1 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.A.In order not to miss the flight. |
B.For fear that the flight shall be delayed. |
C.To spare enough time for security checks. |
D.To take better care of her baby when traveling. |
A.She waited three hours for the hotel room to be ready. |
B.She didn’t have enough money to get a taxi in Berlin. |
C.Her luggage was delivered to a wrong destination. |
D.She was stuck in the Berlin airport for a night. |
A.They reacted quickly to passengers’ requests. |
B.They were rude to the passenger. |
C.They showed enough sympathy. |
D.They were irresponsible. |
A.She was looking forward to her next holiday. |
B.She felt terrible that her holiday was ruined. |
C.She didn’t want another cup of coffee. |
D.She thought the holiday was too short. |
2 .
Here are some of our favourite spots for eating, sightseeing and shopping.
Need inspiration?
Scott Monument This remarkable Gothic building was built in memory of the life and work of Sir Walter Scott. Climb the 287 steps to the top and you’ll be rewarded with some pretty special views.
History lovers? Edinburgh Castle looks over the city skyline from Castle Rock. You can take a tour (human or audio) or just wander through it with a map. Listen out for the One o’clock Gun—it fires every day except Sunday. At one o’clock. Obviously.
Time your trains With cheap train tickets to Edinburgh to coincide
Feeling hungry?
A satisfying dinner: With ingredients carefully sourced from local growers, plus home-grown fresh fruits and edible flowers, Timberyard has favourable reviews.
A light lunch: Thomson’s Bar claims to serve “the best steak pie in Edinburgh”, to match with real beer (it’s in the Good Beer Guide) and enough whiskies(威士忌酒) to take up a whole page on the drinks menu.
Shopping centre
Princes Street: You’ll find all your favourites on Edinburgh’s main shopping drag, Princes Street. There’s M&S, Gap and Waterstones and also a bit of a retail landmark in the shape of Jenners department store.
Harvey Nichols: A byword(代名词) for luxury, Harvey Nicks is loved by the fashion pack. Gucci, Victoria Beckham and Marc Jacobs will try to separate you from your cash.
Hidden Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s deepest secret (literally) is a network of underground streets, which you can tour with a guide. Try “The Real Mary King’s Close” to uncover some of the myths and mysteries as to how the street, once open to the skies, found itself underground.
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1. While shopping in Edinburgh, we may find that ________.
A.Princes Street is the place where celebrities go shopping |
B.Edinburgh’s main shopping drag is extremely expensive |
C.many high-end brands can be found in Harvey Nichols |
D.one cannot pay in cash when shopping in Harvey Nichols |
A.beautiful | B.eatable | C.visible | D.delicate |
A.http: //www.britishairways.com/en-hk/destinations/edinburgh/flights-to-edinburgh |
B.https: //www.rabbies.com/en/tour-scotland/one-day-tours-scotland-from-edinburgh |
C.https: //www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/our-destinations/edinburgh-overview |
D.http: //www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/discover/about-the-castle |
A.It was quite easy for them to climb Huashan. |
B.The man went to Huashan during the summer vacation. |
C.The woman didn’t reach all the mountain tops of Huashan. |
D.The weather was just fine when the woman climbed Huashan. |
4 . A skywell, or "tian jing", is a typical feature of a traditional home in China.
Although a skywell's size and design vary from region to region, it is always rectangular and located in the Core of a house, either
The main purpose of a skywell is to allow in light, improve ventilation (通风) and
As a(n)
Evaporated water cools hot air, a process known as evaporative cooling which is
Though existing in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern
A.Parallel with | B.Different from | C.Close to | D.Symbolic of |
A.commonly | B.rarely | C.apparently | D.currently |
A.bind | B.gather | C.house | D.honor |
A.enclosed | B.separated | C.accompanied | D.replaced |
A.calming | B.refreshing | C.incoming | D.upcoming |
A.pollution | B.pressure | C.current | D.circulation |
A.promise | B.harvest | C.stop | D.process |
A.block out | B.bathe in | C.allow for | D.let out |
A.Nevertheless | B.Meanwhile | C.Similarly | D.Rather |
A.well | B.column | C.chimney | D.ceiling |
A.ideal | B.leisure | C.alternative | D.transition |
A.well-reflected | B.well-shaded | C.well-developed | D.well-organized |
A.collect | B.purify | C.drain | D.evaporate |
A.techniques | B.facilities | C.styles | D.inventions |
A.reunion | B.reminder | C.renewal | D.rearrangement |
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6 .
Zion National Park in Utah has plenty of trails, but Angels Landing may be the most breathtaking. Picture this. You begin the hike on the wide and well-maintained West Rim Trail. It follows the river and then crosses the bottom of the canyon, surrounded by 270-million-year-old layers of rock. Relaxing, right? Just wait for it. The trail then starts to climb via a series of switchbacks (急转弯) leading up the side of the mountain. Then more switchbacks: 21 tighter turns, called “Walter’s Wiggles,” where elevation levels rapidly increase. Your heartbeat is probably rapidly increasing at this point, too.
On top of Walter’s Wiggles, you can stop for a stunning view (perhaps with a marriage proposal) and a restroom stop while you contemplate (仔细考虑) the final stretch of the hike. If you’re afraid of heights, it’s best to turn back now. The last stretch is the real test of bravery.
The last half mile of the hike is what really ranks it as one of the nation’s most dangerous. Angels Landing itself is a fin-like formation jutting (突出) 1,500 feet out of the canyon, and this is where you make the final 500-foot climb. Guardrails and chains bolted (拴住) into the cliff help you keep from tumbling over the extremely steep ledge. You’re literally living on the edge, and you don’t want to trust the “angels” down there to catch you. Once you reach the top, however, it’ll all be worth it: 360-degree views of the canyon make a great backdrop for kicking back and having a meal before you come back down the way you came.
Angels Landing might be dangerous, but thankfully, not too many people have had fatal falls. According to the park website, seven people have died in the 100 years the park has existed. Still, this is a very vigorous hike. If you’re out of shape, bringing young children along, feel ill or prone to fainting, or are just plain afraid of heights, opt for an easier trail.
Angel’s Landing is a great hike for most of the year, besides the cold winter months when the trails could become dangerously slippery. Summer is the most popular time of year — and therefore the most crowded — but it can also get extremely hot, so opt for an early morning hike while the temperatures are still mild.
Sure, it’s dangerous, but there’s a reason this is one of Zion ‘s most popular hikes. If you’re up for the challenge, Angels Landing will definitely deliver rewards.
This article first appeared on Curiosity.com.
1. What geological feature surrounds the hiker during the initial part of the hike?A.Plenty of trails in the park. | B.Mountain Peaks. |
C.270-million-year-old layers of rock. | D.Grass Meadows. |
A.The challenging hike with switchbacks. |
B.The 360-degree views of the canyon. |
C.The well-maintained West Rim Trail. |
D.The river crossing and rock formations. |
A.If a tourist is afraid of heights, it’s best to turn back onto Angels Landing. |
B.Seven people have died so far due to slippery trails in winter. |
C.Bringing young kids along to climb onto Angels Landing will be appreciated. |
D.Taking a break with the views of the canyon as background is absolutely worth the trip. |
A.Unveiling the Hidden Beauty: Exploring Zion National Park’s Trails |
B.Zion’s Ultimate Thrill: The Adrenaline-Pumping Angels Landing Expedition |
C.Chasing Heights: Angels Landing Adventure in Utah’s Zion National Park |
D.Angels Landing: Conquering Utah’s Breathtaking and Daring Hike in Zion National Park |
7 . William Lindesay, a famous Great Wall expert and conservationist, and his wife Wu Qi have traveled the globe by the back paths, providing their sons with a unique growing environment. Sun hats, backpacks and sneakers (运动鞋)—these are the day-to-day must-haves for the family.
Most of their trips seem far from relaxing—cultural study in the hot and dry desert, a 53-kilometer hiking tour of New Zealand, a one-day climb to three English mountaintops and a six-day train ride from Beijing to Moscow.
Many assume the family must be wealthy and can afford their global travel, but they are not. Lindesay says they just choose to spend money on travel and eschew pricey hotels and restaurants where possible. Lindesay mentions the trip to Moscow as an example. Instead of taking a taxi from the railway station to the hotel, they took the subway. “We crossed the city for saving money, communicated with local people, and saw they are people just like us, everywhere. We arrived at our destination feeling comfortable.”
However, their journeys, which can last weeks or months, have sometimes been inconsistent with their children’s schooling. Wu remembers once Lindesay let their elder son ask for leave so that they could go to New York for a 45-day lecture tour. Therefore the son missed his final exam. Things like that bother the family all the time.
Lindesay attaches great importance to learning out of the classroom, saying that children might score well on school tests, but traveling outside, in distant lands with different languages, cultures, and political structures, is the real test. “You can only get streetwise on the street. You can only get worldly-wise when seeing the world,” he says.
1. How can we describe the Lindesays’ trips?A.Pleasant. | B.Challenging. | C.relaxing. | D.Dangerous. |
A.Avoid. | B.Visit. | C.Compare. | D.Evaluate. |
A.They suffer from a tight budget. | B.They have scheduling conflicts. |
C.They are faced with language barriers. | D.They hold different educational ideas. |
A.Nothing is so necessary for travelers as languages. |
B.There is no royal road to learning. |
C.Actions speak louder than words. |
D.Man who travels far knows more. |
A.Keep all copies in hotel safe for important documents |
B.Make copies and leave one set with someone back home |
C.Don’t make copies to avoid misplacement |
D.Share copies with fellow travelers |
A.Use local SIM cards so as to get touch with family quickly |
B.Check in only when changing countries |
C.Use messaging apps and a local SIM card for emergencies |
D.Avoid communication to focus on the trip |
A.Always carry large amounts of cash |
B.Use RFID-blocking wallets and backpacks |
C.Avoid crowded areas entirely |
D.Trust strangers to watch your belongings |
A.Avoid vaccinations and bring your own food for health purpose. |
B.Eat and drink anything available, especially those with local flavors. |
C.Explore information on vaccinations and health guidelines. |
D.Don’t worry about staying thirsty. |
A.Paris | B.Tokyo | C.Rome | D.Athens |
10 . Every summer, as a child, I spent with my parents the annual family holiday, flying away from our home in the West Midlands to their birthplace in Ireland.
I enjoyed it, but once, I behaved differently and left home. Package tours and long-distance flights became my idea of a holiday. I then went and ran into an Englishman who also came of Irish stock, and we both felt the urge to renew our knowledge of Ireland.
It was important for us to discover something different from our childhood visits. So that’s how we came to drive along the winding St John’s Point Peninsula (半岛) in Donegal, part of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, to visit a unique part of the 20th-century history — the Donegal Corridor.
When anyone drives to the point where the land runs out, he sees giant white stones fixed firmly in green grass spelling out “EIRE” and “70”, while the Atlantic wind fiercely blows across the headland and the ice-white waves smash into the rocks below. The meaning behind the stones? They date back to the Second World War when St John’s Point was number 70 in a total of 83 Look Out Points (LOPs), observation stations set up and maintained by Ireland all around its coast.
There lies a bit of curious UK-Ireland history. Although Ireland was officially neutral during the war, the Battle of the Atlantic was being fought close to Irish shores, and these LOPs, staffed by local volunteers known as Coast watchers, passed on information on activities connected with the sea and weather fronts to London.
At St John’s Point, we were standing right under the Donegal Corridor, a long narrow area of airspace in which Ireland ensured safe passage during World War II to planes in the RAF (Royal Air Force) from bases in the UK-governed North of Ireland. The stone markings acted as reference points to aircrews.
Standing on this rough area of land surrounded by the wild and windy ocean brought home to us the conditions in which the Coast watchers and aircrews in the RAF cooperated in a shared history.
I revolted against my family tradition that summer, and I fulfilled my aim of discovering something new and absorbed all Donegal has to offer: empty golden beaches, mysterious ancient stone circles, folk music and crafts, and tasty food. I had fallen in love with Ireland all over again.
1. What can we learn about the author from paragraphs 1 to 3?A.She met a childhood friend from Ireland that year. |
B.She and that Englishman both had Irish ancestors. |
C.She took package tours and long-distance flights every year. |
D.She explored the Wild Atlantic Way with her family members. |
A.the Battle of the Atlantic took place right close to them |
B.weather information from the UK was sent through them |
C.they functioned as reference points to aircrews in the RAF |
D.they ranked at the top in the 83 LOPs around the Irish coast |
A.worried about | B.passed on | C.celebrated | D.disobeyed |
A.A Global Journey | B.Discovering Undiscovered Donegal |
C.Happy Holidays | D.Escaping from the West Midlands |