1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker go on the tour?

A．It was the prize of a competition.

B．John asked her to go with him.

C．It was her travel plan.

2. What did the speaker dislike about the hotel?

A．The drinks.

B．The food.

C．The waiters.

3. What did the speaker think of the trip to the museum?

A．Disappointing.

B．Amazing.

C．Terrible.

4. What did the speaker do in the second week?

A．She rode an elephant.

B．She went to the mountains.

C．She relaxed in the hotel.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man doing?

A．Conducting a survey.

B．Asking for directions.

C．Planning a trip.

2. What is the woman happy with about the train?

A．Its space.

B．Its Internet.

C．Its speed.

3. What do we know about the train today?

A．It was too crowded.

B．It broke down halfway.

C．It ran behind schedule.

4. What improvement impressed the woman?

A．The information display facilities.

B．Bigger boards for train times.

C．More seats on the platforms.

3 . I’ve reached the turn-around point of the day’s kayaking (皮划艇) trip. Sweat runs down my cheek as I ______ my fingers through the cool water. I look around. It’s just me, a couple of seagulls, and shining freshwater to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is ______.

Solo outings had never ______ my mind before because I always had loyal friends willing to tag along. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting close friends in a new city is ______. And a world wide health crisis made ______ impossible.

In October 2022, I decided to ______ a whole day on a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) to ______ the autumn leaves. Five miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so alive. I was more ______ of my surroundings than I’d ever been while hiking that day. I studied the markings of trees, focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I had almost never spared ______ for: I listened to my own thoughts. Every word in my mind pointed to a newfound ______—solo hiking is my happy place. From then on, I have adjusted myself to any solo activity.

Pride ______ through my body when I first launched my kayak. My chest, ______ tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness as I finally reached the middle of the river that I’d long ______ standing on shore before.

Adventuring alone has become like medicine for me! It’s also pushed me to go ______ my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through meetups and social media, my adventure friend circle has ______. But at least once per month, I schedule time to hit nature with my favorite trail buddy: me.

1.

A．dip

B．raise

C．point

D．slip

2.

A．exhausting

B．awesome

C．surprising

D．terrible

3.

A．crossed

B．lost

C．cleared

D．occupied

4.

A．available

B．crucial

C．tough

D．common

5.

A．admissions

B．circumstances

C．connections

D．relationships

6.

A．bring up

B．take up

C．pull up

D．put up

7.

A．appreciate

B．collect

C．cut

D．sweep

8.

A．ashamed

B．scared

C．aware

D．tired

9.

A．time

B．effort

C．room

D．money

10.

A．myth

B．regulation

C．definition

D．truth

11.

A．pulled

B．looked

C．coursed

D．carried

12.

A．occasionally

B．initially

C．constantly

D．instantly

13.

A．visited

B．swam

C．rowed

D．admired

14.

A．within

B．into

C．beyond

D．through

15.

A．emerged

B．ballooned

C．surrounded

D．encountered

4 . 请听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. On which day is Line One arranged?

A．October 1st.

B．October 2nd.

C．October 3rd.

2. How long are tourists allowed to climb up the Mutianyu Great Wall during Line Two?

A．At least 2.5 hours.

B．At least 3 hours.

C．At least 3.5 hours.

3. Where will be the tourists’ first stop during Line Three?

A．Badaling.

B．Juyongguan.

C．Mutianyu.

4. What do the three lines have in common?

A．All will last for one day.

B．All will offer three meals.

C．All will pass the Sacred Way.

5 . For almost every traveler, culture shock is unavoidable. But culture shock isn’t always a ________ thing. It can be an indication that you’re growing. The new ________ stretch your mind about the world—different languages, cultures, customs are just a few ways a travel culture shock can ________. If you’re able to ________ the culture shock, then you will be open to ________ these foreign experiences.

When I traveled to Egypt, I knew neither their language nor what to expect. All I ________ was it’s conservative. When I landed, I really felt as though I’d been ________ to another world. The biggest shock for me was the lack of ________ on the road, horses on the side transporting goods, three people ________ on a one-person motorcycle, four lanes but six cars crowding in—anything ________!

On the first night, something frightening happened. A very loud ________ voice went off at midnight. I felt ________ for the first few seconds until I realized it was the adhan(祷告). I then got used to it and admired the locals for the way they ________ their time to ensure they could complete the adhan.

As a woman, another ________ of mine was ensuring I followed the Egyptian dress styles and dressed ________. No matter how conservative my dress though, I couldn’t help but ________, especially with my bright red hair!

While I did get a bit of unwanted ________ (mostly by school girls wanting to take my picture), traveling definitely gave me a ________ cultural experience. I’ve since traveled several times and always managed to ________ things to be shocked about, but I love continually being surprised by the ________ of Egypt—the Nile and the mysterious pyramids!

1.

A．common

B．simple

C．pleasant

D．bad

2.

A．indicators

B．breakthroughs

C．experiences

D．policies

3.

A．change

B．exist

C．continue

D．spread

4.

A．adapt to

B．mark out

C．take in

D．focus on

5.

A．sharing

B．remembering

C．enjoying

D．recording

6.

A．imagined

B．knew

C．needed

D．wanted

7.

A．invited

B．related

C．attached

D．transported

8.

A．signs

B．vehicles

C．rules

D．lights

9.

A．relaxing

B．arguing

C．riding

D．acting

10.

A．went

B．disappeared

C．stopped

D．dragged

11.

A．foreign

B．familiar

C．gentle

D．nervous

12.

A．disappointed

B．terrified

C．bored

D．embarrassed

13.

A．ignored

B．limited

C．shortened

D．arranged

14.

A．fear

B．pity

C．advantage

D．secret

15.

A．casually

B．unnaturally

C．respectfully

D．fashionably

16.

A．give in

B．stand out

C．hide away

D．watch out

17.

A．care

B．loneliness

C．bonus

D．attention

18.

A．different

B．vital

C．subjective

D．disturbing

19.

A．create

B．find

C．prove

D．confirm

20.

A．size

B．capital

C．people

D．beauty

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker want listeners to do?

A．Study science.

B．Visit some attractions in London.

C．Learn about British culture.

2. Which place is fun for the whole family according to the speaker?

A．Big Ben.

B．The London Eye.

C．The London Science Museum.

3. What is the top 10 London attractions list based on?

A．The history of the attractions.

B．The size of the attractions.

C．The number of visitors.

4. What does the speaker ask listeners to do in the end?

A．Book online.

B．Wait in all queues patiently.

C．Visit during the low season.

7 . The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), located in the West Kowloon Cultural District of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was established on June 22 and is scheduled to open to the public on July 2. More than 40,000 tickets were sold or reserved within eight hours on the first day of public sale, and all free visits on Wednesdays in July were fully booked.

The HKPM, not only adds to cultural atmosphere in the city, but also provides a new site for local residents and visitors to learn about the development of Chinese civilization and culture. More than 900 pieces of treasures from the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing will be put on display at the opening exhibitions. From paintings to ancient architectures, the exhibits span the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization, covering all categories of the collection of the Palace Museum, including 166 pieces of first-class cultural relics of the country. This will be the largest and highest-level cultural heritage exhibitions of the Palace Museum outside of the mainland since its establishment in 1925.

Prepare work for the exhibitions began in 2018, with the Palace Museum fielding a team of leading experts and scholars, associated with the manage team of the HKPM.

“It is a great thing to display the pieces of cultural relics in Hong Kong, which reflects the central government’s support to the development of Hong Kong’s cultural projects,” said Ng, adding that the exhibits from the Palace Museum will present a cultural feast to Hong Kong residents by telling them about the motherland’s long history and splendid culture.

“Promoting traditional Chinese culture is one of our important tasks,” said Betty Fung, chief executive officer of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. She said the HKPM will actively push ahead with the publicity of the motherland’s culture and history after its opening, enhancing Hong Kong residents’ cultural confidence in the country, especially among youths.

Fung said that the HKPM will actively enhance cooperation with international museums, telling the world the stories of China, including the stories of Hong Kong.

1. What can we infer from the first paragraph?

A．Hong Kong citizens can visit the museum freely.

B．Hong Kong Palace Museum is warmly welcomed.

C．Hong Kong citizens can enjoy the exhibition in June.

D．Hong Kong Palace Museum opens within eight hours per day.

2. What can a visitor enjoy in The Hong Kong Palace Museum?

A．900 pieces of first-class cultural relics.

B．The history of Hong Kong since 1925.

C．The development of international civilization.

D．All categories of the collection of the Palace Museum.

3. What is Betty Fung’s attitude towards the museum?

A．Favorable.

B．Disappointed.

C．Doubtful.

D．Puzzled.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．HKPM: Hong Kong’s Cultural Authority

B．HKPM: Cooperation with International Museums

C．HKPM: A New Cultural Landmark of Hong Kong

D．HKPM: Showcase of Hong Kong’s Cultural Relics

8 . Dallas is known as a cultural center of Texas, with some of the state’s most popular attractions. While these attractions are temporarily closed, you can still wander the halls of top museums, take in the city skyline, learn a little history or check on your animal friends.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Check out the “Amaze Your Brain at Home” series to watch your favorite concepts from the Museum come to life. Explore nature and science at home and in your backyard, all while using the most common household objects and supplies. Take a 360 virtual tour of the “Origins： Fossils from the Cradle of Humankind”.

Reunion Tower GeO-Deck

You can still experience Reunion Tower from the comfort of your own home. Color the Dallas skyline, download a game sheet and get video-call ready with Zoom backgrounds. See the 360-degree panoramic (全景的) views with the Reunion Tower virtual reality app or get a live view of Dallas from EarthCam. Find all the fun on the “Visit Me Virtually” page.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

A historic Dallas landmark, The Sixth Floor Museum is located within the former Texas School Book Depository building and keeps records of the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. You can explore the online collection to see things like an interactive motorcade map, home movies and photo galleries.

Dallas Zoo

Dallas Zoo is using this time to continue to engage, educate, inspire — and ultimately, bring a smile to your face. Chat with staff, see what the animals are up to, and find activity ideas from the Zoo’s education and conservation teams. Keep up on Facebook and the Zoo’s “Bring the Zoo to You” page.

1. What can tourists do at Reunion Tower GeO-Deck?

A．Enjoy wonderful movies.	B．Learn about humans’ origin.
C．Develop your video game app.	D．Get a good view of the whole city.

2. Which place suits a person who is fond of President John F. Kennedy?

A．Perot Museum of Nature and Science.	B．Reunion Tower GeO-Deck.
C．The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.	D．Dallas Zoo.

3. What do the four places have in common?

A．They are cultural centers of Dallas.

B．They are Dallas’ virtual attractions.

C．They are historical museums in the world.

D．They are applications for online exploring.

9 . Many people want to buy the newest gadget (小玩意儿), the fastest car and the most expensive watch, but what are these things really worth?

For some people, these things _______ them to achieve status (社会地位). They are cool because they have a cool car, or they are _______ at the newest Xbox game. Lots of people say that _______ new things makes them happy. They _______ having new, pretty, impressive things. _______, the problem is that people can’t remain _______ and the feeling you get when you buy something new fades . There’ll always be another _______ iPhone. You’ll stop liking your car. Your friend will get Beats headphones in a more _______ colour and they’ll look so much nicer! Things get old and out of _______, and someone else will always have something better.

So, what can you buy and stay happy with? The research ________ that the best thing to spend your extra ________ on is doing things like travelling, learning to cook or learning a language. What about going to the theatre or climbing a mountain?

In the long term, people are happier with money they spend on ________ than on things. You forget what shoes you wore, but you ________ running a marathon! When you do new things or things you enjoy, you ________ life experience and memories. You can share adventures with people and tell stories. Furthermore, it is always ________ when you meet someone who has done the ________ thing as you can swap stories. You have an instant ________with this person and can have an amazing time ________ the things you’ve done. Even if you don’t enjoy the experience, you can ________ something and often a little while later you see the positives of it. At the very least, it’s a story to tell — maybe even an amusing one.

So forget about designer clothes and fancy gadgets — a new skill or ________ lasts longer!

1.

A．force

B．require

C．attract

D．help

2.

A．angrier

B．harder

C．better

D．slower

3.

A．purchasing

B．discovering

C．creating

D．offering

4.

A．imagine

B．admit

C．prefer

D．regret

5.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Otherwise

D．Besides

6.

A．silent

B．competitive

C．happy

D．independent

7.

A．new

B．personal

C．broken

D．expensive

8.

A．natural

B．complex

C．common

D．popular

9.

A．order

B．date

C．reach

D．control

10.

A．suggests

B．demands

C．expects

D．warns

11.

A．energy

B．time

C．effort

D．money

12.

A．health

B．activities

C．family

D．programs

13.

A．consider

B．mind

C．remember

D．continue

14.

A．gain

B．provide

C．share

D．record

15.

A．useful

B．uncertain

C．enjoyable

D．meaningless

16.

A．only

B．same

C．whole

D．right

17.

A．connection

B．interview

C．deal

D．argument

18.

A．improving

B．understanding

C．accomplishing

D．comparing

19.

A．arrange

B．learn

C．prevent

D．ignore

20.

A．condition

B．performance

C．opinion

D．adventure

10 . 美丽中国，美丽龙岩。龙岩是位于闽西的一座美丽的城市。假设你是龙岩一中的学生李华，请你以“美丽的龙岩”为话题，向你的英国笔友Harry介绍一下你美丽的家乡―龙岩。
要点包括：1.龙岩的概况：地理位置、历史、名人等；
2.龙岩人为了建设龙岩所付出的努力；
3.邀请Harry来龙岩。
注意：1.词数100左右；信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Harry,

Thanks for your last letter. You asked me about my hometown, and now let me tell you.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua