1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How is the man going to London?

A．By bike.

B．By air.

C．By train.

2. What do we know about the people making this trip?

A．They are all men.

B．They are from different countries.

C．They are all from Britain.

3. Why are the people making this trip?

A．To collect money for the Hope Project.

B．To protect a Chinese deer.

C．To break a world record.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long will the speakers go on holiday?

A．Two days.

B．Three days.

C．Seven days.

2. Why does the woman give up going to Greece?

A．It’s hard to book hotels.

B．The weather is not good.

C．She can’t book flights in April.

3. What does the woman think of living in a cottage?

A．It is cheap.

B．It is nice.

C．It is uncomfortable.

3 . For the past 10 years I have been cycling on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Every summer vacation, I spend a month biking across the plateau.

In 2014, I set out on a cycle route with five other people in the far west of the Tibet autonomous region. Our 2,000-kilometer route started in Lhasa in the east, passed through the northern part of the prefecture (辖区) and ended in the west.

Titled the “top of the Roof of the World”, the plateau, which has a small population, has incredible scenery. Travelers can see the snowy mountains, clean blue lakes, lots of animals during the day, and clear, starry skies at night.

The route consists of dirt, even broken stones and paths, which have been formed over time by passing vehicles. Animal attacks are a potential risk in the wild. One night, we had to camp near a forest where there were potential animal attacks, especially from wolves. We found a house in a locked yard, but no one answered our calls from the gate. It was the time of the seasonal migration, so maybe the people had moved to another place for better water and grass. Then we had to camp outside. One of us was very experienced and careful. He placed some hay bales (干草捆) alongside the wall and said that if something dangerous happened, we could use them to jump into the yard and shelter (躲避) in the house.

Luckily, we didn’t meet any wolves or other animals, though we could hear them calling. Animal attacks remain a major cause of injuries on that route. Before the trip, we read online that a traveler had been bitten by wolves. The temporary “step” our companion built made us feel safer.

1. Which one is true according to the first two paragraphs?

A．The author often take part in recycling race.

B．Whenever the spring comes, the author will recycle to Tibit.

C．In 2014’s cycling route, the author set out from Lhasa.

D．In 2014’s cycling route, the author rode eastern form west.

2. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．Why the plateau is called the “top of the Roof of the World”.

B．Why it’s hard to travel around the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

C．The small population of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

D．The beauty of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

3. What does the underlined word “potential” mean in Paragraph 4?

A．Slight.

B．Terrible.

C．Possible.

D．Additional.

4. Why did one of them put hay bales beside the wall?

A．To make them feel safer.

B．To keep themselves warm.

C．To feed cows for the villagers.

D．To help the villagers make a fire.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long will the man stay in Rio?

A．For a few weeks.

B．For several days.

C．For more than a week.

2. Where will the man meet his girlfriend?

A．In Rio.

B．In Santiago.

C．In Lima.

3. How long will the man’s summer holiday last?

A．A month.

B．Three weeks.

C．Two months.

4. How will the man travel from one place to another?

A．By ship.

B．By car.

C．By plane.

5 . The Day of the Dead celebrations are a great time to honour the dead. Here’s where to stay to experience them.

Mexico City, Mexico

On November 4, a parade starts with thousands of dancers. “The best place to watch the parade is from a terrace on the Paseo de Reforma, where you can see the dancers and colours from above,” says Karla Gonzalez, director of the Mexico City tourism board.

Oaxaca, Mexico

This southern Mexico city is known for candlelit cemeteries on the Day of the Dead, and parades with dancers in the Jalatlaco neighborhood. “The city doesn’t sleep for three days,” says local tour guide Gabriel Sánchez. He takes guests to the cemetery in Santa Maria Atzompa, a village three miles from Oaxaca City, where the families go all out with candles and flowers.

San Diego, California

The first European settlement (定居点) in Southern California, Old Town San Diego is a seven-block state park with shopfronts dating back to the 18th century. It’s also the site of a long-running Day of the Dead celebration, with a crafts market and a candlelit parade to the El Campo Santo Cemetery on November 2, which dates to 1849.

San Antonio, Texas

This south Texas city was once a part of Mexico, known for its exciting Day of the Dead celebrations. In downtown’s Hemisphere Park, the festival brings a parade of boats lit with bright lights on the River Walk on the evening of October 27. You can also see a famous tourist draw on the south bank of the San Antonio River.

1. When does the parade take place in Mexico City?

A．On October 10.

B．On October 27.

C．On November 2.

D．On November 4.

2. What can you do in Old Town San Diego on the festival?

A．Swim in the River Walk.	B．Join the candlelight parade.
C．Admire Hemisphere Park.	D．Explore the unique rainforest.

3. Where can you enjoy a parade of boats at night to experience the festival?

A．In San Antonio.

B．In Mexico City.

C．In San Diego.

D．In Oaxaca.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why will Tom travel to Thailand?

A．To see a net friend.

B．To visit his relatives.

C．To learn about Thai culture.

2. Where will Tom live during his time in Thailand?

A．At a hotel.

B．At a friend’s home.

C．At a school dormitory.

3. Who is Karen?

A．The woman’s cousin.

B．The woman’s niece.

C．The woman’s aunt.

7 . The Best School Camps in Victoria

Burnside Camp

Located on the Surf Coast near Anglesea, Burnside Camp is set over 4-hectare beautiful bushland (灌木丛) close to opollution-free peaches, Running throughout the year, Burnside Camp serves as a fantastic base for groups of up to 88 students. Camp programs centre on outdoor adventure activities. These include biking, canoeing, and exciting bush night hikes.

Mill Valley Ranch

Mill Valley Ranch is one of the best school camps in Victoria for large groups of students. It can accommodate up to 100 students. At Mill Valley Ranch, activity programs typically centre on confidence and character building. When outdoors, this sees young people given the opportunity to experience everything from horse riding to archery (射箭). However, it is also possible to organize a wide range of other team games and activities.

Camp Wilkin

Set in Anglesea, Camp Wilkin covers a 15-acre area home to resident kangaroos, which is in easy reach of quiet bushwalks and fantastic beaches. It offers the best school camp accommodation in Victoria for large groups, accommodating up to 163 students. And it also offers a variety of outdoor activity programs. Camp facilities include large meeting rooms suitable for everything from presentations to group learning activities.

Halls Gap

Halls Gap can hold up to 56 students. One of the best school camps in Victoria for natural sightseeing, it features reserved activities taking the form of short journeys to experience some of the largest waterfalls in Victoria. Halls Gap Camp students can also join in rock climbing. Such activities are in the company of local tour guides.

1. What can students do at Burnside Camp?

A．Learn to repair bikes.	B．Run their own startups.
C．Attend archery lessons.	D．Go on bush night hikes.

2. Which camp can hold the largest number of students?

A．Halls Gap.

B．Burnside Camp.

C．Camp Wilkin.

D．Mill Valley Ranch.

3. What is special about Halls Gap?

A．It is the best camp in Victoria.	B．It requires advance booking.
C．It features outdoor activities.	D．It centres on character building.

8 . Torbjorn Pedersen is a Danish traveler who recently finished a trip around the world. But this wasn’t just any trip. Mr. Pedersen spent nearly 10 years ________ every country in the world.

As he began to plan his trip, he made a few ________: no flying, no visiting home, and spend at least 24 hours in every ________ . He hoped that he could ________ about $20 a day, and finish his trip in about four years.

It took him far longer. The first part of his trip was pretty easy. He ________ across Europe and North America, where his biggest ________ was not spending too much money. But as he ________ on to other parts of the world, things began to get much ________ . Mr. Pedersen says he had many difficult experiences. He was once ________at gunpoint and thought he might be killed. He also became ________ ill with malaria（疟疾）.

But he also had many good ________. Mr. Pedersen says that one reason he didn’t ________ was the help he got from people all over the world. “You might have to try 1,000 closed doors,” he says, “But there is always a（an）________ door somewhere. Never, ever give up.”

On July 26, 2023 Mr. Pedersen arrived back in Denmark after a 33-day boat ride. He was ________by about 150 people, including friends and family members. Mr. Pedersen says he plans to write a book and ________ what he learned in his travels around the world.

1.

A．checking

B．visiting

C．recognizing

D．contacting

2.

A．attempts

B．guesses

C．wishes

D．rules

3.

A．town

B．city

C．country

D．continent

4.

A．check out

B．make up

C．apply for

D．live on

5.

A．traveled

B．cut

C．drove

D．hiked

6.

A．challenge

B．awkwardness

C．responsibility

D．honour

7.

A．got

B．moved

C．turned

D．focused

8.

A．sillier

B．stranger

C．crazier

D．harder

9.

A．reminded

B．concerned

C．held

D．attended

10.

A．actually

B．unavoidably

C．seriously

D．obviously

11.

A．experiences

B．emotions

C．traditions

D．proposals

12.

A．make out

B．die out

C．refer to

D．give up

13.

A．back

B．open

C．big

D．secret

14.

A．met

B．blocked

C．waved

D．observed

15.

A．quote

B．donate

C．preserve

D．share

9 . Fly like superman!

Have you ever imagined how it feels when fresh air is in your face? Or to see the beauty of nature from the top? You can do it in a hot air balloon ride.

Hot air ballooning is the activity of flying in a basket hanging over a hot air balloon. Attractive parts of ballooning include the unusual quiet, the lack of a feeling of movement, and the bird’s-eye view. Since the balloon moves with the direction of the winds, the passengers feel absolutely no wind, except for brief periods during the flight when the balloon climbs or falls into air currents of different directions or speeds. Hot air ballooning has been recognized by the World Aeronautical Federation(WAF)as the safest air sport, and accidents seldom happen. However, you must follow some rules such as:

* You have to respect the limit of passengers allowed in the ride. A catlán has drawn new attention to the danger of ballooning. Four years ago, 1 1 people were injured and 2 were killed when their hot air balloon basket struck in line and caught fire.
*The pilot must check the weather and select a suitable take-off point. The current and forecast weather must have good visibility for the pilot to see, and slow winds to allow take-off and landing.
* Children aged under twelve have to be with their parents all the tour.
* Pilots must not carry passengers who have participated in scuba dive (蛙潜) the day before.

There are many regular (定期) gatherings of balloons and balloonists in Hidalgo around the year, which provide both a place for balloonists to interact as well as a place for visitors to entertain. You must try this activity at least once in a lifetime.

1. What is an attraction of hot air ballooning?

A．Hearing the sound of the wind.	B．Enjoying a breathtaking view.
C．Experiencing different weather.	D．Having a feeling of movement.

2. What can we learn from the rules of hot air ballooning?

A．13 passengers are allowed on board at most.

B．It allows take-off or landing in strong winds.

C．A person aged 12 and older can ride alone.

D．Any scuba divers are allowed as passengers.

3. What kind of text is it?

A．A news report.	B．A scientific research.
C．A travel guide.	D．A technical document.

10 . Why are you doing this? I often hear that or similar questions. Many people don’t understand why I like travelling by bicycle.     1     But for me, it’s the best way to travel.

When I sit on the bike, I am free and flexible. I can stop at any time to eat or start the stove to enjoy a coffee with breathtaking views. I’m not dependent on bus or train.     2     I come to places I would never have seen. My bike makes it possible for me not to plan beforehand, which leaves space for adventure. Because adventures don’t come around the corner during a planned hotel-vacation.

I am in the nature the whole day. The wind blows across my face.     3     I see monkeys hanging directly above me in the tree, whales swimming along the coast, a bear waving at us and many more animals. Smelling the blackberries, I’m stopping to fill my stomach. In the car, bus or train, I would have missed all of these.

    4     Some long-term cyclists spend 4,000 dollars per year or less. And I spend about 350-450 dollars a month. This is due to two reasons: I have no transport costs. And I also have the freedom of wild camping, during which I can cook for myself. All these factors contribute to a cheap travel.

I could tell hundreds of stories. Because of getting to know so many people, I have experienced a lot. The travel form itself invites many to ask questions. And the best thing about it is that all these stories make me rich. I’m rich in memories, of which I always think with laughter.     5    

A．I listen to the birds singing.

B．And they think it’s so tiring.

C．It will change the way you see the world.

D．I can decide for myself when and where to go.

E．Before my start, I was fascinated by the bike touring community.

F．Nobody can ever take them away and they are of great value to me.

G．Compared to other travel forms, bike touring is one of the most affordable.