We have a terrible school trip last weekend. Some students were late. Then we waited half an hour for the school bus, but it didn’t arrive. Finally, our teacher took us to take the subway. It took us about an hour. After we got off the subway, we walked and got lost. When we finally arrived at the zoo, we were tired and hungry. We wanted to see dolphins, but there weren’t any. There were some really smart seals, but we didn’t see the show because we arrived too late. We left our camera at school, so we didn’t take any photos. Then it started to rain, and no one had an umbrella. So we went for lunch. My friends had some ice cream. But I didn’t have any, because I don’t like it. We didn’t see many animals because of the rain. Finally we went back to school. We were wet, tired and stressed out(緊張). I didn’t enjoy my school trip at all.
【小題1】Why did the students take the subway?

A．Because they didn’t want to have the trip

B．Because they didn’t take cameras.

C．Because they didn’t like taking the school bus.

D．Because the school bus didn’t arrive.

【小題2】The students were           when they arrived at the zoo.

A．excited

B．tired

C．happy

D．lucky

【小題3】 What animal shows were there at the zoo?

A．Dolphin shows

B．Monkey shows

C．Panda shows

D．Seal shows

【小題4】 How was the weather?

A．Sunny

B．Cloudy

C．Windy

D．Rainy

【小題5】 What did the writer think of the school trip?

A．Terrible

B．Great

C．Fun

D．Exciting

Hello Sandy,

We have just returned from our holiday. We went with our friends Edward Smith and his wife Tina to the Yorkshire Moors. This is a beautiful place. It is a natural park. There are lots of places to walk on the tops of the hills, miles of grassland with no people, just sheep and birds.

Edward, who had just come out of hospital, could not walk as far as he used to. However this meant that we walked in the mornings, and then stopped at a cafe for lunch each day, before returning to the place we live. Edward and I slept in front of the fire all afternoon, while the ladies went for another walk. Very pleasant!

I have taken lots of photos from the place we live, across the valley（峽谷）below us, of the morning sunrise, and the mist in the valley. Also, in England, the old steam powered trains（蒸汽火車）are very popular. I have taken many photos of the train and from it.

Yesterday we had the first snow of this winter. It is very early （we usually expect snow in January）. It rained all day, and then snowed in the evening. Today we have bright sunshine!

Both Jenny and I are well. I don’t know if I told you, in the last E-mail, that Jenny is now working in a hotel. Although she has to work hard, people there are nice and she is enjoying the work.

Please write to us to tell us your news.

Yours,

Victor

1. What kind of place is the Yorkshire Moors?

A．A hotel.

B．A natural park.

C．A hospital.

D．A cafe.

2. When did the ladies take a walk?

A．Only in the morning.	B．Only in the afternoon.
C．Both in the morning and in the afternoon.	D．In the evening.

3. They had ______ snow this winter.

A．a(chǎn)n early

B．a(chǎn) late

C．a(chǎn) usual

D．a(chǎn) big

4. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．The valley.

B．Travel.

C．The mist.

D．The train.

5. What do we know from this passage?

A．This is the first time Victor wrote an e-mall to Sandy.

B．Edward didn’t go traveling because he had just come out of hospital.

C．Jenny’s new job in a hotel is an easy one.

D．People in England like the old steam powered trains very much.

 

Saturday, March 24th We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand. All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the north.

Tuesday, March 27th Bangkok is wonderful and surprising! The places are interesting. We visited the famous(著名的) market which was on the water, and saw a lot of fruits and vegetables. Everything is so colorful, and we took hundreds of photos ! Later today we will leave for Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai.

Friday, March 30th Our trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. The village people here love the quiet life----no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met. They always smile and say “ hello”. Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.

【小題1】The diaries are about the writer’s ____ days in Thailand.

A．3

B．7

C．15

D．30

【小題2】It seems that visitors _____ in Bangkok.

A．often feel hungry	B．can always find cheap things
C．can’t take any photos	D．can enjoy themselves

【小題3】Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand.

B．The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus.

C．Chiang Rai is a boring city in the mountains.

D．The writer is travelling alone(獨(dú)自) in Thailand.

【小題4】The people in the village _____.

A．a(chǎn)re friendly to others	B．like to speak English
C．a(chǎn)re very weak	D．hope to live in the cities.

【小題5】What is the best title for the whole diary?

A．My First Travel	B．The Outside World
C．Travelling in Thailand	D．A Country on the train

Saturday，March 24th

We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand(泰國(guó)). All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the North.

Tuesday, March 27th

Bangkok is wonderful and surprising! The places are interesting. We visited the famous market which was on water, and saw a lot of fruits and vegetables. Everything is so colorful, and we have taken hundreds of photos already! Later today we will leave for Chiang Mai. We will take the train north, stay in Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai.

Friday，March 30th

Our trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. The village people here love the quiet life -- no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met. They always smile and say “hello”. Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.

1.The diaries above show the writer’s _________days in Thailand.

A．3

B．7

C．15

D．30

2.It seems that visitors _________ in Bangkok.

A．often feel hungry	B．can always find cheap things
C．can’t take any photos	D．can enjoy themselves

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand.

B．The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus.

C．Chiang Rai is a boring city in the mountains.

D．The writer is traveling alone in Thailand.

4.The people in the village _________.

A．a(chǎn)re friendly to others	B．like to speak English
C．a(chǎn)re very weak	D．hope to live in the cities

5.The best title of this article is_________.

A．My First Travel	B．The Outside World
C．Traveling in Thailand	D．A Country on the Train