1 . There are many famous lakes in China. The following are some of them.

West Lake, Hangzhou

West Lake is a gift of nature. Located in the west part of Hangzhou and surrounded (围绕) by green hills, this lake is famous for beautiful scenery, a lot of historical sites and native products. In addition, West Lake can always be seen in paintings.

Kanas Lake, Xinjiang

Kanas Lake is one of the deepest lakes in China. It is home to about 800 kinds of plants and more than 100 kinds of birds. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and thick forest, the lake takes on different colors in different seasons. Kanas Lake is also a mysterious (神秘的) place, and it’s said that large creatures have been seen in it.

Erhai Lake, Yunnan

Located in the northwest part of Dali City, Yunnan Province, Erhai Lake is a plateau (高原) lake. As the lake has a shape of an ear, it gets the name Erhai. Called “the pearl on plat-eau” for its beautiful scenery, it is also one of the most attractive places in Yunnan.

Yamdrok Lake, Tibet

Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains, this lake is fed by many small streams.

With an area of 675 square kilometers, this lake has large lakeside grassland, which serves as highland pastures (牧场). There are lots of fish living in the lake, which are caught by local people. From April to October, fish caught in this lake are sold at the market in Lhasa.

1. Which lake is preferred by painters according to the text?

A．Yamdrok Lake.

B．Kanas Lake.

C．Erhai Lake.

D．West Lake.

2. What do Kanas Lake and Yamdrok Lake have in common?

A．They are fed by many small rivers.

B．They can serve as highland pastures.

C．They are surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

D．They are famous for a lot of strange animals.

3. Why does Erhai Lake get its name?

A．It looks like an ear.	B．It is very beautiful.
C．It is a plateau lake.	D．It has many stories.

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Jiuzhaigou, a scenic area on the UNESCO World Heritage list, fully reopened on October 1, 2021 after sustaining serious damage     1     (cause) by the earthquake. Jiuzhaigou was closed     2     (temporary), following the earthquake which caused 25 deaths and more than 400     3     (injure).

In the aftermath of the quake, the Nuorilang Waterfall collapsed.     4     (stand) 24.5 meters tall, it is China’s widest waterfall at 270 meters     5     (wide) and     6     (attract) more than 8 million tourists during the past few decades.

After two years of reconstruction, 85% of the natural sights in Jiuzhaigou reopened in 2019,     7     entrance ticket costs 169 yuan ($26), down     8     its normal price of 220 yuan. After its full reopening on Tuesday, the 169-yuan entrance fee would remain for some time.

There was a big crowd of visitors during this weekend.     9     (view) the landmark sights, many visitors felt the scenic area looked as beautiful as ever. “The Sparkling Lakes and the friendly local Tibetans     10     I saw 12 years ago still remain the same.” said Hong Shuang, a middle-aged visitor from Chengdu.

3 . There are plenty of things to be gained from going abroad: new friends, new experiences, new stories. But living in another country may come with a less noticeable benefit, too. Some scientists say it can also make you more creative.

Writers and thinkers love travelling abroad. Ernest Hemingway, for example, drew inspiration for much of his work from his time in Spain and France. Aldous Huxley, the author of Brave New World, moved from the U. K. to the U. S. in his 40s to branch out into screenwriting. Mark Twain, who sailed around the coast of the Mediterranean in 1869, wrote in his travelogue Innocents Abroad that travel is "fatal to prejudice and narrow-mindedness."

In recent years, psychologists and neuroscientists have begun examining more closely what many people have already learned: that spending time abroad may have the potential to affect mental change. In general, creativity is related to how the brain is wired. Neural pathways are sensitive to change: New sounds, smells, language, tastes, sensations, and sights spark different synapses in the brain and may have the potential to revitalize the mind.

“Foreign experiences increase both cognitive flexibility and depth and imperativeness of thought, 55 says Adam Galinsky, the author of numerous studies on the connection between creativity and international travel. Cognitive flexibility is the mind's ability to jump between different ideas, a key component of creativity. But it's not just about being abroad, Galinsky says: "The key critical process is multicultural engagement, immersion, and adaptation. Someone who lives abroad and doesn't engage with the local culture will likely get less of a creative boost than someone who travels abroad and really engages in the local environment. " In other words, going to Cancun for a week on spring break probably won't make a person any more creative. But going to Cancun and living with local fishermen might.

The researchers also found that the more countries the executives had lived in, the more creative the lines tended to be — but only up to a point. Those who had lived and worked in more than three countries, the study found, still tended to show higher levels of creativity than their peers who had worked in a smaller number of foreign countries. The authors assumed that those who had lived in too many countries hadn’t been able to properly immerse themselves culturally and they were bouncing around too much. "It gets back to this idea of a deeper level of learning that's necessary for these effects to occur, " Galinsky says.

Of course, although a new country is an easy way to leave a "social comfort zone the cultural engagement associated with cognitive change doesn't have to happen abroad. If a plane ticket isn't an option, try taking the subway to a new neighborhood. Sometimes, the research suggests, all that's needed for a creative boost is a fresh cultural scene.

1. The examples of the three writers in Paragraph 2 are to ________.

A．show how travelling abroad inspires one's brain

B．explain the creative benefits of international travel

C．illustrate prejudice and narrow-mindedness can harm creativity

D．discuss why writers and thinkers tend to be more open-minded

2. It can be learned from Paragraph 3 that ________.

A．neural pathways are birthplaces of creativity

B．creativity is responsible for revitalizing the mind

C．creativity can be developed by changes of the environment

D．neural pathways allow different synapses to work efficiently

3. What is the key critical process according to Galinsky?

A．The deep involvement with foreign culture.

B．Travelling abroad for a relatively longer period.

C．The mind's ability to jump between different ideas.

D．Living in the foreign country instead of just travelling there.

4. Which of the following could be the most suitable title for the passage?

A．Leave your social comfort zone

B．For a more creative mind, travel

C．Put down your work and go to your neighborhood

D．For an artistic inspiration, go to more foreign countries

5 . New Zealand has been home to many famous movies because of its breathtaking and unreal landscapes(风景). From rainforests and fish-filled rivers to magical caves, New Zealand has them all. Besides having the most beautiful landscapes on earth, New Zealand is a center for many exciting sports! Whatever purpose of your visit to the land is. there is certainly something for everyone!

Fiordland National Park

This park has some of the most beautiful landscapes of the country. If you are lucky enough to visit this place, you can explore the rainforests? the wide lakes» the hidden islands, and the flowing waterfalls. This national park is considered one of the best for hiking lovers.

Bay of Islands

This island is the most preferred by the tourists for holiday destination(目的地). It is located in the north of Auckland and is made up of more than 144 islands, making it a good place for sailing. The beautiful Bay of Islands is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country.

Queenstown

Queenstown is the place for adventures! It is the go-to place for those who like rock climbing and skiing. However, this wonderful place doesn't only offer activities full of excitement but also first-class hotels, restaurants, and even the "Middle Earth" where Lord of the Rings was filmed.

Tongariro National Park

This national park can be found in the middle of North Island. It has New Zealand's largest lake passing right through it. It is one of the oldest national parks in the world but luckily it has been protected perfectly. Besides sightseeing, the national park also includes other activities such as camping and hiking.

1. What can you do in Fiordland National Park?

A．Explore the rainforests.	B．Go sailing.
C．Go skiing.	D．Climb the mountain.

2. Which destination may a camping lover choose?

A．Queenstown.	B．Bay of Islands.
C．Fiordland National Park.	D．Tongariro National Park.

3. From which is the text probably taken?

A．A research paper.	B．A report.
C．A health magazine.	D．A guidebook.

6 . My fifteen-year-old son has just returned from abroad with rolls of exposed film and a hundred dollars in uncashed traveler’s checks, and is asleep at the moment. His blue duffel（粗呢）bag lies on the floor where he dropped it. Obviously, he postponed s much sleep as he could when he walked in and we hugged, his electrical system suddenly switched off, and he headed directly for the bed, where I imagine he beat his old record of sixteen hours.

It was his first trip overseas, so weeks before it, I pressed travel books on him, and a tape cassette of useful French phrases; drew up a list of people to visit; advised him on clothing and other things. At the luggage store where we went to buy him a suitcase, he headed for the duffels, saying that suitcases were more for old people. During the trip, he called home three times: from London, Paris, and a village named Ullapool. Near Ullapool, he climbed a mountain in a rainstorm that almost blew him off. In the village, a man spoke to him in Gaelic（盖尔语）, and, too polite to interrupt, my son listened to him for ten or fifteen minutes, trying to nod in the right places. The Frenchman he learned from the cassette didn't hold water in Paris. The French he talked to shrugged（耸肩）and walked on.

When my son called, I sat down at the kitchen table and leaned forward and hung on every word. His voice came through clearly, though two of the calls were like ship-to-shore communication. When I interrupted him with a “Great!” or a “Really?”, I knocked a little hole in his communication. So I just sat and listened. I have never listened to a telephone so attentively and with so much pleasure. It was wonderful to hear news from him that was so new to me. In my book, he was the first man to land on the moon, and I knew that I had no advice to give him and that what I had already given was probably not much help.

The unused checks are certainly evidence of that. Youth travels light. No suitcase, not much luggage and a slim expense account, and yet he went to the scene, and came back safely. I sit here amazed. The night when your child returns with dust on his shoes from a country you've never seen is a night you would gladly turn into a week.

1. When travelling, the author’s son_________.

A．forgot to call his mother	B．was lacking in money
C．had insufficient sleep	D．failed to take good pictures

2. According to the passage, which of the following could best describe the author’s son?

A．Polite and careless.	B．Selfless and adventurous.
C．Creative and stubborn.	D．Considerate and independent.

3. What does the underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．The son no longer needs much help from his mother.

B．It is important to listen to your child’s story.

C．The author is proud of her son’s achievement.

D．It’s easy to interrupt the chat with your child.

4. What can we infer from the passage?

A．The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.

B．It’s a win-win choice to give a child space to experience and explore.

C．Communication between parents and children is extremely important.

D．Good parents should protect their children from potential dangers.

7 . Sitting on the edge of the world, Sydney is considered as one of the world’s greatest cities. Here are some things you should do and see in Sydney.

Explore Sydney’s hottest neighborhood

Many big-ticket attractions can be found in or around the Circular Quay area, right by the port. Here, you can get on ferries(轮渡) to faraway islands or go exploring on foot with the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and Museum of Contemporary all nearby.

Take side trips

Popular among outdoor types, the rough Blue Mountains—about two hours by train west of the city—promises winter skiing, excellent hiking and kangaroo sightings. Walking through the national park, travelers will watch forests, waterfalls, natural caves, small villages and rock formations.

The Hunter valley, just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, is Australia’s oldest wine region. Most vineyards(葡萄园) are family-owned, focusing on small production. Wine is more personal here.

Stay in style

The classic Langham Hotel is located just west of Circular Quay, offering easy access to the famous port.

As you explore its beautiful corridors(走廊), look for contemporary artworks from around the world—The Langham Hotel has the largest art gathering (more than $1 million worth) in Australia.

Meanwhile, those looking for a more relaxed experience can go camping on Cockatoo Island—just a quick boat ride from Circular Quay.

Travel tips

• Leaving tips at the bar or for a taxi isn’t expected, but it’s appreciated.

• When riding in a taxi alone, it’s customary to sit in the front seat.

• Bring sun cream, sunglasses and hat—whatever the season.

• On Sundays, families enjoy discounted fares on Sydney’s ferries and trains.

1. What can you do in the Blue Mountains?

A．Explore the artificial caves.	B．Watch the lovely kangaroos.
C．Taste locally produced wine.	D．Enjoy the unique corridors.

2. What makes the Langham Hotel special?

A．Its ideal location.	B．Its first-class service.
C．Its big collection of artworks.	D．Its modern architectural style.

3. Which of the following is strongly suggested about touring Sydney?

A．Ensure sun protection.	B．Offer bar tips.
C．Sit behind the driver in a taxi.	D．Travel by train.