1. Why does the woman refuse to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art today?
| A．The weather isn’t good. |
| B．She isn’t interested in art. |
| C．She wants to stay outdoors. |
| A．To the Central Park. | B．To the Times Square. | C．To the Statue of Liberty. |
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Mary is a fifty-year-old travel lover. She thinks it is very excited to go to new places and experience different situations. Last Sunday she decided to join in me in going mountain climbing. Early in the morning we drive to the destination. Upon arrival, we set out to climb the mountain in high spirit. We saw the wild flowers in full blossom along the way but we took lots of photos. About three hours later, we succeeded in reaching the peak of a mountain. We rested on a large stone, enjoy the beautiful scenery faraway. Mary happily talked about his past life in the breeze. She delighted to talk and how luckily I was to learn about her colorful life!
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Last winter, my family went to visit Shimla, India, and there was no doubt that I was exciting. We fly there and it took us eight hours reach Shimla. We reached here in the afternoon and it was shocking cold. We went for the walk on the Mall Road. The place was full of small and beautifully houses. The local people was so friendly that they even offered us some present. The next morning when we went to a famous spot, where we could see the entire valley. How an amazing scenery!
4 . Ten years ago, I went on a vacation in Italy. After climbing up a hill for a panoramic (全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama.
Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. Like me, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view.
Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, I grew frustrated. Was it too much to ask her to move so I could take just one picture of the landscape? Sure, I could have asked her, but something prevented me from doing so. She seemed so content in her observation. I didn't want to mess with that. Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there. I decided to take the photo anyway.
Now when I look at the photo, I think her presence in the photo is what makes the image interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman is engaging with it.
This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who "ruined" it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom. What would she think if she knew that her figure is captured and frozen on some strangers bedroom wall? A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in which some woman I don't even know has been immortalized (使永存). In some ways, she lives in my house.
Perhaps we all live in each other's spaces. Perhaps this is what photos are for: to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that is greater than us. That photo is a reminder, a captured moment, an unspoken conversation between two women, separated only by a thin square of glass.
1. What happened when the author was about to take a photo?| A．Her camera stopped working. | B．A friend approached from behind. |
| C．Someone asked her to leave. | D．A woman blocked her view. |
| A．losing her patience | B．enjoying herself |
| C．waiting for the sunset | D．thinking about her past |
| A．The woman's existence in the photo. | B．The perfect positioning of the camera. |
| C．The rich color of the landscape. | D．The soft sunlight that summer day. |
| A．the need to be close to nature | B．the importance of private space |
| C．the shared passion for beauty | D．the joy of the vacation in Italy |
5 . Nowadays more and more people prefer to go fishing or hiking in the woods. Experiencing nature is exciting, but when you're doing this, always keep yourself safe. It's important to remember several basic rules if you don't want to turn a pleasant outing into a disaster.
First, be fully prepared for different weather. Before you set out, always get warm clothes and raincoats ready, just in ease! This is especially true in the situation of travelling in the mountain areas. The weather is really changeable in high mountains. Sometimes you can experience two or three seasons in one day.
Second, pack a map, a compass, and a flashlight in your bag. Even experienced travelers get lost. Before you start your trip, study the map to get familiar with the area you are going to. The flashlight is important if you do get lost. Many trips that start out in daylight will probably become nighttime adventures when people can't find their way.
Third, bring a first-aid kit and know how to use it. Small cuts can be more serious when there is no doctor nearby.
Finally, tell people where you are going and when you plan to come back. That way, someone will go and search for you if troubles appear. This will increase your chance of being found quickly.
1. The writer offers us________ basic rules to keep safe while experiencing nature.| A．One | B．two | C．three | D．four |
| A．Sunny. | B．Rainy. | C．Changeable. | D．Snowy. |
| A．car | B．box | C．knife | D．umbrella |
| A．why we need bring a first-aid kit |
| B．what more and more people like to do nowadays |
| C．some useful advice about traveling in high mountains |
| D．that we should bring us some warm clothes and raincoats |
6 . Thinking about going camping? You might want to try one of these campsites for quality and comfort!
Playa Montroig Camping Resort, Tarragona (Spain)
This Spanish campsite is a great family destination, with prices ranging from €20 to €60 a night. You’ll be able to enjoy the sunshine on the beach by day, and explore historic Tarragona at night. The site has restaurants that offer traditional Spanish dishes such as Gambas al Ajillo and Albondigas.
RCN Val de Cantobre, Aveyron (France)
France’s number one campsite is in the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park in the Tarn area. The campsite is in the grounds of a medieval house. There’s a swimming pool, a river and a pizzeria all on site. The scenery around the park is beautiful and great for walking. A week’s stay will cost you about €300.
Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle (Thailand)
Instead of tents, there are canvas cabins (帆布小屋) with showers and modern conveniences. Plus, there’s a gourmet restaurant, a spa and a pool. There are only 15 cabins to rent so you’ll have to reserve your spot before availability runs out. The camp is only accessible by riverboat, but once there you can learn to ride an elephant. Unfortunately, this sort of luxury isn’t cheap, and two nights at the Four Seasons will cost you about €1, 500!
Three Cliffs Bay, Gower (Wales)
There is a camp shop where you can buy food and drink, and there are pubs and restaurants nearby so you won’t even have to cook. You can waterski from the beach, or go walking along the Gower Way, a 50-kilometre nature trail which passes close to the campsite. A family tent (2 adults, 2 children) is about €28 a day.
1. Which of the following is true about the campsite in Spain?| A．The price there is fixed. |
| B．It only aims at family camping. |
| C．The transportation is very convenient there. |
| D．The restaurant there offers traditional food. |
| A．Three Cliffs Bay. |
| B．RCN Val de Cantobre. |
| C．Four Seasons Tented Camp. |
| D．Playa Montroig Camping Resort. |
| A．They both have good places for walkers. |
| B．They both have famous restaurants nearby. |
| C．They both have beaches with beautiful scenery. |
| D．They are top one campsites in the two countries. |
7 . Are you looking for a winter vacation destination? Try these four vacation lands and they will certainly give you an unforgettable experience.
Solitude Mountain, Utah
Solitude Mountain is a place often recommended by tourist agents. It’s a place to go if you love skiing in winter but hate waiting on lift lines. Loving a bargain doesn’t hurt either since the accommodations here are less expensive.
Key West, Florida
The crowds thin out and the prices fall in Key Westin winter. Key West has a remote and romantic feel. It has inspired many poets and literary greats. It will inspire you to literally celebrate the sunrise. Surely, there are nightly sunset celebrations!
Taos, New Mexico
Taos in New Mexico is a popular winter spot. Besides skiing, you’ll be able to experience all the cultures and sights, including the thousand-year-old Taos Pueblo, the only living native American community that is regarded as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky in Montana has more than 5,800 acres of skiing area spreading across a few mountains, with a vertical drop of 4,350 feet, as well as 85 km of Nordic tracks. It’s a good idea to head for Big Sky for the fantastic skiing in winter because it has been called “the least crowded vacationland ever”.
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1. Which place will you prefer to visit if you want to cut down the traveling cost?| A．Solitude Mountain. | B．Key West. | C．Taos. | D．Big Sky. |
| A．Wait on lift lines. | B．Get close to an ancient community. |
| C．Literally celebrate the sunrise. | D．Visit the least crowded vacationland. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A textbook. | C．A website. | D．A guidebook. |
8 . American History Museum
Power Machinery
Reopens May 29, 2016 — Permanent
Location: 1st Floor, East Wing
By the late 19th century, America’s Industrial Revolution was moving hill steam ahead. This hall follows the development of the increasingly efficient power machinery that helped the United States become a world leader in industrial production during this time.
Portrait Gallery
Lincoln’s Contemporaries
May 13, 2016-May 12, 2019
Location: 1st Floor, North Wing, Meserve Corridor
This exhibition features Mathew Brady’s portraits of twenty famous persons — from showman P.T. Barium and inventor Samuel Morse to musician Teresa Carreon and clergyman Henry Ward Beecher — who reflect the diversity of American intellectual and cultural life during Lincoln’s presidency.
Smithsonian Design Museum
Energizing the Everyday: Gifts from the George R. Kravis II Collection
April 28, 2016 — March 12, 2017
Location: 2nd Floor
Energizing the Everyday celebrates the exceptional gifts from leading collector George R. Kravis II to Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. From radios to furniture, the exhibition displays some of the most influential objects in the history of modernism, alongside some works drawn from the museum’s collection.
1. Where will you go if you are interested in machine producing?| A．American History Museum. | B．American Art Museum. |
| C．Portrait Gallery. | D．Smithsonian Design Museum. |
| A．A lot of ancient furniture. | B．Important American inventions. |
| C．Portraits of some celebrities. | D．The gifts of Lincoln’s presidency. |
| A．Martin Puryear. | B．Mathew Brady. |
| C．Cooper Hewitt. | D．George R. Kravis II. |
9 . Do you know that all sorts of adventures can happen in educational settings after sundown? Here’s a round-up of sites where the fun continues as night falls.
Ripley’s Aquarium
TORONTO, CANADA
Ever wondered how sweet your dreams would be while sleeping in an aquarium’s shark tunnel that holds around 2.9 million litres of water? You can find out during an Overnight Reef Adventure. Green sawfish, sand tiger sharks, Queensland groupers, and green sea turtles will be your companions for the night.
California Academy of Sciences
SAN FRANCISCO, US
This awe-inspiring museum in Golden Gate Park hosts regular Penguins + Pajamas Sleepovers. As the name suggests, pack your pajamas, grab a sleeping bag, and spend a night under the same roof as a colony of African penguins. You can explore a rainforest full of free-flying birds and foreign reptiles (爬行动物) before lights-out. There’s also a planetarium (天文馆) that’s truly out of this world.
Kennedy Space Center
FLORIDA, US
In the Kennedy Space Center, youth groups and visitors making private bookings can have after-hours opportunity to enjoy hands-on challenges, watch a 3D movie in an IMAX theatre, and go on a Q&A session with a former NASA astronaut who’s travelled into space. What’s more, you get to sleep either underneath a 110 m-long Saturn V moon rocket or beside the space shuttle Atlantis.
1. At Ripley’s Aquarium, what will visitors encounter?| A．Foreign reptiles. | B．African penguins. |
| C．Free-flying birds. | D．Sand tiger sharks. |
| A．Travelers seeking sea adventures. | B．Locals eager for outdoor activities. |
| C．Teenagers attracted by hands-on challenges. | D．Visitors interested in space and animals. |
| A．They are all located in the US. | B．They only open after sundown. |
| C．They all offer overnight experiences. | D．They all feature interactive sections. |
10 .
Travel Ireland for your Spring Vacation! | |
| Dreamy Escape Tour Special: 6 nights/7 days $750 per person Escape to the beautiful west coast of Ireland. On our Dreamy Escape Tour you will experience traditional Irish culture while staying in old-fashioned Country House Hotels in Irish-speaking regions. This is a dreamy holiday you won't ever forget! | Irish Castles & Manors Tour 8 nights/ 9 days $1895 per person You will stay in the greatest comfort in Ireland's finest castles & manor houses. You will be treated as king or queen as you relax in beautiful old castles and Irish manors. |
| Ireland Vacation Rentals 7 nights at least Prices differ depending on property type and number of people These packages offer a low-cost choice to those wishing to spend a week or more in Ireland. Please read further for details on some of our properties. You will have a home away from home as you explore the regions of Ireland! Your personal Ireland tour guides are offered. Detailed information about your vacation is provided. | Hidden Ireland Tour Special: 6 nights/ 7 days $660 per person Our Hidden Ireland Tour takes you to the place off the beaten path and introduces the "real Ireland" to you. Find out some of Ireland's best kept secrets as you explore the rocky untouched beauty of Ireland's less traveled coastal and mountainous areas. |
| A．The hotels can meet all your needs. |
| B．They all provide people with exact time. |
| C．Personal tour guides are offered in all trips. |
| D．They are all about the travelling information to Ireland. |
| A．Irish Castles & Manors Tour. | B．Ireland Vacation Rentals. |
| C．Dreamy Escape Tour. | D．Hidden Ireland Tour. |
| A．In a fashion magazine. | B．In a shopping guide. |
| C．In an advertisement. | D．In a biography. |
