1、2020-2021学年（下）高二期中学业质量监测英 语（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分）注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考位号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交监考老师。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸（卡）上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从
2、题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Which writer are most of the class writing about?A. Ernest Hemingway B. F. Scott Fitzgerald C. William Shakespeare2. Where did the man spend his holiday?A. In Spain. B. In Mexico. C. In France.3. How long has Harry had the book?A. Fo
3、r one week. B. For two weeks. C. For three weeks.4. What is the woman waiting to do?A. Buy some food. B. Mail a package. C. See a doctor.5. What is the main topic of this conversation?A. The mans job. B. The mans vacation. C. The mans mother.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A
4、、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why does the women feel unsatisfied with her haircut?A. Don cut very little. B. Don cut too much. C. Don charged much.7. When should the woman get another haircut?A. In two weeks. B. In one month. C. In two
5、months.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How long has the mans head been hurting badly?A. For seven hours. B. For two days. C. For three days.9. What probably caused the mans pain?A. An accident. B. Lack of sleep. C. Too much stress.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How are the speakers talking?A. On the phone. B. On the Intern
6、et. C. Face to face.11. Where is the girl? A. At a concert. B. At a party. C. At the high school.12. What can we learn about the girl?A. She likes loud music. B. She will go boating next month.C. She graduated from high school last year.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the girl trying to persuade the bo
7、y to do?A. Write a play. B. Adapt a play. C. Act in a play.14. Why is the girl excited about the play?A. She has a main role. B. She likes to try new things.C. She doesnt have a lot of lines.15. Which role will the boy choose?A. The Beast. B. A person in the crowd.C. One of the Beautys friends.16. W
8、hy does the boy make the final decision?A. He likes the girl in the play. B. He has acted in plays before.C. He wants to make new friends.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why was this trip special for the speaker?A. It was carefully planned. B. It was her first trip outside the U. S.C. It was a stressful exper
9、ience.18. What is the most important travel tip?A. Packing lightly. B. Booking a plane ticket in advance.C. Applying for a passport much earlier.19. How did the speaker explore Mexican culture?A. By learning to cook food. B. By talking with the locals.C. By attending local events.20. How many tips d
10、id the speaker give altogether?A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AOur annual Spring Celebration is back! The Daffodil and Tulip Festival at Stockbridge returns for its 3rd year this April and May.Stroll through the 8 acres of our w
11、orld-famous gardens as we celebrate spring in the Berkshires. The heart of Stockbridge will come to life with the colors and spirit of spring with a variety of blooms, containers, displays and decorations. Throughout the festival we will have a variety of programs including horticultural（园艺的）tours a
12、nd workshops, art classes, and fun activities for kids.Bouquets（花束）are available for purchase online when you book your ticket. Food and refreshments（点心）will be for sale on-site at our outdoor snack shack.Tickets now available for all!Weekday: Adults: $ 9/Member $ 15/NonmemberChildren（2-12）: $ 3/Mem
13、ber $ 5/NonmemberChildren under 2: FREEWeekend: Adults: $ 12/Member $ 20/NonmemberChildren（2-12）: $ 3/Member $ 5/NonmemberChildren under 2: FREEImportant informationDue to COVID-19 restrictions（限制）regarding capacity of guests allowed per hour, we will not be able to accept late/early arrivals. We as
14、k that you please limit your stay to one hour in order to accommodate other guests.Tickets are only refundable（退款的）if the request is made at least 7 days before your visit. In order to protect our gardens，dogs are not allowed on the property at any time. At this time, outside food and beverages（饮料）a
15、re not allowed except baby formula.21. Which word can best describe the Daffodil and Tulip Festival?A. Artistic. B. Cultural. C. Historic. D. Traditional.22. How much might a couple with a child aged 2 pay at least for a Sunday visit?A. $ 43. B. $ 40. C. $ 27. D. $ 21.23. What can we infer from the
16、travel leaflet above?A. Staying there for over one hour will be punished.B. Money for the tickets can be returned at any time.C. Any outside food is strictly banned from taking in.D. Visitors should enter the garden at the required time.Amanda hated how history seemed to be all about war. Jose didnt
17、 like memorizing names and dates. Gerald was convinced that nothing that had happened in the past was relevant to his life. Caitlyn hated tricky true-false questions.Armed with the feedback（反馈）my students had given me, I began hatching a plan. These kids were bright. They were motivated. My honors c
18、lass deserved to be taught in a way that would speak to them.Wed study social and economic history, not just battles and generals. Wed read novels to bring home the humanity of history. Tests would cover the facts, but also require higher level thinking skills. No tricky true-false questions.At firs
19、t, I was surprised by how many of my students used poor grammar and lacked writing skills. And some seemed to hesitate when reading out loud. But we worked on those skills repeatedly while we were learning history. The school year came to an end more quickly than I could have imagined. Most had earn
20、ed A and B. No one had averaged lower than C.Before summer break. Mrs. Anderson, the headmaster, called me into her office for my end-of-year evaluation. “I want to congratulate you on a great freshman season,” she said with a smile. “Especially on how well you did with your remedial（矫正）kids.”“Remed
21、ial kids? I dont understand.”Mrs. Anderson looked at me in a strange way. “Your first period class was a remedial. Surely you saw that indicated at the top of the roll（名单）,” She pulled a file folder from a drawer and handed it to me. I opened it. There at the top, was the word HONORS. I showed it to
22、 Mrs. Anderson.“Oh. dear,” she said. “What a mistake! How did you ever manage, treating slow students as though they were.”I couldnt help but finish the sentence for her. “As though they were bright? I think weve both learned a lesson from this, one they didnt teach in any of the education courses I
23、 took, but one Ill never forget.”24. Why does the author mention several students at the beginning?A. To introduce these bright students. B. To present the teaching problems.C. To show the success of his plans. D. To praise the wisdom of his pupils.25. What is the initial surprise to the author acco
24、rding to the passage?A. Her honors class hesitated to improve skills. B. The headmaster gave her a wrong class roll.C. Most of her class achieved high grades later. D. Her students were at lower language levels.26. What is the author like according to the passage?A. Easygoing and kind. B. Motivated
25、and generous.C. Patient and creative. D. Understanding and strict.27. What lesson did the author learn from her experience?A. Students should be taught according to their interest.B. Traditional teaching methods might work effectively.C. Students should be evaluated based on their scores.D. Teachers
26、 should have confidence in their students.CMost of our everyday plastic items end up in landfill, left to rot away for many years. But some of it blows away, spoiling the countryside and causing damage to the natural environment and harming wildlife. The problem is most severe in our oceans. Researc
27、h has found a deserted island in the South Pacific is littered with the highest density（密度）of plastic waste anywhere in the world.The study described how remote islands act as a sink for the worlds rubbish. They become collecting points for fishing items and everyday things including toothbrushes, c
28、igarette lighters and razors-things that we throw away. Dr Jennifer Lavers from the University of Tasmania says “Almost every island in the world and almost every species in the ocean is now being impacted one way or another by our waste.”This highlights the potentially deadly effect of our disposab
29、le（用后即丢弃）culture. When we throw something away, it doesnt just disappear, it goes somewhere and because of the nature of plastic, it takes a long time to rot away and stays there causing great damage to the oceans ecology（生态）, And worse still, plastic is broken down into tiny particles over a long p
30、eriod by the wind and the waves, then sea creatures at the bottom of the food chain swallow them. These creatures are eaten by the fish that we eventually consume.The solution to this problem would be to use less plastic. Several countries now charge for using plastic carrier bags which reduces the
31、amount used and some products now use natural and recyclable materials28. What docs the author really want to tell us in the first parapraph?A. It is a good idea to end plastic items in a landfill.B. Plastic items blow away easily in the strong wind. C. It is a bad habit to throw away plastics every
32、where.D. Plastic pollution in oceans is a most serious issue.29. What does the author mean by saying the islands act as a sink for the world rubbish?A. The islands begin to sink with much rubbish on them.B. The islands have become gathering places for rubbish.C. The islands are ideal places to hide
33、the plastic products.D. The islands are inaccessible due to the white pollution.30. What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Impact on sea species. B. Thrown-away rubbish.C. The nature of plastic. D. The oceans ecology.31. Whats the really frightening fact about the plastic po
34、llution in oceans?A. Breaking the balance of ocean ecology. B. Causing many sea creatures to die out.C. Presenting potential risks to our health. D. Cutting off the food chain of sea creatures.DThe American Bumblebeea species once more commonly seen around Southern Ontariois endangered, according to
35、 a new study led by York University.The finding, published in Journal of Insect Conservation, found the native North American species, one of bumblebee species, is facing upcoming local extinction（灭绝）from Canada. Many bumblebee species are rapidly declining across North America, but are important po
36、llinators（传粉昆虫）needed to grow Canadas crops including apples, tomatoes, and blueberries, as well as countless types of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers.“This species is at risk of extinction and its currently not protected in any way despite the sharp decline,” said Assistant Professor Sheila Colla, a
37、n expert in bees and endangered species in the Faculty of Environmental Studies.“Now that we have assessed the degree of the decline and located where the remaining populations are, we can look more closely at habitat（栖息地）requirements to design an effective conservation management plan so that this
38、species does not disappear from Canada forever,” said Colla, who co-authored and helped design the study.Colla has been studying bumblebees in Southern Ontario since the mid-2000s. This study relies on the annual data that she and her fellow researchers have collected. The studys research team used
39、data from three sources. They analyzed Southern Ontario data from the citizen science program, Bumble Bee Watch, a collaboration（合作）of volunteers who submit bumblebee photos through a website or phone app for experts to identify. The researchers used the Bumble Bees of North America database to obta
40、in records of bumblebee species in Ontario and Quebec dating back to the late 1800s. They also used their own field survey work which allowed them to evaluate the status of the species within its Canadian range, using the globally recognized International Union for the Conservation of Nature（IUCN）Re
41、d List assessment criteria.32. What can we learn about the American Bumblebee?A. It is commonly seen around Ontario. B. It is threatened in danger of extinction.C. It is under protection from the government D. It is to blame for the poor harvest of crops.33. Researchers design an effective conservat
42、ion plan for bumblebees based on _.A. their habitat requirements B. their remaining populationsC. the degree of their decline D. the local climate condition34. How did Colla and her fellows conduct research into bumblebees?A. By taking photos of them. B. By observing their behavior.C. By analyzing t
43、he collected data. D. By establishing global database.35. Which might be the suitable title for the passage?A. New ways to protect bumblebee species B. The American bumblebee at highest riskC. Devotion to studying endangered species D. Three sources used to study the bumblebees第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.
44、5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。People around the world are hungry to learn. 36 For example, we prevent ourselves from learning effectively because we believe that we arc bad at math or too old to change careers. Fortunately, we can often learn more as long as we keep practicing lifelon
45、g learning. 37 Many professionals today are engaged in a practice called “second-skilling”: gaining a second area of expertise（专长）, whether it is related to their work or completely different. As a result, when they lose their job, or work just makes them feel unsatisfied, having other skills can gi
46、ven them more choices.Also lifelong learning can keep our brains engaged in new areas, which has cognitive（认知的）benefits. According to one study, people who practise lifelong learning can be physically healthier. 38 In addition, people who read books for more than 3.5 hours a week are 23 percent less
47、 likely to die over a 12-year period-a good reason to keep reading after college!Now we know that lifelong learning is so beneficial. 39 Well, to take in information. our brains need periods of full attention followed by periods of mind-wandering. So, well actually memorize more if we include time f
48、or test and relaxation to allow this process to happen. 40 A. How can we manage to maintain lifelong learning?B. What do we need to make our learning more efficient?C. Continued learning can make us more flexible in the workforce.D. However, there is always something that gets in the way of learning
49、.E. We can actively engage by teaching ourselves or creating mind maps.F. Thats why breaks are recommended after working hard for some time.G. The more you learn, the lower risk you are at of having Alzheimers disease第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。O
50、ur dog, Annie, was eight weeks old. She had all the makings of a natural 41 : strong body and muscular legs. There was just one problem: Annie wouldnt take a single step into the 42 . We tried everything but Annie 43 remained on land. Finally, my mom gently placed Annie in 44 water. She whimpered（呜咽
51、）and fled back to shore. Mom and I 45 .Having just moved from the city, we were looking forward to watching Annie play in our pond. I stepped in, 46 she would follow, but Annie stay out. Then I got an idea. Holding my 47 , I disappeared under the water. Fifteen silent seconds later, I 48 to find Ann
52、ie running along the shoreline.“Help me, Annie!” I called out 49 Annie ran even faster. A battle took place-fear versus（对） 50 . Finally, Annie jumped into the water. “Come on, Annie!” I shouted. “You can do it.”My yell of victory was 51 by a howl of pain as twenty claws scratched（抓）across my bare sk
53、in. I would struggle to 52 her, which had decided that I was her own persona lifeguard.We returned to the shore. Mum couldnt stop laughing. When Annie 53 I stepped back into the pond. This time, she followed willingly. Annie was transformed into a water dog that day.Over the next years, we 54 three
54、more dogs-Pepper, Will and Cleo. Whenever we brought a new dog home, the pond was our first41. A. speaker B. player C. runner D. swimmer42. A. water B. yard C. court D. track43. A. unwillingly B. stubbornly C. secretly D. actively44. A. shallow B. fresh C. familiar D. rough45. A. screamed B. choked
55、C. sighed D. suffered46. A. demanding B. requesting C. pretending D. hoping47. A. attention B. breath C. position D. opinion48. A. struggled B. waited C. surfaced D. failed49. A. gradually B. eventually C. violently D. desperately50. A. love B. panic C. confidence D. guilt51. A. expanded B. introduc
56、ed C. followed D. united52. A. rescue . ccomn C. control D. evaluate53. A. took over B. turned up C. dropped out D. calmed down54. A. abandoned B. adopted C. trained D. instructed55. A. symptom B. principle C. destination D. possession第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。People wh
57、o drink a lot of sugary drinks have a high risk of developing cancer, researchers announced last week. 56 , the evidence cannot confirm a direct connection 57 the two. The researchers said the findings suggest that 58 （limit）the amount of sugar-sweetened drinks may help 59 （significant）reduce the nu
58、mber of cancer cases. Drinking sugary drinks 60 （become）more common worldwide in the last several decades, Sugar drinks are linked to obesity, the condition of being overweight 61 increases a persons cancer risk .The study 62 （publish）in The BMJ British medical journal looked at data from just over
59、100,000 French adults. The researchers noted how many sugary drinks each of them had, and followed them for up to nine years. The researchers evaluated the 63 （possible）of all types of cancer.The scientists found that a 100-milliliter increase in sugary drinks 64 （link）to an 18 percent increased ris
60、k of overall cancer and a 22 percent increased risk of breast cancer. The researchers looked at those who drank fruity juices and other sweet drinks. They all showed a 65 （high）risk of cancer overall than those who didnt.第四部分 单词拼写（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）66. We are working on the _（假定; 假设）that everyone invi
61、ted will turn up.67. I know it sounds _（难以置信的）but I never wanted to cheat.68. He has promised to r_, giving up drinking and smoking.69. More wind power stations have s_ up to meet the demand for clean energy.70. The sudden t_ on the fishing line indicated that I had hooked a fish.第五部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第
62、一节应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，请你代表校学生会用英文写一份倡议书，倡议全校师生立即行动起来保护我们的母亲河长江。内容包括：1. 倡议的目的；2. 倡议的内容；3. 呼吁采取行动。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；4. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear schoolmates,Do you want the Yangtze River to be beautiful and clean? _The Students Union第二节 读后续写（满分20分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段
63、，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses! Turning our weaknesses into strengths makes us unbeatable. This is an inspiring story of a 12-year-old boy Kim who defeated his weakness, by unknowingly making it his strength. Poor Kim lost his left hand in a terrible acciden
64、t. His parents could not comfort him. To cheer him up, his father made him join a Judo（柔道）school. As the boy always wanted to learn Judo, his father thought that this would make him happy.Everyone wondered how a single armed boy could learn Judo. However, the master happily accepted him. He trained
65、in Judo for about 8 months. He practiced nothing but a single stroke（击）. He trained for all 8 months in mastering a single stroke. The boy was surprised and sometimes annoyed as his master taught him only one stroke.Yet, he said nothing. The boy mastered the stroke and grew as nobody could excel（胜过）
66、in doing that particular stroke. The boy was picked by the master to compete in the national level Judo championship tournament（比赛）Everyone made fun of Kim and the master. How a one-handed boy could win a national championship? Even the boy was not sure about why his master chose him.Surprisingly, K
67、im easily defeated his six contenders（竞争者）with his single stroke. He gradually moved to semi-finals. He struggled a bit in the semi-finals and won again.Needless to say, it surprised everyone and the final match began. _Kim asked his master how he won the championship with just a single stroke. _202
68、0-2021学年（下）高二期中学业质量监测英语参考答案听力：1-5 CABBC 6-10 ABBAA 11-15 BCCAA 16-20 CBCCB阅读：21-23 ACD 24-27 BDCD 28-31 DBAC 32-35 BACB七选五：36-40 DCGBE完形：41-45 DABAC 46-50 DBCDA 51-55 CADBO语法填空：56. However/Yet 57. between 58. limiting 59. significantly 60. has become 61. which62. published 63. possibility/possibilit
69、ies 64. was linked 65. higher单词拼写66. assumption 67. unbelievable 68. reform 69. sprung 70. tension书面表达：第一节 应用文写作Dear schoolmates,Do you want the Yangtze River to be beautiful and clean? In order to protect the ecology of the Yangtze River and fish resources in it. every one of us should be committed
70、 to its protection.Firstly, dont litter in or near this great river. Secondly, plant more trees along the river sides to prevent the loss of soil. Also, we should tell people not to pipe waste water into it before it is treated.Immediate action should be taken and only by joint efforts can we protec
71、t our mother river.The Students Union第二节 读后续写Needless to say, it surprised everyone and the final match began. The opponent was very strong. The referee decided to stop the match, as the opponent could harm Kim severely. He announced a break and discussed with Kims master to stop the match. Even Kim
72、 was happy that he advanced very much and happily said yes! However, his master did not want him to quit the match. He asked Kim to continue the match. Of course, with a huge effort. Kim won the match and became the champion!Kim asked his master how he won the championship with just a single stroke.
73、 His master told him, My dear boy, you learned the most difficult stroke in Judo that very few can master to perfection. If your opponent wants to beat you and prevent you from using the stroke, he should hold your left hand. This is the secret behind your victory! Kim understood that he had succeed
74、ed in turning his weakness into strength and the loss of his left had helped him win the championship.附：听力原文Text 1W: Im going to write my English paper about William Shakespeare. I really like his plays.M: I like him, too, but everyone in class is writing about him. （1）I think Ill write about Ernest
75、 Hemingway or F. Scott Fitzgerald instead. Text 2W: Did you have a good vacation. Joe? How was Mexico?M: I went to Spain, actually, （2）and it was great. Have you ever been to Europe.W: No. but I have always wanted to go to France.Text 3M: Have you finished reading this book vet? I have to take it ba
76、ck to the library today.W: You still have one more week, Harry. We can keep books for three weeks now. （3）Text 4W: I have been waiting in line for almost two hours! I have to leave now, but I really need to send this today before I go get my groceries.M: I think theres an express counter over there
77、just for packages. （4） Try that out.Text 5W: Hows your mom doing, Luke?M: Shes great. Thanks for asking! She plans to change jobs soon, and shes really happy about that. Im trying to convince her to take a vacation before the new job starts. （5）Text 6M: Is this your first time here?W: Nope. Don cut
78、my hair last week.M: Well, welcome back. Im Jake. What are we doing today?W: Id like another cut. Its way too long and thick for summer. I asked Don to do it, but he barely cut any of it off. （6）M: He was probably afraid because it was his first day. So.take off an inch or so?W: Better make it two.
79、I dont want to have to pay for another cut in two weeks.M: All right. We ll give you a discount this time. This haircut should last you a month. （7）Text 7M: Ive been having a lot of headaches recently W: When did this start? （8）M: Two days ago, I think. I mean, Ive always had headaches, but theyve b
80、een worse lately. （8）W: Have you been stressed out recently?M: Not really W: Have you been getting enough sleep? What about your diet?M: I sleep about seven hours a night, and my meals havent really changed W: Hmm. What about injuries? Have you hurt your head recently?M: Oh, actually, yes. I fell of
81、f my bike three days ago and hit my head. （9）W: I see. Im going to order a test so we can see whats wrong with your head. And the nurse will ring you some pills to help control your pain.Text 8W: Can you hear me? （10）M: Sorry, not really. We must have a bad connection. （10）W: Is that better?M: Yeah,
82、 I can hear you now, but I can also hear something really loud. Is that music in the background?W: Oh, yeah. They re playing some really loud music here.M: Are you at a concert?W: No. Im at a party. （11） Let me go outside so you can tell me why you called. （10）M: Party? Must be nice. Ive been stuck
83、in this classroom all day. W: Sorry to hear that. Well, I went through that a year ago. Youll graduate soon. （12） You just have to get through one more month!M: Thanks. I cant wait to get into college. （12）W: Well, dont get too excited. Its not all parties. Well have our exams next month, and then I
84、ll be in the same boat as you.Text 9W: Im so excited for the school play! I have a big role, and I have to learn many lines. （13）（14） Ive been in a lot of plays. so Im not worried.M: Thats so cool! I wish I had the confidence to do that. It seems like it would be fun. but Ive never acted before. Im
85、too nervous.W: Oh. you should do it! We really need another actor. Ive asked everyone I know to join. my friends. my brothers, and even my next-door neighbors! But no one wants to.M: Hmm. maybe I will. I love the story of Beauty and the Beast. W: Me too! And Im playing Belle, the Beautythe main girl
86、 in the play! You could try out for the Beast. He doesnt really talk that much. Or you could take one of the small roles. like a person in the crowd.M: Okay, Ill play the Beast! （15） I promised myself that I would try new things and make more friends this year. （16） This is the perfect chance to do
87、that.Text 10Hey, friends! Ive missed you. Let me tell you about my trip to Mexico this summer! It was the first time I left the United States and traveled to a foreign country. （17） I learned useful traveling tips and had exciting times in a different culture. The most important thing I learned is t
88、o make sure to apply for a passport months in advance. （18） （20） I got mine right before I was scheduled to leave, because I waited until the last minute! Also, if you are flying, be sure to book a plane ticket far ahead of time so you can get a fair price. My another travel tip is to be sure you pa
89、ck lightly. （20） You will be pulling that luggage around with you everywhere, and it gets heavy quickly! Last but not least, I had some great times exploring the local culture. I made sure to try all the new kinds of food and go to special cultural events, like special dance performances and street festivals. （19） （20） If you follow these tips. I think youll have an easy and rewarding experience!