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。

The Eiffel Tower is one of the world’s most famous sights. The 324-meter-tall iron tower,     1     attracts millions of tourists to Paris every year, has been an iconic part of Paris’ skyline for 133 years. However, it is showing its age. Engineers recently conducted a survey of the monument. They found that its metal was full of rust (锈)     2     said it was in a poor state. They added that if its designer Gustave Eiffel was alive today and saw his     3     (create), he would have a heart attack. Engineers said the tower needed many repairs. As     4     matter of fact, a 2016 report on the tower stated there were 698 faults on the tower, which were serious enough to put the     5     (tower) long-term future in doubt.

Construction of the Eiffel Tower started in January 1887 and it opened to the public on the 31st of March, 1889. It     6     (build) to celebrate the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris. The original plan was for the tower     7     (take) down after 20 years. However, the French government changed its mind and     8     (keep) it in place. The tower is     9     (current) being repainted ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Engineers say     10     (paint) the metal will not make the rust problem go away. They say the existing paint needs to be completely removed first.

2 . Bill and Cathy wanted to go on a holiday. They chose a place called Maldives (马尔代夫). And they decided to _________ there for two weeks in spring, because they heard that the weather there was _________at that time. They worked very hard for several months. Finally, they made enough money for their dream _________. But their trip was more like a nightmare (噩梦)!

The problem _________ when the flight was put off because of bad weather. They couldn’t leave _________ night. They finally got on the plane twelve hours later! But they couldn’t fly to Maldives because there was a _________. They had to fly to the capital city _________. There they stayed in a small hotel _________ the airport.

The hotel was next to the sea, but the sea was _________ dirty that they couldn’t __________in it. And the hotel swimming pool was full of leaves! The food was __________, too. For breakfast there was only bread and milk! The worst part was when the storm came, they felt really __________. Because of the __________weather, they had to stay for another night in the small hotel. And they had nothing to do. It was so __________. Finally, they __________ at Maldives three days later. And someone told them the weather there had been wonderful all the time!

1.

A．run

B．work

C．stay

D．see

2.

A．terrible

B．unbearable

C．abnormal

D．perfect

3.

A．trip

B．job

C．college

D．clothes

4.

A．finished

B．jumped

C．began

D．continued

5.

A．after

B．until

C．since

D．before

6.

A．storm

B．hurricane

C．snowslide

D．tsunami

7.

A．already

B．yet

C．still

D．instead

8.

A．near

B．from

C．across

D．next

9.

A．hardly

B．much

C．so

D．enough

10.

A．fish

B．dive

C．sail

D．swim

11.

A．delicious

B．awful

C．cheap

D．expensive

12.

A．full

B．quiet

C．happy

D．terrible

13.

A．beautiful

B．bad

C．fine

D．nice

14.

A．funny

B．exciting

C．boring

D．amusing

15.

A．reached

B．arrived

C．got

D．moved

3 . Tulum’s location on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, in the Riviera Maya, makes it an ideal spot for enjoying beautiful beaches and great weather.

Spring

Spring is a popular travel time throughout Mexico. Many Mexican families go on vacation during this time, so you should make your accommodation reservations in advance if traveling during this period.

Event: Holy Week

For many Mexicans, it’s an opportunity to head to the beach.

Summer

Summers can be hot and cloudy. There are far fewer tourists during this time, which is great for photo opportunities as well as for enjoying the destination without the crowds. Summertime is the best time to observe whale sharks and sea turtles.

Event: Talking Cross

The Celebration is held in the month of July and has its origins in the 1800s.

Fall

You’re likely to experience some rain if you visit during this season. The rainy season is not completely uncomfortable, however. It usually only rains for a short time, and then the sun comes out again.

Event: Sea Turtle Festival

It is a festival for sea turtles in order to raise people’s consciousness of protecting sea turtles.

Winter

Winter offers the best weather in Tulum. If you’re looking for sunny days and near-perfect beach conditions, this is the time to visit. However, there are more crowds December and January are busy travel months, and Tulum’s party scene and nightlife are at a peak.

Event: Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine

It is a 6-day restaurant week featuring music and special meals and wine. Tourists enjoy a fun and creative cultural environment.

1. What are you advised to do before visiting Tulum in spring?

A．Buy a raincoat.	B．went a surfboard.
C．Prepare food for whale sharks.	D．Book hotels ahead.

2. Which event appeals to tourists interested in protection of animals?

A．Holy Week.	B．Sea Turtle Festival.
C．Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine.	D．Talking Cross.

3. When should you visit Tulum if you want to experience the best weather there?

A．In spring.

B．In summer.

C．In fall.

D．In winter.

4 . Huangguoshu Waterfall, Guizhou

Located in southwest Anshun, Guizhou Province, Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest and most wonderful group of waterfalls in China. With splendid scenery, the waterfall was included in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest waterfall group in 1999. It is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide, with 17 smaller waterfalls.

Best time to visit: May to October

Admission: 180 yuan(March 1 to Oct. 31); 160 yuan off-season(Nov. 1 to Feb. 28)

Shigatse, Tibet

Kanas Lake, lying in a valley in the Altai Mountains, is located near the very northern tip of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous(自治的)Region. The lake is famous for its fantastic natural landscape and mysterious local legend. It is surrounded by thick layers of forest, and the color of the water changes according to different seasons, weather and depth. Kanas Nature Reserve founded in 1980 is now considered a paradise(天堂)for travelers and hikers.

Best time to visit: June, September

Admision: 150 yuan(April 1 to Oct. 31); 80 yuan of-season(Nov. 1 to March 31)

Jiuzhai Valley, Sichuan

Jiuzhai Valley in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is a magical fairyland in nature that enchants tourists with mountains, forests, lakes, waterfalls and crowded wildlife.   During autumn, colorful leaves are reflected in the clear waters. Lakes vary in color according to their depths, angles and surroundings, striking a lively contrast with the blue sky and snow-white clouds.

Best time to visit: September to October

Admission: 220 yuan(April 1 to Nov. 15); 80 yuan(Nov. 16 to March 30)

Changbai Mountain, Jilin

Changbai Mountain in southeastern Jilin Province is located on the border(边界)between China and North Korea. Considered as the most famous mountain in northeast China, Changbai Mountain has rich biodiversity(生物多样性). With an average altitude of 2,000 meters, the mountain is well-known for its snowy scenery, cool summers and many mineral springs.

Admission: 100 yuan for adults; 50 yuan for children

Hours: 8 a. m. to 4p. m.

1. Which of the places below best suits travelers and hikers?

A．Huangguoshu Waterfall.

B．Shigatse.

C．Jiuzhai Valley.

D．Changbai Mountain.

2. How much do a couple and their twins pay if they visit Changbai Mountain?

A．300yuan.

B．250 yuan.

C．200 yuan.

D．150 yuan.

3. Where does the text most probably come from?

A．A science magazine.

B．A travel journal.

C．A teacher's handbook.

D．A personal diary.

5 . Book your Canterbury Tales tour online now to save 15% on individual tickets (discount does not apply to Family ticket), or book your combination ticket to the Westgate Towers (WT) and Canterbury Tales (CT) online to save £2 per person! Book online at https: /www. canterburytales. org. uk/booking/

Admission Prices

Adult: £9.75

Child（5—15 Years）: 7.50

Senior citizen: £8.50

Student (with proof of identity): £8.50

Family (2 adults &2 children): £27.50

Opening Times

April—August: 10.00 a. m.—5.00 p.m. daily

September—October: 10. 00 a.m. —4.00 p.m. daily

November—March: 10.00 a. m.—4.00 p.m. Weds—Sun

The Canterbury Tales is open daily during school holidays, except Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Boxing Day.

Find Us by Rail

●From Canterbury East Rail Station

Cross the footbridge. Turn left down steps and right into Castle Row. Follow the road round and turn right into Castle Street. Continue to the end and cross straight across into St. Margaret’s Street by “Three Tuns” pub. The Canterbury Tales is on the left opposite HMV.

●From Canterbury West Rail Station

Turn right out of the station into Station Road West. Turn left at the end of the street into St. Dunstan’s. Continue straight on for about 5-10 minutes, passing through the West Gate, into St. Peter’s Street and on into The High Street. St. Margaret’s Street is on the right hand side just past Nason’s Department store. The Canterbury Tales is on the right opposite HMV.

1. What are the tourists advised to do?

A．Take senior citizens to the attractions.	B．Book the family tickets online.
C．Visit the CT during holidays.	D．Buy combination tickets online.

2. In which month can tourists go to the CT on Monday?

A．January.

B．February.

C．May.

D．December.

3. To get to the CT from Canterbury East Rail Station, what will visitors do?

A．Turn right at Nason’s Department store.

B．Go by HMV and then into Castle Row.

C．Walk through St. Peter’s Street.

D．Pass through Castle Street.

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。

With cherry blossom(樱花) season right around the corner, the local government in Wuhan， Hubei Province, China, issued recommendations for the best places to admire cherry blossoms, including Donghu Park and Wuhan University.

The first     1    (recommend) place is Donghu Park, among the top three cherry blossom parks in the world alongside parks in Japan and the US.

Wuhan University, which was    2     ( previous) locked down due to COVID-19, is now open to visitors,     3    are willing to register online to enter the campus. The university is famous for its more than 2 ,000 cherry trees, .    4     (earn) it the description “the    5    (beautiful) university campus in China”.

The cherry blossom is one of the    6    (symbol) of Wuhan and as the flower blossoms in spring, it    7     (see) as a sign of energy by local people.“ When we see cherry blossoms fill our city, we know spring is coming and the shadow of coldness has gone away," a Wuhan citizen said.

The flower is also an    8     (inspire) for Wuhan artists. One street artist GAN organized    9    online activity a year ago during the city’s lockdown, inviting artists around the world to create paintings themed on cherry blossoms.

The efforts of the Wuhan government and local people seem to have had an influence as some travelers have begun choosing Wuhan    10    their favorite destination for the upcoming holidays.