2 . What are the speakers doing?

A．Buying a map.

B．Making a plan.

C．Looking for a hotel.

4 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the woman feel?

A．Sad.

B．Delighted.

C．Disappointed.

2. Why does the woman decide not to go to Spain?

A．It’s expensive for shopping there.

B．The weather is always terrible there.

C．There are too many people at the beaches there.

5 . In the ancient walled city of Sana’a, mud skyscrapers rise high into the sky. The towering structures are built entirely out of earth and decorated with striking geometric (几何图形的) patterns. The local mud architecture is so unique that the city has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

“As an outstanding example of architecture, the city has an extraordinary artistic quality,” UNESCO writes in its description of Sana’a. “The buildings also show amazing crafts in the use of local materials and techniques.”

Even though the buildings in Sana’a are thousands of years old, they remain “terribly modern-day”, says Salma Samar Damliyi, co-founder of the Mud Brick Architecture Foundation. Damliyi says it is easy to see why these mud buildings have not lost their attraction — they are extremely adaptable for modern use. “It is the architecture of the future,” says Damliyi.

Architects around the world are reviving raw-earth construction (生土建筑) as they seek to construct buildings that can fight against extreme weather events such as floods and intense heat. Could this ancient form of architecture influence the design of our future homes?

Concrete, a common modern construction material, has a huge carbon footprint. Replacing concrete with less polluting materials is important to achieving our climate goals, scientists warn.

The ancient material, mud, could be the perfect replaceable choice to concrete, according to Damliyi. Constructing with mud has a very low impact on the environment and the material itself is fully recyclable, she says. “If you want to pull down a wall or change the design, you can recycle all the materials.” Mud structures are also strong enough to prevent extreme weather, such as heatwaves, floods and droughts, which scientists say will become more frequent as temperatures continue to rise.

Therefore, people who wish to live in a modern, comfortable home should consider one made of mud.

Overall, it makes for highly advanced as well as sustainable design.

1. According to the first two paragraphs, buildings in Sana’a are “unique” because     .

A．they are tall and tower over the entire city

B．their geometric patterns create artistic feelings

C．they are beautifully created with local resources

D．their fascinating history has attracted many tourists

2. Which of the following is TRUE about mud materials according to the passage?

A．They can reduce the chance of extreme weather events.

B．They can be ideal for future construction.

C．They might produce lots of greenhouse gas emissions.

D．They might cause large temperature changes.

3. It can be inferred from the passage that     .

A．mud might be an important solution to the climate crisis

B．the mud buildings in Sana’a are no longer suitable to live

C．rebuilding mud construction would take great efforts

D．mud becomes the favourite material of architects

4. What do you think might be the best title of the passage?

A．The Historic Cities that Mark Human Civilization

B．The Construction Industry that Threatens Climate Goals

C．The Modern Architecture that Survives Extreme Weather

D．The Ancient Material that Makes for Future House Designs

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。

In the countryside of Jiangxi Province, Mount Lushan was once one of the famous cultural centers of ancient China. In fact, its historical importance meant that it     1     (honor) as a World Heritage Site in 1996.

    2     (locate) about 20 kilometres south of Jiujiang City, it runs eastwards to the Mufu Mountains. Dahanyang Peak is the highest peak of Mount Lushan,         3     (rise) 1, 474 metres above sea level. To the north, it offers     4     (impress) views of the Yangtze River, while to the south it overlooks Poyang Lake.

As early as the Eastern Han Dynasty,     5     well-known Taoist leader named Zhang Daoling travelled to the mountain. During the Jin Dynasty, the Donglin Temple was built on the mountain, across    6     many temples began coming up from then on, until there were over 300 of them.

However, Mount Lushan didn’t become truly famous     7     the Song Dynasty when it was rebuilt by Zhu Xi, the founder of Neo-Confucianism(理学). Thanks to his efforts, this place became one of the Four Great Academies of China. By the 19th century, it had become into an     8     (extreme) large place, with its own temples, study halls, and libraries. Overtime, countless writers and artists    9     (sing) praises for the mountain, leaving over 900 works of art.

Nowadays, with its beautiful views and famous temples, the mountain range is a popular tourist     10    (attract).

8 . 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 Great Wall was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a dragon, it winds its way from west to east, across deserts, over mountains, through valleys, till at last it reaches the sea.

    1     history, the Great Wall has stood as a symbol of China’s determination to protect its borders. The construction of the Great Wall was not that easy,     2     drew heavily on the local resources for building materials. The walls were     3     (original) built in the Spring & Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Emperor Qin Shihuang succeeded in his effort to have them     4       (join) together. Since then, the Great Wall     5     ( serve) as a monument of the Chinese nation.

With a history of about 2,700 years, some parts of the Great Wall are now in ruins or have disappeared. However, the Great Wall of China is still one of the most appealing     6     (attraction) all around the world owing to its historical significance. The best-known part of the Great Wall of China, Badaling,     7     (locate) 43 miles northwest of Beijing, attracts thousands of national and foreign tourists every day. Another popular section is the Mutianyu Great Wall     8       you can find stunning scenery and well-preserved architecture.

Today, there is a general     9     (recognize) that the Great Wall is one of the most important architectural achievements in history. Visiting the Great Wall provides     10     unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the country’s long and glorious history.

9 . 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom在你和家人去英国旅游的时候给你提供了很多帮助。请你写一封电子邮件表达感谢，内容包括：
1. 告知已平安回国；
2. 回顾帮助与收获；
3. 邀请来中国游玩。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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10 . What is the woman most excited about?

A．Seeing sharks.

B．Going to the beach.

C．Staying with her relatives.