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.

Lijiang Old Town, also known as Day an Old Town, was a former trading town and as top for traders carrying goods on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road. It    1    (list) as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

In Lijiang Old Town, you’ll find a mix of architectural style influenced by several    2    (culture) — Naxi, Bai, Yi, Tibetan, and Han. The town also possesses    3    ancient water supply system of great creativity. Every year, millions of tourists visit Lijiang Old Town, which features ancient street sandstone bridges    4    (decorate) with flowers. In addition, there    5    (be) many ancient buildings, beautiful parks, and museums.

The Mufu is one of Lijiang’s famous attractions. It was the residence of the Naxi People’s Mu clan (宗族) who were in charge     6     Lijiang during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It was     7    (actual) the heart of Lijiang Old Town for 800 years. Another    8    (attract) is the Black Dragon Pool. The water is as beautiful as jade and reflects Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, so it is also called Jade Spring Park. It is a wonderful place    9    (take) pictures of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Nobody will miss the Lion Hill, on the top of which there is Wangu Tower     10    you can lookout to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the surrounding crop fields and villages.

What are you waiting for? Come to explore Lijiang right now!

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。

With thousands of fishing lights blanketing its surface, Erhai Lake in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Yunnan Province,     1     (offer) a splendid night view since the annual ecological regulation of fish populations in Erhai Lake began on August 21.

As darkness falls each night, fishing boats travel across the lake and fishing lights     2     (gradual) cover the lake with fishing nets stretching across the water. In videos made with time-lapse (延时拍摄的) photography, stars in the night sky appear to fall into Erhai Lake,     3     (create) a fantastical and dreamlike shape of incredible beauty.

The 2023 ecological regulation of fish populations in Erhai Lake aims to completely     4     (strength) biodiversity protection, taking full advantage     5     the structure of fish populations and effectively guarding against and controlling dangerous alien species.

Based on various fish     6     (type) , this year’s regulation efforts are divided into three stages across the lake’s waters, the core protected areas of the Cangshan Erhai National Nature Reserve not     7     (include) .

The first stage     8     (schedule) to last from August 21 to September 20, with a focus on the sharpbelly and other species of small-sized fish.     9     number of families applying for and receiving ecological regulation permits reached as many as 590, with     10     they could enter the lake to conduct fishing activities during the permitted periods.

3 . 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。

No discussion about Chinese culture is complete without mentioning of the Great Wall. It is one of the most amazing     1    (structure) in the entire world. Through more than 2,000 years from the     2    (seven) century BC to the 16th century AD, 19 Dynasties built parts of the Great Wall,     3    (add) up to over 100,000 kilometers. It prevented northern people on horseback     4     attacking people in the south.

The hardships involved in building the Great Wall are beyond     5    (imagine). A Chinese idiom     6    (vivid) expresses the Great Wall, “Efforts joined by many can build the Great Wall.”

Over the centuries, the Great Wall    7    (become) a symbol of strength for the Chinese people. For example, the national anthem, composed by Nie Er,     8    (call) on the people to “build our new Great Wall with our flesh and blood.”

The well-preserved sections we see today were mainly built during the Ming Dynasty (1368

—1644), among    9    the most popular are around Beijing, including Badaling, Mutianyu, Juyongguan, and Simatai. A day tour or     10     long hike along the Great Wall allows you to travel back in time to feel the thousands of years’ changes and the ethos (精神风貌) of the ancient Kingdom of China.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is wrong with the lake?

A．Its color is strange.

B．There are not enough fish there.

C．Chemical pollution happened there.

2. What probably caused the trouble?

A．People’s action.

B．Fish.

C．The weather.

3. What will listeners probably hear next?

A．Sports news.

B．Updated information on the lake.

C．The weather report.

4. What does the report mainly talk about?

A．Warnings to children.

B．The color change of the lake.

C．The pollution of the lake.

6 . Beyond the famous historic cities and world-famous sights, you’ll find the real Italy tucked away. Meet some of Italy’s lesser-known regions and get to know the real Italy.

Cilento

Located just south of Naples, the walking paths and coastal roads of Cilento will reward you with inspiring sea views, highland backdrops and beautiful harbour(港口)towns. The waterside restaurants offer the best buffalo mozzarella, a type of cheese, in Italy! You’ll find many hundred-year-old people living here thanks to their healthy diet.

Umbria

Landlocked Umbria is a truly corner of Italy and is a feast for the senses with its muse-ums,galleries, Romanesque churches and cathedrals. Wander through the narrow streets of historic Perugia,take a guided tour of the impressive Etruscan caves at Orvieto, or admire the frescoes(湿壁画) of the Basilica di San Francesco and the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi.

Piedmont

While the region is full of green-gold vineyard (葡萄园), Piedmont is also a hotbed of culinary   excellence, with its focus on local production and food origin. The small town of Bra and its parish, Pollenzo, is the birthplace of the international Slow Food movement, and home to the University of Gastronomic Sciences.

Basilicata

Basilicata is filled with historic hilltop towns that look out across the mountainous landscapes of the Lucanian Dolomites. As a region that remains relatively unexplored, it is a fascinating corner off the beaten path that is attractive for its historical presence. It’s home to neighbourhoods of prehistoric houses believed by many to be the place where Italy’s first settlers   arrived over 9,000 years ago.

1. Which region has a number of long-lived people?

A．Cilento.

B．Umbria.

C．Piedmont.

D．Basilicata.

2. What can we learn about Umbria?

A．It is famous for grapes.

B．It is a place where few people live.

C．People there can enjoy the best cheese in Italy.

D．People can be impressed by its galleries and museums.

3. What is special about Basilicata?

A．It attracts food lovers.

B．It is a less explored town.

C．People can enjoy a special painting there.

D．People can have a relaxing walk on the path.

7 . For those who like to take planes, trains, buses, and boats, there are remote destinations that few people will have the chance to experience.

Socotra Island, Yemen

On the island, a third of the island’s plant life and 90 percent of its reptile species aren’t found anywhere else on earth, including the dragon’s blood tree, an umbrella-shaped tree with red sap. UNESCO classified the Socotra archipelago, which includes the island, as a World Heritage site in 2008.

Pitcairn Island

Located west of Easter Island,the Pitcairn Islands are a group of four volcanic islands. Pitcairn Island is the only one of the four that is inhabited. The island now has a population of about 50，many of whom are descendants of the original founders. Henderson Island is an UNESCO World Heritage Site with an important collection of bird species,including four local to the island.

Kerguelen Islands

Also known as the Desolation Islands,the Kerguelen Islands are located in the southern Indian Ocean and are part of the French Southern and Antarctic Territories. Grand Terre, the main island, is home to the Port-Aux-Francois research base. The islands, which are 2,000 miles away from civilization, are also inhabited by several species of penguins, albatrosses, and seals. Visitors can only reach Grand Terre four times a year by ship.

Supai, Arizona

The Havavsupai tribe has occupied the village of Supai since A.D. 1300. The village is set deep within the Grand Canyon and is accessible by helicopter, foot, or pack animal. Havasu Canyon boasts spectacular blue-green waterfalls that are worth the eight-mile hike. The remote location has become so popular that visits to the village and waterfalls require a reservation.

1. What is Socotra Island famous for?

A．Small population.	B．Cultural heritage.
C．Remote location.	D．Unique species.

2. Which one includes a spot for research?

A．Socotra Island.	B．Pitcairn Island.
C．Kerguelen Islands.	D．Supai,Arizona.

3. In what aspect is Supai different from the other three?

A．It belongs to volcanic islands.	B．Visitors need to book in advance.
C．It can only be reached by helicopters.	D．Penguins are the common scene.

8 . It was so dark. It was like being locked in a closet. It was almost cold enough to damage important plane parts. The flight on a small, overloaded bush plane to the South Pole was nine hours each way. So to the outside world, the Antarctic rescue flight of two sick Americans from a remote South Pole station sounded dangerous.

In an Associated Press interview on Tuesday, chief pilot Wallace Dobchuk and first officer Sebastien Trudel said they weren’t comfortable being called heroes and were just doing their jobs.

“This wasn’t as risky as it may seem because of proper training, planning and experience, as well as some good luck,” said Kelly Falkner, head of a polar program office. “The weather in Antarctica is fickle, but for the mission it had to be just perfect. And it was ideal at just the right time, changing to bad hours after the rescue,” Falkner said.

The U.S. National Science Foundation runs a station at the South Pole. But one person, and then a second, got sick. After much discussion, Twin bush planes were hired for the rescue.

The two planes arrived at a British base 1,500 miles away, rested and one flew to the South Pole and flew back with the two patients. The other took their two patients on to Chile, where they were treated before being sent home.

With 11 hours’ worth of fuel put in the plane, it’s no bigger than a delivery truck, along with survival and medical equipment. It got crowded and heavy. Dobchuk said that made it harder to take off and land. But they managed.

1. The Antarctic rescue flight was dangerous because          .
①the lack of survival tools                           ②the extreme low temperature
③the long distance of the journey               ④the small and overloaded plane

A．②③④

B．①③④

C．①②③

D．①②④

2. What does the word “fickle” mean in Paragraph3?

A．Ideal

B．Predictable

C．Comfortable

D．Changeable

3. Why were Twin bush planes sent for the rescue?

A．One plane provided fuel to the other.	B．Each completed part of the journey.
C．The first plane failed to save the patients.	D．Both carried a large number of survival tools.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．Two heroic Pilots.	B．An Impossible Mission.
C．A South Pole Rescue.	D．An Adventure in Antarctic

10 . Iceland is Europe's westemmost country,with the world's most northerly capital city. Reykjavik. Iceland has a population of about 340,000, spreading over more than 100,000 square kilometers. Despite its small size, there are many reasons to visit this amazing country.

City of Culture

Most visitors' first destination is Reykjavik, a small and clean city known for its colorful and stylish buildings. The city's downtown area is lined with shops, art galleries,cafes and bookstores. In 2000, Reykjavik was awarded the title of Europe's City of Culture, thanks to its art museums for true art lovers.

Hot Springs

Iceland has a number of hot springs around the island. All are heated naturally by underground volcanic activity. In fact, this energy is tumed into electricity, which powers and heats people's homes and businesses. As a result, Iceland burns very little fossil fuel, such as oil and gas. Iceland has some of the cleanest air in the world.

Caves and Monsters

In Iceland, one of the most popular outdoor activities to enjoy is caving. Exploring Iceland's special lava caves or ice caves is challenging and requires special clothes and hiking tools. The best-known ice caves are in Vatnajökull, which, at 8,000 square kilometers, is Europe's largest ice cave. Outside the town of Reykjavik, the huge rocks were once believed to be monsters. These are dramatic scenery on a magnificent black-sand beach.

The Golden Circle

No trip to Ieeland would be complete without a visit to the Golden Circle, which connects Gullfoss, the hot springs region of Geysir, and Thingvellir National Park. The Mid-Atlantic Fault that runs through Iceland is literally pulling the island apart. No place is more obvious than Thingvellir Valley, where the land is actually separating and the stony ground frequently changes.

1. What made Reykjavik win the name of Europe's City of Culture?

A．Its typical art museums.	B．Its creative buildings.
C．Its special ice caving.	D．Its dramatic scenery.

2. What contributes to Iceland's cleanest air according to the text?

A．Its geographical feature.	B．The less need for electricity.
C．Plenty of fossil fuel.	D．The use of volcanic energy

3. Which part of the Mid-Atlantic Fault can be most easily seen?

A．Gullfoss.

B．Vatnajökull.

C．Geysir.

D．Thingvellir Valley.