1 . 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 |
2 . Like many young people, Jessica wants to travel the globe. Unlike most of them, this 25-year-old is doing it
They’re part of a new form of the
It’s not all sightseeing. The two travelers carefully
The couple has a high
A.indoors | B.online | C.single-handed | D.full-time |
A.game | B.service | C.vacation | D.procedure |
A.safe | B.busy | C.helpful | D.affordable |
A.local | B.private | C.sharing | D.agricultural |
A.strangers’ | B.parents’ | C.co-workers’ | D.neighbors’ |
A.favor | B.defense | C.honor | D.absence |
A.plan | B.explain | C.compare | D.complete |
A.buy | B.transport | C.choose | D.please |
A.support | B.comfort | C.control | D.attention |
A.cooking | B.staying | C.waiting | D.studying |
A.success | B.survival | C.growth | D.unemployment |
A.budget | B.abilities | C.expectations | D.understanding |
A.admiring | B.donating | C.sending | D.borrowing |
A.clean | B.open | C.simple | D.empty |
A.guess | B.decision | C.response | D.impression |
3 . When I was in third grade, my family and I took on an unforgettable trip across the country. It turned out to be more than just a/an
One day, while hiking through the Grand Canyon, I
As Dad showed me footholds, Mom coached me with calming
From then on, every evening, we’d gather around a campfire for what we
The trip taught me that the true meaning of travel isn’t merely about reaching the destination but about the personal growth that happens on the route, and the family bonds formed when facing
A.crowded | B.physical | C.creative | D.necessary |
A.relationships | B.potentials | C.dreams | D.inspirations |
A.guided | B.encouraged | C.comforted | D.attracted |
A.events | B.stations | C.locations | D.shows |
A.cultures | B.landscapes | C.groups | D.countries |
A.imagined | B.constructed | C.smoothed | D.encountered |
A.froze | B.flew | C.fell | D.forgot |
A.reached down | B.stood aside | C.stepped in | D.turned back |
A.words | B.worries | C.noises | D.thoughts |
A.lost | B.maintained | C.demonstrate | D.restored |
A.left | B.broke | C.found | D.dug |
A.nicer | B.tougher | C.braver | D.closer |
A.originally | B.affectionately | C.frequently | D.simply |
A.sympathy | B.conflict | C.tears | D.profits |
A.challenges | B.defeats | C.opposition | D.uncertainty |
4 . I’ve reached the turn-around point of the day’s kayaking (皮划艇) trip. Sweat runs down my cheek as I
Solo outings had never
In October 2022, I decided to
Pride
Adventuring alone has become like medicine for me! It’s also pushed me to go
A.dip | B.raise | C.point | D.slip |
A.exhausting | B.awesome | C.surprising | D.terrible |
A.crossed | B.lost | C.cleared | D.occupied |
A.available | B.crucial | C.tough | D.common |
A.admissions | B.circumstances | C.connections | D.relationships |
A.bring up | B.take up | C.pull up | D.put up |
A.appreciate | B.collect | C.cut | D.sweep |
A.ashamed | B.scared | C.aware | D.tired |
A.time | B.effort | C.room | D.money |
A.myth | B.regulation | C.definition | D.truth |
A.pulled | B.looked | C.coursed | D.carried |
A.occasionally | B.initially | C.constantly | D.instantly |
A.visited | B.swam | C.rowed | D.admired |
A.within | B.into | C.beyond | D.through |
A.emerged | B.ballooned | C.surrounded | D.encountered |
5 . I've always loved mountaineering (登山) and the mental and physical challenges that go with it. This time the peak (山峰) of Mt. Whitney is my
I decided to make this trip less about
Climbing such tall peaks
Like any other
A.imagination | B.impression | C.destination | D.kingdom |
A.chose | B.repaired | C.missed | D.covered |
A.shelters | B.photos | C.clothes | D.foods |
A.discover | B.draw | C.guess | D.document |
A.weighed | B.lifted | C.balanced | D.cut |
A.looked for | B.resulted from | C.contributed to | D.focused on |
A.suddenly | B.legally | C.obviously | D.quickly |
A.painting | B.scenery | C.performance | D.movement |
A.attracts | B.pays | C.tests | D.brings |
A.skills | B.attitudes | C.times | D.dreams |
A.identifying | B.improving | C.collecting | D.breathing |
A.confident | B.patient | C.familiar | D.creative |
A.secrets | B.adventures | C.rules | D.species |
A.excited | B.devoted | C.experienced | D.frightened |
A.longest | B.fullest | C.highest | D.farthest |
6 . 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 |
7 . Before our round-the-world trip we always thought that in Peru visiting Machu Picchu would be our most amazing experience.
Although Machu Picchu is simply indescribable, it
He said we could
We were
A.figured | B.went | C.turned | D.pointed |
A.impression | B.understanding | C.sense | D.message |
A.questioned | B.informed | C.interviewed | D.asked |
A.suitable | B.possible | C.right | D.necessary |
A.try | B.stop | C.fail | D.wait |
A.tourists | B.communities | C.ancestors | D.regions |
A.More importantly | B.Sure enough | C.Worse still | D.Strange to say |
A.applying | B.longing | C.changing | D.looking |
A.leave | B.manage | C.save | D.visit |
A.really | B.mainly | C.reasonably | D.relatively |
A.heard | B.worried | C.learned | D.complained |
A.made use of | B.took part in | C.paid attention to | D.got used to |
A.gestures | B.words | C.writings | D.mails |
A.plans | B.brochures | C.tips | D.stories |
A.remind | B.remember | C.forget | D.get |
8 . A 23-year-old woman has achieved an unbelievable feat 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.remark | B.settle | C.tour | D.love |
A.fund | B.quit | C.switch | D.register |
A.powerful | B.ideal | C.developed | D.remaining |
A.ranked | B.modified | C.followed | D.criticized |
A.inspire | B.grill | C.understand | D.accompany |
A.occasionally | B.simply | C.completely | D.temporarily |
A.dream | B.button | C.family | D.observation |
A.platform | B.agency | C.process | D.country |
A.dull | 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.compromise | C.belief | D.information |
A.save | B.appreciate | C.worsen | D.make |
A.honor | B.career | C.time | D.assessment |
9 . On Christmas of 2017, I was born again. We like to spend our Christmas holidays somewhere warm abroad, and that year we
This is where this short travel story turns into one of my most
The town’s highlights were the market and our
We learned to slow down. When we were allowed to
A.recommended | B.chose | C.predicted | D.informed |
A.blessing | B.barrier | C.limitation | D.balance |
A.complicated | B.mysterious | C.crowded | D.cold |
A.doubtful | B.wonderful | C.scary | D.imaginary |
A.sense | B.sight | C.control | D.direction |
A.severely | B.permanently | C.partly | D.deliberately |
A.discovered | B.failed | C.continued | D.managed |
A.spot | B.accident | C.country | D.park |
A.curious | B.happy | C.shocked | D.creative |
A.cleaned | B.cured | C.swept | D.repaired |
A.fortunate | B.grateful | C.ready | D.relieved |
A.operation | B.dressing | C.pressure | D.recovery |
A.asked | B.forbidden | C.permitted | D.taught |
A.occasional | B.daily | C.risky | D.awful |
A.put off | B.carried on | C.insisted on | D.ended up |
A.chatting | B.arguing | C.bargaining | D.meeting |
A.exercise | B.wander | C.leave | D.escape |
A.guide | B.list | C.approach | D.memory |
A.awake | B.sensitive | C.allergic | D.alive |
A.experiment | B.explanation | C.experience | D.reflection |
10 . 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 |