1 . 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。

Placed among the busy streets of Washington, D. C. is a large public garden that many Americans have never heard of. The U. S. National Arboretum (植物园) includes     1     collection of flowering plants called azaleas, a field of native plants named ferns, and flowering trees in the dogwood tree area. The garden     2     (establish) by Congress in 1927. It plays a leading part in researching and developing plants like trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses.

Government scientists are in charge of the 180-hectare area. Their main goal is     3    (strengthen) the U. S. economy by making sure an important kind of agriculture,     4     (call) the nursery industry, continues to perform well. The most recent numbers from the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that the ornamental and landscape plant industry creates billions of founds in sales each year.

The arboretum is home to one of the     5     (large) collections of preserved seeds in the world. The National Arboretum Herbarium (植物标本)     6     (house) around 700,000 ex-ample seeds. They include seeds from plants that the USDA considers as     7    (economical) important. Scientists collect many genetically different seeds within a kind of plant from both native and non-native plants. The reason     8     collecting that data is that scientists protect plants from harmful situations like climate change, changed environments, or other new and possible risks.

While the scientists do their work, the public     9     (explore) plants is free to visit the arboretum. Though many people may not know it, the arboretum has had a hand in developing a number of plants     10     are part of American landscaping.

2 . 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。

Mountains are important sources of water supply to humans. Among the ecosystem services     1     (provide) by mountains, water supply is     2     most important because of the large quantity of free-flowing water. Mountain water resources are affected by glacier melt, snowmelt run-off or rainfall run-off.

Sustainable (可持续的) use of mountain water resources is important for both humans and global mountain biodiversity in the economic and     3     (society) context of human progress. Particular attention should be given in the water resources     4     (come) from the mountain areas. Sustainability has been     5     (previous) used as a term to describe a concern related to preservation of natural resources for future. The relation between human development and the need     6     (manage) resources forms a principle to design a dialogue regarding environmental needs. So far, a limited number of studies     7     (publish) on mountain water uses and sustainability. Most studies are focused     8     examining prevention, diversions, and mountain water storage during floods or droughts.

However, insights into water use, as well as employing state-of-the-art technologies, are very important from both a technological standpoint and as elements of practical sustainable     9     (solution) . The interplay between academics, policy makers, and decision makers is important in expanding the scientific knowledge of mountain regions and the ways in     10     water resources could be used in a more sustainable way.

4 . National parks are an excellent way to explore all the beauty that the world has to offer: whether it’s endangered species, erupting volcanoes and snowy mountains, or rainforests and lakes. Of the thousands of national parks that exist in the world, these are the ones that should be on everyone’s bucket list.

Yorkshire Dales, United Kingdom

Contrary (相反) to the popular link of national parks with the wilderness, it is filled with winding valleys, hills and villages where over 24,000 people live and work. Visitors can walk through grassland, visit waterfalls or explore underground caves, but Yorkshire Dales is also home to several food shops, and the park hosts cheese festivals and farmers markets regularly, so it’s best to go hungry.

Kakadu National Park, Australia

It is a delight for those who like a bit of history mixed with the biodiversity of national parks. While it houses thousands of species of wildlife, there’s more to the national park than that.

Guilin and Lijiang River National Park, China

It is surrounded by striking natural beauty and can be explored by land. But the river national park, as the name suggests, is best explored through leisurely boat rides that take visitors through many ancient towns that come along the way of the river.

Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland

Here’s a surprising fact: The whole of Vatnajökull National Park makes up 14% of Iceland’s territory! The park is usually open for hikes around the glaciers; boat rides through glacier lakes, and tours that take visitors through the park’s many ice caves, waterfalls, and icebergs. Vatnajökull is also where two of Iceland’s most active volcanoes are located.

1. What is recommended for a trip to Yorkshire Dales?

A．Recording local customs.

B．Skiing in the snowy mountains.

C．Going with an empty stomach.

D．Watching the eruption of volcanoes.

2. Which park is the best choice for observing diverse wildlife?

A．Yorkshire Dales.

B．Kakadu National Park.

C．Vatnajökull National Park.

D．Guilin and Lijiang River National Park.

3. What do the last two national parks have in common?

A．There are many ancient towns.

B．There are various ice caves inside.

C．They are aimed at protecting rivers.

D．They can be explored through boats.

6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Taklimkan Desert,    1    (locate) in the middle of Tarim Basin in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is China’s largest desert. It is also known as the world’s second largest shifting-sand desert    2     (cover) an area of over 337,000 square kilometers.

Sand dunes (沙丘) in    3    large desert are usually over 100 meters in height and some are even    4    (high). Because of the wind, the sand dunes are always moving forward, enveloping farms and villages, which    5    (serious) threatens the existence of oases (绿洲)    6    the survival of the local people. Over the past few decades, efforts    7    (make) to fight against desertification. Windbreaks and sand fixation forest belts have been built to improve the ecological environment. Local people have planted poplars and rose willows with the help of experts. There are some places    8    people can even grow corn now. A cross-desert highway has also been constructed to link Luntai and Minfeng counties. Thanks to these efforts, the place has witnessed a(n)    9    (improve) in the living conditions of the local people. Now it’s home to many species of birds, and    10    (it) rainfall is increasing as well.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why was Yaguas National Park founded?

A．To develop the tourism industry.

B．To do research on plants.

C．To fight climate change.

2. Where does Nigel Pitman work?

A．In the museum.

B．At the university.

C．In the park.

3. How many species of birds are there in Yaguas National Park?

A．Around 160.

B．Over 500.

C．More than 3, 000.

8 . 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。

Quanzhou     1     (add) to UNESCO Heritage List at the 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee,     2     lasted from July 16 to 31 in 2022.

Described by Italian explorer Marco Polo as the     3     (large) seaport in the world, Quanzhou was a starting point of China’s ancient Maritime Silk Road that connected ancient China to Southeast Asia     4     beyond.

With     5     (it) buildings featuring beautiful carvings, Quanzhou is an extremely     6     (value) example of Chinese architecture and art. For example, Luoyang Bridge is the earliest     7     (exist) cross-sea girder bridge in China built during the Song Dynasty. It is 731 meters     8     length and has 44 ship-shaped piers (桥墩). The other landmarks include the Deji Gate Site in the commercial district in the southern part of     9     city and many temples dating from the 13th to the 14th century.

“Quanzhou is an example of China’s seaport culture. It will enable other countries     10     (realize) that China had an open attitude to the world even in ancient times,” said Huang Mingzhen, director of the Quanzhou Museum.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In Dali, Yunnan Province, there is a beautiful lake, which is situated at 1,972 meters above sea level. It covers an area of about 250 square kilometers, making it the second     1    (large) freshwater lake in Yunnan. Its shape looks like an ear or a moon, so people give     2     a special name—the Erhai Lake.

The temperature of the lake’s surface is 12 °C-21 °C all year round, so the water never freezes. The natural conditions make the lake a suitable place for fish     3    (grow) in. The clear water and     4    (variety) of fishes have become the main food sources for the local people,     5     are very good at fishing. They fish in a special way-training cormorants, a kind of seabird, to catch fish for them.

The Erhai Lake is a hot scenic spot in our country and is famous     6     its wonderful scenery. It     7    (surround) by green mountains. Going boating on the lake is enjoyable,     8    (especial) at night. The moon is reflected on the lake and the soft warm wind     9    (touch) your face. You can see the reflections of lights and the moon sparkle as the water ripples. What a romantic experience!

There are some other places of interest around the lake, such as Erhai Park and Butterfly Spring. Many of them are worth     10    (visit).

10 . Incredibly Beautiful Villages in China

Likeng Village

Built in the year 1010, Likeng Village in Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province preserves the area’s unique Hui architecture. Though the village charges tourists an entrance fee, it is a worthwhile point from which they can view the blossoming canola flowers (油菜花) in the spring and admire the local calligraphy under camphor trees (樟树) as old as the village itself.

Danba Villages

With few tourists aware of Sichuan Province’s Garzȇ Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, those who do make the trip are rewarded with views unlike those anywhere else. And within the heart of the area, far away from polluted cities, lie the Danba Villages, considered by some as the most beautiful villages in China. Each village is made up of unique Tibetan-style folk houses.

Hongcun Ancient Village

Though Hongcun is one of China’s most well-known ancient villages，its popularity has not ruined its uniqueness. After a climb through the great Yellow Mountains in Anhui Province, rest for a while in this foothill village, which was the filming site for select scenes from Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Centered around a moon-shaped pond, the village was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 for its well-preserved Ming-and Qing-era architecture.

Shuangfeng Forest Farm

Nicknamed “China Snow Town” for its annual seven-month-long snowfall, Shuangfeng Forest Farm in Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province is where you want to go if you wish to experience China’s deepest snows. Over the years, the village has transformed into a charming tourist destination.

1. What can visitors see in both Likeng Village and Danba Villages?

A．Distinctive constructions.	B．Costumes of minorities.
C．Centuries-old camphor trees	D．Works of famous calligraphers.

2. Where is the village that was once a movie set?

A．In Anhui Province.	B．In Sichuan Province.
C．In Jiangxi Province.	D．In Heilongjiang Province.

3. Which would visitors choose if they want to play in the snow?

A．Likeng Village.	B．Danba Villages.
C．Hongcun Ancient Village.	D．Shuangfeng Forest Farm.