1 . Tourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us. Not all travel experiences, however, need to take place in the real world. With the evolution of virtual reality (VR) technology, tourism will increasingly become a combination of physical and virtual worlds. VR may even remove the need to travel entirely.
But can a VR experience really equal a real world one? Many experts believe it can. Studies have shown that our brains have an inbuilt VR—like mechanism that enables us to live imagined experiences. Much of our waking life is spent thinking about either the past or the future. This is known as “mind wandering”. During these events we’re not paying attention to the current world around us. Instead, we’re recalling memories, or creating and processing imagined futures.
When engaged in mind wandering, our brains process these mental images using the same pathways used to receive inputs from the real world. So, the imagined past or future can create emotions and feelings similar to how we react to everyday life. VR can create these same feelings.
While critics might argue that a virtual experience will never match reality, there are several ways VR tourism could make a positive contribution. Firstly, it could help protect sensitive locations from overtourism. In recent years famous sites such as Maya Bay in Thailand, have had to limit the number of visitors because of their negative impact. These places are now producing their own VR experiences that will allow tourists to pass through virtual models of the sites. Virtual reality may also allow people back in time, to experience historical events, visit ancient cities, and even to walk among dinosaurs.
Finally, in a world where many people suffer from stress and depression due to overwork, virtual tourism may provide a cheap and convenient way for people to take brief holidays to otherwise unreachable destinations and recharge （充电）their batteries, without ever leaving their homes.
It sounds like science fiction but it’s already happening. As virtual technology improves and as people continue to demand new and interesting experiences, more virtual tourism will be expected, both in combinations with the real world and instead of it.
1. What is motivating the development of virtual tourism?| A．Companies seeking to make more money. |
| B．Improvements in virtual reality technology. |
| C．People’s demand for more shared experiences. |
| D．People’s deeper understanding of the physical world. |
| A．Yes, many experts believe it can equal. | B．No, it can hardly equal. |
| C．It depends. | D．Not given. |
| A．The brain processes which help people think VR is real. |
| B．The way the brain processes inputs from the real world.、 |
| C．Brain activities focusing on past or future events., |
| D．Experiences coming from a person’s imagination. |
| A．Science fiction. | B．Virtual technology. | C．Virtual tourism. | D．The real world. |
| A．To describe the advantages of VR tourism. |
| B．To give suggestions for reducing overtourism. |
| C．To encourage people to develop VR technology. |
| D．To argue that VR tourism will replace the real-world travel. |
2 . Some people think all wild animals are dangerous. In fact, very few of them will attack(攻击) a man if he leaves them alone.
If you meet a lion or an elephant, you will run away. But even a lion will keep away from you unless(除非) it is very hungry. Lions and tigers only kill and eat men when they have grown too old and too weak to catch their usual food, such as deer and other small animals.
If you see a wild elephant, perhaps you will be frightened. Elephants usually run away at once unless you attack them.
Some animals get very frightened when they only smell a man. Some take no notice at all but quietly walk in another direction. Wild animals only attack hunters when the hunters mean to harm their young children, or when the hunters shoot at them and make them angry.
1. Some people think all wild animals ________.| A．are lovely and beautiful | B．are interesting and different | C．are dangerous and fierce | D．are quiet and friendly |
| A．men keep silent | B．men run away quietly | C．men mean to hurt them | D．men leave then alone |
| A．they have to wait for death | B．they will attack people for food |
| C．they will catch their usual food | D．young lions will attack them |
| A．afraid | B．angry | C．hungry | D．unhappy |
| A．they don't want to hurt people | B．the smell of men is very terrible and awful |
| C．they think men are very strange and dangerous | D．they are too weak to fight with men |
| A．why we should be kind to wild animals | B．how we save wild animals |
| C．why wild animals hurt people | D．what wild animals do to people |
3 . Many people like animals and keep one or more as pets (宠物) — dogs, cats, or some kinds of birds. If you keep a dog or a cat as a pet, you must know how to look after it. A grown-up dog needs two meals a day — not more. And it can eat meat, rice and some other things. Dogs like large bones. But don’t give them any chicken bones. Remember to give them much clean water. A dog should have a clean, dry box for sleeping. Washing the dog once a week is good for its health. If it is ill, take it to a doctor. A healthy dog will bring you more pleasure. Be careful when you have a cat. It has two meals every day with some meat and fish. Cats drink a little milk every day. Sometimes give them vegetables to eat. Don’t forget that they also need clean water to drink.
Take good care of your pets. They will be your good friends. Maybe they can give you some help when you need.
1. What must we know if we want to keep a dog or a cat as a pet?2. How many meals does a grown-up dog have every day?
3. What kind of bones can’t we give a dog?
4. How often should we wash the dog?
5. What do cats drink?
6. Do you have a pet? How do you look after it?
When you have a different opinion（观点）with your friend, what should you do? One of the ways is to talk to your friend and tell him or her how you are feeling. It is always important to share your feelings with your friend.
However, as we grow older, our interests change and sometimes this means that a friendship may not be as close as it was before. This also means that you may find a different group of friends to spend time with.
Then what should you do to keep friends? One useful thing is to tell them you like them. Smiling, talking to them, and praising them are all the good ways. People usually like to make friends with the people who understand and enjoy them.
It is also important to remember that you should always be yourself. Sometimes when you focus on “keeping friends”, you might begin to do things or act in some ways that are not part of your personality. Moreover, if your friend is unfriendly to you, you can be impolite to him. If friendship makes you become someone who you are not, then it is not worth(值得) keeping.
1. When you have a different opinion with your friends, you should ________.| A．go to your parents for help | B．tell them how you are feeling |
| C．keep away from them for days | D．keep quiet and have a good rest |
| A．change our interests | B．find a different group of friends |
| C．smile and laugh at them | D．understand and enjoy them |
| A．praise and enjoy your friends | B．tell your friends that you hate them |
| C．buy presents for them | D．seldom talk to them |
| A．friendship | B．feelings | C．personalities | D．kindness |
| A．we should be impolite to friends |
| B．it is important to have good personalities |
| C．we should change ourselves to make friends |
| D．people should not lose themselves to keep friendship |
5 . British Meals
Eating habits are often different in many countries. It’s very helpful to know something about the British meals before traveling to Britain. In many English houses, people eat four meals a day. They are breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. Breakfast takes place at anytime from 7: 00 to 9: 00 in the morning. They usually have eggs, bread with butter, cheese and so on. English people drink tea or coffee at breakfast. Lunch comes at one o’clock. It can be a hamburger or a three-course (三道菜的）meal. Afternoon tea is between 4: 00 p.m. and 5: 00 p.m. Dinner begins at about half past seven. The first course is soup. The next is often meat or fish with vegetables, Then come fruits of different kinds: apples, pears, bananas and so on.
But not all English people eat like that. Some of them have their dinner in the middle of the day. Their meals are breakfast, dinner, tea and supper. And all these meals are usually simple.
1. The English people usually eat ________ a day.| A．two meals | B．three meals | C．four meals | D．five meals |
| A．from 7: 00 p.m. to 9: 00 p.m. | B．from 7: 00 a.m. to 9: 00 a.m. |
| C．from 4: 00 p.m.to 5: 00 p.m. | D．from 4: 00 a.m.to 5: 00 a.m. |
| A．soup | B．cheese | C．meat or fish with vegetables | D．bread with butter |
| A．before lunch | B．between breakfast and lunch |
| C．during supper | D．between lunch and dinner |
| A．eggs and cheese | B．a hamburger | C．bread with butter | D．tea or coffee |
6 . Home-cooked food in Britain
In Britain, some people "go to work on an egg" —they eat an egg for breakfast before going to work. But more people like cereal(谷物), toast with butter and jam. However, whatever they eat, most people drink tea or coffee.
At weekends, many people have a more traditional(传统的) cooked breakfast. If you stay at a hotel, you can have a breakfast like this.
Some people have their biggest meal in the middle of the day and some have it in the evening, but most people today have a small mid-day meal—usually sandwiches, and perhaps some crisp and fruit.
The evening meal is usually called “tea” or “dinner”. A traditional British dinner is meat and two vegetables. The most popular meat is chicken, beef, pork and lamb. Vegetables grown in Britain, like potatoes carrots, peas, cabbage and onions, are very popular. But today you can buy vegetables from many countries all through the year.
The traditional British meals are: sausages, beans and mash, stew(炖肉), and the Sunday roast.
Sunday is day when many families like to enjoy a big meal together. They usually have a big piece of meat which is roasted with potatoes. Beef is eaten with hot horseradish sauce(辣椒沙司), pork with apple sauce, and lamb with green mint sauce.
After dinner, people eat dessert—something sweet like fruit, chocolate cake or apple pie.
1. What’s the meaning of the sentence “some people go to work on an egg”?2. If you stay at a hotel at weekends in Britain, what kind of breakfast can you have?
3. What is a traditional British “tea”?
4. How do people eat lamb in traditional British meals?
5. Which kind of British meal do you like best, breakfast, lunch or dinner? Why?
7 . I've always wanted to try rock climbing, but never had the time or money for it. But I've discovered a way to experience the thrill(兴奋,紧张) of climbing rock, without climbing real rockdoor, climbing is an easy and exciting way to get a taste of rock climbing. And it is also much cheaper and safer! Indoor climbers don t climb on real rock, but on a plastic wall. You can probably find a climbing wall near you. Many gyms, schools and camps have one.
You can climb indoors at any time of the year, no matter how the weather is. It is usually not expensive. Most gyms provide the equipment you need. The convenience（便利）of indoor climbing is one reason why it has become so popular. But the main reason people climb is for the rush（刺激感）they get. When I stand at the foot of the wall and Took up, I'm always afraid. But once I started climbing, rear changes to determination（决心）.With my heart pounding（怦怦地跳）, I reach the top and look down. I can' t stop grinning（咧嘴笑）,I did it!
Indoor climbing is a great experience. Climbing uses muscles that are hard to exercise, especially those in the shoulders, arms, chest and back. Many people say climbing makes exercises fun. Most gyms have several climbing walls with different degrees of difficulty. The easier ones are like climbing a ladder. The difficult ones bulge out（凸出） in places so that climbers must sometimes climb paralle（平行的） with the floor.
Although gym climbing is easier and safer than real rock climbing, you should still be careful. Always climb with a partner. As you climb, your partner pulls your climbing rope through something called a belay device（绳索控制器）. The belay catches you if you slip. But make sure your partner knows how to use this equipment（设备）. And if you are a first-time climber, get some instruction（指示） before you begin.
1. Is indoor climbing cheaper and safer than real rock climbing?2. What are the reasons that make the indoor climbing so popular?
3. Who should always be with you when you climb?
4. What does your partner do as you climb?
5. Which do you think sounds more fun, rock climbing or indoor climbing? Why?
8 . Smart Phone, Poor Sight
Look around and you’ll see people busy on their smart phones. Smart phones do make our lives easier. But have you ever thought about what they mean to your eyes?
According to a study, half of British people own smart phones and they spend an average of two hours a day using them. There has been a 35% increase in the number of people in the UK who suffer from short-sightedness(近视) since smart phones were introduced there in 1997.
Staring(盯) at smart phones for long time gives you dry eyes. When looking at something in the distance, your eyes automatically blink(自动眨眼) a certain number of times.
However, when you look at things closer to your face, the blinking slows down. This reduces the amount of tears and causes discomfort in your eyes. This can do harm to the eyes and cause a disease called glaucoma(青光眼).
While you’re probably not going to stop using to your smart phone, there are a few things you can do to protect your eyes. Hold your phone at least 30 centimeters away from your eyes when using it. Take a break every hour and try the following: look at something at least five meters from you and then focus on the tip of your nose. Repeat this several times. It should reduce the discomfort in your eyes.
1. The article is mainly about ________.| A．the reason why teenagers get short-sightedness |
| B．the harm that smart phones do to users’ eyes |
| C．the rules to obey when using smart phones |
| D．advantages and disadvantages of smart phones |
| A．half of the British people began to use smart phones 17 years ago |
| B．more British people have suffered from shortsightedness since 1997 |
| C．the number of British people who own smart phones increases by 35% |
| D．each of the British people who own smart phones increases by 35% |
| A．more tears in the eyes | B．smaller pupils |
| C．too many blinks | D．dry eyes and glaucoma |
| A．Hold the phone at least half a meter away from the eyes. |
| B．Turn off your phone for a couple of hours every day. |
| C．Look at something green far away for several minutes. |
| D．Don’t use the phone for over an hour without a break. |
| A．to make full use of smart phones | B．to stop using smart phones |
| C．not to buy smart phones | D．to use smart phones properly |
9 . What about your plans for the vacation（假期）?
I have been to Beijing before. I plan to visit Beijing again and stay there for two weeks. I am going to do some shopping. I want to buy some presents for my friends in the USA. They like Chinese culture（文化）.
— Amy
I make some plans for my vacation. My parents are always busy, so I’m going to help them with the housework. And I’m going to spend some time reading books at home. I’m going to play tennis with my friends.
—Tom
I am going to Shanghai with my sister Kate. It is the first time for us to visit Shanghai. There are many interesting places in Shanghai. We are going to visit Yu Garden and have delicious food there, too. I think my trip will be interesting.
— Peter
1. Has Amy been to Beijing Before?_____________________________________________________________________
2. How long does Amy plan to stay in Beijing?
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3. Why is Tom going to help his parents with the housework?
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4. Who is Peter going to Shanghai with?
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5. How will Peter’s trip in Shanghai be?
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What about my plans for the summer holiday? First, I will go to Shanghai with my sister. There are many interesting places in Shanghai, and we can also have delicious food there. After that, I’m going to spend some time reading books. I’m going to play table tennis with my friends, too.
—Peter
I made some plans for my summer holiday. First,I will help more at home. My parents are always busy, so I’m going to help them with the housework and let them have more time to relax. Second, I’m going to practice playing the piano every day. Third, I think the holiday is a good time for me to do some sports ,such as running and swimming. I am sure my summer holiday will be wonderful.
—Tom.
After about four months’ study, the summer holiday is coming. Here are my plans. First, I will leave enough time for my new lessons. I will also read some great books. Second,I’m going to Xi’an and stay there for two weeks. I think the trip will be wonderful. Then, I will come back and enjoy myself with my friends. We will go swimming, shopping, etc.
—Amy
1. Who does Peter plan to go to Shanghai with?2. How many plans did Tom make for his summer holiday?
3. How long will Amy stay in Xi’an?
4. Who will swim during the summer holiday?
5. What does Amy think of her coming trip in Xi’an?
6. What do you want to do during your holidays?
