2 . National Parks, Wyoming

A bike tour is a great way to access busy national parks. This six-day trip is a big loop out of Jackson 5s Rustic Inn Creekside Resort and Spa, with stops along the way to check out hot springs, moose (驼鹿) and the grizzly bear. Available June to September 2022; $3,095, vbt.com

Death Valley, California

This three-day trip starts with a meet and greet in Las Vegas before exploring a ghost town, on foot. Then the biking starts through the desert, heading to a hotel in time to catch a Death Valley sunset. The next day ifs a nearly 50-mile ride to the edge of a crater (火山口). Available October 2021 through December 2022; $1,649, rei.com

Finger Lakes, New York

This 121-mile bike tour snakes its way around Canandaigua lakes and rolling hills over five days. It starts with a wine tasting, then lunch and a ride through farmland. With only about 30 miles a day of riding, there’s plenty of time to try local wines and have a spa. Available June to July 2022;$5,499, trek travel. com

Florida Keys

Unless you book a custom trip, tours that include teens and kids can be difficult to find. Keep younger travelers engaged by mixing bike rides with other activities, like kayaking (独木舟), snorkeling, hiking and stand-up paddle boarding. This five-day trip heads south from Miami, through the Everglades National Park, and out to Key West. Along the way kids can learn to fish like the locals while parents can relax in excellent accommodations. Available December 2021 and December 2022;from $3,999, backroads. com

1. Which tour is the most suitable for families?

A．National Parks, Wyoming	B．Death Valley, California
C．Finger Lakes, New York	D．Florida Keys

2. What can you enjoy on the trip to Death Valley?

A．Learning to fish.	B．Seeing wild animals.
C．Appreciating the sunset.	D．Trying local wines.

3. Which of the following do the four tours share?

A．Seeing the world from a bike seat.	B．Having a taste of farm life.
C．Exploring local food on a bike trip.	D．Getting the most out of national parks.

3 . Inakadate, a Japanese village of around 7, 000 people, is considered the home of a rice field art form. In the early 1990s, local authorities realized that youths were moving to big urban centers in large numbers, and started brainstorming for ways of breathing new life into the village. One of the proposed ideas was an art form inspired by the local’s traditional rice planting, done by hand for hundreds of years. Called Tanbo Art, it involved the use of different rice varieties to turn local rice fields into giant canvases (画布).

The first rice field artwork was displayed in 1993, when purple and yellow rice plants were used to create a detailed picture of Mt. Iwaki. The project was such a huge success that Inakadate authorities decided to turn it into a yearly event. Nowadays, a viewing platform is often set up somewhere above the rice field, from which people can admire the unique artwork.

To create the impressively massive field artworks, the locals use a technique unique to Japan, which involves surveying the rice fields, perspective drawing, and the planting of various types of rice plants to create the desired visual effect. Tanbo Art has come a long way in the last three decades, with designs gradually becoming larger and more complex.

Some of the most elaborate (精心制作的) rice field artworks created in Inakadate have required the use of no less than 10 rice plants in color. The process starts in the spring months, and by early summer, the fruits of this labor become clearly visible. July and August are the best months to visit this famous Japanese village.

There are many locals who say that rice field art has saved Inakadate, bringing in impressive numbers of tourists from all over the world every year, and boosting the local economy. The success of Inakadate inspired other rice cultivating communities to borrow the Tanbo Art concept, and today you can find this sort of impressive rice field artworks all across Japan.

1. The rice field art was originally built to ______.

A．promote its traditional rice planting	B．turn local rice fields into giant canvases
C．promote the tourist industry of the village	D．make the village more lively and energetic

2. The rice field art has contributed greatly to the ______ of Inakadate.

A．farming

B．population

C．tourist industry

D．rice consumption

3. From the passage, we can know that ______.

A．early spring is the best months to visit Inakadate

B．many countries also follow the example of Inakadate

C．a viewing platform can help tourists enjoy the rice field artworks

D．no less than 10 rice plants were used to create the first rice field artwork

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

A．Travel.

B．Economy.

C．Technology.

D．Local news.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式

Copy and paste schools

How will geography affect your future? For some children around the world, the environment they grow up     1     has a huge impact on their lives. For example, children in Madagascar now stand to benefit from the large amount of sunlight their country receives. One non-governmental organization (NGO) is building 3D-printed schools     2     run on solar power.

Maggie Grout was just 15 years old when she founded her NGO-Thinking Huts. Now 22, she is celebrating the     3     (complete) of her NGO’s first 3D-printed school in Madagascar.

She     4     (lead) the entire process from start to finish, working with a professor from the university supporting her NGO. First, they scouted (搜寻) several locations and ultimately decided on Madagascar due to     5     need for schools and ability to provide     6     renewable energy source. Then Grout drew a design layout for the school considering many elements.

Next, Grout had to find the right architect and 3D printing firm for the job. Using an architecture-scale 3D printer, the school was built layer by layer form the ground up. This method of construction decreases the need for concrete (混凝土)     7     up to 50 percent and emits less CO₂,     8     (mean) the school can be completed with in a week.     9     (increase) sustainability, the process included sourcing local materials to build doors, windows and roof.

What’s more, the NGO employed a local labor force and trained them to use a 3D printer so that they can build more schools on their own in the future. She plans to print another school in a     10     (remote) part of the country where one in five children don’t have the chance to attend primary school.

5 . 4 places in the Midwest that look like they could be in Europe

If an expensive overseas trip isn’t in the cards for you right now, don’t worry. Take a road trip from Chicago and check out these Mid-western tourist spots that look like they’re straight out of a European postcard．

★Niles, Illinois

If you visit a square at 6300 W. Touhy Avenue, you’ll find a pleasantly European surprise — a half-sized copy of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Constructed in1934 to hide a water tower, the Leaning Tower of Niles stands 94 feet tall with a 7. 4-foot tilt which looks like the Italian one．

★Lindsborg, Kansas

Originally settled by Swedish immigrants, Lindsborg’s Scandinavian culture remains clear through public art and Swedish specialty shops, so prepare to collect Scandinavia n clothes, cookies, and wine. Best of all are the town’s yearly Scandinavian celebrations, where you’ll find various Swedish traditions．

★Frankenmuth, Michigan

Lovingly called “Little Bavaria”, this central Michigan town look like they’ve been transported straight out of a Franconian village. For the full Bavarian experience, you can stop by one of its restaurants for traditional German food. You can also learn a little more about the town’s Franconian origins．

★New Glarus, Wisconsin

Many people in Chicago know New Glarus for its brewery. Take a walk there and you’ll soon realize why it’s called “Little Switzerland”. Named after the big city of Glarus in Switzerland, New Glarus’ wooden houses, Swiss restaurants and museums, and gently hilled landscapes make for an almost Alpine（阿尔卑斯山的）experience．

1. What is the best part of a trip to Lindsborg, Kansas?

A．The local natural scenery．

B．The Scandinavian celebrations．

C．The Scandinavian dressing culture．

D．The traditional Scandinavia n foods．

2. Where can visitors enjoy traditional German food?

A．Niles, Illinois．	B．Lindsborg, Kansas．
C．Frankenmuth, Michigan．	D．New Glarus, Wisconsin．

3. Why is New Glarus called “Little Switzetland”?

A．For its famous brewery．	B．For its Alpine-style design．
C．For its main Swiss population．	D．For the same city name of Glarus．

6 . Chongming Island, located at the mouth of the Yangtze River in China, is a beautiful and scenic destination that offers a unique blend (融合) of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Here are a few attractions you can not miss.

Forest Park

Chongming Forest Park is a perfect place for nature enthusiasts and treats visitors to the purest of air, a welcome escape from city living. You’ll be greeted by a kaleidoscope (万花筒) of ever-changing flowers, each season offering its own unique display of color and fragrance. It’s a visual feast for the senses. In the heart of the park lies an orchid greenhouse that will simply take your breath away.

Mingzhu Lake Park

This park is famous for its picturesque lake, which is surrounded by plenty of greenery and dotted with attractive buildings. Visitors can take a pleasant walk along the lakeside or rent a boat to explore the lake. The park also hosts various cultural events and performances, providing visitors with a glimpse into the local culture.

Sanmin Cultural Village

The Sanmin Cultural Village acts as a bridge between the past and the present, creating a lasting connection to Chongming’s cultural identity. Here you can discover the homespun textile technique. It’s really an efficient way of making clothes. At Sanmin park, you can discover the Poetic Root Art Museum. The museum is all about nature and art. Root art takes old tree roots and turns them into beautiful artworks. It’s like a special kind of painting but made from nature’s own materials.

Oxygen Land

Farming in China, celebrated through the ancient farming calendar, reflects a deep connection to nature. At Oxygen Land, you witness the union of ancient wisdom and modern responsibility. It’s a beautiful blend of tradition and ecological awareness as well as a connection that bridges the past and present, emphasizing the harmony of humanity with the land.

1. Who may be interested in Forest Park?

A．Mountain climbers.	B．Busy farmers.
C．Village teachers.	D．City residents.

2. Which place appeals to the visitors who want to take part in cultural events?

A．Forest Park.	B．Mingzhu Lake Park.
C．Oxygen Land.	D．Sanmin Cultural Village.

3. What do Oxygen Land and Sanmin Cultural Village have in common?

A．They display different techniques of making clothes.

B．They show advanced development of ancient farming.

C．They own some special museums with beautiful artworks.

D．They function as a connection between the past and the present.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker?

A．A tour guide.

B．An official.

C．A farmer.

2. What are the listeners visiting?

A．A farm.

B．A museum.

C．A workshop.

3. What will the listeners do next?

A．Go to the garden.

B．View the farmhouse.

C．Learn the history of the place.

4. Whom does the Johnson’s Village belong to?

A．The Johnson family.

B．Gorden’s Milk Company.

C．The local government.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the speakers?

A．On top of a mountain.

B．On the way up a mountain.

C．At the bottom of a mountain.

2. How does the woman sound at first?

A．Delighted.

B．Nervous.

C．Relaxed.

3. Why was John Lake built?

A．To store more water.

B．To attract more tourists.

C．To restore the ecosystem.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How long does the tour last?

A．16 days.

B．18 days.

C．21 days.

2. Where will the listeners stay from Day 6 to Day 10?

A．In Shanghai.

B．In Chengdu.

C．In Dunhuang.

3. On which day will the listeners arrive in Beijing?

A．The first day.

B．The eleventh day.

C．The fifteenth day.

4. Where is most probably the speaker now?

A．In a hotel.

B．On a tour bus.

C．At the airport.

10 . 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Inside the Barbecue city

Zibo, an unknown city in Shandong Province, suddenly turned into the     1     (hot) tourist destination in China. This city of 4.7 million received 4.8 million visitors in March, after it     2     (begin) attracting notice on social media. The local government has set up 21 buses to carry visitors from the train station directly     3     barbecue restaurants. “We’ve all had good food before, but this kind of     4     (warm) is hard to find,” said Zhang Kexin, a college senior. The reason for     5     (it) overnight success has absorbed all of China. Most explanations attribute (把……归因于) the origins to college students, some of     6     posted on social media about the joys of the local barbecue style. Diners gill (烤) their own skewers on tabletop stoves,     7     (make) the meal a D. I. Y. feel, and wrap them in a local hand-made pancake, alongside a sprig of raw green onion and a smear of hot sauce. The cheap prices also played     8     important part in attracting the tourists—food started at 15 cents at the most popular restaurants—so the city     9     (crowd) with young people. As a result, locals, seemingly unable     10     (believe) their luck, tried to do all they can to keep the city alive.