1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When will the woman leave for her holiday?

A．On Wednesday.

B．On Thursday.

C．On Friday.

2. How does the woman feel about her coming holiday?

A．Worried.

B．Excited.

C．Lonely.

3. What does the woman expect to do during her holiday?

A．Listen to some music with her friends.

B．Do some reading on the beach.

C．Take some long walks on the beach.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman often take long travels?

A．To start a career as a young person.

B．To see the world as much as possible.

C．To avoid staying with her family.

2. Where does the woman usually stay while travelling?

A．In expensive hotels.

B．In family restaurants.

C．In tents.

3. What might be the relationship between the two speakers?

A．Manager and waitress.

B．Father and daughter.

C．Host and interviewee.

6 . China has a history of thousands of years, which gives it a lot of historical sites, which include the Summer Place, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army, the Potala Palace and the Mogao Grottoe. All of these are UNESCO World Heritage

The Summer Palace: China’s Largest Imperial Garden
Location: Beijing

The Summer Palace is China’s largest imperial garden. UNESCO added this 300-hectare site to the World Heritage List in 1998. There are numerous stores in Suzhou Street, selling souvenirs like antiques, snacks, silk, jewelry and tea. The shop assistants there are dressed in the costumes of the Qing Dynasty.

The Terracotta Warriors: First Emperor Qin’s Buried Army
Location: Xi’an

The museum covers an area of 22,780 square meters. Over 8,000 life-size terracotta soldiers and horses, and more than 10,000 bronze weapons were unearthed. The Terracotta Army is candidate for the title “eighth wonder of the world”

The Potala Palace: Masterpiece of Tibetan Architecture
Location: Lhasa

It was first built as the palace of Songtsen Gampo (617-650), founder of the Tu-Bo Dynasty. After being rebuilt in the 17th century, it was the residence of Dalai Lamas.There are plenty of precious historical relics in the palace, including over 10,000 Buddha statues made of gold, silver, jade, wood or clay.

The Mogao Grottoes:a Holy Land of Buddhist Art
Location: Dunhuang

The Mogao Grottoes has 735 grottoes, 450,000 square meters of mural paintings, 2,415 colored Buddha statues made of clay, and more than 50,000 historical relics. All of these make the Mogao Grottoes the largest and the most significant land of Buddhist art.

There are some bestsellers including some of these historical sites
●4-Day Lhasa Highlight Tour
●11-Day Classic Wonders Tour — Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa
●16-Day Memories of China with Yangtze Cruise — Beijing, Xi’an, Yangtze,Shangha
You could always contact us to tailor your own unique tour of China’s historical sites.
1. Where can you buy gifts for your friend who is a tea lover?

A．At the Potala Palace.	B．At the Terracotta Warriors.
C．At the Summer Palace.	D．At the Mogao Grottoes.

2. Which of the following items can you see during 11-Day Classic Wonders Tour EXCEPT         .

A．magnificent mural paintings	B．Buddha statues made of jade
C．terracotta soldiers and horses	D．grottoes with mural paintings

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The Terracotta Warriors is the eighth wonder of the world.

B．The Mogao Grottoes is the most important place of Buddhist art.

C．Only three tour packages are available for tourists to choose.

D．The Potala Palace was first constructed for the residence of Dalai Lamas.

8 . Four of the world’s greatest national parks

Komodo
Location: Indonesia
Area: 1, 733km²

Home to the world’s largest lizard (蜥蜴), the Komodo dragon, Komodo National Park is made up of 29 islands in the centre of the Indonesian archipelago (群岛). The park’s three main islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar make ideal destinations for divers, as the surrounding coral reefs support a vast amount of oceanic diversity. With over 1, 000 species of fish, 260 species of coral, and countless sea animals, this is an ideal spot to swim with sharks, whales, dolphins and more.

Namib-Naukluft
Location：Namibia
Area: 49, 768km²

In the world’s oldest desert, the landscape moves. The golden dunes shift as winds blow and seasons pass. Visitors come to explore the dunes and it can be a real adventure. Jump in a 4×4 or hike across the sands on foot for a multi-day trail and you’ll soon find yourself deep in the Namibian wilderness. You’ll need a permit and doctor’s letter to take on the longer hikes, but one-day hikes give anyone a chance to see more of the Namib.

Tongariro
Location: New Zealand
Area: 795km²

As New Zealand’s oldest national park, Tongariro National Park is home to three active volcanoes. And here’s the Tongariro. Alpine Crossing, a 19.4-kilometre hike that takes you across beautiful landscapes. This park also draws in skiers during the winter seasons. The biggest ski area, Whakapapa, covers 5.5km² and has 15 lifts in all.

Teide
Location: Tenerife, Spain
Area: 190km²

This park is home to Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain. With a height of 3,718 metres, Mount Teide is also the third largest volcanic structure on the planet. Besides, Teide National Park possesses unique plants. The most unusual among the 139 recorded species is red bugloss, which has become the symbol of the park.

1. What can visitors do in Komodo National Park?

A．Hike across the biggest ski area Whakapapa.

B．Go diving on its 29 islands.

C．Have an up-close encounter with ocean life.

D．Play with the Komodo dragon.

2. Which of the following parks is the biggest?

A．Teide National Park.	B．Komodo National Park.
C．Tongariro National Park.	D．Namib-Naukluft National Park.

3. What do the last two parks have in common?

A．Both are well-known for their volcanoes.

B．Both own more than 100 plant species.

C．Both ate perfect choices for skiers.

D．Both feature golden dunes.

9 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式

In ancient times, Quzhou, a city in the western part of Zhejiang province,     1     (know) as a center for spreading Confucianism. However, with time it lost its     2     (significant), and some people cannot even pronounce the city's name     3     (correct), as the first character, qu, is written in a complicated way.

Quzhou, boasting a population of about 2.27 million, has become one of the most popular tour destinations for young Chinese this year, thanks to the     4     (power) impact of a number of pop stars, who have added the city to their performance schedules.

In March 2023, singer-songwriter Xue Zhiqian held two concerts at the Quzhou Sports Center, which was designed by architect Ma Yansong     5     has a capacity of more than 30,000. Hotels in the city reported record-setting occupancy levels, even though they raised their room rates due to the surging demand.

The nation's booming performing arts scene has also helped promote tourism, a report     6     (release) by the China Association of Performing Arts said. Large cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, are no strangers     7     pop stars drawing up tour plans. However,     8     handful of third-tier and lower-tier cities were also included in artists' schedules.

Since March, Quzhou     9     (stage) concerts by other pop stars, including Jeff Chang and Alex To along with music festivals and galas     10     (feature) singers such as Li Yuchun and Pu Shu.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman make the phone call?

A．To make a complaint.

B．To book a room.

C．To ask for help.

2. What can be found on the top shelf of the cupboard?

A．The water heater.

B．Extra pillows.

C．Washing powder.

3. When is probably the best time to visit the flower exhibition?

A．On Friday.

B．On Thursday.

C．On Sunday.