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。

Nanjing, the capital city of China’s Jiangsu Province and located ( 位于) along the Yangtze River Delta (三角洲),     1     (be) once the capital of the Ming Dynasty and is recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China alongside Beijing, Xi’an     2     Luoyang.

But if you’ll only be visiting for 72 hours, there are a few     3     (experience) that you shouldn’t miss out on.

Any trip to Nanjing, no matter     4     short it is, wouldn’t be complete without some excellent food. Nanjing cuisine is a part of Jiangsu cuisine and often shows the area’s     5     (local) grown produce and fresh seafood.

The city is also considered the birthplace of Peking Duck, but it also prepares a local favorite: Nanjing salted duck,     6     is served cold after being cooked in very salty water.

The area’s close     7     (connect) to the river delta ensures that travelers will have a taste of seafood, such as hairy crab.

Nanjing is known for     8     (it) cultural and political importance. Today, travelers can visit numerous temples (寺庙) within the city and walk along Stone City, the remains of the city’s ancient fortifications (防御工事), at a local park.

Nanjing is also home     9     one UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty, located in the Zhongshan Mountain National Park, where many other    10     (importance) sites, such as Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, are also located.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the speaker love San Diego?

A．Because it is almost sunny every day.

B．Because it is near the Pacific Ocean.

C．Because it is sometimes windy.

2. What does the speaker love to do in the summer?

A．To go to the seashore.

B．To go to the zoo.

C．To sit in the sun.

3. What’s the speaker’s favourite?

A．The sunny weather.

B．The animals in the zoo.

C．The restaurants of many types.

4. What will the speaker be after college?

A．A vet.

B．A teacher.

C．A businessman.

3 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词， 在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Harbin,    1     (know) for its ice and snow festivals, became very popular last winter. An increasing number of tourists rushed to the “Ice City of China” to experience the best of ice and snow culture. Besides the frosty delights, the city still has much more     2     (offer) all year around, including its traditional European-style architecture, unique cuisine and cultural events. The city’s individual attractions make     3     a must-see spot no matter the weather.

4 . A city can become famous and experience a significant increase in visitors due to the influence of a well-liked film or a TV drama. For audiences, stepping into the scenes and experiencing the daily lives of the characters has become a new travel trend. Over the past year, several films and TV dramas have put their shooting locations into the public spotlight.

Qingdao in Shandong province

The Wandering Earth 2, a sci-fi that explores digital life and space journey, showcases impressive sci-fi scenes.90 percent of the film was shot in different places of Qingdao city, including the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge-the world’s longest cross-sea bridge, and the TAG Art Museum. For sci-fi fans, visiting Qingdao to explore the movie’s filming locations has become a popular trend.

Jiangmen in Guangdong province

The hit show The Knockout made Jiangmen an important tourism destination. As the hometown for many overseas Chinese, the city features historical cultural street scenes and South Asian-style architecture. The city has recorded more than 3.34 million trips in the past two months, which has generated over 3.4 billion yuan of tourism income, reflecting a notable rise of 124.3 percent compared to the same period the previous year.

Ningbo Museum in Zhejiang province

The primary setting for the sci-fi TV drama Three-Body Problem, Ningbo Museum, has caught significant attention. The museum integrates regional cultural features, traditional architectural elements, and modern techniques. Following the TV show’s release, daily visitor numbers rocketed to 5,000, marking a remarkable 220 percent year-on-year increase.

Taiyuan Ancient County in Shanxi province

Full River Red, directed by Zhang Yimou, set the Taiyuan Ancient County on fire with excitement. The movie highlights the county’s complex and narrow streets. The county now draws over 40,000 tourists every day, a significant rise compared to the daily 20,000 previously. Notably, one-third of these tourists were from outside Shanxi province, according to local statistics.

1. Which place best suits visitors who appreciate buildings of foreign style?

A．Qingdao city.	B．Jiangmen city.
C．Ningbo Museum.	D．Taiyuan Ancient County.

2. What aspect of Taiyuan Ancient County does Full River Red emphasize?

A．Its characteristic streets.	B．Its disastrous fire.
C．Its increasing population.	D．Its economic growth.

3. What do the four places have in common?

A．Their income depends heavily on tourism.	B．Their architecture integrates different cultures.
C．They are famous for their historical landmarks.	D．They become a hit through films or TV dramas.

5 . Harbin has witnessed a significant boom that has caused it to trend on social media this winter. By December 30, 2023, the city airport’s annual passenger throughput had gone beyond 3000 million. According to a new report, during the three-day New Year holiday, Harbin received 3.05 million tourists and made income of 5.91 billion yuan, both of which reached record highs.

Harbin, also known as China’s “ice city”, is famous for its ice and snow culture. For over 60 years, the city has had a tradition of holding an annual ice lantern exhibition, presenting the creativity and skill of its artists. Recently, the Ice and Snow World, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest ice and snow park, is just one of many attractions in the city. It features amazing ice and snow sculptures, including replicas(复制品) of famous landmarks, animals, and cartoon characters. In addition, visitors can also enjoy different kinds of snow sports, such as ice skating, ice fishing, and sledding.

Harbin spared no effort to show its sincerity and hospitality(热情好客) to tourists. At the Ice and Snow World, a lot of new experiences have been provided, such as hovercrafts and bicycles on ice, Ferris wheels, and hot air balloons. Tourists were welcomed with live performances at the airport, and dressing rooms were set up for them to change into warm clothing. Local residents supported by traveling during off-peak hours to reduce traffic and offering tourists free rides. For those unable to book hotels, the government opened the Provincial People’s Congress Service Center for low-cost stays.

“For individual travelers, a city’s infrastructure(基础设施) and public services form the foundation of tourism competitiveness. It is only when tourists feel the warmth of the city and the goodwill of its citizens that they blend into the lives of a travel destination,” said Dai Bin, president of China Tourism Academy.

1. What are the figures in the first paragraph mainly about?

A．The boom in Harbin’s tourism industry.

B．The popularity of Harbin’s new attractions.

C．The big investment in Harbin’s Ice and Snow World.

D．The local people’s great passion for the New Year holiday.

2. What do we know about the Ice and Snow World from Paragraph 2?

A．It is famous for its ice lantern exhibition.

B．It is the first ice and snow park in the world.

C．It offers various snow-centered activities for visitors.

D．It holds snow sculpture competitions for skilled artists.

3. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．New sporting events in the Ice and Snow World.

B．The measures to ensure tourists’ safety in Harbin.

C．Kind residents’ support for relieving traffic pressure.

D．Harbin’s efforts to improve tourists’ travel experiences.

4. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A diary of cultural tours.	B．A news report on tourism.
C．An advertisement for scenic spots.	D．A review of newly emerging cities.

6 . What made Luki move out of his first homestay family?

A．He had stayed there for three months.

B．They were not kind to him.

C．He couldn’t concentrate on his study there.

7 . 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。

Chengdu is a famous historical and cultural city with a history over 3,000 years.     1     (locate) in the west plain in the Sichuan Basin, it serves as the provincial center     2     politics, economy, culture, and transportation. Known as the land of abundance, Chengdu boasts plentiful local     3     (product), a pleasant climate, a large number of historical sites, and fine traditional handicrafts well known both at home and abroad.

Chengdu is known for its tea houses! There are hundreds, maybe thousands. A good tea to get is the     4     (local) produced jasmine bamboo leaf green tea, which enjoys greater fame in     5     (compare) with other types in China.

Some great local delicacies include spicy chicken with peanuts, dry fried green beans, and, mapo tofu. Kung pao chicken handmade sweets     6     (call) Dragon’s whiskers.

What is advised is     7     you spend enough time in Chengdu visiting the Giant Pandas and the Giant Buddha. The Panda research centre     8     (hold) the largest number of red pandas, and most possibly also Giant pandas.

As     9     important city in southwest, Chengdu has convenient communications. More than 160     10     (schedule) flights go to over 60 large and medium-sized cities at home and abroad. The Shuangliu International Airport is only 20 kilometers away from the city.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the woman do next month?

A．Visit the man.

B．Make a business trip.

C．Do shopping in Mexico City.

2. Where can the woman see amazing paintings?

A．At outdoor markets.

B．At the Palace of Fine Arts.

C．At the Museum of Modern Art.

9 . In the more than 6,000 years of living in cities, humans have always had to find solutions to problems concerning how they live and work, such as sanitation, transportation, crime and environmental protection. Today, using cutting-edge technologies, smart cities can cover them all. We are now in the era of being “smart”.

According to the European Commission, a smart city is “a place where traditional networks and services are made more efficient with the use of digital solutions for the benefit of its inhabitants and businesses”. It means smarter urban transport networks, upgraded water supplies and waste disposal facilities and more efficient ways to light and heat buildings. It also means a more interactive and responsive city administration, safer public spaces and meeting the needs of an aging population.

The origin of the concept of smart cities can be traced back to the 1960s and 1970s, when the US Community Analysis Bureau began using databases, aerial photography and other digital methods to collect data and do analysis so that the cities could direct services, relieve the influence of disasters and reduce poverty.

Smart cities rely heavily on automation, connectivity to the Internet , and the Internet of things (IoT). According to TWI, a global organization dedicated to technology engineering, a smart city operates according to four basic steps: collection, analysis, communication, and action. In this approach, a set of smart sensors will collect real-time data about people and infrastructure. After the data collected is analyzed, the result will be communicated to the decision-makers, who will take action to improve the quality of city life for its residents.

Smart city technologies have already been applied in some countries and cities around the world. Singapore, for example, has introduced a wide range of smart technologies in both its public and private sectors since launching its Smart Nation initiative in 2014. To help with the aging population, it introduced a digital health system allowing video consultations as well as wearable devices to monitor patients.

1. What is the main feature of a smart city?

A．It can meet the needs of the elderly.	B．It is fully evolved and multi-functional.
C．It highly depends on modern technologies.	D．It is a place where one can live a carefree life.

2. What may TWI agree with?

A．Decision-makers are supposed to analyze the real-time data.

B．Joint efforts are required to ensure the operation of a smart city.

C．The quality of city life has improved due to the government initiative.

D．Problems still exist in the smart city despite great convenience it brings.

3. Why is Singapore mentioned in the last paragraph?

A．To praise its contribution to the world.

B．To show its advantage over other countries.

C．To gain widespread support for a smart city.

D．To illustrate the application of smart city technologies.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Smart City: A Brief History	B．Smart City: Live the Smart Way
C．Smart City: Say Goodbye to the Past	D．Smart City: Both Chances and Challenges

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。

The term “Erbin”, a, nickname of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, known for its ice and snow festival,     1     (gain) popularity across China recently. Many tourism officials are using techniques to promote cultural tourism,     2       (leave) netizens screaming in amusement. Shifting from online hype (炒作) to offline engagement, tourism authorities in other provinces also compete     3     tourists.

The essence of this “fancy rat-race” lies in     4     fact that various regional cultural tourism initiatives     5     (target) at the Spring Festival tourist boom, using hype to attract tourists and boost the local economies. But to attract more tourists,     6     seems unwise is to rely merely on publicity and luxury strategies. Cities and tourist spots should focus on three factors to attract more tourists.

First, they need to build better roads to scenic spots and tourist service platforms,     7     set proper traffic signs. Second, they should provide related supporting services to enhance     8     (tourist) experience. For that, the tourist spots and cities need to     9     (far) develop tourist attractions and supporting facilities. It is also important     10     (tell) convincing local cultural stories.

Tourism authorities should, therefore, focus on promoting local cuisine, natural resources and personalities.