The Baili Azalea (杜鹃）Nature Reserve in Bijie city, Southwest China’s Guizhou Province,
Due to its long history and unique
The ticket price is 130 yuan per person during peak season after March 20. Visitors can book tickets online and scan their ID cards to enter. Visitors can travel to the Baili Azalea Nature Reserve by train, plane, bus or car. The scenic spot also provides tour bus services
Visitors from overseas and outside the province should follow Guizhou’s COVID-19 prevention and control requirements (要求) before
2 . As a long-time resident(居民) of Beijing, I had always wanted to travel around and see more of China. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, I never found the right opportunity to go traveling. But, in May 2021, I finally found my big chance.
During the week-long Labor Day holiday, there happened to be few restrictions(限制) on travel, so I took this as my chance to go to Shanghai. What made this trip special was that not only was it my first time traveling by train, but also high-speed train. Many Americans are unused to taking public transportation, instead mainly using cars to get around.
For me, riding to Shanghai by train was especially nice since I could get a good look through the windows at the different kinds of beautiful scenery and towns as they rushed past me. In particular, I have always been a fan of the uniquely-shaped mountains of China, enjoying their beautiful curves(曲线) and slopes as they match the peaceful horizon. Another benefit of riding on trains was the spacious legroom which allowed me to relax more easily during my trip.
After arriving in Shanghai, I could not help but wonder why the US could not build a similarly useful and convenient railway system. Considering how cities are so spread out in the US, it is easy to see how the US would benefit from this kind of public investment(投资). This could lead to less reliance(依赖) on car ownership and have a positive impact on both the economy and environment.
1. What limited the author’s travel?| A．The long-distance trip. | B．The Covid-19 pandemic. |
| C．The May Day holiday. | D．The author’s heavy work. |
| A．By bike. | B．By train. | C．By air. | D．By car. |
| A．The introduction to Shanghai. |
| B．The train’s spacious legroom. |
| C．The advantages of high-speed train. |
| D．The appearance of high-speed train. |
| A．A Travel by High-speed Train. | B．A Labor Day Holiday. |
| C．A Travel in Shanghai. | D．A Foreigner’s Investment. |
3 . Earlier this month, I paid a visit to Baluran National Park in eastern Java with my family. This park, named after a dead volcano, is the only place in Indonesia that looks like an African savanna (热带草原). Therefore, it is called Africa in Indonesia. You can see deer, large water buffalo, small mice, peacocks, eagles, monkeys and much more animals.
When walking in the park, we really had the feeling that we were in Africa. This was mainly due to its climate. The air was hot and dry rather than warm and wet. It was completely different from what I got used to in Indonesia and I was so surprised.
In the park, you will never get bored because the whole neighborhood is full of monkeys. But thesemonkeys are rude and aggressive (好斗的). Monkeys guarded our house and wanted food. When we didn’t give them food, they would rob us of food. So each of us was offered a stick by the rangers (护林员). They taught us that when the monkeys were too aggressive we must lift the stick. And it worked perfectly.
In the late afternoon, we went for a walk to explore the area. On the way, we saw many species of trees that couldn’t be found anywhere else in Indonesia. Soon the sunset approached so we decided to go back. But darkness fell about halfway through the journey. We only had poor light from our phones. And we heard only the sounds of animals around us. It was possible that hungry animals might come close to us and take us as their dinner. We started to feel scared and quickened our steps. Just when we were about to reach our breaking point, we saw a ranger, who comforted us and led us to safety.
In the evening, we talked with the ranger about his life in Baluran. And after dinner, he invited us to fish with him at sunrise. We really had a great time in the park, and I always look forward to coming back and experiencing all the excitements again.
1. What do we learn about Baluran National Park?| A．It is a great place for wild animals. | B．It is located in the middle of Africa. |
| C．Tourists find its climate very pleasant. | D．Tourists usually visit it for its volcano. |
| A．To help them walk easily. | B．To drive away unfriendly monkeys. |
| C．To play games with monkeys. | D．To use it to give monkeys food. |
| A．The anxiety to charge their phones. | B．The desire to tell the rangers about their adventure. |
| C．The worry about being robbed at night. | D．The fear of being attacked by wild animals. |
| A．Encourage people to travel to Indonesia. |
| B．Give tips on how to visit Baluran National Park. |
| C．Share her experience at Baluran National Park. |
| D．Advertise Baluran National Park. |
4 . Traveling along the old Silk Road can be a quite interesting and rewarding experience. Here is some information that the visitor should consider when planning a possible travel on the road.
Language. While traveling along the road, the visitor can meet with about 20 different nationalities.
Accommodations. The Silk Road spans most of China, from modern cities in the central China to villages and towns in the remote west. Accordingly, accommodations along the route range from high standard hotels to simple guesthouses.
In big cities like Dunhuang, Urumqi, Lanzhou, the visitor can enjoy high standard hotels. They all provide excellent conditions, good services and they are quite safe.
Travel by Road. Buses are the most inexpensive method of transport along the Silk Road but, unfortunately, they are very slow.
| A．It offers good views of the mountains |
| B．Some of them speak their own languages |
| C．Learn some of their languages before going |
| D．But this kind of hotels is also the most expensive |
| E．Cars are offered by some travel agencies and hotels |
| F．These locations offer nothing but a quite simple room |
| G．Today, Chinese can be easily used among these nationalities |
5 . The 2021 (22nd) Hainan Island Carnival kicked off in Haikou, capital city of Hainan province, on Dec 10th, 2021.
Zhang Xu, Chinese vice-minister of Culture and Tourism, said in his speech that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism will continue to support Hainan in comprehensively deepening reform and opening up, support Hainan's aim to become an international tourism consumption center, and provide assistance for the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port.
The festival jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the People's Government of Hainan province has become a vital platform in the past 20 years for Hainan to strengthen cooperation and exchanges in the fields of tourism, culture and sports with the world. This session of Hainan Island Carnival digs deep into all the possible “joyful elements” and fully displays the rich and unique tourism and cultural resources of Hainan so as to engage both tourists and residents to actively participate and interact in building Hainan Island, which has entered its peak tourism season, into a joyful destination for visitors around the world.
Apart from the opening ceremony, a series of exciting activities are scheduled to be held during the festival, including 2021 Hainan World Leisure Tourism Expo, 2021 Hainan International Tourism and Food Expo, the second Hainan International Tourism Equipment Expo, the second Hainan World Culture Week, and the fourth China-ASEAN University Student Culture Week.
Haikou is the event's main venue (主会场), while five other cities, namely, Sanya, Danzhou, Qionghai, Wanning and Wenchang, will serve as supporting venues, in which conferences and exhibitions, culture and art, sports and competitions, and promotional activities will be staged to enrich people s visiting experience.
In terms of tourism, resources of attractive scenic spots, rural tourism, shopping tourism are fully included, seven thematic (主题的) tourism routes including shopping, rural tourism, health tourism, red tourism, conference and exhibition, research and study, oceanic tourism will be launched to attract more visitors to travel to Hainan, which will stimulate (刺激) tourism consumption and help the construction of an international tourism consumption center.
1. What does the underlined phrase “kicked off” probably mean?| A．struck | B．ended | C．declared | D．started |
| A．We can enjoy a variety of activities. | B．It is organized by Sanya government. |
| C．It is held only in the Capital city, Haikou. | D．We can visit more than 20 platforms. |
| A．To suggest what people should do after it. | B．To show the potential effects of the carnival. |
| C．To prove to us why they hold the carnival. | D．To introduce how they develop shopping tourism. |
| A．A main venue of the carnival. | B．An important platform. |
| C．A free trade port in China. | D．A university student center. |
6 . New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and other big cities are exciting places 10 live in. There are many interesting things to see and to do. You can go to different kinds of museums, plays and films.
But there are serious problems in big cities too. The cost of living is high, and there are too many people in some of big cities. Every year many people move to the cities because there are some chances to find jobs, to study at good schools, and to receive good medical care.
Some people enjoy living in big cities.
| A．Others do not. |
| B．Others can enjoy a high-quality life in big cities. |
| C．You can also go shopping to buy things from all over the world. |
| D．But sometimes these people cannot find work or a good place to live in. |
7 . Life Outside London: Five Reasons to Visit the North of England!
Most people when visiting England will go to London. In fact most people don't even know much about England outside of London. It makes sense. It's the capital. There are lots to se there. However, as a northern girl, from a place just between Manchester and Liverpool, and a university student in Sheffield. I'd say the north is well worth a visit, and definitely as good if not better than London! Here are five reasons:
Friendliness
Northerners will chat to you on the bus, say hello in the streets and won't think you're crazy if you smile at them when you walk past. Friendly northerners might also call you "duck" or "love" don't worry, they call everyone that.
Gravy
Now although Southerners have gravy (a delicious meaty sauce that goes well with everything), they don't do it properly. You haven't lived until you've tried chip-shop chips swimming in gravy.
Beautiful Countryside
We have the Peak District, and the Lake District. They're both absolutely beautiful and definitely worth a visit. We also have some pretty amazing beaches too.
Excellent Party Cities
We have Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield You can't go wrong if you want to go on a night out here.
Low Cost
The same night won't cost you anywhere near as much up north! In London you can pay over for a pint, which is outrageous! For some reason, everything up North is cheaper, from food to drink to getting around, you can't go wrong when you're spending less money.
There are lots of lovely things to see in the North, so if you can brave the weather being a bit colder and wetter, it's definitely worth a trip.
1. Who might call you "duck" when you are visiting the north of England?| A．A warm passer-by. | B．A rude salesman. |
| C．A friendly southerner. | D．A cold teenager. |
| A．Get free beer. | B．Enjoy an all-night party. |
| C．Try chips in gravy. | D．Enjoy warm and dry weather. |
| A．In a recipe book. | B．In a science fiction. |
| C．In a business report. | D．In a travel magazine. |
8 . A BUTTERFLY-SHAPED island in the central Aegean hopes to become Greece's first carbon-free tourist destination. Under a deal with the government, Volkswagen, a carmaker, has donated several new electric vehicles for use by Astypalea's public services; it will sell others at cost price lo its 1,200 residents. In return, the government has offered some money for islanders to buy electric cars and will build a hybrid solar and wind-fueled power plant to replace a group of polluting diesel-fired generators (柴油发电机).
Unlike other nearby islands, Astypalea is not connected to Greece's electricity grid. With only 3,000 rooms for visitors in small hotels or flats, tourism is still low-key. Many residents make a living in the old-fashioned ways: raising goats, keeping bees and fishing. The island was selected for Volkswagen's e-mobility experiment after Nikos Komineas, the go-ahead mayor, contacted the transport ministry for help in finding an electric bus to try out on its rugged roads.
Most islanders sound keen on the project. Mr Komineas expects the number of private cars on Astypalea to fall by a third over the next five years. Its residents, he says, will get around on e-scooters and electric minibuses, which will be free, linked to a mobile-phone app and available all day.
Some observers find the plan a little impractical. A plan for a solar park that would generate half the island's electricity within three years will not get under way before the tourist season ends. A single wind turbine (涡轮机) will be installed only in 2026, assuming the licensing process goes smoothly. That is not normally the case in the Aegean, where islanders worry that tourists will go elsewhere if the view is spoiled by a turbine 200 meters high. And even then, the hybrid power unit is planned to cover only about 80%of summer demand. But it is a start.
1. Why did Volkswagen donate some new electric vehicles for use by Astypalea's public services?| A．The carmaker wanted to promote its sales volume in this butterfly-shaped island. |
| B．The government would pay for the vehicles to reduce the pollution caused by transport. |
| C．It was part of the plan to make the island the first carbon-free tourist destination in Greece. |
| D．The islanders wanted to replace some polluting diesel-fired generators. |
| A．Many residents in the island still lead a traditional life. |
| B．The tourism in the island is its main source of economic benefit. |
| C．The island can only provide about 3, 000 rooms for visitors. |
| D．The island was chosen to perform the e-mobility experiment. |
| A．Cautious. | B．Pessimistic. | C．Positive. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．An island in Greece wants to boost tourism without using electricity. |
| B．Greece aims to become the first carbon-free country in the world. |
| C．A carmaker—Volkswagen donates electric cars to an island to boost the local tourism. |
| D．An island plans to be the first carbon-free tourist destination in its country. |
9 . Philadelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some family-friendly attractions.
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Spruce Street Harbor Park，one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront. Visitors can relax in a hammock, play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis and giant chess. Don't miss out on the park al night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.
Blue Cross RiverRink
Offering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross RiverRink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site bar and restaurant all year round.
Sesame Place
Big Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV show's most lovable characters. A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun.
Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches
On summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphia's Historic District entertain visitors with true, free, three-lo-five minute tales about the colonial era as part of Once Upon a Nation. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys. Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square.
1. Which place will yon choose if you want your child to be exposed to the national history?| A．Sesame Place. | B．Philadelphia Storytelling Benches. |
| C．Spruce Street Harbor Park. | D．Blue Cross RiverRink. |
| A．All of them have outdoor water activities. | B．All of them provide visitors with free rides. |
| C．All of them are suitable for the family outing. | D．All of them provide visitors with a golf course. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．A history book. |
| C．A news report. | D．An art magazine. |
10 . Places for the Weekend
◆The Whizz Sports Centre runs different activities each weekend. If you want a taste of something you have never tried before, come along on Saturday at 10 am and try out a spot of rock climbing on our5-metre high rock wall. Great instructors and safety equipment were supplied at a low cost. You will find us two blocks south of West Metro Station.
◆The Eldon Centre is in the city centre and offers cinemas and theatres. An arts cinema shows a variety of alternative foreign movies at weekends. The centre has fast food restaurants, but there are a few interesting ones down the road, the most notable being Carlucci's, serving great homemade Italian pasta(意大利面食) at reasonable prices, and Fungi, again Italian, but a bit expensive. Only two minutes from the nearest metro line.
◆Low cost fun for all the family! Treehouse Adventure Park offers amazing laughs at amazing prices. Everything from white-water rafting (急流漂筏运动) to water sliders! There's pony(矮马) riding and a farm for kids. If it's a nice day, you can have a picnic or go to the snack bar in the Jungle Park. The only drawback is that you need your own transport as it's five miles from the centre.
◆Have a great day at Greenhills Adventure Park, for those who are not scared of heights and speed. Go on the wheel or try bungee jumping! Well organized, great prices for groups over four people. The added bonus is an on-site fast food restaurant with a great variety of tasty foods. An hourly bus runs from the city centre.
1. What can visitors do in the Whizz Sports Centre?| A．Go rock climbing. | B．Try bungee jumping. |
| C．Get free instruction service. | D．Enjoy foreign sports movies. |
| A．It has a display of foreign foods. |
| B．People can go there by public transport. |
| C．It only shows foreign movies about arts. |
| D．People can enjoy the Italian Fungi at a low price there. |
| A．It doesn't provide activities for children. |
| B．It doesn't have interesting food restaurants. |
| C．It is not a suitable place for a picnic. |
| D．It is not convenient to go there by public transport. |
| A．The Whizz Sports Centre. | B．The Eldon Centre. |
| C．Greenhills Adventure Park. | D．Treehouse Adventure Park. |
