1 . Why Traveling Is Essential for Personal Growth
There’s something about traveling that stirs up a sense of adventure within us all. It’s like a call to explore new places, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories.
Giving you confidence
Traveling, especially for the first time, can be challenging. If you stay in the same place for a long time you become fearful of any change.
Redefining your comfort zone
It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort zone.
Taking risks and facing challenges
While traveling, it’s not uncommon to encounter obstacles, but it’s all about how we overcome them and accept changes as part of the journey.
It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life. When you travel, you’re forced to slow down and really enjoy each experience. You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life so special, like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers. Traveling helps us appreciate the beauty of the world around us and be grateful for what we have right here, right now.
A.Appreciating the present moment |
B.Connecting with different cultures |
C.Naturally, we appreciate what we have already accomplished |
D.But traveling isn’t just about having fun and taking pretty pictures |
E.We need to adapt and find creative solutions to unexpected situations |
F.As a result, new places, faces or routines don’t seem as profitable as they really are |
G.But pushing yourself outside of those boundaries can lead to rewarding experiences |
A first-of-its-kind elevated steel pedestrian walkway system
The project forms part of a larger redevelopment of the area, which also saw
The walkway consists of six basic deck components
The walkway has a consistent 1:16 gradient (坡度), which enables barrier-free access along its entire length. This was an important
3 . Named “America’s Finest City” due to its hospitality, beauty and ideal climate, San Diego is located on the border with Mexico. The residents are so active outdoors that it is called “Sportstown, the U.S.A.”. San Diego’s 70 miles of beaches are a heaven for swimmers, surfers, divers, boaters and sunbathers. Another favourite outside activity is golf. With 100 courses (about 50 of them public), San Diego is a golfers’ paradise. Many San Diego residents came here first as tourists, who were attracted by San Diego’s sunny beaches, nearby mountains and deserts, plus the cultural delights of any big city. The world-famous San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld Adventure Park, Wild Animal Park, museums and other attractions attract visitors from around the world.
The zoo is home to some 4,000 animals, including the world’s largest group of parrots. Animals are displayed in natural settings, and there is a petting zoo for children. By contrast, the Wild Animal Park is a wildlife preserve with an area of over 2,000 acres and more than 3,000 free-roaming (自由漫步的) animals in natural habitats.
In addition to housing the zoo, Balboa Park is home to several museums and attractions, including an aerospace museum, an art and history museum, the Old Globe Theatre, science museums and even a railroad museum. Free concerts are offered frequently. Another popular attraction is the SeaWorld, a 190-acre marine park.
San Diego’s varied attractions, as well as its business climate, offer many opportunities for students to explore the local culture, meet people from around the world, and gain business experience. At San Diego State University, for example, students in the American Language Institute’s study tour program learn English both in the classroom and while sightseeing.
1. What do the residents of San Diego probably like to do?A.Have sports outdoors. | B.Travel to other places. |
C.Stay at home. | D.Stay outdoors all day. |
A.Because it is more convenient to live here. |
B.Because they are attracted by its beauty and culture. |
C.Because they can make money from tourism here. |
D.Because it is a quiet place to enjoy themselves. |
A.The SeaWorld Adventure park. | B.The art and history museum. |
C.The petting zoo. | D.The Old Globe Theatre. |
Personally speaking,
After experiencing Australia, I have to say that I agree with the tourism
5 . Campgrounds
There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Nāmakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki.
Nāmakanipaio
Nāmakanipaio Campground is operated by Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company. It is a large, open grassy area with tall trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbeque pits (烧烤坑). Campfires are permitted in the barbeque pits only. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Fees (费用):
There is a pay station on site. Drive-in sites-$15.00 per night
If there are more than two people in your party, you can expand to four people per site with another tent.
Weather may be cool year-round. Daytime temperature range: 60s to70s F. Nighttime temperature range: 30s to low 50s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly (帆布篷顶) and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. Reservations are required.
Kulanaokuaiki
Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about five miles down the Hilina Pali Road. The nine campsites at Kulanaokuaiki have picnic tables and tent pads (垫子), and are available on a first come, first served basis. There is NO WATER at this location. Checkout time is 11:00 a.m. Fires are NOT permitted.
Fees:
$10.00 a night per site 一 stay limit of seven consecutive (连续的) days
$5.00 a night per site for campers who hold the Interagency Senior (Golden Age) and Golden Access passes
Fees may be paid at the campground’s self-registration station.
Pets are not allowed in the campground or anywhere on Hilina Pali Road. Nighttime temperature range: high 40s to high 60s F. Daytime temperature range: high 60s to 90s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. Reservations are required.
1. How is Nāmakanipaio Campground different from Kulanaokuaiki Campground?A.It offers no water. |
B.It allows fire in the barbeque pits. |
C.It provides an up to seven-day stay. |
D.It has a narrower range of temperature. |
A.$75. | B.$50. | C.$25. | D.$15. |
A.Booking in advance. |
B.Traveling in a group. |
C.Bringing a windproof tent. |
D.Taking summer clothing for hot days. |
6 . The world awaits. Where will you go next? The following are among the most exciting destinations to visit. Grab your bags and go!
Puebla, MexicoFounded in 1931, the Mexico’s fourth-largest city is a stronghold of Baroque architecture. In Puebla’s citycenter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are a large number of gorgeous 17th- and 18th-century Baroque buildings. Many are decorated with colored titles, the use of which illustrates the combination of Puebla’s local and European colonial styles. In 2017, an earthquake shook the area, leading to restorations of facilities throughout the city afterward. Despite that, Puebla remains rooted in tradition.
Telč, Czech RepublicThe storybook town was probably founded in the mid-14th century. Stone walls and a system of man-madeponds help protect Telč historic town center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The triangular market square is bordered by a rainbow of light-colored houses, which were originally built of wood and rebuilt in stone after a fire in the late 14th century.
Göbekli Tepe, TurkeyEstimated to date back to the 10th-9th millennia B.C.E, the monumental limestone pillars at Göbekli Tepe had been hiding in plain sight for several thousand years. The detailed exploration of these giant stones only began in the 1990s. What have been revealed — primarily massive stones decorated with bas-reliefs (浅浮雕) of animal — comprise the world’s oldest known temple complex. The extraordinary discoveries made here have rewritten the story of how the first civilizations began.
GuatemalaArchaeologists have found long-hidden ruins of an extensive pre-Columbian civilization here, confirming that Guatemala is the place to dive into Mayan culture, then and now. Ancient roots run particularly deep in the northernmost Peten region. In modern, multicultural Guatemala, people with Mayan origin make up about half the population, making the country the only one in Central America with a native cultural majority.
1. Where can tourists enjoy architecture exhibiting a combination of native and foreign styles?A.Guatemala. | B.Göbekli Tepe, Turkey. |
C.Puebla, Mexico. | D.Telč, Czech Republic. |
A.The long-hidden ruins. |
B.The deeply rooted Mayan culture. |
C.The modern and multicultural society. |
D.The only Central American country with Mayan population. |
A.They have historic sites. | B.They are in Central America. |
C.They were once destroyed by fire. | D.They were discovered in recent decades. |
7 . Whether you are a fine art lover or history enthusiast, there are some museums that you should visit in your lifetime. Here’s a list of the best museums in the world.
LE LOUVRE, PARIS
A visit to the Louvre lets visitors discover ancient civilizations and Western art from the Middle Ages to 1848. The palace of the museum, dating back to the twelfth century and developed by architects from 1200 to 2011, is a lesson in architecture. The most famous art work is Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”.
THE UFFIZI GALLERIES, FLORENCE
The museum occupies a large building constructed between 1560 and 1580. It’s famous for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings from the Middle Ages to the Modern period, and mainly known for its paintings by Italian artists.
THE BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON
As the first national museum to cover all fields of human knowledge, it was founded in 1753 and opened its doors in 1759. Its eight million objects allow us to explore the diversity of human cultures, and discover the expressions in human being’s life. It boasts the world’s second finest collection of Egyptian antiques.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NEW YORK
Also known as “the Met”, it’s the largest art museum in the America. Presenting over 5,000 years of art from around the world, the museum lives in two sites in New York: The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Since its founding in 1870, it has been a treasury of rare and beautiful objects, ranging from European paintings, Egyptian collections to American paintings.
1. Which museum is best known for ancient statues in the Middle Ages?A.The Louvre. | B.The Uffizi Galleries. |
C.The British Museum. | D.The Metropolitan Museum. |
A.Art works from Egypt. | B.Expressions around the world. |
C.Rare objects of human culture. | D.Paintings from Europe and America. |
A.An introduction to arts. | B.An essay on architecture. |
C.A guidebook to museums. | D.A review of Egyptian paintings. |
8 . Are you anxious about how to spend your holiday with your kids effectively? Are you at a loss due to not knowing how to stimulate your kids’ interest? Now just satisfy your teens’ desire for the unusual in Bristol with shopping and attractive art.
MAKING THEIR MARKWhile it can be tough to persuade some teens to embrace art, you’ll find it easier in Bristol. You won’t have to rack your brains (绞尽脑汁) to encounter the handiwork of the city’s famous one, because there are more than 200-odd street artists in the city where The Wall offers a two-hour tour of the must-see works and Bristol’s 30 years of graffiti history. There are spray-painting workshops too, if your teens want to give it a shot.
A WHOLE NEW WORLDIf all that graffiti leads to a new-found interest in art, then the next step is Wake The Tiger, a new art experience. Through mysterious creative works, hidden forests and secret passageways, you and your family will enter the magic world. It’s perfect for teen fantasy fans.
ON LOCATIONRemember Skins? The 00s drama was a hit with teens for its realistic plot, and now a new one is discovering it on Netflix. Much of the show was filmed in Bristol and the Bristol Film Office has put together a map of all of the key locations. Visit Bristol and the Bristol Film Office have also mapped other hit shows, including Sherlock and Doctor Who.
VINTAGE FINDSIf your teens are keen to develop their vintage (复古的) rock style, take them to Park Street to discover the vintage shops, including Uncle Sam’s Vintage, perfect for everything from American varsity (校队的) jackets to Levi’s jeans, as well as The Vintage Thrift Store, Loot Vintage and Sobeys.
1. Why does the author recommend Bristol?A.Because it is easier to learn art here. |
B.Because artists here are more famous. |
C.Because there are numerous great artists and works. |
D.Because it has longer graffiti history than other cities. |
A.Buy vintage jeans. | B.Be exposed to maps of film. |
C.Encounter famous film stars. | D.Pay a visit to the splendid graffiti history. |
A.Artists | B.Parents | C.Teenagers | D.Fans of painting |
9 . For us, one of the many cultural shocks we experienced was during our time in Bolivia. We spent five months traveling around South America but Bolivia surprised us most. Tourism and the approach to service in Bolivia are, to some extent, underdeveloped, which is not necessarily bad. However, you might get the feeling that the locals don’t like your presence. At times we didn’t feel welcome at all.
Bolivians will stare at you, give angry looks, and often won’t even say hi when you come to their stores and restaurants. After some conversations with locals, we were told that the negative attitude had nothing to do with us. Bolivians are just not used to foreigners and don’t really know how to handle tourists. But we can’t even blame them. After a long and hard time as a Spanish colony, people are still very suspicious of foreigners.
What we loved most and surprised us is how Bolivians keep their traditions alive, which is truly amazing. we often saw locals wearing their traditional clothes and marketing their self-made medicine. These and other efforts to preserve their customs deserve respect. You just can’t see that in many countries in the world.
I loved their clothes so much that l borrowed a traditional Bolivian dress to try to overcome the “tourist vs local barrier” and show the locals on the island that we truly love their culture and appreciate it. The experience was absolutely wonderful. We walked to the sunset point and locals were smiling and waving at us, cheering and we felt like we had a “connecting moment”.
Even though we had this cultural shock and despite the negative feelings at the beginning of our travels in Bolivia, we have to say that we will never forget how special Bolivia was to us.
1. How might newcomers feel about Bolivians?A.They are cold. | B.They are gentle. |
C.They are clever. | D.They are generous. |
A.Foreigners’ rude manners. | B.The location of the country. |
C.The unpleasant history of the country. | D.Local people’s lack of knowledge. |
A.They seldom blame foreigners. | B.They are good at doing business. |
C.They have many self-made items. | D.They preserve their traditions well. |
A.Comforted. | B.Fruitless. | C.Eye-opening. | D.Embarrassed. |
10 . Must-See Destinations in 2024
Are you ready to explore the world in 2024? Whether you dream of sailing down famous European rivers or exploring unique places, our list of must-see destinations is here to inspire your travels.
SpainThrow yourself into the rich culture and history of Spain. From the sunny beaches of Tenerife to the Moorish architecture (建筑物) of Andalucía, there’s so much to explore in this lively country. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) city of La Laguna and become amazed at the beauty of Cordoba, Seville, and La Alhambra, or relax on a beach holiday to Majorca or Tenerife.
MontenegroDespite its size, Montenegro has beautiful beaches, rich history, and a breathtaking channel. Experience the beauty of the Montenegrin coast — Dalmatia’s jewel (宝石) is the UNESCO World Heritage listed oasis of Dubrovnik, famously praised by Lord Bryon as The Pearl of the Adriatic.
CroatiaDiscover the beauty that is Dubrovnik. Explore the 16th-century city’s defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Sail along Croatia’s Adriatic Coast, where attractive villages and beautiful towns like Pula, Rovinj, and Poreč are just waiting to be explored...
South AfricaExplore the wonders of South Africa, from the Garden Route’s nature reserves to the thrill of a Safari drive in the Kariega Game Reserve. Discover the different plants and animals while searching for the “Big Five” on an unforgettable South Africa holiday.
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1. What do Spain and Montenegro have in common?A.They are both praised by tourists. |
B.They both have world heritage cities. |
C.They are known for their architectures. |
D.They both own beaches and rich history. |
A.Spain. | B.South Africa. |
C.Montenegro. | D.Croatia. |
A.A website. | B.A guidebook. |
C.A novel. | D.A magazine. |