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。

Queensland is an Australian state     1     (cover) the continent’s northeast, with a coastline stretching nearly 7,000km. Its offshore Great Barrier Reef,the world’s largest coral reef system, hosts thousands of marine     2     (species).

Queensland is also home     3     some of the most magical islands and the largest expanse of coral in the world. It may well be the closest you ever get to paradise.You can    4     (free) while away the hours on a deserted beach full of palm trees, go for a sail around the coral reef, on throw     5     (your) into the various water sports. Spread like jewels in the Pacific Ocean, these Australian islands stretch from Lady Elliott in the south to Lizard in the north,    6     all are a delight to visit.

Hayman Island    7     (position) within the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef     8     (be) probably one of the most luxurious resorts in the world with dreamy beaches, unique wildlife and mouth-watering cuisine. For something a little more particular, try Bedarra, privately owned and with only sixteen villas(别墅). For a touch of history,go to Lizard Island,     9     Captain Cook landed in 1770. This is also where divers go. To get away from it all, go to Heron Island, a port of peace and quiet. Fraser Island has the     10     (large) sandy beach in the world, Hook has a wonderful National Park... the list is endless

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。

The Grand Canal, a great man-made project completed in ancient China, has witnessed Chinese history spanning over 2,500 years. On June 22, 2014, it     1    (include) on the World Cultural Heritage List.

Over a thousand years, the Grand Canal has been meandering (蜿蜒) through eight provinces and cities along     2     (it) course of 3,200 kilometers and connecting five major rivers, which     3    (be) the longest and oldest canal in the world. It is a precious heritage     4    (pass) down to us by our ancestors.

In modern times, as     5     result of social unrest, climate change, economic change and other impacts, the Grand Canal has been troubled by a series of problems such as river channel cutoff, water     6    (pollute), and water ecological damage. It was once the Chinese people’s dream that the Grand Canal could be restored to the past glory.

    7     the beginning of the new era, many places along the Grand Canal have launched ecological restoration projects. While maintaining the original form of the river course, they have focused on scientific protection and cultural heritage,     8    (highlight) the cultural, historical and ecological value of the Grand Canal.

On April 28, 2022, the Grand Canal was refilled with water for the first time in a century, after a 14-day water-supply project. With     9    (far) development of the project, the Grand Canal has gradually restored the past shipping capacity. Boat tours     10     cargo transportation have become available along the course. The “Golden Waterway” turns clean and lively again.

3 . Yosemite National Park, California

In 1890 Yosemite became a national park. It had been inhabited (居住) by Miwok people for some 4,000 years. Yet during the Gold Rush from 1849 to 1851, the land saw the coming of thousands of miners. In 1851 the Miwok people began to be removed by force from their homes. By 1910, just one in ten of the original inhabitants remained.

Sequoia National Park, California

This national park was established on 25 September 1890. It was created protect the towering sequoia trees. Today, the oldest tree in the 629-square mile park is the General Sherman Tree -it’s thought to be 2,300 to 2,700 years old. The park’s diverse landscape includes the Sierra Nevada mountains, as well as deep valleys, craggy foothills and impressive caves.

Deadwood, South Dakota

It might look like a western film but Deadwood is the real deal. After the discovery of gold in the nearby southern Black Hills in 1874, some 250,000 miners poured to the region and the city was founded in 1876. Owing its name to the dead trees filling the valley in which it was built, it quickly earned a reputation as a lawless outpost associated with gambling, gold seekers and Wild West legends (传奇).

Whitney Plantation, Louisiana

Whitney Plantation is a reminder of America’s history of slavery (奴隶制). Established in 1752, the site was home to more than 350 slaves, whose names can be seen carved onto the Wall of Honor today. A recording from 1819 reveals that 19 out of the 61 slaves on the plantation at the time were African -born survivors of an Atlantic crossing. Today, visitors can learn more about the lives of enslaved people during this period.

1. What do Yosemite National Park and Deadwood have in common?

A．They are famous movie sets.	B．They were founded in the 1870s.
C．They used to be flooded by gold miners.	D．They are inhabited by native Americans.

2. Which is a place to see towering old trees?

A．Yosemite National Park.	B．Sequoia National Park.
C．Deadwood.	D．Whitney Plantation.

3. What kind of places is the text about?

A．Places of natural beauty.	B．Places to learn about slavery.
C．Places located in deep valleys.	D．Places giving a sense of history.

4 . 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。

Located in Northwest China’s Gansu Province, the Bingling Temple World Heritage Tourist Area     1     (cover) 150 square kilometers. It is home to the Stone Grottoes (石窟) of Bingling Temple (a component of the World Heritage of the Silk Road).

With magnificent natural scenery civilization, the tourist area lies along     2     may be the most charming section of the upper reaches (上游) of the Yellow River. Thanks to     3     (it) places of interest integrating ancient and modern culture, the Bingling Temple World Heritage Tourist Area has become     4     good place for ecological     5     (tourist), science education, and leisurely vacations.

    6     the largest stone grottoes in Gansu Province, the Bingling Temple Grottoes are a world cultural heritage with a history which stretches back more than 1,600 years ago.     7     (particular)，the earliest of China’s well-preserved statue inscription (题词) during the Western Qin State     8     (discover) in the No. 169 grotto. This grottoes inscription, statues, and murals (壁画) provide     9     (rely) evidence for the confirmation of the history of the Bingling Temple Grottoes and the early stone statues in China.

With the grotto murals and stone statues of different historical periods, the Bingling Temple Grottoes are believed     10     (have) historical, artistic and academic value.

5 . The Best American National Parks to Visit for Christmas

The Christmas season can be stressful if you spend every moment cleaning, cooking, and hosting guests. Or the holidays can be a joyful celebration of beauty and peace if you plan an escape to one of America’s splendid national parks.

Yellowstone National Park

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Yellow stone, the country’s first national park, is your top choice. Your family can enjoy a quiet and private getaway（假日休闲地）at Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins. Sit by the fire with hot cocoa and look out at the vast wilderness all around you. Also you can photograph a bison and other wildlife on a winter photo safari.

Rocky Mountain National Park

If you really want to get away from it all over the holidays, plan a trip to a park less traveled in the winter. Rocky Mountain National Park is quiet and uncrowded, but the wildlife is still active. Seeing a moose（麋鹿）in its natural habitat is an experience you won’t forget. Sledding and skiing are also exciting possibilities.

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park offers a fun holiday experience for families. Families can get on the Polar Express that runs from Arizona to the South Rim of the park through early January and enjoy a pleasant ride complete with hot chocolate and cookies. When you reach the “North Pole”, Santa Claus is waiting with a gift for each child. It’s the best way for your kids to enjoy the magic of Christmas.

Virgin Islands National Park

If snow isn’t your thing, don’t worry. Virgin Islands National Park is perfect for you to escape winter. With white sandy beaches, clear blue water, and more than 800 subtropical plants, you will feel like you traveled outside the U.S. to a tropical area. Cinnamon Bay is a major spot for Christmastime visitors looking for water sports like sailing, diving, and snorkeling（浮潜）.

1. In which park can you both see animals and go skiing?

A．Yellow stone National Park.	B．Rocky Mountain National Park.
C．Grand Canyon National Park.	D．Virgin Islands National Park.

2. Who would favor the Grand Canyon National Park?

A．Art lovers.	B．Explorers.
C．Outdoor photographers.	D．Families with children.

3. What makes the Virgin Islands National Park special?

A．Various water sports.	B．Beautiful train rides.
C．The quiet environment.	D．The snow-covered landscape.

6 . 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。

When Peggy Zheng first stepped into Wangmantian Village in Anhui Province, she was amazed by     1     primitive it was.

    2     (hide) deep inside a mountainous area 40 kilometers away from the     3     (near) bus station, Wangmantian attracted Zheng, a handicraft enthusiast from Beijing, because of its fish lantern parade, a folk custom     4     (date) back more than 200 years.

“The parade is actually held every year around the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month,     5     this year because of COVID-19 , I missed the event and didn’t get to visit the village until June,” she said.

The village still     6     (look) pretty much like it did a century ago. Ancient buildings and bridges     7     (construct) in typical Hui-style architecture, a Chinese style that has prevailed in the ancient area of Huizhou, including what is today’s Anhui.

People still live     8     (happy) in a pre-Internet era, communicating     9     other by dropping around rather than texting or using mobile phones.

“All the     10     (family) are more or less related to each other, mostly surnamed Wang,” Zheng said. “It is so safe here that the villagers don’t bother locking their doors during the day.”