1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman think of her city?

A．It’s exciting.

B．It’s small.

C．It’s noisy.

2. What is true about the city center?

A．There is a famous statue .

B．It’s not crowded at all.

C．Life is interesting there.

3. What’s the weather like in the city?

A．It’s hot most of the time.

B．It’s quite wet.

C．Temperatures are too high in summer.

2 . Like many tales of the South Pacific, my “storytelling”begins on the water.

Our wooden boat, navigated by our guide Aminiasi, was saılıng smoothly to a popular island of Fiji(斐济) to spend the holiday. With melodic welcome, we ________ on the island, where the white sand ashore felt soft beneath my feet.

In the wooden house, a barbecued feast was ________ out before us. We sat on the matted floor and ate taro(芋头) leaves with roasted meat, as well as fish caught from the lake. “People on the island ________ 98% of what we eat from our wild gardens,” said Aminiasi, who explained that living with nature has been a(an)________ part of Fiji’s culture for more than 3,500 years.

After meal, I ________ my hotel surrounded by views of the ocean. Next day, I wanted to experience more, so, with the sun ________ in the early morning, I set out for a mountain village, Nadi on Fıjı’s main island. Here, homes, built with tradıtional materials and techniques,________ the landscape. Children played in the streets, laughing and talking in the local ________, while elders sat under the shade of trees,________ stories and wisdom. People here have found a way to ________ the traditions with the demands of the modern world, creatıng a ________ and peaceful way of lıfe. This was a joyful trip even if I couldn’t particıpate much in their conversation. Luckıly, Aminıasi ________ us and interpreted for us all the way.

Throughout my island journeys,________, I was occasionally informed by the Fijians of their ________ over the effects of climate change on the sea level. For a conscious traveller, it struck me that we should do some good to ________ Fijian customs, which will importantly protect these beautiful islands.

1.

A．flied

B．wandered

C．landed

D．swam

2.

A．made

B．laid

C．sold

D．held

3.

A．harvest

B．lead

C．benefit

D．trust

4.

A．essential

B．curious

C．secret

D．diverse

5.

A．turned on

B．passed by

C．settled into

D．broke down

6.

A．improving

B．rising

C．passing

D．coming

7.

A．decorated

B．prevented

C．refused

D．varied

8.

A．reason

B．method

C．language

D．show

9.

A．entering

B．explaining

C．producing

D．exchanging

10.

A．balance

B．compare

C．charge

D．replace

11.

A．usual

B．unique

C．rare

D．necessary

12.

A．honored

B．accompanied

C．prepared

D．affected

13.

A．therefore

B．otherwise

C．however

D．instead

14.

A．concerns

B．chances

C．wishes

D．shocks

15.

A．destroy

B．maintain

C．judge

D．change

3 . Summer’s Classical Music Festivals

Rockport Chamber Music Festival
Rockport
June 20-Aug 25

Rockport Chamber Music is a high-end festival. Some of the summer’s highlights include pianist Inon Barnatan, who plays Rameau, Ravel, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff. Rockport’s season ends with the superb Borromeo String Quartet (四重奏), with guest pianist David Deveau and guest violist Barry Shiffman, in music by Bach, Mozart and Brahms-a concert that may very well distract you from the view.

New Hampshire Music Festival
Various locations
July 9-Aug 1

If you’re spending any time in New Hampshire this summer, keep your eye out for these appealing concerts from small chamber groups and small and large orchestras popping up all around the Granite State, promoting community engagement with classical and modern music. This festival includes both lovable standards and fresh, more recent pieces on its programs. For example, the program titled “Midsummer Serenade” presents pieces for string orchestra as Grieg’s “Holberg” Suite, Lars-Erik Larsson’s Concertino for Trombone and Strings and Dvorak’s String Serenade.

Newport Classical Music Festival
Different locations
July 5-21

For one of New England’s outstanding concert series, the venues are some of the great Newport mansions. Many of the concerts are already sold out, so here are a few for which tickets are still available at the time of this writing (but probably not for long). The wonderful Tony Award-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti has two concerts. Vıolinist Anne Akiko Meyers and pianist Max Levinson make up a superb duo (一重奏) for a program ranging from Corelli and Beethoven to Philip Glass and Morten Lauridsen.

1. When can the visitors enjoy all the three Music Festivals?

A．From the 9th day to the last day of the 6th month.

B．From the 1st day to the 5th day of the 8th month.

C．From the 10th day to the 20th day of the 7th month.

D．From the 17th day of the 6th month to 1st, Aug.

2. What’s special about New Hampshire Music Festival?

A．It features famous musicians.

B．It is a festival touring the world.

C．It can be viewed both online and offline.

D．It shows a mix of classical and modern styles.

3. Where probably can we read this article?

A．A research report.	B．A science fiction.
C．A music textbook.	D．A travel brochure.

4 . From carefully reconstructed sites like Chichen Itza to the ceremonial temples of Calakmul, these are the ancient Maya ruins not to miss in Mexico.

Chichen Itza

Named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, the beautifully preserved Chichen Itza in Yucatán is Mexico’s most famous Maya ruins. Despite the crowds, few are dissatisfied with El Castillo — a carefully restored pyramid that rises up 80ft and has 365 steps — the largest Maya ball court in the Americas.

Tulum

Built in the 13th century, Tulum was one of the last cities where the Maya people lived and the only one built on the coast. The pyramids here aren’t as large as other Maya ruins in Mexico, but the setting, on 40ft-high cliffs (悬崖) above the Caribbean waters south of Cancun, more than makes up for it.

Cobá

Home to the tallest pyramid in the state of Quintana Roo, Cobá was once one of the most important Maya cities in Yucatán. Located around 30 miles west of Tulum ruins, the city was built in around 600 CE and it eventually grew to 50,000 people living there. Though much of Cobá has yet to be excavated (发掘), travellers can climb the 138ft-high Nohoch Mul — a pyramid that offers sweeping views over the Yucatán rainforest.

Calakmul

In Campeche’s Calakmul Biosphere Reserve near the border with Guatemala, Calakmul is one of Mexico’s wildest Maya ruins. It has the largest and tallest pyramid in Yucatán and more than 6,000 buildings, many of them covered by rainforest. The site is particularly beautiful at sunrise, when the surrounding forest comes alive with birdsong.

1. Which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World?

A．Cobá.

B．Tulum.

C．Calakmul.

D．Chichen Itza.

2. What is special about Tulum?

A．It features 365 steps.	B．It was hit by a flood in 2007.
C．It was built on the coast.	D．It lies in the north of Cancun.

3. What can you do at Calakmul?

A．Tour the largest Maya ball court.	B．Visit the tallest pyramid in Yucatán.
C．Climb the 138ft-high Nohoch Mul.	D．Have a bird’s-eye view of Yucatán.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How much is the ticket to the Ocean Park?

A．£ 2.00.

B．£ 6.50.

C．£ 8.50.

2. What is unavailable during the trip?

A．Lunch.

B．Water.

C．Fruit.

3. What will the listeners do at 2:30 next Tuesday?

A．Listen to a talk.

B．Do some worksheets.

C．Watch the sharks being fed.

4. What is the topic of the talk for next Tuesday?

A．The ocean.

B．Sharks.

C．Penguins.

7 . Having grown up in northern Arizona with the Grand Canyon and the plateaus of Sedona in my backyard, I believed that the southwestern state was home to the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. I spent many a youthful day fantasizing that my cozy valley was a flatland base, protected all around by mountain titans and with an infinite blue sky that promised impossible potential for exploration. These scenes are permanently in printed on my mind, forever the litmus test（试金石）for comparing the beauty of newly discovered sights. Thus far, no landscapes had come close.

That is, until I was invited to explore Guizhou province by the China Storyteller Partnerships Tour. Had someone articulately described how beautiful Guizhou can be in poetic detail, they would not have done it justice. There is no substitute for seeing with one’s own eyes. I will attempt to do so here.

My father used to drag my brothers and me on yearly fishing trips around Arizona. We would compete to catch the largest fish, which we jokingly called “Jeffs”. I recall sitting in a small boat in the middle of the lake, fishing pole limp in my impatient hands while my father attempted to share with me the whispers of the wind, a fish dancing on the surface of the lake or the majesty of a hawk hunting for prey overhead. On my trip to Guizhou I had the opportunity to kayak on Wanfeng lake. At one point I rested, floating at the center of the lake, listening to the spaces between silence and taking in the surrounding karst mountains. I thought about my childhood, and wished I had listened more closely to my father’s fishing musings.

During my trip around the city of Xingyi, in Guizhou, I saw the artwork of the Bouyei ethnic group. They use dyes produced from local plants to make clothing of striking blues and greens, and blankets. Local elders still practice weaving with wooden machines and pass that tradition on to their grandchildren. The history here is palpable, one could reach out and touch it, breathe it, even. My mother loved to decorate our home with paintings, jewelry and pottery. The designs were ancient, and carried tangible wisdom within them. This Earth is our home, and we celebrate its wonders. I caught that same feeling while gazing upon the art on display in Xingyi.

1. What did the author think about the most beautiful landscapes initially?

A．They were highly similar.	B．They were hard to access.
C．They were located in Arizona.	D．They were situated in Guizhou.

2. What does the author learn from his experience in Xingyi?

A．The preservation of cultural traditions.

B．The appreciation of the Earth wonders.

C．The similarity between Arizona and Guizhou.

D．The secret of the Bouyei ethnic group's artwork.

3. Which one can describe the author’s feeling about Guizhou tour?

A．Regretful but excited.	B．Lonely and homesick.
C．Familiar but upset.	D．Surprised and content.

4. What can be a suitable title for the passage?

A．The deepest affection for my parents.	B．A discovery of Chinese ethnic culture.
C．A tour bringing me back to my childhood.	D．My harvest away from my hometown Arizona.

9 . The Travel Trends Report for 2024 suggests that engaging in “enrichment travel’ can profoundly impact personal growth and wellbeing by immersing oneself in newt cultures, environments and experiences. The following destinations allow you to explore transformative travel opportunities to rejuvenate body and soul.

Nambin Yoga in Chile

The fascinating Nambin Yoga retreat is in the mountain town of San Pedro de Atacama in Northeast Chile, where it invites guests to experience a seven-day journey including yoga sessions under the sparkling heavens, enlightening stargazing tours, and thoughtfully crafted vegetarian and vegan cuisine.

Rejuvenating in Nevada

Nevada has more hot springs than any other state in the country, with more’ than 300 occurring naturally. For an authentic wilderness experience, venture to Fish Lake Valley; where bathers can soak’ amidst breathtaking views of the mountains in Boundary Peak and enjoy some dark sky stargazing.

Rebooting at Miraval Arizona

Sat within the Sonoran Desert, Miraval offers immersive, technology-free retreats tailored to each guest’s individual needs for a true wellness journey. With innovative program and experts, Miraval empowers guests to design personalized schedule in line; with their wellness intentions, Visitors can gain hands-on experiences like beekeeping and farm work to foster a deeper connection with nature.

Yoga at Aspen Shakti

From June to September the seasoned team at Aspen Shakti hosts open-air Hatha yoga sessions on a picturesque deck, offering something for yoga lovers of all levels. Priced at approximately £. 15 per class, sessions are held from Monday to Friday at 10: 30am, with a portion of earnings dedicated to supporting the Caring for Community Fund mental health program.

1. What can visitors do in both Nambin Yoga in Chile and Rejuvenating in Nevada?

A．Do yoga.	B．Observe stars.
C．Taste cuisines.	D．Admire mountains.

2. Which destination should one choose if he is keen on harvesting vegetables?

A．Yoga at Aspen Shakti.	B．Nambin Yoga in Chile.
C．Rejuvenating in: Nevada.	D．Rebooting at Miraval Arizona.

3. What’s special about “Yoga at Aspen Shakti’?

A．It charges the least.	B．It works at weekends.
C．It supports charity! work.	D．It offers yoga sessions.

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◆Enter the Colosseum in the footsteps of gladiators (角斗士) and imagine what it feel alike to be at the thrilling scene. Wander at the ancient temples and ruins of the Roman Forum while learning about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Skip-the-line access is provided at both the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Cancellation policy

◆Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.

◆All cancellations must be received in emailing. Tours and passes will be refunded (退款) if canceled more than 24 hours before the tour start time. However, the following penalties (惩罚) apply:

For tours entering the Vatican Museums and/or the Colosseum, 30 dollars per person for each venue will not be returned.

No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time or to appear at all.

1. Which place do tourists have to line up to enter?

A．The Vatican Museums.	B．Sistine Chapel.
C．Roman Forum.	D．The Colosseum.

2. What can you do to avoid getting fined when you cancel the tour?

A．Email at least a day before it.

B．Be absent from the whole tour.

C．Call at least half a day before it.

D．Visit only the Vatican Museums.

3. What is the aim of the text?

A．To introduce a sightseeing schedule.

B．To inform visitors of safety measures.

C．To promote a Rome sightseeing ticket.

D．To explain how to cancel a sightseeing.