1 . Jessica Nabongo longs to set foot in every nation. She started traveling at age four, along with her parents on family trips from Detroit, Michigan and completed her mission when she landed in the Seychelles, having visited 195 countries.     1     Along the way, she became a writer, photographer, and passionate advocate for inclusive and ethical(道德的) tourism .

Here she talks to us about her experience and tips for traveling better.

What inspires your adventures?

    2     I have a strong desire to see the differences and similarities in how people live everywhere in the world, even at home in the United States.

Did you ever experience any obstacles?

I don’t believe in failure.     3     Embarrassment isn’t a natural human personality, in my eyes－it comes from socialization. If I fell over in the middle of Grand Central Station, I’d laugh at myself. I firmly believe that every failure in your life is just an opportunity to learn.

    4    

My mother has always said “ humble(使谦逊) yourself.” I appreciate it because when you travel, depending on your passport, depending on your social class, depending on so many different things, you can go to places with a lot of ego（自我）, or you can humble yourself and know that everyone is equal.

What are some things people can do to travel more sustainably(可持续地)?

Single－use plastic is one of the biggest things harming Earth right now, so a lot of my focus is on that.     5     If you’ re in a restaurant and you don’ t have a big appetite, ask for a half portion. It’s about being a deliberate(慎重的) traveler, just taking that extra minute to think how I can have a lower impact on this place that I’ m in and on the planet in general.

A．But it’s not just about the country count.

B．I believe failure is the mother of success.

C．Curiosity－that’s what’s always inspired me.

D．What did you depend on during your travel?

E．And I don’t have the ability to be embarrassed.

F．What’s the best piece of advice you’ ve received?

G．But I also think it’s important to watch how much you waste.

2 . 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。

Deep in the heart of China’s Shandong Province sits Zibo, a city     1     (know) for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and of course, its mouthwatering barbecue. This local culinary delicacy (美食) has been delighting residents and tourists alike for generations. Zibo Barbecue, famous for its unique flavors and techniques,     2     (be) a must-try experience for food enthusiasts from around the world.

The grilling process is where the true magic of Zibo Barbecue     3     (lie). Skilled grill masters use a combination of traditional and modern techniques     4     (ensure) that the food is cooked to perfection. The secret is in the slow and steady cooking process,     5     allows the meat to become tender and juicy while absorbing the rich flavors of the marinades (腌料) and spices.

Zibo Barbecue wouldn’t be complete without an array of delicious side dishes to accompany the star of the show. From crisp and fresh vegetables     6     steamed bread and seasoned rice, there’s something to suit every kind of taste. And don’t forget to try the local specialty: Zibo cold noodles, a refreshing and flavorful treat that pairs     7     (perfect) with the bold flavors of barbecue.

Of course, no barbecue experience would be complete without a cold drink to wash it all down. In Zibo, local beer is a popular choice,     8     (provide) the perfect balance of crisp refreshment and hearty barbecue flavors.     9     lively atmosphere of Zibo’s barbecue restaurants adds to the overall experience, with friends and family gathered around to share in the feast.

Zibo Barbecue offers a unique and unforgettable experience. With     10     (it) mouthwatering meats, expert grilling techniques, and delicious accompaniments, it’s no wonder that this regional specialty has captured the hearts of food lovers everywhere.

3 . Walt Disney once said, “It was all started by a mouse”, but in fact, Disneyland started with a problem. Sitting on a bench in Griffith Park and watching his daughters on the carousel (旋转木马), he wondered, “Why isn’t there any sort of amusement experience that the entire family can enjoy together?”

His idea for displaying Disney characters in a fantasy setting was far away from amusement parks and carnivals (狂欢节) that offered rides, games and inexpensive food. Instead Disneyland was thought of as an extension (扩展) of the Disney brand, and would be the first “theme park” built in the United States.

When Disney decided that he would be building a place that told a story, he knew that he would need people and technology to help create the magic and tell the stories. In 1952, Disney collected together a staff of designers, planners and artists and formed WED business, standing for Walter Elias Disney. The WED group began a long time of creative brainstorming. Its members designed and reworked Walt’s broad ideas. They visited other amusement attractions around the country to gather data and impressions and improved development plans, and created a rough construction (建设) timetable.

Construction for Disneyland began on July 21, 1954, just 12 months before the park was scheduled to open. Construction companies worked busily to meet the tight schedule and completed the project on time. Disneyland was formally opened a year later, on July 17, 1955, to excited visitors. Unlike other amusement parks of the day, Disneyland was developed and constructed to be instantly recognizable as an extension of the Disney brand and the Disney idea. The rides used a wide range (范围) of Disney themes, costumed Disney characters wandering around the park, and Sleeping Beauty Castle, the attraction at the heart of the park, was instantly recognized by millions of people since it was seen every Sunday night of ABC television.

Out of Walt Disney’s unpleasant experience as a father taking his daughters to an amusement park has come the multi-billion dollar industry of modern theme parks. Disney’s theme parks dominate (占优势) tourism on both coasts, as well as in Paris and in Tokyo. Disneyland became, in a way, the top of Walt Disney’s career.

1. What led Walt Disney to build Disneyland according to the writer?

A．His love for the Mickey Mouse.

B．His love for his lovely daughters.

C．His unpleasant childhood.

D．His unpleasant experience in a park.

2. The WED group was formed in order to ________.

A．improve Disneyland

B．design a creative new park

C．make a construction timetable

D．organize activities in amusement parks

3. We can learn from the fourth paragraph that Disneyland was ________.

A．a big success

B．a poorly-built project

C．the largest amusement park

D．a park with lots of castles

4. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?

A．Disneyland is the most important achievement of Walt Disney.

B．Disneyland was designed by Walt Disney himself.

C．Disneyland was built in a hurry and with a problem.

D．Disneyland is full of storytellers and Disney characters.

4 . Bike Rental & Guided Tours

Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.

Why MacBike

MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes.

Prices

	Hand Brake, Three Gears	Foot Brake, No Gears
1 hour	€7.50	€5.00
3 hours	€11.00	€7.50
1 day (24 hours)	€14.75	€9.75
Each additional day	€8.00	€6.00

Guided City Tours

The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.

1. What is an advantage of MacBike?

A．It gives children a discount.	B．It offers many types of bikes.
C．It organizes free cycle tours.	D．It has over 2,500 rental shops.

2. How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days?

A．€15.75.

B．€19.50.

C．€22.75.

D．€29.50.

3. Where does the guided city tour start?

A．The Gooyer, Windmill.	B．The Skinny Bridge.
C．Heineken Brewery.	D．Dam Square.

5 . There isn’t a more British way to spend a summer afternoon than enjoying the sun in our many parks.

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

The dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park, with steep pathways and volcanic cliff faces, offers unparalleled views over the city of Edinburgh. A royal park since the 12th century, the beautiful Holyrood Palace remains one of the Queen’s primary residences.

Take a moment to relax beside one of the many mini lakes, enjoy a walk along the yellow-flowered hillocks, set off for the iconic Arthur’s Seat or explore the wind-whipped hillside ruins of the 15th century St Andrew’s Chapel.

Stanley Park, Blackpool

This seriously stylish park won the prestigious Fields in Trust “Best Park” award in 2017, and deservedly so. With an Art Deco café, Italian marble fountain, pretty bandstand and picturesque boating lake, it’s an elegant space to enjoy a summer’s afternoon.

Visitors can spend the day rowing on the lake and exploring the woodland and formal gardens. There’s also a 5000-seat cricket ground, 18-hole golf course and model village within the park, making it well worth a repeat visit.

Platt Fields Park, Manchester

Centred around a beautiful lake where enthusiastic fishermen catch carp and tench, Platt Fields has been enjoyed by the public for over 100 years. Platt Fields were envisioned as the “green lungs of the city”, providing Mancunians with an escape from the pollution and smog of the workhouses in Manchester.

Sports fans can enjoy bowling greens, basketball courts, football pitches, roller hockey, tennis courts, cycle paths and a skate park as well as a BMX track.

Bute Park, Cardiff

Described as the “green heart of the city”, Cardiff’s Bute Park is an urban oasis. Indeed, surrounded by towering trees, award-winning horticulture, a calming lake and thriving wildlife, it’s easy to forget you’re in the city at all.

Formerly the grounds of the statuesque Cardiff Castle, Bute Park is one of the largest parks in Wales, and there are several football pitches, attracting over a million visits every year.

1. Where are the sports activities unavailable?

A．In Holyrood Park.	B．In Stanley Park.
C．In Platt Fields Park.	D．In Bute Park.

2. What do the four parks have in common?

A．A palace.

B．A lake.

C．A fountain.

D．A golf course.

3. From which is the text probably taken?

A．A magazine only for Mancunicans.	B．A report on national parks.
C．A brochure for British parks.	D．A website introducing parks in Autumn.

6 . 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。

East China’s Shandong province, where the Yellow River flows into the sea, is promoting the deep integration of culture and tourism. So far, Shandong    1    (launch) many cultural tourism projects, making great progress in digging into the culture and value of the Yellow River    2    (boost) the high-quality development of the region.

One example is the Yellow River Tower in Binzhou’s Puhu Lake Scenic Area, which was open    3    the public last year. It has become a cultural landmark of the Yellow River Basin    4    visitors can view the river passing through the city and watch exhibitions showing    5    (it) long history and diverse cultures. The tower offers various types of activities, such as research tours, and undertakes Yellow River-themed video competitions.

One of the most    6    (influence) tourism brands in Yuncheng County is the Shuihu Film Studio. It integrates film shooting and performances. There are 36 courtyards and 108 scenic spots that    7    (vivid) display the diverse cultures of the Chinese classic novel Shuihuzhuan.

Yellow River culture is a product of the material and spiritual advancement of the people living by the river throughout time. The local artistic    8    (create) are playing important roles in the Yellow River culture. The most representative among them is Lyu Opera,    9    unique kind of the Chinese art form.    10    (root) in Dongying, the opera has become extremely popular among tourists.

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。

By good fortune, I was able to drift down the Motu River in New Zealand     1     (two) during last year.

The first journey     2     (lead) by Buzz, an American guide with a lot of rafting experience. The first half day was spent     3    (develop) teamwork. The discipline of following commands     4     question was necessary. In rapids (急流), we     5     (fight) against the river and overcame it. We took the raft exactly     6     Buzz wanted it to go. At the end of the journey, we were all excited and happy     7     we won.

The guide on the second journey was very softly­spoken. It seemed that it would be     8    (possible) to hear his voice above the noise of the rapids. He didn’t try to take command of us or the river. At the end of the journey, the river became our friend, but not our enemy. The quiet guide was not our leader, but only the person whose sensitivity was more developed than     9    (we)．

    10    (give) the opportunity to choose a leader, everyone would have chosen someone like Buzz. However, at the end of the second journey, we had a different vision.

8 . We take the kids out every once in a while, but they get bored if we choose places like restaurants or shopping malls. Here are some of the best places for kids in Hyderabad.

Snow World

If you and your kids love snow, then Snow World, which you can visit between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm, is where you need to be. The best thing is that you can even enjoy the snow during summers; you can make a snowman, have snow fights with your kids, ride the ice cars or do some fun ice skating. And when you get hungry, you can grab a bite of some tasty food in the ice hotel.

The Jump Zone

Who says your kids cannot have fun when the weather gets warm in Hyderabad? Drive to the Jump Zone, which allows kids aged 5 ~ 12 to play and remains open from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm, and enjoy its vast indoor play area, where there are slides, dance floors, toys to ride on, and jumping castles.

Ramoji Film City

Ramoji Film City, which remains open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, has everything you need for fun and entertainment in one place. Your kids will be amazed by the beautiful gardens, amazing sets for movies, and strange streets. They can also enjoy exciting rides and games there.

Nehru Zoological Park

Nehru Zoological Park, which remains open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, is a great place to let your kids spend quality time with different animals. In this vast park you can see over 100 species of animals in their natural habitat. Other fun activities include elephant rides, train rides, and the Dinosaur Park. It also has an excellent food court where you can sit and enjoy tasty food and drinks.

1. Which place has the longest opening hours?

A．Snow World.	B．The Jump Zone.
C．Ramoji Film City.	D．Nehru Zoological Park.

2. What does the text say about the Jump Zone?

A．It doesn’t welcome kids of all ages.

B．It is especially crowded on warm days.

C．It doesn’t have enough room for sliding.

D．It attracts kids who love playing outdoors.

3. What do Snow World and Nehru Zoological Park have in common?

A．They both offer training sessions.

B．They both provide a place for dining.

C．They both are suitable for extreme sports.

D．They both offer a chance to see wild species.

9 . 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。

Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries (栖息地) has great     1     (important) for the conservation of the giant panda,     2     (recognize) as a “National Treasure” in China and an icon of     3    (globe) conservation efforts. It is the largest and most important remaining area of panda habitat in China and the world, consisting of seven nature reserves and nine scenic     4     (park).

In addition     5     the giant panda, the property features     6     great number of local and threatened species of plants and animals, including other iconic mammal species, such as the red panda and snow leopard. The property is an important center for some birds, 300 of     7     breed (繁殖) locally. Besides, the property is     8     (particular) important for plants,     9     (become) one of the botanically richest sites of any temperate (温带的) region in the world. The property is a major source and gene pool for hundreds of traditional medicinal plants, many now under threat. Because of its biodiversity and conservation of giant pandas, these reserves     10     (list) as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2006.

10 . Are you interested in ancient Britain? Take a trip back in time and discover the Britain the ancestors knew.

Maiden Castle, Dorset

Maiden Castle was built in about 600 BC. It was a simple and ordinary site in the early phase. Around 450 BC it was greatly expanded, making it the largest hill fort in Britain. During the medieval period, it was used only for agriculture. Thomas Hardy, who built his house within sight of it, described the castle in a short story. John Cowper Powys wrote a novel titled Maiden Castle, which was set in Dorset.

Avebury, Wiltshire

This village is the proud home of the largest stone circle in Europe. Built during the New Stone Age, it was thought to calm the power of nature. The nearby Avebury Manor offers hands on insights into how the village has developed over the centuries. Unlike most historical sites, interaction is encouraged here, and visitors are welcome to sit on the chairs and lie on the beds.

Skara Brae, Orkney Islands

Older than Stonehenge, Skara Brae is unusually well protected. It has been described as one of the most remarkable prehistoric monuments (史前遗迹) in all of Europe. The Neolithic village is made up of eight round houses, connected by a series of small passages. The village was home to farmers, hunters and fishermen. Be sure to keep warm to protect you against the strong Orkney winds.

Butser Ancient F arm, Hampshire

Butser Ancient Farm is an archaeological (考古的) open -air museum that was founded in 1970 by the Council for British Archaeology. It meant to create a working ancient farm where archaeologists could explore their theories on how people lived and worked during the Iron Age. The farm built ancient houses based on real archaeological sites from all over the country.

1. What do we know about Maiden Castle?

A．It’s now set for expansion.

B．It’s a suitable place for cultural activities.

C．It was seriously damaged by natural disasters.

D．It provided creative inspiration for some writers.

2. Which place best suits tourists hoping to have direct access to historical objects?

A．Avebury.

B．Skara Brae.

C．Maiden Castle.

D．Butser Ancient Farm.

3. Why did the Council for British Archaeology build Butser Ancient Farm?

A．To support local agriculture.

B．To attract visitors to ancient farms.

C．To carry out archaeological work conveniently.

D．To prove the historical importance of stone houses.