【题目】One might expect that the ever-growing demands of the tourist trade would bring nothing but good for the countries that receive the holiday-makers. Indeed, a rosy picture is painted for the long-term future of the holiday industry. Every month sees the building of a new hotel somewhere. And every month another rock-bound Pacific island is advertised as the “last paradise (天堂) on earth”.

However, the scale and speed of this growth seem set to destroy the very things tourists want to enjoy. In those countries where there was a rush to make quick money out of seaside holidays, over-crowded beaches and the concrete jungles of endless hotels have begun to lose their appeal.

Those countries with little experience of tourism can suffer most. In recent years, Nepal set out to attract foreign visitors to fund developments in health and education. Its forests, full of wildlife and rare flowers, were offered to tourists as one more untouched paradise. In fact, the nature all too soon felt the effects of thousands of holiday-makers traveling through the forest land. Ancient tracks became major routes for the walkers, with the consequent exploitation (开发) of precious trees and plants.

Not only can the environment of a country suffer from the sudden growth of tourism. The people as well rapidly feel its effects. Farmland makes way for hotels, roads and airports; the old way of life goes. The one-time farmer is now the servant of some multi-national organization; he is no longer his own master. Once it was his back that bore the pain; now it is his smile that is exploited. No doubt he wonders whether he wasn’t happier in his village working his own land. Thankfully, the tourist industry is waking up to the responsibilities it has towards those countries that receive its customers. The protection of wildlife and the creation of national parks go hand in hand with tourist development and in fact obtain financial support from tourist companies. At the same time, tourists are being encouraged to respect not only the countryside they visit but also its people.

The way tourism is handled (处理) in the next ten years will decide its fate and that of the countries we all want to visit. Their needs and problems are more important than those of the tourist companies. Increased understanding in planning worldwide tourism can preserve (保护) the market for these companies. If not, in a few years’ time the very things that attract tourists now may well have been destroyed.

【1】What does the author actually mean in the last sentence of Paragraph 1?

A．The Pacific island is a paradise.

B．The Pacific island is worth visiting.

C．The advertisement is not persuasive

D．The advertisement is not impressive.

【2】The example of Nepal is used to suggest ______.

A．its natural resources are untouched

B．its forests are exploited for farmland

C．it develops well in health and education

D．it suffers from the heavy flow of tourists

【3】Which of the following determines the future of tourism?

A．The number of tourists.

B．The improvement of services.

C．The promotion of new products.

D．The management of tourism.

【4】The author’s attitude towards the development of the tourist industry is ______.

A．optimistic B．objective

C．doubtful D．Negative

【题目】At the meeting place of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River ______, one of the ten largest cities in China.

A. lies Chongqing B. Chongqing lies

C. does lie Chongqing D. does Chongqing lie

【题目】It takes Te’Anne Collins more than an hour to get to school by bus. But for her, it is worth it. Te’Anne is one of many talented students who will attend an interview for a musical theatre program at Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts. “She is someone with unbelievable talent, ” says her music teacher, Ann Merriam . “Te’Anne works two jobs, so she can support her studies and living expense.”

Te’Anne has come a long way since she first came to Wexford collegiate in 9th grade. She was new to the school and started going out with the wrong crowd. Her negative lifestyle and attitude caused her scores to decline steadily. It was Ann Merriam who pulled her aside. “She told me that she didn’t even know who I was and that she often heard bad things about me, ” says Te’Anne. “When I think about it now, I deserved it.” Now in Grade 12, Te’Anne has fought her way to the front of the stage and has earned her place as an important member of Wexford Gleeks — a club that Ann Merriam has been running for over 20 years.

Ann Merriam is the founder of the famous musical theatre program, which has been attracting audiences for years. A bit of a maverick(独行其是者)，she quietly started the program in the 80’s on a shoestring budget, despite an important leader’s disagreement at the beginning. Wexford Gleeks is now one of the top competitors at the 2013 Show Choir Canada competition. Te’Anne’s story began to spread and soon telephone calls came flooding in the school board from kids’ parents, because they knew Ann Merriam never gave up on any student.

【1】Te’Anne thinks a long bus journey is worthy, because she ______.

A. gets permission to attend Wexford Collegiate.

B. is praised by her music teacher for her talent.

C. gets an opportunity for a musical theatre program.

D. is able to support her studies and living expenses.

【2】When Te’Anne was in Grade 9, she ______.

A. made a good friendship with her teachers.

B. worked two jobs to support her school fees.

C. attended an interview for a musical program.

D. behaved badly and associated with the wrong crowd.

【3】Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Te’Anne often heard of Ann Merriam in Grade 9.

B. Ann Merriam has managed Wexford Collegiate for 20 years.

C. Ann Merriam regretted founding the musical theatre program.

D. Te’Anne stepped on the stage of Wexford Gleeks in Grade 12.

【4】 From Paragraph 3, it can be inferred that ____.

A. Wexford Gleeks is a common art school.

B. Ann is the only leader of Wexford Gleeks.

C. more people want to attend Wexford Gleeks.

D. Wexford Gleeks only pays attention to smart students.

【题目】The Flamingo Las Vegas is one of the oldest Las Vegas hotels. There are lots of wonderful Las Vegas shows that will leave a good impression on you. Here are the Las Vegas shows being performed at the hotel.

Donny and Marie

Donny and Marie is a family-friendly variety show. It is performed by well-known Donny and Marie Osmond on all weekdays except on Sundays and Mondays. The show follows the winning formula of their 1970s TV program, incorporating dancing, humor and all of their hit songs. It starts at 7:30 pm and each ticket costs at least $91.25.

Olivia Newton-John

Grammy award-winning singer Olivia Newton-John is “hopelessly devoted” to perform many of her fans, opening “Summer Nights” to perform many of her best-loved songs during her four decades long career. Alongside an eight-piece band, Newton-John will share stories about her career and sing many songs. Concert-goers can buy meet and greet tickets at $249. Regular price tickets start from $78.5. The show starts at 7:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Vinnie Favorito

Vinnie Favorito is a famous actor who is known to make people laugh. His jokes are very popular. Unlike other comedians who use pre-developed material, Vinnie Farorito gets his comedy from his interaction with people in the audience. The tickets start from $68.95. Performance days are six days per week except Sundays. Show time is 8 pm..

X Burlesque

X Burlesque is a wonderful show performed by six dancing ladies. The show is filled with popular music that suits everyone’s taste from rock to country and a variety of dancing styles that allow each dancer to showcase her unique talents. The tickets start from $50.26. It is a daily show at 10:00 pm.

【1】What do these shows have in common?

A. They are free to children.

B. They are hosted by a woman.

C. They are performed every day.

D. They are performed in the Flamingo Las Vegas.

【2】If a young couple wants to see Olivia Newton-John in the flesh, they have to pay ____.

A. 78.5 dollars B. 157 dollars

C. 249 dollars D. 498 dollars

【3】 From the passage we can learn that _____.

A. Vinnie Favorito comes to perform every day.

B. Olivia Newton-John often holds concerts in summer.

C. Children are not allowed to see Donny and Marie show.

D. Vinnie Favorito’s jokes come from communicating with the audience.

【题目】 –There are only two days to go way from my test. I’m so ______ about it!

-- Take it easy. Good luck!

A. serious B. curious

C. cautious D. nervous

【题目】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处错误，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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（^），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。

Dear Sir,

I am Li Hua from Grade Third, Class One of Xinghua Middle School. I’d like be a volunteer for the National Games to be hold in our city.

I have always been wanted to be a volunteer for this event before our city became the host city. I know I will be the helpful volunteer. First, I like sports and I’m the captain of your school basketball team. Second, I’m outgoing and I get long well with another. Third, I’m always ready to lend a helping hand. I guarantee what I will offer my very best service during the Games.

I’m really looking forward to your reply.

Yours faithfully,

Li Hua

【题目】The stepmother denied _____ to murder the little boy, but there was no _____ the fact that she had always been cruel to him.

A. to attempt; denying B. attempting; denial

C. attempting; denying D. to attempt; denied

【题目】As a student of Senior Three, he has very little free time _________ he can spend developing his own interest.

A. when B. in which

C. at which D. that

【题目】 Luggage may not be brought into the building ________ a guard has checked it first.

A. when B. because C. after D. unless

【题目】The first time I went to New York, I was very excited. My friend met me at the airport and took me to a hotel. Since he had to work, he promised to see me 【1】next day and left.

After a short rest, I went to a restaurant near the hotel to get something to eat.【2】 I couldn’t speak English, I couldn’t tell the waiter 【3】I wanted. I felt very upset and started to make some gestures, 【4】the waiter just couldn’t understand me.

Finally, I ordered the same thing the man【5】the next table was eating. After dinner, I started 【6】 walk along Broadway until I came to Time Square with its movie theatres and huge crowds 【7】people. I didn’t feel a bit tired so I continued to walk.

When I returned to the hotel, I couldn’t sleep. I lay awake all the night, thinking about the day’s experience. I decided 【8】I had to learn to speak English. （165 words）