Starting from July 1, the summer holiday is expected to bring 750 million trips made by rail passengers, about 15 million more than the same period in 2020, according to China State Railway Group. A recent report published by an online travel agency predicts that the number of trips made by air passengers this summer will return to normal levels of around 120 million. China’s tourism market is looking forward to a revival during the two month summer holiday.
While COVID-19 cases have been reported from time to time in some areas, the tourism market will see a sharp rise this summer. This is due to the efficient vaccination (接种疫苗) program and strict pandemic (疫情) control measures, said Cheng Chaogong, head of a research center.
According to the industrial report, as consumer confidence continues to improve, more than half of tourists want to have a family trip during the summer holiday. Also, 37.2 percent have chosen to travel with other family members. The survey result is a positive sign for the tourism market, since family travel was the main summer tourism model of previous years, the report said.
Rising airfares and hotel bookings also proved people’s growing enthusiasm for traveling during the summer holiday. By the end of June, hotel bookings for the summer holiday had increased by 30 percent compared with the same period of 2020.
Among the most popular destinations were Chengdu in Sichuan province, Kunming in Yunnan province, Harbin in Heilongjiang province, Shanghai and Beijing, according to the website.
In addition, red tourism, which refers to the visits to historical sites with a modern revolutionary legacy (革命遗产), remained a popular choice for travelers as this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China.
1. What does the underlined word “revival” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Loss. | B.Challenge. | C.Recovery. | D.Chance. |
A.People are eager to get out and relax. |
B.The pandemic has been under control. |
C.People are tired of staying at home. |
D.The tourist industry offers various chances. |
A.To show the tourism is going to pick up. |
B.To prove people are fond of traveling. |
C.To state the pandemic has an impact on tourism. |
D.To predict the pandemic will come to an end soon. |
A.Pandemic: not a threat anymore |
B.Red tourism: a rising industry |
C.Changes in consumption view take place |
D.Summer holiday gives tourism an upturn |
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【推荐1】Experience the ultimate wellness retreat for your mind, body, and soul amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland. Across the country are world-class spa s that tap into Iceland’s abundant, sustainable and mineral-rich waters from geothermal (地热的) sources. Iceland is a true destination, attracting tired travelers from across the globe.
Secret LagoonSecret Lagoon natural hot springs are located in the small village called Fludir. In the whole area there are several geothermal spots and a little Geysir which erupts every 5 minutes, showing off for the guests relaxing in the hot spring. During winter, the northern lights are often giving a great lightshow above Secret Lagoon.
The Blue LagoonThe Blue Lagoon is a health and geothermal spa on the Reykjanes Peninsula. For ten consecutive years Blue Lagoon has been awarded the Blue Flag environmental recognition granted to natural beaches and hot springs. The lagoon holds nine million liters of geothermal seawater.
Laugarvatn FontanaLaugarvatn Fontana is the place for relaxation and an authentic Icelandic experience. Soak in the warm geothermal pools and get energized in the natural steam rooms, with the hot spring bubbling right below you. Be sure not to miss a visit to taste the delicious rye bread that grandmothers of the area have been baking in the hot spring s of Laugarvatn for decades.
Mývatn Nature BathsLocated in the heart of north-east Iceland about 105 kilometres (65 miles) south of the Arctic Circle, Lake Mývatn and its surroundings are one of Europe’s greatest natural treasures. Containing a unique blend of minerals, silicates and micro-organisms, the warm soothing water of Myvatn Nature Bath benefits both skin and spirit alike.
1. What do Secret Lagoon and The Blue Lagoon have in common?A.They own natural hot springs. | B.They hold geothermal seawater. |
C.They features quite long histories. | D.They have lightshows for visitors. |
A.Secret Lagoon. | B.The Blue Lagoon. |
C.Laugarvatn Fontana. | D.Mývatn Nature Baths. |
A.It offers travelers geothermal spa services. |
B.It sees a Geysir that erupts every 5 minutes. |
C.It contains Europe’s greatest natural and cultural resources. |
D.It enjoys a mixture of minerals, silicates and micro-organisms. |
【推荐2】Here is the information about the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series.
Annual Pass
Cost: $80 annual pass Available for: Everyone How to purchase:
In person: Purchase at a local federal recreation site. Online: Buy from the USGS store.
By phone: Call 1-888-275-8747. Additional Information:
This pass is non-transferable to another person.
Senior Pass
Cost: $80 Lifetime Senior Pass;$20 Annual Senior Pass
Available for: U. S. citizens or permanent residents ages 62 or over. How to purchase:
In person: Purchase at a local federal recreation site. Online:Buy from the USGS store.
Additional Information:
The Senior Pass may provide a 50 percent discount on some fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and special services.
Volunteer Pass
Cost: Free annual pass
Available for: Volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program
How to get: Volunteers should contact their volunteer coordinator (协调员) for more information.
Additional Information:
The Volunteer Pass is available for 12 months from the date of issue.
Access Pass
Cost: Free lifetime pass
Available for: U. S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.
How to get:
In person: Purchase at a local federal recreation site. Online: Buy from the USGS store.
Mail: Purchase using an application form that can be exchanged through mail. Note: Processing and shipping fees will be charged for online and mail orders. Additional Information:
The Access Pass generally does not cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.
Golden Access Passports are no longer sold. However, these passes are still honored according to the provisions of the pass.
Passes may not be purchased as gifts.
1. Which pass can be ordered by phone?A.Annual Pass. | B.Senior Pass. | C.Volunteer Pass. | D.Access Pass. |
A.$0. | B.$20. | C.$40. | D.$80. |
A.It can be bought and given to others as a present. |
B.All forms of purchase don’t charge processing fee. |
C.It has replaced Golden Access Passport completely. |
D.A discount in other related fees can be enjoyed with it. |
【推荐3】After years of touring the world, in 2019, Tutankhamun began his final world tour before resting forever in the new Grand Egyptian Museum. His journey, which began in California and received great welcome in Paris, will take him as far from home as Japan, Sydey and South Korea.
From now until May 2020, he stops off at London' s Saatchi Gallery. Here’s a glimpse of some treasures you’ll witness.
Guardian Statue(守卫石像)
This life-sized guardian statue is one of a set of two that watched over the entrance to Tut's burial chamber (墓室), and was one of the first things Carter saw upon entering the tomb. It's their eyes that immediately draw your attention. They never seem to be looking directly at you, because the statues were made for the afterlife, meaning they need to be looking farther than our world. It's one of the objects that have left Cairo for the first time and one that the exhibition's organizers refer to as "a big win".
Coffinite
You might be surprised to learn that organs were dealt with separately during the process of making mummies in ancient Egypt. Each organ had a specially designated case in order to protect it on the way to the next world.King Tut was no different and this beautiful, gold coffinette was designed to store the young Pharaoh’s liver.
Gilded Wooden Naos(神龛)
One of the most mysterious objects discovered in Tutankhamun’s tomb and on display at the Saatchi, is this gilded wooden naos. Never before a description of the relationship between a king and his queen been discovered with this level of detail-it shows that King Tut and his wife (and half-sister), were extremely close. Inside the naos, Carter found a stand for a statue, but no statue itself, only footprints on the base of the stand. Many explanations as to its meaning have been offered over the years, but the most convincing one was a stand for a statue of the god Amun, whose name means "the hidden one”.
1. Where can we see the Tutankhamun exhibition now?A.In Egypt. |
B.In the USA. |
C.In France. |
D.In the UK. |
A.He was buried with a guardian to lead him to the afterlife. |
B.He was married to someone he had a blood relation with |
C.Coffinette was used to store his body shortly after he died. |
D.There used to be a statue of him in the gilded wooden naos. |
A.In a health report. |
B.In a story book. |
C.In an education magazine. |
D.In a museum leaflet. |
【推荐1】Elena Yi dreamed of pursuing piano performance in college, never minding that her fingers could barely reach the length of an octave (八度音阶). Unable to fully play many works by Romantic-era composers including Beethoven and Brahms, she tried anyway— and in her determination to spend hours practicing a Chopin concerto, wound up injuring herself.
The efforts of Professor Carol Leone from the Southern Methodist University (SMU) are changing all that: twenty years ago, the school became the first major university in the U.S. to introduce smaller keyboards into its music program, leveling the playing field for Yi and other piano majors.
Yi, 21, tried one of the smaller keyboards, “I remember being really excited, because my hands could actually reach and play all the right notes,” she said.
For decades, few questioned the size of the traditional piano. For those with small hand spans (掌距), it’s difficult to properly play many works of Beethoven and Brahms. Those who attempt to play them either get used to skipping notes or risk injury with repeated play. Leone is familiar with such challenges. Born into a family of musicians, she favored classical music and pursued piano despite her small hand span, and earned a degree as a doctor in musical arts.
The idea of smaller keyboards first met resistance from some traditionalists. Leone also said that when she raised the issue with one Viennese professor, he told her there were already too many pianists anyway.
Though such resistance is fading, there are some very traditional people who think of piano as a competitive thing. Leone said, “This is art, not sport. It’s about making as much beautiful art as possible, and we should give everybody the opportunity to do that.”
1. Why did Elena Yi find it hard to play a Chopin concerto so well?A.Her fingers got injured. |
B.It was time-consuming. |
C.Her hand spans were small. |
D.The traditional piano was out of tune. |
A.Summarize the previous paragraphs. |
B.Add some background information. |
C.Introduce a new topic for discussion. |
D.Provide some advice for pianists. |
A.Disapproving. | B.Objective. | C.Unclear. | D.Positive. |
【推荐2】John Lubbock, a British member of the Parliament (议会), led to the first law to safeguard Britain's heritage-the Ancient Monuments Bill. How did it happen?
By the late 1800s more and more people were visiting Stonehenge for a day out. But the visitors left behind rubbish and leftover food. It encouraged rats that made holes at the stones' foundations, weakening them They also cut pieces off the stones for souvenirs and carved pictures into them, says architectural critic Jonathan Glancey. It was the same for other pre-historic remains, which were disappearing fast Threats also included farmers and landowners as the ancient stones got in the way of working on the fields and were a free source of building materials.
Shocked and angry, Lubbock took up the fight. When he heard Britain's largest ancient stone circle at Avebury in Wiltshire was up for sale in 1871, he persuaded its owners to sell it to him and the stone circle was saved.
"Lubbock aroused national attention for ancient monuments "says Glancey." he did for heritage what Darwin did for natural history."
But Lubbock couldn't buy every threatened site. He knew laws were needed and tabled the Ancient Monuments Bill. It proposed government powers to take any pre-historic site under threat away from uncaring owners.
For eight years he tried and failed to get the bill through parliament finally in 1882, it was voted into law. It had however been watered down; people had to willingly give their ancient monuments to the government. But what it did do was plant the idea that the state could preserve Britain s heritage better than private owners.
1. What's the second paragraph mainly about?A.The threats caused to the ancient remains. |
B.The facts that people explored the heritages. |
C.The history of the UK's ancient remains. |
D.The anger Lubbock expressed about the relics. |
A.He couldn't afford a site any more. |
B.He wanted to stir up more attention. |
C.He wanted to make contributions as Darwin. |
D.He couldn't save every site with his own effort. |
A.It failed to be voted into the law. |
B.It was got through as expected in the end. |
C.It allowed people to sell their monuments. |
D.It made people trust the government's protection. |
【推荐3】Laughter is a kind of universal body language that is shared by people of all nationalities, skin colors, cultures and traditions. But did you know that the ability to tell real laughter apart from fake (假的) laughter also varies among cultures?
Greg Bryant, a professor of communication at the University of California, published a study in late July. In the study, 884 people from 21 countries were asked to listen to random recordings of laughter. Some of the recordings were made up of laughs from the bottom of the heart, while others were made by people who were asked to laugh on command.
The study showed that people around the world have the ability to pick out real laughter, although their abilities vary from country to country. Residents of the Samoan Islands, were particularly good at it, correctly identifying real laughter 56 percent of the time. According to Bryant, people from smaller, less industrialized nations “are more accurate in identifying a natural smile” because they rely heavily on emotional engagement in order to predict others’ behavior and create stronger social relationships.
But how do people from different cultures detect natural laughter so easily? And what characters does real laughter have? As Professor Jessica Wolf of the University of California told the Association for Psychological Science, in real laughter, we produce qualities, such as higher pitch (音调) and volume, as well as faster bursts of no clear sounds.
By contrast, fake laughter will “sound like speech”. According to Science Daily, fake laughter is controlled by the same brain system that controls the lips and tongue. Bryant further explained that this system has active ability, saying “with this speech system, you can make a lot of different noises, including crying, laughter or scream. That’s where fake laughter comes from”.
So that? s something to think about: next time one of your friends laughs at something you say, will you be able to tell if it’s real or fake?
1. What did the study find?A.Real laughter is produced from people’s heart. |
B.People can tell real laughter from fake laughter. |
C.People have trouble recognizing real laughter. |
D.Laughter is a kind of universal body language in the world. |
A.They put much emotion to knowing others. |
B.They often predict others’ behaviors. |
C.They aren’t well educated. |
D.They have a strong social relationship. |
A.Clearer words. | B.Slower speed. |
C.Higher sound. | D.More like a speech. |
A.It controls ears and eyes. |
B.It works like speech systems. |
C.It encourages people to copy others. |
D.It can make people produce various noises. |