Red tourism in Shaoshan
For 17-year-old Luo Yaqian, a two-day trip to the former residence of Chairman Mao Zedong in Shaoshan, Hunan province, inspired her to work hard to realize her goal of going to a reputable university. During Luo’s trip, the students visited Mao’s former residence, his memorial hall and Mao Zedong Square. They also watched a movie and attended a lecture themed on Mao’s younger days.
Luo said she was deeply inspired by the late Chinese leader. “Mao decided at an early age to leave his hometown to make a difference with his life. I am also determined to work hard and achieve good results in the national college entrance exam to realize my dream.” she said.
In April, the authorities in Hunan launched a special study tour campaign for all primary and secondary school students to visit Shaoshan to make good use of the city’s “red tourism” resources. By the end of last month, more than 81,600 students had taken part in the study tours in 93 batches, local government figures show. The cost of these tours is covered by the government.
Li Qingshan, 65, and his wife, Sun Zhuyun, 63, visited Shaoshan early this month from Qingdao, Shandong province, as they feared there would be too many visitors during the 130th anniversary of Mao’s birth on Dec 26. It was Li’s second visit to Shaoshan, following one he made in the 1990s. “Shaoshan has definitely improved greatly over the years, and the local environment, roads and scenic spots are now much better.” he said.
Li, who served in the military in Shenyang, Liaoning province, for several years in the late 1970s, admires Mao’s skills as a military leader. “He was a true leader of the Chinese people, and dedicated himself to changing their destiny.” he said.
When the couple arrived in the square, it was already packed with visitors waiting their turn to bow three times in tribute to Mao. Some visitors paid for a two-man military-style escort to guide them to the foot of Mao’s statue. After Li and his wife bowed three times to the statue, they had tears in their eyes. Sun said: “People of my generation have lived through tough times, so we have deep feelings for Chairman Mao. He was a savior. Without him, we would not have been able to dream of living happy lives today.”
1. Which of the following statements is true?| A．Only students are allowed to visit Shaoshan. |
| B．It is Chairman Mao’s experience that makes Luo want to go to college. |
| C．College students don’t have to pay for themselves when they visit Shaoshan. |
| D．A variety of activities are arranged during the special study tour. |
| A．bodyguard | B．companion | C．coach | D．official |
| A．Pay a tribute to Chairman Mao’s leadership and contribution. |
| B．Show respect to the local government’s great efforts. |
| C．Show appreciation for the impressive improvements in Shaoshan. |
| D．Look back on the happy memories of their first visit in the 1990s. |
| A．A novel. | B．A travel guide. | C．A newspaper. | D． An advertisement. |
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【推荐1】Do you like travelling? Do you want to get some information about it? If so, don’t miss the following books about travelling
Journeys of a Lifetime
Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic’s travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime spans(跨越) the globe to show the best of the world’s most famous and little-known destinations, from ocean voyages in Antarctica to horse riding in the Andes. Offering all kinds of possibilities, every continent and every possible form of transport is covered.
Destinations of a Lifetime
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World’s Best Travel Experiences
Popular actor and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy writes the foreword(序言) to this great book which offers 400 excellent destinations chosen by National Geographic’s family of global contributors. This broad, general interest travel title will attract active travellers looking for the next great trip as well as many readers who simply love dreaming of visiting faraway, peaceful destinations.
Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel
This collection of the 500 most unmissable sights and attractions in the world has been ranked by Lonely Planet’s global community of travel experts, so big sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal compete for a prized place in the top 10, making this the only list you’ll ever need.
1. In which book can you know about some destinations that few people know?| A．Journeys of a Lifetime. |
| B．Destinations of a Lifetime. |
| C．World’s Best Travel Experiences. |
| D．Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel. |
| A．It includes a list of top ten famous sights. |
| B．Its author has won many awards worldwide. |
| C．It introduces horse riding in the Andes to readers. |
| D．It shows many pictures about famous destinations. |
| A．People enjoying experiencing an ocean voyage in Antarctica. |
| B．People enjoying knowing details about where to eat when travelling . |
| C．People enjoying finding a distant and quiet place for holiday. |
| D．People enjoying seeing the man-made sights and attractions. |
【推荐2】I've been really lucky this year. Not only did I have the opportunity to live in France, but 1 was able to see some other countries with my girlfriend. Now she is studying in Essen, a large city in Western Germany. I recently went to stay with her----it was my first visit to Germany! Essen is a very large city. It has all the conveniences of any large city so I felt immediately at home. I love the variety of shops, restaurants, shopping malls, cocktail bars, nightclubs, parks and even a lake. There is also a city-wide network of trams（有轨电车）, which makes getting around a piece of cake!...
I found the people to be really friendly, and most Germans speak very good English, which made life easy for me. I was surprised by the casual attitude to alcohol in Germany, where it seems normal for people to drink beer on the street or on the tram. My girlfriend and I visited two famous local cities. Dusseldorf and Cologne, which are both on the Rhine River. Dusseldorf is an urban metropolis with a great variety of restaurants. We took a boat tour on the river and went up the Rhine tower, a really tall building which offers great views across the city. Cologne, as you might know, is world famous for its perfumes. The cathedral（大教堂）there is an unmissable landmark. We made the effort to climb to the top of one of the cathedrals tower, The spiral（螺旋的）stairs seemed endless. but it was worthwhile for the impressive sights from the top.
We also went in a cable car over the river and tasted a German delicacy called "Spaghettieis” which is ice cream with strawberry sauce! I also got to try the famous German sausage. I must admit, I really enjoyed the food! The only disappointment was the grey and rainy weather, which proves that Britain does not have the worst weather in Europe!
1. Why did the writer feel lucky this year?| A．He will have a chance to live in Germany. |
| B．He met his girlfriend in France by chance. |
| C．He got an opportunity of learning in Germany. |
| D．He was able to live in France and visit other countries. |
| A．They are both famous for unique perfumes. |
| B．They both serve traditional German sausage. |
| C．They both have many towers with a long history. |
| D．The both offer wonderful views from the tower top. |
| A．Britain |
| B．Italy |
| C．Germany |
| D．France |
| A．Mt first visit to Germany |
| B．A Brief Introduction of Germany |
| C．A Guide to the Germany |
| D．An Unforgettable Trip |
【推荐3】When first-time visitors imagine California, one of the first things that come to mind is likely the beach. California offers hundreds of beaches to choose from. To help visitors decide which coast to travel to, we have listed four beach towns California offers.
Laguna
One glance at Laguna Beach can leave the viewers amazed at its beauty. Yet there is more to it than its good looks. Laguna features more than 100 art galleries and studios, which won’t let viewers down. Summer is Laguna’s peak travel season when the majority of its yearly festivals take place. Winter will likely bring discounts, but you won’t be able to swim at the beach.
Monterey
What Monterey lacks in swimmable shorelines it makes up for in breathtaking scenery. Monterey State beach is an underrated attraction, offering 4 miles of quiet beach, where you’ll find relatively few beachgoers. Monterey’s central California location subjects it to mild temperatures during the winter, making Monterey an attractive destination year-round.
Pismo
This small beach town offers little to do other than beach activities, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It offers outdoor activities throughout the year, including surfing, kayaking, surf fishing and swimming. Don’t forget to see butterflies at Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove if you’re in town between late October and late February. The best time to visit is during the fall, which offers warm temperatures.
Pfeiffer
As an ideal place for photographers, Pfeiffer Beach impresses with its awesome surrounding cliffs and collection of rock formations. Keep in mind, though, that the beach is not safe for swimming due to its strong currents and underlying rocks. The best time to visit is from September through November when the summer tourists have returned home.
1. What distinguishes Laguna from the other three beach towns?| A．Its various fun beach activities. | B．Its plentiful galleries and studios. |
| C．Its relatively less crowded beach. | D．Its splendid and awesome scenery. |
| A．Laguna. | B．Monterey. | C．Pismo. | D．Pfeiffer. |
| A．In a travel brochure. | B．In a Geography textbook. |
| C．In a visitor’s journal. | D．In a photography magazine. |
【推荐1】On November 18, the world’s first self-driving, electric container (电动集装箱) ship made its first trip to Oslo, Norway.
The ship, called Yara Birkeland, is owned by Yara, a company that makes fertilizer (化肥). The company wanted to develop a ship that wouldn’t pollute the earth and was completely self-driving. The company says that in the future everything, including loading (装载) and unloading the ship, will be done by machines.
The Yara Birkeland can carry 120 large containers like those pulled by trucks. But the ship is fully powered by electricity. The electricity is made by water energy, so there’s no pollution at all.
The Yara Birkeland won’t usually be going to Oslo and will only travel from Yarn’s factory to the port in Brevik.
In the future, as an autonomous ship, the Yara Birkeland is expected to operate without any humans. Yara plans to spend the next two years training and testing the ship.
The Yarn Birkeland will have many challenges. It will be moving in a narrow place. It will have to learn to deal with the changes of the water. The ship will need to pass under two bridges and avoid all the other traffic on the busy water. Finally, it will have to stop at one of the busiest ports in Norway.
The company hopes to solve most of these problems in the next two years. Yarn’s leader, Svein Tore Holsether, thinks that in three to five years, the ship might not even need to have controls that a human could use.
1. What is the advantage of the Yara Birkeland?| A．It runs faster than common ships. | B．Fertilizer can be made on it. |
| C．It can carry the biggest load of products. | D．It is environmentally friendly. |
| A．Self-driving. | B．Fast-running. | C．Large. | D．Powerful. |
| A．It will lose its way. | B．It will travel through heavy traffic. |
| C．It will meet with polluted water. | D．It will use up electricity halfway. |
| A．Yara Is Making a Change | B．Container Ships Are Popular |
| C．An Electric Container Ship Sets off | D．Electricity Is Widely Used in Ships |
【推荐2】Booksellers have run their trade along the banks of the River Seine for about 450 years, their time-beaten green boxes a Paris tradition as treasured as freshly baked baguettes (法棍面包).
But this piece of French history is now at the center of a storm after the city’s police ordered that the booksellers and their stalls (排位) be relocated for “safety reasons” to make way for the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games in 2024.
One plan was for booksellers’ boxes to remain in place but they must be examined by the police first and sealed off (封锁) during the Olympic event, which would attract millions of visitors to the city—including many who would potentially visit their stalls. Another plan, considered even worse by booksellers, was to move the boxes elsewhere. As booksellers pit on, many bores have been is place for 30 or 40 years. Most are mused and all their parts are not strong enough.
Although the city’s government has offered to relocate the bookstalls and cover the cost of the move as well as repairing damaged stalls, booksellers say the lack of consultation over a decision affecting a Paris landmark has left them fearful about the future.
Plus, there’s concern about what will happen when the Olympics are over. “Are they even going to offer us the same spots again after the games?” asked a bookseller. “I’m afraid that we get our boxes back either in a year, or maybe never, or with someone else’s things in them,” he said.
Booksellers worried that not only would moving the boxes be much more expensive for the capital, but a relocated book market wouldn’t work. “The stalls only make sense when they are on the banks of the Seine,” they said. The attraction and culture of the boxes is their age-worn character, their poetic shades of green.
1. What trouble are Paris booksellers facing now?| A．Their stalls are considered as a risk for Paris. |
| B．They have to join in the Olympic opening ceremony. |
| C．Their stalls must be sealed off for the city’s development. |
| D．They may have to move their bookstalls for some reason. |
| A．Covering the cost of repairing old bookstalls. |
| B．Building a new landmark for the bookstalls. |
| C．Replacing old bookstalls with new ones for free. |
| D．Attracting more customers for the bookstalls. |
| A．They are much too expensive. | B．They must lie along the Seine. |
| C．They must be painted green. | D．They are not a Paris landmark. |
| A．Paris Bookstalls Being Moved for Safety Reasons |
| B．Paris Bookstalls Make the Banks of Seine Attractive |
| C．Arguments over the Location of Paris Bookstalls |
| D．Paris’s Preparation for Olympic Games 2024 |
【推荐3】MANCHESTER, England — Here’s some good news that vegetarians (素食者) can really sink their teeth into: Researchers in UMA Group have developed genetically (转基因地) engineered fruit trees that produce real meat!
Fruit from the new Meat Trees, developed by British scientists using the gene technology, is closely like ordinary grape-fruit. But when you cut the fruit open, inside is fresh beef!
“Our trees may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but it’s really true,”declares Dr. Vincent, director of the UMA Group, which created the amazing trees. “Vegetarians have been complaining for years that in spite of their firm belief against eating meat, they still desire the taste of meat once in a while. Now they can have their cake and eat it too.”
Although it’s taken 12 years to develop the trees, the idea is simple. “We take the genes from cattle and put them into the cells (细胞) of grape-fruit trees,” Dr. Vincent says. “When the seeds grow into trees, they produce meat instead of ordinary fruit. You get the taste — even the smell.”
Those who’ve tried the meat agree it tastes like the real thing. “I was a bit unwilling to believe at first when I sank my teeth into a hamburger after they told me it grew on a tree,” says Londoner Mark, who took part in a taste-test. “But it was juicy and delicious ─ nothing leafy about it at all.”
Meat Tree products could be on the market in Great Britain by the end of the year and on dinner plates in the U.S. by 2020. Some vegetarians insist they should never eat meat — even if it grew on a tree. Others love the idea. “My mouth is watering already,” says a devoted vegetarian of 20 years.
1. According to what Dr. Vincent said, we know that ________.| A．vegetarians like to make a cake and enjoy it later |
| B．the idea of Meat Trees came from a science fiction movie |
| C．vegetarians can eat meat from the new trees |
| D．vegetarians can taste and even smell fruit from Meat Trees |
| A．Meat Tree products are sure to be popular with vegetarians |
| B．most vegetarians like the taste of fruit from Meat Trees |
| C．you can buy fruit from Meat Trees in the supermarket in Great Britain now |
| D．it’s hard to tell fruit on Meat Trees from ordinary fruit without cutting in |
| A．show he is one of the devoted vegetarians |
| B．prove the real taste of fruit from Meat Trees |
| C．tell how a vegetarian eats the new fruit |
| D．to explain how the taste-test is given |
| A．show readers a new achievement in gene technology |
| B．encourage people to eat fruit from Meat Trees |
| C．explain how meat is produced on trees |
| D．tell vegetarians good news about Meat Trees |
【推荐1】Five-year-old Willard Wigan couldn’t tell the difference between an M and a W or a 6 and a 9 because of dyslexia, a learning disability. Usually, his mind drifted—to playing outside, to his dog, or to the ants. Willard was especially curious about those ants. He felt like them, small and insignificant. He noticed the ants were coming and going from a hole in the dirt. Gathering pieces of wood, Willard constructed a little building for ants.
At school, Willard had problems, but he knew he could do something special. Willard created tiny furniture for the ant houses. His artistic skill increased, and a love for little things began to grow. At age nine, Willard began carving (雕刻) faces on toothpicks. When he showed his mother the carved faces, she said, “This is what you do well. You must work hard to be the best.” Years later, Willard carves the tiniest artwork in the world! His sculptures are so small that several can fit on a full stop at the end of a sentence.
Willard works best at night when there are few disturbances. He often works for months to complete a sculpture. Willard’s favorite paintbrush is one hair from the back of a dead fly! To move his sculptures, Willard uses an eyelash. But even that can be tough. Once, while moving a microscopic Alice in Wonderland, his cell phone rang. Terrified, Willard took in a quick breath. When he looked back, Alice was gone. After laboring for weeks to carve her, he’d accidentally breathed her in!
Willard sculpts everything from famous people to fictional characters. Because of their beauty and rarity, his sculptures have made Willard a wealthy man. But he says, “Success isn’t about material things like an expensive watch or a costly ring; it’s about persevering and achieving your dreams.” Willard Wigan who felt small as a boy has shown something small can really be big.
1. What can we know about Willard from paragraph 1?| A．He was interested in math. | B．He thought himself unimportant. |
| C．He had a physical problem. | D．He was crazy about building. |
| A．Playing word puzzles. | B．Making small art works. |
| C．Observing animals. | D．Making furniture. |
| A．Willard is nervous when working at night. | B．Willard uses traditional tools in sculpting. |
| C．Carving takes time and hard work. | D．Alice in Wonderland is a huge success. |
| A．A Boy with a Disability. | B．House building for Ants. |
| C．The True Meaning of Success. | D．The Big Little Artwork. |
【推荐2】One of the most famous expeditions (远征）in the world was Sir Edmund Hillary’s exploration and climbing of Qomolangma. He is known as the first man to reach the summit (山顶，顶点) of the world famous Qomolangma, but he wasn’t always just a mountain climber.
Edmund Hillary, who was born in 1919, studied science and math at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Soon after finishing his studies, Hillary became a beekeeper, working with his brother Rex.
During the 1940s he made many climbs in New Zealand，particularly in the Southern Alps. He quickly became recognized for his courage, strength, and reliability (可靠). Then, came climbs in Europe which brought the invitation to join Sir John Hunt’s expedition to Qomolangma in 1953.
Out of all the climbers on the expedition, only four would get a chance to make an attempt to reach the summit. Hunt, the team leader, selected two teams of climbers. One was made up of Charles Evans and Tom Bourdillon and the other consisted of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The first team to get close to the summit was Evan’s team, but they only got within 100 meters of it before getting worn out and descending the mountain.
Hillary and Norgay began their trip up the mountain two days later. They reached the summit of Qomolangma at 11:30 am. local time on May 29,1953. Hillary is credited with the first to reach the summit because he planted his foot on it first.
Hillary was later knighted for his accomplishment and Queen Elizabeth awarded Norgay with the George Medal.
1. What did Hillary do for a living after graduation?| A．He taught math. | B．He kept bees. |
| C．He climbed mountains. | D．He guided expeditions. |
| A．He was familiar with it. | B．He could help to do scientific research. |
| C．He was John Hunt’s good friend. | D．He was an experienced mountaineer. |
| A．An outdoor magazine. | B．A book review. |
| C．A tourist guide. | D．A science report. |
【推荐3】It is common to see most livestreamers sitting in front of a desk in a well-decorated room. But Zeng Qinghuan, a 30-year-old from Xinhua County in Loudi, Hunan, has turned her whole village into a livestreaming set. Her goal is to use e-commerce to help her people live a better life.
Known as “Xiangmei Xinbao” on Douyin, Zeng now has more than 3 million followers. One of her videos about traditional ways of planting and harvesting rice has attracted more than 300, 000 followers.
Zeng used to study fashion design and has worked in some big cities before. In 2019 she returned to her village to care for her sick grandmother. She then found that she could build a career there -by being a livestreamer with the help of her cousin.
At the beginning, she didn’t make any money. Zeng’s parents didn’t give her any support until she could stand on her own feet and help people sell their products. She has now sold local agricultural products worth tens of millions of yuan, like fermented tofu, preserved pork and dried sweet potatoes.
“I’m a daughter of the great mountains. I can also be a contributor to rural development in this new times,” she said.
Rural revitalization (振兴) is a key part of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25). Zeng hopes her experience can encourage more young people to return to their rural hometowns and start their own businesses. In 2021, after she became a deputy (代表) of the Loudi Municipal People’s Congress, she put forward a proposal to ensure that “each village has one product and one livestreaming host of its own”, She plans to help cultivate 100 social media influencers from her county within three years, and two villages have taken part in the project. “I believe that the rural areas will become a big stage, and being a farmer will be seen is a respectable job too,” said Zeng.
1. What does Zeng mainly introduce on Douyin?| A．Fashion trends in her village. | B．The education in her hometown. |
| C．Traditional customs of her village. | D．Agricultural products of her hometown. |
| A．It was encouraged by her sick grandmother. | B．It inspired more local villagers to follow. |
| C．It brought her a fortune as soon as it was started. | D．It was a great success with the help of her parents. |
| A．Invite more young people to her hometown. |
| B．Expand her business to make more money. |
| C．Train more social media influencers in her county. |
| D．Produce more agricultural products to help the farmers. |
| A．Responsible and modest. | B．Gifted and faithful. |
| C．Caring and fashionable. | D．Down-to-earth and ambitious. |
| A．Lifestyle. | B．Travel. | C．Science Study. | D．World Today. |
