1 . Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Hidden amongst the shops and cafes of colorful Chinatown at 578 Carrall Street, the walled Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a little oasis(乐土) in the city of Vancouver, BC. Popular with locals looking for a quiet walk, tourists looking for an interesting attraction, and film crews searching for locations that look like China, the Chinese Garden is top of most people’s lists for a shot of nature in the heart of the city. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park is a public garden that features a lily pond, pagoda(佛塔) and winding pathways — it’s open to the public during daylight hours and has no admission fee. The museum part of the park has an admission fee of $12 from October to April ($14 from May to September) and is open daily, apart from Mondays and Fridays from November 1 to April 30. Explore independently or take one of the 45-minute guided tours that are included in your admission fee to find out more about symbolism in the garden.

Entrance to the garden is at 578 Carrall Street — the public entrance is via the gate in the courtyard and the museum entrance is through the door next to it. Chinatown is within walking distance of most downtown hotels and is served by TransLink buses and the SkyTrain system, which stops at the nearby Chinatown-Stadium station.

Educational events run throughout the year and the garden hosts musical events, art exhibits and author talks, as well as festivals, Halloween celebrations and special one-off concerts. Traditional tea service, and calligraphy(书法) workshops take place all year round, but the garden’s biggest celebration comes during the Chinese Lunar New Year in February. Lanterns light up the garden for three weekends of fun, when the garden is magically transformed for this traditional Chinese festival.

1. How much should a visitor pay for visiting Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park in Vancouver in October?

A．$26.

B．$14.

C．$12.

D．$0.

2. When can you visit the museum part?

A．Mondays in December.

B．Fridays in February.

C．Mondays in September.

D．Fridays in March.

3. Which events are held all the year around?

A．Educational events and author talks.

B．Calligraphy workshops and art exhibits

C．Traditional tea service and the lit lanterns.

D．Traditional tea service and calligraphy workshops.

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。

Hangzhou is recognized as the “City of Well-Being” in China. Hangzhou made its name     1    (know) to the world in 2016 by hosting the G20 Summit. Blessed with pleasant cli- mate and few wars, Hangzhou has gradually formed     2    (it) own urban character.     3    busy Shanghai, you will slow down and relax once you are here. It seems that Hangzhou people don’t have many things to rush to in their     4    (day) life. No wonder Hangzhou is expanding    5    (annual) by 500, 000 to 600, 000 people.

The lifestyle, however, was laid down by two historical men of letters. One was Bai Juyi,     6     rebuilt the West Lake and made a new bank    7    (benefit) the locals. People love him. When it comes to him, it doesn’t sound like one is talking about a person who     8    (live) a thousand years ago. The other was Su Shi. His open-minded personality     9     diligence for his people left many much-told tales. Seemingly,     10    (mention) his name gives people joy even after a thousand years.

Surely, it will be even more brilliant in 2023 when it hosts the 19th Asian Games. Let’s look forward to it.

3 . 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。

One of the great delights of Xi’an is to explore its nightlife and entertainment. It gives the visitor a     1    (memory) experience of life in the city both as it was long ago and as it is today.

A good place to start is the Bell Tower as it stands in the historical center of the city     2     is near the booming modern commercial district. Throughout the night, both the Bell Tower and Drum Tower are well-lighted,     3    (provide) a striking setting for traditional Chinese restaurants and bright modern shopping malls     4     with a mix of color and movement, the neon lights together with the street lighting present a vivid magical picture. As the bell     5    (ring) in the Bell Tower, you can imagine yourself standing in the city as     6     was centuries ago.

If you want to enjoy a more traditional Chinese evening, then the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show is     7     must, and its music and dance     8    (symbol) the glory of Chinese civilization. Moreover, in The Tang Dynasty Theatre Restaurant, you will enjoy music     9    (play) on ancient Chinese instruments such as the Pi Pa and Sheng. The musicians also play the more easily recognized western style instruments, of course.     10    (complete) your Tang Dynasty experience, don’t forget to enjoy a Dumpling Dinner!

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

A．Practice driving.

B．See anything interesting.

C．Stay with a local family.

2. How long does the woman hope to stay in the country?

A．One day.

B．Several hours.

C．Several days

3. What can be inferred about the woman?

A．She is the man’s wife.

B．She is the man’s guest.

C．She is the man’s neighbor.

5 .
1. What is the main purpose of Section B?

A．To advertize a tour operator’s programs.

B．To give people a sense of the weather of Qatar.

C．To inform college students of places they can go.

D．To encourage people to come to visit Qatar.

2. The underlined phrase “by hand” refers to ________.

A．environmental practices	B．the design of gold items
C．non-technological methods	D．rings and bracelets

3. Why does the writer apologize in the first paragraph of Section D?

A．Mr. Frobisher’s holiday was cancelled.

B．Mr. Frobisher’s flight was late to arrive at its destination.

C．Mr. Frobisher missed his flight earlier.

D．Mr. Frobisher didn’t receive his luggage when he should have.

4. Which sections encourage the reader to experience something special in Qatar?

A．A and D.

B．B and C

C．B and D

D．C and D.

5. In Section A, there are four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Please choose the one which is not related to the main idea of this section.__________

A．A

B．B

C． C

D． D

10 . I’m writing today from my balcony(阳台)in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. It’s summertime. It’s hot. Tourism is at its highest. I look out below as selfie(自拍)sticks extend, sunburns worsen, and loudness takes over.

Living in the Gothic Quarter has been one of the best, yet worst decisions I’ve made while living in Barcelona. I’m surrounded by beautiful architecture, fantastic shops are at my doorstep, and my favorite coffee shop is just around the corner. However, also at my doorstep are hundreds of tourists.

More than 30 million people visit Barcelona every year. But the city isn’t developing well. It’s dying. Financially, it’s doing well. However, the locals aren’t happy. What’s wrong? Landlords(房东)have realized there’s more profit in Airbnb, so when contracts come up for renewal, it’s common to find locals unable to pay up due to the increase in their rental prices. Locals don’t dare visit its nearest beach Barceloneta once the weather warms up. A lot of stores have turned into souvenir(纪念品)shops. Living prices have increased while salaries remain low.

People aren’t sitting back and taking it, though. There are regular anti-tourism protests. The Barcelona City Council has felt pressure from the community to resist tourism. In 2017, a law was approved to control the amount of accommodation made available for tourists. It was hoped the law would distribute tourist accommodation more evenly across the city, placing less pressure on already heavily populated neighborhoods. However, many tourists who come to Barcelona are day-trippers, only crowding the city’s streets. The council’s efforts are not controlling tourism. They’re only controlling accommodation.

If you want to visit Barcelona, consider avoiding May through August. Though I’d argue Barcelona doesn’t quite have an “off season”. Check out some of Catalonia’s other beautiful destinations: putting less pressure on Barcelona and benefiting smaller towns and cities’ economies. Learn some phrases in Catalan. It goes a long way towards showing respect. “Bon dia” instead of “buenos dias” and “adeu” rather than “adios”.

1. Why does the author like the Gothic Quarter?

A．It has good weather all year long.

B．It gives her many conveniences of life.

C．It makes a perfect location for taking selfies.

D．It helps her make much money as a landlord.

2. What does the author say about the 2017 law?

A．It increases rental prices for the locals.	B．It turns many visitors into day-trippers.
C．It results in regular anti-tourism protests.	D．It fails to control the number of visitors.

3. What does the author intend to show in the last paragraph?

A．Ways to boost Catalonia’s economies.	B．Tips on journeying through Barcelona.
C．Respectful greetings used in Barcelona.	D．Catalonia’s other beautiful destinations.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Tourism is killing Barcelona: A local’s view

B．Barcelona’s must-go places: They are worth it

C．Barcelona is to vote on Airbnb ban: Whose idea?

D．Sustainable tourism in Barcelona: Who benefits?