1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Being the most splendid and incredible in the world, Chinese gardens are not     1    (simple) a collection of plants and flowers, but a carefully designed space that     2    (combine) nature and culture in perfect harmony.

One of the typical characteristics of Chinese gardens is their use of space. Unlike Western gardens, Chinese gardens work with the natural landscape     3     (create) a smooth transition(过渡) between the built environment and the natural world. This,     4     (achieve) through the use of corridors stretching in the garden, leads the visitors ahead to the next superb view.

Another key feature of Chinese gardens is their consideration for     5    (detail). Every aspect of the garden is carefully considered,     6     the placement of rocks and trees to the design of the buildings and pavilions. These structures are not only functional,         7     serve as works of art.     8     (Wander) around the unique designs can undoubtedly bring much amusement to visitors.

    9     example of the Chinese garden is the Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou, including fountains that contribute to the visible beauty of the garden. The cottage in the garden is an     10     (adore) teapot-shaped building that blesses visitors with its unique design and appeal.

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，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.

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。

Chengdu is regarded by many as one of the happiest cities in China, as well as the home of pandas. It     1     (become) the first Asian city to be identified as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2010.

Chengdu is a place where it seems to blur (难以区分) the boundaries between past and future. Its ancient temples, traditional alleys and historic architecture open a window into ancient China,     2     (take) you into a world of past impressive beauty. But what is really surprising is its focus on the future. Transforming into a center of technology, innovation and development, this city has     3     (ambition) plans to become a science city in southwest China.

Chengdu is not only rich in history and modernity, but also in flavor. This city is known     4     its spicy food, with bold flavors and centuries-old cooking traditions coming together to offer dining experiences     5     will delight all the senses. Chengdu’s most popular food, such as tongue-numbing mapo tofu and hotpot, is     6     feast for the palate (味觉). Hotpot works like this. A heat source     7     (place) on the dining table keeps a pot of soup stock simmering (煨), and a variety of Chinese foodstuffs and     8     (ingredient) are served beside the pot for the diners to put into the hot stock.

All this richness that Chengdu has to offer led to its selection as the host city for the 31stFISU World University Games. The athletic event was an opportunity not only     9     (show) Chengdu’s sporting spirit, world-class infrastructure,     10     (warm) and organizational skill, but also to promote friendship and cross-cultural understanding.

4 . The Grand Canal, a large waterway that first connected north and south China over 1400 years ago, is shorter than it once was, but it is still the longest man-made river in the world.

The original Canal system began around the year 605. China’s emperor realized that he needed a better way to feed his army. Specifically, he needed a way to move food quickly from China’s southern rice-growing region to the country’s north. Thus, he spent 6 years on construction of the first section of the Grand Canal, connecting existing canals, lakes and rivers. However, by 1127, parts had begun to worsen. In 1279, Kublai Khan began to repair and create a more direct north-south route to and from Beijing.

The Grand Canal was also an important cultural channel. Soldiers, merchants and artists transported ideas, regional foods and cultural practices from one part of China to another. It is said that Peking duck and the Pecking opera were both brought north via the canal. Even today, the country’s watery highway plays an important economic role in China. In addition, local governments, eager to increase tourism and real estate (房地产) development, are beautifying areas along the Canal.

This development comes at a price, though. In Yangzhou, the city government has torn down almost all of the older Canal-side buildings. Farther south in the cities of Zhenjiang, Wuxi and Hangzhou, the situation is similar. “Traditionally, we talk about eighteen main cities on the Grand Canal, and each had something unique and special about it.” explains Zhou Xihua, the director of the Grand Canal museum. “But now many of these cities are all the same: a thousand people with one face.”

In 2005 a group of citizens proposed that the historic Grand Canal be made a UNESCO world heritage site. The status would protect both the waterway and architecture around it. “Every generation wants the next generation to understand it, to look at its monuments.” said Zhu Bingren, an artist who cowrote this proposal. UNESCO status was officially granted in 2014. The hope now is that the grand Canal, one of the world’s great engineering accomplishments, will continue to link north and south China for centuries to come.

1. Why was the Grand Canal originally built?

A．To allow his army to move more quickly.

B．To transport food from the south to the north.

C．To enable people to visit remote parts of China.

D．To promote the cultural and traditional diversity.

2. What is not true about the Grand Canal?

A．It is the longest man-made river in the world.

B．It orginally complete construction in the year 611.

C．Its original north-south route is to and from Beijing.

D．It allowed Peking duck and the Peking opera to spread.

3. What is the underline sentence meaning in paragaph 4?

A．Developing the canal involves spending a lot of money.

B．Even after spending money, people dislike the development.

C．Developing it is more expensive than one can imagine.

D．There are some negative consequences to this development.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The history of the Grand Canal.	B．The introduction of the Grand Canal.
C．The construction of the Grand Canal.	D．The proection of the Grand Canal.

5 . 语法填空

My friend and I have arrived in Katherine,     1    is a town in Australia’s Northern Territory. We’re here to learn about the life and     2    (custom) of the Aborigines, who are native     3     Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but     4    (it) influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word which     5    (mean) “water breaking over rocks”.

    6    (survive) in the vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature, which shows in their music, too, like     7    (celebrate) the natural world and the     8    (spirit) world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks     9     (find) on the ground, among which there is     10     amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.

6 . 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。

Tu Songgen recently took his audience’s breath away at     1     historical folk celebration event in his hometown of Zhouquan in Tongxiang, East China’s Zhejiang Province.

    2     (dress) in a white folk costume, Tu made different moves on top of a bamboo pole more than 10 meters high in a boat on the river. He climbed to the top of the pole     3     started to move his body around it. Seen from afar, Tu looked as if     4     (move) through the clouds. At times, he released his     5     (hand), lying on his back over the top of the pole. Then, he gave the audience a start by suddenly hooking (钩住) his feet onto the end of it and hanging     6     (he) upside down.

With every new move, visitors cried out in amazement, creating an atmosphere of     7     (excite) during the Silkworm (蚕) Flower Water Festival staged in the town’s Qinghe Village in early April.

    8     (wide) recognized for its waterborne acrobatics (杂技), the boat show is also closely related to local silkworm culture and is a highlight of the festival     9     has a history of more than 800 years.

“Acting on the bamboo pole     10     (be) not only a show of skills but also a wish for a better life,” Tu said.

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。

Zhouzhuang Town lies in Suzhou. The wooden wells, remains of ancient animals, and rice seeds     1     (dig) out at Liangzhu Site in Taishidian indicate traces (痕迹) of human activities that dated back thousands of years.

Driven by social and economic progress, the town     2     (found) in 1086, and “Zhouzhuang”,     3     name of the town, has been used ever since. The town,     4     lies in the basin of the Suzhou section of the Grand Canal, enjoys an     5     (favor) geographic environment as well as a well-developed watercourse system.

Since the 12th century, the town has become a trade centre after several rivers were connected by ancient people. Later, as rich businessmen and men of letters came to settle down in large numbers, waterside constructions     6     (reflect) ancient people’s wisdom quickly appeared. Those constructions, such as arcades (拱廊) over streets, large houses     7     big courtyards, and riverside galleries, created an environment for the townspeople     8     (be) in harmony with nature.

As the protection for the town has been going on     9     (continuous), the town has kept its original     10     (appear), with its #-shaped river system, traditional constructions, and unique folk customs. Come to have a trip, and you will be impressed deeply.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is Mountain Kilimanjaro located?

A．In America.

B．In Africa.

C．In Asia.

2. What do we know about Mountain Kilimanjaro?

A．It is part of a mountain range.

B．It is the greatest nature wonder in the world.

C．It attracts people to see the glacier-covered (冰川覆盖的) peaks.

3. When was Kilimanjaro National Park declared a World Heritage Site?

A．In 1889.

B．In 1973.

C．In 1987.

4. What happens to Mountain Kilimanjaro now?

A．Nobody tries to climb it because of worse weather.

B．Disappearance of snow may be reducing the income of tourism.

C．Changing climate makes it disappear gradually.

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 British love their gardens. British men and women spend hours and hours every week trying to make their garden look as     1    (beauty) as possible, competing     2    (produce) the flattest, greenest lawns in the neighbourhood.

So     3     can you find in a typical British garden? The average garden has a lawn and a flower bed. Others may have vegetable patches (小块土地). Another typical     4    (add) is the pond. The ponds are small areas of water that     5    (design) to look like real rock pools, with running water, fish, and vegetation.

One of the most unusual objects to be found in a garden is the shed. This is a sacred place,     6    (particular) for British men. Sheds are little wooden or plastic constructions    7    (pack) with gardening tools, and the junk     8     finds its way there. The shed is a place where British men are truly at home. It’s a place far away from the hard reality of the outside world, and a place where     9    (hobby) can be pursued in peace.

So what do the British do in their gardens? Most time is devoted     10     hard gardening work. But the garden is also a place for entertainment. The British love to organise barbecue parties in their gardens.

10 . As one of the world’s most ancient civilizations, China offers wonderful opportunities to explore wonderful relics from its rich past. Here is our pick of the best places to visit in China.

A. Tiger Leaping Gorge — Best landscape to hike

One of China’s most famous hiking places, this 22km trail winds through a World Heritage-listed gorge in Yunnan that is one of Asia’s most striking landscapes. Framed by spectacular snow-capped mountains and the scenic Jinshajiang River, it is in depths of 3900m, making it one of the deepest gorges in the world.

B. Zhangjiajie — Best dramatic landscapes

Rising dramatically from the subtropical forests of northwest Hunan, the peak rock formations of Zhangjiajie inspired the scenery in the film Avatar (2009). Take it all in as you walk over a glass-bottom suspension bridge floating 300m above ground. And if that’s not daring enough, you can bungee jump off it too!

C. Shanghai —                      

Elegant, historic and cosmopolitan — everything you’ve heard about Shanghai is true. Just take a walk through the French Concession or along the Bund and you’ll see for yourself. From the grand display of 1920s architecture and the city’s sophisticated restaurants, Shanghai is past and future China brought to life.

D. Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang — Best Buddhist art

Sitting along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is home to one of the world’s most important collections of Buddhist art. Among more than 490 Buddhist caves in the area, the mural (壁画) and statue-filled Mogao Grottoes represent perhaps the top of Buddhist artistry in China.

1. What do Tiger Leaping Gorge and Zhangjiajie have in common?

A．They are shot for films.	B．They have hiking trails.
C．They have splendid mountains.	D．They have extreme sports.

2. Which of the following can be filled in the line?

A．Best city for past and future.	B．Best dramatic landscapes.
C．Best iconic sight in China.	D．Best countryside scenery.

3. What is special about Mogao Grottoes?

A．It has the rarest collection of Buddhism.	B．It is a religious place to visit.
C．It has over 490 murals and caves.	D．It owns sophisticated restaurants.