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。

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Pulling away from it and viewing it from a greater distance, you can understand why. The marine park     1     (stretch) over 3,000 km almost parallel to the Queensland coast. The reef, between 15 kilometers and 150 kilometers off shore and around 65 km wide in some parts, is a gathering of brilliant, vivid coral     2     (provide) divers with the most spectacular underwater experience     3     (imagine).

A closer encounter with the Great Barrier Reef’s impressive coral gardens reveals many     4     (extreme) amazing underwater attractions,     5     include the world’s largest collection of corals, coral sponges, rays, dolphins, over 1,500 species of tropical fish, more than 200     6     (type) of birds, etc.

The reef is     7     breeding (繁殖) area for humpback whales, migrating from the Antarctic and is also the habitat of a few endangered species including the Dugong(Sea Cow) and large Green Sea Turtle. In     8     (recognize) of its significance, UNESCO listed the Great Barrier Reef     9     a World Heritage Site in 1981.

Because of     10     (it) natural beauty, both below and above the water’s surface, the reef has become one of the world’s most sought-after tourist destinations.

2 . There are hundreds of worthy destinations in the country catering to all tastes. At the top of that list is Chengdu, the perfect jumping-off point for those in search of a mix of stunning natural scenery, wildlife and some of most incredible food on the planet. In recent years the city has expanded its offerings, including a number of new projects tourists will want to experience.    1    

It’s the happiest city in China.

If visiting a place with happy locals is a priority for you, there’s no better city to hit than Chengdu. It has been voted the happiest city in China for 12 continuous years by an annual survey conducted by Oriental Outlook.    2    

It has got one most beautiful bookstore in China.

The new location in Dujiangyan is the second Zhongshuge bookstore in the provincial capital.    3     Inspired by Dujiangyan’s ancient irrigation system, the new bookstore has its own features. The beautiful environment of the bookstore can attract more people who do not love books, and awaken their interest and memory in reading.

There’s a spectacular new massive airport.

One of the world’s most eye-catching new airports, Chengdu’s Tianfu International Airport is as modern as it gets. Beginning operations in 2021, Thantu Airport is the largest civil airport.     4     Travelers can experience a series of cutting-edge technologies at Tianfu, including facial recognition software and self-check-in booth.

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There’re plans to turn Chengdu into a “Western China Science City”. Travelers visiting the “Science City” can expect to see many examples of eco-conscious and new wave architecture created by some of the most famous firms in the world. Among these is the world’s first “Unicorn Island”, the country’s next high-tech unicorn. There will also be a low-carbon Future Science and Technology City.

A．The arts scene is taking off.

B．It’s also a city focused on the future.

C．There’s no harm in starting to dream about your next visit now.

D．It’s expected to handle up to 60 million passengers per year by 2025.

E．Its results combine big data, questionnaires, site visits and expert opinions.

F．The first, which opened in 2017 in central Chengdu, is modeled after terrace fields.

G．Whether you’re dreaming of business travel or just post-pandemic trip, here are some reasons.

3 . Can you imagine the bad guy Megatron (威震天) chatting non-stop about small household affairs with a human being? Well imagine no longer as Universal Studios Beijing’s newest “employee,” Megatron himself, has earned social media fame on Chinese platforms such as Sina Weibo and Douyin for doing just this.

Searches for videos featuring the giant Transformer have increased. as Chinese netizens enjoy seeing him joke and amuse visitors at Universal Studios Beijing. “It must be a comedian who was from some stand-up comedy club and took a part-time job at Universal Studios,” one Sina Weibo user commented, representing the voices of many others.

Visitors who have had the chance to enter the park have recorded many videos of their experience and recommending interesting sights to netizens, who have been eagerly waiting to try out the park for themselves.

“Why are you alone here? Where is your boyfriend? Why did he stand so far away? Does he refuse to tell others about your relationship?” Megatron says in one video clip as he talks with a young woman standing in front of him to take pictures.

The Megatron suit is actually quite complicated. The performer wears the mechanical armor(盔甲)and interacts with the outside world via a remote control with a voice-changing microphone, according to 36kr.com.

The popularity of Megatron online has made many people more interested in visiting the park. “When I visited the Universal Studios during the weekend, there was a huge line of visitors waiting to take photos and talk with Megatron in the Transformers section,” a Beijing father of a 3-year-old boy said.

Many people who are still waiting to get into the park have said that the robot will be their first stop. “He is so different from the bad guy image in the movie. He’s cute.” a university student who has been won over by Megatron’s charm noted.

1. What do we know about the Megatron in Universal Studio Beijing from the passage?

A．Tourists are scared of its bad guy image.

B．It is a part-time comedian from a stand-up comedy club.

C．People who didn’t visit the park don’t know about Megatron.

D．Its personalities are different from those in the movie Transformers.

2. Why is Megatron in Universal Studio Beijing so popular according to the text?

A．It likes talking with young women.

B．The Movie Transformers is of great popularity.

C．It is very entertaining and approachable to the visitors.

D．Its armor and voice are cool with full sense of technology.

3. Which word can NOT be used to describe Megatron according to the passage?

A．Humorous.

B．Enthusiastic.

C．Appreciative.

D．Delightful.

4. Where does this text most probably come from?

A．A science fiction.

B．A travelling column.

C．A movie magazine.

D．A TV interview.

4 . Bike Rental & Guided Tours

Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.

Why MacBike

MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes.

Prices

	Hand Brake, Three Gears	Foot Brake, No Gears
1 hour	€7.50	€5.00
3 hours	€11.00	€7.50
1 day (24 hours)	€14.75	€9.75
Each additional day	€8.00	€6.00

Guided City Tours

The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.

1. What is an advantage of MacBike?

A．It gives children a discount.	B．It offers many types of bikes.
C．It organizes free cycle tours.	D．It has over 2,500 rental shops.

2. How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days?

A．€15.75.

B．€19.50.

C．€22.75.

D．€29.50.

3. Where does the guided city tour start?

A．The Gooyer, Windmill.	B．The Skinny Bridge.
C．Heineken Brewery.	D．Dam Square.

5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

For Zhang Baohua, who lives in Changji, it is a 90-minute drive to the Xinjiang Silk Road ski resort,     1     he has become well-known to all of the resort staff and his fellow skiers.

Zhang took up skiing after he     2     (buy) a new set of equipment by his son. Since then, skiing     3     (become) the favorite outing for him and his family at weekends.

They are among the majority     4     (begin) to spend more of their spare time     5     winter sports in the northwestern region. Xinjiang, which has areas of both ice and snow, has stepped into the fast lane in terms of developing     6     (it) winter sports.

To satisfy China’s     7     (ambitious) to encourage 300 million people in the country to participate in winter sports ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, the Xinjiang Sports Administration has taken measures to provide a     8     (good) environment for people in the region to get     9     (involve) in winter sports. During the 2017 Spring Festival, tourist visits to the Silk Road Resort reached 42,000—a year—on—year increase of 30 percent.

Xinjiang has also been making efforts in winter sports infrastructure construction and planning to host     10     winter sports meeting for teenagers, called Stars of the Future, in order to stimulate young people’s interest in winter sports.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个合适的单词或所给单词的正确形式。

Mary had lived in China for     1    (near) twenty years before she came here. I’ve planned to visit China next year. So requested her to tell me the     2    (good) time to go there. Mary said to me, “The most comfortable time to visit China is either between March and May or between September and early November. During these months, the weather is     3    (particular) pleasant throughout the country, neither too hot no too cold.”

I’m     4    (interest) in tasting all kinds of food all over the world. I asked her to say something about the     5    (China) food. “Well, Chinese food is delicious and     6    (reasonable) priced. What is even     7    (good) is that restaurants do not ask for or accept tips,” she said     8    (patient). “Language can be a problem in China,     9    (especial) for first-time visitors,” said Mary. She advised me to learn some     10    (base) Chinese words and phrases. Moreover, she reminded me to carry an English-Chinese pocket dictionary.

7 . Taiyuan and Pingyao Private Tour

Tour operator: TUI China
Max group size: 25
Age range: 10 to 99
Operated in: English, German

Join this four-day tour to discover Taiyuan and Pingyao through their unique culture, lifestyle and food.

Day 1:

Arrive at Taiyuan Airport / Railway Station. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you and accompany you on the transfer (换乘) to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in the city.

Day 2:

We will pick you up at about 8:30 for the drive to Pingyao. On the way we’ll stop to see Jinci Temple the most famous temple complex in Shanxi, located southwest of Taiyuan at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain. Afterwards we’ll continue to Qiao’s Family Compound, a traditional dwelling (住宅) in the north of China, known for its fine workmanship of wood, brick and stone carvings. After that we’ll continue driving to Pingyao. Check in at your hotel in the late afternoon and then spend the rest of the day at leisure in the ancient city.

Day 3:

Get ready to enjoy a half-day walking tour around the ancient walls of Pingyao. After lunch, we’ll go to visit Shuanglin Temple, which is famous for its collection of more than 2,000 decorated clay statues that are dated to the 12th-19th centuries. In the afternoon we’ll drive back to the hotel in Taiyuan, with an estimated arrival time of 18:00.

Day 4:

After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out of your room at the scheduled time and transfer to Taiyuan Airport / Railway Station for your onward or return flight / train.

Price:
January-March $573
April-June $487
July-September $660
October-December $561
1. On which day will tourists live in Pingyao?

A．Day 1.

B．Day 2.

C．Day 3.

D．Day 4.

2. Which place will tourists visit on the third day?

A．Jinci Temple.	B．Xuanweng Mountain.
C．Shuanglin Temple.	D．Qiao’s Family Compound.

3. How much should you pay to join the tour in August?

A．$487.

B．$561.

C．$573.

D．$660.

8 . 阅读下面短文，根据上下语境，从A至F选择合适的单词填入空白处,每个单词只使用一次,每篇选项里有一个是多余的单词。

A. achievements       B. poets   C. relics   D. Confucius     E. belongs to       F. fascinating

Jinan, a    1    city which is located on the southern land of Jishui,     2    Shandong Province as its capital city. Thanks to the hard work of ancestors, Jinan has prosperous cultural    3    . With Mount Tai and the hometown of Confucius nearby, it has many cultural    4    as well as historical sites, which have attracted many    5    and celebrities. Lastly, Jinan is known as Spring City because there are lots of springs in the city.

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.

Having lived in Beijing for nearly four years now. I had frequently heard of people taking “weekend trips” to Tianjin.     1    , as more famous cities and destinations in China, such as Suzhou, or Xi’an, were on the top of my list, I often disregarded Tianjin     2     a place I would see someday if I had the time. Little did I know that I was preventing     3     (I) from experiencing one of China’s most charming cities.

One must understand its history to truly understand     4     makes Tianjin so unique. Tianjin has served as a vital trade port in China for centuries. Many western buildings and neighborhoods     5     (construct) to house the armies and delegates of the European Eight-Nation Alliance.

The city is also     6     (extreme) convenient explore,     7     benefited me on my visit as I was only able to stay a day, and wanted to make     8     most of it. I started my day at the Ancient Cultural Street.     9     (build) in 1986, the street is a beautiful replica (复制品) of classical Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)architecture.

So don’t make the same mistake I did by     10     (put) off a trip to this incredible city. Tianjin is a true treasure of China and I cannot wait to return.

10 . 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 holidays, many young Chinese invite their friends to visit museums and appreciate traditional culture. Some even set up We Chat groups to share popular exhibition information and visit     1    (exhibition) together.

With     2    number of young attendees rising, the museums have been launching     3     (creation) products and services.

Every morning, Nanjing Museum    4    (crowd) with young tourists. They carefully select postcards and line up in a long queue,     5    (wait) to have them stamped with images of cultural relics     6    (collect) at the museum.

Many museums across the country have also launched cultural products such as mystery boxes with an archaeology theme. Some boxes contain a soil sample     7    a cultural relic inside, and collectors can     8    (enthusiastic) dig through it with small tools. Many traditional museums also use digital collectibles(数码藏品)to attract more young people,     9    are made through original designs and sold to consumers online.

For museum cultural relics and exhibitions of museums, digital collectibles not only attract the attention of many youths, but also encourage them to approach cultural relics, understand history and promote the interest in     10    (they) heart in traditional Chinese culture.