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。

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.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下题。
1. What was the ranking (排名) of Xi’an in the report?

A．Ninth.

B．Tenth.

C．Eleventh.

2. Where could the data (数据) in the report come from?

A．Some Chinese media platforms (媒体平台).

B．All the international social media platforms.

C．Thousands of overseas media platforms.

3. What can tourists enjoy in Datang Everbright City?

A．The Chinese ancient military (军队).

B．Food around the world.

C．The ancient Chinese temple (庙宇) style.

4. How much does cultural tourism account for (占比) Xi’an’s GDP each year?

A．Over 12%.

B．Nearly 10%.

C．Less than 5%.

3 . 语法填空

New York City is a city that     1     (lie) at the mouth of the Hudson River, southeastern New York State. It is     2     (official) called the City of New York. The city has five parts: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island — each having its own lifestyle.     3     (move) from one city to the next may be like passing from one country to     4    .

For the past two     5     (century), New York City has been the largest and     6     (busy) American city. Over half the people and goods that ever entered the U.S. in the past came through its port (港口). New York City means     7     (possible) because it is always on its way to something better. However, it has also become a goal for international terrorism (恐怖主义). The World Trade Center,     8     had been the most important symbol of the city for 30 years,     9     (attack) on September 11, 2001. Whatever happens, New York City is a place that provides people     10     all kinds of food, languages, and experiences.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the baobab’s trunk really fat?

A．It is shaped by people.

B．It stores a large quantity of water.

C．It must be strong enough to support the tree.

2. What is the full height of a baobab?

A．About 12 metre.

B．About 15 metre.

C．About 30 metre.

3. What are baobabs often used as nowadays?

A．Shops.

B．Wildlife habitats.

C．Bus shelters

5 . Galapagos Islands: Paradise for Animals

A trip to the Galapagos Islands will be the journey of your lifetime. The Islands are a group of 12 volcanic islands and numerous islets and rocks, off the Pacific coast of Ecuador. The area of the islands is 3,086 square miles, consisting of 13 major islands, of which 5 are inhabited. The islands are hilly, rising to a height of 5,000 feet. Even though the Galapagos Islands were formed about 4 to 5 million years ago, volcanoes are still active.

The islands have been known by many different names, including the “Enchanted Islands” because of the way in which the strong and swift currents make navigation difficult. Legend has it that there are sea monsters living on the islands. They control the sea. The islands are also named Giant Land Tortoises for those giant tortoises that live there.

The Island s interesting volcanic geology, as well as its rich plants and animals have been admired and studied by numerous travelers, scientists, and naturelovers. Scientists are still faced with a mystery how such a large diversity of species could develop in a remote location like the Galapagos Islands.

Galapagos has been called “a living museum and showcase of evolution”. The Islands are famous for their unique species, which are not found elsewhere. Best known are the huge tortoise and some species of lizards.The animals on the islands influenced British nature scientist Charles Darwin’ s ideas about evolution. He visited the islands in 1830. It was here that he made the major part of his observation that led to his theories on evolution and The Origin of Species. Many scientists have since carried out research on the islands.

The Galapagos Islands are ideal for adventure activities, whether your favorite adventures are snorkeling, kayaking, hiking or others, the Galapagos has activities for everyone.

1. From the first paragraph we know that ________.

A．the Galapagos Islands are volcanic islands

B．the Galapagos Islands are situated on the east of Ecuador

C．the Galapagos Islands are deserted islands

D．volcanoes on these islands are dead ones

2. According to the 2nd paragraph, the islands are named “Enchanted Islands” for the ________.

A．unique landscapes

B．diversity of plants and animals

C．difficult navigation due to the strong currents

D．legend about the sea monsters

3. Charles Darwin is mentioned in the 4th paragraph to ________.

A．tell readers Darwin once lived on Galapagos

B．show the importance of Galapagos to evolution

C．suggest that these islands have a long history

D．show there is a variety of species on these islands

4. The Galapagos Islands are famous for the following things EXCEPT ________.

A．the volcanic geology

B．the highly diverse wildlife

C．the birthplace of evolution

D．the different names

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。

Kilauea has been erupting almost without stopping since 1983. It is one of the world’s most     1     (close) observed volcanoes. Most of these observations took place at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Kilauea’s highest point, from     2     researchers now have to withdraw. But the     3     (late) eruption is one of the biggest and could provide scientists     4     a lot of new information.

Scientists from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and University of Hawaii are studying     5     the molten (熔化的) rock beneath the earth flows through a series of cracks (缝隙) under Kilauea before     6     (send) flying into the air. They want to learn what warning signs may exist for future eruptions to better protect Hawaii’s     7     (community).

Hundreds of small earthquakes caused by the eruptions have damaged the structure of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. So the scientists were forced     8     (take) the equipment and records out of the building and moved     9     (they) to the University of Hawaii. The records include     10     (science) information and photos that are more than 100 years old.

7 . 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.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which is the highest mountain in this area?

A．Mount Karen.

B．Mount Heather.

C．Mount Brown.

2. What is the most popular activity in this mountain?

A．Skiing.

B．Seeing wildlife.

C．Having snowmobile tours.

3. How is the weather in the mountain in summer?

A．A bit cold.

B．Quite cool.

C．Very hot.

4. In which season may the tour be?

A．Winter.

B．Autumn.

C．Summer.

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。

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.

10 . 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

For people from outside the city, Chengdu is the Land of Abundance with a soft dialect, adorable giant pandas, tea houses     1     (fill) with bamboo chairs and tea fragrance, spicy Sichuan cuisine, Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, bars in the Yulin community,     2     Du Fu’s Thatched Cottage Museum.

For the locals, Chengdu is their hometown with a charming dialect and delicious food in unattractive restaurants, where lovable “obedient” (服从的) husbands can     3     (find). It is a city       4     people enjoy the sweet taste of fresh pea shoots in spring, where they can relax and enjoy life, where they don’t get       5     (worry) and even earthquakes can’t stop them from finishing off the round of majiang (mahjong). Over the course of Qin and Han, Tang and Song dynasties, and up to the present day, Chengdu has kept a spirit that is unique       6     itself. It is a spirit of a vast vision, of perseverance and devotion when       7     (cross) the ancient road to Sichuan, of resilience (恢复力) and humour in the face of difficulty, of       8     (calm) and composure in daily life. It is a spirit of stubbornness and romance as seen in the story of Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun, of compassion (同情) for the people as embodied by Du Fu, and of bravery and       9     (determine) as the Sichuan Army showed in the Chinese War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Today, Chengdu tells people that it has developed into a city of       10     youth for innovation and achieving dreams.