1 . Italy’s Attractive Towns
Whether you’re looking for historical adventures or attractive walks along the coast, Italy’s fascinating towns can be your choices.
Positano
Featuring houses of different colors well layered on the cliffs (悬崖), Positano is also charming with the blue sea, blue sky, white clouds, flowers dotted with the town. Lined with umbrellas, beach chairs and yachts, the town’s beach transports you to a beautiful setting. When the sun sets, the town bathes in golden sunshine, creating a perfect photograph opportunity.
Alberobello
Nestled in the Itria Valley countryside, the small town Alberobello awaits. It features a kind of whitewashed round houses like mushrooms from a distance, the unique trullo architecture, listed as a World Heritage Site. If you’re in the mood for more fun, the Itria Valley is a great starting point for picturesque bike rides and scenic walks, with the Castellana Caves being only a short drive away.
Cefalù
Cefalù is the example of old-town elegance. Stone streets, a sandy beach, and local crafts shops make the town so attractive as a destination. Whether you want to go on a historic exploration or want a city-style break, the small town has it all. The main church of Cefalù, Duomo di Cefalù, built in the 11th century, is the most recognizable landmark in the city.
Polignano a Mare
Polignano a Mare is a picture-perfect old town on a hilltop. The beautiful whitewashed houses spread out along the curving (弯曲的) shore, transporting you to a simpler time. Visitors are invited to swim to explore the natural wonders. If swimming isn’t your thing, then the famous Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will definitely take your breath away.
1. When is the best time for visitors to take pictures in Positano?| A．In the morning. | B．In the afternoon. | C．At dusk. | D．At midnight. |
| A．The local house design. | B．Various mushrooms. |
| C．Coastal caves. | D．An ancient church. |
| A．Positano. | B．Alberobello. | C．Cefalù. | D．Polignano a Mare. |
1. 作为最受欢迎的主题公园之一，占地35万平方米；不仅是一个令人难以置信的旅游景点，也是一个放松和娱乐的地方；
2. 在这个公园里，游客可以参加各种各样的活动，从太空旅行到参观海盗船，可以满足各个年龄段的人的需求；漫步在奇幻游乐园，可能会看到各种的过山车和许多精彩的表演；
3. 欢迎他来中国玩。
注意：1. 词数 80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
3 . Guangdong saw a total of 63.862 million tourist trips made during the eight day “golden week”, up 44.7 percent from the same period last year and up 1.6 percent from 2019, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province. The tourism market produced 57.16 billion RMB in income, representing a year-on-year (同比) increase of 148.7 percent.
The holiday kindled a boom (激增) in Guangdong’s cities, For instance, Guangzhou received nearly 17.59 million visits, skyrocketing 105 percent compared with the same period last year, Income from tourism was over 13.1 billion RMB, an increase of 112%compared with 2022.
The province’s scenic spots above 4A level received 21.368 million visits, an increase of 53.1 percent from last year. The 15 key scenic spots in Guangzhou received over 2.46 million visitors, and Chime long Tour it Resort, Baomo Garden, Guangzhou Zoo and other theme parks were remarkably popular.
Obvious, with the traffic-related optimize (优化) in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) these scenic spot in Guangdong became the pre feed choice of many travelers from the GBA.
Dung the eight-day holiday, various leisure activities were held across Guangdong. The China International Comics Festival Expo took place in Guangzhou, attracting more than 162,000 visitors, the Chimelong Hengqig International Circus City in Zhuhai was offically set up, and the 16th “Wong Fei-hung” Cup Lion King Championship and Water Lion Challenge in Foshan showed performing styles of 20 teams from home and abroad.
Furthermore, 75 key cultural spots in Guangdong saw 2.555 million visits over the break, an increase of 10.4 percent year-on-year, and released 278 cultural events. Guangzhou held more than 80 concerts and organized 45 domestic and foreign performances, including ballets, Cantonese operas, dramas and concerts.
Meanwhile, the province’s vii ages greeted their holiday tourism spree. The 100 rural tourist spots and historical villages hosted 2.584 million visitors, a year-on-year increase of 26.2 percent. For example, Zhu dong Village in Guangzhou organized a hot air balloon carnival, and Rao ping County, Chaozhou City, held a Chinese Lantern Riddle Culture Festival, with the participation of 50 teams of lantern riddles from home and abroad.
This year, China’s travel demand saw a strong increase during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday.
1. According to the report one of the reasons that scenic spots in Guangdong attracted many travelers from the GBA is .| A．The people in Guangdong are so wealthy. |
| B．The transportation is much convenient than before. |
| C．The high-speed rail has developed so rapidly. |
| D．There are too many attractions in Guangdong. |
| A．The China International Comics Festival Expo. |
| B．The Chime long Hengqin International Circus City. |
| C．The 16th “Wong Fei-hung” Cup Lion King Championship and Water Lion Challenge. |
| D．Performances, including ballets, Cantonese operas, dramas and concerts. |
| A．Welcome to Guangdong. |
| B．So many scenic spots in Guangdong. |
| C．Guangdong sees over 63 million visits during “golden week”. |
| D．Don’t miss the “golden week”. |
1. Where is Las Vegas?
| A．Near a forest. | B．In the desert. | C．Close to New York. |
| A．Fashion. | B．Card games. | C．Swimming pools. |
| A．Museums. | B．Restaurants. | C．Music clubs. |
| A．To teach visitors about playing cards. |
| B．To get families to bring their children. |
| C．To suggest different activities for visitors. |
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Adaptation from My Country and My People by LinYutang
6 . Travel all around the world and back again. That’s the goal of Hudson and Emily Crider of Lancaster, Pennsylvania — who are aiming to complete this challenge in the year 2024. The couple has so far visited about 120 countries since they began traveling internationally in 2020.
When Hudson’s father suddenly passed away from a heart attack, the pair felt more encouraged than ever to set out on a cross-country journey in January 2017. “My dad was a huge supporter of our trip,” said Hudson. “And that just made us realize how short life is and we want to make the most of each day. So we decided to do what we want at once.”
Despite there being a lot of work ahead, the couple is still really excited about the journey. Seeing each country has been fun, but meeting people and recognizing the kindness of others all around the world has been Emily’s biggest takeaway. “There are ups and downs, but we’ve found people are kind and caring no matter where we’ve gone,” Emily said. She told the story of an Uber driver in Saudi Arabia who kept saying sorry for not presenting them with a gift upon their arrival in his country.
The couple has been able to make their world travels possible by saving for four years before the trip. They’ve also made money for their trip by teaching English online and creating their own content to cover flights. “The most helpful thing about keeping costs low is planning everything out ahead of time, as well as staying in cheap hotels, eating street food and using public transportation,” said Hudson.
For others who are looking to see the world, Emily suggested starting small and enjoying different places in your home country. “Think of the stories you want to tell someday — and then go out and live them,” Emily said.
1. What did the loss of Hudson’s father influence Hudson and Emily to do?| A．Accept the job offer in a foreign country. |
| B．Take action to achieve their dreams. |
| C．Invite more people to join their trip. |
| D．Take enough exercise to keep fit. |
| A．Having chances to attend meaningful cultural events. |
| B．Enjoying the beauty of natural landscapes. |
| C．Listening to foreigners’ moving stories. |
| D．Experiencing different people’s goodwill. |
| A．How the couple affords their journey. |
| B．The importance of leading a simple lifestyle. |
| C．The couple’s tips on saving money in daily life. |
| D．How the couple stays safe while traveling abroad. |
| A．Great hopes make great men. | B．Learn to walk before you run. |
| C．Traveling light makes you travel far. | D．All good things come to those who wait. |
7 . In September, thousands of monuments, civic buildings and private homes throw open their doors to offer a rare glimpse of normally of-limits spaces. Here are some less-known treasures around the UK.
Guided tour of Gladstone’s Library, Hawarden
Gladstone’s Library in Hawarden will be running special tours as part of the Open Doors-Wales festival. It was built as a memorial to prime minister Wiliam Gladstope, Take a tour of beautiful Reading Rooms housing 150,000 books.
September 16, 10 am-2 pm, booking required.
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow
The atmospheric Britannia Panopticon will be showing off its collection of theatrical relics, props and costumes. Sample Victorian items at the world’s oldest surviving music hall without booking.
September 15 and 16, 11 am-5 pm and September 17, 12 pm-5 pm
Gothic Temple, Stowe Gardens
Visitors to Stowe Gardens will be offered a rare chance to see inside the 18th century Gothic Temple. Though it’s normally rented as a holiday let, its circular rooms and mosaic ceilings will be open to prebooked visitors for one weekend.
September 16 and 17, 10: 30 am-4: 30 pm, free of charge
Appleton Tower: School of Informatics, Edinburgh University
As part of Scotland’s Doors Open Days festival, Edinburgh University’s Appleton Tower will be offering tours of the world-leading School, including a visit to the study suite on Level 9 which offers far-reaching views of the Edinburgh skyline.
September 23, 11 am-2 pm, booking in advance.
1. What can visitors do at Britannia Panopticon Music Hall?
| A．They can appreciate theatre-related items |
| B．They can listen to the oldest surviving music |
| C．They can visit a study room with far-reaching scenery. |
| D．They can read in Reading Rooms with 150,000 books in store. |
| A．Gothic Temple. Stowe Gardens |
| B．Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow. |
| C．Guided tour of Gladstone’s Library. Hawarden |
| D．Appleton Tower: School of Informatics, Edinburgh University |
| A．They both last for four hours. | B．They both require early reservations |
| C．They both honor world famous figures | D．They both offer special views to visitors. |
8 . Cheapest Islands in the World to Visit
Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas
As the northernmost of the 700 islands of the Bahamas, Grand Bahama dishes up plenty of cheap activities alongside its white-sand beaches. Visiting Lucayan National Park, which is home to both beloved Gold Rock Beach and one of the largest underwater cave (洞穴) systems in the world, is an affordable trip. There are hotel rooms at $80 a night.
Madeira, Portugal
Though closer to mainland Africa, Madeira is a part of Portugal known for its breathtaking natural beauty. Visitors can find hotels starting at $85 a night, and enjoy plenty of low-cost activities, like rowing a boat around the volcanic Porto Moniz natural swimming pools, and admiring the never-ending views around the island. No wonder it’s been called the “Hawaii of Europe”.
Dominican Republic
Looking for one of the least expensive Caribbean islands? The Dominican Republic is full of affordable surprises. In Santo Domingo, walk around Zona Colonial, the historic heart of the country’s capital, you’ll find castles, cathedrals (教堂), cobblestone streets, and cafés around every corner. During the low season (summer), you can find hotel deals starting at $33 a night.
Sri Lanka
Do you want to spend just $25～50 a day? Then go to Sri Lanka. Since the South Asian island country is one of the largest tea producers in the world, start with a tea factory tour on a peaceful hike. Taking a train ride through the hills from Kandy to Badulla or from Colombo to Galle is an enjoyable and affordable way to see the countryside.
1. What can you do in Lucayan National Park?| A．Visit a huge castle. | B．Enjoy the beautiful beach. |
| C．Swim in Porto Moniz. | D．Go on a tea factory tour. |
| A．It requires booking. | B．It has historic sites. |
| C．It is famous for tea. | D．It is closed in summer. |
| A．Dominica. | B．The Bahamas. | C．Portugal. | D．Sri Lanka. |
1．启程时间、到北京的时间、计划旅游的时长。
2．计划上泰山看日出。
3．计划在北京游览长城等。
注意：
1．词数约120，已给出的开头和结尾不记入词数。
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：泰山Mount Tai 北京大学Beijing University/Beida 长城the Great Wall
Dear Cousin,
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Cycle away from the urban noise and disappear into the countryside on this guided bike tour, which lasts about 10 hours. This enjoyable ride takes your small group, usually no more than 8 people, along the AmstelRiver, past country villages and green fields. Learn about rural Dutch traditions and history, and finish your tour exploring Amsterdam’s parks including Vondelpark, Amsterdamse Bos and Beatrixpark.
Personalized Day Tour in the Netherlands
Have a better understanding of the Netherlands’ artistic works on this private walk tour, departing (离开) from Amsterdam, led by a professional art historian. Benefit from your guide’s insider knowledge to create a fully personalized journey. Choose from a large number of museums, gallery, and attractions in this area, such as the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Mäuritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague, or Keukenhof Gardens.
Day Trip to Bruges
Discover the beauty of Bruges on this 10-hour trip, departing from Amsterdam. As you travel by bus, learn about the history of Belgium. Explore the city of Bruges, visiting the Market Square, Town Hall, and other historic sights. Experience and learn about the amazing culture of this city, especially about the Church of Our Lady.
Guided Canoe (独木舟) Adventure
Paddle through Holland’s Waterland area on a canoe from Amsterdam. With an expert guide, travel north to Waterland. Then, board a canoe and paddle around the dreamlike waterways. Enjoy the sound of birdsong and smells of wild plants, and hear about the region’s traditional way of life. Stop for a swim if the weather allows, and visit an island for a picnic of local food. Numbers are limited to 8 for a small-group experience.
1. Which trip is best for an art lover?| A．Countryside Bike Tour. | B．Personalized Day Tour in the Netherlands |
| C．Day Trip to Bruges. | D．Guided Canoe Adventure. |
| A．Length of time. | B．Means of transport. |
| C．Place of departure. | D．Size of group. |
| A．A science report. | B．A guide to Bruges. |
| C．A sports magazine. | D．A travel brochure. |
