1 . Zibo city in Shandong has unexpectedly become famous on Chinese social media since late February for its local barbecue specialty, and this trend continues as the local government takes the opportunity to promote tourism and spending.

The latest promotion gives visitors free admission to 10 scenic spots in the city with their train tickets as long as their final destination is Zibo. This move followed another on March 31 under which the Jinan bureau of China Railway added a weekend special round-trip “barbecue tour” train between Jinan.

Passengers who get on the train are greeted by a banner reading “Welcome to the Special BBQ Train”at the entrance of the train. Many also took videos and posted them on social media, drawing more visitors.

Barbecue is popular in China, and Zibo’s barbecue has its own local features: it’s made on a stove, and is served with flatbread and dressings. The food is 70-80 percent cooked before it is brought to the table, where diners can finish cooking it on their own stoves. Diners are served with flatbreads, scallions and other dressings at the table so they are able to assemble their own barbecue parcels, in much the same way Peking Duck is eaten.

The barbecue suddenly became famous after a group of college students shot videos of themselves enjoying a meal in Zibo and posted them on social media in late February. Since then, many people, mostly young, have come to the city from all over the country to try the dish.

On several streets, lines can be seen outside barbecue restaurants, which stretch for more than 100 meters on the weekend.

“Zibo barbecue is bringing more and more people to the city, and the local government needs to think about how to promote the city as a whole, its culture and tourism, as well as its living and business environment,” said Sun Xiaorong, an expert of tourism marketing and promotion. The trend will eventually end if the local government doesn’t take proper follow-up measures, he added.

1. What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about?

A．Zibo city’s snacks.

B．Zibo city’s places of interest.

C．The reasons why Zibo is famous recently.

D．The challenges Zibo meets with at present.

2. What can we know about Zibo’s barbecue from paragraph 4?

A．It is usually paired with flatbread and dressings.

B．It is as delicious as Peking Duck.

C．It is totally toasted by the cook on the stove.

D．It is very cheap and various.

3. What made Zibo’s barbecue suddenly well-known?

A．Young people’s dreams.

B．Local government’s measures.

C．Barbecue restaurants in Zibo city.

D．Some college students’ promotion.

4. Which word can describe Sun Xiaorong’s attitude towards the popularity of Zibo barbecue?

A．Objective.	B．Negative.
C．Curious	D．Doubtful.

3 . Highly-immersive (沉浸式的) tailored science tours in the UK

2-7 July 2023
Explore the science of London along the River Thames

Explore London’s notable sites of scientific interest and a few hidden attractions on an urban walking tour along the River Thames. Start at Kew Bridge and walk to the Thames Barrier during the day with exclusive talks in the evening from the New Scientist editors. You will never be far from the river as you experience a wide range of topics.

1-6 September 2023
The science history of Scotland: The enlightenment and beyond

Discover Edinburgh and Glasgow’s most famous scientific thinkers, and learn about their ideas. Enjoy expert talks and explore key sites from the Scottish Enlightenment, a period of incredible scientific and intellectual creativity in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Take part in walking seminars and enjoy several museum trips, as well as visits to two fantastic industrial sights, the Falkirk Wheel and the Whitelee Windlarm.

4-9 September 2023
Human origins:Pre-Historic Southwest England

Immerse yourself in the early human periods of the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages. Explore the prehistoric origins and evidence across Wiltshire and Dorset. Visit several National Trust, English Heritage and UNESCO listed sites including Stonehenge,Old Sarum, Avebury Circle and Maiden Castle and hear talks from the directors of the Wiltshire and Salisbury museums about their archaeology collections.

7-10 September 2023
The science of rewilding: Coombeshead, Devon, England

Rewilding is becoming a global phenomenon, and all about the native species that are being reintroduced to the British countryside.During this tour, there will be a small-group walking safari of the 400-acre rewilding site, a chance to see the animals in their breeding (繁殖) centre plus several opportunities to go beaver watching.

1. What will you do along the River Thames?

A．Talk with scientists.	B．Learn prehistoric origins.
C．Visit scientific sites.	D．Explore the city on a bus ride.

2. What is the right time for enjoying industrial wonders?

A．2-7 July.	B．1-6 September.
C．4-9 September.	D．7- 10 September.

3. What is the feature of The science of rewilding?

A．It attracts global attention.

B．It introduces foreign species.

C．It enables visitors to get close to wildlife.

D．It offers a chance to watch beaver breeding.

4 . When you think of Tokyo as a place to go on holiday, your mind will most likely turn to electronics, shopping and delicious food. However, one of the more unusual tourist spots in this city of 9.2 million is the Tsukiji Fish Market, which has been selling fish for over 400 years right in the centre of this busy city.

This is no ordinary market. It opens at 3.00 am when fish and other sea life caught from the oceans, seas and rivers from all over the world are delivered to 900 fish dealers. Over 400 different types of seafood are available from cheap seaweed to the world’s most expensive caviar. It is most famous though for the striking tuna auctions (金枪鱼拍卖) that take place between 5:20 am and 10:00 am.

Over 2, 000 tons of marine produce are sold every day. This amounts to over US $5.9 billion of business per year.

The fish market is divided into two different places. The inner market is where most of the wholesale business is done. Only registered (注册的) traders are allowed there, and that’s where the famous tuna auctions take place. In the outer market, retail (零售的) shops and restaurants are open to the general public. There you can taste some of the freshest sashimi in the world as long as you like uncooked fish for breakfast. Given that the market operates from such an early hour and most of its business is completed by mid-morning, it is surprising to find that the fish market has become a highly popular tourist attraction. Because it is so busy, accidents have happened in the past, so the number of tourists is restricted each day. But once inside, they are able to see some of the most expensive frozen tuna and swordfish being examined by the experts and then cut up with large saws (锯子).

1. What is the Tsukiji Fish Market best known for?

A．Its fair prices.

B．Its tuna auctions.

C．Its striking trading amounts.

D．Its different types of seafood.

2. In what way is the inner market different from the outer one?

A．The quality of fish.

B．Their different sizes.

C．The number of fish traders.

D．The different means of selling goods.

3. What does the author think of the market’ s great popularity among tourists?

A．Unexpected.

B．Reasonable.

C．Exciting.

D．Laughable.

4. What does the underlined word “restricted” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Equal.

B．Changeable.

C．Limited.

D．Certain.

5 . During the work week, the city of Bogotá, Colombia, has 1,600,000 cars, 50,000 taxis, 9,000 buses, and 500,000 motorcycles. But every Sunday, the city closes 75 miles of roads to motor vehicles, so the Bogotanos (citizens of Bogotá) have to leave their cars at home. Instead, they go on their bicycles, roller skates, scooters, wheelchairs, and skateboards. And they walk!

During “Ciclovía” (meaning “Bicycle Way” in English) every Sunday, people bike around the city streets, and, as they bike, there are “Fun Stops.” At one fun stop, you can listen to musicians playing salsa music. At another, there is an aerobics class with a fitness instructor. And there is always cheap, delicious food for sale—“I come for the food!” says one young woman.

This year, Ciclovía in Bogotá is 25 years old and it’s still very popular. Bibiana Sarmiento is the manager of Ciclovía and she explains why it’s a good idea: “The Ciclovía is the moment when motor vehicles make way for human beings … citizens take over the city’s public space.” Now other cities have days like Ciclovía all over the world—from New Zealand to Europe to China.

Maybe your town or city already has a special day when people—not cars—control the streets. If it doesn’t, maybe it’s time to start one.

1. How many cars does the city of Bogotá, Colombia have?

A．1.6 million

B．16 million

C．1.6 billion

D．16 billion

2. How did citizens of Bogotá go outside at every Sunday?

A．By cars and buses

B．By taxis and cars

C．By motor cars and taxis

D．On foot

3. What can you do at a “Fun Stop”?

A．You can listen to rock and roll music.

B．You can have an aerobics class.

C．You can have expensive, delicious food.

D．You can meet many interesting people there.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．How local people have fun at Ciclovía

B．Transportation in Bogotá

C．A City that Bans Cars on Sundays

D．Why Ciclovía is popular

6 .

[1] Inakadate is considered the home of Tanbo art, a rice field art form. Its story as a world-renowned tourist destination began in the early 1990s, when local authorities realized that youths were moving to large urban centers continuously, and started brainstorming for ways of reviving (焕发生机) the village. One of the proposed ideas was an art form inspired by the local’s traditional rice farming, done by hand for hundreds of years. Tanbo art involved the use of different-color rice varieties to turn local rice fields into giant canvases (画布) for complicated designs that revealed their beauty when viewed from above.

[2] The first rice field artwork was unveiled in 1993, when purple and yellow rice plants were used to create a detailed picture of Mt. Iwaki — the highest mountain in Aomori — along with easily recognized characters. A viewing platform was set up somewhere above the rice field, from which people could admire the unique artwork in all its glory. The project was so successful that Inakadate authorities decided to turn it into a yearly event.

[3] To create the impressively massive rice field artworks, locals use a technique which involves surveying the rice fields, perspective drawing (透视绘图), and the handmade plantation of various types of rice plants to create the desired visual effect. Tanbo art has come a long way in the last three decades, with designs gradually becoming larger and more complicated.

[4] Many locals say that Tanbo art has saved Inakadate, bringing in impressive numbers of people from all over the world and boosting the local economy. According to CoolJP, around 200,000 people flocked to Inakadate to see its unique artworks in 2006, and by 2016 that number had ballooned to around 340,000.

1. Why was the idea of Tanbo art proposed?

A．To promote the local rice brand.	B．To breathe new life into the village.
C．To publicize the traditional rice planting.	D．To appeal to youths to start new business.

2. What does the underlined “unveiled” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Painted.

B．Selected.

C．Discovered.

D．Displayed.

3. Which of the following best describes the technique used in Tanbo art?

A．Cutting-edge.

B．Traditional.

C．Multi-field.

D．Unique.

4. Which local industry has benefited most from Tanbo art?

A．Education.

B．Tourism.

C．Agriculture.

D．Architecture.

8 . Do you want something to have fun? Well, look at a list of some activities.

Living like Summer Flowers

As the first exhibition in the new space of Fangyuan Art Museum, with the theme of flowers, it showcases many new works by artist Yan Ping. This exhibition aims to express the beauty of the power of life, and to discover the beauty that we have overlooked in the world.

The “Big Yellow Duck”

Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman will bring his big rubber(橡胶) duck to the Today Art Museum in Beijing, inviting you to participate in this nearly three month party. This exhibition is Hofman’s first large-scale solo exhibition in China. More than 25 new works will be displayed, presenting the landmark of Hofman’s more than 20 years of artistic career.

Yoga in Hutong

We are excited to offer a truly magical experience to our community at the absolutely attractive hutong place, Z-Space.Start your Sunday morning with 75-minute movement to awaken your body and mind, and fuel your spirit. After class, we’ll enjoy a selection of snacks and drinks.

Viewing the Sand Ridge

Contemporary ink artist Tan Jun will hold his solo exhibition “Guansha Ridge” at Beijing Soka Art. In this exhibition, there will be 8 collections of photography and painting, adding a new experience to the viewer’s way of viewing and feeling the mysterious poetic world.

1. Where can you watch some works about flowers?

A．At Z-Space.	B．At Beijing Soka Art.
C．At Today Art Museum.	D．At Fangyuan Art Museum.

2. Which activity is related to a foreign artist?

A．Yoga in Hutong.	B．The “Big Yellow Duck”.
C．Viewing the Sand Ridge.	D．Living like Summer Flowers.

3. What can you do at Yoga in Hutong?

A．Hold a party.	B．Visit a big duck.
C．Eat some food.	D．Paint some pictures.

9 . 假如你是李华，你的英国网友Tom，听说了中国的故宫，但对其了解不多，于是给你发来邮件，请你给他介绍有关故宫的一些情况。请根据下面的要点，给他回一封电子邮件：
1.故宫(the Palace Museum)又叫紫禁城(the Forbidden City)；
2.它于1406年开始建造，于1420年建成；
3.相传它有殿宇宫室9999间。在传统上，中国人认为9是一个吉利的数字；
4.现在，故宫每周二免费向全国的中学生开放；
5.故宫存放着有上千年历史的珍宝 (precious treasures)。请他亲自来看一看。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,

It is nice to receive your e-mail. Now I’d like to tell you something about the Palace Museum.

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Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua