2 . Mexico has more than just beaches. Several Mexican cities have been recognized as forming part of the heritage of humanity and are considered to be of outstanding universal value.

Oaxaca

Oaxaca and the nearby archaeological site Monte Alban have both been recognized by UNESCO. Oaxaca, the capital city of the state of the same name, was founded in 1529 and offers a good example of previous Spanish town planning. Oaxaca is considered one of Mexico’s best foodie destinations. Learn what foods and drinks you should try in Oaxaca.

Guanajuato

As a silver mining town in the past, Guanajuato seems special. The winding streets and small squares give it a more friendly feel than some of the other cities. This is a student town with a vibrant culture and an important cultural festival — the International Cervantino Festival which is held every October.

Puebla

Puebla is one of Mexico’s large cities, but its historical center can easily be explored on foot. It has some special historical structures such as the 16th-century cathedral and some other fine buildings with walls covered in tiles.

Morelia

Morelia, the capital of the state of Michoacán, was originally called Valladolid, but its name was changed in honor of independence hero José María Morelos y Pavón. The Museo del Dulce is a stop you shouldn’t miss in Morelia. Visits to nearby Patzcuaro or the reserves are also recommended on a trip to Morelia.

1. What are visitors recommended to do in Oaxaca?

A．Walk on a beach.	B．Enjoy local cuisine.
C．Visit a student town.	D．Join a cultural festival.

2. What does Puebla feature?

A．Architecture.

B．Reserves.

C．Silver mining.

D．Foods and drinks.

3. Which place’s name is related to a hero?

A．Oaxaca.

B．Guanajuato.

C．Puebla.

D．Morelia.

3 . Whenever travelers planning to Hawaii are surveyed, their first question is often the same: “How’s the weather in Hawaii?” Most of the time, the answer is pretty easy. After all. Hawaii experiences only two seasons; summer. called “kau”, and winter. called “hooilo”.

Temperatures in Hawaii

During summer, the islands experience an average temperature of around 29°C. This is also the start of the dry season and mostly perfect weather across the board. Even though summer is the islands’ dry season. hurricanes are also more common during this period. Winter runs from November through April in Hawaii. Temperatures aren’t much colder than summer, averaging around 26°C. This is the rainier part of the year across most islands. While winter temperatures don’t drop too significantly, surf is much higher, making swimming risky. Not surprisingly, this season is popular among big-time surfers.

What to pack

Given Hawaii’s consistent temperatures year-round, you’ll primarily want to pack light-weight, breathable clothing. Depending on when you’re visiting. you should prepare water-proof gear (防水装置) as well as activity-specific clothing, like hiking boots or a wetsuit. Regardless of when you’re visiting, pack high-rated sunscreen. for it’s quite common to get sunburned faster than you even realize.

Vog in Hawaii

There are four major islands—Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Vog (火山雾) is an effect caused by enissions of the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island. Therefore. why not come to the island if you’re interested in it? While vog is merely an inconvenience for most residents. it can affect people with illnesses such as asthma (哮喘). Some visitors to the Big ls-land who suffer from these problems should ask their doctors before their visit.

1. Which season is the most popular for surfers in Hawaii?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Autumn.

D．Winter.

2. Where can you experience vog in Hawnii?

A．On Maui,

B．On Oahu.

C．On Kauai.

D．On the Big Island.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce some information about Hawaii.

B．To show some amazing activities in Hawaii.

C．To explain the development of Hawaii.

D．To show the beauty of Hawaii.

4 . Here are some national parks where visitors can enjoy varieties of wildlife.

Acadia National Park, Maine

The Atlantic Ocean meets the cliff-lined Maine coast at this popular park, providing habitat for wildlife with feet and flippers. From the shore, scan the water for marine life like sharks or gray seals(海豹). On land, you might spot beavers, snowshoe hares, or bobcats. In between, in the intertidal zone, tide pools hold translucent anemones, sea urchins, snails, and sea stars.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio

The park is a mixed ecosystem of oak-hickory forest, meadows, and wetlands sheltering a variety of animals. You can see water-loving mammals or snapping turtles. More than 200 species of bird live or migrate through the park, including nesting peregrine falcons and bald eagles.

Pinnacles National Park, California

Nearly being in extinction in the 1980s, the number of mighty California condors(兀鹫)now increases again over volcanic peaks. Intense recovery efforts, including a captive breeding(圈养繁殖)program, have brought a significant increase of the population, which was just 22in 1982. If you have binoculars, you’ll have a good chance of seeing condors flying in the mornings and evenings. Others include golden eagles, peregrine falcons and bees.

Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida

Contrary to its name, water makes up 99 percent of this park. Visitors can see five species of endangered sea turtles nest on the beaches or swimming. Book a snorkeling to explore the reefs, where green sea turtles, nurse sharks, and decorator crabs live am id corals. Divers can also access the Windjammer Wreck site, where a ship that sank(沉没) in 1907 provides a home for marine life.

1. When introducing wildlife, the author divides the Acadia National Park into __________.

A．two areas

B．three areas

C．four areas

D．five areas

2. How does the California condor increase its population?

A．With another country’s technical support.

B．By hunting for food on volcanic peaks.

C．With the assistance of human beings.

D．By competing with new species.

3. In which park can visitors see a sunk ship?

A．Acadia National Park.	B．Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
C．Pinnacles National Park.	D．Dry Tortugas National Park.

5 . Tokyo has a great range of cafes, but many don’t offer free wireless Internet access or power outlets (电源插座). So, for the benefit of those looking for free Wi-Fi, here are our top spots in the Japanese capital.

Coffee Valley

Coffee Valley is a small coffee shop. While the first floor has limited seating, there are outlets for each seat. If you don’t need to charge, the second floor is much more spacious with an area that can accommodate groups of up to four people. They also have a good selection of snacks to accompany your coffee.

Date: Open daily.

Time: 8 A.M.—8 P.M. (From 9 A.M. on weekends).

Location: A five-minute walk from the east exit of Ikebukuro Station.

10° Cafe

10° Cafe is the perfect place for early birds. For some peace and quiet, work on the second floor. At 10° Cafe, each seat has power outlets while their counter seats offer a great view of the surrounding neighborhood. Their menu prices before 11 A.M. offer discounted breakfast.

Date: Daily (Closed every third Sunday of the month).

Time: 7:30 A.M.—9 P.M.

Location: A five-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station.

Good Sound Coffee

Come for the coffee, and stay for their music selection. Good Sound Coffee is a friendly neighborhood cafe close to Nakameguro Station. There are indoor and outdoor seats and plenty of outlets. It might get crowded on the weekends, and the cafe offers discounts on food items.

Date: Daily

Time: 8 A.M.—11P.M.

Location: A three-minute walk from the east exit of Nakameguro Station.

Valley Park Stand

Valley Park Stand opens from early in the morning to late in the evening. There are public tables with power outlets. It’s spacious with lots of natural light a few steps away from the Miyashita Park. There is a decently sized menu with tea, coffee and various sandwiches and bites.

Date: Daily.

Time: 8 A.M.—10 P.M.

Location: A few minutes’ walk from Miyashita Park.

1. What is the special part of 10° Cafe?

A．It opens to the late night.	B．It has one day off each month.
C．It offers different delicious snacks.	D．It’s not far from the Ikebukuro Station.

2. Which cafe is friendly to music lovers?

A．10°Cafe.	B．Coffee Valley.
C．Good Sound Coffee.	D．Valley Park Stand.

3. What do 10° Cafe and Good Sound Coffee have in common?

A．Customers can enjoy various snacks.

B．Customers can still drink coffee at 10 P.M. in the cafes.

C．Customers can get easy access to Nakameguro Station.

D．Customers can get food at a cheaper price during a certain period.

6 . Exploring the Azores Islands in Portugal

Cost(£ 2.999)
Highlights

●The exceptional seabird watching at night

●Talks on land and at sea by a local biologist

●A whale-watching activity guided by an expert

Description

You can explore and learn about wildlife through some talks. You can also get an opportunity to watch the whales at the surface and listen to their sounds as they go into the water. On land, you will visit a seabird habitat and discover the attractive villages on these islands. Besides, you can study the islands’ earth and learn how it supports the unique grape planting.

Attention

●Upon arrival on Faial Island, you will check into a four-star hotel in Horta.

●Depending on your arrival time. you may have some free time to explore the small town that dates back to the 15th century and has many historic buildings.

●Your tour leader will hold a short welcome meeting in the early evening to go through the plans for the week, and then a biologist will give the first of three talks before joining you for dinner.

●During the tour, the biologist will give a brief introduction to the whale species that you will be viewing.

Just click here instead of calling or emailing us to book your tour.

1. What do we know about the tour?

A．It is free of charge.

B．It is in support of foreign biologists.

C．It offers bird feeding during the day.

D．It offers an expert guide during the whale viewing.

2. What can visitors do on the tour?

A．Explore old cities.	B．Plant unique grapes.
C．Listen to the talks on wildlife.	D．Spend a night in a villager’s house.

3. How should visitors book the tour?

A．By entering the website.	B．By sending an email.
C．By contacting the biologist.	D．By making a telephone call.

7 . We bought a Shamrock trailer (房车) in the fall of 2019 in anticipation (期待) of our three-month journey to Baja, Mexico. The camper (露营车) would be home base for all the fun and adventure our family, myself, my husband and our three teenagers, would have all the way.

It took three days to drive from Calgary to Las Vegas and the temperature went from negative 30 to 15 °F-a miracle! But by the time we made it to San Diego, California, we had visited two RV mechanics to fix water leaking from the water tank and a bed heater blowing up. Thankfully, while we waited for repairs, we could listen to waves lapping on the shore.

Eventually, we crossed the border into Mexico at Tijuana and pushed our way down the shore coast. While we swam, ate Mexican food and watched sunsets, the Shamrock kept throwing us surprises. We all learned to savor (尽情享受) the good moments while dealing with the bad.

Driving through Utah, our truck began making noises. The truck’s engine had completely broken, and we needed a new one. We holed up (躲) in St. George, Utah, to wait for repairs. One evening, we were heating up dinner when the oven let out a big WHUMP! The whole camper shook.

After a few weeks, we left our truck in Utah—the engine repair wasn’t going too well—and drove home to Calgary. There could not have been five travelers so happy to stay in their house for two weeks.

Eventually, we hired someone to drive our truck and the Shamrock to Calgary, but he arrived with just the truck. The camper was causing problems, and the keys got lost, so it was left in Idaho. It’s still there; we recently marked its one-and-a-half-year anniversary of storage.

This brings me to the point of this essay: For Sale: A lively 30-foot Shamrock camper. Keeps you on your toes! Sleeps five. $9,000. Pick-up is somewhere in Idaho. Bring some tools to break into it.

1. What can we learn about the author’s self-driving tour?

A．The tour lasted for about one month.

B．They drove a Shamrock all the way during the tour.

C．Their truck stopped working when they arrived at San Diego.

D．They enjoyed the tour despite some unexpected problems.

2. What does the underlined word “surprises” mean in paragraph 3?

A．Breakdowns.	B．Beautiful scenery.
C．Amazing functions.	D．Quality after-sales service.

3. What is the tone of the article?

A．Unhappy.

B．Serious.

C．Amusing.

D．Exciting.

4. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the article?

A．To suggest the places to travel.

B．To advertise her Shamerock camper.

C．To record the happy moments in life.

D．To complain about her campers.

8 . Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London

There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.

Goring Gap and the Thames Path

If you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).

Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.

Box Hill

To admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.

Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.

A South Downs Ridge (山脊)

If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.

Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.

Chess Valley in the Chilterns

Chess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.

Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.

1. Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance?

A．Box Hill.

B．A South Downs Ridge.

C．Chess Valley in the Chilterns.

D．Goring Gap and the Thames Path.

2. What do the listed scenic walks in the text have in common?

A．The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.

B．Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.

C．There are rivers winding through the meadows.

D．The food served there is expensive and of high quality.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A geography book.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A fashion website.	D．A science magazine.

9 . In Yakutia, Siberia, temperatures drop to as low as -71℃. It is actually one of the coldest places on earth. Located a few hundred miles outside the Arctic Circle, The Republic of Sakha, also known as Yakutiya or Yakut-Sakhat, is now the largest republic in Russia.

Fur(毛皮) hats and thick coats are surely required. Thick fur boots, gloves, and anything else to avoid frostbite is highly encouraged.

People of Yakutia are so used to the cold that they even have an open air market where they can shop for meat and fish. The best part is that they don’t need those huge freezers to keep the meat. Sellers remain outdoors for the entire day in the freezing winds.

And if you think there’s no way to have fun in such a tough environment, think again. They love ice fishing and ice swimming. They actually take off all their clothes and put on their swimwear before swimming in the freezing waters.

It’s so cold outside that some people don’t need freezers anymore. Pipes are left outside as well since they cannot be laid out under the ground because of the hard soil. Other people make do with blocks of ice that they cut from the rivers for free water. Toilet duties are handled outside. Just be sure to do everything quickly.

It’s not always freezing as summer can hit +40℃ though it is short and dry. It is among the coldest cities in the world. Visitors need to do a lot of research and preparations before spending a few days in Yakutia, though it certainly is an interesting place to experience!

1. What can be learned from paragraph 1?

A．Yakutia is larger than Russia.

B．Yakutia is actually the coldest place on earth.

C．The temperature in Yakutia is always -71℃ in winter.

D．Yakutia is located a few hundred miles outside the Arctic Circle.

2. What does the underlined word “frostbite” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Frozen injury.	B．High fever.
C．Going out.	D．Falling down because of icy road.

3. What do people in Yakutia like to do for fun?

A．Cut blocks of ice for water.

B．Sell fish and meat in open air.

C．Go ice fishing and ice swimming.

D．Handle toilet duties outside quickly.

4. Where can the text be found?

A．In a science report.	B．On a tour website.
C．In a sports magazine.	D．In an entertainment newspaper.

10 . Breathtaking Must-See Alaskan Parks, Preserves and Landmarks

Aniakchak

National Monument & Preserve, King Salmon, AK

This frighteningly beautiful park is home to a 6-mile-wide caldera(火山喷口) formed over 3,500 years ago. Because of bad weather and rough path, however, it’s one of the least visited locations in the National Park System With only 134 recorded visits in 2014.

Alagnak

Wild River, King Salmon, AK

Take in the scenic views of the beautiful Alaska Peninsula as you go across the rough waters of the Alagnak Wild River. With an almost untouched landscape, Alagnak is home to a high number of brown bears and is famous for an abundance of prized sportfish, making it the most popular fishing destination in southwest Alaska.

Denali

National Park & Preserve, Denali Park, AK

Founded in 1917, Denali National Park (formerly Mount McKinley National Park) was the world’s first national park established to conserve wildlife. Features of the park include six million acres of untouched terrain, an abundance of wildlife such as grizzlies and caribou and the highest peak in North America at 6,193 meters: Denali.

Bering Land Bridge

National Preserve, Nome, AK

The first settlers of the Americas travelled not by boat, but by foot from modern-day Asia by way of the Bering Land Bridge. Once home to mastodons, mammoths(猛犸象) and other ice age animals, what remains of this ancient “bridge” now houses a thriving(兴旺的) Alaska population and offers insight into the day-to-day lives of prehistoric humans.

1. What will you do in Aniakchak?

A．Visit and old bridge.	B．Know about caldera.
C．Shoot many wild animals.	D．Climb the highest peak in North America.

2. What do Alagnak and Denali have in common?

A．They are both right for fishing.

B．They both include untouched areas.

C．They are both famous for mammoths.

D．They both offer mountain climbing equipment.

3. In which of the tours can you learn about the prehistoric culture?

A．Aniakchak.	B．Alagnak.
C．Danali.	D．Bering Land Bridge.