【单元考点培优】Module 10 Australia 专题12 阅读理解-2025-2026学年九年级英语上册单元复习考点培优外研版（含答案解析）

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2025-2026学年九年级英语上册单元复习考点培优外研版
Module 10 Australia 专题12 阅读理解
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Does it seem like everyone you know is, too busy, or tired Do you feel like you never have time to just relax Do you daydream about being on vacation Well, you are not alone. Most people have too much to do, and too little time. It is not surprising that stress is a common part of everyone's life.
We often think that a vacation will help us relax. But most of us find that after a few days back at work or school, we feel the usual stress. The question is: how can we make relaxation and leisure (休闲) time part of our daily lives Here are some ways to reduce stress in your everyday life.
Exercise! Exercise is one of the simplest and best ways to reduce stress. When we exercise, our body produces natural relaxants into our bloodstream. Our stress level is then reduced. If your day is stressful, take 20 minutes or more for a walk, a bike ride, or a sport.
Get enough sleep. If you don’t get enough sleep, you may feel more nervous or get angry more easily. In addition, you will have a harder time concentrating (集中注意力) and doing your work. When you can’t work well, you create stress for yourself.
Enjoy a sense of humor. It is good to have a good laugh about something that relaxes us. Laughter breaks worry and helps us take a break. Take time to read the cartoon stories in the newspaper, watch a funny TV play or movie, or trade jokes with a friend.
Eat properly. If you don’t eat healthy food, your body will feel tired and run down. Eat normal meals, and don’t eat too much sugary food. Sugar gives quick energy, but soon you will feel tired again.
Practice relaxation methods. There are many different relaxation methods that can help you reduce stress. Some methods just take a few minutes, and can be done at any time during the day. Other methods require more time, and space for quiet time. Some common relaxation methods are: deep breathing and thinking, imagining peaceful scenes, massage (按摩), or yoga.
Make time for some free-time activity every day. What do you like to do to relax yourself Is there something you enjoy doing that always makes you feel less stressful Think about hobbies or activities that give you pleasure.
1．A sense of humor can __________.
A．create stress B．break worry C．give you quick energy D．help you concentrate
2．What can you learn from the passage
A．A short holiday can’t reduce the stress completely.
B．Sugary food can provide more energy for people.
C．Eating proper food can help our body produce natural relaxants.
D．Deep breathing and thinking are better methods to reduce stress.
3．The passage is written to __________.
A．explain why people feel stressed B．prove that stress is part of our life
C．encourage us to take more exercise D．introduce some ways to reduce stress
Fish Ears Tell Fish Tales
Fish have ears. Really. They’re quite small and have no opening to the outside world, carrying sound through the body. For the past seven years, Simon Thorrold, a university professor, has been examining fish ears, small round ear bones called otoliths (耳石).
As fish grow, so do their otoliths. Each day, their otoliths gain a ring of calcium carbonate (碳酸钙). By looking through a microscope and counting these rings, Thorrold can determine the exact age of a young fish. As a fish gets older, its otoliths no longer get daily rings. Instead, they get yearly rings, which can also be counted, giving information about the fish’s age, just like the growth rings of a tree.
Ring counting is nothing new to fish scientists. But Thorrold has turned to a new direction. He is examining the chemical elements of each otolith ring.
The daily ring gives us the time, but chemistry tells us about the environment in which the fish swam on any given day. These elements tell us about the chemistry of the water that the fish was in. It also says something about water temperature, which determines how much of these elements will gather within each otolith ring.
Thorrold can tell, for example, if a fish spent time in the open ocean before entering the less salty water of coastal areas. He can basically tell where fish are spending their time at any given stage of history.
In the case of the Atlantic croaker, a popular saltwater food fish, Thorrold and his assistant have successfully followed the travelling of young fish from mid-ocean to the coast, a journey of many hundreds of miles.
This is important to managers in the fish industry, who know nearly nothing about the whereabouts of the young fish for most food fish in the ocean. Eager to learn about his technology, fish scientists are now lending Thorrold their ears.
4．What can we learn about fish ears from the text
A．They are small soft rings. B．They are not seen from the outside.
C．They are openings only on food fish. D．They are not used to receive sound.
5．Why does the writer compare fish to trees
A．Trees gain a growth ring each day. B．Trees also have otoliths.
C．Their growth rings are very small. D．They both have growth rings.
6．Why is it important to study the chemistry of otolith rings
A．The elements of the otoliths can tell the history of the sea.
B．Chemical contents of otoliths can tell how fast fish can swim.
C．We can know more about fish and their living environment.
D．Scientists can know exactly how old a fish is.
7．How would you understand the underlined part in the last paragraph “fish scientists are now lending Thorrold their ears”
A．They are very interested in Thorrold’s research findings.
B．They want to know where they can find fish.
C．They lend their fish for chemical studies.
D．They wonder if Thorrold can find growth rings from their ears.
Finally, the big day arrived. I was going to spend four months in France, learning French. Alice, my sister, was going as well. We arrived at the airport, feeling nervous and excited.
The flight went by quickly because I was so busy talking with Alice about our trip and how different French life might be from life back home. We decided that we shouldn’t spend too much time together in France. We knew we wouldn’t learn much French if we did that. Even though we agreed, I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to say much the whole time I was in France. However, when my host family met me, I knew from the mother’s warm smile that everything would be OK.
It was still a bit stressful at first to try to understand and communicate, but after a couple of weeks it became easier. I spent a lot of time with a lovely girl who was a friend of the family, and we got on very well. In fact, I learned lots of interesting words from her, you know, the kind of things you don’t find in books! I had one shameful moment. I used the wrong word when I was talking to a waiter, but he was relaxed about it and told me not to be afraid of making mistakes.
When the time came to say goodbye to my host family, I was very sad to leave. However, I have brought back some wonderful memories from this experience. The most important thing I’ve learned is that if you’re open-minded and positive about learning a language, then it’s much easier. I’ve come back much more confident in my ability. I’ve even started watching a television show in French and I’m surprised to find that I can understand a lot more than before my stay in France.
8．Why didn’t the writer and Alice want to spend too much time together in France
A．Because they talked too much during the flight.
B．Because they didn’t get on well with each other.
C．Because they knew life in France would be different.
D．Because they wanted to get more chances to practice French.
9．How did the writer feel when she started her life in France
A．Relaxed. B．Stressed. C．Confident. D．Surprised.
10．From the experience, the writer learned ________.
A．how to make friends with strangers
B．how to live comfortably in a new country
C．to keep an active attitude toward language learning
D．to correct mistakes immediately after making them
A trip to Australia
Day 1: Sydney to Thredbo Alpine Village Our first stop is the capital city of Australia—Canberra—where the Prime Minister hangs out. We’ll enjoy the view from Mt Ainslie, take a tour of Parliament House, visit a few embassies(大使馆) and see other city sights. We will travel to Cooma and learn about the historically important Snowy Hydro－Electric Scheme on our way to Thredbo. In the ski season(June－Sep.) we stay in Jindabyne.
Day 2: Thredbo to Lakes Entrance via Snowy River County Bring your hiking boots, for we’re going to the “Roof of Australia”. You can walk to the summit(顶点) of mainland Australia’s highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko, or to the viewing point. During winter, we have time to play in the snow at the ski place of Perisher/Smiggins. It’s a wonderful drive along Barry Way, with the Snowy River below. Tonight we’ll stay at Lakes Entrance, the Gateway to the Gippsland Lakes and Australia’s longest beach. —Ninety Mile Beach
Day 3: Lakes Entrance to Wilsons Promontory National Park and Melbourme We’ll travel to mainland Australia’s most southern point, Wilsons Promontory National Park. We’ll walk along beautiful beaches, hike along amazing rock formations(构造) and learn about coastal plants and sea animals. We’ll finish our tour to Melbourne through peaceful landscapes in South Gippsland.
11．You can visit the following places on the first day EXCEPT ________.
A．Mt Ainslie B．Parliament House
C．Snowy River D．Snowy Hydro－Electric Scheme
12．Which is the correct order of the events
①walk along beautiful beaches ②take a tour of Parliament House
③stay at Lakes Entrance ④stay in Jindabyne
⑤walk to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko ________
A．④①②③⑤ B．②④⑤③① C．②①④⑤③ D．④②③⑤①
13．According to the passage, Mt Kosciuszko is mainland Australia’s ________.
A．highest mountain B．best viewing point C．best ski area D．most popular place
14．You may probably see on the third day ________.
A．kangaroos B．sheep C．koalas D．fish
15．The passage is probably written for ________.
A．visitors B．guides C．villagers D．fishermen
Fraser Island is in Queensland, Australia, about 200 kilometres north of Brisbane.
It is a very important island because it is completely made of sand, but there is a long beach along the east coast. Planes arrive and leave from here.
The sand makes unusual shapes. There are hills made of sand called sandblows. Nothing grows on them. They move one or two metres a year from the northwest towards the southeast of the island, getting bigger and bigger. At other places on the island,such as Rainbow Gorge, The Cathedral and Red Canyon, the sandy rocks have different colours. Sometimes the rocks are so brown that they turn the sea brown,like coffee.
Surprisingly, the sandy island has a lot of different plants and animals. There are dark forests－eucalyptus woods, beautiful flowers and over a hundred lakes. There are many kinds of birds, like owls and curlews. There are many animals there, too, such as crocodiles, flying foxes and wild dogs called dingoes.
About 50,000 people visit the island every year to see the island’s beauty and nature. People enjoy camping and hiking there. Unluckily, the visitors create problems. They damage plants and frighten（惊吓）animals. Their sun cream（防晒霜）makes the water dirty. So it is necessary to manage the visitors. For example, people may not use motor boats or go fishing in the lakes, and they need official papers to drive there.
16．Fraser Island is a very important island because ________ .
A．it is made of sand B．it has a long beach C．it has a large airport D．it is unusual in shape
17．Which of the following is TRUE
A．A sandy hill can be formed in a year. B．The sandy hills are red or brown.
C．There are lots of plants on the sandy hills. D．The sandy hills keep moving.
18．The underlined word “dingoes” refers to ________.
A．flying foxes B．crocodiles C．wild dogs D．birds
19．From the last paragraph, we can know that ________.
A．Fraser Island needs to be protected
B．Fraser Island was seriously polluted
C．people will not be allowed to visit Fraser Island
D．plants and animals are in danger on Fraser Island
20．What is the passage mainly about
A．A trip to Fraser Island. B．Nature on Fraser Island.
C．Changes of Fraser Island. D．The life on Fraser Island.
Have you ever visited the Forbidden City It is the world’s largest palace and has over 17 million visitors every year. But if we travelled back to the past, we probably wouldn’t be allowed inside.
In the past, all buildings in Beijing were low except the Forbidden City. From outside, common people could only imagine what it looked like inside.
The Forbidden City takes up 720, 000 square metres in the heart of Beijing. It was built from 1406 to 1420 by the third emperor（皇帝）of the Ming Dynasty, the Yongle Emperor. After that, it was the living and working place of 14 emperors of the Ming Dynasty and 10 emperors of the Qing Dynasty.
During those times, the Forbidden City was where the country’s highest power could be found. Emperors were born, lived, fought and died there. It saw the ups and downs of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it played a very important part in Chinese history.
Today the Forbidden City is known as the largest museum of cultural relics（遗物）in China. The cultural relics in the palace show how the royal（皇室的）families lived. They are still used today for historical research. The historical relics it collects and displays are from the Shang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. When people visit the Forbidden City, they are very surprised to see them which are shown in the palace. In 1987, the Forbidden City was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. For world leaders who visit China, it has become a must-see. In 2017, when the US president Donald Trump paid a state visit to China, President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan welcomed Trump and his wife there.
21．How many emperors lived and worked in the Forbidden City in the past
A．Four. B．Ten. C．Fourteen. D．Twenty-four.
22．Through the cultural relics in the palace, we may know ________.
A．the history of Beijing B．the life of the royal families
C．what buildings in Beijing were like D．how people did historical research
23．The underlined word “displays” means ________ in the last Paragraph.
A．donates B．decorates C．purchases D．shows
24．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．The Forbidden City is now the world’s largest museum.
B．Common people could go into the Forbidden City before.
C．The Forbidden City was the highest building in Beijing in the past.
D．The Yongle Emperor started building the Forbidden City 600 years ago.
25．The passage is mainly about ________.
A．the introduction of the Forbidden City
B．the development of the Forbidden City
C．the historical relics in the Forbidden City
D．the emperors that lived in the Forbidden City
配对阅读。左栏是五个求职者的爱好和特长介绍，右栏是七个工作职位，请将求职者与职位进行匹配。
26 Jim enjoys cooking and he can cook many kinds of food. He wants to get a part-time job in the evening. 27 Li Gang, a strong and kind young man, loves and is good at sports. His English and Japanese are good. 28 Lin Fang is good at English. She wants to work in a foreign（外国的） country. 29 Ann likes to wear white uniforms. She hopes to help patients（病人） and doctors. 30 Mike likes to travel all over the world. He can speak English and Spanish very well. He wants to be a tourist guide. A．Good English needed （需要）. Work in Vinci Language School in Australia. Write to Bob White, Box 131, Rome, Australia. B．Part-time（兼职） job at Asian Garden Restaurant. Cook Chinese and American food. Work evenings. Call Mr White at 6855-3288. C． Full-time（全职） job in Baiyun Hotel. To help with games and to teach tennis, swimming and basketball. Good English needed. D．Full-time job in International Travel Service. Take tourists on bus tours in Canada and the US. Good English needed. Phone Miss White at 233-8688. E. Part-time or full-time job in the doctor’s office. Greet patients and answer the phone. Work mornings and afternoons. Call Doctor Lee at 3524-7500. F. Full-time job for a magazine. Interested in writing stories. Please call Mr Green at 6651-8811. G. Full-time job for an English teacher. Be good with children. Call Miss Li at 3765-7804.
There are four great inventions from ancient China.
The compass is a great gift to the world. Before it was invented, sailors had to depend on the stars to find directions. After it was invented, the oceans were open to travel.
Paper making is one of the greatest inventions. During the Western Han Dynasty (202 B．C． ~ 9A．D．), paper was made in some places in China. It was developed in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 A．D．~ 220 A．D．) by Cai Lun. He made paper with bark(树皮), old cloth and so on.
It is said that in the third century a Chinese man wrote about how to make gunpowder(火药). At first, it was used for making fireworks(烟花). At the end of the Tang Dynasty, people began to use it in wars. The way of making it was brought to the Arab world and Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries.
Printing was developed in 1041~1048 in the Song Dynasty. A man named Bi Sheng carved characters(字符) on pieces of clay and wood. Then he put ink on them. After the characters were printed on paper, the pieces of clay or wood could be used again. This technology then spread to Korea, Japan and Europe.
31．After the ________ was invented, the oceans were open to travel.
A．gunpowder B．compass C．printing D．paper making
32．Printing was developed in ________.
A．the Song Dynasty B．the Tang Dynasty C．the Han Dynasty D．the Yuan Dynasty
33．The underlined word “carved” in this passage means “________”.
A．切开 B．打印 C．雕刻 D．复制
34．Which of the following sentences is NOT right
A．Before the compass was invented, sailors had to depend on the stars to find directions.
B．Paper was invented in the Eastern Han Dynasty by Cai Lun.
C．After the characters were printed on paper, people can use the pieces of clay or wood again.
D．Printing was developed in the Song Dynasty by a man named Bi Sheng.
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The seasons in Australia are not like ours. When it is winter in China, it is summer there. Australia is a southern country. It is in the south of the world. June, July and August are the winter months. September, October and November are spring. The summer is in December, January and February. And March, April and May are the autumn months. The north of the country is hotter than the south.
A very large part of this country has no rain at all. The east coast has rain all year, and there are no dry months. The southeast winds blow the whole year. They bring rain from the sea. There is not much rain on the west side. The southeastern part of Australia has summer rain from the southeast winds. They only blow here in summer.
The southwestern part of Australia has winter rain. The west winds blow over the southwest in winter only. In summer, the southwest of the country has no rain. In the north of Australia, there is no rain in winter. The rain comes in summer. The northwest winds bring it.
35．In Australia, it is ________ in the south than in the north.
A．hotter B．warmer C．colder D．cooler
36．The ________ of Australia has the most rain.
A．eastern part B．southeastern part C．southern part D．northern part
37．The southwest of the country has no rain in summer because ________.
A．it is dry there B．the west winds never blow
C．the northwest winds blow D．the west winds blow only in winter
38．There is no rain in winter ________ of Australia.
A．in the southeast B．in the north C．in the southwest D．in the south
What special things can you find in Guizhou Province Sour and spicy rice noodles(米粉) The brightly-decorated(色彩亮丽的) clothing of the Miao people
On Oct. 22, travel guide Lonely Planet listed Guizhou as one of the top 10 places to visit in 2020. Guizhou truly deserves(值得) this praise.
Seated in Southwest China, Guizhou is one of China's "natural jewels(珍宝)". It has beautiful mountains, lovely lakes and unique karst landforms(喀斯特地貌).
Visitors can see an amazing view of 700,000 cherry trees in bloom(鲜花盛开) in March. Guizhou also has Asia's tallest waterfall, Huangguoshu Waterfall, and Asia's longest cave(洞穴), Shuanghe Cave.
Along with its beautiful views, there are also unique local cultures. Guizhou is home to 17 ethnic groups(少数民族), including the Miao, Dong and Tujia. Because of the mountainous landscape(景观), modern life has been slow to arrive. Many people still live according to old traditions. For example, many Miao people still live in wooden houses that are lifted up on stilts(桩子).
The mouth-watering food is also something you can't miss in Guizhou. Chili chicken, Kaili sour soup fish…sour and spicy flavours are typical(典型的) here. With its unique natural landscape, colourful local cultures and lovely food, it's no wonder that Guizhou's name translates as "precious(宝贵的) land".
39．What is Guizhou NOT known for
A．Karst landforms. B．Huangguoshu Waterfall. C．Natural jewels. D．Having many ethnic groups.
40．In Guizhou, many people still keep traditional ways of living because ________.
A．people there don't like change B．they want to keep their cultures
C．mountains have slowed down progress D．ethnic groups prefer older ways of living
41．Guizhou is also famous for its ________ besides its beautiful views and delicious food.
A．ethnic groups B．mountainous landscape C．wooden houses D．unique local cultures
42．What else do we know about Guizhou
A．The Miao are the smallest ethnic group in Guizhou. B．Not many people like to try Guizhou dishes.
C．Guizhou is the most precious place in China. D．Guizhou dishes are usually sour and spicy.
43．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true
A．The passage is from the travel guide Lonely Planet.
B．Guizhou is one of the provinces with many ethnic groups.
C．Many people of ethnic groups live a traditional life.
D．Guizhou food is delicious.
Paris, France
New changes have taken place in Paris in recent years. Paris used to be among Europe’s busiest cities. Traffic jams could be seen all the time. But now there is a new 2.5 kilometre long carfree area inside the city. The Louvre attracts world tourists. People visit there not just for the art works, but also enjoy the roof of the building which is like a flying carpet. The world’s most beautiful city is now even more beautiful.
Lijiang River National Park, China
Lijiang River is in Guilin. It is well-known for its clear water, limestone caves(石灰岩洞)and green hills. The hills have beautiful names depending on different shapes, such as “Elephant Trunk”. These attract many Chinese poets and artists. The best way to enjoy Lijiang River is to take an 83 km boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo in summer.
Zurich, Switzerland
What do you think Zurich is famous for Great banks Yes. People can find many Swiss banks and foreign banks here. But the city is of great interest to many people for another reason. Zurich hosts Europe’s largest street party each year. Its Street Parade has overtaken London’s Notting Hill Carnival. What was hot in the city in 2014 In August, Zurich hosted the European Athletics Championships. This gave tourists a chance to see the world's top athletes making new records.
Adelaide, Australia
Many people may know Sydney or Melbourne. They are big cities in Australia. But Adelaide wins people’s hearts with great festivals and tasty food. Adelaide Fringe Festival is the largest art festival in Australia. Every February and March, people celebrate with outdoor art works, dance performances and live music. Adelaide has many kinds of foreign foods. British fish and chips, Italian pizza and German pork can be found in most restaurants.
44．Tourists enjoy the art works as well as __________ of the Louvre.
A．the busy street B．the shape of its roof
C．the carfree area D．the flying carpet
45．Many Chinese poets and artists are attracted by ________ in Guilin.
A．elephant trunks B．warm weather
C．the highway to Yangshuo D．the green hills and limestone caves
46．Compared with London’s Notting Hill Carnival,the Street Parade in Zurich is __________.
A．even worse B．exactly the same C．much better D．less popular
47．When and where was the 2014 European Athletics Championships held
A．In August；Paris. B．In March；Europe.
C．In March；Adelaide. D．In August；Zurich.
48．Betty is studying art at college. She's travelling to some places to enjoy art works and taste foreign foods. She could go to __________.
A．Adelaide B．Lijiang River National Park
C．Zurich and Paris D．the Louvre
请阅读下面语篇，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。
September 27 is the World Tourism Day. Tourism industry in Yuncheng City is developing quickly these years. In February this year it received 15% of Shanxi Province’s total tourists, becoming the first in the province, much more than other cities like Linfen and Yangquan. The number of international visitors grew by 6%.
Yuncheng is a beautiful city with rich culture and long history. We visited many temples and villages, and heard many interesting stories. The food here is really special and we enjoyed delicious dumplings, sweet cookies and different kinds of noodles. Very exciting experiences.—Jerry, from Germany For Brazilians, it’s very convenient because of the visa-free policy (政策). It’s easy to travel around. I mean, by plane, by bus, or by train. And in the city here, Yuncheng, it’s very easy to take the train and go anywhere. So yes, I would tell anyone anywhere on the planet to come and visit. Because it’s a nice place, and you feel welcomed by the locals. They are very friendly and warm-hearted.—Bell, from Brazil
We enjoy staying here. We love the cultural buildings, like Yongle Palace, Feiyun Tower. They are amazing! And it became easier for us to come here. We downloaded Alipay and WeChat, and we can use them anywhere. Yesterday, we watched a local cultural show and really enjoyed it. And we were really happy.—Paula, from Italy
49．Which city received the most tourists in February this year
A．Linfen. B．Yangquan. C．Yuncheng.
50．How did Jerry like his traveling experience in Yuncheng
A．Convenient. B．Exciting. C．Interesting.
51．What made Paula’s traveling easier in Yuncheng
A．Use of Alipay and WeChat.
B．Buses, Trains and Planes.
C．World Tourism Day.
52．Why did Bell think Yuncheng is a nice place
A．Because of the government’s visa-free policy.
B．Because of beautiful cultural buildings and shows.
C．Because of friendly and warm-hearted local people.
53．What is the main idea of all three materials
A．To tell us the interesting stories of some foreigners.
B．To introduce the importance of World Tourism Day.
C．To show the popularity of Yuncheng among foreigners.
In Lule , a city in northern Sweden, people are asked to say “hello” to each other more often. The new campaign (活动) is called S g hej!, meaning “say hello”. It is a simple way to connect people, but a very big step for the city.
Swedish culture values privacy (隐私) and interpersonal distance so much that it has caused loneliness especially in Lule where the sun only shines around three hours a day in the winter months. People usually like to stay warm at home alone. A study about Lule found that 45% of 16-to 29-year-olds were experiencing problems because of loneliness.
Koski, who works for the city, came up with the idea of the S g hej! campaign. “The city is developing fast and more people are coming. We don’t just want Lule to grow to be a big city. We also want it to be a safe, friendly and happy place where there’s culture, relaxing activities, and sports,” Koski said. “Greeting people makes them feel like they belong. Research shows that it has a good influence on health and makes people want to help each other. If you say hi to your neighbors, you are more likely to help them,” Koski said.
The activity is now being encouraged on buses and in schools. There are even workshops on how to greet one another. Many people agree that saying hello should be encouraged and believe that the more international the city becomes, the friendlier people will become. “It’s really good that people say hello to each other,” 61-year-old Pontus Wikstr m, said. “It means that people who meet without knowing each other becomes a little bit happier.”
54．Koski started the campaign of S g hej! to ________.
A．encourage people to play sports
B．invite people to travel around Lule
C．let more people know about the city
D．create a better environment for people
55．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Greeting people. B．Helping each other.
C．Living in the city. D．Taking part in activities.
56．Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A．New campaign brings people together
B．The next international city saying hello to you
C．Loneliness has become a big problem in Lule
D．People’s way of life in Lule needs to be changed
Imagine you live in a smart city. Everything you need—schools, cinemas and parks—is all within a 10-minute walk. Many countries around the world are carrying out ideas similar to “10-minute city”. They have either come up with plans or have made it true.
China The idea of a “15-minute city” has come true in China. In July, Zhangyan Village built a “happy community (社区)”. The community is a 1,500-square meter area with a cafeteria, an entertainment (娱乐) center, a health center, a post office, and a restroom. All are within a 15-minute walk. According to online magazine Sixth Tone, the city plans to make such communities for nearly 99 percent of locals (当地人) by 2035. Other places are following this step. Thirty cities across the country will try out the idea of 15-minute communities in the future.
France Anne Hidalgo is the mayor (市长) of Paris. She wants to turn Paris into a 15-minute city. City travel is a key of the plan. In 2020, Paris built 60 km of temporary (临时的) cycle paths because of the COVID-19. Now people can use those paths forever. Under her plan, Paris will get rid of (消除) 72 percent of its on-street parking spaces for cars. Green spaces, gardens and playgrounds will replace them. The city will turn busy crossings into squares as well.
The USA Portland, a city in the state of Oregon, hopes to make 20-minute neighborhoods. People can reach places and services such as schools and parks by walking or biking for 20 minutes or less. According to the plan, about 11 percent of the city will be 20-minute neighborhoods. There will be more sidewalks (人行道) and greenways for bikes to ride.
57．You can find the following EXCEPT ________ in the community in Zhangyan Village in China.
A．a cafeteria B．a post office C．a restroom D．a school
58．How many cities across China will try out the idea of 15-minute communities in the future
A．99. B．30. C．15. D．13.
59．Why does the mayor of Paris plan to get rid of 72 percent of on-street parking spaces for cars
A．She wants to turn Paris into a 15-minute city.
B．The city will turn them into squares.
C．Paris will build 60 km of temporary cycle paths.
D．Green spaces, gardens and playgrounds will take the place of them.
60．It can take people ________ in Portland to get to schools and parks.
A．20 minutes by car B．20 minutes on foot
C．more than 20 minutes by bike D．60 minutes by subway
61．Where is this passage most probably from
A．In a travel guide. B．In a science book.
C．In a picture book. D．In a school magazine.
Harbin has a long history, which has been a main tourist place in winter. And it got more attention last winter. Harbin has built a world of ice and snow. Every year, it launches (推出) a new theme, catching the attention of the world. It is called a winter wonderland. Wearing puffer jackets (羽绒服), hats and gloves, tens of thousands of travelers dance to the music in an ice and snow theme park, when the temperature was as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. When it’s getting dark, the lights are on. Thousands of lights are shining all over the city, and the night in Harbin is the most beautiful. Shopping malls and parks are lit up, like a golden castle (城堡), enjoying the night view of Harbin and lingering (流连).
With the fantastic snowfall here, Harbin has become a more and more popular tourist place. It ranked fifth among the most popular cities for the 2024 New Year holiday, following Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Chengdu. Among the top 10 cities, Harbin is the only one located in Northeast China. Besides the world of ice and snow, the architecture (建筑) of the central street is Russian style, full of exotic customs and the whole street is fantastic. There are some people singing and dancing on both sides of the street. Here, you can taste many delicious foods, such as Harbin sausage, Russian chocolate, Daleba and so on.
There is also a famous river. The beautiful Songhua River runs through the north and south, with a wide and long history. Also, it has an important part in developing the city. It is the mother river of Harbin. Every spring, the ice of Songhua River melts, and the river rushes the ice to the distance (远处). In summer, standing by the Songhua River, the breeze blows, soothing (使平静) people’s hearts.
Harbin is a wonderful city. It is cool and pleasant in summer and snowy in winter. It wakes life while the years are still alive.
62．In the first paragraph, the word “it” refers to (指的是) ________.
A．Harbin B．a world of ice and snow C．ice and snow
63．According to the passage, which of the following is true
A．Harbin is the most popular city in Northeast China in the 2024 New Year holiday.
B．Tens of thousands of tourists dance to the music on both sides of the centre street.
C．A visitor can taste many delicious foods except Russian chocolate.
64．The underline (划线) word “exotic” in the passage means “________” in English.
A．from or in another country B．popular C．strange
65．According to the passage, people call the Songhua River the mother river of Harbin because ________
A．in spring, the river rushes the ice to the distance.
B．in summer, people feel relaxed standing by the river.
C．it makes a big difference in developing Harbin.
66．What’s the main idea of the passage
A．Harbin is a city with a long history.
B．The Harbin ice and snow world is beautiful.
C．Harbin is a city that is worth traveling to.
As April 18 is known as World Heritage Day, we’ve chosen four archaeological (考古的) sites in China which are worth exploring.
Yuanmingyuan Ruins (遗址) ParkAs the royal resort of the Qing Dynasty, Yuanmingyuan was widely considered the apex (顶峰) of Chinese gardening art. It was burned by invading (入侵的) Anglo-French forces in 1860. First built in 1709, the garden covers about 350 hectares (公顷) in the northwest of Beijing.
Emperor Qinshihuang’s MausoleumWith an area of 56 square kilometers, it is the world’s largest underground mausoleum. This mausoleum of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty is located at the northern foot of Lishan Mountain, 35 kilometers northeast of Xi’an. An army of more than 7,000 life-sized terracotta warriors (兵马俑) and horses was discovered at the site of the tomb in 1974.
Sanxingdui Ruins SiteAs one of the greatest archeological finds of the 80th century, the Sanxingdui Ruins are believed to be the remnants (残迹) of the Shu Kingdom, dating back at least 4,800 years and lasting over 8,000 years. The ruins are located in Guanghan City in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, covering 18 square kilometers.
Tomb of the Marquis (侯爵) of HaihunThe tomb, dating back to the Western Han Dynasty, is located near Nanchang in East China’s Jiangxi Province. The owner of the main tomb, Liu He, was the grandson of Emperor Wu, the greatest ruler of the Han Dynasty. Liu was given the title “Marquis of Haihun”. The area of the tombs covers about 46,000 square meters.
67．When did the Qing Dynasty begin to build Yuanmingyuan
A．In 1644. B．In 1709. C．In 1860. D．In 1911.
68．According to the passage, the mausoleum was the tomb of ______.
A．an emperor B．a warrior C．a marquis D．a common person
69．Which of the following covers the smallest area according to the passage
A．Sanxingdui Ruins Site. B．Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park.
C．Tomb of the Marquis of Haihun. D．Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum.
70．In which section of the newspaper can we read the passage
A．Business. B．Science. C．Travel. D．Heritage.
Often called “a love poem in stone”, the Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings ever made. It is also perhaps the most beautiful expression of love in the world.
The emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. They lived happily together for 18 years. Then, in 1631, Mumtaz died during the birth of their fourteenth child. Before she died, the emperor made her a promise. To remember her, he would build the most beautiful monument (纪念碑) in the world.
Building the Taj Mahal was a huge task. It is said that it took more than 20, 000 people and 1,000 elephants. They worked for over 20 years to build the monument and its central dome (穹顶) with the white marble (大理石).
In 1658, five years after the building was finished, Shah Jahan’s son became emperor. He put Shah Jahan in prison. Shah Jahan stayed there until his death in 1666. His body was then put in the Taj Mahal with the woman he loved.
There are many legends (传说) about the Taj Mahal. In one story, Shah Jahan had the builders’ hands cut off after the building was completed, so they could never build anything as beautiful as the Taj Mahal. Another says he also wanted to build a black Taj Mahal. These are interesting stories, but they are probably not true.
The love story between Shah Jahan and his wife ended sadly. But the monument to their love still stands today. Millions of tourists visit every year. They come to see the marble change color in the light of the rising sun or a full moon.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
71．How does the writer lead into the topic
A．By using an old saying. B．By making a survey.
C．By stating the fact. D．By asking a question.
72．Why do you think Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal
A．To build a monument for himself.
B．To attract many visitors to India.
C．To remember his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
D．To show that he was the greatest emperor in the world.
73．What’s the correct order of the following events
a. Shah Jahan died.
b. The Taj Mahal was completed.
c. Shah Jahan’s son became emperor.
d. Shah Jahan’s wife Mumtaz Mahal died.
e. Shah Jahan’s son put his father in prison.
f. Shah Jahan made Mumtaz Mahal a promise.
A．b-c-f-d-a-e B．f-d-b-c-e-a C．b-f-c-d-e-a D．f-d-c-b-e-a
74．Which of the following statements about the Taj Mahal is true
A．Its central dome was never completed.
B．There are no other monuments more beautiful than it.
C．The best time to visit the Taj Mahal is in the early morning.
D．It is famous for its beautiful design and the love story behind the marble.
75．What might the writer think about the two legends in paragraph 5
A．Unbelievable. B．Funny. C．Moving. D．Scary.
Do you like visiting parks Have you heard of “20-minute for parks” It says that just staying in a park for 20 minutes can make you feel better, no matter how you choose to spend the time. In the Douban interest group “We Love Strolling in the Park”, park lovers from both home and abroad share their park experiences, post photos and videos, and give park suggestions and reviews.
A lady, Huang Bingbing from Shenzhen, began visiting a small park near her company after lunch over three years ago. “On the grass, I could connect with living plants and animals. It allowed me to refresh my mind and get away from the stress of work,” Huang explained. Huang believes that parks are private spaces. She considers herself an introverted (内向) person, and parks serve as the perfect recharging spots for introverts. She often spends time alone in parks, free from worrying about talking to people.
Parks can also be used as public places. Cheng Yuyan, who started the Douban group, found something interesting during her visits to parks abroad. She noticed that a lot of park benches (长椅) were given by local people with the names of donors (捐赠者) on them. Moreover, many parks offered guidebooks about the history, geography, and the plants.
Inspired by these practices, Cheng believes people can further deepen their connection with parks by developing a sense of ownership. She plans to encourage members of her Douban group to help take care of parks and make them better places for everyone.
76．The writer starts the passage by ________.
A．raising questions B．telling stories C．giving facts D．listing numbers
77．Why does Huang Bingbing go to the park
A．To enjoy her lunch outdoors. B．To meet different people.
C．To study plants and animals. D．To relax from her work.
78．The underlined part suggests that parks are perfect places for introverts to ________.
A．give park reviews B．talk to people C．rest body and mind D．work outdoors
79．According to Paragraph 3, what caught Cheng Yuyan’s attention during her experiences abroad
①Photos of the parks. ②Benches with donors’ names.
③Guidebooks about history. ④Videos from park lovers.
A．①④ B．②③ C．①③ D．②④
80．What is Cheng Yuyan’s plan
A．Sharing her park experiences.
B．Encouraging people to care for parks.
C．Setting up more Douban groups.
D．Calling on people to visit parks abroad.
If life can be compared to a meal, I think the mistakes are like salt and the success is a candy.
“Hey,” said the boy, whose name I couldn’t remember, sitting next to me. “Don’t worry. Take your time.” And so I did. But I still couldn’t correctly pronounce my Chinese name that was given by the teacher. I was so embarrassed on my first day of learning Chinese. I was so worried that I didn’t sleep well that night. I couldn’t stop thinking what would happen in my Chinese class in the following days.
I took Chinese classes during my summer vacation. Every morning, I walked for 25 minutes to the class while having a Chinese pancake from one of the breakfast carts (推车) on the way. Learning Spanish in school was a cushy job for me, because I could speak French and Italian, which helped me with it. However, learning Chinese was difficult at first. As a boy who was born in America and grew up in America, I knew nothing about the language and had no experience learning the language. I chose it mainly, because my goal was to work and teach at home and abroad. It is necessary for me to master different languages.
As the classes went on, I slowly found that I was making connections. My 10 years of playing the piano has allowed me to perform for others. My several years of writing has led me to become a school reporter. I knew that my Chinese classes would allow me to speak Chinese well. As the teachers helped me build up confidence, I soon began tasting the sweetness.
So what did my summer really taste like It tasted like the Chinese food that, for the first time, I did not order in English, my mother language.
81．Why did the writer feel embarrassed in his first Chinese class
A．Because he had poor Chinese pronunciation. B．Because he couldn’t write his Chinese name.
C．Because he didn’t remember his friend’s name. D．Because he couldn’t answer the question.
82．The underlined word “cushy” in Paragraph 3 probably means _______.
A．difficult B．easy C．meaningful D．boring
83．What do we know about the writer according to the passage
A．He doesn’t like his teacher. B．He can speak two languages.
C．He is good at playing the piano. D．He is interested in writing and painting.
84．What does this passage mainly talk about
A．How to learn Chinese well. B．An American girl who loves China.
C．A sweet experience of learning Chinese. D．Advice on school life.
With the improvement of people’s living standards, traveling has become an important part of people’s life. More and more Chinese people choose to travel abroad to experience different cultures and scenery. According to a recent survey, the number of Chinese outbound tourists reached 150 million in 2023, and this number is still growing.
Japan, Thailand, and South Korea are the most popular destinations for Chinese tourists. These countries are close to China, and the cost of travel is relatively low. In addition, their unique cultures and beautiful scenery attract a large number of Chinese tourists every year. For example, many Chinese tourists go to Japan to visit Mount Fuji and experience Japanese tea culture. In Thailand, they can enjoy delicious Thai food and visit ancient temples.
However, in recent years, more and more Chinese tourists have begun to choose less popular destinations, such as Portugal, Czech Republic, and New Zealand. These destinations offer unique travel experiences. For example, New Zealand is famous for its beautiful natural scenery, including snow-capped mountains, blue lakes, and green grasslands. Many Chinese tourists go there to hike, camp, and enjoy the fresh air.
When traveling abroad, Chinese tourists not only visit scenic spots but also pay attention to local culture and customs. They are willing to try local food, buy local specialties, and communicate with local people. This helps to promote cultural exchanges between China and other countries.
However, some problems still exist. For example, some tourists do not respect local customs and habits, which causes misunderstandings. In addition, the problem of environmental pollution caused by tourism has also attracted people’s attention. To solve these problems, the Chinese government has launched some campaigns to promote civilized tourism. Travel agencies also provide tourists with pre-trip training to help them understand local customs and environmental protection knowledge.
85．What’s the number of Chinese outbound tourists in 2023
A．100 million. B．150 million. C．200 million. D．250 million.
86．Which of the following is NOT a popular destination for Chinese tourists
A．Japan. B．Thailand. C．South Korea. D．Canada.
87．Why do more Chinese tourists choose New Zealand as their travel destination
A．Because it is close to China. B．Because the cost of travel is low.
C．Because of its beautiful natural scenery. D．Because it has many ancient temples.
88．What do Chinese tourists do when traveling abroad
A．Only visit scenic spots. B．Try local food and buy local specialties.
C．Ignore local customs and habits. D．Cause serious environmental pollution.
89．What has the Chinese government done to promote civilized tourism
A．Launched some campaigns. B．Forbidden people to travel abroad.
C．Increased the cost of travel. D．Closed some travel agencies.
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1．B 2．A 3．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讨论了人们普遍面临的压力问题，并指出度假并不能完全缓解压力，进而提出了多种在日常生活中减轻压力的方法，包括锻炼、保证充足睡眠、保持幽默感、合理饮食、练习放松技巧以及每天安排一些自由活动时间。
1．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Laughter breaks worry and helps us take a break.”可知，幽默感可以打破忧虑，帮助我们休息，因此选项B“打破忧虑”正确。故选B。
2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“We often think that a vacation will help us relax. But most of us find that after a few days back at work or school, we feel the usual stress.”可知，短暂的假期并不能完全减轻压力，因此选项A正确。故选A。
3．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“The question is: how can we make relaxation and leisure (休闲) time part of our daily lives Here are some ways to reduce stress in your everyday life.”以及后文提出的多种减压方法可知，本文的目的是介绍一些减轻压力的方法，因此选项D正确。故选D。
4．B 5．D 6．C 7．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了鱼类耳石（otoliths）的结构和功能。
4．细节理解题。 根据第1段“They’re quite small and have no opening to the outside world”可知，鱼类的耳朵很小，且不与外界相通。故选B。
5．推理判断题。 根据第2段“just like the growth rings of a tree”可知，作者将鱼类耳石的生长环与树木的年轮进行类比，说明它们都具有生长环的特征。故选D。
6．推理判断题。 根据第4段“chemistry tells us about the environment…water temperature”和第5段“He can basically tell where fish are spending their time at any given stage of history.”可知，化学分析能揭示鱼类的生活环境及迁徙路径。故选C。
7．词句猜测题。 根据最后一段“Eager to learn about his technology, fish scientists are now lending Thorrold their ears. ”及上下文可知，鱼类科学家对Thorrold的研究成果非常感兴趣。故选A。
8．D 9．B 10．C
【导语】本文讲述了作者和姐姐前往法国学习法语的经历，作者描述了从初到异国的紧张到逐渐适应的过程，以及通过积极态度提升语言能力的感悟。
8．细节理解题。根据“We decided that we shouldn’t spend too much time together in France. We knew we wouldn’t learn much French if we did that.”可知，作者和姐姐决定到法国后不花太多时间待在一起，因为她们想有更多的机会练习法语。故选D。
9．细节理解题。根据“It was still a bit stressful at first to try to understand and communicate”可知，作者刚开始法国的生活时，她压力有点大。故选B。
10．细节理解题。根据“The most important thing I’ve learned is that if you’re open-minded and positive about learning a language, then it’s much easier.”可知，作者学到最重要的事情是，如果抱着开放积极的态度去学习一门语言，那会更加容易，即她学会了用积极的态度学习语言。故选C。
11．C 12．B 13．A 14．D 15．A
【导语】本文介绍了澳大利亚之行的旅游线路的情况。
11．细节理解题。根据“We’ll enjoy the view from Mt Ainslie, take a tour of Parliament House, visit a few embassies(大使馆) and see other city sights. We will travel to Cooma and learn about the historically important Snowy Hydro－Electric Scheme on our way to Thredbo.”可知，第一天参观的地方不包括Snowy River，故选C。
12．细节理解题。根据“Day 1: Sydney to Thredbo Alpine Village”中“take a tour of Parliament House...In the ski season(June－Sep.) we stay in Jindabyne.”以及“Day 2: Thredbo to Lakes Entrance via Snowy River County”中的信息“You can walk to the summit(顶点) of mainland Australia’s highest mountain...Tonight we’ll stay at Lakes Entrance”以及“Day 3: Lakes Entrance to Wilsons Promontory National Park and Melbourme”中的信息“We’ll walk along beautiful beaches”可知，事件的正确顺序是②④⑤③①，故选B。
13．细节理解题。根据“You can walk to the summit(顶点) of mainland Australia’s highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko”可知，Mt Kosciuszko是澳大利亚本土最高的山，故选A。
14．细节理解题。根据“Day 3: Lakes Entrance to Wilsons Promontory National Park and Melbourme...We’ll walk along beautiful beaches, hike along amazing rock formations(构造) and learn about coastal plants and sea animals.”可知，第三天我们将沿着美丽的海滩散步，沿着令人惊叹的岩层徒步旅行，并了解沿海植物和海洋动物，说明第三天可能会看到鱼，故选D。
15．推理判断题。根据“A trip to Australia”以及整个文章的理解可知，主要是介绍澳大利亚之行的旅游线路的情况，应该是写给旅游者的，故选A。
16．A 17．D 18．C 19．A 20．B
【导语】本文介绍了弗雷泽沙岛的地理位置、独特的地理面貌——这座岛由沙子组成以及岛上特殊的动植物。最后作者提到游客们对岛屿的破坏行为并提出应采取的措施。
16．细节理解题。根据第二段“It is a very important is land because it is completely made of sand,”可知，它是一个非常重要的岛屿，因为它完全是由沙子构成的，故选A。
17．细节理解题。根据第三段中“They move one or two metres a year from the northwest towards the southeast of the island, getting bigger and bigger.”可知，沙山一直在移动，故D。
18．词义猜测题。根据第四段“There are many animals there, too, such as crocodiles, flying foxes and wild dogs called dingoes.”可知，这里的called是过去分词作后置定语，意为被叫做“dingoes”的野狗，dingoes指的是“wild dogs”，故选C。
19．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的内容“Unluckily, the visitors create problems. They damage plants and frighten animals. Their sun cream makes the water dirty. So it is necessary to manage the visitors. ”可知，因为人为的破坏，弗雷泽岛需要保护，故选A。
20．主旨大意题。本文介绍了弗雷泽沙岛的地理位置、独特的地理面貌——这座岛由沙子组成以及岛上特殊的动植物。由此可知，本文主要介绍弗雷泽沙岛自然景观，故选B。
21．D 22．B 23．D 24．C 25．A
【导语】 本文主要介绍了有关紫禁城的相关信息。
21．细节理解题。根据“After that, it was the living and working place of 14 emperors of the Ming Dynasty and 10 emperors of the Qing Dynasty.”可知，过去有24位皇帝在紫禁城生活和工作。故选D。
22．细节理解题。根据“The cultural relics in the palace show how the royal（皇室的）families lived.”可知，我们可以知道王室的生活。故选B。
23．词句猜测题。根据“When people visit the Forbidden City, they are very surprised to see them which are shown in the palace.”可知，当人们参观紫禁城时，他们非常惊讶地看到它们在宫殿里展示。displays与show同义，均为“展示”，故选D。
24．细节理解题。根据“In the past, all buildings in Beijing were low except the Forbidden City.”可知，紫禁城是过去北京最高的建筑。故选C。
25．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了有关紫禁城的相关信息。A选项“紫禁城介绍”符合，故选A。
26．B 27．C 28．A 29．E 30．D
【导语】本文是一些人的求职信息及一些招聘信息。
26．根据“Jim enjoys cooking ... He wants to get a part-time job in the evening.”可知吉姆喜欢烹饪，想要找晚上的兼职，B项“在亚洲花园餐厅兼职。烹饪中国和美国食物。晚上工作。打6855-3288给怀特先生。”与之对应。故选B。
27．根据“Li Gang, a strong and kind young man, loves and is good at sports. His English and Japanese are good.”可知李刚擅长运动且英语和日语极好，C项“在白云酒店全职工作。帮助做运动，教网球、游泳和篮球。好的英语是必要的。”与之对应。故选C。
28．根据“Li Fang is good at English. She wants to work in a foreign country.”可知李芳擅长英语，想要在外国工作，A项“需要良好的英语。在澳大利亚的芬奇语言学校工作。写信给澳大利亚罗马131号信箱的鲍勃·怀特。”与之对应。故选A。
29．根据“Ann likes to wear white uniforms. She hopes to help patients（病人） and doctors.”可知琼希望帮助病人和医生，E项“医生办公室的兼职或全职工作。问候患者并接听电话。上午和下午工作。拨打3524-7500给李医生打电话。”与之对应。故选E。
30．根据“Mike…He can speak English and Spanish very well. He wants to be a tourist guide.”可知迈克想要成为一名导游，他英语和西班牙语说得好，D项“国际旅行社的全职工作。带游客在加拿大和美国进行巴士旅行。好的英语是必要的。打233-8688给怀特小姐。”与之对应。故选D。
31．B 32．A 33．C 34．B
【分析】文中主要介绍了中国古代的四大发明。分别是指南针，火药，造纸术和印刷术，对于四个伟大的发明分别介绍了其发明时间，发明人以及用途。
31．细节理解题。根据“The compass is a great gift to the world…After it was invented, the oceans were open to travel.”可知，指南针发明后，海洋才开放旅游。故选B。
32．细节理解题。根据“Printing was developed in 1041~1048 in the Song Dynasty.”可知，印刷术在宋代被发展起来。故选A。
33．词义猜测题。根据划线词所在语境“A man named Bi Sheng carved characters(字符) on pieces of clay and wood. Then he put ink on them. After the characters were printed on paper, the pieces of clay or wood could be used again.”可知，在木头和粘土上刻字，然后涂上墨水，字就会印在纸上，所以单词“carved”应是“雕刻”的意思。故选C。
34．细节理解题。根据“During the Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C. ~ 9A.D.), paper was made in some places in China. It was developed in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 A.D. ~ 220 A.D.) by Cai Lun.”可知，纸是被东汉蔡伦改进的，并非他发明的，B项错误，故选B。
35．C 36．A 37．D 38．B
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述澳大利亚的季节和我们的不一样以及澳大利亚不同地区的降水情况等。
35．细节理解题。根据“The north of the country is hotter than the south.”可知，澳大利亚这个国家的北部比南部热。反过来可知南部比北部寒冷。故选C。
36．细节理解题。根据“The east coast has rain all year, and there are no dry months.”可知，东海岸全年多雨，没有干旱的月份。故选A。
37．细节理解题。根据“The west winds blow over the southwest in winter only. In summer, the southwest of the country has no rain.”可知，西风只在冬天吹，因此夏天西南部不下雨。故选D。
38．细节理解题。根据“In the north of Australia, there is no rain in winter.”可知，在澳大利亚的北部，冬天不下雨。故选B。
39．C 40．C 41．D 42．D 43．A
【分析】文章介绍了贵州是中国西南部的“天然宝石”，旅游杂志《孤独星球》将贵州列为2020年十大旅游景点之一。它有美丽的风景、独特的地方文化和特色美食，是旅行者向往的宝地。
39．细节理解题。根据文中“Seated in Southwest China, Guizhou is one of China's "natural jewels(珍宝)". It has beautiful mountains, lovely lakes and unique karst landforms(喀斯特地貌)…Guizhou also has Asia's tallest waterfall, Huangguoshu Waterfall, and Asia's longest cave(洞穴), Shuanghe Cave.”可知，贵州是中国的“天然宝石”之一，此为对贵州天然美景的比喻，而非以天然宝石而闻名。故选C。
40．细节理解题。根据文中“Because of the mountainous landscape(景观), modern life has been slow to arrive. Many people still live according to old traditions.”可知，由于多山的地貌，现代生活迟迟没有到来，所以是山延缓了人们进步的步伐。故选C。
41．细节理解题。根据文中“With its unique natural landscape, colourful local cultures and lovely food, it's no wonder that Guizhou's name translates as "precious(宝贵的) land".”可知，贵州除了美景和特色美食，还有独特的地方文化也是著名的，故选D。
42．推理判断题。根据文中“Chili chicken, Kaili sour soup fish…sour and spicy flavours are typical(典型的) here.”可知，酸辣的味道在这里是很常见的，由此可知，贵州菜通常都是酸辣的，故选D。
43．细节理解题。根据文中“On Oct. 22, travel guide Lonely Planet listed Guizhou as one of the top 10 places to visit in 2020.”可知，旅游杂志Lonely Planet 将贵州列为2020年十大旅游景点之一，而非本文载于Lonely Planet中，故选A。
44．B 45．D 46．C 47．D 48．A
【分析】本文介绍了四个备受游客青睐的游览胜地。即法国的卢浮言；中国的漓江国家公园；瑞士北部的苏黎世；澳大利亚的阿德莱德。
44．细节理解题。根据“People visit there not just for the art works, but also enjoy the roof of the building which is like a flying carpet．”可知，人们去参观卢浮宫，不仅仅是看艺术品，还可以看到像飞毯一样的屋顶。故选B。
45．细节理解题。根据“Lijiang River is in Guilin. It is well-known for its clear water, limestone and green hills.The hills have beautiful names depending on different shapes, such as ’Elephant Trunk’．”可知，许多中国的艺术家和诗人都被桂林的青山绿水和石灰岩洞所吸引。故选D。
46．细节理解题。根据“Its Street Parade has overtaken London’s Notting Hill Carival．”可知，与伦敦的诺丁山狂欢节相比较，苏黎世的街道狂欢节更胜一筹。故选C。
47．细节理解题。根据“In August, Zurich will host the European Athletic Championships．”可知，2014年八月在苏黎世举办了欧洲田径运动锦标赛。故选D。
48．细节理解题。根据“Adelaide wins people’s hearts with great festivals and tasty food. Adelaide Fringe Festival is the largest art festival in Australia．”可知，Betty可以到澳大利亚的Adelaide这个地方去欣赏艺术品和享受世界各地的美食。故选A。
49．C 50．B 51．A 52．C 53．C
【导语】本文通过三位外国游客的讲述，展现运城在外国游客中颇受欢迎。
49．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In February this year it received 15% of Shanxi Province’s total tourists, becoming the first in the province, much more than other cities like Linfen and Yangquan.”可知，今年二月，运城接待的游客数量占山西省总游客数量的15%，成为山西省接待游客最多的城市，远超临汾和阳泉等其他城市。因此，今年二月接待游客最多的城市是运城，故选C。
50．细节理解题。根据文章第二段Jerry的描述“Very exciting experiences.”可知，Jerry认为他在运城的旅行经历非常令人兴奋。因此，Jerry对他的运城旅行经历的感受是令人兴奋的，故选B。
51．细节理解题。根据文章第四段Paula的描述“We downloaded Alipay and WeChat, and we can use them anywhere.”可知，Paula认为下载并使用支付宝和微信让她们在运城的旅行变得更加容易。因此，让Paula在运城旅行更容易的是支付宝和微信的使用，故选A。
52．细节理解题。根据文章第三段Bell的描述“Because it’s a nice place, and you feel welcomed by the locals. They are very friendly and warm-hearted.”可知，Bell认为运城是个好地方，因为当地人非常友好和热情，让他感到受欢迎。因此，Bell认为运城是个好地方是因为当地人友好热情，故选C。
53．主旨大意题。文章通过三位来自不同国家的游客的讲述，分别展示了他们在运城的旅行经历和感受，突出了运城在外国游客中的受欢迎程度。文章的主要目的不是讲述外国人的有趣故事，也不是介绍世界旅游日的重要性，而是展示运城在外国游客中的受欢迎程度。因此，文章的主旨大意是展示运城在外国游客中的受欢迎程度，故选C。
54．D 55．A 56．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了瑞典北部城市吕勒奥发起的一项名为“S g hej!”（说你好）的活动，旨在通过简单的问候来缓解孤独感，增进人与人之间的联系，并营造更友好的城市氛围。
54．细节理解题。根据“We also want it to be a safe, friendly and happy place...Greeting people makes them feel like they belong.”（“我们希望吕勒奥不仅是一个大城市，更是一个安全、友好、快乐的地方……问候他人会让他们有归属感。”）可知，该活动的目的是创造更友好的社会环境。故选D。
55．词句猜测题。根据“Research shows that it has a good influence on health...”（“研究表明，它对健康有积极影响……”），以及“Greeting people makes them feel like they belong”（问候他人会让他们有归属感）可知“it”指代“问候他人”。故选A。
56．最佳标题题。全文围绕“S g hej!”活动展开，强调通过问候缓解孤独、促进人际联系。选项A“新活动让人们更紧密”最贴合主题。故选A。
57．D 58．B 59．D 60．B 61．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了全球“10/15/20分钟城市”的理念与实践。文章以中国、法国、美国为例，具体阐述了各国如何通过建设社区设施、改善交通和增加绿地等方式，打造便捷、绿色的宜居生活圈。
57．细节理解题。根据“The community is a 1,500-square meter area with a cafeteria, an entertainment (娱乐) center, a health center, a post office, and a restroom.”可知，张堰村的社区里没有学校，故选D。
58．细节理解题。根据“Thirty cities across the country will try out the idea of 15-minute communities in the future.”可知，未来中国有30个城市将试行15分钟社区的理念，故选B。
59．细节理解题。根据“Under her plan, Paris will get rid of (消除) 72 percent of its on-street parking spaces for cars. Green spaces, gardens and playgrounds will replace them.”可知，清除停车位是为了用绿地、花园和游乐场替代它们，故选D。
60．细节理解题。根据“Portland, a city in the state of Oregon, hopes to make 20-minute neighborhoods. People can reach places and services such as schools and parks by walking or biking for 20 minutes or less.”可知，在波特兰，人们步行或骑自行车20分钟或更短时间就能到达学校和公园，故选B。
61．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了在中国、法国、美国等不同国家和城市中推行的“15分钟城市”或“20分钟社区”理念与规划，这类介绍世界各地城市发展理念和生活模式的文章，常见于向读者推荐旅行目的地、介绍当地生活特色的旅行指南中。故选A。
62．B 63．A 64．A 65．C 66．C
【导语】本文通过冰雪乐园、城市排名、俄式建筑与美食、松花江等，多角度强调哈尔滨的旅游价值。
62．词句猜测题。根据第一段“Harbin has built a world of ice and snow. Every year, it launches ( 推出 ) a new theme, catching the attention of the world.”可知，前文提到了哈尔滨已经建成了一个冰雪世界，每年，它都会推出一个新的主题，吸引全世界的关注，因此“it”特指“冰雪世界”。故选B。
63．细节理解题。根据第二段“It ranked fifth among the most popular cities for the 2024 New Year holiday,”以及“Among the top 10 cities, Harbin is the only one located in Northeast China.”可知，前十名中哈尔滨是唯一在东北的城市，因此哈尔滨是2024年春节期间东北最受欢迎的城市。故选A。
64．词句猜测题。根据第二段“Besides the world of ice and snow, the architecture of the central street is Russian style, full of exotic customs and the whole street is fantastic.”可知，划线词“exotic”修饰“customs”，且前文提到“Russian style architecture”，因此“exotic customs”指“异国风情”，与“from or in another country”同义。故选A。
65．细节理解题。根据第三段“Also, it has an important part in developing the city.”可知，松花江对城市发展至关重要。故选C。
66．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文通过冰雪乐园、城市排名、俄式建筑与美食、松花江等，多角度强调哈尔滨的旅游价值，故选C。
67．B 68．A 69．C 70．D
【导语】本文介绍了中国四个著名的历史遗址：圆明园遗址公园、秦始皇陵、三星堆遗址和海昏侯墓，包括它们的历史背景、面积和重要性。
67．细节理解题。根据“First built in 1709, the garden covers about 350 hectares (公顷) in the northwest of Beijing.”可知，清朝在1709年开始建造圆明园。故选B。
68．细节理解题。根据文章第五段第一行“This mausoleum of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty is located at the northern foot of Lishan Mountain, 35 kilometers northeast of Xi’an.”可知，陵墓是一位皇帝的坟墓。故选A。
69．细节理解题。根据“Yuanmingyuan Ruins (遗址) Park”中“the garden covers about 350 hectares (公顷)”、“Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum”中“With an area of 56 square kilometers”、“Sanxingdui Ruins Site”中“ covering 18 square kilometers”以及“Tomb of the Marquis (侯爵) of Haihun”中“The area of the tombs covers about 46,000 square meters.”可知，海昏侯墓覆盖的面积最小。故选C。
70．推理判断题。根据“As April 18 is known as World Heritage Day, we’ve chosen four archaeological (考古的) sites in