1 . Passion, like life, is about the journey, not the destination. Kimberly and I have been planning a trip to Europe for a year. This was a/an
The most
Once we got onto the ship we
The week-long ship ride was full of
While we loved the more predictable parts of the trip, our real passion was in the
Sometimes people are so
A.business | B.goal | C.secret | D.chance |
A.disappointing | B.helpless | C.exciting | D.calming |
A.taxi | B.ship | C.train | D.plane |
A.rush | B.hang | C.look | D.walk |
A.get | B.make | C.reach | D.enter |
A.Luckily | B.Clearly | C.Eventually | D.Hopefully |
A.admitted | B.heard | C.understood | D.realized |
A.clean | B.small | C.modern | D.well-equipped |
A.set | B.put | C.carried | D.turned |
A.risks | B.fun | C.conflicts | D.adventures |
A.run | B.pass | C.slow down | D.pull off |
A.headed | B.came | C.moved | D.drew |
A.peaceful | B.unsettled | C.dangerous | D.unexpected |
A.empty | B.large | C.overcrowded | D.expensive |
A.rain | B.delay | C.accident | D.winds |
A.confident | B.comfortable | C.uneasy | D.busy |
A.So | B.Because | C.Yet | D.Moreover |
A.interesting | B.scary | C.boring | D.enjoyable |
A.open | B.alert | C.blind | D.close |
A.hope | B.passion | C.opportunities | D.changes |
2 . In 2019, I went on a winter break trip with my family. One of our
After some
Buckingham Palace was one of the
While continuing on the “hop-on, hop-off” bus, we
Besides its history, this bridge was just another bridge that
When we
A.stops | B.topics | C.places | D.changes |
A.forgot | B.told | C.noticed | D.liked |
A.foggy | B.cold | C.dry | D.clear |
A.testing | B.planning | C.touring | D.calling |
A.ways | B.dreams | C.starts | D.destinations |
A.so | B.if | C.but | D.until |
A.greeted | B.passed | C.checked | D.found |
A.history | B.example | C.position | D.experience |
A.mixes | B.spreads | C.ends | D.connects |
A.bridges | B.buses | C.drivers | D.towers |
A.reached | B.built | C.visited | D.left |
A.notes | B.steps | C.pictures | D.lessons |
A.similar | B.cool | C.bad | D.common |
A.in return | B.in public | C.in advance | D.in person |
A.ear | B.mind | C.eye | D.hand |
3 . One of my first international trips as an adult was traveling around the Caribbean (加勒比海). I
I
The poverty hit me in the face. After only seeing fancy resorts, the reality was hard to
I could not resist to think about how tourist income
A.checked on | B.checked into | C.checked out | D.checked over |
A.obligation | B.control | C.illusions | D.circumstances |
A.warm | B.mild | C.dangerous | D.harmless |
A.considered | B.interpreted | C.remembered | D.marked |
A.tourist | B.guard | C.guide | D.local |
A.unqualified | B.ignorant | C.inexperienced | D.innocent |
A.suffer | B.swallow | C.persist | D.strike |
A.approached | B.recognized | C.upset | D.forgave |
A.pain | B.careers | C.culture | D.tastes |
A.excluded | B.praised | C.respected | D.embraced |
A.sampling | B.wasting | C.stuffing | D.packing |
A.abnormally | B.undeniably | C.generally | D.strangely |
A.adjusts | B.limits | C.promotes | D.rises |
A.facilities | B.souvenirs | C.plants | D.communities |
A.harmony | B.border | C.essence | D.delicacy |
4 . A hundred years ago, the largest city in the world was London, with a population of 6.5 million. Today it is beaten by Tokyo. With barely a quarter the population of London a century ago, the Tokyo metropolitan area has since
This
The
Planners and architects now agree that to improve the social and environmental condition of cities the top
A.added | B.mushroomed | C.responded | D.adapted |
A.out-of-date | B.rural-to-urban | C.close-to-bottom | D.on-the-site |
A.cities | B.migration | C.poverty | D.communities |
A.increase | B.advantage | C.management | D.distribution |
A.criticism | B.comments | C.demands | D.impressions |
A.Promoting | B.Relating | C.Returning | D.Introducing |
A.disappear | B.decrease | C.exist | D.occur |
A.Generally | B.Naturally | C.Previously | D.Fortunately |
A.rely on | B.set aside | C.result in | D.look into |
A.self-driving cars | B.public transport | C.green buildings | D.eco-friendly packaging |
A.changing | B.arranging | C.separating | D.forcing |
A.concern | B.secret | C.reform | D.priority |
A.enough | B.possible | C.common | D.scarce |
A.emphasize | B.minimize | C.neglect | D.consider |
A.eagerly for | B.far from | C.close to | D.ignorantly of |
5 . Glamping in Shangri-La helps tourists discover a passion for the great and challenging outdoors. For the past decade, Constantin, a Frenchman has been
In December 2019, he went back to France for a vacation for several
Fortunately, his
The company has still managed to
Constantin was
A.joining | B.running | C.expanding | D.spreading |
A.hours | B.days | C.months | D.years |
A.breakthrough | B.breakdown | C.daybreak | D.outbreak |
A.partner | B.follower | C.relative | D.customer |
A.come into use | B.come into force | C.come into sight | D.come into power |
A.Eventually | B.Furthermore | C.Nevertheless | D.Previously |
A.devoted | B.missing | C.absent | D.available |
A.distant | B.domestic | C.former | D.potential |
A.debate | B.construction | C.terms | D.circumstances |
A.organize | B.produce | C.decorate | D.assess |
A.except | B.beyond | C.despite | D.besides |
A.enormous | B.slight | C.appropriate | D.estimated |
A.commanded | B.bothered | C.approved | D.convinced |
A.ultimately | B.gradually | C.generally | D.apparently |
A.foreigners | B.locals | C.tourists | D.guests |
6 . What we know about other cultures comes to us in many different ways.The opinions we have might have been
Think of the behaviors of others that you don't like:the loud,rude or mean people that sometimes can
These examples should help
In Canada,I have
Next time when you are travelling abroad,be polite and show
A.taught | B.learned | C.measured | D.recited |
A.gentle | B.convenient | C.important | D.difficult |
A.burn | B.waste | C.defeat | D.ruin |
A.refer to | B.listen to | C.make up | D.turn away |
A.positive | B.valuable | C.negative | D.obvious |
A.wipe | B.guess | C.seek | D.guide |
A.impression | B.memory | C.friendship | D.pain |
A.served | B.met | C.treated | D.avoided |
A.form | B.taste | C.colour | D.size |
A.happy | B.noisy | C.quiet | D.funny |
A.hear | B.receive | C.mix | D.prevent |
A.proudly | B.quickly | C.slowly | D.highly |
A.when | B.since | C.unless | D.though |
A.respect | B.admiration | C.praise | D.love |
A.Continue | B.Remember | C.Remind | D.Request |
7 . 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 |
8 . In life, do you choose to take the road everyone has taken, or do you choose the path that is best for you? It might be
On a recent hiking
As my partner and I walked, everyone crossing our path had something to say, “You’re going the wrong way. Are you
Why did people only see one way? Because that’s what everyone does? Because that’s how it’s always been done? We even
I decided to
A.anxious | B.normal | C.awkward | D.impressive |
A.designs | B.plans | C.works | D.prepares |
A.race | B.test | C.project | D.trip |
A.opposite | B.wrong | C.common | D.dangerous |
A.rough | B.old | C.hard | D.narrow |
A.emotion | B.target | C.schedule | D.request |
A.supposed | B.ensured | C.provided | D.permitted |
A.lost | B.shocked | C.tired | D.scared |
A.if | B.because | C.while | D.yet |
A.plain | B.valley | C.port | D.highway |
A.point | B.inspire | C.protect | D.support |
A.expected | B.stopped | C.complained | D.hesitated |
A.saying | B.origin | C.theory | D.spell |
A.save | B.doubt | C.believe | D.create |
A.instructed | B.confused | C.offered | D.suited |
A.At least | B.In time | C.At present | D.Over time |
A.show off | B.think over | C.pick out | D.stick to |
A.Probably | B.Initially | C.Eventually | D.Gradually |
A.relief | B.concept | C.voice | D.response |
A.performs | B.agrees | C.conducts | D.knows |
9 . 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 |
10 . When I was 25 years old, I had a big dream in my mind. I wanted to travel around Africa with my
It sounded
On other vacations,
This time, I promised to myself that I would a
A.backpack | B.parents | C.friend | D.pet |
A.happy | B.sure | C.worried | D.excited |
A.Angrily | B.Sadly | C.Certainly | D.Luckily |
A.teacher | B.player | C.actor | D.student |
A.simple | B.perfect | C.foolish | D.boring |
A.promise | B.forget | C.realize | D.notice |
A.events | B.houses | C.mountains | D.cultures |
A.put down | B.point to | C.learn from | D.hear of |
A.dreams | B.experience | C.tasks | D.practice |
A.since | B.after | C.before | D.when |
A.just | B.already | C.quite | D.hurt |
A.welcome | B.change | C.respect | D.even |
A.real | B.hopeful | C.lovely | D.healthy |
A.successfully | B.suddenly | C.politely | D.hurriedly |
A.warned | B.satisfied | C.frightened | D.understood |