1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。1.

A．On April 12.

B．On April 19.

C．On April 25.

2.

A．Seeing kangaroos.

B．Visiting his friend.

C．Enjoying the scenery.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

For Zhang Baohua, who lives in Changji, it is a 90-minute drive to the Xinjiang Silk Road ski resort,     1     he has become well-known to all of the resort staff and his fellow skiers.

Zhang took up skiing after he     2     (buy) a new set of equipment by his son. Since then, skiing     3     (become) the favorite outing for him and his family at weekends.

They are among the majority     4     (begin) to spend more of their spare time     5     winter sports in the northwestern region. Xinjiang, which has areas of both ice and snow, has stepped into the fast lane in terms of developing     6     (it) winter sports.

To satisfy China’s     7     (ambitious) to encourage 300 million people in the country to participate in winter sports ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, the Xinjiang Sports Administration has taken measures to provide a     8     (good) environment for people in the region to get     9     (involve) in winter sports. During the 2017 Spring Festival, tourist visits to the Silk Road Resort reached 42,000—a year—on—year increase of 30 percent.

Xinjiang has also been making efforts in winter sports infrastructure construction and planning to host     10     winter sports meeting for teenagers, called Stars of the Future, in order to stimulate young people’s interest in winter sports.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个合适的单词或所给单词的正确形式。

Mary had lived in China for     1    (near) twenty years before she came here. I’ve planned to visit China next year. So requested her to tell me the     2    (good) time to go there. Mary said to me, “The most comfortable time to visit China is either between March and May or between September and early November. During these months, the weather is     3    (particular) pleasant throughout the country, neither too hot no too cold.”

I’m     4    (interest) in tasting all kinds of food all over the world. I asked her to say something about the     5    (China) food. “Well, Chinese food is delicious and     6    (reasonable) priced. What is even     7    (good) is that restaurants do not ask for or accept tips,” she said     8    (patient). “Language can be a problem in China,     9    (especial) for first-time visitors,” said Mary. She advised me to learn some     10    (base) Chinese words and phrases. Moreover, she reminded me to carry an English-Chinese pocket dictionary.

4 . Canadians have many natural wonders with enough lakes, mountains and rivers to explore fora lifetime. Here are some of the best waterfalls in Canada.

Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario

Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada. They are actually made up of three different falls, with Horseshoe Falls being the only one located on the Canadian side. Different viewing choices are available including the Hornblower boat cruise(游船). In 2007, the base of the falls was referred to as “World’s End” in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.

Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia

Bridal Veil Falls are located in the east of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and really do look like their name, with water gently pouring over smooth rock. An easy 15-minute walk to the falls takes you through rich leaves. Picnic tables are available, and there are lots of chances for viewing wild plants and animals along the way.

Takakkaw Falls
Yoho National Park, British Columbia

Takakkaw Falls are the second-highest waterfalls in Canada. After a drive up a wandering road, these falls are only a short hike from the parking lot. Even though the falls can be seen from far away, the wonderful up-close views, impressive sound and cold mist provide an awe-inspiring (使人敬畏的)sensory experience.

Virginia Falls
Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories

Coming in at twice the height of Niagara Falls, Virginia Falls are located on the South Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. Virginia Falls are also called “Nailicho”, which means “big river falling” in the South Slavey language. These falls are very much out-of-the-way, which means they receive only about 1,000 visitors every year.

1. What do we know about Niagara Falls?

A．They include four falls in total.	B．They appeared in a movie.
C．They can only be visited by boat.	D．They are the highest falls in Canada.

2. What can visitors do in Bridal Veil Falls?

A．Observe wildlife.	B．Make a camp.
C．Drive through the falls.	D．See powerful waterfalls.

3. Which falls are difficult to reach?

A．Niagara Falls.

B．Bridal Veil Falls.

C．Virginia Falls.

D．Takakkaw Falls.

5 . Taiyuan and Pingyao Private Tour

Tour operator: TUI China
Max group size: 25
Age range: 10 to 99
Operated in: English, German

Join this four-day tour to discover Taiyuan and Pingyao through their unique culture, lifestyle and food.

Day 1:

Arrive at Taiyuan Airport / Railway Station. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you and accompany you on the transfer (换乘) to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in the city.

Day 2:

We will pick you up at about 8:30 for the drive to Pingyao. On the way we’ll stop to see Jinci Temple the most famous temple complex in Shanxi, located southwest of Taiyuan at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain. Afterwards we’ll continue to Qiao’s Family Compound, a traditional dwelling (住宅) in the north of China, known for its fine workmanship of wood, brick and stone carvings. After that we’ll continue driving to Pingyao. Check in at your hotel in the late afternoon and then spend the rest of the day at leisure in the ancient city.

Day 3:

Get ready to enjoy a half-day walking tour around the ancient walls of Pingyao. After lunch, we’ll go to visit Shuanglin Temple, which is famous for its collection of more than 2,000 decorated clay statues that are dated to the 12th-19th centuries. In the afternoon we’ll drive back to the hotel in Taiyuan, with an estimated arrival time of 18:00.

Day 4:

After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out of your room at the scheduled time and transfer to Taiyuan Airport / Railway Station for your onward or return flight / train.

Price:
January-March $573
April-June $487
July-September $660
October-December $561
1. On which day will tourists live in Pingyao?

A．Day 1.

B．Day 2.

C．Day 3.

D．Day 4.

2. Which place will tourists visit on the third day?

A．Jinci Temple.	B．Xuanweng Mountain.
C．Shuanglin Temple.	D．Qiao’s Family Compound.

3. How much should you pay to join the tour in August?

A．$487.

B．$561.

C．$573.

D．$660.

6 . 阅读下面短文，根据上下语境，从A至F选择合适的单词填入空白处,每个单词只使用一次,每篇选项里有一个是多余的单词。

A. achievements       B. poets   C. relics   D. Confucius     E. belongs to       F. fascinating

Jinan, a    1    city which is located on the southern land of Jishui,     2    Shandong Province as its capital city. Thanks to the hard work of ancestors, Jinan has prosperous cultural    3    . With Mount Tai and the hometown of Confucius nearby, it has many cultural    4    as well as historical sites, which have attracted many    5    and celebrities. Lastly, Jinan is known as Spring City because there are lots of springs in the city.

7 . When you picture yourself in your 80s, what do you see? Many people imagine a life of comfort, but best friends Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby see things a little bit differently. “Don’t sit in that chair and waste away,” Sandy said. “If you don’t use it, you lose it.”

Those are words to live by for these two people! Ellie and Sandy are from the same city, but they met while traveling in Africa many years ago. Ellie, an international documentary photographer, has traveled to 107 countries and visited all 7 continents (洲) for her work. Sandy, or Dr. Sandy as she’s known, is a physician.

Two years ago, the now-81-year-olds started planning an adventure they called “Around the World at 80”, inspired by the Jules Verne novel, “Around the World in 80 Days”. Their goal was to travel to all seven continents, see 9 Wonders of the World, and visit 18 countries in about two-and-a-half months. Unluckily, their plans were put on hold for a few years due to COVID-19 pandemic, but in 2023 they finally hit the road with a new motto: “81 and still on the run!”

So far, they’ve seen the Northern Lights, stood in the shadow of the Easter Island statues, played with penguins in Antarctica, gone dog-sledding, flown over Mt. Everest in an airplane, and enjoyed many other fabulous short journeys. Everywhere they go, they chat with the people they meet and make new friends, which is all part of their mission. “The Number One thing is meeting people,” said Ellie. “We love people. We just love to talk to people, and the world is full of the greatest, most exciting, most interesting people.”

Nothing slows these two seniors down, not even total knee replacements for both of them. Ellie documents their journey with photos on Facebook, and they maintain a blog. Sandy and Ellie hope to inspire others to keep moving into their golden years!

1. What do Sandy’s words in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Don’t waste your time.	B．Youth and old will never agree.
C．Never too old to learn.	D．Happy once, one year younger.

2. What can we know about Sandy and Ellie according to the text?

A．They didn’t meet until their journey started.	B．They wrote a book to document their journey.
C．Their paln was once put off by the pandemic.	D．They have travelled around the world in 80 days.

3. What’s the most important thing for them when travelling to different places?

A．Completing all tasks.	B．Playing with animals.
C．Enjoying short journey.	D．Meeting new people.

4. According to the passage, what kind of people are the two seniors?

A．Determined and inspiring.	B．Confident and selfless.
C．Strict and professional.	D．Responsible and caring.

8 . 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.

Having lived in Beijing for nearly four years now. I had frequently heard of people taking “weekend trips” to Tianjin.     1    , as more famous cities and destinations in China, such as Suzhou, or Xi’an, were on the top of my list, I often disregarded Tianjin     2     a place I would see someday if I had the time. Little did I know that I was preventing     3     (I) from experiencing one of China’s most charming cities.

One must understand its history to truly understand     4     makes Tianjin so unique. Tianjin has served as a vital trade port in China for centuries. Many western buildings and neighborhoods     5     (construct) to house the armies and delegates of the European Eight-Nation Alliance.

The city is also     6     (extreme) convenient explore,     7     benefited me on my visit as I was only able to stay a day, and wanted to make     8     most of it. I started my day at the Ancient Cultural Street.     9     (build) in 1986, the street is a beautiful replica (复制品) of classical Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)architecture.

So don’t make the same mistake I did by     10     (put) off a trip to this incredible city. Tianjin is a true treasure of China and I cannot wait to return.

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。

During the holidays, many young Chinese invite their friends to visit museums and appreciate traditional culture. Some even set up We Chat groups to share popular exhibition information and visit     1    (exhibition) together.

With     2    number of young attendees rising, the museums have been launching     3     (creation) products and services.

Every morning, Nanjing Museum    4    (crowd) with young tourists. They carefully select postcards and line up in a long queue,     5    (wait) to have them stamped with images of cultural relics     6    (collect) at the museum.

Many museums across the country have also launched cultural products such as mystery boxes with an archaeology theme. Some boxes contain a soil sample     7    a cultural relic inside, and collectors can     8    (enthusiastic) dig through it with small tools. Many traditional museums also use digital collectibles(数码藏品)to attract more young people,     9    are made through original designs and sold to consumers online.

For museum cultural relics and exhibitions of museums, digital collectibles not only attract the attention of many youths, but also encourage them to approach cultural relics, understand history and promote the interest in     10    (they) heart in traditional Chinese culture.

10 . The old saying of “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” perfectly voices the promise to deliver you the real Italy, and there’s no better way to do this than with hands-on activities that bring you closer to local people.

Essence &Perfume Experience

Italian perfume (香水) has been famous since the 14th century. Venice was the world center of perfumery for several hundred years, which is why this city is the obvious location to learn the perfumery craft. At Palazzo Mocenigo, a former noble residence turned museum, you’ll spend two hours being guided through the complex world of perfume and its history as you make your own personalized perfume to take home.

Palermo Street Food Tour

Explore Palermo’s streets on this wonderful, guided walking tour. Wander through the city’s street markets and historic squares in a small group as your guide entertains you with historic tales. You will be taken into public buildings favoured by locals, including bakeries and old inns, and given the chance to sample classic Palermitan street food.

Sunset on Mount Etna

Experience an amazing sunset with an evening tour of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano (火山). You and your fellow companions will be driven through lush landscapes that make way for lunar-like lava. As the road gets rough, switch to off-road vehicles. Your final leg is an exciting 30-minute hike with your expert guide.

Bike Tour in the Itria Valley

Experience a half-day bike tour through Itria Valley. An experienced team will help you select a suitable bike and then you’re off on this guided bike ride!This is a 24-mile round trip where you’ll be taken along small country roads dotted with rural houses and through various small towns and villages.

1. What’s the best way to travel at Palermo’s streets?

A．Cycling.

B．Driving.

C．Walking.

D．Boating.

2. Which trip suits volcano lovers?

A．Essence &Perfume Experience.

B．Sunset on Mount Etna.

C．Palermo Street Food Tour.

D．Bike Tour in the Itria Valley.

3. What do the four trips have in common?

A．They take place at sunset.	B．They have to be booked.
C．They are free of charge.	D．They are guided trips.