1 . It was July 2019 and Mum had taken me on a 120-km mother-and-son walking holiday as a treat for my birthday. Although I was still on my first special
“Why don’t we go to Egypt?” I said. “It sounds
“I’ll save up my pocket money, and get a
In 2020, we moved to Perth. One day, I
On a Monday, a mountain of catalogues were
After three and half years, I’d
A.solution | B.topic | C.experiment | D.trip |
A.fantastic | B.terrible | C.anxious | D.confusing |
A.toy | B.summary | C.poster | D.job |
A.important | B.extra | C.unusual | D.formal |
A.saw | B.borrowed | C.published | D.exchanged |
A.slowly | B.secretly | C.finally | D.curiously |
A.cut off | B.given back | C.paid back | D.dropped off |
A.threw | B.delivered | C.applied | D.sold |
A.designed | B.carried | C.shared | D.trapped |
A.free | B.amazing | C.effective | D.common |
A.recognising | B.preventing | C.interviewing | D.investigating |
A.afforded | B.selected | C.donated | D.saved |
A.explaining | B.enjoying | C.testing | D.replacing |
A.believe | B.pretend | C.regret | D.worry |
A.system | B.supply | C.dream | D.duty |
2 . 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 traveling 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.quit | B.fund | C.switch | D.register |
A.powerful | B.ideal | C.developed | D.remaining |
A.followed | B.modified | C.ranked | D.criticized |
A.understand | B.grill | C.inspire | D.accompany |
A.occasionally | B.temporarily | C.completely | D.simply |
A.button | B.dream | C.family | D.observation |
A.process | B.agency | C.platform | D.country |
A.dull | B.official | C.natural | D.challenging |
A.adult | B.bosses | C.youth | D.agents |
A.most | B.least | C.greatest | D.worst |
A.ended up | B.showed off | C.started with | D.searched for |
A.warn | B.compromise | C.belief | D.advice |
A.make | B.appreciate | C.worsen | D.save |
A.honor | B.time | C.career | D.assessment |
3 . 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 |
4 . 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 |
5 . It was last year in November that my family and I took our first camping trip. My whole family
We had just set up the tent when it suddenly started raining.
While we were all
I realized how
The next day, we
A.cheered up | B.ran away | C.got together | D.turn in |
A.lives | B.principles | C.problems | D.abilities |
A.report | B.postpone | C.plan | D.recognize |
A.Strangely | B.Similarly | C.Obviously | D.Fortunately |
A.wind | B.water | C.animals | D.hikers |
A.expecting | B.describing | C.enjoying | D.imagining |
A.touching | B.awful | C.shocking | D.funny |
A.blanket | B.basket | C.phone | D.tent |
A.track | B.game | C.conversation | D.dream |
A.informal | B.unique | C.expensive | D.popular |
A.particular | B.disappointed | C.bitter | D.enthusiastic |
A.packed up | B.picked out | C.left behind | D.set aside |
A.eager | B.thankful | C.sorry | D.suitable |
A.schedule | B.season | C.facility | D.weather |
A.summaries | B.memories | C.lessons | D.reactions |
6 . 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 |
7 . When it comes to my fathering lessons, few adventures compare to the motorcycle trips I’ve shared with my daughter, Ewa.
Our first
On our second day, we
Me: “We don’t know. ”
It
Since we almost
A.sail | B.flight | C.goal | D.journey |
A.avoided | B.chose | C.built | D.promoted |
A.straight | B.twisty | C.main | D.broad |
A.walking | B.running | C.riding | D.laughing |
A.settled | B.stopped | C.landed | D.moved |
A.population | B.rule | C.name | D.position |
A.occurred | B.happened | C.mattered | D.referred |
A.engineer | B.bicyclist | C.chemist | D.motorcyclist |
A.destination | B.reaction | C.exploration | D.explanation |
A.course | B.benefit | C.feature | D.present |
A.never | B.always | C.completely | D.absolutely |
A.satisfied | B.disappointed | C.surprised | D.frightened |
A.out | B.in | C.off | D.down |
A.grew | B.failed | C.waited | D.survived |
A.silent | B.smooth | C.careful | D.energetic |
8 . British brothers James and Thomas Lindesay have spent months traveling across the Great Wall of China on foot. They
Their
His action and books influenced his two sons, who now share his
The brothers’ trip was
A.challenged | B.covered | C.measured | D.expanded |
A.desire | B.tendency | C.ability | D.agreement |
A.continued | B.jogged | C.journeyed | D.researched |
A.anxious | B.particular | C.serious | D.enthusiastic |
A.headlines | B.changes | C.connection | D.difference |
A.purchased | B.recommended | C.reviewed | D.authored |
A.pride | B.success | C.interest | D.faith |
A.buildings | B.sections | C.stages | D.villages |
A.preservation | B.length | C.foundation | D.origin |
A.familiar | B.satisfied | C.careful | D.busy |
A.gradually | B.occasionally | C.truly | D.blindly |
A.dreamed of | B.carried on | C.learned of | D.decided on |
A.tougher | B.funner | C.greater | D.shorter |
A.evaluating | B.exploring | C.repairing | D.monitoring |
A.memory | B.assessment | C.impression | D.understanding |
9 . I’m standing on Rio’s beach, one of the most famous
Every Brazilian has his or her own ideas of the perfect beach,
I continue my search heading north to a legendary beach: Jeri. As an international destination, it attracts visitors from Tokyo to Toronto. Luckily, Jeri hasn’t been
My final stop is the islands of Fernando,
A.stretches | B.piles | C.beds | D.castles |
A.unwilling | B.ambitious | C.eager | D.shy |
A.measured | B.mixed | C.wrapped | D.lined |
A.postcard | B.ship | C.mirror | D.shell |
A.tender | B.wild | C.appealing | D.familiar |
A.visited | B.discovered | C.damaged | D.accepted |
A.turn up | B.fall off | C.break down | D.hang out |
A.stop | B.worry | C.complain | D.wonder |
A.wandering | B.lying | C.disappearing | D.floating |
A.rich | B.dangerous | C.meaningful | D.bored |
A.relation | B.balance | C.exchange | D.field |
A.monkeys | B.turtles | C.sharks | D.pearls |
A.sky | B.water | C.honey | D.diamond |
A.eventually | B.surprisingly | C.occasionally | D.curiously |
A.dig | B.warm | C.trap | D.hurt |
10 . Find yourself at the doorway of any one of the countless temples or ancient buildings in China, and you may see an attractive but just piece of wall, only slightly larger than the entrance. It is Zhaobi, or spirit walls, which have a
Zhaobi can be
It is
A.long | B.unique | C.broad | D.mixed |
A.doubting | B.guessing | C.approaching | D.dating |
A.hidden | B.found | C.affected | D.changed |
A.labeled | B.torn | C.constructed | D.printed |
A.best | B.cleverest | C.highest | D.healthiest |
A.wealth | B.importance | C.knowledge | D.talent |
A.practical | B.limited | C.wrong | D.real |
A.considering | B.playing | C.walking | D.acting |
A.window | B.yard | C.house | D.entrance |
A.looked at | B.turned down | C.focused on | D.put aside |
A.offering | B.taking | C.cheating | D.using |
A.stay | B.flow | C.increase | D.boil |
A.Driving | B.Moving | C.Stopping | D.Running |
A.ability | B.quantity | C.quality | D.creativity |
A.walls | B.stones | C.brick | D.locks |
A.quitted | B.adopted | C.decorated | D.finished |
A.predicting | B.supposing | C.pretending | D.believing |
A.personal | B.ordinary | C.good | D.helpful |
A.certain | B.surprising | C.odd | D.worthy |
A.book | B.show | C.picture | D.game |