Ⅲ. Choose the best answer and complete the passage（选择最恰当的选项完成短文）
Qingdao is a well-known coastal tourist city in eastern China. It is widely loved for its clear blue sea, beautiful beaches and unique European-style buildings. But beyond these, the 1 charm of the city lies in its perfect combination of natural beauty and cultural features.
Located by the Yellow Sea, Qingdao 2 as one of the most popular summer resorts in China. Every year, thousands of tourists come here to enjoy the cool sea breeze and visit famous spots like Zhanqiao Pier and Badaguan. The old buildings here show a special blend of Chinese and Western styles, and they are the symbols of the city’s rich 3.
Local seafood in Qingdao is fresh and delicious, which is a must-try for every visitor. The city is also 4 and comfortable, with wide and clean streets, making it suitable for a relaxing trip. 5, Qingdao gets quite busy during the summer peak season, so it’s better to book hotels and tickets in advance.
As a wonderful tourist city, Qingdao is worth visiting not only for its amazing natural views 6 for its special cultural atmosphere. No visitor will 7 the beautiful memories brought by this coastal city.
() 1. A. cheapest B. truest
C. noisiest D. furthest
() 2. A. looks B. shouts
C. lives D. stands
() 3. A. culture B. price
C. space D. food
() 4. A. peaceful B. noisy
C. strict D. crowded
() 5. A. So B. However
C. And D. Unless
() 6. A. but B. or
C. so D. and
() 7. A. refuse B. return
C. forget D. accept

1. B 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. C

【分析】
本题为介绍青岛的完形填空，解题时需结合上下文语境、词汇含义及固定搭配逐一分析：
1. 第1空：前文提到青岛的表面优势，后文强调自然美与文化特色的结合，需选表示“真正的”词汇；
2. 第2空：考查固定搭配，需选能表达“作为…存在”的词；
3. 第3空：前文提及中西结合的老建筑，对应城市的核心属性；
4. 第4空：后文提到适合放松旅行，需选符合氛围的形容词；
5. 第5空：前后文为转折关系，需选转折连词；
6. 第6空：考查固定结构“not only…but also”；
7. 第7空：结合语境，游客不会忘记美好回忆，需选对应动词。
【解析】
1. 第1空：根据语境，青岛除表面优势外，真正的魅力在于自然与文化的结合，故选B（truest）；
2. 第2空：固定搭配“stand as”表示“作为…而存在”，符合青岛作为避暑胜地的描述，故选D（stands）；
3. 第3空：中西结合的老建筑是城市丰富文化的象征，故选A（culture）；
4. 第4空：城市宁静舒适，适合放松旅行，故选A（peaceful）；
5. 第5空：前文说适合旅行，后文提到旺季繁忙，为转折关系，故选B（However）；
6. 第6空：固定结构“not only…but also”中also可省略，故选A（but）；
7. 第7空：游客不会忘记青岛带来的美好回忆，故选C（forget）。
【答案】
1.B 2.D 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.A 7.C
【知识点】
英语完形填空、词汇辨析、固定搭配
【点评】
本题围绕青岛展开，考查学生对上下文语境的理解、常用词汇及固定搭配的掌握，难度适中，需结合文章逻辑和词汇含义选择答案。
【难度系数】
0.6

Ⅳ. Read the passage and complete the tasks（根据短文内容完成任务）
Last year, Lily visited Venice, a beautiful water city in northern Italy famous for its winding canals, ancient stone bridges and a unique way of life that feels like stepping into a watercolor painting.
The wonderful culture of Venice can be felt through its slow gondola rides, the delicate glass art on Murano Island and ▲. On her first day, Lily took a gondola ride along the Grand Canal. The gondolier sang traditional Italian folk songs as they passed under old stone bridges. Lily leaned back, breathing in the fresh sea air and watching the sunlight, feeling like she had stepped into a fairy tale. In the afternoon, she took a short boat trip to Murano Island, a small island known for beautiful glass art. A local craftsman showed her how he melted colourful glass rods and blew them into delicate vases and tiny animal figurines.
On the second day, Lily wandered through the narrow streets of the main island, getting lost in the quiet charm of hidden courtyards and tiny souvenir shops. She eventually stopped at a small family café between two old buildings, where she tried fresh seafood pasta. The owner, an elderly man named Marco, told her stories about how his grandfather opened the café in 1948, and how his family had served generations of locals and visitors alike. “Venice is not just a place to visit,” he said. “It’s a home we share with everyone who comes here.”
This trip taught Lily to slow down and appreciate the beauty of old traditions and small, heartfelt moments. She left Venice with a heart full of warm memories and a new understanding of what makes a city feel like home.
Task 1: Answer the questions.
1. Which country is Venice in?

2. What is Murano Island famous for?

3. What can be filled in the blank marked ▲?

4. What did the owner tell Lily in the café?

5. What makes a city feel like home according to the passage?

Task 2:
6. Explain the saying “Travel broadens the mind” by using Lily’s travel experiences from the passage in about 30 words.

1. Italy. /It is in Italy.
2. It is famous for its beautiful glass art.
3. the small family cafés hidden in narrow streets
4. He told her stories of his family and his love for Venice.
5. The beauty of old traditions and small, heartfelt moments.
6. Travel helps Lily learn to slow down and enjoy old traditions. It opens her mind to different cultures and the warmth between people.

【分析】本题为英语阅读理解题，分为两个任务。Task1是细节问答，需精准定位原文对应问题的信息，提取匹配答案；Task2要求结合莉莉的旅行经历解释谚语，需梳理文本中莉莉的收获，对应谚语含义并控制字数。解题时需仔细阅读原文，找准信息出处，确保答案与原文一致。
【解析】Task1：1. 定位原文第一段“a beautiful water city in northern Italy”，可知威尼斯位于意大利；2. 定位原文第二段“a small island known for beautiful glass art”，可知穆拉诺岛以美丽的玻璃艺术闻名；3. 结合威尼斯的文化元素，除贡多拉、玻璃艺术外，隐藏在窄街的家庭咖啡馆也是其文化组成部分；4. 定位原文第三段Marco的讲述，他告知莉莉家族开咖啡馆的故事及对威尼斯的热爱；5. 定位原文最后一段“the beauty of old traditions and small, heartfelt moments”，可知这些是让城市有家的感觉的原因。Task2：结合莉莉的旅行收获，她学会放慢脚步欣赏传统，理解家的意义，体现旅行开阔眼界，符合要求。
【答案】1. Italy. /It is in Italy.
2. It is famous for its beautiful glass art.
3. the small family cafés hidden in narrow streets
4. He told her stories of his family and his love for Venice.
5. The beauty of old traditions and small, heartfelt moments.
6. Travel helps Lily learn to slow down and enjoy old traditions. It opens her mind to different cultures and the warmth between people.
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节信息提取、英语语句解释
【点评】本题考查学生英语阅读理解的细节查找与文本整合能力，题型常规，需学生认真阅读原文，准确对应问题，Task2需结合文本合理解释谚语，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6