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。

Hangzhou City is a charming mix of the old and the new. It was     1     capital city of the Southern Song Dynasty in the     2     (twelve) century. Even in those days, it was an     3     (extreme) booming (繁荣的) urban area with a population of about one million. The West Lake Scenic Spot takes one back to ancient times with the reconstructed Leifeng Pagoda (塔). The original pagoda     4     (build) in 975 AD. When it was destroyed, an exact replica (仿制品) appeared in its place.

    5     (compare) with other tourist cities, Hangzhou City is well-known for its beautiful scenery. Almost everyone will be attracted     6     the West Lake Scenic Area when visiting Hangzhou City. The West Lake Scenic Spot consists of several smaller scenic areas like Guo’s Villa, Orioles Singing in the Willows, Su Causeway, Fish & Lotus Pond, etc. The lake is so vast that there are many unique is lands in     7     (it) waters, classic Chinese bridges, flowering gardens, ancient trees and more. There are     8     (bench) near the Broken Bridge so people can either just sit and admire the beautiful sight     9     walk along the path. There is a ferry (摆渡) service that takes visitors all around the lake, so one can spend a wonderful day     10     (explore) all its treasures. Visitors also choose the boat ride around the lake.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which country will the man travel to?

A．Thailand.

B．England.

C．Finland.

2. Where does the man plan to visit during the vacation?

A．Local hotels.

B．Tourist attractions.

C．Local schools.

3. How many days will the man travel alone?

A．One week.

B．Four days.

C．Three days.

4. How will the woman send the details to the man?

A．By telephone.

B．By letter.

C．By email.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why was the man late for his flight?

A．He looked for his suitcase.

B．His arranged taxi didn’t turn up.

C．He went home to get his passport.

2. Where did the man change before arriving at Lombok?

A．In Bali.

B．In Singapore.

C．In New York.

3. What happened when the man was swimming?

A．He was injured by a fish.

B．He had a sudden headache.

C．He couldn’t return to the beach.

4. What did the man do in Lombok?

A．He climbed the mountain.

B．He helped a taxi driver.

C．He enjoyed the sunset.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How will the tourists start the day?

A．Jogging around the square.

B．Having a special breakfast.

C．Visiting the clock tower.

2. Where will the tourists go last before lunch?

A．The Castle.

B．The market.

C．The Charles Bridge.

3. How will the tourists go around the city in the afternoon?

A．By bus.

B．On foot.

C．By car.

4. What will the tourists do first in the evening?

A．Have dinner.

B．Go to bars.

C．Listen to a concert.

6 . Life in the mountains has appeal for a variety of reasons—you may enjoy the natural beauty or simply like the idea of hitting the hiking trails (路径). These are some options to live near the mountains.

Brief Introduction:

1. Boulder

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is the ideal spot for people wanting to live near the mountains without giving up good jobs. Technology, aerospace and higher education are major industries that lend high salaries. Dozens of trails offer various hiking opportunities for all experience levels.

2. Asheville

Asheville is known for its active arts community and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether they’re drawn to access to the outdoors or to the galleries with a personal touch and farm-to-table restaurants, plenty of people are choosing Asheville as their new hometown.

3. Greenville

A spot for beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville has easy access to trails with waterfalls and lakes. There are some state parks that offer hiking and camping, among other activities. Greenville residents spend about 21% of the area’s average household income on housing.

4. Honolulu

There are multiple hiking trails that show off the beauty of the Hawaiian islands, with lots of lookout points to take in the views of the city. To make your stay permanent, however, you should spend, as typical residents, about 30% of your income on rent or home loans.

Related Data:

	Boulder	Asheville	Greenville	Honolulu
Average House Price	$881,147	$358,383	$330,545	$581,658
Average Annual Salary	$73,360	$47,470	$48,350	$61,860
Population	328,713	465,558	918,166	1,015,167

1. What distinguishes Boulder from the other three places?

A．Its ideal location.	B．Its natural beauty.
C．Its job opportunities.	D．Its diverse hiking trails.

2. Which place do art lovers favour?

A．Boulder.

B．Asheville.

C．Greenville.

D．Honolulu.

3. How much are the average housing costs in Honolulu?

A．About $12,991.

B．About $18,558.

C．About $174,497.

D．About $581 ,658.

7 . 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。

Recently, many netizens posted videos on social media claiming that Harbin has launched a “photo shoot with a white fox” project to entertain tourists. The white fox in the video     1     (have) a soft and cute appearance, and after being artificially raised and managed, its fur is clean and odorless (无气味), providing tourists with a good experience and     2     (frequent) appearing on the hot search list.

For this project, some people believe it is     3     innovative tourism experience that can increase the interactivity and participation of tourists, while others are concerned about the safety and health of the white fox. In fact, these white foxes are professionally trained to have close contact     4     humans, and they do not bite. In addition, the scenic area has taken multiple     5     (measure) to ensure the welfare and safety of the white fox.

Mr. He, the person in charge of Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival, said that the scenic area has introduced this project to     6     (well) meet customer needs. These white foxes have been bred (饲养) and domesticated (驯化), so there is no need to worry about     7     (catch) and bitten by foxes.

Mr. He said that due to the continuous     8     (popular) of the White Fox on social media, more and more tourists are taking photos with it.     9     (welcome) tourists, the scenic area often takes care of the white fox, keeping its fur clean and fresh,     10     providing visitors with a better experience.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内的单词的正确形式。

The Icehotel is the world’s first ice hotel in northern Sweden. The hotel, including the chairs and beds, is constructed from snow and ice blocks,     1     are taken from the nearby Tome River. Artists are invited to create different     2     (room) and decorations built by ice. Besides bedrooms, there is a bar with glasses made     3     ice. Each suite is unique and the architecture of the hotel is changed     4     (annual), as it is rebuilt from scratch.   

    5     (design) the main hall and the imaginative suites, artists around the world send applications to the Icehotel each year. When spring comes,     6     is pitiful to see everything melt away and return to the Tome River.     7     the Icehotel only exists between December and April, it     8     (consider) as one of the Seven Wonders of Sweden recently.   

At the Icehotel the beds are bedded with furs and people are given special equipment to use while     9     (sleep) in the hotel. The guests sleep in polar-tested sleeping bags. Since there is no heating in     10     hotel, the bedroom temperature remain constantly around -5℃. The ice suites do not have any bathroom facilities but bathroom for guests can be found in a warm building close by.

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。

Lying in a gorge(峡谷) near the Minjiang River in Southwest China’s Sichuan province, Taoping Qiang village     1    (stay) here for over two thousand years.

Originally constructed for military defense, the village’s watchtower has seen the flames of war extinguished(熄灭的) over the ages and is now a tourist     2    (attract). Surviving the terrible 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, the tower still stands tall and now witnesses the area’s change.

The village was reconstructed after that, and a new village in the same architectural style was built nearby, with many residents choosing     3    (move) there for a better quality of life. Today, visitors are     4    (continuous) drawn to the beautiful village, bringing prosperity(繁荣) to the local tourism industry.

By Dec 25, the Taoping village area had welcomed 189,000 tourists in 2023, driving sales of local farm products to 30.8 million yuan and generating over 95.2 million yuan in tourism income. The trend has brought new opportunities and benefits to     5    (local), such as Maixi, who is a member of the Qiang ethnic group. Her journey has mirrored the great development of her hometown.

Maixi, one of the eight children, worked as a shepherd(牧羊人) when she was a girl. Now 60, she has achieved prosperity by changing her ancestral home     6     a homestay business. And she has expanded her business by opening a four-story homestay in the new village, drawing in a steady stream of customers     7     enjoy her signature dish of a hearty soup with vegetables. Maixi is not shy about saying she now leads a life that seemed impossible in her youth. The income her family brought in by selling Sichuan peppers was quite important during her childhood, she remembers,     8     the children would work alongside the adults all day long throughout the harvest season as sun-dried peppers reached a high price.

“With over 440 households and a population of more than 1,300, the village no     9    (long) relies on herding(畜牧). Half of our workforce is now involved in tourism, and we also cultivate over 1,000 mu of cherries and other     10    (variety) fruits. In recent years, the average income per mu has been about 60,000 yuan,” says Yang Buyi, Party chief of Taoping.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman want Stuart to do?

A．Correct his mistakes.

B．Offer some suggestions.

C．Wait for rescue workers.

2. Why is the woman concerned about her travel?

A．She may lose the way.

B．She may feel homesick.

C．She may miss the flight.

3. Who should the woman turn to for directions according to Stuart?

A．Children.

B．Tourists.

C．Deliverymen.

4. What do we know about Stuart?

A．He is an experienced traveler.

B．He is a kind policeman.

C．He is a creative student.