1 . All young people dream of travelling the world. They are excited and very eager to see new sights. However, they have little idea how they would really do it if given the chances. Because their knowledge of geography is quite limited, they seldom know much about the places they wish to visit or how they would get there.

Already hundreds of thousands of Chinese student tourists are visiting these places — Wuyi, Lhasa, Lijiang, Dali, Vientiane and Phnom Penh. Indeed, these students will soon be the most travelled generation in China’s long history. The World Tourist Organization predicts that a quarter of a century from now the number of Chinese tourists going abroad will be twenty times what it is today. The largest percentage of these tourists will visit Southeast Asia. Not all Chinese who travel abroad will be tourists, however. More and more youths are deciding to volunteer their skills in this region, much like their peers in the Peace Corps and VSO.

Critical thinking skills required include planning for a trip and solving problems after the trip has begun. The focus is on how to read an atlas (地图集) to make travel plans and how to find ways of travelling. An atlas offers a wealth of information about geography and is one way to increase students’ awareness of their global environment. The use of an atlas especially addresses the needs of students with different visual and spatial (空间的) learning styles.

1. The main idea of the first paragraph is __________.

A．all young people wish to travel around the world

B．all young people love travelling, however, their geographical knowledge is limited

C．all young people like to learn the knowledge of geography

D．all young people are aware of the places they are going to

2. What does the World Tourist Organization predict?

A．The number of Chinese tourists going abroad will be twenty times what it is today in about ten years.

B．The number of Chinese tourists going abroad will be twenty times what it is today in about twenty five years.

C．Students will soon be the most travelled generation in China’s long history.

D．Chinese people travel abroad to relax themselves.

3. One way to increase students’ awareness of their global environment is for them to __________.

A．watch TV	B．listen to radio news
C．plan a trip	D．read the maps

4. What can we infer (推断) from the passage?

A．Students know nothing about how to plan a trip.

B．Southeast Asia will be the most popular place in the world.

C．Young people will be crazy about Internet travelling.

D．When we are travelling, critical thinking skills are necessary.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

For Fang Rui, walking the streets of Nanjing and taking in the buildings and culture of the historical city is almost a     1     (day) routine. The 28-year-old landscape designer found that walking through the city while     2     (observe) cultural and historical sites gave her life new meaning.

The city-walk pastime of following     3     (plan) routes to explore a city’s history, culture and urban environment originated in London. The pastime is now attracting a growing number of followers in China, with many young people taking part. The scale of the trend is hard     4     (measure), but widely shared social media posts document different routes in various metropolises with vivid descriptions and pictures. For tourists as well as locals not     5     (full) familiar with a city’s history and culture, the organized walks are     6     authentic and immersive experience. Walk organizers have a more personalized and deeper understanding of their city,     7     goes beyond just visiting iconic landmarks.

In May, Fang organized a free city walk for around 50 people who came from all over the country to experience a deeper connection with Nanjing. She chose to walk in Cinna Lane, or Xinan Li, a tourist area not as popular or famous     8     other Nanjing landmarks like Fuzimiao Confucius Temple or Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. In terms of its grand scale and layout, it     9     (believe) to be the largest and most complete ancient residential building compound in China. “One of the aims of our city walks is to also let     10     (participate) become witnesses to the transformation of the city itself,” Fang said.

4 . My family and I had set out on a day trip from Shillong to Cherrapunji, a town known for being one of the wettest places on Earth. However, after we had been stuck in traffic for more than four hours, one of my sisters proposed going back to the city as a last attempt to save whatever remained of the day. A quick online search revealed other must-visit spots around Shillong. Most were familiar, but one caught our attention—Nartiang with its mysterious monoliths (独石碑). The photo showed tall stones piled together in a strange formation, appealing to us to explore further despite the lack of details provided.

That is how I found myself standing in the shadow of the huge monoliths of Nartiang, which is home to the thickest and largest collection in the region. Curious to uncover their history, I approached Maryo Symblai, a village elder I met later that day, who told me the story of the monoliths that has been orally passed down over generations. She said, “Back in the day, Nartiang didn’t have a bazaar (集市) and the nearest one was at Raliang. On one such bazaar, a giant named Mar Phalyngki was caught in heavy rain on his way back. He requested to borrow an umbrella from the Raliang chief’s youngest daughter, but she wanted to test his legendary strength instead. ‘Why don’t you go lift that huge stone in the bazaar and use it as an umbrella?’ she said dismissively. Emboldened by her challenge, he just did that, but before reaching Nartiang, he placed it in a forest when the rain had stopped.”

“There is a certain overlap of ancient story and memory in the case of the Nartiang monoliths. The locals’ account of how the place came to be is based on ancient stories or folk customs. But they also remember it because it served their ancestors as a weekly marketplace, a memorial, and a place for political gatherings. That is how oral history works. It mixes fact and fiction into collective memory”, said Dr Reeju Ray, a local writer.

Today, even though the traditional customs and more confirmed historical accounts offer some insight into the site, the mystery(奥秘)of the stone giants lasts.

1. Why did the author and his family come to visit the monoliths of Nartiang?

A．It was in their original trip plan.

B．They had to choose it as an alternative.

C．It was the only remaining place to visit.

D．An elder village r gave them the suggestion.

2. Which does the underlined word “Emboldened” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Threatened.

B．Moved.

C．Stimulated.

D．Frightened.

3. Why are Dr. Reeju Ray’s words mentioned?

A．To info rm what the monoliths served as.

B．To illustrate how the mysterious story came into being.

C．To introduce the feature of Nartiang monoliths.

D．To deny the overlap of ancient story and memory.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．A Trip to the Monoliths.	B．The Mystery of Shillong.
C．The Formation of the Monoliths.	D．A Disappointing Travel Experience.

5 . Ru Ling loves spending time in skywells. To her, these courtyards of old houses are the perfect place to be in on a hot and humid day. From 2014 to 2021, Ru lived in a century-old wood-framed home in the village of eastern China’s Anhui province. She moved there for a change of life after living and working in air-conditioned buildings for many years.

A skywell, or “tian jing”, is a typical feature of a traditional home in southern and eastern China. They are relatively common in historic residences in Sichuan, Jiangsu, Anhui and Jiangxi. In today’s rapidly urbanizing (城市化) China, fewer and fewer people live in skywell dwellings—air-conditioned flats in multi-storeyed buildings and tower blocks are the main forms of homes.

But a revival (复苏) of interest in traditional Chinese architecture is leading some of historic buildings with skywells to be restored for modern times. Meanwhile, as a government push has made low-carbon innovations in the building sector a trend, some architects are drawing inspiration from skywells and other traditional Chinese architectural features to help keep new buildings cooler.

Ancient “green wisdom” such as skywells continues to inspire today’s climate adaptive design and innovations in passive cooling, according to Wang Zhengfeng, a researcher at the Institute for Area Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Passive cooling is a method that incorporates design and technology to cool a building without the use of power.

However, Wang points out some challenges for bringing skywells into modern designs. The mechanisms of courtyards facilitating natural lighting, ventilation and rain collection are well known, but applying these principles needs to be site-specific. Because traditional skywells had different shapes, sizes and features, adding skywells into modern buildings requires designers to be sensitive to their project’s context (环境) and situation, she explains. When asked about why skywells have appealed to modern Chinese people, Wang says that the courtyard is also designed to serve as a gathering space for families or communities. “Perhaps changes in the lifestyle could also lead to nostalgia among people living in concrete and glass forests.”

1. What is the purpose of the first paragragh?

A．To introduce Ru Ling’s love for skywells.

B．To inform readers of the benefits of skywells.

C．To lead in the topic of popularity of skywells.

D．To support the idea of living in skywells.

2. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A．Features and importance of the historic residences.

B．Appreciation for traditional Chinese architecture.

C．Reasons for the comeback of traditional skywells.

D．Great efforts to restore the past glory of skywells.

3. The underlined word “incorporate” can be best replaced by ______.

A．combine

B．collect

C．invent

D．replace

4. What may influence the application of skywells in modern designs?

A．Lack of enough money and experience.	B．Dependence on natural surroundings.
C．People’s specific requirements.	D．The fast speed of urbanization.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does Camber’s Park highlight?

A．Exciting rides.

B．Zero entrance fee.

C．Educational experience.

2. When was the park built?

A．In 1980.

B．In 1997.

C．In 2004.

3. Which ride needs extra money?

A．River Adventure.

B．Swoop Slide.

C．Jungle Jim Rollercoaster.

4. What is a requirement for Jungle Jim Rollercoaster riders?

A．Reaching a certain age.

B．Fastening safety belts.

C．Wearing long trousers.

7 . It seems every country has one major event on the annual calendar that claims to please all others. Here we’ve boiled down the options to the absolute top 4 events to add to your travel bucket list.

La Tomatina Buñol, Spain August

Tomato lovers get their fill on the last Wednesday of August as over 100,000kg of tomatoes are thrown, pressed and splattered (飞溅) in the town square. It’s the climax of a week-long celebration of Buñol’s patron saint, which leaves the town in a bright red smattering like a horror film scene. We don’t envy whoever has to clean up that mess!

Songkran Thailand April

A water fight on a national scale, Songkran in Thailand is the celebration of the Buddhist New Year. Wherever you are in Thailand — anywhere from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, Krabi or Koh Samui — you can expect to get thoroughly wet with everything from water guns to elephant trunks being employed for the purpose.

Snow & Ice Festival Harbin, China January — February

Harbin is transformed into a winter wonderland with ice sculptures across the city, decorated with lights and lasers, drawing thousands of artists and art enthusiasts alike. And if that’s not enough to appeal to you, there’s also the Ice Lantern Art Fair, dog sledding to watch and our favourite, “winter swimming watching”.

Holi Festival India February — March

A rainbow of colour and Hindu traditions combine to create this celebration of love, springtime fun and good triumphing over evil. Kicking off with a night-time bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, the next day is a carnival of colours where everyone plays about throwing dye powder, shooting water guns and coloured water-filled balloons, uniting rich and poor, children and big kids at heart.

1. A visitor who will only be free in summer holiday can go to _________ to attend the festival.

A．Thailand

B．India

C．China

D．Spain

2. What do Songkran and Holi Festival have in common?

A．They are both in celebration of the New year.	B．They both include water battles.
C．They both provide a bonfire party.	D．They both involve casting color powder.

3. Where does the text probably come from?

A．A research plan.

B．A news report.

C．A travel magazine.

D．A book review.

8 . Overview

This sightseeing walking tour shows you Washington DC's most iconic sights with a fitness class built in! We explore the nation's park and the National Mall by foot, stop for multiple sports and wellness activities along the way. Are you the kind of person who goes to the hotel gym even while traveling? Do you love to go on a jo g in the morning? Join us for a tour that will get your heart beating!

What To Expect
●John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Take photos from the scenic observation deck!

10 minutes·Admission Ticket Free

●Lincoln Memorial

Run the steps, take photos and do a guided workout!

15 minutes·Admission Ticket Free

●Washington Monument

At the base of the monument, we have another guided fitness activity!

20 minutes·Admission Ticket Free

●National Mall

On America's lawn, we do our final guided fitness activity in Washington DC's most scenic location!

30 minutes·Admission Ticket Free

Additional Information
●Confirmation will be received at time of booking
●Not recommended for travelers with back problems and pregnant（怀孕的） travelers
●No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level

This tour will have at most 50 travelers

●No age under 18 and over 65
Cancellation (取消) Policy

It is non-refundable (不可退还的) and cannot be changed for any reason. If you must, the money you paid will not be returned. This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a full refund.

1. Where will travelers spend the most time during the tour?

A．National Mall.	B．Lincoln Memorial.
C．Washington Monument.	D．John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

2. You can get a full refund if _______.

A．there is a heavy rain	B．you give up the tour halfway
C．you cancel the tour a day earlier	D．you make changes just before the start

3. What can we know about the tour?

A．It is free.	B．It offers hotels with gyms.
C．It includes at least 60 visitors.	D．It connects sightseeing with exercise.

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。

Sichuan cuisine, one of the eight major cuisines in China, is now popular all over the world. In February 2010, Chengdu     1     (award) the honorary title of “City of Gastronomy” (美食之都) by UNESCO. To experience comprehensive Sichuan cuisine culture, you should definitely visit Sichuan Cuisine Museum (also Chuancais Museum), the first museum     2     (display) a regional cooking culture in the world.

    3     (cover) an area of more than 40 mu, the museum forms     4     unique cultural landscape of ancient Kingdom of Shu in Chinese history. In this AAA national museum, you can appreciate more than 6,000 pieces of antique and cultural relics related to Sichuan cuisine culture, as well as     5     (catch) a glimpse of new style classic garden scenery and traditional western Sichuan style folk houses. Sichuan Cuisine Museum is the only “EATABLE MUSEUM”,     6     you can not only learn Sichuan cuisine culture by using eyes and ears, but also enjoy it by using mouth and nose. Interesting, meaningful and featured activities are     7     (special) designed from the moment you stepped into the museum to the time you leave. The highlighted experience for your visit should be cooking the typical Sichuan dishes     8     the guidance of the professional chef. There is arguably no better way to know more about a cuisine     9     learning how to cook it yourself.

Start your     10     (explore) from Sichuan Cuisine Museum, enjoy different aspects of Sichuan cuisine, satisfy your curiosity and taste buds and experience all fun for “Playing with Chuancais”.

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

A．Where to get married.

B．Where to go on vacation.

C．Where to have a business trip.

2. Where would the man like to go first?

A．Manila.

B．Hanoi. .

C．Hong Kong.

3. How will the speakers go to Vietnam?

A．By plane.

B．By boat.

C．By train.

4. Why is the woman upset?

A．She won’t see her grandmother.

B．The man wants to visit his relatives.

C．The man doesn’t want to go to Thailand.