1 . Along with a dozen boys, I made a trip to Lowa in order to see a college that I was thinking of
Here in Iowa everything was
Over the years to come I learned something else. Each of us has a(n)
A.visiting | B.researching | C.attending | D.supporting |
A.excited | B.lonely | C.disappointed | D.worried |
A.realized | B.regretted | C.admitted | D.expected |
A.grasslands | B.mountains | C.crops | D.forests |
A.messy | B.fresh | C.flat | D.poor |
A.imagine | B.smell | C.get | D.remember |
A.dreamed of | B.insisted on | C.heard about | D.delighted in |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Moreover | D.Instead |
A.saved | B.settled | C.touched | D.searched |
A.connected | B.added | C.packed | D.flowed |
A.fantastic | B.energetic | C.fast | D.different |
A.pure-minded | B.absent-minded | C.narrow-minded | D.open-minded |
A.power | B.value | C.significance | D.beauty |
A.outstanding | B.special | C.natural | D.inner |
A.experiences | B.choices | C.talents | D.tasks |
2 . American Unique Buildings
The country’s full of awe—inspiring natural wonders, but those made by man (and woman) are equally impressive. The architect behind a design or the creation’s history or purpose are all elements that may prove particularly attractive. These following buildings are all well worth visiting.
Bradbury Building
Los Angeles
Glancing at the Bradbury Building, built in 1893, the oldest commercial building in L.A., you may say: “OK, it’s a 19th-century relic.” Step inside and you will be surprised by the light-filled Victorian court, a wonder of open—cage elevators, marble stairs, and splendid iron barriers. Its architectural history is debatable — Sumner Hunt’s designs seem to have been completed by George H. Wyman, who monitored the construction.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Miami
Built in 1916, the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, formerly Villa Vizcaya, is the one-time winter home of businessman James Deering. On Biscayne Bay in the Coconut Grove neighborhood, the early 20th-century property features Italian Renaissance (文艺复兴) gardens, native woodlands, and a complex of historic outbuildings. The property designed by Paul Chalfin is today operated by Miami-Dade County.
Rogers Building
Orlando
The 132-year-old, Queen Anne-style structure, now housing an art gallery but a one-time home to cocktail-and-gaming clubs, was donated to the City of Orlando in 2018 earlier by Ford Kiene. The restriction that it must remain an arts and culture center for at least 20 years ensures public access for the near future.
Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles
It’s possible to see the stars at this destination that includes sweeping views of the city and the Hollywood sign, and has a planetarium (天文馆) to boot. It’s been a draw for its construction style sign its 1935 opening, with a $93 million expansion completed in 2006.
1. Which of the following places has the shortest history?A.Bradbury Building. | B.Griffith Observatory. |
C.Rogers Building. | D.Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. |
A.It used to be an art gallery. | B.It was expanded in 1892. |
C.It was once privately owned. | D.It has been a culture center for 20 years. |
A.Business. | B.Travel. | C.Science. | D.Education. |
For centuries, sunmao structures have been providing strong and lasting support for Chinese wooden architecture, large components of
In the Hemudu site,
For the craftsmen who have preserved and guarded this heritage, and for the people who have lived in and among the spaces defined by it across China, sunmao structures have always been an important part of Chinese architecture. Their styles may differ,
Hangzhou is recognized as the “City of Well-Being” in China. Hangzhou made its name
The lifestyle, however, was laid down by two historical men of letters. One was Bai Juyi,
Surely, it will be even more brilliant in 2023 when it hosts the 19th Asian Games. Let’s look forward to it.
5 . In Switzerland, Liu Hongjia and Liu Yuxi use a drone to capture the moment when they are filming a vlog. The couple’s beautifully edited travel vlogs are proving popular on such platforms as travel website Qyer, while their personal accounts on Sina Weibo jointly have more than 810,000 followers.
In this booming era of social media, more and more “media travelers” are joining their peers online in producing creative videos of their tourism experiences. And the growing popularity of short videos in China is a trend that’s also encouraging ordinary tourists to follow suit.
When it comes to creating a hit travel vlog, the personal touch is what makes all the difference. “Filming a travel vlog is like making a documentary of your own, where you record beautiful scenery, interesting experiences and honest feelings.” Liu Hongjia says. Some people watch them to learn how to take beautiful photos, while others want to find out more about popular travel destinations. Either way, what is appealing to audiences is that the personality of the presenter comes across in the vlog. It’s like watching movies. When people like a director’s style, they will follow his new work.
To embrace the growing trend for shooting short videos in China, travel website Mafengwo started to encourage its users to post vlogs about their trips in 2018, which has now become an important part of its user-generated content.
According to Zhao Qian, head of Mafengwo’s short-video content, its users have uploaded over 2 million short videos online, covering a wide range of themes, such as food, scenic areas and hotel experiences. “For a long time, tourists often shared their trips online via photos and words. However, short videos have become the new trend because they’re bright, direct and fun. It’s also an efficient way for visitors to find information about local travel experiences,” she says.
1. What’s the function of the first paragraph?A.To summarize the whole passage. | B.To arouse readers’ interest in tourism. |
C.To introduce the topic of the whole passage. | D.To emphasize the importance of short videos. |
A.By demonstrating his personal style | B.By following a famous director’s example. |
C.By teaching people how to take good photos | D.By revealing more information about tourist spots. |
A.Because short videos are bright, direct and fun. |
B.Because that caters to the growing popularity of short videos. |
C.Because the content of short videos is mainly generated by its users. |
D.Because short videos provide information about local travel experiences. |
A.Cautious. | B.Appreciative. | C.Concerned | D.Indifferent. |
6 . There are three things you can watch forever: Instagram feeds, YouTube videos and water. Among them, water is definitely something no one argues about, and there are many unusual water attractions that you can find around the world.
Bangkok Floating Markets
There are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modern markets are more popular, floating markets still are a huge attraction for local tourism. Any visitors can purchase local foods and traditional handcrafted (手工的) souvenirs. Bargaining is a part of experience. So, start low and get the price you are ready to pay.
Bregenzer Festspiele
The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August in Vorarlberg. It has the world’s largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations are very impressive and are worth seeing.
Marina Bay Stadium
This stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. The stadium was used for the opening and closing ceremonies during 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. It was a floating platform where the Formula One Grand Prix event was successfully held.
Archipelago Cinema
Archipelago Cinema is probably one of the world’s most scenic open-air cinemas that floats in the middle of a lake. The cinema was designed by German architect Ole Scheeren, who built it using techniques popular among local people. This cinema stage was built specially for the film festival Film on the Rocks Yao Noi.
1. What is special about Bangkok Floating Markets?A.Local foods are free to taste. |
B.Visitors can make boats by themselves. |
C.Bargaining for a good price is an experience. |
D.Performances on water are impressive to see. |
A.Archipelago Cinema. | B.Marina Bay Stadium. |
C.Bregenzer Festspiele. | D.Bangkok Floating Markets. |
A.They both hold ceremonies every year. |
B.They both used local building techniques. |
C.They were both built for a special purpose. |
D.They both provide visitors with sports events. |
7 . In life, do you choose to take the road everyone has taken, or do you choose the path that is best for you? It might be
On a recent hiking
As my partner and I walked, everyone crossing our path had something to say, “You're going the wrong way. Are you lost? Are you returning
Why did people only see one way? Because that's what everyone does? Because that's how it's always been done? We even
I decided to
A.anxious | B.normal | C.awkward | D.impressive |
A.designs | B.plans | C.works | D.prepares |
A.race | B.test | C.project | D.trip |
A.opposite | B.wrong | C.common | D.accessible |
A.emotion | B.target | C.schedule | D.request |
A.supposed | B.ensured | C.provided | D.permitted |
A.if | B.because | C.while | D.yet |
A.plain | B.valley | C.trail | D.highway |
A.point | B.inspire | C.protect | D.support |
A.expected | B.stopped | C.agreed | D.hesitated |
A.saying | B.point | C.myth | D.spell |
A.instructed | B.confused | C.offered | D.suited |
A.show off | B.think over | C.pick out | D.stick to |
A.Probably | B.Hopefully | C.Eventually | D.Knowingly |
A.desire | B.feeling | C.voice | D.reaction |
8 . Though a trip through Beijing has plenty of historical architecture to offer, the city's skyline also holds many achievements of modern design. However, Beijing has spread out its contemporary landmarks throughout the city, making it difficult for architectural enthusiasts to visit all of them. Therefore, we decided to gather them all into one place. Here is our list of Beijing's most iconic (标志性的) modern buildings:
CCTV Headquarters | The “Big Pants,“ as it is more commonly known, is one of just ten buildings in the city over 200m tall. The structure of the two leaning towers connected at the top and bottom by horizontal off-shoots (横向分支) is now so iconic that it is often used in film and television to prove the story is set in Beijing. |
CITIC Tower | Standing at 528m, CITIC tower is Beijing's tallest building and the tenth tallest skyscraper in the world. The office building serves as the headquarters of CITIC Group, but the basement level will soon contain a large shopping center and subway station. |
National Stadium | Better known by its nickname the "Bird's Nest”, the National Stadium is recognizable by its steel structures like a bamboo forest. The stadium, which seats an audience of 91,000, was built for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It is also scheduled to be used for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 Winter Olympics. |
National Centre for the Performing Arts | It's not hard to see how this theater earned the nickname of the “Giant Egg”. With an opera hall, music hall, several art exhibition halls, and restaurants, the National Centre for the Performing Arts is also the largest theater building in Asia. Besides the shape, its unique feature is that its appearance from glass to titanium (钛) and the surrounding reflection pool. |
A.To show how beautiful the city is. |
B.To express the author's deepest love for Beijing. |
C.To bring convenience to architectural fans. |
D.To attract more people to come to our capital city. |
A.CITIC Tower | B.National Stadium |
C.CCTV Headquarters | D.National Centre for the Performing Arts |
A.The "Bird's Nest” was constructed for the 2008 Winter Olympics. |
B.CCTV Headquarters is one of only ten buildings in Beijing more than 200m tall. |
C.National Centre for the Performing Arts is the largest theater building in the world. |
D.CITIC tower is the biggest building in Beijing and the tenth tallest skyscraper worldwide. |
9 . Many visitors to the UK go straight to London and never explore outside the capital, which is a pity, for there is various landscape only a few hours away, in any one of Britain’s largest areas of protected countryside, its national parks.
The Cairngorms
The biggest is the Cairngorms in northern Scotland, with some of the country’s highest mountains and the best place for skiing. Ponytrekking, climbing and fishing are also popular, along with Scotland’s national game, golf. Wildlife enthusiasts are well rewarded—this is the home of the red deer, red squirrel and golden eagle.
The Lake District
Over the border in England is the Lake District, originally made famous by local Romantic poet William Wordsworth two hundred years ago. People have been travelling here in large numbers since 1847 when a railway was built to its biggest lake, Windermere. Children’s writers have found inspiration here too, and the mountains make for excellent walking, with breathtaking views.
Snowdonia
Wales also has its fair share of impressive landscape — Snowdonia was one of the first national parks to be created in 1951. You will find the road signs in two languages and hear Welsh spoken in the local shops. If mountain climbing is not your thing, try visiting a castle built by a 13th-century prince, or check out the nearby beaches.
The Giant’s Causeway
For the strangest coastal scenery of all, cross the Irish Sea to the Giant’s Causeway, a set of basalt (玄武岩)columns formed by volcanic activity sixty million years ago — or, as legend (传说)has it, built by warrior giant Finn McCool to walk from Northern Ireland to fight his enemy in Scotland. The stone “steps” are not complete because the giant fell asleep — something you’ll probably want to do yourself at the end of an exciting day in the great British outdoors.
1. Which of the following can offer you wonderful snow scenery?A.The Giant’s Causeway. | B.Snowdonia. | C.The Lake District. | D.The Cairngorms. |
A.All of these national parks can be reached in several hours. |
B.Snowdonia was the first national park to be created in the UK. |
C.The Giant’s Causeway was built by warrior giant Finn McCool. |
D.The Lake District attracts large numbers of people in that people can find inspiration there. |
A.Discovery. | B.News Weekly. |
C.National Geographic. | D.Space Exploration. |
10 . From Alton Towers to Legoland, our experts pick their favorite British theme parks, highlighting the best roller coasters, character-led attractions, and animal safaris (狩猎旅行).
Drayton Manor
The Staffordshire theme park includes rides for all ages but stands out for having hit on a winning formula for young families with its expanding Thomas Land section. The 286-acre site is set in woodlands but the main village is enough for little legs to explore, making it well suited to pre-and primary school children.
Paultons Family Theme Park
On the edge of New Forest National Park, in Hampshire, Paultons Family Theme Park sits in 140 acres of attractive parkland. Although overshadowed by Thorpe Park and Alton Towers in terms of big rides, the park is home to Peppa Pig World, as well as 60 rides and attractions, and is best for families with young children.
Chessington World of Adventures
This park in Surrey has injected novelty (新奇) this year with the launch of its exclusive Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, raising its status as a family-friendly destination. The park also provides added family value with the opportunity to get a close-up interaction with animals including monkey walk-throughs and the Zufari safari experience.
Legoland Windsor
If you’re looking for stomach-in-the-mouth roller coasters, Legoland is not for you. This is the entry-level theme park for families with kids below the age of 12, with bucket-loads to keep them happy. Now in its third decade, set in lovely grounds, the theme park still has some of the charm of the original Danish parent park, with plenty of giraffes, crocodiles and pirates made out of Lego bricks spread over the rides.
1. Which of the following is recommended if a family want to interact with animals?A.Drayton Manor |
B.Paultons Family Theme Park |
C.Chessington World of Adventures |
D.Legoland Windsor |
A.They’re all ideal for children. |
B.They all feature thrilling big rides. |
C.They’re all renewing recreational facilities. |
D.They all cover a vast area of over 200 acres. |
A.To promote ecotourism. |
B.To value family union. |
C.To introduce theme parks. |
D.To compare tourist attractions. |