1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the weather like in the morning of May and June in Costa Rica?

A．Cloudy and warm.

B．Rainy and cold.

C．Dry and hot.

2. What are the advantages of travelling in May and June in Costa Rica?

A．There are more interesting things.

B．The weather is better.

C．The prices are lower.

3. When does the dry season start in Costa Rica?

A．In January.

B．In May.

C．In December.

4. When is the weather perfect in Costa Rica?

A．From February to April.

B．From May to June.

C．From July to August.

2 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

The Lights of Aurora

On the night of 2 September1859, the dark sky over Europe and North America was suddenly full of light! The light did no come from the sun or the moon and it had a strange colour. The light moved across the sky,     1     (come) and going, like clouds in a strong wind in the United States, a man in Boston was using the telegraph to speak to a man in Portand 160km away. They both turned off the electricity for the telegraph, but     2     could still speak to each other for the next two hours. The electricity was coming from the light in the sky. How was this possible? And what was the light in the sky?

The light is called the aurora. Usually, you can see it only at the very north of the earth,     3     it is called aurora borealis or Northerm Lights, or at the very south, where it is the aurora australis or Southern Lights. But in 1859, something happened in the sun — a very large storm — and it moved the aurora across the middle of the earth. We do not think that his ever happened before 1859, and we know that it     4     (not happen) since then.

Why does the aurora happen? And why can we only see it at the top or bottom of the earth? The aurora is made by something     5     (call) the ‘solar wind’( wind from the sun). We cannot see this wind, or touch it. It is a wind of particles that travel away from the sun at the time at about 400 kilometers a second. Most of the particles never touch the earth. The earth has a kind of ‘wall’ around it that defends it     6     these particles. This wall is called the earth’s magnetic field, and it pushes the particles away on either side. But the earth's magnetic field has two “windows” in it: the magnetic north, and the magnetic south. At these places. the earth’s magnetic field turns down into the earth. And some of the particles from the solar wind come through these magnetic ‘windows’. These solar particles crash is to the particles that are already in our sky. And     7     this happens, we see the beautiful lines or clouds of light of the aurora.

Alaska is a good place     8     (see) the auurora borealis, and you can also go to places like Iceland, Siberia, the north of Greenland, Norway, Sweden, and Scotland to see the aurora australis, go to the south of Australia, Tasmania, or New Zealand.

People travel thousands of kilometers to see the aurora, and they can never be sure     9     it will happen. But     10     do see it says that they will never forget it.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is Zhangjiajie National Forest Park located?

A．Sichuan province

B．Hunan province

C．Gobi Desert

2. What inspired the “Hallelujah Mountains” in Zhangjiajie?

A．Ancient legends

B．A famous novel

C．The movie Avatar

3. How are the rock formations in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park described?

A．Short and broad

B．Tall and slender

C．Smooth and rounded

4. What is the suggested feeling when exploring Zhangjiajie?

A．Like entering a concrete jungle

B．Like stepping into a real-life Avatar world

C．Like wandering through a historical museum

5. What kind of world is associated with Zhangjiajie according to the speaker?

A．Underwater world

B．Magical realm

C．Desert landscape

6. What kind of travelers might be interested in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park?

A．History buffs

B．Nature enthusiasts

C．Shopping lovers

7. Explain the significance of the “Hallelujah Mountains” in Zhangjiajie.
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8. How does the speaker characterize the atmosphere of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park?
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9. Why is Zhangjiajie referred to as a hidden gem?
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10. Describe the visual contrast mentioned in the speech regarding Zhangjiajie.
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4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the Yungang Grottoes located?

A．Sichuan province

B．Hunan province

C．Near Datong

2. What is unique about the Yungang Grottoes according to the speech?

A．Natural hot springs

B．Ancient Buddhist statues

C．Underground rivers

3. What is the suggested age of the Yungang Grottoes?

A．Less than 500 years

B．Over 1,500 years

C．Exactly 1,000 years

4. What does the speaker emphasize about the sculptures in the Yungang Grottoes?

A．Their small size

B．Their simplicity

C．Their lifelike expressions

5. What emotion does the speaker suggest visitors might feel when exploring the Yungang Grottoes?

A．Awe

B．Boredom

C．Disinterest

6. What aspect of ancient China do the Yungang Grottoes represent in the speech?

A．Modern technology

B．Rich cultural heritage

C．Recent innovations

7. Describe the primary characteristics of the Yungang Grottoes mentioned in the speech.
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8. How does the age of the Yungang Grottoes contribute to their significance?
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9. What historical narrative does the Yungang Grottoes tell according to the speaker?
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10. Explain the suggested emotional experience of visitors when exploring the Yungang Grottoes.
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5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the unique feature of Jiuzhaigou Valley mentioned in the speech?

A．Ancient temples

B．Colorful lakes

C．Snow-capped mountains

2. Where is Jiuzhaigou Valley located?

A．Hunan province

B．Sichuan province

C．Gobi Desert

3. Which lake is specifically highlighted in the speech?

A．Five-Color Pond

B．Mirror Lake

C．Hallelujah Mountains

4. What is the suggested reason for adding Jiuzhaigou Valley to your travel list?

A．Unique rock formations

B．Vibrant wildlife

C．Wonders of nature

5. How is the underwater world in Jiuzhaigou described?

A．Murky

B．Crystal-clear

C．Shallow

6. What type of visitors is Jiuzhaigou Valley recommended for?

A．Nature lovers

B．History enthusiasts

C．Adventure seekers

7. Describe the characteristics of the lakes in Jiuzhaigou Valley.
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8. What feelings does the speaker suggest Jiuzhaigou Valley will evoke in visitors?
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9. What role does Jiuzhaigou Valley play in the speech’s narrative of hidden treasures?
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10. Explain why Jiuzhaigou Valley is compared to a fairyland.
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6 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Pico Island, the second largest of the volcano-born Azores, is one of the most hard-won wine regions in the world. By the 19th century, Pico’s wine industry was at its peak,     1     (produce) three native white grape varietals: arinto dos Azores, verdelho and terrantez do Pico. But it wasn’t long before disease and desertification     2     (destroy) most of the island’s vineyards, nearly putting an end to its wine production. But some of Pico’s winemakers regrouped, centering their operations around the village of Criacao Velha,     3     high-quality grapes could still be grown.     4     only around 10 percent of Pico’s original vineyards have been restored (恢复), the appellation of origin has earned some of the country’s top wine honors.

7 . 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。

In ancient times, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, in Eastern China was called Jing kou.    1     (locate) at the golden cross of the Yangtze River and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, it is a place of     2     (strategy) importance.

The upper reaches of the Yangtze River deposit a lot of silt (淤泥) here,     3    has gradually built up into a small island in the river.

There are three beautiful mountains here—Jinshan Mountain, Beigu Mountain and Jiaoshan Mountain, which are     4     (close) connected with the Yangtze River and are called the Three Mountains of Jingkou.

Jinshan mountain is only 42 meters above sealevel.    5    Jinshan mountain is said to be on the Yangtze River, because the rivers course has moved to the north, JinShan is now some distance away from the Yangtze.

Beigu Mountain, 10 meters     6     (high) than Jinshan Mountain, is just beside the Yangtze River. From here, Jinshan Mountain can     7     (see) in the west and Jiaoshan Mountain in the east. Around the foot of the mountain     8     (flow) the mighty river.

Jiaoshan, the highest of the three,     9    an altitude of 70.7 meters and an area of 38 hectares, is located in the Yangtze River, surrounded by water. Encircled by the green waves, the green mountain looks like a piece of jade     10     (float) on the river.

8 . 听下面一段独白，完成下面小题。
1. How many hectares of tea trees are there in Jiajiang county?

A．20,000 hectares.

B．35,000 hectares.

C．46,000 hectares.

2. Where was green tea of Jiajiang county mainly exported in 2021?

A．To South Africa

B．To East Asia.

C．To Central Asia.

3. How do farmers get the best tea?

A．By using good farm chemicals.

B．By watering tea trees on time.

C．By focusing on the soil.

4. What is Zou Chengjun?

A．A farmer.

B．A director.

C．A businessman.

9 . Canadians are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders with enough lakes, mountains and rivers to explore for a lifetime. We’ve also got some of the most amazing waterfalls on Earth.

Horseshoe Falls Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada — and understandably so. Actually they are made up of three different falls, and the fittingly named Horseshoe Falls is the only one located on the Canadian side, which is the most powerful in North America. Multiple viewing options are available including tourist ships and sightseeing buses.

Nailicho (Nirginia Falls) Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories

Coming in at twice the height of Niagara Falls, this massive waterfall is located on the South Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. The remote location means it receives only about 1,000 visitors per year who must make their way by either boat or floatplane.

Takakkaw Falls — Yoho National Park, British Columbia

Takakkaw translated from Cree loosely means “the magnificent (壮丽的)”, and it’s a suitable word for the second-highest waterfall in Canada. After a steep drive up a winding road, Takakkaw Falls is only a short distance from the parking lot along a wheelchair accessible path.

Bridal Veil Falls — Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia

Pretty and delicate, Bridal Veil Falls is located just east of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and really does look like its name, with water gently pouring over smooth rock. An easy 15-minute walk to the waterfall takes you through rich leaves. Tables are available to have a meal outdoors, and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way.

1. What do we know about Horseshoe Falls?

A．It is easily accessible.

B．It consists of three falls.

C．It limits tourist numbers.

D．It crosses North America.

2. How can visitors go to Takakkaw Falls?

A．By tourist ship.	B．By cable car.
C．By floatplane.	D．By car.

3. What can visitors do in Bridal Veil Falls?

A．Swim.

B．Camp.

C．Picnic.

D．Hunt.

10 . 根据句子结构的语法性，在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空。

The Baihetan hydropower plant, China's second largest hydropower facility on the upstream branch of the Yangtze river, was     1     (formal) completed on Tuesday after the last generating unit was connected.

The plant is estimated to generate 62.44 billion kilowatt-hours annually,     2     could save about 90 million tons of coal a year and cut annual carbon dioxide emissions (排放) by about 248 million tons.

Baihetan is one of six huge hydropower     3     (station) along the Yangtze river, China's longest. The Three Gorges Corporation, the project's developer, has described the 289-meter dam (大坝) and     4     (it) associated facilities as one of the country's biggest and     5     (challenging) engineering projects.

Construction began in 2017, with a total investment     6     (estimate) at 170 billion yuan. As     7     major project in China's west-east power transmission (输送) program, it will deliver electricity across the country     8     cities in the east.

China goes on     9     (construct) hydropower plants in the southwest, despite a long and severe drought in the summer of 2022 that saw generation volumes drop, forcing regions     10     (limit) power consumption.