1 . Pick-your-own farms are set for a post-lockdown boom this summer, as people look to support local businesses and spend more time outdoors. Here are four of our favorites.

Parkside Farm, Enfield

Juicy blackberries, and strawberries are the stars of the show at this pick-your-own place on the northern edge of London. One key selling point is the “table-top” strawberry-growing system, which means plants are grown in places at waist height — no more bending down in the dirt to pick your berries. Parkside is also one of the few farms accessible without a car, as long as you don’t mind a walk — it’s 25 minutes from Gordon Hill station.

Craigie’s Farm, Scotland

Just outside Edinburgh, Craigie’s Farm is bursting with produce including cherries, peas, broad beans and, perhaps surprisingly, sunflowers. The onsite shop, deli and cafe have a lot more to offer besides fruits and vegetables — you can pick up homemade jams, meat, cheese and an apple press for making your own juice. There are activities for children too, including a Nature Detective Trail involving encounters with sheep and goats.

Hewitts Farm, Kent

This family-run farm in Kent offers everything from spinach to apples and blackberries during its pick-your-own season, which runs from June to October (for Halloween pumpkins). There’s also a shop selling farm-grown and local produce, as well as free tractor rides for youngsters on Sundays during the summer.

Bellis Brothers Farm, Wrexham

This farm in North Wales started growing strawberries back in 1860 and has operated as a pick-your-own since 1967. More fruits have been added since then, but it’s still mostly known for its strawberries. Pickers can download Bellis family strawberry recipes from the farm’s website, including those for jams and a baked strawberry cheesecake.

1. Which of the following is TRUE about Parkside Farm?

A．You can enjoy sunflowers in the sunshine.

B．You can pick berries without bending down.

C．You need not worry about getting dirty on the farm.

D．You must drive there due to its long distance from the station.

2. Which place is recommended if visitors want farm-grown and local produce?

A．Parkside Farm.	B．Craigie’s Farm.
C．Hewitts Farm.	D．Bellis Brothers Farm.

3. In which part of the magazine can you probably find this passage?

A．Business.

B．Books.

C．Sports.

D．Travel.

2 . The Four Most Exotic Black Sand Beaches in the World

Papenoo Beach: Tahiti, French Polynesia

Popular with surfers, this remote black beach on Tahiti’s northern coast boasts some of the most impressive waves in the world. Here you will discover more breathtaking natural beauty of the island, with its green mountains and picturesque scenery. Not- to-be- missed sights include the spectacular waterfalls: Topatari, Puraha and Vaiharuru falls.

Lovina Beach: Indonesia

A highlight of this beach destination is visiting Kalibukbuk, one of the coastal villages along Lovina Beach, and the Kalibukbuk Buddhist temple on the beach. There is also an abundance of incredible marine and underwater life, so diving is a popular relaxation, but the main draw for beachgoers is spotting the playful bottle nosed dolphins.

Stokksnes Beach: Iceland

One of Iceland’s most dramatic landscapes is the mountain Vestrahorn on the Stokksnes peninsula in southeast Iceland. The magical setting here was featured in the Bollywood movie Dilwale. It’s a popular destination for photographers but surprisingly not a big tourist spot; this privately owned land charges a small fee to visit. You can visit the Stokksnes beach on a group Ring Road tour or a self-driving circuit of the country.

Perissa Beach: Santorini, Greece

Situated in southeastern Santorini, this unique black beach boasts crystal clear waters and the rocky Mesa Vouno mountain. For more active pursuits beyond sunbathing and swimming, visitors can rent water sports equipment for other fun activities like diving. You can also hike to the top of Mesa Vouno to visit the ancient ruins of the city of Thera.

1. Which of the following landscapes is a must for tourists in Papenoo Beach?

A．Waves.

B．Valleys.

C．Mountains.

D．Waterfalls.

2. Which place best suits people who enjoy taking pictures?

A．Papenoo Beach.	B．Lovina Beach.
C．Stokksnes Beach.	D．Perissa Beach.

3. What do Lovina Beach and Perissa Beach have in common?

A．They are good places to hike.

B．Visitors can go diving for relaxation.

C．Both are rich in underwater life.

D．Tourists can visit ancient coastal villages.

3 . 根据所给的首字母或汉语意思，在空白处填入恰当的单词(每空一词)。

I followed a path that took me through a dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view was b    1    . An eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains, which were r    2     in the still lake below. While I was concentrating on     3     (拍摄) this amazing scene, I suddenly had a feeling that I was being watched.

4 . Less than two months away from the Spring Festival, sales on travel websites start to hit a seasonal high. As the influence of Chinese New Year expands, international tourism also helps to introduce this indispensable cultural heritage to every corner of the world, which means in 2023, more Chinese people choose to spend their holidays overseas.

Big time for family trips

According to the statistics posted by Ctrip, one of the biggest platforms for travel products, the top 10 most visited countries by Chinese tourists will be Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Vietnam, Indonesia, the United States, Malaysia, Philippines and Italy.

Over 70 percent of travelers decide to have a family vacation abroad. “The bookings on our website have risen 32 percent compared with the Spring Festival season last year. And the prices are 10 percent higher,” said Zou Qingling, outbound tourism manager of Lvmama. “Some of our packages to Europe or the US have already been fully booked.”

Flexible schedules favored

Though the holiday officially spans Feb. 4 to 10, many choose to leave their office in advance or postpone the return date. In this way, they will manage to avoid the crowds at the airports, and save a considerable sum on hotels and flight tickets.

If you haven’t planned anything yet, here is an important tip — leave before Jan. 31 or after Feb. 6. The most expensive time to travel is between Feb. 2 and 6, with an average of over 10,000 yuan per person.

Different places, same customs

Family trips pay special attention to tradition and customs, especially during the most conventional holiday in Chinese culture. Many people still believe that the Spring Festival is about family and the joy of reunion. To create a homey experience overseas, travel agencies design a variety of events including a New Year’s Eve dinner on the Nile, making dumplings at a Parisian castle, and a Chinese New Year gala at a five-star hotel in Amman. World-famous landmarks also receive a Spring Festival makeover. From Feb. 2 to Feb. 17, Universal Studios Hollywood will dress its cartoon characters in traditional Chinese costumes.

If you are one of those who want to celebrate the Spring Festival at home, enjoy your homecoming. But if you haven’t made up your mind for the moment, it’s never too late to try something new and plan a family trip abroad during the New Year.

1. To save money, your family is most likely to travel abroad between ________.

A．Feb. 1 and 5.

B．Feb. 2 and 6.

C．Feb. 5 and 10.

D．Feb. 7 and 11.

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to this passage?

A．India has been rated among the top 10 most visited countries by Chinese.

B．It is impossible to reserve any package tour to the US from Lvmama now.

C．One will find the trip fairly cheap as long as avoiding it between Feb 2 and 6.

D．A Chinese family may experience a festival atmosphere abroad during the New Year.

3. What’s the purpose of this text?

A．To introduce the growing popularity of international tourism.

B．To give suggestions on appropriate time for traveling abroad.

C．To recommend making overseas tours in the Spring Festival.

D．To promote the role traveling plays in spreading Chinese culture.

5 . Wonderful trip around the Mediterranean

Days 1-2 Barcelona, Spain
Discover the interesting buildings, Catalan culture and Gothic Quarter in Gaudi’s city of Barcelona.
Day 3 Board Regal Princess
Day 4 Relaxing at sea
Day 5 Gibraltar

You’ve got a full day to get to know this British territory (领土), home to many cultures. Choose to ride the cable car (缆车) for great views of the Rock of Gibraltar or discover the beautiful lighthouse.

Day 6 Relaxing at sea
Day 7 Marseille, France

Enjoy a full day discovering all that Provence has to offer — flower fields, fishing boats or Roman ruins (遗迹). City or countryside, you decide.

Day 8 Genoa, Italy

Get to know this busy town by walking through the wonderful streets and piazzas (public squares, especially in an Italian town).

Day 9 Florence / Pisa

Choose to visit wonderful wineries (酒庄) in Tuscany or the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa on your last day in Italy.

Day 10 Disembark (下船) Regal Princess

Go to the airport for your flight home.

Your holiday includes
• Direct flights
• 2 nights 4 star Barcelona hotel incl breakfast
• 7 nights aboard Regal Princess
• Private guide
10 day holiday from
Single room £1,199
Mini double room £1,949
1. What can a visitor do on Day 5?

A．See a lighthouse.	B．Go rock climbing.
C．Enjoy Catalan food.	D．Visit the English countryside.

2. How long can a visitor stay in Italy?

A．One day.

B．Two days.

C．Three days.

D．Eight days.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A tour diary.	B．A business report.
C．A travel magazine.	D．A geography textbook.

6 . Liam Garner, an 18-year-old high school graduate from Long Beach, California, has completed a solo journey of over 14,000 miles. He _________ from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska to Ushuaia, the southernmost point of South America.

Garner had been _________ by a book by adventurer Jedidiah Jenkins and had _________ ridden from Los Angeles to San Francisco. He _________ on a mountain bike with only a tent, sleeping bag, food and water, portable batteries, a medical kit and spare bike parts. Garner documented his _________ on TikTok, cycling through 14 _________, including Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Argentina.

Although Garner’s parents were worried about his _________ at first, both became active supporters of his adventure _________. Worrying about his financial ability to complete the trip initially, Garner was able to _________ on a budget of $430 per month. He was accompanied for part of the journey by a friend but travelled alone for the rest.

Garner was robbed at least five times, and he had to spend a month in hospital after coming off his __________ in Colombia and landing on his head. Although experiencing some crushing lows, Garner __________ cycling to be the best way to travel, “It’s the most __________ way to travel,” he says. “You __________ so slow, and you have to physically work to get to places.”

Garner hopes to inspire others to start similar __________ and to show that cycling can be an inexpensive way to travel, __________ to people from all economic and ethnic backgrounds.

1.

A．cycled

B．hiked

C．drove

D．jogged

2.

A．attracted

B．inspired

C．amazed

D．persuaded

3.

A．seldom

B．always

C．previously

D．regularly

4.

A．raced

B．relaxed

C．travelled

D．depended

5.

A．behavior

B．research

C．training

D．journey

6.

A．parks

B．squares

C．countries

D．museums

7.

A．safety

B．future

C．education

D．courage

8.

A．in the end

B．from then on

C．to some extent

D．from time to time

9.

A．agree

B．settle

C．return

D．survive

10.

A．horse

B．bike

C．motorbike

D．skateboard

11.

A．admits

B．expects

C．requests

D．considers

12.

A．creative

B．comfortable

C．professional

D．challenging

13.

A．go

B．run

C．start

D．grow

14.

A．games

B．businesses

C．adventures

D．competitions

15.

A．open

B．known

C．related

D．familiar

7 . Like everything else these days, the cost of a family vacation is rising. With spring break season upon us, here are some tips to help families stretch their vacation budgets.

Start with flights

Flights are often the biggest travel expense, so experts suggest dealing with them first.     1    . This includes searching for alternate airports near your departure and arrival destinations, and using flexible dates to show the lowest fares.

Find alternative destinations

As with flights, be flexible about your destination.     2    . When Mexico beach resorts were expensive last Thanksgiving, Gunjan Prakash, the founder and chief executive of the Families Love Travel blog, and her family went to Paris. This year they plan to go to Porto, Portugal, for Thanksgiving — another place that is not busy in November.

Avoid theme park pitfalls (陷阱)

For theme park vacations, “I always tell people don’t put money into your hotel because you’re never there,” Ms. Masarik said.     3    . For instance, in Florida, Disney World resorts like Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge start above $500 in early April, while the nearby Caribe Royale Orlando has rates from about $200, including shuttles to the parks.

    4    

Save money on food by eating breakfast in your room or rental and packing picnic lunches. Get creative with souvenirs. Instead of buying $25 T-shirts at each stop, have children select a postcard from each gift shop, then writing about their experiences and mailing them to relive the trip back home.     5    . “Emphasize the experience of the journey,” Ms. Grant of Families Love Travel said. “When it comes to traveling, the most important part is making memories and you can do that close to home.”

A．Spend selectively and nearby

B．Cut down the cost of souvenirs

C．Use basic flight-search budget strategies

D．Spending time outdoors doesn’t cost a family too much money

E．Consider visiting more popular places during their low seasons

F．Finally, you don’t have to go far to explore new things and to bond

G．Instead, choose cheaper accommodations with easy entrance to the park

8 . Where to Eat in Bangkok

Bangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options. Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eating adventure.

Nahm

Offering Thai fine dining. Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary (烹饪的) experiences. It’s the only Thai restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the world’s 50 best restaurants list. Head Chef David Thompson, who received a Michelin star for his London-based Thai restaurant of the same name, opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in 2010.

Issaya Siamese Club

Issaya Siamese Club is internationally known Thai chef Ian Kittichai’s first flagship Bangkok restaurant. The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.

Bo.lan

Bo.lan has been making waves in Bangkok’s culinary scene since it opened in 2009. Serving hard-to-find Thai dishes in an elegant atmosphere, the restaurant is true to Thai cuisine’s roots, yet still manages to add a special twist. This place is good for a candle-lit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food. For those extremely hungry, there’s a large set menu.

Gaggan

Earning first place on the latest “Asia’s 50 best restaurants” list, progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan is one of the most exciting venues (场所) to arrive in Bangkok in recent years. The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action. Culinary theater at its best.

1. What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?

A．They adopt modern cooking methods.	B．They have branches in London.
C．They have top-class chefs.	D．They are based in hotels.

2. Which restaurant offers a large set menu?

A．Gaggan.

B．Bo. lan.

C．Issaya Siamese Club.

D．Nahm.

3. What is special about Gaggan?

A．It hires staff from India.	B．It puts on a play every day.
C．It serves hard-to-find local dishes.	D．It shows the cooking process to guests.

9 . Temples have long served an important role since the early years of civilization. Whether you are seeking a sense of spiritual enlightenment or looking to learn more about a certain religion, these beautiful temples are worth a stop on your vacation.

Paro Taktsang in the Paro Valley, Bhutan

Situated on a steep cliff in Bhutan’s Paro Valley, the “Tiger’s Nest” earned its nickname from an 18th-century tale detailing Buddhist master Padmasambhava arriving to the site on a flying tiger. The journey to the cliffside is quite the challenge, requiring guests to climb two hours on a steep trail.

Seiganto-ji in Nachikatsuura, Japan

Neighboring the tallest waterfall and set against the lush trees of Nachi, Seiganto-ji dates back to the 4th century. Seiganto-ji is now the first stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, where individuals travel to 33 Buddhist temples throughout the Kansai region of Japan.

Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong

This Buddhist and Taoist temple was built to honor the god of literature and the god of war, and the inscriptions found in the temple hall imply its construction may have taken place around 1847. It is still highly active and visited by local worshippers, so it’s asked that any visitor coming to the temple is prohibited from taking photos out of respect.

Kek Lok Si Temple, Malaysia

Penang is often touted(吹捧) for its sandy beaches and emerald blue waters, but it’s also home to the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. A melting pot of cultures, the temple’s architecture showcases Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles throughout its stunning seven stories. It’s estimated there are 10,000 statues of Buddha depicted throughout its main pagodas(宝塔).

1. If you hope to enjoy a sea view, which temple is the best choice?

A．Paro Taktsang in the Paro Valley, Bhutan.	B．Seiganto-ji in Nachikatsuura, Japan.
C．Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong.	D．Kek Lok Si Temple, Malaysia.

2. What do we know from the text?

A．Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest temple in Malaysia.

B．Paro Taktsang earned its nickname due to its unique location.

C．Seiganto-ji is a time-honored temple with magnificent surroundings.

D．Visitors tend to take photos to show their respect for Man Mo Temple.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A travel journal.	B．A tourist brochure.
C．A geography textbook.	D．An academic article.

10 . One of the world’s most twisted (扭曲的) towers has been revealed in Chongqing, China. The Dance Of Light Tower, designed by the British architecture firm Aedas and completed in 2022, is 180 meters tall and features a twisted appearance that imitates the shape of the northern lights, according to a press release.

“Located on Xingfu Square in the Jiangbei District of Chongqing, the building utilizes the simple and elegant form of double-twisted appearance to create the impression that the building is being twisted,” the firm said. According to Ken Wai, Aedas lead designer, the appearance “is not only an outlook expression, but also a way of protection that shapes inner spaces into special forms”.

The designers were inspired by the dancing aurora — the rays and spirals of the polar lights often seen in the Arctic and Antarctic — so light plays a key role in highlighting the twisted shape of the structure. The view of the tower varies from different angles as light reflects and bends over the glass appearance. “When night falls, the twisted appearance shows reflections that are similar to the dancing figure of a pretty dancer,” said Aedas in the press release.

Twisted high-rises have grown in popularity over the last decade thanks to advances in construction, engineering and architectural computer programs. Other popular twisted buildings include MAD Architects’ Absolute World Towers, located in Canada and completed in 2012, as well as the 306-meter-high Cayan Tower in Dubai, designed by Skidmore, Owings&Merrill and completed in 2013.

According to Aedas, the Dance Of Light Tower has a “twisting angle” of up to 8.8 degrees per floor, which the studio believes is nearly 1.5 times more than any other super high-rise tower. “As an open public space, the tower has all the credits to be a city icon (图标), especially the significant twisting of the appearance is remarkable,” Wai added.

1. What is special about the Dance Of Light Tower?

A．It is the tallest building in China now.	B．The building materials are distinctive.
C．It is designed by a Canadian company.	D．It copies the northern lights in shape.

2. What does the underlined word “utilizes” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Applies.

B．Completes.

C．Decorates.

D．Receives.

3. What do we know from the third paragraph?

A．The tower has various impressive angles.	B．Twisted towers have gained in popularity.
C．Lights create different views of the tower.	D．The designer of the tower likes dancing.

4. What does Wai mainly intend to convey in the last paragraph?

A．The tower has quite different inside spaces.

B．The tower will attract a great number of visitors.

C．The tower offers an open space to citizens to seek shelter.

D．The twisting angle of most twisted towers is about 13.2 degree.