In Switzerland, Liu Hongjia and Liu Yuxi use a drone to capture the moment when they are filming a vlog. The couple’s beautifully edited travel vlogs are proving popular on such platforms as travel website Qyer, while their personal accounts on Sina Weibo jointly have more than 810,000 followers.
In this booming era of social media, more and more “media travelers” are joining their peers online in producing creative videos of their tourism experiences. And the growing popularity of short videos in China is a trend that’s also encouraging ordinary tourists to follow suit.
When it comes to creating a hit travel vlog, the personal touch is what makes all the difference. “Filming a travel vlog is like making a documentary of your own, where you record beautiful scenery, interesting experiences and honest feelings.” Liu Hongjia says. Some people watch them to learn how to take beautiful photos, while others want to find out more about popular travel destinations. Either way, what is appealing to audiences is that the personality of the presenter comes across in the vlog. It’s like watching movies. When people like a director’s style, they will follow his new work.
To embrace the growing trend for shooting short videos in China, travel website Mafengwo started to encourage its users to post vlogs about their trips in 2018, which has now become an important part of its user-generated content.
According to Zhao Qian, head of Mafengwo’s short-video content, its users have uploaded over 2 million short videos online, covering a wide range of themes, such as food, scenic areas and hotel experiences. “For a long time, tourists often shared their trips online via photos and words. However, short videos have become the new trend because they’re bright, direct and fun. It’s also an efficient way for visitors to find information about local travel experiences,” she says.
1. What’s the function of the first paragraph?| A．To summarize the whole passage. | B．To arouse readers’ interest in tourism. |
| C．To introduce the topic of the whole passage. | D．To emphasize the importance of short videos. |
| A．By demonstrating his personal style | B．By following a famous director’s example. |
| C．By teaching people how to take good photos | D．By revealing more information about tourist spots. |
| A．Because short videos are bright, direct and fun. |
| B．Because that caters to the growing popularity of short videos. |
| C．Because the content of short videos is mainly generated by its users. |
| D．Because short videos provide information about local travel experiences. |
| A．Cautious. | B．Appreciative. | C．Concerned | D．Indifferent. |
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【推荐1】Things to do in Miyakojima
Fresh island food
Delight your senses with juicy, melt-in-your-mouth Miyako beef, delicious Miyako soba (noodles served in broth), or fresh fruit. Ice cream with a pinch of salt known as “yuki shio (snow salt)” does more than simply keep you cool.
Unique beaches
Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyakojima, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. The ocean is colored in emerald blue, mesmerizing visitors with its beauty. Compact Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is hidden in a small cove, and can only be accessible by walking through a narrow tunnel of trees.
Diverse and colorful fish
Snorkeling (浅滩潜水) is a must-try in Miyakojma. Dense coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles and plenty of space to free dive to depths of 8 to 15 meters close to the shore are standout features. For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their perfect spots.
Scuba diving
Miyako Island is a diving mecca (圣地), with a wealth of dive sites to explore, including many underwater caves and caverns. Even those without a diving license need not be held back. Dive shops and tour operators also offer beginners tours to explore Miyako Island’s abundant underwater environment.
The bridges
Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyakojima and Irabujima, stretching for 3540 m, drawing a gentle curve (弧线). The length of the bridge can also be read as “san (3) go (5) no shi (4) ma,” meaning coral island in Japanese. Smaller bridges connect Irabu Bridge and Shimoji islands, giving visitors additional beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike, two dramatic marine ponds connected to each other and the sea by an underwater cave system.
1. Which of the following is suitable for inexperienced snorkelers to go?| A．Shimojishima. | B．Waiwai Beach. |
| C．Imgyo Marine Garden. | D．Aragusuku and Shigira. |
| A．Through a small tunnel of trees. | B．Through the boardwalk between islands. |
| C．By snorkeling a short distance in the water. | D．By diving through several underwater caves. |
| A．To convince readers the beauty of Japan. |
| B．To persuade students to learn scuba diving. |
| C．To inform readers the danger of tropical fishes. |
| D．To attract visitors to travel in Miyakojima during holidays. |
Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the owner donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time, it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.
Guided Tours
•Tour One is recommended for first time visitors. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream.
•Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house’s upper floors, Mr. Hearst’s private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.
•Tour Three looks at the Castle’s North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.
•Tour Four includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.
•The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst’s own visitors might have.
Ticket Prices
Hearst Castle accepts VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles.
| Tours | Adult | Ages 6－17 |
| Tour 1 | $24 | $12 |
| Tours 2,3 or 4 | $24 | $12 |
| Evening tour | $30 | $15 |
* Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Reservation(预订) Information
While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 18004444445,see below for times.
| Reservation Call Center Hours | ||
| Dates | Monday－Friday | Saturday－Sunday |
| March－September | 8 am－6 pm | 8 am－6 pm |
| October－February | 9 am－5 pm | 9 am－3 pm |
Visit www.hearstcastle.org for more information.
1. If you are quite interested in wine，which tour will you choose?
| A．Tour Two. | B．Tour One. |
| C．Tour Four. | D．Tour Three. |
| A．$36. | B．$60. |
| C．$48. | D．$75. |
| A．At 8 am on Monday in February. |
| B．At 6 pm on Saturday in October. |
| C．At 7 pm on Friday in September. |
| D．At 9 am on Sunday in March. |
【推荐3】There are top four places to visit in the Monterey Peninsula, California, where there are so many activities and beautiful lookout spots.
Pebble BeachThis scenic place offers many activities, hotels, and restaurants. At Pebble Beach, one can go fishing, swimming, diving, surfing, picnicking, boating, and on the nature trails there’s bicycling and hiking. It is a picture that is perfect with a white sand beach and beautiful view of the ocean.
Monterey Bay AquariumRegarded as the number one aquarium, Monterey Bay Aquarium has all kinds of interesting fish to see. Not only do they have strange fish but also other sea creatures too. They have very creative ways of displaying the fish; sharks are kept in a large glass looking tank. Admission (入场费) for adults is $ 34.95, children (13-17) $ 31.95, and children under 12 is $ 21.95．
The Butterfly SanctuaryEvery year in October, the Monarch butterfly migrates to Monterey County to stay for the winter. This is actually called overwintering, and at this sanctuary (庇护所) these large numbers of butterflies gather together on the tree branches to keep warm. There are tens of thousands of them flying up and down; it’d be a sight worth seeing.
Andrew Molera State ParkBeing the largest state park in the area, Andrew Molera State Park offers many activities and natural views. The Big Sur, made famous by John Steinbeck’s novel, is within this park and is very beautiful. The park also offers camping, surfing, and hiking.
If you ever had the chance to go to Monterey County, California these are some of the places you’d like to see. Check them out for yourself at their websites below and see if they’ll be added to your travel wish list!
1. Visitors would like to go to Pebble Beach because ______.| A．they can see shark there | B．it is beautiful and has a lot of activities |
| C．it can offer excellent staying conditions | D．it has a lot of attractions and restaurants |
| A．34.95 dollars | B．66.90 dollars | C．91.85 dollar | D．101.85 dollars |
| A．Pebble Beach | B．Monterey Bay Aquarium |
| C．The Butterfly Sanctuary | D．Andrew Molera State Park |
| A．California. | B．The Big Sur. |
| C．Monterey County. | D．The Monterey Peninsula. |
| A．Monterey Bay Aquarium is considered the best in the U. S. |
| B．The Monarch butterfly migrates to Monterey Country in spring. |
| C．Andrew Molera State Park is the largest state park in the U. S. |
| D．In the Aquarium sharks are kept in a very large pool. |
【推荐1】AI (artificial intelligence) is a new field of computer science. It allows machines to learn from experience, make decisions and solve problems like humans. Today you can find a lot of AI examples in our everyday life. You use AI facial recognition to unlock your phone. Self-driving cars use it to drive. Shopping apps use it to provide you with information according to your interest. Perhaps the best example is the smart assistant on your phone, which can support you when you make voice calls, add events to the calendar, and send messages. All in all, AI is everywhere.
In recent years, China has a rapid development in AI. To prepare students well for the future, Zhejiang Province plans to make students in primary and middle schools learn AI.
Last year, Zhejiang Province started “AI + education” pilot project in schools. Wenzhou is one of the cities that have carried out the project. The city plans to have nearly 760 schools for AI education by the end of this year, hoping to bring AI to every classroom.
It’s easy to open the AI course among primary and middle schools, because information technology is already a subject tested in Gaokao in Zhejiang. The new AI course is expected to build a strong AI talent pool for universities and colleges in the future. However, AI-based education is still faced with a lot of challenges. One of the biggest challenges is that there are not enough top teachers.
1. What can AI help machines do?| A．Find a lot of examples | B．Copy and act like humans. |
| C．Do everything for humans. | D．Experience different kinds of life. |
| A．Controller. | B．Owner. | C．Helper. | D．Trainer. |
| A．Taking a ride in a self-driving car. |
| B．Sharing your interest with friend. |
| C．Unlocking your phone with your face ID. |
| D．Sending messages with the smart assistant. |
| A．The AI education in Wenzhou. |
| B．The importance of the AI course. |
| C．The AI cities in Zhejiang Province. |
| D．The AI course and other subjects. |
| A．It’s going to be hard to pass AI tests. |
| B．The AI course will be a subject in Gaokao. |
| C．There will be a great need for top teachers. |
| D．The AI course will be popular all over the world. |
【推荐2】One of the most successful, influential and beloved women in American history, Eleanor Roosevelt once said that she had one regret: she wished she had been prettier. Who hasn’t felt the same way? We are all too aware of our physical imperfections. To overcome them, we spend billions upon billions every year. Why do we care so much about how we look? Because it matters. Because beauty is powerful. Because even we learn to value people mostly for being kind and wise and funny, we are still moved by beauty.
Aristotle said, “Beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of introduction”. It’s not fair, but it’s true. We simply treat beautiful people better than we do others. Attach a photograph of a beautiful author to an essay, and people will think that it is more creative and more intelligently written than exactly the same essay accompanied by the photo of a homely author. As children, beautiful people are more likely to become favorites with parents and teachers. Later, they are more likely to get good jobs. Attractive people in need are more likely to receive help from strangers.
These days, women and men both rely on advanced technology to improve their beauty. Wrinkles can be stretched away with a face lift. Special injections can make lips look young and plump (丰满的). Besides being a sign of youth, good skin also means that the person is likely to be healthy. Still, it is possible to go too far. At the end of the 19th century, some women even had their ribs (肋骨) removed so they’d have that perfect narrow waist.
Our sensitivity to physical beauty is not something we can control at will. We are born with it. Experiments showed that even small infants prefer to look at attractive faces. Before they have met a single supermodel, before they have watched a single TV show, before they have opened up a single fashion magazine, they are drawn to the same faces which adults have judged to be attractive.
There are more important things in life than beauty. But as Nancy Etcoff says, “We have to understand beauty, or we will always be enslaved by it.” If you aim to be wise and kind and funny, it doesn’t mean that you can't also try your best to look beautiful. There’s no reason to feel guilty about being moved by beauty’s power. It moves us all.
1. Which of the following proverbs has the opposite meaning of Aristotle’s sentence in Paragraph 2?| A．Never judge a book by its cover. | B．Act on second thoughts. |
| C．Leave your luck while winning. | D．Great minds think alike. |
| A．attractive | B．plain | C．beautiful | D．handsome |
| A．People are all slaves to beauty. |
| B．Beauty can ensure good jobs. |
| C．Advanced technology helps improve beauty. |
| D．People value beauty over other virtues. |
| A．The Power of Beauty | B．Huge Costs of Beauty |
| C．Bad Effects of Beauty | D．Various Ways to Beauty |
【推荐3】You might have heard a lot about ancient towns and ancient cities in China. Here, we list several of the most beautiful ancient villages in China.
Baoshan Stone City, Yunnan Province
Baoshao Stone City was built on a huge mushroom-shaped rock, and only has about one hundred houses. The houses are laid out in an orderly way, built on the rock, and linked by stone steps. The Naxi people there still lead an original life and grow crops in terraces; you can experience the colorful culture of the Naxi ethnic group there.
Tuvas Village in Kanas, Xinjiang
Kanas Tuvas Village is near the mysterious Lake Kanas. The small village is located in a valley, and only has about 80 houses. These Swiss-style wooden houses are all surrounded by wooden fences. Tuvas is an ancient minority group. They traditionally lived as hunter-gathers. You can visit a local family, go herding with the locals and experience the peaceful ancient village life.
Jiajiu Tibetan Village, Danba, Sichuan Province
Jiaju Tibetan Village is known as the “Tibetan fairyland”. It stands on a mountain slope, and consists of about 140 houses. These unique houses are all built with crown-shaped roofs, red caves, and white walls, which make the houses look like little castles among the forest.
Xijiang Miao Village, Guizhou Province
If you’re interested in the Miao Minority, Xijiang Miao Village can be a great destination for deepening your understanding of Miao history and culture. It’s the largest Miao village in China, and now has 1432 households with a population of over 5000, of which 99.5% are Miao ethnic group. It’s also famous for the houses built on stilts of different heights.
1. What can you do in Kanas Tuvas Village?| A．Hike in terraces. | B．Go hunting with the locals. |
| C．See houses of a foreign style. | D．Learn about houses built on stilts. |
| A．In Baoshan Stone City | B．In Jiaju Tibetan Village |
| C．In Kanas Tuvas Village | D．In Xijiang Miao Village |
| A．They were secret to the outside world in the past. |
| B．They were originally built to defend their homeland. |
| C．They are the ethnic villages with unique architecture. |
| D．They are still cut off and difficult to access nowadays. |
【推荐1】We are living in an unusual time in the history of the media.
| A．For example, people can upload videos of events they believe are of interest to others |
| B．While traditionally, large corporations have been the ones to produce and report on the news |
| C．The widespread use of the Internet has made impact on the media |
| D．TV stations and especially newspapers have been negatively affected, as fewer companies choose to pay to advertise through them |
| E．Another way that news has become interactive is through the popularity of commenting on stories, sharing and discussing them |
【推荐2】More than 100 podcasts (播客) this year in NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge have touched on a topic that’s increasingly important to young people: climate change. Here are four student podcasts that show the minds of students and what they have to say about climate-related news in their communities — and what they hope to do about it.
Behind the Scenes of the Mosquito Fire
A sixth-grade class at the Georgetown School of Innovation in Georgetown, Calif., shares stories from the devastating (毁灭性的) Mosquito Fire in 2022. This group of eight students asks two firefighters what it’s like to fight fires and protect loved ones in their hometown.
Fires: Set Ablaze
At Chautauqua Elementary, the Vashon fifth-graders talk about the far-reaching and lasting impact of wildfires and wildfire smoke — and the direct effects on their lives, like waiting for the school bus on a smoky day. The students also interview experts and share their research on wildfire precautions (防范).
Flowing Through Time In this podcast from Peak Academy, a group of eight middle schoolers reports on dealing with water shortages in Bozeman, Montana. They track the history of their growing hometown’s water supply, which has been dependent on mountain snowmelt. As that source becomes less reliable in a warming world, the students turn to the grown-ups to ask what they can do to conserve water.
Washed Away
The deadly flooding in eastern Kentucky last year forever changed the lives of high schoolers Ryley Bowman, Carolina Johnson and Hunter Noble. The three classmates at Morgan County High School in West Liberty, Ky., share firsthand accounts of their own and their family’s experiences during the floods.
1. Which podcast will be attractive if you are interested in firefighters’ experience?| A．Washed Away. | B．Fires: set Ablaze. |
| C．Flowing Through Time. | D．Behind the Scenes of the Mosquito Fire. |
| A．Their personal experience. | B．The history of water supply. |
| C．An interview with experts. | D．Methods of saving water. |
| A．To inspire us to make more podcasts. |
| B．To solve the problem of climate change. |
| C．To introduce students’ podcasts about climate. |
| D．To encourage us to do more for the community. |
【推荐3】Picture a young Chinese woman, dressed in traditional clothing, picking flowers in a field to create makeup for her cheeks, making a sofa from bamboo and cooking up all sorts of delicious Chinese food by herself. It may sound unreal, but such a person does exist in real life.
Li Ziqi, 30, has become one of China’s most popular Internet celebrities with over 10 million followers on YouTube, over 42 million on Douyin and over 24 million on Weibo.
Li Ziqi’s videos featuring her cooking and creating DIY products greatly attract people living in big cities. To our amazement, she does it all without using any modern technology or devices.
What dominate her videos are scenes of picking seasonal ingredients (食材) from her own garden and sometimes in the mountains and turning them into tasty dishes on her woodfired oven. Li stresses the seasons in her cooking, as China’s traditional 24 Solar Terms (节气) also do, and makes food suitable for the particular climate.
There came an intense debate about the image of China and its culture she presented. She was accused of presenting an “outdated” image of the country by some critics. Nevertheless, state broadcaster CCTV and People’s Daily praised her for her initiative (主动性) to help rural youth become rich.
Li Ziqi, by telling an inspiring China story, is promoting traditional Chinese culture to international audience.
1. What’s the feather of LIZiqi’s videos ?| A．Dressed in traditional clothing. |
| B．Picking flowers in a field to create makeup for her cheeks. |
| C．Her cooking and creating DIY products. |
| D．Making a sofa from bamboo. |
| A．Li Ziqi is one of China’s most popular Internet celebrities. |
| B．Li Ziqi does it all with the help of modern technology or devices. |
| C．Li Ziqi is promoting traditional Chinese culture. |
| D．Li Ziqi makes food suitable for the particular climate. |
| A．Positive | B．Doubtful |
| C．Negative | D．Unfavourable |
