1 . Disneyland’s opening day, July 17, 1955, was a terrible experience. Rides broke down. Restaurants ran out of food and drink and drinking fountains were in short supply... All in front of a national audience of 90 million, then the largest live broadcast in television history on a day that would be known in Disney history as Black Sunday.
But Disney’s story actually started two decades earlier with what Walt Disney called “Daddy’s Day”. On Saturdays in the 1930s and 1940s, Disney would take his two daughters to ride the Griffith Park merry-go-round, which they’d enjoy while he sat on a bench dreaming of ways for families to have fun together. Disney disliked the amusement parks they often visited, seeing them as dirty, unimaginative places run by rude employees.
He thought he could do better. In 1939 he asked two animators (动画片制作者) at his movie studio to work on a plan for an amusement park. By 1952 the idea had expanded into a $1.5 million amusement park proposal that he presented to Burbank. The City Council, which feared such a project would create a carnival (嘉年华) atmosphere, rejected the proposal. Disney counted the rejection as fortunate setback. By now, his dream for a theme park had gone beyond the space available in Burbank. He searched locations throughout Southern California. A 160-acre orange garden, 22 miles south of Los Angeles, was soon selected.
The ABC television network offered $5 million in loans and investments if Disney agreed to produce and host a one-hour weekly show called "Disneyland". The deal amounted to months of free advertising for the park and allowed Disney to introduce TV audiences, particularly kids, to the park.
Disneyland opened then. The 5,000 expected guests increased to 28, 154, thanks to fake tickets. After the madness of opening day, Disney and his new park were criticized in the press. The media predicted a quick and early end. But the public didn’t listen. Visitors arrived in large groups, and within weeks Disneyland was a success.
Over sixty years later, Disneyland’s popularity continues to grow, with total overall attendance topping 700 million and showing no signs of slowing down.
1. What mainly led to Walt Disney’s plan to build his own amusement park?| A．His ambition to expand beyond the movie industry. |
| B．His animators’ suggestion on an entertainment plan. |
| C．His wish to create a better place for family recreation. |
| D．His daughters’ unpleasant experience in the Griffith Park. |
| A．brought good luck to Disney and his park |
| B．contributed to the difficulty of opening the park |
| C．was viewed as a financial obstacle to the design of the park |
| D．presented Disney with a favorable opportunity to rethink his plan |
| A．Everything went on smoothly before it opened. |
| B．It spent $5 million on advertising for its opening. |
| C．People’s enthusiasm for it increased despite criticism. |
| D．Only invited guests could get into it on its opening day. |
| A．Disneyland: How It All Began | B．Disneyland: An Overnight Success |
| C．Disneyland: How It Developed | D．Disneyland: A Park with a Long History |
2 . I’ve reached the turn-around point of the day’s kayaking (皮划艇) trip. Sweat runs down my cheek as I
Solo outings had never
In October 2022, I decided to
Pride
Adventuring alone has become like medicine for me! It’s also pushed me to go
| A．dip | B．raise | C．point | D．slip |
| A．exhausting | B．awesome | C．surprising | D．terrible |
| A．crossed | B．lost | C．cleared | D．occupied |
| A．available | B．crucial | C．tough | D．common |
| A．admissions | B．circumstances | C．connections | D．relationships |
| A．bring up | B．take up | C．pull up | D．put up |
| A．appreciate | B．collect | C．cut | D．sweep |
| A．ashamed | B．scared | C．aware | D．tired |
| A．time | B．effort | C．room | D．money |
| A．myth | B．regulation | C．definition | D．truth |
| A．pulled | B．looked | C．coursed | D．carried |
| A．occasionally | B．initially | C．constantly | D．instantly |
| A．visited | B．swam | C．rowed | D．admired |
| A．within | B．into | C．beyond | D．through |
| A．emerged | B．ballooned | C．surrounded | D．encountered |
3 . In the Arab world, a souk is a market usually held in an open-air location. Souks are an important part of life in the Middle East.
Most major souks probably started as informal meetings of merchants (商人) in open spaces, which slowly developed into more formal markets.
Everything from glassware to meat can be found at a souk,with merchants coming from nearby areas to sell their products.
If you happen to be traveling in the Middle East, just pay a visit to a souk. Some regions have famous markets with a long and interesting history, and a souk is a great place to get souvenirs. You can find a local guide for your visit to ensure that you know local cultural rules well.
| A．Europeans prefer to pay the list price. |
| B．Many countries in the Middle East have long artistic traditions. |
| C．That will certainly allow you a more enjoyable day at the market. |
| D．People may be shocked at the long process of making a deal at souks. |
| E．There are many cultural differences between the West and the Middle East. |
| F．Nowadays, souks make special designs to create a customer-friendly environment. |
| G．Many visitors to the Middle Eastern countries enjoy going to souks to buy great goods. |
内容要点：
1. 新会位于广东南面，是广东的文化古城；
2. 人口不多，面积约1638km；
3. 旅游景点：小鸟天堂，因一棵大树而闻名，林中栖息着成千上万只鸟;圭峰山，四星级国家森林公园，吸引游客到来游览和锻炼；
4. 最受欢迎的居住城市之一。
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On recent weekends,visitors from surrounding cities, provinces and even
“Zibo barbecue going viral is not
Previously, the city’s culture and tourism bureau, along with 10 representatives from popular Zibo scenic spots,
I hadn’t spoken with Samantha in months. Perhaps it was because I was jealous (嫉妒的). After all, she seems to have everything a girl could want. I used to admire her too until she proved that she could draw better, run faster, and score higher in every other subject.
My family was going to go camping at the lake on summer holiday like we always do. Only this time, my Mom announced some very unwelcome news. ”Hanna! Guess what? I’ve invited the McCarthy’s family on our camping trip. “How does that sound?” “Terrible,” I groaned. However, Mom wasn’t changing her mind.
At the lake, my family organized ourselves in the cabin (小木屋) while the McCarthy’s set up their tent. I spent the week ignoring Samantha and staying inside reading. I thought I could get away without talking to her, but it wasn’t so.
On the fourth night of our trip, a thunderstorm struck. The McCarthy’s decided to spend the night in our cabin because they didn’t feel safe in the tent. I, of course, had to share a room with Samantha.
I woke up late at night. The storm had gotten worse. I desperately needed to use the toilet. Our cabin didn’t have one, so I had to use an outhouse a short walk away.
I got out of bed, being careful not to wake anyone up. However, when I was reaching for my flashlight, I accidentally stepped on Samantha’s arm. She woke up immediately. Knowing that I would go to the bathroom alone, she insisted to go with me.
Outside, it was raining hard. Lightning flashed across the sky and the thunder was so loud it seemed to shake the cabin. When we went back and rounded the comer to the cabin, we saw a big tree lay across the entrance of the cabin, blocking the door. There was no way to get back in.
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“Oh my gosh! What should we do?” she cried out.
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Morning dawned on us and we walked out of the tent.
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7 . Frequently Asked Questions for Yellowstone National Park
How much is the entrance fee?
| $85-Private, non-commercial vehicle; $30-Motorcycle or snowmobile (winter); $20-Visitors 16 and older entering by foot, bike, ski, etc. *This fee provides the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. |
Your decision may depend on how much time you have and what you want to see the most. If you plan on visiting Yellowstone National Park for only a few days and want to experience some of the main attractions then West Yellowstone would be a good base. If you want to have the full park experience then perhaps lodging (住宿) at Old Faithful would be a good choice. If you want to view the most wildlife, then we suggest the Northeast Entrance. |
This depends on what your interests are. Spring has abundant wildlife, roaring waterfalls and wild weather. Summer has it all including the most crowds, so you’d better get out early and eat your breakfast on the road! Fall is a special time of year. Everything seems to be declining including the crowds. Winter is a time of being a bit of social isolation. In years past it was more “economical” to visit most of the park. Now it is more restricted unless you can afford a snow-coach or guided snowmobile tour. |
Free public Wi-Fi is available at Al-bright Visitor Center and at some park lodges for registered guests. Cell service is extremely limited, with reception only available in or near major developed areas. In summer, service often reaches its limit in these areas. Yet, it is sad to see the latest generation fade away from normal everyday activities and conversation. Get out, look around, admire the wonders. There’re plenty of natural and human distractions around every corner. The last thing we want to do is distract visitors from Yellowstone’s wonders especially while driving. |
| A．$50 | B．$85 | C．$105 | D．$125 |
| A．most of the park was restricted to visitors in winter in the past |
| B．visiting Yellowstone in winter is preferred by most local people |
| C．winter used to be the best time to visit the park in terms of expenses |
| D．nowadays most people choose to tour the park on a snow-coach in winter |
| A．the wireless connection is not satisfactory |
| B．Old Faithful provides a full view of the park |
| C．the entrance ticket applies to Yellowstone only |
| D．younger generations make up the majority of park visitors |
8 . On arrival one cannot fail but to be impressed by its magical beauty. My six-year-old daughter compared it to a fairy-tale (童话般的) castle as she stood staring at it, speechless, for once in her life. Even for us adults it had its magic.
Unexpectedly, the inside was not as cold as the outside. Extremely warm sleeping bags are provided in each guest room. With temperatures ranging from -4°C to -7°C, guests are encouraged to bring their own warm underwear. For those who are not so brave, there are “warm” rooms on the ground floor, where the temperature is more bearable. This was a choice for which my wife and daughter were grateful, while I didn’t like it, wishing to set an example and go for two nights at well below freezing.
The first ice hotel in Sweden was founded in 1989 and was also the world’s first ice hotel. It is in fact both an art exhibition and a hotel, made of nice, a mixture of snow and ice from one of Europe’s last wild rivers. The snow, used to build the hotel, reflects the sun rays and protects the ice inside the hotel from melting.
More than 50 people are involved (参与) in the construction of the hotel. However, at the end of November, artists arrive from all over the world; this means a total of about 100 people. Artistic ice sculpture (雕塑品) are on show throughout the hotel and guests can create ice sculptures themselves.
The amount of rooms differs from year to year with usually around 65 rooms. The hotel is never the same, but a new “artwork” each year to receive 50,000 to 60,000 visitors every year, including day visitors and overnight visitors.
We all said our goodbyes on the third day, knowing that we had actually lived a unique experience. It was very hard to imagine that, if we ever returned, it would be a completely different ice hotel, another products of the creative minds who come here yearly to build this magical huge igloo.
1. How did the author’s daughter feel when she saw the ice hotel?| A．Calm. | B．Surprised. | C．Puzzled. | D．Disappointed. |
| A．Ice sculpture exhibition. | B．Warm-keeping beds. |
| C．Winter sunlight. | D．A fairy castle. |
| A．It is completely constructed by artists. | B．It is made of man-made ice. |
| C．It is built for an art exhibition. | D．It is rebuilt every year. |
| A．All the visitors stay overnight in the ice hotel. |
| B．Guests can experience the building of ice rooms. |
| C．The ice hotel is an “artwork” more than a hotel. |
| D．The ice hotel provides the same amount of rooms every year. |
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Dear Editor,
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Yours
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