1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In recent years, food     1     (become) one of the favorite travel themes for young people. In 2024, Tianshui in Gansu became another Zibo or Harbin due to     2     spicy hot pot. The chili peppers from Gangu in Tianshui, pepper from Wudu, wide rice noodles from Zhuanglang, potatoes from Dingxi..., these unique     3     (ingredient) are said to be the soul of Gansu’s spicy hot pot. In a spicy hot pot restaurant in Gansu, dishes are usually skewered (串) with bamboo sticks and placed in bundles. They     4     (typical) cost one or two yuan per skewer and will never be too expensive       5     (afford). After you pick     6     you like and hand them over to the boss, various ingredients are cooked in     7     (boil) soup and put into a plate without sticks; original soup is ladled onto them; two spoonfuls of chili oil are finally poured onto the dish,     8     (release) an explosion of aroma (芳香) within the bowl.

The spicy hot pot has aroused people’s interest in Tianshui, a thousand-year-old city. Besides the spicy hot pot, as an ancient city     9     a history of over 2700 years, Tianshui boasts a series of scenic spots such as Maijishan Grottoes, Nanguo Temple, and Xiguan Ancient City. Some     10     (history) figures like Jiang Wei and Li Guang were born here.

2 . It’s a rare thing, in this day and age, to move into a new neighborhood and find yourself warmly welcomed by the local inhabitants (居民).

Glenda and Raphael Savitz_________in 2011 and moved to Boston. Glenda was with child before the move and within three months, they gave_________ to Samantha. Unfortunately, something was wrong. A week or so of _________ showed that little Samantha had been born completely deaf. The Savitzs were completely _________.

Jill and the other _________wanted to do something to make things easier for the family. What they decided was that they were going to_________sign language as a group to help Samantha to communicate as she grew. As remarkable and _________ an undertaking (任务) as this sounds, the neighborhood_________to take on the burden of learning an entirely second language all for the_________of their youngest member. People were working hard and hoped to__________with the little girl, which was an inspirational thing for them to do.

Finally, the time had come to__________Raphael, Glenda, and Samantha what they had accomplished. As soon as the__________arrived, they found themselves touched by the welcoming signs of their friends and neighbors. Glenda recalled it as one of the most __________experiences she’d ever felt. A present for Samantha would have made her __________, but this means so much more. “People are putting in so much time and energy to learn a language for my little girl. I don’t have__________for that.” Glenda explained.

1.

A．married

B．returned

C．graduated

D．retired

2.

A．voice

B．advice

C．birth

D．information

3.

A．experiments

B．operations

C．surveys

D．tests

4.

A．cheated

B．shocked

C．mistaken

D．frightened

5.

A．neighbors

B．volunteers

C．colleagues

D．doctors

6.

A．interpret

B．learn

C．design

D．instruct

7.

A．challenging

B．boring

C．unexpected

D．unnecessary

8.

A．waited

B．stopped

C．agreed

D．continued

9.

A．decision

B．recovery

C．health

D．benefit

10.

A．communicate

B．argue

C．compete

D．compare

11.

A．ask

B．show

C．remind

D．promise

12.

A．performers

B．guests

C．family

D．organizer

13.

A．formal

B．emotional

C．satisfying

D．relaxing

14.

A．confused

B．shameful

C．curious

D．grateful

15.

A．problems

B．methods

C．words

D．advantages

3 . One destination is always on trend: the beach, People ready to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life are looking to discover tranquility (宁静) along a picturesque beach. Check out the list below to discover beaches you like.

Baby Beach in Maui. Hawaii   

It scores the top spot for the calmest beach in the world with its calm waters. “Baby Beach is an ideal beach for families with toddlers,” Betts said. “Since the waters are so calm and shallow, it provides the perfect opportunity for children to splash around in the ocean.”

Browne’s Beach in Bridgetown, Barbados

This famous half-mile expanse of white sand draws crowds with its calm, crystal-clear waters. It is celebrated for its natural beauty and historical significance, boasting landmarks like the Barbados Yacht Club and the Barbados Cruising Club.

Mauna Kea Beach on Hawaii Island, Hawaii

Fronting the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Hawaii Island, Mauna Kea Beach is ideal for visitors to peacefully enjoy the Pacific Ocean. With its calm and clear conditions, it’s an ideal destination for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.

Playa La Entrega in Oaxaca, Mexico

Situated along the Oaxacan coastline in a protected bay, Playa La Entrega offers a peaceful mix of natural beauty and adventure. Translating to “the delivery” in English, the beach was once a delivery point for goods during colonial times. It’s a popular place to snorkel along coral reefs filled with marine life. Visitors can rent snorkel gear or buy fresh fruit from local vendors.

1. Which beach best suits families with children?

A．Baby Beach.	B．Browne’s Beach.
C．Mauna Kea Beach,	D．Playa La Entrega.

2. What do these beaches have in common?

A．They all have a long history.	B．They are all famous for their quietness.
C．They are fantastic destinations for surfers.	D．They are used for delivering goods.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A research paper.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A geography textbook.	D．A personal journal.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker probably?

A．A president.

B．A student.

C．A reporter.

2. What was the speaker most satisfied with about the course?

A．The content.

B．The tutor.

C．The fee.

3. Where was the course run?

A．In Lecture Hall 1.

B．In Lecture Hall 2.

C．In Lecture Hall 3.

4. What does the speaker suggest the course tutors do?

A．Focus on complex issues.

B．Introduce more novels.

C．Use the department's website.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the woman probably feel about the lecture?

A．Boring.

B．Difficult.

C．Interesting.

2. What made the woman feel surprised about the lecture?

A．The topic.

B．The lecturer

C．The comments.

3. What will the speakers do next?

A．Talk with their teacher.

B．Find reference material.

C．Review the lesson.

6 . 短语应用：用方框内短语的正确形式填空。请注意：其中有两个为多余短语。

take to     break down     be aware of     around the corner die out     in particular     a matter of

1. It ________ walls and brings people together on and off the field.
2. Some people believe football is ________ life and death.
3. As a computer engineer, there’s always a new challenge just ________!
4. This is a programme run by The Gorilla Organization to raise money to save the world’s last remaining gorillas from ________.
5. Even today, he still does not easily ________ eating things like chicken feet.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker do now?

A．A gardener.

B．A cook.

C．An office worker.

2. What does the speaker do at weekends?

A．He drives to the country.

B．He repairs his truck.

C．He plants trees.

3. What is the speaker’s wife interested in?

A．Picking up leaves.

B．Buying old radios.

C．Collecting old cookery books.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers doing?

A．Doing some exercise.

B．Making a training plan.

C．Attending a sports meeting.

2. How long will the first period of the exercise last?

A．Four weeks.

B．Two weeks.

C．Six weeks.

3. Which sport does the man plan to practice on Wednesday?

A．Cycling.

B．Running.

C．Swimming.

4. How does the man find the second period of the exercise?

A．Interesting.

B．Easy.

C．Stressful.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is Las Vegas?

A．In the desert.

B．Near a forest.

C．Close to New York.

2. What is Las Vegas famous for?

A．Swimming pools.

B．Fashion.

C．Card games.

3. Which is popular with kids?

A．Museums.

B．Restaurants.

C．Music clubs.

4. What is the purpose of this introduction to Las Vegas?

A．To teach visitors about playing cards.

B．To get families to bring their children.

C．To suggest different activities for visitors.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man want the woman to do?

A．Help him with his research paper.

B．Go on a business trip with him.

C．Write a report for him.

2. When would the man like the woman to be finished?

A．Thursday.

B．Friday.

C．Next Monday.

3. Where will the woman go on Thursday afternoon?

A．To the library.

B．To a meeting room.

C．To a café.