1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Fairy-tale ice sculptures attract hundreds of thousands of tourists into China’s Harbin.China’s annual Ice and Snow Festival, with     1     (it) fairy-tale ice sculptures, opened on Friday, drawing large crowds of tourists who walked carefully over the     2     (slip) ice and snow. This year the ice park covers 810, 000 square meters with 250, 000 cubic meters of sculptured ice     3     (harvest) from the nearby frozen Songhua River, and lit up at night with colourful lights.

The sculptures, some of     4     were a-few-storey-high, featured Chinese style buildings and bridges, fairy-tale castles, towers and one modeled after Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. All of them left a deep     5     (impress) on the visitors.

The festival’s marketing vice director Sun Zemin told Reuters the average number of people visiting the park daily has increased     6     (significant) to around 30,000 this year. Over the past few days, the festival park     7     (receive) more than 163, 200 people,     8    (generate) 46. 18 million yuan ($6 45 million) in income, nearly six times higher     9     a year ago. That helped draw some 3.05 million tourists to the city during the same period, and Heilongjiang’s Culture and Tourism Department called the tourist boom     10     “ice and snow miracle” in Harbin this winter.

2 . Top 4 Ecotourism Destinations in the World

Travelling often comes with an environmental cost一but by choosing to travel more responsibly and sustainably, you can help to reduce the negative effects of tourism. Here are four destinations that have already signed up to a more sustainable way of life.

Costa Rica

So, you want to escape? Imagine a country that’s one -quarter national park, a place where you could hike in a rainforest in the morning and surf tropical waves in the afternoon. Imagine an adventure Eden where all kinds of unique animals run before your eyes.

That country is Costa Rica Conservation has been developed here since the 1970s, with measures to protect areas, close z00S and reverse deforestation.

About 80% of the Osa Peninsula is protected; much of it is in Corcovado National Park, where visitors can follow guided trips with local groups. Activity options range from rainforest hikes to whale-watching, diving at Isla del Cano and surfing at Cabo Matapalo.

Finland

It’s a nation where 80 percent of the territory is covered by forests Meanwhile, Finland’s air and water is claimed to be the clearest.

The Finish Tourist Board has launched the Sustainable Finland programme to help visitors plan the most eco-friendly travels and engage with nature and local culture, knowing every step of their trip has been looked at from an economical, ecological, social and cultural perspective.

Bhutan

Until 1974, the Kingdom of Bhutan remained closed to tourism. Then one day, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck declared Bhutan open to visitors. Today, only those who have booked guided tours through approved travel agencies can enter Bhutan. Permits are charged at a peak- season nightly rate of ＄250 per person, which includes a 37 percent tax that goes towards improving infrastructure (基础设施) and strengthening the healthcare and the education systems. This strict policy means tourism is controlled, with local life largely untouched by its impact.

Botswana

As one of the most convenient locations to spot the “Big Five”, Botswana’s infrastructure has long been under pressure to meet the demands of the world’s safari (游猎) market. Thankfully, the team at Great Plains Safari has been taking measures to minimize impact and invest in community-based opportunities to help local villages develop. One such measure is a kids’conservation camp, where children are invited to week-long courses to learn about their surroundings, the value of conservation and the role of environmental tourism.

1. What can tourists do in Costa Rica?

A．Camp and swim.	B．Hike and hunt.
C．Watch and catch whales.	D．Dive and surf.

2. What challenge is Botswana faced with?

A．It is no longer a location to spot the “Big Five”.

B．Children don’t care about environmental tourism.

C．The government invests little in local development

D．Its infrastructure has been impacted by the safari market.

3. Of the four ecotourism destinations, which has a strict tourism policy?

A．Costa Rica

B．Finland

C．Bhutan

D．Botswana

4 . When someone tells me that they’re going to spend just 3 days in Paris, I feel like they’re most likely not going to love it. I mean, it’s possible to have a great time if you do it right and put what you want to see at the first place. During such a short visit most tourists head to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre and some other tourist attractions, and therefore experience crowds, long lines and not the real local Paris.

Take your pick and spend some time actually enjoying these things instead of rushing through everything. I’m not telling you not to see these famous landmarks, but in order to fully feel the Paris atmosphere, you need to stay in the city longer. A stay in Paris just for a weekend seems far from seeing all the great things.

Almost everyone is dreaming of getting to the top of the Eiffel Tower. But the moment you start approaching the tower you might realize that it’s not very romantic, as it’s surrounded by a ton of visitors and annoying vendors (小贩). The place is crowded, and lines take forever no matter when you visit it.

It’s hard to find a romantic spot unless you book a dinner on top of the Eiffel Tower. It’s something you will only do once, as it’s not the best fine dining you’ve ever had — you’re doing it just for the experience. However, if you climb the stairs behind the Croatian Embassy you may be able to find a quiet spot overlooking the tower. The view is wonderful and definitely worth it, especially at night when the tower starts blinking!

I recommend you to see the city from up high from the top of the Tour Montparnasse, Arc de Triomphe, or even a carousel (旋转木马) in Tuileries, and actually have the Eiffel Tower in your view.

1. What can be inferred from the first paragraph?

A．You can only see crowds at tourist attractions.

B．He who has a short visit doesn’t love Paris.

C．Visitor can have a good time traveling in Paris in three days.

D．It takes more time to experience the real Paris.

2. What is TRUE about visiting Paris according to the author?

A．Fully feeling the atmosphere of the city.

B．Only visiting the famous landmarks of the city.

C．Seeing the whole city at the weekend.

D．Rushing through all attractions in the city.

3. How does a tourist usually feel after visiting the Eiffel Tower?

A．Delighted.

B．Sad.

C．Exhausted.

D．Romantic.

4. Which can be the best title for the passage?

A．The atmosphere of Paris.

B．The tips of visiting Paris better.

C．The view of the Eiffel Tower.

D．The tourist attractions in Paris.

5 . Things to Do in Northern Ireland This Autumn

WEE BINNIAN WALKING FESTIVAL (SEPTEMBER)

The exact dates of this annual walking festival are still to be confirmed, but if it’s similar to last year, it’ll offer a choice of ten walks and hikes around the Mourne Mountains, ranging from easier lowland routes to tough, multi-summit challenges. Evening social events are also included.

GREAT NORTH LINKS CHALLENGE (18-20 OCTOBER)

Calling all golfers. You can enter this three-day event-spread along the north coast between Ballyliffin, Portruth and Portstewart, as an individual or team of four. A perfect opportunity to play three Irish Open links courses in three days.

ARMAGH FOOD AND CIDER WEEKEND (SEPTEMBER)

A four-day feast of authentic food and artisan ciders (苹果酒) in Ireland’s “Orchard County”. This celebration is also coupled with the traditional apple harvest. You can taste local food from the country’s most inventive chefs.

OULD LAMMAS FAIR (LAST WEEK OF AUGUST)

People have been flocking to the seaside town of Ballycastle since the 17th century to celebrate this fair. Attractions include a Heavy Horse Show, horse speed events on the beach, funfair, outdoor concert and a fireworks display, as well as unique local produce and handmade arts and crafts.

1. What is the best date to arrive if you want to attend GREAT NORTH LINKS CHALLENGE?

A．17th October.

B．18th August.

C．20th October.

D．1st September.

2. What can people do at the town of Ballycastle?

A．Play golf.

B．Go hiking.

C．Watch horse races.

D．Taste apple ciders.

3. In which section of a website can we probably read this text?

A．Tourism.

B．Sports.

C．Education.

D．Arts.

7 . Adventure Time New Zealand — Natalie McLoughlin

This guide focuses on adventure and eco-travel—a way of travelling that doesn’t hurt the nature or the local people — and includes activities like boating, biking, and climbing. It also gives background on the area’s history.

Gap Year New Zealand — Anna Maw

This book is for any young people thinking of visiting. working. studying or living in New Zealand for one or two years. Readers can find out how to find a job, how to open a bank account and lots of other things that are important for young people spending their gap year in New Zealand.

Fishing Holidays in New Zealand — Tim Jarvis

In this detailed book. Tim Jarvis covers many of the famous and not-so-famous places to fish in New Zealand. Unusually for many fishing books, Jarvis covers both sea and river fishing. which makes the book quite a long read, though of course, readers only need to look at the areas that interest them.

New Zealand Travel and Touring Map — Driving Club of New Zealand

This detailed driving map will help you plan your New Zealand driving holiday. The map has distance and travel times between the major towns, the locations of petrol stations, campsites, as well as other useful places.

Hitchhiking Around New Zealand — Peter Mitchell

Hitchhiking (搭顺风车) is a great way to see New Zealand up close and personal. Mitchell also points out that the New Zealand weather can sometimes be poor and he gives good advice on what and how to pack on a holiday of this type. This book is not strong on major cities, but is excellent as a guide for smaller towns and villages. Hitchhiking is often seen as a less expensive way of travelling.

1. What can we learn about Gap Year New Zealand?

A．It focuses on fishing.	B．It can help young readers find a job.
C．It introduces an economical way of travelling.	D．It includes the best villages in New Zealand.

2. Which book should you read if you want to take a driving tour in New Zealand?

A．Adventure Time New Zealand.	B．Fishing Holidays in New Zealand.
C．New Zealand Travel and Touring Map.	D．Hitchhiking Around New Zealand.

3. Who wrote a book that includes weather and clothing?

A．Natalie McLoughlin.	B．Anna Maw.
C．Tim Jarvis	D．Peter Mitchell.

8 . Over the years I’ve spent living in Beijing, I can _________ the number of truly outdoor experiences I’ve had on one hand. But a road trip to Nanshan Skiing Village in February 2021 provided me with some _________ memories.

As my friends and I sat together in the ski lift chair, I finally felt for the first time that I had _________ left the busy city life of Beijing. Up in the air a few dozen meters off the ground, I _________ the wide view of the countryside and appreciated the peaceful quiet.

As the ski lift reached its _________, I _________ slid off from the chair and almost did a face-plant into the snow. “So much for the peace and quiet”, I _________ to myself. _________, I gathered myself together and made my way as _________ as I could to one of the several starting points.

My buddies had already started making their way down the hill, and I was about to join them but suddenly fear __________ me as I noticed how easy it was to __________ speed. I __________ to swerve (突然转向) to the side to slow down, but ended up tumbling (摔倒) down into the snow.

Not wanting to become __________, I awkwardly reattached the ski. Although I still felt nervous, by accepting the risk I was able to ski more confidently and at last managed to make it down the whole ski slope (斜坡).

By the day’s end, I had relearned what it __________ to take risks and get out of my comfort zone. By accepting what seems __________, you can find both confidence and peace within.

1.

A．cast

B．claim

C．account

D．count

2.

A．unbelievable

B．unforgettable

C．incredible

D．horrible

3.

A．truly

B．initially

C．eventually

D．simply

4.

A．took in

B．took up

C．brought in

D．brought up

5.

A．circumstance

B．departure

C．destination

D．peak

6.

A．awkwardly

B．flexibly

C．slowly

D．eagerly

7.

A．blamed

B．thought

C．regretted

D．sighed

8.

A．Nevertheless

B．Therefore

C．Although

D．Furthermore

9.

A．stably

B．gracefully

C．gently

D．tightly

10.

A．gained

B．gathered

C．swelled

D．overwhelmed

11.

A．pick out

B．pick up

C．take off

D．take up

12.

A．attempted

B．proceeded

C．adapted

D．managed

13.

A．panicked

B．ashamed

C．discouraged

D．distracted

14.

A．brought

B．meant

C．made

D．took

15.

A．impossible

B．terrific

C．upset

D．scary

9 . Deep within the Yukon, one of the most densely wooded areas of Canada, sits a patch of land that is unlike any other forest on the planet. Instead of a canopy of treetops spreading across the horizon, tens of thousands of signposts perch haphazardly one on top of the other. They are all part of the Signpost Forest, the largest collection of signs from places around the world. At last count, the Signpost Forest in Watson Lake, located about 10 miles north of the U.S.-Canadian border, contains 91,000 signs from spots near and far.

The tradition began during the Alaska Highway Project in 1942, when U.S. soldier Carl K. Lindley spent time in Watson Lake recovering from an injury. A commanding officer asked him to repair and erect the directional signposts, and while completing the job, the homesick soldier added a sign that indicated the direction and mileage to his hometown: “Danville, Illinois, 2,835 miles.” Others followed suit, and the trend caught on. Each year, an average of 1,000 new signs are being added to the collection. Lindley’s original sign has since been lost to time. Fifty years later, in 1992, Lindley and his wife Elinor made the pilgrimage back to Watson Lake to place a replica, which is still there.

The Signpost Forest takes up a couple of acres, with huge panels snaking through the trees. There are street signs, welcome signs, signatures on dinner plates, and license plates from around the world. There are also a lot of familial signs; for example, a grandfather will put up a sign and then years later family will come back and try to find it. A lot of these are personal signs to literally say that they are here. Though the visitor center has wood and paints on hand to help create a sign, many people opt to bring their own signs, though illegally, by snatching a metal sign from their hometown and nailing it to one of the wood posts. The forest has grown so vast that the visitor center no longer tries to keep a detailed list of the signs.

1. What does “The tradition” in the second paragraph refer to?

A．Counting the number of signs in the Signpost Forest.

B．Replacing the natural forest with signs of different kinds.

C．Putting directional signposts on the highways of the Yukon.

D．Bringing signs to the Signpost Forest from around the world.

2. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the first sign in the Signpost Forest?

A．It remained in the Forest until 1992.

B．It was erected by an American soldier.

C．It was first put on the Alaska Highway.

D．It was brought from Lindley’s hometown.

3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “replica” in the second paragraph?

A．List.

B．Trunk.

C．Copy.

D．Border.

4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．The origins and sizes of the signs in the Signpost Forest.

B．The quantity and variety of the signs in the Signpost Forest.

C．The difficulty of categorizing the signs in the Signpost Forest.

D．The practice of nailing illegal signs to the posts in the Signpost Forest.

10 . 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。

Sustainable tourism, which is becoming increasingly popular nowadays, is not just about seeing the sights — it is also about connecting with people and their cultures,     1     (make) a positive impact on the places we visit and enhancing opportunities for the future. So,     2     can we be sustainable tourists?

It is important to travel in     3     environmentally friendly manner. Getting to a tourist destination by airplane, which greatly     4     (increase) our carbon footprint, has a huge impact on the global environment. While avoiding flying is not always     5     (practice), we can help improve the environment by travelling on local public transport or even on foot wherever possible. When at the hotel, we can reduce our impact by cutting back on water consumption and not having our bedding and towels     6     (wash) every day. We also need to protect the local culture. When visiting temples or churches,     7     a strict dress code may     8     (require), we should dress appropriately. While travelling, we should respect the right to privacy. We must ask for     9     (permit) before taking pictures of the local people, who are human beings and not     10     display.

In summary, being a sustainable tourist comes down to respect — for nature, culture and people.