1 . He Cuiying lives on a mountain peak in Yunnan province, at an altitude of 3,000 meters. Every morning, the 91-year-old woman is _______ by floating fog, which creates a fairy-tale landscape.

Four years ago, He Cuiying opened a homestay (民宿) in her yard with the help of her granddaughter, He Qingmei. Ever since, she has _______ her stories, the beautiful scenery and the _______ culture of her village with visitors from across China and other parts of the world.

He Cuiying is a member of the Naxi ethnic group, while her husband is from the Tibetan ethnic group and he is a _______ in Tibetan Buddhism. In Qibie village, He Cuiying’s home, eight ethnic minorities live _______ in the same village, where local people _______ 102 homestays.

The villagers say they have turned “houses into homestays and people into _______”. They speak the Naxi language, _______ Tibetan customs and warmly welcome tourists from all over the world. In just eight years, they have developed a _______ multiethnic (多民族的) homestay village, becoming a key demonstration project for cultural ________ in Yunnan.

He Cuiying loves ________. Whenever guests visit her home, she sings songs and offers blessings continuously. Her favorite song is Chairman Mao Is Like the Sun. She remembers how the remote village was liberated and ________ poverty under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, so she has a sincere ________ for Beijing as the capital city.

Now, as He Cuiying gets older, He Qingmei and her cousins are gradually ________ the homestay. They hope to share the beautiful scenery and stories of Grandma’s home with more people through the ________ of guests from all over the world.

1.

A．interrupted

B．greeted

C．called

D．proved

2.

A．compared

B．exchanged

C．combined

D．shared

3.

A．unique

B．corporate

C．fashionable

D．royal

4.

A．dreamer

B．liar

C．believer

D．villager

5.

A．desperately

B．peacefully

C．precisely

D．originally

6.

A．rent

B．examine

C．exhibit

D．operate

7.

A．travelers

B．performers

C．passengers

D．strangers

8.

A．follow

B．learn

C．join

D．leave

9.

A．realistic

B．free

C．united

D．true

10.

A．business

B．tourism

C．industry

D．agriculture

11.

A．writing

B．dancing

C．drawing

D．singing

12.

A．escaped

B．faced

C．covered

D．brought

13.

A．apology

B．hope

C．desire

D．admiration

14.

A．paying for

B．giving back

C．taking over

D．talking about

15.

A．visits

B．surveys

C．directions

D．risks

2 . This week sees the opening of the Venice Biennale, an 8-month-long festival of art and culture staged every other year. With the main event running from April 20 to November 24,2024, here's our pick of what to see if you head to Venice.

Willem de Kooning e l’Italia

One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Willem de Kooning is the subject of a major exhibition(展览) exploring his time in 1959 and 1969 and the impact it had on his works. The show will bring together around 75 works, making this the largest   presentation of the artist ever organized in Italy.

Rise of the Sunken Sun

This photography exhibition by Greenlandic artist Inuuteq Storch marks the first time that the Danish Pavilion has showcased both a major exhibition by an artist from Greenland and a presentation on photography. With over 200 images, Storch's project aims to tell the Greenlanders' history, not seen through the visitors' eyes, but through the Greenlanders' own.

The Rooted Nomad

This exhibition will examine the life and works of M. F. Husain, a modernist painter called “India’s Picasso”. Celebrating his talent as an artist, thinker and writer, the show exhibits his paintings, photographs, letters and parts from his films and poetry that shaped his vision of India as a richly layered cultural nation.

The Arch within the Arc

The exhibition in Italy of Houston-based artist Rick Lowe takes place at Palazzo Grimani, home to a large collection of 16th-century Greek and Roman sculpture(雕像). Inspired by the architecture of the Museo di Palazzo Grimani and the experience of moving through Venice and its waterways, the exhibition features new paintings by Rick Lowe that reflect his consideration of the arch(拱) in architecture.

1. What is Rise of the Sunken Sun intended for?

A．Showing Greenland's history.	B．Reflecting Storch's life in Italy.
C．Praising an admirable character.	D．Attracting visitors from Europe.

2. Who is regarded as“India's Picasso”?

A．Rick Lowe.

B．M. F. Husain.

C．Inuuteq Storch.

D．Willem de Kooning.

3. Which event will you go to if you want to see the paintings inspired by Venice?

A．The Rooted Nomad.	B．Rise of the Sunken Sun.
C．The Arch within the Arc.	D．Willem de Kooning e l’Italia.

3 . Four Best National Parks in the US

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the country’s most-visited national park. Crossing North Carolina and Tennessee, this park is known for its wildlife, waterfalls and fog-covered mountains. It’s worth visiting year-round for scenic views and outdoor activities like hiking, but the park really shines in autumn, when its trees put on a display of red, orange and gold leaves.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho

The world’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, and in 2020, it recorded 3.8 million visits. Throughout its 2.2 million acres (英亩), visitors can find a range of unique attractions, including Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful Geyser and Grand Prismatic Spring, as well as waterfalls, lakes and wildlife.

Zion National Park, Utah

Utah is home to some of the country’s best national parks, including Arches, Bryce Canyon and Canyonlands, but Utah’s first and most popular national park is Zion National Park. Visitors can enjoy hiking, climbing, biking and birding here.

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Covering 415 mountainous square miles, Rocky Mountain National Park is the fourth most-visited. Here, visitors can spot a variety of wildlife from a safe distance, and explore the park’s many hiking trails. Rocky Mountain National Park also has a number of scenic drives for visitors who want to see the park’s forests, wildflower-covered grasslands, and more without leaving their cars.

1. When is the best time to admire leaves in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Autumn.

D．Winter.

2. Which of the following is the world’s first national park?

A．Zion National Park.	B．Yellowstone National Park.
C．Rocky Mountain National Park.	D．Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

3. Where is Canyonlands National Park?

A．In Utah.	B．In Tennessee.
C．In Wyoming.	D．In Colorado.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

To boost the city’s post-pandemic economic recovery, the government of Harbin has made special efforts to take advantage of the winter months to attract visitors from the south of the country. During     1     three-day New Year’s Day holiday from Dec 30 to Jan 1, the city received 3.05 million visits, with the income from tourism     2     (reach) 5.91 billion yuan, both historical records. It is worth mentioning that the city authorities have promptly and     3     (effective) addressed complaints of tourists. Harbin’s swift response     4     the complains gave people a good impression of the city.

As such, thanks to the snowball effect of social media, Harbin appears to have become the     5     (popular) tourist destination in the country in a short time, overshadowing Sanya, Hainan. That seems     6     (awaken) the long-sleeping     7     (proud) of the over 9 million residents in Harbin.

Over the past 20 years, Harbin’s population has contracted by about 2 million. Its withering (凋零的) economy is dominated by State-owned companies,     8     technology and management lag (滞后) behind the market demand. The reduction of oil and coal in nearby regions     9     (contribute) to its economy running out of steam as well. Once Harbin’s fast-gained appeal fades away, a major challenge facing the local government remains how to improve the city’s business environment to attract investment and boost the growth of private companies,     10     (breath) life back into its huge SOE system, and enhance its own performance.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker?

A．An art teacher.

B．A tour guide.

C．An artist.

2. What does the center offer?

A．Daily videos.

B．Exhibitions of ancient art.

C．Painting courses.

3. On which level can listeners get something to eat?

A．Level 3.

B．Level 4.

C．Level 5.

4. What do we know about the gift shop?

A．It has a variety of books.

B．It is located on Level 2.

C．It is beside the reception desk.

6 . People can see more and more information about light steel villas (别墅). Their style is very beautiful, which is very attractive for many people who long for high quality of life, especially young people.

However, many people have concerns about the safety and comfort of light steel villas. After all, compared with ordinary building structures, the building structure of light steel villas looks obviously “thin”. For those who are preparing to build light steel villas, they need to have a real understanding of light steel villas before making choices.

In fact, depending on advanced technology, the overall structure of the house is stronger and safer than the ordinary building structure. In addition, thanks to the light weight, the light steel villa is relatively good in seismic (抗震的) performance. What’s more, because the walls of the light steel villa are thinner, compared with the houses under the ordinary building structure, the actual indoor living area is increased, and there are more space for doing activities.

At present, most of the light steel villas on the market are based on two or three floors. If people only intend to build a one-floor house, then it is still recommended that they give up light steel structure and choose ordinary building structure to build houses. After all, the beautiful advantages of light steel structure cannot be reflected, while the cost is relatively high. However, if you plan to build more than two floors of buildings with enough planned money, light steel villas are still recommended.

It must be pointed out that people must avoid blindly focusing on low prices. To know that “good things are not cheap” at any time is an iron law, otherwise it is easy to suffer big losses.

1. What is many people’s concern about light steel villas?

A．They don’t look good.	B．They are hard to build.
C．They cost too much to build.	D．They don’t seem strong enough.

2. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The advantages of light steel villas.

B．The appearance of light steel villas.

C．The building process of light steel villas.

D．The methods of choosing light steel villas.

3. Whom is the light steel villa suitable for?

A．A person longing for living in a traditional house.

B．A person expecting to own a one-floor building.

C．A person wanting to spend less money building a house.

D．A person intending to spend enough money on a two-floor house.

4. In which part of a website can this text be found?

A．Culture.

B．Industry news.

C．Nature.

D．Family life.

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。

Over the past month, Jiang Kedong has amassed (积累) over 2.7 million followers on Douyin, China's version of TikTok. The 38-year- old is better known as "Bingcheng Zuoyouge" or "Brother Left and Right in Ice City", and has transitioned from being a local entertainer to a widely recognized Internet celebrity, whose fame has coincided (相符) with the tourism boom this winter in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.

2012 was the year     1     Jiang became host of the Dream Stage at Harbin Ice and Snow World, which is celebrating its 25th year of operation this year. His famous "Rabbit Danc"; marked by its playful left and right foot movements, has captured his followers' hearts with its catchy simplicity. "In the winter, temperatures can get to as low as -30℃ in Harbin," he said. "My original     2     (intend) was to help tourists feel warmer in a world of ice and snow by following our instructions and pace to join the game in an     3     (order) manner."

In 2017, Jiang began posting some short dance videos on the Internet and livestreaming (网络直播) his performances at the park. His humorous style made the videos popular, and by the beginning of 2019, he had amassed 600,000 followers on Douyin.

"The popularity of Harbin is no accident. Since the beginning of 2023, we     4    (promote) Heilon giang in a multidimensional way on new media platforms, establishing numerous     5     (destination) considered by netizens     6     (be) must-visit attractions," He Jing, director of Heilongjiang's culture and tourism department, told China Central Television. "Moreover, we are also paying more attention to comments     7     (make) on online videos. "We will do our best to meet tourists' needs." she said." Some visitors said it would be better if the moon was shining when they took photos at Saint Sophia Cathedral.    8     (subsequent), we sent a drone to lift an artificial moon over the landmark. Others said it was too cold in Harbin, so we immediately built a number of small prefabricated (预制构件的) houses to warm them up. "All these details can make tourists feel comfortable and respected, and they post news of them on the Internet, receiving     9     warm response," she said. The local tourism department is also focusing on new media platforms, which play an important role     10     the development of the tourist industry.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker go on the tour?

A．It was the prize of a competition.

B．John asked her to go with him.

C．It was her travel plan.

2. What did the speaker dislike about the hotel?

A．The drinks.

B．The food.

C．The waiters.

3. What did the speaker think of the trip to the museum?

A．Disappointing.

B．Amazing.

C．Terrible.

4. What did the speaker do in the second week?

A．She rode an elephant.

B．She went to the mountains.

C．She relaxed in the hotel.

9 . In which city did the woman and John stay the longest?

A．Vienna.

B．Rome.

C．Paris.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What was Inhotim like before 1990s?

A．It was popular.

B．It was unique.

C．It was undeveloped.

2. What is the main purpose for the visitors to Inhotim?

A．To experience the art.

B．To see the landscape.

C．To visit the farm.

3. What has directly benefited Inhotim?

A．More employment

B．Better living environment.

C．Stronger cultural atmosphere.