1 . Overtourism Is For Real: How Can You Help?
Travel promotes understanding, expands our minds, makes us better people, and boosts local economies and communities, but the rapid growth of travel has led to overtourism in certain regions and destinations.
●Choose mindfully. Overvisited destinations are that way for a reason: they’re special. With so many online posts featuring the same places, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out. Go somewhere only when the landscape, culture or food deeply draws you.
●Get creative. The best way to ease pressure on over-touristed destinations is to go somewhere else. Though overtourism is described as a problem affecting the entire world, it’s actually concentrated to a small number of extremely popular spots. That means you have tons of less-visited options to choose from.
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Visiting a place that others call home is a privilege (荣幸). Do your part to preserve what makes a destination special in the first place.
A.Visit during off-peak times. |
B.So, should we stop traveling? |
C.Travel for you and no one else. |
D.Can overtourism be avoided then? |
E.You can still find relatively undiscovered places. |
F.You’ll find yourself virtually alone, or close to it. |
G.Consider giving back to the communities you’re visiting. |
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Last week, I saw a program about Chongqing hotpot on TV. I was curious but planned a special one-day trip there with a friend of me. Our fast train was packing with passengers. A attendant gave us some travel brochures about Chongqing. When we arrived, we went straight a famous restaurant and ordered dishes, which tasted greatly. The atmosphere here made the meal all the more enjoyed. Hotpot is meant for families and friends to sit together, dip everything they like this in one pot, and shared friendship and love.
3 . Things To Remember On Your First Solo Travel Adventure
If you’ve ever thought about just taking a trip yourself instead of waiting for someone to join you, you’re not alone.
Don’t be afraid to talk to random people. Though there is someone who poses a threat, it’s important to remember that not everyone is out to get you.
It’s okay to have bad days.
It’s okay to start small.
A.You are the boss of your own adventure. |
B.You need to make an unusual travel choice. |
C.It’s no secret that solo travel is on the rise. |
D.Sometimes things can go incredibly wrong. |
E.People like you simply don’t know how to start. |
F.Most of the time people are just curious and try to be friendly. |
G.Remember, your first solo trip doesn’t have to be to a whole other continent. |
4 . In Oceanside, a coastal suburb about 40 miles north of San Diego, the palm trees wave and the temperature is almost perfect. Teenagers watch surfers ride glassy waves. Every day it feels like the most perfect summer day. There is just one problem: The sand is disappearing.
While many visitors, and even lifelong Californians in the industrial state, might see wide areas of sand as part of the state’s natural beauty, the reality is that over decades, the coast has become a highly engineered wonder. Millions of cubic yards of sand dug from other parts has been added in the last century to build the postcard-worthy beach like the one in Santa Monica.
But a range of forces have shrunk beaches all along California’s coastline. California could lose as much as 75% of its beaches by 2100, given the sea level rise related to climate change. Over time, beach sand gets s wept up into the water. Some of it moves towards other beaches. Besides, dams and concrete canals have reduced the amount of river sediment (沉淀物) flowing downstream that could help fill beaches as a supplement (补充). If the shoreline were allowed to evolve without human intervention, the beaches could continue to exist as we know them. But in California, the development in many places along the coast has created a hard barrier, disturbing that natural evolution.
Over the years, local governments worked together on a few major sand supplement projects. But those, still, have proved to be fleeting solutions. “Everything we do is a short-term fix,” said Gary Griggers, a professor specializing in coastal science. In recent years, as the sand’s disappearance grew more extreme, longtime Oceanside residents formed an organization called Save Oceanside Sand. A beach town cannot exist without a beach. Leaders here launched some international design competitions, aiming at finding new ways of getting and keeping sand on the city’s beaches.
“It’s really a race. I think there’s absolutely nothing we can do to hold back the Pacific Ocean,” said Gairy Griggers.
1. What does the author mean by mentioning the engineered wonder?A.Most visitors are engineers. | B.California is an industrial state. |
C.It’s the perfect holiday vacation. | D.The beach is artificially maintained. |
A.Sand supplement has been added. | B.Sea level rise results in climate change. |
C.Much river sediment is flowing downstream. | D.Human intervention blocks the natural evolution. |
A.Efficient. | B.Temporary. | C.Sustainable. | D.Complex. |
A.Design contests were held. | B.Dams and canals were built. |
C.Man-made beaches were expanded. | D.Sand-themed postcards were published. |
5 . In modern life, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many. According to a survey conducted in 2023, 91 percent of adults reported experiencing high or extreme levels of stress.
The change of scenery and adventurous nature of an active holiday can lead to an overall change in the dominant chemicals in our brain, triggering releases of dopamine (多巴胺).
For more mindful moments, surrounding yourself in nature can create a sense of adventure and escape unlike traditional wellness getaways.
A.Consider choosing experiences like swimming with sea life. |
B.Try riding the popular roller coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. |
C.These benefits have been reported as lasting up to a long post-holiday time. |
D.This effect of certain holidays has coined a new travel trend — dopamine travel. |
E.As we struggle with this stress, promoting our well-being has become most significant. |
F.It’s evident that we are increasingly seeking comfort and refreshment in holiday experiences. |
G.Just as other dopamine trends encourage bright colors, our environments also play a, vital role. |
CHINATOWN WALKING GUIDE | |
A Cultural Feast Get a quick insight into its culture and heritage religion and cuisine delights at Chinatown Heritage Centre, THK Temple (one of the nation’s oldest temples) and Chinatown Food Street. Then pick up some great ethnic souvenirs at Pagoda Street. Life in ChinatownAs the descendants of the nation’s early immigrants, today’s Chinese still keep many of the traditions and practices of their ancestors. A unique blend of old and new awaits you at one of the nation’s oldest ethnic settlements. Against a background of towering skyscrapers, you’ll see rows of carefully preserved historic shop houses from decades-old family-run businesses and family associations, to CD stores, spas and high-tech companies. | |
Souvenirs of Chinatown Lacquerware, woodcrafts and masks Chinese silk, calligraphy and seal carvings | The Routes Chinatown extends over a fairly large area, and so, a main route has been planned to help you capture the soul of Chinatown, while an extension offer a more in-depth perspective. PLACES OF INTERESTMain Route 1. The majestic 2. Chinatown Street Markets 3. Chinatown Heritage Centre 4. SM Temple 5. Chinatown Complex, Market and Food Centre 6. T Park 7. Tea Chapter Extension 1. Chinese Weekly Entertainment Club 2. FTC Museum |
Best Time of Week to go Weekdays — set out early around 10 a. m. or later in the afternoon, when it’s cooler. Many places of interest close from 5 p. m., so don’t set off too late. Dress CodeMost places of worship require modest dressing. Women are advised to wear long skirts or trousers and tops with sleeves |
1. Tourists can enjoy cuisine delights and shopping at ______.
A.Tea chapter and family association |
B.T Park and family-run businesses |
C.Chinatown Food Street and Pagoda Street |
D.Chinatown Street Markets and Pagoda Street |
A.CD stores and skyscrapers |
B.skyscrapers and shop houses |
C.temples and family associations |
D.spas and high-tech companies |
A.Chinatown is ideal for visits 24 hours a day. |
B.Women for places of worship are advised to wear shorts and long-sleeved blouse. |
C.A local museum can be visited along the Main Route. |
D.“A cultural feast” refers to sights and food of different ethnic groups in Chinatown. |
7 . On hearing the word vacation, most people react positively. Experienced travelers will argue that more important than where they go on vacation is who they go with.
Family travel is special and creates lasting memories, but it can also have some challenges. For one, the success of a trip often depends on the relationships that the family members have with one another. If two brothers do not get along at home, the chances are that they will fight during a vacation.
Finally, people can choose to travel alone. Solo travelers can be more flexible with transportation than those traveling in a large group.
A.They can change plans more easily. |
B.Each person tends to cover his or her individual expenses. |
C.Another potential problem of family travel is transportation. |
D.Sightseeing and scheduling are not a problem for solo travelers. |
E.In fact, friendships are often strengthened with the travel memories. |
F.Traveling with friends can be an unforgettable experience for several reasons. |
G.Vacations can be classified on the basis of who vacationers choose to travel with. |
8 . The sun near the equator is never-ceasing, bearing down as I lead Elaine, a dark brown horse, through thick bushes. It’s been a long day on horseback. My legs ache and our camp signals across a ridge of ancient folding hills in the Lolldaiga Range of northern Kenya, a mosaic (马赛克) of twisted landscapes and communities.
Suddenly Elaine’s ears flick into alert, and the muscles of her body tense beneath me. Our guide Nicholus stretches out a lean arm toward a bush just meters away. My eyes focus, trying my best to see what the others already have: two amber balls glowing from a shadowed form. It’s a young lion, quick and strong, in the middle of the high grass.
A wild silence hangs between us.
Without the defensive hunting vehicle, I feel completely exposed. Peering into the bush, I’m suspended between wonder and terror, the distance between myself and the Savannah’s most notorious hunter unbelievably small. Usually, I’m the one tracking the lion, camera in hand. Now, the lion shifts in my consciousness from object to subject. I shift, too, strongly aware of the soft flesh of my own body.
Nicholus nods his head in the other direction, a safer distance away. He points to shallow holes in the dust. “Look, this is a big lion, and these are young ones, some cubs,” he says. “Probably a mother.” Pawprints marked the earth, each telling the story of more lions, moving in different directions.
It was time to go.
Horseback safaris are still the most immersive way to view wildlife in Kenya. To journey on horseback is to break down the walls — meant to protect, but also to separate us from the natural world. And as we’re absorbed in the thrill of the experience, we’re vividly reminded of the importance of protecting these wild spaces.
Out here your horse is your translator, responding to the low hiss of a leopard, the soft scent of an elephant herd, the cool morning breeze descending from Mount Kenya’s glacial peaks. Your job is to learn how to listen.
1. Which words can NOT describe my horseback journey?A.Thrilling. | B.Tiring. | C.Breathtaking. | D.Boring. |
A.I regretted not having driven a vehicle. |
B.I felt extremely tense in case of lions’ attack. |
C.There will be a big battle between lions and us. |
D.It was out of my expectation to break into a lion’s world. |
A.Horses are much cheaper than vehicles. |
B.Visitors will experience the wildlife anytime. |
C.It is a safe and exciting way to enjoy the wildlife. |
D.It offers a chance to reconsider the connection between humans and wildlife. |
A.Find more animals to feed. | B.Ask your horse for translation. |
C.Feel nature with your heart. | D.Listen to the sound of every animal. |
9 . Costa Rica is home to everything from steamy rainforests and misty cloud forests. And there’s enough action to satisfy the most demanding thrill-seeker. Below, we look at the places you won’t want to miss.
La Fortuna
You can get up close to its lava-covered lower slopes by taking the Las Coladas trail, one of several unforgettable hikes around Volcán Arenal National Park, about 7km west of La Fortuna.
Around 7km east of La Fortuna, there’s horseback riding, mountain biking, along with kayaking on Lake Arenal. The region’s natural hot springs make the perfect place to ease weary muscles.
Monteverde
Monteverde’s mist-wreathed cloud forest reserves sit high on the country’s mountainous spine. It’s one of the world’s biodiversity hot spots, with a shocking diversity of plants and animals.
For a bird’s eye view of the forest, take a thrilling ride on a zipline(滑索), skimming the canopy at high speed—Sky Trek Monteverde has an automatic braking system, useful for kids and anxious adults.
The Nicoya Peninsula
Famed for its postcard-perfect beaches and sweet Pacific swells, Nicoya has something for wave riders of all levels. There’s wildlife too: Grande Beach is a nesting site for leatherback turtles from October to March.
Further south, the remote, jungle-backed town of Santa Teresa is now a hip hangout with cool cafes, sushi restaurants and designer boutiques.
1. Who are the targeted readers?A.Scientists. | B.Travelers. | C.Researchers. | D.Guides. |
A.Outdoor activities. | B.Local snacks. | C.Wildlife watching. | D.Volcano views. |
A.La Fortuna and Monteverde. | B.La Fortuna and The Nicoya Peninsula. |
C.The Nicoya Peninsula and Monteverde. | D.Santa Teresa and Volcán Arenal National Park. |
The 2.4-km-long Peljesac Bridge (佩列沙茨大桥), connecting Croatia’s mainland with the Peljesac Peninsula on the country’s southern Adriatic coast,
The bridge has
The construction team attached great importance
“I have worked on some other big projects in Europe, but none compare with the Peljesac Bridge project,” Selma Knudsen said,