1 . 阅读下面的材料，在空格处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hangzhou is recognized as the “City of Well-Being” in China. Hangzhou made its name known to the world in 2016 by     1     (host) the G20 Summit. Blessed with pleasant climate and few wars, Hangzhou has gradually formed its own urban character. Unlike busy Shanghai, you will slow down     2     relax once you are here. It seems that Hangzhou people don’t have many things to rush to in their daily life. No wonder Hangzhou is expanding annually     3     500, 000 to 600, 000 people.

The lifestyle, however, was laid down by two     4     (history) men of letters. One was Bai Juyi, who rebuilt the West Lake and made     5     new bank to benefit the     6     (local). People love him. When it comes to him, it doesn’t sound like one is talking about a person     7     lived a thousand years ago. The other was Su Shi. His open-minded     8     (personal) and diligence for his people     9     (leave) many much-told tales. Seemingly, mentioning his name gives people joy even after a thousand years.

    10     (sure), it is even more brilliant after hosting the 19th Asian Games in 2023.

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。

“Why?” It’s a simple question that people ask Angela Madeline frequently. After all, she began a journey that very few people would ever attempt: walk around the world alone.

The thought of Madeline’s journey did not start from a place of personal loss and crisis. She said, “I was searching for a deeper interaction with nature     1     people.” Walking would minimize her carbon footprint, plus the slow pace meant that she could fully immerse herself in nature, and gain insights into other cultures in     2     unique way.

May 2nd, 2016 was the date     3     she left her hometown of Bend, Oregon and headed into an adventure. Along the way, Madeline would suffer from heatstroke (中暑) in the Australian desert and hear gunshots while     4     (camp) in Turkey. “Still,” she said, “I didn’t stop because I was more afraid of not following my heart than afraid of losing everything I owned and loved.”

Apart     5     that, her slow pace     6     (allow) her to explore other cultures. She wandered the tiny seaside villages along Italy Tyrthenian Sea, enjoying the lively atmosphere. In Vietnam, she was invited and offered food by an elderly woman to rest in her wooden shack (棚屋) at the peak for the night. She chose an experience of     7     (uncertain) and curiosity, in search of something she could never be certain to find: a sense of fulfillment and a better     8     (connect).

On 16 December 2022, Madeline’s journey ended right where it started. For now, she’s working on a book, planning future journeys and creating more     9     (effect) ways for women     10     (find) and express courage in their lives. Whether a walk leads halfway around the world or just down the road, Madeline has shown the true worth of slowing down and giving more than we receive along the way.

4 . If you are looking for a day trip with the family, here’s a list of festivals and fairs for you.
Hopscotch Music Festival
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: Today — Saturday
Highlights: This music festival features performances by more than 175 national and international bands playing in 15 different places, all within walking distance. Music genres will include rock, hiphop, heavy metal, dance, classical, folk and so on.
Admission: $10 — $30
Details:www.hopscotchmusicfest.com
Flatwoods Festival
Where: 451 Peach Tree Road, Bennett
When: 10 am Saturday — 5 pm Sunday
Highlights: This annual festival, which is in its 15th year, features family fun, food and horse rides. There will also be musical entertainment and a grand parade with cars, trucks, tractors, horse-drawn vehicles, floats, farm equipment and many other things.
Admission: On Saturday, free; on Sunday, $10; $5 for children aged 13 and under.
Details: Telephone number: 919-548-5192;www.visitpittsboro.com
NC Mountain State Fair
Where: 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher
When: Today — Sept. 16
Highlights: In celebration of the people, agriculture, art and traditions that make our region great, the fair offers performances and even a man who carves artwork with a saw.
Admission: $7; $3 for kids aged 6 — 12
Details: Telephone number: 828-687-1414;www. mountainfair. org
1. What does the underlined word “genres” refer to?

A．types.

B．activities.

C．lessons.

D．programs.

2. How can you know the details about the Flatwoods Festival?

A．By surfing the website: www. mountainfair. org.

B．By dialing the telephone number: 828-687 — 1414.

C．By dialing the telephone number: 919-548-5192.

D．By surfing the website: www. hopscotchmusicfest. com.

3. Where can visitors see a special kind of artwork?

A．Flatwoods.

B．Downtown Raleigh.

C．Bennett.

D．Fletcher.

5 . Campgrounds

There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Nāmakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki.

Nāmakanipaio

Nāmakanipaio Campground is operated by Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company. It is a large, open grassy area with tall trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbeque pits (烧烤坑). Campfires are permitted in the barbeque pits only. Maximum stay is 7 days.

Fees (费用):

There is a pay station on site. Drive-in sites-$15.00 per night

If there are more than two people in your party, you can expand to four people per site with another tent.

Weather may be cool year-round. Daytime temperature range: 60s to70s F. Nighttime temperature range: 30s to low 50s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly (帆布篷顶) and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. Reservations are required.

Kulanaokuaiki

Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about five miles down the Hilina Pali Road. The nine campsites at Kulanaokuaiki have picnic tables and tent pads (垫子), and are available on a first come, first served basis. There is NO WATER at this location. Checkout time is 11:00 a.m. Fires are NOT permitted.

Fees:

$10.00 a night per site 一 stay limit of seven consecutive (连续的) days

$5.00 a night per site for campers who hold the Interagency Senior (Golden Age) and Golden Access passes

Fees may be paid at the campground’s self-registration station.

Pets are not allowed in the campground or anywhere on Hilina Pali Road. Nighttime temperature range: high 40s to high 60s F. Daytime temperature range: high 60s to 90s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. Reservations are required.

1. How is Nāmakanipaio Campground different from Kulanaokuaiki Campground?

A．It offers no water.

B．It allows fire in the barbeque pits.

C．It provides an up to seven-day stay.

D．It has a narrower range of temperature.

2. How much should you pay if you stay at Kulanaokuaiki Campground for five nights with Golden Access passes?

A．$75.

B．$50.

C．$25.

D．$15.

3. What should you make sure of if you want to go camping in these two campgrounds?

A．Booking in advance.

B．Traveling in a group.

C．Bringing a windproof tent.

D．Taking summer clothing for hot days.

7 . 阅读下面的材料，在空格处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hiking the Longii Rice Terraces(梯田)in southern China is something I would recommend for everyone to add to their bucket list. The name     1     (literal) means “Dragon’s Backbone” due to the fact that the rice terraces look just like a dragon’s scales, while the mountain’s summit resembles the backbone.

During my visit to Guilin, I decided     2     (set) out on a three-day hike through the famous Longji Rice Terraces. Known as the “Dragon’s Backbone”, the terraces were a spectacular sight as they stretched across the green hills in complicated patterns     3     (look) like ripples of water.

The hike took me through small villages set     4     the beautiful landscape. Local farmers were busy tending to the terraced rice fields that     5     (farm) for over 1, 000 years. Along the paths, I passed orange groves and met friendly locals     6     offered me fresh lychees.

At night, I stayed in simple home-stays run by farming families. Over multicourse meals- featuring local specialties like sticky rice, I learned     7     (much) about the terraces and village life. The feeling of community spirit and connection to the natural environment was unique.

Reaching the hike’s end after three full days, I felt a profound     8     (appreciate) for these ancient agricultural wonders carefully     9     (build) into the landscape by generations of families. The Dragon’s Backbone terraces provided me with unforgettable mountain views     10     cultural insights into rural China.