1 . It is summer, and the living is comfortable. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school has finished; the weather is great, and most of all, we all deserve a break. When Americans want to take a break, they often head for their favourite vacation spot.

Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. Hundreds of years ago, the early immigrants had to travel to get to the New World. Once they arrived, they settled along the East Coast. But they weren’t content to stay there. Explorers and traders journeyed to the unknown western areas. Later, settlers moved west to develop these new regions. As a result of this westward migration, Americans eventually occupied the whole mainland — from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans seem unable to stay put. Research says that the average American moves every five years.

Besides their habit of changing living places, Americans are used to travelling. Some people often go out on business. Their jobs may require them to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel. Some people just visit friends or relatives in different states. Others go on weekend trips that don’t cost a lot of money. Those with more expensive tastes choose luxurious resorts and hotels.

Most Americans prefer to travel within their own nation’s borders. Why? For one thing, it’s cheaper than travelling abroad, and for another, there’s no language problem. What’s more, the vast American territory offers different kinds of tourist attractions. Nature lovers can enjoy beaches, mountains, lakes and a wealth of natural wonders. Major cities offer visitors a lot of urban delights. The convenience of modern freeways, railways and airplanes makes travel in America as easy as pie.

Many American vacations are as unique as the people who take them. Families often go on a journey with the kids. More and more family-friendly vacation resorts offer special programs for children. History lovers seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists prefer “green vacations”. These trips allow them to observe plants and animals closely without disturbing the balance of nature. Some people find sea cruises relaxing and refreshing. Others enjoy their trips by fishing, skiing or white-water rafting.

Americans aren’t the only people in the world who like travelling around. People all over the world enjoy visiting scenic spots in their own country and going abroad to travel. But in America, almost everybody is a tourist sometime.

1. This passage is mainly about________.

A．American immigrants in history

B．some famous resorts in America

C．Americans’ love for travelling

D．some special people in America

2. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．Americans are content to stay at the place where they are living now.

B．The American immigrants moved from the east to the western areas.

C．Americans are used to changing living places, but they don’t like travelling around.

D．Most Americans prefer to go abroad to travel.

3. Which of the following is NOT the reason why Americans prefer travelling in their own country?

A．Travelling abroad is more expensive.

B．People in America speak different languages.

C．The traffic in America is very convenient.

D．The vast American territory offers different kinds of tourist attractions.

4. Which word can describe the author’s attitude towards Travel of American Style?

A．Indifferent

B．Doubtful

C．Concerned

D．Uncaring

2 . Harry Potter fans, get ready for the journey to Hogwarts and beyond on an official guided tour of Warner Bros. This guided experience at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London — The Making of Harry Potter is the only tour of its kind, so if you’re a fan of the magical world, it’s a must-do.

What To Expect

Upon arriving, you will be greeted by an experienced guide who reveals the wonders you’ll encounter throughout your tour of the original sets and costumes from all eight of the Harry Potter films. You will be given your own personal headset to ensure you do not miss any of the fascinating behind-the-scenes facts.

Watch a short film in the cinema before you enter the Great Hall, Visit the original Hogwarts Express locomotive (火车头) and a recreation of Platform 9¾. Climb aboard the train carriage and pose with a luggage trolley as it disappears through the platform wall.

Once the tour comes to an end, you have the option to re-enter the studio at your leisure, find that perfect souvenir at the Studio Shop, or purchase a coffee at the Studio Tour Cafe.

Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible.

Infants (婴儿) must sit on laps.

Travelers should have a medium physical fitness level.

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers.

The total duration of the tour is 5 hours, comprising a 1-hour travel time to the studios, a 3-hour guided tour, and a 1-hour travel time back to London.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

1. What can be expected throughout the tour?

A．Taking photos with the actors.	B．Knowing behind-the-scenes facts.
C．Creating a new Platform 9¾.	D．Watching Harry Potter series again.

2. Who can join the tour?

A．Couples with little babies.	B．Adults with physical disability.
C．A group consisting of 16 members.	D．Teenagers with travel sickness.

3. When will canceling the trip definitely result in financial damage?

A．On the day of registration.	B．On the exact day of departure.
C．3 days ahead of the departure date.	D．4 days ahead of the departure date.

3 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.

With the rise in COVID -19 cases, this year’s May Day holiday didn’t offer the usual opportunities for travel that it generally would. However, some of my favorite spots remained open. I     1     (take) the chance to visit one of them, Beihai Park. And I was able to explore it in     2     (great) detail and restudy it from a fresher point of view.

Actually, I had visited Beihai Park many times in all seasons. This time, rather than heading straight to     3     (it) most popular site, the White Pagoda, I explored some of the temples and places to its south.     4     the mass of crowds constantly forcing me forward, I felt much less pressure to move from place to place.

I was able to take my time and focus more on the     5     (unbelievable) complex details of these buildings, in particular the mythical creatures on the corners of the     6     (roof ). The size and amount of these creatures played multiple role for buildings in the past, both     7     (represent) its significance -- the greater the number of creatures, the more important it was.

    8     these creations follow a general style, the colors and designs on display have a unique flavor. The park has amazing feature and pieces of culture and history     9     are not obvious at first sight. By making the most of the current situation, I’ve been able to have     10     better understanding of it and realize that I still know so little about it.

4 . On September 15, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras celebrate their own independence days. On October 16, Mexico follows suit. Each country above has its own nature, but what combines them is local traditions and Spanish culture. Here are four destinations worthy of planning a trip.

Tazumal, El Salvador

El Salvador is home to some rather impressive Mayan ruins that show off this once great civilization. Tazumal is one such place, which is believed to be more than 7,000 years old and was left abandoned sometime around the 13th century. However, large areas were extensively restored in the 40s’ and 50s’, giving visitors a taste of the past.

Antigua, Guatemala

The 16th-century city of Antigua is surrounded by volcanoes, churches, and Baroque buildings, combining European style with pre-Hispanic traditions, making its way to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It’s possible to visit most of its attractions on foot, including the Arco de Santa Catalina, the Central Park, and the Palacio del Ayuntamiento.

Comayagua, Honduras

Honduras may be well-known for its beaches, and one worthy of your travels is the city that was once the capital: Comayagua. Founded in the early 1500s, a visit here is like traveling back in time. Several museums showcase the cultural richness and the must-see clock in the central square, which is the oldest clock in the continent, dating back to the 12th century.

Veracruz, Mexico

Veracruz is a natural beauty with beaches that stretch for as far as the eye can see, deep blue waves and powerful waterfalls. When visiting Veracruz, stop by the Zocalo in Downtown Veracruz, where locals gather to listen to “son jarocho”, a regional folk music style that started right here. Couples also gather to dance in the square. But not just any dance, rather they take part in Danzόn, a traditional couples dance iconic (标志性的) to this particular state.

1. Which place has the potential to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A．Tazumal.

B．Antigua.

C．Comayagua.

D．Veracruz.

2. What can visitors do in Veracruz?

A．Learn to sing folk music.	B．Watch unique dances.
C．Go in for water sports.	D．Walk on man-made beaches.

3. What do the listed places have in common?

A．They share the same traditional culture.	B．They have beautiful long beaches.
C．They are home to famous ancient ruins.	D．They celebrate independence days the same day.

5 . Four Winter Spots

Here are four spots around the world worth a winter trip.

Christmas Island, Australia

On Christmas Day of 1643, Captain William Mynors sailed past this tropical (热带的) island 224 miles south of Java and named it, of course, “Christmas”. Consisting of rainforest, sand beaches, coral reefs and one oceanic mountain, two thirds of this 52-square-mile island is a national park, home to pipistrelles, flying foxes, endangered seabirds and sea turtles. Many of the 2,000 local people celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year every year.

Quito, Ecuador

In Quito, the sun always sets at six. As the second biggest city in Ecuador and the second highest capital in the world, Quito makes a convenient access point to the Amazon rainforest, the thrill-seekers’ paradise. In only three hours, travelers can travel from the best-preserved historical city center in Latin America to the land of giant tortoises, lava lizards and blue-footed boobies.

Sun Peaks, Canada

Snowshoeing, dogsledding and storm-watching all make British Columbia a favorite winter destination. But if you're planning on skiing, ski-biking or snow-limo-riding, please head for Sun Peaks, Canada’s second largest ski area.

Lijiang, China

A winter trip to the southwest Chinese province of Yunnan promises mild, dry and sunny weather —excellent conditions for skiing the trails of China’s highest ski resort, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Home to plenty of wildlife and 400 types of trees, the mountain is located about 10 miles from the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town of Lijiang, an important center for the fascinating Naxi people whose 1,000-year-old Dongba characters are the only living pictographic (象形文字的) writing system worldwide today.

1. What makes Quito one of the best winter destinations?

A．The various rare animals.	B．The beautiful sunsets there.
C．The closeness to the rainforest.	D．The thrilling winter activities.

2. Who might be most interested in Sun Peaks, Canada?

A．Ice sculpture (雕塑) fans.	B．Winter sports lovers.
C．Experienced adventurers.	D．Mountain-climbing enthusiasts.

3. What can you enjoy on Christmas Island and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain?

A．Extreme sports.	B．Traditional Chinese cultures.
C．Oceanic plants and animals.	D．A variety of wildlife.

7 .

Join Rainbow Tours’ new eco-friendly travelling in Rwanda and Uganda, which takes you behind the scenes in areas where successful protection projects are ongoing. From £ 8,055 per person for 15 nights, including flights. rainbowtours.co.uk

Sustainable active holiday expert Much Better Adventures has come up with a new route in Jordan, which includes a night in a tent in Wadi Rum. Other highlights include an exploration in the Dead Sea and a hike through the Dana Biosphere Reserve. Launches March 2022. From £ 975 per person for five nights. muchbetteradventures.com

Sink your teeth into a Green Trip in a Land Rover Defender, eating food cooked over an open fire and sleeping in a tent in Norfolk. Wildnis, a new climate-positive adventure company, offers an action-packed break featuring sailing, rafting and sea swimming. From £ 2,500 per person for three nights. wildnis.co.uk

Head into the Highlands with new Scottish wildlife-watching company Wild Discovery. The operator has introduced E-guide services available for visitors. E-bike Safari Adventure Weekends from £499 per person for two nights. wild-discovery.com

1. What feature do all of the above places have in common?

A．Sleeping in a tent.	B．Providing E-guide.
C．Being eco-friendly.	D．Exploring the sea.

2. If you are a wildlife lover with a busy work schedule, which company would you choose?

A．Rainbow Tours.

B．Much Better Adventures.

C．Wildnis.

D．Wild Discovery.

3. What can this article be taken from?

A．A travel brochure.	B．A science magazine.
C．An animal poster.	D．A biology book.

8 . In some parts of China, mainly in Anhui Province and Zhejiang Province, spread groups of grey-tiled and white-walled houses, forming one of the most typical scenes captured in traditional Chinese landscape paintings. It is Hui-style architecture, one of the major Chinese architectural styles of ancient times.

Hui-style architecture developed into a significant building school in the Song Dynasty. In the mid-Ming Dynasty, gardens and houses constructed with Hui styles developed very quickly along with the success of Hui commerce (商业). Hui-style architecture soon stepped out from Huizhou and was introduced to big towns.

Hui-style architecture is characterized by the arrangement of villages together with nature, and a simple and beautiful exterior (外观).

Hui-style houses are usually ones with skylights (天井). With a square skylight surrounded by houses from four sides or from left, right and backside, these houses can reduce the beat of sunshine and enjoy ventilation (通风). All the houses gathers water from the skylight which means fortune will not run off outside.

In ancient times, the colors used for buildings were very strict Bright colors could only be used in palaces, temples and for government officials. So people in Huizhou chose the black and white colors to paint their houses.

Generally speaking, the exterior appearance of Hui-style buildings differs little while their interior can vary a lot based on the wishes of the owners. Home decoration is characterized by three types of Hui carving: stone carving, wood carving and brick carving.

To take a look at the Hui-style architecture, Xidi Village in Yixian County, Anhui Province, is the best place to go. It is a site of typical Hui houses, and one of the “Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui” that have been collectively listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.

1. What can we learn about Hui-style architecture?

A．It is common across China.	B．It differs greatly exteriorly.
C．It focuses on landscape paintings.	D．It wins international recognition.

2. What aspect of Hui-style architecture does paragraph 4 talk about?

A．Its interior appearance.	B．Its roof structure.
C．Its practical functions.	D．Its strange shapes.

3. Why are Hui-style buildings mostly black and white?

A．Bright colors were strictly controlled.

B．Bright colors caused fortune to run of.

C．Light colors best fit in with nature.

D．Light colors could reflect sunshine.

4. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph?

A．To advertise UNESCO.	B．To share information on visits.
C．To introduce a heritage site.	D．To call for protection.