1 . A short video showing a member of the cleaning staff at the Summer Palace in Beijing explaining Buddhist scenic spots drew a lot of traffic on different social media platforms recently, with netizens     1    (impress) by his mastery of traditional Chinese culture.

In the video, the worker, Zhang Xu, 40, explains the cultural connotations of the sites     2     several tourists, who were doing research.

    3     makes it special is his recitation of a list of dozens of Buddhist sites, which are hard     4    (pronounce). He speaks with     5     ease and confidence that it seems he is doing a tongue twister. People thought he must be a tour guide or expert,     6     he was wearing the uniform of a janitor and holding a broom. After his     7    (explain), Zhang smiled and returned to his work as though nothing had happened. The video     8    (post) by the researchers on social media platforms on Oct 7 and immediately became a trending topic online. Zhang was even given the name of “the most powerful cleaning monk” by netizens, one of the     9    (character) in Louis Cha’s (金庸) novel Tianlong Babu.

Zhang said     10     never occurred to him that he’d become famous online, as he only wanted to help the tourists who seemed puzzled. Zhang joined the cleaning staff at the palace in late 2021 and walks about 40,000 steps inside the palace every day, so he knows a lot about it.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where are drinks served all day?

A．In the cafe.

B．In the dining room.

C．By the swimming pool.

2. What will the listeners probably do around 1 p.m.?

A．Have lunch.

B．Go swimming.

C．Attend a conference.

3. What does the speaker apologize for?

A．The updated program.

B．The high temperature.

C．The late lunch.

4. Why does the conference program have to be changed?

A．Some rooms are being repaired.

B．The General Manager can’t come.

C．A speaker isn’t able to give her talk.

3 . 南昌市政府正在策划一个旅游节，现面向全市青少年征集宣传片策划案，旨在挖掘该市的旅游资源和城市文化。假设你是李明，请你写一封建议信给旅游局(Tourist Administration），谈谈你对该宣传片的想法，包含以下的内容：
1) 宣传片中城市景点介绍；
2) 推荐原因。
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4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the most important thing for Eric and his father taking the cycle trip?

A．To raise money for charity.

B．To spend time together.

C．To do something different.

2. What made a day happier during the trip?

A．Riding for a long distance.

B．Chatting with the local people.

C．Enjoying the sunshine on the face.

3. What is Eric now?

A．He’s a student.

B．He’s a host.

C．He’s a coach.

4. What does Eric want to do?

A．Take another long ride.

B．Go cycling on weekends.

C．Participate in competitions.

5 .        国际青少年互动友谊营（The Youth Camp for International Exchange and Friendship）正在招募志愿者，要求能安排并接待一位与你年龄相仿的外国青少年在上海游玩一天。你对此很感兴趣，请写一封E-mail，申请担任志愿者，告诉主办方你一天的安排，并简述这样安排的理由。
注意：1. 词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam,
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Yours,

Li Hua

6 . Favored by many internet influencers, the city of Zibo, once a sleepy industrial city, has gone viral on Chinese social media platforms. The topic Zibo “barbecue” on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, was played 4.96 billion times since the city stormed the Internet for over a month. On 29 April, Zibo Railway Station saw a record 87,000 train trips to and from the station, according to Chinese news website Caixin.

Local authorities in Zibo have been quick to respond to the sudden flow of visitors. A barbecue zone that can accommodate 10,000 people, featuring live band performances, was built overnight. Volunteers have been dispatched to the railway station to offer advice and recommendations to tourists. Designated (指定的) buses and trains bring tourists to and from the hottest barbecue spots. The government has even threatened to punish profiteering hotels who raise prices by more than 50% .

What makes Zibo barbecue so special is that it does offer a distinctive (独特的) dining experience. The skewers (烤串) are 70-80 percent cooked before they are brought to the table, where diners can finish cooking them on their own stoves, offering an immersive dining experience.

Zibo’s low prices are also appealing. Many college students in Shandong have made concrete plans to enjoy Zibo barbecue at the least cost, and traveling back and forth by train for only 200 yuan ($29.1). So what better way to attract adventurous, hungry college students with a tight budget other than “tasty barbecue that makes you full for only 50 yuan!”

The locals seem happy enough about the arrival of visitors and shy away from hot spots to make space for outsiders, saying they are proud that their hometown has gained nationwide fame.

1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A．The history of Zibo.

B．The influence of social media.

C．The newfound popularity of Zibo.

D．The crowdedness of Zibo Railway Station.

2. What makes Zibo barbecue attractive to college students?

A．Unique dining experience.	B．Convenient transportation.
C．Wonderful performances.	D．Affordable prices.

3. What is the local people’s attitude to the arrival of tourists?

A．Favorable.

B．Worried.

C．Unconcerned.

D．Critical.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To promote an industrial city.

B．To introduce barbecue in Zibo.

C．To explain how to attract tourists.

D．To show the popularity of barbecue.

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。

The new site of the National Natural History Museum was unveiled (揭牌) in Beijing on June 5, 2023. It     1     ( locate) along the southern part of Beijing’s central line. It covers about 57, 700 square meters,     2     (double) the size of its original site. Formerly     3     (know) as the Beijing Museum of National History, the museum was opened to the public in January 1959. Being the first large -scale museum of natural history founded on     4     (we) own strength after the liberation, the museum bears three main functions: the specimen collection, the academic research and the science popularization of zoology, botany and anthropology. The museum today,     5     has been one of a few     6     (museum) of natural history in China, boasts its rich collections, high- -level research and ever-enlarging exhibitions. It also has been named     7       National Youth Science and Technology Education Base. It has been     8     unique attraction, receiving 1.8 million visits every year. It now holds a collection of more than 372,000 historical and contemporary artifacts. In the future, the facility will expand its collection and it will     9     (active) play an important role in     10     (science) research. I will also develop more learning programs to popularize science and deeper international communication, according to the museum.

8 . Rome has been around for almost three thousand years and yet carries all that weight of history with a light heart. Explore our guides of Rome’s attractions, restaurants, shopping, nightlife and amazing things to do.

Morning

Start your day with a Roman breakfast of cappuccino and cornetto at elegant Bar Rosati, which at this morning hour still has a relaxing atmosphere. Then cross the square to the church of Santa Maria del Popolo, an artistic treasure world in which two strikingly dramatic canvases by Caravaggio stand out.

Afternoon

Brave the crowds and head for the Colosseum/Forum/Palatine complex. Half circus, half sports stadium, Rome’s most famous classical ruin is unmissable--especially now that they have extended the visitor route to the underfloor passageways through which gladiators (角斗士) and wild beasts made their entrances. Walk from the Colosseum through the Forum to the pretty Palatine Hill, where Romulus legendarily founded Rome, and where emperors such as Augustus built their palaces.

Late

Dine in one of Rome’s new breed of creative restaurants. In Trastevere, La Gensola offers a mix of tasty Roman specialities and Sicilian-style seafood dishes in an informal setting. Alternatively, head for Testaccio and grab a pizza at Da Remo or an aperitivo at the Enoteca Palombi, known for its selection of beers from across the globe.

Do you know?

Dress code in churches: shoulders covered and modest dress length for women, while for men vests and really short shorts are frowned on- -though these rules are only strictly enforced in major churches like St. Peter’s.

1. Where can you enjoy canvases by Caravaggio?

A．Bar Rosati.	B．Santa Maria del Popolo.
C．The Forum.	D．St. Peter’s.

2. What’s an advantage of visiting Colosseum now?

A．It holds more people.	B．The nearby Palatine is in its full beauty.
C．It’s Colosseum’s off season.	D．An extended visitor route is in use now.

3. What clothing is accepted in Roman churches?

A．Long sleeve shirts.	B．Very short shorts.
C．Mini skirts for women.	D．Vests for men.

9 .

Chile (智利) is famous for its many attractions, including Torres del Paine National Park and Easter Island . If you’re planning a visit, be sure to add “Mano del Desierto” or “Hand of the Desert”to your must-see list.

Standing 11 meters tall and made of iron and cement (混凝土), this sculpture (雕像) of a hand emerges (出现) from the sand in the Atacama Desert , which is known as the driest desert in the world outside of polar regions. The sculpture was created by Mario Irarr á zabal in the early 1980s and was financed by a local nonprofit organization called Corporaci ó n Pro Antofagasta. The sculpture is not only famous for its size and design but also for the message it expresses. Many people believe that the hand represents the weakness and helplessness of human beings, as well as their strength and determination to overcome hardships.

If you’re interested in visiting the Hand of the Desert, take Route 26 or 28 from Antofagasta, a port city in northern Chile. The sculpture is located between mile markers 1309 and 1310. The desert’s flatness (平坦) makes it easy to spot the sculpture from far away. But some people mistake it for a mirage (海市蜃楼) caused by tiredness from driving a long way to the sculpture.

Visitors should take precautions (预防措施) before leaving , such as filling their gas tanks , taking plenty of water, and wearing sunscreen. They should also avoid driving too quickly, as many car accidents happen in the desert each year.

For those who are worried about driving alone, working with an agency (机构) like Plan South America is a good option. The founder of the agency, Harry Hastings, said that he always tries to join a visit to the sculpture with guests traveling to the desert.

1. What makes the Hand of the Desert a famous attraction?

A．Its material.

B．Its location.

C．Its designer.

D．Its size and design.

2. What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A．The sculpture attracts millions of visitors every year.

B．Tired travelers often see mirages in the desert.

C．The sculpture can be reached very easily.

D．The sculpture can be seen from far away.

3. What can we know about Harry Hastings from the passage?

A．He built the sculpture “Hand of the Desert”.

B．He gave the financial support to the sculpture.

C．His agency can help lonely travelers travel to the desert.

D．He can avoid driving accidents in the desert.

4. Which column does this passage belong to in a newspaper?

A．Travel.

B．Environment.

C．Culture.

D．Entertainment.

10 . People living on Rum are hoping it will be recognised as a Dark Sky Island. They have been preparing to achieve it.

In recent years, the community of just 30 people on Rum have tried their best to change the island’s lighting system(系统). There are no streetlights, hardly any buildings and no traffic. When the sun sets, locals and visitors can experience a naturally dark sky, and enjoy views of stars.

The island community has been taking readings with special equipment (设备)which is used to determine the brightness of the night sky. “We have to take these through our whole season so we get to know what the sky is like at different times of the year and night,” Mr Mumford, the island’s visitor services manager, said. “We need to make sure there are plans for the future in terms of what it’s going to look like and what this means.”

Dark Sky status (地位)would also help Manx Shearwaters, a bird which depends on the darkness to find the direction to South America every year.

“Manx Shearwaters are attracted to man-made light; they can be hurt at this time of year when they’re returning from migration (迁徙), and in September when young birds first fly to South America,” said Nature Scot’s Lesley Watt, a local.

“On that flight, if there are any man-made lights in the village, they could be attracted to those lights instead of reaching the sea for their onward journey. If they do get grounded, they have very little chance of making it out to sea.”

It is also hoped that by achieving Dark Sky Island status, Rum would be able to make use of this chance and bring in visitors.

“Most people aren’t coming to Scotland from October to March, which is the best time to view the night sky,” Mr Mumford said. “This is the perfect chance to help with that. We want to show off what we have here, and the work we’ve put in to protect that. We want to show people what we get to see every day.”

1. What does the author try to show in paragraph 2?

A．People on Rum live a hard life.	B．Rum does well in researching stars.
C．There are few unnatural lights on Rum.	D．The lighting system on Rum is out of date.

2. Why does the community of Rum take readings with special equipment throughout the season?

A．To keep an exact record of stars.

B．To check the use of lights on the island.

C．To collect information of weather conditions.

D．To know sky better to prepare for future plans.

3. How can Dark Sky status be useful to Manx Shearwaters?

A．It is helpful for them to find more food.

B．It makes their migration journey smoother.

C．It offers them a good environment of producing.

D．It protects them from being eaten by other animals.

4. What can we learn about Mr Mumford from the last paragraph?

A．He is addicted to watching stars.	B．He is hopeful of achieving the status.
C．He is looking forward to visitors’ coming.	D．He is eager to improve local people’s life.