1 . The scientific conference in China was over. And then our
Hongfu Mountain Forest Park is remarkably beautiful with trees growing on the cliff, which leads to
There were a large number of stone
It was late in the afternoon. The sun was sliding westward. We got into the
| A．work | B．study | C．schedule | D．care |
| A．researcher | B．tourist | C．guide | D．scientist |
| A．welcomed | B．encouraged | C．showed | D．rewarded |
| A．headed for | B．stayed on | C．looked for | D．watched out |
| A．original | B．beautiful | C．unique | D．complete |
| A．parks | B．hills | C．rocks | D．paths |
| A．impressed | B．surrounded | C．marked | D．decorated |
| A．plants | B．signs | C．stones | D．buildings |
| A．bamboo | B．name | C．poem | D．variety |
| A．steps | B．houses | C．pieces | D．bridges |
| A．videos | B．friends | C．games | D．photos |
| A．paint | B．imagine | C．appreciate | D．talk |
| A．plane | B．train | C．subway | D．bus |
| A．satisfied | B．confident | C．special | D．creative |
| A．forgot | B．shared | C．kept | D．recalled |
1. 腾冲的热门景点；2. 腾冲的美食；3. 其他
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Dear Tom，
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Yours,
Li Hua
Located at the western part of Hangzhou, just under 5km away from the West Lake, Xixi National Wetland Park distinguishes itself as
So far, the government
The Xixi wetlands is an area of unmatched peace and quiet — filled with history and natural
| A．In a town. | B．In the mountains. | C．On some beaches. |
On our way to the house, it was raining
We were first greeted with the barking by a pack
When they
6 . You may have heard of white and black sand beaches, but what about shores with pink sands? Now let’s take a look.
Horseshoe Bay Beach, Bermuda
One of the most famous and photographed beaches in Bermuda is Horseshoe Bay Beach. Located in South Shore Park, this pink beach features a coastal trail that connects it to other area beaches, plus limestone rocks and cliffs that add to its beauty. Beachgoers can play a game of volleyball or attend one of several annual festivals hosted on-site.
Budelli Island, Italy
Known locally as “Spiaggia Rosa,” this beach gets its pink color from a mixture of coral (珊瑚) and shells. The pink shore sits on Budelli Island, an isle north of Sardinia in the Maddalena Archipelago. The beach offers a variety of services, such as stands, lifeguards and beach and water sports equipment rentals like surfboards.
Crane Beach, Barbados
At The Crane Resort, visitors can directly access the pink sand beach by riding in the glass-front beach elevator. To keep beachgoers safe, there are two lifeguards on duty most days. Resort visitors also have access to free beach umbrellas, towels and chairs, plus several pools, a hot spring and a fitness center.
Great Santa Cruz Island, Philippines
The pink sand beach on Great Santa Cruz Island gets its color from red organ pipe coral. Many divers gather here to take advantage of the beach’s clear water and excellent visibility, though much of the area’s sea life has been destroyed due to illegal coral mining. You’ll also find a small village on the island.
1. What can you do on Horseshoe Bay Beach?| A．Ride on a horse. | B．Surf on the sea. |
| C．Climb up a rock. | D．Play beach volleyball. |
| A．Horseshoe Bay Beach. | B．Budelli Island. |
| C．Crane Beach. | D．Great Santa Cruz Island. |
| A．They provide water sports. | B．They have beautiful pink sands. |
| C．They’re equipped with lifeguards. | D．They are located on big islands. |
7 . British brothers James and Thomas Lindesay have spent months traveling across the Great Wall of China on foot. They
Their
His action and books influenced his two sons, who now share his
The brothers’ trip was
| A．challenged | B．covered | C．measured | D．expanded |
| A．desire | B．tendency | C．ability | D．agreement |
| A．continued | B．jogged | C．journeyed | D．researched |
| A．anxious | B．particular | C．serious | D．enthusiastic |
| A．headlines | B．changes | C．connection | D．difference |
| A．purchased | B．recommended | C．reviewed | D．authored |
| A．pride | B．success | C．interest | D．faith |
| A．buildings | B．sections | C．stages | D．villages |
| A．preservation | B．tour | C．condition | D．feature |
| A．familiar | B．satisfied | C．careful | D．busy |
| A．gradually | B．occasionally | C．desperately | D．blindly |
| A．dreamed of | B．carried on | C．learned of | D．decided on |
| A．tougher | B．funner | C．greater | D．shorter |
| A．evaluating | B．exploring | C．repairing | D．recording |
| A．memory | B．assessment | C．impression | D．understanding |
8 . Bright Side did some research in many places throughout the world on where you can buy a house for 1 dollar or for free!
Roubaix, France
If you like France, Roubaix located in the north of France is just for you. The local authorities want it to be populated and attractive. You can buy a small house in the industrial district for just $1. The buyer is supposed to live in this house for 3 years.
Buffalo, USA
Buffalo offers whoever qualifies to buy a house for $1. All you need is to be a lawful citizen of the city and invest an amount of money into its decoration. Doing this, the authorities are hoping to make the city beautiful again without spending money.
Liverpool, UK
In Liverpool, most of houses were abandoned by the working class during the years of unemployment. The government is trying to sell the houses for just $1. If you want to buy such a house, it has to be your first deal on buying property (不动产).
Candela, Italy
If you still have any doubts about spending $1 on a house, you should know: the government will pay you some money, if you move to Candela. In order to be paid, you need to become a permanent citizen and have an income of $7,500 per year. If moving alone, you will get $800, and if you are going with your family, the pay can be four times as much as only one person.
1. Why do the authorities of Buffalo provide a house for people with $1?| A．To improve the lives of poor people. | B．To make the city attractive at no cost. |
| C．To solve the problems of employment. | D．To attract people to the industrial areas. |
| A．You need to be unemployed. | B．You should live there for 3 years. |
| C．You must make it the first house purchase. | D．You have to decorate the house at an expert level. |
| A．$3,200. | B．$1. | C．$800. | D．$7,500. |
9 . “If you feel unloved, go mountain climbing, after which you will feel so exhausted that you won’t think about it.” Recently, a self-made sign post at Yuelu Mountain in Changsha, Hunan province has trended on social media platforms. Many people go to the mountain to take pictures with the sign. Mountain hiking has become a new trend for people looking for beautiful autumn views.
One can find the sign on a small road near the west gate of the mountain. The sign has also become a must visit for travelers. One netizen joked that it is vital to climb the mountain. Another said if you feel unloved, go working, and then you will also be exhausted and get paid.
A staff member from the Yuelu Mountain scenic spot management office said the office did not put up the sign, but it has become famous.
A milk tea store at the foot of the mountain has launched an “unloved” specialty and many travelers bring bumper stickers that say “unloved” while looking for the “unloved” sign, the staff said.
The sign was actually put up by mountain climbing lovers. The “heart-shaped track” on Yuelu Mountain has also trended at social media platforms recently, with netizens exploring a new track to climb the mountain, which forms the shape of a heart. While one can reach the mountain top, which is about 300 meters high, in about 30 minutes via a concrete road, the heart-shaped track is much longer and takes about three to four hours to complete.
ICE (pseudonym), 28, said she and her friends tried the heart-shaped track a few days ago and did not feel very tired. “Many people do not exercise often and are not in very good health, so the sign is a way to joke about mountain climbing,” she said.
1. Which word could best describe the milk tea store keeper?| A．Smart. | B．Committed. |
| C．Industrious. | D．Unrealistic. |
| A．Many people feel unloved nowadays. | B．Working is more rewarding than hiking. |
| C．Being exhausted is the best cure for a broken heart. | D．People have different interpretations of the sign post. |
| A．Whoever takes it could find true love. | B．It is more demanding than another route. |
| C．Both the sign and the track are practical jokes. | D．The management office designs the track this autumn. |
| A．A Signpost Shoot to Fame Online | B．Hiking is A Good Way to Find Love |
| C．Yuelu Mountain, A Famous Scenic Spot | D．Mountain Hiking, A Fashionable Trend |
10 . China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze.
Sanxingdui Museum
Address: Sanxingdui Ruin Site, 133 Xian Road, Guanghan, Deyang, Sichuan province
Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8:30-18:00; Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8:30-18:30. Last tickets sold at 17:00. Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve
Ticket booking: 0838-5651526
General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan
Note: Children shorter than 1.2m (including 1.2m) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold and authorizes one visit to each gallery.
National Museum of China
Address: East side of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (no entry after 16:30)
General admission: Free (passport required for entry), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@chnmuseum.cn
Shanghai Museum
Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@shanghai-museum.org
General admission: free (a max of 8, 000 admitted daily)
Hunan Museum
Address: 50 Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan province
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year
Tel: (+86-731) 8415833, 84475933
E-mail: web@hnmuseum.com
General admission: Free (passport required for entry)
1. Which museum should you choose for your family to visit next Monday?| A．Sanxingdui Museum | B．Hunan Museum |
| C．Shanghai Museum | D．National Museum of China |
| A．They are all free of charge. | B．They all set a deadline for entry. |
| C．They all lie in the south of China. | D．They can all be available through E-mail. |
| A．Science | B．Today’s News | C．Entertainment | D．History and Culture |
