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. |
2 . Christmas is coming, and it is time to warm yourself and head out to see some festive lights. There are plenty of choices when it comes to following a light path as part of your Christmas celebrations.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street’s festive lights are a treat for the eyes this year. However you’ll have to pick your hours carefully as the lights—which we returned on at the start of November—are only on for eight hours a day this year, from 3-11 pm, in the wake of the rising energy costs the country is facing. It is expected this will reduce energy usage by up to two thirds compared to previous years, when the lights have been on for 24 hours through November and December.
Kew Garden
One of the most famous light paths of the season, Christmas at Kew offers a full-on festive experience with over 2 km of lights to walk through. Along the way you’ll have the chance to sample festive food and drink, and possibly even say hello to Santa himself.
Regent Street
Regent Street’s lights are on the theme of The Spirit Of Christmas this year, bringing golden angels to the shopping street. The lights, which cover Regent Street and the St James neighbourhoods, were turned on on November 9, and like the Oxford St lights are turned on between 3 and 11 pm.
Covent Garden
A visit to Covent Garden will certainly get you in the festive spirit this year, with the central London destination offering a whole lot of lights—from 11 am until midnight every day until January 3. Visitors can also enjoy daily snow showers as well as festive food treats and heated wine—with over 40 different varieties there.
1. Why are Oxford Street’s festive lights just on for 8 hours a day this year?| A．The public ask to turn off these lights. |
| B．The quality of these lights is not good. |
| C．The government wants to save energy |
| D．The country expects to differ from previous years. |
| A．Oxford Street. | B．Kew Gardens. | C．Regent Street. | D．Covent Garden. |
| A．Take a shower. |
| B．See snow every day. |
| C．Pick out the favourite lights. |
| D．Enjoy many different kinds of wines. |
1. What do we know about the newest slides?
| A．They are less exciting. |
| B．They are popular with kids. |
| C．They are the biggest in the state. |
| A．Family tickets. | B．Teenagers’ tickets. | C．Children’s tickets. |
| A．On June 21. | B．On June 25. | C．On June 30. |
| A．Book tickets soon. |
| B．Protect themselves from the sun. |
| C．Visit the website for more information. |
4 . Best Things to Do in Boston in 2022
Boston is an energetic city. However, choosing where to go and what to do isn’t easy in Boston. Here are some must-sees you simply can’t miss when you visit the city.
Downtown Crossing
The Downtown Crossing is an intersection (交汇处) of three major city streets: Washington, Winter, and Summer Streets. It’s home to some of the best shopping available in Boston, with plenty of walkable malls and parks to enjoy. Most of the well-known store brands have a storefront here. In addition, there are also many outdoor spaces
Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meetinghouses, burial grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. It begins at the Boston Common and ends at the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. Walking here, every step tells a story.
Boston Harborwalk
The Boston Harborwalk is a public boardwalk (木板路) that links all of Boston’s beautiful waterfront neighborhoods and harbor. This impressive waterfront is still under construction. When fully completed, it will extend 47 miles from East Boston, through Charles River and Millers River, to the Neponset River. Come here to enjoy the ocean scenery!
Harvard Museum of Natural History
The Harvard Museum of Natural History includes some amazing exhibits, like its centerpiece: the Marine Life exhibition. A complete recreation of the New England underwater ecosystem lies in a central aquarium, attracting anyone who loves marine life to visit. Visitors will discover the diversity of life on Earth, from dinosaurs to large mammals, birds, and fish.
1. What’s the best choice for someone interested in American history?| A．Boston Harborwalk. | B．Downtown Crossing. |
| C．Freedom Trail. | D．Harvard Museum of Natural History. |
| A．It’s a private footpath. |
| B．It’s a shortcut to Boston. |
| C．It winds its way along a river. |
| D．It offers good waterside scenery. |
| A．Underwater activities | B．Well-known artwork |
| C．Outdoor performances | D．Marine life exhibition. |
1. Where did the woman stay at night during the holiday?
| A．In a tent. | B．In a hotel. | C．In a farmhouse. |
| A．Interesting. | B．Friendly. | C．Honest. |
Located on cliffs above a river, Hongyadong is a stilted house complex (吊脚楼建筑群) in the traditional style in the city of Chongqing. Its bars, restaurants and golden lights
Instead of having fun, some people now make their way to remote strawberry farms or bays to take photos to impress their friends on social media. Douyin has 230 million monthly active users and its fans
7 . There are a lot of museums in London. Of course, there are world-famous names like the British Museum and Natural History Museum. But then there are many tiny plain peculiar museums in every corner of the city.
18 Stafford Terrace
The Kensington address provides a chance to see a late-Victorian, middle-class home that has survived largely unchanged. The house was passed on from one generation of the family to the next and almost all the original decoration remains unchanged. The house closes during summer for maintenance.
Opening hours: 2 pm — 5:30 pm Wed, Sat, Sun
Brunel Museum
An exhibition celebrates the Thames Tunnel as the birthplace of the tube system, and the Great Eastern steamship as the first modern ocean liner. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and International Landmark Site above the oldest tunnel in the Underground, which tells the story of the men who worked in the dark, dodging flames and raw sewage every day.
Opening hours: Daily 10 am — 5 pm
The Cinema Museum
This collection of artifacts, memorabilia and equipment telling the history of cinema from the 1890s to the present is open by tour (advance booking required) while the museum raises funds to secure its future. Among the displays are cinema seats and signs, stills and posters, projectors and other machinery.
Opening hours: 11 am — 5 pm Mon-Fri by appointment only
Dennis Severs’ House
Dennis Severs’ House is a time capsule attraction in which visitors are immersed in a unique form of theatre. The tour takes you through the cellar, kitchen, dining room, smoking room and upstairs to the bedrooms. It feels as though the inhabitants had deserted the rooms only moments before. The Dennis Severs House tour is unsuitable for children as tours are conducted in silence.
Opening hours: Wed, Fri 5 pm — 9 pm
1. If you are interested in the life of Victorian, which museum should you choose to visit?| A．18 Stafford Terrace. | B．Brunel Museum. |
| C．The Cinema Museum. | D．Dennis Severs’ House. |
| A．Learn the history of cinema. | B．Book ahead. |
| C．Raise money. | D．Collect posters. |
| A．They are world-famous. | B．They are accessible on Wednesday. |
| C．They feature tube system. | D．They are suitable for children. |
With the rise in COVID -19 cases, this year’s May Day holiday didn’t offer the usual opportunities for travel that it generally would. However, some of my favorite spots remained open. I
Actually, I had visited Beihai Park many times in all seasons. This time, rather than heading straight to
I was able to take my time and focus more on the
9 . On September 15, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras celebrate their own independence days. On October 16, Mexico follows suit. Each country above has its own nature, but what combines them is local traditions and Spanish culture. Here are four destinations worthy of planning a trip.
Tazumal, El Salvador
El Salvador is home to some rather impressive Mayan ruins that show off this once great civilization. Tazumal is one such place, which is believed to be more than 7,000 years old and was left abandoned sometime around the 13th century. However, large areas were extensively restored in the 40s’ and 50s’, giving visitors a taste of the past.
Antigua, Guatemala
The 16th-century city of Antigua is surrounded by volcanoes, churches, and Baroque buildings, combining European style with pre-Hispanic traditions, making its way to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It’s possible to visit most of its attractions on foot, including the Arco de Santa Catalina, the Central Park, and the Palacio del Ayuntamiento.
Comayagua, Honduras
Honduras may be well-known for its beaches, and one worthy of your travels is the city that was once the capital: Comayagua. Founded in the early 1500s, a visit here is like traveling back in time. Several museums showcase the cultural richness and the must-see clock in the central square, which is the oldest clock in the continent, dating back to the 12th century.
Veracruz, Mexico
Veracruz is a natural beauty with beaches that stretch for as far as the eye can see, deep blue waves and powerful waterfalls. When visiting Veracruz, stop by the Zocalo in Downtown Veracruz, where locals gather to listen to “son jarocho”, a regional folk music style that started right here. Couples also gather to dance in the square. But not just any dance, rather they take part in Danzόn, a traditional couples dance iconic (标志性的) to this particular state.
1. Which place has the potential to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site?| A．Tazumal. | B．Antigua. | C．Comayagua. | D．Veracruz. |
| A．Learn to sing folk music. | B．Watch unique dances. |
| C．Go in for water sports. | D．Walk on man-made beaches. |
| A．They share the same traditional culture. | B．They have beautiful long beaches. |
| C．They are home to famous ancient ruins. | D．They celebrate independence days the same day. |
10 . In some parts of China, mainly in Anhui Province and Zhejiang Province, spread groups of grey-tiled and white-walled houses, forming one of the most typical scenes captured in traditional Chinese landscape paintings. It is Hui-style architecture, one of the major Chinese architectural styles of ancient times.
Hui-style architecture developed into a significant building school in the Song Dynasty. In the mid-Ming Dynasty, gardens and houses constructed with Hui styles developed very quickly along with the success of Hui commerce (商业). Hui-style architecture soon stepped out from Huizhou and was introduced to big towns.
Hui-style architecture is characterized by the arrangement of villages together with nature, and a simple and beautiful exterior (外观).
Hui-style houses are usually ones with skylights (天井). With a square skylight surrounded by houses from four sides or from left, right and backside, these houses can reduce the beat of sunshine and enjoy ventilation (通风). All the houses gathers water from the skylight which means fortune will not run off outside.
In ancient times, the colors used for buildings were very strict Bright colors could only be used in palaces, temples and for government officials. So people in Huizhou chose the black and white colors to paint their houses.
Generally speaking, the exterior appearance of Hui-style buildings differs little while their interior can vary a lot based on the wishes of the owners. Home decoration is characterized by three types of Hui carving: stone carving, wood carving and brick carving.
To take a look at the Hui-style architecture, Xidi Village in Yixian County, Anhui Province, is the best place to go. It is a site of typical Hui houses, and one of the “Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui” that have been collectively listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.
1. What can we learn about Hui-style architecture?| A．It is common across China. | B．It differs greatly exteriorly. |
| C．It focuses on landscape paintings. | D．It wins international recognition. |
| A．Its interior appearance. | B．Its roof structure. |
| C．Its practical functions. | D．Its strange shapes. |
| A．Bright colors were strictly controlled. |
| B．Bright colors caused fortune to run of. |
| C．Light colors best fit in with nature. |
| D．Light colors could reflect sunshine. |
| A．To advertise UNESCO. | B．To share information on visits. |
| C．To introduce a heritage site. | D．To call for protection. |
