1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does Sally want to go?

A．The zoo.

B．The London Eye.

C．The Covent   Garden.

2. What is Billy interested in?

A．Boats.

B．Operas.

C．Paintings.

3. What does the man suggest the woman do in Oxford Street?

A．Do some shopping.

B．Enjoy an opera.

C．Visit her parents.

4. What is the woman related to the man?

A．His mother.

B．His wife.

C．His guide.

2 . 他想要摆脱这些古老传统的束缚。
He wanted to _____________ these old traditions.

3 . The West lake, _____ as the most beautiful lake in China, is _____in Hangzhou.

A．know; located

B．knew; locating

C．known; locating

D．known; located

4 . Can you make sense of what he said? _______, go and ask him.

A．If any

B．If possible

C．If not

D．If so

5 . The holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track with your fitness goals.     1    . Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to stick to their fitness routines during the holiday season. Here are some expert-recommended tips that can help you stay on track.

    2    .

Planning is the best way to make sure you don’t lose track of your goals. Plan your workouts for the week and mark them in your schedule to assure they are a part of your day.

Exercise early.

    3    . Make sure workouts are in the morning and you’ll set yourself up for a productive day. Then you can enjoy holiday activities and time with family without worrying about when you’ll have time to exercise.

Keep moving.

Research shows that getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activities reduces the risk of heart disease risk factors. Small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. In addition to staying active, try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, such as when watching football games or eating.     4    .

Think out of the box.

The holidays are busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to physical activity.     5     — like taking a family walk around the neighborhood before opening Christmas presents.

A．Plan ahead

B．Plan out your route before you go

C．Exercising in the morning is one of the biggest tips

D．Remember: too much sitting is harmful to your health

E．Your schedule will be filled with family gatherings and celebrations

F．Get creative with exercise and make physical activity a family affair

G．Rather than skipping the gym altogether, make time for a quick workout

6 . From Milan to Riyadh, these culture-packed cities offer creative experiences, whether through interesting street arts, innovative exhibitions or award-winning architectures.

Milan

Milan’s fashion heritage dates back to its days as an important trading center, when rich businessmen would bring luxurious clothes to the city and improve their bartering (以物易物) skills in its streets. The area’s fashion-forward reputation was later strengthened by design masters such as Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace, all of whom grew their brands here.

Shanghai

Shanghai has a long history in the fields of art and architecture, and has long attracted creative professionals both domestically and internationally. But today, the integration of traditional temples into the surrounding modern metropolis (大都市) continues to attract tourists. Begin with a wander through the streets of the original Old City, taking in the 600-year-old City God Temple and the nine-bend Jiu Qu Qiao. Then, make for the Shanghai Museum, where more than a million artifacts — including ancient sculptures, china and calligraphy — are on display.

Copenhagen

Copenhagen’s architecture has been awarded many honors over the years, including UNESCO World Capital of Architecture 2023. Today, many of the city’s most popular tour routes centre on these eye-catching aspects. The harbour-front Copenhagen Opera House presents a neo-futuristic style while the Black Diamond Royal Library and the Bicycle Bridge dot the skyline with their distinctive designs.

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s largest city Riyadh has actively positioned itself as a global destination for creative travellers and to this end, it has established the Riyadh Art initiative. The first public art project of its kind in the country, Riyadh Art aims to transform the city into a “gallery without walls” through public art installations, festivals and workshops.

1. What is Milan famous for?

A．Its festivals.

B．Its fashion products.

C．Its architecture.

D．Its modern art.

2. Where will you go if you want to visit the Bicycle Bridge?

A．Copenhagen.

B．Shanghai.

C．Milan.

D．Riyadh.

3. What do we know about Riyadh?

A．It is Saudi Arabia’s second largest city.	B．It has a lot of galleries without walls.
C．It aims to attract creative visitors.	D．It plans to set up the Riyadh Art initiative.

7 . —Wait a minute, Mom! I haven’t finished my TV play - The Legend of Mi Yue.
—_______. It’s time for you to go to bed, Honey.

A．Hurry up

B．Take it easy

C．That’s fine

D．Go ahead

8 . For a while after China entered the WTO, in 2001, exports did _______ that much of the economy.

A．hold up

B．keep up

C．take up

D．set up

9 . 很多男孩沉迷于电脑游戏，并发现很难戒掉。
Many boys _____________ _____________ _____________ computer games and they find it hard to quit.

10 . A plane was flying somewhere to cut an abandoned oil pipeline, The pilot Downs _________ eight employees of the oil company and a man named Eliot on board.

Halfway, the plane was _________ by a sandstorm. It was _________ to successfully land finally. While the ten men were   _________ for the survival, they found themselves in the depth of the desert. The plane was badly damaged and all the communication equipment didn't _________ .There were quarrels among the eight _________ for different escape plans. Soon, they _________ to fight against each other. Natural disasters had not killed them yet, but _________ disasters were about to destroy them _________ .

At the moment, Eliot __________ shouted, "I'm an airplane designer. The main parts of the plane are not __________ . As long as everyone works together, we can mend the plane." People immediately stopped fighting and were __________ in their hearts. Under Eliot's command, they began to be __________ . Food and __________ could only last for ten days so they only ate two meals a day and __________ drinking water as planned. The repair work __________ in an orderly manner. Eight days later, the plane had not been __________ yet, but a camel team of businessmen passed by and __________ them.

Later, Downs knew that Eliot wasn't an airplane designer at all and asked Eliot why he cheated them. Eliot said calmly, "If I hadn't __________ then, could everyone live to this day?" Downs suddenly realized: being trapped in the __________ is terrible, but what is more terrible is that there is no hope for survival!

1.

A．hired

B．visited

C．carried

D．telephoned

2.

A．hit

B．assisted

C．banned

D．followed

3.

A．dangerous

B．fortunate

C．appropriate

D．necessary

4.

A．praying

B．suffering

C．reflecting

D．cheering

5.

A．work

B．appear

C．change

D．improve

6.

A．pilots

B．businessmen

C．employees

D．designers

7.

A．determined

B．hesitated

C．agreed

D．started

8.

A．bitter

B．human

C．casual

D．general

9.

A．in advance

B．on schedule

C．at bottom

D．for ages

10.

A．unusually

B．completely

C．constantly

D．suddenly

11.

A．adjusted

B．examined

C．destroyed

D．found

12.

A．regretful

B．merciful

C．doubtful

D．hopeful

13.

A．busy

B．angry

C．mature

D．social

14.

A．wine

B．water

C．fruits

D．vegetables

15.

A．cleaned

B．sought

C．produced

D．distributed

16.

A．went on

B．set out

C．broke down

D．took off

17.

A．landed

B．decorated

C．repaired

D．moved

18.

A．abandoned

B．rescued

C．condemned

D．informed

19.

A．withdrawn

B．sworn

C．participated

D．lied

20.

A．plane

B．traffic

C．desert

D．snow