1 . Chongming Island, located at the mouth of the Yangtze River in China, is a beautiful and scenic destination that offers a unique blend (融合) of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Here are a few attractions you can not miss.
Forest Park
Chongming Forest Park is a perfect place for nature enthusiasts and treats visitors to the purest of air, a welcome escape from city living. You’ll be greeted by a kaleidoscope (万花筒) of ever-changing flowers, each season offering its own unique display of color and fragrance. It’s a visual feast for the senses. In the heart of the park lies an orchid greenhouse that will simply take your breath away.
Mingzhu Lake Park
This park is famous for its picturesque lake, which is surrounded by plenty of greenery and dotted with attractive buildings. Visitors can take a pleasant walk along the lakeside or rent a boat to explore the lake. The park also hosts various cultural events and performances, providing visitors with a glimpse into the local culture.
Sanmin Cultural Village
The Sanmin Cultural Village acts as a bridge between the past and the present, creating a lasting connection to Chongming’s cultural identity. Here you can discover the homespun textile technique. It’s really an efficient way of making clothes. At Sanmin park, you can discover the Poetic Root Art Museum. The museum is all about nature and art. Root art takes old tree roots and turns them into beautiful artworks. It’s like a special kind of painting but made from nature’s own materials.
Oxygen Land
Farming in China, celebrated through the ancient farming calendar, reflects a deep connection to nature. At Oxygen Land, you witness the union of ancient wisdom and modern responsibility. It’s a beautiful blend of tradition and ecological awareness as well as a connection that bridges the past and present, emphasizing the harmony of humanity with the land.
1. Who may be interested in Forest Park?| A．Mountain climbers. | B．Busy farmers. |
| C．Village teachers. | D．City residents. |
| A．Forest Park. | B．Mingzhu Lake Park. |
| C．Oxygen Land. | D．Sanmin Cultural Village. |
| A．They display different techniques of making clothes. |
| B．They show advanced development of ancient farming. |
| C．They own some special museums with beautiful artworks. |
| D．They function as a connection between the past and the present. |
1. What is the speaker?
| A．A tour guide. | B．An official. | C．A farmer. |
| A．A farm. | B．A museum. | C．A workshop. |
| A．Go to the garden. |
| B．View the farmhouse. |
| C．Learn the history of the place. |
| A．The Johnson family. |
| B．Gorden’s Milk Company. |
| C．The local government. |
1. Where are the speakers?
| A．On top of a mountain. |
| B．On the way up a mountain. |
| C．At the bottom of a mountain. |
| A．Delighted. | B．Nervous. | C．Relaxed. |
| A．To store more water. |
| B．To attract more tourists. |
| C．To restore the ecosystem. |
| A．The inside colors. | B．The paintings. | C．The outside design. |
5 . Summer is always a busy travel season, but even at peak times like July, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll see lots of hotels with No Vacancy (空房) signs. More and more travelers are choosing instead to stay in vacation rentals: decorated private houses, rooms, or apartments that only you and your party share for the period of your stay. Or you can get adventurous and book a cabin, a tree house, a houseboat, or even a castle.
The idea appeared in 2007, when Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, the owners of a hotel, realizing that a San Francisco tech meeting would make hotel rooms in the area harder to come by, let travelers sleep on air mattresses (充气床垫) in their apartment for a fee. They called it Air Bed and Breakfast, and the company—now known as Airbnb—is worth almost $100 billion today and has six million listings worldwide.
More space is a major attraction of this accommodation (住宿): the average hotel room measures just 330 square feet, while the average vacation rental room tops 1,300. And in 20 of the largest U. S. cities, average daily rates are comparable to (or slightly lower than) those of hotels.
If you’re willing to share your own digs while you’re away, Love Home Swap pairs you with like-minded travelers for stays in each other’s homes for a membership fee as low as $ 11 per month. If you’d like to list your home, check your local zoning laws, as some areas have strict rules on short-term rentals. In parts of Honolulu, a new law taking effect in October will up the minimum stay to 90 days.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?| A．Vacation rentals have replaced hotels nowadays. |
| B．Travelers have more options of where to live now. |
| C．Hotels have no empty rooms during travel seasons. |
| D．Instead of staying in rentals, travelers choose private rooms. |
| A．The presence of the Airbnb. | B．The requirement of travelers. |
| C．The shortage of hotel rooms. | D．The popularity of air mattresses. |
| A．become its member first. | B．rent your house for free. |
| C．list your house for at least 90 days. | D．find partners with the similar ideas. |
| A．To list the various rentals for travelers. |
| B．To urge hotels to take on more vacation rentals. |
| C．To compare two different ways to spend vacation. |
| D．To introduce a new trend on vacation accommodation. |
Universal Beijing Resort (度假区)
This is a fascinating theme park with the best universal rides, shows and attractions from around the world. You can play in these areas: The Magic World of Harry Potter, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda Land, Hollywood, Water World, Minion Land (小黄人) and Jurassic World (侏罗纪世界). Its one-day ticket will follow a four-tiered pricing (四级票价) way: • Low Season tickets 418 RMB: weekdays in Spring, Fall and Winter; • Mid-Season tickets 528 RMB: weekends in Spring, Fall and Winter; • High Season tickets 638 RMB: Opening Month some holidays; • Special Season tickets 748 RMB: May Day, National Day, Spring Festival and Summer Holiday. • Opening time:9 :00 a. m — 21:00 p.m. You can click here https://www.universalbeijingresort.com/ for more information. |
| A．Six. | B．Seven. | C．Eight. | D．Nine. |
| A．748 RMB | B．1.496 RMB | C．1,914 RMB | D．2,244 RMB |
| A．At 8:00 a.m. | B．At 8:30 a.m. | C．At 1:00 p.m. | D．At 10:00 p.m. |
7 . Tips for Cutting the Cost of Travel
Whether for pleasure or business reasons, it is normal for us to sometimes want to pack our bags, hit the road, and head to a new destination.
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• Choose a cheaper means of transportation. While everyone likes to fly to their travel destination for ease and speed, flying isn’t the only transport option available. Depending on where you’re living and where you’re headed, you can always select public transport.
• Don’t use hotels.
• Use a travel credit card. When you apply for these cards, you can control opportunities like signing-up bonuses (红利), most of which are offered by airline credit cards.
| A．Surf the website for tickets |
| B．Save on airfare |
| C．If you’re a traveler looking to reduce the travel costs |
| D．While traveling is an exciting experience |
| E．These bonus points can help you increase a lot of miles |
| F．Staying at someone’s house can be cheaper than booking a hotel |
| G．So research what’s available and choose the best option for your budget |
8 . Enthusiastic travelers may have already heard of “regenerative tourism” along with the idea of sustainability(持续性). Whenever we travel—no matter where or how—we are leaving an impact on the environment and the world surrounding us. While sustainable tourism takes positive steps toward limiting that footprint in order for us to protect environments for future generations, regenerative tourism takes this idea one step further.
Regenerative tourism means “the idea that tourists should leave a place in better condition than it was before”. For example, when visiting a garden, each person plants a tree to further build the environment instead of leaving no trace(痕迹).
In a way, regenerative tourism involves travelers to be active in their acts of sustainability. Another great example of this is any act of clean-up. This is especially popular on major beaches and in parks where there’s always rubbish to pick up and waste to remove. While travelers certainly don’t need to join in a community clean-up while on vacation (unless they want to), the idea of being involved is very much the same.
Joining in regenerative tourism has personal and environmental benefits. Jeffrey Skibins, an associate professor in entertainment and park management, says, “Many tourists report feelings of deep personal satisfaction and a stronger connection to nature. Additionally, conservation (保护) behaviors enable tourists to develop life-long learning around these issues and continue these behaviors at home.”
Regenerative means “to renew and revive”, which is exactly what many travelers are doing to help environments recover. Depending on where one plans to travel, there might be more ways to help than originally realized. By further encouraging damaged environments to be renewed through travel rather than being negatively impacted, we can slowly help to rebuild the world’s most beautiful landscapes.
1. What is the aim of regenerative tourism?| A．To further improve the environment. | B．To limit the footprint of human beings. |
| C．To keep a place in its original condition. | D．To dramatically promote global economy. |
| A．Designing a bright future for our life. | B．Taking part in a community clean-up. |
| C．Renewing our ideas about environments. | D．Getting active in the acts of sustainability. |
| A．It makes travelers closely connected. | B．It gives personal satisfaction to travelers. |
| C．It leaves a short-term effect on tourists. | D．It helps tourists improve their learning ability. |
| A．Regenerative tourism invites travelers to do their part |
| B．Travelling patterns make a difference to the environment |
| C．Conservation behavior enjoys its popularity among households |
| D．The idea of sustainability takes root in all enthusiastic travelers |
9 . Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during holidays.
Scuba diving
Miyako Island is for diving(潜水), with a wealth of dive sites to explore, including many underwater caves. Even those without a diving license can have a try. Dive shops and tour operators also offer tours for beginners to explore Miyako Island’s underwater environment.
Snorkeling(浮潜)
Snorkeling is a must-try in Miyako Island. Plenty of space to dive close to the shore is a standout feature. For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their favorite spots.
The bridges
Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyako Island and Irabujima, stretching for 3540m. Smaller bridges connect Irabu and Shimoji islands, giving visitors additional beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike and two dramatic marine ponds connected to each other.
Unique beaches
Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyako Island, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is hidden in a small cove(湾), and one has to walk through lines of trees to get there.
Fresh island food
Delight your senses with delicious Miyako noodles, or fresh fruit. Okinawa has the highest mango production in Japan, and Miyako Island’s warm climate is suitable for growing fresh, juicy mangoes.
1. Which of the following may attract inexperienced divers?| A．Aragusuku. | B．Shimojishima. | C．Waiwai Beach. | D．Imgyo Marine Garden. |
| A．It stretches for 3540m. | B．It is surrounded by trees. |
| C．It is hidden behind a rock. | D．It can be reached on foot. |
| A．To introduce Miyako Island to readers. | B．To advertise diving in Miyako Island. |
| C．To promote green tourism in Miyako Island. | D．To share an experience in Miyako Island with readers. |
1. What is the speaker interested in about Scotland?
| A．The islands. |
| B．The sports teams. |
| C．The different languages. |
| A．Hills. | B．Castles. | C．City streets. |
| A．Bus tours. |
| B．Bicycle tours. |
| C．Self-driving tours. |
