1 . In life, do you choose to take the road everyone has taken, or do you choose the path that is best for you? It might be
On a recent hiking
As my partner and I walked, everyone crossing our path had something to say, “You're going the wrong way. Are you lost? Are you returning
Why did people only see one way? Because that's what everyone does? Because that's how it's always been done? We even
I decided to
A.anxious | B.normal | C.awkward | D.impressive |
A.designs | B.plans | C.works | D.prepares |
A.race | B.test | C.project | D.trip |
A.opposite | B.wrong | C.common | D.accessible |
A.emotion | B.target | C.schedule | D.request |
A.supposed | B.ensured | C.provided | D.permitted |
A.if | B.because | C.while | D.yet |
A.plain | B.valley | C.trail | D.highway |
A.point | B.inspire | C.protect | D.support |
A.expected | B.stopped | C.agreed | D.hesitated |
A.saying | B.point | C.myth | D.spell |
A.instructed | B.confused | C.offered | D.suited |
A.show off | B.think over | C.pick out | D.stick to |
A.Probably | B.Hopefully | C.Eventually | D.Knowingly |
A.desire | B.feeling | C.voice | D.reaction |
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism recently unveiled 10 nation a-level Yangtze River themed tourist routes. Yichang city in Central China’s Hubei province,
Visitors can take a cruise from downtown Yichang to the tribe, enjoy traditional ethnic group singing and dancing, rub shoulders with inheritors of intangible cultural heritage and go
During the May Day holiday, Yichang received over 6.07 million tourists, with
Since the May Day holiday, the country
3 . Mia, 12, is now on a year-long trip with her parents and three younger brothers. Far from their home in Quebec, Canada, the family rode horses in Mongolia, kayaked in Cambodia, camped in Namibia and flew in a hot air balloon in Turkey, looking to collect as many once-in-a-lifetime memories as they could.
The memories really matter because unless science makes a breakthrough soon, three of the children will become blind, likely in adulthood. They have been diagnosed with a disease that has no effective treatment and no specific timeline as it gradually robs them of their sight.
The diagnoses came in 2015. Despite the grief, the parents were surprised to find Mia, then 7, was calm about it. She announced that she would need to start keeping her bedroom especially neat, with everything in its place. “In the future, I’ll need to know where things are,” Mia said.
“She’s finding solutions on her own,” the parents told each other. “We need to follow her lead.” And so the idea of a yearlong trip was born, one that would show the kids the world, in person and at close range – while the kids could still see it. For the next two years, the parents saved money and researched places to visit. “How we adults see the world and how kids see the world are so different.” says the mother, Edith. “It would have to be less about temples and museums and more about whatever caught their eyes.”
By the time the trip began to wind down in early 2023, the family had traveled 52,000 miles and visited 18 countries. Mia grew taller and when entering adolescence, needed more independence. Her brothers became more confident and outgoing. The kids were very aware that they had learned a lot. “There’s a lot of suffering, a lot of poverty, but lots of good and interesting things too. We should be positive.” said Mia.
1. What’s the probable function of the first paragraph?A.To lead in the story behind. |
B.To arouse the readers’ interest. |
C.To provide background information. |
D.To inform readers of a wonderful trip. |
A.They are optimistic about the children’s disease. |
B.They are surprised at their daughter’s creative ideas. |
C.They are proud of their daughter’s courage to face difficulties. |
D.They are open-minded enough to respect their children’s decision. |
A.The details about the year-long journey. |
B.The keen anticipation of Mia about the future. |
C.The changes of the kids physically and mentally. |
D.The impression Mia had of what she had experienced. |
A.Seeing is believing. |
B.Making the most of the vision. |
C.Man who travels far knows more. |
D.The eyes are the window to the soul. |
4 . Five Star Yellowstone Tour
Discover the world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone, on this grand wildlife tour. Our professional guides will give you a 5 star customer service experience on your all inclusive tour without any additional taxes or booking fees.
Starting at approximately 7 am, we will be rolling out the red carpet for you and all you have to do is to sit back and enjoy the ride. We provide snacks, bottled water, and cooked food for lunch. This tour’s main focus is on the wide variety of wildlife, Yellowstone’s rich historic landscapes as well as the fascinating prospect formed by the Yellowstone Supervolcano for over millions of years. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are provided to help you appreciate the scenery better.
Whether you are an amateur photographer, a science or history enthusiast or just want to explore the outdoors, this tour has something for everyone. Our fun but professional guides will give you a first class tour in a very comfortable tour bus.
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Duration: 10-12 hours
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1. Where is this text probably taken from?A.A textbook. | B.A website. |
C.A scenery magazine. | D.A travel report. |
A.It has both mobile and paper tickets. |
B.It is a 9-people group with extra fees. |
C.It offers snacks, breakfast, binoculars and hotel pickup. |
D.It highlights wildlife, historic sights and volcanic scenery. |
A.Pay $180 per child for the tour. |
B.Pay at once after your reservation. |
C.Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. |
D.Consult the guide to check available date. |
Few countries have as rich of a history and civilization as Egypt, so it’s no surprise that the Grand Egyptian Museum(GEM), which
The GEM, also
“Now many sites are getting improved,” says Egyptologist Nora Shawki. “Even
Though it suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, Egypt has a strong tourism infrastructure (基础设施), making trips here
6 . The British Museum
Welcome to the British Museum to experience cultures across the globe, from the origin of human history to the present. The entry can be gained for free if applied on our website.
◆ Open today: 10:00-20:30
◆ Last entry: 19:30
Plan your visit
Book tickets and plan your day including exhibitions, facilities, access, food and travel. Book your free ticket to guarantee Museum entry and receive key information and updates before your visit.
Galleries
Please note that galleries in the Museum may be closed for maintaining clean or private events. All planned closures will be listed on the Visit page. Occasionally we may need to close galleries at short notice for safety reasons. We regret that in these cases we’re not always able to inform the public in advance.
Family visits
Families with children of all ages can enjoy a range of free gallery activities.
◆ Take on a Museum Mission
You can wander through selected galleries and complete five challenges. Find a variety of objects within the gallery, perform for a video using a phone or tablet, discuss an object, look closely at collection highlights, and pose for a photo shoot alongside the objects.
◆ Embark on a Museum Explorer Trail (路径)
Involving the whole family, each trail dives into interesting objects. Trails include Journey Across Japan, Africa Around the World, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and more.
◆ Explore with a Themed Backpack
This unique experience allows visitors under 16 to explore the museum in a fun way. Jobs in Roman Britain, best for ages 7-11, sees kids match modern objects with ancient objects; Sensory Support Backpack provides resources and ideas to support young visitors aged 3–11 with additional sensory needs in a busy museum environment; Little Feet, a backpack for kids under 5 for use in any area of the museum is also worth trying.
1. How could the visitors get entry to the museum?A.By informing the staff in advance. | B.By applying on the Internet. |
C.By sending email s to apply for entry. | D.By buying tickets at the door. |
A.For keeping clean. | B.For personal activities. |
C.For security issues. | D.For controlling visiting. |
A.Having some discussions. | B.Taking photos of objects. |
C.Doing the object matching. | D.Wandering around galleries. |
Since ancient times, people have enjoyed themselves at the theatre. Here are two historical theatres, one in the East and one in the West.
The Deheyuan Grand Theatre, located in the Summer Palace in Beiing, was built in the Qing Dynasty. It is regarded as the place
The first Globe Theatre was created by a group of actors, one of whom was William Shakespeare. It opened in London in 1599 and became
If you are a fan of William Shakespeare, you must come to the Globe to see a play. As Shakespeare
8 . Bill and Cathy wanted to go on a holiday. They chose a place called Maldives (马尔代夫). And they decided to
The problem
The hotel was next to the sea, but the sea was
A.run | B.work | C.stay | D.see |
A.terrible | B.unbearable | C.abnormal | D.perfect |
A.trip | B.job | C.college | D.clothes |
A.finished | B.jumped | C.began | D.continued |
A.after | B.until | C.since | D.before |
A.storm | B.hurricane | C.snowslide | D.tsunami |
A.already | B.yet | C.still | D.instead |
A.near | B.from | C.across | D.next |
A.hardly | B.much | C.so | D.enough |
A.fish | B.dive | C.sail | D.swim |
A.delicious | B.awful | C.cheap | D.expensive |
A.full | B.quiet | C.happy | D.terrible |
A.beautiful | B.bad | C.fine | D.nice |
A.funny | B.exciting | C.boring | D.amusing |
A.reached | B.arrived | C.got | D.moved |
9 . Montreal has a unique culture, with its mixture of French and English. If you want to visit one of the best cities in North America, this is the place for you.
The French
Most places in Canada are English-speaking, but Montreal is different. It is a city run by the French and for the French. If you want to work there, you have to speak French. The French and the English generally stay apart from each other. Most of the English can’t speak French and don’t want to learn; most of the French don’t like to speak English. However, it is this “conflict” of cultures that makes Montreal interesting.
Food
The best and unique Canadian food comes from the French. For example, you can find “poutine” - a tasty quick snack. This French invention is my personal favorite, although I must warn you that it isn’t for everyone. The best way to experience poutine is to go north of Montreal to one of the ski resorts. Spend all day skiing. Then, when your body aches all over, go to a mountain bar with friends and have a hot chocolate and a plate of poutine. You will understand why it’s the best food in the world.
Music & Cinema
Montreal is also great for music. There’s a famous jazz festival in the summer. You need a pass for most of the shows, which are usually performed outdoors during the day and night. But wherever you are in Montreal, you can hear the music while you are walking in the streets.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?A.A travel plan. |
B.A travel brochure. |
C.An encyclopedia. |
D.A travel journal. |
A.After a day-long sightseeing. |
B.After a tiring skiing experience. |
C.When your body aches all over. |
D.When you have a hot chocolate. |
A.Mastering skiing skills. |
B.Favoring different cultures. |
C.Understanding jazz music. |
D.Communicating in French. |
10 . In the rush of day-to-day life, we don’t always have the time to slow down and move at our own speed. Even on vacation, we always try to visit, do and taste as many things as possible in a new place or many places.
“I’ve heard countless times how tired people are when they come back from their vacation and feel like they ‘need a vacation from their vacation,’ and that’s because many times we pack so much into a very short time,” said travel blogger Esther Susag. “We want to see everything, do everything, and not waste a minute.
There is, however, another method that many experienced travelers suggest: slow travel. But what exactly is slow travel, and how do you take full advantage of this kind of trip? Below ,travel experts break it down.
As the name suggests, slow travel generally needs travelers to slow down and enjoy each moment, rather than rushing to check off the list items. “Slow travel may mean different things to different travelers, but I define (定义) it as staying in one place for longer and going deeper into the local culture,” said Paul Jacobs, general manager and vice president of Kayak North America. “It’s taking the time to make real connections with locals instead of packing a schedule full of tours.”
For travel expert and author La Carmina, slow travel allows people to stop and smell the roses-quite directly. “It’s about being fully present in the moment and experiencing the sights, sounds and sensations (感觉) around you completely “letting the experience develop at its own speed and without expectations,” she said. “To me, slow travel doesn’t have a strict definition or certain things to do, but rather focuses on the feeling of being a visitor to a place.”
Slow travel is becoming more and more popular now, because it can do good to us in many ways.
1. Why are people tired when they return from their vacation?A.They have no place to rest. |
B.They are on a busy schedule when traveling. |
C.They travel to some places far away. |
D.They feel quite excited and enjoy their trip fully. |
A.It can let travelers experience the place deeply. |
B.It can make travelers save a lot of money. |
C.It can allow travelers to explore more places. |
D.It can save travelers much more time. |
A.Other ways of travel. |
B.The definition of slow travel. |
C.The proper places for slow travel. |
D.The advantages of slow travel. |
A.Life. | B.Society. | C.Sports. | D.Education. |