1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do the speakers have in common?

A．They are both Chinese.

B．They always think differently.

C．They took a trip abroad together.

2. What happened to the man’s American friend?

A．He got sick.

B．He missed a trip.

C．He made mistakes in speaking Chinese.

3. How did the man’s American friend feel about his suggestion?

A．Excited.

B．Unhappy.

C．Grateful.

4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Social skills.

B．Emergency reactions.

C．Cultural differences.

2 . 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。

The world’s longest sea-spanning bridge, the highway-railway bridge     1     the longest span in the world, the first sea-spanning dual-use bridge in the world-These are just some of the “world firsts” China has created in the sphere (领域) of bridge building. But     2    best represents China’s modern industrial power is possibly the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

On July 7, 2017 the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge was fully opened. Seen from the air, the     3     (wind) bridge looks like a long dragon. From Zhuhai bay, the bridge    4     (stretch) for over 30 km above the sea, together with 6. 7 km of tunnels under the seabed, to end in Hong Kong. On the way, there are three specially     5     (model) cable-stayed bridges,     6     names are “China Connection”, “Dolphin” and “Sail”     7     (respective) , capable of sustaining a total of three hundred thousand tons of wheeled cargo.

As Su Quanke put it, the bridge not just links the three geographical regions,     8     it forms a link between our thoughts and feelings, including the creative superiority that we     9     (develop) over centuries. When we look at this magnificent sea-spanning bridge, as a great achievement of the century, we can see a     10     (combine) of the millennia-long history of bridge building in China and modern technology, and the glitter of the Chinese people’s diligence and wisdom.

3 . The Best New Dolly Parton Attractions

Dolly Parton’s theme park is expanding with the opening of a new star-rating resort in the grand Great Smoky Mountains, alongside a string of other developments. Here are her latest hits.

1. Dollywood adds new attractions

The new star of Dolly’s theme park is Big Bear Mountain, the longest roller-coaster-at Dollywood, which takes two minutes to move around nearly 4,000ft of track. If this isn’t your taste, head to the freshly released Dolly Parton Experience, a practical exhibition describing Dolly’s rags-to-riches story.

2. Her tour bus offers a superstar sleepover

With the Dolly’s customized tour bus now in retirement at Dollywood’s Dream More Resort, fans can peek inside the singer’s maximalist wardrobe (衣橱) before sleeping in her luxurious bed. The Tour Bus Experience also offers a big meal with wine, as well as the option to book a cruise (游轮) around the mountainous landscape in a custom Jeep.

3. Moonshine gets hip

Moonshine, an eye-wateringly strong whisky, was once the first choice for Prohibition-era bootleggers. Today, Dolly’s niece, Danielle Parton, is part of a growing movement to update the drink’s secret image with the opening of her Tennessee micro-distillery (酿酒厂), Shine Girl. Take a tour before sitting down at the bar, where red-velvet-flavored cocktails are occasionally shaken by Danielle herself.

1. Where can visitors learn about the life-story of a celebrity?

A．Shine Girl.	B．Big Bear Mountain.
C．Dream More Resort.	D．Dolly Parton Experience.

2. What services can visitors enjoy in the tour bus?

A．Bus sightseeing.	B．Clothes fitting.
C．Overnight staying.	D．Cruise for hiring.

3. Who might be attracted by these latest hits?

A．An admirer of Dolly.	B．An enthusiast of wine.
C．A goer of concerts.	D．A fan of adventure.

4 . 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。

Shanghai has added another 162 parks this year, bringing     1     total to 832 and making a big step towards     2     (it) goal of “a city in the parks”. Of the 832 parks, 265are pocket parks that provide small outdoor places     3     (cover) an area of between 400 to 10,000m² for the public.

Parks in Shanghai are not just places to relax or take a walk.     4     (actual), they have become “ecological parlors (客厅)” of the city, in     5     people can enjoy various activities. For example, one of the parks     6     (feature) art and cultural elements to enrich the visitor experience. At present, around 200 activities have been scheduled for these parks.

Shanghai is also developing a number of parks with     7     (diverse) functions than the present ones. Heping Park in Hongkou District is going to introduce a bookstore with a     8     (collect) of more than 1,500 journals. while Lujiazui Central Greenland in the Pudong New Area will host coffee-themed activities such as coffee culture festivals. A pop-up cafe. Coffee Cube, is to start trial operation in the park next month.

Of course, parks have also become sports and fitness venues (场地), and nearly 300 parks in urban areas have been equipped     9     fitness and sports facilities (设施). Xujiahui Park in Xuhui District has constructed a basketball court, a fitness track and a table tennis venue, and Gongqing Forest Park and Binjiang Forest Park have introduced activities such as fishing and walking     10     (raise) health awareness among the public.

5 . 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。

The 2.4-km-long Peljesac Bridge (佩列沙茨大桥), connecting Croatia’s mainland with the Peljesac Peninsula on the country’s southern Adriatic coast,     1     (be) a Belt and Road Initiative project built by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) .

The bridge has     2     (significant) improved people’s lives, cut travel time to the Adriatic coast and increased     3     (economy) opportunities for the region. “This bridge is not a luxury; it is our     4     (necessary),” said Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic when the bridge was opened.

The construction team attached great importance     5     environmental protection. While     6     (build) the bridge, they took different measures to create     7     environmentally friendly site. A bubble curtain, a measure to reduce noise caused by underwater construction,     8     (apply) to decrease the disturbance to the wildlife in the sea and neighboring residents. In addition, oil containment zones were set up at the site     9       (prevent) possible oil leaks.

“I have worked on some other big projects in Europe, but none compare with the Peljesac Bridge project,” Selma Knudsen said,     10     worked as a commercial coordinator on the Peljesac Bridge project.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the speakers?

A．On an airplane.

B．At the airport security.

C．At the airport ticket office.

2. Which city is probably the man’s final destination?

A．London.

B．New York.

C．Los Angeles.

3. What does the man need to have changed?

A．His ticket.

B．His meal package.

C．His Internet service.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How much does it cost a grown-up to visit the Sea Life Centre?

A．£2.

B．£4.

C．£10.

2. When do the hourly feeding times for the fish begin?

A．At 8:30 am.

B．At 9:30 am.

C．At 10:30 am.

3. What can children do in the Sea Life Theatre?

A．Perform in a play.

B．Talk with an actor.

C．Watch a short film.

4. What is the latest attraction at the Sea Life Theatre?

A．An open-air swimming pool.

B．An underwater glass passage.

C．An outside children’s play area.

8 . 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。

Following the barbecue-induced travel craze to the city of Zibo in East China, Chinese social media has once again highlighted the next internet-famous city worthy of     1     (explore).

This time it’s Tianshui, a low-key city in China’s Gansu province that     2     (take) the spotlight recently. It has attracted considerable attention     3     food enthusiasts and social media influencers online,     4     (celebrate) the city’s iconic dish of hot pot.

Known as Tianshui Malatang, which     5     (literal) means spicy and hot, the local dish is popular for its large portion of skewered meat, vegetables,     6     hand-made potato noodles in a pot of boiling broth (肉汤).

Two food bloggers, with over 3 million followers in their account on the popular Chinese Weibo,     7     (be) among the influencers praising the deliciousness of Tianshui Malatang. Their vlogs show eager food enthusiasts lining up on the streets, many of     8     traveled from cities far away.

Dong Liangyan, 29, from Daqing in Heilongjiang province,     9     (locate) more than 2,000 km away from Tianshui, told Xinhua that she was absolutely delighted     10     (enjoy) the local delicacy.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will tourists do in Kenton tomorrow?

A．Visit a market.

B．Explore a castle.

C．Tour a museum.

2. Where will the tour start tomorrow?

A．In Gough Street.

B．In Saxon Street.

C．In Park Street.

3. How much will the woman pay for her ticket?

A．£ 15.

B．£ 17.

C．£ 19.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How long did the two men spend at sea?

A．One week.

B．About 20 days.

C．About one month.

2. What was the two men’s attitude toward their adventure?

A．Positive.

B．Ambiguous.

C．Negative.

3. What did the two men eat to survive?

A．Fish.

B．Seabirds.

C．Oranges.

4. Who saved the two men?

A．A fisherman

B．The local government.

C．A search and rescue team.