1 . 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.

2 . 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.

3 . 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.

4 . 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.

7 . By the time she was 85 years old, Joy Ryan had never seen the ocean or mountains. Now, she’s 94 years old and has seen every comer of the US after visiting all 63 US national parks. Joy went on the epic journey with her grandson, Brad Ryan, who was first inspired to travel with his grandmother in 2015. “When I learned she had never seen the great wildernesses of America-deserts, mountains, oceans, you name it, I thought that was something that I would regret if I didn’t get myself involved in some way,” Brad said. Although they initially planned just to visit the Great Smoky Mountains, they had such a great time that they felt inspired to continue their journey by hitting up all the national parks in the US. “I think we’re two peas in a pod when it comes to our desire for travel and adventure,” Brad said.

The 63rd and final stop on their tour was the National Park of American Samoa. There was a reason why they left this park until the very end. “It’s the only US national park that’s south of the equator. We can enjoy the beautiful tropical paradise,” Brad said, “But as we’ve come to learn from the rangers who work there. American Samoa is an island community that is firmly rooted in family.”

The fact that a grandmother in her 90s completed such a long journey may inspire others, but Brad has always known his grandmother as an inspiration who lives up to her name. “She has already lived from a place of gratitude and joy,” he said. “That’s a power… and a choice that we all have. And I think that’s been my greatest lesson.”

1. What do we know about Joy Ryan?

A．She regretted not visiting the ocean.	B．She was financially challenged.
C．She prefers tropical landscapes.	D．She embarked on her journey in 2015.

2. What inspired Brad and Joy Ryan to visit all of the US national parks?

A．Their ambition to set a world record.	B．Their fear of having regrets in life.
C．Their shared passion for adventure.	D．Their fascination with urban scenery.

3. American Samoa was chosen as their final destination because of its       .   

A．distinctive location	B．natural resources
C．breathtaking coastline	D．close-knit community

4. What quality did Brad learn from his grandmother?

A．Her determination.	B．Her patience.
C．Her endurance.	D．Her optimism.

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。

Forget about Military-style Travel during which people tend to visit as many famous spots as possible in the     1     (little) amount of time. A more relaxed alternative, Citywalk, has emerged     2     a phenomenal hit.

Unlike Military-style Travel, Citywalk is about wandering around a city on foot and finding unusual things     3     even a local might not have noticed before. Citywalkers get away from hot tourist     4     (attract) and shopping centers, instead     5     (leisure) seeking out interactions with the natives, authentic snacks, and a deeper appreciation for the history and culture of the city.

Various videos about Citywalk     6     (post) over Chinese multiple social media platforms in recent months. On Instagram-like Xiaohongshu, a search for “citywalk” turns up over 600,000 posts and tens of millions of views. Citywalkers have shared their carefully     7     (plan) routes on social media platforms, generating thousands of followers. Their posts usually include how long the walk is going to take, and interesting places along the way.

Some regions, such as Beijing, have included Citywalk in their plans     8     (promote) cultural tourism and leisure tours. While Citywalk can work as     9     approach to tourism, this trend sees Gen Z seek pleasure more through connection than consumption and     10     (imply) a deep cultural curiosity.

10 . 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.