1 . When your home becomes a tourist attraction

Have you ever looked at a beautiful little news house in London and thought “It must be so amazing to live there?”    1     But for the people who actually do live in those homes, social media photography has changed what it means to live in a picturesque place.

Alice Johnston is a longtime resident of Notting Hill, the London neighborhood famous for pastel-painted row houses and for being the setting of the movie of the same name. Johnston, a journalist, has complicated feelings about her Instagram-beloved neighborhood. She lives on Portobello Road, one of the capital’s most famous streets.     2    

Once, she and a friend were walking his French bulldog when a tourist asked if they could “borrow” the pup for a quick photo. The friend and the dog agreed, the Instagrammer posed with the Frenchie in front of a bright blue door and then handed over five pounds as a thank you. In that story, everybody had a good time.     3    “I was once woken up at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday by French teenagers taking pictures outside,” Johnston says.

    4     Johnston tries to be sympathetic to travelers coming to her hometown, recalling how she loved taking pictures of historic neighborhoods like the Marais in Paris and Alfama in Lisbon. In fact, she recently found photos of herself as a teenager hanging out at the Notting Hill Carnival, years before she moved to the capital herself. “I love to travel, so I have to be pretty understanding when people travel to where I live, and I feel lucky that it’s cool enough that people want to come where I live.”

A．And she has witnessed all kinds of crazy behavior committed in the pursuit of the perfect snapshot.

B．But there can be a darker side to living inside what some people think is a movie set.

C．“For us it’s a tremendous pleasure to be able to share the house and see so many people happy and excited about it.”

D．If so, you’re not the only one.

E．When private homes become tourist attractions, conflicts can occur.

F．When it comes to living in a much-photographed place, some people try to take the good with the bad.

2 . Directions: Suppose you are going to visit Rome, who would you like to go with? Write a paragraph of 60-80 words,explaining ONE of your reasons with supporting details.
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3 . Travel has existed since the beginning of time, when primitive man set out, often traversing great distances in search of game, which provided the food and clothing necessary for his survival. Throughout the course of history, people have travelled for purposes of trade, religious conviction, economic gain, war, migration and other equally compelling motivations. In the Roman era, wealthy aristocrats and high government officials also travelled for pleasure. Seaside resorts located at Pompeii and Herculaneum afforded citizens the opportunity to escape to their vacation villas in order to avoid the summer heat of Rome.     1    

Tourism in the mass form as we know it today is a distinctly twentieth-century phenomenon. Historians suggest that the advent of mass tourism began in England during the industrial revolution with the rise of the middle class and the availability of relatively inexpensive transportation. The creation of the commercial airline industry following the Second World War and the subsequent development of the jet aircraft in the 1950s signaled the rapid growth and expansion of international travel.     2    . In turn, international tourism became the concern of a number of world governments since it not only provided new employment opportunities but also produced a means of earning foreign exchange.

    3    . In most industrialized countries over the past few years the fastest growth has been seen in the area of services. One of the largest segments of the service industry, although largely unrecognized as an entity in some of these countries, is travel and tourism. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council（1992）, ‘Travel and tourism is the largest in the world on virtually any economic measure including value-added capital investment, employment and tax contributions’. In 1992, the industry’s gross output was estimated to be $3.5 trillion, over 12 percent of all consumer spending. The travel and tourism industry is the world's largest employer with almost 130 million jobs, or almost 7 percent of all employees. This industry is the world’s leading industrial contributor, producing over 6 percent of the world’s gross national product and accounting for capital investment in excess of $422 billion in direct, indirect and personal taxes each year. Thus, tourism has a profound impact both on the world economy and, because of the educative effect of travel and the effects on employment, on society itself.

However, the major problems of the travel and tourism industry that have hidden, or obscured, its economic impact are the diversity and fragmentation of the industry itself. The travel industry includes: hotels, motels and other types of accommodation; restaurants and other food services; transportation services and facilities; amusements, attractions and other leisure facilities; gift shops and a large number of other enterprises. Since many of these businesses also serve local residents, the impact of spending by visitors can easily be overlooked or underestimated.     4    . In fact, in all nations this problem has made it difficult for the industry to develop any type of reliable or credible tourism information base in order to estimate the contribution it makes to reginal, national and global economies. However, the nature of this very diversity makes travel and tourism ideal vehicles for economic development in a wide variety of countries, regions or communities.

A．Tourism today has grown significantly in both economic and social importance.

B．Now travel and tourism have become an institutionalized way of life for most of the population in this world.

C．Travel has continued to grow and played a vital role in the development of civilizations and their economies.

D．Experts point out that the tourism industry involves concepts that have remained amorphous（难以界定的）to both analysts and decision makers.

E．Because of this growth,tourism industry has emerged as the number one ranked employer.

F．This growth led to the development of a major new industry: tourism.

4 . After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

I’ve always enjoyed walking but never in a million years     1     I imagine I would end up walking over 200 kilometers in 10 days, become a fan of walking holidays, and end up developing self-guided hiking routes in Portugal with a local tour operator as part of my business. The shift from being someone who was content with an easy three-hour walk to an     2     (experience) multi-day hiker began with a brief taste of the Portuguese Camino de Shantiago, and ancient pilgrim trail (朝圣者道路) through Portugal to Snatiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain.

Back in 2013 I did a guided one-day hike along one of the most beautiful and     3     (challenge) stretches of the Camino, north of Ponte de Lima, so it was hard work, but the views from the top of Labruja Mountain made the climb worthwhile. My guides were so enthusiastic about the thrill of arriving at Sangtiago de Compostela Cathedral after the challenges of day after day on the Camino     4     I began to think I might want to give it a go,     5     not being religious.

Fast forward a few years and I set off from Barcelos with a friend of mine     6     (follow) the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Apart from suffering from back pain, I thought I was quite fit but nothing had prepared me for     7     exhausted I would feel at the end of each walking day.

This was truly a slow travel experience, as we were averaging about 20 kilometers per day. I     8     (expect) plenty of sightseeing but that ended up being minimal. Quickly, I realized the moral of this unique travel experience: The Camino was all about making the most of the journey rather than the destination.

I will never forget the sense of achievement and progress tit the end of each walking day, and the relief and pride I felt when we finally made     9     to Santiago de Compostela.

We met people     10    , from all walks of life, managed to walk the Camino several times and I can totally understand how it can become addictive.

5 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Wintry Scenes from a Swedish Wonderland

I always give the same advice to ambitious photographers: Wherever home is, that’s where you should begin. Having lived and worked everywhere but in Sweden for most of my life, I was terrible at following it myself. For me, Sweden has always been a place to relax and spend time with family. I’ve never explored it in the same way I’ve explored destinations like Zambia     1     now.

With all of my foreign trips     2     (cancel) this year, I decided to travel north from my home near Stockholm. What began as a two-week trip quickly turned into journeys     3    , both starting and finishing in midwinter, lasted the entire year.

Climate change doesn’t have any impact on the length of our daylight. And yet,     4     (lie) on the back staring up at the magical light show of the aurora borealis (北极光), I hardly minded the lack of daylight. Instead,     5     caught my attention was the fascinating beauty of the white, frozen landscapes and the endless shades of blue.

But Johan Stenevad, my host at Lapland Guesthouse, showed me     6     else. One day, on a snowmobile path lined with tall trees on both sides, he turned off his engine and asked me what I saw. “Trees,” I answered. “A forest.”

He shook his head. “Not a forest, just a plantation. Soon, this is what     7     (leave).” he said. For over half a century now, the ancient forests that once seemed endless continue     8     (cut) down. The Sami that live mainly in the northern areas     9     (face) an existential crisis. Their lives and culture are closely linked to the ancient forests and the reindeer (驯鹿) there. The slow growing lichen (地衣) and mushrooms upon which the reindeer depend for survival are not found in plantations. So, the death of one     10     mean the death of the other, and an uncertain future for an entire people.

We are not visitors in nature and it’s essential for our own survival as well as that of the natural world.

6 . An Aurora (极光) Adventure in Norway

Beyond the cottage windows the world is white and still. Snow-covered mountains stretch to the sea. It’s only 2 p.m., but already the light is fading, bathing the scene in a mysterious blue.

    1     But instead of joining an organized and pricey aurora trip with a tour guide, I’m here on a DIY long weekend with friends.

We rented a riverside house in the tiny fishing village of Oldervik.     2     So we go back to the comfort of indoor space. The silence here is so complete that we can hear the gentle sound of snow falling from the roof.

Exciting activities, such as dog sledding and reindeer adventures, are easy to arrange.     3     But the striking beauty of the landscape and the sense of life being lived in slow motion, make us just want to stop for a while.

At Oldervik, it’s possible to catch the aurora anytime from September to April. The best time is from mid-November to mid-January, when the sun never appears. With cloudy skies we have no luck so far but on our last night, at the first sign of clouds clearing, we got into the car and hadn’t driven far when, with great excitement, we spotted a strange glowing arc (弧形) crossing the road like a milky rainbow.     4    

And then it begins: beams of greeny-white light dance as if from spotlights on the ground. To the naked eye (肉眼), the lights are not the bright greens and blues cameras capture on long exposures, but it’s fascinating none the less. The temperature during this time has fallen to –10℃ but we don’t feel it as we lie on the ground, gazing up and never wanting to leave.

A．Sleep is effortless in this quiet land.

B．So are northern light excursions.

C．There’s little light pollution here, but the night is cloudy and a little cold.

D．When we hike south along the river, the moon hangs above the peaks in the sky.

E．It’s the appeal of the Arctic winter that has brought me to the very north of Norway in January.

F．The stars are against the blackest of skies, with white mountains on both sides glowing under a small piece of the moon.

7 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.

A. allows     B. reflecting        C. engaging       D. greeted       E. consequently        F. operational G. extends     H. purposefully     I. shelter        J. valued          K. volumes

University Life Gets a restart

Stated as a progressive new model for the design of higher education buildings, the lively student ‘Town House’ expertly captures the spirit of learning and the value of community unity.

Grafton Architects     1     designed a democratic and open space, as its name suggests: Town — referring to the building’s civic aspect, and House—    2     a sense of home and belonging. Many of the students at Kingston are the first in their family to attend university and this building sends an important message to them, their educators and the local community, that this is a place where everyone is welcome and     3     Set back from the street, the project     4     the public area, generously mixing its border with the pavement and inviting everyone in — students, locals and visitors alike. There are no barriers. A 200m long six-storey, deep colonnade (柱廊) offers shadow and     5    , with terraces and gardens above creating shelves of connected public space. The lower levels are permeable (通透的), revealing views to the passer-by of the       6     activities taking place inside — becoming more shaded at upper levels.

Equally open and spacious inside, users and visitors are     7     by a large open space, leading to an amphitheatre (阶梯式座位区). Classic acoustic (音响的) design     8     the noisy open space, quiet library, dance studio and theatre to co-exist, and enrich the experience of the users. Generous     9     can allow people, light and air to flow naturally through the building, which also uses a heat-activated concrete frame to reduce       10     energy use. This highly-adaptable building will stand the test of time and provide an inspiring environment for students, residents and visitors for years to come.

8 . Overview

Explore Stewart Island and the surrounding bays in our modern mini-buses. Our guides enjoy sharing their local knowledge of the history and environment of Stewart Island. Highlights include Lee Bay, the gateway to Rakiura National Park, beautiful Horseshoe Bay and amazing views of Paterson Inlet from Observation Rock.

Village & Bays Tour Leaving from Stewart Island
Season: All Year Duration: 1 hour 30 mins	Price: $45 (Adult)

More information

Departure location: Oban Visitor Centre.

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes or boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater or fleece jacket, sunscreen or sunglasses, insect repellent and camera.

Car parking: Vehicle parking is available at Oban (extra cost—reservations recommended).

Wheelchair access: Available.

Children ticket: Children under ten go free for travel as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Reviews

“There was so much to see and learn that it was hard to take everything in. The bays we stopped at were beautiful with golden sandy beaches, the forests were overpowering and we expected dinosaurs to appear at any time, the views from lookout point were splendid and the anchor point with Bluff brought a smile. Thank you to Chris and the experienced team for such an informative tour.”

Ron P

“Any visitor to Stewart Island could do no better than take one of the guided tours from the Oban Visitor Centre—especially if you only have limited time available. We had the delightful and extremely informative Kylie conduct a small number on one of the village tours. This is a beautiful place—a few fascinating shops and restaurants, wonderful walks and warm and friendly people.”

Michael Mason

“I love finding out about places and the guide was full of information and stories as we visited every interesting place and view in Oban (it didn't take too long...). A great way to start a visit as it helps you know where everything is.”

Kiwieric

1. If a traveler plans to leave a car at Oban, he had better________.

A．refer to the guides first	B．use wheelchair access
C．make a reservation	D．walk to the center in advance

2. Henry, a six-year-old boy, wanted to have a sightseeing of the Stewart Island with his parents. How much should they pay for the mini-bus tour?

A．$135.	B．$90.
C．$ 45.	D．Free.

3. If a traveler takes the guided tour, he can experience all the following EXCEPT ________.

A．breath-taking scenery	B．charming walks
C．dinosaur samples	D．detailed tour guide

9 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

The Last of Shanghai’s Historic Shikumen Houses

As Shanghai’s booming population move into new apartment towers, the city’s historic Shikumen courtyard houses are struggling to survive.

New Zealand photographer Cody Ellingham’s “Shanghai Streets” series explores the colonial-era lanehouses, now     1     (tear) down for new housing developments at a rapid speed.     2    (build) between the end of the 19th century and World War II, these buildings took influence from traditional Chinese hutongs and colonial French and British Art Deco architecture. Neighborhoods of shikumen, with narrow and pedestrian-friendly streets,     3    (make) up an estimated 60 percent of the city’s housing stock at their peak.

But in the 1990s, Shanghai started to favor tall apartment buildings     4    (keep) up with the city’s fast-growing population. “I really felt     5     they were waiting in the shadow of the encroaching (入侵) skyscrapers,” Ellingham said when he was photographing the houses. Shikumen are barely holding on in Laoximen; in areas like Tianzifang and Xintiandi, redevelopment projects have tried to turn the historic buildings into tourist attractions.     6     some preservation efforts, many residences have already been erased.

“At one location near Laoximen, an entrance was left open, so I popped my head in and saw a local     7     was smoking cigarette amongst the ruins inside and talking into his phone,” Ellingham said. “I walked in and nodded to him. How many places like this had I seen?”

Demolitions (拆除) aren’t systematic --- families continue to live in neighborhoods where empty buildings or rubble are everywhere to be seen. “The only clue to their presence     8     be a light on at night time, or the sounds of cooking or television,     9     the rest of the area is bathed in silent darkness,” Ellingham said.

The photos’ cool blue and purple tones     10    (mean) to highlight the contrast between old and new, and reflect how the city feels at night.

“Like in all cities, the change does not seem apparent until it is too late,” said Ellingham.

10 . You don’t need to travel long distances to find pleasure in nature

The Greek historian Herodotus is said to have made one of the earliest lists of seven wonders of the world. These were man-made structures, including the still mysterious feat of ancient horticulture known as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. More recent times saw natural alternatives to these marvels of classical architecture proposed: waterfalls, mountains, canyons, reefs.     1    

As environmental consciousness has risen in the west, attitudes to such sightseeing have changed. Yes, it is thrilling to visit remote forests or spot rare species. But travelling to far-flung destinations is carbon-intensive when flights or long road journeys are involved, and conservation can be made more difficult as well as assisted by sightseers. There is a balance to be struck, and ethical governments and businesses around the world try to maximize the benefits while minimizing the harms.     2    

Most of us, in the rich countries where people take most holidays, understand better than ever that there are costs as well as benefits associated with exploring. One of the six pledges proposed by an environmental campaign launched last month, The Jump, is to “holiday local”, taking short-haul flights once every three years and long-haul flights very rarely. Fortunately, the UK’s 15 national parks, 86 areas of outstanding natural beauty （known in Scotland as national scenic areas）, and countless other landscapes that are without formal status, but beloved nonetheless, mean that there is no shortage of special places for domestic nature tourists to visit—while a host of European beauty spots are accessible by rail.

One recent survey found that Windsor Great Park and Kew have become Britain’s most popular attractions, while Covid has created difficulties for indoor spaces which do not apply to outdoor ones.     3     Some companies that formerly ran foreign trips have adapted to the pandemic by taking people to watch dolphins and other marine life off British coasts instead.

    4     Sewage outflows are out of control due to failed water industry regulation. The owners of a popular rewilded estate in West Sussex—Knepp—have warned that plans to build 3,500 homes next to their land would be catastrophic for the species that live there. But as we confront an environmental emergency that grows ever more dangerous, it is essential to cultivate appreciation for the nature that surrounds us. In a small way, holiday outings to watch dragonflies, kingfishers or seals, or be surrounded by trees that are coming into leaf, could help us to focus on what matters.

A．Colombia, for example, recently introduced laws aimed at promoting sustainable tourism.

B．Visitor numbers at wildlife trusts are high, with waiting lists for beaver-spotting.

C．Travelling, especially air travel, is a luxury that is bad for the environment.

D．Dramatic landscapes, features and wildlife, and the pleasure and excitement they offer to visitors, are staples of tourism.

E．Today, the tourism sector has become one of the great economic engines in many countries, forming part of the international political agenda.

F．This is not to minimize the destruction of nature that is also taking place.