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。

Confucius Temple, one of the most visited attractions in Nanjing,     1     (locate) at the heart of the city’s historic district. While most first-time visitors are confused by the hundreds of stores that offer     2     (variety) types of snacks and local foods. Confucius Temple is a major part of the city’s rich historic and cultural heritage.     3     presents an incredible mixture of culture and trade, past and present. You will be     4     (true) happy with the local foods and unique cultural relics if you join an exploration to Confucius Temple.

The original purpose of the Confucius Temple is, of course,     5     (honor) Confucius. He is often referred to     6     the greatest educator, and the direct source of all knowledge and truth. The Confucius Temple in Nanjing has     7     history of over six hundred years, and reached its summit in the Ming dynasty,     8     Nanjing was the political and cultural capital of China. Many scholars came to offer tribute in order to seek blessings for their academic or political career. Now fully     9     (preserve), the temple is also a very popular attraction, attracting tourists from all over the world interested in seeing China’s cultural heritage. With historic paintings and carvings     10     (record) Confucius’ wisdom and teachings, the temple offers an insight into the origin of Chinese culture and national spirits.

2 . Lord Norman Foster, renowned as one of the world’s foremost architects, has devoted decades to redefining the concept of tall buildings. “What we’ve done is create a sense of identify drawn from real needs,” Foster said. “It’s not a fashionable idea, but generated from the realities we were in.” His masterpiece includes iconic structures such as the HSBC building in Hong Kong.   Now, he’s set his sights on Qatar.

Currently nearing completion and set to reach a height of 301 meters, Foster’s Lusail Towers are ready to claim the title of Qatar’s tallest buildings. Lusail Towers are intended to serve as a center for Qatar’s financial institutions, with four distinctive blocks, two standing at 70 stories and two at 50 stories.

But the construction itself wasn’t all plain sailing. To address the unique challenges presented by Qatar’s hot climate, Foster’s team had to depart from the materials commonly used in skyscrapers in cooler countries — part of what Foster called a decades-long quest to “reinvent the tall building.” The design combines advanced shading with ventilation (通风), while the towers’ surfaces are coated with “marine-grade”aluminum (铝) that wraps around the buildings, protecting the glass from strong sunlight while maintaining the views and still letting in natural light. Central to the project are special shading fins (鳍), which not only optimize views and natural lighting for occupants but reduce solar radiation by 70% compared to traditional all-glass towers.

While the towers are ready to become a recognizable landmark for Lusail, Foster believes that a city’s skyline reflects what lies beneath the surface. It was crucial to integrate the towers into a “low-scale master plan.” They are strategically positioned on top of a subway line and at the end of a commercial avenue linking the waterfront (滨水区) to the nearby football stadium. According to Foster, the ground features of the plaza will play a significant role in the objective of transforming the area into a lively public space for the future.

1. According to Foster’s concept, what should tall buildings be like?

A．Renowned.	B．Identical.
C．Fashionable	D．Practical.

2. What can we learn about the Lusail Towers?

A．They will function as a global financial center.	B．They are expected to be Qartar’s tallest building.
C．They are Foster’s most renowned iconic masterpiece.	D．They have four blocks with the same style and height.

3. What was the solution to the challenges caused by Qatar’s hot climate?

A．Coating the tower with an unconventional material.

B．Reducing the views and natural lighting with shading fins.

C．Replacing the glass with “marine-grade” aluminum.

D．Protecting the glass from natural light and solar radiation.

4. What’s the goal of “low-scale master plan”?

A．To link the waterfront to the football stadium.	B．To create a remarkable plaza for the citizens.
C．To offer a dynamic public space for the future.	D．To connect a subway and a commercial avenue.

3 . Things To Remember On Your First Solo Travel Adventure

If you’ve ever thought about just taking a trip yourself instead of waiting for someone to join you, you’re not alone.     1     However, do you count yourself among the many who have tried it? If you’re planning your own solo trip, here are four important things to keep in mind.

    2     Since you’re traveling solo, how you choose to explore it is entirely up to you. This is your chance to do whatever you want whenever you want because this time, you’re running the show.

Don’t be afraid to talk to random people. Though there is someone who poses a threat, it’s important to remember that not everyone is out to get you.     3    That’s because you’re a novelty, a person from another country who is visiting theirs. Therefore, instead of putting on your headphones or instantly seeing them as weirdos, use this spontaneous chat as a chance to meet the locals or get recommendations for things to do during your trip.

It’s okay to have bad days.     4     It happens and it’s completely okay to take some time to process whatever it is you’re feeling. Take yourself to a movie or spend the day dong something relaxing like writing in your journal or reading on the beach.

It’s okay to start small.     5     Start by doing a staycation in another part of town, spending a few days in a new locale a bus or train ride away. Just do whatever you’re comfortable with and see how it all feels for you.

A．You are the boss of your own adventure.

B．You need to make an unusual travel choice.

C．It’s no secret that solo travel is on the rise.

D．Sometimes things can go incredibly wrong.

E．People like you simply don’t know how to start.

F．Most of the time people are just curious and try to be friendly.

G．Remember, your first solo trip doesn’t have to be to a whole other continent.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．At an airport.

B．At a hotel.

C．At home.

2. Why does the woman want to repack the bag?

A．She can’t find the passports.

B．Everything in the bag is in a mess.

C．She wants to make sure everything is there.

3. What do we know about the speakers?

A．They have just finished their trip.

B．They will catch a flight at 11 o’clock.

C．They have just come back from shopping.

6 . I’m not a good traveler. Without curiosity to get out and ________, traveling has never been my strong point. Sightseeing is not an experience that I find ________: when it’s too hot, I’m uncomfortable; when it’s too cold, I’m uncomfortable. Not knowing what the food will be like at new places has always made me ________.

It would be kind to say that I have a low sense of ________. So, I was ________ about doing a travel show that centered on pushing my ________. But it just goes to show that we’re never too old to ________ ourselves.

South Africa was the biggest surprise. I had never really ________ to go on safari (观兽旅行) and was not excited about the prospect.

Once I was ________ there, all of a sudden, I knew why people say it’s exciting. I started to develop a great ________ for the animals. We visited a rhino conservation park (犀牛保护公园), where rhinos which have been badly injured by hunters are taken good care of. I even bottle-fed these beautiful babies. The most memorable part was the people I ________.

I’ve always been a very ________ person. But the experience of meeting so many new people has been ________, allowing me to ________ some of the cobwebs (蜘蛛网) that have formed for many years. Seeing the world has helped me ________ my natural cynicism (悲观情绪) and turned me into a more outgoing and positive person.

1.

A．exercise

B．experiment

C．explore

D．research

2.

A．dangerous

B．painful

C．suitable

D．enjoyable

3.

A．nervous

B．happy

C．angry

D．curious

4.

A．humor

B．adventure

C．direction

D．responsibility

5.

A．excited

B．serious

C．disturbed

D．hesitant

6.

A．plans

B．dates

C．boundaries

D．projects

7.

A．surprise

B．introduce

C．express

D．teach

8.

A．refused

B．failed

C．feared

D．wanted

9.

A．actually

B．usually

C．mainly

D．hardly

10.

A．respect

B．appetite

C．passion

D．understanding

11.

A．attracted

B．encountered

C．missed

D．helped

12.

A．patient

B．brave

C．shy

D．generous

13.

A．wonderful

B．tiring

C．boring

D．different

14.

A．build up

B．brush off

C．catch sight of

D．run away from

15.

A．accept

B．develop

C．find

D．lose

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers talking about?

A．Their trip abroad.

B．Vacation plans.

C．Cultural differences

2. Why doesn’t the woman want to go to Mexico?

A．She’s afraid of flying.

B．She hates the food there.

C．She went there with her cousin last summer.

3. What does the man say about Spanish?

A．It’s not easy to learn.

B．He’s been learning it for a year.

C．He can only say a few words.

4. What probably makes the woman change her mind?

A．The beauty of the beaches in Mexico.

B．The possibility of learning some Spanish.

C．Many people speaking English in Mexico.

8 . North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available

News Release Date: May 17, 2023
Contact: Joëlle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.

Visitor Services

The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023.

The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.

The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.

Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.

1. Which was not affected and opens as usual?

A．The public laundry.	B．The Grand Canyon Lodge.
C．The North Kaibab Trail.	D．The North Rim Visitor Center.

2. What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text?

A．It offers food service.	B．It is around Jacob Lake.
C．It is under repair now.	D．It opens all the year around.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.

B．To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions.

C．To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.

D．To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What tour does the man decide to take today?

A．A three-hour tour.

B．A half-day tour.

C．A one-day tour.

2. What time is it now?

A．10:00 a. m.

B．10:30 a. m.

C．11:00 a. m.

3. Which place will the man visit tomorrow?

A．Buckingham Palace.

B．Westminster Abbey.

C．Windsor Castle.

4. How much does the man pay in total?

A．£15.

B．£90.

C．£105.