1 . Only in this way ______________ (gain) more confidence and keep healthy.
只有这样我才能获取更多的自信和保持健康。

2 . Explore China’s Ancient Water Towns

Nanxun

This water town typically draws smaller crowds. The architecture is a unique mix of traditional Chinese and Western styles. As you walk along the ancient canals, you’re likely to see locals playing cards or having tea outdoors. The town dates back to the Chunyou Period of the Song Dynasty, between the years of 1241 to 1252. Today, it’s considered to be the best destination for weddings.

Tongli

Tongli is considered a mini Venice, with nearly every building on or by a canal. The town itself is composed of seven small islands, separated by 15 canals and joined by more than 40 bridges—plus, five lakes surround the town itself. Tongli is more than 1,000 years old, and the oldest bridge in the town dates back to the Song Dynasty, which began in the year 960. Visitors here should check out the wedding museum, which has antique Chinese wedding clothes and items on display.

Zhouzhuang

This is the most famous and most commercialized ancient water town in China. The architecture here dates back more than 900 years, with about 60 original brick archways and 100 original courtyards. More recently, a tower called Quanfu Temple was built in 1987. Climb to the top to get the best view of the ancient town. Or for a more authentic experience, visit Chengxu Taoist Temple, which was built between 1086 and 1093. It’s one of the most famous Taoist temples in the area.

Xitang

Xitang separates itself from other water towns with sheltered waterside streets, allowing locals and guests to comfortably walk alongside the canals even during the rainy season. Thanks to a less commercial atmosphere, visitors will be rewarded with opportunities that aren’t likely to be found in other water towns-like fishing with locals on the canals and having dinner on a boat. Xitang is truly ancient, dating back to the Warring States Period of 476 BC to 221 BC.

1. Which town will an ancient Chinese wedding culture lover most probably prefer?

A．Nanxun.

B．Xitang.

C．Tongli.

D．Zhouzhuang.

2. When was Quanfu Temple built?

A．In 900.

B．In 1086.

C．In 1093.

D．In 1987.

3. What is unique about Xitang?

A．Its famous Taoist temples.	B．Its sheltered waterside streets.
C．Its various ancient bridges.	D．Its commercial atmosphere.

3 . Borneo is home to some of the most extraordinary wildlife. Several years ago, I decided to go there for a visit. A local person offered to be my guide, which was a great bonus for me.

One day, my guide turned off the smooth road and took me across a ________ hillside instead. We picked our way carefully when ________, a Rafflesia (大王花) popped into my view among those stones. Oh, dear! More than ________, I bent down and put my nose practically inside the flower’s core.

________, to my surprise, it was only one of the ________ during the trip.

As I ________ the end of my trip, there was still something I had yet to see. We planned to ________ most feared creature there, the saltwater crocodile, which can grow to a ________ of 6 meters or more. When we shone a flashlight towards the muddy shore, little sounds ________ in the darkness as if something unseen underwater had broken the ________ Taking a second look, we spotted two greedy ________ just above the water line. As we drew near, it ________ and we saw clearly it was a crocodile. With great caution, we neared it and finally could ________ its true dimensions. It was a baby-no more than 0. 6 meter long. Aha, whatever, I could now report to the ________ back home, who had never been to Borneo, that I had ________ a hungry crocodile in the wild and lived to tell the tale.

The world out there is so fascinating. Don’t let work run your life. Why not step outdoors and enjoy the wonders nature offers to you?

1.

A．rolling

B．spectacular

C．rough

D．breathtaking

2.

A．suddenly

B．literally

C．definitely

D．ultimately

3.

A．alarmed

B．pleased

C．concerned

D．upset

4.

A．Nevertheless

B．Besides

C．Instead

D．Therefore

5.

A．desires

B．motivations

C．destinations

D．highlights

6.

A．suspended

B．suspected

C．approached

D．valued

7.

A．hold onto

B．pick up

C．reflect on

D．hunt for

8.

A．width

B．length

C．height

D．size

9.

A．emerged

B．paused

C．continued

D．declined

10.

A．mud

B．surface

C．ground

D．shore

11.

A．crocodiles

B．mouths

C．eyes

D．teeth

12.

A．moved

B．sank

C．hid

D．escaped

13.

A．work out

B．let out

C．figure out

D．make out

14.

A．victims

B．opponents

C．folks

D．guides

15.

A．challenged

B．encountered

C．terrified

D．chased

4 . Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, is by far the largest city in the country. Here, you’ll find a multitude of tourist attractions to please even the pickiest of travelers. For ideas on the best places to visit in this magical city, read our list of the top attractions in Copenhagen.

Tivoli Gardens

It’s impossible to miss the grand entrance of the famous Tivoli amusement park and pleasure gardens dating from 1843 at Vesterbrogade. Here, visitors are welcomed through a dramatic archway and you will also find more than 20 attractions including a roller coaster, roundabouts, halls of mirrors, puppets and other entertainment facilities for your family of all ages. No matter what time of year you visit, Tivoli feels festive. At Christmas, Tivoli becomes an extravagantly decorated wonderland. The park is famous worldwide and appears in many movies.

National Museum of Denmark

An easy 10-minute walk from Tivoli along Vestergade brings you to the National Museum, a must-see attraction for anyone with an interest in Danish history and culture. It was established in 1807 and has been the biggest cultural and historic museum in this country. Some impressive runic stones are on display here, and the Danish history collection includes a sun chariot, antiquities and coins. You’ll also find collections from other interesting areas including Asia, Africa and Oceania, as well as the culture of the Indians.

Christiansborg Palace

On the tiny island of Slotsholmen is the Danish seat of government and an attraction that should top any visitor’s agenda. Christiansborg boasts more than 800 years of history and today, the palace is home to the Parliament, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Supreme Court. In addition, several parts are still used by the Royal House, although thankfully, much is open to the public. Opening hours for each section of the palace can vary since they are in use, so be sure to reserve ahead if you are interested in a specific area.

The Round Tower

The Round Tower is a 36-meter-high structure built as an observatory in 1642. It now also houses a small collection connected with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. A particular treat is the platform. From the top are magnificent views over the city. A new attraction is the glass floor hovering 25 meters above the ground where you can peer down into the castle’s core.

1. Which attraction do you need to book in advance?

A．Christiansborg Palace.

B．Tivoli Gardens.

C．National Museum of Denmark.

D．The Round Tower.

2. What can you enjoy on The Round Tower?

A．Stay overnight in the tower.

B．Have a lunch on the platform.

C．Walk into the castle’s core.

D．Overlook the beautiful scenery of the city.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．You are supposed to find a lot of antiquities from Asia in Tivoli Gardens.

B．It is not too far to walk from Tivoli Garden to the National Museum of Denmark.

C．Tivoli Gardens has the longest history among the four tourist attractions in Denmark.

D．National Museum of Denmark is the best choice if you want to know more about puppets.

5 . The scientists are ________(实验) with growing crops in space.

A．experimenting

B．exploding

C．exploring

D．expressing

6 . There have been several incidents at some events in recent years where people died because of unsafe crowd conditions and stampedes. The latest such one unfolded in Seoul, South Korea, where a Halloween gathering in a club district turned deadly, with at least 155 deaths being reported.     1     Indeed, it’s a frightening situation to be in and circumstances may make it impossible to escape. But there are several strategies that could help you avoid a potentially deadly outcome.

Have a plan before you need one

The key to staying safe in a crowd begins as soon as you arrive at the location.     2     It’s a piece of common-sense advice that you should apply not just at big events, but even when entering almost any room.

Go with the flow

If there’s a sudden panic and crowds begin to push in a certain direction, you may fight back and push the opposite way.     3     If you go against the flow, you increase your chances of getting tripped and knocked down.

    4    

As you move forward with the crowd, it’s best to move in a diagonal (对角线的) direction. The goal is to get to the edge of the stampede where it’s less likely that you’ll end up stuck at a chokepoint, like a doorway.

Find somewhere to protect yourself

Another potential way to handle the situation is to protect yourself and allow the crowd to move past you. Look for a solid structure to stand behind such as a pillar (柱子) or a wall.     5    

Give yourself some breathing room

In many stampede events, people die from asphyxiation (窒息). But a possible way to avoid this is to place your arms in front of you, almost in a boxer — like stance (站立姿势).That could give you some very valuable breathing room — literally.

A．Angle your way out.

B．Don’t move straight.

C．But that could be a big mistake.

D．But it’s surprisingly effective and possibly life-saving.

E．Other places to duck: behind a car or even a lamppost.

F．Namely, you should take note of where the nearest exits are.

G．This may leave some people thinking there’s little you can do to survive a stampede.

7 . Everybody has experienced it at least once—pulling out a favorite item of clothing from the washing machine only to find that it is now shrunken, discolored, or damaged! It is at this point that you wish you had paid more attention to the washing symbols on the care label. Here, we will explain the most common washing instruction symbols on wash care labels.

	Wash Symbol Depicted as a bucket filled with water, the Wash Symbol tells you what temperature or machine setting you should use to wash the item of clothing. One Dot=30℃ Two Dots=40℃ Three Dots=50℃ Four Dots=60℃ Five Dots=70℃ Six Dots=95℃
	Permanent Press The Permanent Press symbol has one line beneath the standard wash symbol. Permanent Press fabrics have been treated with chemicals to ensure they resist wrinkles and keep their original shapes. If a piece clothing is permanent press, it usually means that you shouldn’t iron it.
	Gentle Cycle The Gentle Cycle symbol has two lines beneath the standard wash symbol. The gentle cycle is for delicate fibres like wool or silk, or for items of clothing that could be damaged by a vigorous (剧烈的) washing.
	Do Not Wash The Do Not Wash symbol is the standard wash symbol with a cross through it. If the label instructs you not to wash the item, it will have to be dry cleaned after it gets dirty.

Now you’ve got the hang of washing labels; you can put your machine-washable items in the machine.

1. What might have happened if you find your trousers damaged after washing?

A．You were confused about their materials.

B．You forgot setting the machine’s temperature.

C．You paid little attention to the washing symbols.

D．You washed them without any washing powders.

2. What washing symbol can you find on your woolen coat?

A．

B．

C．

D．

3. How do you wash your hat with a cross through it on its washing symbol?

A．Dry it after washing.	B．Wash it in the machine.
C．Dry-clean it if it is dirty.	D．Get it dried before washing.

8 . New Zealand’s government released its first-ever climate adaptation plan, which includes the possibility of moving some communities to higher ground. But the six-year plan, which runs nearly 200 pages, is short of some important details, including how much the changes will cost and who will pay.

Climate Change Minister James Shaw said that about 70,000 coastal homes in New Zealand were at risk from rising seas, and many more inland homes were at risk from flooding rivers. He said New Zealand had been slow to adapt to climate change, which would end up costing more money over time. “I am frustrated that for the last three decades, successive governments have not paid any attention in any real form to the challenges that we face from the effects of climate change,” Shaw said.

The National Adaptation Plan includes the possible relocation of low-lying homes and assets as rising seas and increased storms make flooding more common. “In some highly exposed areas, the risk from natural hazard and climate impacts may become intolerable,” the report says. The report says that a “managed retreat (撤离)” from such areas will often be considered a last resort, to be used in combination with other adaptations such as installing seawalls and raising houses on stilts.

Shaw said the costs for adaptation would be borne by a combination of homeowners, insurers, banks, local councils and central government. He said the government was taking hardship into account, and would target help to those least able to pay for changes themselves. The plan also aims to make climate-change data more widely accessible, which in some cases could impact insurance rates and property prices.

Luke Harrington, a senior lecturer in climate change at the University of Waikato, said in a statement the report was a timely reminder that New Zealand needed to deal not only with rising seas, but also with other climate impacts such as more severe droughts and extreme rainfall. “This National Adaptation Plan is a great first step towards dealing with some of these challenges, though paucity remains in some of the details,” he said.

1. What does the climate adaptation plan of New Zealand include?

A．The investors of the plan.	B．The cost of carrying out the plan.
C．All details about adapting to climate change.	D．Moving some communities to higher ground.

2. Which of the following statements would James Shaw agree with?

A．Many New Zealanders were threatened by climate change.

B．New Zealand had taken fast measures to climate change.

C．New Zealand had invested much money to climate change.

D．Many governments have made efforts to deal with the challenges.

3. How many adaptations to climate change are mentioned in the text?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

4. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “paucity” in the last paragraph?

A．Satisfaction.

B．Shortage.

C．Attraction.

D．Chance.

9 . In January 2022, the now l7-year-old Mack Rutherford watched his 19-year-old sister, Zara Rutherford, set two new world records for flying around the world in an ultralight aircraft. Less than a month later, Mack declared his intention to go for a world record too!

“I always knew I wanted to do something special in my life in aviation but I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do, it was only when my sister flew around the world that I knew this was what I wanted to do,” Mack said.

Mack is no stranger to aviation. He was only 15 when he became the youngest pilot in the world. Now, he’s set the record for the youngest person to fly around the world, replacing previous record-holder Travis Ludlow of Britain. Travis was 18 when he set the record in 2021.

Mack’s journey began on March 23rd, 2022 when he left Sofia, Bulgaria flying a Shark, an ultralight aircraft that’s the same style his sister used in her circumnavigation of the globe.

“I am flying a Shark,” Mack wrote on his website. “It is a high-performance ultralight aircraft made in Europe. The aircraft has been specially prepared for such a long journey.”

Mack traveled through 52 countries over five continents. The trip was supposed to take between two and three months, but paperwork and visa issues slowed his progress.

On August 24, 2022, Mack completed his journey and set not one, but two new world records! He’s now the youngest person to fly around the world solo. He displaced his sister as the previous record holder, but we’re sure there are no hard feelings!

As Mack stepped out of the aircraft in Belgium, he had some simple words of wisdom to offer the world.

“Just follow your dreams, no matter how old you are — work hard and move forward to achieve your goals,” he said.

1. What encouraged Mack to follow his dream mostly?

A．Encouragements from his parents.	B．His sister’s great achievements.
C．His strong-willed personality.	D．His intention to travel the globe.

2. What do we know about Mack’s journey?

A．Mack flew the same place that his sister did.	B．Mack finished the journey ahead of time.
C．Bad weather made his journey slow.	D．It lasted for about five months.

3. Which of the following words can best describe Mack?

A．Courageous and ambitious.	B．Cooperative and generous.
C．Enthusiastic and kind.	D．Professional and proud.

4. How does the author develop the text?

A．By giving examples.	B．By following space order.
C．By following time order.	D．By giving a detailed analysis.

10 . Here are some properties that the British royal family owns.

Buckingham Palace	The most famous palace for the British monarchy(君主), Buckingham Palace, is easily recognized. It was originally built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 and acquired by King George Ⅲ in 1761 and has remained in the royal family ever since. This is where the family tends to greet visitors and crowds, and serves as the administrative offices of the monarch of the United Kingdom. It is valued at $4.9 billion.
The Diamond Diadem(王冠)	This Diamond Diadem was made in 1820 for George Ⅳ, which was regularly worn by Queen Victoria after it was reset with jewels from the royal collection. Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ wore it in 1953. The jewelry experts estimated it to be worth around $ 6.9 million.
Painting by Claude Monet	The royal family is known for its extensive art collection as well. This is “Study of Rocks; Creuse: ‘Le Bloc’” by Claude Monet (1840-1926). In 1949, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother purchased it for $2,300, and by the time of her death in 2002, it was worth about $17,000. The Monet painting hung in her main residence at Clarence House for several years, but is now on display at Buckingham Palace.
Tower of London	It’s built in 1066. It’s not a working palace any more, but it used to be. The Tower of London, officially called His Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, now functions as a museum and is a protected World Heritage Site due to its extensive history. It’s also the single most valuable piece of property in the United Kingdom, estimated to be worth about $81 billion.

1. What do we know about Buckingham Palace from the text?

A．It was built in memory of King George Ⅲ.

B．All the British royal family lives there.

C．It’s a working place of the British monarchy.

D．The Diamond Diadem is on display there.

2. What makes the painting by Claude Monet different from the other three?

A．It has the shortest history.

B．Its value cannot be estimated by money.

C．It was passed down by previous monarchs.

D．It was Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s favorite.

3. Which of the following properties has the highest price?

A．Buckingham Palace.	B．The Diamond Diadem.
C．Painting by Claude Monet.	D．Tower of London.