1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the weather like in the morning of May and June in Costa Rica?

A．Cloudy and warm.

B．Rainy and cold.

C．Dry and hot.

2. What are the advantages of travelling in May and June in Costa Rica?

A．There are more interesting things.

B．The weather is better.

C．The prices are lower.

3. When does the dry season start in Costa Rica?

A．In January.

B．In May.

C．In December.

4. When is the weather perfect in Costa Rica?

A．From February to April.

B．From May to June.

C．From July to August.

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 main structure of the Datengxia water resources management facility in Southwest China has been completed four months ahead     1     schedule, the Ministry of Water Resources said on Saturday.

The project,     2     is located in the Xijiang River, has eight power generation     3     (unit), each with an installed capacity of 200,000 kilowatts (千瓦). It can     4     (annual) generate more than 6 billion kilowatt hours of electricity.

In cooperation with other reservoirs (水库), the project can help Wuzhou, a city with     5     population of over 2.8 million in Guangxi, deal with once-in-a-hundred-year floods. Previously, the city was only able to hold floods that occur once every 50 years. The project also enables some cities in the Pearl River Delta     6     (resist) floods that happen once every two centuries.

The ministry said the Datengxia facility will also provide strong support for rural development, offering irrigation (灌溉) water to 80,000 hectares of farmland and     7     (address) drinking water shortage for almost 1.4 million people in Guangxi.

The project has already played     8     (significance) roles in the past three years when it was put into trial operation. For example, in June last year, it helped prevent     9     store about 700 million cubic meters of floodwater when the Xijiang River     10     (hit) by a flood. In the peak, it reduced water flow by 3,500 cubic meters per second.

3 . 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 city of Zibo has never seen so many visitors.

As the sun begins to set, the aroma of sizzling meat falls the air and draws in more     1     (hunger) customers. On each street, queues stretch outside restaurants for more than a hundred meters. Some restaurants even run out of key ingredients as early as 7p.m.     2     the night. All hotels are also operating at full capacity.

The city was barely known by outsiders     3     it went viral on Chinese social media platforms recently. Most visitors are young people, who share their experience of traveling to Zibo to experience the city’s barbecue culture on social platforms,     4     (attract) even more visitors.

Zibo- style barbecue’s classic three-piece set contains roast lamb, green onions, and nan bread, which,     5     (combine), make a mouth-watering combo (组合). The fame of Zibo barbecue used to be limited to just Shandong Province.     6     (previous), barbecue in Northeast China was much more popular across the country.

Behind Zibo’s sudden fame     7     (be) the efforts and services of the local government, as well as a good reputation of local businesses,     8     receive favorable reviews from visitors who share their experiences online.

To promote Zibo-style barbecue, Zibo has launched two dozen “special barbecue trains,” where local tourism officials would serve tourists     9     (they). At the city’s train station, shuttle buses transport tourists to various barbecue stalls directly. Netizens joke that the high-speed trains     10     (pack) with visiting tourists and that the air onboard is filled with cumin.

4 . 语法填空

The Yellow Mountain is one of the most famous and beautiful     1     (mountain) areas in China. The location     2     (list) as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990.

The area isn’t named this way due to the color of the mountains,     3     because it was renamed after the legendary Yellow Emperor (Huang Di) in AD 747.     4     is said that the Yellow Mountain is the place     5     the Yellow Emperor, the supposed ancestor of all Chinese, lived, refined precious medicines and became a supernatural being.

Outstanding natural beauty is its number one feature. The Yellow Mountain’s classic     6     (attract) are known as its “Four Natural Wonders”: the imaginatively named pines, oddly-shaped rocks, seas of cloud, and hot springs.

Yellow Mountain pines are particularly hardy,     7     (seem) to twist directly out of the smooth rock. Many old pines have been named according to their appearance or some associated legends.

Greeting Guest Pine is     8     (definite) the most famous pine at the Yellow Mountain. The 10-meter-high tree grows like a man standing by the path and stretching out his hand     9     (greet) guests. Many Chinese hang a poster of the Greeting Guest Pine in their living rooms and restaurants     10     a decoration.

6 . From picture-perfect beaches to mountains, wildlife and iconic structures, New South Wales, Australia, offers plenty to enjoy. This beautiful state is located on Australia's breathtaking eastern coast. Sydney, the capital of New South Wales and Australia's most populated city, accommodates more than 5million people.

No trip to Sydney would be complete without a visit to Australia's most famous landmark, the Sydney Opera House. Its unique appearance was designed to resemble a ship's sails and its historic importance is recognized by people all over the world. The Opera House welcomes more than 8 million visitors each year, making it the country's most popular tourist spot. It is also one of the world's busiest performing arts centers, featuring more than 2,000 performances annually.

The Opera House is open 363 days a year, and admission is free. Tours are available throughout the day in seven different languages. For those who arrive hungry, Opera House restaurants offer everything from snacks to fine dining.

“Stunning natural beauty” describes the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. This wilderness area, also on the World Heritage list, is a large, mountainous region that covers 1.03 million hectares. It is home to a vast number of Australia's birds and other forms of wildlife. One of the most visited sites is the Three Sisters, named for its unique rock formations.

Off the coast of New South Wales lies a remote island called Lord Howe Island. Created by a volcano, the island is surrounded by beautiful reefs. Two mountains tower over a bay with sandy, white beaches. Visitors can enjoy beach walks, mountain hikes, water activities (above and below the water), exceptional bird watching and more. About 380 people live on it, and a maximum of 400visitors can visit at one time.

New South Wales offers its visitors an abundance of experiences to choose from and many memories that will last a lifetime.

1. How is the importance of Sydney Opera House expressed?

A．By offering supportive views.	B．By stating personal experiences.
C．By listing facts and numbers.	D．By describing its unique appearance.

2. What can we know about the Opera House?

A．It's highly recommended to bring your own food.

B．Language probably won't be a barrier during tours.

C．The admission fee is acceptable for most people.

D．It is open all year round on account of its popularity.

3. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in Paragraph 5?

A．New South Wales.

B．Lord Howe Island.

C．Blue Mountains.

D．Three Sisters.

4. What is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Unforgettable 'Tour in the Opera House.	B．Charming Places to Visit in Sydney.
C．Unique Geographical Features of Australia.	D．Striking Beauty of New South Wales.

7 . 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。

The tulou buildings,     1    type of Chinese rural dwellings of the Hakka (客家人）and others in the     2    (mountain) areas in southeastern Fujian, China,     3     (build) mainly between the 12th and the 20th centuries.

In the 10th century, central China was     4     a state of war.     5    (survive) the war, large numbers of people migrated to southeast China. They built tulou with clay and rocks for living and     6    (defend). Circles of rooms are enclosed by another circle and rooms are connected by round corridors. The first and the second floors are used to raise livestock and store grains while the third and     7     (four) floors are used as bedrooms. There are more than 300 rooms in the largest tulou,     8     can accommodate more than 800 people. The center of tulou is the public area with wells and kitchens, with family meetings regularly     9    （hold) on the axis. People have lived in the tulou, cooking, washing clothes, and holding ceremonies for ancestor worship in harmony for hundreds of years.

Many of the tulou buildings are     10    (extreme) well documented and are open to the public now. You can experience the family love and customs when you pass by the lovely windows.