2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Like something straight out of a fairytale, the abandoned village of Houtouwan on Shengshan Island     1    the eastern coast of China, has recently become an Internet sensation (网红打卡地)     2     an unusual travel hotspot. Houtouwan     3     (be) once a prosperous fishing village, with more than 3,000 residents. However, because of its remote and hard-to-access location, its residents started to move out in the 1990s. In 2002, the village was     4     (official) depopulated and merged into a nearby village. Deserted for decades, empty houses in the ocean-facing, cliff-side village have been occupied by a blanket of climbing plants.

Houtouwan soared to fame among Chinese netizens in 2015 when     5     series of attractive photographs of the deserted village went viral (走红). Instead of celebrating its new-found     6     (popular), the officials were cautious of the impact     7     (bring) by the sudden boom of tourists. But now, it’s ready for tourists.

After more than two years of planning, Houtouwan—despite still being comparatively off-grid (不入网的) —has implemented a few new     8     (move) to control and take advantage of the boom to develop local economy. Visitors can hike around the     9     (hill) village. Signs are put up outside empty houses     10     (keep) tourists off possible dangers.

5 . Last day in Faro, I went for a walk along the mountainside of the little farming town. During my days up in the hills, I ________ saw another person. It’s such a ________ to my days in Los Angeles, where the streets are ________, and the air is filled with smog and pollution. I ________ past another little farm and heard cows mooing. I stood up as high as possible to see their cute faces. I started to ________ having a farm one day. I often thought about getting away from the ________ and learning how to Live off the land, which would bring me a lot of ________.

As I walked next to the road on my way back, I ________ several orange trees off to the side. The abundance of oranges in rural areas was a ________ sight. It ________ me of how much better the world would be if we let the ________ do its thing and grow abundantly.

To end the day at sunset, I sat on a chair in front of the house and ________ the hillside again. I tried to take a picture in my mind so I’d always ________. I must ________ I took out my phone and took a few photos as well. Maybe I’m not as “off the grid” as many environmentalists are; my phone is often ________.

1.

A．barely

B．usually

C．frequently

D．regularly

2.

A．damage

B．contrast

C．similarity

D．contribution

3.

A．clean

B．broad

C．quiet

D．crowded

4.

A．skipped

B．walked

C．drove

D．rode

5.

A．give up

B．put off

C．worry about

D．fantasize about

6.

A．city

B．farm

C．hill

D．village

7.

A．food

B．money

C．peace

D．anxiety

8.

A．cut

B．bought

C．spotted

D．planted

9.

A．sweet

B．strange

C．regular

D．depressing

10.

A．informed

B．reminded

C．accused

D．warned

11.

A．cow

B．town

C．valley

D．land

12.

A．drew

B．visited

C．observed

D．climbed

13.

A．watch

B．compare

C．remember

D．anticipate

14.

A．know

B．admit

C．complain

D．forget

15.

A．nearby

B．unfashionable

C．unavailable

D．exceptional

6 . Walberswick, Suffolk, England: It’s a tiny village on the coast that checks off every necessity of the classic English village.

Eighteenth-century homes. Garden walls, whose concrete(混凝土)is covered with ancient shells from the beach. A ruined church. A grocery store with a big red, circular mailbox outside. A village green, where the summer festival is held. Across the river is the larger seaside resort town of Southwold, home to an old lighthouse, a pier and a long stretch of colorful beach houses for the London crowd.

You can drive to Southwold from Walberswick but it’s better to take the ferry: a single rowboat oared(划桨)by a member of a family that’s been going back and forth for generations. It’ll cost you a pound. The family dog sits in front as a lookout.

Walberswick is populated in part by retirees(退休人员)of London’s artistic circles, so you’ll find an extraordinary collection of talent wandering off to the beach. That fellow with the small dog in his bike basket? One of England’s best sound track composers and a boy-band sensation in the 1960s. The amusing old lady at the Black Dog deli buying bread? Famed actress and director. And so on.

But that’s just a strange thing about this village. Such talent is useful when you want to put on a show at the Village Hall, but it’s not a place for stargazing. It’s a place for well, real stargazing(观星). You wander down the dark road to your house, and if you are interested, you may head toward the church take the fork off Palmer’s Lane and just sit in the field and wonder at the countless stars above.

1. Why does the author mention Southwold in the passage?

A．For comparison with Walberswick.

B．To show the tourism resources around Walberswick.

C．In order to tell us the location of Walberswick.

D．To tell us the beauty of Southwold.

2. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

A．The village has a long history.

B．Walberswick owns many colorful beach houses.

C．Walberswick is not as small as Southwold.

D．The only church in the village was destroyed.

3. Which of the following is TRUE about Walberswick?

A．You will meet many famous athletes on the beach.

B．It will cost one pound to drive from Walberswick to Southwold.

C．Crossing the river by ferry will save you a lot of time.

D．It attracts a large number of talented London artists to live in.

4. What does the author recommend us to do when we are in Walberswick?

A．Search the talents.	B．Put on a show.
C．Look at famous stars at night.	D．Take a ferry.

5. What could be the best title for the passage?

A．Southwold, a Seaside Resort Town	B．Londoners in Walberswick
C．Daydreaming of the Next Trip	D．A Variety of Stars in Walberswick

7 . 13-Day Arnhem Land Adventure

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Trip lasts from May to Sep. 2023

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Discover an unknown land on this special adventure through the heart of Arnhem Land. Travelling from Nhulunbuy to Darwin, you’ll journey through areas that no other tour company can take you, and that few outsiders have ever seen. Along the way, stay in our network of luxurious safari camps (豪华的游猎营地) and wilderness houses, including the Seven Spirit Bay on the Cobourg Peninsula. As part of the adventure, you’ll also enjoy real cultural activities with indigenous (土著的) guides, learning about this place from those who know it best.

Most exciting parts of the adventure include:

·Spend 7 nights in our network of safari camps and houses

·Discover the Arafura Swamp, location for the film “Ten Canoes”

·View ancient rock art galleries and sail in wetlands at Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris, Mount Borradaile

·Enjoy a Welcome to Country performance at Yirrkala

·Explore a historic Victoria Settlement at Port Essington, Circa 1838

·Discover the waters of the Cobourg Marine Park Sanctuary

·Fish for barramundi & enjoy breathtaking sea adventures

1. What do we know about this trip?

A．It starts at Arnhem Land.

B．It will be organised for September first.

C．It requires every visitor to spend at least $12,395.

D．It asks people to pay additional money for their accommodation.

2. What service does the trip provide for visitors?

A．Exploring Amhem Land deeply like other companies do.

B．Experiencing local culture with indigenous guides.

C．Travelling with experienced outsiders.

D．Making camp in the wild.

3. What is one of the most attractive parts of this adventure?

A．Having chances to cook fish alone.

B．Visiting historical sites at Yirrkala.

C．Spending nights at safari camps.

D．Taking part in making a film.

8 . Green architecture is designed in an environmentally-friendly way. Many people think interest in green architecture has only begun in recent years.     1    Our ancient ancestors were intelligent. They also knew the fact that green architecture is more able to fit in with nature and more practical.

    2     These include heating and cooling, water usage, environmental quality and energy usage. Architects can deal with all of these in various ways, all of which are designed to increase efficiency without affecting the function of the building.

To make it, much of green architecture focuses on building intelligently. For example, plumbing systems (管道系统) may be designed to use less water while still functioning normally.     3    

Many architects build environmentally to show people that it’s possible. And they want to show the fact that being environmentally-friendly does not have to make a building bad-looking.     4    A courtyard with plants, for example, can be nicer to view.

The green design can be kept in mind when we build various future buildings, ranging from a private home to a tall office building. Green designs can also be applied to remodeling (改造) and repairing existing buildings.     5     Many governments are thus encouraging remodeling and repairing instead of building new ones.

A．The goal is to make a building prettier.

B．Not many buildings have great green designs.

C．A green building’s design need solve many problems.

D．In fact, humans have tried green architecture for thousands of years.

E．After all, pulling down a building can quite damage the environment.

F．Actually, many of the green designs can make a building more beautiful.

G．And smart lighting would turn off when people are not around to save energy.

10 . In 2013, I realised that I needed a break from the office work, so I set out travelling. But I had no idea how much the decision would change me for the rest of my life!

Before travelling, I was always worried about what other people think of me. How I looked and dressed was really important to me. I was always worried about putting on weight, getting darker, wondering if I was good-looking enough to socialise and be one of the people I used to hang out with. It doesn’t matter now. I’m more confident with my colour, my weight, and how I dress.

I used to compete a lot even when I was still a kid. I always wanted to impress people with how smart I was, how I could handle any task… But now, why should I feel like I need to compete? I only need to impress myself. My life is already complete; I just have to make sure that whatever I do will be positive (积极的) and make me a better person.

I was a 24-year-old Filipina with a successful career (事业) and had all of the things I could buy. But when I started travelling, I was no one. I had to learn a lot of things when travelling and I loved it!

I thought the only skills I needed to improve were Microsoft Office and networking. Well, I can now proudly say that I know how to fix beds in a hotel style, how to cook breakfast for a lot of guests, and how to work in a restaurant!

Besides the skills I’ve learned volunteering, I have completed several certifications (资格证) to start making money to support my new lifestyle. I am now a yoga teacher, an Ayurveda massage therapist (按摩师) and an English teacher. Now, with the new skills and certifications, I can work wherever I want!

1. Why did the author start travelling?

A．To escape from her then job.	B．To make herself a better person.
C．To look for an interesting lifestyle.	D．To experience different kinds of jobs.

2. How did travelling change the author’s life?

A．It improved her social skills.	B．It made her more impressive to people.
C．It changed the way she saw herself.	D．It helped her realise the true meaning of life.

3. How is the text mainly organised?

A．By time.

B．By space.

C．By comparisons.

D．By examples.