1 . My family and I recently went to Australia, to see my grandparents. But before we visited them, we went sightseeing along the Great Ocean Road, on the Australian coast.
Dad had planned to drive, but even though he was used to driving miles without getting exhausted, he then read on the website that the road wouldn’t be an easy drive. Anyway, we thought he deserved to enjoy the fantastic views too, which he couldn’t do as our driver. So instead, we booked discount bus tickets and off we went.
Our first stop was where wild kangaroo lived — and Dad and I were taking a walk when a big one appeared! For a moment, it seemed to consider coming towards us, which made me a little nervous — but then it went off along the road and into the bushes.
That wasn’t the only wildlife we saw. I thought it unlikely we’d see famous Koala bears during our short visit. In fact, at our next stop, we saw roughly six million in that area! Sadly, some gum trees they were in had very few leaves left, which people told us was because of the Koalas, although I’d read that lack of water is indeed the problem.
Dad had booked a campsite for the night, with ready-made tents — for an adventure! I wasn’t sure about that, but they were really luxury tents, within walking distance of some famous rocks and other places we hoped to visit. However, Dad also said the sounds of wild creatures would help us sleep. That sounded worrying — until the “wild creatures” turned out to be frogs! So I was embarrassed by my fears and kept awake by the frogs! But we had fun making meals together.
In fact, this whole trip was fantastic!
1. How did the author’s family choose to travel at last?| A．By car. | B．By bike. | C．By boat. | D．By bus. |
| A．A little excited. | B．A little proud. | C．A little afraid. | D．A little upset. |
| A．heard the sound of frogs | B．was a little cold |
| C．dreamed of some famous places | D．was scared by a dangerous wild animal |
| A．Long. | B．Wonderful. | C．Cheap. | D．Boring. |
2 . The southern New Zealand town of Kaitangata appears the chief example of the countryside landscapes the island is known for; it’s lush (苍翠的), hilly, green, and peaceful. Only about 800 people live there, and it’s a mere eight minutes from the coastline.
For those who prefer the rural, slow lifestyle and community feel in their living environment, it’s basically perfect. And here’s the best part：New Zealand desperately wants you to move there. Seriously.
The small town is heavily involved in necessary industries relating to dairy (乳制品) processing and freezing works, which more than fill the area’s economic needs. In this very unique case, that presents a real problem: there are around 1,000 vacant jobs and too much affordable housing for the residents to fill.
“We have got youth unemployment down to two,” Mayor Bryan Cadogan says, “Not 2 percent — just two unemployed young people.”
So in response to this distinctive crisis, Cadogan and the town’s bank, lawyers, and community services are launching a recruitment (征募) campaign to try and attract candidates to the area with housing and land packages costing only 230,000 NZ dollars, or almost 165,000 US dollars.
According to the local residents, “Kai”, as citizens call it, is warm and mainly concerned with the community.
“This is an oldfashioned community, we don’t lock our houses, we let kids run free,” a local dairy farmer and thirdgeneration native named Evan Dick told The Guardian.
“We have jobs, we have houses, but we don’t have people. We want to make this town vibrant again, and we are waiting with open arms.”
1. If people move there, they can enjoy ________.| A．too much free housing | B．the rich cooking culture |
| C．getting money without a job | D．the peaceful rural slow lifestyle |
| A．Farming and fishing. | B．Dairy processing and freezing. |
| C．Agricultural processing. | D．The farmed animal industries. |
| A．Lacking labor force. | B．Youth unemployment. |
| C．Poor community services. | D．Public security problems. |
| A．a travel guide | B．a science report |
| C．an advertisement | D．a column of Around the World |
1. 体验果农劳动；
2. 感受收获的喜悦；
3. 更加珍惜自己现在的生活。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：果园orchard
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4 . The Beijing Expo Park, where the International Horticultural Exhibition (国际园艺展) took place in 2019, has become a camping resort this summer. Twelve camping areas each named after the constellations (星座) have recently opened to the public at the park.
“When I see parents and children put down their mobile phones and enjoy their family time, I feel happy. At this moment, all our efforts in organizing this camping festival have paid off, ”said Xue He, a camping operator at the park.
“Located in the Yanqing district of Beijing, the camping area covers about 280, 000 square meters. It provides more than 1, 000 camping spots where tourists can spend their leisure time on picnics, fishing, horse riding, boating, and many other activities, ” said Han Weiwei, a manager of the Beijing Expo Park Investment and Development.
At the camping area named after Sagittarius, tents are spread throughout the woods, while a wooden trestle (支架) connects the campsites. “We pursue harmony between humans and nature, so the original plants were preserved as much as possible, ” said Liu Xiao’ou, an operator in the area.
“Horse riding is one of the most popular activities here, ”Liu said, adding that campers can ride horses in the Sagittarius area under the guidance of coaches. Children can also interact with some little cute horses which are less than one meter in height.
As the altitude in Yanqing is higher than that in downtown Beijing, the expo park is much cooler in summer. “This is favorable for camping. These abundant activities have given is so much fun, ” said a resident surnamed Yin from downtown Beijing.
In the coming three months, the Beijing Expo Park is going to host more than 30 activities during the camping festival, including bicycle races, fishing contests and night runs, according to the organizers.
1. What has happened in the Beijing Expo Park?| A．Horse riding performance has been offered. |
| B．Twelve camping areas have opened. |
| C．Art exhibitions have taken place. |
| D．A traditional festival has been celebrated. |
| A．Successful. | B．Unwelcome. | C．Boring. | D．Important. |
| A．The camping area is only for children. |
| B．Campers have little fun at the Sagittarius area. |
| C．Horse riding becomes popular only among children. |
| D．Campers are offered a natural environment. |
| A．The Beijing Expo Park will be open to the public. |
| B．The Beijing Expo Park has changed its course for the future. |
| C．The Beijing Expo Park becomes popular for its abundant exhibitions. |
| D．The Beijing Expo park offers memorable camping experiences to the public. |
1. 欢迎他来中国旅行；
2. 提出去哪里旅游并介绍该地。
注意：词数80左右
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
1. How many nights did the woman stay in Paris?
| A．Five. | B．Six. | C．Seven. |
| A．She enjoyed sitting at a café. |
| B．She visited some pretty villages. |
| C．She visited some old buildings. |
7 . 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. |
After cycling 2,000 kilometers in 18 days, Lan Huiyun and his 13 students finally reached their destination — Qinghai Lake in Qinghai province on August 17.
Lan, 35,
In early May, Lan began to plan a bicycle route
It was not the first time that Lan
9 . Are you looking for some good places for you and your four-leg friend? Here are some for you.
Tahmoor Gorge (峡谷)
The number and quality of swimming holes in this valley immediately take us back to some of our favourite places in Kakadu national park. The only difference here is that you don’t need a four-wheel drive, so the best way togo to the gorge is walking. This pet-friendly walk follows the Bargo River through an open gorge that gradually drops to a deep gorge. It is a popular place for locals on weekends. The further you run into the gorge, the less people there are.
Sirius Cove, Mosman
Sirius Cove is one of many quietly beautiful places along the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach walking trail (路线). The deep, U-shaped bay, with a large grassy area, is popular with picnicking families and their dogs.
Kutti Beach, Vaucluse
We heard about it from a friend, but it is so hidden that it is not easy to find the entrance. Follow Wharf Road until it dead ends at the Vaucluse Amateur Sailing Club. Go right up to the building and look left. There is a very narrow set of stairs leading to the beach. Go down the steps and open the gate at the bottom. Follow the narrow road along the wall to the sand. The best bit? It’s dog-friendly.
MacKenzies Beach, Tamarama
From whale watching hot place MacKenzies Point, follow the sloped (斜的) road to MacKenzies Beach, a dog-friendly, short-time beach that only appears every couple of years when the right combination (结合) of wind and sand on the normal rocky reef. They say you aren’t a local until you’ve seen sand at MacKenzies.
1. What do we know about Tahmoor Gorge?| A．It’s a must to drive there. |
| B．It’s a popular place on weekdays. |
| C．It’s a good way to go there on foot. |
| D．It’s a popular place for foreign visitors. |
| A．Tahmoor Gorge. | B．Kutti Beach, Vaucluse. |
| C．Sirius Cove, Mosman. | D．MacKenzies Beach, Tamarama. |
| A．They are beside the sea. |
| B．They are dog-friendly. |
| C．They are places where whales are seen. |
| D．They are open to the public only on weekends. |
10 . The second-largest city in Switzerland after Zurich, Geneva has a good position on the south-western end of Lake Geneva, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Visitors to Geneva will find a clean and elegant city. Here are some best things to do in Geneva.
Catch the Spray from the Jet d’Eau
Installed in 1886 to control the outflow of water from a nearby power station, the Jet d’Eau (water jet) soon became a symbol of the city of Geneva. It shoots water nearly 140 meters into the air and is one of the tallest fountains in the world. Unless winds are too strong, the Jet d’Eau runs every day and is illuminated (照亮) at night.
Tour the Palais des Nations
Constructed in the 1930s as the headquarters of the short-lived League of Nations, the Palais des Nations (Palace of Nations) is a major tourist attraction. Visitors are free to wander it or may jump in on an hour-long guided tour of several of the buildings.
Take a Break at the Jardin Anglais & the Flower Clock
All roads in Geneva seem to lead to the Jardin Anglais a small, prettily planted lakefront (湖边平地) garden in the center of Geneva. Crowds gather here for the flower clock, an oversized timepiece with seasonal flowers. Plenty of sitting areas, mature shade trees, and a central fountain make this a relaxing place to take a break from sightseeing.
Stroll (漫步) along the Lakefront and Riverside
The Jardin Anglais is just one of several places to admire the lake and the Jet d Eau. The entire lakefront is fit for strolling. There are 6 miles of footpaths and bike paths along the entire lakefront. Swans pass by during the day, and at night, the riverside and surrounding buildings are romantically lit.
1. Why did people build the Jet d’Eau?| A．To recycle water for a nearby power station. |
| B．To make it the tallest fountain in the world. |
| C．To control the outflow of water from a power station. |
| D．To make it a symbol of the city of Geneva. |
| A．Planting some flowers in the garden. | B．Going sightseeing for the flower clock. |
| C．Practicing their French in the garden. | D．Buying cheap seasonal flowers. |
| A．They have beautiful lights at night. | B．They have inviting fountains. |
| C．They have swans in the lake. | D．They have paths for bicycles. |
