The 2021 (22nd) Hainan Island Carnival kicked off in Haikou, capital city of Hainan province, on Dec 10th, 2021.
Zhang Xu, Chinese vice-minister of Culture and Tourism, said in his speech that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism will continue to support Hainan in comprehensively deepening reform and opening up, support Hainan's aim to become an international tourism consumption center, and provide assistance for the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port.
The festival jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the People's Government of Hainan province has become a vital platform in the past 20 years for Hainan to strengthen cooperation and exchanges in the fields of tourism, culture and sports with the world. This session of Hainan Island Carnival digs deep into all the possible “joyful elements” and fully displays the rich and unique tourism and cultural resources of Hainan so as to engage both tourists and residents to actively participate and interact in building Hainan Island, which has entered its peak tourism season, into a joyful destination for visitors around the world.
Apart from the opening ceremony, a series of exciting activities are scheduled to be held during the festival, including 2021 Hainan World Leisure Tourism Expo, 2021 Hainan International Tourism and Food Expo, the second Hainan International Tourism Equipment Expo, the second Hainan World Culture Week, and the fourth China-ASEAN University Student Culture Week.
Haikou is the event's main venue (主会场), while five other cities, namely, Sanya, Danzhou, Qionghai, Wanning and Wenchang, will serve as supporting venues, in which conferences and exhibitions, culture and art, sports and competitions, and promotional activities will be staged to enrich people s visiting experience.
In terms of tourism, resources of attractive scenic spots, rural tourism, shopping tourism are fully included, seven thematic (主题的) tourism routes including shopping, rural tourism, health tourism, red tourism, conference and exhibition, research and study, oceanic tourism will be launched to attract more visitors to travel to Hainan, which will stimulate (刺激) tourism consumption and help the construction of an international tourism consumption center.
1. What does the underlined phrase “kicked off” probably mean?| A．struck | B．ended | C．declared | D．started |
| A．We can enjoy a variety of activities. | B．It is organized by Sanya government. |
| C．It is held only in the Capital city, Haikou. | D．We can visit more than 20 platforms. |
| A．To suggest what people should do after it. | B．To show the potential effects of the carnival. |
| C．To prove to us why they hold the carnival. | D．To introduce how they develop shopping tourism. |
| A．A main venue of the carnival. | B．An important platform. |
| C．A free trade port in China. | D．A university student center. |
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Just a few feet from our apartment, we found ourselves walking on white sand towards the bright blue ocean. We were soon greeted by a man offering us the use of one of his luxury beach cabanas (小屋) for the day at a very reasonable price and settled into a full day of relaxation. The peaceful atmosphere was a true escape from the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of the city. It was so easy to while away the days from morning until dusk, enjoying the warmth of the sun’s rays and getting lost in a good book, before taking a quick swim in the calm waters to cool off.
Once the sun set, there was a various range of bars and restaurants to choose from just a few steps away. The warm evening atmosphere was peppered with the mouthwatering smell of sizzling freshly-caught fish. The only hardship was trying to decide where to dine each evening with so many tasty options!
After a while, we began to desire a bit more adventure on our trip which, to our delight, we discovered was easy to come by. On one of our outings, we took a boat trip to the undisturbed island of Egmont Key State Park. There we explored the ruins of a military outpost built in 1898 and a 150-year-old working lighthouse. The island is also a protected wildlife reserve. On our return journey, we were excited to discover we were being followed by over a dozen dolphins, who were taking turns to leap out of the water playfully in the wake of our boat.
1. What made the author’s family select St. Pete Beach as the destination?| A．Water sports. | B．The city’s busy nightlife. |
| C．Some historical buildings. | D．The beautiful beach and weather. |
| A．Because of some fun activities. |
| B．Because of a cost-effective offer. |
| C．Because of near historical landmarks. |
| D．Because of the distance of it from their apartment. |
| A．Friendly atmosphere in each restaurant. |
| B．High prices in most restaurants. |
| C．Diverse choices available. |
| D．Family members’ preferences for food. |
| A．The presence of a wildlife expert in the boat. |
| B．Dolphins following and playing around the boat. |
| C．The discovery of hidden treasures on the boat. |
| D．A surprising visit from some local residents. |
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The picturesque city of Haarlem is the capital of the province of Noord-Holland. Situated to the west of Amsterdam, Haarlem is famous for its shopping streets, Dutch architecture and cooking scene. We are sure you will fall in love with it!
Haarlem Walking City Tour
During this 2-hour walking tour you will discover the city of Haarlem accompanied by a professional tour guide. You will learn about the history of the city, including its picturesque streets and beer making history, and main personalities like Franz Hals and Peter Teyler. This tour includes local guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese but not food and drink.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departures and buy your tickets online.
Food Tour Haarlem
This 2. 5-3-hour self-guided tour starts at a Portugese Delicatessen place. There, you’ll receive your first clue to find your next bite. There are altogether five stops. In case you can’t find the next stop, you can always use WhatsApp to get remote assistance from the local partner’s 360 Haarlem Team. This tour includes snacks at every spot but there will be no guide with you.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departures and buy your tickets online.
Canal Boat Cruise Amsterdam
During this 1-hour boat tour you will explore the city Haarlem from a different perspective. Passing by historical and iconic sights of the city, including the Anne Frank House Museum by water, you will have a general idea of the city. Free WiFi is included in this tour.
Go to the 360 Amsterdam Tours Office to get your tickets. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before departures.
1. What can tourists enjoy by joining Haarlem Walking City Tour?| A．A tour guided in Chinese. | B．The longest tour duration. |
| C．Snacks with local-featured flavors. | D．Acquaintance with historical figures. |
| A．Food Tour Haarlem. | B．Haarlem Walking City Tour. |
| C．Canal Boat Cruise Amsterdam. | D．The 360 Amsterdam Tours Office. |
| A．Free WIFI is provided. | B．Early arrival is required. |
| C．Local guides are included. | D．Tickets are booked online. |
【推荐3】Paris is the city of dreams, the city of love. If you are thinking of heading to Paris for a study period, then perhaps a little reality check is in order. But my experience was a romantic one.
I paved my path to Paris through an exchange program. On arrival in Paris, I was constantly reminded of the official processes I was required to complete — forms to be filled in, meetings to attend, the list seemed endless. Perhaps it was due to my well organizational habit，but somehow this endless list of todo’s was completed in little more than a week.
Then the real work began. Once classes were underway, I found myself volunteering to do oral presentations and assignments first, rather than last. This method proved to be very helpful.
Once I had finished class for the week, I had an ever-increasing list of museums to visit, neighborhoods to explore, and cafes to sit in and parks to run around. Read as many books about Paris as you can. Talk to as many locals and other foreigners living there as you can. But the one thing that reading a book or talking to someone cannot do is to provide you with the experience of wandering Paris on foot. I discovered some of my favorite places in Paris by wandering. The people watching, the sounds of the city, the colors as the seasons change, they all add to the ecstasy that I experienced in Paris as an exchange student.
After spending five months wandering through the charming neighborhoods, I fell in love with the atmosphere that came out from every open door, and with every spoken word. There is something comforting about walking to the market each Sunday to be faced with the beautiful display of fruits, vegetables and dairy products. There is warmth in saying bonjour to the passers-by.
On my last day in Paris, I confidently said, “Bonjour Monsieur,” as I passed the little store down the street. I guess no matter how hard I tried I was always going to be an outsider，a tourist. The best part about going on exchange in Paris is falling in love with the city in your own way. Everyone’s experience of Paris is different. I know mine is unique and special to me, my own little pieces of Paris.
1. What does the underlined word “ecstasy” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?| A．Courage. | B．Imagination. | C．Happiness. | D．Adventure. |
| A．An exchange student’s life. | B．Studying in Pairs |
| C．An exchange program. | D．A traveling experience. |
| A．Enjoying coffee in his spare time. | B．Greeting people in French in the street. |
| C．Buying vegetables in the market. | D．Hanging around in Paris. |
| A．The friendly people he met in Paris. |
| B．The special culture he experienced in the city. |
| C．The academic achievement he made in his study. |
| D．The presentations and assignments he did in class. |
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“Modern China is not the same as it used to be ten years ago.We have held the Olympics and told the world our history of five thousand years.This time at Pyeong Chang 2018,we prefer to present to the world the new achievements of contemporary China rather than repeat the story long before,"said Zhang.
“The show has combined high technology and traditional performance together.In order to highlight winter sports,we have adopted the gestures of skating and skiing.Our performers are not the traditional dancers or singers,but they can manage both winter sports and performances,"added Zhang.
One of the biggest challenges both performers and high-tech equipment needed to overcome was the extreme temperature.The closing ceremony of PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics was held in the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium,which is an outdoor stadium,and the temperature was freezing cold during the Games.
1. The underlined word"demonstrated"in paragraph 1 can be replaced by“________”.| A．Achieved | B．showed | C．repeated | D．challenged |
| A．To combine high technology and traditional performance together. |
| B．The time for performers to prepare. |
| C．The extreme temperature for both performers and high-tech equipment to withstand. |
| D．The theme of the show. |
| A．Performers should be familiar with the gestures of skating and skiing. |
| B．China has told the world our history of five thousand years. |
| C．Zhang Yimou directed the opening ceremony of Pyeong Chang 2018. |
| D．China will be the next host country of the Winter Olympics. |
| A．Beijing’s eight-minute show at PyeongChang 2018 demonstrated a modern China. |
| B．Performers of Beijing’s eight-minute show were busy preparing. |
| C．Beijing's eight-minute show was performed in cold weather. |
| D．The closing ceremony of PyeongChang 2018 was held in the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. |
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1. Which newspaper has the longest history?| A．The Washington Post. | B．The Asashi Shimbun. |
| C．The Guardian. | D．China Daily. |
| A．About 3,000. | B．About 474,000. | C．About 500,000. | D．About 830,000. |
| A．They have sister newspapers. |
| B．They are daily newspapers. |
| C．They are published for English learners. |
| D．They were founded in the 19th century. |
【推荐3】As we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK. All theme parks in Britain have cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you'll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair“ rides and games as well, so younger children won't get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e. g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.
Whenever you are in Britain, there's likely to be a theme park within one or two hours, drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation (膳宿)so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.
Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.
Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don't like crowds it is usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!
If you're thinking of visiting a UK theme park, it's worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have " buy one get one free" offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.
1. This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT _______.| A．things to do | B．prices for theme parks | C．rules to obey | D．special offers |
| A．have to spend more | B．save some money |
| C．win a big prize | D．get something free |
| A．Avoid the busiest months. | B．Go earlier or later in the daytime. |
| C．Choose one with few visitors. | D．Go there when no one is in it. |
| A．Products in chocolate bars have “buy one get one free” offers |
| B．Free food in the shop |
| C．You can get drinks for free |
| D．Books are free for you |
