1 . From amusement parks to delicious chocolate factories, and everything in between, there are numerous activities and attractions to offer excitement and adventure to kids and big kids! Just take a look at these fun places in Germany.

Europa Park

Localed in Rust, in south-western Germany, Europa-Park is the second most popular theme park resort(度假胜地)in Europe, following Disneyland Paris. With more than 100 attractions and shows, playing here is undoubtedly one of the best things to do with kids in Germany. Whether kids want to sail with the “African Queen” and have fun by discovering foreign animals, or experience the “4D Magic Cinema”, the opportunities are endless.

Fairy Tale Road

A family trip along Fairy Tale Road will be a magical adventure. This is one of Germany’s most attractive drives which takes you through 370 miles of beautiful countryside. It inspired many fairy tales we love today. Along the way, you will discover sleepy villages and numerous attractions. And if you plan your visit well, you might even catch an open-air performance of The Pied Piper in Hameln or Cinderella in Polle.

Neuschwanstein Castle

If your kids love Disney movies, they will never forget a trip to the palace that inspired Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Located in the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the top attractions in Germany. The castle was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1869 entirely for pleasure. Your children’s imaginations will run wild as they discover the magical rooms. You can always hop on a charming horse-drawn carriage to reach the top.

Cologne Chocolate Museum

Let your kids go into the world of chocolate at the delicious Chocolate Museum in Cologne. They don’t need a golden ticket to make their sweet dreams come true in this 4,000-square-meter chocolate wonderland. There are nine exhibition areas that allow visitors to learn about the culture and history of chocolate. Moreover, there are plenty of delicious cakes and chocolate specialties to enjoy at the museum cafe. And before you go, ring up to check for your reservations (预订).

1. What’s special about Fairy Tale Road?

A．It has a great landscape along the way.

B．It once attracted some famous writers.

C．It gives fairy tale shows all year round.

D．It allows kids to enjoy modern city playgrounds.

2. What is mentioned about Neuschwanstein Castle?

A．It is the oldest palace in Germany.

B．It was built to show the strength of the country.

C．It used to be the entertainment place for royal families.

D．It has been turned into Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle.

3. Which place will kids prefer to visit if they have a sweet tooth?

A．Europa Park.	B．Fairy Talc Road.
C．Neuschwanstein Castle.	D．Cologne Chocolate Museum.

2 . Camps Serving Both Boys and Girls

Camps that serve both boys and girls traditionally offer programmes that separate girls and boys while at camp, yet bring them together for some activities or meals.

Cheley Colorado Camp     Founded in 1921

The Cheley Colorado Camp serves young people from throughout the U. S. and several other countries. Located in and around the Estes Park Valley and surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and forests, Cheley Camp serves boys and girls, divided by gender (性别) and age group, starting at age nine years old. Campers have the opportunity to experience unforgettable fun activities, mountain biking, river rafting, horseback riding, hiking, and backpacking. Through these activities, campers learn team-building, cooperation and leadership skills and self-confidence. When the day is done, campers have the opportunity to gather around the evening campfire.

Camp Killooleet     Founded in 1927

Camp Killooleet serves boys and girls who are 9—14 years of age. Camp Killooleet is located along the edge of the Green Mountain National Forest in Hancock Vermont. The owners say that nearly all the campers return to Camp Killooleet each year until they reach the age limit. Children are housed in small groups of the same gender and experience the beauty of the nearly 300 acres and private lake. In addition to bicycling at the flat campus, children can explore local nature sites, canoeing in the Adirondacks, caving and rock-climbing. Children can also choose a wide variety of sports such as basketball, soccer, horseback riding and so on.

Camp Weequahic     Founded in 1953

Lying just two hours northwest of NYC and three hours north of Philadelphia, Camp Weequahic offers a traditional camping experience for campers aged 7—13. Parents and children may choose the three-week sleep-away option or can opt for the “Super Six” week camping experience. Whichever option your family chooses, Camp Weequahic features continuous fun and learning experiences for your children. In addition to traditional types of camping activities, campers can also opt for specialty camps in the arts, sports or adventure. Campers also enjoy a variety of water activities and venture out on trips to nearby venues.

1. Which of the following camps will be divided by campers’ gender and age?

A．Camp Weequahic.	B．Cheley Colorado Camp.
C．Camp Killooleet.	D．Camp Walden.

2. What can be learned about Camp Weequahic?

A．The kids who are over 14 can join the camp.

B．Only it has some water activities.

C．It has different choices for specialty camps.

D．It’s far from the centre of the big cities.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce some summer camps.

B．To sell souvenirs (纪念品) of summer camps.

C．To talk about special exhibits.

D．To tell the differences between girls and boys.

3 . When it comes to experiencing other cultures, there’s no doubt that traveling is one of the most effective ways. ____, if you don’t have the time, money, or energy to ____ a trip abroad, you have other choices. In fact, you probably don’t even need to ____ your hometown to ____ other cultures!

Given the great ____ of America today, chances are that even the people you meet every day represent a ____ range of cultural heritage and experiences. Your friends, neighbors, and co-workers may ____ people of different national, religious, or ethnic backgrounds, all within arm’s reach. Take the ____ to get to know more about them. You might be ____ at the variety of people living right next to you.

Other types of cultural exploration can be ____. Consider spending a weekend learning about a different culture by ____ some activities such as visiting your local museum, reading a book and trying new cuisine.

In the ____, you can learn about works of art from other countries, look at archaeological finds from distant lands and think about how they may have ____ particular cultures. Read a book that explains the history of different societies and how they’ve evolved (进化) into the culture they are today. That can help you ____ how their customs, traditions, and food got to be the way they are today. Even food offers chances to ____ cultural variety and how it is expressed through cuisine.

1.

A．Therefore

B．Instead

C．Moreover

D．However

2.

A．miss

B．add

C．plan

D．cancel

3.

A．search

B．leave

C．build

D．enter

4.

A．develop

B．accept

C．influence

D．experience

5.

A．achievement

B．promise

C．diversity

D．success

6.

A．poor

B．new

C．wide

D．normal

7.

A．visit

B．include

C．appreciate

D．greet

8.

A．time

B．money

C．power

D．risk

9.

A．puzzled

B．annoyed

C．moved

D．surprised

10.

A．far-reaching

B．ill-advised

C．heart-stopping

D．self-guided

11.

A．ending

B．participating in

C．organizing

D．giving up

12.

A．country

B．museum

C．library

D．culture

13.

A．formed

B．spread

C．impacted

D．brought

14.

A．understand

B．remember

C．hear

D．teach

15.

A．record

B．change

C．create

D．explore

4 . What I love most about traveling isn’t seeing the famous landmarks or eating great food. It’s watching my mom gasp (倒抽气) at something ______and unexpected. In Yellowknife, it was the bright aurora (极光). In Japan, it was 3,000 cherry trees. To get to them, we had to travel great distances (距离) and______our trips just right. All of them were better because we saw them_______.

When I tell people how much I like to______with my mom they often feel_______.We expect parents to show their children the______. When children become older, things are______. They prefer traveling with friends. They no longer have to see the world through their______.

When I was little, my mother was my_______. She is responsible (负责的) for everything that makes me a good person. She’s kind and patient but she has little time to_______. So at 23, I booked two tickets to Yellowknife. We would explore the world as friends; I could______my mother to see the world on her own terms.

Our trips are not without______times. We’ve gotten on the wrong train, encountered (遭遇) wild animals, and even lost our passports. But I have never______any of the trips with my mother. Before our ______, I had no idea how much my mom loved the mountains. Most of all, I never knew how much I could______her as a friend.

1.

A．personal

B．safe

C．similar

D．beautiful

2.

A．time

B．expect

C．share

D．miss

3.

A．silently

B．again

C．together

D．quickly

4.

A．talk

B．travel

C．work

D．agree

5.

A．surprised

B．worried

C．excited

D．nervous

6.

A．future

B．truth

C．power

D．world

7.

A．important

B．possible

C．different

D．simple

8.

A．parents

B．neighbors

C．classmates

D．friends

9.

A．leader

B．teacher

C．partner

D．player

10.

A．leave

B．dream

C．hide

D．relax

11.

A．force

B．help

C．promise

D．choose

12.

A．old

B．interesting

C．hard

D．great

13.

A．regretted

B．tried

C．realized

D．changed

14.

A．meetings

B．holidays

C．projects

D．trips

15.

A．praise

B．love

C．remember

D．test

5 . Architects have long turned to the past for inspiration. In this age of concrete and steel, however, they’re more likely to look for aesthetic(美学的)influence than technical know-how. But an ancient Chinese construction technique called dougong is a remarkable exception.

Consisting of a series of wooden brackets(支架)with no nails or fasteners, it’s over 2,500 years old and commonly found in Chinese architecture, such as Beijing’s Forbidden City. Many structures built during the Tang and Song dynasties featured “curtain walls” which were non-load-bearing. As a result, the unsupported wood shouldering the weight might break. Designers needed a technique which would more evenly spread the burden across their structures. Their solution was dougong.

Engineering has come a long way since the ancient Chinese building technique was in fashion. But there’s a timeless quality to it. Modern-day designers in many areas are adopting it to produce amazing and stable work of architecture. Among them is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, who used dougong-inspired methods for his recent buildings: Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum and Café Kureon, a 2,120-square-foot restaurant.

For architect Terrence Curry, the attraction of using ancient methods is about finding something that can “speak to Chinese identity”. His structure Dougong Cube, now part of the School of Architecture, Tsinghua University in Beijing, was constructed using classical-style brackets and over 2,000 boards. “It has fundamental structures of dougong, but we just aren’t using it in the way it was intended to be used. We’re really pulling it out-emphasizing its beauty and complexity, and the way it works,” said Curry. “The shape and function of dougong is directly related to properties of wood, and the ability of people who make these buildings. In this way, there’s little need for decoration because the structure and design give it its distinctive look.”

1. Why is dougong considered an exception?

A．It has existed for a very long time.

B．It meets both structural and decorative needs.

C．It was ignored by architects in the past.

D．It keeps stable with no concrete or steel.

2. What was the function of dougong in ancient times?

A．To distribute weight of buildings.

B．To avoid nails and fasteners.

C．To beautify the structures.

D．To replace unstable curtain walls.

3. What does the author want to show by mentioning Kengo Kuma’s buildings?

A．Dougong deserves wide recognition.

B．Dougong makes for great buildings.

C．Dougong holds lasting appeal.

D．Dougong plays a big role in engineering.

4. What can be learned about Dougong Cube?

A．It aims to explore Chinese identity.

B．It’s more complex than common structures.

C．It reproduces traditional use of dougong.

D．It’s a combination of tradition and innovation.

6 . Learning in a classroom with teachers, friends and textbooks is of course one way to learn, but it is not the only way.     1     Whether you wander around the streets of Paris or spend a sunny afternoon on the Caribbean beaches, travelling will never fail you as a teacher.

    2     If you are thinking of some personal development courses, you don’t need to do so. Travelling will change that as things like talking to complete strangers or asking them a favor are not an option but a necessity during your travels. Travel your way to a wonderful place somewhere and you’ll grow much better than through such courses.

Travelling will teach you how to control your fate if you have spent your life always being reactive (被动反应的).     3     This is even more the case when you travel on your own. There’s no choice but to make decisions and take initiatives completely by yourself as you don’t have anyone to tell you what to do.

As you travel, you can better understand how the cultures around the world vary and where the common ground lies. Differences exist in cuisines, manners and lifestyles across different cultures. But in spite of the differences, you can find so many commonalities like a shared love for art and nature that bind all the different cultures together.     4    

Perhaps the most important aspect of the education that comes with traveling is what you know about yourself.     5     Without travelling, you may even be completely unaware of your real character. If you haven’t really decided what you are going to do or what you want to be in the future, travelling extensively and preferably is one of the best ways to help you make a decision.

A．Travelling forces one to be independent.

B．Independence is a fundamental goal of education.

C．In fact, travelling is one of the best ways to learn things.

D．You may realize what you really enjoy and who you really are.

E．The understanding of diverse cultures plays a vital role in your education.

F．You may be a little shy and find it difficult to take part in social activities.

G．Travelling can be challenging if you are unfamiliar with the native language.

7 . Ghibli Park (ジブリパーク) is a theme park about the popular animated movies by Studio Ghibli. It opened in November 2022, and unlike other theme parks does not feature any rides, but rather let visitors explore into the atmospheric fantasy worlds presented in the various popular Ghibli movies. Just let your imagination run wild in this fantastic park!

Located in Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park, Ghibli Park is less than two hours from Kyoto by train. The theme park will be about 17.5 acres when completed.

The theme park currently consists of three areas. The main one is “Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse”, an indoor facility that will house exhibits including the Robot Soldier from Castle in the Sky, the Catbus from Totoro, and another recreation out of The Secret World of Arrietty. A second area, “Hill of Youth”, features a shop from Whisper of the Heart and another recreation from The Cat Returns. The third is “Dondoko Forest” with a full recreation of the house from My Neighbor Totoro and a Totoro-themed playground. One of the two areas that will open later (“after 2023”, the park’s press office said) is “Mononoke Village”, referencing Princess Mononoke and her adventure among large forest animal gods. The other is “the Valley of Witches”, which will include some parts from Howl’s Moving Castle, and Kiki’s Delivery Service, about a hardworking young witch.

There is currently no pass that allows visitors to see all areas of Ghibli Park. You must buy separate tickets for each attraction you want to visit.

●Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse: 2000-2500 yen

●Hill Of Youth: 1000 yen

●Dondoko Forest: 1000 yen

●Children under 3 are free of charge; children aged 4 to12 cost half.

The pass of Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse cost 500 yen more on weekends and national holidays than on weekdays.

1. What can tourists experience while visiting Ghibli Park?

A．The amazing Ghibli world	B．The exciting rides.
C．The dreamlike parades.	D．The history of Ghibli.

2. If the Smith couple with their two kids (three-year-old & five-year-old) want to enjoy the whole Ghibli Park next Saturday, how much should they pay?

A．¥12,455

B．¥9,750

C．¥13,455

D．¥11,250

3. Where can we probably find this passage?

A．In a news magazine.	B．In a travel guide.
C．In a novel.	D．In a storybook.

8 . There are thousands of incredible trails (路线) that allow us to get up close to nature. Here are 4 of the best hiking trails in the world.

Lares and Royal Inca Trail, Peru

The Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu is unquestionably one of South America’s greatest one.

Lares and Royal Inca Trail, a guided three-day trip in the Lares region, follows an ancient Inca path through Andean forests, up the Huchayccasa pass and through the village of Huacahuasi, with the chance to catch sight of towering Mount Veronica.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity is best explored in the high cloud forests of Monteverde. The reserve has a series of well-marked paths ideal for those keen on an easy slow walk with the chance to see the area’s striking birds and plants up close without having to pack for a multi-day hike.

The Dingle Way, Ireland

Ireland’s Dingle Way trail can be completed in around eight days.

Starting in the town of Tralee, the clockwise path follows narrow roads, taking in the wide sweep of sand at Inch Strand, passing along the clifftops outside Dingle town and heading around the edge of Mount Brandon, the highest peak on the Dingle Peninsula.

Armenia and the Silk Road

Armenia’s beautiful natural landscapes are best explored on foot.

The 11-day Armenia and the Silk Road trip takes in some of its finest routes, connecting the UNESCO protected monasteries (修道院) of Sanahin and Haghpat, passing over limestone peaks and through green forests, with the opportunity to hike in the wild Geghama Mountains and climb to the top of Aragats, the country’s tallest mountain.

1. Where can people reach if he follows the route of the Inca Trail?

A．Macchu Picchu.

B．Dingle town.

C．Inch Strand.

D．Geghama Mountains.

2. What can people see in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?

A．Different clouds.	B．Attractive wildlife.
C．A pine forest.	D．Well-designed paths.

3. Which trip takes the longest time to complete?

A．Lares and Royal Inca Trail.	B．Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
C．The Dingle Way.	D．Armenia and the Silk Road.

9 . The Perfect Anniversary Destinations

If your anniversary is coming up and you’re looking to get away from the business of everyday life to celebrate in luxury, then check out this list of perfect anniversary destinations.

Santorini

One of the most wonderful islands in the Cyclades of Greece, Santorini really is special. Enjoy a celebration of your love with a trip to the village of Oia where you’ll find spectacular views, some of the best restaurants on the island, and of course, the famous sunsets over the ocean which light up the sky with unforgettable shades of pink and orange.

Thailand

Also known as The Land of Smiles, Thailand is a wonderful destination. The weather is tropical all year round so you can enjoy an anniversary trip at any time of year. If you’re looking to relax together on the beach, then there are miles of golden sands that meet the bright blue of te Indian and Pacific Oceans. Explore the ancient temples, busy market, and meet fascinating people together.

Gran Canaria

The third largest island in the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria has plenty of things to do as a couple to celebrate your anniversary. There are lots of bars and restaurants, gorgeous golden sandy beaches and sweeping sand dunes to fill your days. Don’t miss a visit to the crocodile park, the only animal rescue centre in the Canaries.

Dubai

Dubai, a metropolis in the United Arab of Emirates, is filled with lots of adventure. Futuristic landscapes combine with sandy beaches and large shopping malls featuring designer boutiques. Everything is larger than life here mirroring the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world!

1. Who may probably this passage be intended for?

A．Those who enjoy the business of everyday life.

B．Those who are rich and married.

C．Those who want to go on vocation with a tight budget.

D．Those who prefer staying at home.

2. Which of the following is true about Santorini?

A．It is a perfect place to enjoy the sunset.	B．The local market there is worth visiting.
C．You can visit a crocodile park there.	D．It’s home to the tallest building in the world.

3. What do Thailand, Gran Canaria and Dubai have in common?

A．All provide a chance to see animals.	B．All have perfect restaurants.
C．All feature beautiful beaches.	D．All have large shopping malls.

10 . A Tour Around Tasmanian, Australia

Come to Tasmanian, Australia for a great tour around the coasts, wetlands, rain forests, national parks and mountains in search of its different wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Expect to see different types of wildlife from little penguins to a large number of birds. With just 10 places available, all guests will have a deeply personal experience, in a friendly atmosphere designed to have a low effect on the places visited.

Tour Details:

◎Lasting up to 12 days

◎Traveling on foot and by boat

◎A small group tour with just 10 guests

◎Led throughout by biologist Nick Mooney

◎Seeing some unusual and endangered wildlife

◎Staying in 4-star hotels, wood-built rainforest houses and farms

◎Visiting Mount Field National Park, Cradle Mountain, Maria Island and Bruny Island

The tour is perfect for those nature-lovers, as it acts as a fantastic introduction to Tasmania’s amazing plants and animals and how it is being protected while allowing those with a deep understanding of wildlife protection to observe a great many species on land, in the sky and at sea.

Email to wildlife@tasmanian.com to book now and we will provide you with more information.

1. What do we know about the tour?

A．It is guided by a biologist.	B．It lasts ten days.
C．It offers hotels for free.	D．It offers a bus.

2. What should people do on the tour?

A．Protect nature.	B．Feed wildlife.
C．Stay away from forests.	D．Visit twelve attractions.

3. How should the tour be booked?

A．By phone.	B．By email.
C．By posting a letter.	D．By going to a travel company.