1 . If you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of places associated with ancient art and culture and historical buildings. And of course, many of these are on the World Heritage List (WHL). These include remains of ancient cultures like Cuzco in Peru or the rock city of Petra in Jordan as well as old city centers such as Rome in Italy. Also common are places of artistic or cultural significance, like the Stonehenge stone circle in England. But the WHL contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Let’s look at a few of the more unusual sites on the WHL and why it is important to preserve them.

Citadel of Haiti

These monuments were built at the end of the 19th century when Haiti became independent and the many thousands of black slaves in Haiti were free for the first time. These ex-slaves built the monuments, which the WHL describes as “a universal symbol of liberty”.

Borders of France and Spain

This is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many interesting geological formations.

But it is also an area of small farms. The WHL has listed the site because it shows us about past European society through its landscape of villages, farms, fields, up land pastures and mountain roads.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

This railway in India was opened in 1881 and is still operating today. It crosses a difficult area of mountain landscape and it is a great example of railway engineering. The WHL says that it is “the first, and still the most outstanding, example of a hill passenger railway.”

The city of Brasilia

Brasilia is a capital city that was created from nothing in 1956. The WHL calls it “a land mark in the history of town planning”. The different areas of the city and the buildings themselves were all designed at the same time so that they would harmonize with each other.

1. What’s the function of the examples of World Heritage Sites in paragraph 1?

A．To highlight the importance of WHL.

B．To exemplify sites of artistic and cultural value.

C．To compare the differences between various sites.

D．To draw readers’ attention to more unique sites on the WHL.

2. Who built Citadel of Haiti?

A．Former slaves.	B．Citizens in Haiti.
C．Active revolutionaries.	D．Haiti government.

3. Which site will attract a town planner most?

A．Citadel of Haiti.	B．Borders of France and Spain.
C．The city of Brasilia.	D．The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

2 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
①当我得知你们计划去另一个见证中国悠久历史和丰富文化的城市旅游时，我非常兴奋。②经过慎重考虑，我决定推荐拥有辉煌历史的西安。③据证实它是13个朝代的都城，在那里你可以接触到无数的历史遗迹，如兵马俑(the Terracotta Warriors)和大雁塔(the Big Wild Goose Pagoda)。④西安是一个极为美丽的地方，它使东方迷人的艺术和文化充满了生机。⑤我相信，美丽而历史悠久的西安一定会引起你的共鸣！
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4 . Why Traveling Is Essential for Personal Growth

There’s something about traveling that stirs up a sense of adventure within us all. It’s like a call to explore new places, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories.     1    . It’s also an essential tool for personal growth.

Giving you confidence

Traveling, especially for the first time, can be challenging. If you stay in the same place for a long time you become fearful of any change.     2    . But what if you take a risk and do it? You’ll definitely gain more confidence about traveling. The more challenges you come across during your travels, the stronger you become.

Redefining your comfort zone

It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort zone.     3    . By actively seeking out new experiences, you’ll discover sides of yourself that you never knew existed and create unforgettable memories along the way.

Taking risks and facing challenges

While traveling, it’s not uncommon to encounter obstacles, but it’s all about how we overcome them and accept changes as part of the journey.     4    . This can be as simple as navigating (导航) a new city or as complicated as communicating with locals in a foreign language.

    5    

It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life. When you travel, you’re forced to slow down and really enjoy each experience. You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life so special, like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers. Traveling helps us appreciate the beauty of the world around us and be grateful for what we have right here, right now.

A．Appreciating the present moment

B．Connecting with different cultures

C．Naturally, we appreciate what we have already accomplished

D．But traveling isn’t just about having fun and taking pretty pictures

E．We need to adapt and find creative solutions to unexpected situations

F．As a result, new places, faces or routines don’t seem as profitable as they really are

G．But pushing yourself outside of those boundaries can lead to rewarding experiences

5 . 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。

Wolong National Nature Reserve is located in Sichuan Province. Owing     1     a warm and humid (潮湿的) climate favorable to bamboos, pandas' favorite food, it is an ideal habitat for giant pandas.     2     is apparent that more than one hundred pandas once     3     (inhabit) there, accounting for over 10% of the nation's total.

The reserve is also widely known as a “Bio­gene Bank” because     4     substantial number of species, including rare and     5     (endanger) species, are found there. Wolong National Nature Reserve has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006.The inclusion has ensured a secure environment for all the species in the area.

6 . 语法填空

The Chinatown in San Francisco attracts     1     (crowd) of visitors each year. The climate is mild all year round, thus     2     (ensure) that it is always a good time to visit the Chinatown.

Keep your eyes open, and you will be astonished     3     (find) the fascinating sights, customs and traditional Chinese culture in real life, such as games of Chinese chess and people practicing tai chi in peaceful     4     (surround). The stores there offer a unique range of goods as well as clothing. There are Chinese tea shops, where visitors are permitted     5     (consume) various Chinese tea. But it has been confirmed     6    many tourists are thrilled to see its traditional dishes from all over China.

7 . 根据汉语提示完成短文
    1     (为了减轻压力), I drove to the remote rural area with my friend Harry last week.       2     (走在小路上), I was attracted by the lotus flowers in the pond，the mulberry trees swinging in the wind and the flying dragonflies. “How amazing the scenery is!”Harry whispered to himself, unconsciously a smile spreading over his face. All of a sudden, we       3     (远处一座乡村小屋映入了我们的眼帘). The nearer the cottage was, the more delighted we were, because we saw a beautiful botanical garden there. Enjoying the beautiful scene of the field, we       4     (感到一种满足感).

8 . 语法填空

Recently, along with my parents, I set     1    for Shangrila, a city in Yunan Province, which appeals     2     (mass) of tourists. We first went to the Potatso National Park, which stretched across vast forests, wetlands, lakes, meadows, and several remote villages. On top of its     3     (dramatic) amazing scenery, the park is also famous for its rich biological diversity. At Shudu Lake, we saw horses, cows, and yaks enjoying the sunlight and eating grass contentedly. As I have a passion for beautiful     4     (landscape), you can imagine how     5     (engage) I was in taking a look at the sight. For those who live in cities as we do, nothing is more rewarding than breathing the fresh air and     6     (hike) under this broad sky in nature.

9 . I’m not a good traveler. Without curiosity to get out and ________, traveling has never been my strong point. Sightseeing is not an experience that I find ________: when it’s too hot, I’m uncomfortable; when it’s too cold, I’m uncomfortable. Not knowing what the food will be like at new places has always made me ________.

It would be kind to say that I have a low sense of ________. So, I was ________ about doing a travel show that centered on pushing my ________. But it just goes to show that we’re never too old to ________ ourselves.

South Africa was the biggest surprise. I had never really ________ to go on safari (观兽旅行) and was not excited about the prospect.

Once I was ________ there, all of a sudden, I knew why people say it’s exciting. I started to develop a great ________ for the animals. We visited a rhino conservation park (犀牛保护公园), where rhinos which have been badly injured by hunters are taken good care of. I even bottle-fed these beautiful babies. The most memorable part was the people I ________.

I’ve always been a very ________ person. But the experience of meeting so many new people has been ________, allowing me to ________ some of the cobwebs (蜘蛛网) that have formed for many years. Seeing the world has helped me ________ my natural cynicism (悲观情绪) and turned me into a more outgoing and positive person.

1.

A．exercise

B．experiment

C．explore

D．research

2.

A．dangerous

B．painful

C．suitable

D．enjoyable

3.

A．nervous

B．happy

C．angry

D．curious

4.

A．humor

B．adventure

C．direction

D．responsibility

5.

A．excited

B．serious

C．disturbed

D．hesitant

6.

A．plans

B．dates

C．boundaries

D．projects

7.

A．surprise

B．introduce

C．express

D．teach

8.

A．refused

B．failed

C．feared

D．wanted

9.

A．actually

B．usually

C．mainly

D．hardly

10.

A．respect

B．appetite

C．passion

D．understanding

11.

A．attracted

B．encountered

C．missed

D．helped

12.

A．patient

B．brave

C．shy

D．generous

13.

A．wonderful

B．tiring

C．boring

D．different

14.

A．build up

B．brush off

C．catch sight of

D．run away from

15.

A．accept

B．develop

C．find

D．lose