1 . When you think of a national park, you generally picture fresh air and wild animals, right? Well, now you're going to have to add tea shops and something called “the Underground” to your definition, because London, England has signed up to be the first “National Park City.”

London was founded by the Romans around 2,000 years ago and people have continually lived there since then. In all that time, however, nobody had the idea to replace all the parks with big box stores or high buildings, which means London already has a much lower urban density(密度)than most of the world's cities. Nowadays about a third of the city is green space.

In July 2019 London announced its willingness to become the world's first National Park City. Now the city is moving toward the goal of achieving 50% green space by the year 2050 by connecting and increasing public parks, greening unused parking lots and the private yards of existing and new houses, and fixing some green roofs an existing building.

“Encouraged by the aims and values of our rural national parks, the London National. Park City is basically about making life better in the capital through both small everyday things and long-term thinking,” Daniel Raven-Ellison, who began the movement to make London at National Park City six years ago, said. “We've been doing that in London for centuries, which is why London is so green.” It's about going further to make the city greener, healthier and. wilder; making the city richer in wildlife.

London will have a much easier job achieving this type of green transformation than more. densely-urbanized cities like Paris and New York, which have. 10% and 27% green space. respectively. But that doesn't mean it's not possible — the National Park City Foundation hopes to include 25 more cities in addition to London. by the year 2025. Glasgow, Scotland and Newcastle upon Tyne in northeast England are both considering becoming National Park Cities.

1. What makes London more likely to become a National Park City than other cities?

A．Its smaller population.

B．Its locals' requirements.

C．Its government's strict law.

D．Its wider area of green space.

2. Where can you find out about London's measures to achieve its goal?

A．In Paragraph 1.	B．In Paragraph 2.
C．In Paragraph 3 .	D．In Paragraph 4.

3. What does Daniel try to talk about in the fourth paragraph?

A．The importance of his movement.

B．The values of newly-founded parks.

C．The influence of green space on cities.

D．The preparation for setting up a movement.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．London is leading the world in park construction.

B．London becomes the world's first National Park City.

C．London is listed as the world's most-visited city.

D．London has built the world's first underground park.

3 . Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.

AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost £ 169. 15 at Booking.com. A week later, the same room cost £ 118.15.

If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid--- or you're looking for a big event to pass your time--- check out sites such as Whatsonwhen.com, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.

STAYAWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.

Don't be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge's Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was £ 95.95 . A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was £ 75.75 . And at Farringdon, a double room cost just £ 62.95 .

LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London. Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As a choice consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen, where you can cook. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O'Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £ 420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.

GET ON A BIKE London’s "Boris bikes' have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programs that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.

Among the smaller cities with their own programs are Newcastle (casual members pay around £ 1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day).

1. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may ________.

A．help travelers pass time

B．attract lots of travelers to the UK

C．allow travelers to make flexible plans

D．cause travelers to pay more for accommodation

2. "Farringdon" in Paragraph 5 is most probably ________.

A．a hotel away from the train station	B．the tube line to Covent Garden
C．an ideal holiday destination	D．the name of a travel agency

3. The passage shows that the O'Neill Flat ________.

A．lies on the ground floor

B．is located in central London

C．provides cooking facilities for tourists

D．costs over £100 on average per day in late September

4. Cardiff’s program allows a free bike for a maximum period of ________.

A．half an hour	B．one hour
C．one hour and a half	D．two hours

5. The main purpose of the passage is ________.

A．to tell visitors how to book in advance

B．to supply visitors with hotel information

C．to show visitors the importance of self-help

D．to offer visitors some money-saving tips

4 . Traveling alone can be daunting. I have traveled by myself many times but, on every occasion, there was someone to meet me at the other end of the bus, train or plane journey. This time was different.

Last week I had a holiday, from work, but none of my friends had the same week off. I decided that I still wanted to do something, so I booked a train ride to Toronto and reserved a bed in a hostel for one week.

One week by myself. Would I be lonely? Would I be bored? Quite the opposite. In fact, there are many benefits that come from traveling alone. Firstly, I was able to do whatever I wanted. I spent hours in museums that would have seemed boring and dull to some of my friends. I walked all around the city, which' some people may have found too exhausting. Instead of relying on someone else to remember directions or to suggest activities to do, I discovered my' independence and developed map-reading skills that I didn’t know I had. I could get up and go to sleep when I wanted and I didn’t have to wait for anyone else to shower and get ready every morning. Being in the safe environment of a hostel with like-minded travelers also gives a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world, which can help combat loneliness.

In spite of the benefits, I found that there were also some disadvantages of traveling alone. I missed having someone to talk to and to bounce ideas off. Experiences are often more enjoyable if they are shared, and part of the fun of traveling is the memories you have afterwards. Without a travel partner, I won’t be able to laugh about and remember my Toronto adventure with a friend or family member in years to come.

In addition, eating in a restaurant or cooking in the hostel was less fun on my own.

I am very proud of myself for traveling alone, and I had a fantastic time in Toronto. However, in the future, I think I will always prefer to travel with another person or in a small group. Though, maybe it depends on who you travel with I would rather be by myself than with someone who is lazy, difficult and argumentative.

1. What happened to the author last week?

A．She traveled alone to Toronto during a work vacation.

B．She felt lonely away from home and missed her family.

C．She found someone meeting her during a trip to Toronto.

D．She made a trip as her friend during the same week to Toronto.

2. We can learn from the article that the author ________.

A．finds it boring and dull to visit museums

B．has already acquired great map-reading skills

C．believes she could benefit by traveling alone more

D．enjoys sharing traveling stories with family and friends

3. What does the underlined word “combat” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Learn about.

B．Adapt to.

C．Fight against.

D．Live with.

4. What can we know from the last 2 paragraphs?

A．She is proud of cooking in a hostel.	B．She will find it fun to travel with anyone.
C．She favors travelling with good company.	D．Argumentative travelers1 will be ideal choices.

5. Which of the following words can best describe the author?

A．Optimistic and talkative.	B．Humorous and generous.
C．Ambitious and imaginative.	D．Enthusiastic and independent.

5 . A night in the African rainforest camping under the stars is just one of the many never-to-be-forgotten experiences of our latest offer to Weekly News readers.

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Day 2: Your night under the stars, within few minutes’ walk of the Victoria Falls. Our purpose-built campsite offers our guests a chance to feel the atmosphere of the rainforest. Your evening starts with a great barbecue cooked by our head chef, followed by a program of African music and dance. Then, as moon rises and the stars shine, you retire to your tent to sleep or to listen to the fascinating sounds of the African rainforest.

Days 3-4: The 5* Zimbabwe National Hotel will accommodate you in the heart of the Zimbabwean wilderness. By jeep from your campsite near the Falls, you arrive at midday via the Zambezi river. The hotel offers you everything you would expect from 5* luxury hotel. In the evening, enjoy our international menu, or relax in the gardens. Those who love adventure can join our specially arranged rafting trip down the Zambezi river.

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Included in this special offer: 6 nights in 5* hotel accommodation. Depart from London Heathrow Airport. Bed and breakfast meal basis. Price (£1, 355) is per person based on two people sharing a room.

1. During Day 2, the tourists will have a chance to _________.

A．cook a barbecue	B．dance African dances
C．have a sleep outdoors	D．walk around the rainforest

2. The tourists will go to the Zimbabwe National Hotel by________.

A．helicopter

B．ship

C．jeep

D．raft

3. The tourists will have time to do some shopping on________.

A．Day 1

B．Day 2

C．Day 3

D．Day 6

4. We can learn from the text that the tourists ________.

A．can enjoy free meals during the whole trip

B．have to pay extra money for a single room

C．should book in advance to get a discount

D．are required to be London locals

5. Where does the text most probably come from?

A．A travel guide.	B．A geography textbook.
C．A hotel advertisement.	D．An introduction to Weekly News.

6 . Dear Mary,

How are you? I saw you posted some wonderful photos of the coastline near your hometown. You’re really getting into your photography! Right now I’m taking a break to write you an email.

Remember you said you’d like to come over to the UK sometime this year? Well, I was thinking that this year you might like to come to the Edinburgh Festival with me in August. I’ve got an aunt with a flat in the city center who could put us up.

Do you know much about the festival? It’s very famous — the biggest, most popular arts festival in the world! There are lots of things going on — art exhibitions, concerts of all kinds, modern dance, a book festival, etc. The thing it’s most famous for is the newest and most exciting theatre. People come from all over the world and perform in their own languages.

In Scotland you have the best of both worlds: culture and wild land. After the festival, we could hire a car and go up to some of the islands off the west coast, like Skye. The weather can be changeable in August, but the landscape is beautiful, with empty beaches and rocky mountains. It’s the perfect place for you to take photos. Afterwards, we could head back to the east coast and visit my friend Rob in St. Andrews. It’s really pretty and Rob’s enjoyable to be with. You’d get on well with him.

So, why don’t you have a think about it and then get back to me? Take your time, there’s no rush.

Speak to you soon.

Yours,

Sophie

1. What is the best known activity at the Edinburgh Festival?

A．Modern dance.	B．Art exhibitions.
C．Performances of plays.	D．Different kinds of concerts.

2. What does the underlined sentence in Para.2 mean?

A．Sophie’s aunt can allow them to live in her flat.	B．Sophie’s aunt will come and join them.
C．Mary promised to come to Edinburgh Festival.	D．Mary took many photos of Edinburgh Festival.

3. What does Sophie suggest doing straight after the festival?

A．Seeing her friend Rob in St. Andrews.	B．Driving along the east coast of Scotland.
C．Taking photos while climbing mountains.	D．Visiting islands along the west coast of Scotland.

4. Why did Sophie send this email to Mary?

A．To invite her to visit Scotland.	B．To talk about her working plan.
C．To take a break from her heavy work.	D．To introduce the Edinburgh Festival.

7 .
Trip 1 Black Bear Count

There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: Free When: May 8
Trip 2 Garland Valley

Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley, close to the town of Garland hut, is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15
Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure

Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. You will see many of the animals on this trip. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.

Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May 22
Equipment to be needed:

• Please bring enough water and food for all walks.

• Wear good walking shoes—no high heels.

• Wear a hat for day walks.

• Dress warmly for night walks.

• Children must be with an adult.

• Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.

• Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.

Bookings:

Bookings for the above trips can be made by telephone(8934847) or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour. com

1. Where are these trips?

A．In a large city.	B．In a park in the mountains.
C．In a special kind of zoo.	D．In three different countries.

2. Which of the trips lasts the longest hours?

A．Black Bear Count	B．National Park Tour
C．Flashlight Adventure	D．Garland Valley

3. Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

A．Good walking shoes	B．A pair of glasses
C．A sleeping-bag	D．Food and water

4. If you are free on May 22, you can choose_____.

A．Black Bear Count	B．Garland Valley
C．Flashlight Adventure	D．None of the trips

5. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Adventure Travel in America	B．Hunting around the Great Mountains
C．Interesting Trips in the East of the USA	D．Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains

8 . My father was born in a small town in the US. He wasn't sure what he wanted from ______， but something told him to ______ and begin a new adventure.

He began that adventure traveling to cities in the US before going on to Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. He took my mother and us three daughters with him and went wherever the road ______ him.

It's easy to feel _____ when you're on the road. We made lots of new friends on our trip — most of them are mechanics, since we often ______ hours in repair shops. But that was a way much _____ than sitting by the roadside while waiting for the engine to ______ when it was 40 ℃ outside.

Getting along well sometimes seemed ______. There were always a lot of _____， especially among us back seat passengers about who had to ______ in the middle. But even if it was hard, we learned a lot about ______. When we were traveling in the Philippines, we drove to Quezon City one day. It should have been an hour's drive but was nearly three thanks to bad roads and ______ traffic. “Did you put our suitcases in the car?” my father asked my mother as we arrived there. From the back seat, we saw her ______ turn toward my father. “No, ” she said. “I thought you did.” That was how a seven hour car trip turned into a 16hour one, which was mostly spent in ______.

On occasions like that, we had to learn to let go of our anger because we were ______ in a rolling box with the same people for the rest of the ______. Even if I sometimes felt like opening the car door and ______ one of my sisters out, I kept my feelings to myself.

This is why road trips were like ______ universities to us. We ______ our PhDs (博士学位) in how to get along with other people just by traveling in our old car.

If we were ______ given a second chance at life, we would do it all over again. Only this time would I put the suitcases in the car myself.

1.

A．move

B．life

C．experience

D．belief

2.

A．live up

B．struggle on

C．get out

D．walk around

3.

A．took

B．drove

C．served

D．controlled

4.

A．anxious

B．upset

C．helpless

D．lonely

5.

A．wasted

B．worked

C．spent

D．chatted

6.

A．better

B．easier

C．safer

D．cleverer

7.

A．break down

B．cool off

C．clear up

D．turn over

8.

A．available

B．alternative

C．necessary

D．impossible

9.

A．arguments

B．fights

C．embarrassments

D．amusements

10.

A．settle

B．rest

C．sit

D．watch

11.

A．sharing

B．respect

C．communication

D．tolerance

12.

A．light

B．heavy

C．local

D．fast

13.

A．suddenly

B．sensitively

C．calmly

D．slowly

14.

A．silence

B．vain

C．panic

D．disappointment

15.

A．buried

B．crazy

C．stuck

D．impatient

16.

A．holiday

B．journey

C．exploration

D．march

17.

A．dragging

B．pushing

C．helping

D．sending

18.

A．unusual

B．common

C．free

D．mobile

19.

A．earned

B．expected

C．missed

D．valued

20.

A．somewhere

B．anytime

C．somehow

D．anyway

9 . One day in March,seven years ago,during happy hour at a bar in my hometown of Fayetteville,Arkansas,made a surprise announcement to my friends:I was going to shut down my law practice and attempt to travel around the globe in a year.What’s more,I would do it without taking any flights or making a single advance reservation of any kind.My announcement drew mixed reactions from my friends.Some offered support and encouragement,while others were more doubtful.

Once I had said the words,there was no turning back.It took months to shut down my practice and get things in order.Once I set off on my adventure in December 2008,found travelling without using planes was not easy.Trying to circle the globe in 16 months(it took me a bit longer than the initial 12 months planned)made it even harder.Even so,travelling overland was the most amazing way to truly understand the immensity(浩瀚无际)of our wonderful planet.

I took three consecutive(连续)overnight buses to travel 3,000 km through Argentina,from Ushuaia to the capital Buenos Aires.I would look out the windows for hours on end of the completely unspoiled plains,as if humans had never touched it.

It took seven consecutive days and nights on trains to get from Moscow to Beijing,each day spent staring out the windows for hours as the Siberian plains swept by.Sometimes,I wouldn’t see a village or a human being for 10 hours.Later in my journey,it took 22 days on a cargo freighter(货船)to get from New Zealand through the Panama Canal and back to Philadelphia,to finish my round-the-world adventure.

It turned out that travelling with no reservations was far less difficult than had imagined.Pulling into a city on a bus with a backpack,looking in a guidebook for a few suggestions of accommodations(住宿),and then finding an empty room was never much of a problem anywhere.It also kept me flexible and open about all my travel plans,which is advice I give everyone who asks—plan far less than you think you should.

1. The author's trip was special in that         .

A．he made it at the expense of giving up his job

B．it hardly cost him anything

C．he did not make advance booking or travel by air

D．it was a global trip

2. The author most probably returned to the United States in          .

A．June 2009

B．December 2009

C．February 2010

D．April 2010

3. What does the underlined word“unspoiled”mean in Paragraph 3?

A．Unimportant.

B．Undamaged.

C．Invaluable.

D．Priceless.

4. The author's travelling route was         .
(1)Moscow       (2)Philadelphia       (3)New Zealand
(4)Ushuaia       (5)Beijing       (6)Buenos Aires

A．(5)(4)(1)(6)(3)(2)	B．(4)(6)(1)(5)(3)(2)
C．(4)(5)(1)(6)(3)(2)	D．(5)(1)(6)(4)(3)(2)

5. What does the author think of his around-the-world tour?

A．Challenging but pleasant.	B．Dangerous but wonderful.
C．Boring and disappointing.	D．Costly and painful.

10 . It’s wonderful to have a relaxing bath in mineral water while looking out over beautiful scenery. If you live in the US or are planning a visit, consider going to one of the two natural hot springs (温泉) in the western US:

Travertine Hot Springs

At the edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Bridgeport, California lie the Travertine Hot Springs. The orange, green, and red rocks and the mountains create beautiful views for you to enjoy while you bathe. Each pool is a different temperature, so you can find one that’s comfortable for you. These springs can easily be reached by car. Take Route 395 south from Bridgeport and turn left onto Jack Sawyer Road. In about a mile you’ll arrive at the springs. If you like to camp, you can camp along Jack Sawyer Road.

Bagby Hot Springs

In the middle of an ancient forest you’ll find the Bagby Hot Springs. At the springs there are wooden bathhouses, with both private baths and communal baths. Through a system of pipes the spring water is brought to the baths at a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit. If that’s too hot buckets of cold water are also available to mix into the bathtub (浴缸) or to cool off with after your bath.

The Bagby Springs are about 45 minutes from Estacada, Oregon, on Highway 224. To get to the bathhouse there is a 1.5-mile walk from the parking lot through the beautiful Mt. Hood National Forest. While in the area, make sure to visit Portland, which is known for its coffee, restaurants, and music.

The best time to visit the two hot springs is in late spring, or in summer or fall. While in the area, check out the Curecanti National Recreation Area, where you can enjoy canoeing, fishing, bird watching, camping, and hiking.

1. Which is not the advantage of bathing in the spring in California?

A．Beautiful scenery can be seen while bathing there.

B．You can choose different pools suitable for you.

C．It’s convenient for families with cars to travel there.

D．You can camp anywhere around the springs.

2. What does the underlined word in the 3rd paragraph mean?

A．shared	B．comfortable
C．personal	D．common

3. The two springs are similar to each other in ________.

A．the temperature of the two springs

B．beautiful views near the springs

C．the walking distance from the parking lot

D．the design of the bathhouses

4. You’d better visit these springs in the following months except ________.

A．May	B．July
C．October	D．December

5. Where might we read this passage?

A．A report.	B．A paper.
C．A magazine.	D．A diary.