1 . Northern California holds a special place in the hearts of all hikers who have experienced this special portion of the country. Read on to choose your best potential hike.
Lassen Peak Trail
Don’t let the distance fool you. The 5-mile round-trip Lassen Peak Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park is hot and rocky, not suitable for people in poor health, especially with weak hearts. Hikers will gain a very great height as they reach the top of Lassen Peak. Though Mount Lassen last erupted in the 20th century, the volcano here is still technically active.
Yosemite Falls Trail
The hike along Yosemite Falls Trail offers amazing views of the falls and the surrounding valley. The falls are nothing short of breathtaking as they rise more than 2,000 feet above the valley floor, making it the highest falls in North America. Come here in the spring months to relax and see them.
Stout Memorial Grove (小树林) Trail
This trail is an absolute favorite among photographers thanks to its simple accessibility and the flat grove of well-lit precious redwoods. It also features bright green plants, fallen trunks and plenty of spots to relax among tall old trees. Although this hike is short, it usually doesn’t get too busy. Arrive early to secure a space as parking is limited.
Founders’ Grove Nature Trail
Located in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Southern Humboldt County, the trail takes visitors to one of the most beloved valuable coastal redwood groves in California. The famed Avenue of Giants cuts through the grove at the center of an easy half-mile-long loop that’s well-marked and well-maintained, perfect for families and hiking beginners.
1. Which trail is the most physically demanding?A.Lassen Peak Trail. | B.Yosemite Falls Trail. |
C.Stout Memorial Grove Trail. | D.Founders’ Grove Nature Trail. |
A.To take photos of plants. | B.To see volcanoes. |
C.To enjoy the high waterfall. | D.To camp in the valley. |
A.Famed avenues. | B.Free parking lots. |
C.The rare tree species. | D.The half-mile-long hiking. |
2 . Exploring Jaipur’s Art and Design Scenes
City Palace
Still home to the royal family of Jaipur, this 300-year-old palace has lost none of its grandeur (壮观). The complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings is a mixture of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Among other things, the thoughtfully decorated museum houses an extensive textile (纺织品) collection, featuring rich fabrics as well as a carpet dating back over 400 years.
Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
Situated in a restored old house, the Anokhi Museum is the perfect introduction to Jaipur’s textile industry. Information boards are excellently written, and the clothing on display is impressive. Don’t miss the on-site shop. Combine a visit with a trip to the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort, a remarkable walled castle that rises above the city and is only a five-minute ride from the museum.
Block Printing Project
Feel creative? A workshop is a great way to get a feel for the printing process. You’ll work alongside local craftsmen (工作), choosing your own blocks and colours. There are scores of companies providing the experience, but consider one of the sessions offered by the Wabisabi Project, which include a field trip and black tea to keep that creative energy flowing.
Jawahar Kala Kendra Centre
Just outside the Old City, Jaipur’s most important cultural centre was built to preserve Rajasthan’s rich heritage and master craftsmanship. Showing a wide range of both traditional and contemporary art, the space houses six galleries, as well as a museum, a library and an open-air theatre with programmes from plays to Indian folk dance. It also hosts its own theatre festival.
1. What can visitors enjoy at City Palace?A.An age-old carpet. | B.An open-air theatre. |
C.A local gallery. | D.A walled castle. |
A.Indian folk dance. | B.Hands-on experience. |
C.The UNESCO-listed site. | D.The royal family of Jaipur. |
A.City Palace. | B.Block Printing Workshop. |
C.Jawahar Kala Kendra Centre. | D.Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing. |
The Yellow River Wetland Park in Yinchuan was once a place local people avoided: raw sewage (污染) caused awful smells
The Yinchuan Wetland Park
For example, Wuhan, acknowledged as a “city of a hundred lakes”, has five large wetland reserves,
Liangping district in Chongging, however, is more closely tied to human activity. People built small wetlands in rural areas. What’s more, they have combined these wetlands with organic farms, homestays, and healthcare centers, which
Panjin in Liaoning province is another surprising wetland city. In the past, the city long suffered from
A.10 hours. | B.9 hours. | C.13 hours. |
5 . Coming into the town of Santa Catarina Palopó, in the highlands of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, the first thing you notice is the bright colors. Most of the buildings along the main street are eye-catching, in deep, varied hues of blues and greens; interspersed with red and yellow to form complex patterns and designs.
Santa Catarina Palopó was once a sleepy town of 5,000 people, most of them indigenous (土著的) and dependent on agricultural work. As agriculture began to dry up here, decline for the town and poverty for many of its families came. To deal with poverty and stimulate economic growth through tourism, a small but mighty group of laborers, artisans, domestic workers and stay-at-home moms created the Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó project.
The project was initially to paint all 850 homes and buildings in bright colors, in an effort to change the hillside town into a work of art. “We wanted to paint the houses with colors and figures that represent the community,” says the project’s executive director Stephany Blanco. “A range of designs were created so that families can choose designs for their house that are representative of the family.”
One of the most representative characteristics of the region is the blue huipil, a traditional blouse which has been worn prominently by local women since the 16th century. That deep sky blue was chosen as the primary color for the Pintando project, with secondary colors found in the sunsets and the nearby lake to make the design more attractive. As for the designs that would be used, they would also find inspiration in local culture, symbols such as volcanoes, flowers, Mayan-styled butterflies and the national bird of Guatemala.
Each week, local artists, community members and tourists pick up paintbrushes to make buildings colorful. “At first, the idea of the project left many unsure about participating, but now you can see a considerable difference in the town,” Melissa Whitbeck said. “The color of the buildings is believed to improve the quality of life of the people. It uplifts the people’s mood and encourages them to be proud of where they come from.”
1. What problem did Santa Catarina Palopó face?A.A labor shortage. | B.Poor economic conditions. |
C.A rapid increase in population. | D.Outdated agricultural technology. |
A.Building art galleries in Guatemala. |
B.Creating job opportunities for local artisans. |
C.Developing local tourism by selling artworks. |
D.Transforming the town into a cultural destination. |
A.The nearby lake. | B.Mayan-styled butterflies. |
C.A type of traditional clothing. | D.The national bird of Guatemala. |
A.Positive. | B.Uncaring. | C.Ambiguous. | D.Disapproving. |
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In 2018, I spend my summer vacation alone. I didn’t have too many money, so I could not undertake costly travel. Instead of, I went backpacking. But I didn’t plan carefully when I would stay the night. Beside, it was late for us to figure it out. Then I found an helpful app. As soon as I arrived somewhere, I would have more than one places to stay. At last, I chose stay with a local family. I made friends with whom I met along the way. I know this is not a thoughtful approach. I should say, though, it makes a big different in my life!
A.To express excitement. | B.To cut price. | C.To cancel a holiday. |
1. Why does the man come to the woman?
A.To book a hotel room. | B.To ask for permission. | C.To make a complaint. |
A.It was cheap. | B.It was noisy. | C.It was large. |
9 . In 1901, H. G. Wells, an English writer, wrote a book describing a trip to the moon. When the explorers landed on the moon, they discovered that the moon was full of underground cities. They expressed their surprise to the “moon people” they met. In turn, the “moon people” expressed their surprise “Why?” they asked, “are you traveling to outer space when you don’t even use your inner space?”
H. G. Wells could only imagine travel to the moon. In 1969, human beings really did land on the moon. People today know that there are no underground cities on the moon. However, the question that the “moon people” asked is still an interesting one. A growing number of scientists are seriously thinking about it.
Underground systems are already in place. Many cities have underground car parks. In some cities such as Tokyo, Seoul and Montreal, there are large underground shopping areas. The “Chunnel”, a tunnel (隧道) connecting England and France, is now complete.
But what about underground cities? Japan’s Taisei Corporation is designing a network of underground systems, called “Alice Cities”. The designers imagine using surface space for public parks and using underground space for flats, offices, shopping, and so on. A solar dome (太阳能穹顶) would cover the whole city.
Supporters of underground development say that building down rather than building up is a good way to use the earth’s space. The surface, they say, can be used for farms, parks, gardens and wilderness, H. G. Wells’ “moon people” would agree. Would you?
1. What surprised the explorers in H. G. Wells’ story?A.The moon people’s unique language. | B.The moon people’s friendliness. |
C.The moon people’s underground cities. | D.The moon people’s space technology. |
A.Traveling to outer space. | B.Using the earth’s inner space. |
C.Meeting the “moon people” again. | D.Discovering the moon’s inner space. |
A.Tunnels, car parks, shopping areas. | B.Gardens, car parks, power stations. |
C.Tunnels, gardens, offices. | D.Offices, shopping areas, power stations. |
A.Enjoy living underground | B.Alice Cities — cities of the future |
C.Building down, not up | D.Space travel with H. G. Wells |
1. Where does the woman work?
A.At an airport. | B.In a hotel. | C.In a travel agency. |
A.February. | B.March. | C.April. |
A.There are few flights to choose. |
B.She can’t arrange accommodation for him. |
C.Holidays in the Australian Outback are less popular. |
A.On the 10th. | B.On the 16th. | C.On the 18th. |