1 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long did the hike take?

A．Three days.

B．Eight days.

C．Fourteen days.

2. What was the main landscape during the hike?

A．Mountains.

B．Woodlands.

C．Desert.

3. What animal did the man see in camp?

A．A lion.

B．A wolf.

C．A snake.

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。

Wannan, featuring poetic landscapes as well as beautiful and graceful Jiangnan water village scenery, is a southern place in Anhui. A wealth of architecture with    1    (culture) landscapes is shown in these ancient and irreplaceable villages. The most representative one is Hongcun Village.

Hongcun Village,     2     (original) built during the Song Dynasty, has a history of more than 800 years. It has more than 140 well-preserved ancient     3     (building) from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and is known as “the village of Chinese painting”. When you first enter Hongcun Village, there is     4     wide and clear water feature, with two arms    5     (join) together that surround the ancient village. The entire village, reflected by Nanhu Lake, is quiet and peaceful. The once magnificent architecture, just like a lady who     6     (remove) her make-up and dresses with fog, presents the world     7     her unique charm.

The Hunqiao Bridge is a small arch bridge built, over the Nanhu Lake.    8     (look) inward along the arch, you can see the blue sky, white clouds, a lotus, reflections of the houses in Hongcun, and the local people don’t permit its beauty     9     (destroy). After coming to Hongcun, you will find that there are many students by the lake in groups of two or three next to the old bridge. They set up their easels (画架) and carefully paint the nice houses and locals     10     come to life in just few brushstrokes.

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。

    1     (construct) from the 5th century BC, the Grand Canal was a means of communication for the Empire for the first time in the Sui Dynasty.

Before foundation of Sui Dynasty, China had     2     (continuous) evacuated several canals,     3     had been suspended due to natural environment. Some needed to be repaired but were still navigable, but were too separated from each other to form large-scale water transport nationwide.

The establishment of Sui Dynasty     4     (declare) the end of long-lasting split situation. In 605 AD, Emperor Yang Guang, the     5     (two) emperor of Sui Dynasty, ordered excavation of the Grand Canal to meet the political,     6     (economy) and military needs of unified nation.

The Grand Canal reached a new peak in the Yuan Dynasty (13th century), providing a unified inland navigation network consisting     7     more than 2,000 km of artificial waterways, linking five of the most important river basins in China,     8     (include) the Yellow River and the Yangtze.

As     9     major means of internal communication today, it has played an important role in ensuring the prosperity and     10     (stable) of China over the ages.

5 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve is located in the northeastern part of Tongren City in the Province of Guizhou. With a total area of 43,411 hectares (公顷) and 96.5 percent forest     1     (cover), this nature reserve is home to many rare and endangered species such as the grey snub-nosed monkey, the Chinese Dove tree, the Fanjingshan Fir tree,     2     an old-growth forest eco-system. Inside the nature reserve, one can find layer upon layer of mountains and valleys, clear streams     3     (flow) into deep blue lakes, and mighty frozen waterfalls     4     form shimmering ice cascades in winter, making for     5     even more spectacular landscape.

In January of 2013, Tongren City officially applied     6     (consider) as a world heritage site. In October of the same year, Fanjing    7     (add) to China’s tentative (试验性的) list of national natural heritage. In February of this year, together with UNESCO, China formally supported the application of Guizhou’s Mount Fanjing     8     World Heritage status (地位): These applications aim to protect, Mount Fanjing’s old-growth forest ecosystem and rare flora and fauna, while at the same time exploiting     9     (it) ecological products, promoting sustainable local socio-economic development, and     10     (ultimate) achieving a productive balance between protection and development.

6 . Mother Nature never fails to surprise us with something extraordinary and unusual from time to time. There will always be news about something completely different that will surely grab eyeballs.

Blood Falls (Antarctica)

As the name suggests, Blood Falls is a waterfall which shoots blood-red water into a river. The sight is a perfect backdrop for a horror film; mysterious and of course bloody. Previously, red algae (红藻) were believed to cause the water to change its colour and turn blood-red. Until 2017, the true origin of the so-called blood was revealed to be oxidized iron in saltwater.

Frozen Bubbles (Canada)

Impressive yet a dangerous sight, frozen bubbles (气泡) can be seen in winters at Abraham Lake in Canada. The phenomenon occurs when methane (甲烷) gas gets trapped underwater, freezes, and forms other-worldly visuals. Such a large amount of methane trapped is highly risky. So even a lit match nearby can cause a giant explosion.

Hidden Beach (Mexico)  

Located only a few miles off Mexico’s coast, the hidden beach was caused by an explosion by the Mexican Government as part of target practice. The beach is now every lover’s dream destination. To get there, you must ride an hour-long boat. Once you land on the island, you have to travel through the waters to reach there.

Sky Mirror (Malaysia)

During the new moon and full moon periods, tourist can see a clear reflection of the sky in the waters of Sasaran Beach. This natural phenomenon occurs because the tides are the lowest during these days. The smooth sand and minimal water level create such an incredible sight. Also known as the “Mirror of the Sky”, this shallow water beach is an amazing place to click pictures and thus a perfect travel destination.

1. Why is the water shot by Blood Falls blood-red?

A．Saltwater there contains oxidized iron.

B．The waterfall has supernatural powers.

C．Red algae causes the water to change its color.

D．A film factory reddened the water for a horror scene.

2. In which situation may you be warned to avoid fire?

A．Admiring Blood Falls.	B．Exploring Frozen Bubbles.
C．Boating along Hidden Beach.	D．Taking pictures against Sky Mirror.

3. What do these natural phenomena have in common?

A．They can be accessible only by water.

B．They attract millions of tourists across the world.

C．The causes of their formation have been revealed.

D．Tourists may enjoy a better travelling experience in winter.

7 . 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 16th to 18th centuries     1     (witness) the peak time of Suzhou classical gardens, following the rise of the city as     2     economic center, playing host to around 250 gardens. Some were inevitably lost to time, but some of the more recent     3     kept blossoming. A survey from 2015 to 2018 showed that the city is home to 108 classical gardens, 57 of     4     are in the historical neighborhood of Gusu district.

“Suzhou gardens reveal people’s adoration of nature by mixing elements of different natural landscapes     5     their designs,” says He Fengchun, director of the Suzhou Institute of Landscape Architecture Design. “They inspire us     6     (pursue) harmony with the world around us.” “Visiting a garden is like unrolling a traditional Chinese landscape painting,” she further explains. “So, like paintings, ancient Chinese philosophy and morals     7     (hide) in the details of the gardens.” In centuries past, Suzhou also     8     (large) directed the development of ancient Chinese landscape gardens as a whole.

Zhu Haijun, director of Suzhou Conservation and Monitoring Center, considers education programs for the young generation as key to     9     (pass) down the intangible heritage for the future. “The future destiny of the classical gardens is in their hands,” he says. “We’d like to plant a seed in their hearts so that the gardens can continue to flourish through the     10     (age).”

10 . 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。

Chengdu, a city with a permanent population of more than 21 million and an area of more than 14, 300 square kilometers, is home     1     both captive (圈养的) and wild giant pandas. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding     2    (house) more than 230 pandas. Visitors can observe them from behind fences or glass windows.

When     3    (visit) Chengdu, one should not miss out on the local cuisine, either. Sichuan cuisine, listed as one of China’s eight major culinary styles,     4    (become) popular internationally in recent years. On the list of the UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Chengdu is     5     birthplace of classic Sichuan dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken and MapoTofu,     6     is famous for its spicy hotpot as well as its diverse street snacks. In this city.     7    (fill) with food, one can delight in a satisfying meal at any random roadside eatery.

The charm of Chengdu goes far beyond pandas and Sichuan cuisine. For visitors interested in experiencing the folk customs and scenes of old Chengdu, my     8    (recommend) is a visit to Kuanzhai Alleys. As a symbol of leisurely city life and local market culture, Kuanzhai Alleys is known as the”     9    (spirit) home of Chengdu people“. For those.     10     want to experience the hustle and bustle of Chengdu, Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li in the city center are the top choices.