1. Why does the woman talk to Rick?
| A．To cancel her trip. | B．To say goodbye. | C．To book a ticket. |
| A．France. | B．Canada. | C．Germany. |
注意：词数 100 左右。
参考词汇： 疫情 pandemic 微旅行 micro-tourism
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3 . Some people travel to relax, while others for experience. But are you tired of the high-priced or crowded tourist attractions in big cities? Here are a few perfect places to go for relaxation.
China’s Silk Road
Traveling to China’s Silk Road is a journey of contrasts: Han and Uyghur ethnicities(维吾尔族), Eastern and Central Asian cultures, natural and man-made wonders, dry desert and Alpine Mountain scenery. The scenery is more beautiful when the flowers come out and green grass covers the earth.
Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake is the shining jewel of northwest China. The lake is quieter and more peaceful when it is decorated with yellow grasslands and snow-covered mountains. Standing on the banks, you will have a wide view of the scenery. This huge lake and quiet environment will make you feel at peace and in natural beauty.
Daocheng
Daocheng is a popular stopover point on the journey to Yading, a place where you can appreciate the nature of the Tibetan minority culture. In autumn, the red bushes combined with the yellow leaves under the clear blue sky are believed to exhibit the colors of heaven. The temples in these mountains represent the local culture.
Yangtze River
The Yangtze River tour is blessed with beautiful natural landscapes and places of interest to be seen along the way. The ship frequently stops and you can explore the attractions of different cities along the riverbank. The Yangtze River in October is painted with bright fall colors. Also, the weather in October is quite comfortable and cool.
1. Which of the following best suit people who enjoy minority culture?| A．Daocheng and Yangtze River. | B．China’s Silk Road and Daocheng. |
| C．Daocheng and Qinghai Lake. | D．China’s Silk Road and Qinghai Lake. |
| A．Enjoy man-made wonders. | B．Ride a horse in the desert. |
| C．Swim along the riverbank. | D．Admire attractions of different cities. |
| A．In a guidebook. | B．In a novel. |
| C．In an art magazine. | D．In a history book. |
4 . 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 |
5 . Overtourism happens when the number of tourists or the management of the tourism industry in a destination becomes unsustainable (不可持续的). When there are too many visitors, the quality of life for the local community can be affected, the surrounding natural environment can become worse, and the quality of the tourists’ experience can fall.
However, in most places, overtourism is not a hopeless situation. Destinations all over the world have already showed ways to overcome the obstacles presented by overcrowding and unsustainable tourism management.
East Africa, for example, has turned the gorilla (大猩猩) visiting into a once-in-a-lifetime experience by putting limits on daily permits, while maintaining conservation efforts inside native forests and offering jobs to local guides. In Antarctica, the Antarctic Treaty limits the size of ships that land there as well as the number of people they can bring ashore at one time; it also requires a minimum guide-to-tourist ratio (比率) while tourists are off the boat.
Local governments, of course, are largely responsible for keeping sustainability in the tourism industry. But approaches to reducing the negative effects of overtourism can come down to individual travelers as well. One of the best ways is to become a responsible tourist by looking outside of the mainstream travel destinations. Consider outer cities or less-visited attractions to avoid crowds altogether while experiencing the destination’s daily culture outside of the popular areas. There are countless places that want and need more tourists to explore.
If you just have to visit the popular destinations, consider visiting during their off-season. People who rely on tourism to live on need support during the off-season more than any other time of year. Besides, it will save money since accommodations and flights tend to be cheaper. Even better, off-season travel puts less pressure on the environment.
1. What does the underlined word “obstacles” in paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Hesitations. | B．Failures. | C．Disagreements. | D．Challenges. |
| A．Reducing local guides. | B．Limiting daily permits. |
| C．Expanding forest coverage. | D．Attracting local visitors. |
| A．Local authorities. | B．Individual tourists. |
| C．Travel agencies. | D．Native people. |
| A．It suits the young and the old. | B．It improves visitors’ mental health. |
| C．It’s much cheaper and less crowded. | D．It offers more cultural destinations. |
6 . Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Area Most Popular Hotels
Brookside Hotel
You can enjoy the beautiful views of the Roaring Fork Creek at the Brookside Hotel along with free parking and Wi-Fi. It also provides a coffee maker, TV and refrigerator. The hotel offers two outdoor pools with a water slide, a fitness center and a basketball court.
Econo Lodge Sevierville
The Econo Lodge Sevierville is in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain's entertainment area. This hotel is just minutes away from many attractions including Dollywood. It is also within minutes of shopping at Tanger Outlets. Guests can start every morning of their visit with a breakfast. There is free Internet in all rooms. There is a seasonal outdoor pool for guests to enjoy.
Rodeway Inn Pigeon Forge
The Roadway Inn Pigeon Forge is a great hotel choice, with 48 attractions within 75 miles from the hotel. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a kid's pool, and you'll never run out of things to do while staying at it.
Wild Bear Inn by Westgate Resorts
The Wild Bear Inn by Westgate Resorts is an animal-friendly hotel and the closest one to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Many other attractions are within five miles of the hotel, so it is easy to get there. The hotel has a large outdoor pool for guest use.
1. What can you do in Brookside Hotel?| A．Pay to use the Internet. | B．Attend a coffee making lesson. |
| C．Take exercise by fitness training. | D．Play badminton with your families. |
| A．Brookside Hotel. | B．Rodeway Inn Pigeon Forge. |
| C．Econo Lodge Sevierville. | D．Wild Bear Inn by Westgate Resorts. |
| A．It allows pets to enter. | B．It has the highest customer reviews. |
| C．It is far from many attractions. | D．It provides the largest outdoor pool. |
7 . Traveling isn’t just about getting a change of scenery.
Pick the right hotel in advance.
When planning a trip, most of us put little thought into arranging for a good place to stay. We often leave it to chance and look for the hotel after we arrive. As a result, many travelers find themselves staying in places where they can’t even relax properly.
Make a budget.
Having a fixed budget will help you set your travel priorities. Therefore, you won’t be going all over the place or overspending.
Often, we end up having a dull trip because we stay in our comfort zone. Pushing yourself outside can let you have a more exciting and memorable trip unlike ever before. Be open to fresh things. Even the simplest things like sleeping under the stars, swimming in deep waters, and walking through new cities can make your trip more memorable. You can also try strange food and experience unique cultures.
Research your destination.
Before heading towards your destination, do some related research. You can surf online or read blogs to get the maximum amount of information about the destination.
| A．Experience something new |
| B．Pay attention to your comfort zone |
| C．It’s quite easy to make the trip memorable if you get totally involved |
| D．It’s also about making some precious memories that will last for years |
| E．So make the booking carefully, whether you’re traveling internationally or locally |
| F．It makes your trip more relaxing and enjoyable because you are well prepared for it |
| G．And as you don’t need to worry about running out of money, you can have a relaxing vacation |
Beijing’s siheyuan,
Siheyuan is constructed in an enclosed style. There are walls in four directions and the gate is closed in most cases except for going out. A regular siheyuan in an east-west hutong
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Huangguoshu Waterfall, also called Huangguoshu or Huangguoshu Falls, is the largest waterfall in Asia and the third largest waterfall in the world.
Located on the Baishui River in Anshun, Guizhou (about 128 kilometers away from Guiyang,
10 . With intelligent systems and new-age networks, life in the big cities will likely be happier and more efficient. After all, more than 60 percent of the world’s population is expected to live in cities by 2050, according to a UN report.
These cities will use 5G networks to make everyday life safer and more convenient. Cities like Boston, Baltimore, Amsterdam and Copenhagen are already using smart technology to improve people’s lives.
But what exactly does a smart city do? Let’s look at a few examples. In the United States cities of Boston and Baltimore, smart trash cans (垃圾箱) can sense how full they are and inform cleaning workers when they need to be emptied. In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, traffic flow and energy usage are monitored and adjusted according to real-time data gathered from sensors (传感器) around the city. And in Copenhagen, Denmark, a smart bike system allows riders to check on air quality and traffic jam as they ride.
Smart cities will be interactive, allowing their residents to feel like they’re truly shaping their environment, instead of merely existing in it. “One of the most important reasons to have a smart city is that we can actually communicate with our environment in a way that we never had in the past,” Mrinalini Ingram toldTech Republic.
Of course, it will take time and money to turn our present cities into the smart cities of the future. But as we’ve already seen, more cities around the world are already using smart technology in small ways. China, for instance, is making investments in big cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou to make them “smarter”. It won’t be long until even more cities start to develop their own smart infrastructure (基础设施).
1. What can a smart city actually do in people’s daily life?| A．More and more people will live in big cities. | B．A real-time traffic jam can be monitored. |
| C．It can replace workers to empty a trash can. | D．People can ride bikes in an easier way. |
| A．More and more people will be living in big cities. |
| B．We will be communicating with the environment in a new way. |
| C．We’ll show a deeper love for our environment. |
| D．More and more big cities will use smart technology. |
| A．People in many big cities have benefited from intelligent systems. |
| B．Smart trash cans can be emptied every day by cleaning workers. |
| C．There will be no more traffic accidents in smart big cities. |
| D．Shanghai and Guangzhou are smarter than any other city in China. |
| A．Subjective. | B．Objective. | C．Positive. | D．Negative. |
