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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

The Silk Road,     1     connected China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe, was a network of trade routes (线路).       2     (establish) when the Han Dynasty opened trade with the West in 130 B. C., the Silk Road routes remained in use until 1453 A. D., when the Ottoman Empire closed them   Although it     3     (be) nearly 600 years since the Silk Road was used for international trade, the routes had a lasting impact     4     trade, culture and history that resonates (引起共鸣) even today.

While the name “Silk Road” originates from the    5     (popular) of Chinese silk among tradesmen, the material was not the only important export from the East to the West. Trade along the Silk Road included fruits and vegetables, livestock, grain, leather tools, artworks, precious stones     6     metals. The greatest value of the Silk Road was the exchange of culture. Art, along with other elements of civilization like religion, philosophy, technology, language, science, as well as architecture,     7     (exchange) along these routes at that time

In 2013, China began to     8     (official) rebuild the historic Silk Route. The project opened up new trade     9     (market) for Chinese goods, giving the country the cheapest and easiest way     10     (sell) materials and goods.

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。

Stepping outside the railway station early     1     an autumn morning, visitors are met with the view of the cold air along with the water, forming a thick, soft blanket of fog(雾) over the Grand Canal, the “main street” of Venice. It’s a sight that     2    (welcome) millions of visitors from all over the world since the city became one of Europe’s economic superpowers.

Yet, the breath taking beauty     3     inspired countless painters, writers and artists over the centuries easily     4    (damage) is at risk of being lost forever. The city’s     5    (survive) is threatened(威胁) by rising water levels. The unstoppable increase in sea level has caused flooding     6    (become) the order of the day.

After 1966, the year of the worst flooding in Venice’s history, the Italian Government started a project to save the city.     7     project needing a lot of effort was carried out to protect the lowest areas from flooding. Thirty     8    (year) later, there was an agreement supported by everyone on the     9    (success) results both of the technical achievements and international cooperation(合作).

But Venice still needs attentive care. The city remains threatened on several fronts—mass tourism, the possible damage of city development     10     a large number of boats.

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。

The way of life in Juxi village in Zhejiang Province shows a hidden link to Confucius, even though the villagers have respected their     1     (tradition) culture for centuries.

A village called Juxi     2     (lie) in the mountainous areas of Jinhua, Zhejiang Province. Unknown to many, the village has preserved (保存) a centuries-old     3     (connect) with Confucius.

It is recorded that in 1130, a member of Confucius’ 48th generation, Kong Duangong, looked for     4     place safe from the war and settled in Jinhua. And his later generations still live in the village, making it the     5     (large) living group of the later generations of Confucius in Jiangnan, the area south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

Liu Yilan is director of public education at the Art Museum of the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou. When she     6     (take) to Jinhua during a field trip and saw the ancient tree believed to have been planted by Kong Duangong, she     7     (immediate) recognized that the village was far from ordinary.

“We went to the Confucius temple     8     ancient objects belonging to the children of Confucius are protected, and learned their deeply moving stories of     9     (travel) to this place and keeping family traditions,” Liu says.

Along with her team, Liu paid a visit     10     the villagers, learned their traditions, and studied how they stick to the traditions of Confucianism and still follow them in their everyday lives.

5 . Snow fell on the mountain. It snowed and snowed. The snow did not melt (融化). It became deep and heavy. The snow on the bottom pressed (挤压) together, it became ice.

The ice was very wide and thick. It began to move down the mountain. It was like a river of ice. It was a glacier (冰河).

Sometimes the glacier moved extremely fast. Sometimes it moved only a few inches ( 英寸 ) each day. As it moved, it took rocks and dirt with it. It changed the land. In some places, it left hills. In some places, when the glacier melted, it made rivers and lakes.

A million years ago, there were many big glaciers. Glaciers covered many parts of the world. The glaciers changed the land.

Glaciers are still at work today. A glacier in the north of Canada is cutting a new path (路) down the side of a mountain. This glacier will change the land too.

1. The snow that fell on the mountain________.

A．became snowman

B．melted

C．became ice

D．turned to rain

2. Which of the following may the author agree?

A．There are not as many glaciers as there used to be.

B．Glaciers do not change the land as they move over it.

C．Glaciers are found only in warm places.

D．Glaciers was actually a river of ice.

3. How fast did the glacier move?

A．Sometimes the glacier moved only once a year

B．Sometimes the glacier moved over ten miles each day.

C．Sometimes the glacier moved very slowly.

D．Sometimes the glacier didn’t move at all.

4. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．The heavy and deep snow	B．The changed land
C．Something about glaciers	D．Glaciers still at work

8 . The Best US National Parks You’ve Never Heard of

Dry Tortugas National Park

Located 70 miles west of Key West, this group of seven islands is a great destination to enjoy some of Florida’s nature. The islands are composed of coral reefs (珊瑚礁) and sand, and they are famous for the birds and sea life. Tourists can also enjoy Fort Jefferson, which dates back to the 19th century.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is divided into two units, a northern unit and a southern unit. Between the two sections, this park gives tourists the opportunity to experience some of North Dakota’s unique scenery, including the Badlands, canyons (峡谷) and more. The hiking trails (小径) allow tourists to see some of this country’s natural wonders and amazing wildlife.

Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale is one of the special parks in the US. The island is only accessible by boat. Once there, you can enjoy the unique wilderness that has been protected in a special way. The island has a beautiful coast that can be explored by boat. You can also explore the island by hiking its many trails. Another unique feature of the island is the ships that have been destroyed at sea.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Guadalupe Mountains National Park extends from the low desert to the high mountains. Tourists to this park can enjoy over 80 miles of trails throughout the park, which travel through canyons, woodlands, springs, mountainous wilderness and more. It is also home to the Salt Basin Dunes, which are an amazing windswept landscape.

1. What can tourists do in Theodore Roosevelt National Park?

A．Walk along the hiking trails.	B．Admire coral reefs.
C．Enjoy the Salt Basin Dunes.	D．See Fort Jefferson.

2. How can tourists reach Isle Royale National Park?

A．By train.

B．By car.

C．By water.

D．By air.

3. Which of the following features the windswept landscape?

A．Isle Royale National Park.	B．Dry Tortugas National Park.
C．Theodore Roosevelt National Park.	D．Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

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。

It comes as some surprise to discover that, in previous centuries, this pretty simple backwater was one of the main     1     (stop) in a Caucasian branch of the classic Silk Route. And the work being done here today is part of a far     2     (wide) recovery of East-West trade across the area.

The Great Silk Route, or Silk Road, was the fabled overland supply chain famously     3     allowed the supply of Chinese goods     4     (reach) ancient Rome from the second century BCE.

In an ancient world without trains or planes,     5     (transport) valuable goods across vast inhospitable lands of Eurasia required well equipped teams of pack animals—    6     (typical) camels travelling in groups known as caravans (商队).

These would usually seek overnight     7     (safe) in solid walled fences where the traders could find accommodation and food. This developed     8     caravanserais (商队旅馆) all along the trade routes: precursors (前身) of traveller’s inns, but for a pre-motorized age.

Despite     9     name, the Silk Route was always a separate network rather than a single “route” and that trade was in much more than just silk. Pepper and spices     10     (be) also in demand in pre-medieval Europe, while so much silver and gold flowed east to pay for these luxuries (奢侈品) that Rome faced a balance-of-payments reduction in the third century CE.

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。

Nearly 95%of man-made diamonds and diamond powder of the world are made in Henan Province, according to a news report. Henan Province has become the leading player in man-made diamonds of the world. In 1953, the first lab grown-diamond     1     (make) in Sweden by applying high temperature and high pressure(HTHP). And China had to research     2     develop its own techniques on making diamond-grade drilling bits (钻头).

In 1964,     3     institute in Henan produced China’s first six-faced HTHP facility to produce diamond for industrial use,     4     (mark) the improvement of diamond-making technology. In1966, the six-faced HTHP pressing machines were produced greatly. The products were     5     (wide) used in glass, mining and other fields. Another milestone was after 2000. Thanks     6     technological advantages and orders from the rest of the world, a large number of man-made diamond     7     (company)appeared in Zhengzhou, Xuchuang, Shangqiu and Nanyang.

An industry expert said the     8     (different) between natural diamonds and man-made diamonds is like that between ice in the river and ice in the icebox. From 2012 to 2015, Henan-made diamonds entered the markets of developed countries. In 2016, Henan Province was able     9     (produce) diamonds that meet 4C standards for natural diamonds. Furthermore, in the past two years, the color and purity of Henan-made diamonds     10     (improve) along with a fall in their prices.