1. What does the woman want Stuart to do?
| A．Correct his mistakes. | B．Offer some suggestions. | C．Wait for rescue workers. |
| A．She may lose the way. |
| B．She may feel homesick. |
| C．She may miss the flight. |
| A．Children. | B．Tourists. | C．Deliverymen. |
| A．He is an experienced traveler. | B．He is a kind policeman. | C．He is a creative student. |
2 . The best attractions in Langkawi make the most of the natural landscapes, huge parks, and unusual structures that no first-time visitor should skip on their travel schedules.
Underwater World Langkawi
Set along a beach town, it is home to more than 500 species of sea creatures including seals, seahorses, as well as ducks. One of the highlights is a 15-metre underwater tunnel, where you can enjoy close-up views of sharks.
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30-18:30; Saturday-Sunday 9:30-22:30
Price Range: RM 40 (adults) and RM 30 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise
Great for families and animal lovers, it houses over 2,500 birds from 150 species such as monkeys, foxes and eagles. It also hosts animal feeding activities between 11:00 and 16:00.
Opening Hours: Daily 8:30-18:00
Price Range: RM 28 (adults) and RM 18 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Art in Paradise Langkawi
It features more than 200 impressive artworks that appear almost lifelike when photographed. Praised as the largest 3D art museum in Malaysia and second largest in the world, there are nine interactive zones within this three-floor building, including fantasy, classic, landscapes, and Malaysia zones.
Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-18:00
Price Range: RM 38 (adults) and RM 28 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman
It is a beautifully landscaped folk-themed park where you can explore on foot or take a tour bus to look around. The open-air “garden museum” has 17 colorful sculptures describing Langkawi legends including old stories of great giants and beautiful princesses.
Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-19:00
Price Range: RM 5 (adults) and RM 2.5 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
1. In which attraction can visitors be informed of the local folk stories?| A．Art in Paradise Langkawi. | B．Underwater World Langkawi. |
| C．Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman. | D．Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise. |
| A．Feed birds before 11:00. | B．Enjoy close-up views of sea creatures. |
| C．Ride a bike in the garden museum. | D．Visit the largest 3D art museum in the world. |
| A．RM 104 | B．RM 74 | C．RM110 | D．RM 12.5 |
3 . The Children’s Museum of Manhattan Exhibitions Beginning in 2024
Adventures with Dora and Diego (Ages: 3-6 years)
Join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions. Learn facts about animals and their habitats by helping Diego rescue animals in trouble. Explore a cave, a beach and the rainforest or rub animal footprints, even build a Bear’s nest! By helping Dora and her friends, kids will learn problem-solving skills, and gain a greater appreciation and awareness of Latin American culture.
Inside Art (Ages: 4-10 years)
The exhibition continues our tradition of providing families with access to beautiful, complex, and challenging art, as well as access to working artists and opportunities for art making. Come to celebrate art as a vehicle for building healthy communities and explore ideas of home and identity.
PlayWorks (Ages: birth years)
We’ve designed every aspect of PlayWorksTM to help families prepare children to enter school. By combining hands-on games and learning, PlayWorksTM creates a fun and rewarding experience for children.
For adults, PlayWorksnTM provides an opportunity to observe each child’s unique learning style and appreciate how play creates a strong foundation for later learning. This innovative environment includes Alphie — a giant talking dragon who “cats” letters! Come to get more resources to support your child’s language development.
Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City (Ages: 2-6 years)
The exhibit invites children and their grown-ups to feel like heroes, building their learning brain skills together. These skills, known as executive functions, include self-control. working memory, and mental flexibility. Children practice these learning “superpowers” with Zip, Zap, and Zoom, who guide families on a series of city adventures exploring the subways, parks, music, travel, tree houses, and more.
1. What is a child expected to learn after attending Adventures with Dora and Diego?| A．Draw a map of city subways and parks. | B．Learn more about nature and culture. |
| C．Graduate with a specific qualification. | D．Get resources for language learning. |
| A．Adventures with Dora and Diego | B．Inside Art |
| C．Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City | D．PlayWorks |
| A．They provide kids with hands-on experience. | B．They are only participated by kids. |
| C．They improve kids’ academic performance. | D．They are free of charge for kids. |
Jiezi Ancient Town is located in Chongzhou, Sichuan Province. “Jiezi” means small street. In the Tang Dynasty and Five Dynasties, it was called “Hengqu”,
The town has a
Visitors can see a wealth of relic sites
1. Who is Rick Steves probably?
| A．A tour guide. | B．A tourist. | C．An artist. |
| A．Germany. | B．Austria. | C．Italy. |
| A．Line 63. |
| B．The top of the Eiffel Tower. |
| C．The top of the Montparnasse Tower. |
| A．It offers free coffee. | B．It is economical. | C．It is easy to get lost. |
1. Why did the woman have to stay at the bottom of the mountain?
| A．She was worn out． |
| B．She was scared of heights． |
| C．She loved the scenery there． |
| A．Relaxing on the beach． | B．Sailing in a boat． | C．Diving under water． |
| A．One hour． | B．Two hours． | C．Four hours． |
| A．Boating． | B．Cave exploring． | C．Rock climbing． |
7 . Hosting the Olympics requires large spending. But in many cases, efficiently utilizing (利用) the post-event venues to maximize ongoing economic benefits is one of the major considerations for the host country. Here are four cities that took different approaches to make full use of their structures of the Olympics.
London, Britain
The Olympic Village for the London Summer Games was transformed into 3,000 high-end apartments and has a nearly 95％ occupancy rate. The area of London, called East Village, is seeing several retailers moving in and the development of a playground, and outside exercise areas.
Beijing, China
Built for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the Water Cube is now Asia’s largest waterpark, called Happy Magic Water Cube, equipped with 13 waterslides, a wave pool and a spa. The second floor also has several restaurants, bars and a museum of Olympic history.
New York, America
The Olympic Village in Lake Placid no longer welcomes athletes now, but instead, it houses criminals as the Federal Correctional Institution. It’s not surprising, though, because having a second public purpose for new buildings was the only way to get funding from the government.
Helsinki, Finland
Originally constructed in 1937, the Tennispalatsi, or Tennis Palace was first used as a basketball venue in the 1952 Summer Olympics. Now, however, it has been transformed into a popular tourist destination as a cultural center with an art museum and a movie theatre.
1. Why do organizers try to reuse their Olympic stadiums?| A．To boost national pride. | B．To earn international reputation. |
| C．To increase financial returns. | D．To reduce environmental impacts. |
| A．Beijing. | B．London. | C．Helsinki. | D．New York. |
| A．It has been remodeled into a prison. | B．It features cultural exhibitions. |
| C．It is equipped with advanced facilities. | D．It allows commercial activities. |
1. Why is the woman going to Greece?
| A．To visit a famous park. | B．To attend university. | C．To see her family. |
| A．A professional tour guide. |
| B．A helpful travel partner. |
| C．A friendly stranger. |
9 . The local government of Zibo, East China’s Shandong Province, has issued two open letters in a short time to all citizens, extending its gratitude for their warmth and hospitality toward visitors who have come to enjoy the city’s signature barbecue, which has recently become a hit across the country. Such an unexpected success has shown the city’s spirit of unity and tenacity (坚毅), further boosting its tourism and economic development.
For a long time, Zibo was an average city in almost all aspects on the Chinese scale. However, since early March, Zibo local barbecue has caused a sensation (轰动) online. The little double-layer stove, small pancakes, green onions and sauce became icons among netizen. “Taking the high-speed train to taste barbecue in Zibo” miraculously became a trending hashtag (话题标签) for this non-traditional tourist city.
But how did Zibo rise to fame? This has not been some random coincidence.
First, it comes down to the city government’s ambition, determination and creativity. From July 2022 to February 2023, Zibo organized many trips to the city for university students. Despite reaching peak visitation numbers, there was no sense of panic. Instead, several supportive policies were promptly introduced, such as establishing a “Golden Stove Award”, forming a barbecue association, creating a map of Zibo barbecue restaurants, and launching 21 dedicated tourist routes that go beyond just barbecue. It also organized volunteers to guide tourists and appointed personnel to ensure public safety.
Second, Zibo’s sudden boom in popularity also resulted from the post-pandemic tourism revival China has experienced. The city aims to recover its tourism industry and ensure sustainable growth. To achieve this goal, it has created a welcoming environment with convenient services for young people, particularly university students. For instance, non-local students can enjoy three free stays per year at youth inns, each lasting two nights. The city has also invited students from distinguished universities to visit Zibo for free, signaling its eagerness to attract talented young individuals.
1. What is the purpose of the two open letters?| A．To express the city’s gratitude to its citizens. |
| B．To introduce the city’s impressive sights to tourists. |
| C．To specially promote the city’s signature barbecue. |
| D．To boost the city’s tourism and economic development. |
| A．The city’s perfect location on the Chinese scale. |
| B．The city’s reputation as a traditional tourist city. |
| C．The government’s ambition, determination and creativity. |
| D．People’s desire for a taste of barbecue after the pandemic. |
| A．To offer part-time jobs for those students. |
| B．To encourage young people to be volunteers. |
| C．To provide students with chances to get practical knowledge. |
| D．To attract talented young people to work there after graduation. |
| A．Unconcerned. |
| B．Supportive. |
| C．Doubtful. |
| D．Opposed. |
10 . Hot List: The Best New Restaurants in the World
Place des Fetes—New York City
This famous wine bar provides a spot with a rare sweet and warm atmosphere. For date night, go to the bar with views of the open kitchen, or fill up the large table in the back with a group and taste the entire 20-item menu. Either way, do not miss the famous mushroom soup.
Le Doyenné—Saint-Vrain, France
Australian chefs James Henry and Shaun Kelly transformed the former stables (马厩) of a 19th-century private estate into a working farm, restaurant, and guesthouse driven by the principles of regenerative agriculture. More than one hundred varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs make their way into Henry’s cooking after being carefully nurtured (培育) by Kelly.
Mi Compa Chava—Mexico City
Seafood is a hangover cure in Mexico, and almost everyone eating here is devoted to fixing last night’s damage from drunkenness and getting a head start on creating today’s. On the sidewalk, crowds of locals and tourists alike line up for fisherman Salvador Orozco’s creative takes on Sinaloa and Baja seafood. Anything from the raw half of the menu is a sure bet, though cooked dishes like fish can help fill out a meal.
Vilas—Bangkok
Can a dish inspired by a Spanish recipe using Japanese ingredients (原料)still be considered Thai? For Chef Prin Polsuk, one of Bangkok’s most famous Thai chefs, it most certainly can. At his latest restaurant, a small dining room at the base of Bangkok’s landmark King Power Mahanakhon Tower, he draws inspiration from King Chulalongkorn’s 1897 journey around Europe and the foreign ingredients and cooking techniques he added to the royal cookbooks.
1. What do we know about Le Doyenné?| A．It features seafood. | B．It serves famous mushroom soup. |
| C．Its vegetables are grown by themselves. | D．Its dishes are inspired by foreign recipes. |
| A．People who enjoy night views. |
| B．People who prefer vegetables to meat. |
| C．People who favor a sweet and warm atmosphere. |
| D．People who want to get a fresh start from drunkenness. |
| A．Education. | B．Travel. | C．Sports. | D．Food. |
