1 . Do you know how to be a proud traveller?
• Travellers get excited and a bit nervous before travel.
Nervousness is typical of travellers.
• Travellers love to make plans, but they also like to break them.
• Travellers may start a trip alone, but they end up with friends all over the world.
It’s hard to travel without meeting strangers. Travellers are always ready to make new friends.
• Travellers are not just on a vacation.
People travel for a variety of reasons.
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While travelling, be prepared to see the real living around the globe. You will see that there are people who struggle to survive. At the same time, there are plenty of those who can only afford the most necessary things. Be grateful for being able to travel since travelling is something only the lucky can afford.
| A．Travelling is good to our health. |
| B．The followings can tell you. |
| C．To plan trips is an exciting activity. |
| D．It does not matter whether the person travels once a year or far more frequently. |
| E． People who stay in a foreign country need to challenge themselves in a variety of ways. |
| F．The travelling plan is very important to the foreign travellers. |
| G．Travellers know that they’re lucky. |
2 . Why are so many people crazy about travel? Your best friends, your cousin, and your parents are all out and about traveling the world. Do you wonder why? Why are so many people going through the pain of airport security, crowded airlines, taxis, buses, and dirty clothes in suitcases?
We often get questions asking us why people travel. Honestly, for the majority of people, it is not charming. Not everyone gets to travel first class to 5-star hotels in top cities. We once saved a lot of money to spend at the Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam, but we can't do it all the time. However, why do many people choose to travel?
Think about it this way: when you were a kid growing up, you were excited every time you got a new toy. You probably played with that toy for hours until a new toy came along. That’s how people become addicted to traveling. Every time a person travels, it is like getting a new toy. A new city brings new people, language, culture, stores, food, streets, and transportation. All of these aspects of a city (or town) are exciting in their own way.
You never know what's around the corner until you look. And, traveling is a constant challenge. When you're thrown into a new culture, it challenges you in different ways. Travel has the unique ability to take you out of your comfort zone and throw you into something completely new. This challenge forces you to try new things and experience new ways of life.
Some people travel to expand their view of the world. Others travel to grow as people and challenge themselves. Most people travel because they can bring home their experiences and incorporate (融入) them into their everyday life. Try it out for yourself —you might just be-come addicted to travel too.
1. Why are questions mentioned in the first paragraph?| A．To give advice about saving money on traveling. |
| B．To stress the popularity of traveling. |
| C．To introduce the topic of traveling. |
| D．To show the convenience of traveling by vehicles. |
| A．They can adapt to new life quickly. | B．They are curious about new things. |
| C．They want to challenge themselves. | D．They are eager to acquire knowledge. |
| A．The special charm of traveling. |
| B．The benefits of living in a new culture. |
| C．The importance of experiencing different lives. |
| D．The ways of stepping out of one's comfort zone. |
| A．Traveling as frequently as possible. |
| B．Experiencing the joy of traveling personally. |
| C．Making a detailed plan before traveling. |
| D．Collecting tips for traveling online before departing. |
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I went to Djerba, Tunisia last summer. It was truly one of the more attractive destinations I had ever visited. I must admit that I had never seen so a beautiful coastline before. I spent most of me days walking on the beach but enjoying the sun and the peaceful sound of the waves. On my four day there, I took a tour and visit some local attractions, including the EI Ghriba Synagogue. And that was unforgettable experience. Overall, I felt so lucky to be there because of everything was better than I could ever imagine. I’m looking forward to explore more of the beautiful of the country next time.
4 . Tour Guide in New York
Times Square — The Crossroads of the World Private Tour
Times Square has a colorful history, one worth exploring. Day and night, Times Square is lit up by the dozens of billboards advertising the biggest brands. Take a break in the pedestrian square and be entertained by performers practicing their trade. You’ll be surprised by what you see and learn.
Central Park Private Tour
In the middle of this concrete jungle lies an extensive green space unlike any other. Designed and built by the famous Frederick Law Olmsted, the 843-acre Central Park has come to capture the hearts of visitors around the world. It’s an icon of greenery, of peace and calm in this fast-paced city.
Rock & Roll NYC Private Tour
You’ve been a Rock Roll fan for years, and now you’re heading to New York, the heart of the best Rock Roll the world has. New York City has been the center of the music world for decades, from Lincoln Center to the East Village.
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Private Tour
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island remain standing as a physical reminder of the immigrant experience that shaped the NYC people walking through today. A guide from City Walks NY can take you through the history and beauty of the city’s immigrant past, as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island private tour promises to take you along the historic journey that so many have traveled on.
1. What can you see in Time Squares?| A．TV shows. | B．The Statue of Liberty. | C．Advertisements. | D．Rock & Roll concerts. |
| A．Ellis Island. | B．Central Park. | C．The East Village. | D．The Lincoln Center. |
| A．History. | B．Immigration. | C．Rock & Roll. | D．Super heroes. |
5 . Landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom has designed a new green roof on the Rangsit Campus of Thammasat University, about 25 miles north of central Bangkok, Thailand. Her imaginative work challenges the common thinking that urbanization has a negative impact on the planet, whether flooding, excess (过度的) energy use, disrupted (扰乱) biodiversity or the heat island effect.
The 236, 806-square-foot structure, which opened in December 2019, includes a flood water management system and Asia’s largest rooftop organic farm. It combines modern landscape architecture with traditional agricultural knowledge, creating a green and friendly environment.
The green roof, containing an H-shaped landscape, looks like a futuristic hill with a brick building beneath it. The hill features a complex pattern of zigzagging terraces (之字形梯田) of planted beds, leading all the way down to the bottom. When rainwater hits the roof, it flows down the zigzags while being absorbed by the soil in the beds, The excess water is directed into four storage ponds — with a capacity of up to 3 million gallons. The process slows down the flow speed of rainwater runoff compared to a normal concrete rooftop. This keeps the area from flooding during heavy rains.
The roof’s terraces are filled with organically grown crops, including a drought tolerant variety of rice, many local vegetables and herbs. The farm can supply the canteens on campus with a large amount of rice, herbs and vegetables a year. The food waste is composted (把……制成堆肥) to fertilize the farm, and water from the storage ponds is used to water plants, creating an entirely localized and circular system.
The farm serves as an outdoor classroom and a source of local jobs, too. Farmers offer workshops on sustainable agriculture and nutrition as part of the university’s sustainability curriculum. “Students and community members are invited to participate in seasonal seeding, harvesting, and so on,” says Voraakhom. “The urban farm is training a new generation of organic farmers with real-world skills. It also promotes a sense of community.”
1. What can we say about Voraakhom’s work?| A．It’s short-lived. | B．It’s creative. |
| C．It’s demanding. | D．It’s time-consuming. |
| A．To store more water. |
| B．To plant diverse vegetables. |
| C．To slow the speed of water flow. |
| D．To make it look more attractive than other buildings. |
| A．It uses food as fertilizer. | B．It benefits the environment. |
| C．It improves students’ lifestyle. | D．It produces vegetables and fruits. |
| A．Students can learn hands-on knowledge on the farm. |
| B．Farmers working on the farm can become professors. |
| C．The farm prevents government from offering people jobs. |
| D．The farm harms the relationship between university and community. |
6 . In recent days, the small “potatoes” from southern China have occupied Harbin, the capital city of Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province. The streets and alleys are full of groups of little people sitting on suitcases, feet up in the air, wearing cute hairy hats, light-colored and thick down jackets.
Upon their arrival, in addition to the must do playing in the ice and snow world, they would not let go of the food in the Northeast, but they didn’t expect that Harbin also sells tofu curd.
A little “potato” came to a food stall and asked the boss for a tofu curd, and the boss asked her what to add. The answer — sugar — made the boss widened her eyes and looked at the little “potato” unbelievably. She has never heard of anyone who eats tofu curd with sugar.
Frozen pears sellers knew that southerners have lived a delicate lifestyle back home, so they cut the frozen pears into pieces for them, while the locals usually bite them directly.
The Harbiners are sincerely hospitable. They really spoil the small “potatoes”, which makes the locals who have lived there for decades envious.
In order to welcome the distinguished guests, a transparent glass cover was specially installed in the Harbin Sophia Square by the municipal government to allow them to watch the snow cozily.
Also, an artificial moon shone brightly in the sky to satisfy their fantasy to admire a white moon on a cold winter night. Besides, the Oroqen people were called out from the mountains and forests to pull reindeer in the Central Street of Harbin, just to pet the southern tourists.
According to official data, Harbin received a total of 3.0479 million tourists during this year’s New Year’s Day holiday, with a total tourism income of 5,914 billion. The number of tourists and the total tourism income reached a record high. Iron pot stew is the most popular food, and 100,000 pieces of popsicles (棒冰) are sold in 3 days.
1. What is the boss’s reaction when a small “potato” asks for sugar in her tofu curd?| A．Pleased and hesitant. | B．Happy and welcoming. |
| C．Surprised and incredible. | D．Excited and enthusiastic. |
| A．Held. | B．Built. | C．Operated. | D．Protected. |
| A．The change of the lifestyle of the northeast people. |
| B．More measures taken to welcome the southern tourists. |
| C．The new attractions added to attract tourists in Harbin. |
| D．The comparison between the small “potatoes” and the local people. |
| A．By listing numbers. | B．By giving explanations. |
| C．By making comparisons. | D．By following the order of time. |
7 . Going against the trend of going to well-known yet crowded tourist destinations on vacation, a growing number of holidaymakers in China are spending their holidays at less-known places to look for unique and relaxed holiday experiences. “Reverse tourism” (反向旅游) has appeared as a new trend among young holidaymakers in China.
During the weeklong public holiday, which ended on Oct 7, large numbers of vacationers, especially youth who long to escape their busy city lives, avoid popular holiday destinations in order to get off the beaten track and enjoy some peace and quietness.
According to data from online travel agency Qunar, the number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year. Bookings for four and five-star hotels in less-traveled places, including Linxia in Gansu province and Shizuishan in Ningxia, all increased at least 10 times from the same period of 2021. Even 12.5 percent of youth who normally have little time for themselves simply had a time in a hotel to make the much-awaited holiday more relaxing.
Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations, which often involve expensive tickets, meals and hotel stays. What’s more, less-known attractions are able to offer more natural experiences, according to social media posts. And unlike popular destinations, some undeveloped places with little online attention can offer more surprises.
Jiang Han, a senior researcher at the Beijing-based public policy think tank Pangoal (盘古智库), said that reverse tourism will become one of the future directions for the market and is an opportunity for growth which can match the camping economy.
1. If you support “reverse tourism”, you will probably choose ________.| A．a famous tourist destination on holidays |
| B．a cheap and popular vacation |
| C．a developed destination to enjoy yourself |
| D．a less-known place for relaxed experiences |
| A．By giving numbers. | B．By listing reasons. |
| C．By comparing opinions. | D．By giving definitions. |
| A．Negative. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Positive. | D．Unconcerned. |
| A．Vacationers can save money while travelling. |
| B．More and more people accept less-travelled destinations. |
| C．People prefer to spend their holidays by travelling. |
| D．Young people often have little time to travel around. |
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9 . Some places are to be appreciated in winter. Read on to discover these winter resorts around the world that are enough to wake you up.
Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland
The Gullfoss Waterfall has two impressive layers, reaching up to 36 feet and 69 feet, and it’s quite dramatic to see the golden light reflected off its steep water at sunset. If you want to catch a sight of the polar lights on your trip, you can also see it from September to mid-April in Iceland.
Tromso, Norway
Tromso is a charming fishing village and energetic university town. Located on the Norwegian Sea off the norther coast of Norway, Tromso is particularly suitable for winter holidays as it is a popular gateway to the Arctic Circle. Surrounded by picturesque glaciers (冰川), the winter landscape of this region is unforgettable. You can also take part in many guided tours designed around the local Sami culture and maritime history.
Banff National Park, Canada
As Canada’s first national park, Banff National Park offers excellent views of the snow-covered Canadian Rockies. Located about two hours’ drive from Calgary, the park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with cross-country skiing opportunities.
Crater Lake National Park, United States
Crater Lake National Park is especially notable during the winter when the volcano lake is covered in snow. Crater Lake was formed as a result of a volcanic eruption some 7,700 years ago and is now a must-see for travelers seeking natural experiences, such as camping and cross-country skiing.
1. Where will you go if you are interested in Sami culture?| A．Gullfoss Waterfall. | B．Banff National Park. |
| C．Tromso. | D．Crater Lake National Park. |
| A．They feature the polar lights. | B．They offer cross-country skiing. |
| C．They are formed by volcanic eruptions. | D．They are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. |
| A．In a storybook. | B．In a science report. |
| C．In a chemistry textbook. | D．In a travel magazine. |
| A．Go to Disneyland. | B．Visit a museum. | C．Write an article. |
