2 . Why Traveling Is Essential for Personal Growth

There’s something about traveling that stirs up a sense of adventure within us all. It’s like a call to explore new places, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories.     1    . It’s also an essential tool for personal growth.

Giving you confidence

Traveling, especially for the first time, can be challenging. If you stay in the same place for a long time you become fearful of any change.     2    . But what if you take a risk and do it? You’ll definitely gain more confidence about traveling. The more challenges you come across during your travels, the stronger you become.

Redefining your comfort zone

It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort zone.     3    . By actively seeking out new experiences, you’ll discover sides of yourself that you never knew existed and create unforgettable memories along the way.

Taking risks and facing challenges

While traveling, it’s not uncommon to encounter obstacles, but it’s all about how we overcome them and accept changes as part of the journey.     4    . This can be as simple as navigating (导航) a new city or as complicated as communicating with locals in a foreign language.

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It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life. When you travel, you’re forced to slow down and really enjoy each experience. You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life so special, like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers. Traveling helps us appreciate the beauty of the world around us and be grateful for what we have right here, right now.

A．Appreciating the present moment

B．Connecting with different cultures

C．Naturally, we appreciate what we have already accomplished

D．But traveling isn’t just about having fun and taking pretty pictures

E．We need to adapt and find creative solutions to unexpected situations

F．As a result, new places, faces or routines don’t seem as profitable as they really are

G．But pushing yourself outside of those boundaries can lead to rewarding experiences

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Wolong National Nature Reserve is located in Sichuan Province. Owing     1     a warm and humid (潮湿的) climate favorable to bamboos, pandas' favorite food, it is an ideal habitat for giant pandas.     2     is apparent that more than one hundred pandas once     3     (inhabit) there, accounting for over 10% of the nation's total.

The reserve is also widely known as a “Bio­gene Bank” because     4     substantial number of species, including rare and     5     (endanger) species, are found there. Wolong National Nature Reserve has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006.The inclusion has ensured a secure environment for all the species in the area.

4 . 根据汉语提示完成短文
    1     (为了减轻压力), I drove to the remote rural area with my friend Harry last week.       2     (走在小路上), I was attracted by the lotus flowers in the pond，the mulberry trees swinging in the wind and the flying dragonflies. “How amazing the scenery is!”Harry whispered to himself, unconsciously a smile spreading over his face. All of a sudden, we       3     (远处一座乡村小屋映入了我们的眼帘). The nearer the cottage was, the more delighted we were, because we saw a beautiful botanical garden there. Enjoying the beautiful scene of the field, we       4     (感到一种满足感).

5 . How to Travel Sustainably in Puerto Rico

From small, farm-sourced restaurant menus to guesthouse stays, community tours and Puerto Rican cultural workshops, Puerto Rico is strengthening its sustainable tourism scene.     1    

Food trip in Old San Juan.

Sign up for a three-hour walk with Spoon Food Tours and get to know locals’ favourites for coffee, snacks and meals served at family-run businesses. The morning kicks off at Don Ruiz Coffee Shop. Try the mallorca, a kind of sweet pastry (油酥糕点), and wash it down with a cup of single origin coffee harvested from the 19th-century Ruiz plantation.     2    

Learn Afro-Puerto Rican culture in Loíza.

The seaside town of Loíza in the Pinones region, a 20-minute drive east of San Juan, is known as the heart of Afro-Puerto Rican culture. Its outdoor drawings feature Afro-boricua women in colourful headwraps and loose dresses, while the interior shines with an open stage for dancing.     3     At the back, a boardwalk attracts hikers and bikers.

Join Local Guest’s community experiences.

    4     Founders Carmen Portela and Monica Perez’s aim is to direct visitors towards culture and nature-rich communities, in turn providing the areas with a sustainable income. Unique experiences include caving, taking a pottery workshop or kayaking Puerto Rico’s longest river. Local Guest also runs a non-profit programme, which matches small volunteer groups with a variety of established community-based ongoing restoration projects for long-term impact.

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An encouraging start from larger hotels, the new Puerto Rican owned Finca Victoria is a two-and-a-half-acre botanical farm guesthouse lying in the hills at the heart of the island. A 10-minute drive to Vieques’ beaches, this eco-conscious property provides relaxation, from its natural wooden house to its organic local farm-sourced vegetarian (素食者) breakfasts.

A．Explore the farm-to-table dining scene.

B．Stay at an organic farm on Vieques.

C．Here’s a guide to travelling Puerto Rico sustainably.

D．It isn’t just a typical dance but a heritage.

E．In-season fruit juices and desserts are also part of this food trip.

F．A women-led tour company, Local Guest offers special experiences.

G．You could not find a restaurant serving deep-fried pies filled with meat.

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。

A first-of-its-kind elevated steel pedestrian walkway system     1     (run) through forested areas in China, Fuzhou Forest Walkway,     2     (common) known as “Fudao”, extends over 6.3 kilometers from end to end, covering about 19 kilometers along its winding path.     3     (design) as an urban connector, “Fudao” links two bodies of water, while providing public access to the hills outside of Fuzhou’s city center.

The project forms part of a larger redevelopment of the area, which also saw     4     (significance) improvements to the region’s facilities. An existing bus station has been transformed     5     a visitor center, while a fish pond has been repurposed as a bio-retention (生物滞留) lake.

The walkway consists of six basic deck components     6     can be ordered and linked together in various ways. The project is a system capable of crossing over the rolling mountains, while protecting the ecology of the site. The use of a porous grating (格栅) for decks     7     (allow) natural light to reach the ground plane, encouraging low-lying plants     8     (grow).

The walkway has a consistent 1:16 gradient (坡度), which enables barrier-free access along its entire length. This was an important     9     (consider) for public access, ensuring that it could     10     (enjoy) by people of all ages. Conveniences such as rest areas, viewing decks, observation towers, and teahouses have been included, adding variety and character to the site as an eco-tourism destination.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the speaker love San Diego?

A．Because it is almost sunny every day.

B．Because it is near the Pacific Ocean.

C．Because it is sometimes windy.

2. What does the speaker love to do in the summer?

A．To go to the seashore.

B．To go to the zoo.

C．To sit in the sun.

3. What’s the speaker’s favourite?

A．The sunny weather.

B．The animals in the zoo.

C．The restaurants of many types.

4. What will the speaker be after college?

A．A vet.

B．A teacher.

C．A businessman.