1 . Camps Serving Both Boys and Girls
Camps that serve both boys and girls traditionally offer programmes that separate girls and boys while at camp, yet bring them together for some activities or meals.
Cheley Colorado Camp Founded in 1921
The Cheley Colorado Camp serves young people from throughout the U. S. and several other countries. Located in and around the Estes Park Valley and surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and forests, Cheley Camp serves boys and girls, divided by gender (性别) and age group, starting at age nine years old. Campers have the opportunity to experience unforgettable fun activities, mountain biking, river rafting, horseback riding, hiking, and backpacking. Through these activities, campers learn team-building, cooperation and leadership skills and self-confidence. When the day is done, campers have the opportunity to gather around the evening campfire.
Camp Killooleet Founded in 1927
Camp Killooleet serves boys and girls who are 9—14 years of age. Camp Killooleet is located along the edge of the Green Mountain National Forest in Hancock Vermont. The owners say that nearly all the campers return to Camp Killooleet each year until they reach the age limit. Children are housed in small groups of the same gender and experience the beauty of the nearly 300 acres and private lake. In addition to bicycling at the flat campus, children can explore local nature sites, canoeing in the Adirondacks, caving and rock-climbing. Children can also choose a wide variety of sports such as basketball, soccer, horseback riding and so on.
Camp Weequahic Founded in 1953
Lying just two hours northwest of NYC and three hours north of Philadelphia, Camp Weequahic offers a traditional camping experience for campers aged 7—13. Parents and children may choose the three-week sleep-away option or can opt for the “Super Six” week camping experience. Whichever option your family chooses, Camp Weequahic features continuous fun and learning experiences for your children. In addition to traditional types of camping activities, campers can also opt for specialty camps in the arts, sports or adventure. Campers also enjoy a variety of water activities and venture out on trips to nearby venues.
1. Which of the following camps will be divided by campers’ gender and age?| A．Camp Weequahic. | B．Cheley Colorado Camp. |
| C．Camp Killooleet. | D．Camp Walden. |
| A．The kids who are over 14 can join the camp. |
| B．Only it has some water activities. |
| C．It has different choices for specialty camps. |
| D．It’s far from the centre of the big cities. |
| A．To introduce some summer camps. |
| B．To sell souvenirs (纪念品) of summer camps. |
| C．To talk about special exhibits. |
| D．To tell the differences between girls and boys. |
2 . In its early history, Chicago had floods frequently, especially in the spring, making the streets so muddy that people, horses, and carts got stuck. An old joke that was popular at the time went something like this: A man is stuck up to his waist in a muddy Chicago street. Asked if he needs help, he replies, “No, thanks. I’ve got a good horse under me.”
The city planner decided to build-an underground drainage (排水) system, but there simply wasn’t enough difference between the height of the ground level and the water level. The only two choices were to lower the Chicago River or raise the city.
An engineer named Ellis Chesbrough convinced the city that it had no choice but to build the pipes above ground and then cover them with dirt. This raised the level of the city’s streets by as much as 12 feet.
This of course created a new problem: dirt practically buried the first floors of every building in Chicago. Building owners were faced with a choice: either change the first floors of their buildings into basements (地下室), and the second stories into main floors, or hoist the entire buildings to meet the new street level. Small wood-frame (结构) buildings could be lifted fairly easily. But what about large, heavy structures like the Tremont Hotel, which was a six-story brick building?
That’s where George Pullman came in. He had developed some house-moving skills successfully. To lift a big structure like the Tremont Hotel, Pullman would place thousands of jackscrews (千斤顶) beneath the building’s foundation (地基). One man was assigned to operate each section of about 10 jackscrews. At Pullman’s signal each man turned his jackscrew the same amount at the same time, thus raising the building slowly and evenly. Surprisingly, the Tremont Hotel stay open during the entire operation, and many of its guests didn’t even notice anything was happening.
Some people like to say that every problem has a solution. But in Chicago’s early history, every engineering solution seemed to create a new problem. Now that Chicago’s waste water was draining efficiently into the Chicago River, the city’s next step was to clean the polluted river.
1. The city planners were convinced by Ellis Chesbrough to ______.| A．get rid of the street dirt | B．lower the Chicago River |
| C．fight against heavy floods | D．build the pipes above ground |
| A．lift | B．change | C．repair | D．reflect |
| A．It interrupted the business of the hotel. |
| B．It went on well as intended. |
| C．It involved Pullman turning ten jackscrews. |
| D．It separated the building from its foundation. |
| A．popular life styles and their influences |
| B．environmental disasters and their causes |
| C．engineering problems and their solutions |
| D．successful businessmen and their achievements |
3 . The Perfect Anniversary Destinations
If your anniversary is coming up and you’re looking to get away from the business of everyday life to celebrate in luxury, then check out this list of perfect anniversary destinations.
Santorini
One of the most wonderful islands in the Cyclades of Greece, Santorini really is special. Enjoy a celebration of your love with a trip to the village of Oia where you’ll find spectacular views, some of the best restaurants on the island, and of course, the famous sunsets over the ocean which light up the sky with unforgettable shades of pink and orange.
Thailand
Also known as The Land of Smiles, Thailand is a wonderful destination. The weather is tropical all year round so you can enjoy an anniversary trip at any time of year. If you’re looking to relax together on the beach, then there are miles of golden sands that meet the bright blue of te Indian and Pacific Oceans. Explore the ancient temples, busy market, and meet fascinating people together.
Gran Canaria
The third largest island in the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria has plenty of things to do as a couple to celebrate your anniversary. There are lots of bars and restaurants, gorgeous golden sandy beaches and sweeping sand dunes to fill your days. Don’t miss a visit to the crocodile park, the only animal rescue centre in the Canaries.
Dubai
Dubai, a metropolis in the United Arab of Emirates, is filled with lots of adventure. Futuristic landscapes combine with sandy beaches and large shopping malls featuring designer boutiques. Everything is larger than life here mirroring the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world!
1. Who may probably this passage be intended for?| A．Those who enjoy the business of everyday life. |
| B．Those who are rich and married. |
| C．Those who want to go on vocation with a tight budget. |
| D．Those who prefer staying at home. |
| A．It is a perfect place to enjoy the sunset. | B．The local market there is worth visiting. |
| C．You can visit a crocodile park there. | D．It’s home to the tallest building in the world. |
| A．All provide a chance to see animals. | B．All have perfect restaurants. |
| C．All feature beautiful beaches. | D．All have large shopping malls. |
4 . As one of the most adventurous places to visit in South America, Patagonia deserves some serious travel time. These are my top recommendations for backpacking in Patagonia:
●Patagonia is probably the safest part of South America. I’ve hitchhiked in Chile without problems and would thoroughly recommend this as a form of transport. (Get tips on hitchhiking in South America here.)
●Car hire is also an interesting and rewarding way of seeing Patagonia, although booking in advance during high season is again recommended. I recommend using Rental Cars and suggest you check out this complete guide to planning a Patagonia road trip for essential tips and tricks.
●The shoulder seasons, October — November and March — April, are far quieter and cheaper for backpacking in Patagonia. Accommodation and agencies in some towns are sometimes not running in October or April though.
●Bus schedules vary depending on the season and change year-to-year. Always visit the bus station when you get to a new place to confirm timings and buy tickets for the next leg of your journey. It’s also important to plan additional days into your Patagonia backpacking trip in case you can’t travel on the day you had initially intended. For more information about this subject, check out this detailed guide about getting to Patagonia.
●Self-catering is by far the best way of keeping costs down on these Patagonia backpacking trips. Where possible, I’ve highlighted the best places to stock up on food. I’ve also written in more detail about visiting Patagonia on a budget.
●However, crossing the border between Argentina and Chile, you cannot take fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese or meat. It will be confiscated and if you don’t own up to it (particularly when heading into Chile), you may be fined.
1. Which means of transportation is strongly recommended to Patagonia?| A．Taking a taxi. | B．Going hitchhiking. |
| C．Going hiking on foot. | D．Taking a bus. |
| A．You’d better hire the local car ahead of time. |
| B．Bus schedule in all bus stations are always fixed. |
| C．It’s the best season in October — November and March — April. |
| D．You’d better take self-catering to save cost when crossing Chile. |
| A．A guidebook. | B．A biography. |
| C．A book review. | D．A product advertisement. |
5 . Time, wars and natural disasters have a bad effect on the artistic and cultural objects in the world. More than 1,000 years ago, a fire destroyed the Library of Alexandria in Egypt. In 1755, an earthquake destroyed Ribeira Palace in Lisbon, Portugal, along with artworks inside. In modern times, the Taliban destroyed the huge Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan.
As we all know, museums play an important part in our daily lives. They keep evidence of culture and history and exhibit great works. A major goal of most museums in the world is to make sure that important historical objects do not disappear forever. The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, holds 1,250 pieces of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. These objects have inspired artists and historians for many years. So the museum is working to make a complete and permanent record of the artworks so that the generations in the future will enjoy them as well.
The project is an effort of both the museum and the scientists from Indiana University in the United States. The team is using technology to create digital copies of the Uffizi’s ancient sculptures (雕像).
The process is called photogrammetry. At one time, this process was slow and expensive. But not anymore, said Professor Robert Frischer. He said photogrammetry is now much faster and cheaper. Now they can gather 3D data on a life-size sculpture in half an hour and they can process the data just in a couple of hours.
The images allow the viewer to examine the sculpture from all sides. And when the viewer zooms in (放大), the image becomes clearer. The Uffizi hopes to have the collection completed and available on the Internet by 2022.
1. What caused the Ribeira Palace to ruin?| A．A fire. | B．An earthquake. | C．A war. | D．A heavy rain. |
| A．To improve people’s living conditions. | B．To attract more artists and historians. |
| C．To make profits by selling great works. | D．To save important historical objects. |
| A．Elegant. | B．Valuable. | C．Lasting. | D．Effective. |
| A．It works much faster now. | B．It is too costly to afford. |
| C．It can print a 3D sculpture. | D．It is developed by Uffizi. |
6 . Thinking of where to travel next? Check out these top destinations and pick your favorites!
Portugal
If you are looking for a cost-effective destination that is safe and has a lot of attractions and activities, Portugal is the place to go. Portugal was recently recognized as the best European destination at the World Travel Awards. Some of the main places to visit in Portugal include the capital city of Lisbon and the city of Porto at a cost unmatched in Europe. Portugal is also one of the safest destinations in Europe and is becoming very popular with travelers. You need to visit it before the crowds take over!
Iceland
If you are looking for a destination that provides exciting adventures to visit, Iceland surely fits the bill any time of the year. You can take part in glacier hiking, experience the Northern Lights around the country and enjoy the lively nightlife in its capital Reykjavik. You will not have a boring moment in Iceland!
Ireland
If you want to escape the large crowds of Europe but still enjoy amazing food, history, road trips and nature, Ireland is the destination for you. The destination provides great value for visitors and a very relaxing environment.
Warning: you may have to give way to sheep on the road!
South Africa
If you ask children what their favorite animal is, lions and giraffes must be on the top ten list. Then ask them if they’d like to see them for real! The thought of Africa as a family holiday destination might be a bit scary if you’ve never been there, so why not make South Africa your first adventure into this amazing continent? With beautiful beaches, great weather and all those favorite wild animals, you’ll also find South Africa can be budget (预算) friendly as well.
1. For those people who enjoy secure travels, where can they go?| A．Portugal. | B．Iceland. | C．Ireland. | D．South Africa. |
| A．The good weather all year round. | B．The natural beauty. |
| C．The wild animals. | D．The reasonable charge. |
| A．A report | B．An advertisement | C．A research paper | D．A short story |
7 . Make 2022 your most adventurous year by signing up for one of these trips of a lifetime. Sai to Aldabra Atoll for an attractive journey, walk along the frontiers (边境) of Georgia, and explore different habitats of human and animals. These journeys in the faraway areas are unlike any trip you’ve ever taken before.
Exodus Travels
This once-in-a-lifetime journey visits Aldabra Atoll, one of the most faraway UNESCO World Heritage sites on the planet. Hidden away from the impact of humans.
Aldabra has managed to maintain a population of 152,000 large tortoises (龟). This is the trip for those who are interested in wildlife. The clear waters of the Seychelles are home to 850 species of brightly colored fish that you’ll visit on snorkel and dive excursions (浮潜和潜水游览).
Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel
Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel’s Georgia Walking Tour shows the country’s wild side, with plenty of walks in the Svaneti Mountains mixed with cultural experiences like a visit to the faraway village of Adishi, home to just 12 families.
Natural Habitat Adventures
A nine-day adventure centered around Natural Habitat’s unique luxury (豪华的) base camp near the edge of the Greenland ice sheet. You’ll be in one of the world’s most faraway places (with a maximum of only 11 other travelers in your group), but still have the chance to use hot showers and well-prepared meals. You’ll spend your days exploring the nearby waters, meeting the local Inuit villagers and so on.
Mountain Travel Sobek
Together with expert guides, you’ll track gorillas (大猩猩) through Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, getting a rare chance to see these large creatures up close. You’ll also focus your search on another rare creature-the golden monkey.
1. Who will be most likely to choose Aldabra Atoll as a perfect destination?| A．A UNESCO officer. | B．An experienced walker. |
| C．An active environmentalist. | D．A devoted animal lover. |
| A．Travelers will take a cold bath. | B．Travelers have to make dinners alone. |
| C．Travelers will enjoy water sports. | D．Travelers need to prepare a horse. |
| A．They are in faraway places. | B．They provide wildlife visits. |
| C．They feature various cultural activities. | D．They offer stays with local families. |
8 . My first trip to Italy was with a friend when I was 19. When I got to Venice, I just couldn’t believe how beautiful it was. Seeing it was an experience in itself. We did all the touristy things, including visits to the galleries. Later, I made another trip to Italy. Walking around the streets of Rome, I really enjoyed getting to know the city. Rome has such amazing galleries. The Vatican Museum’s art gallery in particular is very special. You can see Caravaggio and all the greats there. The National Gallery of Modern Art has some wonderful art. I really had fallen in love with Italy and its art in a big way.
Sadly I had no artistic talent, but I just loved to be around it. I visited quite a few art galleries. By the time I started writing my first novel, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, I was in my thirties. I always say “write about what you know”, so art, as well as business and politics, has been appearing in one form or another in my books across the years. One of the main characters in that first novel was an art gallery owner.
By the time I had written four books, I bonded with two art gallery goers over a love of art and Italy and eventually started going for almost an annual trip to different cities or towns in Italy. Over the past 40 years, we have visited about 60 cities and towns across Italy, some very small but in possession of remarkable masterpieces.
For the first book in the William Warwick series, I placed the detective(侦探) in the art and antiquities squad(文物组), where he was investigating the theft of a priceless Rembrandt painting, so art is still very much a theme in my work.
I’m fortunate to be able to indulge(尽情投入) my passion for Italy and its art, inspired by those early visits so many years ago.
1. How would the author describe his first two trips to Italy?| A．They made him attracted to Italy. | B．They improved his skill in painting. |
| C．They enhanced his confidence in writing. | D．They fired his enthusiasm for traveling. |
| A．It is based on his experience. | B．It attaches great value to family. |
| C．It fails to live up to his expectation. | D．It centers on his childhood stories. |
| A．It strengthened his family bonds. | B．It deepened his understanding of himself. |
| C．It provided inspiration for his writing. | D．It unlocked his artistic potential and talent. |
| A．Art made a man energetic. | B．Travel opened my eyes to other cultures. |
| C．Writing inspired my passion for travel. | D．An art-filled trip changed my life. |
9 . Four Amusement Parks Near Toronto
Canada’s Wonderland
It’s always exciting to find out the new experiences Canada’s largest amusement park will uncover. Visitors of all ages and interests are treated to endless adventures filled with wonder and excitement. From family-friendly rides to extremely exciting coasters, Canada’s Wonder-land has plenty of attractions for all levels of adventure.
Centreville Amusement Park
Families with young children will enjoy a variety of kid friendly things to do at Centreville Amusement Park. It’s only a short ferry (渡船) ride across Toronto’s harbour to Centre Island’s Amusement Park. Nearby the park are beaches, trails and a small petting farm. You can also play mini-golf here.
Fantasy Fair
Etobicoke’s Woodbine Mall is the home of Ontario’s largest indoor amusement park, where the midway attractions of games and rides are just steps away from shopping. Take a plane ride on the midway or hop aboard the ferris wheel (摩天轮). There are many activities and rides designed for small children. The large displays of dinosaurs will appeal to the younger kids and much more in this large indoor amusement park.
Adventure Village
Located in Hamilton’s Confederation Park, Adventure Village is a great open space to consume your energy. The one-hectare property features waterfalls, fish ponds and many fun activities for all ages. Kids will enjoy learning new skills. No need to worry about getting hungry. Big Al’s Cook House has you covered with a variety of selections on the menu.
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1. What can we know about Centreville Amusement Park?| A．It provides mini golf. |
| B．It is an indoor amusement park. |
| C．It is Canada’s largest amusement park. |
| D．It is part of Centre Island’s Amusement Park. |
| A．Canada’s Wonderland. | B．Centreville Amusement Park. |
| C．Fantasy Fair. | D．Adventure Village. |
| A．On a website. | B．In a novel. |
| C．In a magazine. | D．In a brochure. |
10 . I like flying to a foreign destination to visit the attractions during holidays, like millions of people are doing nowadays. The world has an amazing variety of must-see sights, from breathtaking natural scenery to impressive old cities, but too many of us are visiting them at the same time is putting pressure on these delicate and ancient places. Therefore, a number of beauty spots and historic sites have been introducing charges or restrictions on the tourists, which is meant to reduce overcrowding that can do harm to the surroundings of a place, protect old buildings in danger, and tidy up the mess that visitors leave behind.
The famous Italian city of Venice has, for example, introduced an entry fee of up to €10 for short-stay tourists. Citizens in Venice have long complained that the city is too crowded with tourists. Now, passengers arriving by cruise ship will have to pay a “landing tax”. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro says, “It would increase much-needed income to keep the city clean.”
Many cities in Europe have already charged a tax on tourists who stay in hotels and guest houses. This tax raises money to help protect the environment, pay for maintenance(维修) costs, or promote tourism. In Rome, new laws have been introduced to bring down bad tourist behaviour, such as forbidding drinking water from fountains and attaching “love padlocks” to bridges. Now the rules work well.
As more of us can now afford to travel, tourist destinations are getting busier, so maybe new laws and taxes on tourists are to be a necessary part of the sightseeing experience and benefit the beautiful attractions a lot.
1. How does the author lead in the topic of the passage?| A．By showing figures. | B．By presenting facts. |
| C．By asking questions. | D．By making comparison. |
| A．Overcrowding of tourists. | B．Lacking of maintenance. |
| C．Extra charges and restrictions. | D．Too much rubbish left by the tourists. |
| A．Visitors staying in hotels for nights. |
| B．Visitors hoping to keep the city clean. |
| C．Visitors damaging the ancient walls. |
| D．Visitors arriving by cruise ship. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Negative. | C．Supportive. | D．Unconcerned. |
