1 . As the largest part of the United Kingdom, England is home to many great places to visit. The following destinations are some of the best.
London
Of course, most visitors to England will arrive in London. It’s home to a long list of famous sights as well as beautiful green spaces. It also houses some of the best museums on the planet, many of which are free. See the city from above by riding the London Eye or run into famous people at Madame Tussauds (杜莎夫人蜡像馆) .
Liverpool
Liverpool is well known as the place that started the Beatles, though you’ll find a lot more to do there than visit the Beatles Museum. Spend time in the pubs chatting with the locals, go shopping at Liverpool One and enjoy the beaches.
Bath
Some people say Bath is England’s most beautiful small city, named for its natural hot springs that served as ancient Roman baths (浴缸) 2, 000 years ago. And, today, it’s the only place in the United Kingdom where you can bathe in naturally hot, mineral-rich waters just as the Romans did long ago.
Dover
Dover, located in White Cliffs Country, offers a rich history as well as peaceful countryside and a breathtaking coastline. This area has some unique places in history. You could easily spend weeks experiencing this area’s castles, like Dover Castle as well as the Secret War Time Tunnels, which once was an underground hospital.
1. What can visitors do in London?| A．Experience ancient castles. | B．Enjoy the Beatles’ concerts. |
| C．Visit Madame Tussauds. | D．Take a walk on the beaches. |
| A．London. | B．Bath. | C．Liverpool. | D．Dover. |
| A．It is in Liverpool. | B．It has a history of 2, 000 years. |
| C．It used to be an underground hospital. | D．It looks like Dover Castle. |
2 . Before my first hike to the Rocky Mountains, I was a homebody. I had friends to hang out with, several hobbies, and I felt comfortable spending weeks or even months in my hometown without going anywhere. I thought there was no difference between seeing something on TV and seeing something with one’s own eyes.
The situation changed one day when Adam, my best friend, came to my room. He succeeded in persuading me to join him on his trip to the Rocky Mountains.
This was my first time in the mountains, so I was turning my head in all directions. Unluckily, the weather was foggy most of the time, and the higher we climbed the mountains, the less we could see. But I still enjoyed the hike. I walked fast, and because of that I ran out of energy long before we got to the top. Adam knew how to save energy.
When we finally got to the top, nothing had really changed. The same fog was covering everything. I felt disappointed, as I expected to see the view from above and take some photos. We spent a couple of hours on the top, and decided to turn back. Then the wind suddenly cleared the clouds and the sun came out. It wasn’t until then that I knew how beautiful the mountains looked. And for some moments I couldn’t believe my eyes.
This experience inspired me to break through my limitations and accept new challenges. I realized that I wouldn’t be able to live a life without visiting the mountains at least twice a year.
1. What a person did the author use to be before his first hike to the Rocky Mountains?| A．One enjoyed hiking in the mountains. | B．One felt comfortable in his hometown. |
| C．One liked persuading others. | D．One was good at talking with others. |
| A．Feeling tired during the hike. | B．Not taking a camera with him. |
| C．Having to climb for a long time. | D．The heavy fog covering everything. |
| A．Disappointed. | B．Comfortable. | C．Encouraged. | D．Confused. |
| A．The scenery of the Rocky Mountains. |
| B．The author’s best friend Adam. |
| C．The change of the author’s attitude towards traveling. |
| D．The author’s habit of hiking in the mountains. |
| A．Its climate. | B．Its scenery. | C．Its food. |
1. Why is the woman in Japan?
| A．To study. | B．To travel. | C．To work. |
| A．Having their own time. | B．Doing a lot of sightseeing. | C．Saving much more money. |
| A．France. | B．Malaysia. | C．China. |
| A．Choosing a travel destination. |
| B．Making a travelling plan. |
| C．Travelling alone. |
Finding yourself at the doorway of any temple or ancient building in China, you may encounter y
Out of
In more modern times, zhaobi,
| A．Vienna. | B．Rome. | C．Paris. |
7 . I’m not a good traveler. Without curiosity to get out and
It would be kind to say that I have a low sense of
South Africa was the biggest surprise. I had never really
Once I was
I’ve always been a very
| A．exercise | B．experiment | C．explore | D．research |
| A．dangerous | B．painful | C．suitable | D．enjoyable |
| A．nervous | B．happy | C．angry | D．curious |
| A．humor | B．adventure | C．direction | D．responsibility |
| A．excited | B．serious | C．disturbed | D．hesitant |
| A．plans | B．dates | C．boundaries | D．projects |
| A．surprise | B．introduce | C．express | D．teach |
| A．refused | B．failed | C．feared | D．wanted |
| A．actually | B．usually | C．mainly | D．hardly |
| A．respect | B．appetite | C．passion | D．understanding |
| A．attracted | B．encountered | C．missed | D．helped |
| A．patient | B．brave | C．shy | D．generous |
| A．wonderful | B．tiring | C．boring | D．different |
| A．build up | B．brush off | C．catch sight of | D．run away from |
| A．accept | B．develop | C．find | D．lose |
8 . Once home to kings and queens, palaces were built not only to act as royal residences (皇家官邸), but to project power. Due to their artistic, cultural and historical value, palaces now make for some of the most popular tourist attractions and museums around. Let’s get close to the most famous four.
Forbidden CitySince it was built in 1406, the Forbidden City has been the center of Beijing, as well as China. Protected by a high wall, the palace holds some 980 different buildings. These show lots of amazing Chinese palatial (宫殿式的) architecture, of which the Hall of Supreme Harmony and Palace of Heavenly Purity are must-see sights. Now it has become the Palace Museum and visitors can enjoy various artworks there.
Winter PalaceOnce the living place of the Russian tsars (沙皇), the Winter Palace now houses the world-famous Hermitage Museum. Built in an Elizabethan Baroque style, its seemingly never-ending green and white walls are said to house over 1.500 rooms, with each of them beautifully decorated. The size of the palace, not to mention the beautiful art and architecture on show, perfectly shows the power of Imperial Russia.
AlhambraLocated on the top of a mountain, Alhambra has long been one of the best-known and recognizable palaces on Earth. Built by the Nasrid sultans in the 13th century, the palace proudly exhibits lots of delicate(精美的) Andalusian architecture, with unique designs and patterns wherever you look. Walking around its gardens is enjoyable, and it will leave you a deep impression.
Palace of VersaillesAlthough Versailles started out as a hunting shelter, it was turned into one of the grandest palaces under Louis XIV. The Sun King decorated and enlarged it, eventually turning it into his royal residence and these at of his government. Many precious artworks were removed and placed in the Louvre following the French Revolution. Now, many repairs have seen the palace returned to its former glory.
1. Which is on the mountaintop?| A．The Forbidden City. | B．The Winter Palace. |
| C．Alhambra. | D．The Palace of Versailles. |
| A．It has always been well protected since the very beginning. |
| B．It was not designed to serve as a royal residence. |
| C．It has the largest number of rooms of the four. |
| D．It was built in an Elizabethan Baroque style. |
| A．News. | B．Education. | C．Culture. | D．Fashion. |
9 . As a child, Cruz Avila walked through the forest every day in central Mexico’s Amanalco-Vall de Bravo Basin. She would pick wood and medicinal plants. She also learned to find birds and identify the different trees near her home. Avila learned that listening to a waterfall is a good medicine for the soul and the body.
Several months ago, she and other residents decided to make these walks an attraction for tourists. Their goal is to create a source of income, preserve the forest and support responsible medicine for the soul tourism. In 2021, Avila and other community members attended training as nature guides.
In recent years, residents of the forest communities have suffered from tourism that’s not environmentally sustainable (可持续的). In early April 2022, the communities officially presented their alliance (联盟). One of the people presenting it was Avila, and her voice echoed (附和) the feelings shared by many who are part of this project. “To us, forests are our home,” she said. “We want to take care of them as we take care of our home. We invite hikers and tourists to come to see our house, to get to know and enjoy this place with respect and care.”
Avila said her community has developed a sustainable tourism plan based on hiking and workshops. They also plan to have a viewing platform ready by 2023.
Avila said she plans to start promoting her hiking project, “I’m going to take visitors to a place called El Caballero, and halfway through, with the other neighbors, we’ll offer them a workshop on making pulque and bread,” she said. Pulque is a drink made from a plant that grows in the region.
She believes the tourism project will receive support from visitors. She thinks it will be especially popular with those who are eager to help protect the forests and want to learn about forest communities.
1. Why does the author describe Avila’s childhood in paragraph 1?| A．To explain the source of medicine. |
| B．To prove the importance of the forest. |
| C．To introduce the lifestyle of local teens. |
| D．To memorize the good days of children. |
| A．Sustainable rural tourism. |
| B．Respect for the local culture. |
| C．The restoration of destroyed forests. |
| D．The end of some tourism companies. |
| A．An experience of identifying trees |
| B．A chance to swim in a lake |
| C．A permission to pick medicinal plants. |
| D．A workshop to make pulque and bread. |
| A．Memorizing the Good Days in the Forests |
| B．Showing Respect for the Traveling Routes |
| C．Promoting Sustainable tourism to Protect the Forests |
| D．Developing the Local Traveling Business |
10 . Whether you feel like taking a road trip, or you just need some fun, you’ll enjoy this list of popular tourist attractions.
Alabama: Gulf Coast Beaches
If Alabama wasn’t the location for your next summer beach vacation, you may want to reconsider. There are 32 miles of white sands that have washed down from the Appalachian Mountains for thousands of years. That’s probably why over six million people visit Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches every year. Ten dollars per person.
Alaska: Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise
Alaska is the place to go for spotting breathtaking (令人惊叹的) wildlife. In fact, the number of visitors who travel to Alaska to see wildlife has increased 45 percent. The Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise will bring you up close to whales, sea lions, and sea birds. A five-hour trip that starts at noon and covers 55 miles of sea will be the best $98 you’ve ever spent.
Arkansas: Hot Springs National Park
Skip the beach and choose a new type of relaxation at Hot Springs National Park. It’s America’s oldest national and the smallest national park. There’s a no-booking policy, perfect for travelers rolling through. Doors open at 8 a.m., so get there early!
Connecticut: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History is a must stop if you’re traveling nearby Yale University. It attracts plenty of people and has many collections including New England birds, dinosaurs, Greek and Roman antiquities, and even an Egyptian mummy. Adults pay $13 for entry, but if you want to visit for free, go on a Thursday.
Don’t miss the four best tourist attractions.1. Why do many people go to Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches?
| A．It has a good and convenient location. | B．It has a history of thousands of years. |
| C．It has tens of miles of white sands. | D．The Appalachian Mountains are beautiful. |
| A．Five hours before it opens. | B．Five hours after it opens. |
| C．Before 8 a.m. | D．Before twelve o’clock at noon. |
| A．Many people go there to see collections. | B．You needn’t pay for it on certain days. |
| C．It makes you not want to leave. | D．It’s very beautiful and attractive. |
