Life in the mountains has appeal for a variety of reasons—you may enjoy the natural beauty or simply like the idea of hitting the hiking trails (路径). These are some options to live near the mountains.
Brief Introduction:
1. Boulder
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is the ideal spot for people wanting to live near the mountains without giving up good jobs. Technology, aerospace and higher education are major industries that lend high salaries. Dozens of trails offer various hiking opportunities for all experience levels.
2. Asheville
Asheville is known for its active arts community and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether they’re drawn to access to the outdoors or to the galleries with a personal touch and farm-to-table restaurants, plenty of people are choosing Asheville as their new hometown.
3. Greenville
A spot for beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville has easy access to trails with waterfalls and lakes. There are some state parks that offer hiking and camping, among other activities. Greenville residents spend about 21% of the area’s average household income on housing.
4. Honolulu
There are multiple hiking trails that show off the beauty of the Hawaiian islands, with lots of lookout points to take in the views of the city. To make your stay permanent, however, you should spend, as typical residents, about 30% of your income on rent or home loans.
Related Data:
Boulder | Asheville | Greenville | Honolulu | |
Average House Price | $881,147 | $358,383 | $330,545 | $581,658 |
Average Annual Salary | $73,360 | $47,470 | $48,350 | $61,860 |
Population | 328,713 | 465,558 | 918,166 | 1,015,167 |
A.Its ideal location. | B.Its natural beauty. |
C.Its job opportunities. | D.Its diverse hiking trails. |
A.Boulder. | B.Asheville. | C.Greenville. | D.Honolulu. |
A.About $12,991. | B.About $18,558. | C.About $174,497. | D.About $581 ,658. |
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【推荐1】Visiting a theme park is a wonderful activity for a family during summer or other holidays.
(1). Determine your budget.
This is a very difficult part of your task since determining how much you can spend means going through a number of things.
(2). List the activities where you’ll spend money.
List down items that will definitely cost you money such as your housing, food, fuel or fare, and other luxuries like souvenirs. If you’re a parent, then discuss with the children about rules and regulations like pocket money.
(3).
Ensure that you book air tickets months ahead because most airline companies offer discounts to early birds. You can call your preferred airline or check its website.
(4). Ensure that you’ll bring all essentials before travelling.
Bring travel essentials like toothbrush, shampoo, towel, and so on.
A.Schedule your trip months ahead. |
B.Keep an eye for online travel services. |
C.Make this clear to children when packing up. |
D.Don’t forget to carry some cash for emergencies. |
E.Identify the number of people who’ll be coming with you. |
F.You can carry your hand-luggage on board without charge. |
G.There are various incredible theme parks that will attract you. |
【推荐2】I have always loved food. At home, I do the things that every foodie does. I regularly attend food festivals, I cook five-course meals for my friends, and I watch Top Chef and dream of another life in which I might have become a chef.
However, it was not until five years ago, when my husband and I traveled to South Africa, that I combined my love for traveling with food. South African cuisine is a mixture of many different subcultures. If we have only been there to see the elephants,we would not have learned as much as we did about the vast and dynamic culture of the country if we had not taken into account its food. Sure, we could have opened a textbook and read of the history that brought all of these cultures together, but we would not have experienced it firsthand and taken home all of the priceless memories we did. Until then, I had no idea about the limitless benefits that one could gain from traveling for food.
You are wondering how food can be powerful. right? It is simple. Eating used all five sense. Not only do we taste our food, we also touch it, smell it, see it with our eyes, and listen to it sizzling (咝咝作响) in the pan. We are in a heightened state of being whenever we interact with food. Personally. the taste of Malbec transports me to a tasting room (品酒室) in Argentina. The smell of lime (酸橙) instantly brings to mind the Thai cooking class I took in Chiang Mai.
You see, food has the ability to shape your journeys and define your memories. Food is also an essential par of life and community, It is what makes us who we are as a people I read a lot of travel articles about how to save money on food while traveling and how to avoid street food so as not to get sick. I seriously question whether you can experience the authentic side of a culture without trying some of its local food. After all, what is Thailand without a plate of Pad Thai, Canada without poutine (肉汁乳酪薯条), and Mexico without tacos (玉米薄饼卷)? I am exaggerating a little.but you get the point.
The world is full of incredible foods beckoning to be eaten and they are all just a plane ride or road trip away. Even if you are not a foodie, well, you still have to eat. So why not eat a little, learn a little, and take home the leftovers?
1. What does the underlined word “dynamic” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Popular. | B.Traditional |
C.Energetic. | D.Political |
A.Demanding. | B.Multi-sensory |
C.Powerful | D.Well-received. |
A.Tasting allow visitors a better understanding of its culture. |
B.It's wise of you to stay away from street food while traveling. |
C.Food should be last thing to consider in order to save money. |
D.Without characteristic foods, countries mus lose appeal to visitors. |
A.To encourage people to enjoy food. |
B.To stress the culture behind local foods. |
C.To advocate traveling involving local foods. |
D.To explain the benefits we gain from foods. |
【推荐3】For some experienced Chinese travelers who have visited many destinations at home and abroad, their focus has changed toward exploring the less traveled domestic road and sharing their stories online.
Tuotuo and Susu are known for their first-person video blogs about less visited destinations in China. The couple’s short videos attract over 1.66 million followers on Sina Weibo, many of whom are youngsters with an urge to travel.
The couple has traveled to quaint villages where tourists seldom visit. For example, they visited Laozhai village in Lingshan county, Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region (自治区). The ancient Yao ethnic group village only has about 200 residents (居民) in 48 households.
During their travels, Tuotuo and Susu dine and rub shoulders with the locals and enjoy rural life. “These travels allow us to meet many interesting Chinese people and experience their unique lifestyles,” said 33-year-old Tuotuo.
However, the couple’s travels aren’t always without challenges. For example, when they visited a cattle-farming family in Yangdong village, Liping county, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous region in Guizhou, they had to drive on a winding road and a bumpy mud path, but the wonderful view of fields proved to be worthwhile.
“It’s like a Land of Peach Blossom in modern society. Their material life may not be as good as those in big cities, but they lead a life of ease and comfort,” Tuotuo said.
“Rather than common scenic areas, frequent visitors prefer in-depth travel and are interested in the local lifestyles and local people. For them, tourism has become a kind of lifestyle, and lifestyle has also become an essential part of tourism,” said Liu Simin, vice president of tourism at the Beijing-based Chinese Society for Future Studies.
1. Where can we probably learn about Tuotuo’s traveling video blogs?A.From the advertisement. | B.From the Internet. |
C.From the travel brochure. | D.From the textbook. |
A.Old-fashioned and unusual. | B.Newly-built and wonderful. |
C.Well-known and modern. | D.Long-standing and wealthy. |
A.They will probably live in the country. |
B.They hate good material life in big cities. |
C.They are deeply attracted by local lifestyles. |
D.They are more interested in traveling abroad. |
A.The couple’s travels are always challenging. |
B.The scenery in the country is quite impressive. |
C.The conditions in Yangdong village are very poor. |
D.Difficulties on the way won’t discourage the couple. |
【推荐1】As a volunteer, you will discover the unique opportunity of visiting the real world beyond the tourist window and become immersed in the cultures you visit. For many travelers, this time spent working on meaningful projects and getting to know the local area and its people is often regarded as their most memorable, enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
Who can volunteer?
Kaya volunteers are 18-80 years old people with an adventurous spirit. Whether you have time for a 2-week trip or a 6-month break, traveling on your own, with a group or with your family, or you are a student, taking a break from your study or have even retired, they will find a project that can use your help.
What types of projects can you do?
Kaya’s project advisers work with you to decide which project is best for you and what type of work you like to do. You can work in the following fields:
*Environmental preservation — From the Ecuadorian rainforest to the jungle of Thailand, repair the damage done to some of the most beautiful and diverse places on earth.
*Work with children — They have over 40 projects working with children across the world in orphanages, schools and shelters for the abused, and disabled.
*Sports — Through sports their projects can provide opportunities for health education and the development of life skills such as teamwork, communication, discipline and self-confidence.
*Education-From English teaching to education programs for special needs and minority groups, give greater opportunity to the disadvantaged through education.
All projects include airport pick-ups and drop-offs, accommodation, orientation and 24-hour support. Many of their placements also include all meals and some language classes so that you can get even more involved.
1. What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A.To inspire people to volunteer. |
B.To show the advantage of volunteers. |
C.To cal on volunteers to take part in certain projects. |
D.To explain different projects to volunteers. |
A.Receive some extra pay for their work. | B.Travel around for free. |
C.Help the local people with their work. | D.Visit the local places of interest. |
A.Few people are willing to do the voluntary work. |
B.There are almost no restrictions set on volunteers. |
C.People without voluntary experiences are not welcome. |
D.Junior school students can participate in the project. |
【推荐2】SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR “FLY TO THE MOON CLUB” AND ENJOY A FREE FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!
With a registration fee of just $50 per child, children under the age of 12 can join Eagle Airways’ FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members.
They can then enjoy the same benefits onboard Eagle Airways' newest Boeing-797 to any destination in the world!
BENEFITS YOU CAN’T MISS!
• A free flight to any destination in Asia
• 30% off any course at Tanya Language School
• 20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstore
• A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationery
• A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Don's Diners dinner ordered
• A birthday gift on your child's birthday
• A free album containing pictures taken during the journey
All bookings made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family! Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.
10% OFF ALL BOOKINGS for departures from 5 to 11 September
* Child must be accompanied by two paying adults.
** Terms and conditions apply.
1. One of the benefits mentioned in, the advertisement is .
A.a free flight to any destination in the world |
B.30% off any book purchased at Ruby Bookstore |
C.a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airport |
D.a discount on any course at Tanya Language School |
A.Booking date Departure date September 13 September 18 |
B.Booking date Departure date September 2 September 12 |
C.Booking date Departure date August 15 September 4 |
D.Booking date Departure date August 16 September 8 |
A.You need to pay $50 to sign up a child for the club. |
B.Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flight. |
C.The advertisement is intended for students of all ages. |
D.Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. |
【推荐3】Hubei Province has long been a favorite Chinese tourist destination because of its natural scenery, historic cities, and beautiful mountains. Here are some of the best places to visit in Hubei Province.
Yellow Crane Tower
Yellow Crane Tower is known as one of the Three Famous Towers South of Yangtze River, together with Yueyang Tower in Hunan and Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi. The history of Yellow Crane Tower dates back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) in Chinese history. The tower was used as a watchtower by the King of Wu's army in the beginning.
Enshi Grand Canyon
Enshi Grand Canyon can be China's answer to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the United States in beauty. The canyon runs 108 kilometers and occupies a land area of 3,000 square kilometers. The region where Enshi Grand Canyon is located used to be a vast sea with many limestone deposits 230 million years ago.
Shennongjia Scenic Area
It is famous for its varied plant species as well as mountains. Regarded as the “Lungs of Central China", the forest coverage reaches over 90 percent of the area. Due to the special climate, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Sometimes clouds stretch around mountains, rewarding tourists with unforgettable views. Besides, the area is home to some rare animals such as golden monkeys, white bears and antelope.
The Three-Gorge Tribe scenic spot
Located in the area of the Xiling Gorge in the city of Yichang, it has the beauty of landscape paintings. The spot is a “Protected Center of the Popular Culture and Art of the Three Gorges”. Since ancient times, a lot of famous scholars have produced a great number of excellent poems praising the beauty of this place, some of which are carved on the stones along the Yangtze River.
1. What is special about Yellow Crane Tower?A.It has a long history. |
B.It offers a scenic view. |
C.It once served war's purposes. |
D.It is the best-known tower in China. |
A.To explain its popularity in China. |
B.To help readers know more about it. |
C.To prove the beauty of the Chinese canyon. |
D.To show differences between the two canyons. |
A.Enshi Grand Canyon. |
B.Yellow Crane Tower. |
C.Shennongjia Scenic Area. |
D.The Three-Gorge Tribe scenic spot. |