雁塔二中 渭北中学2021——2022学年第二学期
期末考试联考高二年级英语试题
(考试时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
第I卷(共100分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,20小题,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是 C。
1. What is the man probably going to do
A. Work on a farm. B. Buy a jacket. C. Go to a library.
2. What does the man do
A. An office clerk. B. A shop assistant. C. A politician.
3. How does the woman feel about the advertisements
A. Awful. B. Great. C. Interesting.
4. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Librarian and reader.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a hotel. B. At a laundry. C. At a clothing store.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman make the call
A. To check on a delivery. B. To change the address. C. To order a pair of shoes.
7. What’s the date today
A. November 22nd. B. November 25th. C. November 26th.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman think of the trip today
A. Wonderful. B. Terrible. C. So-so.
9. Who did the woman go to the NASCAR races with
A. Mary. B. Bill. C. Steve.
10. What are the speakers going to do next Saturday night
A. Throw a birthday party.
B. Join a get-together.
C. Go to the amusement park.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Where did Hester Lincoln go
A. The North Pole. B. The Himalayas. C. The South Pole.
12. How long did the man spend on his adventure
A. Half a month. B. One month. C. Three months.
13. What does the woman consider doing for an adventure
A. Exploring the Amazon forest.
B. Climbing the Himalayas.
C. Riding a train across Siberia.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14. What does the man want to do on Saturday night
A. See a film with Jennifer. B. Go out with Rose. C. Go to a live concert.
15. Where is the restaurant
A. On Palm Street. B. On 2nd Street. C. On Pine Street.
16. What time does the restaurant close on weekends
A. At 9:00 p.m. B. At 9:30 p.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. When did the second Mud Festival take place
A. In 1997. B. In 1998. C. In 1999.
18. What’s the difference between this year’s festival and the past ones
A. It was held both online and offline.
B. Visitors could swim in the mud pool.
C. There was a music party on the beach.
19. Why is the mud here special
A. It has plenty of minerals.
B. It is from the eastern coast.
C. It helps stop skin disease.
20. Which aspect of the festival is the speaker talking about in the end
A. Its origin. B. Its purpose. C. Its future.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,20小题,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题后所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
There are about 100 beaches around the Sydney Harbor and along the coast. If you find it hard to pick the best destination, here are four waiting for you.
Freshwater Beach
Freshwater Beach is the location where surfing was first introduced to Australia in 1915. The beach is only 350 meters long and is a popular destination for surfers. The beach is protected and therefore provides a quiet swimming experience away from the hustle and bustle of its busy neighboring beaches.
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach, Australia’s most famous beach, is more than 100 meters wide and over 3 kilometers long, which allows plenty of space for the large number of tourists and locals. On a sunny day every grain of sand is covered with bodies, with crowds pouring into nearby bars and cafes. Parking near the beach is impossible. It’s also the perfect spot to see a sunset and the scene of family parties during summer.
Clovelly Beach
As one of the best options for surfing and exploring what hides beneath the water’s surface, Clovelly, noted for its unique narrow bay between two rocky ridges, is a popular destination for swimmers. It’s a good base where you can check out diving routes through the waters, or take a coastal walk to Bondi.
Palm Beach
It’s the scene of the long-running Home and Away TV series and endless celebrity spotting. A salt water lake affords great views, typical of beaches on the north side of the harbor. On a nice day, Palm Beach is a postcard-perfect sand destination.
21. What do Freshwater Beach and Clovelly Beach have in common
A. They both have free training services.
B. They are both suitable for swimming.
C. They are both the birthplaces of surfing.
D.They both provide underwater exploration.
22. What can tourists do at Bondi Beach
A. Have a sunbathing. B. Hold a live concert.
C. Park their cars at will. D. Enjoy a sunrise watching.
23. Where are you most likely to see TV show shooting
A. Freshwater Beach. B. Bondi Beach.
C. Clovelly Beach. D. Palm Beach.
B
A mild-mannered cat by day, at night Rusty was just the opposite. Often, Bill and I would lie in bed quarreling over whether we should let it out to wander in the dark or put up with another sleepless night.
So, instead, we lay in the dark each noisy night and wondered what damage Rusty would do. And always in the morning, if I had forgotten to put the butter in the cupboard, there were marks from a rough, little tongue and once even a paw print.
Something had to give. Bill looked at me straight in the eyes, “Do it.” My reservations were such, however, that it took me several weeks and the loss of nearly a pound of butter to decide we didn’t have much choice.
That night, I put Rusty on his cat bed and patted him a little guiltily on the head. Then I began filling the kitchen sink with about two inches of water. Rusty loved jumping into a damp sink and then tracking water all over the cupboards and across the kitchen floor. According to the article I saved from a website to my folder, cats used to jumping into your sink, but they won’t do it again if they jump in and find a couple of inches of water.
Next, I cleared the cupboards of everything. Then I got out all my metal cookie sheets and a fork to go with each. According to the article, you should support a cookie sheet with a fork. When your cat jumps on the counter, he will knock down the insecurely balanced cookie sheets. What happens next will stop him from doing it a second time.
Everything in place, I slipped onto our bed quietly, waiting. Suddenly, there came an awfully loud noise of metal. A chain reaction of crashes next. Finally, Rusty rounded the corner in the hall heavily and leaped through our doorway onto the foot of our bed, trembling under our cover. And that was the night Rusty, the Midnight Troublemaker, retired.
24. Which of the following best describes Rusty at night
A. Cold-blooded. B. Adorable. C. Good-tempered. D. Troublesome.
25. What did Bill mean by saying “Do it”?
A. To leave the cat outdoor. B. To give the cat a lesson.
C. To reserve food for the cat. D. To give the cat more butter.
26. What did the writer do before she went to bed that night
A. Filled the sink with water. B. Laid two traps for the cat.
C. Covered the counter with sheets. D. Cleaned the kitchen thoroughly.
27. How did the author probably feel about the outcome of her effort
A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Anxious. D. Regretful.
C
California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor.
The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46,000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.
Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).
But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).
Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.
28. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.
B. The increasing variety of California big trees.
C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.
D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.
29. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees
A. Ecological studies of forests. B. Banning woodcutting.
C. Limiting housing development. D. Fire control measures.
What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre
A. Inadequate snowmelt. B. A longer dry season.
C. A warmer climate. D. Dampness of the air.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. California's Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone
B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California Soon
C. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests
D. Patrick McIntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California
D
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center mapped brain changes after a year of aerobic workouts(有氧锻炼) and uncovered a potentially significant process: Exercise increases blood flow into two key areas of the brain associated with memory.
The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, showed this blood flow can help even older people with memory issues improve cognition, a finding that could guide future Alzheimer’s disease research, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center.
In the study researchers followed 30 participants who were 60 or older and had memory problems. Half experienced a year of aerobic exercise while the other half did stretches. “We’ve shown that even when your memory starts to fade, you can still do something about it by adding aerobic exercise to your lifestyle,” said Binu Thomas, a senior research scientist of UT Southwestern Medical Center who led the study. "The aerobic exercise group showed a 47% improvement in some memory scores after a year; the other group showed slight change. Brain imaging of the aerobic exercise group, taken while at rest at the beginning and end of the study, showed increased blood flew into the specific brain areas that played important roles in memory function."
Many teams across the world are trying to determine if aerobic exercise might fight memory loss. Evidence is growing that it could at least play a small role in delaying or reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. For example, a 2018 study showed that people with lower fitness levels experienced faster retrogression of vital nerve fibers in the brain called white matter related to memory.
“Blood flow in the brain connected with memory improvement is still a part of the puzzle, and we need to continue piecing it together,” Thomas says. “But we’ve seen enough date to know that starting a fitness program can have lifelong benefits for our brains as well as our hearts.”
32. What is the study mainly about
A. Old people have memory issues.
B. Exercise improves memory.
C. Aerobic workouts benefit mental health.
D. Alzheimer’s disease can be cured.
33. What happened to participants after one-year aerobic exercise
A. Earlier memories were refreshed.
B. Memory scores showed very small change.
C. Brain imaging remained the same.
D. More blood flew into memory-related areas.
34. What does the underlined word “retrogression” mean in the fourth paragraph
A. Growth. B. Recovery C. Decline. D. Extension.
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Further research work requires doing.
B. More people experience memory loss.
C. Mystery of brain blood flow has been solved.
D. Signs of memory loss can be discovered earlier.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Lifestyle Habits to Reduce Stress
People have been living in a storm of stress recently, which has had a bad impact on our well-being. 36 , but severe or lasting stress can increase the risk for stress-related diseases. Here's how to start making healthy changes to reduce your stress levels.
Try meditating(冥想). To meditate, simply bring your full attention to your breath, breathing through the nose. 37 , come back to your breath without judgment. Meditation can help to lower cortisol(皮质醇) levels, blood pressure and heart rate.
Find a hobby you enjoy. That can mean practicing an instrument, painting, cooking or playing with your children. 38 . The key is to focus on what you are doing to block out the rest of what is going on.
39 . Research has discovered many health benefits from being in nature. Getting outside and spending some time in nature can help relieve stress, improve your mood and boost feelings of happiness and well-being.
Seek support and connection. Being lonely can cause an increase in cortisol levels. 40 It is also through our social connections that we keep our stress levels down. If you can’t be with a friend or loved one in person, a phone call or Zoom meeting can help you stay connected.
Building on these behaviors will build your confidence and empower you to create a lifestyle with lower levels of stress and improved health and wellness.
A. Enjoy nature
B. Live near green spaces
C. Humans are meant to be social
D. If you don’t want to go outside
E. When your mind starts to wander
F. A little bit of stress is good for survival
G. Anything that takes you away from day-to-day concerns is helpful
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节,满分45分)
第一节 完型填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For most people, having things stolen feels like an offence. Robbie Pruitt admitted that he got 41 when he discovered the theft of his mountain bike last September. But soon enough, his 42 took a turn. After letting go of his anger and frustration, he found himself on a road to sympathy 43 .
For Pruitt, a keen bicyclist, the first thing to do was to 44 his stolen bike. But when he went bike shopping, he found few available, which got him thinking: What if the 45 of bikes was Covid-19 related, and what if the person who’d taken his bike really needed 46 to get to work
With that thought in mind, Pruitt 47 a plan and posted it on the community website. He 48 to fix bikes free of charge for anyone who needed it. He also asked for unwanted bikes, which he would repair—again 49 . And then he would donate them to folks who could truly use them but didn't have the 50 to buy one.
The day the post went live, Pruitt received thirty 51 bicycles. Then came more than 500 52 for detailed information. By the end of 2020, Pruitt had repaired more than 140 for donation or to be 53 to their owners.
Pruitt tries to give his donations to families that are 54 struggling. 55 simply satisfying a material need, he has provided an opportunity for kids in his neighborhood to learn how to fix their own bikes.
In addition to 56 skills, Pruitt’s lessons teach teamwork, encourage self-worth, and promote feelings of community. 57 , the kids have gained a sense of accomplishment.
“It’s a really great 58 for kids,” said a neighbor in an interview with the local newspaper. “Pruitt is certainly providing a 59 , but it’s not just the bikes. It’s the relationships in the community. It’s the 60 he can make on people.”
41. A.amazed B.mad C.curious D.frightened
42. A.emotions B.career C.opinions D.route
43. A.ever B.together C.instead D.yet
44. A.ride B.lock C.repair D.replace
45. A.lack B.variety C.increase D.quality
46. A.instruction B.qualification C.transportation D.permission
47. A.came up with B.stuck to C.gave up D.broke away from
48. A.remembered B.refused C.hesitated D.offered
49. A.by accident B.in advance C.for free D.on credit
50. A.profit B.budget C.courage D.excuse
51. A.shared B.used C.expensive D.modern
52. A.enquiries B.advertisements C.notices D.announcements
53. A.exported B.sold C.lent D.returned
54. A.hardly B.slightly C.truly D.instantly
55. A.Without B.Beyond C.Upon D.Among
56. A.practical B.commercial C.mathematical D.social
57. A.Otherwise B.However C.Somehow D.Meanwhile
58. A.promise B.celebration C.comfort D.experience
59. A.competition B.service C.ceremony D.suggestion
60. A.compromise B.impression C.impact D.progress
第II卷(共50分)
第二节 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
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。
Edinburgh, 61 (locate) in the southeast of Scotland, is the capital of Scotland.
With its museums, shops, wonderful historic castles and many restaurants, there are many interesting things for visitors 62 (enjoy) all year round.
Besides, there is more to have fun in Edinburgh. Each year, the Edinburgh International Festival takes place in the city. In late summer, for three weeks, 63 festival presents classical music, theatre, opera and dance throughout the city. Whatever your cultural 64 (taste) are, you are sure to find something to enjoy.
So far, the Edinburgh International Festival 65 (earn) its reputation as one of the world’s 66 (great) celebrations of the arts. The founders believed that the programs should be of highest possible artistic standard presented by the best artists in the world, that the festival should enrich the cultural life of Europe 67 that it should provide a platform for the flowering of the human spirit.
The 68 (popular) of the festival led 69 the birth of another festival soon—the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Both of them have been 70 (wide) popular over the past 70 years.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(^),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Last sunday, our class organized a social practice in Guangming Community, where is not far from our school. Early in the morning, we headed for the community with tools on our hands. As soon as we arrived, the leader there gave us warm welcome. Firstly, we were cleaned the windows of the library and the Chess Room. Two hours later, all the rooms were made as bright as possibly. After that we sweep the rubbish left on the floor away. See the bright windows and tidy rooms, we all felt a sense of achievements. Tired as we were, we all felt proud of us. Each contribution, no matter what small it is, can make a difference.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
为了更好地举办2022年杭州亚运会,有关部门现向全社会招募志愿者。假定你是光明中学的李华,请你给组委会写一封邮件,申请成为亚运会志愿者。
内容包括:
1. 提出申请;2. 自身优势;3. 表达希望。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:2022年杭州亚运会 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games
Dear Sir/Madam,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
雁塔二中 渭北中学2021——2022学年第二学期
期末考试联考高二年级英语试题答案
听力答案(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)
1—5 CAABA 6—10 ABABB 11—15 CBCAA 16—20 CCAAB
阅读答案(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)
21-23 BAD 24-27 DBBA 28-31 ADCA 32-35 BDCA
36-40 FEGAC
完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
41-45 BACDA 46-50 CADCB 51-55 BADCB 56-60 ADDBC
语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
61 located 62 to enjoy 63 the 64 tastes
65 has earned 66 greatest 67 and 68 popularity
69 to 70 widely
短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
Last sunday, our class organized a social practice in Guangming Community, where is 71.which
not far from our school. Early in the morning, we headed for the community with tools on our
72.in
hands. As soon as we arrived, the leader there gave us ^warm welcome. Firstly, we were 73.^a 74.删掉were
cleaned the windows of the library and the Chess Room. Two hours later, all the rooms were made as bright as possibly. After that we sweep the rubbish left on the floor away. See the
75. possible 76.swept 77.Seeing
bright windows and tidy rooms, we all felt a sense of achievements. Tired as we were, we all
78.achievement
felt proud of us. Each contribution, no matter what small it is, can make a difference.
79.ourselves 80.how
书面表达 (共25分)
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for taking your time to read my letter. My name is Li Hua, a boy from Guangming Middle School. Knowing that you are recruiting volunteers for the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, I’m writing to apply for the position.
First of all, with an outgoing and cheerful personality, I can serve our distingushed guests and athletes with great enthusiasm. Besides, I have a rich knowledge about Chinese history, so I will not only be a servant but also a carrier for our splendid culture. Most impotantly, English plays an important role in communication during Asican Games. I’m good at it, especially spoken English, which makes me even more suitable for this position.
To sum up, I believe I can be a qualified volunteer. Hope you can take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
听力原文:
Example:
M: Excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is
W: Yes, it’s nine fifteen.
Text 1
W: I admit you look like a cowboy in this jacket, but don’t you think it’s a little too much for a warm day like this
M: Well, you can never imagine how cold it is in the library.
Text 2
W: So you work in London. What do you do there
M: I am an assistant at a government office.
W: Oh, sounds important.
Text 3
W: Look at that! It’s commercial after commercial. It’s terrible how advertisers are going after kids.
M: Relax. They are just doing their job.
Text 4
M: So, have you finished reading the book you borrowed from the library It’s important for today’s class. Umm, Jane is absent. Where is she
W: Mr. Smith, she has a bad cold and has asked for leave.
Text 5
W: The room attendant delivered some laundry to my room, but it’s not mine. Mine is a dark blue silk dress.
M: Sorry about the mistake. We’ll deliver the right one to you right away.
Text 6
W: Hello, I ordered a pair of shoes from your website last week, but they still haven’t arrived. Could you help to check my order
M: Sure, Madam. Can you tell me your order number and your shipping address
W: The number is 514229, and the address is 221B Baker Street, London.
M: OK. According to our system, your order was shipped on November 22nd, and it’s scheduled to arrive tomorrow, which is November 26th.
W: I see. Thanks.
M: You’re welcome.
Text 7
W: Thanks for taking me to the amusement park, Ricky. It’s the best day I’ve ever had in these few months.
M: You’re more than welcome.
W: It was so much better than my last trip with Bill.
M: What happened
W: We went to the NASCAR races and he brought along his best friend.
M: You never like to hang out with strangers. Two’s company; three’s a crowd, I guess.
W: You said it. It was a terrible experience.
M: Ha ha. Hey! There’s a birthday party at Steve’s house tomorrow night. Interested
W: Sorry, I’ve already made plans with Mary, but I’m free next week.
M: Cool. Some of our old classmates are having a get-together next Saturday night. Would you like to come too
W: I’d love to.
Text 8
M: What book are you reading, Hannah
W: It’s a story about Hester Lincoln, a woman who graduated from our high school. She went to the South Pole.
M: I read about her, too! A journey over three months! Amazing!
W: Really incredible. Have you ever done anything as crazy as that You’ve always talked about how you wish to explore the Amazon forest.
M: Actually, I climbed the Himalayas last year.
W: Really
M: Yes. The whole month was exhausting — but thrilling. All the team members encouraged and helped each other. I got sick on the mountain, though.
W: It must be an unforgettable experience. Maybe I should think seriously about a big life adventure. I’ve always wanted to ride a Trans-Siberian train.
M: That sounds more relaxing than climbing a mountain. Let me know if you need someone to join you!
Text 9
M: How can I get to the downtown movie theater, Rose
W: You’re going to watch a movie
M: Yeah, I have asked Jennifer out for the coming Saturday night.
W: Good. But why not ask her out for the live concert It’s on this Thursday and Friday night, and it’s much more interesting.
M: She doesn’t have time on weekdays, you know.
W: Alright. Anyway, the directions: first, drive down 1st Street, going west until you reach Pine Street. Then turn left, and the movie theater is the second building on the right.
M: Got it. Can you recommend any nice restaurants
W: The Blue Flamingo serves excellent Spanish food. Starting from the movie theater, go south on Pine Street, cross 2nd Street, and you’ll get to Palm Street. The restaurant is there.
M: OK. Is it open late
W: It’s open on weekdays from 9:00 in the morning to 9:30 at night, but it stays open half an hour later on weekends.
M: Great. Thanks a lot.
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M: The Boryeong Mud Festival takes place during the summer on Daecheon Beach in Boryeong, about 190 km southwest of Seoul, South Korea. It attracts about 2.2 million visitors around the world to Boryeong every year. The festival was first held in 1998, and its 24th 10-day version was held here, which began on July 23, 2021. Many tourists took part in the grand festival. This year’s festival mixed online and offline events, which were different from the ones held before. Every year, during the festival, visitors take part in activities such as mud sliding and swimming in the mud pool. A large stage is set on the beach, which is used for music performances, competitions and many other activities. Boryeong is famous for its wide mudflats formed along the western coast, with its high-quality mud that is rich in minerals and known to help prevent skin aging. Making use of this, the central South Korean city has organized the mud festival as part of efforts to promote its natural materials among international tourist.