2 . Here are some beautiful classic road-tripping routes in California.

Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)

There are wonderful options including dramatic sea cliffs, sun-soaked surfing towns, playful harbor seals and the Golden Gate Bridge. You’d better avoid driving here in the spring and summer months, when the central and northern coastline can be socked in by fog and the rainy season can lead to landslides. Instead, September and October will yield the sunniest skies and some of the best weather as you spend a week checking this beauty off your bucket list.

Highway 49 (Hwy 49)

That highway number is significant: It is in memory of the 49 people who came seeking for fortune in California’s original Gold Rush. Today the route winds through Gold Country towns such as Placerville and Nevada City, past ghostly Old West mines and Victorian buildings. Hwy 49 comes mighty close to Yosemite National Park (15 miles) and Lake Tahoe (75 miles), both of which are good places for family camping.

Route 66

Enjoy your trip on America’s “Mother Road”, which brought Dust Bowl refugees, Holly-wood starlets and hippies to California. Drive slowly from the desert to the Pacific Ocean, pulling up alongside retro relics, sleeping in a tipi hotel and fueling up in neon-lit diners. Avenue of the Giants

The incredible 32-mile road at Humboldt Redwoods State Park is canopied by the world’s tallest trees. It’s one of the most justifiably celebrated drives in California. The best time is in the morning when sunlight glints off dew-drenched ferns. Among the majestic (壮观的) woods along the Avenue, there is an interesting four-sided hearth, designed by renowned architect Julia Morgan. Walking trails wind through all the woods for proper tree-hugging.

1. Why should we avoid driving on the PCH in spring and summer?

A．It is too hot.	B．It can be windy.
C．It may be dangerous.	D．It is too crowded.

2. Which road is used to honour people looking for fortune in Gold Rush with its name?

A．Pacific Coast Highway.	B．Highway 49.
C．Route 66.	D．Avenue of the Giants.

3. What is the purpose of the walking trails in the majestic woods?

A．To make people hug trees easily.	B．To attract more people to camp there.
C．To make visitors walk around randomly.	D．To help people plant trees more conveniently.

3 . Great Places to Spend New Year’s Eve

These destinations around the world have a good reputation for traditionally spending a great New Year’s Eve.

Dubai

The famous architecture Burj Khalifa holds the record for its top height worldwide and people gather at the footsteps to welcome a new year with an amazing fireworks show. Not too far away, Burj Plaza is a little quieter and popular with families. Dubai is building a repu- tation as a major food destination, so you may wish to enjoy in restaurants. And if you have shopping in mind,check out Dubai Mall,one of the world’s largest.

Rio de Janeiro

The citizens of Rio de Janeiro know how to throw a good celebration. The main gathering at Copacabana Beach,which starts even before dark, traditionally features a variety of musical acts and fireworks. If you want to party in classic Rio style,pay a visit to Jobi Bar,a social custom in the city. Looking for a great view? Hang out to the Vista Chinesa, a small Chinese style tower sitting to provide a fantastic bird view.

Bangkok

Bangkok often tops the lists of Asia’s best nightlife cities. Catch an amazing fireworks show at ICONSIAM, a major shopping and entertainment destination along the Chao Phraya River. You may want to continue the celebration at one of Bangkok’s attractive bars such as Sky Beach Bangkok, the city’s highest bar. If you want to escape from crowds,bright lights and noise, get some calming down time at a temple,Wat Pho.

Cape Town

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. New Year’s Eve fireworks make it more wonderful. If you’re in the mood for a party, Aztecthemed Alcazar will feature 10 hours of performances on three stages. If you’re looking for a place to dine, consider Pier, featuring a vegetarian menu. It’s on the Victoria& Alfred Waterfront, which is a great spot to catch the fireworks.

1. What is special about Burj Khalifa in Dubai?

A．It is the highest building in the world.	B．It is famous for wonderful restaurants.
C．It has fantastic musical performances.	D．It is a best-known place for shopping.

2. Where can you go if you are tired of noise?

A．Dubai Mall,Dubai.	B．Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro.
C．Wat Pho, Bangkok,	D．Alcazar,Cape Town.

3. What activity do the four cities prepare for their citizens on New Year’s Eve?

A．Having a vegetarian diet.	B．Enjoying waterfront activities.
C．Visiting Chinese style buildings.	D．Watching amazing fireworks shows.

4 . Mickey Mouse welcomed visitors to his new home in China on June 16, 2016 as Disney opened its first theme park in the country.

The park, located in the city of Shanghai, opened with fireworks.

Joe Schott, president and general manager of Shanghai Disney Resort, said, “I can promise you that there is still so much left to be revealed, and I cannot wait to share it all with you in the months and years to come.”

Tens of thousands streamed into Shanghai Disneyland for its debut(问世), an event that was nearly two decades in the making. The $ 5.5 billion resort(度假胜地) covers 963 acres, but Disney has already begun expansion.

Company officials said they tried to reflect Chinese preferences in the new park.

“We didn’t build Disneyland in China, we built China’s Disneyland,” said Bob Iger, Disney’s chairman.

There’s a traditional Chinese tea house featuring local food. The Lion King performed in Mandarin for the first time, features the Monkey King and characters dressed in Chinese opera garb(服装)to appeal to an Asian audience.

In the castle, guests not only walk through, as they do in other Disney parks, they can also eat and shop. When it was discovered that Chinese people didn’t have a favourite Disney princess, the company decided that the castle would feature all the princesses. Parks in California and France are based on the Sleeping Beauty story.

“The visitors can learn the princesses over time, and this gives them an opportunity to have an introduction to all of the princess stories,” said executive producer Ali Rubinstein.

However, China’s Disneyland sometimes are not closely related to China. Disney’s only animated film based on a Chinese story, Mulan, which tells the tale of a Chinese warrior woman, got neither its own ride nor stage show. The character appears only as a statue and afloat in the parade.

1. What’s Joe Schott’s attitude to Shanghai Disney Resort?

A．Disappointed.

B．Concerned.

C．Doubtful.

D．Confident.

2. What can be learned from what Bob said in paragraph 6?

A．They build the theme park in China.

B．The theme park belongs to China.

C．The theme park has Chinese elements.

D．The theme park has a long Chinese history.

3. Why does China’s Disneyland have all kinds of princesses?

A．Chinese people have no certain favourite Disney princess.

B．Chinese people don’t know any princess characters in Disney movies.

C．Chinese people believe “the more, the better”.

D．Parks in other countries are based on the Sleeping Beauty story.

4. What is the purpose of giving the Mulan example?

A．To show the Chinese character of Disneyland.

B．To show Mulan is an important part of Chinese culture.

C．To show China’s Disneyland has not reflected enough Chinese culture.

D．To show Disneyland has too few Chinese character films.

5 . Hotels often undergo makeovers. However, few can compete with the Ice hotel in Jukkasjãrvi, Sweden. Carved entirely from “Snice”—a mix of snow and ice—the hotel is rebuilt annually, with each version more impressive than the previous one. The 32nd Ice hotel was open to guests on April 17, 2022.

The must-visit Swedish tourist destination came about accidentally. In 1989, Ice hotel’s founder Yngve Berquist organized an art show to attract tourists to Jukkasjärvi during the chilly winter months. The exhibition, held inside a 5.5-square-metre igloo (冰屋), was a runaway (迅速的) success. Many visitors decided to spend the night, selling out all of Jukkasjärvi’s warm houses. Hence, when a group approached Berquist about a place to spend the night, he offered them the igloo. “To my surprise, the guests were very impressed by the experience the morning after. Ice hotel was born,” Berquist recalls.

The Ice hotel has come a long way since its humble (简陋的)start. Constructed from 1, 000 tons of ice, and 30,000 tons of “Snice”, it now covers an area of over 5, 500 square metres, Preparations for the annual hotel begin in March with the harvesting of 5,000 tons of ice from the nearby Torne River. The ice is kept in cold storage until November when about 100 workers and artists get to work carving out a new structure. Ice hotel is typically open for business by mid-December.

This year’s hotel comprises 36 rooms, including 12 crafted art suites (套间). Decorated with massive ice stones and carved water shapes, it aims to provide visitors with a good nature experience. The “Dickensian Street” suite promises to take visitors on a tour of 19th-century England, complete with cobbled (铺鹅卵石的) streets, shops, and buildings from the era. Guests are advised to stay inside thermal (保暖的) sleeping bags and wear gloves and winter hats all night. Not surprisingly, most move to the conventional, warmer cabins nearby after a single night.

1. When was Sweden’s Ice hotel open for the 22nd time?

A．In 2012.

B．In 1992.

C．In 1990.

D．In 2022.

2. What made Ice hotel come into being?

A．Warm houses’ being sold out.	B．The special warmth of it.
C．The cheap ticket of it.	D．The unique structures of ice.

3. What’s the main idea of the third paragraph?

A．Differences of Ice hotel rebuilt from ever before.

B．The preparations for the annual hotel rebuilt.

C．How the ice is kept in cold storage in Ice hotel.

D．The development and construction of Ice hotel.

4. What can visitors do in Sweden’s Ice hotel?

A．Wear summer clothes even if in winter.

B．Spend nights in modern rooms in warm sleeping bags.

C．Experience 19th-century England in the “Dickensian Street” suite.

D．Taste different kinds of local special food in the Dickensian Street.

6 . Boats Once in the Canal Became Touring Boats

The River Thames, England

Boating along the River Thames will introduce you to historical places, from the old colleges of Oxford University to the royal (皇室的) palaces of Hampton Court and Windsor Castle, as well as to small English pleasures, such as local pubs and teahouses. For fans of Downton Abbey, the Magna Carta, which can hold eight guests at most, offers a special boat shaped around the show.

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Southern Burgundy, France

Burgundy is a wine lovers’ paradise (天堂). Is there a better way to taste-test all the different wines that the place offers than to boat with a wine taster? Captain Jason Ashcroft runs the Saroche with his wife, chef Dawn Coles, and together they create delicious local wine and foods. Other interesting parts of the tour as you boat along the Canal de Bourgogne: a visit to a 15th-century hospital, Hospice de Beaune and wine-tasting at a vineyard (葡萄园).

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Mosel River, Germany

The best time to take a boat tour in Germany is in the fall, when the leaves are turning. Boats along the Mosel River include visits to Germany’s oldest town, as well as to fairy-tale castles like Burg Eltz and to port towns including Koblenz. Taste Teutonie wines and cooking onboard, and relax in beer gardens at various stops in old-fashioned cities and towns along the way.

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River Po and Bianco Canal, Italy

Italy is all about amazing food, art, and culture, and this boat tour will give you a taste of all three. The tour goes from the Venetian Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and crosses the Canal Bianco. Guests will be able to experience the greatness of Venice as well as smaller, less-visited cities such as Chioggia, Adria, and Ferrara. In Mantua, you will have the opportunity to appreciate a large collection of artworks.

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1. What can visitors see while touring the River Thames?

A．A vineyard.	B．Fairy-tale castles.
C．A famous university.	D．A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2. What can visitors do both in Burgundy and along Mosel River?

A．Enjoy wines.	B．Tour port towns.
C．See an old hospital.	D．Visit the oldest towns.

3. Where should you go if you want to enjoy many artworks?

A．Mosel River, Germany.	B．Southern Burgundy, France.
C．The River Thames, England.	D．River Po and Bianco Canal, Italy.

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Disney Offers “Star Wars” Fans New Experience

Walt Disney World, in Florida, is     1     (possible) the most famous amusement park in the world, which     2     (found) in 1965. Visitors to the park buy an entry ticket, visit exhibits, go on rides and eat in restaurants inspired by the entertainment company’s characters and movies. At the end of the day, people can go home     3     spend the night in one of the many hotels inside or close     4     the amusement park if they live far away.

But starting this week, visitors     5     enjoy the Star Wars movies can do something a bit more exciting. The park now offers a two-day imaginary trip on a Star Wars spaceship     6     (call) The Halcyon.

The new     7     (attract), “Star Wars; Galactic Stareruiser”, opened on March 1. It casts about $2,500 per person     8     (enter) the imaginary world created by filmmaker George Lucas. Guests can talk to robots and meet famous characters.

The “trip” begins with the captain and crew welcoming the guests onto The Halcyon. Crew members will teach visitors how to use various     9     (arm) of the Star Wars story. They can work to fight attacks from the ship’s control center.

The Stareruiser experience lasts two days and two nights. Food and drinks are based on the movies. When visitors look out of the ship’s windows, they see what looks like outer space, stars and all. The “ship”     10     (have) 100 living spaces.

8 . The Louvre is the most popular museum in the world. Last year, about 10 million visitors, more than 75% of whom were foreign tourists, came to the museum. About 80% of them were here for Mona Lisa-and most of them left unhappy.

According to a survey of British tourists earlier this year, Mona Lisa was voted the world’s most disappointing attraction, beating out Checkpoint Charlie, Spanish Steps, and Urinating Boy in Brussels.

If the museum thinks that it is inspiring the next generation of art lovers, it is in fact doing the opposite, thanks to the huge crowds in front of the picture. The overcrowding here was so bad that Jean-Luc Martinez, the museum’s director, has to admit, “We have to take steps to deal with the overcrowding in the coming years: new entrances and timed tickets for the museum.”

He misunderstands the problem-for the Louvre, with more gallery space than any museum on the planet, isn’t that crowed. On my last visit, the French painting wing had just a few visitors. Even Venus de Milo, perhaps the second most famous work of art in the museum, only drew a comfortable few dozen visitors. In other words, the Louvre does not have an overcrowding problem. It has a Mona Lisa problem. No other famous painting comes anywhere close to monopolizing (垄断) a museum like she does. It is time for the Louvre to admit its failure. The museum does not need new entrances or timed tickets.

Instead, it only needs to set up a moving walkway in front of Mona Lisa and let Samsung or another smartphone company to fix its cutest cameras around her. So visitors can strike a pose on the moving walkway, and download their cutest selfies (自拍像) with Mona Lisa later. I can even picture the moving walkway smoothly guiding tourists past the Mona Lisa into the gift shops, where millions of selfiers can take time to enjoy their pictures, and spend money.

It is time to set it up now since the 2024 Summer Olympics is around the comer.

1. Which was the most disappointing attraction according to the survey? ________

A．Mona Lisa.

B．Venus de Milo.

C．Spanish Steps.

D．Urinating Boy.

2. What does the author think of Jean-Luc Martinez’s solution? ________

A．Amazing.

B．Practical.

C．Expensive.

D．Unworkable.

3. Why is it so crowded in front of Mona Lisa? ________

A．A lot of visitors stay there to appreciate it.	B．The room housing the picture is too small.
C．Too many visitors want to take a picture with it.	D．The ticket for the famous painting is too cheap.

4. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? ________

A．To share his unpleasant visit to the Louvre.

B．To introduce a famous painting in a museum.

C．To offer a simple solution to the Mona Lisa problem.

D．To show the opportunity brought by the 2024 Olympics.

9 . Canada Coast to Coast

Throw yourself into the beauty of nature, the excitement of the city and everything in between as you make your way through the beautiful Canadian sights.

Duration: 17 days

Price: $7,432

About the Tour

Let the rails guide your adventure on this 17-day coast-to-coast Canadian tour. The journey begins in coastal Vancouver, where you get on the famous Rocky Mountaineer for a beautiful ride to Kamloops. We get on the train again the next morning for a trip through the Rockies to Banff. It is in Banff that you have the chance to enjoy all the natural wonderful sights this area offers, with guided and independent tours through some of the area’s most famous sites. Spend the night at Lake Louise before visiting Banff and Jasper National Parks, Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier route to Jasper.

It is in Jasper that the true rail adventure begins, as you get on VIA Rail’s Canadian for a 3-day train ride to Toronto. Upon arrival, you will have enough time to tour the city and Niagara Falls before moving on to Montreal using VIA Rail’s Business Class train. Use the day to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city before again getting on VIA Rail for the final leg of your tour. The beautiful sights of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick lie in Halifax, the place where this 4,000-mile tour comes to a close.

The schedule about travelling from Halifax to Vancouver is also available. You can choose either trip based on your travel preference.

1. What will visitors do at Lake Louise during the tour?

A．Enjoy natural sights.	B．Put up for the night.
C．Visit a national park.	D．Ride another type of train.

2. Which of the following shows the right order of the places during the tour?

A．Vancouver→Jasper→Montreal→Toronto.	B．Vancouver→Banff→Toronto→Jasper.
C．Banff→Jasper→Toronto→Montreal.	D．Halifax→Montreal→Banff→Jasper

3. What do Halifax and Vancouver have in common?

A．They have the same attractions.	B．They are very difficult to reach.
C．They have rich traditional culture.	D．They can be the end of the journey.

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Pianyan Ancient Town in Chongqing, southwest China, was a business center In ancient China, with a history of more than 300 years. The town sits between two extensions（延伸） of Huaying Mountain, with the clear Heishultan River     1     (flow)by.

Time passes, but the streets, architecture, culture and customs of the town remain     2     are well- protected. Simple but beautiful, the buildings along the streets have never been renewed, and keep     3     (they) original look.

In addition to the bridges, rivers, old streets and historic houses, which     4     (be) similar to those in other ancient Chinese towns, the most unique     5     (attract) in Pianyan Town are the Yuanyang Bridge, Couple Trees and Female Smith Forge（铁匠铺）. The Yuanyang Bridge     6    （build）at the meeting place of the mainstream and a branch of Helshutan River in 1809. Two Ficus trees stand on either end of the bridge. As time passes, the two trees have grown so close towards each other     7     their branches and roots have been twining together, like a hugging couple. Thus is the reason     8     people call them the Couple Trees. This forge was     9     (difference) from other smith forges, for a woman worked as a blacksmith here, which created a beautiful scene in the town.

The Wu Temple,Book House, Opera Tower, Stilted Houses by the river and the ancient street paved with blue stone blocks are sure     10     (please)every visitor with the rich culture of ancient China.