1 . Why do the speakers choose the subway?

A．The weather is too hot.

B．The time is very tight.

C．Their car is being repaired.

2 . Getting around Valencia can be exhausting on foot if you want to see it all, but luckily, the city is very bike-friendly.

Valencia Bike Tour From The City To The Beach
Duration: 3 Hours

This 3-hour Valencia bike tour takes you on a lovely journey from the historic center to the beach where you’ll enjoy a drink at the end. If you’re looking for a truly personalized experience, this is it. The guide is super knowledgeable and gives lots of inside information about the sites you pass and local culture along the way.

Valencia By Night Bike Tour
Duration: 2 Hours

With the warm lights of the historic center’s cobbled streets, cycling around Valencia is so different than in the day. The tour takes you through Turia Park to the City of Arts and Sciences which is impressively lit up at night. As you cycle past different tourist attractions, the guide will let you in on the history and culture of the city.

Valencia Bike Tour
Duration: 3 Hours

Being one of the classical guided bike tours Valencia offers, this takes you to the main tourist attractions in the old town like the Valencia Cathedral, the Silk Exchange, and the Serranos Towers. You’ll bike in Valencia’s longest park, Turia Park, which leads to the City of Arts and Sciences and a must-visit on any trip to the city. On different stops, the guide will fill in with history and anecdotes about the places you pass.

Valencia Group Half-Day Bike Tour
Duration: 3 Hours

This tour takes you through the old town of Valencia where you’ll see the top tourist spots like the Valencia Cathedral and the Silk Exchange along the way on your own. You’ll pass the City Hall and the complex on your way to Turia Park where Valencia’s bike paths are at their best. Eventually, you’ll reach the City of Arts and Sciences where you can admire the modern architecture and learn more about the impressive complex.

1. What can we know about Valencia?

A．It is a city where you’ll feel tired.

B．It has the longest park in the world.

C．Its public transport needs improving.

D．It is well equipped with bicycle roads.

2. Which tour is a night owl likely to choose?

A．Valencia Bike Tour.

B．Valencia Group Half-Day Bike Tour.

C．Valencia By Night Bike Tour.

D．Valencia Bike Tour From The City To The Beach.

3. How does Valencia Group Half-Day Bike Tour differ from the other three tours?

A．It leads to the Silk Exchange.

B．It is a tour without a guide.

C．It offers a drink at the end.

D．It takes longer to finish the tour.

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。

The C919, China’s first domestically     1     (produce) a large passenger aircraft, departed from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport for Beijing Capital International Airport at 10:32 am on Sunday,     2     (mark) its first commercial flight. This aircraft     3    (develop) by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China,     4     a seal shaped logo painted on it, and Chinese characters “quanqiu shou jia, meaning the world’s first C919. This aircraft MU 9191 is operated by China Eastern Airlines. There are approximately 130 passengers on board. The flight time is approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes.

The C919 project was launched in 2007. The first C919 aircraft rolled off the production line in Shanghai in November 2015. The plane conducted a successful maiden flight in 2017. In recent years the C919     5     (go) through tests in various types of extreme natural environments including high temperature, high humidity, severe cold, gusts and freeze. The aircraft obtained     6     production certificate on November 29,2022,     7    means that the model can enter mass production. On December 9, 2022, the first C919 aircraft was delivered to     8     (it) first customer, China Eastern Airlines. According to data from the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Science and Technology, as of the end of 2022,C919 has received 1035     9     (order) from 32 customers. The successful development of theC919 indicates China’s ability to     10     (dependent) develop large passenger aircraft.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do people need to rent a Nice Ride bike?

A．An ID card.

B．A library card.

C．A membership card.

2. How does Nice Ride influence people?

A．It actually increases their driving cost.

B．It lowers their environmental awareness.

C．It encourages them to travel more by bike.

3. Which city has the largest bike-share program?

A．Wuhan, China.

B．Paris, France.

C．Melbourne, Australia.

4. How does the US Department of Transportation support cycling?

A．By providing a million bikes for Nice Ride.

B．By offering money to build greenways.

C．By awarding those who ride bikes.

5 . The same area where the Wright brothers developed the first airplane will soon see electric planes that take off and land vertically (垂直地). The planes, called “flying taxis” will be produced under an agreement between the state of Ohio and Joby Aviation at Dayton International Airport.

Joby Aviation is a 14-year-old company that went public in 2021 and became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm to receive a special kind of permission from the US Air Force. Its production efforts are supported by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, Intel and Uber.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine told The Associated Press, “When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future.”

Developers say the planes are nearing the day when they will provide a way to move individual people or small groups from the top of buildings and parking spaces to their destinations.

Around the world, eVTOL. aircrafts or flying taxis are becoming more common. Still, questions remain about noise levels and charging demands.

Engineers designed Joby’s production aircraft to transport a pilot and four passengers at the speed of up to 321.87 kilometers per hour. The aircraft can cover a distance of up to 160. 93 kilometers. It is a quiet machine that can barely be heard in most cities, the company said. The plan is to place them in aerial ride sharing networks beginning in 2025.

The $500 million project is supported by up to $325 million in payments from the state of Ohio. With the money, Joby plans to build an Ohio facility capable of delivering up to 500 aircrafts a year and creating 2,000 jobs. The US Department of Energy has invited Joby to apply for a loan to support the development of the facility as a clean energy project.

Joby CEO JocBen Bevirt told the AP that the company chose Ohio after a large and competitive search. Ohio’s financial deal was not the largest, but the chance to bring the operation to the birthplace of aviation — with a workforce experienced in the field — led to the deal, he said.

1. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2?

A．Summarize the previous paragraph.	B．Provide some advice for the readers.
C．Add some background information.	D．Introduce a new topic for discussion.

2. What is Mike DeWine’s attitude toward air taxis?

A．Doubtful.

B．Unconcerned.

C．Unclear.

D．Positive.

3. What is an advantage of Joby Aviation’s flying taxi?

A．It hardly makes any noise.	B．It doesn’t need to be charged.
C．It carries at most 6 passengers.	D．It covers a distance of 321.87km.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．The Life of the Wright Brothers	B．Flying Taxis to be Made in Ohio
C．A Competitive Future for Aircrafts	D．The Development of Joby Aviation

6 . 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。

China has launched the CR450 science and technology innovation project     1     (develop)an even faster train. According to the national plan, a more advanced bullet train, with a top operating speed of 400 kilometers per hour and an     2     (experiment)speed of up to 450 km per hour, the CR450 would soon be revealed.

By the end of 2022, China’s transportation network     3     (grow)to cover more than 6 million kilometers. From 2018 to 2022, China’s transportation sector (部门)saw investments ofl7 trillion yuan in fixed assets(固定资产), officials said at     4     news conference.

By the end of 2022, China’s railway network had covered 155, 000 km, of which 42, 000 km were high-speed railways,     5     (account)for more than two-thirds of the world’s high-speed railways. In addition, China has developed the world’s     6     (large)road network, which covers 5. 35 million kilometers, of which 177, 000 km are freeways. China,     7     also has 128, 000 km of inland waterways and 21, 000 berths (泊位), can accommodate industrial production.

Fifty-three cities have city metro transportation systems, with     8     (they)operations covering a total of 9, 584 km. Nearly all administrative villages, towns and counties have access     9     hardened roads and bus services. Post     10    (office)are established in all towns.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Alice dislike flying?

A．The luggage can get lost.

B．The long wait is unbearable.

C．The seats are uncomfortable.

2. Which means of transportation does Alice like best now?

A．A bike.

B．A bus.

C．A train.

3. What is the relationship between Jeff and Alice?

A．Husband and wife.

B．Brother and sister.

C．Father and daughter

4. What is the disadvantage of cycling in Jack’s opinion?

A．It is extremely tiring.

B．It requires physical fitness.

C．It is greatly affected by weather.

8 . Flights to Los Angeles (LA)

Roundtrip
Leaving from: Xi'an, Shaanxi (Xi’an Xianyang International Airport)
Going to: Los Angeles, California (Los Angeles International Airport)
Departing: May 1
Returning: May 7
How much is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles?

Prices were available within the past 7 days and starts from $1,340 to $1,578 for one-way flights and $2,155 to $2,376 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Airport transportation

You can conveniently book through Los Angeles car rentals right here to have a vehicle waiting upon your flight’s arrival. For alternative transportation, you can find buses, taxis and shared-ride vans (面包车) at the airport.

Los Angeles activities

Once you book your flights to LA, it is time for some fun. Begin your LA adventures by tracking down your favorite celebrities’ plaques (匾牌) on the Hollywood Walk of Fame or wandering down the iconic Sunset Boulevard. After exploring this coastal city from top to bottom, rest up at one of the best hotels in Los Angeles.

Planning your trip

Thanks to the sunny skies and year-round warm weather, it is always a good time to visit La La Land. While the sun does shine for much of the year in LA, December through February tends to see an increase in rainfall. If you’re looking to soak (浸泡) up the sun without the crowds, avoid peak season and visit between March and May or September and November.

1. How much is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles from Xi’an for roundtrip?

A．$1,340.

B．$1,578.

C．$2,155.

D．$2,376.

2. Which transportation is unavailable at Los Angele airport?

A．Bus.

B．Taxi.

C．Shared-ride van.

D．Subway.

3. When do you travel to Los Angele to avoid the crowds?

A．On January.

B．On February.

C．On October.

D．On December.

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。

Bullet trains tailored (量身定做) for the high-speed railway network linking the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Bandung are unveiled (公开) in Eastern China, marking an important milestone of the project     1     preparing for the line’s scheduled opening, China Railway International says.

A total of 11 sets of bullet trains and an inspection train, all adopting Chinese standards, are showcased in Qingdao, Shandong Province. They     2     (ship) to Indonesia soon.

According to China Railway International, a subsidiary (子公司) of China State Railway Group,     3     is overseeing the project, the trains, designed and developed by CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co, Ltd, are based on     4     (advance) and mature technologies of China-made Fuxing bullet trains which operate at the speed of 350 km per hour. The CRRC has also made    5     (change) to adapt to the local environment and routes, as well as incorporating (融入) Indonesia’s cultural elements     6     (give) passengers more comfortable traveling experience.

The 243-kilometer-line,     7     landmark project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative,     8     (begin) construction in 2018 and is expected to open to traffic in June, 2023.

With trains capable of     9     (reach) speeds of up to 350 km per hour, the line will cut the journey between Jakarta and the capital of Indonesia’s West Java Province from over three hours     10     just 40 minutes.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the woman doing?

A．Making a survey.

B．Making a travel plan.

C．Making new friends.

2. When was the man supposed to reach Lhasa originally?

A．At 4:00 a. m.

B．At 7:00 a. m.

C．At 11:00 p. m.

3. What was the man disappointed with about the hotel?

A．Its breakfast.

B．Its location.

C．Its room.