1 . When you visit America, you will see the word “motel” on signs and notice boards. It is made up of “motor” and “hotel” and it is really a hotel for people who arrive by car (however, you don’t need a car to stay at one). You have to pay when you arrive for your room, which usually has a bath. Meals are not provided, but there will certainly be a cafeteria (自助餐馆). Along the main roads there are a lot of motels. Some provide television in every bedroom while others have swimming pools. Motels are especially useful when you are in the country, far from a town or city. You will also find them in the big National Parks.

In these great National Parks, you may meet guests you don’t expect to see. An American friend told me a little story. In the middle of a moonless night she heard strange noises outside her motel window in the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Thinking it might be a thief, she jumped out of bed, opened the door and crept(悄悄地缓慢行进) towards a dark shadow. As she got close, she saw the thief. She was dreadfully frightened: It wasn’t a human thief—it was a big black bear. The bear was turning over some empty tins(罐) with its paw, looking for tasty bits of food. My friend decided to leave that particular thief alone!

There are also, of course, places called “rooming houses”, where they receive lodgers (房客). You will see such signs as Tourists or Rooms Rent, and you could try one of these. A word of warning—looking for a room in New York during the tourist season is like looking for gold on the moon!

1. What can we know about motels?

A．The word “motel” is formed by two words.

B．They are free for people who arrive by car.

C．If you want to stay at a motel, you must have a car.

D．You can only find motels in the big National Parks.

2. Which of the following is not provided by motels?

A．TV.

B．Baths.

C．Meals.

D．Swimming.

3. What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?

A．A little story of the author’s.	B．The experience of the author’s friend.
C．Bears usually look for tasty food at night.	D．A thief crept into the author’s room.

4. What does the underlined part mean?

A．Tourists cannot find gold there.	B．It is easy to admire the moon there.
C．Tourists can have a sweet dream there.	D．It is difficult to find a room there.

2 . 假定你是李华，上周六你们班参观了西宁野生动物园，请你为你校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 参观经过；
2. 活动收获。
注意：1.词数80 左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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3 . 短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。 每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（ \）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词的下面写出修改后的词。
注意： 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第 11处起）不计分。

Although it was autumn, it was snowing in Tibet. It was such cold that our legs felt like blocks of ice. On the afternoon, we found that our water bottles froze because cold weather. But we still enjoyed us during the journey. At one point, we were surprising to find ourselves cycling through clouds. In the valleys colorful butterflies fly around us. It was a great fun to cycle down the hills as it gradual became much warmer. But we had to change our warm coats for T–shirt and shorts.

4 . The hike to the lost Incan city of Choquequirao is one of the most difficult in Peru. From the town of Cachora, which is 161km west of Cusco, it’s an 18km walk to Capuliyoc Mountain, then down to Playa Rosalina, where travelers camp for the night. Waking early, travelers then have to cross the Apurimac River and walk uphill to carp close to the ruins. Then, the next morning, it’s another 2km walk up to the ruins (遗迹), 3,100m above sea level. To get back? Well, it’s the same way you came.

“I’ve had people in their 60s and 70s do it,” said Juan Barrios, a guide from the Adventure Life company. “But some people come out thinking that because it’s only 28km from the drop off they can do it in a day. Six or seven days for the hike is best.”

It makes sense, then, that Choquequirao draws only about 30 people a day during the high season (June through August). Compare that to the 2,500 people who arrive each day at the famous Incan city of Machu Picchu.

But for those who make the journey, the rewards (回报) are great: beautiful mountain views at every turn, and the chance to explore the wonderful ruins nearly alone.

Believed to be created around the same time as Machu Picchu, in 1445, Choquequirao is actually larger than better-known Machu Picchu. But very little has been written about Peru’s other lost city and researchers are still uncovering new parts of the ruins, leaving life on the mountain relatively untouched.

But officials say that the building of the first cable car (缆车) to Choquequirao will shorten the several-day walk to a 15-minute cable car ride. As a result, the number of travellers that now make the journey each week could turn into 3,000 visitors per day.

Choquequirao is beautiful now because of how untouched it is. Even though the lost city was discovered by Spanish explorer Juan Arias Diaz in 1710, the ruins still make you feel as though you’re the first to find them. Will it be the same when more travelers flood in (大量涌入)?

1. What does the first paragraph centre on?

A．How tall Choquequirao is.	B．How to get to Choquequirao easily.
C．What great views Choquequirao has.	D．How hard the trip to Choquequirao is.

2. How are the ruins of Choquequirao?

A．They’re still being unearthed and explored.	B．They’re in a generally poor condition.
C．They’re being renewed at the moment.	D．They’ve been researched internationally.

3. What does the author think of Choquequirao in the future?

A．It will be more attractive.	B．It will develop at a slow speed.
C．It won’t necessarily take a turn for the better.	D．It won’t be more popular than Machu Picchu.

5 . When you think of wildlife holidays in the UK, Scotland is probably the first destination(目的地) that comes to mind, with quite a few breathtaking natural sites that offer a wonderful base to watch wildlife.

The Trossachs National Park

It was the first national park established in Scotland. The Loch Lomond at the center of the park is the largest body of freshwater in the UK. The largest land mammal (哺乳动物) in Britain, red deer can be found in the park. Keep an eye out as you pass through forests, woodlands and open hills.

The Isle of Staffa

The Isle of Staffa is famous for its dramatic rock formations, and for the cave known as “Fingal’s Cave”, Staffa provided inspiration to Felix Mendelssohn, the German musician. He visited in 1829 and, afterwards, composed his Hebrides Overture. The island is also famous for its adorable seabirds—puffins, which are known for their vibrant beaks (鸟喙) and big personalities.

The Cairngorms National Park

The Cairngorms National Park is in northeast Scotland. With an area of 1,748 square miles, the park covers the Cairngorms range of mountains and surrounding hills, and is the largest national park in the UK as the second national park in Scotland. Over 25% of the UK’s endangered species make their home in the park’s ancient pine forests, among which you can find the red squirrel—the UK’s only native squirrel (松鼠) species.

1. Which of the following is connected with the creation of a piece of music?

A．The Isle of Staffa.	B．The Trossachs National Park.
C．The Loch Lomond.	D．The Caimgorms National Park.

2. What do we know about the Caingorms National Park?

A．It is the second largest national park in Scotland.	B．It lies off the coast of northeast Scotland.
C．It is the only place to find the red squirrel.	D．It supports a wide variety of rare animals.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To give advice on how to spend holidays in Scotland.

B．To raise awareness (意识)of endangered wildlife in Scotland.

C．To introduce some places to see wildlife in Scotland.

D．To compare some breathtaking destinations in Scotland.

6 . I live in Xizhou in Yunnan Province, on the historic Tea Horse Road. I have to admit that when I first heard that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe on his own two feet, I was blown away. I couldn’t imagine that there could be such an unusual person in the world.

Last May, I met Paul. He told me that it was his first time in China. He talked to me with great excitement about the history, migrations, and discoveries in my region of China. He spoke of the Shu-Yandu Dao (the Southern Silk Road), the travels of the 17th-century Chinese explorer Xu Xiake, the Tea Horse Road and the early 20th-century American botanist Joseph Rock. He also talked of Xuanzang. Paul considered many of them heroes and in a sense Chinese pioneers of slow journalism.

I decided to accompany Paul on his walk toward Yunnan. On September 28, 2021, we set out. Our days were simple: walk, eat, sleep, and repeat. We woke up at sunrise, set off in high spirits, and rested at sunset, dragging ourselves into exhausted sleep.

We met many people on the road. Some were curious, surrounding us and watching us; some gave us directions; some invited us into their home to take a rest; some spoke of the charm of their hometown. We met many beautiful souls, simple souls and warm souls. We were walking with our minds.

Together, we were impressed by the biodiversity of the Gaoligong Mountains. As I walked on ancient paths through mountains, I seemed to hear the antique voices of past travelers urging me to be careful on the road.

Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul, I came to a realization. Walking for its own sake, while healthy and admirable, is only a small part of the benefit of moving with our feet. A deeper reward is rediscovering the world around us, shortening the distance between each other, and sharing each other’s cultures.

1. How did the writer first respond to Paul’s travel plan?

A．Scared.	B．Puzzled.
C．Disappointed.	D．Surprised.

2. What can we learn about Paul Salopek from paragraph 2?

A．He was a western journalist.	B．He had a knowledge of China.
C．He came to China several times.	D．He was Joseph Rock’s acquaintance.

3. What does paragraph 4 tell us about the writer and Paul?

A．They honored the ancestors.	B．They set off in high spirits.
C．They satisfied the locals’ curiosity.	D．They built bonds with people.

4. What is the main purpose of the writer’s writing the text?

A．To share and reflect on a journey.	B．To suggest a new way of travel.
C．To advocate protection of biodiversity.	D．To introduce and promote Chinese culture.

7 . Dreaming of visiting one of those picture perfect European towns filled with old world attractiveness and scenic beauty? Here is a look at the most beautiful small towns in Europe.

Manarola

Manarola, Italy, is filled with rainbow colored homes carved right into a wall of stone along the Mediterranean coast. This fishing town is famous for its unbelievable wine, and the paintings. There are no cars here, no traffic lights, and no traffic noise. You can drive to Manarola, but you’ll have to park just outside the town and then take a shuttle bus or walk in on foot.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, is a fascinating mountain town. Once two separate towns, one Roman and the other Teutonic, the 1936 Winter Olympics forced them to combine, though the two sides still have different characters. The town dates back to 15 AD, filled with narrow, cobblestoned streets lined with historic three or four story buildings painted with local and religious scenes.

Marsaxlokk

The energetic trading port of Marsaxlokk, Malta, was built in 900 BC. Today, this pretty town is the main supplier of fish to the island nation that sits in the Mediterranean Sea. It has no modern buildings to ruin its appeal. With such quiet surroundings, including the traditional luzzus(fishing boats), it’s a particularly attractive place to visit.

Portmagee, Ireland

In a country filled with beautiful towns, Portmagee is a standout, sitting on the southwest coast of Ireland. This postcard perfect seaside fishing town has a row of brightly colored buildings along with a rich and colorful history. At The Bridge Bar, you’ll find live music many nights of the week along with fantastic food and a fine pint of beer.

1. In which town are tourists not allowed to go sightseeing by car?

A．Manarola.	B．Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
C．Marsaxlokk.	D．Portmagee.

2. What is special about Marsaxlokk?

A．Wine and paintings.	B．Religious scenes.
C．Fish and old buildings.	D．A rich history and live music.

3. Manarola and Portmagee are good choices for tourists who ______.

A．prefer enjoyment in an old coastal fishing town

B．want to stay on a Mediterranean island

C．have special interest in traditional fishing boats

D．need a good rest in a mountain town

9 . 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。

In southern China, there is a famous road     1     (build) across Poyang Lake, which lies in the north of Jiangxi Province, China and is known as China’s second     2     (large) lake. People in China also call it “the most beautiful road under the water”.

This road is sure     3     (attract) a lot of attention towards the end of May every year. A lot of people come out of curiosity. The water level of the lake is so close to     4     surface of the road,     5     makes the view ahead broad and bright when people drive along. It’s as though they were taking a boat across the lake. The feeling is     6     (simple) wonderful!

For the next few months, this road is not above the surface     7     under the water. When the water level of Poyang Lake starts to go up, the road surface becomes unseen. However, drivers can still drive across the lake safely     8     watching the guardrails (防撞护栏) fixed on either side of the road. For thrill-seeking motorists, it’s like     9     (drive) an amphibious (水陆两栖的) super car. Then in a few days, the entire road     10     (flood) with the continuously rising water. A few months later, the road will reappear.

10 . 阅读下列短文, 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 Xi’an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China’s long history. It     1    (build) originally to protect the city     2     the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored(修复). It is possible     3    (walk) or bike the entire 14 kilometers.

We accessed the wall through the South Gate     4    (personal). The wall is 12 meters high and you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.

After     5    (spend) some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall, we decided it was time for some action and what     6    (good) than to ride on a piece of history!

We     7     (hire) our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate. My bike was old and shaky     8    did the job. It took us about 3 hours to go all     9     way around the Xi’an City Wall. Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and     10    (watchtower) to take pictures or just to watch the local people going about their daily routines.