I was hungry because after a full day of exploring the German town, I hadn’t eaten anything more than a pizza. I’m comfortable travelling through a country where I don’t speak the language, but I would almost rather go hungry than sit in a restaurant eating alone.
After wandering around the town for another half an hour, I finally chose an Italian restaurant that seemed friendly enough. I know I should have gone for more traditional German food, but the idea of a plate of Italian noodles for only six euros was too much to pass up. So I nervously entered. As I stood there, I noticed all the happy families and friends eating together. The hostess found a small table for me next to the front entrance.
“Great,” I thought, “now people can look at this friendless traveller as they enter.” Then I started to wonder how many of the customers might mistake me for the hostess and how much this would interrupt(打断) my meal. Then a woman, whose name is now lost to memory, invited me to have dinner with her and her family. I couldn’t believe it! This was the German friendliness I had read about.
I walked to their table. I can be quite shy when talking to new people. I also started to wonder how this would work. Do I have to talk to them the whole time? Do they even know English? The meal began awkwardly. The woman’s two children mostly stared at me.
Fortunately, the parents spoke enough English and I knew a little German. I came into this restaurant afraid of eating alone and I ended up conquering my shyness. Separate bills came for each of us; we paid and went our own ways. The family probably ended up discussing their day while I just walked back to my hotel with a smile on my face.
1. The author chose an Italian restaurant instead of a German one probably because ________.| A．the author didn’t like German food |
| B．the food in the Italian restaurant was cheap |
| C．the Italian restaurant was popular in the town |
| D．the German restaurants in the town were closed |
| A．happy | B．angry |
| C．disappointed | D．surprised |
| A．couldn’t speak any German |
| B．was outgoing and enjoyed talking to people |
| C．didn’t like to travel in a foreign country |
| D．had an enjoyable dinner with the family |
| A．To share her experience in Germany. |
| B．To encourage readers to travel in Germany. |
| C．To explain why Germans are friendly. |
| D．To express thanks to the German family. |
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【推荐1】As intros to backpacking go, this might be pushing it. At noon on a brilliant Tuesday in March, my 12-year-old son Kai and I are a mile and a half into a four-day, 27-mile walk through the Grand Canyon—his first backpacking trip—when he asks, “Are we almost to camp?, Um, no. Camp, at Hermit Creek, is seven miles and nearly 2,500 feet below, that will take us several more hours.
We are here largely because of a birthday note Kai wrote to me two years ago in which he declared, “You used to be a wild 10-year-old like me and now you’re a wild 53-year-old. We can do so many things together! I am excited for when I’m old enough for the Grand Canyon.”
There are, I suppose, dads who could resist that, just as there are fathers who would plan an experience-appropriate trip for their sons. I am neither, so here we are. Never mind that; aside from simply being 12, Kai has done almost nothing to physically prepare for this. Or that I haven’t backpacked for 13 years.
We go down a poorly maintained path off the canyon with twisty trees and twining bushes. Gradually the view broadens, the landscape in Vishnu fascinates Kai greatly. “This place is amazing,” he says. Nightfall in the canyon can be magical. Darkness surrounds us, pressed by cool air. Hearing the sound of a waterfall, we lie down to take in the stars. Twice I suggest we turn in. “Not yet,” Kai says. “This is too unbelievable.”
Wednesday, we travel three miles to Monument Creek, and hike a mile and 1,000 feet down to the Colorado River. The next morning a t 7:30 when we march out, I’m optimistic, and Kai sets a quick pace. Friday, we rise before dawn and are the first ones out of camp; for an hour we have the Bright Angel Trail and its soaring (高耸的) scenery to ourselves.
In that birthday card, Kai had also written, “Even when you’re 100, you will always be wild.” Nice. If I’m lucky enough to make it there, it looks like I’ll have company.
1. According to the author, he goes backpacking in the Grand Canyon with Kai ________.| A．to promote the father-and-son relationship |
| B．to satisfy Kai’s desire for the Grand Canyon |
| C．to fulfill Kai’s birthday wish |
| D．to develop Kai’s strong will |
| A．He has been engaged in backpacking for years. |
| B．He tends to make sufficient preparations for backpacking in advance. |
| C．He favors an experience-appropriate trip for his son. |
| D．He is enthusiastic about meeting challenges. |
| A．Exhausted. | B．Relieved. | C．Thrilled. | D．Desperate. |
| A．Kai hopes his dad will live a long life. |
| B．Kai believes his dad will be wilder in the future. |
| C．The author doubts whether he can live as old as 100. |
| D．The author enjoys Kai’s company during the trip. |
【推荐2】Tianjin Panshan Mountain Scenic Area
Panshan Mountain is listed among the national 5A Scenic Spots and is well-known for its natural scenery, Buddhist temples, and royal gardens.
The mountain was first recorded in books from the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD) and became popular in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Seventy-two temples, 13 exquisite towers, and a royal garden were built on the mountain and were well-regarded by several Chinese emperors.
The main peak of Panshan Mountain is Guayue Peak and is surrounded by other peaks including Zigai Peak to the south, Zilai Peak to the north, Jiuhua Peak to the east, and Wujian Peak to the west. The splendid pine trees, clear streams, and the grotesque stones all make Panshan Mountain Scenic Spot attractive.
Ideal sightseeing season: Early January to early March
Opening hours: 8:00—18:00
Ticket price:
1. A single ticket: 118 yuan per person (a free ticket to the Painting and Calligraphy Academy in Panshan Mountain + a ticket for Tianxia Panshan—a performance introducing Panshan’s scenery).
2. Ticket packages:
(1) 198 yuan/person (an entrance ticket + a single trip electro-mobile ticket going up to the top + a one-way cableway ticket to Wansong Temple)
(2) 168 yuan/person (an entrance ticket + a one-way cableway ticket to Wansong Temple)
(3) 178 yuan/person (an entrance ticket + a one-way cableway ticket to Guayue Peak)
3. Astudent or a senior ticket: 62 yuan per person
Address: Lianhualing village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, Tianjin.
Telephone: +86-22-29821235
Website: http://www.chinapanshan.com/index.html (Chinese)
1. What do we know about Panshan Mountain?
| A．The mountain became popular in the Han Dynasty. |
| B．It has attractive scenery and unique culture. |
| C．It is surrounded by Zigai Peak to the north and Zilai Peak to the south. |
| D．E-mail is available on its website for you to book the ticket. |
| A．In December. | B．In July. | C．In September. | D．In February. |
| A．458. | B．418. | C．398. | D．298. |
【推荐3】For many travelers these days, finding a way to make travel more meaningful has become a top priority. They are increasingly pursuing journeys that include time to volunteer, work on a conservation project, protect endangered animals or to do other activities that allow for giving back while exploring a new part of the world. Here are some opportunities that combine travel with doing good deeds.
The Azores
The trips offer the opportunity to work on carefully selected projects alongside famous scientists while also enjoying encounters with some of the world’s most fascinating sea creatures in water. It allows participants to join a research team in the Azores that is studying the animals to support future conservation of the species. Advanced diving experience is required.
Red Sea, Egypt
Combining an opportunity for world-class diving with being part of an important research effort conducted by Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association, the seven-night trip includes learning how to gather water data with state-of-the-art scientific equipment and conducting onboard and underwater experiments.
Australia
Explore Queensland, Australia, while also supporting a registered charity that rescues farm animals from abuse (虐待), neglect, and situations where they’re in danger. Participants help with daily cleaning of barns (牲口圈) and cages, feeding, health checks, light repair, monitoring animals’ movements, and intensive care of ill, old and baby animals. The experience includes free accommodations with Wi Fi and a swimming pool.
Romania
Work with bears at Romania’s largest bear sanctuary (庇护所), a place that was created as a heaven for bears that have been abused. Located in the Carpathian Mountains, the sanctuary needs volunteers to help with preparing food, monitoring animal well-being and leading conservation tours. The sanctuary is home to 84 bears, with 20 more due to be rescued.
1. What do the last two trips have in common?| A．Both include conducting experiments. |
| B．Both provide free accommodations. |
| C．Both require advanced diving experience. |
| D．Both involve protecting animals from abuse. |
| A．The Azores. | B．Red Sea. |
| C．Australia. | D．Romania. |
| A．They conduct experiments. | B．They gather water data. |
| C．They monitor animal well-being. | D．They need to clean barns and cages. |
【推荐1】When Kirk Alexander went missing for 11 days, an unlikely savior came to his rescue： his neighborhood pizza store.
Almost every night for more than ten years. Kirk Alexander, 48, of Salem, Oregon ordered a late dinner from his local Domino's pizza store. He had no signature order. Sometimes he would call for a salad, sometimes a pie, sometimes chicken wings. The only sure thing for the staff of the Silverton Road Domino's was that they would see Alexander's name show up on their online ordering site sometime between 11 p. m. and midnight several times a week.
Until suddenly, for nearly two weeks at the end of April 2016, they didn't.
It was a slow Saturday night on May 7th when Domino's general manager Sarah Fuller felt she could no longer ignore Alexander's recent absence.
“I went and looked up to see how long it had been since he last ordered,” Fuller told KATU. com. “It was 11 days, which was not like him at all.”
Fuller knew Alexander worked from home, and neighbors said he rarely left. She also knew that he had suffered some health issues in the past. Something, Fuller worried, was wrong.
Around 1 a. m. on Sunday. May 8, Fuller sent longtime delivery driver Tracey Hamblen to stop in at Alexander's home. Hamblen approached Alexander's door as he had countless times before and knocked. He could plainly see that Alexander's TV set was on, as were his lights; but after several minutes, Alexander still didn't answer the door.
Hamblen rushed back to the store to relay the upsetting developments to Fuller. She encouraged Hamblen to dial 911. Soon, officers were on their way.
When deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's office arrived at Alexander's house, they heard a man “calling for help from inside the residence, deputies said. They broke the door down, and found Alexander on the floor in need of immediate medical attention. One day later, and they might have been too late.
Alexander was rushed to Salem Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition shortly after the dramatic rescue. In the following weeks, Fuller, Hamblen, and other store employees went to visit him with flowers and cards, noting that Alexander greeted them with knowing smiles.
1. How did Fuller sense that something was wrong?| A．She knew Alexander had serious health problems. |
| B．Alexander hadn't ordered chicken wings for nearly 2 weeks. |
| C．Alexander had never before broken his routine in the store for 10 years. |
| D．Alexander had disappeared from the store's ordering system for about 2 weeks. |
| A．Hamblen was fond of knocking at Alexander's door. |
| B．Hamblen was more than an acquaintance to Alexander. |
| C．Every time Hamblen arrived at Alexander's house, he would knock first. |
| D．When Hamblen had enough time in the past, he would go to Alexander's house. |
| A．Life. | B．Technology. | C．Healthy. | D．Entertainment. |
| A．Born in distress, die in peace | B．Details determine success or failure |
| C．Even the wise are not always free from error | D．Better late than never |
【推荐2】A personal trainer from the UK hopes to set a new world record by walking backward up and down Africa’s highest mountain.
Ben Stewart, 32, won’t be the first person to climb backward up Mount Kilimanjaro—two people have already done that—but nobody has walked backward both up and down the mountain. Stewart also hopes to set a record for the fastest time walking backward up and down Mount Kilimanjaro. He believes it will take him six days to get to the top of the mountain and two more days to get back down when he makes his attempt next February.
Stewart says he started walking backward to challenge himself, and climbed his first mountain backward in 2019. Three years later, he completed the UK’s Three Peaks Challenge—climbing the highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland—all while walking backward.
He said he wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro because it’s the highest mountain that can be climbed without mountaineering equipment. However, Stewart will have a team of around 30 people with him to make sure he doesn’t fall off!
There is a danger, though, that Stewart could damage his neck by looking over his shoulder for so long, so he is using a special neck training device to prepare.
Stewart is using his climb to raise money for the British Heart Foundation, a heart disease research charity. He is doing this in memory of his grandfather, who died of a heart attack at age 65. Stewart told ITV News that his grandfather might have lived longer with “the right kind of research, the right kind of medication.”“But now he’s on my shoulder and in my ear,” said Stewart, “telling me I can do these amazing things.”
1. What does Ben Stewart do to reduce the damage to his neck during walking?| A．Conduct related research. | B．Take preventive medicine. |
| C．Do some special training. | D．Use mountaineering equipment. |
| A．He completed the UK’s Three Peaks Challenge in 2020. |
| B．He will take the challenge to climb Kilimanjaro on his own. |
| C．He was inspired by his grandfather to set a new world record. |
| D．He’ll be the first person to climb backward up and down Kilimanjaro. |
| A．Ambitious and loyal. | B．Careful and reliable. |
| C．Persistent and curious. | D．Determined and caring. |
| A．To explain the reason for Ben’s climbing. |
| B．To stress the significance of Ben’s action. |
| C．To draw attention to heart disease research and medication. |
| D．To provide detailed information on Ben’s climbing experience. |
【推荐3】“Your mother needs a new heart,” my father told me when I called on that December afternoon. An unrelenting optimist, he spoke as if she merely needed to have a part replaced. But, although my two sisters and I knew that our mother had heart problems, this news still made us frozen for a while with our eyes widening in disbelief.
Dr. Marc Semigran of the transplant team reviewed my mother’s medical history. She’d had an irregular and rapid heartbeat for most of her life. Her present treatment — the use of a series of cardioversions, or electric jolts, to restore a normal heartbeat — would not work in the long-term. She had an enlarged and weakened heart, as well as a faulty valve.
“With medication,” Dr. Semigran said, “you have a 60 percent chance of living six months. You could have a longer life with a transplant, but there are risks. You’re at the top end of the age group of sixty years old. The lungs and other organs must be healthy and strong. While the transplant surgery is actually a straightforward procedure, acceptance by the body is the difficult thing.”
My family came together, trying to provide strength and work out what to do. We’d already gone from shock, over our mother’s condition, to worry that she wouldn’t be a suitable recipient. Despite of the risk, we chose to believe that she would make it eventually.
Word came later in December that she had been accepted into the programme. Dr. Jeremy Ruskin told us one of the reasons she had been accepted was that she had such strong family support.
One Monday in May, at about 8 p. m., my mother received a phone call from the hospital that a heart was available. As she was about to be wheeled off, my father took her face in his hands and looked into her eyes. His look said everything about their 42-year relationship.
The heart transplant operation was successful and the conditions could not have been better.
The irony of the transplant process is that one family’s loss is another’s gain; that tragedy begets fortune. It is a kind of life after death, our hearts beating beyond us. We developed a feeling of love for this new part, of gratitude for the doctors, for the process, and for those people who made a decision just for humanity.
1. How did the sisters feel to the news that their mother needed a new heart?| A．Frightened. | B．Astonished. | C．Worried. | D．Annoyed. |
| A．Her abnormal heart beat. |
| B．The age of over sixty years old. |
| C．Her willingness to the transplant. |
| D．The adaptation of the new heart in the body. |
| A．That her lungs were healthy. |
| B．That a new heart had been found. |
| C．That her family were expecting the operation. |
| D．That her family trusted the doctors' medical level. |
| A．Family support is of great importance. |
| B．Fortune favors those who are optimistic. |
| C．Confidence helps patients overcome difficulties. |
| D．Getting prepared before accepting a treatment matters. |
