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There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit     1         2         3    . The capital city London is a     4         5         6         7    , as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are     8         9         10     to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is     11         12         13     of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you     14         15         16         17    , you will be surprised to find that you see both its     18     and its     19    .

2 . The grocery store might not be your favorite place to visit when you’re at home, but isn’t it ever fun when you’re in another country? Honestly speaking, they’re one of those strange little destinations that I like to sniff out everywhere I go, much as other travellers head toward clothing stores, libraries, cafés or galleries.

The biggest beauty of the grocery store—whether it’s a huge supermarket or a tiny one—is that it gives you a glimpse into what local people buy to cook. This offers clues into their lifestyles and preferences, and into the agricultural and cooking practices of the country. I stare at the strange fruits and vegetables, the seafood, the cheese, the spices, the breads, and oh, the chocolate... always the chocolate!

Being an environmental nerd ( 痴 迷 者 ) I am, I like paying attention to packaging, which can reflect their attitude towards environmental protection. Italy, for example, has a habit of requiring customers to bag their fruits and vegetables in plastic for weighing, while Sri Lanka leaves everything loose in bins. In Brazil, everything is prepackaged in a layer of plastic.

People in grocery stores tend to be friendlier. They smile, say hello, and sometimes ask questions, which can lead to great conversations. I had a further discussion with a teen-aged cashier in Sri Lanka, over which bag of crunchy mix to buy. He insisted that the one labeled ‘spicy’ would be too hot for me, but I told him I was willing to risk it. He laughed and we ended up talking about my favorite Sri Lankan foods for ten minutes.

The financial savings extend to souvenirs, too. Whether it is ground spices for my mom or chocolates for my kids, the grocery store is the first place I look for unique gifts. It’s interesting then to come home and look at one’s own local grocery store through new eyes. What would a visitor think? What stands out, and what do the food displays say about us as a culture? You might be surprised by what you realize.

1. What is the benefit of visiting grocery stores of other countries in the author’s opinion?

A．Knowing their financial practice.

B．Making friends with store owners.

C．Buying cheaper food and souvenirs.

D．Knowing local people and the country.

2. Why does the author mention some countries she visited?

A．To show their strange lifestyles.

B．To show the levels of their wealth.

C．To show their packaging advantages.

D．To show their environmental awareness.

3. What can be inferred from paragraph 4?

A．Sri Lankans tend to become friendlier.

B．Grocery stores are always social places.

C．People like to share their ideas about food.

D．More cultures can be learned in grocery stores.

4. What would the author probably suggest readers doing?

A．Visiting grocery stores while travelling.

B．Buying cultural souvenirs in foreign countries.

C．Knowing the grocery culture before travelling.

D．Exchanging shopping experience with friends.

6 . Phillip Island is a small island and nature reserve off the coast of south Australia, about 140 km from Melbourne. On the island you can see koalas, kangaroos and the main attraction, the penguin (企 鹅 ) parade on Summerland Beach.

As dusk was coming nearer, we made our way down to the beach,as did everyone else. As it got darker,people talked less, keeping an eye out on the beach to see the arrival of that first penguin.

Suddenly there was movement at the edge of the surf and all heads turned as one. There, standing by the edge of the water was the smallest penguin we had ever seen. He looked left, then right ,as if he was considering crossing a busy road and then he ran quickly across to the sand dunes (沙丘) and the penguin burrows (地洞).

He must have been the scout (侦查员),because after him,there came groups of penguins,some consisted of two or three penguins,some had about ten or fifteen,but they all made that same mad dash across the sand into the burrows. Finally no more penguins emerged from the sea.

You could see the penguins here every evening and morning,but they weren’t in cages or in small pools. The sea was their playground and it is a sight we would definitely recommend to anyone.

You weren’t allowed to take flash photographs as it scared them. After the penguins had gone to their burrows,you could walk along boardwalks and see them there. That’s got to be worth a look.

1. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．The main attraction on Phillip Island.

B．The penguin parade on Summerland Beach.

C．The beautiful scenery on Phillip Island.

D．How to protect the penguins on Phillip Island.

2. The text is intended for________.

A．teachers	B．parents
C．kids	D．travellers

3. What can be inferred from the text?

A．The best time to see penguins is noon.

B．You could take photos at any time.

C．You could see penguins at dawn.

D．You could play with the penguins.

7 . While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.

Yellowstone National Park Wyoming.

The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves. and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.

Joshua Tree National Park California.

With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panoram a Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John

Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.

1. Which park will one choose if he or she is interested in stars?

A．Yellowstone Nation Park.	B．Joshua Tree National Park.
C．Grand Canyon National Park.	D．Virgin Islands National Park

2. What can we know from the passage?

A．The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather.

B．The four parks are all well-known for the sports on snow.

C．There is a slight drop in visitor numbers in winter in these parks.

D．Virgin Islands National Park lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs.

3. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．The Ideal Spots for Adventures	B．The Rules to Follow in the Wild
C．The Big Attractions for Families	D．The Best National Parks in Winter

9 . The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is the first large-scale sea crossing transportation project under China’s “One Country, Two Systems” policy. Jointly constructed by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, the bridge is a mega sea crossing system linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is the longest, most difficult to construct, and the highest- standard cross-sea transportation project in China’s history. It is regarded as the “Qomolangma” of the bridge industry. The bridge is also part of the C4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway and G94 Pearl River Delta Ring Expressway within China’s national expressway network.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge starts at Lantau Island in Hong Kong, passes through Tai O, crosses the Pearl River Estuary(河口), and its Y-shaped section at the end connects Zhuhai and Macao. The total length of the bridge is 55 km. Its sea section is around 35.578 km long while its underwater tunnel stretches 6.75 km. The construction cost of the bridge exceeded 100 billion yuan. It was jointly funded by the central government and the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, which will collect tolls on the bridge for 50 years.

There were many updated technologies in the construction and installation of the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge. The project also made multiple breakthroughs in infrastructure(基础设施)construction in which the government cooperated with domestic and foreign companies. These experiences will be useful for the Chinese government in the construction of future large - scale engineering projects.

As China continues to advance the Belt and Road Initiative, the Hong Kong – Zhuhai - Macao Bridge will offer new force to the economy of the region. The bridge will increase the attractiveness and influence of Zhuhai, promote the cooperation of Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao in logistics, tourism, and other industries, and drive the economic and social integration of Hong Kong, Macao, and Zhuhai. It will also help strengthen the ties between the three places and facilitate the development of the Guangdong - Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, which is strategically important to the Belt and Road Initiative.

1. What is the meaning of the underlined word “mega” in Paragraph 1?

A．diverse

B．great

C．broad

D．rare

2. Why is “Qomolangma” mentioned in Paragraph 2?

A．It shows the bridge is very famous in the world.

B．It indicates the bridge is very high above the sea.

C．It suggests the difficulties in constructing the bridge.

D．It stresses its importance in the national development.

3. What is the significance of the Hong Kong – Zhuhai - Macao Bridge?

A．It has the longest underwater part of the bridge in the world.

B．It strengthens the development and bond of these three places.

C．It has helped the government earn over 100 billion yuan so far.

D．It is the only one of the large-scale engineering projects by China.