1 . In early January 2024, Jimmy struggled through snow and ice to summit the Vinson Massif, Antarctica’s highest peak.

After decades of traveling and mountaineering, Jimmy could _________ another achievement, a great adventurer, which _________ reaching the highest peak on every continent, and visiting both the North Pole and the South Pole in addition to visiting every country.

Jimmy had _________ spent ten years of his life, between 2007 and 2017, visiting every country in the world. The _________ journey saw him meet with many difficulties and gain achievements as well. But once he’d managed to visit every country in the world, Jimmy went into a _________.

“It had been a huge life goal, over a _________ of my life. However, when I finished that, I was a bit _________,” he said. “I started eating badly, _________ weight and ignoring my own _________.”

Jimmy decided that the best way to ____________ this was to challenge himself again. He began running ultramarathons and climbing mountains, and soon found that with the ____________ and direction, he was back to loving life again. He’s hoping that he doesn’t ____________ bad habits again after completing the latest challenges. For now, Jimmy is putting all his ____________ into helping others to achieve their travel goals.

“From an adventure perspective, what I really want to ____________ to people is just how many benefits they can get from ____________ experiences. All good things come after suffering,” said Jimmy.

1.

A．claim

B．plan

C．report

D．evaluate

2.

A．explained

B．described

C．involved

D．highlighted

3.

A．rarely

B．easily

C．angrily

D．previously

4.

A．relevant

B．peaceful

C．incredible

D．ideal

5.

A．plot

B．confusion

C．risk

D．fight

6.

A．century

B．year

C．week

D．decade

7.

A．disappointed

B．lost

C．addicted

D．surprised

8.

A．gaining

B．balancing

C．controlling

D．watching

9.

A．freedom

B．horror

C．calm

D．business

10.

A．share

B．overcome

C．facilitate

D．adapt

11.

A．guidance

B．contribution

C．purpose

D．ability

12.

A．eat up

B．get into

C．keep off

D．suffer from

13.

A．breakthroughs

B．elections

C．appearances

D．efforts

14.

A．demonstrate

B．complain

C．apologize

D．promise

15.

A．study

B．teaching

C．travel

D．volunteer

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the man go to New York?

A．To visit his family.

B．To take a school trip.

C．To explore art museums.

2. Where did the man go first in New York?

A．An Italian community.

B．A fashion center.

C．An island.

3. What does the man say about New York?

A．It has a mixed culture.

B．It is easy to find a job there.

C．It is the best place for a vacation.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was the matter with the first room?

A．It had a bad view.

B．It was noisy.

C．It was untidy.

2. What could be seen from the room the woman stayed in last?

A．A garden.

B．The ocean.

C．A parking lot.

3. What did the hotel manager promise the woman?

A．She could get her money back.

B．She could be upgraded with a lower price.

C．She could be accommodated for free next time.

4 . How did the woman spend her vacation?

A．She did some gardening.

B．She took walks around her place.

C．She enjoyed the garden scenery.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did the speaker’s family start their traveling?

A．On May 1st.

B．On May 5th.

C．On May 6th.

2. How did the speaker’s family go to Shillong from Guwahati?

A．By car.

B．By taxi.

C．By train.

3. What do we know about Shillong?

A．The climate wasn’t good.

B．The transport wasn’t convenient.

C．There weren’t many tourist attractions.

4. What did the speaker’s family do at the end of their vacation?

A．They admired the sunrise.

B．They visited tea gardens.

C．They explored thick forests.

6 . Jiuzhaigou National Park is located in the mountainous region of southwest China.     1     Here are some of the park’s most popular attractions.

Colorful lakes

The lakes in Jiuzhaigou National Park are clear all year round.     2     Presenting colors of yellow, green and brown, these lakes look like colorful silk cloth.

The most famous lake in the park is Five Flower Lake, also known as Peacock Lake.     3     Other popular lakes in the park include Panda Lake, Mirror Lake, and Reed Lake.

Fascinating waterfalls

Jiuzhaigou is home to some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in China, including the must-see Nuorilang Waterfall and Pearl Shoal Waterfall.

Nuorilang Waterfall is the widest waterfall in China. It measures 270 meters in width and covers a height of 2,365 meters. Pearl Shoal Waterfall is considered the park’s most beautiful waterfall.     4     A unique feature of this waterfall is its shoal face. When water runs over it, it reflects the bright sunshine, much like pearls do.

Blue ice & snow-capped mountains

During the cold winter months, waterfalls in the park freeze. This results in a beautiful show of ice curtains, ice sheets, and ice balls. What’s truly unique about this phenomenon is that the light changes the ice into a clear blue.     5    

Apart from the impressive blue ice throughout the park, there is also plenty of snow covering the valley in winter. What Jiuzhaigou is well-known for, however, is its snow-capped mountain s which silently guard this dream-like valley.

A．It is also fairly wide.

B．The lake isn’t the best habitat for birds.

C．These waterfalls seem to be much more beautiful.

D．As the seasons change, they take on different colors.

E．It is full of natural wonders and is a recognized UNESCO Heritage Site.

F．It is a shallow lake whose bottom is covered with ancient fallen tree parts.

G．The view only occurs for about ten days a year, between late January and early February.

7 . 阅读短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

When they sat in a restaurant, a young man     1     (name) JeanPhilippe joined them. He told them something about the city and hoped they would stay a little     2     (long) to visit wonderful sights of the city.

On the train towards the province of Nova Scotia, the cousins dreamt     3     (happy) of the beautiful cobblestone streets, old brick buildings, and the red maple leaves of Montreal.

8 . From displays of budding local creative minds to famous artists, airports are stepping up their game to share more of what their city is known for within the terminal. Visit our site and the most surprising, engaging, and inspiring art museums within an airport are just a click away.

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

Ancient Greece travels to you when you arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Before security, travelers can explore 172 pieces of archaeological artifacts from the Neolithic and Early Helladie to the Post-Byzantine period. Some of the pieces were actually uncovered during the construction of the airport. Even those not traveling through the airport can explore the displays thanks to an online 3D gallery.

Doha Hamad Airport

Social media enthusiasts have surely seen people posing for photos with the famous yellow “Lamp Bear” inside Doha Hamad Airport. You’ll also find 10 other giant statues and displays within the terminal. These include “A Message of Peace to the World,” a striking sculpture honoring the work of a local nonprofit organization, Reach out to Asia, that supports education in underprivileged Asian countries. The carefully-selected art on display is a cooperation between the airport and Qatar Museums.

Seoul Incheon Airport

Beyond traditional pieces of art, Seoul Incheon Airport takes things a step further by offering interactive experiences and classes for travelers. Within the airport is a branch of the National Museum of Korea exhibiting many pieces from its collection. There are rotating (轮流的) exhibits that allow frequent travelers to see a different selection of local artifacts and art pieces on different visits. There are traditional music concerts, ancient relic exhibitions and contemporary art displays.

Singapore Changi Airport

You may have seen the famous Jewel at Changi Airport in Singapore with its garden-enveloped waterfall. It is part of a larger shopping complex that encourages visitors, including those that are not traveling. Besides, there is other museum - quality art to explore like magnificent sculptures suspended from the ceiling, paintings lining the walls and even a rotating propeller (螺旋桨) that looks like a blossoming flower.

1. Which airport’s artworks can be appreciated both physically and virtually?

A．Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.	B．Doha Hamad Airport.
C．Seoul Incheon Airport.	D．Singapore Changi Airport.

2. What do Doha Hamad Airport and Singapore Changi Airport have in common?

A．They support charity causes.	B．They boast splendid sculptures.
C．They cooperate with local museums.	D．They possess large shopping malls.

3. Where can the text possibly be found?

A．In an art magazine.	B．On a travel website.
C．In a geography textbook.	D．In a museum guidebook.

9 . 语法填空

Northwest China’s Tianshui spicy hot pot goes viral on social media

Tianshui malatang, a version of a spicy hot pot in northwest China’s Gansu Province, has recently gone viral on Chinese media,     1    (attract) many tourists from all over the country to taste the dish.

Malatang,     2    means ”numbingly (使麻木地) spicy soup,“ is a one-pot noodle soup with hot pot flavor. It is a tongue-numbing spicy dish loved for its    3    (satisfy) flavor and the richness of colors. Different from Sichuan cuisine, another place in Southwest China famous for     4     (it) hot pot, the secrets for tickling the taste buds come from local specialty ingredients in Tianshui－Maiji peppercorns (胡椒) and Gangu chili peppers.

According to the China News Agency, а restaurant owner in Tianshui said he has been serving more than 400 customers a day, as people from other cities and    5     (province ) drive to the city to try the malatang.

”There     6    (be) a long queue outside my restaurant recently," one shop owner said. One customer posted on Chinese social media giant Sina Weibo that she had queued for six hours     7    (get) the dish.

Many malatang shops in Tianshui have even extended their business hours to satisfy the increasing number of customers from all over the country.

Nowadays, a Tianshui spicy hot pot restaurant is    8    must-go visit in the city.     9     the same time, the local authority     10    (provide) special bus lines for tourists to help them to experience the charm of local culture.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Which family holiday does the man recommend?

A．The one on the 18th.

B．The one on the 19th.

C．The one on the 20th.

2. Where will the woman probably go?

A．France.

B．Spain.

C．Greece.

3. What do we know about The Hotel Playa?

A．It is a five-star hotel.

B．It has its own beach.

C．It has a swimming pool.