1 . There’re around 50 countries in Europe so you’ll have plenty of options for where to visit. And, with such a diverse set of cultures, it’s impossible to give specific tips for everything in one guide. This Europe guide will give you an overview of Europe and has general tips and tricks you need to start planning your trip around the continent.

Tour the Greek islands

These islands are the mecca of summer beach fun. The island of Ios is party central, Kos and Crete are popular destinations for Brits, Santorini has history, Mykonos has luxurious hotels and yachts, and Naxos is quiet. With hundreds of islands, you can always find what you are looking for!

Ride the rails

Europe is famous for its international rail system. Rail passes like the Eurail Pass make it easy to get from country to country on a relatively small budget (and with lots of flexibility). The Eurail Global Pass covers travel in 33 countries around Europe, including night trains, making it entirely possible to travel all of Europe without a single flight. Riding the European rails is one of the best ways to get around and see the continent on a budget.

Get lost in Paris

The city of lights is everything people say it is. Poets, artists, playwrights, writers, journalists, and more have all written about their love of this city. It’s a place that exudes culture, sophistication, class, and style. The food, the wine, the atmosphere, the history; it’s hard not to see the magic. It would take years to see everything here, but you can get a good feel of the city in a few days.

Hit the Alps

Whether you go skiing in winter or hiking in summer, the Alps hold some of the most breathtaking views in the world. For a popular multi-day hike, check out the Tour du Mont Blanc, an epic 7—11 day hike through France, Italy, and Switzerland. For winter visits, expect to pay at least 75 EUR per day for a lift pass to ski/snowboard.

1. Which island will you choose if you have adequate budget?

A．Mykonos.

B．Santorini.

C．Kos.

D．Naxos.

2. Which is the best way to get around Europe for a tourist on a budget?

A．By bus.

B．By train.

C．By air.

D．By car.

3. What can a tourist do in the Alps?

A．Hike in winter.	B．Hunt in the forest.
C．Climb over the rocks.	D．Enjoy the beautiful view.

2 . 听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
1. What does Amy Williams do?

A．She is a doctor.

B．She is a scientist.

C．She is a gym coach.

2. Who dislikes standing desks according to the speaker?

A．People who have more energy.

B．People who like doing exercise.

C．People who wear professional clothes.

3. What is one problem with standing desks according to Lisa Brown?

A．A high cost.

B．Difficulty using them.

C．More health problems.

4. What does James Ryan prefer to do at work?

A．Sit down.

B．Go for a walk.

C．Use the standing desk.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about Steve?

A．He’s seeing a doctor.

B．He’s on a business trip.

C．He’s absent from work.

2. How does Steve feel now?

A．Tired.

B．Weak.

C．Bored.

3. What is Sue going to do next week?

A．See her manager.

B．Travel on business.

C．Visit Steve.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How much may fish in the oceans shrink by in the coming decades?

A．14%.

B．20%.

C．25%.

2. What is the main reason for the decrease in fish size in the oceans?

A．Water pollution.

B．Global warming.

C．Overfishing.

3. How did the researchers feel about the decrease in fish size in the oceans?

A．Angry.

B．Puzzled.

C．Astonished.

4. What should people do to prevent the decrease in fish size in the oceans?

A．Control fishing.

B．Prevent the movement of fish.

C．Stop producing greenhouse gases.

5 . 4月23日是世界读书日。你校将举办以“多读书、读好书、好读书”为主题的一系列活动。假设你是英语文学社社长，为支持学校的读书活动，请你用英语写一篇倡议书，号召大家积极参与活动。内容包括：
1.阅读的意义；
2.活动的形式。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear students,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you!

6 . In the Seychelles archipelago (塞舌尔群岛) in East Africa, flooding and erosion (侵蚀) caused by rising sea level pose an incoming threat to the country’s many low-lying islands. At the same time its mangrove forests (红树林), which serve as a vital aspect against these impacts, are disappearing: Approximately 70% of Seychelles mangroves have been destroyed since the late 1700s due to human-driven development and agriculture as well as soil erosion from sea-level rise.

Today the Seychelles Government is working with local community leaders to restore the mangroves, and not just for protection against rising sealevel. Research shows that these forests can store about 2.5 million tonnes of CO₂ (equal to taking 500,000 cars off the road for a year), directly helping to fight climate change. They also provide a breeding ground for fisheries, a sector that contributes one-fifth of the country’s GDP, benefiting local communities’ livelihood and helping to protect the islands’ lively biodiversity (多样性).

While the concept of using nature to benefit both lives and lands is by no means new, global interest in “nature-based solutions” has skyrocketed in recent years. Many now see nature-based solutions as a key approach for addressing not only climate change but a range of social, environmental and economic challenges — from biodiversity loss, food security and air pollution to disease control and declining local economies.

Yet there remains widespread debate about what exactly constitutes a nature-based solution as well as how to best include these strategies into broader climate and conservation efforts. This indetermination has contributed to significant under-investment: It’s estimated that to limit temperature rise to below 1.5 degrees C (degrees F), hold back biodiversity loss and control land degradation (恶化), annual investments in nature-based approaches must be three times by 2030.

As nature-based solutions continue to rise on the global agenda, building a more consistent understanding around the concept and its implications will be key to raising support for effective, extensive solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

1. What do the first two paragraphs focus on?

A．The diversity of economy in East African.

B．The environmental protection in East Africa.

C．The disappearance of mangroves in East Africa.

D．The operation of nature-based solutions in East Africa.

2. Which of the following words can best describe nature-based solutions?

A．Novel.

B．Effective.

C．Ruinous.

D．Uncertain.

3. What is the aim of the nature-based solutions in 2030?

A．500,000 cars are taken off the road.

B．Yearly investment increases by double.

C．The temperature rise is limited to below 2.7℃.

D．A conference on nature-based solutions is held.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．What Exactly Are Nature-based Solutions?

B．Why Are Nature-based Solutions on the Rise?

C．How Can Nature-based Solutions Help Fight Climate Change?

D．What Are the Potential Weaknesses of Nature-based Solutions?

7 . What is the woman going to do with her new job?

A．She will give it up.

B．She will go on with it.

C．She will think it over before making the final decision.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many people did the group have when it began?

A．Two.

B．Four.

C．Ten.

2. What is the goal of John’s group?

A．To plant trees for materials.

B．To repair damaged forests.

C．To attract more animals.

3. What does “The Knowing Tree” focus on?

A．Educating children.

B．Gathering donations.

C．Attracting more volunteers.

4. Which is the main topic of the talk?

A．Traveling for school projects.

B．Protecting the environment.

C．Starting a business.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the boy like doing?

A．Walking around.

B．Making up stories.

C．Playing ball games.

2. What does the boy think of the woman’s advice?

A．Interesting.

B．Reasonable.

C．Unattractive.

3. Why will the woman go into the other room?

A．To give the boy some space.

B．To find a perfect seat.

C．To clean the window.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the girl's project topic related to?

A．History.

B．Foreign language.

C．International relations.

2. When will the trip to Paris begin?

A．On Friday.

B．In five days.

C．About half a month later.

3. Who is the man?

A．The school principal.

B．A college professor.

C．A high school teacher.

4. What might help persuade the girl's father to let her go?

A．That many other students will be going.

B．That almost everything will already be paid for.

C．That the group will visit many interesting places.