1 . 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 Silk Road was a passage for the transportation of silk in ancient times. Lots of relics on the road can still     1     (see) now. From the relics, tourists can see the outline of the ancient metropolitan (大都会的) areas along     2     fantastic road. In the tour packages, tourists can imagine themselves to be ancient merchants     3     ride camels in deserts.

The Silk Road is a long route,     4     Xi’an in the cast to Gansu and Xinjiang in the west. If it is your first trip to China, we     5     (sincere) suggest you should spend at least ten days visiting Beijing, Xi’an, Dunhuang, Urumqi and Kashi. You could get to know about the history of China and experience     6     (color) scenery along the Silk Road.

If you are an     7     (experience) traveler wanting to explore China fully, it is recommended that you     8     (travel) to Dunhuang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Turpan, Kashi and Urumqi to follow the footprint of Marco Polo. This route may take about 15 days. If you have only a one-week holiday, the     9     (choose) of three most famous cities will be fit for you.

Along the Silk Road route, Xi’an and Gansu are suitable to visit all year round. The best time     10     (visit) Xinjiang is from May to October because the weather is mild.

2 . 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。

Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet. With strong support from the government and the     1     (tire) efforts of the city’s people, a new Tangshan     2     (build) upon the earthquake ruins. Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the wisdom     3     (stay) positive and rebuild for a brighter future.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A strong earthquake hit Tangshan, China on 28 July, 1976. The deadly quake broke out at 3:42 a.m.,     1     (cause) a lot of damage.

Soon after the quake, 150,000 soldiers     2     (send) to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to bury the     3     (die). More than 10,000 doctors and nurses came     4     (provide) medical care. Workers built shelters for survivors     5     homes had been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people were helped. Water and food were brought into the city by train, truck, and plane.       6     (slow), the city began to breathe again.

Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its     7     (foot).     8     strong support from the government and tireless efforts of the city’s people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins.     9     new city has become a home to more than seven million people with great improvements in transportation, industry and environment. Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the     10     (wise) to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future.

5 . In 1823, a young woman noticed a strange fossil (化石) on a beach near Lyme Regis, England. She dug out the bones and had them carried to her home.She carefully arranged the skeleton(骨架) on a table. Then she saw something extraordinary. The creature’s neck was a meter long-more than half the length of its body. It was unlike any animal living on Earth.

Even at a young age, Mary Anning had a talent for spotting unusual fossils. Her father died in 1810, leaving her family in.debt, so Mary began selling her fossils to collectors. At 12, she made her first major discovery—a crocodile-like skull(头骨) with a long skeleton. It turned out to be a sea creature that lived long ago. Named ichthyosaur, or “fish-lizard”, it was the first extinct animal known to science.

Fossil hunting brought in money, but it was a dangerous job. One day, a rock fall killed her dog and almost buried Mary. Despite the dangers, she continued to look for mew finds The long-necked fossil she unearthed in 1823 was another long-dead sea reptile(爬行动物). Known as a plesiosaur, it would inspire legends—including that of the Loch Ness Monster.

Mary was not only a skilled fossil hunter; she also carefully examined and recorded her finds. However, she wasn’t widely recognized in the scientific community. Only one of her scientific writings got published in her lifetime, in 1839. She was also not allowed to join London’s Geological Society, as membership was only available to men.

Mary Anning died in 1847, but her contributions have not been forgotten. Her finds are now displayed in museums in London and Paris. The beach near her home is a UNFSCO World Heritage Site, known as the Jurassic Coast. Her life continues to inspire visitors hoping to find their own fossil wonders. According to Britain’s Natural History Museum, Mary Anning was “the greatest fossil hunter the world has ever known”.

1. The first paragraph is written to_________.

A．stress the hard work Mary Anning carried out

B．prove the uniqueness of Mary Anning;s finds

C．introduce the readers to Mary Anning;s story

D．show the importance of Mary Anning;s discovery

2. What can be known about Mary Anning’s fossil hunting experience?

A．Her main purpose was to make scientific contributions.

B．She found it hard to make ends meet as a fossil hunter.

C．She made her first major discovery in 1823.

D．She had a narrow escape from a rock fall.

3. Which of the following would the author probably agree with?

A．Mary Anning deserved more credit.

B．More people should join in fossil hunting.

C．The Jurassic Coast is in need of protection.

D．Mary Anning is the greatest scientist in the world.

4. How is the passage mainly developed?

A．By providing examples.

B．By making comparisons.

C．By following the order of time.

D．By following the order of importance.

6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（仅限 1 词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于 3 个词）。

The Silk Road is in fact a relatively recent term. These ancient roads had no particular name until in the mid-19th century, a European    1    (name) the trade and communication network the Silk Road. Since then the term    2    (accept) globally.

In the nineteenth century, a new type of travellers stepped onto the Silk Road, who were eager    3    (look) for adventure. Researchers who came from many countries travelled through the Taklamakan Desert,    4    is now in Xinjiang, to explore ancient sites along the Silk Road,    5    (lead) to many discoveries and studies, and most of all, a renewed interest    6    the history of these routes.

Today, many historic     7    (building) and monuments still stand, marking the passage of the Silk Road through hotels, ports and cities. What's more, the remarkable network is reflected in    8    large number of cultures, languages, customs and religions that have developed for many years along these routes. The passage of merchants and travellers of many    9     (difference) nationalities resulted not only in commercial exchange, but in a widespread and continual process of cultural interaction.    10    ( obvious) , it has become a driving force in the formation (形成) of diverse societies.

7 . 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。

The United Kingdom’s long and interesting history can help you better understand the country and     1    (it)traditions. Almost everywhere in the UK, there’s evidence of different groups of people     2     took control at different times throughout history. The Romans came in the first century, and some of their     3    (achieve)included building towns and roads. The Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century. They changed the way people built houses. The Normans conquered England in the 11th century and had castles     4    (build)all around England. The Normans were French, so many French words     5    (slow)entered into the English language.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。

The Bell Tower in Xi’an, has a history of over 600 years and reopened to the public after renovation (整修).

The Bell Tower     1     (build) in 1384 during the Ming Dynasty. The 36-meter-tall, wood-and-brick structure is known     2     one of the     3     (large) and best-protected bell towers in China. The tower has witnessed the city’s changes and development for     4     (century).

“Due to long-time exposure to wind, sunlight, rain and dust, the tower became broken, with its roof leaking and some paint     5     (drop).” Wang Lei, curator (馆长) of Xian Bell and Drum Towers Museum said. To prolong the life of the tower, the museum began to repair     6     (it) roof and outer golden columns in June.

The reopening of the Bell Tower has attracted visitors     7     come from home and abroad.       8     (visit) by more than 1, 000 tourists on the opening day, it had attracted twice the number of visitors before its repair. The museum staff told the media that they determined     9     (extend) the opening hours by one hour every night. This was     10     sixth renovation to the Bell Tower since 1949, with the last done in 2011.