1 . Every year about 40,000 people attempt to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. They bring with them lots of waste. The
Hearing these stories, I’m
However, I soon discovered that much has changed since the days of disturbing reports of
The best of a Kilimanjaro
Does Kilimanjaro deserve its
| A．crowds | B．stories | C．reporters | D．settlements |
| A．age | B．face | C．name | D．position |
| A．crazy | B．doubtful | C．serious | D．pessimistic |
| A．grass | B．stones | C．camps | D．equipment |
| A．new | B．special | C．necessary | D．significant |
| A．paying off | B．blowing up | C．fading away | D．spreading out |
| A．experiment | B．experience | C．atmosphere | D．intervention |
| A．view | B．reason | C．quality | D．purpose |
| A．holding on to | B．going back to | C．living up to | D．giving way to |
| A．changes | B．permits | C．improves | D．dominates |
| A．add | B．match | C．count | D．imagine |
| A．lake | B．road | C．desert | D．village |
| A．Directly | B．Finally | C．Obviously | D．Frequently |
| A．fresh | B．little | C．artificial | D．permanent |
| A．reward | B．ecology | C．history | D．reputation |
1. Why did the speaker go on the tour?
| A．It was the prize of a competition. |
| B．John asked her to go with him. |
| C．It was her travel plan. |
| A．The drinks. | B．The food. | C．The waiters. |
| A．Disappointing. | B．Amazing. | C．Terrible. |
| A．She rode an elephant. |
| B．She went to the mountains. |
| C．She relaxed in the hotel. |
3 . Apartment owners cash in on upcoming holiday trips
The National Day holiday is around the corner, and those making last-minute plans to travel at that time are busy booking
In a bid to cash in on this rush for rooms, social media users are
Unlike hotels, those renting out their homes are not charging anything
Meanwhile, some netizens have expressed
“It is so unsafe. What if the people install a camera in your home or make it a complete mess,” one asked while
Experts said this novel way of sharing one’s home not only means extra earnings for the homeowners, but also improves the
Fu Jian, a lawyer at Henan Zejin Law Firm, said that as there is no written
Moreover, if there is a theft or an accident involving the guests during their stay in the apartment, the owner will more or less be held
He advised owners to be aware of the rules and regulations before renting out their apartments, and added that renters should also choose
| A．wide-spread | B．fast-disappearing | C．time-saving | D．newly-developed |
| A．separating | B．providing | C．cheering | D．flooding |
| A．rent | B．consideration | C．purchase | D．conservation |
| A．given | B．exchanged | C．charged | D．encouraged |
| A．exceptional | B．free | C．extra | D．rewarded |
| A．occupied | B．empty | C．free | D．concrete |
| A．entirely | B．heavily | C．fairly | D．necessarily |
| A．concern | B．excitement | C．delight | D．disappointment |
| A．putting | B．spying | C．commenting | D．working |
| A．history | B．reputation | C．scenery | D．range |
| A．article | B．agreement | C．news | D．response |
| A．operated | B．printed | C．signed | D．registered |
| A．respond | B．reveal | C．occur | D．obtain |
| A．responsible | B．available | C．profitable | D．stable |
| A．hopefully | B．specially | C．carefully | D．warmly |
1、你打算去的地方；2、你为什么想去那里；3、你希望学到什么；
4、可能面临的困难；5、你会在旅途中感受到什么。
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1. What was Churchill War Rooms used for during the wartime?
| A．A living place for Churchill and his family. |
| B．A hiding place for Churchill and his government. |
| C．A working place for Churchill to have meetings. |
| A．He went boating on the lake. |
| B．He took photos of the scenery. |
| C．He spent some time on a bridge. |
| A．He visited some places for free. |
| B．He failed to visit Buckingham Palace. |
| C．He spent £14.50 for the entry to the attractions. |
6 . Imagine this: You walk into a place and the atmosphere is light and airy. The subtle scent of coffee beans fills the air and everyone that approaches you is friendly and welcoming. You’re comfortable and feel like you belong. As in most cities, it’s a place where people meet, discuss ideas, and conduct business. After taking a few sips of that Caramel Macchiato, you immediately get that feeling of energy and optimism. Perhaps it’s partly due to the caffeine and sugar rush, or maybe it’s that the presence of a Starbucks typically indicates a city on the rise.
In December of 2017, Trenton’s first Starbuck’s café was opened to the public at 102 Warren Street. Walking in, people living in Trenton scream at everything about this café, from the diverse but local stuff to the Trenton themed décor (室内装饰) and art. To make things better, this Starbucks also serves as an “opportunity café” which essentially means the young people in our communities are recruited and offered job training and employment. This program not only uplifts our youth, but also increases the amount of minority business in the city.
In the interviews with customers, a trend in responses arose. To many, the Starbucks was a “favorite place to stop in after work” and provided “a very relaxing environment.” The staff were often highly praised, noted as being friendly, helpful, and working in harmony. The interior décor of the café struck a lot of people’s attention, given the familiarity of the atmosphere. Painted on the walls, all around the store, are murals (壁画) with bright, colorful, graffiti-like designs very sui generis in Trenton, showcasing local monuments like the State House and the famous “Trenton Makes” bridge.
This new Starbucks brings a sense of modernity to Downtown Trenton and reminds us that our city is always developing. Open from 6 a. m. until 7 p.m. every day, the building is hardly ever empty. This space is made for everyone in Trenton, even the non-coffee lovers.
1. What is the major function of Paragraph 1 in the passage?| A．To present an introduction to the topic. |
| B．To set a background for the main theme. |
| C．To summarize the main idea of the passage. |
| D．To describe a common phenomenon for the readers. |
| A．People are amazed at the number of job opportunities provided by the Starbucks. |
| B．“Opportunity café” program helps achieve booming economy and bring spiritual benefits. |
| C．Most respondents regarded the Starbucks as a harmonious and entertaining workplace. |
| D．Numerous people are attracted to stop in after work by the murals with original designs. |
| A．Substantial. | B．Delicate. | C．Inspirational. | D．Unique. |
| A．Starbucks Is Designed for Everyone |
| B．Starbucks Gains Popularity in Trenton |
| C．Starbucks Sets an Atmosphere of Progress |
| D．Starbucks Creates More Job Opportunities |
7 . Just about 50 years ago, needing money to support my family — my novels weren’t best-sellers — I had the idea of taking the longest train trip imaginable and writing a travel book about it. The trip was improvisational (即兴的). I didn’t have a credit card. I had no idea where I’d be staying nor how long this trip would take. And I’d never written a travel book before. I hoped my trip wouldn’t suffer a lot, though it was obviously a leap in the dark.
I set off with one small bag containing clothes, a map of Asia, a travel guidebook and some travelers’ cheques. I was often inconvenienced, sometimes threatened, now and then disturbed for bribes (贿赂), occasionally laid up with food poisoning — all this vivid detail for my narrative (叙述).
What I repeated in the more than four-month trip was the pleasure of the sleeping car. Writing on board the Khyber Mail to Lahore in Pakistan, “The romance associated with the sleeping car comes from the fact that it is extremely private, combining the best features of a cupboard with forward movement. Whatever drama is being shown in this moving bedroom is heightened by the landscape passing the window...” A train is a carrier that allows residence.
I wrote The Great Railway Bazaar on my return in 1974, and it appeared to good reviews and quick sales. That’s the past. Nothing is the same. All travel is time-related. All such trips are unique and unrepeatable. It’s not just that the steam trains of Asia are gone, but much of the peace and order is gone. Who’d risk an Iranian train now or take a bus through Afghanistan?
But I’ve been surprised by some of the more recent developments in travel. I rode on Chinese trains for a year and wrote Riding the Iron Rooster, but now China has much cleaner and swifter trains and modernized destinations. A traveler today could take the same trip I took in 1986-87 and produce a completely different book.
All travel books are dated. That’s their fault that they’re outdated, and it’s their virtue that they preserve something of the past that would otherwise be lost.
1. What happened at the beginning of the author’s trip to Asia?| A．He made full preparations for the trip. |
| B．He had expected the journey to be rough. |
| C．He organized the trip with his family’s support. |
| D．He started the trip out of his passion for traveling. |
| A．For its long distance. | B．For its full equipment. |
| C．For its reassuring privacy. | D．For its romantic scenery. |
| A．He couldn’t write another bestseller. | B．Train trip was no longer popular. |
| C．The landscape in Asia was gone. | D．Transportation and travel had changed a lot. |
| A．Reflecting on the evolving nature of rail travel. | B．Recalling an unrepeatable journey to China. |
| C．Offering advice on preparing for a train trip. | D．Demonstrating the features of travel books. |
1. What has made Maya Bay draw so many tourists since 1999?
| A．A famous Hollywood movie. |
| B．Some wonderful water sports there. |
| C．Beautiful scenery and good services there. |
| A．To update its facilities. |
| B．To raise some sea animals. |
| C．To protect the natural life. |
| A．Incorrect. | B．Reasonable. | C．Unclear. |
| A．Read the magazine. | B．Book a hotel. | C．Surf the Internet. |
1. What does the speaker think of the area close to Cape Town?
| A．It’s diverse. | B．It’s livable. | C．It’s cold. |
| A．It has a large garden. | B．It has lots of plants. | C．It has a changeable climate. |
| A．It has become hotter. |
| B．It has a lower diversity of species. |
| C．It’s experiencing a decrease in rainfall. |
| A．The historic site. | B．The cultural heritage. | C．The diverse plant species. |
1. What is the man doing?
| A．Conducting a survey. | B．Asking for directions. | C．Planning a trip. |
| A．Its space. | B．Its Internet. | C．Its speed. |
| A．It was too crowded. | B．It broke down halfway. | C．It ran behind schedule. |
| A．The information display facilities. |
| B．Bigger boards for train times. |
| C．More seats on the platforms. |
