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。

As the world’s longest man-made canal, the Grand Canal is a vast waterway system in the north-eastern and central-eastern plains of China,     1     (run) from Beijing in the north to Zhejiang province in the south.

The Grand Canal is a magnificent hydraulic (水利) project in human history.     2     (construct) in sections from the 5th century BC onwards, it was completed in 611 AD due to the     3     (establish) of Sui Dynasty and it reached a new peak in the Yuan Dynasty, linking five of China’s main river basins.     4     (original), it was built to transport grain and later     5     (ship) other commodities.The regions along the canal gradually developed into the trade center of China     6     it was considered as the economic artery (动脉) in ancient China. It also helped the evolution of Chinese culture     7     enhancing communication between the south and the north.

The Grand Canal represents the     8     (great) masterpiece of hydraulic engineering in the history of mankind. It is     9    outstanding example of human creativity. Still a major means of internal communication today, it     10     (play) an important role in ensuring the economic prosperity and stability of China over the ages.

2 . 72 hours in Beijing

Traveling to China is no longer a luxury for many foreign passport holders. The Chinese government has permitted a 72-hour visa free policy that offers access to visitors from 53 countries including the US, France and Austria. Let’s start with the capital of China, Beijing. Here’s a pick of the best in Beijing.

Mutianyu Great Wall

Your trip to Beijing isn’t really complete without seeing one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World” — the Great Wall of China. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is by far the most well-preserved of all. Taking a one-hour bus ride, Mutianyu would be your ideal location for a half-day of hiking away from the large crowds in the city. Also, the authorities have allowed tourists to paint graffiti on a specific section of the Great Wall since 2014. The Great Wall was designated (把……定名为) a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.

Summer Palace

Located in northwestern Beijing, the Summer Palace is by far the city’s most well-preserved royal park. With its huge lake and hilltop views, the palace offers you a pastoral escape into the landscape of traditional Chinese paintings. The Summer Palace was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.

798 Art Zone

This would be on the top of my list! Named after the 798 factory that was built in the 1950s, the art zone is home to various galleries, design studios, art exhibition spaces, fashionable shops and bars. You could easily spend half your day wandering around the complex, feeling the contrast of the present and the past.

Sichuan Provincial Restaurant

While in Beijing, apart from trying the city’s best-known Peking duck, the Sichuan provincial restaurant is one of places where you can enjoy regional delicious food. It offers one of China’s eight great cuisines, Sichuan Cuisine, which ranges from Mapo tofu to spicy chicken.

1. When was the Summer Palace added to the UNESCO World Heritage List?

A．In 1950.	B．In 1987.
C．In 1998.	D．In 2014.

2. Which place is the author’s first choice when visiting Beijing?

A．Mutianyu Great Wall.	B．798 Art Zone.
C．Summer Palace.	D．Sichuan Provincial Restaurant.

3. Who is the passage intended for?

A．The tourists who prefer to travel for free.

B．The foreigners to stay in Beijing for 4 days.

C．The visitors coming from every corner of China.

D．The foreigners coming to Beijing for the first time.

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。

Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, is the economic and     1    (culture) center of southwest China. It is linked by rail with all of China’s major     2    (city). Its rail link with Hanoi(河内) was established     3     1901.

Kunming’s mild climate makes it a good place     4    (visit) anytime of the year. Although it can be hot and humid in summer, it     5    (have) cool, dry winters. The climate here is great for flowers, with more     6    400 varieties plants here. The camellia(山茶花) is the city’s official flower. The city is also known for     7    (it) green parks, such as Cuihu (Green Lake) Park with its waterways and winding paths. Younger travellers may enjoy a visit to Daguan Park because of its food stalls.

In addition to its own charms, Kunming serves as a base     8     people can explore the culture of ethnic groups in the area. The most well-known are the Dai, Bai and Naxi. People can also visit the Yunnan Stone Forest, which     9    (know) as “the first wonder of the world” since the Ming Dynasty.     10    (locate) in the southwest of Kunming, the stone forest features awesome rock formations.

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。并将答案填写在答题卡上。

Are you impressed by the mountains in Avatar? The real ones are in Zhangjiajie. For those who love nature, Zhangjiajie is a must. Zhangjiajie National Park is now     1     UNESCO World Heritage site, one that has seen tourism boom, stimulating economic     2       ( grow), and providing a lot of job     3     (opportunity) for the locals. Over the years, the rock caves and karst (喀斯特) formations     4     (lead) people to call it a “fairyland”.

The park has thick forests, deep canyons, unusual peaks, caves, and pillar-like (像柱子似的) rock formations blanketed throughout the park. These pillar-like rock formations are what the park is famous for around the world. One of the fastest and most     5     (effort) ways to experience the area is by     6     (ride) up the world’s tallest outdoor elevator. The 326-meter-tall glass Bailong Elevator     7     (build) onto the side of a cliff at the start of this century and offers amazing views of the park.

Many endangered species of animals and plants can be found there,     8     inspired the Chinese government to begin conservation efforts     9     (protect) the landscape of Zhangjiajie. Zhangjiajie is also home     10     the world’s tallest bungee jump as well as the famous Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge — which is the highest and the longest glass bridge of its kind.

5 . 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.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker?

A．A tourist.

B．A tour guide.

C．A teacher.

2. What’s the total population of Vanuatu?

A．30,000.

B．50,000.

C．200,000.

3. What do most people in Vanuatu depend on for a living?

A．Agriculture.

B．Fishing.

C．Tourism.

4. What may be the most serious danger to the people of Vanuatu?

A．Volcanoes.

B．Rising sea levels.

C．No oil and minerals.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答下面小题。
1.

A．The first complete map of the world's coral reefs has been launched.

B．Arizona State University has supported the coral science activities.

C．Paul Allen's private company created super coral to help save reefs.

D．Greg Asner will create the first worldwide, detailed coral reef map.

2.

A．A researcher from Arizona State University.

B．The late co-founder of Microsoft Corporation

C．The manager of a private financial company.

D．A professor from the University of Queensland.

3.

A．To gain free access to reef data

B．To join Asner's team.

C．To make their work more effective.

D．To see the development of the maps.

9 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌的以下作文, 文中共有10处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处. 每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A）, 并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2、只允许修改10处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。

The Great Wall, just like the gigantic dragon, winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretched approximately 21, 196 kilometers from west to cast. It had along history of more than 2, 000 years. That is amazing about the Great Wall is that it is main made of stones and bricks, with all the construction done by hand. As it was used to protecting the country from foreign invaders in the past, so every few hundred meters along the Great Wall, there was a watchtower. Now, as a symbol of China, the Great Wall has become one of the most famous tourist attraction in the world. There is no wonder that the Great Wall attracts hundreds of thousands foreign tourists every year.