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。

Rising up in the countryside of Jiangxi Province, Mount Lushan was once one of the famous cultural     1     (center) of ancient China. In fact, its historical importance meant that it     2     (honor) as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.

Located about 20 kilometres south of Jiujiang City, it runs eastwards to the Mufu Mountains. Dahanyang Peak, the highest peak of Mount Lushan,     3     (rise) 1, 474 metres above sea level. To the north, it offers    4     (impress) views of the Yangtze River, while to, the south it overlooks Poyang Lake.

As early as the Eastern Han Dynasty, a well-known Taoist leader,     5     (name) Zhang Daoling travelled to the mountain. During the Jin Dynasty, the Donglin Temple was built on the mountain by a person called Huiyuan. From then on, many temples began coming up across the mountain, until there were over 300 of them.

However, Mount Lushan didn’t become truly famous until the Song Dynasty. During that time, it was rebuilt by Zhu Xi,    6    was the founder of Neo-Confucianism (理学). Due    7     his efforts, this place became one of the Four Great Academies of China. By the 19th century, it had become into an     8     (extreme) large place, with its own temples, study halls, and libraries. Overtime, countless writers and artists have sung the mountain’s praises,    9     (leave) over 900 works of art.

Nowadays, with its beautiful l views and famous temples, the mountain range is     10     popular tourist attraction.

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。

Have you ever dreamed of swimming in a lake of Coca Cola? Well, you can actually do just that at the unique Coca Cola Lagoon (湖) in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil,     1     the water has the exact same color as the popular soft drink.

Looking at the water of Lagoa da Araraquara, it’s easy to see why it is popularly known as Coca Cola Lagoon. It has     2     same dark color, but very different ingredients (组成部分) and no carbonation (碳化).     3     (locate) on the south coast of Rio Grande do Norte, just under 100 km from Natal, Coca Cola Lagoon is one of the most popular tourist     4     (destination) in the Brazilian state. Kids love it,    5     (especial) when they hear of     6     (it) nickname, but some adults are put off by the dark coloration of the water.

During the summer, the shallow water of the Coca Cola Lagoon becomes very warm,    7     (make) it the perfect spot for a family bathing session. There are also those who believe that the chemical combination that     8     (give) the water its Coca Cola-like color also has a positive effect     9     health.

So if you’re ever in the Baia Formosa region of Rio Grande do Norte, Coca Cola Lagoon is one     10     (attract) you don’t want to miss. After all, how often do you get to see a coca cold lake?

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The Longji Rice terraces,     1     (build) by the local ethnic groups between Yuan Dynasty and the early Qing Dynasty, have different colors in different seasons. Thousands of     2     (visit) are attracted to come here every year to admire this great wonder created by people and nature working together. The terraces could not only increase the areas where they could grow rice     3     catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from     4     (wash) away.

What is the most     5     (significance) is that people have worked in harmony with nature! The terraces are     6     (clever) designed. There are hundreds of waterways, along which rainwater     7     (move) down the mountains and into the terraces. The sun heats the water and turns it into gas,     8     forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again. These terraces also provide a perfect environment for birds and fish, some of which feed     9     insects that can harm the rice crops. Today, local people use modern methods     10     (maintain) the terraces, and they attract lots of visitors all over the country.

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The word hutong was borrowed from the Mongolian word to mean, “water well”, about 700 years ago. Later it referred to a place     1     people live. Hutong we see today are made up of small lanes     2     (form) by walls of siheyuan. They were built during     3     Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

When the People’s Republic of China     4     (found) in 1949, there were more than 3,000 hutong. Most of the city’s population lived in this traditional housing.

    5     with the modernization of the city in the 1980s and early 1990s, many hutong were pulled down to build     6     (road), skyscrapers and modern houses. The government has     7     (ultimate) recognized the importance of hutong as Chinese cultural heritage. In 2002, Beijing listed 40 protected historical zones and increased its efforts to restore some key relics and older streets in the city. Nearly 500 hutong     8     (survive) so far.

Hutong that still exist are like oases (绿洲) of calm surrounded by the     9     (noise) city. Walking through them, it is common     10     (see) groups of elderly citizens sitting together playing cards, mahjong or Chinese chess. In the early mornings and evenings, they gather to practice traditional forms of exercise such as taijiquan as well as dancing and singing folk songs or Peking Opera. Hutong have become a museum of Beijing’s folk customs and history.

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Ersha Island lies in the Yuexiu district(区域)of Guangzhou. It is a good place for tourists and local people to enjoy the beautiful view along the Pearl River after years of environmental     1    (improve).

Covering     2     area of 1. 26 million square metres, Ersha Island is home to Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangdong Overseas Chinese Museum, Xinghai Concert Hall, Guangdong Gymnasium and a number of     3    (park).

“Besides visiting the museums,    4    (enjoy) music and taking exercise, tourists and locals can walk on the banks of the Pearl River to enjoy the natural scenery,” said Huang Fengchan,a local woman    5     lives in Zhujiang New Town near Ersha Island.

“My husband and I     6    (usual) go to Ersha Island to relax and have dinner at weekends,” she added.

Ersha Island is close to Zhujiang New Town, and the Canton Tower stands on the south bank of the Pearl River. The 600-metre-high Canton Tower is commonly known     7     Xiaomanyao, or “slim waist” among local people.

Many music shows     8    (hold) in Xinghai Concert Hall every year. The cultural square in front of the concert hall has become an     9    (amaze) place for locals and tourists to enjoy pop music, as many street singers go there     10    (sing) in the evening.

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    1    (build) by the local Zhuang and Yao people between the Yuan Dynasty and the early Qing Dynasty,     2     Longji Rice Terraces show different colors with the change of seasons. Every year, thousands of visitors     3    (attract) to come and admire this great wonder. The terraces could not only increase the areas for people to grow rice, but also catch rainwater and prevent the soil from     4    (wash) away. What is most     5    (significance) is that people have worked in harmony     6     nature. The terraces are     7    (clever) designed with hundreds of waterways,     8     forms an ecological circulation (循环). Today, both modern     9    (method) and traditional knowledge are used     10    (maintain) the terraces. We are proud of our ancestors’ wisdom.

9 . Since I was born and brought up in a rural town, I have a great interest in nature. Using the chance of studying abroad in my second year at college, I decided to go to Canada just because I wanted to see the beautiful phenomena there. So after I finished the study, I went to Yellowknife in the Northwest. I clearly remember the sixth night in Yellowknife. Suddenly my host mother came to my room around 8 p. m. and told me to change clothes and go outside quickly carrying her camera.

The northern lights were flickering (闪烁)in the sky! I was amazed and just stood there with my mouth open. I forgot to take pictures of the mysterious lights.

Since that night, whenever it was sunny, I went outside at night and looked at the sky. It was so cold that my hands and feet were numb with cold. Actually, the time of my being able to be out was limited. I had to bring her camera back to the house in one hour at the most, for the camera was going to be broken because of the cold temperature.

As I took pictures of the northern lights, I came to find a characteristic movement of the lights. They first appear in the north part of the sky and then they gradually come down to the south. After that, suddenly, they come in the middle of the north and south only for a while, which is the time when the best northern lights can be seen. Since it is only a few seconds for the northern lights to come down to the middle of the sky, it is very hard to get good pictures.

The stronger the sun acts, the better and stronger northern lights flicker in the sky. That’s because they occur from the collision(碰撞)between atmospheric gases and solar wind. Much more solar wind comes to the earth when the sun is active, leading to the best northern lights.

1. Why did the author forget to take pictures?

A．It was freezing cold outside.

B．He was shocked by the wonderful sights.

C．The lights were flickering in the sky.

D．He lost all his feeling in his hands and feet.

2. What can we infer from the passage?

A．The northern lights came out every night.

B．The author took lots of pictures with his camera.

C．The author could stay as long as he liked outdoors.

D．Cameras will be damaged if exposed too long to coldness.

3. When is the best time to see the northern lights?

A．They appear in the north part of the sky.

B．They rise in the east and set in the west.

C．They are between the north and south.

D．They come down to the south part of the sky.

4. Why is it hard for the author to take good pictures?

A．The lights stay in the middle for a very short time.

B．The lights of the sun affect the northern lights.

C．The lights are caused by the collisions of gases.

D．The colours of the lights are determined by the height.

10 . A nickname is a shortened form of a person’s name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity. Nicknames can also be funny.

Los Angeles, California is the second largest city in population, after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the city’s initials, L.A. It is also called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means “the angels” in Spanish.

Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called The Big Apple. So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that city’s warm climate.

The American motion picture and television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called The Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without seeing the word “Hollywood” spelled out in huge letters on a hillside.

Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry.

Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. This means a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with reality.

The city of Los Angeles is part of Los Angeles County. There are many smaller cities in the county. Beverly Hills, with its rich people, is one of them. So is Pasadena, with its Rose Parade each New Year’s Day. So are the coastal cities of Santa Monica and Malibu, where people like to ride surfboards on the Pacific Ocean waves.

A good place for watching unusual-looking people is Venice, an area on the west side of Los Angeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city of Venice has been built there.

Many people love Los Angeles for its warm sunny weather, beautiful mountains and beaches, and movie stars. That includes Randy Newman, who sings about his hometown.

1. Which of the following is not the nickname of L.A.?

A．The City of Angels	B．City of Flowers and Sunshine
C．The Big Orange	D．The Entertainment Capital of American

2. Among the nicknames, which of the aspects is not mentioned?

A．Weather

B．Politics

C．People

D．Industry

3. Why is the Italian city of Venice mentioned in the passage?

A．To introduce the characteristics of an area near L.A.

B．To compare the Italian city of Venice with L.A.

C．To introduce its system of waterways.

D．To give a place for watching unusual-looking people.

4. What does Randy Newman probably do?

A．Director

B．Musician

C．Writer

D．Sportsman