In recent years, food
The spicy hot pot has aroused people’s interest in Tianshui, a thousand-year-old city. Besides the spicy hot pot, as an ancient city
2 . One destination is always on trend: the beach, People ready to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life are looking to discover tranquility (宁静) along a picturesque beach. Check out the list below to discover beaches you like.
Baby Beach in Maui. Hawaii
It scores the top spot for the calmest beach in the world with its calm waters. “Baby Beach is an ideal beach for families with toddlers,” Betts said. “Since the waters are so calm and shallow, it provides the perfect opportunity for children to splash around in the ocean.”
Browne’s Beach in Bridgetown, Barbados
This famous half-mile expanse of white sand draws crowds with its calm, crystal-clear waters. It is celebrated for its natural beauty and historical significance, boasting landmarks like the Barbados Yacht Club and the Barbados Cruising Club.
Mauna Kea Beach on Hawaii Island, Hawaii
Fronting the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Hawaii Island, Mauna Kea Beach is ideal for visitors to peacefully enjoy the Pacific Ocean. With its calm and clear conditions, it’s an ideal destination for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.
Playa La Entrega in Oaxaca, Mexico
Situated along the Oaxacan coastline in a protected bay, Playa La Entrega offers a peaceful mix of natural beauty and adventure. Translating to “the delivery” in English, the beach was once a delivery point for goods during colonial times. It’s a popular place to snorkel along coral reefs filled with marine life. Visitors can rent snorkel gear or buy fresh fruit from local vendors.
1. Which beach best suits families with children?| A．Baby Beach. | B．Browne’s Beach. |
| C．Mauna Kea Beach, | D．Playa La Entrega. |
| A．They all have a long history. | B．They are all famous for their quietness. |
| C．They are fantastic destinations for surfers. | D．They are used for delivering goods. |
| A．A research paper. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A geography textbook. | D．A personal journal. |
1. What are the speakers going to do?
| A．Go shopping. | B．Take a trip. | C．Save money. |
| A．How much cash to take. | B．Where to exchange currency. | C．How to carry the money. |
1. Where is Las Vegas?
| A．In the desert. | B．Near a forest. | C．Close to New York. |
| A．Swimming pools. | B．Fashion. | C．Card games. |
| A．Museums. | B．Restaurants. | C．Music clubs. |
| A．To teach visitors about playing cards. |
| B．To get families to bring their children. |
| C．To suggest different activities for visitors. |
| A．Spain. | B．Singapore. | C．Switzerland. |
6 . Favored by many internet influencers, the city of Zibo, once a sleepy industrial city, has gone viral on Chinese social media platforms. The topic Zibo “barbecue” on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, was played 4.96 billion times since the city stormed the Internet for over a month. On 29 April, Zibo Railway Station saw a record 87,000 train trips to and from the station, according to Chinese news website Caixin.
Local authorities in Zibo have been quick to respond to the sudden flow of visitors. A barbecue zone that can accommodate 10,000 people, featuring live band performances, was built overnight. Volunteers have been dispatched to the railway station to offer advice and recommendations to tourists. Designated (指定的) buses and trains bring tourists to and from the hottest barbecue spots. The government has even threatened to punish profiteering hotels who raise prices by more than 50% .
What makes Zibo barbecue so special is that it does offer a distinctive (独特的) dining experience. The skewers (烤串) are 70-80 percent cooked before they are brought to the table, where diners can finish cooking them on their own stoves, offering an immersive dining experience.
Zibo’s low prices are also appealing. Many college students in Shandong have made concrete plans to enjoy Zibo barbecue at the least cost, and traveling back and forth by train for only 200 yuan ($29.1). So what better way to attract adventurous, hungry college students with a tight budget other than “tasty barbecue that makes you full for only 50 yuan!”
The locals seem happy enough about the arrival of visitors and shy away from hot spots to make space for outsiders, saying they are proud that their hometown has gained nationwide fame.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?| A．The history of Zibo. |
| B．The influence of social media. |
| C．The newfound popularity of Zibo. |
| D．The crowdedness of Zibo Railway Station. |
| A．Unique dining experience. | B．Convenient transportation. |
| C．Wonderful performances. | D．Affordable prices. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Worried. | C．Unconcerned. | D．Critical. |
| A．To promote an industrial city. |
| B．To introduce barbecue in Zibo. |
| C．To explain how to attract tourists. |
| D．To show the popularity of barbecue. |
7 . Why I Always Travel With a Paper Map in Hand?
The first thing I do when I arrive in a foreign city is find a paper map. To me, it’s the single most important task I have to accomplish upon arrival.
Then I use that paper map to figure out which sights are closest to each other and how I can use my time most efficiently.
No doubt you may wonder why I don’t just pull out my phone. I do own a smartphone with GPS.
My trusty map, on the other hand, is all about context. Ask me the nearest bridge, major market or landmark, and I’ll be able to tell you in an instant. Besides, a paper map does not run out of battery.
For a traveler like myself, that paper map is like an entrance into another world. Staring at it transports me into a dreamlike state. I imagine all the places I’ll go and the things I will do.
| A．But I don’t have the habit of using GPS. |
| B．It never has a poor signal and connection. |
| C．And all these makes me become a responsible tourist. |
| D．However, I think my phone’s GPS robs me of something. |
| E．That map, as you can see, is my key to getting around the city. |
| F．I make marks where the bookstores, restaurants and museums are. |
| G．And it can enable me to begin planning how I’ll make it come true. |
8 . 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 |
Over the past decades, the small, industrial city of Zibo has been best known for
During the recent May Day holiday, one of
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Last summer, I went on the trip to Qingdao, where I stayed for seven days and enjoyed myself. Before leave Qingdao, I went fishing on a beautiful lake. Unlucky, I didn’t catch any fishes, and I got boring. I decided to go swimming. When I stood up, my wallet with all my money fell into the water. I jump into the deep lake to look for it, so I found nothing. The next morning, I wasn’t able to leave the hotel because of I had no money to pay for anything. I had no alternative but call my parents and asked for help. They sent myself some money by WeChat. How an embarrassing trip!
