1 . It was early September, a season of less rain. I paid a visit to the Exploradores Glacier in southern Chile’s Laguna San Rafael National Park.
The glacier is an ice sheet that reached its biggest size about 28,000 years ago. But like all glaciers, its growth or decline relies on the amount of snow it receives and the temperatures that either keep it frozen or speed up its disappearance.
“Glaciers are like nature’s thermometer (温度计),” said Jorge O’Kuinghttons Villena, the guardian of the glacier who was accompanying me. “When you see them melt, you know that human lives nearby are at risk. ”
O’Kuinghttons was referring to the fact that melting ice might result in glacial lake outburst floods, or GLOFs, that can destroy nearby communities. A striking case of this occurred in 1977.
“Many people were taken by surprise, because it was a sunny day without rain,” said O’Kuinghttons.
“Was the GLOF a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence?” I asked.
“No, it was an extreme event,” he replied. “But it happens more frequently here, with more violence recently.”
Hiking around the glacier was a unique experience. Owing to its remoteness, there was no life, no movement, no change of any sort in sight. Every 10 minutes or so, the deep silence gave way to a gunfire-like sound: the cracking of ice. Just as suddenly, silence returned.
“It is an everyday occurrence. The glacier is dying,” O’Kuinghttons said. “Take your photo here, and then come back in five years. You can see the difference. What really worries me is the glacier’s slow but accelerated disappearance due to the rising temperatures.”
Late in the evening, I found myself lying in the comfort of my bed and listening to the unmistakable sounds followed by the quietness. The cycle kept me awake all night. I wondered when we would be punished for our own activities.
1. What can we learn about the Exploradores Glacier?| A．It is about 28,000 years old. | B．It is in a national park in Chile. |
| C．It is easily accessible to tourists. | D．It should be visited in September. |
| A．To explain the history of GLOFs. | B．To stress the importance of glaciers. |
| C．To prove the predictability of GLOFs. | D．To show the consequences of melting glaciers. |
| A．Excited. | B．Relieved. | C．Concerned. | D．Annoyed. |
| A．My Unforgettable Visit to the Exploradores Glacier |
| B．Urgent Measures Are Needed to Protect Glaciers |
| C．Glaciers in Southern Chile Are Disappearing Fast |
| D．GLOFs Have Become a New Threat in Southern Chile |
| A．On Tuesday. | B．On Wednesday. | C．On Thursday. |
3 . Having been based in Thailand for seven years, I was informed my visa was no longer legally acceptable, which meant that I had to quit the job that I was succeeding in and leave behind this wonderful life I had built. I felt very, very down. Then, a friend, aware of what I was going through, messaged: “I can see you walking around Great Britain and then writing a book on it.”
Three weeks later, I did just that. Another friend suggested that I set up an Instagram account to document my journey, which I did, and so I set off with just a sleeping bag. When I took those first steps, I knew this journey would change my life, but not in the way it did. All of a sudden, I started to feel better, clearer and happier out in nature, walking. I remember what the first days were like. I walked the southwest coastal path for 635 miles. Its rough land and beautiful scenery were in equal measure, and it challenged me every day.
I met so many people who became my friends very quickly and supported me in many ways. Mentally, I felt stronger at this point. Of course, with the enormous amounts of miles walked and the challenging weather conditions that I faced, I had the occasional hesitation. But when this did happen, I’d just remind myself of what I’d achieved and the overwhelming support that I’d had to get me through. Finally, in April, I finished my walk around the UK.
I was cheerful, I felt proud, and I never imagined in my wildest dreams I could do it. But quickly after, I realized I had more in me. The walk had changed my life so much that I wanted to pay it forward and help people like the previous version of me that had been left in the past. So I decided to do it again — this time in 12 months, and for 12 charities. And that’s what I’m doing now.
1. Why did the author walk around the UK?| A．To find inspiration. | B．To remove depression. |
| C．To meet a friend’s request. | D．To escape from reality. |
| A．It was refreshing. | B．It was documented by a friend. |
| C．It turned out smooth just as expected. | D．It proved more challenging than satisfying. |
| A．Modest. | B．Outgoing. | C．Smart. | D．Determined. |
| A．Step Out of Your Comfort Zone | B．Something beyond Walking in Life |
| C．Walk around the UK for Charities | D．A Life-Changing Tour around the UK |
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My parents and I had a family visit in Xi’an, the old city with a long history in China. We tasted the true home-cooked dishes in the home in which we visited. For in-homing dinner, the host would prepare a list of menus by advance. Our tour guide asked for advices about the food, so the host would try to cook what we choose to eat at his home. We real enjoyed the locally cooked dishes. What’s more, the host taught us what to make dumplings step by step. Though dumplings created with badly dressed appearance, we felt happy to enjoy the fruits of our labor. The family visit in Xi’an was a good chance for them to know Chinese people’s daily lifestyles and it was a lot more excited than we had expected.
With its charming attractions, Harbin, the picturesque ice city of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China,
Among these fascinating sights were a group of 11 children from Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in South China, who fearlessly took a “brave” camping trip to Harbin, instantly
Wearing bright orange clothing, they are fondly nicknamed “the little tangerines”,
Wherever they went, they were
At the northernmost police outpost of China, the children showed respect and admiration
To express gratitude for the hospitality
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Dear Tom.
How are you doing! I am writing to invite you visit the new museum in ours city with me this Sunday morning. The museum, which opens last month, is said to be great and real worth visiting. We will meet at 7 o’clock at a school gate. Then we will take No. 7 bus and it will take the bus 45 minute to take us there. There are many valuable pictures, paintings and sculptures on display in the museum, showed the long and colorfully history of our city. I am sure we will learn a lot of more about the history of our city and have a good time. If you are free and interesting, please get ready ahead of time and join me.
Yours,
Li Hua
| A．In an office. | B．On the beach. | C．At a bus station. |
8 . I had a great dream when I was in my twenties. I wanted to travel around Africa with my
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On other vacations, when I was on my tour way to Cancun. I was just a
This time, I promised to myself that I would be a
| A．pet | B．parents | C．friend | D．backpack |
| A．looked at | B．checked out | C．arrived in | D．took on |
| A．happy | B．worried | C．sure | D．excited |
| A．choices | B．tips | C．chances | D．plans |
| A．teacher | B．player | C．actor | D．student |
| A．simple | B．perfect | C．foolish | D．boring |
| A．fetching | B．commenting | C．managing | D．observing |
| A．big | B．new | C．interesting | D．old |
| A．dreams | B．experience | C．tasks | D．practice |
| A．tourist | B．alien | C．minister | D．sponsor |
| A．watches | B．mountains | C．sights | D．pictures |
| A．welcome | B．change | C．respect | D．hurt |
| A．real | B．hopeful | C．lovely | D．healthy |
| A．successfully | B．suddenly | C．politely | D．hurriedly |
| A．warned | B．frightened | C．satisfied | D．understood |
Plan your Chengdu tour? When night falls, it is
All the three alleys have been gentrified (改造) to be like the old alleys
During the fortieth year of Qianlong’s Reign, in order to
At one time, the walled city
The Yellow River No. 1 Tourist Highway was designed to string together scenic spots along the river. Visitors can both enjoy overnight accommodations in unique cave dwellings (窑洞), with a special chance to sleep on a “Kang”—a comfortable clay-and-brick bed
Thanks to this initiative, Laoniuwan village, an intersection
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