Boston, Massachusetts.

Many ryokans sprang up in the 17th century to put up feudal lords traveling along the Tokaido highway to Edo(now Tokyo). Today tourists looking for a taste of the country’s historic lifestyle find varying levels of understated elegance in ryokans throughout the country.

A typical stay starts with a greeting from the inn’s staff and a change from street shoes into slippers .An attendant leads guests to their rooms, where slippers are removed before walking on the rice-straw flooring, called tatami. Walking slowly along behind a kimonoclad(身穿和服的)attendant on the creaky wood floors of Fukuzumiro ryokan,s hallways is like stepping back in time. The inn was established in 1890 by a former samurai(武士).

Tim Paterson ,33, a banker living in Tokyo, has stayed at several ryokans. This New Zealand native leaves after a recent stay at Fukuzumiro. “I think it’s quite good mixing culture with history and not just going to see it ,but living in it, staying in it,”he said. Sliding glass doors line the inn’s rural hallways, bringing in the sound of tricking water and the quietness of the stone and tree-filled courtyards outside.

From the first paragraph, we can see that_________________ .

A. there is no dinner and a hot shower in the ryokan

B. such activities as dinner and shower in the ryokan can take you back in time

C. such activities as dinner and shower mean the same both in ordinary inns and traditional inns

D. such activities as dinner and shower are more important than the sightseeing for tourists

What’s the purpose of building so many ryokans in the 17th century?

A. Providing rooms for the noble when they traveled.

B. Keeping the Japanese traditional style of life.

C. Making people feel elegant in the ryokan.

D. Attracting more tourists to put up in the ryokan.

Which of the following shows the right order of tourists entering the ryokan?

  a. An attendant shows guests to their room;

b. The guests take off their shoes; 

c. The staff greet the guests; 

d. The guests walk on tatami; 

e. The guests take off slippers; 

f. The guests put on slippers.

A. b ; c ; d ; e ; f ; a             B. c ; b ; f ; a ; e ; d  

C. c ; a ; d ; b ; e ; f             D b ; a ; d ; e ; c ; f

From Tim Paterson’s words in the last paragraph ,we can infer that      .

A. he will never stay in such a ryokan again

B. he stays in such a ryokan just for its long history

C. he feels relaxed and culturally enriched after staying in such a ryokan

D. he would rather live in such a ryokan than go back home

William, Paul, Tony, Sarah和Tim分别想乘火车外出游览观光。阅读下面六则周末旅游计划的简介,选出符合他们各人需要的最佳选项。

A

Sunday, June 1: Train leaves London at 7:00 and breakfast is served as we head north. Arrive Durham after a light lunch and visit this city full of history with its famous castle and cathedral. Travel by coach to the open-air Museum of Northern Life just outside Durham. Leave Durham Station for the journey home and arrive in London after dinner on board at 22:00.

B

Sunday, June 23: Try a Sunday luxury day out! Train leaves London about 9:00 and breakfast is served on the journey. Transfer to a comfortable coach at Repford Station which takes you straight to the famous Shockton House built in the heart of the city in the sixteenth century. Arrive back in London at 21:00.

C

Saturday, August 31: Train leaves London about 8:30. Breakfast and a light lunch will be served on the journey and the train will run slowly over the most beautiful parts of the route. Leave the train in the Lake District and take the opportunity to photograph the countryside. Dinner will be served during the journey back, arriving in London at 21:30.

D

Sunday, June 9: This trip is especially for photographers. Leaving London at 9:30 for the Museum of Photograph in the west country. Lunch is served on arrival at the museum and after a short talk by the museum director you are free to enjoy the exhibitions in the afternoon. Train arrives back in London at 20:00.

E

Saturday, June 8: Train leaves London about 9:15 with breakfast served on the way. At Chepstow we transfer to coaches and drive to the lovely Wye Valley where there will be a boat waiting to take you on a river trip. We will stop on the way for a short walk. Dinner will be served on the return trip, arriving back in London at 21:30.

F

Saturday, June 22: A day trip to the coast! Train leaves London at 8:00 and breakfast is served before you arrive at Poole Harbour. There you have the rest of the day to watch the ferries(渡船) or take a fishing trip. Supper is served on the return journey arriving back in London at 20:30.

1.William and his friend enjoy visiting old buildings especially in large city centers, but they are not free on Saturday as they have to work.

2.Paul loves the countryside and is keen on taking photographs, so he is looking for a trip which will give him both possibilities.

3.Tony would like a trip on a river and he does not want to leave London before nine o’clock as he hates getting up early like most young people.

4.Sarah and her brother want a trip that includes three meals. They are on holiday in June and would also like to visit some famous castles and museums.

5.Tim is looking for a Saturday trip but he must be back in London by 21:00 so that he can catch the last bus home. He is interested in boating and sailing.

 

 

第二节:Tedy、Rusial、Mr Green、Tim 和Ms Denis 要参观博物馆,第61-65题是他们的个人情况介绍。阅读下面六家英国博物馆的简介(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出符合个人需要的最佳选项,并在答案纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

61. Tedy, a young official who is quite interested in photo-taking and sculpture. He spends all his spare time doing his favorite things.

62. Rusial, a beautiful lady with a fair hair, who gives painting lectures to the students in a college. She herself is a super fan of such artists as Da Vinci, Micheangelo, Raphael.

63. Mr. Green, a free careerist, makes a living by writing short plays which mostly tell the history of Great Britain. Besides, he is also a heavy coffee drinker.

64. Tim, 18 years old, a pre-engineering boy student, full of energy and rich in imagination.

65. Ms Denis, a wildlife lover. She takes an active part in protecting the earth and enjoys herself by doing sports.

 

A. Explore the natural history of the planet Earth from the prehistoric era to the present day at one of London’s most visited museums. In 1881, the Natural History Museum moved to its present venue. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse, this building is now one of London’s most beautiful and most recognized. These holy halls now house more than 300 years’ worth of collections, with over 68 million specimens(标本). Broadly divided into Life and Earth galleries.

 

B. The British Museum is one of London’s top tourist attractions as well as being a major scholarly resource and Royal history. Its collection was given to the nation in 1753 and the Museum’s distinctive Greek revivalist structure was built during the 19th Century. The collection expanded massively during the hey-day(全盛期)of the British Empire. And if you haven’t got time for a proper visit, drop in for a coffee at the lovely Court Restaurant. Admission: free.

 

C. This magnificent Georgian edifice, found on the northern side of Trafalgar Square, houses a massive collection of Western European art. Designer Marc Newson presents two new exhibitions to his gallery. The National Gallery, shows the development of the artists. This exhibition traces the rise of the Italian Renaissance artist, and gathers more than 100 pieces of his collection.

 

D. There are mausoleums, catacombs and richly decorated tombs of outstanding writers, politicians and artists in the overgrown west section of this woodland graveyard. Celebrity dead bodies include Karl Marx, Michael Faraday and Christina Rossetti. Be aware that you must purchase a photography license in order to take photographs within the cemetery. Take advantage of the special guided tours.

 

E. The Science Museum’s seven floors offer opportunities to explore the history of technology as well as to glimpse the future. Setting off from Launchpad, where you can get to grips with the laws of science, you can move on to a vast display of interactive galleries which demand audience participation—whether it be of the hands-on or brain-stimulating kind. From medical history to nuclear physics, it’s all covered. Challenging the idea amongst many children that science is boring, various things to press, touch, watch and think about make this museum a firm favourite with the kids.

 

F. Mainly a decorative arts museum, the V&A is a comprehensive collection of everything from sculpture to photographs, from Chinese art to art decor. Among others, the V&A houses the recently redecorated Raphael Gallery, home to seven tapestry cartoons by Raphael that are among Britain’s greatest art treasures and part of the Royal Collection. There is a lot to see from the Becket Casket to the Canon photography.

 

 

III.完形填空(共20小题:每小题1 5分,满分30分)

    请阅读下面短文,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的涂黑。

    One day I took my son to the doctor’s for a physical examination and being flu season there were several children there with physical and mental disabilities.Right  36  from us was a man with his son in a wheel chaff.The chair secured the boy who probably couldn’t sit up on his own.They boy   37  very slowly and was severely mentally and physically challenged.But his eyes  38   up when I asked the daddy if I could  39   my son to him.Jeremy had been  40  him and told me he couldn’t talk so I asked the dad if we could  41  him.The dad seemed    42  too so I crossed the room to sit down right by him and asked the boy his  43  .He said,“Ten”I said,“Hi,Tim, this is Jeremy.”Then I asked,“How old are you,Tim?”He said,“Ten.”While I talked with him I rubbed his leg   44  and I could see he was trying to put his      45   out for me to grab it.The conversation was short but   46  .The nurse then called them in and the dad  47  me and we said goodbye.

       On the way home,I was able to explain to Jeremy that Tim has    48  just like any kid who wants to  49  .He wants to have friends and experience life and love his family.He doesn’t want to be laughed at or pointed at just  50  he is different.I don’t know if it made a(n)  51  on Jeremy that day,but I feel that it did.We will   52   to speak with whoever comes along our path no matter how   53  they ale from us.Teaching our children not to stare is probably  54  .But teaching them to shale a   55  with people who ale different is truly remarkable !

36.A.opposite        B.above             C.among      D.across

37.A.spoke              B.walked           C.ate    D.looked

38.A.came    B.got         C.1it     D.pulled

39.A.point      B.1ead      C.take D.introduce

40.A.running after         B.1aughing at            C.staring at          D.looking after

41.A.meet    B.check    C.cheer         D.help

42.A.interested    B.happy             C.surprised D.sorry

43.A.condition       B.problem         C.age   D.name

44.A.joyfully            B.heavily            C.gently         D.eagerly

45.A.hand      B.foot        C.1eg   D.head

46.A.simple            B.boring             C.sweet        D.sad

47.A.rewarded      B.thanked         C.invited       D.moved

48.A.troubles         B.words             C.ideas         D.feelings

49.A.疗tin    B.standup         C.go through        D.set out

50.A.once      B.but         C.because    D.so

51.A.message        B.impression             C.mark          D.expression

52.A.decide            B.prefer             C.continue   D.stop

53.A.ugly        B.beautiful        C.far     D.different

54.A.impossible    B.normal           C.meaningless     D.easy

55.A.viewpoint      B.toy         C.conversation    D.1esson

 

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