| A．Rome. | B．Paris. | C．New York. |
2 . Here are some movie museums you can visit.
Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum
Reporter Steve Sansweet founded Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum in 1998. It’s a nonprofit museum that is the home to the world’s largest collection of privately-owned Star Wars memorabilia (纪念品), making it the Guinness World Record holder for “Largest Collection of Star Wars Memorabilia”.
La Cinématnèque Francalse
Paris’ La Cinémathèque Francaise is one of the world’s largest film collections Established in 1936, co-founders Henri Langlois and Georges Franju acquired a large collection of films and documents.
It’s a Wonderful Life Museum
It’s a Wonderful Life Museum opened in 2010. Actress Karolyn Grimes donated original photos and other memorabilia from her private collection.
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) opened in 2002 and it grew to be an international exhibition of film, television, and digital culture. Over the years, the ACMI has featured lasting and traveling exhibits.
1. What is special about Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum?| A．Henri Langlois and Georges Franju are its co-founders. |
| B．Karolyn Grimes donated photos and memorabilia to it. |
| C．It has featured lasting and traveling exhibits. |
| D．It is a Guinness World Record holder. |
| A．La Cinématnèque Francaise. |
| B．It’s a Wonderful Life Museum. |
| C．Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum. |
| D．Australian Centre for the Moving Image. |
| A．Steve Sansweet. | B．Karolyn Grimes. |
| C．Henri Langlois. | D．Georges Franju. |
“A barbecue restaurant owner I know told me to come back on Monday, so as to leave the weekends to out-of-town visitors,” said Huang Yang, a native of Zibo city in Shandong province
Thanks to social media recommendations, Zibo has
Taking advantage of the barbecue craze, Zibo has gone all out to promote local tourism resources, while
4 . From Marrakech to Cape Town, Africa has so much to offer. Here are some top destinations to discover in this fascinating continent.
Kruger National Park
Bursting with a diverse array of wildlife in large numbers, Kruger is considered South Africa’s best park for a reason. In addition to the awesome amount of nature on display, the amenities are also fantastic, with a great array of lodges and camps to suit all kinds of budgets. Kruger is also heaven for birdwatching, so there’s something to excite everyone.
Victoria Falls
Next, we’ve got one of the wonders of the natural world. The colossal Victoria Falls sits on the Zambia and Zimbabwe border. As November marks the start of the rainy season, it’s the perfect time to visit, as the falls will be at their most dramatic! Book onto one of Tripbeat’s Victoria Falls multi-day camping adventures to explore the amazing landscape and animals.
Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is another fantastic choice for safari. Instead of jeeps, boats are the best way to get around this watery wilderness, and perfect for getting up close to hippos and crocodiles. Botswana is also a great place to explore African cuisine, with delicious dishes like Vetkoek, a type of burger normally served with curry, thyme, and chilli sauce.
Cape Town
Our last recommendation is one of three capitals. Relax at the Victoria and Alfred waterside area where you can visit the Museum of Contemporary African Art, or join a walking tour to discover more about the area’s history that dates to the17th century. If you only do one thing, visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for18 years. It offers a sobering insight into the history of the anti-apartheid activists’ life and imprisonment.
1. Visitors who want to plan an economical trip may go to .| A．Victoria Falls | B．Cape Town |
| C．Kruger National Park | D．Okavango Delta |
| A．Travel. | B．History. | C．Location. | D．Food. |
| A．Victoria and Alfred. | B．Robben Island. |
| C．Botswana. | D．Zambia and Zimbabwe border. |
5 . China is a colorful country with amazing places and cultures. In this blog, we will introduce five most attractive places that you can’t miss if you are planning to go for a travel in China!
Beijing
Beijing, the capital of China for over 850 years, is the first choice for many travellers. A perfect combination of classic elegance and modernity, it is the best Chinese destination to give you a better understanding of the country. You can wander around the Forbidden City to feel the dignity of the city; or you can walk along the criss-crossing hutongs and enjoy yourself in everyday local life.
Xi’an
If you want to feel the history of China over the past 1,000 years, you can go to Beijing; however, if you want to experience the 5,000 years’ history of this ancient, oriental land, Xi’an is the best travel destination in China. As one of the four major capitals of ancient civilisation (together with Athens, Cairo, and Rome), Xi’an is the home of Chinese civilisation. The Silk Road starts from here, stretching through West China to the Mediterranean.
Guilin
Guilin, a peaceful city lying in the hilly south-western area of the country, is among the top Chinese destinations for its extraordinary natural scenery. The unique karst landscape with its four features, namely green hills, clear water, fantastic caves, and oddly-shaped rocks, makes it a famous tourist attraction.
Chengdu
Visiting the lovely giant pandas must be on everyone’s to-do list when planning a tour of the best Chinese destinations. Many cities have zoos with space for pandas, but the best place to get close to them is Chengdu for sure! Visiting Chengdu is also a treat for food lovers. Jin li Street is a great place to have a taste of well-known Sichuan food. Besides, you can also enjoy the comfortable atmosphere.
1. What can you do in Beijing?| A．Enjoy the oddly-shaped rocks. | B．Have a taste of Sichuan food. |
| C．Walk around the Forbidden City. | D．Learn the history of the Silk Road. |
| A．Beijing. | B．Xi’an. | C．Guilin. | D．Chengdu. |
| A．Another attractive place in China. | B．The introduction to karst landscape. |
| C．Tips for travelling around the world. | D．The contact information of a museum. |
6 . As a popular tour operator, Travel China Guide designs a lot of China tour packages (旅游套餐) for foreigners with the best-selling travel deals to wonderful must see destinations and offers the best quality services. We warmly invite you to join us on an exciting vacation. Today we will offer you a three days’ private Zhangjiajie in-depth tour.
Day 1 Arrival in Zhangjiajie
Welcome to this charming city, Zhangjiajie. Your guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and drive you to the hotel we booked for you ahead of time. The rest time of the day remains free for you to relax.
Day 2 Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie
Today, your private Zhangjiajie tour will start with a visit to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, where you will have a chance to experience the world’s longest and highest glass bridge, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. In addition to an unforgettable experience, it will also give you a special angle to enjoy the beauty of the Grand Valley
Afterwards, your guide will lead you to the Baofeng Lake where you will take a scenic boat ride. When you finish visiting the scenic area, the driver will send you back to the hotel.
Day 3 Away From Zhangjiajie
Today your Zhangjiajie tour will continue to go to the Tianmen Mountain, known as the most beautiful “Hanging Garden” in the world. Tianmen Mountain is named after a natural wonder, Tianmen Cave, which is a naturally formed hole among thousand-metre high cliffs. In addition to this wonder, you may also see different old trees, green vines and rare animals there.
Your three-day Zhangjiajie tour package will come to an end here. You will then be driven to the airport and we will say goodbye there. If you want to have your China tour schedule further, we will be glad to provide detailed information.
1. What will the visitors do on Day 1?| A．Book a hotel. | B．Drive to a hotel. |
| C．Start with a visit. | D．Spend time relaxing freely. |
| A．The Grand Valley. | B．The Baofeng Lake. |
| C．The Tianmen Mountain. | D．Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. |
| A．It can book the hotel for free. |
| B．It offers no pick-up services. |
| C．It is designed for Chinese visitors. |
| D．It provides travelling services for foreign tourists. |
7 . Asia is the birthplace of the world’s three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks, such as the Great Wall of China. Taj Mahal of India.With the conclusion of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization, let’s take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, stretching out to a total length of more than 5,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and witnessed its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.
Angkor Wat,Cambodia
The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious monuments in the world,built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman Ⅱ in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura(present-day Angkor),the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum(陵墓).
Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra.It was commissioned in 1632 by Mughalemperor Shah to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being“the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”
Al-Khazneh, Jordan
Al-Khazneh, also known as the Treasury, is one of the most delicate temples in the ancient Arab Nabataean Kingdom city of Petra,Jordan. The 45-meter-high and 30-meter-wide building is a magnificent building with a pronounced Greek style. It is said to have been a place where pirates hid their treasure.
1. What is special about the Great Wall compared with the others in the article?| A．It is the longest man-made project in the world. |
| B．It was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Site. |
| C．It was used as a defense project in the ancient China. |
| D．It used to be used as a religious/purpose in China |
| A．The Angkor Wat. | B．The Taj Mahal. |
| C．AI-Khazneh. | D．The Treasury |
| A．The Great Wall. | B．The Angkor Wat. |
| C．The Taj Mahal. | D．AI-Khazneh. |
8 . For most of my adult life, I’ve felt slightly ashamed —not of something I’ve done, but of something I haven’t. Although I’m an independent person who has been to numerous countries, I’ve never gone on an overseas holiday alone. I’ve traveled with my parents, partners, kids and other families. I’ve travelled with my pet and joined tours where I knew no one but came out with lifelong friends.
But for a while, my failure to travel alone felt like a mistake. Solo travel is celebrated. I’ve seen a thousand pieces written by adventurous women who claim to have found themselves by crossing countries alone. Traveling solo makes you capable, they say. It pushes you out of your comfort zone. Every woman should travel alone at least once in her life!
And yet, I’ve never had an urge to do it. For one thing, I need a lot of people contact. A single day without meaningful conversation can leave me feeling depressed. Proper, engaging conversation is difficult when traveling alone. Even if you’re good at chatting with strangers, it isn’t always possible. I don’t want to worry about being alone on my travels. I want support and company during my adventures. I used to see this desire to be with others as some sort of flaw, but now I see it as a valid choice.
Traveling solo builds resilience. But so does life. I am a single parent raising three children while trying to juggle a career. I make endless decisions alone and deal with crises alone. I manage loneliness and fear. I don’t need to travel alone to build resilience. I have resilience in spades, I’m sure travelling overseas would push me further out of comfort zone. But you know what else pushed me out of my comfort zone? Being single in a society that values marriage. Earning a living in a difficult industry. Dating men I’ve met on an app. My life is effortful enough. I don’t need my travels to be effortful too.
Travel is incredibly valuable, no matter what your stage of life. It teaches you how diverse the world is and how to appreciate your culture in relation to another. It stretches your mind and gives you a new viewpoint.
And you don’t need a solo journey to become an independent woman. I assure you that life will get you there in the end.
1. What does the author feel a bit ashamed of?| A．Her lack of independence. | B．Her failure to travel overseas. |
| C．Not being adventurous enough. | D．Not having travelled on her own abroad |
| A．It is both relaxing and empowering. | B．They can better appreciate different cultures. |
| C．They get to know themselves better. | D．It forces them to face their deepest fear. |
| A．She has had enough of resilience. |
| B．She doesn’t want to travel solo with spades. |
| C．She doesn’t need solo traveling to build character. |
| D．She has gone through many difficulties in life to have great resilience. |
| A．Walking out of comfort zone | B．Solo travel is unnecessary |
| C．Life is travelling solo | D．Being an independent woman |
9 . My husband, our children and I have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years.
Some of our
Another time, we rented a boat in Vallecito Lake. The sky was clear when we
Now, every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage, we are filled with a sense of
| A．ideas | B．jokes | C．memories | D．discoveries |
| A．camped | B．drove | C．walked | D．cycled |
| A．annoyed | B．surprised | C．disappointed | D．worried |
| A．unhurt | B．unfortunate | C．uncomfortable | D．unafraid |
| A．due to | B．instead of | C．apart from | D．as for |
| A．worked | B．happened | C．mattered | D．changed |
| A．signed up | B．calmed down | C．checked out | D．headed off |
| A．arranged | B．interrupted | C．completed | D．recorded |
| A．wind | B．noise | C．temperature | D．speed |
| A．find | B．hide | C．start | D．fix |
| A．luck | B．answer | C．wonder | D．signal |
| A．patiently | B．tirelessly | C．doubtfully | D．helplessly |
| A．sorry | B．brave | C．safe | D．right |
| A．relief | B．duty | C．pride | D．excitement |
| A．failure | B．adventure | C．performance | D．conflict |
10 . Here in Volcano Village, we re excited to be ready for the Experience Volcano Festival at last! First held in 2019, delicious food and live music were among the highlights (最好的部分)of the festival.
This year, we kick off a celebration of the culture, people, and traditions of the Volcano Area with the Ohia Lehua Half Marathon and 5k Run, starting at 7 am on August 14th at the Cooper Center. The Ohia Lehua race, including running through a beautiful Ohia (桃金娘花) forest, was created to be a platform (平台) for spreading awareness about ROD (Rapid Ohia Death) and will continue to educate the community on how to preserve these precious (珍贵的) Ohia trees.
Following the race, head to the Kilauea Lodge for the Opening Oli Hawaiian Chant at 10 am, which will surely leave you inspired to immerse (使沉浸) yourself in Hawaiian culture. The festival offers lots of opportunities to learn everything from traditional poi pounding to the history of the ukulele.
Then head to the Volcano Art Center for a rainforest tour or take a walk through the Secret Garden at the Volcano Garden Arts. After the walk, buy some plants there to bring home to your own garden.
This is just the beginning of all the unique activities that the Experience Volcano Festival features. For those of us who live and work in Volcano, the festival is our chance to share the food, music, art, activities, culture, and nature that make our area such a treasure. And don’t forget the delicious food! Throughout the day, have grindz (delicious eats) at the Ohelo Cafe, Cafe Ono, and Kilauea Lodge, to name a few.
Finish up the day with Happy Hour, Festival Evening Specials, and live music at the Lava Rock Cafe and the Lava Lounge at the Kilauea Military Camp. Almost all of the Experience Volcano Festival events will be free to the public, so save the date and join us in Volcano on August 14th!
1. Why is the Ohia Lehua race to be held?| A．To free runners from pressure of life. |
| B．To spread awareness about volcanoes. |
| C．To draw attention to Hawaiian culture. |
| D．To encourage people to protect Ohia trees. |
| A．At the Kilauea Lodge. | B．At the Volcano Art Center. |
| C．At the Volcano Garden Arts. | D．At the Kilauea Military Camp. |
| A．By giving instructions. | B．By following time order. |
| C．By making comparisons. | D．By providing explanations. |
| A．To introduce a popular sport. | B．To share a personal experience. |
| C．To recommend a special event. | D．To describe a traditional village. |
