1 . Spend any time in London, England’s capital, and you’ll quickly gather that it’s a multicultural (多元文化的) community. Look around at your fellow passengers on the underground or the bus. They’re of every skin color and dress differently to one another. Listen, and you’ll hear many other languages besides English spoken. Some of these people will be tourists who are in London to see the sights. But others - in fact probably most - will be living their lives there, along with millions of others.

Along with white British people, there are Britons from, or with parents and grandparents from, the Caribbean, India, China and most other places. This makes London a wonderful place in which to live. The reason is that when people settle in a place, they don’t just buy a house and live there, but bring aspects of the culture of their “old country” with them.

A number of restaurants offering dishes from different parts of the world can be seen in London. You would come across French, Italian, Chinese, Indian eateries and even Polish restaurants in London.

However, London’s multiculturalism isn’t just about food. Many type s of people are gathered in one space, but the way they live differently shows in that space. They have different religious beliefs. Alongside one of the most famous old English churches, St Paul’s Cathedral, you’ll find mosques, temples and synagogues (犹太教堂) .

London even speaks its own special kind of English. Language experts created the term “Multicultural London English” to identify the dialect (方言) of English that appeared at the end of the last century.

All of this makes London a very surprising and varied place to call your home. But, in a way, this has long been true. In the 18th century, the compiler (编纂者) of the first English dictionary, Samuel Johnson, once said: “He who is tired of London is tired of life.”

1. What is the purpose of the author by describing the situation on the underground and bus?

A．To show that London is a multicultural city.

B．To explain why London appeals to tourists.

C．To prove that London is a great place to live in.

D．To inform us of how the population of Britain is made up.

2. What happen to the people settling in London from other places?

A．They are forced to give up their native language.

B．They find it easy to buy a house in the city.

C．They introduce cultural practices from their original country.

D．They make up the majority of the population in the city.

3. Which of the following could be used as proof of London’s multiculturalism?

A．The city is home to the famous building St Paul’s Cathedral.

B．The city has become a favorite destination for tourists abroad

C．There are a variety of French restaurants in the city.

D．A new London dialect has appeared in recent years.

4. Why is Samuel Johnson mentioned in the last paragraph?

A．To show what London was like in the 18th century.

B．To prove the cultural diversity of London from a historical aspect.

C．To inform the readers what to expect in London

D．To introduce the first dictionary he complied

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Sayram Lake, known as a pearl on the mountain, is the     1     (large) and highest alpine lake in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The lake lies in a mountain basin in the western part of Tianshan Mountain and     2     is the only way to Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture.

In ancient China, the lake     3     (call) the “clean sea”. It is also known     4     the “Atlantic Ocean’s last teardrop”, because it is the farthest place     5     the warm and humid（潮湿的）air current of the Atlantic Ocean reaches.

    6     (locate) 2,071 meters above sea level and measuring about 30 kilometers long and about 25 kilometers wide, the lake covers     7     area of 458 square kilometers. The main source of the lake is ground water, in addition to some snow and river water. The lake rises by 3 to 5 centimeters every year with its area     8     continue) to grow.

The water in the lake is clean and peaceful,     9     (attract) flocks of ducks and swans. Flourishing cedar（雪松）trees cover the whole mountain. Herds of horses and sheep graze on the grassland. The lake has become a top     10     (choose) for lovers to take wedding photos and spend their honeymoon.

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The Grand Canal is the longest and oldest canal in the world. It forms a vast inland waterway system in China, running from the capital Beijing in the north     1     Zhejiang Province in the south.

    2     (construct) in sections from the 5th century BC and completed and maintained by several     3     (dynasty), it formed the backbone of China’s inland communications system, which enabled the supply of rice     4     (feed) the population. The Grand Canal reached a new peak in the 13th century, providing an inland shipping network consisting of more than 2,000 km of artificial waterways,     5     linked five of the most important river basins in China, including the Huanghe River and the Changjiang River. Still     6     major means of internal communication today, it     7     (play) an important role in ensuring the prosperity (繁荣) and stability of China over the ages.

The Grand Canal bears witness to a remarkable and early development of hydraulic engineering (水利工程). It is an essential technological achievement     8     (date) from before the Industrial Revolution. It is a perfect example of dealing with difficult     9     (nature) conditions, as is reflected in the many constructions that are     10     (full) adapted to the diversity and complexity of circumstances. It best demonstrates the technical capabilities of Eastern civilizations.

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Hainan, meaning “south of the sea”, is     1     southernmost province in China and contains a number of islands. The island is attractive throughout the year     2     a tourist destination and welcomes tourists with many flocking to the island’s sandy shores to enjoy its beaches, in particular those of Sanya. And though there is much to be said about a trip to Sanya,     3     (undeniable) the most popular destination on Hainan, there is a strong case to be made for another city on this picturesque tropical island.

Sitting on the northern coast of the island is the provincial capital of Haikou, also known as the “coconut city”, which offers a unique snapshot of Chinese culture and the history of its inhabitants, many of     4     are returnees from overseas. As is often the case, every element of a city — its architecture, cuisine, lifestyle and customs —     5     (reflect) its inhabitants. This can be seen across the whole of Haikou, but most prominently in the city’s old town, which was built by those who returned from overseas. Enjoying abundant Portuguese, French and Southeast Asian influences is also responsible for the style of the houses and shops in Haikou.

Many of the buildings have not been touched since their     6     (construct) in the early 20th century.     7     (explorer) the narrow streets with their mix of Western and Chinese stores and you will immerse yourself in the everyday lives of the local people, who are particularly welcome to inquisitive travelers. With its     8     (fascinate) history, cultures and customs     9     (bring) back to the island by overseas Chinese, the atmosphere of Haikou is more than worth     10     (experience).

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For those looking to escape the concrete jungle, maybe it’s time to dive into the bamboo forests of southern Sichuan.

A natural forest that people in Sichuan province tend     1    (visit) is the Southern Sichuan Bamboo Sea in Yibin. The 120-square-kilometer Bamboo Sea is the     2     (large) bamboo park in China and its average temperature seldom drops below zero degrees Celsius in winter     3     many parts of the country are covered with snow and ice.

Known as one of the country’s 10 most beautiful forests, it     4    (be) a popular tourist attraction since the Oscar-winning Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon     5    (shoot) there in 2001.

Two years later, the bamboo forest received world-wide     6    (recognize) as a bamboo reserve in December 2003,     7    (become) the fourth tourism destination in China to be granted Green Globe 21 certification.

The Bamboo Sea covers Changning and Jiang’an, two counties     8     (manage) by Yibin. Amazed at its vast expanse, Huang Tingjian,     9     poet from the Song Dynasty, described it as “bamboo waves”. As Huang was an     10    (influence) man of letters, his description gave rise to the forest’s popular nickname — the Bamboo Sea.

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Hiking the Longii Rice Terraces(梯田)in southern China is something I would recommend for everyone to add to their bucket list. The name     1     (literal) means “Dragon’s Backbone” due to the fact that the rice terraces look just like a dragon’s scales, while the mountain’s summit resembles the backbone.

During my visit to Guilin, I decided     2     (set) out on a three-day hike through the famous Longji Rice Terraces. Known as the “Dragon’s Backbone”, the terraces were a spectacular sight as they stretched across the green hills in complicated patterns     3     (look) like ripples of water.

The hike took me through small villages set     4     the beautiful landscape. Local farmers were busy tending to the terraced rice fields that     5     (farm) for over 1, 000 years. Along the paths, I passed orange groves and met friendly locals     6     offered me fresh lychees.

At night, I stayed in simple home-stays run by farming families. Over multicourse meals- featuring local specialties like sticky rice, I learned     7     (much) about the terraces and village life. The feeling of community spirit and connection to the natural environment was unique.

Reaching the hike’s end after three full days, I felt a profound     8     (appreciate) for these ancient agricultural wonders carefully     9     (build) into the landscape by generations of families. The Dragon’s Backbone terraces provided me with unforgettable mountain views     10     cultural insights into rural China.