1 . 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。

Cultural tours light up nightlife

During the peak summer travel season, many popular tourist destinations in China have experienced overwhelming crowds, making it     1     (challenge) for tourists to secure tickets.     2     (consequent), cultural venues in many places have recently had their opening hours     3     (extend), allowing people to explore during the evening hours.

As the sun began to set, tourists started their evening explorations with a museum in the ancient city of Xi’ an in Shaanxi Province. “We’ve heard that the art museum has lengthened the opening hours     4     10 pm. So we decided to visit here before     5     (enjoy) the night scene of the Grand Tang Mall when the lights are all on,” said Chen from Chongqing.

In ancient China, when night fell, people would engage in activities     6     they could recite poems, appreciate the moon’s beauty and engage in tea fueled conversations. To meet     7     (people) growing demand for night travel, China develops a night culture and a night tourism economy. In recent years, some places     8     (win) fame for night fairs and performances. Even at 10:30 pm, subways in many cities remain packed with people and the night fairs continue with diners.

Nighttime cultural tours have changed     9     conventional tourism model of traveling during the day and sleeping at night, contributing to increased nighttime spending and boosting the     10     (grow) of entertainment and accommodation.

4 . 假定你是李华，你有个关系很友好的表哥在北京大学读书。今年寒假你将与父母一起到北京旅游并顺道游泰山。你给表哥写一封信，告知他你的旅游计划。内容包括：
1．启程时间、到北京的时间、计划旅游的时长。
2．计划上泰山看日出。
3．计划在北京游览长城等。
注意：
1．词数约120，已给出的开头和结尾不记入词数。
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：泰山Mount Tai     北京大学Beijing University/Beida     长城the Great Wall
Dear Cousin,

How have you been?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours friendly,

Li Hua

5 . Countryside Bike Tour

Cycle away from the urban noise and disappear into the countryside on this guided bike tour, which lasts about 10 hours. This enjoyable ride takes your small group, usually no more than 8 people, along the AmstelRiver, past country villages and green fields. Learn about rural Dutch traditions and history, and finish your tour exploring Amsterdam’s parks including Vondelpark, Amsterdamse Bos and Beatrixpark.

Personalized Day Tour in the Netherlands

Have a better understanding of the Netherlands’ artistic works on this private walk tour, departing (离开) from Amsterdam, led by a professional art historian. Benefit from your guide’s insider knowledge to create a fully personalized journey. Choose from a large number of museums, gallery, and attractions in this area, such as the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Mäuritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague, or Keukenhof Gardens.

Day Trip to Bruges

Discover the beauty of Bruges on this 10-hour trip, departing from Amsterdam. As you travel by bus, learn about the history of Belgium. Explore the city of Bruges, visiting the Market Square, Town Hall, and other historic sights. Experience and learn about the amazing culture of this city, especially about the Church of Our Lady.

Guided Canoe (独木舟) Adventure

Paddle through Holland’s Waterland area on a canoe from Amsterdam. With an expert guide, travel north to Waterland. Then, board a canoe and paddle around the dreamlike waterways. Enjoy the sound of birdsong and smells of wild plants, and hear about the region’s traditional way of life. Stop for a swim if the weather allows, and visit an island for a picnic of local food. Numbers are limited to 8 for a small-group experience.

1. Which trip is best for an art lover?

A．Countryside Bike Tour.	B．Personalized Day Tour in the Netherlands
C．Day Trip to Bruges.	D．Guided Canoe Adventure.

2. What is the main difference among the four trips?

A．Length of time.	B．Means of transport.
C．Place of departure.	D．Size of group.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A science report.	B．A guide to Bruges.
C．A sports magazine.	D．A travel brochure.

6 . 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。

Born in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, the 28-year-old Fang Rui works as a     1     (design) in the city after studying overseas.

In May, Fang     2     (organize) a free city walk for around 50 people     3     came from all over the country to experience a deeper connection with Nanjing. The city-walk is now attracting a growing number of     4    (follower) in China, with many young people     5     (take) part.

For tourists as well as locals not     6     (full) familiar with a city’s history and culture, the organized walks are an amazing experience. Walk organizers provide the information and care     7     a city’s cultural heritage (遗产). They also have a better and     8     (deep) understanding of their city. City walks allow people     9    (enjoy) the surroundings.

Fang’s organized walk in May renewed her connection with the city and helped the tour participants better understand its cultural heritage in     10     interesting way.

7 . The museum first appeared in human civilization 2,500 years ago, which has been keeping reinventing itself to become an interactive cultural center. Here are some of the museums worth visiting. It’s time to decide your next travel destination.

The Musée du Louvre, Paris, France

It is the world’s largest art museum and a historical landmark of Paris. Housed in the Louvre Palace, the museum has been extended many times since its opening in 1793. Its eye-catching glass pyramid in the main courtyard was designed by Ieoh Ming Pei, a Chinese American architect, and it later became a symbol of the museum.

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, US

Commonly known as the Met, the museum is among the must-visit attractions in New York. It stands on the eastern edge of Central Park. The Met maintains extensive holdings of African, Asian, Oceanian, Byzantine and Islamic art. Every May, the museum holds the luxurious, blockbuster Met Gala, grabbing global attention like the Oscars.

National Museum of China, Beijing, China

Near Tian’anmen Square in Beijing, it’s one of the largest museums in the world and the second most visited art museum in the world, just after the Louvre. Covering a time span from 1.7 million years ago to the Qing Dynasty, the museum boasts around 1.05 million items—and many cannot be found in museums elsewhere.

Vatican Museums, the Vatican City

If you are into Roman history and Renaissance art, the Vatican Museums will be your ideal destination. Along the exhibition route, visitors can enjoy the marvelous Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo and the Stanze di Raffaello decorated by Raphael.

1. What do we know about the Musée du Louvre?

A．It is the oldest museum in the world.	B．It was designed by Ieoh Ming Pei.
C．It has been rebuilt many times.	D．It has an attractive glass pyramid.

2. If you are into African culture, which museum should you visit?

A．The Musée du Louvre.	B．National Museum of China.
C．Metropolitan Museum of Art.	D．Vatican Museums.

3. What do National Museum of China and Vatican Museums have in common?

A．Both feature many ancient buildings.	B．Both appeal to history fans.
C．Both have over one million items.	D．Both offer exhibition routes.

8 . To involve viewers completely, an entirely new art form is developing. It surrounds visitors with images and sounds. Sometimes unnoticeable smells are added to draw people in through yet another sense. These immersive (沉浸式的) exhibits are projected and can even change with interaction.

Monet’s Garden: The Immersive Experience

A massive, immersive exhibition celebrating French artist Claude Monet will be shown in downtown New York in November, promising visitors a multisensory experience. Visitors will be greeted by pleasant smells of water lilies floating in the air and learn much about Monet, who developed from a gifted but slightly traditional landscape painter into a master of the Impressionism.

TheBlu

TheBlu, which started as a home application, is presented at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. Museum lovers virtually observe a big blue whale and a whale fall where a dead whale’s bones have become an undersea ecosystem. “We aim for the right level of awe (敬畏). No cheap scares. No shark jumps out at you,” says Rowell, one of the app developers, “Exploration is the heart of what ‘theBlu’ is.”

Particle (微粒) Mirror

The Museum of Science, Boston has used the latest tech to excite visitors and inspire life-long learning. Opened this year, “Particle Mirror” inspires an interest in physics. Visitors are led through nine scenes interacting with a changing variety of spots, all following the laws of physics. For example, in the “snow” scene, visitors can collect the falling particles or sweep them off the floor. Particles set off different musical sounds when pushed.

Vitality in Running

This immersive art exhibition is an interactive multi-media one focusing on the culture of the Yongding River, known as the “Mother River of Beijing”. This exhibition is made up of various sections including “Flowing”, “Dawn”, “Legend”, “Coexistence”, “Fire and Dreams’, and “Four Seasons”. The exhibition feeds its visitors’ souls by presenting the beauty of art through interaction with visitors by means of the latest technologies.

1. Which exhibition most attracts a physics lover?

A．TheBlu.	B．Monet’s Garden: The Immersive Experience.
C．Particle Mirror.	D．Vitality in Running.

2. What is the goal of TheBlu?

A．To protect the blue whale.	B．To improve the undersea ecosystem.
C．To scare the visitors with sharks.	D．To inspire viewers’ desire for exploration.

3. What do these exhibitions have in common?

A．They focus on science and history.

B．They involve visitors in the creating process.

C．They surround visitors by unnoticeable smells.

D．They offer visitors various sensory experiences.