If you've been to Europe a few times already,chances are that you've hit all the big destinations: London, Paris, Rome,Berlin.On your next trip you can either visit those same cities a second time,or instead you can take a chance and walk the streets of some cities that are a little bit smaller,a little bit less famous,but still full of European grace and charm.Here are four European cities to visit that you probably haven't been to yet.

Besancon,France

This hidden French city has had a long reputation for being a well-kept secret.It can be at once sleepy with few tourists but abundant galleries,restaurants,and a wonderful Beaux Arts museum whose collection is second only to the Louvre.The city is wound by the River Doubs and also touts (吹捧) its own UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Citadel,home to several small museums and a zoo.

Seville,Spain

For the tourist who is already tired of Barcelona and Madrid,Seville offers a different take (意见) on Spain. Located on the Southern coast,it keeps beautiful signs of the long period of Moorish rule,nowhere more than in the Alcázar palace building,just one of the city's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Seville has over a dozen museums, tropical parkland,and probably the best tapas (餐前小吃) culture in all of Spain.

Ghent,Belgium

Ghent is a city that looks like it should be the setting for a fairy tale. All of the typical Belgium features abound here-waffles and beer.Every year from Saturday before July 21,Ghent hosts a ten-day festival.This music and theater festival draws almost 2 million visitors,as the city streets transform into performance spaces for performers,buskers (街头艺人) and musicians.

Palermo,Italy

Palermo is the capital city of Sicily,the southern island off the coast of mainland Italy.The city has an ancient history,and the various cultures that have controlled the island through the years have all left their marks on it. You can see winding street markets,antique (古玩) fairs,and open air nightclubs here.

1.Where can visitors enjoy art collections quietly?

A. Besancon. B. Barcelona.

C. Ghent. D. Palermo.

2.What can visitors do in Seville,Spain?

A. Visit antique fairs and clubs.

B. Enjoy a colorful nightlife.

C. Explore over 20 museums.

D. Hunt for Moorish influences.

3.Which country should a music and theater lover choose to visit?

A. France. B. Spain.

C. Belgium. D. Italy.

4.What do the four European cities have in common?

A. They were once ruled by various rulers.

B. They are less famous but worth a visit.

C. Visitors can enjoy seeing performances.

D. They're all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

A report by the US' Open Syllabus Project found that the most read books among US college students in the past year were books like The Republic by ancient Greek philosopher Plato and The Clash of Civilizations by US political scientist Samuel Huntington.And according to reports by Chinese college libraries,the most popular books among Chinese students are novels like Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Chinese author Jin Yong.

This is considered by many to be one of the reasons why Chinese students are sometimes not as good at critical thinking or observing global perspectives (视野) as US students—they read too many bestseller novels.

"By reading texts in history/social studies,science,and other subjects,students build a foundation of knowledge in these fields that will also give them the background to be better readers in all areas,"Robert Pondiscio,vice president of the Core Knowledge Foundation in the US told Th.e Washington Post.

According to China Youth.Daily,there are usually five stages when it comes to reading,with popular novels at the bottom.More advanced readers normally go on to read classic fictional literature,history and philosophy,or books with critical ideas.

We spend hours,days or even weeks on a book,so it's only natural that we want to learn something useful in return for our efforts.Many see reading as an investment (投资) in themselves.But this practical view of literature and the thought that history and philosophy books are superior to novels are not agreed by everyone.After all,what they offer are two different kinds of satisfaction.While the former provides knowledge,the latter brings emotional experiences."Fiction and poetry are medicines,"UK writer Jeanette Winterson once wrote."What they heal is the rupture (裂痕) reality makes on the imagination."

1.What are the most popular books among Chinese students?

A. Philosophy books. B. Bestseller novels.

C. History books. D. Books with critical ideas.

2.What do Chinese students lack compared with US students?

A. Careful observation. B. Vast stores of knowledge.

C. Practical use of knowledge. D. Critical thinking.

3.Which of the following does Jeanette Winterson probably agree with?

A. People read books to learn something useful.

B. Imagination is not so important as knowledge.

C. History and philosophy books are superior to novels.

D. Novels can bring necessary emotional experiences.

From his own version of Kim Kardashian's "Internet-breaking" picture to rocking the "Leia Buns"look,Mark Udovitch,28,hopes his celebrity impersonations (名人模仿) will help raise money for cancer patients.

Dressed in a garbage bag,black cleaning gloves and a plastic bag tie,the recreation (娱乐) of Kim Kardashion's picture is one of Mark's favorite celebrity impersonations.

Game of Throne characters are also a popular choice,and the radiation doctor has cosplayed (角色扮演) many famous figures.Mark says the reaction to the pictures has been positive,with a lot of laugh from his co-workers."I have gotten a very positive response from many other radiation doctors,who privately message me,saying how much respect they have for me,"he said.

But while the radiation doctor is having fun with his wild and strange creations,the cause behind it is sad.A patient once told him she was more devastated about losing her hair than surgery.It was at that moment that Mark decided to stop getting haircuts and start growing his hair.The radiation doctor will shave his hair off in a "Dry July Shave Off" and donate it to make false hair for cancer patients.

Mark recalled,"Over the course of 2.5 years,my mates have been absolutely belting me with comments about who I look like with my long hair.I took a photo of me impersonating Scott Stapp,the lead singer of Creed,as a joke last year and posted it on Facebook.It got 150+ likes,which is large for me since I am not very social media savvy(懂行的).Since that image got so much notice that I wonder how many celebrities I could actually impersonate in the lead.Shaving my head may be used as a means of raising awareness."

1.What does the underlined word "devastated" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A. Curious. B. Upset.

C. Cautious. D. Alarmed.

2.How did Mark's co-workers react to the photos?

A. They made fun of the photos. B. They didn't care about the photos.

C. They thought highly of the photos. D. They thought the photos strange.

3.Why did Mark impersonate Scott Stapp at first?

A. To do it for pleasure. B. To amuse his colleagues.

C. To show off his talent online. D. To raise money for cancer patients.

4.What's probably the best title for the text?

A. Dry July Shave Off B. A Kind and Humorous Doctor

C. Celebrity Impersonations D. Doctor's Impersonations for Patients

Whether you love happy endings or a dark reality in TV dramas,you could soon be able to decide what you get. Netflix,the TV-streaming company behind hit shows such as The Crown and House Of Cards,is working on ways to give viewers control of key plot decisions.

Some of the storylines will be simple and linear,like the Choose Your Own Adventure books that many grew up with.For example,viewers might decide whether a prisoner in the drama Orange Is The New Black joins a gang (黑帮) or not.

The technology could also potentially be used to allow Princess Margaret to marry Peter Townsend in The Crown,instead of having her relationship with the divorcee (离婚者) blocked by the Establishment.Other storylines will be much more complex,allowing viewers to connect plot points in a variety of ways using their TV remotes.

A source said,"We're doing work on branch narratives (叙事) so you are actually making choices as you watch. All the content will be there,and then people will have to get through it in different ways.We'll see how it plays out. It's an experiment.We'll see if it gets much success.For creators,it's a new field."

Actors would film numerous alternate plot segments (片段) in advance,letting viewers choose which route to take through the story.Netflix will run a trial with choose-your-own-adventure shows for children later this year, based on an established character.If they are successful,it will use the format for TV programmes aimed at adults. Netflix president Reed Hastings confirmed that the company is working on interactive shows,saying,"Once you have got interactivity,you can try anything."

At least five million UK households are thought to be signed up to Netflix,and it is challenging traditional broadcasters.Earlier this year,BBC boss Lord Hall promised to reinvent the iPlayer so that it overtakes Netflix as a destination in its own right,rather than a catch-up service.

1.How will viewers connect plot points?

A. By using their TV remotes.

B. By taking part in TV programs.

C. By interacting with actors or actresses.

D. By participating in filming plot segments.

2.Why will Netflix run choose-your-own-adventure shows for children?

A. To attempt to create another hit show.

B. To compete with traditional broadcasters.

C. To attract as many children viewers as possible.

D. To test whether their creative ideas are successful.

3.What's Reed Hastings' attitude to interactive shows?

A. Confident. B. Doubtful.

C. Negative. D. Worried.

4.What's the author's purpose of writing this text?

A. To advertise for Netflix company.

B. To recommend some English hit shows.

C. To predict future development in filming.

D. To introduce the latest technology in TV dramas.

Positive thinkers don't only live happier lives,and have better health but they are also more likely to reach their goals.1.Even if a negative thinker managed to succeed,his life is still going to be tough because he won't be able to enjoy the success he achieved.Then how to become a positive thinker?

●Stay around positive people.

Have you ever felt bad for no reason just because you were around someone who was feeling bad?2.So one of the best ways to stay positive is to spend more time with positive people.

●Reduce the stress in your life.

Stress isn't only harmful to your life but it can also change your opinion of the world.3.If you can spend enough time relaxing and restoring your energy each day,you will become a more positive person.

●Train your mental muscles.

The more you think positively,the more likely your brain structure is going to change and the more naturally positive thoughts will come to you.4.The more you train your mind to think negatively,the more likely you will become a natural negative thinker.

●5.

Read about the stories of successful people and watch movies that promote positive thinking.Whenever you get exposed to positive media your mind gets trained to think positively and as a result you will become a positive thinker.Avoid negative media at all costs for they can do the opposite to you.

A.Learn from successful people.

B.Get exposed to positive media.

C.The opposite also happens with negative thinking.

D.Start right now to train your mind on positive thinking.

E.People infect each other with their emotions and beliefs.

F.The more stressed you become,the more likely you are to worry.

G.Negative thinking ruins people's lives and prevents them from succeeding.

As a college student,I took a position as a salesman and weekend brand ambassador at a local men's clothing store in New Jersey.In addition to allowing me to become an expert T-shirt folder,the job____me for future success, teaching me what to prioritize (优先处理) and how to____my time effectively.I also learned the value of teamwork and a client-centric (以客户为中心的) ____to business.

My____as a brand ambassador included managing the sales,taking part in community events and sharing details on in-store promotions.I was____with organizing inventory（库存）and price marking our clothing for sales. While I enjoyed the opportunity to communicate with____on a daily basis,I was challenged to manage my schedule and was____to learn the importance of prioritization.

One year later,we were on a____schedule to open a new store and I was responsible for stocking the inventory and____new salesmen.Being 19,I____this as a massive task and felt a great deal of____.Luckily,using the time management skills I had____learned,I was able to complete what was____of me.I am now able to____on the success of opening a new store that____exists today.

Much of____I accomplished would not have been possible without the____of my direct manager,Mrs.Brown, who had a great____on me.She set expectations early on me and clear goals and processes for achieving success.Her approach helped me complete tasks____and on time,and has____the way I now manage my own team.

1.A. prepared B. provided C. exposed D. employed

2.A. divide B. occupy C. operate D. manage

3.A. entrance B. suggestion C. approach D. relation

4.A. abilities B. responsibilities C. ideas D. theories

5.A. tasked B. helped C. awarded D. connected

6.A. visitors B. guests C. designers D. customers

7.A. free B. quick C. helpful D. easy

8.A. light B. flexible C. tight D. loose

9.A. using B. training C. consulting D. controlling

10.A. described B. respected C. served D. viewed

11.A. pressure B. confusion C. relief D. caution

12.A. naturally B. gratefully C. previously D. carefully

13.A. robbed B. required C. convinced D. rid

14.A. comment B. reflect C. call D. go

15.A. also B. even C. already D. still

16.A. what B. when C. whether D. how

17.A. guidance B. persuasion C. kindness D. attraction

18.A. judgment B. mark C. sign D. effect

19.A. exactly B. immediately C. efficiently D. easily

20.A. imagined B. stopped C. inspired D. copied

I've lived in three Asian cities,and they all surprised1.(I) on the upside.In the case of China,here's2.I like it.

It's modern and continues to develop all the time.They have modern3.(city),and excellent transport facilities, including their unmatched high-speed train network.They have excellent hotels,restaurants,and beautiful parks etc.

There's a feeling of safety and4.(free) in Chinese cities.There's no need to tell you what to do and you can see from the behavior of the diverse crowd.People just do5.they want.In most places no policemen6.(see).Do you know that police in China don't have firearms? They usually do their job silently and behave reasonably,7. (add) to the security and order.

The Chinese people are friendly.You will always get help even if you can't speak a Chinese word besides nihao, or they can't speak English.They'll spend time and go out of their way8.(explain) to you how to get somewhere,or how to buy9.train ticket.They'll10.(patient) and enthusiastically explain how to get what you need.They'll be positive and practical all the time while helping you.

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。

Last weekend,after pay a visit to the city of New York,I visited the Smithsonian Institutions National Air and Space Museum,where lies in Washington,D.C.

The museum,which covers a area of 18,000 square meters,is made of 24 exhibition halls.All kinds of planes, rockets,missiles and spaceship of great importance and variously old instruments that famous pilots and astronauts used are on display.In addition,I see copies of some satellites and aircraft.More interestingly,I tried operating on some aircraft by myself.During the visit,I took lots of pictures as well.

This brief visit helped myself learn much about the history of human's space exploration.It made me more interesting in science and technology.

假定你是李华，你校将在暑假举办国际中学生夏令营，主题为“感受中国文化”。请给你的美国朋友Mary写一封电子邮件，邀请她来参加，并说明相关情况，（大学故宫讲座；浏览故宫、长城等名胜古迹；所需费用等）

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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Helicopter Aerial Tour

Explore the Grand Cannon(大峡谷)from the eyes of the eagle. A wonderful 12-to 15-minute helicopter tour will soar through the canyon for an aerial experience of wonderful views. Our aerial tour is not available anywhere else in the world! Ticket: $120. 00 per person, plus 10% tax. Please call us at 1-888-868-9378 for seasonal rates, specials or to book by phone.

Helicopter-Boat Tour

Helicopter tour starts at the Grand Canyon, West Side. Take a 4,000-fool fall to the Colorado River below. Helicopters fall 4,000 feet from the canyon side to the banks of the Colorado River where visitors can enjoy 3 15- to 20-minute boat ride down the Colorado.

Ticket: $150.00 per person, plus 10% tax.

Champagne Helicopter Tour

Experience the beauty of the Grand Cannon: Soar above the Hoover Dam and the dead volcanoes. You go aboard a million-dollar helicopter with all forward facing scats allowing 180 degrees of views in air-conditioned comfort. You will see the Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, the Grand Cannon and more! You land to have a champagne picnic lunch at the Grand Cannon.

Las Vegas Adventure Tour

Helicopter tours to the Grand Canyon West include a wonderful Las Vegas adventure tour. Aerial sightseeing tours originating in Las Vegas, Nevada include breathtaking views of Lake Mead, the Mohave Desert, and the west edge of the Grand Canyon. Aerial tours including the round trip as well as combination tours attract many visitors.

Visitors arriving at the Hualapai elation's Grand Cannon West Airport may select one of the activities above.

1.We can infer from Paragraph 1 that .

A. tourists can stay in the sky for about half an hour

B. the helicopter aerial tour is common in the world

C. the helicopter tour offers a special view

D. people can book very cheap tickets by phone

2.How much should a couple pay for a helicopter-boat tour?

A. 150 dollars. B. 165 dollars.

C. 300 dollars. D. 330 dollars.

3.Which of the following tours may be the most comfortable according to the text?

A. Helicopter Aerial Tour. B. Las Vegas Adventure Tour.

C. Champagne Helicopter Tour. D. Helicopter-Boat Tour.