1 . Going on a solo travel is more than just a holiday; it’s a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. However, it’s not easy to make a decision because of the potential risks.     1    ? These four ways that solo travelling will change your life will convince you to buy that plane ticket!

Self-discovery beyond your comfort zone

Solo travel forces you out of your comfort zone, pushing you into an environment where self-reliance becomes common. You do everything on your own, from choosing destinations to exploring unfamiliar streets.     2    . It will equip you to tackle challenges with a newfound confidence.

Cultural involvement and global view

    3    . Being alone makes you more approachable, making it easier for locals and fellow travelers to engage with you. Whether it’s striking up a conversation with a native or sharing a meal with locals, solo travel provides a unique window into the cultural tapestry (图景) of each destination.

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From understanding foreign languages to managing unexpected changes in plans, you are regularly meet with challenges that demand creative solutions. The ability to think on your feet and find innovative solutions to unexpected issues equips you to tackle challenges in various aspects of your personal and professional life.

Mindfulness and living in the present

In busy daily life, it’s easy to lose sight of the present moment. Solo travel allows you to fully expose yourself to the experiences at hand. Whether it’s enjoying a breathtaking sunset, or simply wandering through the streets of an unfamiliar city, solo travel encourages a deep appreciation for the present.     5    .

A．Enhanced problem-solving skills

B．Still hesitate to lake a solo travel adventure

C．Increased self-confidence and independence

D．Solo travel is the opportunity to expose yourself lo diverse cultures

E．This newfound mindfulness helps you gain a more fulfilling existence

F．Enjoy the loneliness, and allow solo travel to bring a positive change to your life

G．Through these experiences, you’ll build a stronger, more self-aware version of yourself

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Who will the man go with?

A．With the woman.

B．With his pen friend.

C．Nobody.

2. What is Nanning?

A．The man’s hometown.

B．The UN’s liveable city.

C．The town of fruit.

3. What does the woman ask the man to do?

A．Have a trip with her.

B．Send emails.

C．Take some photos.

4. When will the man set off?

A．On December 22nd.

B．On December 20th.

C．On December 25th.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. How long do the fitness classes in Italy last?

A．A week.

B．Two weeks.

C．Nearly a month

2. What is the two-week holiday in Greece aimed at?

A．Building up muscles.

B．Reducing stress.

C．Losing weight.

3. What makes the two-week holiday in Greece so special?

A．The equipment of the gym.

B．The place for the exercise classes.

C．The personalized diet programme.

4. Where is the mountain biking holiday offered?

A．In Ireland.

B．In France.

C．In Morocco.

4 . New York City: the Big Apple

New York City is known by many nicknames—such as “the City that Never Sleeps” or “Gotham”—but the most popular one is probably “the Big Apple”. How did this nickname come about? Although uses of the phrase are documented in the early 1900s, the term first became popular in the 1920s when John J. Fitz Gerald, a sports writer, started a column about horse racing called “Around the Big Apple”.

Geneva: the Peace Capital

Geneva, the second most populous city in Switzerland, is a city known for its diplomacy. Geneva is not only home to the European headquarters for the United Nations but also where international organizations, such as the Red Cross, were founded and where the Geneva Conventions, a series of treaties (条约) for reducing the effects of war on soldiers and civilians, were signed. It seems fitting. then, that Geneva is known as ”the Peace Capital”.

Toronto: Muddy York

“Muddy York” sounds like a nickname that would be better suited for New York when it’s raining. But it’s actually a nickname for the city of Toronto in Canada. “Muddy York” is now not as popular as it used to be, but the nickname refers to a time in Toronto’s history when there was no drainage system or sewers. The “York” part actually goes back to when Toronto was first colonized, and its name was “Town of York” to honor Prince Frederick, duke of York. Now, the nickname “Muddy York” represents the early years of this Canadian city.

Sydney: Harbour City

Located on the southeastern coast of Australia, Sydney is a city that takes advantage of its location. Once a major port city, Sydney is sometimes called “Harbour City”, in honor of this prime real estate. People enjoy hitting the beach to go surfing or diving, and one of the most recognizable buildings, the Sydney Opera House, is right on the harbor!

1. Which city got its nickname because of its port location?

A．New York.

B．Geneva.

C．Toronto.

D．Sydney.

2. What can you learn about Geneve?

A．It’s the second most populous city worldwide.

B．It’s famous for some international organizations.

C．It’s home to the headquarters of the United Nations.

D．It’s the cause of conflicts between soldiers and civilians.

3. Why was Toronto once known as “Muddy York”?

A．Because it was reduced to a British colony.

B．Because it had a lot in common with New York.

C．Because it was muddy on a rainy day for lack of sewers.

D．Because it represented the early years of this Canadian city.

5 . If you asked anyone what they’d like to do after they ________—and you ________ them the chance to go on a trip to see all 63 national parks-most might consider it ________. While more than just saying it, an ________ lady has done it—all 63 parks in about 8 years, becoming the oldest person ever to do so.

But, Joy Ryan didn’t do it herself. She had her grandson Brad for ________, who described the adventure as “the greatest ________”. Their ________ began in October of 2015 and ended last Monday when they made it all the way out into the South Pacific. In American Samoa, the two people got to enjoy ________ views of the South Pacific.

Grandma Joy has taught the world that it’s never too old to learn and live the ________ life of your dreams. “It is the greatest privilege of my life to ________ in the driver’s seat, as Grandma Joy made ________ to become the oldest person to ________ this historic moment.” Brad said.

Brad said their national park adventure ________, but their travels would not. They plan to take it ________, visiting Kenya as the first stop to touch all seven ________.

1.

A．depress

B．collapse

C．retire

D．qualify

2.

A．offered

B．assisted

C．shifted

D．motivated

3.

A．prior

B．impossible

C．vivid

D．substantial

4.

A．wealthy

B．old

C．gentle

D．optimistic

5.

A．command

B．commitment

C．power

D．company

6.

A．privilege

B．way

C．preference

D．assessment

7.

A．barrier

B．assumption

C．journey

D．vision

8.

A．peak

B．severe

C．breathtaking

D．appropriate

9.

A．ideal

B．rich

C．tough

D．adventurous

10.

A．pour

B．handle

C．sit

D．fix

11.

A．history

B．money

C．life

D．dream

12.

A．tackle

B．secure

C．quit

D．realize

13.

A．has finished

B．has improved

C．has continued

D．has overcome

14.

A．financially

B．seriously

C．visibly

D．internationally

15.

A．passengers

B．continents

C．parks

D．vehicles

6 . It was July 2019 and Mum had taken me on a 120-km mother-and-son walking holiday as a treat for my birthday. Although I was still on my first special ________, I’d love to see some ancient civilisation.

“Why don’t we go to Egypt?” I said. “It sounds ________, but I’m not paying for it,” Mum smiled and replied.

“I’ll save up my pocket money, and get a ________,” I said. I started saving my $10-a-week pocket money and washed my parents’ car for ________ cash.

In 2020, we moved to Perth. One day, I ________ a brochure in the letter box which was advertising a job delivering catalogues (目录). I applied for the job, and ________ I got it a week later.

On a Monday, a mountain of catalogues were ________ at our house. It took me nine hours to sort through them, and then I ________ them to 430 houses. At first, I used my bike and ________ the catalogues in my backpack, but this wasn’t very ________ so I bought a trolley (手推车) which improved my speed. As time went by, people started ________ me and saying hello on my rounds.

After three and half years, I’d ________ a massive $6,500, and in January this year I flew to Egypt. I had a good time visiting the powerful pyramids at Giza, ________ local food and sailing down a river. I fully ________ that nothing can stop a person from following his ________.

1.

A．solution

B．topic

C．experiment

D．trip

2.

A．fantastic

B．terrible

C．anxious

D．confusing

3.

A．toy

B．summary

C．poster

D．job

4.

A．important

B．extra

C．unusual

D．formal

5.

A．saw

B．borrowed

C．published

D．exchanged

6.

A．slowly

B．secretly

C．finally

D．curiously

7.

A．cut off

B．given back

C．paid back

D．dropped off

8.

A．threw

B．delivered

C．applied

D．sold

9.

A．designed

B．carried

C．shared

D．trapped

10.

A．free

B．amazing

C．effective

D．common

11.

A．recognising

B．preventing

C．interviewing

D．investigating

12.

A．afforded

B．selected

C．donated

D．saved

13.

A．explaining

B．enjoying

C．testing

D．replacing

14.

A．believe

B．pretend

C．regret

D．worry

15.

A．system

B．supply

C．dream

D．duty

7 . How to stay healthy on holiday

Taking time to relax on holiday may be good for our health.     1    . Here’s how to stay healthy when you travel.

Plan before you go

Besides the stress of organizing your break in the first place, there’s the added anxiety of remembering to buy and pack everything you need, as well as getting where you need to go on time. To avoid this, as soon as you’ve booked your holiday, list the travel documents you’ll need. Check you have them and they’re valid (有效的). Then start packing several weeks in advance, giving yourself time to buy some daily necessities.     2    .

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Try to forget the cares of everyday life. You can achieve this by ensuring you don’t check emails or social media, or feel obligated to use it to record your best holiday moments. Ideally, turn off notices, limit your screen time and try to focus on the present moment. That will enable you to relax and make special memories.

Eat and drink well and mindfully

    4    . Take time to really enjoy all the flavors. However, you should be aware that too many alcoholic drinks can cause “holiday heart”, characterized by an irregular rhythm. What’s worse, if you’re holidaying in a hot climate, that can also result in dehydration (脱水).

Get active

Try a new activity. Consider walking and swimming or tennis.     5    . Remember that being active not only helps you stay fit during the holiday, but also makes you feel fitter and more refreshed once you’re back.

A．Ignore all the barriers in life

B．Get rid of the digital addiction

C．But there’s a physical reason for this

D．However, too much relaxation also has opposite effects

E．Part of the fun of going away is experiencing the cuisine of other places

F．On departure day, leave more time than you need to get to an airport or port

G．If you’re somewhere hot, it’s best to work out in the early morning or evening

8 . There are a lot of strategies for visiting a museum and avoiding “museum tiredness”. Consider what is mentioned below in planning.     1    

Regardless of a museum’s size, you’ll get tired quickly if you try to look closely at every object displayed. Likewise, most museums provide lots of information about the objects on view. So don’t try to read everything.     2     “Tombstone” labels are very brief and provide facts about the artist, their country etc. There may be a number, which the museum uses to register the object, usually according to when it became a part of the collection, and a credit line that indicates the donor. Object labels are placed next to many objects.     3     The approach used to write museum labels has been much debated among art historians and museum professionals.

    4     Ask for a map, or have museum staff suggest highlights in the collection or special exhibitions. Many museums have special tours, audioguides, or downloadable apps that point you to these objects.

Some people recommend setting a specific amount of time for your visit (1 or 2 hours).     5     In addition to benches in the galleries, most museums have a cafe, shop, sculpture courtyard or gardens where you can hang out and relax for a bit.

A．You’ll likely meet with two types of labels.

B．You are sure to make the most of your experience.

C．It’s always a good idea to stop by the information desk.

D．It would also be wise to plan frequent breaks in the galleries.

E．Note that these might not be artworks that you find appealing.

F．If you live near, consider frequent visits to the changed exhibitions.

G．These aim to give information not always obvious about the artwork.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did David do on his most recent holiday?

A．He had a boat trip.

B．He climbed a mountain.

C．He took a balloon flight.

2. What are on David’s list?

A．Things he wished to do.

B．Gifts he needed to buy.

C．Dates he had to remember.

3. Where does the woman suggest David go for his next holiday?

A．Mount Fuji.

B．The deep sea.

C．The Amazon.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下对话。
1. When did Belfast develop most quickly?

A．During the 17th century.

B．During the 18th century.

C．During the 19th century.

2. What is Belfast famous for?

A．Tourism.

B．Movies.

C．Shipbuilding.

3. What will the tourists visit tomorrow morning?

A．A museum.

B．A zoo.

C．A garden.