1 . Planning a family trip? Let the professionals handle it.

In the ever-evolving world of travel, using a travel professional to decode your family vacation options can really pay off. Here are several things to bear in mind:

Is it travel time?

Before the pandemic, planning a vacation took time, knowledge, patience and perseverance. While the pace of change has slowed, keeping track of the global landscape can still be incredible.     1     He or she uses his or her experience and skills to make even the most complicated travel schedule a reality.

Know how it works.

    2     Some get paid by travel suppliers such as a hotel or restaurant. Others charge consulting fees sometimes determined by the number of people traveling and the complexity of the trip. Still, others rely on a combination of both. Families also benefit from top agents’ access to upgrades and value-added options. Should your trip take an unwelcome turn, a good agent will have your back to help with canceled flights, health challenges or the need for a last-minute shift in the travel schedule.

    3    

If you are eager to visit a Disney resort; understand the evolving nature of the cruise world; visit a ski resort or explore a specific city, region or country, using an agent with that specialty can give you a bonus.     4     They’ll know how to book the best cabins, sort through meal and activity options and provide insight into how each member of the family might make the most of the sailing.

Spend your time well.

Whether you’re traveling with the kids or with the extended family for a milestone birthday or anniversary celebration, you no doubt hope to return with treasured memories rather than tales of a trip gone wrong.     5    

With more families learning and working from home, a good agent can help zero in on destinations and lodging options that can maximize your current lifestyle.

A．Choose a specialist.

B．Choose a destination.

C．This is where a travel agent can come into play.

D．Travel agents can provide you with a rewarding holiday.

E．Travel agents earn money by offering their service in various ways.

F．Travel agents benefit a lot from their planning the travel route for you.

G．Those professionals can select the brand that best matches your travel expectations.

2 . Here are some hostels (旅社) that will help you save money when you’re traveling in Toronto, Canada.

HI Hostel Toronto

HI Hostel Toronto really gets what travelers need. The hostel is in a central location close to everything you need (shopping, restaurants, subway and more). It’s very easy to meet people here because there is a bar that hosts live music. The beds are super comfortable so you can have a good sleep. Free breakfast is included.

Beds from $45 every night.

Two Peas Pod Hostel

Two Peas Pod Hostel runs a store and a café. They have a super rooftop (屋顶) (you can see the CN Tower from it) and a mini movie theater. Their beds are super cool and comfortable. They have lockers underneath them so you can keep all your things safe. It’s almost like staying in a modern hotel but with the fun of a hostel. Enjoy a great stay with free breakfast.

Beds from $59 every night.

The Only Backpacker’s Inn

This is your standard backpacker hostel. They have a bar and a café. There’s no free breakfast but the money you save makes up for that. It’s located near the subway so you can easily get around the city. It’s a good choice for travelers to meet people.

Beds from $37 every night.

The Parkdale Hostellerie

This is the most affordable hostel with free breakfast in the city. It’s not as central as the other hostels but that also makes one of its advantages: it is far from noise. The hostel is not the most modern but it has a welcoming, homey feel.

Beds from $26 every night.

1. What can travelers do at HI Hostel Toronto?

A．Drink coffee at a café.	B．Watch a live music show.
C．See the CN Tower on the rooftop.	D．Watch a film at a mini movie theater.

2. What makes The Only Backpacker’s Inn different from the others?

A．It runs a store and a café.	B．It offers comfortable beds.
C．It doesn’t offer free breakfast.	D．It’s close to public transportation.

3. Which hostel should you choose if you want to live in a quiet place?

A．HI Hostel Toronto.	B．Two Peas Pod Hostel.
C．The Only Backpacker’s Inn.	D．The Parkdale Hostellerie.

3 . Many of us develop a desire to travel. ________, few are lucky enough to turn that desire into a ________ career. For Trish Sare, owner of Vancouver-based Bike Hike Adventures Inc., it was a ________ story.

“I left home when I was 20 with a ________ of traveling the world for five years,” recalls Sare. “During that period, I spent a lot of time meeting adventure companies abroad and taking part in some of their adventures. Upon returning, I studied ________ and fitness leadership. Then, when we had to do our field placement (实习), I ________ a tour agency. When they heard about my experience, they asked if I wanted to go to Costa Rica for my placement and ________ as a tour leader. And that is where it all began.”

That beginning marked the accomplishment of a ________ dream for Sare. Today, she can ________ those exciting memories from such places as Thailand, Nepal, Costa Rica and more. Although Sare followed her dream of traveling for many years, she began ________ something that offered just a little bit more. So, in 2014, she took the big ________ of starting her own company: Bike Hike Adventures Inc.

Her career has ________ her all over the world to interact with people of so many different cultures and backgrounds. Looking back, Sare can ________ say that it’s been the right choice for her. Here’s her ________ for those wanting a similar path: “Do some traveling ________ your own first and then you’ll be marketable to companies,” she concludes.

1.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Besides

D．Meanwhile

2.

A．short

B．complex

C．successful

D．ordinary

3.

A．funny

B．awful

C．fairy

D．different

4.

A．goal

B．choice

C．hobby

D．problem

5.

A．farming

B．adventure

C．employment

D．tourism

6.

A．approached

B．charged

C．left

D．informed

7.

A．travel

B．apply

C．wander

D．train

8.

A．terrible

B．strange

C．faraway

D．lifelong

9.

A．accept

B．review

C．discover

D．lose

10.

A．calling for

B．giving up

C．looking for

D．breaking up

11.

A．step

B．measure

C．advantage

D．lead

12.

A．driven

B．shown

C．taken

D．forbidden

13.

A．politely

B．patiently

C．rudely

D．honestly

14.

A．explanation

B．advice

C．requirement

D．wish

15.

A．on

B．by

C．of

D．with

4 . Handmade Canberra Market

Event: 29 / 07 / 2022-31 / 07 / 2022

The Handmade Canberra market is an event which happens 4 times each year and it sells jewellery, clothes, pet treats, foods, stationery, toys, garden sculptures and more! The large market is located in the Budawang Pavilion, Conference Centre and Coorong Pavilion at the EPIC (Exhibition Park in Canberra). It generally attracts about 20, 000 visitors over two days.

It is an enjoyable way to spend the day as you walk through the stalls (摊位) enjoying the creativity of the talented (有才能的) people of Canberra and other parts of Australia. The event has free parking and entry (入场) only costs you a small donation (捐赠) to a local organization for helping the needy. If you get hungry after all the shopping, there are a number of delicious food choices in the Coorong Pavilion to choose from, as well as areas to sit and rest your feet.

When the market first began in 2008, the organizer, Julie Nichols, started with 34 stalls — this has now increased to over 290 stalls at each event. Julie Nichols has won several awards (奖) for business, design and tourism because of the success of the market. Handmade Canberra celebrated its 10th birthday in 2018 and it has been a popular event with locals and visitors every year.

With so many goods in one place, the Handmade Canberra market is a relaxing way to have a quiet shop by yourself or to walk around with friends and make a day of it. You are sure to go home with a piece not seen anywhere else.

1. How often does the market usually open up?

A．Once a month.	B．Twice a month.
C．Three times a year.	D．Four times a year.

2. Which of the following is free for visitors to the market?

A．Parking their cars.

B．Entering the market.

C．Learning to make objects.

D．Eating at the food tasting area.

3. Why is Julie Nichols mentioned in the text?

A．To show the development of the market.

B．To explain the reason for opening the market.

C．To introduce how the market influences locals’ life.

D．To tell us how hard the success of the market comes.

5 . 假定你是李华，了解到某英文报社正在讨论“过度旅游”（over-tourism）在旅游高峰（seasonal tourism peaks）时期对景点、城市及居民造成的困扰。你决定给该报社写一封信参加讨论，内容包括：
1. 对环境的影响；
2. 对当地居民的影响；
3. 你的观点。
注意：1.发言稿必须包括所有要点，可以适当发挥；
2.发言稿的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3.字数100左右。
Dear Editor,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours

Li Hua

6 . Are you looking for a ski or snowboarding music festival? There are many world-class events, from dance festivals to comedy shows. Here are our best ski festivals.

Tomorrowland Winter

Alpe d’Huez, France

19 — 26 March 2022

Tomorrowland Winter is the winter edition of the legendary dance festival, bringing Tomorrowland’s set design and epic lineups (阵容) to the town of Alpe d’Huez tor a whole week.

The spot lies in a sunny highland, giving a breathtaking sparkle to its variety of slopes that are suitable for beginners, experts and everyone in between.

Snowboxx

Avoriaz, France

19 — 26 March 2022

Snowboxx is a week-long music festival and snowsports holiday rolled into one in the French mountain spot of Avoirazx. Previous artists who have performed the festival’s various stages around the slopes have included the likes of Craig David's TS5, Fatboy Slim and more.

But it’s not just the lineup that makes Snowboxx one of the most popular winter music festivals. The skiing meets the demands of beginners and experts alike, with plenty of easy slopes and more challenging ones to discover.

Altitude Comedy Festival

Mayrhofen, Austria

28 March 2022 — 2 April 2022

Altitude Comedy Festival is the world’s No.1 alpine (高山的) comedy festival, created in 2007 by comedians Andrew Maxwell and Marcus Brigstocke.

Taking place at one of Europe’s most beautiful and best-loved ski spots, the organizers welcome comedy fans and lovers of winter sports to join them and “ski all day, laugh all night”.

Snowdaze

Candanchu, Spain

18 — 19 March 2022

After the first impressive performance, Spanish snowsports and electronic music festival Snowdaze returns to the Pyrenees for a second edition in Candanchu.

Across the weekend, music lovers will once again take to the slopes by day, exploring the best that the Aragonese Pyrenees have to offer, before going downhill as night falls and partying to the sound of a lineup of DJs.

1. Which festival is suitable for tourists interested in dancing?

A．Tomorrowland Winter.	B．Snowboxx.
C．Altitude Comedy Festival.	D．Snowdaze.

2. What do Tomorrowland Winter and Snowboxx have in common?

A．Both feature comedy shows.	B．Both are held at the same town.
C．Both have slopes right for all skiers.	D．Both invite J ax Jones to perform pop music.

3. What do we know about Snowdaze?

A．It takes place in France.	B．It will last for a week.
C．It appeals to electronic music lovers.	D．It starts with the performance of DJs.

7 . Listen carefully. Don’t answer too quickly. At least, don’t say “yes” too soon. A friend might ask, “Want to take a hike?” You should say, “Where?” If he replies “The entire Appalachian Trail (阿巴拉契亚国家步道)”，take warning. Here’s why.

The trail is one of the longest marked footpaths in the world. It starts at Springer Mountain, Georgia. It winds (蜿蜒) along the top of the mountains. It goes through 14 states. It ends at Mount Katahdin, Maine. As the crow(乌鸦)flies, this is about 2,200 miles. But when walked, the trail is 2,600 miles. If you walk nonstop, it takes about six months to walk through the trail.

Most hikers begin from Springer Mountain. They start around April 1. This is why. The snow has probably melted (融化) in the south. But there may still be snow in the north. By the time they reach Maine, the snow will have been long gone. What’s the chance of making it nonstop? Here is the data. About 1,500 people try it each year. About 300 people make it. It is a great challenge.

Careful planning is necessary. There are problems to solve. The biggest one is the weight on one’s back. Too many hikers start out with too much. Wise ones don’t carry food. They send packages to post offices along the way. There are no campfires allowed. Some shelters are near the path. But the trail is crowded. It is hard to find space. A perfect tent is necessary. And it rains a lot. Great rain gear (用具) is needed. It should be light.

Benton MacKaye founded the trail. The first section of the trail was opened in 1923. It is cared for by volunteers in each state. Do you plan to go? Read lots of books by people who’ve done it.

1. What is the example of the crow in Paragraph 2 used to show?

A．The trail’s view.	B．The trail’s height.
C．The trail’s danger.	D．The trail’s distance.

2. What can we know about the Appalachian Trail?

A．Only about one fifth of the hikers succeed in hiking every year.

B．Most hikers spend a whole year hiking the trail.

C．It goes through 14 mountains in all.

D．It is about 2,200 miles long.

3. What does the author advise hikers to do?

A．Carry enough water and food.	B．Wear heavy and warm clothing.
C．Bring enough maps and equipment.	D．Send packages along the way ahead of time.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Advice on hiking	B．Dangers of hiking
C．Go hiking on the Appalachian Trail	D．Introduction of great mountains

8 . Prague is the capital of Czech Republic (捷克共和国), and it’s in the center of Europe. Prague is a place where the eastern and western parts of Europe meet. The cultures of Eastern and Western Europe are quite different, but both of them have greatly influenced Prague. And of course, Prague has its own culture as well.

During World War Ⅱ, many European cities were highly bombed. However, Prague suffered very little damage during the war. As a result, all of its ancient buildings remain undamaged.

Old Town Square is the number one stop for tourists visiting Prague. The square is more than 800 years old; if you go there, remember that some amazing things have happened there in the past. For example, on the ground you can see 27 crosses. That’s because 400 years ago, enemy soldiers killed 27 local leaders on that spot.

Old Town Square has several very old and giant churches. The churches are huge and their old, dark style is a little bit scary. One of the ancient buildings there is the old town hall building. Inside the building there’s a 600-year-old clock. The clock has beautiful religious carvings (雕刻图案), and it still works. According to the story, the government hired a man to build the clock, and after the man was done, the government blinded him. Why? They didn’t want him to build a clock for anybody else!

Another famous part of Prague is the Jewish Quarter. In the past, Jewish people were forced to live in this area. Other parts of Prague have huge castles and churches. Those areas are beautiful, but they might not seem real to some people. In the Jewish Quarter, the streets are narrower and the buildings are smaller. It helps visitors understand how ordinary people lived hundreds of years ago. It also has a simple but very beautiful synagogue. A synagogue is a Jewish temple.

Here is another piece of advice for you, just in case you ever visit Prague. Try the beer. The Czech Republic is famous for the best beer in the world!

1. What is the main point of the first paragraph?

A．Prague contains different cultures.

B．Prague is the most important city in Europe.

C．Prague bears no similarity to other European cities.

D．Prague is influenced only by Western European culture.

2. What do we know about the Old Town Square?

A．It has quite narrow streets.	B．It has some huge churches.
C．There are 600 clocks hanging there.	D．Nobody knows why the crosses are there.

3. What does the underlined “It” in the fifth paragraph refer to?

A．Prague.	B．A temple.
C．A narrow street.	D．The Jewish Quarter.

4. What can be learnt from the text?

A．Jewish never actually lived in Prague in history.

B．Prague is an ideal place to visit if you like beer.

C．It took Prague a long time to recover from the war.

D．There are many beautiful legends (传说) about Prague.

9 . Masterpieces of American Art

Celebrate the genius of American art at two museums as you travel to Arkansas and Missouri with an art historian.

Day 1—Arrive in Kansas City, Missouri

After individual arrivals at your hotel, join fellow travelers for a welcome reception, opening remarks, and dinner.

Day 2—Thomas Hart Benton Studio, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Spend the morning at Missourian artist Thomas Hart Benton’s studio and home, preserved nearly unchanged from his time there. Then tour the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art with its extensive collection of American artworks. Plus view a superb group of sculptures by Isamu Noguchi, as well as Claes Oldenburg. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie.

Day 3—Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Leave Kansas City for Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Upon arrival enjoy lunch and take time to explore the galleries and shops on your own. Then enjoy a trip to the charming Ozark town, known for its fine Victorian architecture. Weather permitting, make a brief stop at Thorncrown Chapel as you continue to Bentonville late in the day.

Day 4—Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, leave for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Explore the breathtaking collection, which features American masterworks from the colonial (殖民的) era to the present day, including iconic (标志性的) images by Asher B, Durand, Norman Rockwell, and Andy Warhol. You will also tour the Bachman-Wilson House, a noted example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s classic Usonian architecture, which was relocated to the museum in 2014.

Day 5—Bentonville/Kansas City International Airport

After breakfast, leave Bentonville for Kansas City International Airport for your return flight home.

1. Who is the designer of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts?

A．Moshe Safdie.

B．Andy Warhol.

C．Claes Oldenburg.

D．Isamu Noguchi.

2. When will the tourists arrive at Ozark?

A．Day 2.

B．Day 3.

C．Day 4.

D．Day 5.

3. Where can the tourists go if they want to enjoy Asher B. Durand’s artwork?

A．Bachman-Wilson House.	B．Thomas Hart Benton’s studio.
C．Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.	D．Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

10 . Atlanta Street Art Bike Tour

You will see all the latest happenings in Atlanta, and the more you ride, the more you will enjoy the weather. You will be introduced to the art exhibits in Atlanta by a professional tour guide. The tour will last two and a half hours. You have to meet up with your guide 15 minutes early before the start of your activity.

Georgia Horseback Ride with Wine Tasting

If you’re planning a trip to the northeastern part of Georgia, you can go horseback riding. After the horseback ride, you will be treated to a picnic lunch featuring turkey, nuts, and seasonal greens from the organic farm. After lunch, you will be driven to the nearby winery (酿酒厂) for an afternoon of wine tasting. There are six different seasonal wines to try.

Lost in Time Escape Room

It will leave you in a dark place where you are not sure where you are going. You will have to solve puzzles and use your intelligence to get out within a given period of time. It is a great group activity, so you will also have to work with the group to gain enough information and get out in the end. This will be a perfect tour that can make you have a lot of fun.

Atlanta Christmas Lights Segway Tour

Check out all the holiday beauty in Atlanta on this one-hour Segway tour. Travel through the Centennial Olympic Park and Pemberton Place with your local, talented tour guide. Both locations are carefully decorated with the most beautiful Christmas decorations, so be sure to book your tour ahead of time, whether you are local or a visitor from out of town.

1. What do we know about Atlanta Street Art Bike Tour?

A．It offers visitors a lunch picnic for free.

B．It is aimed at protecting the environment.

C．It takes visitors a whole afternoon to finish it.

D．It makes visitors know what’s happened recently in Atlanta.

2. What will you do if you choose Lost in Time Escape Room?

A．Attend art exhibitions with a tour guide.

B．Try to get out of a dark place using intelligence.

C．Enjoy beautiful Christmas decorations on a bike.

D．Visit a winery and have a taste of different wines.

3. Which of the following should be booked in advance?

A．Atlanta Street Art Bike Tour.	B．Georgia Horseback Ride with Wine Tasting.
C．Lost in Time Escape Room.	D．Atlanta Christmas Lights Segway Tour.