1. Where probably is the man from?
A.The US. | B.Britain. | C.Japan. |
A.St. Paul’s. | B.British Museum. | C.Westminster Abbey. |
A.At 5:30. | B.At 8:30. | C.At 9:50. |
A.Westminster Abbey. | B.The British Museum. | C.London Tower. |
2 . How to Travel a Long Distance With a Dog
Whether you are moving across the country or taking a road trip, traveling can be a stressful activity.
Make sure your dog has all of their vaccinations (疫苗).
Let your vet give your dog medicine for motion sickness (晕动症). If you’ve taken your dog on shorter car rides before, you may have noticed that it gets sick from the motion of the car. Ask your vet if it can help ease the dog’s stomach while in motion.
Pack up the necessary things for your dog in a bag that is easy to get. Every dog is different and needs different items.
A.Lay down a blanket to keep your dog comfortable. |
B.Give your dog a pill every few hours during a car ride. |
C.Traveling with your dog can even add more stress to your trip. |
D.So you should know how to manage your stress during the trip. |
E.Tire out your dog with a long walk before you start your journey. |
F.Make sure you have your dog’s food, some water and dishes in a bag. |
G.It is important to make your dog happy and healthy during their travels. |
A.In June. | B.In July. | C.In August. |
A.Taking a trip. | B.Working on a farm. | C.Feeding the cow. |
5 . I’m rather good at using maps. But I forgot the maps and here we were, late afternoon, last day of vacation, my daughter, my cousin and I, driving along a two-lane highway in Oregon. No other car in sight, and the sun had just gone down. Where was that sweet little village?
It was supposed to be right along this river. We drove on, farther into the unknown, river always at left as our guide. We kept passing farms and fields and now a few lights were coming out. In my head, I was doing a lot of self-criticisms: Why didn't we start earlier, bring the map and on and on? My cousin and I were both impatient and stressed. My daughter, at least, was happy in the back seat, text messaging a friend. I pulled up on the shoulder of the road to think.
Just then—WOW! Amazing! A new scene had appeared. Where did it come from?
Right there, out of nowhere: a magical misty landscape. Fields stretched in silent purples, with rows of tall trees, darkening in the dusk (黄昏). I turned the car engine off. All was silent in the hot summer air. Beside us, a plum-colored river hardly moved between a border of trees, its dark lazy water reflecting the last light of day.
How breathtaking! Where had it been? If I had seen even a bit of this beauty while driving along, I could have stopped and taken a look. I had missed it all.
We miss a lot, almost everything, in fact, in our world. Our task-focused filters (过滤器) take care of that, selecting only what we need. We need to get to work. Have some lunch. We see what we need to see, often for purposes of survival. Gregory Bateson, speaking of beauty, said the judgment is selection of a fact. In our daily lives, who or what is doing the selecting? Can we make a change? Can we see further?
1. Which of the following might be the destination of the author’s driving?A.A tourist attraction. | B.A vacation spot. |
C.Her own home. | D.A strange little village. |
A.That lack of full preparations got her to lose her way. |
B.That she wasn’t good at using maps. |
C.That her cousin and daughter were out of patience. |
D.That she hadn’t set out earlier. |
A.the right route came out of nowhere |
B.she discovered a tourist spot unknown to people |
C.she reached what she had planned to by chance |
D.being lost brought an unexpected pleasure |
A.Slow down your paces to enjoy beauty in life. |
B.Select what we need for the purpose of survival. |
C.Keep calm when you are stuck in trouble. |
D.Be positive because there's always a surprise. |
The Beijing to Lhasa Express, China
Departs daily; Distance—2, 330 miles; Duration—40 hours
Linking the royal wonders of Beijing with the dreamlike palaces of Lhasa, the Z21 train travels from the modernity of urban China to a once-remote land. Running westward, the train climbs nearly 16,400 ft (5,000 m) on its journey to the roof of the world: the Tibetan Plateau.
London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper, UK
Departs daily; Distance—509 miles; Duration—13 hours 30 minutes
This overnight train journey is filled with the romance of rail travel. It’s just a pity that the whole experience—from dining-car chatting and light beer, to being carried into a la-la land by the rhythm of the rails and waking to bedside views of towering peaks—feels like it’s over in a flash. Though it may be short, the Caledonian is surely Britain’s best train ride.
Tazara Railway, Tanzania and Zambia
Departs twice a week; Distance—1,160 miles; Duration—46 hours
Few trains offer the chance of spotting big game from your seat, but the Tazara Railway does exactly that. For many, the highlight is neither the scenery nor the wildlife, though; it’s the chance to spend two days watching everyday life out of the window, and enjoying the crowds and chaos when the train pulls to a stop.
Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway, Peru
Departs twice a week; Distance—241 miles; Duration—10 hours
Traveling across the Altiplano, from the shores of Lake Titicaca to the beating heart of the Inca capital, the railway from Puno to Cuzco cuts a picturesque path through the snow-dusted peaks and fantastic valleys of the Andes. Passengers can enjoy the landscape from an open-air observatory car, as they travel through remote towns and villages.
1. What do the first two train journeys have in common?A.They depart per week. | B.They travel to highlands. |
C.They are over two thousand miles. | D.They are short train rides. |
A.It enables the passengers to appreciate the sceneries. |
B.It’s full of varieties of crowds and chaos. |
C.It offers a chance to watch people’s daily life from the seats |
D.It provides a chance to enjoy the wild life |
A.Admire the view in the open air. | B.Travel around Lake Titicaca. |
C.Go through two countries on a journey. | D.Go to the beating heart of the Inca capital. |
1. What makes people walk easily in Berlin?
A.Its broad seaside. | B.Its wide street. | C.Its good designed building. |
A.Four. | B.Five. | C.Six. |
A.They will find the goods are cheap. |
B.There are varieties of shops in Berlin. |
C.The shops in Berlin offer the best services. |
A.Generally it is mild. | B.It’s rather hot in summer. | C.It’s rather cold in winter. |
8 . Whether you are a history-loving traveler or an enthusiast of natural landscape, you will never get tired of the Great Wall-one of the seven wonders in the world. Here are some famous Great Wall sections for you to choose.
Jiankou Great Wall
Location: Huairou District, North of Beijing, China
Opening Hours: All day
Jiankou Great Wall includes the Southern Line and the Northern Line. Mountains in the Southern Line are extremely steep. This section of Great Wall is almost straight up and down, maintaining the steepest section of Beijing Great Wall. If you like adventure, don’t miss it!
Simatai Great Wall
Location: Gubeikou Town, Miyun County, Beijing, China
Opening Hours: 8: 00-18: 00 from April to October
8: 00-17: 30 from November to next March
This well-preserved and undeveloped site possesses the most charming scene of the Great Wall. With the breath-taking landscape surrounding the glorious Great Wall, Simatai is the best choice for photographers.
Jinshanling Great Wall
Location: Luanping County, Chengde, Hebei Province, China
Opening Hours: 8: 00-17: 00 daily
Jinshanling Great Wall is famed for enjoying sunrise view. Although Jinshanling Great Wall has opening hour limitation, but this is flexible. Visitors can enter the scenic area at around 3: 00 am to wait to see sunrise.
Juyongguan Great Wall
Location: Changping District, Beijing, China
Opening Hours: 8: 00-17: 00 from April to October
8: 30-16: 00 from November to next March
Enlisted in the World Heritage Directory in 1987, Juyongguan Great Wall is a national cultural protection unit. And Juyongguan Pass is one of the three greatest passes of the Great Wall of China. The other two are Jiayuguan Pass and Shanhaiguan Pass.
1. Which section of the Great Wall is suitable for adventurers?A.Jiankou Great Wall. | B.Simatai Great Wall. |
C.Jinshanling Great Wall. | D.Juyongguan Great Wall. |
A.Its scene of sunrise. | B.Its steep stone stairs. |
C.Its flexible opening hours. | D.Its breath-taking landscape. |
A.16: 00-18: 00 in May. | B.8: 30-11: 30 in June. |
C.8: 00-11: 00 in January. | D.15: 00-17: 00 in December. |
9 . Parks around the world
Hyde Park, London, England
There are many parks in London. Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, which covers over 350 acres. There are paths for people on bicycles and there are often open - air concerts held in the park.
Park Güell, Barcelona, Spain
In this park, designed by Antony Gaudi, there are different houses in different colours. There are also things like a colourful dragon. At the top of the park is a terraced area where you can get a wonderful view of the city of Barcelona and the sea.
Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is a city near the sea and mountains. There is beautiful Stanley Park in the city centre, covering an area of one thousand acres. It is the largest park in North America. There are First Nations totem poles (图腾柱) in the park.
Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
Ueno Park is an old park in the city of Tokyo and there are hundreds of beautiful cherry trees. In April and May every year, the trees are pink or white.
Chapultepec Park, Mexico City, Mexico
This is the largest urban park in Latin America. It's a very important green space in this big city. Containing nine museums, a zoo, an amusement park, and a variety of green recreational spaces, Chapultepec Park is an invaluable place for the city residents and its visitors.
1. What can visitors do in Park Güell ?A.Enjoy cherry trees. | B.Feed animals. | C.See the sea. | D.Ride bicycles. |
A.London. | B.Barcelona. | C.Vancouver. | D.Mexico. |
A.Chapultepec Park. | B.Ueno Park. | C.Stanley Park. | D.Hyde Park. |
10 . If you’re finally thinking of taking a long-awaited trip to Hawaii, it will be a great time now to do the planning, as airline ticket prices are still relatively low.
1. Several great bathing suits.
2. A few shorts and T-shirts
You’re most likely going to be spending the majority of your time in Hawaii wearing a bathing suit. So don’t bother to pack too many shorts and T-shirts. Throw in just a few pairs of casual shorts and some T-shirts, and you’ll be outfitted just fine for almost any activity.
3.
You may pack plenty of high-quality sunscreen for your trip to Hawaii. But make sure that you choose a brand that’s considered to be safer for coral reefs. The chemicals from traditional sunscreen have done great damage to them. Keep your skin safe from the sun while also protecting the reefs by choosing environmentally-friendly cosmetics.
4. A waterproof phone case
It can be easy to get carried away by Hawaii’s natural beauty and forget that you’re holding your smartphone while standing in the ocean or a swimming pool.
A.Less frequent sunscreen use |
B.Really good reef-safe sunscreen |
C.Hawaii’s weather is warm and wet, making it ideal for a tropical vacation. |
D.Avoid having to spend your Hawaii vacation in repairing your smartphones. |
E.You should prepare a tie, a suit coat or other formal clothes for special occasions. |
F.With your time mostly on the beach, bathing suits are proper for practically everything. |
G.However you’re planning, there is no reason to pack a huge suitcase and use only a little. |