1 . Enthusiastic travelers may have already heard of “regenerative tourism” along with the idea of sustainability(持续性). Whenever we travel—no matter where or how—we are leaving an impact on the environment and the world surrounding us. While sustainable tourism takes positive steps toward limiting that footprint in order for us to protect environments for future generations, regenerative tourism takes this idea one step further.
Regenerative tourism means “the idea that tourists should leave a place in better condition than it was before”. For example, when visiting a garden, each person plants a tree to further build the environment instead of leaving no trace(痕迹).
In a way, regenerative tourism involves travelers to be active in their acts of sustainability. Another great example of this is any act of clean-up. This is especially popular on major beaches and in parks where there’s always rubbish to pick up and waste to remove. While travelers certainly don’t need to join in a community clean-up while on vacation (unless they want to), the idea of being involved is very much the same.
Joining in regenerative tourism has personal and environmental benefits. Jeffrey Skibins, an associate professor in entertainment and park management, says, “Many tourists report feelings of deep personal satisfaction and a stronger connection to nature. Additionally, conservation (保护) behaviors enable tourists to develop life-long learning around these issues and continue these behaviors at home.”
Regenerative means “to renew and revive”, which is exactly what many travelers are doing to help environments recover. Depending on where one plans to travel, there might be more ways to help than originally realized. By further encouraging damaged environments to be renewed through travel rather than being negatively impacted, we can slowly help to rebuild the world’s most beautiful landscapes.
1. What is the aim of regenerative tourism?| A．To further improve the environment. | B．To limit the footprint of human beings. |
| C．To keep a place in its original condition. | D．To dramatically promote global economy. |
| A．Designing a bright future for our life. | B．Taking part in a community clean-up. |
| C．Renewing our ideas about environments. | D．Getting active in the acts of sustainability. |
| A．It makes travelers closely connected. | B．It gives personal satisfaction to travelers. |
| C．It leaves a short-term effect on tourists. | D．It helps tourists improve their learning ability. |
| A．Regenerative tourism invites travelers to do their part |
| B．Travelling patterns make a difference to the environment |
| C．Conservation behavior enjoys its popularity among households |
| D．The idea of sustainability takes root in all enthusiastic travelers |
2 . Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during holidays.
Scuba diving
Miyako Island is for diving(潜水), with a wealth of dive sites to explore, including many underwater caves. Even those without a diving license can have a try. Dive shops and tour operators also offer tours for beginners to explore Miyako Island’s underwater environment.
Snorkeling(浮潜)
Snorkeling is a must-try in Miyako Island. Plenty of space to dive close to the shore is a standout feature. For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their favorite spots.
The bridges
Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyako Island and Irabujima, stretching for 3540m. Smaller bridges connect Irabu and Shimoji islands, giving visitors additional beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike and two dramatic marine ponds connected to each other.
Unique beaches
Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyako Island, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is hidden in a small cove(湾), and one has to walk through lines of trees to get there.
Fresh island food
Delight your senses with delicious Miyako noodles, or fresh fruit. Okinawa has the highest mango production in Japan, and Miyako Island’s warm climate is suitable for growing fresh, juicy mangoes.
1. Which of the following may attract inexperienced divers?| A．Aragusuku. | B．Shimojishima. | C．Waiwai Beach. | D．Imgyo Marine Garden. |
| A．It stretches for 3540m. | B．It is surrounded by trees. |
| C．It is hidden behind a rock. | D．It can be reached on foot. |
| A．To introduce Miyako Island to readers. | B．To advertise diving in Miyako Island. |
| C．To promote green tourism in Miyako Island. | D．To share an experience in Miyako Island with readers. |
3 . The world’s longest cave system is an enormous network of 420 miles of twists and turns, with limestone (石灰岩) falling from the ceilings in drops.
Mammoth Cave National Park preserves this unique and historical natural wonder. As large as the limestone cave system is, park officials, estimate there may be another 600 miles of cave passageways that have yet to be explored. The incredible rock formations have resulted in the park being recognized as a World Heritage Site, thanks to its extraordinary size and scientific importance –– making it one of only 13 natural US sites with that title.
The caves were created naturally by the process of limestone wearing away. Rain and rivers slowly break down and shape soft limestone, which creates the vast underground network. Not only are they an amazing destination to visit, but the system also provides drinking water for roughly 40% of the US population, and they’re of historical significance too.
The caves act as a time capsule that preserves over 5,000 years of human history — and the caves’ first explorers were Native Americans, who mined the upper levels of Mammoth Cave. Thanks to the cave system’s atmosphere and natural protection from any kind of human disturbance, the archaeological (考古的) sites have been left in great shape.
Mammoth Cave was established as a national park thanks to strong local support. Back in the 1920s, Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work created the Southern Appalachian National Park Commission in 1925 to survey proposed park sites, including the caves. After years of work acquiring the land for the park, as well as building roads, trails (小径), and public facilities, Mammoth Cave National Park was established on July 1, 1941. The park now receives around 2 million visitors a year, with roughly a quarter taking a tour of the caves –– everything from a cultural tour to the more adventurous climbing tours on offer. The cave supports more than 130 wildlife species, such as the eyeless cavefish, which has adapted to the lightless environment by no longer growing eyes, and the cave crayfish.
1. What has made Mammoth Cave National Park a World Heritage Site?| A．The wildlife species. | B．The rock formations. |
| C．The cave passageways. | D．The scientific discovery. |
| A．They are an amazing destination to visit. |
| B．They were first explored by Native Americans. |
| C．They provide drinking water for the Americans. |
| D．They preserve human history over 5000 years. |
| A．It took a lot of work to establish the park. |
| B．Local people donated the land for the park. |
| C．Around 2 million people visit the caves annually. |
| D．The site of the park was decided by the secretary. |
| A．Taking cultural and adventurous tours |
| B．Preserving a unique and historical wonder |
| C．Exploring the world’s longest cave system |
| D．Establishing Mammoth Cave National Park |
4 . Quick escape: 48 hours in the Scenic Rim
Recovered from recent bushfires, the Scenic Rim is well and truly open for business. In fact, so much so that Lonely Planet has included the Scenic Rim on its Top 10 Regions of the World list for 2023.
Here’s how you can transform your weekend with our 48-hour guide.
Day 1 AM: Hikes or WineHikers should set the GPS for Girraween National Park in the Granite Belt, one of the most exciting hikes in Queensland.
For the wine lovers, travel 20 minutes past grass fields and shady trees. You’ll find yourself at The Overflow Estate 1895, a fine vineyard on a peninsula(半岛) overlooking Lake Wyaralong.
Day 1 PM: An international twistIt’s time to head to your home for the night at Yumeji Japanese Retreat on Tamborine Mountain.
Offering three different room options, the highlight is the traditional room “Tsuru” with two futons, a Chabudai (Japanese style table) and a Hinoki-buro (Cypress wood bath). It’s perfect for a late-night stay as the smell of cedar(雪松木) gently fills the room.
Day 2 AM: Nature’s finestO’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat has welcomed visitors for more than 93 years. It’s the perfect base to experience and connect with nature via 160km of nature trails(小径) that pass a ridiculous 500 waterfalls.
A highlight is the picture-perfect tree-top walk, Moonlight Crag (7km return/3hr) with sweeping views of the Lost World Plateau.
Day 2 PM: The perfect endingThe last stop for the weekend offers a little treat after your day of hiking -Ania’s famous peach cheesecake from the recently re-opened Polish Place on Tamborine Mountain.
If cheesecake isn’t your thing, simply enjoy a drink (there’s more than 30 Polish vodkas and a great selection of Polish beers) and a snack (or if you’re after a late lunch, order the pork hock and you’ll be thinking about it for days) in this homely cafe.
1. What must you use in the Day I tour?| A．Some good wine. | B．A Japanese-style table. |
| C．A GPS system. | D．A bathing towel. |
| A．Bathing in waterfalls. | B．Walking on treetops. |
| C．Drinking with Polish people. | D．Making cakes with peaches. |
| A．A local tourism website. | B．An international business magazine. |
| C．A personal travel blog. | D．A tourism geography textbook. |
5 . The total number of domestic (国内的) trips during the past May Day holiday was 274 million, up 70.83 percent than last year. and 119. 09 percent over the same period in 2019, generating 148.056 billion yuan ($21.44 billion) in tourism profits, up 128.90 percent than last year, and 100.66 percent over the same period in 2019. As the first May Day holiday after new pandemic (流行病) policies, it was expected that people’s long-controlled desire to travel would be satisfied, but no one expected it would do so to this extent.
The outstanding tourism performance during this year’s May Day holiday mainly resulted from the improvement of public services. Actually, even before the holiday, many places were improving tourism facilities to meet the increased stream of visitors. Zibo in Shandong province, popular for its barbecue, for example, opened parking lots and toilets for the public for free. Only by improving public services can a region keep attracting tourists all the time.
The explosive growth of tourism during the May Day holiday is a manifestation of China’s economic power, especially the power of the consumer market. It also shows the faster recovery of public confidence, which will not only stimulate the growth of service consumption, but also stimulate the expansion of demand in other industries, thus promoting the expansion of overall domestic demand and helping the economic recovery to speed up.
As long as the country focuses on expanding domestic demand and does what it can do to realize the potential of domestic consumption, the continuous development of China’s economy is certain.
1. Why are the figures mentioned in the beginning?| A．To show the recovery of Chinese tourism. |
| B．To show the expectation of Chinese tourists. |
| C．To show the development of Chinese economy. |
| D．To show the improvement of our living standard. |
| A．Huge tourism profits. | B．Better public services. |
| C．Convenient holiday traffic. | D．Delicious barbecue in Zibo. |
| A．display. | B．scene. | C．cause. | D．balance. |
| A．Unclear. | B．Negative. | C．Concerned. | D．Positive. |
EVENTS CALENDAR | Spring 2023 | |
| 1-31 May Alton Walking Festival Held at the gateway to the South Downs National Park, known as “Jane Austen country”, Alton Walking Festival welcomes walkers, wanders and explorers of all ages. Discover a variety of wildlife and cultural heritage (遗产) on one of over 100 walks led by experienced volunteer walk leaders. Cost: Varies walkalton.org.uk | ||
| 12-15 May Arran Mountain Festival Scotland’s hillwalking and mountaineering festival offers an opportunity to meet like-minded people, discover a wonderful island and have unforgettable days in the safe hands of experienced local leaders. With names to inspire, like Ceum na Caillich and Caisteal Abhail, Arran’s mountains are among Scotland’s most amazing scenery. Cost: From £20 arranmountainfestival.co.uk | ||
| 27 May-4 June Malvern Walking Festival Over 50 walks offer a wide choice for all abilities and interests, from short local walks to long-distance ones exploring history, nature, the arts and famous people from the area. For the energetic, there’s the popular Malvern Hills End-to-End and Back walk and the 31-mile “Worcestershire Way in a Day”. Cost: From £5 malvernwalking.uk | ||
| 20 May-10 June Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival The Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival takes place in and around the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This nationally important and beautiful landscape has much to offer with many outdoor activities—from fishing to gliding (滑翔) by way of biking and hillwalking. Cost: Varies woldsoutdoorfestival.com | ||
| A．walkalton.org.uk | B．arranmountainfestival.co.uk |
| C．malvernwalking.uk | D．woldsoutdoorfestival.com |
| A．Alton Walking Festival. |
| B．Arran Mountain Festival. |
| C．Malvern Walking Festival. |
| D．Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival. |
| A．A report. | B．A textbook. | C．A magazine. | D．A novel. |
7 . Most popular wildlife parks in India often have long queues and are expensive. Namrata Dadwal lists four lesser-known sanctuaries (保护区) that you can explore at a more reasonable price.
Kumbalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Spread over 578 acres in the Aravallirange, the sanctuary is near the Famous Kumbalgarh Fort. The sanctuary makes home to many endangered species of wildlife like wolf, leopard, and jungle cat.
Best way to explore: By boat
Best time to explore: March to December
National Chambal Sanctuary
The 5400 sq km sanctuary extends into Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh and is the only one in India with three keystone species — Ganges river dolphin, ghariyal and red-crowned roof turtle along with eight rare turtle species and about 300 species of birds.
Best way to explore: By boat
Best time to explore: November to March
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
While the Sunderbans in West Bengal is India’s most popular mangrove (红树林) forest, an equally wonderful one is Coringa, which is the second largest one in the country. It is a birder’s heaven and is also home to otters, jackals, fishing cats and estuarine crocodiles. Endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles nest here from January to March.
Best way to explore: By boat or on foot
Best time to explore: November to February
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
The park has 21 islands and three distinct coastal ecosystems — coral reef, seagrass bed and mangroves — with over 4,200 species of plants and animals. It is home to the largest endangered marine mammal Dugong and is also the last shelter of Balanoglossus.
Best way to explore: By boat or on foot
Best time to explore: October to March
1. Which is the best choice for a visit in July?| A．Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary. |
| B．National Chambal Sanctuary. |
| C．Kumbalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. |
| D．Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park. |
| A．Dugong. | B．Jungle cat. |
| C．Ganges river dolphin. | D．Olive Ridley sea turtle. |
| A．In a diary. | B．In a biography. |
| C．In a biology book. | D．In a travel brochure. |
8 . Today’s modern travelers are journeying further to explore Europe off the beaten track, and bringing home new skills and experience. Here are 4 ideas for an unusual holiday in Europe.
Volunteer in Transylvania
Transylvania is a top choice for an unusual European city break, with wonderfully preserved medieval(中世纪的) towns and castles that inspired the famous novel Dracula. In addition, you can take your unusual holiday experience even further by volunteering in Eastern Europe’s largest bear reserve and working with bears.
Teach skiing in Austria
Austria is one of Europe’s top skiing destinations. If you’re looking for a more unusual way to spend winter holiday, why not consider training to be a ski instructor there? You’ll gain a qualification that is recognized worldwide, and this program includes a guaranteed paid instructor job at a ski resort once you have finished your training.
Go diving in Spain
For a European holiday with a difference, take part in a plastic cleanup project based in Barcelona, help to empty plastic waste in the Mediterranean Sea and make a difference as you travel. This volunteer project combines diving with collecting plastic or other waste from the water, alongside giving you the chance to explore the city.
Explore Tuscany on horseback
Tuscany, one of the best places in Europe to explore on horseback, has witnessed a sharp increase in travelers. There are various activities that combine sightseeing with basic horse riding lessons and you can stay in Renaissance villas(文艺复兴风格的别墅)and farmhouses. You don’t need to have any experience for horse riding holidays, and they are a brilliant alternative to your typical guided tour.
1. What does the author suggest doing in Transylvania?| A．Visiting its modern buildings. | B．Finding a job in the castle. |
| C．Reading the novel Dracula. | D．Helping to care for bears. |
| A．Transylvania. | B．Tuscany. | C．Austria. | D．Spain. |
| A．They suit experienced riders. | B．They are unique to Tuscany. |
| C．They are growing in popularity. | D．They feature a typical guided tour. |
9 . Why Can’t People Avoid Touching Museum Objects?
When paying a visit to the British Museum, you can see visitors touch objects even if the museum rules say no touching is permitted.
Most museum-going is still a chiefly visual (视觉的) experience for visitors to appreciate the works of art.
Why are we so unwilling to keep our hands to ourselves?
| A．At the beginning, touch was allowed in museums. |
| B．However, the bigger ones would rather advertise themselves as no touching. |
| C．Some people just want to ensure the artworks are real. |
| D．Visitors can find out more about exhibits from reading signs around. |
| E．Museum guards say it’s impossible to prevent people from breaking the no-touch rule. |
| F．It helps to show respect for the ancient artists. |
| G．Before there were museums, there were curiosity rooms full of interesting objects from all over the world. |
10 . There is a huge variety of landscape a few hours away from London, in anyone of Britain’s largest areas of protected countryside, and its national parks.
The Cairngorms
The biggest is the Cairngorms in northern Scotland, with some of the country’s highest mountains and the best place for skiing. Pony-trekking, climbing and fishing are also popular, along with Scotland’s national game, golf. Wildlife enthusiasts are well rewarded — this is the home of the red deer, red squirrel and golden eagle.
The Lake District
Over the border in England is the Lake District, originally made famous by local Romantic poet William Wordsworth two hundred years ago. People have been traveling here since 1847 when a railway was built to its biggest lake, Windermere. Children’s writes have found inspiration here too, and the mountains make for excellent walking, with breathtaking views.
Snowdonia
Wales also has its fair share of impressive landscape — Snowdonia was one of the first national parks to be created, in 1951. You will find the road signs in two languages and hear Welsh spoken in the local shops. If mountain climbing is not your thing, try visiting a castle built by a 13th-century prince, or check out the nearby beaches.
The Giant’s Causeway
For the strangest coastal scenery of all, cross the Irish Sea to the Giant’s Causeway, a set of basalt(玄武岩) columns formed by volcanic activity sixty million years ago — or, as legend has it, built by warrior giant Finn McCool to walk from Northern Ireland to fight his enemy in Scotland. The stone ‘steps’ are not complete because the giant fell asleep.
1. Of all the places mentioned, where can you go skiing?| A．The Cairngorms. | B．The Lake District. |
| C．Snowdonia. | D．The Giant’s Causeway. |
| A．Local poets made them well-known. | B．Visitors began to travel there in the 19th century. |
| C．Travellers can enjoy climbing mountains. | D．They have old and historic castles. |
| A．warrior giant Finn McCool | B．the stone steps |
| C．the Irish people | D．volcanic activity |
