1 . City walk gains popularity among young Chinese. Different from the fast-paced “special forces style” (特种部队式) tourism, city walk is
To a certain extent, “special forces style” tourism is just a(n)
While “special forces style” tourists
When we were children in school, 45 minutes of class was worth a 10 minute
A.costly | B.leisurely | C.brief | D.normal |
A.innovation | B.lesson | C.repetition | D.secret |
A.eagerly | B.rapidly | C.freely | D.precisely |
A.sellers | B.crowds | C.audiences | D.hosts |
A.quiet | B.straight | C.formal | D.long |
A.discover | B.develop | C.remember | D.determine |
A.abundant | B.unique | C.precious | D.urgent |
A.ignore | B.understand | C.emphasize | D.explain |
A.aimless | B.occasional | C.individual | D.meaningless |
A.reputation | B.tension | C.expectation | D.recognition |
A.creativity | B.efficiency | C.speed | D.relaxation |
A.anxious | B.particular | C.enthusiastic | D.cautious |
A.break | B.leave | C.discussion | D.exercise |
A.stood up | B.grown up | C.teamed up | D.shown up |
A.escape | B.spread | C.restrict | D.pursue |
2 . There are places that call your name. Though
I lost loved ones like many during the COVID. One result for me was a
On my second day in Egypt, my four-legged adventure partner, called Humphrey, and I
Amazingly, the camel boss asked, “You ride horses?” “Yes.” He threw the rein (缰绳) up to me and said, “It’s just like a horse.”
I was
Unbelievably, I rode with Humphrey and gazed between his ears at the most spectacular view of the Great Pyramid of Giza, a wonder that has
Returning Canada, I continue to feel the magic and mystery of Egypt, as if it was deeply rooted in my heart. Death cannot be avoided, and the Egyptians
A.class | B.prize | C.time | D.address |
A.available | B.obvious | C.distant | D.magical |
A.legs | B.ears | C.eyes | D.teeth |
A.saw | B.behaved | C.overcame | D.blamed |
A.duty | B.reminder | C.request | D.custom |
A.until | B.although | C.if | D.unless |
A.eyed | B.waved | C.bit | D.proposed |
A.get across | B.wind up | C.look out | D.stand up |
A.honorable | B.photographic | C.energetic | D.steep |
A.description | B.freedom | C.balance | D.understanding |
A.anxious | B.relieved | C.shocked | D.scared |
A.sought | B.indicated | C.survived | D.reflected |
A.felt | B.showed | C.gave | D.made |
A.embraced | B.referred | C.identified | D.resisted |
A.eventually | B.fully | C.gradually | D.cautiously |
3 . With the Statue of Liberty positioned perfectly behind me, I turned my attention to my husband, Mark, holding the camera. “Ready?” I called out. “One, two, three, go!” he shouted. At his
It was 2013, and Mark and I loved to travel around the world and
When I got home, it was all my friends could talk about. “Your star jumps really
Then in June, I saw a(n)
Now, here’s our plan: First, we’ll
Life’s all about chasing happiness. And for anyone searching for
A.warning | B.initiative | C.signal | D.praise |
A.expose | B.capture | C.describe | D.highlight |
A.collect | B.develop | C.take | D.share |
A.pose | B.expression | C.schedule | D.strategy |
A.rarely | B.constantly | C.instantly | D.slightly |
A.cheered | B.picked | C.woke | D.brought |
A.hide | B.force | C.admire | D.crack |
A.original | B.regular | C.temporary | D.secret |
A.discussion | B.tradition | C.competition | D.organization |
A.giving away | B.looking for | C.making up | D.taking up |
A.wrote | B.suggested | C.displayed | D.read |
A.comments | B.orders | C.pictures | D.letters |
A.photographer | B.winner | C.owner | D.traveler |
A.adjust | B.belong | C.turn | D.head |
A.fame | B.joy | C.fortune | D.comfort |
4 . I found a wonderful picture of Maolan karst cones online and presented it to the innkeeper. “You can’t go there,” the innkeeper
Despite our disappointment, we
The next morning, we set off with a local
Our guide, in his 50s, behaved like a botanist, introducing the locally specific plants to us, but I was hardly in the
Sinkholes and entrances to underground rivers kept popping up along our
Wandering in a green chaos without any obvious landmarks is also breathtaking.
1.A.answered | B.told | C.followed | D.favored |
A.news | B.matters | C.concerns | D.conclusions |
A.worked out | B.took in | C.set down | D.ruled out |
A.unwilling | B.surprised | C.calm | D.inspired |
A.forgotten | B.promoted | C.interpreted | D.noticed |
A.shortly | B.lately | C.eventually | D.suddenly |
A.taste | B.tone | C.smile | D.sigh |
A.botanist | B.keeper | C.farmer | D.guide |
A.managed | B.decided | C.planned | D.agreed |
A.visitor | B.mixture | C.log | D.stranger |
A.eagerness | B.mood | C.humor | D.pity |
A.contact | B.energy | C.activity | D.challenge |
A.prediction | B.line | C.deal | D.secret |
A.route | B.landmark | C.platform | D.rock |
A.guarantee | B.ignore | C.doubt | D.appreciate |
5 . A skywell, or "tian jing", is a typical feature of a traditional home in China.
Although a skywell's size and design vary from region to region, it is always rectangular and located in the Core of a house, either
The main purpose of a skywell is to allow in light, improve ventilation (通风) and
As a(n)
Evaporated water cools hot air, a process known as evaporative cooling which is
Though existing in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern
A.Parallel with | B.Different from | C.Close to | D.Symbolic of |
A.commonly | B.rarely | C.apparently | D.currently |
A.bind | B.gather | C.house | D.honor |
A.enclosed | B.separated | C.accompanied | D.replaced |
A.calming | B.refreshing | C.incoming | D.upcoming |
A.pollution | B.pressure | C.current | D.circulation |
A.promise | B.harvest | C.stop | D.process |
A.block out | B.bathe in | C.allow for | D.let out |
A.Nevertheless | B.Meanwhile | C.Similarly | D.Rather |
A.well | B.column | C.chimney | D.ceiling |
A.ideal | B.leisure | C.alternative | D.transition |
A.well-reflected | B.well-shaded | C.well-developed | D.well-organized |
A.collect | B.purify | C.drain | D.evaporate |
A.techniques | B.facilities | C.styles | D.inventions |
A.reunion | B.reminder | C.renewal | D.rearrangement |
6 . Last summer, my family and I went on a road trip to the Grand Canyon. It was our first family vacation in years, and we were all
The trip was long, but we kept ourselves
One of the highlights of the trip was when we went on a helicopter
As the trip came to an end, we all felt a sense of
Looking back on the trip, I realized how important it is to spend time with
A.satisfied | B.excited | C.confused | D.annoyed |
A.packed up | B.cleaned up | C.pulled over | D.turned over |
A.followed | B.repaired | C.hit | D.filmed |
A.organized | B.addicted | C.challenged | D.entertained |
A.amazed | B.cheated | C.frightened | D.trapped |
A.measuring | B.designing | C.exploring | D.assessing |
A.experiment | B.sale | C.exhibition | D.tour |
A.experience | B.effort | C.regret | D.accident |
A.add | B.watch | C.make | D.record |
A.relaxation | B.sadness | C.relief | D.anger |
A.school | B.classes | C.life | D.neighborhoods |
A.Besides | B.Otherwise | C.Therefore | D.However |
A.family | B.strangers | C.staff | D.colleagues |
A.informed | B.reminded | C.warned | D.cured |
A.changing | B.losing | C.creating | D.recognizing |
7 . We must have been about halfway through our Contiki trip and we arrived in Rome, the capital city of Italy. On this particularly hot day after
Our tour guide jokingly said he had forgotten the
Sure enough, every turn had the things we hadn’t
Finally, we made our way to the hotel. What struck me most was how Julie made us all see a rich and
A.reaching | B.searching | C.exploring | D.finding |
A.way | B.time | C.trip | D.day |
A.go away | B.move off | C.set out | D.get back |
A.see | B.make | C.change | D.take |
A.blind | B.deaf | C.dying | D.mad |
A.left | B.investigated | C.followed | D.doubted |
A.partly | B.rarely | C.actually | D.possibly |
A.came | B.built | C.deserted | D.discovered |
A.watching | B.hearing | C.smelling | D.tasting |
A.park | B.fountain | C.bakery | D.café |
A.type | B.sound | C.pattern | D.appearance |
A.crazy | B.funny | C.troublesome | D.worthwhile |
A.noticed | B.drawn | C.referred | D.depended |
A.views | B.beauty | C.peace | D.function |
A.quiet | B.noisy | C.lively | D.lonely |
8 . Any family who has traveled to Disney World in the middle of summer has experienced the challenges of this vacation. The summer crowds and burning heat can make it a(n)
Parents Bill and Lauren Bergner were excited to bring their 6-year-old son Gary to Disney World,
After a particularly long day, Mom could tell Gary had reached his limit. “My son was having an autism meltdown (崩溃),” Lauren
But, it’s Disney World and we all know about the
“Snow White was
The family had never seen Gary connect with a stranger so quickly, but they were worried their son was
In the Facebook post, the Bergner family say they hope Snow White is
A.regular | B.unpleasant | C.comfortable | D.secure |
A.opportunities | B.challenges | C.benefits | D.dangers |
A.except for | B.instead of | C.along with | D.rather than |
A.prepare | B.volunteer | C.support | D.ignore |
A.discussed | B.called | C.posted | D.talked |
A.easy | B.enjoyable | C.hard | D.strange |
A.reaction | B.option | C.visit | D.memory |
A.normal | B.horrible | C.sudden | D.happy |
A.argued | B.responded | C.thought | D.cried |
A.amazing | B.surprising | C.struggling | D.frightening |
A.taking on | B.taking up | C.taking in | D.taking off |
A.Equally | B.Indeed | C.Strangely | D.Hopefully |
A.reached | B.reminded | C.recognized | D.rewarded |
A.promise | B.contact | C.contribution | D.difference |
A.sure | B.thankful | C.proud | D.nervous |
9 . Located in Ontario, Canada, the Niagara Falls is the seventh wonder of the world and the fastest flowing waterfall in the world. When I went to tour it, I found there were some truly amazing ways to
One way was to take a
Another
A.experience | B.destroy | C.protect | D.establish |
A.photo | B.raincoat | C.lantern | D.boat |
A.ran out | B.broke down | C.fell apart | D.passed by |
A.novelists | B.passengers | C.employers | D.composers |
A.close | B.similar | C.polite | D.equal |
A.spot | B.water | C.color | D.mist |
A.get | B.fall | C.knock | D.look |
A.way | B.aim | C.defeat | D.fantasy |
A.effective | B.extinct | C.distant | D.narrow |
A.lit | B.improved | C.transported | D.limited |
A.held | B.rolled | C.arrived | D.fallen |
A.opportunity | B.view | C.favour | D.habit |
A.long | B.thin | C.thick | D.high |
A.Although | B.Unless | C.After | D.Before |
A.extreme | B.classic | C.peaceful | D.powerful |
10 . Located in Ontario, Canada, the Niagara Falls is the seventh wonder of the world and the fastest flowing waterfall in the world. When I went to tour it, I found there were some truly amazing ways to
One way was to take a
Another
A.experience | B.destroy | C.protect | D.establish |
A.photo | B.raincoat | C.lantern | D.boat |
A.ran out | B.broke down | C.fell apart | D.passed by |
A.novelists | B.passengers | C.employers | D.composers |
A.close | B.similar | C.polite | D.equal |
A.spot | B.water | C.color | D.mist |
A.get | B.fall | C.knock | D.look |
A.music | B.laughter | C.shout | D.sound |
A.see | B.hear | C.find | D.keep |
A.Shortly | B.Actually | C.Obviously | D.Firstly |
A.fly | B.head | C.date | D.flow |
A.career | B.edge | C.trip | D.reality |
A.way | B.aim | C.defeat | D.fantasy |
A.effective | B.extinct | C.distant | D.narrow |
A.lit | B.improved | C.transported | D.limited |
A.held | B.rolled | C.arrived | D.fallen |
A.opportunity | B.view | C.favour | D.habit |
A.long | B.thin | C.thick | D.high |
A.Although | B.Unless | C.After | D.Before |
A.extreme | B.classic | C.peaceful | D.powerful |