1 . By the time she was 85 years old, Joy Ryan had never seen the ocean or mountains. Now, she’s 94 years old and has seen every comer of the US after visiting all 63 US national parks. Joy went on the epic journey with her grandson, Brad Ryan, who was first inspired to travel with his grandmother in 2015. “When I learned she had never seen the great wildernesses of America-deserts, mountains, oceans, you name it, I thought that was something that I would regret if I didn’t get myself involved in some way,” Brad said. Although they initially planned just to visit the Great Smoky Mountains, they had such a great time that they felt inspired to continue their journey by hitting up all the national parks in the US. “I think we’re two peas in a pod when it comes to our desire for travel and adventure,” Brad said.
The 63rd and final stop on their tour was the National Park of American Samoa. There was a reason why they left this park until the very end. “It’s the only US national park that’s south of the equator. We can enjoy the beautiful tropical paradise,” Brad said, “But as we’ve come to learn from the rangers who work there. American Samoa is an island community that is firmly rooted in family.”
The fact that a grandmother in her 90s completed such a long journey may inspire others, but Brad has always known his grandmother as an inspiration who lives up to her name. “She has already lived from a place of gratitude and joy,” he said. “That’s a power… and a choice that we all have. And I think that’s been my greatest lesson.”
1. What do we know about Joy Ryan?| A．She regretted not visiting the ocean. | B．She was financially challenged. |
| C．She prefers tropical landscapes. | D．She embarked on her journey in 2015. |
| A．Their ambition to set a world record. | B．Their fear of having regrets in life. |
| C．Their shared passion for adventure. | D．Their fascination with urban scenery. |
| A．distinctive location | B．natural resources |
| C．breathtaking coastline | D．close-knit community |
| A．Her determination. | B．Her patience. |
| C．Her endurance. | D．Her optimism. |
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Forget about Military-style Travel during which people tend to visit as many famous spots as possible in the
Unlike Military-style Travel, Citywalk is about wandering around a city on foot and finding unusual things
Various videos about Citywalk
Some regions, such as Beijing, have included Citywalk in their plans
3 . Hong Kong is one of the most expensive cities in the world, with its lavish food and giant shopping malls. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the city without stretching your wallet. With good planning, you can enjoy many things in Hong Kong for free.
1. Go gallery hopping and marvel at beautiful artworks
Hong Kong is home to plenty of independent art galleries that exhibit works from various artists around the world. While galleries are spread across the city, we argue that the best place to go gallery hopping is around Central and Sheung Wan.
2. Get up-close with nature at one of the scenic hiking trails
It’s easy to visualize images of Hong Kong’s breathtaking skyline when thinking of the city. But Hong Kong is also filled with thick greenery, mountains, and amazing natural landscapes. So, go hiking at any of the scenic trails the city has. For hiking beginners, the Peak trail is among the easiest and in the end, you’ll be treated to epic views of Victoria Harbour. Also perfect for newbies but a little more into nature is Dragon’s Back.
3. Step back in time at the traditional villages
Due to urbanization, Hong Kong’s traditional villages have been in massive decline throughout the years. With those still standing today, it serves as a time machine to showcase Hong Kong’s past. Among the best-preserved villages is Tsang Tai Uk. The original brick, timber, and granite materials are still well-maintained within the walls.
1. Who may find the Peak trail most fascinating?| A．Science fans. | B．Outdoor enthusiasts. |
| C．Water sports lovers. | D．Gallery goers. |
| A．Central and Sheung Wan | B．The Peak trail |
| C．Tsang Tai Uk | D．Dragon’s Back |
| A．Travelers lacking experience | B．Travelers into lavish city life |
| C．Travelers seeking local cuisine | D．Travelers on a tight budget |
4 . Like clockwork, warm weather slips away and autumn begins its descent on the Northern Hemisphere, bringing with it rich colors that transform forests, woodlands and parks.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew houses one of the most diverse collections of living plants of any botanic garden on the planet, including around 14,000 trees. Every autumn, its 500 acres of woodland deliver an extraordinary spectacle of brilliant red and yellow as leaves of oak, chestnut, maple and hickory trees begin to change. Visit before 30 November to join a guide d trees tour and learn how different species are coping with the changing seasons and adapting to climate change.
Brechfa Forest, Abergorlech
Brechfa Forest covers some 16,000 acres in Carmarthenshire, Wales, making it easy for walkers to immerse themselves in woodlands transformed by autumn’s finest colours. It become a blend of red and purple in November. After your walk, drive to Carmarthen, one of the oldest towns in Wales, for lunch and a visit to the castle. Some say that the castle was named after King Arthur’s wizard, Merlin, as its Welsh name — Caerfyrddin —means ‘Merlin’s fort’
Batsford Arboretum, Cotswolds
More than 1,300 different trees, shrubs (灌木) and bamboos are showcased at Batsford Arboretum, near the picture-perfect town of Moreton-in-Marsh. This private botanical garden covers 60 acres, providing outstanding colours between late October and November. Highlights include trees ranging from red to purple. Prebooking tickets during autumn is recommended to avoid the crowds.
Catbells, Cumbria
The Lake District is dotted with many viewpoints, but the sights from the Catbells walking route are a particular standout come autumn. Once you’ve walked back down, take a leisurely ferry ride to the quaint market town of Keswick, seeing epic views of autumnal hills reflected in the water on the way.
1. What is special about the visit to Brechfa Forest, Abergorlech?| A．Visitors can enjoy beautiful mountain scenery. | B．Visitors can enjoy trees full of fine colors. |
| C．Visitors can go hiking among mountains. | D．Visitors can visit a mysterious castle. |
| A．Royal Botanic Gardens | B．Brechfa Forest |
| C．Batsford Arboretum, Cotswolds | D．Catbells, Cumbria |
| A．All are suitable places to visit all over the year. |
| B．All are brilliant sites with beautiful autumn scenery. |
| C．All sites are hard to reach for people with children. |
| D．All sites have access to delicious food children like. |
5 . A short video showing a member of the cleaning staff at the Summer Palace in Beijing explaining Buddhist scenic spots drew a lot of traffic on different social media platforms recently, with netizens
In the video, the worker, Zhang Xu, 40, explains the cultural connotations of the sites
Zhang said
6 . China now has 53sites included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Let's have a look at four of them, which may give you some advice on your next travel plan.
Huangshan Mountain
Huangshan, known as “the loveliest mountain of China”, lies in the south of Anhui Province in eastern China. The scenic area covers 154 square kilometers, and is famous for its peaks, rocks, pines, clouds and springs. It also has a rich cultural heritage.
Longmen Grottoes
The Longmen Grottoes(石窟) lies in the south of Luoyang city, Henan Province. It includes the largest collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang dynasties, and show the achievements of Chinese stone carving(雕刻).
Gulangyu Island
Located on the entry of the Jiulong River, the island was occupied by at least a dozen countries, including Great Britain, France and Japan. With such a harmonious mixture of Western music and Eastern culture, Gulangyu is naturally referred to as the “island of music”. It is famous for its outstanding musicians and musical instruments.
Ancient villages in southern Anhui
Lying in southern Anhui, Xidi and Hongcun have a high historical and artistic value in architecture. The villages show the architectural features of the Huizhou-styled living houses in the period of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Xidi and Hongcun were added onto the list on November 30,2000.
1. In which place can you admire the western music according to the writing?| A．Huangshan Mountain | B．Gulangyu Island |
| C．Longmen Grottoes | D．Ancient villages in southern Anhui |
| A．A couple who want to see natural scenery. |
| B．A college student who loves the history of Tang and carving. |
| C．A professor who plans to admire the Huizhou-styled architecture. |
| D．A family who’d like to experience the mixture of Chinese and Western cultures. |
| A．A travel guidebook | B．A history textbook |
| C．A scientific fiction | D．An entertainment magazine |
7 . If you could travel in time, where would you go? Perhaps you would watch an original performance of a Shakespeare’s play in Elizabethan England? What about hanging out with Laozi in the Spring and Autumn Period? Or maybe you’d voyage far ahead of the present day to see what the future holds.
The possibility of time travel is indeed appealing. Stories exploring the subject have been around for hundreds of years. Perhaps the best known example is the science fiction novel The Time Machine, which was written by H. G. Wells and published in 1895 for the first time. It was adapted into at least two feature films of the same name, as well as two television versions, and a large number of comic book adaptations. It is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively. The term “time machine”, coined by Wells, is now universally used to refer to a vehicle transporting people into the far future.
But could time travel actually be possible? Some scientists say yes, in theory. They propose using cracks in time and space called “wormholes”, which could be used as shortcuts to other periods. Einstein’s theory of relativity allows time travel in extreme circumstances. And British physicist Stephen Hawking said you could travel into the future with a really fast spaceship—going at nearly the speed of light. Though building such a spaceship would of course be no simple task.
Even if you could travel into the past, there is something called the “grandfather paradox”. It asks what would happen if a time traveller were to go back in time and have his own grandfather killed for some reason, and therefore prevent himself from being born. If the time traveller wasn’t born, how would he travel back in time?
And would you really like to visit the future? In H. G. Wells’ book, the main character travels into distant time where he arrives at a beach and is attacked by giant crabs. He then voyages 30 million years into the future where the only living thing is a black object with tentacles (触角). If that’s what’s in store, maybe we are better just living in the present day after all.
1. The novel The Time Machine mentioned in Paragraph 2 aims to show .| A．people’s interest in time travel |
| B．the special features of the book |
| C．the long history of time travel |
| D．the contribution of H. G. Wells |
| A．have similarities in many ways |
| B．push the invention of the first spaceship |
| C．have proved wrong by some time travellers |
| D．suggest the possibility to invent the time machine |
| A．the traveller is prevented from meeting his grandfather |
| B．the traveller goes back in time to seek for his grandfather |
| C．the grandfather’s death makes the traveller’s birth impossible |
| D．The reunion of the traveller and his grandfather brings happiness |
| A．Unclear. | B．Skeptical. |
| C．Supportive. | D．Unconcerned. |
8 . Here are some of the best places to visit in Europe.
Ephesus, Türkiye
The ancient city Ephesus, located near Selcuk in modern-day Türkiye, is the most complete classical city in Europe. The 2nd-century Library of Celsus is the most famous of the ancient metropolis’ sights, closely followed by the main thoroughfare of the Curetes Street and the vast Great Theater.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s second largest city, Plovdiv shared European Capital of Culture duties with Matera in Italy in 2019. The city is one of the oldest settlements in Europe. The well-preserved 2nd-century Roman theater is one of the finest archaeological sites in eastern Europe. There’s also a rich archaeological museum.
Pompeii, Italy
Typically pulling in more than 2.5 million visitors a year, there’s rarely a quiet time to visit Pompeii. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth making as much time for it as possible when in southern Italy. The perfectly preserved ancient city, buried under ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, is unlike anything else in Europe.
Salzburg, Austria
With the Alps looming over the 11th-century Hohensalzburg Fortress and series of beautiful palaces and churches, Salzburg is arguably the most picturesque city in central Europe. Protected by UNESCO, the modern world feels pleasing elsewhere. The city’s most famous son, Mozart, draws tourists’ attention with The Sound of Music which was filmed and set here.
1. What do Ephesus and Plovdiv have in common?| A．They both have a 2nd-century building. | B．Their ancient theatres are still being run. |
| C．Their old libraries are well-preserved. | D．They share Capital of Culture duties together. |
| A．It was buried due to an earthquake. | B．Mount Vesuvius was protected. |
| C．A volcano broke out. | D．2. 5 million visitors arrived there. |
| A．Ephesus. | B．Plovdiv. | C．Pompeii. | D．Salzburg. |
9 . Today’s modern travelers are journeying further to explore Europe off the beaten track, and bringing home new skills and experience. Here are 4 ideas for an unusual holiday in Europe.
Volunteer in Transylvania
Transylvania is a top choice for an unusual European city break, with wonderfully preserved medieval(中世纪的) towns and castles that inspired the famous novel Dracula. In addition, you can take your unusual holiday experience even further by volunteering in Eastern Europe’s largest bear reserve and working with bears.
Teach skiing in Austria
Austria is one of Europe’s top skiing destinations. If you’re looking for a more unusual way to spend winter holiday, why not consider training to be a ski instructor there? You’ll gain a qualification that is recognized worldwide, and this program includes a guaranteed paid instructor job at a ski resort once you have finished your training.
Go diving in Spain
For a European holiday with a difference, take part in a plastic cleanup project based in Barcelona, help to empty plastic waste in the Mediterranean Sea and make a difference as you travel. This volunteer project combines diving with collecting plastic or other waste from the water, alongside giving you the chance to explore the city.
Explore Tuscany on horseback
Tuscany, one of the best places in Europe to explore on horseback, has witnessed a sharp increase in travelers. There are various activities that combine sightseeing with basic horse riding lessons and you can stay in Renaissance villas(文艺复兴风格的别墅)and farmhouses. You don’t need to have any experience for horse riding holidays, and they are a brilliant alternative to your typical guided tour.
1. What does the author suggest doing in Transylvania?| A．Visiting its modern buildings. | B．Finding a job in the castle. |
| C．Reading the novel Dracula. | D．Helping to care for bears. |
| A．Transylvania. | B．Tuscany. | C．Austria. | D．Spain. |
| A．They suit experienced riders. | B．They are unique to Tuscany. |
| C．They are growing in popularity. | D．They feature a typical guided tour. |
10 . How to prepare for a thrilling hike? Hiking needs mental and physical preparation weeks before the material day. If you’re a fan of hiking mountains. Here is a guide to help you.
Train hard and train in time
You need to train your body at least three months before the challenge.
Choose your clothes carefully
You must consider various factors before purchasing the most appropriate hiking shoes. First, mind the terrain (地形) of the hiking ground. A mild terrain will do fine with light shoes. On the other hand. A tough, hard and mountainous terrain require hardy hots to help navigate the rocky grounds.
Adequately pack your bag
Your bag is your lifeline when hiking. Water is the most essential itch when hiking. The body performs best when you hydrate frequently throughout the challenge. Carry adequate clean water and sip often.
Hiking is a refreshing way of keeping fit, having fun and building resilience.
| A．Choose appropriate footwear |
| B．Search for the route you will he hiking |
| C．Carry a compass, a map and a gas with you |
| D．Adequate water can help you be in good con lit ion |
| E．create a regular schedule and be disciplined to follow it |
| F．Wear appropriate clothes that allow your free movement |
| G．Adequate planning will help have a fantastic experience of it |
