1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is Hong Kong located?

A．In East China.

B．In South China.

C．In West China.

2. How many parts does Hong Kong consist of?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

3. How large is the area of Hong Kong?

A．1,095 square kilometers.

B．260 square kilometers.

C．6,557 square kilometers.

4. What are the official languages in Hong Kong?

A．Chinese and English.

B．Chinese and Cantonese.

C．English and Cantonese.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What will happen if there is little rain and plants die?

A．There will be only tall trees.

B．Farmland will become a desert.

C．There will be only animals.

2. Where did all the bread for the city of Rome come from?

A．South Africa.

B．Middle Africa.

C．North Africa.

3. Who started planting trees in the desert?

A．A girl.

B．A boy.

C．An old man.

4. What will they do after planting trees?

A．They dig a well.

B．They wait for rain.

C．They carry water from far away.

4 . 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 Mystery is No Mystery

The area of ocean between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda, known as the Bermuda Triangle, is the source of much mystery. Over the centuries, reports of ships and planes disappearing     1     a trace have seized the public attention, leading the zone     2     (nickname) “The Devil’s Triangle.” Suggested causes for these mysterious disappearances range front supernatural powers to underwater alien bases. However, there is a more basic question to ask: Do more craft really disappear in the Bermuda Triangle than in any similarly trafficked area? The answer,     3     it turns out, is no.

The Bermuda Triangle covers a vast 700,000 square-kilometer swathe of ocean. Close to the equator(赤道)and near the United States, it is a particularly busy patch of sea with heavy traffic. According to Lloyd’s of London and the U. S. Coast Guard,     4     you were to compare the number of disappearances to the large quantity of ships and planes that have passed through the Bermuda Triangle, you would find that there     5     (be) nothing out of the ordinary about the area.

These days, new theories are being put forward, with a bit of scientific truth to them. Some have attributed Bermuda Triangle disappearances to explosive releases of methane (甲烷) gas,     6     (trap) as methane hydrate inside water molecules beneath the cold seabed of the deep ocean. Such blowouts could potentially release a giant amount of gas that could cause the sea to bubble like it was boiling, which could possibly sink ships because the resulting bubbles would be much     7     (thick) than the water on which large ships normally float. The gas could also rise into the sky,     8     (produce) a mixture of five to 15 percent methane which could explode on contact with the engine exhaust of a hot airplane.

The only problem with this theory is that scientists won’t be able to tell with much certainty if this is a factor       9     the ocean floor is mapped in greater detail. It remains to be seen     10     they will succeed in their attempt to clear up the Bermuda Triangle “mystery” this time around.

6 . 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。

Chengdu, a city with a permanent population of more than 21 million and an area of more than 14, 300 square kilometers, is home     1     both captive (圈养的) and wild giant pandas. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding     2    (house) more than 230 pandas. Visitors can observe them from behind fences or glass windows.

When     3    (visit) Chengdu, one should not miss out on the local cuisine, either. Sichuan cuisine, listed as one of China’s eight major culinary styles,     4    (become) popular internationally in recent years. On the list of the UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Chengdu is     5     birthplace of classic Sichuan dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken and MapoTofu,     6     is famous for its spicy hotpot as well as its diverse street snacks. In this city.     7    (fill) with food, one can delight in a satisfying meal at any random roadside eatery.

The charm of Chengdu goes far beyond pandas and Sichuan cuisine. For visitors interested in experiencing the folk customs and scenes of old Chengdu, my     8    (recommend) is a visit to Kuanzhai Alleys. As a symbol of leisurely city life and local market culture, Kuanzhai Alleys is known as the”     9    (spirit) home of Chengdu people“. For those.     10     want to experience the hustle and bustle of Chengdu, Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li in the city center are the top choices.

7 . 假设你是新华中学的李华，你想为学校英文报《我的家乡》栏目投稿。要点如下：

1. 你家乡的基本概况(位置、历史…);

2. 你家乡的景点;

3. 你对它的印象和感受。

注意：1. 词数80左右;

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

My hometown

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9 . 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。

2024 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese calendar and it is the first time that the Oxford English Dictionary (OED)    1     (include) the term “Chinese dragon” in its dictionary. The Chinese dragon has two definitions in the OED, with the first one about its physical image and the second one on its figurative and allusive (典故的) nature.

Emperors in ancient dynasties were dressed in a Dragon Robe, a traditional silk-woven costume with dragon designs,     2     (symbolize) imperial power and authority. Jade Seals (玉玺), often     3     (carve) with dragons, also symbolize the authority of the emperor.

Contrary     4     the Western dragon, the image of the Chinese dragon, despite undergoing constant changes, has represented various’ positive     5     (quality) including prosperity, authority, strength and good fortune.

In ancient Chinese belief, dragons     6     (associate) with the control of the weather, particularly rain. The dragon’s ability to bring rain was seen as crucial for agriculture, which made it     7     positive symbol for the fertility of the land.

With the rising China Chic trend and the country’s booming cultural creative industry, the Chinese dragon in folktale is now     8     (common) seen in creative products such as tear-off calendars, dolls, dragon-themed jewelry as well as the “dragon blind boxes”     9     appeal to young consumers.

Whether it is through the hands of a national-level intangible (非物质) cultural heritage inheritor     10     the hands of a Generation Z “blind box” designer, the Chinese dragon carries forward the Chinese cultural spirit.

10 . 阅读以下短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Travels of Xu Xiake is a travel note     1     (create) by Xu Xiake,     2     geographer in the Ming Dynasty. After 34 years of travel, Xu Xiake left more than 600,000 Chinese words of travel notes. After his death, the materials were collected into Xu Xiake’s Travels by others.

This book is the first work to systematically investigate China’s geomorphology (水文地质学) and geology (地理学). In addition, the beautiful words also make it a masterpiece of literature,     3     is of great value in geography and literature.

The fresh and beautiful writing style used to describe things in The Travels of Xu Xiake     4     (make) readers love it. The     5     (describe) of the scenery is not only close to reality, but also very accurate. Modern science and technology has also confirmed the accuracy of Xu Xiake’s records of geological landform and rock landscape.

The historical value of The Travels of Xu Xiake covers a wide range     6     levels. Apart from the observation of mountain landform, he also has     7     (detail) records on hydrological (水文学) distribution, river source exploration and the experience of the relationship between landscape and climate.

From these rich     8     (content), this travel note can leave a name in history. It is considered to be a work     9     (cover) literature and Science in the late Ming Dynasty.

The day of the first chapter of The Travels of Xu Xiake (May 19) is     10     (official) named as China’s Tourism Day.