1 . 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。

Each year more than 3 million people visit Rocky Mountain National Park, the third most-visited national park in the USA. Many of them arrive there by car, they drive along the Trail Ridge Road, which     1     (build) during the 1930s.

People are attracted by its scenery, hiking trails and wildlife. The hiking trails include    2     (challenge) difficult climbs    3     some of the high mountains and forest hikes     4    lead to one of the park’s waterfalls. They also include trails to blue lakes. The view of Longs Peak from its lakeside is the finest in the whole park. One of the most     5     (adventure) hikes in the park is the Continental Divide Loop. The 86-kilometer path cuts through valleys and past lakes and waterfalls. It takes most hikers at least six days    6     (complete).

Long hikes give visitors a chance to experience Rocky Mountain wildlife. Within the park     7     (be) hundreds of sheep as well as     8     small moose population. The park’s huge number of large animals makes     9     one of the best places in America for wildlife watching.

The     10     (explore) of the park could be enjoyable and unforgettable. You can explore it on foot, you can sleep under the stars, and you can sit by a clear quiet lake.

2 . When I was in third grade, my family and I took on an unforgettable trip across the country. It turned out to be more than just a/an _______ journey; it was a journey of discovery into our _______. Every day, Dad _______ us with his trusty road map. Mom, the heart of our family, shared folk tales and painted pictures about the upcoming _______. We went through diverse _______from the thick forests to the vast deserts of the West.

One day, while hiking through the Grand Canyon, I _______   a particularly rough path. Frightened, I _______, not knowing how to proceed. That’s when my parents _______ .

As Dad showed me footholds, Mom coached me with calming _______and reminded me of the breathtaking views that lay ahead. Then, I________the confidence as my feet ________ solid ground again. When I finally overcame my fear, I felt we became ________ as a family.

From then on, every evening, we’d gather around a campfire for what we________called “Family Reflection Time”. During these sessions, we’d share laughs, ________, and insights from the day’s experiences.

The trip taught me that the true meaning of travel isn’t merely about reaching the destination but about the personal growth that happens on the route, and the family bonds formed when facing ________ together.

1.

A．crowded

B．physical

C．creative

D．necessary

2.

A．relationships

B．potentials

C．dreams

D．inspirations

3.

A．guided

B．encouraged

C．comforted

D．attracted

4.

A．events

B．stations

C．locations

D．shows

5.

A．cultures

B．landscapes

C．groups

D．countries

6.

A．imagined

B．constructed

C．smoothed

D．encountered

7.

A．froze

B．flew

C．fell

D．forgot

8.

A．reached down

B．stood aside

C．stepped in

D．turned back

9.

A．words

B．worries

C．noises

D．thoughts

10.

A．lost

B．maintained

C．demonstrate

D．restored

11.

A．left

B．broke

C．found

D．dug

12.

A．nicer

B．tougher

C．braver

D．closer

13.

A．originally

B．affectionately

C．frequently

D．simply

14.

A．sympathy

B．conflict

C．tears

D．profits

15.

A．challenges

B．defeats

C．opposition

D．uncertainty

3 . 假设你是王明，寒假即将来临，你打算和家人外出旅行。请你给你的好友李华写一封e-mail，分享你的旅游计划。
要点：1.问候语；
2. 旅行计划；
3. 询问李华的寒假计划。
注意：1．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2．词数80左右。
参考词汇： high speed railway 高铁 book 预订
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4 . Bike-friendly cities around the world

Cycling is kind to the environment so it is an excellent way to take in the city. Here are 4bike-friendly cities having adopted this green mode of transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Montréal, Canada

Montréal has already established protected bike paths since the 1980s. BIXI is the city’s bike-sharing system with 9, 600 bikes and almost 800 stations. Cyclists can make their visit to the Tour de L’lle Montreal, a yearly bike ride where cyclists take to the streets for a day without any other vehicles being allowed on the roads.

Malmö, Sweden

Cycling in Malmö is enjoyable due to the relaxed and easy-going manner of most cyclists. The calming atmosphere makes it a great experience, even for nervous riders. A highly recommended bike route is from Ribersborg park to Limhamn Harbour, where riders can take a few good photos of the famous Oresund Bridge.

Beijing, China

In the 1970s, bicycles were the main mode of transportation for people in Beijing. However, dedicated (专用的) cycle paths for cyclists were limited. Only in May 2019, did the city launch its first specific cycle path. This achievement in cycling facility is worth a shout-out for a city with over 21 million people.

Bogota, Colombia

Bogota first introduced the concept of cycle path in 1974. The idea sees cars being banned from city roads every Sunday from 7 a.m.to 2 p.m., helping cyclists, runners and walkers exercise safely. Since then, the city has slowly but steadily expanded the program, including setting up dedicated cycle paths. As a result, Bogota now has 550km of bike paths and is the most bike-friendly city in Latin America.

1. What make(s)Montréal different from other cities?

A．A well-developed bike-sharing system.

B．The oldest protected bike paths.

C．An annual bicycle event.

D．The most calming effect on cyclists.

2. Which city will attract cyclists interested in photography?

A．Beijing.

B．Malmö.

C．Montréal.

D．Bogota.

3. What do Beijing and Bogota have in common?

A．Improvement in cycling facility.

B．Shift in primary means of transportation.

C．Regular investment in building bicycle paths.

D．Multiple specific cycle paths connecting districts.

5 . 此题要求你对一段文章改错。先对每一行做出判断是对还是错。如果是对的，在该行右边横线上划一个勾( √ ) ；如果有错误(每行不会多余一个错误)，则按情况改错如下：
此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线( \ ) 划掉。
此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号( ^ )，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
此行错一个词：再错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行没有错的不要改。

When I was young I want to become a traveler, so I really liked reading books which were introduced Many countries. They are so many places where I want to go, but if I must choose only one place, my choose is Morocco. There are three reasons why the Morocco is my favorite place. Firstly, Morocco is country in North African. I have never been to African, and I think there are many mysteries on this land than Asia or Europe. Secondly, Morocco is a famous place where many movies was made, such as ‘Casablanca’. Morocco had many nice places for sightseeing. Lastly, Morocco is much developing in business. I like all developed cities, besides they are always full of life. When I think over Casablanca or New York or other cities like them, I just feel very excitedly.

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 . A couple has completed a tiring 4,500-mile bike ride around Europe in the shape of an enormous bicycle, in a creative attempt to promote sustainable travel.

Accompanied by their dog Zola, David Smith, 35, and Arianna Saraghi, 40, rode through seven countries to create the striking image, motivated by their desire to raise awareness about climate change. After completing their 7237-kilometer journey earlier this week, the pair said they had narrowly beaten the Guinness World Record for the largest GPS drawing made by any mode of transport.

They are also, unsurprisingly, confident that they have traced the biggest ever GPS bicycle, estimating that theirs is roughly 600 miles wide. “Being able to see it on^ the map is mainly a relief,” Ms Saraghi said after recounting the problems they had along the way.

They initially set off in the summer of 2019, armed with a computer-designed route which they had followed to avoid cycling through Paris’Charles de Gaulle Airport. However, they were forced to stop after Ms Saraghi sustained a knee injury.

The Anglo-Italian couple tried again that winter, before giving up because it was too cold to camp. The Covid-19 pandemic then delayed the trip’s completion by another two years. “We had so many obstacles. When we started this time we were thinking—what can go wrong this time? We felt we had let people down by not completing it, and our life felt kind of stuck. So we’re very happy,” Ms Saraghi said.

The pair said they want people who see the GPS image to consider cycling shorter journeys rather than choosing to drive. “Cycling is cheaper, it’s healthy, it’s fun, and it’s often pretty fast. Please give it a second and consider if there is an alternative to the car- there may not be, but often there is,” Mr Smith told The Independent. The 35-year-old added that they also hope politicians, who come across their GPS bicycle are motivated to improve cycling infrastructure (基础设施) to encourage the public to travel sustainably where possible.

1. What was the purpose of the couple’s bike ride?

A．To enjoy a journey with their dog.

B．To encourage green travel on bikes.

C．To give warnings on climate change.

D．To create a striking means of transport.

2. What does the couple think of their journey?

A．Long and comfortable.	B．Creative and inspiring.
C．Relaxing and relieving.	D．Challenging and profitable.

3. Why do the couple feel happy?

A．They successfully improved public facilities.

B．They let people down due to many obstacles.

C．They realized the dream of changing their life.

D．They finally meet the expectation of the public.

4. Which of the following would the couple agree with?

A．In many cases cycling can be an alternative to driving.

B．The GPS bicycle can inspire people to give up driving.

C．Better urban infrastructure prevents sustainable travel.

D．Cycling is cheaper, funnier and faster than driving a car.

9 . Boston is an excellent place for a family vacation. There are many different fun and educational activities that are sure to interest visitors of all ages.

Explore the New England Aquarium

Located on the waterfront on the north end of the city, the New England Aquarium draws visitors from around the northeast. This aquarium gives visitors the unique opportunity to pet sharks. The aquarium is home to many kinds of sea life, including dolphins, penguins and seals. With ticket prices at $24.95 for adults and $17.95 for children over the age of three, a visit to the aquarium is an affordable addition to any Boston family vacation.

Visit Fenway Park

Whether or not you are a Red Sox fan, a visit to Fenway Park is an absolute must for any Boston family vacation. Baseball is the great American pastime, so if the Red Sox are playing while you are in the city, then you and your family might want to consider getting tickets, buying some hot dogs, and watching one of the best sports displays in the world.

Play at the Boston Children’s Museum

If you have young children in your family, then a Boston family vacation wouldn’t be complete without an afternoon at the Boston Children’s Museum. It is one of the best children’s museums in the nation. It features many different themed rooms, including bubble rooms, construction rooms, a climbing area, and play spaces for little ones who are not yet walking.

Dine at Quincy Market

Quincy Market has long been thought of as the social center of the city of Boston. In fact, Quincy Market was the first public market in the entire Boston. At this marketplace you can shop in more than 100 stores and find the perfect souvenirs. It is also a great place to grab a quick and cheap lunch, dinner or snack.

1. What can you do at the New England Aquarium?

A．Buy souvenirs.	B．Play with sharks.
C．See polar bears.	D．Watch cartoons.

2. Which place will you go to if you go in for sports?

A．Fenway Park.	B．New England Aquarium.
C．Quincy Market.	D．Boston Children’s Museum.

3. What is the text aimed at?

A．Encouraging people to visit Boston for vacation.

B．Comparing some famous attractions in Boston.

C．Telling people what they can do in some places.

D．Recommending several places for a family vacation.

10 . 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 Badlands National Park, one of the most popular attractions in western South Dakota, contains one of the world’s richest fossil     1    (bed). Scientists believe that 33 million years ago, a watering hole was located in the Badlands and that a drought forced mammals to travel long distances     2    (detect) water. Ancient horses, turtles, and hornless rhinos once     3     (live) here. Nowadays, the park is mainly home    4     mammals like big horn sheep, antelopes, and deer,     5    wander the 244,000 acres of the park. The park is also a reintroduction site of the endangered black-footed ferret(雪貂), one of the world’s     6    (rare) mammals.

Visitors can enjoy hiking on eight routes from 400 meters to 160 kilometers long and     7    (camp) at Cedar Pass Campground with attractive scenic views. Badlands National Park has no formal reservation system, but visitors ought to obey some rules. Firstly, apply for     8     pass ahead of time. Maps are     9    (strong) recommended and are available for purchase in the Badlands bookstore. Besides, campfires     10    (ban) under any circumstances. Finally, remember to take away all garbage, including toilet paper, and all human waste must be buried in a small hole 6 inches deep and a minimum of 200 feet from any water source.