1 . Creating Unique Artworks on the Street

In most cities you go to, you will see walls outside covered with paintings of names and pictures. This is called graffiti (涂鸦).

    1    People who like them see this graffiti as art, but others believe it makes cities look horrible and that the people who do it should be arrested.

These days in the UK, there are still lots of places where you can paint graffiti because most people like graffiti that has a lot of beautiful colors.

When did graffiti begin?

There are examples of very old graffiti from Greek and Roman cultures.    2    It came from parts of the city and the people who wrote it were often teenagers. Graffiti is still part of the city culture in many places in the world today.

Banksy

Banksy is Britain’s most famous graffiti artist. Banksy’s art is ad mired around the world. His paintings usually have a political message. Banksy has become very famous, but nobody knows who he really is. Banksy’s art is so popular that people sometimes try to steal it so they can sell it.    3    

Graffiti tours

In some cities, tourists can take graffiti tours.    4    There is a lot of beautiful graffiti in Bogota and much of it shows the history of the country or has a political message. You can also see parts of the city tourists do not usually go to. The tour is very popular and it is also free.    5    This money will be used to help poor Colombian artists.

A．One of these cities is Bogota in Columbia.

B．Some people like these paintings, but others do not.

C．However, you will be asked to give some money if you like the tour.

D．However, modern graffiti started in New York in the early1970s.

E．Graffiti tours are more interesting than the other tours in the world.

F．Perhaps you have ever seen one of the old graffiti arts in Rome, Italy.

G．This makes Banksy angry because the messages in his art are against the idea of money.

2 . A tour guide shows visitors around an area, using various local knowledge to explore unfamiliar areas with visitors.     1     That’s because tour guides are very knowledgeable, and they can provide facts and information which help visitors understand the places they see.

Some tour guides work primarily locally, focusing on providing services to tourists by request.     2     Or they may work for companies which take tourists out on day trips of an area. Tour guides might lead visitors on tours of local castles, gardens, or other sites of interest, tailoring the tour for the visitors. Locally-based tour guides are also often able to open doors which would otherwise be closed, and their local knowledge can be helpful for people who are unfamiliar with the culture and traditions of an area.

    3     For example, a group of people who want to hike in the rainforest might hire a tour guide who travels with them, guides them through the forest while providing information and help, and travels back.     4     The agent handles the transportation, accommodation and so on, while the tour guide focuses on caring for the tourists.

Guided tours with groups can vary in cost, from free tours in many cities in the world provided by public service organizations to much more expensive organized trips such as tracks in Nepal. It is also possible to hire a private tour guide, who works with tourists to develop a particular tour.     5     However, it includes personalized and detailed attention, which some people enjoy while traveling.

A．Instead, they will make the tour special.

B．Choosing a tour guide while traveling is helpful.

C．They may work in museums or similar locations.

D．Hiring this kind of guides tends to be more costly.

E．Tour guides of this type often work with travel agents.

F．Other tour guides guide their tourists to various locations.

G．Being knowledgeable in several languages is useful for a tour guide.

3 . The United Kingdom is a land of natural beauty and history, with many of its finest attractions discovered through hiking. Now, dust off your boots, plan according to the following routes presented by a survey of senior hikers and an incredible experience will wait for you.

Wales Coastal Path

Wales is the only country in the world that has an official walking path covering its whole borders. The Wales Coastal Path is a footpath stretching 870 miles from Chester to Chepstow. Walking the whole thing might be demanding, but there are plenty of stretches that can be enjoyed over a day or two.

Southwest Coast Path

You need a fair amount of annual leave, a casual 52 days or so, to undertake this in one go. The route runs from Somerset all the way to Dorset, via rugged cliffs, cute fishing villages and surfing spots along the coastline. You can surely jump on to any point as you like, but you can't afford to miss all the pubs full of jokes and laughter on the way!

Coast to Coast Walk

This long-distance trail isn’t official, but popular in the country, taking hikers from the Irish Sea to the North Sea as it rolls into historic Robin Hood’s Bay in Yorkshire. Following local footpaths, the route takes you through three UK National Parks: the Lakes, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

Cleveland Way

You’ll want nine days to folly complete this hike, which explores both the North York Moors and the county’s world-famous coastline. Just make sure you allow enough time to properly enjoy spots like Roseberry Topping hill and pick up a gentle afternoon walk at Whitby’s clifftop church.

1. Who will be more interested in the routes?

A．Explorers in the UK.	B．Hiking lovers.
C．Nature photographers.	D．Field researchers.

2. What is highly recommended about Southwest Coast Path?

A．Fishing villages.	B．Surfing spots.
C．Local pubs.	D．National parks.

3. What do the four routes have in common?

A．They include cliffs worth visiting.	B．They are official and demanding.
C．They run along the coast.	D．They can be completed in a month.

4 . In March 2020, when I stood alone in the middle of the main road to the Lake District, it felt like the end of the world. As a local farmer, I’ve grown used to the heavy traffic. But suddenly, everything changed. The lockdown brought quietness to the area, and I did feel a sense of relief to be done with the noise for a while.

Just off the main road is Matterdale, where I live with my family. We own a farm and our work focuses on tending farm animals. Like many who live in tourist attractions, we have been annoyed by some visitors. My farming would have been significantly easier without people parking in gateways, walking through the fields of lambs with loose dogs scaring them, or abandoning their tents along the river.

Despite my complaints, however, I would never reject visitors’ presence. I do understand their need for rest after months of urban life. In fact, I think I need them too. Of course, communities like ours rely on the income that tourism creates. But to me, there is something more personal. I once took my kids to the lake. Near the shore, we saw boys and girls playing together. A young dad was holding his kid’s hand as she tiptoed through the shallows. An elderly couple were sitting in the shade, admiring the view. I found myself content knowing that I was sharing this landscape with others.

As lockdown restrictions have relaxed and visitors started to come back, I wonder how we can coexist happily. For those who are reading this, I hope that my words can encourage you to respect the communities you visit, and understand the responsibilities that come with visiting those places. Our love can coexist, even if it sometimes makes life a little crowded.

1. What did the author think about the visitor-free Lake District?

A．Boring.

B．Peaceful.

C．Interesting.

D．Disappointing.

2. Why was the author annoyed by some visitors?

A．They polluted the water.	B．They scared his dogs away.
C．They caused damage to his farm.	D．They brought inconvenience to his work.

3. What is the main reason that the author never rejected visitors?

A．To earn more money.	B．To meet new people in his life.
C．To share the beauty of the land.	D．To let more people love his farm.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To advocate for responsible traveling.

B．To complain about tourism and travelers.

C．To suggest ways of supporting local communities.

D．To show the relationship between farmers and tourists.

5 . Want to see the majestic Forbidden City, or somewhere else while avoiding the fuss of travel and crowds?

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Historical sites: the Dunhuang, Mogao Grottoes, Ming Tombs. . .

Natural landscapes: Huangshan Mountain, Jiuzhaigou. . .

Exquisite architecture: the Summer Palace, Potala Palace. . .

Just a few clicks, visitors can appreciate the beauty of China’s history and culture in minute-detail. Voiced tours and 3D guide maps are available to offer more detailed information. It is a concentrated multimedia travel experience packed in a virtual tour.

1. Which of the following places do you choose to go to, if you want to take a historical trip?

A．Ming Tombs.

B．Summer Palace.

C．Jiuzhaigou.

D．Huangshan Mountain.

2. According to the text, how do you take your trip?

A．Go by air.

B．Self-drive.

C．Tour online.

D．Skim through pictures.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a novel.

B．In a tour magazine.

C．In a history book.

D．In a scientific report.

6 . If you've never been to Moscow, you should go and see this fantastic city. There, you can ____ Russian culture first-hand, especially if you are a(n) ____ lover.

One of the many exciting parts ____ the famous Red Square that has a magical effect on all visitors to Moscow. From Red Square, you can see the most important ____ in the capital: the Kremlin, the State Historical Museum and of course, the Saint Basil's Cathedral with domes (穹顶) that look like a beautiful stone flower ____ by the architects of the 16th century.

Not many people realize that Red Square's ____ has nothing to do with Communism (共产主义) or Soviet Russia. The Old Russian word for “beautiful” and “red” was the ____; Red Square means “Beautiful Square.” All major streets in Moscow radiate (向周围伸展) from here, and Red Square is the ____ square of Moscow ____ the symbolic center of all Russia. Its history ____ the 1490s when a new red-brick Kremlin was built. Businessmen from all over the world came to ____ here and the square became a big market. On days of great festivals, there were many celebrations here, turning the ____ into an open-air gathering (聚集) place.

Moscow's tourists travel to the Red Square to ____ its beautiful architecture and history. Besides the square, there are so many places of ____ in this beautiful city. If you are visiting Europe, don't forget to see Red Square with your own ____.

1.

A．remember

B．create

C．record

D．experience

2.

A．nature

B．festival

C．history

D．tradition

3.

A．means

B．finds

C．includes

D．requires

4.

A．buildings

B．streets

C．bricks

D．celebrations

5.

A．watered

B．covered

C．hidden

D．planted

6.

A．shape

B．size

C．name

D．future

7.

A．unknown

B．right

C．same

D．opposite

8.

A．public

B．main

C．central

D．only

9.

A．as well as

B．as soon as

C．as long as

D．as far as

10.

A．faces up to

B．dates back to

C．gives way to

D．looks forward to

11.

A．visit

B．trade

C．live

D．study

12.

A．museum

B．square

C．market

D．state

13.

A．accept

B．check

C．appreciate

D．miss

14.

A．creativity

B．business

C．power

D．interest

15.

A．car

B．friends

C．mind

D．eyes

7 . TEEN SUMMER BACKPACKING,

HIKING &: COMMUNITY SERVICE

TRIP DETAILS

Trip Start: Geneva, Switzerland

Trip End: Geneva, Switzerland

Age:15-18

Trip Dates:6/28-7/17, 7/22-8/10

Cost: $5495 (airplane ticket not included)

Introduction

It is your time to experience Europe's breathtaking mountains on our 20-day Alps Explorer. Starting in Zermatt, Switzerland, you'll take in the beauty of the Matterhorn. This three-country hike （远足）will take you around the highest mountain in Europe.

Zermatt &. the Matterhorn

Arrive at Geneva's International Airport, we'll transfer（换乘）to the town of Zermatt in Switzerland's Valais area. Well spend our first few days hiking along the Matterhorn. You'll feel the burn of a tiring climb, but you will also feel the cool Alpine air and see good views of the Matterhorn and its neighboring mountains.

Swiss Alps &. the Aletsch Glacier

From Zermatt, we'll transfer to the small, riverside town of Fiesch. One of Switzerland's famous cable cars(缆车)will carry us up to the high land that is home to the Aletsch Glacier. We'll hike to the car-free mountaintop village of Bettmeralp, and then go down back into Fiesch. From there we'll go to Martigny.   

Tour du Mont Blane &. Geneva

In Martigny, we'll set off on the full Tour du Mont Blane. We'll travel ancient footpaths, and climb high mountain passes—on foot! Moving into France, you'll be surprised by the beauty of the town of Chamonix before crossing into Italy and onto the small town of Courmayeur. You can be sure that we'll take time to stop for a real Italian pizza before crossing back into Switzerland. The Tour du Mont Blanc offers a great taste of three different Alpine cultures.

We'll spend our final day in Geneva. After a morning of walking in the Geneva Botanical Gardens, the rest of the day will be yours to experience the city. Finally, we'll meet at the famous Jet d'Eau water fountain(喷泉)to celebrate our unforgettable journey.

1. What can we know about the trip?

A．It offers different dates to choose from.	B．It will start and end at two places.
C．It is free to kids under 15.	D．It lasts about a month.

2. What can you do in Fiesch?

A．Do a tiring climb.	B．Take cable cars.
C．View the Matterhorn.	D．Drive through Bettmeralp.

3. What might be unforgettable during the Tour du Mont Blanc?

A．The famous water fountain.	B．The local food in Chamonix.
C．Visiting the beautiful gardens.	D．Experiencing different Alpine cultures.

8 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的适当形式.

Liu Wenhui has beautiful memories of visiting hutongs with friends when he was a boy.     1     is not only the playing and laughing under trees that he remembers fondly, but also some of the courtyards,     2     were over 100 years old. He said he was most impressed     3     a family's wooden courtyard. He often wondered about the structure under the big roof and how it     4     (support). Eight years later, he came across a model of an ancient building     5     (make) of wood in a private museum. Later, he decided     6     (devote) himself to making wooden models of ancient buildings that can be taken apart and reassembled (组装). His family and friends did not think he would do the business     7     (successful). But he didn't listen to them, because he felt a special     8     (connect) from his childhood calling him, After some short courses in architecture, Liu started making dougong, a system of nailless wooden bracket (支架) sets. Since then, Liu     9    (launch) nearly 40 products, gaining success with consumers. These toy blocks with Chinese cultural heritage are also     10     way for the public to develop an interest in traditional architecture.

9 . Four of the best UK foodie campsites(营地)

Dunstan Hill Campsite, near Alnwick, Northumberland

On this wild coast, foodies should visit Craster, a tiny fishing village northeast of Alnwick, in north Northumberland, England. Here the family has been smoking fish for nearly a century. Take your pick in the shop at the smokehouse on Haven Hill, then head back to the Campsite at Dunstan Hill, where facilities(设施)include hot showers, washing machines and Wi-Fi. With miles of beaches and Alnwick Castle nearby, this is a great place for camping.

Gordale Scar Campsite, North Yorkshire

At the foot of Gordale Scar is this basic site(just a couple of toilets, cold water and a shower). But its inconveniences are more than made up for by its setting. Add in the readily made beef products by Chris Wildman(buy his goods at Town End Farm Shop). Chris’s farming and products date back more than five generations.

Lochhouse Farm, near North Berwick, East Lothian

It is beside the river Evan in the South of Scotland. There are beautiful farmhouses set in 9 acres of land and a simple salad of dressed lobster(龙虾)and crab(蟹肉)is the perfect campfire meal. You can buy a lobster from Seacliffe Lobsters outside North Berwick. The boss, Jack, has been catching lobsters and crabs for more than 30 years, exporting much of his catch to Spain.

Nant-y-Big, Llyr Peninsula, Gwynedd

This site, above Porth Ceriad beach, is wonderful. Facilities include hot showers, and barbecues(烧烤)are permitted so this makes a perfect place to enjoy the local lamb. With supplies bought from the Glasfryn Parc Farm Shop near Pwllheli on the way in, we dined on lamb and watched the sun go down over the Irish Sea.

1. Where can you buy Chris’s beef products?

A．At Seacliffe Lobsters.	B．At Town End Farm Shop.
C．At the Glasfryn Parc Farm Shop.	D．At the smokehouse on Haven Hill.

2. What makes Lochhouse Farm attractive?

A．Its setting.	B．Its export industry.
C．It’s special food.	D．It’s convenient facilities.

3. What do Nant-y-Big and Dunstan Hill Campsite have in common?

A．They both have a long history.	B．They are close to the Irish Sea.
C．They are really inconvenient.	D．They are coastal campsites.

10 . Backpacking Tour of China

Are you looking for an oriental adventure? Join our 9-day tour and explore China—a country famous for its delicious food, cute pandas and the longest wall in the world! Our China backpacking tour combines history and culture, exciting activities and popular sites.

Day 1—Hong Kong

•Start your adventure at the hotel

•Receive a full introduction from the tour leader

•Board a famous Chinese high-speed train to get to the mainland of China

Day 2 to 4—Chengdu

•Meet your new adventure leader

•Spend the afternoon learning some helpful Mandarin phrases at a free lesson

•Visit the lovable pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding as they eat their bamboo shoots for breakfast

•Board the night train to Xi’an

Day 5 to 6—Xi’an

•Visit the unmissable Terracotta Warriors

•Cycle around the ancient city’s walls on a bike

•Explore the Bell and Drum Towers

•Experience a Chinese night out

Day 7 to 8—Hangzhou

•Head to the famous West Lake, a UNESCO Heritage Site

Take a boat to one of the islands

•Hike up to Jiuyao Mountain to see the impressive sunset

•Visit China National Tea Museum

Day 9—Macao

•Visit the historic center and spend time at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel Travel across the sea on a high-speed ship back to Hong Kong, arriving at 20:30.

•Time to say goodbye at the hotel that you started at. Congratulations, you’ve completed your tour of China!

1. Where can you get a better idea of China’s tea culture?

A．In Xi’an.

B．In Chengdu.

C．In Hangzhou.

D．In Hong Kong.

2. What can you do while staying in Chengdu?

A．Visit cultural heritage sites.	B．Learn to communicate in Chinese.
C．Enjoy the beautiful sunset scenery.	D．Go on a bike tour on the city’s walls.

3. How will you return to Hong Kong at the end of the journey?

A．By train.

B．By plane.

C．By subway.

D．By sea.