1. Why did the speaker buy a new umbrella?
| A．His old one was damaged. | B．He really loved that one. | C．He failed to bring one. |
| A．It is beside the Eiffel Tower. | B．It is very close to a bakery. | C．It is within walking distance to Louvre. |
| A．To see some artworks. | B．To eat some French food. | C．To meet some good friends. |
2 . I. M. Pei, one of the world’s most famous building designers, died at age 102. Mr. Pei created buildings which are known and appreciated around the world. Mr. Pei’s style of architecture is called “modern” or “modernist”. This style of architecture makes use of newer building materials, such as concrete(混凝土), glass and metal. Modernist buildings are often designed with straight lines, without a lot of decorations. Modern architecture appeared at the end of the 19th century from changes in technology, engineering and building materials, and from a wish to break away from historical architectural styles and to invent something that was totally functional and new.
Mr. Pei designed many different kinds of buildings, including libraries, concert halls, office buildings, hotels, hospitals and skyscrapers. But he’s probably famous for some of his museums, like the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Perhaps Mr. Pei’s best-known building is the Pyramid he created as a new entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Like many of Mr. Pei’s designs, it wasn’t all that popular at first, but over time, people came to love it. Now it is one of the main reasons why people visit the museum. Another famous building of his is the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, China. Mr. Pei said he wanted it to look a bit like bamboo.
Mr. Pei put a lot of thoughts into his designs. He studied carefully before he designed each building. For example, he didn’t like rock and roll music, but he went to rock concerts before he designed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. He read books, studied music and visited many musicians. He preferred his students or teammates who came from different cultural backgrounds.
Not all of Mr. Pei’s buildings were triumphant. The Hancock Tower in Boston is one example. The huge glass-covered skyscraper was nearly finished when the bad thing happened. Some glass began falling out of the building. They had to be replaced with plywood(胶合板) until a solution could be found. The problem was a headache and took years to fix.
1. What does Mr. Pei’s architecture look like?| A．Simple. | B．Strange. | C．Traditional. | D．Classical. |
| A．The East Building of the National Gallery of Art. |
| B．The new entrance to the Louvre Museum. |
| C．The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
| D．The Bank of China Tower. |
| A．To enjoy the music. | B．To meet the singers. |
| C．To ask for advice on his design. | D．To prepare himself for a design. |
| A．Unique. | B．Successful. | C．Completed. | D．Famous. |
The world’s tallest outdoor elevator might be two
The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
The 326-meter-tall glass Bailong Elevator was built onto the side of a cliff in the national park and offers striking views of the karst formations. It
The elevator serves as gateway to some of the main attractions of the park
4 . Green architecture is designed in an environmentally-friendly way. Many people think interest in green architecture has only begun in recent years.
To make it, much of green architecture focuses on building intelligently. For example, plumbing systems (管道系统) may be designed to use less water while still functioning normally.
Many architects build environmentally to show people that it’s possible. And they want to show the fact that being environmentally-friendly does not have to make a building bad-looking.
The green design can be kept in mind when we build various future buildings, ranging from a private home to a tall office building. Green designs can also be applied to remodeling (改造) and repairing existing buildings.
| A．The goal is to make a building prettier. |
| B．Not many buildings have great green designs. |
| C．A green building’s design need solve many problems. |
| D．In fact, humans have tried green architecture for thousands of years. |
| E．After all, pulling down a building can quite damage the environment. |
| F．Actually, many of the green designs can make a building more beautiful. |
| G．And smart lighting would turn off when people are not around to save energy. |
Holiday and ski destination, Tremblant welcomes-families, couples, friends; and groups in the heart of the Laurentians, in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.
Lake Cruise
Get an extensive tour in just an hour. Listen-to guided commentary (解说) from your captain on the lake’s history and ecology while taking some of good shots of the picturesque shoreline. The boat offers space to spread out or take shelter from poor weather, as well as a cash bar. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Dune Buggy 4 x4 Tours
Head out on a thrilling adventure on this guided tour and equipped with three-point seatbelts, this 4-seat model is perfect for the whole family. Duration is 1h30 minutes including a 15 min, briefing. Drivers must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
Dogsled Adventure
Experience the cheerful joy of being pulled by a team dogs racing across the snow on a 1 hour dog. sledding (雪橇) adventure. Take in the amazing winter scenery and suck hot chocolate with your guides. Learn to drive the sled or take in the excitement as a passenger. Children 15 years old and under need to be accompanied by a participating adult.
Guided Snowmobile Tours
Upon arrival, suit up, get familiar with your vehicle, and set off with your guide. Hit the trails and lose yourself in Quebec’s wintery scenery in the next 2 hours. Must be 18 and over and have a valid driver’s license in hand.
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number: +1 855 275 5071.
1. What do we know about Lake Cruise?| A．Children can play shooting games. | B．It is a guided tour. |
| C．Tourists can learn history of Canada. | D．It’s a skiing tour. |
| A．Lake Cruise. | B．Dune Buggy 4 x4 Tours. |
| C．Dogsled Adventure. | D．Guided Snowmobile Tours. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．A book review. |
| C．An adventure diary. | D．A dictionary entry. |
6 . 2022 Synchronous Fireflies Viewing Event
In order to protect critical firefly (萤火虫) habitat and provide the best visitor experience, we limit the viewing to 120 vehicles per night. Tickets will be required to enter the park in the evenings on those dates and will be available through a lottery (抽签) system hosted at www. recreation.gov/ticket/facility/320008.
The lottery system will open at 10: 00 a. m. on March 31 and will remain open until 10: 00 a. m. on April 6, with results to be announced on April 14. A non-refundable service fee of $1 will be charged by Recreation. gov to enter the lottery system. Participants selected through the lottery system will be required to pay a $19 non-refundable event fee to secure tickets ( $20 in total). Tickets will only be issued for passenger vehicles up to two axles (轮轴) that can fit in standard parking spaces (i. e. no motor homes, vehicles with trailers, buses or mini-buses).
Because of the large number of participants expected for this event, the following are prohibited on the Fireflies Trail:
● Dogs ( service dogs allowed)
● Flash photography
● Headlamps
● Using smartphones as flashlights
● Chairs, hammocks (吊床) or blankets
● Smoking
● Alcoholic beverages (酒水)
Participants are asked to observe the following viewing rules：
● Keep noise levels to a minimum so that everyone can enjoy this special natural occurrence.
● Capturing fireflies is not allowed within Congaree National Park.
● Stay on the designated trail ( walking off the trail can do harm to firefly habitat).
● Only use flashlights when absolutely necessary, pointing them straight down in order not to disturb other participants ( small penlights are recommended).
1. How much will a participant pay to join in the event?| A．1 dollar. | B．19 dollars. | C．20 dollars. | D．21 dollars. |
| A．Take their pets. | B．Walk on the Fireflies Trail. |
| C．Use flash for photographing. | D．Stay in a motor home for the night. |
| A．Something about an event concerning watching fireflies. |
| B．Something about how to protect firefly habitat. |
| C．The importance of firefly habitat. |
| D．The condition of firefly habitat. |
7 . Four of the Best Botanic Gardens and Experiences in San Diego
San Diego Botanic Garden
With nearly four miles of tacks stretching over 37 acres, you can wander among plants and environments from desert to tropical forest and everywhere in between at the San Diego Botanic Garden. Twenty-nine different gardens flower with more than 5,000 species of trees and bamboos from around the world. Adults $12; students, seniors, military $10; kids 6 & under free.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
One of the loveliest stretches of coast in San Diego, this area is also just one of two places that are the native home to Torrey pine trees (托里松). The other is Santa Rosa Island, in the Channel Islands off Santa Barbara. These trees are believed to be the world’s rarest pine, best seen from the network of short hiking tracks crisscrossing the headland. Adults $18; kids $10.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
For nine weeks beginning on March 1, 50 acres of a hillside in Carlsbad bursts into endless rows of red, violet, yellow, pink, and other colors of Persian buttercups (波斯毛茛). The fantastically photogenic fields are cut across by walking paths and roads for car rides. Bringing food for colorful picnics is encouraged. Adults $18; kids $9.
Edna Harper’s Topiary Garden
Twenty-five years ago, a neighbor’s Cape honeysuckles (好望角金银花) started climbing to Edna Harper’s garden. The artist welcomed the invaders (入侵者) and began shaping them into elephants, dinosaurs, and many other shapes. These impressive pieces of work are only made using plants, an eye for detail, and lots of hard work. Free.
1. How much should a father and his 5-year-old daughter pay for their visit to the San Diego Botanic Garden?| A．$12. | B．$22. | C．$27. | D．$28. |
| A．San Diego Botanic Garden. | B．Edna Harpers’ Topiary Garden. |
| C．Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. | D．The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. |
| A．Cape honeysuckles. | B．Persian buttercups. | C．Torrey pine trees. | D．Bamboos. |
8 . Planning a trip to New York City can be exciting and interesting. In here you’re always a moment away from history. Explore New York City’s greatest parks through free and low-cost local tours.
Central Park
As one of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a man-made wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks, with over 25 million guests per year. Set in the middle of busy Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe harbor, not only for athletes and musicians but also for lots of migratory(迁移的)birds each year.
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, is a very popular and often crowded square. It was originally known as Southeast Square. In 1825, the square was renamed in honor of George Washington. People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees.
Robert Moses State Park
Robert Moses State Park is located partly on the mainland and partly on Barnhart Island. Visitors reach the park through a tunnel(隧道) under the Eisenhower Lock. The park offers many recreational opportunities, including wooded campsites and cabins, some of the best fishing in the Northeast, picnic areas, a swimming beach, tennis courts and a year-round nature center.
Van Cortlandt Park
Van Cortlandt Park, in the northwest Bronx, is the third largest New York City park. Over half of the park is forested and it has the largest freshwater lake in Bronx. There is a lot of history in the park: It contains the Bronx’s oldest building, which was built in 1748~1749. The park has the oldest municipal golf course in the United States, the Van Cortlandt Golf Course, founded in 1895. It has a National Historic Landmark trail, the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail.
1. Which park is in the middle of Manhattan?| A．Central Park. | B．Robert Moses State Park. |
| C．Washington Square Park. | D．Van Cortlandt Park. |
| A．Play golf. | B．Visit a history museum. |
| C．Have a swim. | D．Appreciate migratory birds. |
| A．It is accessible through the Eisenhower Tunnel. |
| B．The whole park is full of trees. |
| C．It has the largest freshwater lake in the US. |
| D．A famous trail is located here. |
9 . Ferries (渡船) have clear advantages over cruises: you don’t keep bumping into the same people, and they are more environmentally sustainable. Plus, a passage on a Greek ferry costs just a tiny part of the price of a cruise voyage.
Some trips are economical: Piraeus to Rhodes takes 15 hours, but costs only £58 one-way. It pays to familiarize yourself with Greece using a good map and then start planning with a ferry booking site such as greekferries.gr, ferryhopper.com or UK-based directferries.com. You will see all the main tour operators (公司) and be offered fast boats which compete with traditional, slow-paced ferries; the former are sometimes sealed like aeroplanes, while the latter allow deck walks and views.
If you want to hop around, please have a look at the followings.
Top Tips
Going deck (economy) — which is even available on overnight trips — is a surefire way to save money.
When to go
The shoulder seasons of spring and autumn are ideal for a holiday in southern Europe. It isn’t the peak time for holidays; it has fewer tourists and lower accommodation prices.
Do it yourself
Wizz Air (wizzair.com) is offering flights from London to Athens in October from £34 return. A Ferryhopper booking for Athens-Paros-Mykonos-Kea-Athens over eight days in October came in at £101.
Perfect package
Med Experience (020 45717689; medexperience.com) is quoting (要价) £790 for a nine-day island-hopping holiday, including shared B&B accommodation, ferry tickets, tour manager and parties. Flights not included.
1. How many advantages of taking ferries are mentioned compared with cruises?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Accommodation and flights. | B．Ferry tickets and flights. |
| C．Souvenirs and ferry tickets. | D．Accommodation and tour manager. |
| A．To guide visitors to save money. | B．To compare ferries with cruises. |
| C．To introduce a travel route to Greece. | D．To recommend a travel agency. |
10 . Last year before Christmas, I had a 7-day paid leave and I decided to go on an overnight stay to a nearby fancy hotel Airbnb. I was drawn to the beautiful views and distance from the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of the city. After I arrived, I was shocked to know that my room had no WiFi or even television! We were in a modern society, weren’t we? Then what was the matter with them?
“We learned from recent studies that people avoiding social media for one week might result in considerable improvements in their well-being, depression, and anxiety,” the staff explained with patience to me when I questioned their service. “And now, many hotels and homestays around the world have been offering visitors exactly this, sir…”
Later, I ran across some brochures about such trend in my room. Sheldon Chalet, a famous place of interest in Alaska, has gone tech-free in an attempt to provide its guests with a truly relaxing vacation without technology. Owner Marne Sheldon hopes that guests can become less dependent of technology. “Here they can spend their nights looking at shooting stars and the aurora (极光), rather than checking through smartphones, messages and posts or watching the news.” For travelers who prefer peace in the sun and sand, one tiny island in the Caribbean has no televisions, telephones or WiFi. Guests at the island’s resort have to communicate with staff using traditional methods, such as raising or lowering a flag outside their cottage!
“In today’s environment of constant information and digital connection, many people are in need of a digital detox (数码脱瘾).” Anyway, as for my case, it is actually a new luxury—peace and quiet.
1. Why did the author go to the hotel?| A．To tour the busy city. | B．To kill the time online. |
| C．To get himself a break. | D．To celebrate the festival. |
| A．Hotel-guided tourism. | B．Self-service marketing. |
| C．Digital printing service. | D．Technology-free service. |
| A．Stick to traditions. | B．Be close to nature. |
| C．Be self-dependent. | D．Become reasonable. |
| A．Tech-free: a New Travel Trend | B．Get Away from the Real World |
| C．Never Believe in the Travel Ads | D．An Island-based Tour Destination |
