1 . With historic cities, amazing beaches, and a beautiful countryside, a visit to Turkey promises a fascinating vacation. There are many more great destinations. Here’s a look at the best places to visit in Turkey.

Mardin

Located in the south of Turkey, with a long history and rich cultural heritage, Mardin is one of the oldest settlements in the region. Mardin is famous for its Old City of sandstone buildings that line the slopes of the hill, forming a unique and picturesque scenery. The maze of meandering streets. in the Old City leads visitors along terraced (排屋的) houses, mosques, churches and mansions. Many boutique hotels, fashioned from the charming old buildings, have opened in recent years, along with a few upmarket hotels.

Antalya

Nestled along the beautiful Turkish Riviera on the Mediterranean coastline, Antalya is a lively city welcoming tourists with numerous resorts, bars and restaurants. Spectacular scenery frames the city with splendid beaches and beautiful green mountains dotted with ancient ruins. From swimming and sailing to mountain climbing and sightseeing, Antalya offers something for everyone.

Cappadocia

Situated in Central Anatolia, Cappadocia is best known for its fairytale landscape of unusual formations looking like chimneys, cones and peaks. Natural processes such as ancient volcanic eruptions and erosion have all sculpted these odd formations over the ages. Thousand of years ago, mankind added remarkable touches to the landscape by carving out house churches and underground cities from the soft rock.

Side

Located on a small peninsula, Side offers fantastic dining and nightlife. Its star attraction: an unearthed site of ancient Hellenistic and Roman ruins that include the remains of a hug theater and various temples. Featuring narrow streets and attractive gardens, the charming tow. of Side offers many restaurants ranging from delis and pizza shops to upscale dining in a variet of cuisines.

1. What is Mardin well-known for?

A．Its ancientruins.	B．Its sandy white beaches.
C．Its history as the oldest settlement.	D．Its Old City of sandstone buildings.

2. What can visitors do in Antalya?

A．Enjoy some water activities.	B．Wander around green gardens.
C．Appreciate the picturesque towns.	D．Take a close look at natural processes.

3. Which destination best suits people who long to admire unique shapes?

A．Mardin.

B．Antalya.

C．Cappadocia.

D．Side.

2 . 语法填空

How are you doing? I’m glad to tell you that a trip called “Discovering China”     1     (organize) next week. I’m writing to share more details with you.

The trip     2     (start) from next Monday. We     3     (fly) to Kunming, which is a popular tourist attraction for its beauty. Then we     4     (visit) Jinggangshan, which is a beautiful place with a long history. Then we     5     (go) to board a ship on the Yangtze River to Shanghai, and we can enjoy the beautiful views on the way. Our last destination is Hangzhou and Suzhou. The whole trip     6     (last) a week. I believe that this trip     7     (enrich) our knowledge.

3 . Favored by many internet influencers, the city of Zibo, once a sleepy industrial city, has gone viral on Chinese social media platforms. The topic Zibo “barbecue” on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, was played 4.96 billion times since the city stormed the Internet for over a month. On 29 April, Zibo Railway Station saw a record 87,000 train trips to and from the station, according to Chinese news website Caixin.

Local authorities in Zibo have been quick to respond to the sudden flow of visitors. A barbecue zone that can accommodate 10,000 people, featuring live band performances, was built overnight. Volunteers have been dispatched to the railway station to offer advice and recommendations to tourists. Designated (指定的) buses and trains bring tourists to and from the hottest barbecue spots. The government has even threatened to punish profiteering hotels who raise prices by more than 50% .

What makes Zibo barbecue so special is that it does offer a distinctive (独特的) dining experience. The skewers (烤串) are 70-80 percent cooked before they are brought to the table, where diners can finish cooking them on their own stoves, offering an immersive dining experience.

Zibo’s low prices are also appealing. Many college students in Shandong have made concrete plans to enjoy Zibo barbecue at the least cost, and traveling back and forth by train for only 200 yuan ($29.1). So what better way to attract adventurous, hungry college students with a tight budget other than “tasty barbecue that makes you full for only 50 yuan!”

The locals seem happy enough about the arrival of visitors and shy away from hot spots to make space for outsiders, saying they are proud that their hometown has gained nationwide fame.

1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A．The history of Zibo.

B．The influence of social media.

C．The newfound popularity of Zibo.

D．The crowdedness of Zibo Railway Station.

2. What makes Zibo barbecue attractive to college students?

A．Unique dining experience.	B．Convenient transportation.
C．Wonderful performances.	D．Affordable prices.

3. What is the local people’s attitude to the arrival of tourists?

A．Favorable.

B．Worried.

C．Unconcerned.

D．Critical.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To promote an industrial city.

B．To introduce barbecue in Zibo.

C．To explain how to attract tourists.

D．To show the popularity of barbecue.

4 . 听下面一段长对话,回答以下小题。
1. What does Alan like doing?

A．Swimming in the sea.

B．Hiking in summer.

C．Sunbathing on the beach.

2. Where does Lily’s aunt live?

A．In Italy.

B．In Britain.

C．In France.

3. What does Alan say about touring in groups?

A．It’s acceptable.

B．It’s impressive.

C．It’s disappointing.

5 . 假设你是李华，最近刚从澳大利亚旅游回来，恰逢你们学校的英语校报在做一期题为“旅游见闻”的专栏，请你给校报投稿，写一篇关于在澳大利亚旅游的博文。主要内容包括：
1. 总体感受。
2. 印象最深刻的部分及理由。   
注意事项：词数在80左右。
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6 .

Chile (智利) is famous for its many attractions, including Torres del Paine National Park and Easter Island . If you’re planning a visit, be sure to add “Mano del Desierto” or “Hand of the Desert”to your must-see list.

Standing 11 meters tall and made of iron and cement (混凝土), this sculpture (雕像) of a hand emerges (出现) from the sand in the Atacama Desert , which is known as the driest desert in the world outside of polar regions. The sculpture was created by Mario Irarr á zabal in the early 1980s and was financed by a local nonprofit organization called Corporaci ó n Pro Antofagasta. The sculpture is not only famous for its size and design but also for the message it expresses. Many people believe that the hand represents the weakness and helplessness of human beings, as well as their strength and determination to overcome hardships.

If you’re interested in visiting the Hand of the Desert, take Route 26 or 28 from Antofagasta, a port city in northern Chile. The sculpture is located between mile markers 1309 and 1310. The desert’s flatness (平坦) makes it easy to spot the sculpture from far away. But some people mistake it for a mirage (海市蜃楼) caused by tiredness from driving a long way to the sculpture.

Visitors should take precautions (预防措施) before leaving , such as filling their gas tanks , taking plenty of water, and wearing sunscreen. They should also avoid driving too quickly, as many car accidents happen in the desert each year.

For those who are worried about driving alone, working with an agency (机构) like Plan South America is a good option. The founder of the agency, Harry Hastings, said that he always tries to join a visit to the sculpture with guests traveling to the desert.

1. What makes the Hand of the Desert a famous attraction?

A．Its material.

B．Its location.

C．Its designer.

D．Its size and design.

2. What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A．The sculpture attracts millions of visitors every year.

B．Tired travelers often see mirages in the desert.

C．The sculpture can be reached very easily.

D．The sculpture can be seen from far away.

3. What can we know about Harry Hastings from the passage?

A．He built the sculpture “Hand of the Desert”.

B．He gave the financial support to the sculpture.

C．His agency can help lonely travelers travel to the desert.

D．He can avoid driving accidents in the desert.

4. Which column does this passage belong to in a newspaper?

A．Travel.

B．Environment.

C．Culture.

D．Entertainment.

7 . Welcome to Santa Cruz County. It is home to rough coastline and it’s the main destination for many hiking adventurers!

California King Tides Are Coming!

California King Tides are coming back to Santa Cruz County, and this season you have even more opportunities to enjoy these impressive tides! These naturally occurring and predictable events are when the highest and lowest tides hit our shores and create an even more dramatic coastline.

Winter Wildlife Getaway!

This season marks the start of the best wildlife watching on the California coast! Migrating whales and many special birds make December and January the perfect time for a wildlife adventure.

Magic Monarch Butterfly!

In Santa Cruz, we like to celebrate all creatures great and small, especially those of the migrating variety. On one hand, we are attracted by the sight of a whale surfaceing from the depths of the sea and, on the other hand, we delight in the attractive magic of a flying monarch butterfly.

County Shores!

Explore Santa Cruz County shores, and you’ll delight in rock y tide pools full of unique sea creatures. While exploring local tide pools, remember to have respect for your surroundings.

Care & Safety

Never turn your back on the ocean. Sleeper waves are a real phenomenon, and can sweep you away at any time.

We know how wonderful it might be to touch a plant or catch a fish from its waters, but disrupting tide pool life harms its inhabitants. Even if you think you’re saving a fish that appears to be pushed out of water, it’s best to leave it be. The tide will finally return it.

1. What are California King Tides like?

A．Unpredictable.

B．Splendid.

C．Ordinary.

D．Destructive.

2. Which is the best season to watch wildlife in Santa Cruz County?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Autumn.

D．Winter.

3. What are tourists advised to do when seeing tide pool fish?

A．Handle them gently.	B．Catch them immediately.
C．Leave them where they are.	D．Take them back to the ocean.

8 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why won’t the two speakers go to Europe?

A．They can’t afford it.

B．They don’t have enough time.

C．They have been there recently.

2. What will the woman do tomorrow?

A．Go to the dentist.

B．Book the tickets.

C．Arrange her work.

3. How will the two speakers travel?

A．By car.

B．By bus.

C．By train.

4. What does the woman remind the man to do before they leave?

A．Fill the car up with gas.

B．Check the weather forecast.

C．Make a list of things to bring.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How much do children need to pay for the centre?

A．£3.70.

B．£3.00.

C．£2.50.

2. Who can get a special guided tour of the centre?

A．People who take an undersea voyage.

B．People who are in a group of six or more.

C．People who are over sixty.

3. What activity is new at the centre?

A．To feed different animals.

B．To visit a sea life theater.

C．To walk across a glass bridge.

4. What will the speaker talk about next?

A．A dining area.

B．A gift shop.

C．A bookstore.

10 . 假定你是李华，暑假在你市对外文化交流中心做志愿者。近日，一个来自美国的学生团队将参加交流中心组织的为期三天的中国茶文化之旅。请你代表交流中心写一篇欢迎辞，内容包括： 1. 表示欢迎；2. 旅程安排； 3. 你的期待。

注意: 1. 词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

参考词汇：茶叶种植园tea plantations

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