1 . If you walk around the Rahway Trail in the South Mountain Reservation of Millburn, New Jersey, you might spot more than vegetation and creatures. Small fantastic _______ are hidden in the tree trunks and branches — an amazingly lovely sight in this _______ normal-looking forest nowadays. The idea to _______ small wooden houses to the landscape came from Therese Ojibway, who 10 years ago wanted her son, who has autism (自闭症), to have a safe space to _______ in the wilderness.

“So she found Rahway Trail and started constructing the houses and leaving _______ decorations here and there for her son,” said Julie Gould, one of the keepers of the trail.

The South Mountain Conservancy later noticed the sudden _______ of little houses around the forest. Learning Ojibway’s story, they _______ her to continue building her magical kingdom to what is now known as the Fairy Trail.

“She thought this was a(n) _______ way of getting little children like her son into nature, _______ them to use their imaginations and creativity,” said Beth Kelly, another trail keeper.

Ojibway and her son moved out of the area a few years ago, but the Fairy Trail ________. Gould and Kelly were ________ asked to become the “Makers and Keepers” of the trail. The women, along with ________, continue to help build little wooden homes for kids with special needs.

“To give these kids ________ houses to live in, most of the homes are made out of natural elements that can then ________ back into the forest. We get ________ when we see the children come here and the kingdom make their day.”

1.

A．courts

B．cottages

C．woods

D．galleries

2.

A．obviously

B．temporarily

C．otherwise

D．indeed

3.

A．lift

B．deliver

C．move

D．add

4.

A．explore

B．design

C．harvest

D．recommend

5.

A．luxury

B．sweet

C．odd

D．serious

6.

A．restoration

B．collapse

C．appearance

D．attack

7.

A．permitted

B．prepared

C．appointed

D．preferred

8.

A．accurate

B．visual

C．traditional

D．fantastic

9.

A．forcing

B．stimulating

C．persuading

D．urging

10.

A．functions

B．survives

C．remains

D．varies

11.

A．officially

B．previously

C．unluckily

D．illegally

12.

A．investors

B．consultants

C．instructors

D．volunteers

13.

A．remote

B．secure

C．permanent

D．firm

14.

A．show up

B．catch on

C．break down

D．come over

15.

A．rewarded

B．cheated

C．defeated

D．supported

2 . Would you take a trip if you couldn’t use your cellphone? A new tour company called Off the Grid is asking travellers to put their cellphones away and not even use them for photos. The company founder, Zach Beattie, is developing his business, using money he saved from a tech job at a mapping company. He’s hired guides for every trip but will help lead the first few himself.

The first trip is to Lisbon, Portugal, in July. It takes 7 to 10 days, with small groups of up to 16 people. Prices range from $1,500 to $1,650, including accommodations, meals and ground transportation. The plan includes at least three excursions (远足) and two social events, with an emphasis on unique experiences over bucket-list sightseeing. The tour also includes surfing lessons, yoga on the beach, a day of sailing and dinner with a local family.

“When you’re somewhere new, there’s a lot to see and a lot of cool and interesting people to meet,” Beattie said. “Your phone can distract (使分心) you.” The phone ban won’t be enforced quite as strictly as it seems at first glance. “We want it to be voluntary,” he said. “We’re not collecting phones and throwing them in a locked trunk. It’s held by you, but put in your pocket, and you state your intentions for the week, whether that’s checking your social media once or twice a day or a total blackout.”

Tour-goers also get a “dumbphone” without Internet access that’s loaded with numbers for group leaders and other participants, both for emergencies and to promote socializing. Participants may bring regular cameras, but Beattie is hiring a photographer for each tour so there will be plenty of photos to remember the trip. Once the trip is over, participants will have access to those photos for use in social media posts.

1. What can be learned about Zach Beattie?

A．He set up his business at his own expense.

B．He is always guiding every trip personally.

C．He forbids tourists to take along cellphones.

D．He used to earn his living in a tour company.

2. What do we know about the Lisbon trip?

A．The trip features sightseeing.

B．Participants live in homestays.

C．Air ticket is covered in the cost.

D．Tourists experience water sports.

3. What does Zach Beattie expect the participants to do?

A．Lock their phones in a trunk.

B．Post their photos on social media.

C．Free themselves from their phones.

D．Shift their focus onto dumbphones.

4. What can tour-goers do with the dumbphone?

A．Take photos.	B．Access the Internet.
C．Record the trip.	D．Contact group members.

3 . The world is full of fascinating destinations. We are here for you, providing a private tour to suit your particular needs and help you enjoy a great travel around Austria.

Time

June to August is the busiest time of the year with crowds of tourists and lower room availability. If you want to avoid the crowded tourists, the best time to visit Austria lasts from April to May and from September to October. During these months, the weather is pleasant, better for enjoying outdoor activities such as sightseeing, biking, hiking and adventures. Winter is also a great time to visit since the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are held everywhere, attracting tourists from all over the world.

Cities

Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck are three must-see cities that shouldn’t be missed in your Austria tour packages. Vienna, the capital city of Austria, is famous for its lively art. Salzburg is also a great region where you can enjoy amazing views of the Eastern Alps. It’s also the birthplace of the famous composer Mozart and the film setting for the Sound of Music. Innsbruck, another significant place for sightseeing in Austria, is known for its mountainous backdrop and lots of natural beauty. There are also some. worthy medieval(中世纪的)towns to visit, such as Bad Ischl, Durnstein, Hallstatt, etc.

Transportation

Austria has a wide rail network, connecting all its domestic cities and neighboring countries. Riding on comfortable trains is the best way to travel through the green valleys, the historic towns and the scenic villages.

1. When is Austria the most crowded with tourists?

A．From April to May.	B．From June to August.
C．From September to October.	D．From November to December.

2. What is Vienna known for?

A．Its art.	B．Its mountains.
C．Its filming.	D．Its medieval towns.

3. Which is the best way to tour Austria?

A．Taking a bus.	B．Taking a bike.
C．Taking a train.	D．Taking a boat.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Which family holiday does the man recommend?

A．The one on the 18th.

B．The one on the 19th.

C．The one on the 20th.

2. Where will the woman probably go?

A．France.

B．Spain.

C．Greece.

3. What do we know about The Hotel Playa?

A．It is a five-star hotel.

B．It has its own beach.

C．It has a swimming pool.

5 . 听下面一段对白，回答以下小题
1. How much is the ticket to the Ocean Park?

A．£ 2.00.

B．£ 6.50.

C．£ 8.50.

2. What is unavailable during the trip?

A．Lunch.

B．Water.

C．Fruit.

3. What will the listeners do at 2:30 next Tuesday?

A．Listen to a talk.

B．Do some worksheets.

C．Watch the sharks being fed.

4. What is the topic of the talk for next Tuesday?

A．The ocean.

B．Sharks.

C．Penguins.

6 . After a booming summer season, the tourism market has seen an upsurge (激增) in both the supply and demand sides, especially because the coinciding (重合) of Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day resulted in an “eight-day Golden Week” holiday.

Before the holiday, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism took multiple measures to enhance the quality of cultural and tourism products, such as improving products on the theme of family reunion. For the benefit of businesses and the public, it has extended financial support for “cultural and tourism consumption action plan” in a hundred cities and districts which provides consumer subsidies (补贴), ticket discounts.

The tourism industry saw an explosive upsurge during the eight-day holiday. The railways, before the holiday, said they expected to record about 190 million passenger trips. The airlines, on the other hand, expected more than 21 million passenger trips during the holiday.

And Ctrip reported more than a four times increase in domestic hotel searches compared with the same period in 2022 and 120 percent more than the 2019 holiday season. Also, long-distance travel and family trips remained popular choices while cultural performances and museums drew more young tourists.

The relaxation of traveling abroad has created favorable conditions for the recovery of the foreign tourism sector. In August, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the group tourism to 78 countries, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States, raising the total number of such countries to 138.

Yet the surge in the tourism market is both a blessing and a challenge for tourist spots. Overcrowding in scenic spots, difficulty in obtaining tickets for certain attractions and museums, potential risks, and unsatisfying tourism services are still common. To address these challenges, we propose the following.

1. What did the Ministry of Culture and Tourism do to promote tourism industry?

A．To provide budget-friendly options for people.

B．To launch more cultural and tourism products.

C．To create more business opportunities for the public.

D．To make a cultural and tourism consumption action plan.

2. What can be learned from Ctrip’s report?

A．People are willing to travel abroad.

B．More people book hotels through the Internet.

C．A day trip with friends is still preferred by people.

D．The cultural tour is gaining popularity among the youth.

3. Which is probable the author’s attitude toward the upsurge in the tourism market?

A．Approving.

B．Objective.

C．Doubtful.

D．Critical.

4. What will the following passage talk about?

A．The challenges tourism market will face.

B．The features that mark the eight-day holiday.

C．The confidence in the tourism industry’s future.

D．The suggestions of enhancing visitors’ experience.

7 . Here are some national parks where visitors can enjoy varieties of wildlife.

Acadia National Park, Maine

The Atlantic Ocean meets the cliff-lined Maine coast at this popular park, providing habitat for wildlife with feet and flippers. From the shore, scan the water for marine life like sharks or gray seals(海豹). On land, you might spot beavers, snowshoe hares, or bobcats. In between, in the intertidal zone, tide pools hold translucent anemones, sea urchins, snails, and sea stars.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio

The park is a mixed ecosystem of oak-hickory forest, meadows, and wetlands sheltering a variety of animals. You can see water-loving mammals or snapping turtles. More than 200 species of bird live or migrate through the park, including nesting peregrine falcons and bald eagles.

Pinnacles National Park, California

Nearly being in extinction in the 1980s, the number of mighty California condors(兀鹫)now increases again over volcanic peaks. Intense recovery efforts, including a captive breeding(圈养繁殖)program, have brought a significant increase of the population, which was just 22in 1982. If you have binoculars, you’ll have a good chance of seeing condors flying in the mornings and evenings. Others include golden eagles, peregrine falcons and bees.

Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida

Contrary to its name, water makes up 99 percent of this park. Visitors can see five species of endangered sea turtles nest on the beaches or swimming. Book a snorkeling to explore the reefs, where green sea turtles, nurse sharks, and decorator crabs live am id corals. Divers can also access the Windjammer Wreck site, where a ship that sank(沉没) in 1907 provides a home for marine life.

1. When introducing wildlife, the author divides the Acadia National Park into __________.

A．two areas

B．three areas

C．four areas

D．five areas

2. How does the California condor increase its population?

A．With another country’s technical support.

B．By hunting for food on volcanic peaks.

C．With the assistance of human beings.

D．By competing with new species.

3. In which park can visitors see a sunk ship?

A．Acadia National Park.	B．Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
C．Pinnacles National Park.	D．Dry Tortugas National Park.

8 . Bikini Atoll, Micronesia

This was the main area of nuclear testing in the Pacific. There were 23 tests on this small island from 1946 to 1958.When you have flown in from Honolulu, you might be surprised at what you find. Despite its nuclear past, the area looks like an undestroyed place. Thanks to a recent rise in tourism, popular activities include diving and fishing off the beautiful coastline.

The Panama Canal Railway

The world’s first transcontinental (横贯大陆的) railway was built between 1850 and 1855. It not only connected two cities-Panama City and the port of Colon―but also two oceans―the Pacific and the Atlantic. The line had been in disrepair for many years until areas of land were cleared and a new track was laid over a period of 18 months. In July 2001 it was reopened, offering a 45-minute ride through a forested area.

Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique

In 1971, this wildlife park attracted 12,000 visitors who wanted to see the biggest lion population in Africa. From 1983 to 1992 the park was turned into an environmental disaster area during the Mozambican Civil War. After the war, the number of large animals in the park had fallen by 95%. Now, buffalo (水牛) have been reintroduced and the park has received donations from businesspeople and pop stars. You won’t find cheetahs or rhinos back in the park yet, but the beautiful Mount Gorongosa (1,863m) is perfect for hikers.

Mount Elgon, Kenya

For years, border disagreements between Kenya and Uganda meant it was impossible to walk to this volcano. Now the situation has been eased, so this far corner of East Africa has reopened. Climbers can enjoy the fantastic view from the top of Mount Elgon (4,321m) but perhaps the most interesting feature is the caves. Some are over 60 m wide and run 200 m into the mountain.

1. What was Bikini Atoll used for in 1946?

A．Studying volcanoes.	B．Carrying out tests.
C．Encouraging tourism.	D．Developing the fishing industry.

2. What can be learned about The Panama Canal Railway?

A．It was built in 2001.	B．It is now being damaged.
C．It connected two oceans.	D．It is the world’s first railway.

3. What can visitors do in Gorongosa National Park?

A．Go diving.	B．Watch buffalo.
C．Explore war records.	D．Go deep into caves.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What time is it now?

A．It’s 7:45 am.

B．It’s 8:00 am.

C．It’s 8:15 am.

2. Where will the visitors go first?

A．Newton Street.

B．City Museum.

C．Redwood Park.

3. How long will they spend at Newton Street?

A．An hour.

B．One hour and a half.

C．Two hours.

4. How many places will they visit today?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where probably is the man from?

A．The US.

B．Britain.

C．Japan.

2. What does the woman suggest seeing immediately after lunch?

A．St. Paul’s.

B．British Museum.

C．Westminster Abbey.

3. When does the bus stop at Hyde Park Hotel?

A．At 5:30.

B．At 8:30.

C．At 9:50.

4. What does the man particularly want to see?

A．Westminster Abbey.

B．The British Museum.

C．London Tower.