2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the speakers go swimming?

A．In the sea.

B．In the river.

C．In the lake.

2. What do we know about the campsite?

A．It needed a shop.

B．It was too small.

C．It had good showers.

5 . Do you know anyone who has gone backpacking? It’s a type of travel that is low-cost and independent, often meaning no fixed plans regarding accommodation or destination.     1     Traveller typically fill a backpack with life essentials, like clothing, plus anything extra needed for adventure. The stereotypical (刻板印象的) view of a backpacker is someone in their 20s, keen to tick off items on their bucket list.     2    You’re about to find out that anyone can backpack,

Last year,my best friend’s parents retired at age 65 and set off on a 630-mile trail along the southwest coast of England. Each carrying a 15 kg backpack, Mike and Lorraine hiked along cliffs,explored golden sandy beaches and even cycled. For accommodation, they didn’t pre-book but stayed in whatever they could find on the day, which varied from Bed & Breakfast to camping in fields full of sheep.     3    

Backpackers are also known for travelling with little money, but few begin with as little as Othmane Zolati from Morocco. In 2015, he embarked on (开始) an almost four-year journey, but he started out with just $80. He zigzagged (曲折前进) across 24 countries on the African continent and filmed his experience, aiming to show the world the diversity and beauty of Africa, all on a shoestring budget. He said that he often had to do odd jobs and rely on the kindness of strangers to be able to afford to keep travelling.     4    South Africa was Othmane’s final destination and, on reaching it, he said, “It was one of the best moments in my life. It made me know that if you fight for something, you really stick to that goal...then you will reach it.”

    5    If you want to travel, you can, no matter your age or budget!

A．So, don’t give up.

B．But, forget this.

C．But it was worth it.

D．Some people can spend years backpacking around the world.

E．Hiking is one of the most important parts of backpacking, which is very popular.

F．They did stop for the occasional well-deserved cup of tea—they were in England after all.

G．The word “backpacking” comes from “backpack”, a type of bag you carry on your back.

6 . 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。

Cold temperature, biting wind, heavy snow and slippery roads are the common challenges     1     trouble or even interrupt winter outings.

The first cold wave of winter     2     (strike) Northeast China since November, causing a temperature drop of 6℃ to 8℃ and snow accumulation of over 30     3     (centimeter). However, for the students and the faculty (全体教师) at Harbin Institute of Technology in Northeast China, who have been severely affected by the recent cold wave and blizzard, their routes have been made easy, warm and safe thanks to the newly built skywalks on the campus. They     4     (comfortable ) move between classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, dormitories and the gym in short sleeves through skywalks all within a 5-minute walk. Some students have even been spotted     5     (enjoy) ice cream while admiring the snowy scenery along the pathways. Praise and     6     (admire) have poured in for the usefulness of the skywalks and the thoughtfulness of the college.

    7     (launch) in 2022, the construction of skywalks on campus is aimed at effectively reducing the impact of extreme weather     8     the campus life and enhancing convenience for both faculty and students. With     9     total length of 1,330.13 meters, the skywalks are built in three phrases. Currently, 881.81-meter skywalks are     10     (access).

7 . Where does the man plan to go this year?

A．Europe.

B．Asia.

C．South America.

8 . Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later. Roman builders built thick concrete sea barriers against waves. Mayan builders created great sculptures, and Chinese builders constructed walls against foreign enemies.

A growing number of scientists have been studying materials since a long time ago. They are breaking apart pieces of buildings and reading historical texts hoping to learn how they have stood for thousands of years. The research has turned up a surprising list of materials that were mixed into old buildings. They include tree bark, volcanic ash, rice and beer. These unexpected materials can have the ability to get stronger over time. Figuring out how to copy these features can have real impacts today. While some of our modern concrete has the strength to hold up very tall buildings and heavy structures, it cannot compete with the durability of these ancient materials.

Many scientists have turned to the Romans. Starting around 200 BC, the Roman Empire was building concrete structures that have stood the test of time. Even in places where seawater has been hitting structures for ages, you will find concrete basically the way it was when it was poured 2,000 years ago. They think they have found an important reason why some Roman concrete has held up structures for thousands of years. That the ancient materials have an unusual power to restore themselves and “cure” cracks when they form is the most shocking for them. Exactly how is not yet clear, but scientists are starting to find the reasons.

Today’s builders cannot just copy the ancient processes. Even though Roman concrete lasted a long time, it couldn’t hold up heavy buildings. Instead, researchers are trying to take some of the ancient materials and add them into modern mixes. People don’t need to make things last quite as long as the Romans did. If we add 50 or 100 years to concrete’s lifespan, we’ll surely require less pulling down, less maintenance and less material in the long run.

1. What were the mentioned Roman and Chinese buildings both used for?

A．Defence.	B．Travel.
C．Soldier training.	D．Seawater control.

2. Which word can best describe the ancient buildings?

A．Energy-efficient.

B．Long-lasting.

C．Delicate.

D．Flexible

3. What surprises the scientists most about the ancient building materials?

A．Their large cracks.	B．Their clear concrete.
C．Their internal structures.	D．Their self-repairing ability.

4. What is the author’s attitude to the future concrete?

A．Contradictory.

B．Expectant.

C．Doubtful.

D．Pessimistic.

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。

It has been reported that     1     31st FISU World University Games came to a close on Tuesday night in Chengdu, Sichuan Province,     2    (win) wide praise from officials and athletes alike. Declaring the games closed, Leonz Eder, acting president of the International University Sports Federation, said the event has made the dreams of student-athletes come true     3     they have won medals or not, because their experience in the city has been gold medal standard.

The closing ceremony was held at the Chengdu Open Air Music Park. It is the first time in the world that the closing ceremony of a large international sporting event     4    (hold) in a park, according to the organizers of the games. “It was aimed     5    (leave) the audience worldwide with fond memories of a unique Chengdu, from     6     they got to know China and fell in love with its people,” the organizers said. A total of 6,500 student-athletes from 113     7     (country) and regions competed     8     269 events of 18 sports at the Chengdu games, which opened on July 28.

China     9    (successful) got 103 gold medals, 40 silver medals and 35 bronze medals. Japan was in second place with 21 gold medals. Republic of Korea and Italy both won 17 gold medals and 18 silver medals and ended up in third and fourth places, respectively. During the ceremony, the FISU flag was handed to a     10    (represent) of Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, which will host the next FISU World University Games in 2025.