1 . Let’s get to some famous attractions in London!

Chinatown

At the beginning of the 20th century, many Chinese immigrants gathered together in the East End of London and set about creating businesses to provide services for Chinese people who frequented the area. In the 1930s and 1940s, with a large inflow of immigrants from Hong Kong and a growth in popularity of Chinese cooking style, many Chinese restaurants opened elsewhere.

Natural History Museum

It was ever known as part of the British Museum which was established in 1753. The museum exhibits a large number of cultural relics. It holds collections coming from every continent around the globe. It exhibits millions of life and earth samples, and visitors can witness collections having great scientific value like samples that were collected by Charles Darwin.

Madame Tussauds London

The museum is created by the w ax sculptress, Marie Tussaud. Located on Marylebone Road, it is the first Madame Tussaud’s museum, which opened about 200 years ago, though there are now a variety of other branches within different cities around the globe. The museum hosts lifelike figures, including royal people, film stars, sports stars and models.

Royal Observatory, Greenwich

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich in London, has played a global role in the history of astronomy and navigation. It was established in 1675 with the key function being to set right the places of the fixed stars and find the desired navigational places. With its position overlooking the River Thames in central London, it makes for an excellent tourist attraction on a year-round basis.

1. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A course plan.	B．A tourism journal.
C．A science magazine.	D．A history textbook.

2. What makes Natural History Museum different from the other three places?

A．Its scientific samples.	B．Its birth city.
C．Its Chinese architectural style.	D．Its lifelike figures.

3. Which attraction has the longest history?

A．Chinatown.	B．Natural History Museum.
C．Madame Tussauds London.	D．Royal Observatory, Greenwich.

2 . Ken: The most interesting museum I’ve ever been to is the American Computer Museum. They have information about different computers and who invented them. The old computers were much bigger. It’s unbelievable that technology has progressed in such a rapid way! I’ve also learned that there was a special computer. It could play chess even better than humans. I wonder how much more computers will be able to do in the future.

Amy: I’ve recently been to a very unusual museum in India, the International Museum of Toilets. I just couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw so many different kinds of toilets there. The museum teaches people about the history and development of toilets. It also encourages governments and social groups to think about ways to improve toilets in the future.

Linlin: Last year I went to the Hangzhou National Tea Museum. It’s a relaxing and peaceful place near a lake. The tea art performances show how to make a perfect cup of tea with beautiful tea sets. Watching the tea preparation is just as enjoyable as drinking the tea itself. I’ve finally realized why my grandpa loves drinking tea and collecting tea sets.

1. Which museum don’t talk about by the students?

A．American computer Museum	B．the International Museum of Toilets
C．the Hangzhou National Tea Museum.	D．the Palace Museum

2. Key said a lot about the American Computer Museum but which one is not true?

A．it is the most interesting museum he has ever been to,

B．it has information about different computers and who invented them,

C．there was a special computer that plays chess better than humans.

D．The old computers were smaller than the new ones.

3. What can we learn at the International Museum of Toilets?

A．It is a very unusual museum.	B．the history and development of toilets.
C．many different kinds of toilets	D．We need to improve toilets in the future

4. Why is the Hangzhou National Tea Museum a nice place to enjoy tea? Which one isn’t the answer?

A．It is near a lake.	B．Watching tea art performances is also enjoyable.
C．There are beautiful tea sets.	D．It is located in a relaxing and peaceful place.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the guards banned from doing according to the woman?

A．Speaking to others.

B．Wearing strange uniforms.

C．Taking pictures with tourists.

2. What is Lucy’s attitude towards the rules?

A．She questions them.

B．She understands them.

C．She opposes them.

4 . 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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

In the rush of industrialization, many traditional skills have slowly disappeared out of people’s sight. Luckily, there is a small studio     1     (name) “I’m Mr. Chu” in Beijing, where visitors can appreciate traditional handmade paper, showcasing the charm of the ancient skill.

As one of ancient China’s four great inventions, paper-making technology was     2     (original) invented by Cai Lun in the Eastern Hail Dynasty. Then it spread all over the world, greatly     3     (promote) the development of human society.

Chu is a kind of deciduous (落叶的) tree. Its bark is a common raw material used in paper making in ancient times. Han Yu,     4     famous writer of prose during the Tang Dynasty, called paper Mr. Chu in his work Biography of Mao Ying. Since then it     5     ( use) as a nickname for paper.

Cui Zhenshuo and Yang Bo came in contact with handmade paper quite by accident. Cui and Yang discovered that due     6     the remote location of most paper workshops, their products were unable to directly reach the market. Therefore,     7     (connect) rural workshops with buyers, Cui and Yang came up with the idea of establishing their own studio. In 2019, Cui and Yang founded “I’m Mr. Chu”.

The two launched a series of handmade paper samples. Each volume consists of 30 types of handmade paper, each of     8     is sourced from its place of origin, “We expect that more people can learn about handmade paper in China,” said Cui.

“We bond with handmade paper not because we love paper,     9     because it has a tremendous charm that attracts us to dig deep. The more you explore it, the more you feel that there is so much     10     (wise) contained in it that needs to be passed on. There are also many stories related to this traditional craft that always interest you,” Cui told China Today.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下题。
1. What was the ranking (排名) of Xi’an in the report?

A．Ninth.

B．Tenth.

C．Eleventh.

2. Where could the data (数据) in the report come from?

A．Some Chinese media platforms (媒体平台).

B．All the international social media platforms.

C．Thousands of overseas media platforms.

3. What can tourists enjoy in Datang Everbright City?

A．The Chinese ancient military (军队).

B．Food around the world.

C．The ancient Chinese temple (庙宇) style.

4. How much does cultural tourism account for (占比) Xi’an’s GDP each year?

A．Over 12%.

B．Nearly 10%.

C．Less than 5%.

6 . I found a wonderful picture of Maolan karst cones online and presented it to the innkeeper. “You can’t go there,” the innkeeper ______ me. “The viewing platform has been closed due to ______ that too many visitors could cause geological damage.”

Despite our disappointment, we ______ an alternative: a seven-hour hike through the “funnel forest”. Initially, we were ______ to run the risk. However, I had ______ the tourism motto in the nature reserve: “If you don’t do it now, you won’t do it in your lifetime.” Three of our group ______ decided to venture into the forest. The innkeeper responded with a knowing ______ : “Great. Bear Grylls went there.”

The next morning, we set off with a local ______ . Rain came and went three times, and before I actually ______ to climb over the first mountain, I had already got wet to the skin. I was a walking ______ of mud and water.

Our guide, in his 50s, behaved like a botanist, introducing the locally specific plants to us, but I was hardly in the ______ . Every step sank into the muddy, sucking ground. Every log or rock in front of us was a physical ______ . “One can never reach those places without strong willpower,” I murmured, reciting that millennium-old ______ , over and over again.

Sinkholes and entrances to underground rivers kept popping up along our ______ . Thinking of them leading to an unknown world, I began to ______ the road that I can control even more.

Wandering in a green chaos without any obvious landmarks is also breathtaking.

1.

A．answered

B．told

C．followed

D．favored

2.

A．news

B．matters

C．concerns

D．conclusions

3.

A．worked out

B．took in

C．set down

D．ruled out

4.

A．unwilling

B．surprised

C．calm

D．inspired

5.

A．forgotten

B．promoted

C．interpreted

D．noticed

6.

A．shortly

B．lately

C．eventually

D．suddenly

7.

A．taste

B．tone

C．smile

D．sigh

8.

A．botanist

B．keeper

C．farmer

D．guide

9.

A．managed

B．decided

C．planned

D．agreed

10.

A．visitor

B．mixture

C．log

D．stranger

11.

A．eagerness

B．mood

C．humor

D．pity

12.

A．contact

B．energy

C．activity

D．challenge

13.

A．prediction

B．line

C．deal

D．secret

14.

A．route

B．landmark

C．platform

D．rock

15.

A．guarantee

B．ignore

C．doubt

D．appreciate

7 .
1. How much should a couple with a child aged four pay to visit The Beatles Story?

A．£22.95.

B．£27.95.

C．£31.90.

D．£38.90.

2. What is special about Liverpool Museum?

A．It’s closed on weekends.	B．It’s open to the public for free.
C．It puts on a play every day.	D．It was designed and built in 2008.

3. What can people do at Liverpool ONE?

A．Watch a football match.	B．Take a boat tour.
C．Find out about The Beatles.	D．Enjoy some coffee.

8 . 假设你是天津晨光中学的学生李津，你的英国笔友Jack 得知你当选为你校的中国文化使者，借此他想以个人身份，向你表示祝贺。并打算在寒假期间来天津旅行，想了解更多的天津文化，请你根据以下提供的4项内容，任意选择两项内容，向对方推荐介绍。
1.4项内容如下:(1)天津古文化街；(2)杨柳青年画；(3)天津历史博物馆；(4)泥儿张雕塑
2.选择两项内容加以介绍，包括内容和特点等。
3.表达祝愿与期望。
4.词汇：Yang Liuqing New Year Paintings ; Niren Zhang Painted Sculptures ;Tianjin Ancient Cultural Street; Tianjin History Museum
Dear Jack,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Lijin

9 . 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。

Cultural tours light up nightlife

During the peak summer travel season, many popular tourist destinations in China have experienced overwhelming crowds, making it     1     (challenge) for tourists to secure tickets.     2     (consequent), cultural venues in many places have recently had their opening hours     3     (extend), allowing people to explore during the evening hours.

As the sun began to set, tourists started their evening explorations with a museum in the ancient city of Xi’ an in Shaanxi Province. “We’ve heard that the art museum has lengthened the opening hours     4     10 pm. So we decided to visit here before     5     (enjoy) the night scene of the Grand Tang Mall when the lights are all on,” said Chen from Chongqing.

In ancient China, when night fell, people would engage in activities     6     they could recite poems, appreciate the moon’s beauty and engage in tea fueled conversations. To meet     7     (people) growing demand for night travel, China develops a night culture and a night tourism economy. In recent years, some places     8     (win) fame for night fairs and performances. Even at 10:30 pm, subways in many cities remain packed with people and the night fairs continue with diners.

Nighttime cultural tours have changed     9     conventional tourism model of traveling during the day and sleeping at night, contributing to increased nighttime spending and boosting the     10     (grow) of entertainment and accommodation.

10 . New England Rails &Trails

DAY1: ARRIVE BOSTON

Upon arrival in your Boston Area hotel, enjoy a Welcome Dinner.

DAY 2: BOSTON — NORTH CONWAY

Enjoy a Boston City Tour featuring Boston Common, the Old State House, Beacon Hill and Old Ironsides. Later leave Boston and arrive in the picturesque North Conway area for a two-night stay.

DAY3: MT. WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY

This morning motorcoach to board the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway. Enjoy breathtaking views during your three-hour rail experience aboard the world’s first mountain-climbing Cog Railway to the top of the highest peak in the Northeast, Mount Washington. Enjoy the evening at your own pace.

DAY 4: NORTH CONWAY — BURLINGTON

This morning motorcoach along one of New England’s most popular scenic drives, the Kancamagus Highway. Later visit the Billings Farm & Museum, a modern working dairy farm and museum of Vermont life in the1890’s. Then arrive in Burlington for a two-night stay in the famous and historic Vermont mountain town.

DAY 5: VERMONT SIGHTSEEING

Visit the Shelburne Museum, located in Vermont’s scenic Lake Champlain Valley & one of the nation’s finest, most unconventional museums of art. Later visit the home of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, founded in 1978 in a gas station in Burlington. Enjoy a brief factory tour and the creative flavors. Late afternoon return to your hotel.

DAY 6: BURLINGTON — PORTLAND, MAINE

This morning visit a Maple Sugar Farm to taste some Vermont Maple sweets and learn about the sugaring process. Later enjoy the amazing New England scenery enroute (在途中) to the Maine Coast. Arrive in scenic Portland, Maine for one night stay.

DAY7: PORTLAND — BOSTON — FLIGHT HOME

Today enjoy a scenic Casco Bay Cruise past lovely Victorian cottages on the shorelines of Little & Great Diamond Island. In the afternoon, travel to Boston & fly home with wonderful memories of your New England experiences.

1. How long will tourists stay on the Mount Washington Cog Railway?

A．2 hours.

B．3 hours.

C．1 night.

D．2 nights.

2. Where can tourists visit the home of Ben &Jerry’s Ice Cream?

A．In Boston.

B．In Portland.

C．In Burlington.

D．In North Conway.

3. On which day can tourists learn about the sugaring process?

A．Day 2.

B．Day 4.

C．Day 6.

D．Day 7.