1 . When I was in my early teens, I read Ernest Hemingway’s “The Snows of Kilimanjaro”. Reading it for the first time gave me a strong ________ to see this noteworthy mountain ________.

Later in my early twenties, I ________ a man who had been to Kenya. He saw and described Kilimanjaro as a mountain standing by itself in the middle of the African plain, ________ by ice on its peak.This ________ my desire to see the mountain with my own eyes, and perhaps even climb it.

In my thirties, I travelled to Havana, Cuba and spent some time ________ the home of Ernest Hemingway. After this trip, I ________ I was going to climb Kilimanjaro.

Vancouver to Africa is a great distance, so I decided to put some add-ons to my planned ________. The first would be an adventure across the Sahara Desert, ________ by travelling up the source of the Nile. It would finish at my ________ goal of Kilimanjaro. This would be a journey to ________: to cross the world’s greatest desert, ________ the river that moves through one of the origin of civilization, and climb the tallest mountain in Africa.

After ending the journey, I wrote a novel which ________ this trip, sharing how much I enjoyed each moment of it, and how ________ each day became on its own.

This remarkable journey will be ________ in my heart.

1.

A．platform

B．opportunity

C．strength

D．desire

2.

A．in turn

B．in public

C．in person

D．in total

3.

A．met

B．observed

C．encouraged

D．recognised

4.

A．replaced

B．formed

C．capped

D．affected

5.

A．used

B．furthered

C．limited

D．symbolised

6.

A．repairing

B．protecting

C．visiting

D．displaying

7.

A．pretended

B．determined

C．reacted

D．recommended

8.

A．business

B．equipment

C．novel

D．journey

9.

A．followed

B．proved

C．disturbed

D．created

10.

A．professional

B．immediate

C．common

D．ultimate

11.

A．end

B．remember

C．imagine

D．discuss

12.

A．seek for

B．figure out

C．float along

D．stare at

13.

A．predicts

B．challenges

C．starts

D．recalls

14.

A．hard

B．unique

C．long

D．quiet

15.

A．always

B．never

C．seldom

D．sometimes

2 . European river cruises(乘船游览)

The Seine, Paris& Normandy Eight days from ￡1,649pp April to October 2023 From Paris, start a wonderfully scenic cruise along the Seine into the heart of one of France’s most historic regions, Normandy. Your tour price includes ·Guided tour of Paris and historic Rouen ·Tour of Claude Monet’s house ·Explore Vernon, one of Normandy’s most attractive towns ·Cruise through the delightful Seine Valley Plus ·All meals on board (except one lunch),including welcome cocktails and dinner, plus the Captain’s Dinner ·Return flights from a selection of regional airports, or seat on the Eurostar with regional rail connections available ·Seven nights in your choice of luxury cabin(船舱)with river views ·Option to add three extra nights, staying in Tour Eiffel from ￡325pp

The Douro, Porto & Salamanca Eight days/seven nights from ￡1,519pp March to November 2023 Explore the attractive Douro Valley, winding through port wine territory on the Iberian peninsula. Discover charming villages, traditions and cuisine. Your tour price includes ·Guided tour of Porto with a visit to its famous port wine cellars ·Full-day hiking to Salamanca with a guided tour and flamenco show ·Traditional music recital with dance display ·Visit to the picturesque town of Lamego and its church Plus ·All meals on board, including welcome cocktails and dinner, plus the Captain’s Dinner ·Choice of luxury cabin, all with river views ·Return flights from a selection of regional airports ·Option to add four days to your holiday, staying in Porto from ￡595pp

TO BOOK OR REQUEST A BROCHURE Call 01283 742398 quoting Good Food, or to book, visit rivieratravel.co.uk/gld Exclusive offer for BBC Good Food readers: All bookings will receive two free standard tickets to one of the BBC Good Food Shows

1. What can tourists on the European river cruises do in March?

A．Enjoy the landscape in Paris.	B．Discover the castle in Salamanca.
C．Explore the history of Normandy.	D．Appreciate the scenery in Douro Valley.

2. What do the two cruises have in common?

A．Both offer rooms with river views.	B．Both contain all the meals on board.
C．Both have regional train connections.	D．Both can have three extra days added.

3. What bonus can a BBC Good Food reader enjoy when booking?

A．Two free tickets to a show.	B．A discount on river cruises.
C．A BBC Good Food magazine.	D．A brochure for Good Food Shows.

3 . In the summer of 1965, Tété-Michel Kpomassie became the first African to explore Greenland. He was 24 on the day that he stepped onto the port at Qagortoq, on Greenland’s southern coast. But his arctic journey had actually begun some seven years earlier.

Kpomassie’s amazing life story starts with a bit of chance and a book. He was a teenager when he bought a book about Greenland in Togo. Immediately, the topic attracted him, and he knew that he must go there.

He traveled along the west coast of Africa, eventually crossing into Europe. There, he stayed for some time before leaving for Greenland. “I took my time to step out,” he recalled. “When I arrived, everyone stopped talking; all were staring. They didn’t know if I was a real person or wearing a mask. Children hid behind their mothers. Some cried, believing I was a spirit from the mountains.”

Kpomassie found his true home in Greenland’s northern reaches, where the Inuit culture that he’d read in a book as a boy was very much alive. Over the next 18 months, Greenland’s first African learned to ski, ice fish and hunt, and adapted himself quickly to the new environment.

He returned to Togo in late 1966 and adapted the journal he’d kept into a book. Kpomassie then went on to give lectures about his experience in halls and classrooms throughout Africa and Europe. And he settled down in Paris and raised a family, returning to Greenland on three occasions in that time. His book An Africa in Greenland was first published in France and has since been translated into eight languages.

“All the while I knew where I ultimately needed to end up,” he said. Now approaching 81 years old, Kpomassie is packing up his apartment and heading back to northern Greenland, where he intends to live out his final years.

1. When did Kpomassie begin his first journey to Greenland?

A．In the 1940s.	B．In the 1950s.
C．In the 1960s.	D．In the 1970s.

2. What can we infer about people from Para.3?

A．They were unfriendly to strangers.

B．They didn’t meet a black man before.

C．They taught Kpomassie eight languages.

D．They were unwilling to let Kpomassie go.

3. Which of the following can best describe Kpomassie?

A．Strong and determined.

B．Brave and hardworking.

C．Kind and ambitious.

D．Adventurous and adaptable.

4. What’s the text mainly about?

A．The unusual experience of an adventurer.

B．The opportunities of returning to Greenland.

C．The great effect Kpomassie has on literature.

D．The meaning of starting an amazing adventure.

4 . Peaks of the Balkans

Join us for the adventure through the Accursed Mountain Range. The journey’s unmatched beauty, undiscovered rawness and welcoming locals will leave you feeling relaxed and fulfilled. This hike previously won the World Travel &. Tourism Award and is one of the most beautiful hiking trails(小径)in the world.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

● Accommodation in Montenegrin and Albanian guest houses

Where we stay is what makes this tour special. We have built amazing relationships with the locals on the trail who essentially welcome you into their home. They treat you like family and serve you food and drink that only your grandmother could.

Rooms are shared, but private rooms can be requested for an additional cost.

● Local guide

Emir is a guide with a great passion and knowledge of the Accursed Mountain Range. He speaks fluent English, Serbo-Croatian and broken Spanish.

● What to eat

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided during days 2~8. Meals on the trail will be traditional local cuisine. Please make any dietary restrictions known and we will gladly cater (迎合) to you. Days 1 and 9 are arrival and departure days. Only dinner will be served on day 1 and breakfast on day 9.

MORE INFORMATION

● When

The dates are fixed for open groups. Additional dates can be requested for private groups.

● How much it is

$950 (All inclusive)

● How to book

Fill out your contact information and tell us a little bit about yourselves. Feel free to ask any questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

1. What makes the trip to Peaks of the Balkans special?

A．The time.	B．The convenience.
C．The price.	D．The accommodation.

2. How many meals are provided on the tour?

A．27.

B．23.

C．9.

D．8.

3. What is the text?

A．A diary entry.	B．A notice.
C．A travel advertisement.	D．A book review.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China has numerous world-famous cities, regions, and tourist    1    (attract), all of which are well worth visiting. However, one needs to step off the beaten tourist path    2    (get) a real feel for China and its varied interesting cultures. I was fortunate enough to spend a week in the Inner Mongolian city of Tongliao, and was able to discover a fascinating, almost magical world,     3    few international tourists are lucky enough to enjoy. Tongliao,     4    area in the far east of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has a continental grassland climate, which provides long cold winters but also    5     (relative) hot and humid summers. However, its summer temperatures are very comfortable. As Tongliao experiences    6    (little) tourism than cities such as Inner Mongolia capital city Hohhot, there are fewer hotels that accept foreigners. Likewise, not many people speak English. However, for the same reason, the    7    (local) go above and beyond to support strangers, and it is highly likely that you will    8    (offer) free food and drinks in bars and cafes by friendly local people keen to talk to you, learn    9    you and find out why you are in Tongliao. I was even introduced a job as an English teacher while    10    (enjoy) a beer there.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Yellow Crane Tower,     1     is one of the most renowned towers in the southern area of the Yangtze River, has been located on the top of Snake Mountain for     2    (century) with its highest point lifted into the sky, overlooking a large number of boats on the Yangtze River. White clouds float     3    (gentle) around the tower.

Its cultural significance led to its     4    (make) the symbol of Wuhan city. This excellent architecture     5    (date) back to the Three Kingdoms Period. Due to the ideal location, it was built by Sun Quan, King of Wu,     6     a watchtower for his army.

During the Tang Dynasty (618— 907) , many popular poems     7    (write) in praise of the tower. These poems endeared(使受喜爱) the tower to the people. It stands 51.4 meters high. The tower’s     8    (appear) is the same regardless of the direction it is viewed from. The roof is covered by 100, 000 yellow glazed tiles(琉璃瓦). With yellow upturned eaves(屋檐), each floor seems to be designed     9     (look) like a yellow crane spreading its wings as if about to fly.

From the top of the tower, visitors are treated to a wonderful bird’s-eye view of the Yangtze River     10     the surrounding buildings of Wuhan.

8 . In 2019, I went on a winter break trip with my family. One of our _________ was London. The first thing that I _________ when I landed in London was the weather. It was too _________ for my liking as it required me to wear a thick jacket.

After some _________ using a map of London, we decided to go to Buckingham Palace first.

Buckingham Palace was one of the _________ of a “hop-on, hop-off (随上随下)” bus that we took. The palace itself didn’t look very big or impressive from the entrance _________ it got much more impressive when you entered the gates.

While continuing on the “hop-on, hop-off” bus, we _________ the London Bridge, which I didn’t notice until the driver pointed it out to me. While it felt kind of special to be driving on such an iconic (符号的) bridge, the _________ was not as cool as one would imagine it to be.

Besides its history, this bridge was just another bridge that _________ two masses of land, something that pretty much all __________ do.

When we __________ Big Ben, we decided to hop off the bus and take some __________. Big Ben was a pretty __________ experience for me. In many pictures of London, Big Ben is a very visible (看得见的) building in the skyline, and it was very nice for me to see the clock tower __________. I am a big fan of skyscrapers (摩天大楼) and skyscraper-like buildings so this clock tower certainly caught my __________.

1.

A．stops

B．topics

C．places

D．changes

2.

A．forgot

B．told

C．noticed

D．liked

3.

A．foggy

B．cold

C．dry

D．clear

4.

A．testing

B．planning

C．touring

D．calling

5.

A．ways

B．dreams

C．starts

D．destinations

6.

A．so

B．if

C．but

D．until

7.

A．greeted

B．passed

C．checked

D．found

8.

A．history

B．example

C．position

D．experience

9.

A．mixes

B．spreads

C．ends

D．connects

10.

A．bridges

B．buses

C．drivers

D．towers

11.

A．reached

B．built

C．visited

D．left

12.

A．notes

B．steps

C．pictures

D．lessons

13.

A．similar

B．cool

C．bad

D．common

14.

A．in return

B．in public

C．in advance

D．in person

15.

A．ear

B．mind

C．eye

D．hand

9 . On Grytviken island in the South Atlantic Ocean lies the South Georgia Museum, one of the most remote museums in the world.

South Georgia Museum is located in the island’s old whaling station. Whaling, or the hunting of whales for their usable natural products, such as meat and oil, ceased there in 1964. The building that now houses the museum once served as the whaling manager’s home and office and went unused for over 20 years before it opened to the public as a museum in 1992.

There are no passenger flights to or from Grytviken, so the majority of visitors arrive on a ship. The island itself only sees about 10, 000 visitors a year and there are no permanent residents, only a group of 20 scientists, maintenance staff, and museum workers who brave the island’s cold weather conditions. Traveling to the museum requires advance planning. South Georgia Museum staff all travel to the island from abroad for the southern hemisphere (半球) spring, or mid - October, and most come from the United Kingdom, around 8, 000 miles north.

The museum, which offers free admission, “aims to make this history and heritage accessible both to the visiting public and to those unable to visit this remote region through education, exhibitions and outreach”. according to its website. It houses a natural history collection, artifacts, exhibitions related to the early history of sealing and whaling as well as Antarctic explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, and more. The museum rooms are named after individuals who contributed to the growth or conservation of the island in some way.

The temperature is ideal for visitors October through December, but sill, daytime highs don’t often reach above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. For those who work there, Internet access is patchy and fresh food options are rare. It’s not a place for everyone, but for the staff that calls it home for parts of the year, it’s a unique form of paradise. “Stepping away from the world has been a treat,” said Pierce, one of the staff.

1. What can we learn about the South Georgia Museum?

A．It is accessible to visitors by air.	B．It has 20 maintenance workers.
C．It opened to the public in 1964.	D．It used to be a whaling station.

2. Who are the rooms of the museum named after?

A．Managers of the whaling station.

B．Adventurers exploring the Antarctic.

C．Those who made contributions to the island.

D．Individuals who conserved whales from extinction.

3. What does the underlined word “patchy” mean in the last paragraph?

A．Poor.

B．Easy.

C．Free.

D．Quick.

4. In which column of a website can we find this text?

A．Animals.

B．People.

C．Travel.

D．News.