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。

The ecological environment in the Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China’s Qinghai Province         1     (continue) to improve since the establishment of the national park in 2021, with water conservation capacity increasing by more than 6 percent annually, according to a newly    2    (release) report on the park’s development.

The park delivers over 60 billion cubic meters of high-quality freshwater downstream every year,    3     the grassland coverage and grass yield in the park have increased by over 11 percent and 30 percent    4     (respective), according to the report.

    5    (locate) on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Sanjiangyuan region serves as the headwaters for the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers, and is known as the “Water Tower of Asia”. In 2021, the Sanjiangyuan National Park, along with other four parks,     6     (list) as China’s first batch of national parks. The park has a total area of 190,700 square km, with an average altitude (海拔) of 4,700 meters.

According to Losang Tsering,     7    is an engineer of the Sanjiangyuan National Park Administration, the park has prioritized ecological restoration over the years,     8     (focus) on ecosystems such as glaciers and snow-capped mountains, high-altitude grasslands and meadows.

The Sanjiangyuan region is a typical    9    (represent) of the alpine (高山的) ecosystem and serves    10    an alpine biological germplasm bank, making it a crucial ecological security barrier in China.

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。

Liulichang Cultural Street is known throughout China and the world for its ancient books, calligraphy, paintings, rubbings, ink stones and ink. The street, which is only 750 meters long,     1     (locate) south of Hepingmen Gate within walking distance of the Hepingmen Ouanjude Peking Duck Restaurant. It is     2     must-see for visitors traveling in Beijing.

Liulichang’s history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty,     3     it was part of Jixian County. During the Liao Dynasty, it was known     4     Haiwangcun (Village of the Sea King). The kiln (窑) which made glazed tiles (琉璃瓦) was first built in the Yuan Dynasty. When Ming rulers began to build     5     (they) palaces in Beijing, the kiln was enlarged. Most glazed structural     6     (component) of the Ming halls and palaces were produced in the kiln. In Ming and Qing times , Liulichang was a favorite place for scholars, painters and calligraphers who gathered there     7     (write) and read books, as well as to paint and compose poetry.

In 1979, the Chinese government     8     (approve) a recommendation to restore and expand Liulichang. The     9     (origin) shops have been restored and the road broadened into a 15-meter-wide pedestrian mall. A museum     10     (display)classical paintings, calligraphy and other antiquities tells the story of the old street.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话， 回答以下小题
1. What did NASA call the area?

A．The Light of Venezuela.

B．The Lightning Capital of the World.

C．The Never-ending Storm of Catatumbo.

2. What causes so many storms in this area?

A．The warm ocean current.

B．The strong mountain winds.

C．The special geographical location.

3. How many local people get struck by the lightning every year?

A．About 12%.

B．About 30%.

C．About 70%.

4. What can we learn from the conversation?

A．The man is afraid of lightening very much.

B．The locals are surprisingly fearless of lighting.

C．About 12,000 American people get hit in their lifetime.

4 . 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。

I remember that every year in lunar December in my hometown, Xinyang, each family begins to prepare bunches of bacon and sausage hanging from yard to yard     1     (embrace) the upcoming New Year. Walking in such a street view and sniffing the smell of pickled bacon(腊肉), I always have a sense of    2     (happy).

Xinyang, located on the boundary between the north and the south, is rich in rice, wheat and fertile land due to its unique     3     (geography) position and climate. Therefore, it cultivates the characteristics of Xinyang people who have a good appetite     4     delicacies. According to relevant records, the history of Xinyang’s pickled bacon dates back to the Ming Dynasty,     5     the locals learned to keep its special taste by preserving it in a special bean. People in Xinyang love their life so much that even during     6     (tough) times, they still inherited the soul of taste and made delicious pickled bacon. Actually, Xinyang’s pickled bacon is made in     7     seemingly simple way by drying the meat in the shade but it brings out the flavor of the food     8     (it) and stays with our memory for long.

You’ll never become fully conscious of how much you value it until you     9     (tear) apart from it. Such is Xinyang’s pickled bacon, one of my unforgettable memories of my hometown despite time     10    (tick) by.

5 . At ancient sites across the Amazon River basin, mysterious plots of unusually rich soil dot (点缀) the landscape. Scientists have long debated the origin of this “dark earth”, which is darker in color than surrounding soils and richer in carbon. Some people think this dark earth formed naturally, but the latest research has shown that modern Kuikuro people in Brazil create similar soil around their villages on purpose, which adds evidence to the idea that long-ago Amazons deliberately made such soil too. Perron, an earth scientist at MIT, reviewed interviews of Kuikuro people conducted by a Kuikuro filmmaker in 2018 and found that Kuikuro villagers actively make dark earth by using ash, food bits and controlled burns. “When you plant in hilly land, the soil is weak,” explained elder Kanu Kuikuro in one of the interviews. That is why we throw the ash, manioc peelings and manioc pulp. When comparing soil samples from ancient and modern sites, researchers found “striking similarities” — both were far less acidic than surrounding soils and contained higher levels of plant-friendly nutrients.

Analyses also revealed that dark earth holds twice the amount of carbon as surrounding soils on average. Scans (扫描) of the Xingu region suggest that the area is dotted with dark earth, and that hold as much as about 9 million tons of carbon — the annual carbon emissions of a small, industrialized country. “This number could roughly equal the annual carbon emissions of the United States when all dark earth across the Amazon is taken into consideration,” Perron says.

Figuring out the true value of carbon stored in the Amazon’s dark earth will require more data. Still, the research has significant influences on the Amazon’s future. The technique highlights how ancient people were able to live in the Amazon by developing sustainable farming that doubled as a carbon-storing technique. With more and more greenhouse gases entering the atmosphere, it could also provide a blueprint for developing methods of sustainably locking atmospheric carbon in the soil, helping fight climate change.

1. What can we infer from the dark earth across the Amazon River basin?

A．They are more acidic than surrounding soils.

B．They contain more organic nutrients.

C．They formed naturally.

D．They contain less carbon.

2. Why does the author mention the annual carbon emissions of the US?

A．To explain the difficulty of protecting dark earth.

B．To show the wide distribution of dark earth in Amazon.

C．To stress the huge carbon-storing capability of dark earth.

D．To reveal the large carbon emissions of the United States.

3. What does the author stress in the last paragraph?

A．The importance of developing sustainable farming.

B．The advanced farming technology in ancient tomes.

C．A possible solution to climate change.

D．A way of green agriculture.

4. Which is the best title of the text?

A．Urgency of Sustainable Development	B．Facts About the Dark Earth
C．Advantages of the Dark Earth	D．Wisdom of Ancient Amazons

6 . 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。

Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park in Gansu is the best representative of China’s colorful Danxia landform. With a wide     1     (various) of landforms, this enormous park covers     2     area of 510 square kilometres.     3     (extend) along the northern part of Qilian Mountain in west China, it was said to be part of The Great Silk Road. At one time, Marco Polo arrived in China through this area.     4     (former) a provincial park and scenic area, it     5     (become) a national geopark in November 2011.

The site is characterized by amazing landforms, including     6     (drama) natural towers, deep valleys and impressive waterfalls. These landscapes have helped to conserve broad-leaved evergreen forests, and host many flowers and plants, about 400 of     7     are considered to be rare or     8     (threaten).

The most representative spots in the park such as the Seven-color Screen and the Colorful Sunset look like a rainbow hanging in the distance. However, scenes are totally different on the edge of the hills. The colors there turn into yellow and grey like shells in the sun. Scenes are even more breathtaking     9     sunrise and sunset when lights and shadows     10     (cast) on the hills paint this region with unique beauty.

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。

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Pulling away from it and viewing it from a greater distance, you can understand why. The marine park     1     (stretch) over 3,000 km almost parallel to the Queensland coast. The reef, between 15 kilometers and 150 kilometers off shore and around 65 km wide in some parts, is a gathering of brilliant, vivid coral     2     (provide) divers with the most spectacular underwater experience     3     (imagine).

A closer encounter with the Great Barrier Reef’s impressive coral gardens reveals many     4     (extreme) amazing underwater attractions,     5     include the world’s largest collection of corals, coral sponges, rays, dolphins, over 1,500 species of tropical fish, more than 200     6     (type) of birds, etc.

The reef is     7     breeding (繁殖) area for humpback whales, migrating from the Antarctic and is also the habitat of a few endangered species including the Dugong(Sea Cow) and large Green Sea Turtle. In     8     (recognize) of its significance, UNESCO listed the Great Barrier Reef     9     a World Heritage Site in 1981.

Because of     10     (it) natural beauty, both below and above the water’s surface, the reef has become one of the world’s most sought-after tourist destinations.

10 . Nashville TN

Welcome to your Music City vacation planning center, where you can make reservations for lodging, activities, dining and more! You can meet today’s hottest stars and country music legends at the Grand Ole Opry, cruise the Cumberland aboard the General Jackson Showboat Dinner Cruise or tour the sights!

Classic Music City Attractions

When one thinks of Music City, there are several attractions that immediately come to mind, namely the Grand Ole Opry, The General Jackson Showboat Dinner Cruise, and the Ryman Auditorium.

Some of the most amazing stars have taken the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. Another historic venue in Music City is the Ryman Auditorium. As well as attending concerts and shows, visitors to the Ryman can take leisurely tours to learn all about the history of the performing center.

Architectural Wonders

As one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, it is no wonder that this city is home to some of the most impressive pieces of architecture. From landmarks to universities and everything in between, those who have a passion for history are sure to have an amazing time exploring these places.

Music City Art & Museums

For those who love art, the Frist Center is a must-have activity. This art museum features approximately 24, 000 sq ft filled with a variety of exhibitions and displays that are sure to impress. This non-profit center is open seven days a week and features rotating exhibits so there’s something new with each visit.

Shopping, Dining & More

Downtown is among the most popular areas of the city as it holds some of the greatest attractions and more.

East, the ever-growing region is a bustling(熙攘的) place to visit while in Music City! From an eclectic atmosphere to historic landmarks and more. From local delicious eats to breweries and shopping opportunities, this neighborhood is well worth a visit!

1. In Nashville TN, visitors can          .

A．have a chance to perform on the stage.

B．explore some impressive historic buildings.

C．meet some hot stars and pickup fiction stories.

D．go shopping in Downtown, the most popular area.

2. What is special about the Frist Center?

A．Live concerts can be enjoyed.

B．It is the largest museum in Nashville TN.

C．The center is accessible every day except on holidays.

D．Visitors can get different visiting experiences every time.

3. What’s the main purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce the city of Nashville TN.

B．To help people to tailor vacation plans.

C．To arouse visitors’ interest in music and art.

D．To remind visitors of protecting Nashville TN.