1、.阅读理解Locals in Chiang Mai are proud of the citys 700year history.It has rich traditional relics and unique culture.Chiang Mai is located 700km north of Bangkok, among the highest mountains in the country.Chiang Mai literally means “new city”King Mengrai founded the city as the capital of the Lanna K
2、ingdom on April 12, 1296.Therefore, Chiang Mai not only became the capital and cultural center of the Lanna Kingdom, it was also to be the center of Buddhism in Northern Thailand.King Mengrai himself was very religious and founded many temples in the city that remain important today.Chiang Mai is on
3、e of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to experience both historical and modern Thai culturethe city has old temples next to modern convenience stores.Chiang Mai has more than three hundred temples, and among them are some of the most beautiful and revered (崇敬的) in the entire Buddhist
4、world, giving the city an atmosphere of calmness.The old city of Chiang Mai has diverse dialects, architecture，traditional values, festivals, handicrafts and classical dances.In addition, it has hill tribes and their wealth of unique culture.Chiang Mai features oldworld beauty and charm as well as m
5、odern enjoyment and convenience.Chiang Mai is also filled with natural resources including mountains, waterfalls and rivers.Nowadays there are many activities and attractions both in the city and the surrounding provinces, including river rafting, elephant riding and golf.The quality of living is un
6、surpassed.Accommodation and food are of the highest standard at very low cost.Entertainment is plentiful with numerous festivals, outdoor activities and great nightlife.A number of elephant camps, numerous outdoor activities, a variety of handicraft workshops, various cultural performances, and brea
7、thtaking scenery make Chiang Mai one of Asias most attractive tourist destinations.本文主要介绍了泰国城市清迈，这是一个有着七百年历史的城市。在这里传统和现代文化交织在了一起。1What can we learn from the second paragraph?AChiang Mai is a new city in Thailand.BChiang Mai is the cultural center of Thailand.CMany temples in Chiang Mai have a 700yea
8、r history.DBangkok lies among the high mountains in Thailand.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段内容及第二段最后一句可知选C。2According to the passage, the life in Chiang Mai is .Aold and hopelessBbusy and modernCpoor and traditionalDcalm and convenient答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的the city has old temples next to modern convenience stores
9、和giving the city an atmosphere of calmness可知，清迈的生活应该是便利而且平静的。3The underlined word “unsurpassed” in the last paragraph probably means “ ”AtightBhighClowDexpensive答案：B解析：词义猜测题。根据下一句Accommodation and food are of the highest standard at very low cost.可知，那里的食宿标准高而且价格低。由此可知，那里的生活质量应该很高。4What is the purpos
10、e of the text?ATo introduce.BTo educate.CTo persuade.DTo instruct.答案：A解析：推理判断题。纵观全文可知本文的目的是介绍有关清迈的信息，故选A。.话题写作翻译下列句子，注意黑体部分要用到本单元的单词、短语或句型，然后将其合并成一篇短文。1我们班长列出去郊游的同学名单。Our monitor made a list of the students who would go on an outing.2我们班长把名单读了一遍看有没有同学被遗漏。Our monitor read the list out to see whether
11、any student was left out.3然后他把名单里的同学分成三组。Then he divided the students on the list into three groups.4每组由15人组成。Each group consisted of 15 students.5每组一旦形成，就要一起行动。Once formed, each group must work together.6我们组所乘的公共汽车竟然在路上出故障了，这似乎不可思议。It seemed strange that the bus we took should have broken down on t
12、he way.7因为快到了，没有必要再坐出租车，所以我们就一起走着去了。As we were quite near our destination, there was no need to go by taxi, so we all walked there.8很多年以后，每当谈起难忘的经历的时候，我们就会发现这次旅行也包括在内。Many years later, when we refer to some unforgettable experiences, we will find this travel included as well.请将以上句子连成一篇语言流畅、用词准确、逻辑严密
13、的短文。Our monitor made a list of the students who would go on an outing and read it out to see whether any student was left out.Then he divided the students on the list into three groups，each consisting of 15 students and once formed, each group must work together.It seemed strange that the bus we took should have broken down on the way.As we were quite near our destination, there was no need to go by taxi, so we all walked there.Many years later，when we refer to some unforgettable experiences, we will find this travel included as well.