1 . Most Popular UK Destinations for a Staycation

Looking for a cheap stay cation to brighten up your winter? Here are the most popular destinations in the UK.

Blackpool

Whether you’re seeking the thrills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach or are keen to catch a glimpse of Blackpool Tower, the city’s most appealing attraction, the seaside town offers various amazing views. It’s no wonder the town has gained 980.8 million views on TikTok. With accommodation price £75 for a night, you’ll have a golden opportunity to enjoy Blackpool's Illuminations (彩灯) display and the Seaside Trail.

Searborough

North Yorkshire’s Scarborough sees 49,500 monthly searches and 686.4 million views on TikTok. One of the local highlights is the annual St Nicholas Fair. While a one-night stay in Scarborough costs £85, the town offers holiday-makers opportunities to experience ancient British culture at the 12th-century castle ruins.

Swansea

The Welsh town sees 27,100 monthly searches and has 622.4 million views on TikTok. Swansea’s Waterfront Wonderland brings with it the Alpine Village and various amusement attractions. Spending a night here costs just 10 pounds more than in Scarborough. But if you book a week earlier, you can get a 5 percent discount in total. With Cardiff only being an hour’s drive from Swansea, you have the perfect opportunity to catch a game of ice hockey.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth isn’t called Sunny Bournemouth for nothing, as holiday-makers can enjoy breathtaking views along the Jurassic Coast. With a World Heritage Site within its borders, it’s no surprise to see this town with the high number of views on TikTok (868.3 million). A one-night stay will cost you £105, giving you the perfect opportunity to get relaxed.

1. What is the most attractive in Blackpool?

A．Blackpool Pleasure Beach.	B．Blackpool Tower.
C．The Illuminations display.	D．The Seaside Trail.

2. How much will a tourist at least pay for a night in Swansea?

A．£ 70.

B．£ 85.

C．£ 85.75.

D．£ 90.25.

3. Which of the following has the second-highest number of views on TikTok?

A．Blackpool.

B．Swansea.

C．Scarborough.

D．Boumemouth.

2 . In my childhood, my parents would take me to watch games. I loved the excitement I would feel when we went to watch these events, especially when the scores were close until the very end of the game. My meaningful attempt at sports began with T-ball at the age of three, progressed to the basketball court at six, and finally turned into a firm devotion to the game of baseball from the age of eight onward.

One of my most memorable moments was at the World Series when I was eleven and played on the Texas Rattlers. The July heat was unbearable. It was the semi-final game. Sweating like a pig, we ran into the dugout for our last at-bat (上场击球); we were down one run now. I was the second hitter and captain of the team, and I was ready for this moment. In the next few seconds, I had the chance to show my strength as a hitter and my ability to be a leader under pressure by hitting a home run! We carried the day!

As the team captain, I remember the time I had to give a speech to my team because we had lost an important game. I was nervous, but I knew it was my responsibility to cheer my team up when they were cast down. This experience has shaped my mind, making me become more independent, so I’m obtaining the ability to talk like a leader in front of my team and a group. Sports get it through my head that you can’t win at everything in life all the time.

On and of the field, I am more iron-willed, disciplined (遵守纪律的) and respectful, and a better leader. I have had so many awesome experiences through sports, which have taught me much and prepared me for the future. The memories of all the trips and diverse experiences I have had will be with me for a lifetime.

1. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph?

A．He often switched sports.	B．He was a gifted child in sports.
C．He had a busy childhood.	D．He was fond of sports from childhood.

2. How did the author feel during the semi-final at the World Series?

A．Stressed and tired.	B．Proud and confident.
C．Unbearable and down.	D．Surprised and energetic.

3. What was tough for the author according to paragraph 3?

A．Leading his team to face failure.	B．Giving a speech before the team.
C．Improving his leadership qualities.	D．Overcoming his own nervousness.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Interesting Life of Sports	B．Life Lessons from Sports
C．Deep Affection for Sports	D．Special Moments in Sports

3 . Why is Henry unable to meet Mrs. Brown tomorrow?

A．He hasn’t finished his project yet.

B．He has changed his schedule.

C．Mrs. Brown is busy.

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

A．Repair her laptop.

B．Prepare a report.

C．Have an interview.

2. What is the topic of the woman’s presentation?

A．A development plan.

B．A technology research.

C．A researching subject.

3. What might the woman worry about?

A．Her laptop might not work.

B．She might feel too nervous.

C．She isn’t sure of what to say.

5 . The Victoria Tunnel is a 19th-century waggonway (马车轨道) under Newcastle, stretching from the Town Moor to the River Tyne. It was originally built to transport coal from Leazes Main Colliery to the river. The tunnel became an air-raid shelter to protect thousands of Newcastle citizens during World War II.

As Newcastle’s number one on Tripadvisor in “things to do in Newcastle” for several years in a row, Ouseburn’s Victoria Tunnel is something everyone should experience.

What can you expect during a Victoria Tunnel tour?

Experience life in a Victorian waggonway, and learn how it was built. Be brave-listen to the story of William Coulson’s death and be aware as you hear the approaching waggons heading towards you through the tunnel in the darkness.

Learn how tough life was during World War II; listen for the air-raid warning and the sound of planes passing overhead dropping their bombs, and hear the memories of people who lived through the dreadful period in Newcastle’s history.

During your tour, you’ll also find out which Newcastle landmarks you are walking beneath, including the unique chance to walk underneath Hadrian’s Wall.

Private group visits to the Victoria Tunnel

Private group visits to the tunnel are enjoyed by a wide range of visitors.

There are two lengths of tours offered:

1%-hour tours-an introduction to the Victoria Tunnel|£10 adult|£5 child (age 7-15)

2-hour tours-go further into the Victoria Tunnel and hear more stories with more time to ask questions|£12 adult|£5 child (age 7-15)

1. What do we know about the Victoria Tunnel?

A．It was originally used to transport coal.

B．It has been the most beautiful site in Newcastle.

C．It has been a tourist attraction for two centuries.

D．It was initially designed to be an emergency shelter.

2. What can participants do during a Victoria Tunnel tour?

A．Talk with William Coulson.

B．Ride on waggons full of coal.

C．Visit the landmarks of Newcastle.

D．Learn about the locals’ hardships during WWII.

3. How much does it cost a couple with one 8-year-old child to have a two-hour visit?

A．£25.

B．£24.

C．£20.

D．£29.

6 . “Happy birthday,” said grandma, handing me a brightly ______ (裹好，打包) parcel with a big red bow. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

7 . 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。

A cultural exchange event was hosted in Chongqing last month to welcome young representatives     1     Vietnam and Laos, who visited the local ancient town, learned about intangible cultural heritages and experienced cultures of the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups.

    2     pottery-making technique of Shijituo was included in the intangible cultural heritage list of Chongqing municipality in 2016. This ancient craft is passed down by the Tujia ethnic group and involves the use of locally sourced white sandstone. The process is rather complicated,     3     (consist) of over 10 steps, such as clay collection, refining, mixing, etc. Under the     4     (guide) of masters, young foreigners tried their hands on making pottery, who placed     5     (prepare) clay on the pottery wheel and shaped it into various forms by hand.

The pottery-making tradition of Shijituo boasts a long history, producing a wide variety of utensils with unique craftsmanship     6     reflects the imagination and skill of the artisans. These intangible cultural heritage crafts are a proof to human ingenuity, which are both useful and beautiful. The pottery of Shijituo preserves the traditional hand-making techniques which     7     (pass) down over the last generations. It uses locally sourced clay, a pedal pottery wheel,     8     a traditional wood-fired kiln.

Now an intangible cultural heritage inheritance base and a     9     (poor) alleviation workshop have been set up at Shijituo, which provides pottery making trainings to college students and local farmers, as well as introducing jobs for them after graduation. This initiative makes     10     worthwhile to promote the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage.

8 . Your career can’t be sustainably f________________ unless you keep accepting additional skill training. (根据首字母单词拼写)

9 . In all cases, these long-term experiments, whether comparing organic to conventional systems, or comparing more than one organic system, are ________________ (尤其)useful demonstration tools. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

10 . The Chinese government has sped up the protection of the cultural relics in Tibet, spending more than 300 million yuan in 2006 for the protection of some valuable sites, an official said in Beijing Thursday.

The money was used to repair some famous Tibetan relic sites such as the Potala Palace, Norbu Lingka and Sagya Monastery, said Shan Jixiang, director of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.

It is reported that there are around 2, 000 cultural relic sites in Tibet, among which 35 are under state-level protection, and 216 of them under various levels of government protection.

“Although the money given to the protection has been increased, cultural relics protection in Tibet meets great challenges caused by growing numbers of tourists to Tibet, ” Shan said.

“It is necessary to protect the important cultural heritage in Tibet, considering the tourists flood in Tibet through the Qinghai-Tibetan railway, ” Shan said.

He suggested that the central government continue to increase investment for cultural relics protection and infrastructure(基础设施) construction in Tibet. Particularly a special institution with a special funding is needed for the protection of the top ten items of Tibetan cultural heritage.

“An office should be set up to work out practical protection plans for the top ten Tibetan cultural heritage items, ” said Shan.

Among them, the Zhaibung Monastery and Panchen Lama’s residence in Xigaze represent the development of Tibet. Jokhang temple, Tibetan Buddhism’s site, shows that Tibet is an inseparable part of China. Naining Temple saw the historical moment when all nationalities of Tibet fought against foreign invasion (入侵), and Lhagyari Palace showed the development of Tibetan local political power.

1. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Cultural Relics in Tibet Are Well Protected

B．Cultural Relics Attract Visitors

C．Tibet—an Important Destination for Visitors

D．Protection and Development

2. It can be learned that ________.

A．not all cultural relic sites have been repaired

B．Shan Jixiang likes travelling in Tibet

C．the money given to cultural relics in Tibet is more than enough

D．Tibet attracts more visitors than other areas

3. What are the challenges of cultural relics protection in Tibet?

A．Its remote location.

B．The local culture.

C．Growing numbers of tourists to Tibet.

D．Lack of fund.

4. Which of the following is connected with the development of Tibet?

A．The Potala Palace.

B．Lhagyari Palace.

C．Naining Temple.

D．Panchen Lama’s residence.