1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman interested in seeing?

A．An exhibition of paintings.

B．A Broadway play.

C．An opera.

2. When did New York get its nickname?

A．In the early 18th century.

B．In the early 20th century.

C．In the late 19th century.

3. How does the woman describe New York?

A．Fascinating.

B．Huge.

C．Popular.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was the weather like in the country?

A．It snowed a lot.

B．It rained nearly every day.

C．There was a lot of sunshine.

2. What did Sue think of the people in the country?

A．They were tall.

B．They were friendly.

C．They were strange.

3 . In early January 2024, Jimmy struggled through snow and ice to summit the Vinson Massif, Antarctica’s highest peak.

After decades of traveling and mountaineering, Jimmy could _________ another achievement, a great adventurer, which _________ reaching the highest peak on every continent, and visiting both the North Pole and the South Pole in addition to visiting every country.

Jimmy had _________ spent ten years of his life, between 2007 and 2017, visiting every country in the world. The _________ journey saw him meet with many difficulties and gain achievements as well. But once he’d managed to visit every country in the world, Jimmy went into a _________.

“It had been a huge life goal, over a _________ of my life. However, when I finished that, I was a bit _________,” he said. “I started eating badly, _________ weight and ignoring my own _________.”

Jimmy decided that the best way to ____________ this was to challenge himself again. He began running ultramarathons and climbing mountains, and soon found that with the ____________ and direction, he was back to loving life again. He’s hoping that he doesn’t ____________ bad habits again after completing the latest challenges. For now, Jimmy is putting all his ____________ into helping others to achieve their travel goals.

“From an adventure perspective, what I really want to ____________ to people is just how many benefits they can get from ____________ experiences. All good things come after suffering,” said Jimmy.

1.

A．claim

B．plan

C．report

D．evaluate

2.

A．explained

B．described

C．involved

D．highlighted

3.

A．rarely

B．easily

C．angrily

D．previously

4.

A．relevant

B．peaceful

C．incredible

D．ideal

5.

A．plot

B．confusion

C．risk

D．fight

6.

A．century

B．year

C．week

D．decade

7.

A．disappointed

B．lost

C．addicted

D．surprised

8.

A．gaining

B．balancing

C．controlling

D．watching

9.

A．freedom

B．horror

C．calm

D．business

10.

A．share

B．overcome

C．facilitate

D．adapt

11.

A．guidance

B．contribution

C．purpose

D．ability

12.

A．eat up

B．get into

C．keep off

D．suffer from

13.

A．breakthroughs

B．elections

C．appearances

D．efforts

14.

A．demonstrate

B．complain

C．apologize

D．promise

15.

A．study

B．teaching

C．travel

D．volunteer

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was the matter with the first room?

A．It had a bad view.

B．It was noisy.

C．It was untidy.

2. What could be seen from the room the woman stayed in last?

A．A garden.

B．The ocean.

C．A parking lot.

3. What did the hotel manager promise the woman?

A．She could get her money back.

B．She could be upgraded with a lower price.

C．She could be accommodated for free next time.

5 . How did the woman spend her vacation?

A．She did some gardening.

B．She took walks around her place.

C．She enjoyed the garden scenery.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker?

A．A tour guide.

B．The Gardens' founder.

C．A company manager.

2. What do we know about the South Coast Gardens?

A．It has a history of over 100 years.

B．It keeps 8，000 varieties of paintings.

C．It has a collection of the 19th century rare coins.

3. How many parts is the South Coast Gardens divided into?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

4. What can visitors do in the rose garden?

A．Have rose tea.

B．Collect various roses.

C．Plant different roses.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chengdu is a famous historical and cultural city with a history over 3,000 years.     1     (locate) in the west plain in the Sichuan Basin, it serves as the provincial center     2     politics, economy, culture, and transportation. Known as the land of abundance, Chengdu boasts plentiful local     3     (product), a pleasant climate, a large number of historical sites, and fine traditional handicrafts well known both at home and abroad.

Chengdu is known for its tea houses! There are hundreds, maybe thousands. A good tea to get is the     4     (local) produced jasmine bamboo leaf green tea, which enjoys greater fame in     5     (compare) with other types in China.

Some great local delicacies include spicy chicken with peanuts, dry fried green beans, and, mapo tofu. Kung pao chicken handmade sweets     6     (call) Dragon’s whiskers.

What is advised is     7     you spend enough time in Chengdu visiting the Giant Pandas and the Giant Buddha. The Panda research centre     8     (hold) the largest number of red pandas, and most possibly also Giant pandas.

As     9     important city in southwest, Chengdu has convenient communications. More than 160     10     (schedule) flights go to over 60 large and medium-sized cities at home and abroad. The Shuangliu International Airport is only 20 kilometers away from the city.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did the speaker’s family start their traveling?

A．On May 1st.

B．On May 5th.

C．On May 6th.

2. How did the speaker’s family go to Shillong from Guwahati?

A．By car.

B．By plane.

C．By train.

3. What do we know about Shillong?

A．The climate wasn’t good.

B．The transport wasn’t convenient.

C．There weren’t many tourist attractions.

4. What did the speaker’s family do at the end of their vacation?

A．They admired the sunrise.

B．They visited tea gardens.

C．They explored thick forests.

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。

A skywell, or “tian jing” in Chinese, is a typical feature of a traditional home in Southern and Eastern China. They are commonly seen in homes     1     (date) to the Ming and Qing dynasties, which     2     (design) to house different generations of relatives. Despite their varied sizes and designs, these skywells are typically square and located in     3     heart of the house. They serve to allow in light, enhance airflow, and harvest rainwater.

Since decades ago, the government     4     (advocate) green buildings, promoting environmentally-friendly practice. The increased interest towards traditional Chinese architecture is leading to the restoration of historic buildings with skywells     5     modern use. Architects are also looking towards the principles behind skywells while designing new buildings     6     (save) energy. The Dongguan TBA Tower in Guangdong Province, for example, brings natural airflows into every floor with internal “windpipes”    7     function in a similar way to skywells. The aim is to keep the building's temperature     8     (comfort) in all seasons, using only natural airflow.

The fact that skywells still exist today shows     9     clever ancient builders were in using nature's elements to create energy-sufficient and sustainable living spaces. These timeless architectural     10     (wonder) continue to inspire architects in their efforts to find green solutions for cooling homes and buildings.

10 . Competing for a Trip to Soma Bay, Egypt

Soma Bay is a perfect place for sunny relaxation. If you take a trip there, you can also take part in the competition we organize.

The Destination

Lapped by the Red Sea on three sides and with views of sandy beaches and desert mountains, Soma Bay can attract nature lovers most, Spreading across almost 2,500 acres, the Egyptian tourist attraction has an 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player, a golfing enthusiast, as well as the largest Thalasso spa in Africa. Kiteboarding, diving and horse riding are all on offer, too.

Of Soma Bay’s five accommodation options, a five-star hotel enjoys a fantastic location on the highest point of the Soma Bay peninsula. It has a number of guest rooms and suites with private balconies, as well as four on-site restaurants, You can enjoy beach-side pizza, take afternoon tea, or stop for a drink by the 18th hole. They are all offered by the hotel.

The Prize

With the official permission of Soma Bay, the winner can enjoy a four-night stay in a classic room at the five-star hotel on a half-price basis. The prize includes return economy class flight tickets with overhead cabin luggage from the UK to Hurghada International Airport up to the value of £650 per person, with direct routes available from cities including London, Manchester and Bristol, plus return airport transfers to Soma Bay (UK transfers aren’t included).

To Enter

Answer the following question online at natgeotv,com/uk/competitions:

ON WHICH SEA IS SOMA BAY LOCATED?

Competition closes on 31 October 2023.

The winner must be a UK adult resident, aged 18 or over.

1. What does the five-star hotel offer?

A．Games on a golf course.	B．Tickets for kiteboarding.
C．Something to eat and drink.	D．Accommodation on the beach.

2. What can the winner get?

A．A free stay in the perfect hotel.	B．A return airport transfer to the UK.
C．A possible direct flight ticket from Bristol.	D．A first class flight from the UK to Hurghada

3. What do we know about the competition?

A．It welcomes children.	B．It covers multiple questions.
C．It targets at Egyptian citizens.	D．It ends on the last day of October.