五、(2025·宿迁模拟)短文填空。(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)
请认真阅读下面短文，填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Since China introduced visa-free entry(入境免签) for many countries, foreign travellers can explore its rich cultures and amazing landscape more 44. (free). Here are some must-visit routes and attractions：
In Beijing, 45. (tour)can walk along the Great Wall, which is over 2,000 years old. The Forbidden City, located in the city centre, shows China's imperial history. Many visitors 46. (take)photos there already.
Xi'an, known for the Terracotta Warriors, offers a journey into ancient China. Travellers can easily reach the site 47. bus or taxi. Local food like Biang Biang noodles is also popular.
Guilin's Li River, with its clear water and green hills, is 48. perfect place for nature lovers. Visitors often take boat tours 49. (enjoy)the views. Zhangjiajie's Avatar Mountains attract those who love hiking and adventure.
Shanghai offers a mix of modernity and tradition. Visitors can admire the Oriental Pearl Tower and enjoy traditional snacks like xiaolongbao by 50. (they). They can even take high-speed trains to nearby cities like Hangzhou, where the West Lake's beauty attracts millions of people.
To enter China, foreigners need both a passport 51. a return ticket. The policy has made travel 52. (easy)than before. "It's the best way to experience Chinese culture and history," said a German traveller. Foreigners 53. (encourage)to respect local customs while travelling. With this policy, China welcomes the world to discover its open and inclusive spirit.

44. freely
45. tourists
46. have taken
47. by
48. a
49. to enjoy
50. themselves
51. and
52. easier
53. are encouraged

44. 此处需要一个副词来修饰动词explore，free的副词形式是freely，表示更自由地探索，故填freely。
45. 根据语境可知，在北京游客可以漫步长城，tour是名词“旅游”或动词“旅行”，这里需要表示人的名词tourist，且用复数形式tourists表示一类人。
46. 根据already可知，句子要用现在完成时，其结构是have/has + 过去分词，主语Many visitors是复数，所以用have taken。
47. 表示乘坐某种交通工具用by + 交通工具，所以这里用by bus表示乘公共汽车。
48. place是可数名词单数，前面需要用不定冠词，perfect以辅音音素开头，所以用a，表示一个完美的地方。
49. 此处用动词不定式表目的，游客乘船游览是为了欣赏风景，所以填to enjoy。
50. by oneself是固定短语，意思是“独自”，they的反身代词是themselves，这里表示游客们可以独自享受传统小吃。
51. both...and...是固定搭配，意思是“……和……都”，所以这里填and，表示外国人需要护照和返程票。
52. 根据than可知，这里要用比较级，easy的比较级是easier，表示这个政策使旅行比以前更容易了。
53. Foreigners和encourage是被动关系，句子要用被动语态，其结构是be + 过去分词，主语Foreigners是复数，且文章是一般现在时，所以用are encouraged。

六、(2025·苏州市立达中学阶段测)阅读表达。(共 3 小题；54 题 2 分，55 题 2 分，56 题 3 分，满分 7 分)
请认真阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题。
Labour education(劳动教育) is becoming important in China's educational system. Primary and middle schools now include it as a must-learn subject. China pushes for labour education in schools because they want students to learn a wide range of skills, including practical skills, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, so that students can use their brains and hands to help society in the future.
Western countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, have historically focused more on academic(学术)achievement. However, there is a growing trend towards including labour education in school subjects. For example, the UK is increasingly including labour education as part of character education in its schools. In the USA, there is a push for more vocational(职业的) education and community service as part of high school graduation requirements.
Labour education plays an important role in promoting social harmony and community building in China. By taking part in community service projects and other activities, students learn to work together and help people in need. This helps them develop a sense of social responsibility. Labour education also promotes understanding between the city and countryside by teaching students practical skills such as farming and housework, which helps them better understand villages' challenges and needs. It is important for their personal growth and the development of society.
As China improves its labour education program, it is expected to have a positive impact on the country's workforce and society. By including labour education in schools, the country is taking a step towards creating a more skilled and responsible generation.
54. What does a wide range of skills include in China's labour education?

55. How can students learn to work together and help people in need?

56. What do you think of including labour education in school subjects? Why do you think so?

54. Practical skills, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
55. By taking part in community service projects and other activities.
56. It is important. Because it helps students develop a sense of social responsibility and promotes their personal growth and the development of society.