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。

Nanjing, the capital city of China’s Jiangsu Province and located ( 位于) along the Yangtze River Delta (三角洲),     1     (be) once the capital of the Ming Dynasty and is recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China alongside Beijing, Xi’an     2     Luoyang.

But if you’ll only be visiting for 72 hours, there are a few     3     (experience) that you shouldn’t miss out on.

Any trip to Nanjing, no matter     4     short it is, wouldn’t be complete without some excellent food. Nanjing cuisine is a part of Jiangsu cuisine and often shows the area’s     5     (local) grown produce and fresh seafood.

The city is also considered the birthplace of Peking Duck, but it also prepares a local favorite: Nanjing salted duck,     6     is served cold after being cooked in very salty water.

The area’s close     7     (connect) to the river delta ensures that travelers will have a taste of seafood, such as hairy crab.

Nanjing is known for     8     (it) cultural and political importance. Today, travelers can visit numerous temples (寺庙) within the city and walk along Stone City, the remains of the city’s ancient fortifications (防御工事), at a local park.

Nanjing is also home     9     one UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty, located in the Zhongshan Mountain National Park, where many other    10     (importance) sites, such as Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, are also located.

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Mount Fuji seems to be losing its World Heritage status and becoming the victim of over-tourism. The scenic spot was listed as a world heritage site in 2013.     1    , a jump in the number of tourists climbing the majestic mountain is     2     (threat) that listing. With so many visitors     3     (head) towards those trails, Japan is experiencing a post-covid tourist boom. Mt. Fuji is so popular in Japan that many Japanese hope to climb it at least once in their lives.     4     considerable number of climbers is causing environmental damage on the slopes. Litter is left across the volcanic ash, and large parking lots have been constructed to accommodate tourists.

A local official told reporters that: “Fuji is faced     5     a real crisis. Tourism has become uncontrollable, and we fear that Mt. Fuji will soon become an unattractive place     6     nobody would want to go climbing.” He added: “Fuji is screaming in pain. We can’t just wait for improvement; we need to tackle over-tourism now.” The mountain’s fifth base station     7     (witness) a 50 percent rise in visitors since 2013, with about four million visitors this summer. Another headache for local authorities is “bullet climbers”, people who have an     8     (intend) to ascend and descend Fuji in 24 hours. They risk getting altitude sickness and hypothermia.     9     (fortunate), the official climbing season ended on Sunday, preventing Fuji from     10     (far) damage.

3 . Having grown up in northern Arizona with the immortal Grand Canyon and the iron red plateaus of Sedona in my backyard, I believed that the southwestern state is home to the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. Towering mountain titans, a cozy valley and an infinite blue sky promised fantastic potential for exploration. For me, no newly discovered sights or foreign landscapes can compare with its beauty.

That is, until I was invited to explore Guizhou province by the China Storyteller Partnerships Tour. Had someone vividly described how beautiful Guizhou can be in poetic detail, they would not have done it exactly. There is no substitute for seeing with one’s own eyes. I will attempt to do so.

During my trip around the city of Xingyi, in Guizhou, I saw the artwork of the Bouyei ethnic group. They use dyes produced from local plants to make clothing of striking blues and greens. Local elders still practice weaving with artful wooden machines and pass that tradition on to their grandchildren.

My father used to drag my brothers and me on yearly fishing trips around Arizona. We would compete to catch the largest fish, and in the mornings, Dad would cook us a basic breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast. I sat in a small boat in the middle of the lake, with fishing pole moving slowly in my impatient hands, and held my bored tongue while my father attempted to share with me the whispers of the wind, a fish dancing on the surface of the lake or the majesty of a hawk hunting for prey overhead. On my trip to Guizhou I had the opportunity to paddle on Wanfeng lake. At one point I rested, floating at the center of the lake, listening to the spaces between silence and taking in the surrounding karst (喀斯特) mountains. I thought about my childhood, and wished I had listened more closely to my father while fishing.

I’ve lived away from Arizona for 10 long years, carving my own destiny in China. I’ve managed to build myself a family, a career, a livelihood, and various projects. I feel as though I have everything that I need. For a moment, in Guizhou, I felt home.

1. What do we know about the author’s hometown?

A．Situated in the north of US, it is home to Grand Canyon.

B．It has varied landscapes, ranging from plateau to valley.

C．Apparently, there’s no comparison in terms of beauty.

D．The author spent his childhood and adulthood in his hometown.

2. What does the underlined word “substitute” probably mean in paragraph 2?

A．Experience.	B．Replacement.
C．Objection.	D．Agreement.

3. What is the purpose of paragraph 4?

A．To express his regret not listening to his father attentively.

B．To recall the most unforgettable experience with his family.

C．To compare the trip on Wangfeng lake with his former fishing trips.

D．To suggest that his trip in Guizhou takes him back to his childhood.

4. What does the author think of his life in Guizhou?

A．Inevitable.	B．Favorable.
C．Demanding.	D．Astonishing.

5 . Canada is a vast and diverse country that offers plenty of incredible tourist destinations. From wonderful natural landscapes to lively cities, Canada has something for every traveler. Here’s a guide to some of Canada’s top tourist destinations.

Banff National Park, Alberta

Located in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park is a breathtaking destination known for its turquoise (绿松石) lakes, snow-covered mountains, and plentiful wildlife. Explore the landmark-Lake Louise, hike to amazing viewpoints, and spend time in the natural hot springs.

Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls is one of the world’s most famous natural attractions. Witness the steep (陡峭的) power and beauty of the grand falls from various viewpoints. Take a boat tour, visit the Butterfly Conservatory, or enjoy the lively atmosphere of Clifton Hill.

Toronto, Ontario

As Canada’s largest city, Toronto offers an impressive experience. Discover the famous CN Tower, explore the busy neighborhoods of Kensington Market and Distillery District, and visit world-class museums such as the Royal Ontario Museum and Art Gallery of Ontario.

Whistler, British Columbia

Whistler is a well-known winter sports destination, famous for its world-class ski slopes and winter activities. In summer, enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and golfing in the impressive mountain scenery.

1. What can visitors do in Banff National Park?

A．Go boating.	B．Go skiing.
C．Appreciate waterfalls.	D．Enjoy hot springs.

2. Which destination offers all experience of lively cultural life?

A．Banff National Park, Alberta.	B．Niagara Falls, Ontario.
C．Toronto, Ontario.	D．Whistler, British Columbia.

3. In which part of a newspaper can we see the text?

A．Tourism.

B．Culture.

C．Fashion.

D．Sport.

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。

The Grand Canal remains     1     important way of cultural communication.     2     (make) up of three sections (Suitang Grand Canal, Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal and Zhedong Grand Canal), the Grand Canal is a flowing river of transformation.

The man-made waterway runs more than 2,000 kilometers     3     north to south across the wide eastern parts of China. The Hangzhou section of the canal reaches a total of 39 kilometers,     4     is home to 11 of the canal’s total 58     5     (history) sites. It enters the city from Tangqi ancient town in Yuhang district, travels through Gongshu and Shangcheng districts, and finally flows into the Qiantang River from the Three Gorges Ship Lock.

In ancient times, the Grand Canal served as the main waterway for     6     (carry) grain and every kind of economic and cultural exchange. It also     7     (short) the time-consuming (耗时的) journeys of workers and     8     (material) for the building of the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Now, it has inspired the name of Chenchen, one of the three     9     (impress) mascots (吉祥物) of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Chenchen, coming from the Gongchen Bridge, which covers the Hangzhou section of the Grand Canal,     10     (colour) blue to represent science and technology.

8 . Deep lakes hold a special place in the human imagination. The idea of a bottomless lake is widespread in world mythology; in such bodies of water, one generally imagines finding monsters, lost cities, treasures, mermaids, and so on. Although today we can study bodies of water with a variety of high-tech tools, the ancient fascination and sense of mystery remain. This list counts down the three deepest lakes on Earth.

Lake Nyasa (2,316 feet [706 meters])

Lake Nyasa is a long, thin lake, stretching more than 350 miles (560 km) along the borders between Mozambique, Tanzania, and Malawi. Because its length, depth, and temperature stratification (分层) create a number of different environments, Lake Nyasa has an extraordinarily high level of biodiversity. As many as 1,000 species of fish have been recorded in the lake, which means that it is home to about 15% of all freshwater fish species on Earth.

Lake Tanganyika (4,710 feet [1,436 meters])

Lake Tanganyika is situated within the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Lake Tanganyika is the second largest freshwater lake in the world and the second deepest lake of any kind. Like Lake Nyasa, it is a relatively long and narrow lake with extraordinary biodiversity. Since the Stone Age, human communities on the shores of the lake have fed themselves by fishing there. But modern commercial fishing practices, introduced in the 1950s, have contributed to the problem of overfishing in recent decades.

Lake Baikal (5,315 feet [1,620 meters])

Lake Baikal, in Siberia, holds the distinction of being both the deepest lake in the world and the largest freshwater lake, holding more than 20% of the unfrozen fresh water on the surface of Earth. It is also the oldest freshwater lake in the world, with an estimated age of 20 million to 25 million years. Like other lakes on this list, Baikal is home to a large number of animal and plant species that cannot be found anywhere else.

1. What do we know about the lakes?

A．Lake Nyasa is longer and narrower than Lake Tanganyika.

B．Lake Tanganyika is the second largest and deepest lake.

C．Lake Tanganyika has a problem of overfishing for decades.

D．Lake Baikal holds more than 20% water on the surface of Earth.

2. What do the three lakes have in common?

A．They are imaginations in world mythology.

B．They are more than 1000 meters deep.

C．They have a very high level of biodiversity.

D．They are located in the continent of Africa.

3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A．A biology textbook.	B．A geography magazine.
C．A travel brochure.	D．A research paper

9 . 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。

Well-salt has a long and fabulous history in Sichuan. Located in Daying County of Suining City, Sichuan Province, according to historical     1    (record), the world-renowned Zhuotong Well dates back to the Qingli Reign (1041-1048) of the North Song Dynasty, 800 years     2    (early) than the first salt well in the West. Zhuotong well, not a name of a particular well, refers to     3     technical process. All wells made by this process are called Zhuotong well. At one time Daying County was dotted with 1711 salt wells in total. Much     4     our amazement, there are still 41 ancient salt wells     5     (leave) in Daying county today.

The salt-making process of the Song Dynasty     6    (include) well-drilling, acquiring brine(卤水), drying brine, and frying salt. The deep drilling technique emerged     7     the development of the salt-making industry prospered. So far people in Daying     8    (produce) salt for almost 1000 years. The complete production method is now considered as the     9    (five) invention of the ancient times in China and an international living fossil of deep well drilling techniques. This deep well drilling technique was listed in the first batch of state-level directory of intangible     10    (culture) heritage in 2006. And Zhuotong Well was listed as the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units in 2013.

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。

On an early autumn morning, Shi Hui, a photographer from Chongqing, arrived at an exhibition area     1     (locate) in a former diesel engine(柴油机) factory in Pingyao Shanxi Province.

As a teacher at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. Shi has been to the ancient city on 10 occasions     2     (participate) in the Pingyao International Photography Festival (PIP).

The 22nd PIP Festival kicked     3     on September 19 in the UNESCO world     4     (culture)heritage site known for its well preserved ancient architecture. Under the theme of “A world of light and shadow, for a bright shared future”, this year’s week-long festival attracted some 12, 000     5     (entry) from 1, 200 photographers from 28 countries and regions.

Launched in 2001, the annual festival has featured photographers from more than 100 countries and regions and     6     (consider) an important platform for cross- cultural communication.

With     7     help of modern light and shadow technology, Pingyao has     8     (rapid)built up a reputation and influence at home and abroad.

    9     the festival goes global, it has injected(注入) fresh energy into Pingyao’s development and led to a great change. Pingyao’s openness has led to a new life.

With     10     (improve) in the general condition, its residents now live more conveniently.