1．                                                                    Central Park
   Explore Central Park，one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York.Let's have a look at its main sights.
   Central Park is New York's largest city park and one of the biggest in the world，with an area of 843 acres （about 3.4 km²）.This park is home to man-made lakes，waterfalls，grass and wooded areas.You will also find the Central Park Zoo，among other attractions in this green space of New York.
   Besides being the city's primary green lungs，Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers.It is perfect for sunbathing，going for walks，or doing any outdoor sports.Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams （嬰兒車）.
   On Foot or by Bicycle
   To get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking.However，to get a general feel for the whole park，the best thing to do is hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery.
   If you decide to hire a bike，you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
   Open Time
   From 7 a.m.to 10 p.m.on weekends.
   From 6 a.m.to 8：30 p.m.on weekdays.
   Price
   Entry to the Park is free.But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo，you need to buy a ticket.
   Transport
   Subway：Line 5，6，7，A，B，C and D．
   Bus：Line M1，M2，M3，M4 and M10.
   Nearby places
   Metropolitan Museum of Art （447 m）
   Guggenheim Museum （564 m）
   American Museum of Natural History （688 m）
   Whitney Museum of American Art （1 km）
   The Frick Collection （1.3 km）

（1）What can we learn about the Central Park from the text？
A．It is home to natural lakes and grass.
B．It is perfect for doing outdoor activities.
C．It is the most famous symbol in the world.
D．It is the largest city park in America.
（2）Which method is recommended most if you want to enjoy the scenery？
A．Hiring a bicycle.
B．Driving a car.
C．Taking the subway.
D．Walking with your family.
（3）Where is the text most likely to be found？
A．In a textbook.
B．In a historical book.
C．In a fashion magazine.
D．In a travel guide.

2．    Thanks to social media recommendations，Zibo barbecue has become（1）overnight hit，with large numbers of visitors（2） （pour） to the city on weekends.People joked that the last time this many people showed up in the city（3）（be） during the Siege （圍攻） of Qi，a famous battle in the area in 284 BC.
   Taking advantage of the barbecue craze，Zibo has gone all out to promote local tourism resources，while working to ensure the（4） （safe） of visitors and the quality of tourism products.Many areas have been changed into dining halls for the massed crowds.（5） （ease） restrictions on the supplies of meat and grills，local banks have started handing out low-interest loans designed（6）（special） for barbecue-related industries.
   This barbecue fever in Zibo should be helping China recover from its zero-covid era.Since the end of zero-covid，many tourists have described（7） （they） as "special-ops" travelers.This means dropping into a location，spending as little time and money as possible， （8）then moving on to the next spot.
Zibo barbecue has been one of the top items to tick off from travel lists.People eat and drink at low tables with a small stove， （9）（heat） by coal.The craze is about more than the simple food.（10）people across the country are seeking out in Zibo is Shandong's big-hearted hospitality.

3．閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
    If you are planning a trip，you may be wondering what might be in your line of travel when it comes to unique buildings.There are some unusual，unique buildings you should put on your travel bucket list.
    Capital Gate—Abu Dhabi，United Arab Emirates
    Capital Gate is one of the tallest buildings in Abu Dhabi.According to the Guinness World Records，Capital Gate is the world's farthest leaning，man-made tower.The structure leans at an 18 degree angle，and intentionally so.This is a lean about 5 times greater than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
    Svalbard Global Seed Vault—Longyearbyen，Norway
    Nothing grand or stunning about this structure，from a visual perspective.But，in someway，the future of civilization may depend on the work done at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is designed to store millions of different types of seeds for the replanting of various crops in the event of any number of major global disasters.The building comes complete with blast-proof doors，airlocks，and motion sensors.
    Palace of the Parliament—Bucharest，Romania
    The Palace of the Parliament is the second largest administrative building on the planet.Indeed，it is so big that it can be seen from space.The structure was commissioned by the last communist dictator to rule in Romania.A fraction of the building is in use today，most of it sitting idle.
    Lotus Temple—Delhi，India
    If in India，a visitor interested in building and architecture should also check out the Lotus Temple in Delhi.The Lotus Temple is indeed designed to mimic the appearance of the flower.The Lotus Temple is a Bahai house of worship completed in 1986.

（1）What can we learn about Capital Gate？
A．It is the only tower in Abu Dhabi.
B．It's the farthest leaning tower built by man.
C．It is as famous as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
D．It's the tallest building in United Arab Emirates.
（2）What is unique about Svalbard Global Seed Vault？
A．Its function.
B．Its height.
C．Its size.
D．Its appearance.
（3）Where is this text most likely taken from？
A．A science journal.
B．An architecture magazine.
C．A travel brochure.
D．A book about buildings.