3 . 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。

Since ancient times, people have enjoyed themselves at the theatre. Here are two historical theatres, one in the East and one in the West.

The Deheyuan Grand Theatre, located in the Summer Palace in Beiing, was built in the Qing Dynasty. It is regarded as the place     1     Peking Opera developed into its current form. The theatre has three floors — the Fu stage, the Lu stage and the Shou stage, symbolizing     2     (happy), prosperity and longevity. The stages have special doors for actors     3     (jump) out of the floor, and equipment to help them fly through the air. A well and five ponds under the Shou stage     4     (use) in water scenes and also to increase sound effects. Today, visitors     5     the Deheyuan theatre are still amazed by its structure     6     beautiful paintings.

The first Globe Theatre was created by a group of actors, one of whom was William Shakespeare. It opened in London in 1599 and became     7     huge success until it burnt down in a fire in 1613.     8     (stand) by the River Thames, the Globe Theatre we see today has three main elements: a blue roof painted with stars, the stage itself and a     9     (hide) door in the floor.

If you are a fan of William Shakespeare, you must come to the Globe to see a play. As Shakespeare     10     (he) said, “All the world’s a stage.”

4 . 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。

Austria’s Vorarlberg is a pioneer in sustainable design,     1    (attract) lots of architects and curious visitors who draw inspiration from its breathtaking buildings.

Communities in the westernmost state of the Alpine country     2    (choose) beauty, comfort and a careful use of resources since the 1960s. There is a     3    (prefer) for local building materials: white pine and earth replace concrete whenever possible. Architecture in Vorarlberg is described as the clear, compact and functional design,     4     it does not cut corners on aesthetics (美学). As well as architects, the carpenters and craftspeople in Vorarlberg enjoy great international recognition and     5    (be) in high demand.

Economy is a guiding principle of the “Vorarlberg school”,     6     does not prevent them from using prefabricated (预制的) parts     7    (reduce) costs — and prioritizes (优先) energy efficiency. A lot of houses     8    (build) to “passive house” standards, which stand for buildings with minimal energy needs due to perfected insulation (绝缘), specific ventilation (通风), and the equipment of solar panels and heat pumps.

“    9     I’m most proud of is that people are united by a common sense,” said Arnold Hirschbuehl, a former mayor of Krumbach who championed the architecture. He praised the way people used “resources in     10     most sustainable way possible, while staying true to themselves”.

5 . What is the 15-minute city? It’s the urban planning concept that everything city residents need should be a short walk or bike ride away—about 15 minutes from home to work, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, schools, parks and health care. Supporters argue that 15-minute cities are healthier for residents and the environment, creating united mini-communities, boosting local businesses, and encouraging people to get outside,walk, and cycle.

Many cities across Europe offer similar ideas, but Paris has become its poster child. Mayor Anne Hidalgo has sought to fight climate change by decreasing choking traffic in the streets and fuel emissions. In 2015, Paris was 17th on the list of bike-friendly cities; by 2019, it was 8th. Car ownership, meanwhile, dropped from 60 percent of house holds in 2001 to 35 percent in 2019. The 15-minute city figured largely in Hidalgo’s successful 2020 re-election campaign. The idea has also gained support in the U.S.

It clearly won’t work everywhere: Not every city is as centralized and walkable as Paris. Some car-dominated cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix would be hard-pressed to provide everything people need within walking distance. In addition, some urban planners argue that the 15-minute city could increase the separation of neighborhoods by income. Neighborhoods equipped with all the conveniences required by the 15-minute city also tend to have high housing costs and wealthier residents.

Despite some resistance, the basic principles behind the 15-minute city are influencing planning in cities around the world, including Melbourne, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Singapore, and Shanghai. Urban designer and thinker Jay Pitter says cities where basic needs are within walking distance create more individual freedom than needing to drive every where. “In a city where services are always close by,” he says, “mobility is a choice: You go where you want because you want to, not because you have to. My fight is not against the car. My fight is how we could improve the quality of life.”

1. Which best describes the 15-minute city?

A．Modern.	B．Convenient.
C．Entertaining.	D．Smart.

2. What’s the original intention for Paris to advocate the 15-minute city?

A．To address climate issues.	B．To beautify the city.
C．To promote the bike industry.	D．To help Hidalgo get re-elected.

3. What’s some urban planners’ worry about the 15-minute city?

A．It slows the city’s expansion.

B．It represents a setback for society.

C．It may widen the gap between neighborhoods.

D．It can cause the specialization of neighborhoods.

4. What’s Jay Pitter’s attitude to the concept of 15-minute city?

A．Doubtful.	B．Favorable.
C．Critical.	D．Uninterested.

6 . If you want to experience the rich tradition of our city, ________ the main museums here. Remember, they are very ________, so you have to know lots of ________ visitors will rush to these places. Before you visit the museums, you ________ do the following things.

________, try to get a museum pass (通行证). A museum pass will make life much ________ for you. With a museum pass, you will not have to wait in long lines, just to get a ticket to ________ the museum.

Second, get a map of ________ city. As soon as you arrive at the ________, make sure to get a map of the city. A map can help you ________ find the main museums here.

Third, go to museums early. If you want to ________ the crowd in museums, then you need to get up early, so you can visit the main museums in the morning. ________ , if you want to meet new friends and enjoy the company (陪同) of other museum visitors, you can visit main museums in the city in the afternoon or ________ closing time.

Finally, don’t forget ________ to go first. There are more than 20 major museums in the city. So, it is important to carefully make a ________ for your museum tour. You can certainly have a good time here.

1.

A．visit

B．visiting

C．visitor

D．visits

2.

A．ordinary

B．popular

C．expensive

D．different

3.

A．another

B．other

C．others

D．the others

4.

A．needn’t

B．can’t

C．should

D．must

5.

A．In fact

B．Right now

C．At last

D．Above all

6.

A．easy

B．easier

C．easily

D．more easily

7.

A．enter

B．leave

C．visit

D．build

8.

A．a

B．an

C．the

D．/

9.

A．museum

B．school

C．airport

D．hospital

10.

A．quietly

B．slowly

C．hardly

D．easily

11.

A．accept

B．avoid

C．drop

D．face

12.

A．Because

B．Although

C．Instead

D．However

13.

A．before

B．after

C．below

D．during

14.

A．what

B．where

C．when

D．how

15.

A．trip

B．way

C．plan

D．advice

8 . I don’t remember when my love of the protected Great Bear Rainforest began — it’s something that’s always been there, even though I haven’t spent longer than a month there in one go. I grew up in a small village by the sea and planned to study marine biology and live out on the water. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, my lack of scientific talent quickly put paid to that idea, but the love of nature remained and has been an anchor (锚) in my life and in my writing.

The Great Bear Rainforest is vast, splendid and wild but also friendly, fun and diverse. I travelled there by myself at the age of 20, planning to spend my 21st birthday camping, and hiking in the forests.

I woke up on my birthday in a tent on the edge of the water. Behind me, the trees of this largely untouched wilderness emerged. Endless carpets of pointed trees reached right down to a thin rocky shore. It seemed there was no way in. This wilderness held its secrets close. Stepping from the beach into the forest, I immediately sensed the history of the area — it felt ancient, and it was impossible not to be humbled.

With a guide for safety, I hiked a few miles through the wilderness. The sounds of the forest were everywhere. Birds sang. Insects buzzed. Something bigger moved through the undergrowth and my guide stopped dead. Listened. My heart was in my mouth. Then, after some invisible signal, my guide relaxed, and we went on.

We continued the hike and emerged onto a cliff with the most breath-taking view I’ve ever seen. From terror to wonder in only a few hundred steps. It was that sense of unsettled ground — of shifting emotion, secrets and awe, beauty and fear — that’s fed my writing across four books, none more so than Children of the Sun, and implanted in me a lifelong love of the wild.

1. What does the underlined phrase “put paid to” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Stimulated.

B．Ended.

C．Supported.

D．Proved.

2. What does “it was impossible not to be humbled” convey in paragraph 3?

A．I was awed by the powerful nature.	B．I became modest after my 21st birthday.
C．I was attracted by the history of the area.	D．I got curious about the secrets of the forest.

3. Which word can best describe the guide?

A．Conservative.

B．Considerate.

C．Practiced.

D．Indecisive.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The passion for nature.	B．The feature of 4 books.
C．An unforgettable travel experience.	D．A vivid description of mixed emotions.

9 . Montreal has a unique culture, with its mixture of French and English. If you want to visit one of the best cities in North America, this is the place for you.

The French

Most places in Canada are English-speaking, but Montreal is different. It is a city run by the French and for the French. If you want to work there, you have to speak French. The French and the English generally stay apart from each other. Most of the English can’t speak French and don’t want to learn; most of the French don’t like to speak English. However, it is this “conflict” of cultures that makes Montreal interesting.

Food

The best and unique Canadian food comes from the French. For example, you can find “poutine” - a tasty quick snack. This French invention is my personal favorite, although I must warn you that it isn’t for everyone. The best way to experience poutine is to go north of Montreal to one of the ski resorts. Spend all day skiing. Then, when your body aches all over, go to a mountain bar with friends and have a hot chocolate and a plate of poutine. You will understand why it’s the best food in the world.

Music & Cinema

Montreal is also great for music. There’s a famous jazz festival in the summer. You need a pass for most of the shows, which are usually performed outdoors during the day and night. But wherever you are in Montreal, you can hear the music while you are walking in the streets.

1. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A travel plan.

B．A travel brochure.

C．An encyclopedia.

D．A travel journal.

2. When will you enjoy poutine the most?

A．After a day-long sightseeing.

B．After a tiring skiing experience.

C．When your body aches all over.

D．When you have a hot chocolate.

3. What is necessary if you intend to makea living in Montreal?

A．Mastering skiing skills.

B．Favoring different cultures.

C．Understanding jazz music.

D．Communicating in French.