1 . 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。

Darwin

As major cities go, Darwin is on the rather small side. It sits in the north-central region of Australia, right on the Timor Sea. It is a true     1     (melt) pot with people from many nations making up     2     (it) population. The lifestyle in Darwin has been described as peaceful by many people     3     have visited there before. Because of the faraway location, the most popular way to get to Darwin     4     (be) by airplane. It is possible to cross the continent (大陆) by road or rail, but each of those methods     5     (come) with its own set of problems.

Darwin has     6     unique history and much of that history is on display in the form of the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin Wharf Precinct, Burnett House at Myilly Point and The Old Court House and Police. Darwin     7     (locate) near a number of beautiful natural     8     (attraction) including George Brown Botanical Gardens, Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Charles Darwin National Park, Lake Alexander and Bicentennial Park. Because Darwin is home     9     such a diverse (多种多样的) population, the restaurants that can be found there are simply extraordinary offering foods from around the world as well as many hybrid (混合的) dishes where     10     (difference) aspects of different cultures can be found in the same dish. A visit to Darwin is a visit to one of Australia’s truly unforgettable cities.

2 . 假定你是学生李华，最近你的笔友Peter发邮件给你，他假期想来你的家乡旅游，希望你能简单介绍一下你的家乡。请根据以下要点给她回一封邮件。
1.地理位置：位于(locate)海南岛的东南部，是中国最美丽的城市之一。
2.美食：海鲜，以酸粉闻名(sour noodles)，各种各样的水果；
3.风景名胜(tourist attractions)：南湾猴岛(the Monkey Island)，吊罗山(Diaoluo Mountain)，分界洲岛(Fenjiezhou Island)，陵水海洋公园(Lingshui Ocean Park)等。
4.气候宜人：新鲜的空气，温暖的气候吸引了众多国内外游客来度假。
5.其他……
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,

Li Hua

3 . San Francisco’s public garbage cans have long outlived their lifespan (寿命) and need to be replaced. However, the current design is not enough for the city’s large population and the increasing number of tourists. The garbage cans also get messed up by the homeless. To address the issues, in 2018, San Francisco Public Works officials set out in search of a perfect garbage can. This proved harder than they had thought.

The officials had a few criteria in mind. The ideal garbage can had to be durable (耐用的) and easy to empty. It would also have a built-in sensor (传感器) to send warnings when full, cost between $2,000 to $3,000 a piece, and, most importantly, look good! After an extensive search failed to find a suitable off-the-shelf replacement, the committee asked local firms to design customized garbage cans.

The four-year exploration ended on July 18, 2022, with three selections. They include the “Slim Silhouette” “Salt & Pepper” and “Soft Square”. Since none of them meet all the required criteria, the officials have turned to the city’s residents for help.

The customized cans and three new off-the-shelf options have been placed across San Francisco for a 60-day trial. Residents can scan the QR codes on the cans and provide opinions on their use experience. A location map of each option is included at the end of the survey. The most popular garbage can will be publicized after the trial ends in mid-September.

The time spent on the project and the cost of the three customized garbage cans — which ranged between $11,000 to $20,900 a piece — have drawn criticism from the city’s retired official Matt Haney.

“The idea that San Francisco is so unique that we need a separate garbage can from any one used in any city around the world is laughable,” Haney said. “It’s something that reflects a broader and deeper brokenness of city government and the services it provides.”

However, Beth Rubenstein, director of policy and communications at San Francisco Public Works, believes their research will benefit cities across the US.

1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about?

A．The local tourism industry.	B．The origin of garbage cans.
C．The problems faced by the city.	D．The city’s poor environment.

2. What aspect of the garbage can is stressed most?

A．The function.

B．The appearance.

C．The material.

D．The cost.

3. What did the officials ask the residents to do?

A．Take good care of the new garbage cans.	B．Make improvements to the new garbage cans.
C．Check new criteria for the new garbage cans.	D．Give their opinions on the new garbage cans.

4. What does Haney think about the effort of designing new garbage cans?

A．Rewarding.

B．Meaningless.

C．Misleading..

D．Efficient.

4 . Blue Grotto, Italy

Despite its name, it is actually not a grotto(洞穴)but a sea cave, about 60m long. What makes it one of the most beautiful caves in the world is the blue color, as its name suggests. When you enter inside, you can see it is filled with weird blue light. This color is formed by the unique combination of the rocks, the entrance, the clear water and the whole shape. In fact, you can’t identify where the source of the blue light is.

Son Doong Cave, Vietnam

This is known as the largest cave in the world, not because of its length—in fact, it is just about 5km long. But its size comes from its enormous passages and caves, reaching 200m in height. In addition, there is an underground river, making the cave even more impressive.

Marble Caves, Chile

Located far from any road, the caves are accessible only by boat. This is the most beautiful cave structure in the world, in which crystal clear water is literally lightened by dazzling(使目眩)blue ice walls. A magical, fabulous, unreal and almost unearthly sight! The caves are best seen from September to February and earlier in the morning when the sunlight streams inside.

Reed Flute Cave, China

Its name comes from the reeds beside its entrance that have been used for making flutes(长笛). It is not too long and not too deep-only about 500m in length. What makes this cave more special is the history. It has been known since ancient times. And when you enter inside, you can see a lot of inscriptions(碑文)dating back to medieval times, starting from the times of the Tang Dynasty (around 792 AD).

1. What is Blue Grotto most famous for?

A．Its long history.

B．Its strange shape.

C．Its clear water.

D．Its amazing color.

2. When are the visitors advised to visit Marble Caves?

A．At noon in March.	B．At night in October.
C．At sunrise in December.	D．In the morning in August.

3. Which is the largest cave of the four?

A．The Blue Grotto.	B．Son Doong Cave.
C．Marble Caves.	D．Reed Flute Cave.

5 . Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London

There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.

Goring Gap and the Thames Path

If you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).

Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.

Box Hill

To admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.

Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.

A South Downs Ridge (山脊)

If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.

Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.

Chess Valley in the Chilterns

Chess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.

Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.

1. Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance?

A．Box Hill.

B．A South Downs Ridge.

C．Chess Valley in the Chilterns.

D．Goring Gap and the Thames Path.

2. What do the listed scenic walks in the text have in common?

A．The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.

B．Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.

C．There are rivers winding through the meadows.

D．The food served there is expensive and of high quality.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A geography book.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A fashion website.	D．A science magazine.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the woman do in Japan?

A．Participate in a meeting.

B．Visit her friend.

C．Do some shopping.

2. How long will the woman stay in Japan?

A．One day.

B．Two days.

C．Three days.

3. Where does the man work now?

A．Canada.

B．Australia.

C．America.

4. What is the woman’s plan within a year?

A．Working in Australia.

B．Living in America.

C．Settling in France.

7 . 某英文报刊的“Tourist Attractions”栏目正在征文，请你根据所给提示信息，用英语介绍广州长隆乐园（Guangzhou Chimelong Paradise），参加这次的征文活动。内容包括：

基本信息	位置：广州番禺区(Panyu District)迎宾路
	面积：1000多亩(mu)
	地位：中国领先的海洋主题公园之一
特点	1.有6个园区，各种各样的种娱乐设施，如过山车、跳楼机等；
	2.富丽堂皇的演艺广场(performing square)和大型巡游；
	3.在白虎大街(The White Tiger Street)购物。

注意：1.词数100词左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Guangzhou Chimelong Paradise

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8 . Botswana is situated in Southern Africa. There are many top-quality places to enjoy your African trip.

The Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta and is a top spot to visit during your Botswana trip. The whole delta covers an area of 15,000 km². The Okavango River ends in this area flooding the whole region. Besides the regular flooding, rainfall can drastically increase the size of this water body, up to 22,000 km².

The delta also contains the Moremi Game Reserve and it is one of the best places to see wildlife. Animals such as hippopotamuses, crocodiles, buffalo, rhinoceroses, elephants and antelopes can be very easily found in the region. There are over 500 species of birds in this area.

The Chobe National Park

The Chobe National Park is situated in Northwest Botswana. It is the third largest park in Botswana and is famous for its large wildlife population. The Chobe National Park has diverse animal habitats and it is wonderful to watch these beautiful animals right in front of you. The park is also very famous for its elephants and is considered to be the largest area for elephants in Africa. Apart from the huge elephant population, other wild animals such as lions, leopards, wild dogs, antelopes, hippopotamuses, buffalo and crocodiles can also be seen.

The Kalahari Game Reserve

The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is situated in the Kalahari Desert, covering an area of 52,800 km². It is the second largest game reserve in the world. Large areas of trees, bushes and grass are widely spread in this reserve, thus adding to the beauty of the place. The reserve contains a huge concentration of wildlife. Many wild animals including giraffes can be spotted easily there.

1. This passage is mainly about_______

A．the writer’s traveling experience in Botswana.

B．some places of top quality to enjoy in Botswana.

C．beautiful countries to visit in Southern Africa.

D．activities people can do in Southern Africa.

2. What does the underlined word “drastically” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Necessarily.

B．Gradually.

C．Greatly.

D．Hopefully.

3. If you want to visit the largest area for elephants, you should go to_______

A．the Okavango Delta.

B．the Chobe National Park.

C．the Moremi Game Reserve.

D．the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

9 . 假如你是李华，你的英国网友Peter想在冬季到中国某个温暖的地方来旅游，特来信询问。请你根据以下要点回一封电子邮件，向他推荐海南经济特区，并表示盼望着他的到来。
1. 地理位置； 2. 发展情况； 3. 旅游景点。
注意：1. 词数：80左右；
2. 开头已为你写好，但不计入总词数；
3. 参考词汇：海南经济特区 Hainan Special Economic Zone。
Dear Peter,

Glad to hear that you are coming to China.

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Looking forward to your coming.

Yours ,

Li Hua

10 . Exhibitions for You!

1 A photo exhibition at the Cultural Palace of Nationalities in Beijing shows a beautiful view of the natural wonder’s in Zhangye, Gansu Province. The exhibition will celebrate Zhangye’s past and its today as an example to preserve rich ethnic traditions and protect the environment. Date: 9 am -4:30 pm, daily. July 1 -31, 2022 Add: 49 Fuxingmen Nei Dajie, Xicheng district, Beijing. Tel: 010 -8319 -5250.

2 Olympic Fine Arts exhibition will bring together some 800 artworks, including posters, paintings, photos and sculptures in celebration of the spirit of the Olympic Games. The exhibition will show artworks from across the world. Date: August 1 -15, 2022 Add: ME Center, 27 Xi Dawanglu Road, Chaoyang district, Beijing. Tel: 010 - 6400 - 6677.

3 New Youth, an experimental art exhibition to be held in Jingdezhen, will show the development of experimental art education in colleges and universities. Works on show are from artists who majored in experimental art while in college, examining the evolution in their creation and career development. Date: July 1 -20, 2022 Add: Ceramic Art Avenue, 720 Xinchang Xi Lu, Zhushan district, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province. Tel: 400 -915 -1221.

4 A new exhibition on the rich ecosystem of the Yangtze River will open in Shanghai. Aimed at raising awareness of environmental protection of the county’s longest river, the exhibition will show the different aspects of the river and its interaction with people who live along it. Date : 9: 00 am - 5: 00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday, Closed on Mondays. August 1-31, 2022. Add: Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Tel: 021 -6862 -2000.

1. What do the first and last exhibitions have in common?

A．They will have the same theme.	B．They will exhibit the same photos.
C．They will be held at the same time.	D．They will be held in the same place.

2. What’s the purpose of the second exhibition?

A．To spread the Olympic spirit.

B．To introduce experimental art.

C．To raise people’s awareness of environmental protection.

D．To encourage people to take part in the Olympic Games.

3. Which number should you call if you want to learn more about experimental art?

A．010- 8319 - 5250.	B．010 - 6400 - 6677.
C．400-915- 1221.	D．021 - 6862 - 2000.