1 . 根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，使短文意思完整，每空限一词。

Windsor Castle (温莎城堡) is the oldest and largest occupied (在使用的) castle in the world. It was b    1     just after 1066. The castle has a long history. If the walls of the castle could talk, they’d have many stories to tell.

The castle l    2     in the northwest of London. It is on a hill by the side of the Thames. There are lots of artworks and treasures from the B    3     royal family (皇室) in it. It has been u    4     as the homes of kings and queens for centuries. However, it was turned into a prison during the English Civil War (1642-1651). King Charles I was even in prison there. During World War Ⅱ, the royal family secretly lived in Windsor Castle because they considered it s    5     than other areas in London. All of the windows were blacked out. By the time the war e    6     in 1945, the royal family had hidden there for about 6 years.

Windsor Castle was the private home of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ. She s    7     most of her private weekends there. Also, Windsor Castle is o    8     to the public. Tourists can visit some of the finest artworks and the well-kept gardens. Windsor Castle is also one of the greatest castles in England, t    9     a fire burnt some of its rooms in 1992. It’s well w    10     a visit. So when you are visiting London, don’t miss the castle.

5 . 根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，使短文意思完整

Welcome to Cape Town!

Cape Town isn’t the capital city and it isn’t the l    1     city in South Africa either, but it is the most popular city. Every year, millions of t    2     visit Cape Town. From the beautiful beaches to great s    3     centres, Cape Town has something for everyone.

For outdoor or sports fans, Cape Town provides fantastic activities l    4     hiking and climbing. The beautiful beaches are good for water sports, including surfing. If you are brave e    5    , you can even try to go down into the deep sea and get eye to eye w    6     a great shark in the cage! But of course, it’s also a good choice for you to walk a    7     the wooden roads and enjoy natural sights around if you are not so brave.

The w    8     in Cape Town is pleasant. In summer, the local temperature is about 26°C. And remember mid­summer here is January! And the winter temperatures don’t usually fall below 10°C. Two of the main l    9     here are Xhosa and English. The population of Cape Town is about 3.5 million.

Cape Town is the city that has e    10    . It will make your vacation unforgettable.

6 . The Olympic flame (火焰) has been put out, bringing down the curtain (帷幕) on the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. But passion lingers (继续存留) for a sporting event that has touched and encouraged the world d    1     the pandemic(全国或国际流行的事情).

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach called the Games very successful in his closing ceremony(典礼) s    2    at the National Stadium（体育场）. “The Olympic spirit could only shine so brightly because the Chinese people set the stage in such an excellent way and in a s    3     way,” he said.

At Beijing 2022, a total of 2,877 athletes from 91 countries and regions competed for 109 gold m    4    . Through 17 days of outstanding performances on the ice and snow, 17 Olympic records, i    5    two world records, were broken.

“This is a real example of the Olympic motto (口号): Faster, Higher, Stronger—Together,” said Cai Qi, president of the Beijing organizing committee.

As the first city to ever host both the Summer and Winter Olympics, Beijing p    6     thoughtful services to all the participants.

Beijing 2022 was the first international multi-sport event to be held on schedule during the COVID-19 pandemic. Athletes were kept safe within a closed loop(闭环), preventing any imported cases (输入性病例) from s    7     to the outside public. “With an infection rate (感染率) of 0.01, it was one of the safest places on the p    8    , if not the safest place on the planet, and this is a great achievement,” said Bach.

The popularity of ice and snow sports is growing around China. The country has achieved its goal to engage (使参与) 300 million people in winter sports. Winter sports facilities (设施) have even spread to the s    9     parts of China where winters are warmer. For example, an indoor ski resort (滑雪场) opened in Guangzhou. The Sunac Snow Park is as large as 22 soccer f    10     and has received more than 2 million visitors since it opened in 2019.

8 . 阅读短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。

Have you ever been to Thailand? For thousands of tourists from China, this small country in Southeast Asia is an excellent place to visit. Bangkok (曼谷) is the c    1     of Thailand. There are many temples(寺庙) in Bangkok. You can see some monks(僧侣) walking a    2     the streets.

The b    3     time to visit Thailand is from April 13th to 15th, because it is the time of the Water Festival. People sing, dance and go on the streets to throw water at each o    4    . The local people think that water can wash away bad things and bring good 1    5    .

On the one hand, a lot of travelers would like to choose beaches and sunshine. In this country, there are many hotels facing the sea, so you can enjoy y    6     on the beach or swim in the sea. On the other hand, Thailand is a good place to try d    7     food. You can eat seafood at any restaurant or buy some tropical(热带的) fruit c    8    . For example, the prices of mangoes and durians(榴莲) are so low that you can’t believe your eyes.

I    9     you go to Thailand, you won’t forget to ride an elephant. The elephant is a s    10     of Thailand. It’s believed that Thailand is one of the most fascinating travel places.

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International English Magazine Short Story Competition

Topic: Going back to… Name: Giacomo Alessi I had been looking forward to going back to the village where I was born for a long time. My family moved away from the village 15 years ago and I hadn’t been back s    1     then. In the days before I went, I was excited. The village is special to me as I was born there and my family had lived there for years before that. I also felt a bit worried, however. I remembered a peaceful place with small shops along the main street, traditional houses and people sitting under the trees, chatting to each other. I don’t know why it m    2     to me so much, but I didn’t want to find that the village had changed so much that I could h    3     recognize it. On the day I went, the sun was shining. I had decided to arrive on foot so I got off the bus at the edge of the village and I s    4     walked along the rough road. As I got nearer, what I saw took my breath away. Right in front of my eyes was a large, modern building. I quickly realized it was a huge shopping centre. Immediately, I felt disappointed and from that point on, I found that it had really changed. I walked along the main street, however, and felt better and better. I saw trendy, new shops but old, traditional o    5     as well. There were new blocks of flats alongside the beautiful old houses. The roads were b    6     than I had remembered, but there were still people sitting under the trees in the main square. I realized that my village had changed, but that it wasn’t the disaster that I had imagined. In fact, it was a good thing that the village had moved with the t    7     and remained a thriving（蒸蒸日上的）place.