Travel journal李仕才一、阅读理解。
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the sevenday Spring Festival holiday，which ended on Thursday，according to the China National Tourism Administration.'That is an increase of 7 percent compared with last year's Spring Festival.About 374,000 trips were organized by travel agencies，a 2.5 percent increase.The administration also reported growth from individual and highend(高端的) travelers and said that in addition to top and coastal cities，inland cities—such as those in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region—became important source markets.With many Chinese now traveling abroad for Spring Festival，their choice of destinations has expanded along with their growing interest in foreign cultures and services.“Chinese tourists are increasingly willing to experience local cultures and services，including staying in private homes，appreciating plants and watching monkeys in hot springs，” Li Xue jing，the agency's marketing manager，said.A Chinese tourist surnamed Guo，who was vacationing on an island in the Philippines，said：“I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives.”Another choice is Britain.Though the devaluation(货币贬值)of the pound is a factor，Britain's rich history and famous education tradition have caught the eye of Chinese.1．How many trips were made to foreign countries during the Golden Week of this Spring festival holiday?A．6,150,000. B．2,500,000.C．7,000,000. D．374,000.2．What can we learn about some inland cities in Guangxi?A．They're reported to have become important attractions.B．They're famous for all kinds of plants and monkeys.C．They have the best hot spring in the world.D．They belong to coastal source markets.3．What would Miss Guo do on her vacation according to the text?A．Go shopping for gifts.B．Study foreign cultures.C．Relax and enjoy herself.D．Chat with her relatives.4．Where does the text probably come from?A．A guide book.B．A newspaper.C．A scientific magazine.D．An advertisement.【解题导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。
国家旅游局统计，在今年春节期间去海外旅游的游客人数比去年同期有所上涨。
文章分析了这一现象的原因。
【难句分析】A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destina tions during the sevenday Spring Festival holiday，which ended on Thursday，according to the China National Tourism Administration.分析：该句为主从复合句。
句中which ended on Thursday为which引导的非限制性定语从句。
译文：根据中国国家旅游局统计，截至星期四，在春节黄金周期间，中国大陆赴海外旅游的人次达到615万。
1．A 考查细节理解。
根据第一段的第一句“A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the sevenday Spring Festival holiday，which ended on Thursday，according to the China National Tourism Administration”可知，在春节黄金周期间，中国大陆赴海外旅游的人次达到6 150 000，故A项正确。
2．A 考查细节理解。
根据第二段第一句中的“in addition to top and coastal cities，inland cities—such as those in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region—became important source markets”可知，广西壮族自治区的许多城市也成了重要的旅游地，故A项正确。
3．C 考查细节理解。
根据第四段的“I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives”可知，这位郭姓游客认为现在她的旅游目的是放松和享受而不是购物或为亲人挑选礼物；据此可知，她在旅游期间会放松和享受。
4．B 考查文章出处。
通读全文可知，文章第一段的第一句为文章主题句；结合下文内容可知，文章属于新闻报道，符合新闻报道文体的结构特征：先写明报道主题，接着分析原因。
故B项正确。
二、单句语法填空1．This made Hannah very sad, and even more determined ________ (do) something.答案：to do be determined to do sth. “下定决心做某事”。
2．The World Health ________ (organize) says half of them will die if they are not treated.答案：Organization organization “组织”，the World Health Orga nization “世界卫生组织”。
3．But that is not ________ many people have in mind when thinking of driverless cars.答案：what have sth. in mind “心里记着某事”，设空处是引导表语从句的连接词，在从句中作宾语，故填what。
4．Not having persuaded Helen ________ (change) her mind, her parents had no choice but to allow her to go to China to travel alone.答案：to change persuade sb. to do sth. “劝说某人做某事”。
5．The government's attitude ________ the development of the flying car is favorable.答案：to/toward(s) attitude to/toward(s) ... “对……的态度”。
6．I graduated from university twenty years ago and ________ (teach) in a middle school ever since.答案：have taught ever since “自从……以来”，与现在完成时连用。
7．She got me back to the UK even earlier than originally ________ (schedule)．答案：scheduled than originally scheduled “比起早先的安排”，此处than是连词，其后是比较状语从句，从句主语为it，谓语为was，省略主语和谓语后只剩scheduled。
8．One ________ (advantage) of living in the town is short of safe places for the children to play.答案：disadvantage 由is short of ... 可知，此处在谈论“生活在小镇的缺点”，因此填disadvantage “劣势；缺点”。