1. Why does the woman come to see Rick?
A.To say goodbye. | B.To ask for advice. | C.To invite him to her home. |
A.Canada. | B.France. | C.Germany. |
2 . Long Walks in Europe
Waldstätterweg Trail, Lucerne, Switzerland
Distance 71 miles
The Waldstätterweg Trail (路线) is one of the safest when it comes to snowy conditions, and the views and the colours of the trees are breathtaking at the end of October. This seven-stage route trails the shore of Lake Lucerne, with the glaring blue water being a constant companion. Old paths and elegant trails through woods link lakeside settlements.
Harz Witches Trail, Lower Saxony, Germany
Distance 58 miles
The Harz Mountains have long been associated with German folklore (民俗). Harz Witches Trail runs along forest tracks through Harz National Park and can be walked throughout October and beyond. The route takes in forests, Germany’s largest wooden church, and a 439-metre rope suspension bridge. It also follows the poet Goethe’s hiking route up the Brocken.
GR141, Andalucía, Spain
Distance 68 miles
Autumn isn’t just a good time to walk in Andalucía. The weather stays warm long after winter starts to bite further north. It’s cheaper and less crowded, too. In November, conditions are milder here and some plants continue to flower. And two newly created GR routes begin here: both are well marked, reasonably challenging, divided into six stages and walkable in a week.
Menalon Trail, Peloponnese, Greece
Distance 47 miles
The Menalon Trail is an excellent option for autumn. Temperatures are pleasant and autumn colours are wonderful well into November. It’s a quiet time to visit, too. Nights in mountain villages are a highlight. Dimitsana, surrounded by pine forests and snowy peaks, is a particular jewel; In Stemnitsa, there is a folklore museum showcasing the village’s jewellery-making heritage.
1. Which trail may attract people who are interested in folk and local religious culture?A.Harz Witches Trail. | B.Waldstätterweg Trail . |
C.GR141. | D.Menalon Trail. |
A.Admire colorful flowers. | B.Learn about local festivals. |
C.Enjoy wonderful nights. | D.Explore the forests. |
A.They cover similar distances. | B.They require no charges. |
C.They feature snow scenery. | D.They suit autumn walks. |
3 . For us, one of the many cultural shocks we experienced was during our time in Bolivia. We spent five months traveling around South America but Bolivia surprised us most. Tourism and the approach to service in Bolivia are, to some extent, underdeveloped, which is not necessarily bad. However, you might get the feeling that the locals don’t like your presence. At times we didn’t feel welcome at all.
Bolivians will stare at you, give angry looks, and often won’t even say hi when you come to their stores and restaurants. After some conversations with locals, we were told that the negative attitude had nothing to do with us. Bolivians are just not used to foreigners and don’t really know how to handle tourists. But we can’t even blame them. After a long and hard time as a Spanish colony, people are still very suspicious of foreigners.
What we loved most and surprised us is how Bolivians keep their traditions alive, which is truly amazing. we often saw locals wearing their traditional clothes and marketing their self-made medicine. These and other efforts to preserve their customs deserve respect. You just can’t see that in many countries in the world.
I loved their clothes so much that l borrowed a traditional Bolivian dress to try to overcome the “tourist vs local barrier” and show the locals on the island that we truly love their culture and appreciate it. The experience was absolutely wonderful. We walked to the sunset point and locals were smiling and waving at us, cheering and we felt like we had a “connecting moment”.
Even though we had this cultural shock and despite the negative feelings at the beginning of our travels in Bolivia, we have to say that we will never forget how special Bolivia was to us.
1. How might newcomers feel about Bolivians?A.They are cold. | B.They are gentle. |
C.They are clever. | D.They are generous. |
A.Foreigners’ rude manners. | B.The location of the country. |
C.The unpleasant history of the country. | D.Local people’s lack of knowledge. |
A.They seldom blame foreigners. | B.They are good at doing business. |
C.They have many self-made items. | D.They preserve their traditions well. |
A.Comforted. | B.Fruitless. | C.Eye-opening. | D.Embarrassed. |
The Forbidden City, also
The buildings in the Forbidden City are all covered with yellow glazed tile (琉璃瓦)
After the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Palace Museum
In recent years, the 600-year-old Forbidden City has become
As a new day begins, the ancient Forbidden City continues to welcome visitors from all over the world.
5 . The garden city was largely the invention of Ebenezer Howard (1850-1928). After an unsuccessful attempt to make a living as a farmer, he moved to Chicago, where he saw the reconstruction of the city after the disastrous fire of 1871. In those days, it was nicknamed “the Garden City”, almost certainly the source of Howard’s name for his later building plan of towns. Howard developed his design in the 1880s and 1890s, drawing on ideas popular at the time, but creating a unique combination of designs.
The nineteenth-century poor city was a terrible place, dirty and crowded; but it offered economic and social opportunities. At the same time, the British countryside was in fact equally unattractive: Though it promised fresh air and nature, it suffered from agricultural depression (萧条) and it offered neither enough work and wages, nor much social life. Howard’s idea was that a group of people should set up a company, borrowing money to establish a garden city in the depressed countryside; far enough from existing cities to make sure that the land was bought at the bottom price.
Garden cities would provide a central public open space, radial avenues and connecting industries. They would be surrounded by a much larger area of green belt, containing not merely farms but also some industrial institutions. As more and more people moved in, the garden city would reach its planned limit; then, another would be started a short distance away. Thus, over time, there would develop a vast planned house collection, extending almost without limit; within it, each garden city would offer a wide range of jobs and services, but each would also be connected to the others by a rapid transportation system, thus giving all the economic and social opportunities of a big city.
1. How did Howard get the name for his building plan of garden cities?A.By using the nickname of the reconstructed Chicago. |
B.Through his observation of the country life. |
C.Through the combination of different ideas. |
D.By taking other people’s advice. |
A.Making comments on. | B.Giving an explanation of. |
C.Giving a description of. | D.Making use of. |
A.Each one would continue to become larger. |
B.People would live and work in the same place. |
C.Their number would continue to rise. |
D.Each one would contain a certain type of business. |
A.City and Countryside. | B.The Invention of the Garden City. |
C.A New City in Chicago. | D.A Famous Garden City in England. |
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7 . Enveloped by history, style and culture, the City of Light has more than enough to draw visitors all year around. But there are certain times of year when a trip to Paris can be extra-special.
Paris Fashion Week
When: Men June/July; women March and September/October
In 1943 the world’s first “fashion week” took place in New York. The idea? To offer the Big Apple’s fashion buyers alternatives to the French dresses they were missing out on during the war. Today Paris can claim to be the world’s style capital, with people pouring to its annual fashion weeks. Wear your best dress around the Tuileries Garden and a street-style photographer may even stop you for a shot.
Music Festival
When: June
The streets of Paris come alive with the sound of music every June as free parties and concerts ring throughout the city. The Arab World Institute, the Louvre and Place Denfert-Rochereau are among the best party spots-though we recommend simply wandering. Expect surprises around every corner.
Bastille Day
When: July
On July 14 France marks the storming of the Bastille prison — a turning point in the French Revolution. In the morning crowds gather to watch a military parade along the Champs Elysees. Come evening, up to a million people gather as fireworks are set off from the base of the Eiffel Tower. Advantageous position? The top of the Belville Park. Get down early and bring a picnic chair.
Grape Harvest Festival
When: October
You may have dropped by the Montmartre Museum. But what about the private grape plantation around the back of Paris’s hilliest neighborhood? Every year locals come together to celebrate the distinctive grape wine produced here. There’s a charity wine sale, dance parties and, of course, plenty of tasting.
1. What was the purpose of the world’s first “fashion week” in New York?A.To promote American fashion designers. | B.To display the upcoming fashion collections. |
C.To satisfy the fashion needs of New Yorkers. | D.To show the development of fashion industry. |
A.Raise funds for charity. | B.Join mask dancing parties. |
C.Appreciate local artwork. | D.Try different kinds of wine. |
A.The Tuileries Garden. | B.Place Denfert-Rochereau. |
C.The Champs Elysees. | D.The Belville Park. |
A.A beautiful city. | B.A famous garden. | C.A historical figure. |
Visitors have flocked from far and wide
One travel guide said: “I’ve always had
10 . 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 |