1 . Holidays abroad are officially back, with millions set to book a trip away this summer, To guarantee a stress-free break, use these practical tips.

Take out travel insurance as soon as you book

By not having insurance, travellers risk having to pay substantial medical or repatriation (遣送回国) costs if they fall ill or hurt themselves abroad     1     . Make sure you take out comprehensive travel insurance as soon as you book. So if something goes wrong and you can't travel, you could claim for the cost of your holiday.

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With tourist areas expected to be crowded this year, many visitors will face disappointment if they don’t book attractions or restaurants in advance. Avoid long queues at busy places by making a reservation.

Invest in a translation device or app

    3    , being able to speak and clearly understand the local language will make your whole holiday experience stress free and much more enjoyable. When you want to order food, call for taxis, or communicate with the locals, a language translation device or app such as Pocketalk will help ensure your trip runs smoothly.

Be aware of potential cheats and financial tricks abroad

Unfortunately, as a traveller, you can attract the attention of criminals who see you as an easy target, so it’s important to stay alert to the possible risk of theft, cheats and other financial tricks.     4    . Do not let your credit card leave your sight when paying for things.

Prepare for delays

With large numbers of travellers expected this year,be prepared for airports, ports and stations to be extremely busy with a high chance of delays. Have a less stressful journey by allowing yourself plenty of time to check in and get through security.     5    

A．When you travel abroad

B．If you have prepared for the trip

C．Book activities and attractions in advance

D．And they may also risk a delay in treatment

E．Avoid carrying large amounts of cash when exploring

F．Make sure you have books, magazines, or games to keep you entertained

G．Forget awkward hand gestures and pointing and concentrate on making memories

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the speakers now?

A．In France

B．In Italy

C．In the UK

2. Why didn’t the woman visit the Bloody Tower?

A．She had no time.

B．She didn’t know it.

C．Her son didn’t like it.

3. What do we know about the speakers?

A．They meet abroad.

B．They are going back together.

C．They started their tour in London.

3 . Montreal is one of those diverse cities that offer something for everyone. The best time to visit Montreal is typically in the spring (March ~ June) or during the fall (September ~November). At these times, you’ll likely find fewer crowds, cheaper accommodations and the best weather for sightseeing as it is neither too hot nor too cold.

Things to do

Go back in time in Old Montreal: A visit to Old Montreal is a must for anyone visiting the city. Even if you don’t have a plan, just wandering the scenic stone streets is worthwhile. You ‘ll see centuries-old buildings blending (融合) perfectly with trendy restaurants and cute cafes and you can easily spend half a day exploring.

Do some shopping along Sainte-Catherine Street: From major department stores to boutiques, there is a lot to shop for on Sainte-Catherine Street. From west to east, it stretches 9miles across the city.

Explore the Old Port: Montreal’s Old Port features a range of things to see and do, making it a great area to spend an afternoon or even a whole day. The Old Port is also where you’ll find the Montreal Science Centre and its IMAX theatre, and in the winter, take advantage of the outdoor skating spot.

Hang out in Pare du Mont-Royal: No matter at what time of a year you visit Montreal, you’ll find something to do at Pare du Mont-Royal. The park is popular among walkers, joggers and bikers as well as picnickers in the spring and summer. While in the winter, you can enjoy skating and skiing.

1. Which of the following is the best time to take a trip to Montreal?

A．April.

B．July.

C．August.

D．December.

2. Where can you visit the Montreal Science Centre?

A．In Old Montreal.	B．On Sainte-Catherine Street.
C．In the Old Port.	D．In Pare du Mont-Royal.

3. What can people do in Pare du Mont-Royal?

A．Have a picnic.	B．Appreciate centuries-old buildings.
C．Walk on the stone street.	D．Watch a film in an IMAX theatre.

4 . Tailor your own summer break in Chengdu! This tour includes close contact with the giant pandas.

DAY 1 Chengdu

Transfer via: plane—your arrangement

Activities for today: Airport to hotel transfer

Upon arrival at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 2 Chengdu

Transfer via: private vehicle

Morning 7: 30 pick you up from your hotel and drive to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Later, watch the film at Panda Museum to know the pandas’ daily life, baby pandas getting birth, etc. After a happy time with the pandas, drive back to Chengdu downtown area for a leisure walking in the Jinli Old Street, where you can enjoy all kinds of local snacks and the traditional artifacts (手工制品). Then visit Wuhou Temple to learn some stories about the Three Kingdoms.

DAY 3 Chengdu

Transfer via: private vehicle Morning around 8: 30 pick you up from your hotel, and drive to visit Qingyang Palace which is a Taoism temple with a history of more than 1, 000 years. Then visit Du Fu Thatched Cottage, the former residence of the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu (712—770 AD), now a park and museum in honour of him. After a hearty Sichuan-style lunch, drive to visit Chengdu Songxianqiao Art Market, where you will find Chinese old paintings, unique Shu Brocade and Embroidery (刺绣), bamboo products and antique stuff, etc. Have the wonderful taste of the vegetarian dishes near the Wenshu Temple for dinner. Then drive back to your hotel.

DAY 4 Chengdu/Exit

Transfer via: plane—your arrangement

Activities for today: Hotel to airport transfer

1. Where can you learn about history on Day 2?

A．At Wuhou Temple.	B．On Jinli Old Street.
C．At Giant Panda Breeding Base.	D．In Qingyang Palace.

2. What is visited first on Day 3?

A．Chengdu Songxianqiao Art Market.	B．Wuhou Temple.
C．Qingyang Palace.	D．Du Fu Thatched Cottage.

3. How does the tour start and end?

A．With a temple visit.	B．With a museum tour.
C．With airport transfers.	D．With art market shopping.

4. What does the passage function as?

A．A reminder.

B．A report.

C．A test.

D．An advertisement.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why will Jim like the tour in Mike’s opinion?

A．He wants to enjoy the scenery.

B．He expects to dive in the sea.

C．He is interested in sea animals.

2. Which is included in the tour?

A．A one-way train ticket.

B．A sandwich lunch.

C．A souvenir.

3. What is the cost of the tour for a 14-year-old child?

A．$120.

B．$130.

C．$145.

4. Where are most probably the speakers?

A．At home.

B．At an ocean park.

C．At a travel agency.

6 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

Jia Xiu Lou

When it comes to Guiyang, everyone agrees that the symbol is Jia Xiu Lou. This historic building     1     (build) for the very first time in the Ming Dynasty, was destroyed, renamed and rebuilt as well in the following years. However, this historic building, whose beauty remains in the past but has lasted up to now is not just a pavilion (亭子) itself, but     2     admirable standard of the visual representation of the concept of elegance.

Jia Xiu Lou has many special features though there is something     3     is the place’s soul. If you consider     4     (you) a sensitive person, you will be able to feel that. Every building, every place, every piece of art, and every culture expression has a soul. They are strong witnesses     5     China’s history and culture. Each of them has some feature, however small, which     6     (make) it unique.

Inner beauty can last more than a lifetime. Two quotes spring to mind which reflect what I feel when     7     (visit) such an impressive place: “Everything has beauty,     8     not everyone can see it.” “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.”

Finally, just let me say that the more you open your eyes, the more     9     (discovery) you will find. They will bring you     10     (close) to the soul of things if you discover more when exploring Jia Xiu Lou.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

University Campuses Should Be Open To The Public

To open or not to open—that is a question for university campuses.

Nationwide, most famous universities announced the     1     (recover) of public visits through online appointment systems before the summer holiday began. The universities     2     (become) popular destinations of primary and secondary school students in recent years.

However, many locals complained that most universities in Guangzhou continued to refuse public access because some have raised concerns that     3     (crowd) of visitors might disrupt the peace of campus environments,     4     might influence students and teachers. But universities are public resources and university campuses should be open to     5     public as much as possible. Universities should not be     6     (close) ivory towers (象牙塔) as separated universities lose their initial meaning.

An officer said there were indeed some problems with the campus management, but these should not be a reason     7     denying citizens’ right to visit. And research and discussions were helping universities improve campus management to make campuses more     8    (access). The government would guide universities to reopen in an orderly manner in the weeks     9     (come) and urge them to design specific visiting hours, places and routes and set up rules and instructions for visitors. Punishments should also     10     (carry) out for breaking school regulations.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What does the man say about the winter in New Work?

A．It’s cold and wet.

B．The wind is strong.

C．The air is heavy.

2. What do we know about the man?

A．He is leaving New York.

B．He doesn’t know New York well.

C．He likes the autumn in New York.

3. What does the man think is the most unpleasant part of the weather in New York?

A．It’s hot in summer.

B．It’s very changeable.

C．It rains all year round.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China’s new hit TV show To the Wonder has made Altay in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a new     1    (trend) tourism destination among young people,     2     are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple and heartwarming lives of the local residents.

From May 7—the day the TV show began its     3    (commerce) airing, flight ticket bookings to Altay rose 20 percent     4    (compare) with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings doubled during the period on its platform.

Altay has not become famous overnight,     5     has long been a destination well-known for its natural beauty. Altay has different     6    (charm) in summer and winter, and these distinct season al views are attractive to travelers.     7    , it hasn’t been very popular because of long travel times and higher costs of accommodation.

It’s not the first time in recent years that a hit show     8    (help) turn its location into a popular tourism destination. In January 2023, the TV drama Meet Yourself,     9     (star) Liu Yifei and Li Xian, made Dali a popular tourism destination.

Though Altay still lacks the capability to receive large numbers of travelers, the local authorities or tourism companies can optimize tour products combining natural views and cultural elements in Altay     10     (improve) people’s travel experiences.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman suggest going to Egypt by ship?

A．It’s more interesting.

B．It’s cheaper.

C．It’s more comfortable.

2. What do we know about the man’s wife?

A．She is not in good health.

B．She is busy with her work.

C．She always worries too much.

3. What will the man and his wife probably do in the end?

A．Go to Egypt.

B．Stay at home.

C．Go to the seaside.