Here are some of the top museums in the world.

Smithsonian Institution，Washington D. C. ，the United States

The Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and various research stations. If you spent one minute looking at each object on display day and night, in ten years you'd see onlyten percent of the whole. Therefore, it's wise to head out with a plan.

Main attractions: the dresses of the First Ladies, the Gem Hall at the National Museum of Natural History and the Wright brothers'1903 Flyer.

Louvre, Paris, France

The Louvre was the palace of the kings of France before becoming a museum over two centuries ago. The addition of I. M. Pei's pyramid shocked many people when it was first used in 1989 as the new main entrance. The museum's collections are among the most important in the world. A good place to start is the Sully Wing, which leads straight to the Egyptian rooms.

Main attractions: Venus de Milo, The Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

The State Hermitage Museum，St. Petersburg，Russia

Russia may be isolated（孤立）from the artistic centers of Paris，Rome and London，but the Hermitage has managed to get an amazing collection of world art — more than three million items — from the Stone Age to the early 20th century. The museum occupies six buildings along the Neva River. This blue-and-whitestructure was finished in 1764. Catherine the Great founded the museum that same year when she bought 255 paintings from Berlin.

Main attractions: golden masterpieces from Eurasia and pieces from Nicholas'private collections.

The British Museum，London，England

Britain's largest museum looks after more than eight million objects ranging from prehistoric（史前的）bones to things of the Parthenon in Athens.

Main attractions: the Egyptian gallery has the world's second finest collection of Egyptian antiquities outside Egypt, including the Rosetta Stone, carved in 196 BC.

【小题1】What does the underlined sentence in the passage show?

A．The Smithsonian is open day and night.

B．People visit the Smithsonian frequently.

C．There are so many objects to see in the Smithsonian.

D．The Smithsonian has 19 national museums and galleries.

【小题2】Where should you go if you are interested in the Venus de Milo?

A．The Louvre.	B．The Hermitage.
C．The Smithsonian.	D．The British Museum.

【小题3】What do we know about the Hermitage?

A．It was founded in honor of Catherine the Great.

B．It mainly displays modern artworks.

C．It is the largest museum in Europe.

D．It was founded in the year 1764.

【小题4】What do we learn about the British Museum？

A．It is best known for the Rosetta Stone.

B．It mainly displays things of prehistoric periods.

C．It is a good attraction for people who love Egyptian culture.

D．It has the second finest collection of artworks in the world.

Live in a Cave（洞穴）

Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast，Farmington，New Mexico.

The idea may seem very Stone Age，but this lone unit，which was carved（雕刻）into a 65-million-year-old sandstone rock，is filled with modern facilities. The Travel Channel says these "cave comforts" include a comfortable bedroom，a large fire circle and a rainfall shower. Plus，the views of the La Plata River and nearby mountains are breathtaking.

$ 260/night；bbonline.com

Sleep below the Surface

Jules' Undersea Lodge, Key Largo, Florida.

This hotel, which is named after 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea's author Jules Verne, is the world's only underwater hotel. Lonely Planet says that this former research station has been turned into a pleasant hotel. Guests must make the 21-foot dive to its two rooms with a fully stocked kitchen and showers. Don't want to cook. The staff will dive and bring your food to you.

$ 400/night;  jul. com

Let Your Imagination Run Wild

The Winvian, Litchfield Hills, Connecticut.

If you' re after the peaceful and quiet style, then go to the Winvian. Here, you will see 19 special country cottages in this 113-acre place. So which one to choose? The Golf cottage has a minigolf course, and the Helicopter cottage houses a Sikorsky Coast Guard helicopter. But Conde Nast Traveler says the best is the Beaver Lodge. Relax by one of the two fireplaces and admire the real home of the beaver.

$ 549/night; winvian. com

Sail into History

The Queen Mary, Long Beach, California.

Wish you could experience the greatness of a ship like the Titanic? According to CNN Travel, here's your chance. Book a room to get a taste of a past time on this ship-turned hotel. You may not be able to sail off into the sunset like Kate and Leo, but you can enjoy onboard attractions like original 1930s' artwork and tours of strange and mysterious hot spots.

$ 129/night; queenmary.com

【小题1】If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the La Plata River, you may choose ____________.

A．the Winvian	B．the Queen Mary
C．Jules'  Undersea Lodge	D．Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast

【小题2】The hotel under the water receives praise from.

A．CNN Travel	B．Lonely Planet
C．the Travel Channel	D．Conde Nast Traveler

【小题3】What can you experience in the Winvian?

A．The pleasure of living in the country.

B．The beautiful mountain sights.

C．The excitement of diving.

D．The amazing sunset on a ship.

【小题4】In which part of a magazine can we find the text？

A．Literature.	B．History.
C．Travel.	D．Science.

There are many places to go on safari（观赏野生动物）in Africa, but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswana's Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world's most exciting wildlife journeys.
Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta. The camps have excellent horses, professional guides and lots of support workers.Theyhave a reputation for providing a great riding experience.
The morning ride, when the guides take you to beautiful, shallow lakes full of water lilies, tends to be more active. It is unlike any other riding experience. With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face. It is truly exciting. You are very likely to come across large wild animals, too. On horseback it is possible to get quite close to elephants, giraffes and many other animals. The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though, as does your heart rate, as you move closer to them.
In the evening, rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace. With golden light streaming across the grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink sedate though they are, rides at this time of day are still very impressive. As the sun's rays pass through the dust kicked up by the horses, the romance of Africa comes to life.
Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy excellent food and wine. Looking back on your day, you will find it hard to deny that a horseback Safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the wild.
【小题1】What does the underlined word "They" refer to?

A．Flooded waters.	B．Wildlife journey.
C．Safari camps.	D．Unique rides.

【小题2】What does the author find most exciting about a horse safari?

A．Seeing and feeling the real African life.

B．Enjoying good food and wine at the camp.

C．Hunting large animals just as our ancestors did.

D．Being part of the scene and getting close to animals.

【小题3】What does the underlined word "sedate" probably mean?

A．Wild and romantic.	B．Slow and peaceful.
C．Hurry and thirsty.	D．Active and excited.

【小题4】The author introduced the riding experience in the OKavango Delta mainly by________.

A．Following space order	B．Following time order
C．Making classifications	D．Giving examples

   If you'd like to go travelling，the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Jiuzhaigou Valley，which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province，China，reaches a height of more than 4,500m，with a series of different forests ecosystems. It's especially famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.

Khami Ruins National Monument

The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century，is of great archaeological（考古的）interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.

Henderson Island

Henderson Island，which lies in the eastern South Pacific，is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology（生态）has been untouched by humans. It is famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.

Old City of Jerusalem

As a holy city for three different religions（宗教）in the Middle East，Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage status in 1981 and placed on the“List of World Heritage in Danger”the following year.

【小题1】What can be learned about Jiuzhaigou Valley？

A．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.

B．It is famous for many ancient objects.

C．It has been untouched by human beings.

D．It lies in the eastern South Pacific.

【小题2】What can we learn about Jerusalem？

A．It was damaged in the mid-16th century.

B．It was once a business centre for trade.

C．It has over 140 kinds of birds living there.

D．It is a holy city for three religions.

【小题3】According to the passage，which World Heritage Site was most recently set?

A．Henderson Island.

B．Khami Ruins National Monument.

C．Old City of Jerusalem.

D．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

【小题4】In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage?

A．Industry.	B．Travel.
C．Science.	D．Business.

   Leaders shape history and here is a selection of the most remarkable views on these public figures plus first-hand accounts (描述) by those with access to them.

Margaret Thatcher by Charles Moore (2013)

Before Moore published the first volume of his biography, there had already been a mountain of books on Thatcher. Moore’s account is different. He shows that far from being fearless, she could often be fearful without cause. The final volume will include her fall from power.

Churchill by Roy Jenkins (2001)

Jenkins writes a politician as well as a historian, analyzing Churchill’s historic moves from the opinions of one who had also spoken in the Commons. Jenkins had resigned from high positions in battles over policy, as one that changed parties, though not as frequently as Churchill did.

Roy Jenkins by John Campbell (2014)

Campbell calmly narrates many political and personal dramas, including Jenkins’ intense relationship with Anthony Crosland when they were both students at Oxford. Campbell also addresses Jenkins’ various affairs with women. Like Jenkins’ political heroes, he led many lives. Campbell is sharp in describing each of them.

Diaries, Volumes One to Six by Alastair Campbell (2017)

Love or hate him, Alastair Campbell remains the master of the inside story, and not just because of his unusual ideas on the relationship between Tony Blairand Gordon Brown. This is an incredibly detailed book on what it’s like to live inside No. 10: the cruel space of events; and the constant conflict with the media.

【小题1】Which of the following leaders may have the largest number of books written about him or her?

A．Roy Jenkins.	B．Churchill.
C．Margaret Thatcher.	D．Tony Blair.

【小题2】Which writer was once a politician?

A．Alastair Campbell.	B．Charles Moore.
C．John Campbell.	D．Roy Jenkins.

【小题3】What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce some histories of countries.

B．To recommend some books on leaders.

C．To tell some mysteries about historians.

D．To think highly of some famous leaders.