1 . Writing while traveling can be either professional or personal. Some people travel and write as part of their jobs, while others simply want to make the most out of their travel experience.     1     Luckily, here are some tips for you to make writing while traveling a much easier process for yourself.

    2     For example, if you are waiting for a train, sitting on the plane, or waiting to meet people for lunch, work on your writing. You'll find that you'll have a lot of time while you' re traveling that you can take advantage of.     3     In an average day of traveling, you could possibly spend up to 60 minutes waiting for trains, buses, food, and other people.

Journal every night before you go to bed. If you are writing to keep a diary of your destinations, writing things down in a journal every night is a good way to keep track of each individual day.     4     Even if you're exhausted at the end of the day, force yourself to sit down for just 15 minutes and note all the emotions and excitement of the day you just had.

Avoid spending too much time writing. Set a watch or a timer on your phone and do as much work as you can inside 1 to 3 hours. After that, take a break and enjoy your destination. This is especially important if your writing is task- based rather than time- based. Make sure you’ re writing as efficiently as possible.     5    

A．Establish your writing habit.

B．Take advantage of “dead time”.

C．Make sure you remember all the little things about your trip.

D．However, you may find it difficult to write sometimes during travel.

E．People often forget important details of their travel as soon as the next day.

F．To make the most of this time, carry a pen and notebook everywhere you go.

G．Of course, this will be less of a problem if you plan to set aside one full day each week for writing.

2 . Bus Tours in Nashville TN

Redneck Comedy Bus Tour
Available Time: Dec. 2021—June. 2022

If you’re looking for a trip that will show you all of Nashville’s most famous and historic sites without being a bore, the Redneck Comedy Tour is for you. Guided through the heart of Nashville with the help of an experienced guide and host from the comfort of a climate-controlled bus, the 1.5—2 hour tour is filled with plenty of extremely funny humor. Guests are welcome to bring their drink aboard the bus, alcoholic or not. Since there may be some PG-13 humor throughout the experience, this tour is suggested for kids who are more than 14 years old.

Homes of the Stars Bus Tour
Available Time: Dec. 2021—Sep. 2022

Country music fans? Then this Homes of the Stars Nashville tour is for you as you enjoy a trip into the abundant neighborhoods that country music stars such as Taylor Swift and Martina McBride call home. These stars’ homes are absolutely wonderful, allowing you to share the estate views of the hottest celebrities and legends. See your favorite country star’s Nashville home as you explore the city on this sightseeing tour.

Barrels Of Fun Nashville Bus Tours
Available Time: Dec. 2021—Sep. 2022

Experience the best of the best in the Music City wine world with these Barrels of Fun Nashville Bus Tours. The bus is ideal, providing the perfect vehicle for some sightseeing along the route. Each Barrels of Fun tour is carefully organized to display the most famous samples of Nashville wines, beers, and other liquor. The knowledgeable guide onboard will treat you to interesting stories about the area while you enjoy comfortable transportation to the tour site.

Civil War Tour: The Battle of Franklin Bus Tour
Available Time: Dec. 2021—Sep. 2022

When you take the Civil War Tour, you will visit some of the most famous Civil War landmarks in the area and hear little-known stories about the sites. The tour gives you an inside glimpse of the area's culture ranging from pre-Civil War times through the end of the war. You can actually walk along the holy ground of the battlefield, hear stories about families caught in the middle of the war. This is a great way for children to learn about the Civil War as well as for adults to get an in-depth and more personal look at the war and how it affected actual lives.

1. What’s the limitation of Redneck Comedy Bus Tour?

A．There is no host or guide.	B．Alcoholic drinks are not allowed.
C．Some of the historic sites are boring.	D．It’s unsuitable for children under 14.

2. Which one is the most popular among people interested in wines?

A．Redneck Comedy Bus Tour.

B．Homes of the Stars Bus Tour.

C．Barrels Of Fun Nashville Bus Tours.

D．Civil War Tour: The Battle of Franklin Bus Tour.

3. What is special about Civil War Tour?

A．It has the longest time available.	B．It is educational for kids and adults.
C．Tourists will hear interesting stories.	D．Tourists will visit historic sites.

3 . The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter

While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves, and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.

Joshua Tree National Park, California

With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John

Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.

1. Which park will one choose if he/she is interested in stars?

A．Yellowstone National Park.	B．Joshua Tree National Park.
C．Grand Canyon National Park.	D．Virgin Islands National Park.

2. What do we know about the Grand Canyon National Park?

A．We can have a poor view of the South Rim there.	B．It lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs.
C．There is a slight decline in visitor numbers in winter.	D．The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather.

3. Which activity is mentioned in all of the parks?

A．Hiking.

B．Skiing.

C．Swimming.

D．Hunting.

4 . Constantin de Slizewicz has been anxious to come back to China since early 2020.For the past decade, the Frenchman has been running a luxurious （豪华的）camping business in Shangri-La in the southwest of China's Yunnan Province. But in December 2019, he went back to France for a vacation. He usually goes back to France and stays there for two to three months, since there is little business due to the weather.

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, however, he found it difficult to return. Fortunately, his business partner Guillaume de Penfentenyo was able to get a flight to China at the end of February.

Previously, most of his customers were international guests from outside the country who were drawn to the beautiful landscape and scenery in Shangri-La. Despite the pandemic（疫情）and even in his absence, Slizewicz's company managed to attract new tourists, who were unable to travel abroad under the circumstances and discovered the joy of camping. "It makes sure of our operation," he says happily.

Last year, his team offered summer camps in Shangri-La for Chinese students who couldn't travel abroad. In autumn, many domestic travelers also signed up for his company's organized adventures deep into the wilderness.

Slizewicz first visited China in 1996 when he engaged in a three-month internship（实习期）. He was impressed by the Chinese people around him and was attracted by places like Guizhou and Yunnan provinces, which were well-matched to his interest in camping-a passion he has had since childhood. "I met people in the mountains, singing and herding their yaks（牦牛）. That makes the mountains feel special and alive,” he says.

1. In which season does Slizewicz usually take a break?

A．In spring.

B．In winter.

C．In autumn.

D．In summer.

2. Who were Slizewicz's main customers before the pandemic?

A．Chinese students.

B．Visitors from France.

C．Local people.

D．Visitors outside China.

3. How does Slizewicz feel about his business?

A．Surprised.

B．Thankful.

C．Satisfied.

D．Doubtful.

4. What's the main reason for Slizewicz's running a camping business?

A．His interest.	B．The friends around him.
C．The popularity of camping.	D．The peaceful life in mountains.

5 . Would you like to know something that our ancestors knew? Here is a chance to take a trip back in time to the following places and discover it.

Great Orme Copper Mines, Wales

The discovery of the copper mines changed much of what we knew about our Bronze Age ancestors. It was believed that metalworking had come to England with the Romans, but this Welsh discovery proved that the British were already working metals 4,000 years ago. The mines are made up of five miles of passageways. Some are so small that historians think they were dug by children as young as five years old.

Jurassic Coast, Dorset

Spreading an impressive 95 miles between Exmouth and Dorset, the Jurassic coast is frequently described as a “walk through time”. It’s perfect for looking for fossils after a storm. Several beach towns along the way make for a much-needed short break. The clean water is perfect for swimming and the Clock Tower Café which is typical of the countryside has beautiful views and delicious cakes.

Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

There’s something other-worldly about this limestone gorge, where caves carved out by an underground river were once used by our ancient ancestors for maturing cheese and other foods. Visitors to the Gorge can also explore a cave where Britain's oldest human skeleton, the 9,000-year-old Cheddar Man, was first discovered back in 1903.

Compton Bay, Isle of Wight

Compton Bay hasn't always been a wonderful place. Some 130 million years ago it was occupied by dinosaurs both great and small. Take a walk along Compton Bay's sandy beach, and you may have a chance to find new fossil dinosaur footprints, preserved in rock.

1. Which of the following can the discovery of the copper mines show?

A．The Bronze Age ancestors were very strong.

B．Romans brought metalworking to England.

C．The work of metalworking was very interesting.

D．The British knew metalworking four thousand years ago.

2. What can we know about the Jurassic coast?

A．It's a good and safe place to see storms.	B．Visitors can eat some delicious cakes.
C．It's only fit for people to walk on.	D．Visitors must bring food when going there.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a shopping poster.

B．In a novel.

C．In a tourism magazine.

D．In a science report.

7 . Some building work threatens Turkish cultural relics. Other kinds of building work save them. A hotel in Antakya shows how economic development and archaeology can coexist.

It was 2009 and Antakya, a city in southern Turkey, was developing fast. Necmi Asfuroglu, a local businessman, decided to build a hotel on the land that he had owned since the 1990s. The place was only a few hundred metres from the Grotto of St Peter, one of the world’s oldest churches.

Before building work started, a team of archaeologists was called in to examine the site. They discovered a broken vase here, a statue there, and almost everywhere colourful mosaic pieces. By the time they had finished, they had unearthed parts of what had once been the heart of Antioch, one of the biggest cities of the Roman empire.

With these discoveries, Mr. Asfuroglu’s plans went up in smoke. “We had to rethink everything,” he said. Rather than walk away from the project, he asked an Istanbul architect, Emre Arolat, to make a design that would put together a modern hotel and an archaeological museum. The building work began in 2010, but stopped again for almost two years after workers came across other cultural relics. In 2020, the museum hotel finally opened its door for business.

For Mr. Arolat, the challenge was to find an architectural language that joined the past glory of an archaeological site and the modern charm of a business hotel. For inspiration, he looked to a museum showcasing the medieval ruins of a Norwegian town. The result is a building that gives a good example of how preservation and business can profitably coexist.

From the outside, the “museum hotel” that Mr. Arolat designed looks like a steel and glass Jenga tower lying on its side and piled up with long rectangular blocks the size of shipping containers, each housing a hotel room. The interior is a huge open space crisscrossed by bridges and walkways that overlook the mosaics and ruins below. The whole building rests on over 60 columns. One entrance serves the hotel, the other the publicly accessible museum.

1. Why was it impossible to carry out Necmi Asfuroglu’s former plans?

A．The architect he turned to showed great dislike for them.

B．They threatened the cultural relics discovered in the site.

C．A team of archaeologists was called in to go against them.

D．They were burned to the ground before building work started.

2. What inspired Emre Arolat to design the museum hotel?

A．A museum showing the ruins of a Norwegian town.

B．The heart of Antioch, one of the biggest Roman cities.

C．The cultural relics unearthed in Antakya, a Turkish city.

D．The Grotto of St Peter, one of the world’s oldest churches.

3. What can be known about the museum hotel from the last paragraph?

A．It is a steel and glass tower standing near the ruins.

B．It rests on more than 60 columns with one entrance.

C．Its rooms look like steel and glass shipping containers.

D．Inside it are bridges and walkways built over the ruins.

4. What can be learnt from the building work of the museum hotel?

A．It is possible to mix the old and the new.

B．It is never too late to protect cultural relics.

C．It is worthwhile for history to give way to development.

D．It is necessary to improve society by developing economy.

9 . Anytime you visit a new place you always want to make the most of your time there. Usually, there are far too many sights and sounds for you to take in, so it’s important to prioritize your activities and make sure you take in the very best sights of the place you visit. If you’re planning a trip to Panama, whether it’s long or short, the following landmarks shouldn’t be missed.

Old Panama Ruins

When you arrive in Panama City you should take the opportunity to visit the Old Panama Ruins, which are just across the bay from Panama City. The ruins date back to the 1500’s and there is a rich history to be found. The old city was founded by Spain and was used as a stop in exporting gold from Peru. Several of the earliest buildings still survive today, including the Cathedral to Panama Viejo, La Merced church, and even some of the original walls which were built to help protect the city from pirates(海盗).

Soberania National Park

This national park is just north of Panama City but definitely worth the trip. It’s an amazing chance to see a stunning tropical rainforest and all the plants and animals that thrive there. It’s especially a must-see site for bird lovers since there are about 1, 000 different species of birds there. One of the best things to do there is to take a cable car so you can really see the amazing views and get a true sense of how incredible the tropical forest is.

El Valle de Anton

E1 Valle de Anton is a small town and picturesque(风景如画的)spot for nature lovers. It sits inside the remains of an extinct volcano and is famous for its wet mountain forest conditions. There are beautiful views to take in since you are 600 meters above sea level and stunning waterfalls to experience. Abundant wildlife and botanical life are there to be witnessed as well. E1 Valle de Anton is simply a nature lover’s dream and should not be skipped.

Panama is a country rich in culture and natural beauty. You will be so happy that you took the time to visit this amazing place. Making sure you visit these sites will ensure that you have seen some of the very best things Panama has to offer.

1. Which of the following about Old Panama Ruins is TRUE?

A．The earliest buildings in the old city mostly survive today.

B．The ruins lie across the bay and were first found by Spain.

C．The old city was built to help protect its people from pirates.

D．The ruins, dating from the sixteenth century, have a long history.

2. What do Soberania National Park and E1 Valle de Anton have in common?

A．They both have amazing scenery.

B．They both sit inside Panama City.

C．They both are must-see sites for bird lovers.

D．They both are rich in culture and natural beauty.

3. Who would most probably benefit from this passage?

A．A busy lawyer who intends to take a few days off and have a trip to Panama.

B．A gifted artist who ensures he hasn’t missed any landmark Panama has to offer.

C．An exchange student who wants to make the most of his time in the new country.

D．An ambitious editor who is determined to take in the very best sights of the world.

10 . Harbin invites visitors to frozen world

Winter is approaching! Come to the Harbin in the northeast of China and enjoy the Ice-Snow World! Here you can appreciate illuminated ice at night, and check out snow in the daytime. This is a good place to toss water and watch it turn into ice instantly. Find a safe place with no one nearby, and enjoy the unique sight. Moreover, in winter, the Songhua River turns into “thousands of miles of ice” and becomes a natural ice-skating rink. The frozen river offers opportunities for many different winter activities. Wanna book a room? Call 0451-88456888.

Shennongjia’s real beauty is more than just a myth

Shennongjia is said to be the place where the Emperor Yan once lived and impresses visitors with its vibrant ecology, rich biodiversity and the natural beauty of karst landforms. There are waterfalls, pools and a 17-meter-high arch “bridge” crafted by nature after years of rain erosion. You can hike in a forest, climb a mountain and explore a large, dark cave to listen to the sounds of swallows nestling. Some visitors hope that they may even encounter the legendary yeren (“wild man”) here in Shenlongjia. The booking line is 07196548542 or send a email to www.shenlongjiabooking.com.

Liu Chi Xiang—Narrow Alley, Broad Minds

An about 2-meter-wide alley, or “Liu Chi Xiang” in Chinese, now attracts floods of visitors in East China’s Anhui province. It serves as enlightenment, inspiring people to observe public morals and cherish harmony, especially in disputes and conflicts. Tickets sell only at the entrance gate.

In the Qing Dynasty , Minister Zhang Ying received a letter asking for his final judgement on a dispute between two families’ house boundary about a wall. Zhang wrote a poem back saying, “Looking at the ten thousand mile-long Great Wall. Long gone is its builder Emperor Qinshihuang.” Eventually, both families decided to move their wall about one meter back, which created the “alley” between the houses.

1. According to the passage, visitors can ________.

A．turn water into instant ice in Harbin in winter.

B．listen to the sounds of swallows nestling in Harbin.

C．learn a story about public morals and harmony in Shenlongjia.

D．appreciate the beauty of karst landforms in Liu Chi Xiang.

2. If you want to visit Liu Chi Xiang, you can ________.

A．send a email to www.shenlongjiabooking.com.	B．call 0451-88456888
C．call 0719-6548542	D．buy a ticket when arriving there.

3. What is special about Shenlongjia?

A．It dates back to the Qing Dynasty.

B．It offers vibrant ecology, rich biodiversity and a legend of wild man.

C．In winter, the river there turns into a natural ice-skating rink.

D．There was an enlightenment story about harmony in its history.