1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Daocheng Yading is located in the Southwest of China’s Sichuan Province. This is a kingdom     1     (surround) by breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, steep glaciers, clear lakes and thick woods. It     2     (call) the last pure land on this blue planet. Every September, the scenery here is extremely attractive. It’s like placing people into a colorful fairy tale world which is beyond     3     (imagine).

There are three mountain peaks in Daocheng Yading. The most beautiful is Yangmaiyong. It is about 6,000 meters     4     height, and has the shape of a perfect pyramid. Back in 1931, the American explorer Joseph Rock first introduced it to the world with     5     (photo) for the National Geographic Magazine. He wrote, “She is the most beautiful snow peak my eyes have ever seen”. Next to it stand two other mountains: Xiannairi and Xianuoduoji. The top of the mountains is covered with snow most of the time. No one    6     (reach) the top up to now. They are known as the “Three Holy Mountains”. It is an irreplaceably sacred place in the hearts of the local people. “     7     (walk) round the Three Holy Mountains three times, you will achieve your wishes for this life,” the locals say. However, because of     8     (it) altitude, it’s such a great challenge to both one’s physical ability and mind . What drives them     9     (do) that? Perhaps it is simple faith. It is the last pure land     10     can purify the soul.

2 . Since I was born and brought up in a rural town, I have a great interest in nature. Using the chance of studying abroad in my second year at college, I decided to go to Canada just because I wanted to see the beautiful phenomena there. So after I finished the study, I went to Yellowknife in the Northwest. I clearly remember the sixth night in Yellowknife. Suddenly my host mother came to my room around 8 p. m. and told me to change clothes and go outside quickly carrying her camera.

The northern lights were flickering (闪烁)in the sky! I was amazed and just stood there with my mouth open. I forgot to take pictures of the mysterious lights.

Since that night, whenever it was sunny, I went outside at night and looked at the sky. It was so cold that my hands and feet were numb with cold. Actually, the time of my being able to be out was limited. I had to bring her camera back to the house in one hour at the most, for the camera was going to be broken because of the cold temperature.

As I took pictures of the northern lights, I came to find a characteristic movement of the lights. They first appear in the north part of the sky and then they gradually come down to the south. After that, suddenly, they come in the middle of the north and south only for a while, which is the time when the best northern lights can be seen. Since it is only a few seconds for the northern lights to come down to the middle of the sky, it is very hard to get good pictures.

The stronger the sun acts, the better and stronger northern lights flicker in the sky. That’s because they occur from the collision(碰撞)between atmospheric gases and solar wind. Much more solar wind comes to the earth when the sun is active, leading to the best northern lights.

1. Why did the author forget to take pictures?

A．It was freezing cold outside.

B．He was shocked by the wonderful sights.

C．The lights were flickering in the sky.

D．He lost all his feeling in his hands and feet.

2. What can we infer from the passage?

A．The northern lights came out every night.

B．The author took lots of pictures with his camera.

C．The author could stay as long as he liked outdoors.

D．Cameras will be damaged if exposed too long to coldness.

3. When is the best time to see the northern lights?

A．They appear in the north part of the sky.

B．They rise in the east and set in the west.

C．They are between the north and south.

D．They come down to the south part of the sky.

4. Why is it hard for the author to take good pictures?

A．The lights stay in the middle for a very short time.

B．The lights of the sun affect the northern lights.

C．The lights are caused by the collisions of gases.

D．The colours of the lights are determined by the height.

3 . 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。

Huang He or The Yellow River, flowing through nine provinces, is the second longest river in China. It is also the sixth longest in the world at the estimated     1     (long) of 5, 464 kilometers. The river takes on a distinctive yellow color. That's     2     it collects much silt(泥沙)and dust from the environment.

The Yellow River is called “the cradle(摇篮)of Chinese civilization” as    3    (it)basin-the Wei valley-was the birthplace of ancient Chinese civilizations and the most prosperous(繁荣的)region in early Chinese history. Both the river and the people along its shores have shaped each other    4    (deep).

Whether you’re a history fan or not, the river is     5    (fascinate).

Originating in the Bayan Har Mountains in Qinghai Province in western China, it flows    6    nine provinces of China and runs into the Bohai Sea. The Yellow River basin has    7     east-west extent of 1900 km and a north-south extent of 1100 km. Its total basin area is 742, 443 km². Two of the most popular spots     8    (visit)are the Hukou Falls and the Silk Road Crossing at Lanzhou.

The Yellow River used to be called “China’s Sorrow” because of the frequent floods hitting. In 1955, Chinese government     9    (develop) a plan to control flooding. Since 1960, tens of thousands of trees    10    (plant)along the banks.

8 . Casablanca：Time Did Go By

If the Hollywood image of Casablanca is important to you, prepare for a shock from Casablanca.The city is further away from eastern romanticism (浪漫主义）than any other in Morocco，and Casablanca is a modern city — and beautiful in its own aspect.

Colony(殖民地）White

A walk around Casablanca will decide clearly that Casablanca was the place that the French colonial government gave most attention and money.The buildings are of a French version (版本）of Arabo-Andalucian architecture，white with soft lines，and often plenty of details.

The area to explore is south of Avenue des Forces Arms Royales，but of special interest is the Place des Nations Unies，which has the largest structures.

Town Market

Right in from the long Boulevard Muhammad 5, you will find the Marche Central of Casablanca.The place is a small but high-quality version of the traditional suuqs of Morocco, and everything is aiming at the needs of the locals.

The Marche Central has vegetables，meat，all kinds of sea food，as well as handicrafts (手工艺品）.Turtle soup should therefore be an option for those visiting Casablanca.

Old City

The old city of Casablanca is conveniently located — just off the main town square from where roads lead to all directions, and off the sea.But as you enter, you will see that it is not all that old after all，that the houses here often have a form and size which would have made them natural features in the new parts of many other Mococcan cities.

1. Which of the following colonial governments put most money into Casablanca?

A．Moroccan.

B．French.

C．American.

D．Arab.

2. If you want to enjoy sea food，which would you like to choose?

A．Colony White.

B．Old City.

C．Town Market.

D．Casablanca Time.

3. What’s the writer’s attitude towards Casablanca in this passage?

A．Passive.

B．Appreciative.

C．Disappointed.

D．Indifferent.

9 . The United States is the country we most associate with “road culture”. The US, after all, is a vast land with a network of roads built for travel and communications.

One road in particular, Route 66, stands for the importance of road travel in the US. This east-west highway takes travelers between Chicago in the east and California in the west. The experience of doing this long drive is the stuff of American mythology（神话）. Indeed, many films and novels have been produced about it.

But now, it seems the US has a competitor in road-culture: Scotland. This country is far smaller than the US, but it’s still big enough to have a 500-mile scenic route - and, potentially, a 1,500-mile road trip.

The name of the route is North Coast 500 (NC500). It’s a young route, only introduced in 2015. It takes travelers who wish to drive the whole route around the coast of the north of Scotland and across the country.

But what’s so special about NC500? It’s the scenery, which is best viewed in spring, according to Travel magazine. During that time, travelers can enjoy “sparkling（波光粼粼的）lakes, valleys filled with blossoming（开花的）trees, and views of the mineral-blue ocean and strawberry-blonde beaches”.

The introduction of the route has done wonders for the region’s economy. The number of drivers it has attracted has meant hotels and restaurants along the route are often fully booked. In fact, it’s believed that the north of Scotland is now £9 million richer a year because of it.

And hopefully someday soon, people will be making movies and writing novels about NC500, just as they do about its US cousin.

1. What’s the main purpose of the first two paragraphs?

A．To recommend that readers go on a trip along Route 66.

B．To explain why road travel is popular in the US.

C．To introduce the topic of road culture in Scotland.

D．To compare road travel in the US with that in Scotland.

2. What can we learn about NC500 from the article?

A．It covers a distance of about 500 kilometers.

B．It’s a new road that opened this year.

C．It’s much longer than Route 66 in the US.

D．It’s a coastal route around northern Scotland.

3. What makes NC500 attractive to people?

A．It’s the longest road in the UK.

B．It offers striking scenery to travelers.

C．It has appeared in many movies.

D．It connects all the lakes in Scotland.

4. What benefit has NC500 brought to northern Scotland?

A．It has reduced traffic pressure in the region.

B．It has helped to improve its economy.

C．It has attracted more people to live in Scotland.

D．It has created more job opportunities than ever before.

10 . 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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

One of the things I like best about Beijing is the beautiful parks. One that is less well-known by Western visitors is called Taoranting. It    1    (lie) to the west of the Temple of Heaven.    2    (open) in 1956, Taoranting was the    3    (early) modern city park constructed after the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. Some 60,000 visitors come here every day.

The park gets    4    ( it) name from the Taoran Pavilion, which    5    ( build) in 1695. Scholars often gathered in this pavilion to read and write poetry. In the 20th century several famous revolutionaries (革命家) were    6    (close) associated with the Taoran Pavilion.

In common    7    other Chinese parks，this one also has a “park within a park” —Huaxia Mingyuan. The mini-park contains 36 pavilions in all, 10 of    8    are full-sized copies of famous pavilions in 10 Chinese cities.

One of the things I also love about Chinese parks is the way people come together to sing and dance and practice    9    (tradition)Chinese martial arts such as tai chi.

All in all, Taoranting is a joyful park    10    (experience) at any time of the year, and at only RMB 2 to get in, it has to be one of the best value places to visit in the entire capital.