1 . The Best Places in the World to Experience Fall Leaves

Everybody knows that Massachusetts is a great place to see fall leaves. But surely there are other places to catch the leaves truing green to reddish — golden? The short answer is yes.

Aspen, Colorado

Aspen — as its name suggests — doesn’t fail to impress with its backdrop of majestic snow — capped mountains. Head to the Maroon Bells to look into mirror-like lakes to see double: on a calm day, the mountains and trees are reflected in the still waters.

Catskills, Upstate New York

If spotting fall in one state isn’t enough, head to the Catskills. where you can see five states at once. Head to the Northern Catskills of Greene County, to the “Five State Lookout” in Windham, where you can view treetops in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, as well as beautiful vistas of the Hudson River Valley.

Bavaria, Germany

Take a trip into a Brothers Grimm fairytale. Not only can you catch breathtaking views — such as castles emerging from red, green and golden trees — but you can experience the region’s fall traditions, such as the “Almabtrieb” event, bringing in the cattle from the grasslands, and local parish fairs, called “Kirchweih — Feste” where beer is everywhere.

Edinburgh, Scotland

This city is made for fall with its tree — lined streets and big open parks. Head to Princes Street Gardens, which is home to some of the city’s most typical monuments, such as the storybook — style Gardeners’ Cottage and the Scott Monument, or take a hike through Holyrood Park, marveling as the russet tones (红褐色) cover the rolling hills which climb up to the famed Arthurs Seat — offering full views of the city and beyond.

1. What can people see in the Maroon Bells?

A．Big waves in the lakes.

B．Beautiful castles among golden trees.

C．Clear lakes with surroundings reflected.

D．Mountains completely covered with snow.

2. In which place can people see five states at the same time?

A．Aspen, Colorado.	B．Catskills, Upstate New York.
C．Bavaria, Germany.	D．Edinburgh, Scotland.

3. What can people do in Bavaria, Germany?

A．Watch treetops of five states.	B．Visit castles with various colors.
C．Enjoy some local fall traditions.	D．Take a hike in Holyrood Park.

2 . Going against the tide of flocking to well-known tourist destinations on vacation, a growing number of holidaymakers in China tend to spend their leisure time at lesser-known attractions. Reverse tourism (逆向旅游) has appeared as a   new trend among young holidaymakers in China.

According to data from an online travel agency, the number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year. Bookings for four-star or five-star hotels in less-traveled places all increased ten times at a minimum. Some lesser-known scenic spots posted double-digit (两位数的) growth during the holiday. Baimaiquan Park in Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, received 52,100 visits in the seven days, up to 15.78 percent year-over-year.

Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations. In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as “commercial” as developed ones and are able to offer more actual experiences and natural encounters.

Essentially speaking, total relaxation is becoming a real expectation for many people when they travel. Changes in demand may be the fundamental reason for the popularity of reverse tourism. COVID-19 is another key factor fueling reverse tourism. As preventive measures continue, traveling has an unpredictable quality. Travelers have thus become more cautious and tend to choose local attractions or places with fewer tourists.

“The rise of reverse tourism is not a bad thing,” said Zhengzhou Daily. It means that vacationers now have more options, which brings more possibilities to the tourism market. More importantly, it noted, the trend is set to force popular destinations to improve themselves instead of resting on their past honor.

Jiang Han, a senior researcher, said that reverse tourism will become one of the future directions for the market. To give a real boost to the tourism market, Jiang suggested that more efforts be made to tap the potential of underestimated, lesser-known destinations. It is necessary to dig deeper into the local customs and highlight the local characteristics to improve the quality of local tourism.

1. What do the statistics in paragraph 2 tell us?

A．The popularity of travel agency in China.

B．The high income of hotels during holidays.

C．The contributions of tourism to the economy.

D．The increasing trend of reverse tourism in China.

2. What may be the root cause of the rise of reverse tourism?

A．The impact of COVID-19.

B．Holidaymakers’ changing needs for travel.

C．The lower cost of heading to less-traveled places.

D．The lack of innovative improvements in famous attractions.

3. What does Zhengzhou Daily think of reverse tourism?

A．It will drop with the recovery of economy.

B．It benefits both tourists and the tourism market.

C．It is beneficial to spread local culture to tourists.

D．It blocks the development of some popular resorts.

4. What is Jiang Han’s advice on developing the tourism market?

A．Upgrading the supporting facilities in tourist areas.

B．Improving the management rules of tourist attractions further.

C．Exploring the potential and features of lesser-known attractions.

D．Promoting the local characteristics of China through online media.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China has countless attractions. The Great Wall is     1     (probable) one that is most familiar     2     the Western tourists. The Great Wall is like a giant stone dragon,     3     (wind) across the country from the ocean on the east to the desert on the west. It is the longest wall that     4     (build) ever, 1500 miles in     5     (long). Along the wall are watch towers,     6     soldiers were on the watch for threats. The wall was initially constructed     7     (prevent) invasion of neighboring states, and the majority of the existing wall is from the Ming Dynasty. From the top of the Great Wall, people can enjoy     8     impressive view of continuous mountains, green trees and blooming wild flowers. If we were to build such a wall now, we would use modern machines.     9    , the ancient Chinese had to build the wall by hand. The reason why the Great Wall attracts tourists from all over the world every year is     10     it represents the highest wisdom of ancient China. Just as the saying goes, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man.”

5 . 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 John 要来苏州参观游览，请给他写信简单介绍一下苏州。内容包括：
1. 简要介绍苏州(地理位置、气候)；
2. 苏州吸引人之处(建筑、历史、小吃等)；
3. 你的期待。
注意：1.词数 80 左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Where are the speakers?

A．At a clothing store.

B．At their house.

C．At a travel agency.

2. How long will the speakers be on the trip?

A．For two days.

B．For five days.

C．For seven days.

3. What does the woman suggest the man do?

A．Pack more clothes.

B．Wear his jackets.

C．Test the suitcase.

7 . Thanks for your interest in visiting the Los Angeles Zoo with your school group! Please read the following information before booking your field trip.

Requirements

Special discounted admission prices are available with advance reservations ONLY for California school groups, short-termed as CSG, (registered with the California Department of Education). They can enjoy 10% off.

PLEASE NOTE:

Reservation blackout dates (限制日期) may apply to all groups at certain times of the year (e.g. holidays and spring break). If your group comes on a blackout date or has not made the necessary reservations before arriving at the Zoo, your group will be charged the regular admission fees.

Docent (讲解员) — Guided Tours

Our docent guides lead educational walking tours for students and their teachers, beginning at first grade. A limited number of docent-guided tours are available. There is no additional fee for a docent-guided tour, but you must book your tour at least two weeks in advance. Do not assume you have a guided tour booked until you have received a confirmation number and packet from the Los Angeles Zoo. On the day of your field trip, your group will need to arrive at least 30 minutes before the confirmed start time of your tour to check in. Make sure to tell Zoo staff upon your arrival that your group has a docent-guided tour. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your tour, it may be canceled.

Maximum number: 150 participants Ages: K-12
Regular Pricing: $5 per student, 1 teacher per 10 students is included, $5 per additional teacher
1. How much should be paid if a California school group with 2 teachers and 13 students has made an early booking for the zoo?

A．$70.

B．$67.5.

C．$63.

D．$75.

2. From the above information, we can learn that         .

A．California groups have access to special discounted prices

B．a field group must arrive half an hour earlier to check in

C．additional fees for a docent-guided tour will be chained

D．all groups may have to pay regular prices in spring break

3. Where is the text most likely from?

A．A bulletin board.

B．A magazine.

C．A journal.

D．A report.