1 . Cultural tourism is a form of travel that focuses on exploring and experiencing the cultural heritage and traditions of a particular destination. Cultural tourism is a good way to enrich your experience as a tourist.     1    .

Cultural tourism helps to encourage the protection of culture and heritage by keeping endangered traditions alive. For example, heritage handicraft skills (手工技能) might be little practical, but outside interest could be enough to safeguard a tradition that might otherwise have been lost.

Cultural tourism also improves education.     2    , such as workshops, language lessons, or historical tours. They can learn about the traditions and customs of different cultures, and enrich their knowledge and experiences.

However, when cultural practices and traditions are presented only for tourism purposes, they may lose their true meaning and become superficial (表面的) performances aimed at entertaining tourists.     3    .

In addition, a lot of tourists can put a pressure on local resources.     4    , which leads to overcrowding, too much pollution and damage to historical sites.

Most importantly, cultural tourism may lead to the loss of cultural diversity. As destinations become more popular to mass tourism, there is a risk of homogenization, where cultural practices and traditions become standardized to the tastes and expectations of tourists.

    5    , can the benefits outweigh the downsides.

A．Only when culture tourism is managed properly

B．This can lead to a misunderstanding of the culture

C．It is important to improve cultural understanding and respect

D．Because cultural tourism often involves travelling to far areas

E．Travelers have the chance to take part in educational activities

F．But it’s worth noting that this type of travel has both benefits and downsides

G．Popular cultural destinations often experience an increase in the number of visitors

2 . I am a Russian girl, and it has always been my small dream to climb to the top of a mountain to enjoy the sunrise since my childhood. However, there are no big ________ in my hometown, which makes me very ________.

After coming to China, I heard that there was Mount Huashan. I ________ to climb it to meet the beautiful dawn (黎明) at the top of the peak. On arriving at the foot of the mountain, I began climbing immediately with great ________ and determination.

During the process, a sudden ________ made the stone floor wet and slippery. I had the idea of ________, but the crowd encouraged me to continue the ________. As the steps became ________, everyone lined up, caught the chains and ________ moved forward. When I got close to the top of the mountain, I had nearly run out of ________, so I found a place to rest for a while. Then I heard a voice saying, “Relax, and don’t be afraid. As long as you climb up, you are the best!” Hearing that, I realized if I was frightened by the ________ just now, I could not be the best. So I gathered all the ________ and finally made it!

At the moment of ________, the rolling sea of clouds and the amazing scenery on the mountain changed obviously. I truly ________ that life is like climbing up a mountain. Only with all the way of sweat and the confidence can you reach the top to enjoy a ________ life.

1.

A．beaches

B．lakes

C．mountains

D．forests

2.

A．excited

B．sad

C．curious

D．confident

3.

A．regretted

B．decided

C．refused

D．agreed

4.

A．joy

B．trouble

C．pity

D．attention

5.

A．wind

B．fog

C．volcano

D．rain

6.

A．turning up

B．giving up

C．showing off

D．standing out

7.

A．trip

B．story

C．study

D．writing

8.

A．larger

B．flatter

C．narrower

D．easier

9.

A．slowly

B．obviously

C．currently

D．hurriedly

10.

A．strength

B．chance

C．paper

D．water

11.

A．reaction

B．answer

C．result

D．difficulty

12.

A．luck

B．courage

C．money

D．hope

13.

A．communication

B．rest

C．relief

D．sunrise

14.

A．understood

B．doubted

C．imagined

D．complained

15.

A．busier

B．darker

C．brighter

D．sharper

3 . 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 Internet is good for many millions of things. In today’s     1     (connect) world, it’s hard to imagine once again living in a world without the Internet. Of course, there are still libraries     2     you can get information or photo-printing stores in which you can order pictures, but the Internet has made the way we live our lives much faster than it     3     (be) in the past.

Along with the good comes the bad, though. If you’ve never thought of the Internet as a possibly-dangerous place, you need to be aware that, just like in the real world, there are some people who intend     4     (use) the Internet to harm you. Therefore, it’s important to learn how to stay safe when you’re online.

First, you should never give out the following types of information online: your full name, your address, your phone number, your birth date or your password. Of course, you will have to provide these things when you order things online, but be sure you’re dealing     5     an honest online shopkeeper.

Second, choose email addresses, screen names, and passwords     6     (careful). Make sure they don’t uncover personal information about you. For example, don’t use your real name as your screen name! Passwords should also be nearly     7     (possible) to guess.

Third, if you feel like you’re being cyberbullied (网络欺凌), whether via email, a social media website, or in a chat room online, be sure to report     8     (they) to an adult.

Finally, remember that the Internet is a large place, but it has a way of     9     (spread) things around very quickly. If you wouldn’t want a friend or parent to see something, it’s probably something you shouldn’t post from     10     beginning!

4 . The best time to view the wonderful dancing lights is in the evening but winter in the North brings long nights. In fact, in some places, the sun doesn’t rise at all. Here are four places to view this wonderful night show.

Fairbanks, Alaska

The city lies directly below the activity, so it is a perfect place to view the lights. The shining lights are most commonly seen between 11 pm and 2 am, so don’t forget to set your alarm clock. You can enjoy a stay in a comfortable hotel, which is famous for its hot spring pools and enjoy the show while relaxing in the hot water.

Reykjavík, Iceland

If you visit Iceland, you can expect to experience the northern lights shining above. There is little light pollution in Iceland, so you can view the lights in Reykjavík, but it is recommended that you take a special tour outside of the city. A winter vacation in Iceland has so much to offer.

Yukon Territory, Canada

This distant area of Canada has many spots to view the northern lights shining in the night sky. One of the best places to view the lights and learn about the science as well as the tradition about this gift from Mother Nature, is the Northern Lights Space and Science Center in Watson Lake.

Swedish & Finnish Lapland

Located north of the Arctic (北极的) circle in Northern Finland and Sweden, Lapland has good views of the lights. There are rich daytime activities including sledding (乘雪橇), ice fishing, and learning about the culture of the area. Rukajarvi in Sweden has an ice hotel that is a perfect place for viewing the lights.

1. What can visitors do in Fairbanks, Alaska?

A．Enjoy tasty food.	B．Go ice fishing.
C．Learn about the local tradition.	D．Take a bath in a spring pool.

2. What is special about Swedish & Finnish Lapland?

A．It has almost no light pollution.

B．It offers a variety of ice activities.

C．It gets little sunlight all year round.

D．It invites visitors to a special tour outside the city.

3. Which provides visitors with scientific knowledge?

A．Fairbanks, Alaska.	B．Reykjavík, Iceland.
C．Yukon Territory, Canada.	D．Swedish & Finnish Lapland.

5 . Some people not only enjoy eating mushrooms, they also like to collect them in the wild.     1     Many people won’t collect mushrooms in the woods, as eating the wrong mushroom can make you sick or even dead. Therefore, buying them is an easier and safer choice. However, there is another one:     2     There are two ways to do this. You can buy a set of materials called a “grow kit” or you can put them together yourself.

Grow kits are a great way for beginners to try growing mushrooms. These grow kit s include partly-grow n mushroom starters, called “spawn (菌种)”. The spawn is set in soil and is contained in its own grow box. Put the spawn in water overnight.     3     Water it two times a day. Within two or three weeks, you will be eating mushrooms with more on the way. It is a fun, easy activity.

If you are more serious about growing mushrooms and want a larger harvest (收获), it costs less to put the materials together yourself. It is easy. For starters, you will need a wooden, metal, or plastic box. It needs to be about 15 centimeters deep and large enough to hold your harvest.     4     The materials depend on the mushrooms. Finally, you will need fungal spores (Think of them as seeds). You can buy these online or at stores.

Mushrooms usually grow within a week or two. They nearly double in size daily until they finish growing.     5     It can avoid affecting nearby growth.

A．Keep it clean and dry.

B．But that is not for everyone.

C．You will also need some growing materials.

D．Use a sharp, clean knife to cut them at soil level.

E．Then return it to the box and open it to fresh air.

F．You can grow mushrooms yourself inside your own home.

G．People will likely admire you and ask you about growing knowledge.

6 . A young child was last seen at about 3:00 pm, sitting beside her mother, but was found missing later in the day. Then the police _________ at once, but things didn’t go very far.

Around 6:00 pm, the situation took a _________ turn when a deer hunter in the area heard the cries of the missing child. The hunter _________ it to the Newberry County 911 and told the officials the child’s _________.

Newberry County 911 operators used mapping technology to _________ the right place. And at the same time, this important _________ was then rapidly passed to a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division helicopter and the county’s _________, who were already on their way to perform their task.

With the right message in hand, a search team was quickly sent to the _________, nearly a mile away from the child’s home. After half an hour, the tireless efforts of these kind people _________ a warm and wonderful reunion (团聚). The missing five-year-old was found, __________ and unharmed, in the thick forest, which made everyone satisfied.

The child was then carefully __________ before being quickly taken to hospital. Despite her terrible experience, she was found to be in surprisingly good shape, only keeping saying she felt tired, hungry and __________ fear.

The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office expressed their great __________ to everyone related, including citizens, and those offering their thoughts and wishes during the __________. The heroic actions of all those involved (涉及) will __________ be celebrated as a heartwarming success story in Newberry County for years to come.

1.

A．changed

B．agreed

C．acted

D．wondered

2.

A．terrible

B．hopeful

C．familiar

D．necessary

3.

A．explained

B．compared

C．introduced

D．reported

4.

A．age

B．location

C．height

D．weight

5.

A．fix

B．protect

C．control

D．include

6.

A．technology

B．information

C．standard

D．order

7.

A．rescuers

B．drivers

C．rulers

D．teachers

8.

A．farm

B．river

C．mountain

D．forest

9.

A．wished for

B．took in

C．led to

D．focused on

10.

A．safe

B．lonely

C．cold

D．polite

11.

A．questioned

B．woken

C．trained

D．examined

12.

A．similar

B．impossible

C．understandable

D．awkward

13.

A．surprises

B．hopes

C．thanks

D．regrets

14.

A．search

B．experiment

C．treatment

D．competition

15.

A．unexpectedly

B．equally

C．secretly

D．undoubtedly

7 . “I’m excited for our women to show their hard work and efforts,” said Lisa Bluder. “Women’s sports should own this stage, and we’re happy to be leading the way.” Bluder is head coach of the women’s basketball team at the University of Iowa.

The exhibition game took place on October 15 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Iowa went on to defeat DePaul, 94 — 72. The event set a new NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) record for women’s basketball attendance — A total of 55,646 fans watched the game at the historic stadium.

Called “Crossover at Kinnick”, the game benefited the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The hospital received a check in the amount of $250,000 from ticket sales.

During the game, fans took in “The Wave”, which is known among Iowa Hawkeyes as the best tradition in college sports: Coaches, players, and fans turn to the Children’s Hospital behind the stands to wave to patients and families watching the game.

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark put on a wonderful performance. She had 34 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. She was also recognized as the Collegiate Women’s Athlete of the Year, an award she won last June.

“Events like the ‘Crossover at Kinnick’ are meaningful for several reasons,” Patrick Kenny said. “They create excitement to start a season and show the fans’ interest in women’s sports.” Kenny is communications manager at the Big Ten Network, which broadcasts college games.

In the 2022 — 2023 season, Louisiana State University defeated Iowa in the national finals. The championship game was the most-watched women’s college basketball game ever.

The growing popularity of women’s basketball makes a big difference, according to Bluder. “This is so important,” she said, “for boys, girls, women, and men, to see the positive impact women’s sports can have on our country as a whole.”

1. What is Bluder’s attitude towards women’s sports?

A．Impatient.

B．Doubtful.

C．Uncaring.

D．Supportive.

2. In which way did the exhibition game create a record?

A．The ages of its players.	B．The size of its audience.
C．The huge difference in the final score.	D．The places its players come from.

3. What’s the purpose of “The Wave” in the game?

A．To cheer up basketball players.	B．To excite the audience in the stadium.
C．To greet patients and their families.	D．To let others pay attention to the hospital.

4. What does Kenny intend to tell us in paragraph 6?

A．How tough women’s sports are.

B．Why “Crossover at Kinnick” is important.

C．Why women’s sports should create excitement.

D．How to draw audience’s interest to women’s sports.

8 . 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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

The Dunhuang Academy’s cultural relics protection team was honored with the title of National Outstanding Engineering Team early this year, China’s highest honor in the field of engineering.

Su Bomin,     1     (direct) of the Dunhuang Academy and head of the protection team, has been involved in protection work for nearly 40 years, and the protection team has expanded (扩大) from four members in 1992     2     over 200 members today. However, during     3     protection process, Su’s team met many challenges.

They have     4     (successful) rescued and protected cultural heritage sites (文化遗址) in153 locations across 13 provinces and regions,     5     ( provide ) a Chinese solution for the protection of ancient murals (壁画) worldwide.

“Through the continuous efforts of several     6     (generation) at the Mogao Grottoes, effective results of protection and management     7     (achieve) until now,” Su said.

The Mogao Grottoes,     8     meets all six standards for World Cultural Heritage, is the largest     9     best-protected Buddhist cave art site in the world.

“There is nothing that can be kept for a very long time; the fate (命运) of the Mogao Grottoes is continuous degradation (退化). What we, throughout our lives, are doing is trying our best     10     (stop) destruction, making the Mogao Grottoes stand for a longer time,” said Su.

9 . A new electric car from Sweden comes in a flatpack (散装组件) box and it needs putting together.

Stockholm-based Luvly, founded in 2015, designed the microcar to be small and very light so that it could reduce the emissions (排放) that regular shipping entails.

There are countless tiny cars and electric tiny cars that are too small to be considered passenger vehicles. They are becoming very popular in Europe because of convenience, affordability, and a smaller carbon footprint.

To fill this niche (空缺), Luvly will introduce its first model, the Luvly O, later in 2024. The car will roll out in Stockholm, Paris, and Madrid.

The modern two-seater has a top speed of 55 mph (90 kph) with a 62-mile (100 km) distance per charge. It comes with two portable (便携的) batteries that do not use car chargers. In fact, you can recharge from your workplace or home. This is enough for the majority of travels and trips in the city surroundings.

The cars are not a DIY project. In order to be road safe, the flatpacks will be delivered to licensed car factories to put them together.

Tiny cars are not new and they have actually been around since the 1950s. These small lightweight vehicles have developed a name of being unsafe. That’s due to the light designs and limited crumple areas (防撞缓冲区).

Microcars also are not required to be crash tested because they are not subject to the same safety rules but the Luvly O is safe. For light vehicles to compete with cars, and hopefully win cars, they must be safe. People will not accept that you change from driving an SUV to driving what is really a motorbike with a shell. The Luvly O was actually inspired by Formula One cars that are light but have a strong base plate.

Luvly plans to license its flat-pack design to other carmakers, allowing them to build their own models. This is the best way to develop this city mini car.

1. Which can replace the underlined word “entails” in paragraph 2?

A．Matches.

B．Brings.

C．Requires.

D．Suffers.

2. Why will Luvly create the electric tiny car?

A．To meet the new needs.	B．To reduce car-making costs.
C．To make electric vehicles popular.	D．To compete with other carmakers.

3. What does the author think of the batteries of the Luvly O?

A．They are inconvenient to carry.	B．They are expensive to change.
C．They are suitable for big cars.	D．They are almost enough for city drivers.

4. What is special about the Luvly O compared with other tiny cars?

A．It is light.	B．It is actually a race car.
C．It is safe to drive.	D．It is similar to an SUV.

10 . Until the Road Ends (By Phil Earle)

In this Second World War story, Peggy and her dog Beau are separated when she is sent to the countryside for safety. Left behind in the city, Beau becomes an unlikely hero, searching the streets and helping families as bombs (炸弹) fall around them. Will he and Peggy ever be reunited?

Finding Bear (By Hannah Gold)

In the continuation of The Last Bear, April is home from her adventure but she can't stop thinking about Bear. When she hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she believes it is her friend and she sets out on a journey to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic to find him.

Calling the Whales (By Jasbinder Bilan)

Tulsi and her friend Satchen discover a whale trapped in a fishing net. Aiming to free the creature, they repeatedly dive (潜水) down into the sea. But in the end, they have to accept the failure. Heading home to ask for help, they get caught in a storm and their boat overturns. Just as they think all is lost, help arrives from an unexpected source.

City of Horses (By Frances Moloney)

Thirteen-year-old Misty’s life is turned upside down when she has to move far away from her friends. Her new home is on an estate (庄园) where horses run free, and she soon gets to know Dylan, a mysterious local boy who loves horses. When the horses come under threat, Misty must find the courage to help save her new home.

1. Which book is set in a war?

A．Finding Bear.	B．Until the Road Ends.
C．Calling the Whales.	D．City of Horses.

2. Who wrote the book Calling the Whales?

A．Hannah Gold.	B．Phil Earle.
C．Jasbinder Bilan.	D．Frances Moloney.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They remind people of the future.	B．They show high technology.
C．They offer advice on raising animals.	D．They are about adventures with animals.