1 . My father was born in a small town in the US. He wasn’t sure what he wanted from
He began that adventure traveling to cities in the US before going on to Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. He took my mother and us three daughters with him and went wherever the road
It’s easy to feel
Getting along well sometimes seemed
On occasions like that, we had to learn to let go of our anger because we were
This is why road trips were like
If we were
A.move | B.life | C.experience | D.belief |
A.live up | B.struggle on | C.get out | D.walk around |
A.took | B.drove | C.served | D.controlled |
A.anxious | B.upset | C.helpless | D.lonely |
A.wasted | B.worked | C.spent | D.chatted |
A.better | B.easier | C.safer | D.cleverer |
A.available | B.alternative | C.necessary | D.impossible |
A.arguments | B.fights | C.embarrassments | D.amusements |
A.light | B.heavy | C.local | D.fast |
A.buried | B.crazy | C.stuck | D.impatient |
A.holiday | B.journey | C.exploration | D.march |
A.dragging | B.pushing | C.helping | D.sending |
A.unusual | B.common | C.free | D.mobile |
A.earned | B.expected | C.missed | D.valued |
A.somewhere | B.anytime | C.somehow | D.anyway |
2 . Venice is regarded as the most romantic city of the world. It’s a
When we first walked out of Santa Lucia station, my friend and I smiled because we then
We
After lunch, we decided to explore Venice in our own way without a map. We
A.destination | B.chance | C.tool | D.way |
A.expensive | B.romantic | C.simple | D.important |
A.reporter | B.master | C.visitor | D.dealer |
A.understood | B.remembered | C.questioned | D.explained |
A.shape | B.origin | C.beauty | D.history |
A.voices | B.alarm | C.rings | D.sound |
A.money | B.herbs | C.foods | D.smoke |
A.selecting | B.attracting | C.offering | D.recording |
A.then | B.still | C.rather | D.already |
A.party | B.lunch | C.breakfast | D.picnic |
A.immediately | B.probably | C.specially | D.gradually |
A.famous | B.essential | C.easy | D.available |
A.protect | B.introduce | C.examine | D.experience |
A.stretched | B.cleaned | C.searched | D.followed |
A.no | B.few | C.any | D.another |
3 . 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 |
4 . When it comes to experiencing other cultures, there’s no doubt that traveling is one of the most effective ways.
Given the great
Other types of cultural exploration can be
In the
A.Therefore | B.Instead | C.Moreover | D.However |
A.miss | B.add | C.plan | D.cancel |
A.search | B.leave | C.build | D.enter |
A.develop | B.accept | C.influence | D.experience |
A.achievement | B.promise | C.diversity | D.success |
A.poor | B.new | C.wide | D.normal |
A.visit | B.include | C.appreciate | D.greet |
A.time | B.money | C.power | D.risk |
A.puzzled | B.annoyed | C.moved | D.surprised |
A.far-reaching | B.ill-advised | C.heart-stopping | D.self-guided |
A.ending | B.participating in | C.organizing | D.giving up |
A.country | B.museum | C.library | D.culture |
A.formed | B.spread | C.impacted | D.brought |
A.understand | B.remember | C.hear | D.teach |
A.record | B.change | C.create | D.explore |
5 . The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holiday last year, of course was my trip
There were quite a lot of interesting places in England,
I went to Shakespeare’s Birthplace. It was the house
I really enjoyed this nice trip to England, from which I learned a lot. I’m very happy that I could visit such an interesting country. I want to go there again in the future.
1.A.at | B.for | C.from | D.to |
A.excited | B.appointed | C.stubborn | D.determined |
A.for example | B.such as | C.as such | D.for instance |
A.both | B.either | C.neither | D.each |
A.views | B.scenes | C.sites | D.interests |
A.also | B.too | C.still | D.yet |
A.that | B.which | C.who | D.where |
A.novels | B.records | C.films | D.songs |
A.Other | B.Every | C.Each | D.Another |
A.deep | B.deeply | C.high | D.highly |
A.thought about | B.heard about | C.listened to | D.dreamed about |
A.hometown | B.office | C.play | D.theatre |
A.speak | B.say | C.talk | D.see |
A.Shakespeare | B.Oxford | C.England | D.Harry Potter |
A.who | B.that | C.when | D.where |
6 . You should see the photo. I’m sitting in red dirt,
It was a strange choice for a holiday. I like sitting by the pool with a cola, not flies and frogs. I like being
But here’s the thing about that photo: I am smiling!
The trip sounded good when I
In Darwin we got onto a bus. It quickly became tiresome. The kids were
But later when I looked out at the large empty land, I was surprised at and moved by its
Finally we reached our
It didn’t matter. The next nine days were
On our last night, a water pipe (管子)
Indeed, it was
Yes, the coffee was bad, but I was too focused on keeping crickets off my face.
I love that photo of me in the dirt. I look messy but happy. Sometimes it’s another way of traveling. There is beautiful
A.washing | B.wearing | C.waving | D.watching |
A.noisy | B.busy | C.alone | D.shy |
A.shortly | B.cautiously | C.freshly | D.clearly |
A.signed up | B.showed up | C.stood up | D.woke up |
A.guide | B.business | C.culture | D.resource |
A.silent | B.encouraged | C.moody | D.excited |
A.coldness | B.beauty | C.enthusiasm | D.emptiness |
A.goal | B.agreement | C.destination | D.decision |
A.killed | B.packed | C.wasted | D.booked |
A.cut | B.expanded | C.shortened | D.broke |
A.scared | B.complained | C.laughed | D.saddened |
A.normal | B.strange | C.unbelievable | D.perfect |
A.impossible | B.probable | C.easy | D.important |
A.tested | B.stored | C.valued | D.experienced |
A.dress | B.weather | C.scenery | D.room |
7 . 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 |
8 . 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 |
9 . It is the first day of the summer. George and his friend Carlos are
This year, they want to make a
Mountain climbing, hiking, fishing, and to play a few games of flag football are all on their
A.preparing | B.demanding | C.longing | D.applying |
A.cards | B.recommendations | C.invitations | D.connections |
A.game | B.success | C.surprise | D.fun |
A.hidden | B.starving | C.friendly | D.endangered |
A.avoid | B.create | C.mention | D.encounter |
A.rough | B.comprehensive | C.instant | D.further |
A.front | B.flat | C.strong | D.spare |
A.condition | B.place | C.method | D.chance |
A.children | B.elders | C.students | D.animals |
A.food | B.trip | C.summer | D.celebration |
A.excited | B.reliable | C.satisfied | D.relieved |
A.activities | B.jobs | C.tasks | D.exercises |
A.hands | B.agenda | C.nerves | D.initiative |
A.found | B.followed | C.received | D.made |
A.doctors | B.matches | C.drugs | D.bandages |
10 . 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 |