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。

China’s First National Park

China’s first national park in Northwest of China’s Sanjiangyuan area,     1     (cover)a total area of 123,100 square kilometers, was officially established in 2020     2     schedule. The national park is the country’s calling card, and unlike nature reserves,     3     protect unique species, national parks stress the protection of the entire ecosystem.

Under the national park management, herders and     4     (farmer) will be turned into the forces of     5     (environment) protection in the Sanjiangyuan area. The work     6     (expect) to provide jobs, boost incomes and give people an     7     (encourage) to protect the environment. The ecological environment of the Sanjiangyuan area has greatly improved in recent years. The grassland coverage of the area has risen sharply     8     (compare) with the last decade. The last decade also saw a significant increase in the number of wild animals, because the number of Tibetan antelopes     9     (be) over 70,000 from less than 20,000 in     10     1980s.

3 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. double          B. intense          C. pressures       D. stock          E. agriculture       F. trapped G. withdrawal     H. availability   I. drive             J. expanding     K. rising

Throughout history, people have fought bitter wars over political ideology, national sovereignty and religious expression. How much more     1     will these conflicts be when people fight over the Earth’s most indispensable resource water? We may find out in the not-too-distant future if projections about the     2     of water in the Middle East and other regions prove correct.

Less than three percent of the planet’s     3     is fresh water, and almost two-thirds of this amount is     4     in ice caps, glaciers, and underground aquifers too deep or too remote to access. In her book, Pillars of Sand-Can the Irrigation Miracle Last, Sandra Postel outlines three forces that     5     tension and conflict over freshwater. Using up the water “resource pie”. In India, the world’s second-most populous nation, with over 1 billion inhabitants, the rate of groundwater     6     is twice that of recharge, a deficit higher than in any other country. Although water is a renewable resource, it is not a(n)     7     one. The freshwater available today for more than 6 billion people is no greater than it was 2,000 years ago, when global population was approximately 200 million. (The current U.S. population is 287 million.)

Global     8     accounts for about 70% of all freshwater use. In five of the world’s most water-stressed, controversial areas the Aral Sea region, the Ganges, the Jordan, the Nileland and Tigris-Euphrates population increases of up to 75% are projected by 2025. With the fastest rate of growth in the world, the population of Palestinian territory will more than     9     over the next generation. Most experts agree that, because of geography, population     10     and politics, water wars are most likely to break out in the Middle East, a region where the amount of available freshwater per capita will decrease by about 50% over the next generation.

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。

Four ancient Chinese irrigation (灌溉) sites have been honored as World Heritage Irrigation Structures,     1    has brought the total number of irrigation projects in China on the list to 23.

Tianbao Weir (堰), one of the newly     2     (award) projects, is situated in Fujian Province. With a history of over 1, 200 years, the weir is the     3     (old) existing water project specifically aimed at stopping saltwater and storing freshwater.

Longshou Canal and Ancient Luohe River Irrigation District in Shaanxi Province is said to be the first underground canal in China’s history. The canal is a major branch of the Yellow River,     4     (provide) irrigation for local farms in the face of     5     (dry) and water shortage.

The Weirs of Baishaxi Stream Project in east China’s Zhejiang Province is made     6    of 36 weirs, 21 of which still offer irrigation water. The project covers 45 kilometers of the Baishaxi Stream and has a total water level drop of 168 meters.

Sangyuanwei Polder Embankment (堤) System     7     (locate) in south China’s Guangdong Province, which was first built     8    the 10th century. The embankment extends for 64.8 km and the system provides irrigation, drainage canals and water     9     (pathway).

The ancient irrigation projects are treasures of the development of Chinese water culture     10    of great value for the development of Irrigation agriculture in China.

5 . Mount Tai, located just north of Tai’an city in East China’s Shandong Province, is a mountain of historical and cultural_________, with impressive views and beautiful natural scenery.

Among the Five Sacred Mountains (the other four are Heng Mountain of Hunan Province, Hua Mountain of Shaanxi Province, Song Mountain of Henan Province and Heng Mountain of Shanxi Province), Mount Tai is only the third highest. Why is it seen as the _________of the Five Sacred Mountains?

In absolute terms, Mount Tai cannot be considered as the highest of China’s mountains, but because it is_________ to the sea and rivers and rises abruptly from the relatively low hills and plains, its _________height is quite impressive, with a (an)_________ of over 1, 300 meters. _________, in Chinese culture east is regarded as a sacred direction, since it is where the sun and the moon rise. Therefore, Mount Tai is often regarded as the first of the Five Sacred Mountains. It is associated with sunrise, birth and_________,

Many Chinese emperors climbed to the top for enthronement (登基) or other significant ceremonies in ancient China, for they considered it to be a _________ of Chinese power given by master of nature. The earliest activities could _________to Xia Dynasty and Shang Dynasty, so it __________a good many of cultural relics and historic sites. Famous writers, poets and celebrities were attracted here and thousands of poems and __________ about Mount Tai are best-known nowadays.

Mount Tai is famous for its various stone inscriptions, which are the works of either ancient emperors or celebrities. The stone inscriptions__________ different bodies of calligraphy, and most of them are inscribed with beautiful diction, elegant writing style and __________ design. Besides historic relics, Mount Tai also boasts unique natural scenery, and it is well known for its__________. Overlapping mountains, gigantic rocks, centuries-old pines and cypresses (柏树), ever-changing clouds make Mount Tai __________with brightness and peaceful with miracle. As a result, it attracts lots of tourists from the whole world.

1.

A．evidence

B．significance

C．confidence

D．existence

2.

A．partner

B．member

C．leader

D．laggard

3.

A．close

B．far

C．remote

D．proper

4.

A．absolute

B．relative

C．real

D．perfect

5.

A．altitude

B．width

C．longitude

D．attitude

6.

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Otherwise

D．Moreover

7.

A．chance

B．change

C．death

D．renewal

8.

A．gift

B．symbol

C．beginning

D．call

9.

A．look at

B．go through

C．look for

D．go back

10.

A．preserved

B．ruined

C．collected

D．hid

11.

A．newspapers

B．information

C．articles

D．advertisements

12.

A．combine

B．change

C．stop

D．increase

13.

A．exciting

B．famous

C．delicate

D．rough

14.

A．importance

B．magnificence

C．possibility

D．difference

15.

A．powerless

B．pale

C．weak

D．forceful

6 . Chugach State Park

Chugach State Park is the largest urban park in theworld, spanning more than 200,000 hectares. In fact, it is almost ten times as large as Table Mountain National Park, the world’s second-largest. Chugach State Park is located in Anchorage, Alaska. The park itself contains various different geographical features, including tall mountains, foothills, lakes, and rivers. It also includes hiking trails that are very popular with tourists.

Pedra Branca State Park

It is an urban park spanning 12,394 hectares in one of Brazil’s largest cities, Rio de Janeiro. It can more accurately be described as an urban forest. The park protects half of what is known as the Atlantic Forest remnant of Rio de Janeiro. It contains more than 900 species of plants and almost 500 different species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish.

Margalla Hills National Park

The third-biggest urban park in the world, consisting of 17,386 hectares, is located in the city of Islamabad, which is the capital of the South Asian nation of Pakistan. The park was established in 1980. The park boasts several species of birds, reptiles, and mammals, and it is an extension of the Islamabad wildlife sanctuary. It also includes several hiking trails that are popular with tourists and locals.

Bukhansan National Park

It is located in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The park itself, which has an area of 7,992 hectares, has been designated by the Guinness Book of World Records as the “Most Visited National Park per Unit Area,” and is visited by an estimated 5 million people a year. It is very popular with hikers and contains Buddhist temples. The park is also home to around 3, 100 animal species.

1. What do we know about Table Mountain National Park?

A．It is located in the US.	B．It is the largest urban park.
C．It has an area of 20,000 hectares or so.	D．It’s the most famous for its different species.

2. Which is your best choice if you are interested in studying varieties of plants?

A．Chugach State Park.	B．Pedra Branca State Park.
C．Bukhansan National Park.	D．Margalla Hills National Park.

3. What do Margalla Hills National Park and Bukhansan National Park have in common?

A．Both of them lie in Asia.

B．Both of them are of the same size.

C．Both of them are especially popular with foreigners.

D．Both of them are home to endangered animal species.

7 . A fairy tale castle has been saved and is open to visitors thanks to the generosity and appreciation of thousands of complete strangers.

The Chateau de la Mothe-Chandeniers, located in the town of Les Trois-Moutiers in France，was purchased by thousands of Internet users. Today, the castle is co-owned by nearly 28,000 people from 115 countries.

According to the crowdfunding platform Dartagnans.fr, each contributor was given the opportunity to become a shareholder through an investment of at least 50 euros. Thousands of people around the world donated a total of 1.6 million euros. Shareholders voted not to restore the castle to its original elegant state, but to leave it as a “living ruin”. About 1,200 of the shareholders volunteered to clear the castle to prepare it for visitors. Organizers hope to welcome as many as 50,000 tourists by 2021 and more than 70,000 by 2022.

Constructed in the early 13th century, the Chateau de la Mothe-Chandeniers was originally the stronghold of the Baucay family, lords of Loudun. It was taken several times by the English during the Hundred Years’ War and destroyed during the French Revolution. In 1809, a wealthy businessman named Francois Hennecart purchased the castle with an aim to return it to its former glory. Over a century later, it was left to play host to nature after a fire destroyed much of its contents, including a library of rare books and antique furniture.

Recognizing that the natural beauty of the castle is now as much a monument as its architectural significance, the organizers behind the crowdfunding effort are aiming to delicately balance the preservation of both. “It is essential, in our view, to keep the castle in its green setting,” they write. “We hope it remains a unique castle in the world where heritage and nature will blend. It is also essential to protect it in such a way that visitors can enter safely and appreciate this masterpiece taken by nature.”

1. What did shareholders decide to do with the castle?

A．Keep it the way it is.	B．Restore it completely.
C．Put it up for sale online.	D．Protect it against tourism.

2. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．The value of the castle.	B．The history of the castle.
C．The owner of the castle.	D．The construction of the castle.

3. What does the underlined part "left to play host to nature" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Visited.

B．Rebuilt.

C．Attacked.

D．Abandoned.

4. What do organizers of the crowdfunding campaign expect of the castle?

A．It will combine the depth of history and the beauty of nature.

B．It will inspire a new way of saving our heritage.

C．It will take on a new architectural significance.

D．It will be recognized as a national heritage.

8 . 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.

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 Xi’an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China’s long history. It     1     (build) originally to protect the city     2     the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored (修复). It is possible       3     (walk) or bike the entire 14 kilometers.

We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.

After     4     (spend) some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall, we decided it was time for some action and what     5     (good) than to ride on a piece of history!

We     6     (hire) our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate. My bike was old and shaky     7     did the job. It took us about 3 hours to go all     8     way around the Xi’an City Wall. Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and     9     (watchtower) to take pictures or just to watch the local people going about their     10     (day) routines.

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。

Going to Mount Huangshan reminds me of the popular Beatles’ song “The Long and Winding Road”.     1     is so breathtaking about the experience is the out-of-this-world scenes. The rolling sea of clouds you see once you are at the top will remind you how tiny we     2     (human) are.

The hot spring at the foot of the mountain is something you must try after the climb. It will     3    (undoubted) help you get refreshed! The amazing thing about the spring is that the colder the temperature gets, the     4     (hot) the spring! Strange, isn’t it? But that’s how nature is — always leaving us     5     (astonish).

What comes next is the endless series of steps. You can’t help wondering how hard it     6     (be) for the people then to put all those rocks into place. Though it is the only unnatural thing on your way up the mountain, still it highlights the whole adventure     7    offers a place where you can sit down to rest your     8     (ache) legs.

As the song goes, this long and winding road “will never disappear”, and it will always stick in the visitor’s memory. It sure does in     9     (I). While you’re in China, Mount Huangshan is     10     must to visit!