1 . Here are some fantastic parks in San Antonio.

Brackenridge Park

The park was first established in 1899 and has been popular with both locals and visitors ever since. Towering trees and peaceful riverbanks will greet guests along the park’s paths, and the facilities include playgrounds, museums, a miniature train, a Japanese tea garden, and one of the oldest golf courses in the city.

Friedrich Wilderness Park

In the park, you’ll find about 10 miles of paved(铺过的)and unpaved trails(路线), with a little something for everyone. From rocky climbs to deep canyons, and enchanting forests to open views, there’s no shortage of natural beauty. The area is nationally famous for birdwatching.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

The park is the state’s only one on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers quite a large area, so it’s best to make it a full-day or at least a half-day trip so you can be sure to cover everything. While the Alamo is a separate attraction, you will get to enjoy the architectural wonders of Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada. They’re all connected by a hike and bike trail, with plenty of stops along the way to picnic, climb trees, and refill water. Admission is free!

Eisenhower Park

Just a 20-to 30-minute drive from the city center, the park puts the best landscapes in the Texas Hill Country on full display, holding 6 miles of hiking trails, both paved and unpaved. Explore dried creek beds, look out over plunging canyons, and enjoy full views of San Antonio down below. You can also find playgrounds for the little ones, picnic tables, and barbecue facilities.

1. What is Friedrich Wilderness Park well-known for?

A．Birdwatching.	B．Ancient buildings.
C．A Japanese tea garden.	D．Unpaved hiking paths.

2. Which park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A．Brackenridge Park.

B．Friedrich Wilderness Park.

C．San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

D．Eisenhower Park.

3. What are some of the features of Eisenhower Park?

A．Golf courses and bicycle trails.

B．Museums and no entrance fee.

C．Birdwatching and playgrounds.

D．Hiking trails and barbecue facilities.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman talk to the man?

A．To borrow a disk.

B．To open up a program.

C．To get some help.

2. What is wrong with the woman’s computer?

A．It keeps shutting down.

B．It has a strange sound.

C．It can’t be connected to the Internet.

3. Where will the speakers meet?

A．At the man’s home.

B．At the woman’s home.

C．At the repair store.

3 . 在节日期间， 这个小镇变成了花的海洋。(transform… into…)(汉译英)

4 . 别介意这次失败，考虑到你还年轻，这不是多么了不起的事情。(given that, a matter of life and death)(汉译英)

5 . 只要你赢得了比赛，我就同意你的请求，不管花费有多少。(as long as，regardless of)(汉译英)

6 . The next day started with a talk on poetry by an ___________ (精力充沛的) young teacher who has a good knowledge of ancient poets, especially the female ones. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

7 . Is it the ache you feel when you watch your son or daughter ___________ (消失) down the street, walking to school alone for the very first time? (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

8 . A typical Chinese wedding nowadays goes like this: when a new couple is engaged, what followed is a choice of the date of their m___________.(根据首字母单词拼写)

9 . 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。

Spring is a great time     1     (ride) a bike. Imagine you are riding your favorite bike on the road or in the park, breathing the fresh air, with the wind kissing your face. You are admiring the roadside view,     2     flowers are dancing in the wind. You will be one of the beautiful     3     (sight) among these. In this beautiful season, how to choose the right cycling clothes? Here are some tips:

Spring     4     (bring) warmer temperatures but it is still not so warm at times. You need long sleeves and long trousers to protect your arms and legs     5     the effects of the cold wind. However, it is warmer during certain times of the day, so you can wear shorts with long sleeves.

Spring is the     6     (begin) of a new year, and it is also a season of vigor (活力). During this time, everyone feels more relaxed. It is like a key     7     turns sadness into joy. In this vigorous season, it is best to wear     8     (bright) colored clothes. When you ride in nature, you feel like apart of nature.

When spring arrives, sun block is another thing you need to pay attention to. Especially afternoon, the sun will be hotter.     9     (wear) short sleeves with cycling shorts, you can be more     10     (comfort). However, exposure to sunlight is not good for your skin, so you can wear an arm sleeve with the function of sun protection.

10 . I live with my husband about miles from the beach. Every few years, the whales come into the _______ while they are migrating. November 2020 was one of those times, so we set off to watch the wildlife feeding on silverfish. We _______ when whales turned their side fins as if they were waving at us.

The next day I asked my friend Liz if she wanted to see whales. “I’m scared,” said Liz. “There is nothing to worry about,” I _______ her. After much _______, she agreed to join us. I didn’t want her to miss this _______ experience.

Liz and I got out on the water the following morning. After a half hour, we had our first whale _______: two whales swimming toward us. How amazing to be that close to a creature that size! Suddenly, our kayak (皮艇) was _______ out of the water about six feet. Liz and I slipped out of the kayak into the whale’s _______. As it closed, Liz _______. I just kept thinking. I’ve got to ________ this. Whales have ________ mouths but tiny throats. They spit out anything they can’t ________. That included us! In just 10 seconds, we were thrown out. ________, we survived.

Liz was shaken up and said her whale-watching days were over. But I was much more aware of the power of the nature than before. Liz, ________, had to laugh. When she took off her shirt, six ________ fell down to the ground — a souvenir from the whales.

1.

A．mountain

B．bay

C．desert

D．lake

2.

A．absorbed

B．escaped

C．clapped

D．hunted

3.

A．assured

B．removed

C．shouted

D．adjusted

4.

A．information

B．advice

C．persuasion

D．movement

5.

A．enthusiastic

B．energetic

C．romantic

D．dramatic

6.

A．thinking

B．sighting

C．feeling

D．hearing

7.

A．pulled

B．dived

C．jumped

D．lifted

8.

A．skin

B．eye

C．fin

D．mouth

9.

A．panicked

B．affected

C．removed

D．disappeared

10.

A．fight

B．quit

C．overcome

D．reduce

11.

A．small

B．large

C．deep

D．common

12.

A．eat

B．bite

C．swallow

D．chew

13.

A．Sadly

B．Absolutely

C．Severely

D．Fortunately

14.

A．to begin with

B．to her heart’s content

C．to some extent

D．to sum up

15.

A．pearls

B．turtles

C．silverfish

D．shells