Music and dance have been a huge part of Irish culture for
The most famous Irish dancing performance is undoubtedly Riverdance. This
If you are looking for something a little more casual (随意的) though, there are plenty
1. What did the woman like about Ireland?
| A．The local people. | B．The cost of travel. | C．The weather. |
| A．Family members. | B．Good friends. | C．Guide and tourist. |
1. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999?
| A．The convenient location. |
| B．A famous Hollywood movie. |
| C．Its first opening to the public. |
| A．To develop it. |
| B．To do research. |
| C．To protect the natural life. |
| A．300. | B．2,000. | C．4,000 |
| A．Surf the Internet. |
| B．Read some magazines. |
| C．Book a holiday. |
4 . Things to do in Miyakojima
Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during holidays.
Unique beaches
Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyakojima, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. The ocean is colored in emerald blue, attracting visitors with its beauty.Compact Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is accessed by walking through a narrow tunnel of trees.
Diverse and colorful fish
Snorkeling is a must-try in Miyakojima. Dense coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles and plenty of space to free dive to depths of 8 to 15 meters close to the shore are standout features.For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their ultimate spots.
The bridges
Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyakojima and Irabujima,stretching for 3540m, drawing a gentle curve. The length of the bridge can also be read as“san go no shi ma,” meaning coral island in Japanese. Smaller bridges connect Irabu and Shimoji islands,giving visitors additional beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike,two dramatic marine ponds connected to each other and the sea by an underwater cave system.
Fresh island food
Delight your senses with juicy, melt-in-your-mouth Miyako beef, delicious Miyako soba (noodles served in soup), or fresh fruit. Okinawa prefecture boasts the highest mango yield in Japan,and Miyako Island’s warm subtropical climate is optimal for growing fresh, juicy mangoes. Ice cream with a pinch of salt known as “yuki shio (snow salt)”does more than simply keep you cool.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A tour brochure. | B．A research paper. |
| C．A geography book. | D．An academic article. |
| A．Irabu Bridge. | B．Yonaha Maehama Beach. |
| C．Imgyo Marine Garden. | D．Compact Sunayama Beach. |
| A．Delicate cuisine. | B．Attractive scenery. |
| C．Peaceful walking. | D．Ancient architecture. |
1. Where are the speakers?
| A．At a travel agency. | B．At a train station. | C．At school. |
| A．By car. | B．By plane. | C．By train. |
| A．Italy. | B．Germany. | C．France. |
1. What is the weather like during the journey?
| A．Sunny. | B．Windy. | C．Cloudy. |
| A．On Floor A. | B．On Floor B. | C．On Floor C. |
| A．Beside the bar. | B．Beside the shop. | C．Beside the restaurant. |
| A．All passengers on Board. |
| B．Passengers traveling with cars. |
| C．Passengers traveling without cars. |
7 . Going on holiday doesn’t have to be bad for the environment, and there are still plenty of ways in which you can have a much-deserved break without harming the environment.
Forget planes.
While most forms of transport produce carbon dioxide, one of the gases responsible for global warming, planes have a massive carbon footprint because of the huge number of miles they travel.
Hotels can be huge producers of greenhouse gases — think about the water that’s wasted, all the bathroom products thrown out half used and all the buffet food that goes uneaten. So choose an eco-friendly option instead. Camping and a home stay — where you live with a family in their own home — are two of the best options. But if you insist on staying in the hotel, some of the things to look out for are hotels made from ustainable materials, which are energy efficient or use their own solar energy and that recycle.
Pack with care.
The less you take, the lighter your carbon footprint, because the heavier your luggage is, the more fuel it takes to carry. So pack light and responsibly.
Buy gifts responsibly.
Bringing back gifts for friends and loved ones is part of the fun of a holiday.
| A．Consider living in an eco-friendly hotel. |
| B．Think about eco-friendly accommodation. |
| C．But make sure you choose items carefully. |
| D．Some also have planting programs to attract wildlife. |
| E．Why not skip flying in favor of a holiday closer to home? |
| F．Rather than lie on a beach, why not help our precious planet when you’re away? |
| G．Take environmentally-friendly products with you, such as products from a household company. |
8 . The sister cities of Sapporo and Portland, in Japan and Oregon, US, share more than a cosmopolitan outlook: Both were frontier towns in the second half of the nineteenth century and then developed into important centers of city life and culture.
Founded in 1845, Portland became rich through serving as a shipping port and through its lumber business. Agriculture is also important to Portland, and the area has become known for the fine wines produced there.
In 1857, Japanese people arrived on the island of Hokkaido. Sapporo was settled as a farming community and later became a producer of beer and milk products. In the 1880s, it became a center for the export of coal. Sapporo also hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics.
Portland became Sapporo’s first “sister city” in 1959. In 1986, the Sapporo Sister Cities Association was founded, and Sapporo went on to create ties to cities in Germany, China, and Russia. Portland also enlarged its family with other sister cities.
The deep tones of a huge bronze bell, a gift from Sapporo to Portland, resonate at certain times throughout the area near the Portland Convention Center. Another gift, an antique stone lantern in the form of a tower that arrived in 1963, was placed near the Upper Pond in Portland’s Japanese Garden on stones arranged in the shape of the island of Hokkaido.
1. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.| A．It is quite warm in winter in the city of Sapporo |
| B．Portland is famous for its locally produced wines |
| C．Sapporo became Portland’s first sister city in 1959 |
| D．People in sister cities learn about each other’s cultures |
a. Sapporo was settled as a farming community.
b. Sapporo founded its Sister Cities Association.
c. Sapporo became Portland’s sister city.
d. Sapporo hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics.
| A．a-b-c-d. | B．c-a-d-b. |
| C．b-a-c-d. | D．a-c-d-b. |
| A．Sister-city relationships exist between many-great world cities. |
| B．Sapporo and Portland are famous cities of urban life and culture. |
| C．Sapporo and Portland are sister cities that have much in common. |
| D．Sapporo once gave a huge bronze bell to its sister city of Portland. |
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