3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How long is the speaker’s current trip?

A．For 18 days.

B．For one month.

C．For two years.

2. What is the speaker’s favorite way to travel?

A．Taking a bus.

B．Taking a train.

C．Driving a car.

3. What is the most important thing to the speaker while traveling?

A．The tent.

B．The camera.

C．The food.

4. What is the biggest benefit of traveling according to the speaker?

A．Meeting new people.

B．Staying in pretty places.

C．Making a small business.

4 . 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 journalists from home and abroad for Beijing 2022     1     (invite) to an online city tour of Wuhan at the Main Media Center last Sunday.

The theme of the online tour is “Visit the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan and taste     2     life by the Yangtze River”.

During the tour, journalists were able to overlook the city landscape on the top floor of Yellow Crane Tower, one of the     3     (famous) towers with a long history. They also learned about local food.

Video reporter Zhu Shuying said, “I’m very happy to join in this activity,     4     makes my life more colorful.”

This was the 19th online tour     5     (organize) by the Beijing 2022 organizers since January 7. So far, the online tour     6     (attract) more than 900 Chinese and foreign reporters. Previous tours included themes like     7     (visit) the Palace Museum to know the restoration techniques of cultural relics. There are also events like exploring the music culture of China in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong.

Ian said in an interview in January that the online tour gave him the chance to feel the charm of Chinese     8     (tradition) culture and get a better understanding of Beijing and other Chinese     9     (city).

The online city tours continued till the end of the 2022 Paralympic Games     10     March 13.

5 . How to see London like a pro

We’ve explored London thoroughly and come away with quite a few lessons. Here are our tips.

Visiting Buckingham Palace

Being London’s most iconic landmark, this grand 775-room building is where Queen Elizabeth hosts feasts and meets heads of state. But if you’re dreaming of taking a visit to it, you’ll need to plan your trip carefully. The palace is typically only open during the summer months from July 23rd to October 3rd. Visiting hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. If you’re visiting when the palace isn’t available to tour, you can still see the Changing of the Guard.

Hitting the London Eye

The London Eye is a playful addition to the city skyline. Standing near centuries-old architecture, this enormous Ferris wheel goes round slowly over the left bank of the Thames, serving up views over the London Bridge and the Shard to the west, plus a wide perspective of the Palace of Westminster. Buy your tickets in advance online, choose a clear day and go first thing in the morning to avoid crowds peak.

Drinking afternoon tea

Afternoon tea—a sacred, buttery ritual (仪式)—is reason enough to come to London. The British have taken a simple tea break and turned it into a luxurious ceremony, complete with patterned china, layered plates of finger sandwiches and scones in cream and jam. And we haven’t mentioned the cakes, which are often brought around on a wheeled cart. When making a reservation, remember that afternoon tea isn’t a snack but a full meal with sweet and salty elements, and you’ll be stuffed. The smart move is to skip lunch and maybe even dinner.

1. Which is a proper time to visit Buckingham Palace?

A．July 18, 10:00 a.m.	B．Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m.
C．Sep. 27, 3:00 p.m.	D．Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.

2. The attraction of the London Eye lies in the fact that ______.

A．it provides a good view of some places of interest

B．it makes London’s skyline seem more harmonious

C．it spins quickly over the left bank of the Thames

D．it is more historic compared to the nearby buildings

3. What do we know about British afternoon tea?

A．It is a short break with light snacks.

B．It is a full meal with various tasty foods.

C．It combines sour and sweet flavours well.

D．It is complete with delicate silver dishware.

6 . Care for a zoom-in observation of animals with no bars between you and the observed opposed to ordinary zoos? Where to have close-up encounters with some of the world’s most rare animals? We are revealing for you.

       

Right whales, Bay of Fundy, Canada

Northern right whales are on the brink of extinction, but survivors arrive in the Bay of Fundy each summer (May through October) to feed east of Grand Manan Island. They are recognized by a broad back and no dorsal fin, which distinguish them from other whales entering the bay.

Planning: Whale-watching tours operate out of Digby Neck peninsula on Nova Scotia and nearby islands, such as Brier Island, St. Andrews, Grand Manan Island, and Deer Island.

Grizzly bears, Alaska, USA

Grizzlies like salmon. In mid-July and again in mid-August, grizzlies make for Alaskan rivers to hook out the fish with their formidable claws. The bears gather in large numbers at rapids and pools, sometimes fighting for the best sites. Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, and Fish Creek, near Hyder, have viewing platforms.

Planning: Most fishing sites are accessed by chartered light aircraft and a hike. Hyder is off the Stewart-Cassiar Highway.

Monarch butterflies, Sierra Chincua, Mexico

Each fall, millions of North American monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles to the oyamel fir forests of the Transvolcanic Mountain Range, in the state of Michoacán. They flock intimately on tree trunks, bushes, and on the ground, fully showing their gregarious nature and occupy Sierra Chincua and four neighboring hills that make up the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.

Planning: Chincua is one of two hills in the reserve open to the public from November through March.

Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, Indonesia

Landing on Komodo, you would feel like stepping back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, as park maps reported, “Here be dragons!” This mountainous volcanic island is home to the world’s largest living lizard – the Komodo dragon. Weighing 79 to 91kg, the Komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body. You can hike to a viewpoint at Banugulung and watch as park rangers feed food to the lizards, some of which are more than 10ft long.

Planning: Komodo is reached solely by boat from Bima (on eastern Sumbawa) or Labuan Bajo (on western Flores).

Wildebeest migration, Serengeti, Tanzania

Undoubtedly the world’s most spectacular wildlife sight is the annual wildebeest migration, when 1.4 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras and gazelles are on the move across the Serengeti plains. The animals are trekking to chase the clean water and fresh grass. Along the way, lions and hyenas stalk them, and crocodiles lie in wait.

Planning: The herds migrate across Tanzania from December through July, and then pass through the Masai Mara in Kenya in August and September.

1. In which place can a variety of types of animals be viewed?

A．Alaska.

B．Sierra Chincua.

C．Komodo Island.

D．Serengeti.

2. The underlined word “gregarious” probably means ______.

A．being able to climb	B．preferring group living
C．migrating in huge numbers	D．moderate in temper

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Right whales are distinguished from other whales by unique appearance features.

B．Viewing spots for grizzly bears can be reached through air and on foot.

C．Komodo dragons are similar to dinosaurs in living period.

D．Wildebeest herds travel to pursue favorable food conditions.

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。

Shennongjia is a household name in China because it’s the home of the legendary “wild man”. Its folk tale spans the generations.

Between 1976 and 1981, the Chinese Academy of Sciences organized three large scale     1       (science) investigations. They have collected hair, footprints and waste suspected of belonging     2     a “wild man”, but some experts argue that most were the result of bears, monkeys or even human beings. They failed     3     (uncover) the myth of “wild man”, but discovered the area’s rich biodiversity. Although several hundred people have claimed     4     (they) as eyewitnesses of some giant apelike creatures in Shennongjia, there is no tangible evidence to confirm the     5     (exist) of a “wild man”.

Nowadays, Shennongjia’s attraction is not merely about “wild man”. Its appeal     6     (be) more about its lively ecology, rich biodiversity and karst landforms. Shennongjia’s beauty varies over the year as nature     7     (take) its course. Tourists can enjoy flower blossoms in spring, be shaded from the summer heat, appreciate red leaves in autumn     8     go skiing in winter.

The “wild man” legend has been passed on for generations by word-of- mouth. In 2016, the legend of "wild man" in Shennongjia     9     (add) to Hubei province’s intangible cultural heritage list. Today, tourists can visit Wild Man Cave,     10     eyewitnesses claimed that they spotted the creatures, and see “wild man” sculptures.

8 . Beijing has hundreds of hotels and hostels (招待所). So there are many places to stay whether you want to enjoy rich history or modern culture.

The Hotels in Central Beijing

Central Beijing is the historic heart of Beijing. Now it is home to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Chang'an Avenue, Wangfujing Street, Beihai Park, as well as some important museums such as National Museum of China and National Art Museum of China.

Hotels in this area suit those who are interested in the imperial relic sites. Wangfujing area is also popular with shops and restaurants.

The Hotels in Northeast Beijing

Northeast Beijing is the most developed area in Beijing. It accommodates Beijing’s central business district and international companies.

Hotels in this area are not really considered to be the best place to stay and enjoy the tourist sights because of high expense, but it does have some interesting sites such as Sanlitun Bar Street and Chaoyang Park.

The Hotels in Northwest Beijing

The northwest Beijing mixes the universities and colleges in Beijing, Zhongguancun and the imperial garden. The important attractions include Summer Palace, Western Hills and Fragrant Hills Park,

Hotels in this area mainly serve academic (学术的) and business travelers.

The Hotels in South Beijing

The south Beijing has a slow pace (节奏) of life without many shining architectures or the modern styles of the north and northeast Beijing. The south Beijing is home to many hostels and courtyard hotels as well as some medium and high-class hotels.

Important attractions nearby include Liulichang Cultural Street, Temple of Heaven and Museum of Natural History.

1. What is special about Central Beijing?

A．People here live a slow pace life.	B．It is full of historical culture.
C．Many universities are located here.	D．It is home to many international companies.

2. Which hotels mainly serve academic travelers?

A．The hotels in northwest Beijing.	B．The hotels in central Beijing.
C．The hotels in northeast Beijing.	D．The hotels in south Beijing.

3. What is the text written for?

A．Telling the history of the hotels in Beijing.	B．Recording common people's life in Beijing.
C．Comparing hotel expenses in several areas of Beijing.	D．Introducing some hotels for visitors to Beijing.

9 . Constantin de Slizewicz has been anxious to come back to China since early 2020.For the past decade, the Frenchman has been running a luxurious （豪华的）camping business in Shangri-La in the southwest of China's Yunnan Province. But in December 2019, he went back to France for a vacation. He usually goes back to France and stays there for two to three months, since there is little business due to the weather.

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, however, he found it difficult to return. Fortunately, his business partner Guillaume de Penfentenyo was able to get a flight to China at the end of February.

Previously, most of his customers were international guests from outside the country who were drawn to the beautiful landscape and scenery in Shangri-La. Despite the pandemic（疫情）and even in his absence, Slizewicz's company managed to attract new tourists, who were unable to travel abroad under the circumstances and discovered the joy of camping. "It makes sure of our operation," he says happily.

Last year, his team offered summer camps in Shangri-La for Chinese students who couldn't travel abroad. In autumn, many domestic travelers also signed up for his company's organized adventures deep into the wilderness.

Slizewicz first visited China in 1996 when he engaged in a three-month internship（实习期）. He was impressed by the Chinese people around him and was attracted by places like Guizhou and Yunnan provinces, which were well-matched to his interest in camping-a passion he has had since childhood. "I met people in the mountains, singing and herding their yaks（牦牛）. That makes the mountains feel special and alive,” he says.

1. In which season does Slizewicz usually take a break?

A．In spring.

B．In winter.

C．In autumn.

D．In summer.

2. Who were Slizewicz's main customers before the pandemic?

A．Chinese students.

B．Visitors from France.

C．Local people.

D．Visitors outside China.

3. How does Slizewicz feel about his business?

A．Surprised.

B．Thankful.

C．Satisfied.

D．Doubtful.

4. What's the main reason for Slizewicz's running a camping business?

A．His interest.	B．The friends around him.
C．The popularity of camping.	D．The peaceful life in mountains.

10 . At 12, 139 feet above sea level, Potala is the highest palace in the world. The 1, 300-year-old palace was originally built by Tibetan king Songtsen Gambo for Princess Wencheng of the Chinese Tang Dynasty. Eventually it was expanded and changed into the house for the Dalai Lama. Since 1959, it has been turned into a museum of Buddhism. In 1994, Potala Palace was named a World Heritage by UNESCO.

The building is divided into two parts—the Red Palace and the White Palace. They are really colored red and white. A fresh coat of paint made up of milk, honey, and sugar is applied every autumn.

The neighboring Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka Temple were rebuilt in 2000 and 2001. The Jokhang Temple is considered the most sacred (神圣的) temple in Tibet and thousands of Buddhism believers travel thousands of miles by foot just to pay their respects to it all year around. In addition to the two temples, many other temples, including the Ramoche Temple and Palkhor Temple, are symbols of Tibetan culture.

HOW TO VISIT

All foreign visitors must visit the Potala Palace with a tour group. Groups are allowed an hour inside the palace and photos are not permitted. While the palace and its nearby temples are very much tourist attractions, many of the guests are Tibetan people who come to pray.

WHEN TO VISIT

As one of the highest cities in the world, Lhasa can get quite cold during the winter. Summer is the best time to visit. June to August is the busiest tourist season.

1. What was Potala first built for?

A．A museum of Buddhism.

B．A home for the Dalai Lama.

C．A burying place for Songtsen Gambo.

D．A palace for Princess Wencheng.

2. Which is considered the most religiously important temple in Tibet?

A．The Jokhang Temple.	B．The Palkhor Temple.
C．The Norbulingka Temple.	D．The Ramoche Temple.

3. What is the best season to visit Lhasa?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Autumn.

D．Winter.