1 . When looking for some vacation ideas to spread out and get some time and space to yourself, check out these great resorts (度假胜地) options.
Hyatt Ziva Cap CanaLocated in Punta Cana, this family-friendly vacation at an all-inclusive resort offers something for everyone in your party. Parents can enjoy relaxing by one of the resort’s swim-up bars in an infinity pool or head out for some deep-sea fishing. Kids, meanwhile, can head over to the kids’ club for a number of activities. Plus, all of the drinks and food across the 14 restaurants and bars is included.
Beaches Turks & CaicosThis resort has become the Caribbean’s popular go-to when it comes to all-inclusive family vacations that provide great value since there’s so much to do for guests of all ages. There’s a 45,000-square-foot water park, 24 restaurants, unlimited PADI-certified scuba diving and water sports, a 12-mile beach, a spa, 10 pools—whew!
The Alisal Guest RanchIf you live in the city and want to get back to nature, this luxury farm over nearly 11,000 acres in California’s Santa Ynez Valley is a perfect fit for a family. All that wide-open space means activities like horseback riding, scenic cycling, hiking, fishing, kayaking and, for the body-and-spirit-minded traveler in your group, yoga.
Montage Palmetto BluffThe 20,000-acre community includes a nature preserve with walking trails, but the real stars of the show here are the over 300 species of birds. The resort’s resident naturalist takes families on walks to Bird Island, sharing a history of the area. Plus, kids will love the kayak tours that get up close to the dolphins that live there year-round.
1. Which attracts those interested in horseback-riding?A.Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana. | B.Beaches Turks & Caicos. |
C.Montage Palmetto Bluff. | D.The Alisal Guest Ranch. |
A.They promise good food services. | B.They include various kids’ clubs. |
C.They provide parent-child activities. | D.They have large historic buildings. |
A.To organize some family parties. | B.To highlight some tourist resorts. |
C.To introduce some nature reserves. | D.To stimulate some domestic needs. |
2 . Would you take a trip if you couldn’t use your cellphone? A new tour company called Off the Grid is asking travellers to put their cellphones away and not even use them for photos. The company founder, Zach Beattie, is developing his business, using money he saved from a tech job at a mapping company. He’s hired guides for every trip but will help lead the first few himself.
The first trip is to Lisbon, Portugal, in July. It takes 7 to 10 days, with small groups of up to 16 people. Prices range from $1,500 to $1,650, including accommodations, meals and ground transportation. The plan includes at least three excursions (远足) and two social events, with an emphasis on unique experiences over bucket-list sightseeing. The tour also includes surfing lessons, yoga on the beach, a day of sailing and dinner with a local family.
“When you’re somewhere new, there’s a lot to see and a lot of cool and interesting people to meet,” Beattie said. “Your phone can distract (使分心) you.” The phone ban won’t be enforced quite as strictly as it seems at first glance. “We want it to be voluntary,” he said. “We’re not collecting phones and throwing them in a locked trunk. It’s held by you, but put in your pocket, and you state your intentions for the week, whether that’s checking your social media once or twice a day or a total blackout.”
Tour-goers also get a “dumbphone” without Internet access that’s loaded with numbers for group leaders and other participants, both for emergencies and to promote socializing. Participants may bring regular cameras, but Beattie is hiring a photographer for each tour so there will be plenty of photos to remember the trip. Once the trip is over, participants will have access to those photos for use in social media posts.
1. What can be learned about Zach Beattie?A.He set up his business at his own expense. |
B.He is always guiding every trip personally. |
C.He forbids tourists to take along cellphones. |
D.He used to earn his living in a tour company. |
A.The trip features sightseeing. |
B.Participants live in homestays. |
C.Air ticket is covered in the cost. |
D.Tourists experience water sports. |
A.Lock their phones in a trunk. |
B.Post their photos on social media. |
C.Free themselves from their phones. |
D.Shift their focus onto dumbphones. |
A.Take photos. | B.Access the Internet. |
C.Record the trip. | D.Contact group members. |
Hi Kelsey,
Happy 18th birthday! You’ve officially reach
Many bittersweet events will happen in the next ten years. There will be highs. Stick to
The world will always throw new challenges at you.
As you become an adult, jump at every opportunity
Happy birthday, Kelsey! See you in ten years.
28-year-old Kelsey
1. Activity 1: Read the following sentences. Put them in the right box.
Showing that you are listening
Exactly! You’re right! I see. I know what you mean.No way! You’re kidding! Really? I can’t believe it!
Great!/Super! That’s interesting. Wow! Tell me about it!
expressions of agreement or understanding | |
expressions of disbelief | |
expressions that show feelings, such as joy, excitement, or sadness | |
encouragement to say more |
Tips:
•Use the information in Justin and Wu Yue’s conversation.
•Use the expressions we mentioned just now to show that you are listening.
Sample:
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1. When is Weifang International Kite Festival held every year?
A.On the third Saturday in April. |
B.On the third Sunday in March. |
C.On the first Saturday in May. |
A.Half a month. | B.About a week. | C.Two to three days. |
A.A swallow kite. | B.A bear kite. | C.A butterfly kite. |
A.It’s fantastic and popular. |
B.It’s a l00-year-old festival. |
C.It’s only intended for kids. |
1. Why does Monica choose Tai Chi instead of yoga?
A.It enjoys popularity. | B.It requires less tension. | C.It reflects Chinese culture. |
A.Maintaining balance. | B.Strengthening muscles. | C.Preventing diseases. |
A.The possible existence of life on other planets. |
B.Methods for building powerful new telescopes. |
C.A technical problem that astronomers can’t solve |
D.The discovery of planets orbiting distant stars. |
A.They studied variations in the appearance of the parent stars. |
B.They were able to see the planets with a telescope. |
C.They compared the parent stars to the Sun. |
D.They sent astronauts on a mission into space |
A.Their surface features. | B.Their chemical composition. |
C.Their temperature. | D.Their age. |
A.All the stars are orbited by their own planets. |
B.We currently have a telescope that can be used to see other planets |
C.By a very direct method, the astronomers measured subtle distortions. |
D.By a very indirect method, the astronomers measured subtle distortions. |
1. What’s the man’s dream?
A.To be an artist. | B.To be a teacher. | C.To be a scientist. |
A.It proved that the earth was still. |
B.It was influenced by Newton and Einstein. |
C.It is the basis of ideas about the universe today. |
A.The earth. | B.The sun. | C.God. |
A.He wasn’t sure of his theory until then. |
B.He was afraid of being punished. |
C.His friends told him not to publish it. |
1. How does the woman want to pay?
A.In cash. | B.By credit card. | C.With her smartphone. |
A.It is free. | B.It is popular. | C.It isn’t very fast. |
A.At many small shops. | B.At most large stores. | C.At a lot of restaurants. |
A.Download the app. |
B.Send him an invitation. |
C.Lend him some money. |
1. Why did the woman’s computer probably break?
A.It got wet. |
B.It was too old. |
C.It suffered high heat |
A.Recovering her files. |
B.Fixing her computer quickly. |
C.Getting a new computer cheaply. |
A.Fix her computer. |
B.Recycle her computer. |
C.Recommend a different computer repair shop. |