1 . 语法填空

San Francisco is a great city, which was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that     1     (occur) in 1906.There are so many beautiful old buildings－many     2     (sit) on top of big hills, offering great views of the city, the ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Mission District is the oldest part of the city,     3     used to be a poor area, but now is a centre of art, music, and food. In fact, an art movement called the “Mission School” started here. It     4     (influence) by graffiti art and comic art.

In 1848，America got California     5     Mexico, and gold was discovered near San Francisco. The dream of     6     (seek) their fortune quickly attracted people from all over the world, so San Francisco quickly became a big city. In fact, few achieved their dream of     7     (become) rich.     8     (earn) a living, some opened    9     shops and restaurants, some found jobs on farms, and others went to build the railway.

It is those immigrants from different countries and cultures     10     built America.

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。

Cusco is a popular destination for     1     (tourist), because of its unique place in the history of South America. Cusco     2     (be) the capital city of the Inca Empire     3     was the most powerful in South America until the 1500s. There are two     4     (especial) interesting things to admire about the Inca     5     (civilize). The first is the roads and paths they built     6     (connect) their important cities. These Inca roads were made     7    of two north-south high ways and many small roads crossing the mountains east to west. The roads were for soldiers and their     8     (office). Second, the Incas built wonderful cities full of     9     (amaze) architecture-but there were no markets in these cities. One of     10     (interest) questions of history is how the Incas lived without shopping.

4 . The best spring destinations in Tibet

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has long been an ideal and mysterious destination for visitors. Now with the arrival of spring, the climate is becoming more pleasant and Tibet has become an even better trowel destination. Here we recommend some of the best tourist destinations in Tibet which might suit your travel taste.

Peach blossom valley: Nyingchi

The peach blossoms in Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region have been named as “the most beautiful peach flowers in the world”. A great time to visit Nyingchi for the peach blossoms would usually be from March 20 to Apil 15 each year.

The peach blossom valley in Bomi County, Nyingchi, stretches for 30 kilometers, making it one of the longest in China. Peach blossoms can be seen everywhere- around houses, across farmlands and along streams. Peach trees bloom depending on the altitude and climate, so visitors will have the chance to enjoy the blossoms throughout April.

The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon

The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world. With a total length of about 500 kilometers, its altitude spans from 1,182 meters at Namchak Barwa, the highest peak of the eastern Himalayas, to 550 meters around the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley in Metog County.

One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time.

Nanyi Valley

Nanyigou scenic spot is 20 kilometers away from Milin County and is an important birthplace of the mysterious Tibetan medicine culture. The scenic area rovers a total area of 820 hectares. The ecological conditions here are so good that the place is rich in various animal and plant species.

Surrounded by mountains and shrouded (遮蔽) in clouds, Nanyi Valley is an ideal spring destination for visitors, where you can find peach and azalea blossoms everywhere.

1. What do the three tourist destinations have in common?

A．They are all covered with snow.

B．They are rich in various animal and plant species.

C．They provide beautiful peach blossoms for visitors.

D．They are the birthplaces of the Tibetan medicine culture.

2. What can we learn from The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon?

A．It’s the second deepest canyon In the world.

B．Visitors can have fun from March 20 to April 15 each year.

C．It is 550 meters away from the eastern Himalayas.

D．Visitors can admire the snow-capped mountains there.

3. Which column in the newspaper can we find this article?

A．Tourism.

B．Technology.

C．Agriculture.

D．Photography.

5 . 语法填空

Yucun and Xidi, two villages in eastern China,    1    (entitle) “Best Tourism Villages” by World Tourism Organization in 2021. The “Best Tourism Villages” initiative aims to promote the role of tourism     2    protecting rural villages, along with their landscapes, natural and cultural    3     (diverse). The two villages will gain access to an exchange platform    4     (sponsor) by World Tourism Organization and receive support from it.

The village of Yucun, located in Anji County of east China's Zhejiang Province, is often referred to as a “beautiful town” as its    5     (environmental) conscious local authorities treasure the area's clear water sand green mountains. Back in the 1980s and 1990s, the village    6     (base) its economy on the area's mineral resources and became the richest community in Anji,    7    it also paid a high price for pollution. In recent years, Yucun has made the effort    8     (improve) its environment and by now it has become a popular tourist destination.

Xidi     9    unique, elegant black tile (瓦片) roof wooden houses and decorative gate towers are well-known, is located just 40 km from the Huangshan tourist attraction. Xidi ranks among China's ten most important historic and cultural    10     (center).

8 . The Silk Road is arguably the most famous long-distance trade route of the ancient world. This passage connected Europe in the West with China in the East, and allowed the exchange of goods, technology, and ideas between the two civilizations. Although merchants could make huge profits travelling the road, it was not without risk.

The main Silk Road started in Chang’an (known today as Xi’an), the early Han capital. Travelers commencing their journey from this city could take a northern route that would take them across China’s northwestern provinces. After this, they would face the Gobi Desert, arguably the greatest danger of the Silk Road.

The Gobi Desert, the largest desert in Asia, consists mainly of rocky, hard earth. This feature made it easier for traders to travel across, compared to sandy deserts like the neighboring Taklamakan Desert. Like other deserts, the Gobi Desert is dry and hot, and therefore the biggest challenge travelers faced was obtaining enough water for themselves as well as for their camels.

So, rest stops were created along the route, allowing travelers to rest, eat and drink. These places also promoted the exchange of goods, and even ideas, amongst the travelers who stopped there. Usually, the rest stops were placed within a day’s journey of each other. In this way, travelers could avoid spending too much time in the desert, which would make them targets for robbers, another danger of the Silk Road.

Once through the Gobi Desert, travelers would continue their journey into Iran, Turkey, and finally Europe. While this part of the journey may have been less dangerous, it is not entirely without its perils (风险).

1. The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refers to _________.

A．making huge profits	B．traveling the Silk Road
C．exchanging goods and ideas	D．connecting different civilizations

2. Why was the Gobi Desert easier to cross than other deserts?

A．The desert’s surface was easier to walk on.

B．Camels for transportation were easier to find.

C．It was smaller and could be crossed in less time.

D．There were more natural water sources available.

3. What can we guess about the rest stops in the Gobi Desert?

A．Travelers were offered free accommodation.

B．They were located around the edges of the desert.

C．They were shared by travelers from different countries.

D．Exchanging goods and ideas there was entirely without risk.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The origins of the Silk Road.

B．The benefits of the Silk Road.

C．The difficulties faced by Silk Road travelers.

D．The cultural exchanges among Silk Road travelers.