1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did Spanish merchants take to the Americans?

A．Corn.

B．Wheat.

C．Potatoes.

2. Why did Balboa feel surprised?

A．He saw the Pacific Ocean.

B．There were many jungles.

C．Panama was so narrow.

3. When did Francisco Pizarro leave for the Inca Empire?

A．In 1513.

B．In 1524.

C．In 1533.

4. What was the Inca Empire rich in?

A．Wildlife.

B．Rocks.

C．Gold and silver.

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。

One sunny day in the late spring of 353, a party took place with 40-some poets, scholars, and artists     1     (play) a drinking game by a river in Lanting, or the “Orchid Pavilion”, a hilly southwestern suburb of Shaoxing. They floated cups of wine in the flow of the stream.     2     the cup stopped in front of a guest, he had to compose a poem.

A total of 37 poems     3     (write) that day, but it was the foreword to the poetry collection by famed calligrapher Wang Xizhi, titled “Preface to the Poems Collected from the Orchid Pavilion”, that made this party one of the best     4     (know) in Chinese literary history. In 324 words, Wang described the event while expressing his passion     5     life. The naturally-flowing strokes, a product of his outstanding skills and the     6     (inspire) of the moment have led the “Preface” to be regarded     7     (wide) as the best semi-cursive calligraphy(行书) work ever.

Today, visitors can go to the “Orchid Pavilion” area,     8     elegant garden complex on the former site of the party,     9     includes a calligraphy museum, a pavilion, and a pond, all     10     (surround) by thick bamboo forests. In downtown Shaoxing-a world of alleyways, green canals, ancient bridges and graying whitewashed houses, one can also visit a number of scenery sites connected with Wang’s stories from his time there.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the main topic of the talk?

A．Details of ancient history.

B．Stories of 20th-century explorers.

C．Development of modern technology.

2. How does the speaker describe Percy Fawcett?

A．Energetic.

B．Mysterious.

C．Crazy.

3. When did Percy Fawcett start exploring?

A．Around 1850．

B．Around 1900．

C．Around 1950.

4. Who wrote The Lost World?

A．Percy Fawcett.

B．Joao da Silva Guimaraes.

C．Arthur Conan Doyle.

6 . A)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。

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2022-09-18 10:58

Air raid sirens echoed through the city of Shenyang, Liaoning province, at 9:18 am on Sunday     1     (remember) the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 91 years ago.

More than 300 people from all walks of life, including veterans, students and local residents, participated in the commemoration in front of the square of Shenyang 9.18 Historical Museum.

The bell rang 14 times,    2     (represent) the 14 years during     3     the Chinese people fought the invaders. The period has been referred as the     4     (dark) days of modern China.

“The alarm of bell and siren is to salute the brave struggle of that year and warn     5     (we) to remember the history. We bear the future of our motherland, and should cherish the peaceful life,” said Wang Qiming, a local high school student.

On Sept 18, 1931, members of the Japanese Kwantung Army     6     (station) in northeastern China blew up a section of the railway near Liutiaohu and     7     (false ) accused the Chinese military of doing it. Using the incident as a pretext, the Japanese bombarded Shenyang and launched its     8     (invade) of China.

The museum     9     (build) in 1991 to mark the 60th anniversary of the 918 Incident. At present, it houses more than 1,000 precious historical photos and more than 3,000 sets of historical relics.     10     1995, Shenyang has been sounding an air defense alarm every year on this date.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In China, 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, or “loong,” as is known in Chinese. This creature appears on many cultural artifacts     1     (pass) down through Chinese history.

Unlike Western dragons,     2     are often depicted as aggressive, fire-breathing, flying lizards, Chinese loongs     3     (traditional) symbolize strong and favourable powers. In Chinese mythology ( 神 话 ), the loong is credited with ensuring a good harvest. The unique appearance of the Chinese loong distinguishes it    4     its Western counterparts.

For thousands of years, the Chinese have respected the loong,     5     (believe) that they can bring harmony and prosperity. According to Chinese mythology, the Yan Emperor’s mother had seen a loong just before she was pregnant and soon the Yan Emperor       6       (bear). So the Chinese regard the Yan Emperor as their forefather, and they sometimes refer to     7       (they) as “descendants of the loong (龙的传人).”

At a historical site in Liaoning Province, a stone sculpture of a loong was discovered in 1994.       8       (measure) 19.70 meters in length, the sculpture       9       (date) back to more than 7,600 years ago. The idiom “龙年大吉” means “good luck in the year of the loong.” We wish all of us       10       happy and lucky Chinese New Year!

10 . 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 traditional Chinese culture, sky lanterns represent people’s good wishes, carrying them into the sky and making heaven aware of them.

According to Chinese history, sky lanterns, first used by Zhuge Kongming,     1     (send) out to ask for help when he was in trouble.     2     important occasions such as festivals, weddings and birthdays, people often light sky lanterns    3     (express) their blessings and good wishes.

Sky lanterns are made of bamboo and covered with paper,     4     (shape) like lanterns and coming in different sizes, of which most are circular or rectangular (矩形). When lanterns,     5     are seen as bright symbols of happiness and good wishes, are lit, they slowly rise into the air like small hot-air balloons for all to see. When the sky lanterns reach a certain     6     (high), they swing in the wind,     7     (shine) with brilliant and beautiful light.

However, sky lanterns can be     8     (safe). If they are not used carefully, they can cause fires or other accidents. Therefore, before lighting a sky lantern, it is     9     must to take safety precautions (预防措施) and choose a safe location.

Sky lanterns, each of which     10     (represent) good wishes and blessings, bringing great joy and beauty to people, area special part of Chinese traditional culture.