A.Terrible. | B.Worthless. | C.Great. |
Stamp collecting has recently emerged as a fresh and innovative approach for young people to document their travels. Instead of
Shi Junchu, 29, from Yunnan province, came across stamp collecting three years ago while traveling in Wuhan, Hubei province. She found it to be a better way of commemorating her travels
“Stamp collecting has added more meaning to my travels. Turning the pages of those notebooks
She currently operates a private museum in Kunming. Since last October, she has also introduced stamp-collecting services
3 . Japan’s biggest airline is betting that the future of travel isn’t traveling at all. For the last month, a married couple has been interacting with a robot—called an Avatar—that’s controlled by their daughter hundreds of miles away. Made by ANA Holdings Inc., it looks like a vacuum cleaner with an iPad attached. But the screen displays the daughter’s face as they chat, and its wheels let her move about the house as though she’s really there.
“Virtual travel” is nothing new, of course. Storytellers, travel writers and artists have been stimulating the senses of armchair tourists for centuries. It’s only in recent decades that frequent, safe travel has become available to the non- wealthy.
Yet even as the world’s middle classes climb out of the armchair and into economy-class seat, there are signs of a post-travel society emerging. Concerns about environmental sustainability cause loss to airlines which release much carbon. And the aging of abundant societies is both restricting physical travel and creating demand for alternative ways to experience the world. For the travel industry, virtual reality offers an attractive response to these trends.
Of course, new technologies encourage far-out claims. ANA doesn’t plan to start selling Avatars until next year. Profits, too, will probably be difficult to make: By one estimate, the global market for this kind of technology will be worth only about $300 million by 2023. By contrast, ANA’s traditional travel business brought in more than $19 billion last year.
But if the business value for virtual vacations is still weak, the market for technologies that bridge physical distances between families and coworkers seems likely to only expand. ANA’s robots may not replace its airplanes any time soon, but they’ll almost certainly be a part of travel’s high-tech future.
1. Why does the author use the example of a couple interacting with a robot?A.To show the Japanese are crazy about travel. |
B.To indicate virtual travel begins to enter people’s real life. |
C.To show the couple are very enthusiastic over robots. |
D.To express the close relationship between the couple and their daughter. |
A.Storytellers, travel writers and artists have been using it for centuries. |
B.Frequent and safe travel has become available to the ordinary people. |
C.People are worried about the air pollution caused by airlines. |
D.More and more people lose interest in travel. |
A.Visibility. | B.Availability. |
C.insignificance. | D.Continuousness |
A.Your Next Travel May Be Virtual. |
B.Easy Travel in the Future. |
C.Virtual Travel Benefits. |
D.Air Travel Disappearing. |
4 . Since the modern Olympics began in 1896, it has been held in more than 40 different cities. That gives Olympic fans quite a few possible travel destinations to choose!
Beijing, ChinaOlympic fans should consider visiting the Beijing Olympic Park to check out the special buildings of the so-called “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube”—the national stadium and aquatics center built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Popular historic places in Beijing include the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and Tian`anmen Square.
Innsbruck, AustriaLocated in the heart of the Alps, Innsbruck is known as a great winter destination—which explains why it has hosted not one but two Winter Olympics. Known for its mountainous views, Innsbruck is the perfect stop for outdoor adventurers.
Mexico City, MexicoThis wonderful travel destination offers a wide number of popular museums, historic buildings, and public parks. People will love shopping for fresh meat and produce at the markets, taking a cooking class, and generally eating their way through Mexico City, which is especially known for its culinary (烹饪的) experiences that include both globally well-known restaurants and locally favored street carts.
Melbourne, AustraliaNearly half a century before Sydney hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics, Melbourne became the first Australian host city in 1956. Head to the “cultural capital of Australia”, located in Victoria on the southeastern coast, for an energetic cafe culture and art scene, Melbourne offers something for every type of traveler and everyone can enjoy an evening at one of the city’s many rooftop bars or a day of wine tasting.
1. Where will you go if you are fond of adventure?A.Beijing, China. | B.Mexico City, Mexico. |
C.Innsbruck, Austria. | D.Melbourne, Australia. |
A.Enjoy wonderful culinary classes. | B.Buy beautiful clothes and shoes. |
C.Admire beautiful mountainous views. | D.Visit special stadiums for the Olympics. |
A.It is famous for all kinds of wine. | B.It has many world-famous hotels. |
C.It hosted the Summer Olympics twice. | D.It can satisfy different travelers’ needs. |
1. 你喜欢旅行的原因;
2. 描述你的一次旅游经历和感受。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
I Like Travelling
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Science Sunday is for everyone interested in the world around them, whose lectures are designed to make science interesting and “user-friendly” for everyone. Lectures are one hour long. Doors open to the lecture hall at 1:00 pm. Lecture passes are available at the admissions counter at 12:30 pm. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. No late seating. Lectures include time for a few questions at the end.
Life on the Ranch
Celebrate the warmth of the holiday season with crafts, games, music, and enjoyment from the early 20th century. We’ll busy your hands with holiday wreath-making (花冠), invite you to join in an old-fashioned sing-along around the player piano, and provide you with materials to make Victorian and Mexican holiday crafts. Come play games, take a draft-horse carriage ride, decorate the tree, and create decorations to bring home to your own tree.
Open Studios Tour
Explore the hidden world of art! Visit artists in their studios, learn about their processes, purchase original works of art. Free mobile app and printed guide have artist information and maps. Open Studios is a free self-guided tour, produced by Arts Council Santa Cruz County, which invites the public into more than 300 artist studios across Santa Cruz County.
Roaring Camp
Step into the incredible world of steam power at the Steam & Harvest Festival. Welcome Fall with traditional children’s activities like candle making, and gold panning. See a variety of steam and belt-powered equipment on display. Admission is free for the whole family.
1. What can visitors do if they attend Science Sunday lectures?A.Show up at 2:30 pm. | B.Explore the hidden world of art. |
C.Be able to ask questions. | D.Change attitudes to oceans. |
A.Promote wreath-making. | B.Sing to the piano. |
C.Make crafts alone. | D.Get close to Victoria. |
A.Roaring Camp | B.Open Studios Tour |
C.Life on the Ranch | D.Seymour Marine Discovery Center |
1. Why is the plan for the visitors changed?
A.Lack of time. |
B.Bad weather. |
C.Budget cuts. |
A.They are free on Thursdays. |
B.They are close to each other. |
C.They are open on different days. |
A.At 1 pm. |
B.At 3 pm. |
C.At 6 pm. |
A.The National Gallery. |
B.The Science Museum. |
C.Victoria and Albert Museum. |
1. What does the woman do for a living?
A.She’s a teacher. |
B.She’s a travel writer. |
C.She’s still a student. |
A.Three months long. | B.Two months long. | C.One month long. |
A.Post them on Facebook. |
B.Put them up on her wall. |
C.Put them in a box. |
A.She is going to Europe. |
B.She will go to many places. |
C.She will travel by plane. |
Xiamen, lying in Fujian Province, is a famous coastal city. As far as I’m concerned, Xiamen is very clean and pretty. In that city, we can enjoy the clear sky, the beautiful sea,
However, in recent years, Xiamen has become a lot
Next year if I have enough time and money, I plan
1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A.Must-see books. |
B.Places to travel. |
C.Important travel experiences. |
A.The rock. | B.The islands. | C.The ancient city. |
A.The coast. | B.Sand stones. | C.Its culture. |
A.In the early morning. |
B.At late night. |
C.At noon. |