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。

During the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, holidaymakers tend to choose short trips and homestays in Beijing’s suburbs have seen increasing reservations.

“The number of guests will be doubled in the coming Qingming Festival,” an owner of a homestay     1     the capital’s Yanqing area told Beijing Business Today. With flowers in full bloom in the springtime and temperatures rising, people are eager to enjoy outdoor activities. According to travel service and social networking platform Mafengwo, keywords such as “flower     2     (appreciate)”, “camping” and “cycling” are key search items. Sales of tickets to some public parks and holiday resorts accounted for nearly 80 percent of the total tourist     3     (attraction), data from Qunar showed. The increase in local tours     4    (present) opportunities for the homestay industry,     5     can tackle the industry’s poor performance due to the effects of the pandemic.

The report on tourism operations of 2021 and development forecast of 2022     6    (conduct) by China Tourism Academy pointed out that, for 2022, the pandemic will remain the biggest uncertain factor     7     (affect) tourism sector’s recovery.

Owing to the virus, local tours are the main means of traveling at present, said Wang Xingbin,     8     expert of tourism. Wang said     9     requires more observation (观察) for how the tourism industry enters recovery. “Affected by the pandemic, the tourism industry becomes fragile and requires support,” Wang said. He added that the tourism industry is expected to suffer from a     10     (relative) long period of difficulties under the pandemic.

3 . Do you know anyone who has gone backpacking?     1     It often means no fixed plans regarding accommodation or destination. The word “ backpacking ” comes from   “backpack”, a type of bag that you carry on your back. Travelers typically fill a backpack with life essentials, like clothing, plus anything extra needed for adventure. The stereotypical view of a backpacker is someone in their 20s, keen to tick off items on their bucket list(愿望清单). But, forget this.     2    

Last year, my best friend’s parents retired aged 65 and set off on a 630-mile trail along the southwest coast of England. Each carrying a 1 5kg backpack, Mike and Lorrain e hiked along cliffs, explored golden sandy   beaches and even cycled.       3     It varied from Bed   & Breakfast to camping in fields full of sheep. They did stop for the occasional well-deserved cup of tea—they were in England after all.

    4     But few begin with as little as Othmane Zolati from Morocco. In 2015, he embarked on a nearly four-year journey with only $ 80, zigzagging (曲折前进) across 24African countries and filming his experience to showcase Africa’s diversity and beauty on a low budget. He told BBC What’s New that he often relied on odd jobs and the kindness of strangers to continue his travels.     5     South Africa was Othmane’s final destination and, on reaching it, he said,   “It was one of the best moments in my life. It made me know that if you fight for something, you really stick to that goal and then you will reach it”.

So, don’t give up. If you want to travel, you can, regardless of your age or budget!

A．But it was definitely worth it.

B．Surprisingly, he made it with nobody’s help.

C．You’re about to find out that anyone can backpack.

D．It’s a type of travel that is low-cost and independent.

E．Backpackers are also known for travelling with little money.

F．They encountered many obstacles and even thought of giving up.

G．They didn’t book accommodation but stayed in whatever they could find.

5 . An international design competition was held in 1955 for an art center to be built. There were 233 entries received from many countries. Danish architect Jorn Utzon won the competition with his unique design of shells that looked like sails on a boat.

The construction began on March 2, 1959 and was expected to be accomplished within 4 years. However, they quickly ran into trouble. The ground was not suitable to hold the weight of the building and huge concrete foundations (混凝土地基) had to be built. Mr Utzon had also made mistakes about how many columns (柱) would be needed to support the roof, thus making the concrete shells at the risk of falling down.

Mr Utzon figured out a new way to disperse the weight of the concrete by making each shell out of a part of a perfect globe. The 14 shells look like a single piece of concrete, but they are actually built across frames (框架) of concrete to hold them in place. They weigh as much as 15 tons each. The highest roof point of the building is 67 m above sea level — the same as a 22-storey high building.

This major correction saved the project but added one decade to the building time. The building consists mainly of two main halls, a number of smaller theaters, performance halls and other additional facilities. Both main halls are housed in relatively large sail-shaped structures, and the smaller performance halls are housed at the ground floor. In particular, the grand organ (风琴) in the concert hall is one of the world’s largest organs containing over 10,000 pipes.

The Sydney Opera House is a great success in the history of architecture. It is not only a world-famous performing arts center and the landmark of Sydney, but also recognized as one of the seven wonders of the world of the 20th century. In 2007, the Sydney Opera House was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

1. What was the difficulty when building Sydney Opera House?

A．Its columns were at the risk of falling down.

B．There was no satisfactory appearance design.

C．The foundation couldn’t support its huge weight.

D．No suitable site could be found for construction.

2. What does the underlined word “disperse” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Put on.

B．Spread out.

C．Cut down.

D．Look into.

3. How long did it take to build Sydney Opera House?

A．4 years.

B．6 years.

C．10 years.

D．14 years.

4. What does the last paragraph focus on about Sydney Opera House?

A．Its position.

B．Its history.

C．Its general shape.

D．Its inner structure.

6 . Indonesia, an incredible country, takes pride in its amazing landscapes among which Mount Bromo and Ijen crater shine brightly. And we just offer tours there. Our trip packages are properly constructed with flexible terms and conditions for booking or requesting tour packages, and our tour costs are affordable so that you may manage your expenses with more ease. The strategic placement of service we have simplifies vacation planning.

TOUR SCHEDULE :

Tours are available every day, upon request.

TERMS & CONDITIONS :

Open tours would require a minimum of 3 confirmed participants.

Trip registration at least 2 days in advance.

Maximum cancellation policy of 2 days before departure.

Payment is due when picked up.

INCLUDED :

Service pick up in Malang and drop off in Ketapang harbor

Transportation, an English-speaking driver, and fuel

Entrance ticket in Bromo &Ijen crater

1-night stay at a hotel in Bondowoso

A local guide & gas mask in Ijen crater

Daily breakfast, coffee or tea in the morning, and mineral water

Parking fee

EXCLUDED :

Lunch&dinner

Personal expenses

Horse on Bromo

Ferry ticket to Bali

Ready to marvel at the tour you will have in Indonesia?

For more information, please open the link below and we will be here for your inquiry.

1. Which is the characteristic selling point of the tour?

A．Pre-paid tickets.

B．High-end accommodation.

C．Competitive price offer.

D．Discounts for more participants.

2. What is the traveler allowed to do?

A．Paying for the trip after departure.

B．Registering for the trip upon arrival.

C．Joining the tour with other travelers.

D．Enjoying a free horse riding in Bromo.

3. Where can we find the passage?

A．A travel journal.

B．A travel agency website.

C．A travel brochure.

D．Lonely Planet magazine.

7 . Why Can’t People Stop Touching Museum Exhibits (展品)?

When visiting the British Museum, you can see visitors touch ancient bowls even though the museum rules say no touching is allowed. Museum guards say it’s impossible to stop people from breaking the no-touch rule.     1    

Most museum-going is still a mainly visual (视觉的) experience for visitors to admire the artworks.     2     But over the past few years, more and more museums have been working to include additional senses, like sounds and smells. But touch, especially, is only allowed in certain areas, like the Louvre’s Touch Gallery, or the British Museum’s Hands On Desks.

    3     Before there were museums, there were curiosity rooms filled with a collection of interesting objects from around the world. When people visited the collection, the objects were passed around. Museums continued with this spirit of openness at first.

But as museums grew, the spirit no longer existed. When you’ve got 4 million visitors a year, you can hardly have every body touching something. People are awkward and likely to damage the artworks. So the rule against touching artworks makes great sense. Smaller museums still sometimes encourage visitors to touch their objects.     4    

Why are we so unwilling to keep our hands to ourselves? Some people just want to make sure the artworks are real. But there’s a larger truth.     5     Visitors say that they want to feel how deep an engraving (雕刻) goes, so as to better understand the artistic skills. In this way, touching is part of trying to somehow make contact with the past.

A．Touch was allowed in museums at first.

B．It helps to show respect for the ancient artists.

C．You stop 100 people touching and there are 200 more.

D．Visitors learn more about objects from reading signs around.

E．You can’t really learn more about objects unless you touch them.

F．But the bigger ones prefer to advertise themselves as no touching.

G．Museums have come a long way since the time of the curiosity room.

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。

During this Labor Day, Chongqing gained flocks of followers and Hongya Cave was promoted as one of the hottest scenic spots in China. Are these tourists really familiar with its culture and history? Vary likely, studying the culture and history of a place can make the whole trip more meaningful and enjoyable.

Hongya Cave virtually has     1    history of over 2,300 years. It is a military fortress which     2    (date) back to ancient Ba State to the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911), and is also the site of the     3     (early) and most developed pier of ancient China. The site now provides a place for a large scale stilt house group     4    (build) alongside a steep cliff on the bank of Jialing River.     5    you visit Hongya Cave, you can experience Bayu culture- a Chinese ethnic culture, gaze over the river, and taste delicious food. The striking night view is a highlight and should never be missed. Hongya Cave is an 11-storey, 75 meters stilt house abutting a steep cliff.    6     (tourist) will immediately fall in love with Hongya Cave because hat it has a similar     7     (appear) to a building in Spirited Away-a masterpiece of a famous Japanese cartoonist, Hayao Miyazaki. It is incredible that the first floor and the eleventh floor are accessible by two different roads. Visitors can take an elevator to each floor     8    various bars and cafes are well     9     (arrange). They can also see the symbolic Hongya Dripping on the 2nd floor, which is a small waterfall cascading down the cliff-face. By the way, getting up early can give you the approach     10    this fascinating place.

10 . Travel Guide to Hangzhou, a Paradise on Earth

Hangzhou is now in the spotlight as the main host of the 19th Asian Games. The capital city of East China’s Zhejiang province, is one of the seven ancient capitals of China. Here are some highlights of the city you can't miss.

West Lake

West Lake is definitely a place people can never miss when visiting Hangzhou. It is situated in the center of the city, with convenient public transport access. The Hangzhou government also offers free public bikes for tourists to travel around the lake. The parks around the lake are all free to visit.

Six Harmonies Pagoda

Standing on Yuelun Hill, on the north bank of the tidal Qiantang River, the Six Harmonies Pagoda is another masterpiece built during the Wuyue Kingdom — this one designed to conquer flooding from the Qiantang River. The name Six Harmonies was given to characterize its purpose of restoring the balance between the heavens and earth, as well as north, south, east, and west.It was erected in the hope of combating the “evil” river’s tidal action. Today, the 13-storey pagoda commands a spectacular view of the Qiantang River.

The Xixi Wetland Park

Xixi, located less than five kilometers from West Lake in the west of Hangzhou, is China’s first national wetland park. Environmental degradation is threatening wetland worldwide, and more than half of the country's inter-tidal wetland has also vanished, which makes the 226 plant species, 50 kinds of fish and aquatic animals as well as 126 kinds of birds in Xixi even more valuable. Its native vegetation consists of subtropical mountainous swamp and evergreen and deciduous, broad-leafed forest.

Leifeng Pagoda

On the south of West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda is considered the top scenic structure around West Lake due to its stunning silhouette in the glow of evening. For almost a thousand years the pagoda withstood fires and wars, but finally fell down in 1924.

1. What benefit is provided for tourists visiting West Lake?

A．Discounted tickets.	B．Free bike rentals.
C．Convenient location	D．Paid tourist guides.

2. What was the Six Harmonies Pagoda built for?

A．Combating the river’s annual action.

B．Preventing the Qiantang River’s flooding damage.

C．Restoring the balance between God and human beings.

D．Demonstrating an image of centuries-old majesty.

3. Which spot can make tourists enjoy biological diversity?

A．West Lake.	B．Six Harmonies Pagoda.
C．The Xixi Wetland Park.	D．Leifeng Pagoda.