Have you ever realized that the smallest countries in the world have so much to offer? Whether it’s historic and cultural heritage or unspoiled nature, these microstates are worth a visit.
Grenada
Grenada is a small country in the world. It is located on island of Caribbean, which is also known as The Island of Spice for several spices like cinnamon, ginger and rare nutmeg. Grenada relies on tourism. Its pristine beaches, warm turquoise water and unspoiled nature make it a wonderful holiday destination. Recently ecotourism has been growing as well.
San Marino
Located within Italy and surrounded by the Apennine Mountains. San Marino is visited by approximately 2 million tourists annually. It’s a beautiful country, which also claims to be the oldest surviving state in the world! Therefore its cultural and historic heritage is undoubtedly fascinating. Although very small, the microstate has a lot of architectural attractions as well as the Romagna, which is loved by Italians, who are among the main guests here.
Maldives
Maldives is located on the bank of Indian Ocean. Maldives has a range of different habitats including deep sea, shallow coast, and reef ecosystems, fringing mangroves, wetlands and dry lands. Visitors to the Maldives do not need to apply for a pre-arrival visa, regardless of their country of origin, provided they have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and the money to be self-sufficient while in the country.
Andorra
It’s a picturesque microstate found in the Pyrenees Mountains, bordering Spain and France. Over 10 million tourists visit Andorra every year! Unlike the neighboring countries’ high prices, the country has a duty-free policy, allowing shoppers to enjoy lower costs. Also there are winter and summer resorts, so you can visit anytime.
1.Who might be interested in Grenada?
A. Architects. B. Spice lovers.
C. Historians. D. Mountain climbers.
2.Which of the following is a good choice for people who like building design?
A. Maldives. B. San Marino.
C. Andorra. D. Grenada.
3.What is not required for a traveler to Maldives?
A. Money. B. A passport.
C. A visa. D. A return ticket.
4.What measure has Andorra taken to attract travelers?
A. Offering lower prices. B. Adopting visa-free policy.
C. Setting natural habits. D. Developing scenic spot.
单词填空
1.You must try hard for the g__________ (利益) of the team.
2.He glanced _______ his shoulder to see if he was being followed.
3.The new law will soon come ___force. 新的法律将很快生效。
4.He finished the job _________________ the expense of his health.
5.Are you quite independent _______ your parents now?
6.The book is intended ______ children.
7.Traffic was_______（中断；阻断）by floods.
8._________________(judge) from her accent, she must be from Sichuan.
9.Never look down _________ people less superior than you.
10.He inspires me to major _______ English in college, to be a bridge between China and the world.
短语
1.对…过敏____________________
2.联系某人电话是12345…____________________
3.旅游景点（spot）____________________
4.接收，接管，承袭____________________
5.给某人颁发某物____________________
6.犯罪____________________
7.毕业证书____________________
8.以…为例____________________
9.元宵节____________________
10.如下____________________
短文改错
In early 1800’s a new kind power changed transportation and trade along the Mississippi River. This power was steam. People already knew that how to use steam engines to run machines. Some people wanted to move boats by the same way. The first steamboats to travel on the Mississippi was the “New Orleans”, which made its first trip in 1811. It was a great successful, and by 1819 there were 191 steamboats travel on the long river. In the past, the farmers products went to other parts of the country used steamboats. The manufacturers whose trade depend on cheap and easy transportation used steamboats so well.
短文改错
Once a man got on a bus for New York. He hid herself in the toilet, because he did not want to pay. But the passenger saw him. She tapped the person in front of her on the shoulder and say, “There’s a bum (流浪汉) in the toilet. Tell the bus driver.” The message was pass from person to person. But anywhere along the way, it was changed. The bus driver told that there was a bomb in the toilet. He immediate stopped the bus and telephoned the police. When the police came, they told the passengers to get off the bus or stay far away. Then they closed the highway, which resulted from a traffic jam. The police searched for several hour. Of course they found no bomb at all!
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。
Kids always have to sit in the back seat these days for security reasons.
This would have taken a lot of joy away from my childhood. How many 1. (time) did my brother and I fight over who got to sit in the front? I'm 2. (surprise) my mom never implemented (执行) a policy 3. (real). She kind of let it up to us. Once in a while, she would put her foot down and make us take turns. I recall that at times, the front seat would go to whoever 4. (yell) “I call the front!” first. But it had to be 5. we were outside of the store or the house. We couldn’t “call it” while we were still inside.
Sometimes we would determine who got to sit in the front by whoever touched the car first. I certainly lost because my brother was more athletic, and therefore 6. (quick). So, he would tag the car first.
And 7. other way we would decide who got the front was by 8. (argue) over whose turn it was. Of course, we always thought it was our own turn. So, we’d argue about it until one of us gave in, or my mum got frustrated enough 9. (make) one of us sit in the back.
For my brother and me, fighting over the front seat 10. (be) an important part of our sibling（兄弟）bonding.
