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。

My name is Wang Kun. Ever since middle school, my sister and I     1     (dream) about     2     (take) a great bike trip. When we graduated     3     college, we finally got the chance to do it. It was     4     (I) sister who first had the idea to cycle along the Mekong River from where it begins to     5     it ends. The Dai live near the Lancang River,     6     Chinese part of the river that is called the Mekong River in other     7     (country). Wang Wei soon got them     8     (interest) in cycling too. She insisted that we should find the source of the river. She gave me a determined look. Once she has made     9     her mind, nothing can change it.     10     (final), I had to give in.

2 . In this first year, the Nature Festival will be celebrating South Australian nature with over 100 events for various ages. It is full of creative ways to get you out and about enjoying all that nature has to offer.

Its 10-day program, starting from 25th September 2023, provides a wide range of both free and ticketed experiences. From “adventure” and “learning” experiences to “slowing down” and “helping out” experiences, there will be something for everyone. Here are just some of the events.

Build-a-Birdbox Workshop

Saturday 26th September @ 9 am

Explore the role of tree hollows and learn how to build a backyard bird box.

Byards Road Wetland Nature by Night

Tuesday 29th September @ 6 pm

Take your torch and discover, on a guided walk, the creatures that come out at night.

For the Love of Trees

Tuesday 29th September @ 12:30 pm

Hear Dr Palph Body share his understanding of artist Hans Heysen.

Grey-headed Flying-fox Bat Ramble

Tuesday 1st October @ 5:45pm

Walking with local bat experts and hear how the grey-headed flying-fox bat came to be in our city.

Coastal Dune Walk

Sunday 4th October @ 9:30am

Walk along the coastline and learn about the working being done at the dunes.

Port River Alive

Sunday 4th October @ 11 am

See a short film about who and what lives in the Port River.

The full Nature Festival program is available on the website https://www.naturefestival.org.au. If you’re interested in any of the experiences above, please register as soon as possible.

1. What do we know about the Nature Festival?

A．It lasts about half a month.

B．It welcomes visitors of all ages.

C．It requires visitors to pay for their tickets.

D．It is held to call on people to protect nature.

2. In which event will visitors be directed by guides?

A．Port River Alive.

B．Coastal Dune Walk.

C．Build-a-Birdbox Workshop.

D．Byards Road Wetland Nature by Night.

3. When can visitors appreciate the amazing work being done at the dunes?

A．On 1st October.	B．On 4th October.
C．On 29th September.	D．On 26th September.

4. How can we know the lives in the Port River?

A．By seeing a short film.	B．By exploring the role of tree.
C．By walking with local bat expert.	D．By taking a torch and discovering.

5. How can we get more details about the Nature Festival according to the text?

A．Buying a brochure.	B．Reading advertisements.
C．Searching online.	D．Booking a magazine.

3 . Many families take their children on vacation. They will usually travel for a few days or weeks during school breaks. But Mr and Mrs Smith have planned a longer vacation with their two children. The Smith family is on a one-year trip around the world, and they planned to visit 30 countries in all. Right now, the four travelers are about halfway through their trip.

Mrs Smith says they are trying to see as much of the world as they can. Mr Smith says one of the most interesting experiences of the trip has been meeting new people. He says people have been extremely friendly, very welcoming and love their kids. Eleven-year-old Tyler says he has enjoyed learning about the people they have met. He says, “I learned in Africa that people have very different lifestyles.” His sister, Kara discovers that she likes Thai food. Mrs Smith says that the trip teaches the children a lot.

The Smiths made good preparations for the trip. They did a lot of research, choosing destinations and arranging accommodations. Mr Smith uses unpaid leave. They carry small bags filled with lightweight clothing and whatever else they need. Mrs Smith says she enjoys being able to carry everything she needs on her back. “What has become important is making unforgettable memories as a family and taking ‘those’ with us instead.” The Smiths will continue to head east for the next six months.

1. The Smith family’s trip is different from many others’ because they travel ______.

A．with their children on vacation

B．for a few weeks without children

C．during school breaks with children

D．around the world for a year with children

2. Mr Smith finds ______ most interesting during the trip.

A．living in Africa	B．having Thai food
C．meeting new people	D．teaching their children

3. Which of the following is TRUE about the Smiths’ trip?

A．They planned to visit 11 countries.

B．The children learn a lot during the trip.

C．They enjoy different kinds of food in Africa.

D．They continue to head west for the next six months.

4. The Smiths ______ to get prepared for the trip.

A．accepted new jobs	B．did much research
C．picked up everything	D．bought thick clothing

5. The underlined word “those” in Paragraph 3 refers to ______.

A．the breaks they take	B．the small bags they carry
C．the destinations they choose	D．the memories of the family

4 . Famous Modern Chinese Buildings

The Beijing International Airport

The first place most visitors see when they arrive in China is the Beijing International Airport. The airport was constructed in the 1950s. It has an indoor garden, a children’s playground, and over 70 food businesses in Terminal 3 alone.

The Shanghai World Financial Centre

Completed in 2008, SWFC took over 10 years to complete due to financial shortages and the construction delays. Since its completion, it has won countless architectural awards. Tourists are welcome at SWFC’s viewing platform, which is the world’s highest closed viewing platform.

The Water Cube

It was constructed for use during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Now visitors can express surprise at the architecture of the building. They can enjoy the indoor atmosphere as well. Among the offerings of the Water Cube are a restaurant, a bar, a shopping area, and Water World, a family water park.

The Bird’s Nest

It was designed mainly for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It can hold up to 80,000 people. Nowadays, it also functions as a tourist attraction. Its main income is from tourism. It draws more than 20,000 tourists every day.

The National Centre for the Performing Arts

It was completed in 2007. The building is surrounded by a man-made lake, requiring guests to enter via an underground hallway. It is home to an opera hall, a music hall, and a theatre.

1. Which of the following buildings was first constructed?

A．The Beijing International Airport.	B．The Shanghai World Financial Centre.
C．The Water Cube.	D．The Bird’s Nest.

2. Why was the construction of Shanghai World Financial Centre delayed?

A．It needed more construction workers.	B．It was short of money.
C．It added an extra viewing platform.	D．It faced too much terrible weather.

3. How does the Bird’s Nest operate daily?

A．By renting the winter theme park.	B．By increasing its opening time.
C．By charging tourists for admission fees.	D．By giving some live concerts.

4. What can you do in the National Centre for the Performing Arts?

A．Enjoy sports events.	B．Eating.
C．Attend science lectures.	D．Watch different performances.