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Despite being located in a bustling urban part of Huanggang in Hubei, Xiao Yaqin’s apartment block stands out because of its green appearance resulting from being wrapped in green plants. “ It makes me feel very comfortable. When you open the window, fresh air keeps rolling in, ” the 65-year-old said excitedly.

He was one of the first group of residents that recently moved into China’s first “ vertical (垂直的) forest ” residential project, consisting of two 80-meter-tall, 25-story buildings.

The project is the result of cooperation between Easyhome and Italian architect Stefano Boering, often called “ the father of the vertical forest ” . There are 404 trees and 4,620 shrubs (灌木丛) in the vertical forest, which is classified as the “ fourth generation ” of housing. Grasses, flowers and climbing plants cover 2,408m² of the floor area. The plants are estimated to be capable of absorbing 22 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere per year, while generating 11 tons of oxygen.

However, its development hasn’t been met without doubt. For example, mosquito infestations (感染) are one of the reasons why people are reluctant to move in. The irrigation system required to ensure the survival of the plants in the vertical forest and the need to have gardeners cut the branches mean much higher maintenance costs than in regular buildings.

It is not yet known what the future of fourth-generation housing will be in China, but it has at least brought urban residents a new life experience. Xiao, the retiree, said his new apartment has met his expectations for better quality of life. “ You feel you are close to nature, even if you don’t open the window, ” he said.

1. How does the author introduce the topic?

A．By presenting Xiao Yaqin’s example.	B．By describing features of the apartment.
C．By imagining Xiao Yaqin’s life.	D．By showing the apartment’s popularity.

2. What can we learn about the “ vertical forest ” ?

A．Easyhome designed and built the project.

B．Its plants produce 22 metric tons of oxygen.

C．It faces problems of mosquitoes and high costs.

D．The residents have to look after the plants.

3. What’s the author’s attitude towards the fourth-generation housing?

A．Critical.

B．Concerned.

C．Supportive.

D．Unclear.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To predict the future way of living.	B．To introduce a new type of housing.
C．To discuss problems facing residents.	D．To advertise the vertical forest project.

2 . Visiting a completely new place can bring a lot of excitement, but it can also be a bit scary and confusing. With the right preparation, however, your first international travel shouldn't be all too stressful.     1    

Secure and double-check your passport

    2     If you don't have one yet, make sure you apply for it before your expected departure. Don't book any flights yet as some international flights will require you to enter your passport number when booking a ticket.

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If you're not familiar, a visa is a document issued by the country or countries you're traveling to, giving you permission to visit for a specific number of days. If you visit a country, make sure that you secure it before your flight. If you fail to do so, you won't be allowed to board the plane.

Make sure that you can access your money overseas

Thankfully, you don't need to carry cash or traveler's cheques when traveling overseas. Check with your bank and see if you need to set up a travel alert while abroad so your bank knows when and where you're traveling.     4     Besides, it's important to know the fees and costs so you won't lose too much money on extra charges.

Plan your clothes and pack early

Men pack their clothes at the very last minute, and this is not very ideal. Most of the time, people tend to forget things when they pack right before a flight.     5     Either you have to spend money to replace it or go completely without it when you leave.

A．Apply for the document

B．Obtain a visa before on board

C．Then check whether your credit card will be accepted overseas.

D．Your passport is the most crucial thing you need when traveling to another country.

E．To help make sure that your trip will go smoothly, follow these essential steps below.

F．Forgetting an item can be very stressful especially if you can't return to get that item anymore.

G．You can also ask them about international fees and partner banks in the country you'll be visiting.

3 . Nobody likes waiting in long lines at amusement parks, especially when you are with babies. Disneyland or Disney World are known for their splendid rides, attractions and large crowds as well. The familiar result is that many guests have spent a lot of time just waiting in lines while visiting the theme parks, which annoys the majority.

Until recently, both parks made use of the FastPass system to keep guests moving. On certain rides, park-goers could obtain a ticket that allowed them to come back within a specific time window. At that point, they would wait on a special line for seating. As explained in a recent YouTube share, the system worked similarly to a real queue. Instead of waiting in line, guests could continue to explore the park and, most importantly for Disney, spend more money at shops and restaurants.

While the FastPass system became popular, usage ended during the recent pandemic（流行病）. With both the California and Florida theme parks operating at reduced visiting number, the space taken up by FastPass kiosks（售货亭）was instead used for socially distanced lines.

In its place, Disney has developed a new planning tool called Disney Genie. The online app, which became available in Disney World in October, allows guests to create a path for their visit. By using park data that's updated throughout the day, the app will help guests plan out their visit so that they can hit the rides and attractions that they want to in the most convenient way. Guests using the app pay an extra fee and get the option to book the next available time to ride select attractions.

1. What may upset most visitors of Disney?

A．Spending most of the time waiting in lines.	B．Poor equipment in theme parks.
C．Fewer attractions.	D．High prices at restaurants.

2. What did FastPass system bring about?

A．Lower ticket fees	B．Less visitors in Disney
C．Extra income at shops in Disney	D．Having a comfortable and better seat.

3. What is the best title of this text?

A．The Rise of the New APP	B．FastPass System Became Popular
C．YouTube Share Makes a Difference	D．How Disney Manages Crowds at its Theme Parke

4. Who is this text mainly written for?

A．Computer programmers.	B．Travelers to Disney World
C．Businessmen of supermarkets.	D．Foreign entertainment park builders,

4 . 世界那么大，我想去看看。旅游，正逐渐成为人们普遍的生活方式。请你给校英语报投稿，内容包括：
一、谈谈旅游的好处，如了解世界，缓解压力等；
二、倡导做可持续性的游客，如减少对当地环境破坏等。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。
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