For our official holidays, like the National Holiday, many people'd like to go on a visit to some places of interest. Yesterday our class had a heated discussion about whether we should travel during holidays. One man's meat is another man's poison.
Some students are for it. They think visitors can enjoy a good variety of scenery. Facing glorious(壮丽的) tourist attractions, travelers may well broaden their eyes. At the same time, they can keep fit by walking on foot, and taste different delicious food that they can't get in their own hometowns. What's more, travelling can make a contribution to our economy development, mainly to the local economy development. Most travelers need to buy tickets to go to their destinations, thus traffic department will earn money. Travelers also need to sleep and eat, thus local hotels and restaurants also share benefits. Paying admission(门票费) benefits local governments. As for native farmers, they can benefit from selling local specialities to many travelers. In this case, money circulation(货币流通) is speeded up.
On the other hand, other students are against it. They believe it's a waste of money. Some famous places of interest are too crowded, while those smaller ones are not worth visiting. Travelling may cause traffic jams here and there. What's worse, due to travelling here and there, there exist some accidents on the road. Besides, it's known that travelling can also pollute the local environment. In order to reduce air and waste pollution, people should have a rest to the full, reading books or watching TV at home. Recently, many have been afraid of being infected with COVID-19 in particular.
As far as I am concerned, travelling is a good choice to spend holidays. And the government should take some measures to solve the existing problems. More policemen should be on duty to deal with accidents in time. Can we make a small change to the period when people don't have to go to work in some provinces? Let's take the example of the National Holiday, if some provinces of our country spend this holiday mainly in late September, with the National Day coming to an end, rather than in early October, most famous places of interest will not become crowded. At the same time, visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely here and there. Last but not least, never should we travel when there is a pandemic(大流行病，瘟疫). It's our duty to prevent its spread.
1. What does the underlined sentence “One man's meat is another man's poison” in this passage mean?| A．Some persons like meat, while others don't. |
| B．Different persons taste meals differently. |
| C．A man mistakes meat for poison. |
| D．Different persons have different opinions on one thing. |
| A．They buy all kinds of tickets. |
| B．They walk, sleep, eat and meet native farmers. |
| C．They speed up money circulation by spending money on transport, accommodations(膳宿), specialities and admission. |
| D．They only enjoy visiting many glorious tourist attractions. |
| A．There's a need for more policemen. |
| B．Some provinces can change the date of an official holiday completely. |
| C．Visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely. |
| D．People should never travel when there is a pandemic. |
| A．He doesn't show his opinion. | B．He doesn't agree at all. |
| C．He supports unconditionally. | D．He supports and makes some suggestions. |
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【推荐1】It was a rainy day. I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn's house. But she had insisted that I come to see something at the top of the mountain.
So here I was, although unwilling to make the two-hour journey through fog and rain. After lunch, my daughter requested me to drive her to Barage. After a ten-minute drive, we parked the car and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black green evergreens towered over us. Gradually the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. Then we turned a comer and stopped--and I gasped in amazement.
From the top of the mountain to the slopes and valleys, were rivers of daffodils(水仙) in full bloom. A sea of amazing colors, like a carpet before us. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and spilled gold down the mountainside. At the center hung a waterfall of purple hyacinths. Here and there were breathtaking tulips(郁金香).
A lot of questions filled my mind. Who created such beauty? Why? How?
As we approached the home that stood in the center of the property, we saw a sign that read, "Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking". The first answer was:"One Woman--Two Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain." The second was: "One at a Time." The third: "Started in 1958."
I was so moved by what we had seen. "She changed the world," I said, not getting over the shock, "one bulb (球茎) at a time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it."
"Imagine," I added, "if I had a vision and worked at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished?"
Carolyn looked sideways at me, smiling. "Start tomorrow," she said. "Better yet, start today."
1. Why did the author decide to visit her daughter?| A．She didn't want to disappoint her. | B．She missed her very much. |
| C．She must pick her up. | D．She had an urge to look at the sea of flowers. |
| A．Famous waterfalls. | B．A kind of flower. |
| C．Mountain springs. | D．A name of a place. |
| A．Easier said than done. | B．Well begun, half done. |
| C．Little steps add up to big success. | D．Women can shake the world. |
| A．An amazing trip to Barage. | B．A moving story of a mother's love. |
| C．A valuable lesson from a woman. | D．A special sign on the way home. |
【推荐2】In 2019, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reported that international travel had increased to a record 1.4 billion tourist arrivals. It predicted a 3% to 4% annual increase in coming years. That didn’t happen, of course. At the end of 2021, international tourist arrivals were 72% below pre-pandemic levels with 1 billion fewer arrivals than two years earlier. According to UNWTO’s executive director (执行长官), Zoritsa Urosevic, tourism has been seriously influenced by Covid-19 and, while countries such as China were able to switch to domestic(国内的)tourism, smaller nations such as Fiji, where tourism represents between 40% and 70% of GDP, did far worse. The pandemic put about 120 million tourism jobs at risk.
The organisation holds the opinion that by 2024 international tourism will have returned to pre-pandemic levels. If Covid’s impact improves as hoped, it will be replaced by a new virus — wanderlust. Millennials (千禧年一代), according to one survey, would rather travel than do any other thing.
Though the tourism may bring the economy back, the value of tourism depends on how you do it. In 2019, transport-related emissions (释放) from tourism were responsible for 5% of human-made global carbon dioxide emissions, according to UNWTO. Cruise ships produce 21,000 gallons of sewage (污水) per day per ship, much of it ending up in the sea.
1. What can we know about the international travel in recent years?| A．It increased as expected based on UNWTO. | B．It decreased because of Covid-19. |
| C．China didn’t change the way of tourism. | D．Fiji’s tourism has got better. |
| A．By using data. | B．By describing the process. |
| C．By following the time order. | D．By asking questions. |
| A．It would put tourism jobs at risk. |
| B．It would help improve the situation. |
| C．Many people would like to travel very much. |
| D．Many people would suffer from another disease. |
| A．The advantage of tourism. | B．The disadvantage of tourism. |
| C．Environmental protection. | D．Global warming. |
【推荐3】Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences (住所) of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.
Guided tours
Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals (间隙) throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.
Visitors with children
For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note permits in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.
St George’s Chapel
Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first before it closes.
Shopping
Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewelry, and children’s toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.
Photography and mobile phones
Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.
Security
As Winter Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport style security checks. For safety and security reasons, a one-way system operates along the visitor route.
1. What is specially offered to visitors with kids?| A．A security guard. | B．A baby carrier. | C．A free toy. | D．A pushchair. |
| A．To ensure the safety of the Queen. | B．To ensure the security of the Castle. |
| C．To prevent them from disturbing others. | D．To prevent the use of the built-in cameras. |
| A．A travel guide. | B．A dictionary. | C．A story book. | D．A science report. |
【推荐1】Integrity is the quality of being honest and strong about what you believe to be right. The concept of integrity has played a key role in moral philosophy throughout history and is promoted in all societies because of its importance to social relations. Individual integrity is vital to society, one that enables people to make use of their capacity for critical reflection, does not force people to take up particular roles and does not encourage individuals to betray each other. Besides, societies can be favorable to the development of individual integrity.
Individual integrity can lift up the spirits of the entire society. It can shape the lives of people living in a particular society, the lives of all fellow people and, in its broadest sense, even the destiny of a nation. By contrast, if those living in the society are dishonest, it could have bad effects, jeopardizing the healthy morality of the society.
Additionally, a society can be favorable to the development of individual integrity. Society expects and requires integrity. A society consisting of people of integrity, and people who never compromise on their principles, could have a positive mark on the personal development of its members. Being a part of such a morally lively community could serve as a basis for absorbing traits of good character. This could be of a distinct advantage to any individuals in the society.
However, some social structures are of the wrong sort for some individuals to pursue integrity. If that is the case, we have to ask questions about the moral nature of society first before raising questions about individual integrity. Questions about integrity may turn out to be about what kind of society it is, rather than about the relationship between individual interests and characteristics of a society. The pursuit of adequate individual integrity often depends, not so much on understanding who one is and what one believes and is committed to, but rather understanding what one’s society is and imagining what it could be.
Under no circumstances can we underestimate the importance of human integrity in a society. People, who are honest, trustworthy, compassionate and caring, are the factors decisive in the growth of individuals as well as the development of a society.
1. Individual integrity has been valued in society because ________.| A．it helps develop philosophy | B．it is important to social relations |
| C．it is the basis of critical thinking | D．it ensures people’s particular roles |
| A．assessing | B．strengthening | C．destroying | D．influencing |
| A．individual integrity depends on what one believes |
| B．the nature of society is decided by economic development |
| C．the pursuit of individual integrity changes with time |
| D．social structures guide the formation of individual integrity |
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A． | B． |
C． | D． |
【推荐2】Museums have been around for centuries, with the first known museum founded in the 3rd century BC. For a long time, they were used to showcase traditional artworks like paintings, sculptures and drawings.
In recent times, however, digital art has started to gain popularity as an art form. This has raised the question of whether or not museums should accept digital art into their collections.
Digital art can be defined as an artwork created using digital technology and tools like computers, tablets and smartphones. It includes a variety of mediums such as animation, 3D modelling, virtual reality and video game design. Digital art is increasingly being used by artists to create unique pieces that are unlike anything else seen before.
The debate over whether museums should accept digital art into their collections has been ongoing for some time. On one hand, many believe that digital art is not “real” art and does not deserve to be given the same recognition as traditional artworks. On the other hand, supporters of digital art hold the view that museums should embrace this new form of expression and give it the same respect as any other type of artworks.
The truth is that many museums have already begun to accept digital art into their collections. In fact, some museums have even dedicated entire exhibitions to showcasing digital artworks from around the world. This shows that there is a growing appreciation for this type of expression and that it is slowly becoming more accepted by mainstream audiences.
In general, while there may still be some debate over whether or not digital art deserves to be accepted into museum collections, it is clear that many museums are beginning to welcome this new form of expression. As more people realize the digital art and its potential as an artistic medium, it will likely become even more popular in years to come.
1. What do we know about the digital art from the first three paragraphs?| A．It dates back to the 3rd century BC. |
| B．Its uniqueness leads to its high market value. |
| C．Its creation cannot be separated from digital technology. |
| D．It should be placed in museums according to most people. |
| A．increase. | B．describe. | C．refuse. | D．accept. |
| A．It is getting more and more recognition. |
| B．It has been accepted by the mainstream audiences. |
| C．Most museums have accepted it as their collection. |
| D．This kind of exhibition can be seen all over the world. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Optimistic. | C．Worried. | D．Casual. |
【推荐3】Let the kids sleep, said Scott Maxwell in the Orlando Sentinel. In the US, nearly 9 out of 10 high schools begin classes before 8:30 a.m., and 10 percent before 7:30, and buses pick up kids more than an hour before dawn, forcing tired teens to get out of bed without enough sleep.
This early-bird schedule flies in the face of findings that 87 percent of America’s high school students are short of sleep, and that high schools and middle schools should start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. This is “hardly a trivial matter”, because research shows that teens who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight and low in spirits and do poorly in school.
There is no arguing the benefits of enough sleep, said the Los Angeles Times. However, what is “less clear” is that forcing high schools and middle schools to start later is the path to achieving the benefits. One study found that later start times might mean just an additional “15 minutes per night” of sleep. Another study found that teens got “significantly more sleep the first year of a schedule change” but then started going to bed later by the second. And since the buses that transport older kids also carry primary school students in most areas, adjusting high school start times would require adjusting the start time of younger kids.
Since the AAP’s 2014 report, about every believable medical science organization has come out in support of later start times. The Brookings Institution found that later school start times were followed by “a significant increase” in test scores. Some New Jersey schools moved all start times to 8:30 and found “reduced lateness, and teachers reported students were more ready to learn.” The proof is in, and it leads to only one decision: “Start school later.”
1. What does the underlined expression “a trivial matter” refer to in Paragraph 2?| A．Something impossible | B．Something unimportant |
| C．Something necessary | D．Something valuable |
| A．The benefits of enough sleep is no so clear. |
| B．Primary schools start earlier than high schools. |
| C．Teens need less sleep when they are one year older. |
| D．15 minutes’ more sleep per night is not enough for teens. |
| A．Reduce more weight | B．Go to school much earlier |
| C．Get better marks in the tests | D．Be not in low spirits anymore |
| A．Start school later | B．Get enough sleep |
| C．Pick up kids earlier | D．Move school start times |
