1 . Mark and Rosa have been wanting to go on holiday for many years. They
The
The hotel was next to the
A.tried | B.worked | C.raced | D.thought |
A.house | B.weekend | C.job | D.trip |
A.and | B.but | C.for | D.so |
A.failed | B.offered | C.decided | D.continued |
A.because | B.while | C.unless | D.until |
A.dream | B.danger | C.problem | D.celebration |
A.wait | B.leave | C.eat | D.call |
A.bus | B.ship | C.train | D.plane |
A.Then | B.Soon | C.Therefore | D.Otherwise |
A.again | B.instead | C.once | D.early |
A.attractive | B.expensive | C.safe | D.little |
A.sea | B.shop | C.airport | D.restaurant |
A.easier | B.funnier | C.worse | D.stranger |
A.even | B.only | C.ever | D.still |
A.night | B.heat | C.storm | D.cold |
2 . Borneo is home to some of the most extraordinary wildlife. Several years ago, I decided to go there for a visit. A local person offered to be my guide, which was a great bonus for me.
One day, my guide turned off the smooth road and took me across a
As I
The world out there is so fascinating. Don’t let work run your life. Why not step outdoors and enjoy the wonders nature offers to you?
1.A.rolling | B.spectacular | C.rough | D.breathtaking |
A.suddenly | B.literally | C.definitely | D.ultimately |
A.alarmed | B.pleased | C.concerned | D.upset |
A.Nevertheless | B.Besides | C.Instead | D.Therefore |
A.desires | B.motivations | C.destinations | D.highlights |
A.suspended | B.suspected | C.approached | D.valued |
A.hold onto | B.pick up | C.reflect on | D.hunt for |
A.width | B.length | C.height | D.size |
A.emerged | B.paused | C.continued | D.declined |
A.mud | B.surface | C.ground | D.shore |
A.crocodiles | B.mouths | C.eyes | D.teeth |
A.moved | B.sank | C.hid | D.escaped |
A.work out | B.let out | C.figure out | D.make out |
A.victims | B.opponents | C.folks | D.guides |
A.challenged | B.encountered | C.terrified | D.chased |
3 . A 24-year-old woman has achieved an unbelievable achievement that many of us dream of − visiting every country on Earth.
Lexie Alford was born into a family of travel agents, which gave her the opportunity to
“I also loved visiting Northern Pakistan, for the natural beauty of the mountains and kindness of the locals were astonishing.” Lexie Alford said. “The most pleasant surprise about travelling to all these misunderstood areas of the world was that the countries that I had the
“My
A.master | B.settle | C.tour | D.love |
A.fund | B.quit | C.change | D.register |
A.powerful | B.ideal | C.official | D.remaining |
A.ranked | B.analyzed | C.followed | D.criticized |
A.inspire | B.contact | C.understand | D.accompany |
A.occasionally | B.simply | C.completely | D.obviously |
A.dreams | B.buttons | C.families | D.comments |
A.platform | B.event | C.process | D.country |
A.awkward | B.official | C.natural | D.challenging |
A.adult | B.youth | C.bosses | D.agents |
A.most | B.least | C.greatest | D.worst |
A.started with | B.showed off | C.ended up | D.searched for |
A.advice | B.theory | C.belief | D.information |
A.make up | B.cut up | C.clean up | D.give up |
A.honor | B.career | C.time | D.energy |
4 . In 2008, I traveled to a remote region in southwest China to tell the story about the Nu River. The word “Nu” means “angry” in Chinese. Here many
I went to a place closest to a town on a market day. When I got there, a stream of people was already crossing over the
With a camera around my neck, I hooked onto the return line and moved forward until I
Hanging over the river, I
“What’s the angle? “I asked myself, as I
I reached the line’s end just as the cow closed in. For a second, my camera was in the cow’s face. The view was
Nowadays, these zip lines have been
A.hunters | B.officials | C.villagers | D.journalists |
A.few | B.traditional | C.many | D.old |
A.repair | B.cross | C.build | D.protect |
A.rapid | B.wide | C.quiet | D.clean |
A.once | B.awake | C.alone | D.fast |
A.children | B.animals | C.bags | D.books |
A.left | B.slept | C.drove | D.reached |
A.stopped | B.photographed | C.helped | D.studied |
A.satisfied | B.excited | C.impatient | D.curious |
A.chicken | B.cow | C.pig | D.goat |
A.adjusted | B.lost | C.found | D.reported |
A.films | B.advantages | C.ropes | D.possibilities |
A.broke down | B.slid down | C.fell off | D.held to |
A.ugly | B.short | C.bright | D.amazing |
A.ruined | B.cut | C.replaced | D.affected |
5 . Kimberly and I had planned a trip to Europe for a long time, but we encountered some curveballs. Getting the departure time wrong, we had to
Boarding the ship, we
The week-long ship travel was full of
We still appreciated the experience. Our real passion was about the
Sometimes people are so
A.shift | B.range | C.break | D.deliver |
A.admitted | B.regretted | C.fancied | D.realized |
A.towel | B.shower | C.drier | D.wardrobe |
A.rather than | B.let alone | C.along with | D.in particular |
A.risks | B.barriers | C.conflicts | D.adventures |
A.islands | B.harbors | C.malls | D.decks |
A.measures | B.consequences | C.concerns | D.expectations |
A.emerged | B.jogged | C.returned | D.headed |
A.journey | B.emotion | C.scenery | D.culture |
A.vacant | B.luxurious | C.overcrowded | D.expensive |
A.listed | B.recommended | C.canceled | D.unsettled |
A.close | B.accustomed | C.opposed | D.accessible |
A.fall over | B.stand out | C.set off. | D.goby |
A.open | B.alert | C.blind | D.limited |
A.hope | B.importunities | C.passion | D.changes |
6 . I grew up in Michigan and have loved boats since I was young. I’d go out on my dad’s fishing boat, and every birthday I’d get a miniature boat with a viewing window. In Michigan, we’re
Three years ago, I
One weekend this year, I met a
We made sure to keep the paper safe. Before leaving the harbor, I posted a picture on my Facebook page and didn’t expect what followed.
The next morning, my phone
In autumn, Michele came to visit. She brought some of his writing and the handwriting matched. She
It now sits in a display case in my shop. That Facebook post now has 87,000
A.surrounded | B.estimated | C.defended | D.integrated |
A.even | B.somehow | C.merely | D.anyhow |
A.exceptionally | B.entirely | C.gradually | D.successfully |
A.call out | B.help with | C.help out | D.call up |
A.history | B.significance | C.interest | D.entertainment |
A.elegant | B.remote | C.reliable | D.potential |
A.unfolded | B.opened | C.uncovered | D.exposed |
A.presented | B.wrote | C.read | D.showed |
A.poured out | B.blew up | C.broke out | D.set up |
A.at first | B.above all | C.in turn | D.in return |
A.stuffed | B.displayed | C.deserted | D.hid |
A.spoke up | B.worked out | C.spoke out | D.worked up |
A.insisted | B.convinced | C.appealed | D.anticipated |
A.critics | B.fans | C.likes | D.inquiries |
A.For | B.As | C.With | D.Alongside |
7 . Who’d let a stranger stay with them? A lot of people, as you can see.
If ever any anxiety existed – and there is always a sense of anxiety when
I quickly discovered one of the bitter-sweet aspects of couch surfing: having to say goodbye so soon
As I boarded my next train for the north of the country, I began to think about this couch-surfing idea. What
Before I left for my Finland adventure a friend asked, “Aren’t you afraid?” I wasn’t sure of an
A.sliding | B.stepping | C.falling | D.breaking |
A.typical | B.actual | C.potential | D.tough |
A.roughly | B.privately | C.professionally | D.famously |
A.providing | B.containing | C.offering | D.delivering |
A.there | B.where | C.when | D.what |
A.letter | B.map | C.key | D.packet |
A.trust | B.surprises | C.fantasy | D.delight |
A.for | B.before | C.between | D.after |
A.Thus | B.However | C.For example | D.In short |
A.headed | B.appealed | C.transformed | D.preferred |
A.generous | B.casual | C.cold | D.stubborn |
A.exhausted | B.released | C.selected | D.devoted |
A.traveler | B.teacher | C.relative | D.producer |
A.over | B.back | C.away | D.free |
A.instructed | B.advanced | C.caused | D.arranged |
A.concluded | B.guaranteed | C.advocated | D.assessed |
A.keep on | B.try out | C.come about | D.reach out |
A.strengthen | B.enrich | C.guide | D.polish |
A.original | B.creative | C.demanding | D.appropriate |
A.win | B.unite | C.connect | D.change |
8 . When my father and I traveled to Paris, Notre Dame was our first stop. But when we arrived at Notre Dame, we saw a long line outside it. Even so, we didn’t want to
Immersed in the beautiful natural scenery, we wanted to take some
Trying to get the perfect shot, he kept changing the
At that point, I was so angry that I
Later, my father
A.set out | B.miss out | C.put aside | D.come about |
A.memorable | B.adorable | C.available | D.remarkable |
A.marched | B.headed | C.limped | D.wandered |
A.angel | B.eagle | C.angle | D.edge |
A.signposts | B.laps | C.shots | D.films |
A.shallow | B.visible | C.ridiculous | D.clear |
A.attempted | B.planned | C.expected | D.hesitated |
A.awkward | B.satisfied | C.indifferent | D.disgusting |
A.purpose | B.target | C.agent | D.clerk |
A.complained | B.claimed | C.explained | D.argue |
A.forgivable | B.necessary | C.unusual | D.convenient |
A.ignore | B.judge | C.cease | D.reject |
A.negative | B.harmless | C.critical | D.genuine |
A.Apparently | B.Luckily | C.Gradually | D.Eventually |
A.banana | B.object | C.item | D.apple |
9 . Considered a symbol( 象征) of ancient Chinese
No one can tell for sure when the building of the Great Wall was
Today the Great Wall has become a
A.organization | B.civilization | C.destinations | D.graduation |
A.wonders | B.sources | C.paths | D.honors |
A.wall | B.cock | C.dragon | D.panda |
A.under | B.before | C.about | D.through |
A.height | B.width | C.length | D.depth |
A.registered | B.designed | C.applied | D.started |
A.protect | B.debate | C.frighten | D.compete |
A.city | B.empire | C.castle | D.system |
A.cleaned | B.signed | C.made | D.joined |
A.goal | B.type | C.role | D.power |
A.challenging | B.amazing | C.confusing | D.outgoing |
A.heart | B.mistake | C.hand | D.foot |
A.transported | B.buried | C.attracted | D.delivered |
A.traps | B.shelters | C.failure | D.ruins |
A.must-see | B.must-do | C.must- have | D.must-read |
10 . Sitting back in my seat, I can’t quite believe that I’m about to travel along the railway that many foreign experts
I was one of the people who came from all parts of China to work on this railway.Taking years to complete, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is a record of all of our efforts to overcome the most difficult engineering challenges. How to protect the
The first landmark to catch my eye is the splendid Qingshuihe Bridge, the world’s longest bridge built over permafrost(永冻土层). Look! A group of Tibetan antelopes is moving under the bridge, with some stopping to eat grass
The journey has been flying by, and
As we pass Cuona Lake, I feel a sense of
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has been attracting people’s
A.advertised | B.claimed | C.informed | D.concluded |
A.wandering | B.winding | C.wondering | D.whispering |
A.splendid | B.vivid | C.delicate | D.distinguished |
A.remarks | B.comments | C.blessings | D.concerns |
A.on | B.at | C.of | D.for |
A.haunt | B.distance | C.trend | D.habitat |
A.conscious | B.delighted | C.sensitive | D.unaware |
A.driving | B.hovering | C.speeding | D.cycling |
A.permanent | B.temporary | C.mighty | D.distinct |
A.before | B.after | C.since | D.as |
A.Declined | B.Generated | C.Concluded | D.Located |
A.sculpted | B.suspected | C.constructed | D.detected |
A.preference | B.philosophy | C.pride | D.proud |
A.qualification | B.admiration | C.association | D.innovation |
A.regardless of | B.as for | C.thanks to | D.in addition to |