1. Where does the man like to go?
| A．To an island. | B．To the beach. | C．To a pub. |
| A．Being away from the tourists. |
| B．Meeting people when she is on holiday. |
| C．Making friends with people who speak Spanish. |
2 . Best Outdoor Activities in Orlando
Organ Pipe Cactus (仙人掌) National Monument
This national monument in Arizona is located within the Sonoran Desert, which spans more than 330,000 acres and is one of the few places in the US where you can see the country’s largest cacti. This “green desert” gets its name from the organ pipe cactus, whose branches mimic the musical instrument. Visitors can explore 31 cactus species and wildflowers through the monument’s many hikes, including the Nature Trail, a short and accessible paved trail. Take your camera, because the area is also home to the Sonoyta mud turtle, desert bighorn, and birds such as the Gila woodpecker and cactus wren.
Red Rock State Park
Located in the center of the state, Red Rock State Park is a popular road trip destination and a must-see attraction during a multi-day trip to the Sedona area. The nature preserve features a visitor center and picnic areas that invite visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Arizona red rocks that surround them. With environmental education and conservation top of mind, Red Rock State Park is a primary place that asks visitors to hike lightly, pack out what they pack in and stick to the trails.
Sedona
Sedona is regularly described as one of America’s most beautiful places. Nowhere else will you find a landscape as dramatically colorful. The towering red rocks and jagged sandstone hills matched against an almost always blue sky have attracted professional and young artists for years. Plus, filmmakers have chosen these burning rock formations in north-central Arizona as the backdrop for such box-office hits as “3:10 to Yuma,” “Broken Arrow” and “Midnight Run.”
Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC)
On top of all that exciting lake-borne action, those looking for something exciting can take part in OWC’s Aquapark, a group of LEGO-inspired ships with climbing barriers, slides and more that will wear you and more importantly, your kids out! No special skills are required, life jackets keep things super safe, and hours of fun are virtually guaranteed. The minimum age for the Aqua park is six and reservations are definitely recommended.
1. What can you do at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument?| A．Play musical instruments. | B．Explore unknown tracks. |
| C．Harvest unusual roses. | D．Take photos of wild animals. |
| A．Colorful scenery. | B．Touching legends |
| C．Burning hot weather. | D．Steep mountains. |
| A．Red Rock State Park | B．Sedona |
| C．OWC’s Aquapark | D．Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. |
3 . With the approaching of New Year, more and more visitors will come to China. Don’t know where you should go? Here are some places recommended for you.
Shanghai Expo Culture Park
The Shanghai Expo Culture Park will soon open its northern section to the public, in which the major attractions include a traditional garden that is similar in design to Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden and a 400-meter avenue exhibiting the history of the area, while in the southern section lies a grand theater.
Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the activities which enjoy good fame is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial (商业的) bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go!
Harbin’s Frozen World
For those who have never been to Harbin, there is an almost endless list of things to do. At Harbin Ice—Snow World, you can not only see the world—famous ice architecture, but also have great fun! You can have hotpot at the restaurants which are made of ice, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, go down the world’s longest ice slide (滑梯) and join in the popular Ice and Snow Electronic Music Festival to welcome 2024.
The winter is cold and the night is long, so why not go to the theatre? Harbin was listed by the United Nations as a “music city” in 2010. Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost (化霜) a little to share their love of art.
1. Where should visitors go if they want to do extreme sports?| A．Shanghai Expo Culture Park. | B．The Macao Tower. |
| C．Shangha’s Yuyuan Garden. | D．Harbin Ice—Snow World. |
| A．Attend a famous music festival. | B．Play with both ice and fire. |
| C．Turn water into instant ice. | D．Learn to make ice architecture. |
| A．They have a high tower. | B．They have a long ice slide. |
| C．They have a grand theater. | D．They have traditional architecture. |
1. What are the speakers talking about?
| A．A business trip. | B．A holiday. | C．A travel plan. |
| A．To Spain. | B．To China. | C．To Italy. |
5 . A family vacation may be a good opportunity to relax and enjoy ourselves. Destinations nestled in nature with plenty of breathing room and easy access to fresh air are trending. Here are four destinations with an eye towards the great outdoors.
Woodloch Resort, Pennsylvania
Considering meals, drinks and activities are all included, it is worry-free to travel at Woodloch Resort. With vast rural grounds, its location and safety measures make it easy to be socially distant. You can sail on the lake, hike, swim or enjoy family-friendly games and entertainment. Comfort food classics served three times each day should satisfy even picky eaters.
Ocean Lakes Family Campground, South Carolina
Camping is a time-honored tradition. Families may bond over simple pleasures such as eating burgers grilled over an open fire and stargazing. Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sits on nearly a mile of beachfront. Each site is roomy enough for a large camper. Mini-golf, a waterpark, and bike rentals are a few of the many family friendly recreational options.
Hull-O Farms, New York
Develop a connection to the land when you stay on a working farm. Take part in simple agricultural tasks such as picking fruit, gathering eggs and milking cows. Kids can enjoy the outdoor environment with healthy freedom that their parents might not be able to allow them in a crowded city. Hull-O Farms is a 7th-generation family farm. Guests may reserve one of three comfortable houses and participate in farm life as much or as little as they please.
Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is not far from Philadelphia and New York. You’ll find a slower pace as you travel along scenic country roads through mountains, valleys and forests.
You can hike in Shenandoah National Park, explore large caves» or rent a boat moving down the Shenandoah River.
1. Which destination offers all-inclusive service?| A．Shenandoah Valley. | B．Woodloch Resort. |
| C．Hull-O Farms. | D．Ocean Lakes Family Campground. |
| A．People can camp on the beach. |
| B．People can enjoy all kinds of foods. |
| C．People can take part in farm life. |
| D．People can row a boat along the river. |
| A．In a novel. | B．In a biography. |
| C．In a farming magazine. | D．In a travel brochure. |
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Initially set up in the 1087, the Xi’an Forest of Stone Tablets, was official named in the Qing Dynasty. It is an art treasure house where is composed of more than 3,000 stone tablets. The museum is calling “Forest of Stone Tablets” because the numerous stone tablets housing in the museum look like a dense forest. The museum was a treasure house of ancient Chinese calligraphy as well as a good collection of historical documents and stone carvings in various styles now. Moreover, the tablets bear evidences to the cultural exchanges in ancient China.
However, for the visitors to Xi’an, the Forest of Stone Tablets is of great attraction in addition terracotta warriors.
We will surely be impressed by its rich culture.
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Recently we were attracted by the activities of our school. Our class visited to the City Folk Museum last week. To begin with, we searched for as many information as possible on the Internet. Feel excited, we gathered at the entrance on Friday morning. Then the guide showed us the exhibition of paper cuts designing for different uses. After that, we watched a digital film, that made us know our folk culture better. Finally, we go to the do-it-yourself area. We learned to make some paper cut and painted a couple of fantastic masks there. We all felt it was an unforgettable experience, the museum was certain worth a visit.
8 . Four destinations for electric-bike tours across Canada
Banff by e-bike
White Mountain Adventures and Banff Cycle both launched guided e-bike tours of Canada’s first national park this summer The former’s offerings include a 50-kilometre there-and-back ride along the Bow Valley Park way and a50-km return ride along the car-free Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail. Banff Cycle, meanwhile, adds a three-hour “Banff and Bow Valley” guided trip to the mix.
Fat-biking in Yukon
This new ride from the luxurious Mount Logan EcoLodge on the Alaska Highway near Haines Junction provides an exception to the rule that Canadian e-bike tours are unavailable in winter. Equipped with oversized tires to allow riding on snow and other unstable surfaces, the electric fat bikes can be booked for two-hour guided tours that explore the wilderness bordering Kluane National Park.
Sipping and e-cycling in Niagara
Niagara Cycling Tours hosts group outings of at least four e-bike riders that range in length from 65 to more than 110 kilometres. The offerings include a two-day “Niagara Introductory Ride,” which can be customized to visit local attractions, and a new “Beers and Bikes” tour, which rides between more than a dozen craft breweries (啤酒厂).
Gardens and gouda on Vancouver Island
Based in pretty Qualicum Beach. the new Electric Bike Co. offers a three-hour “Home and Garden Tour” highlighting high-design private houses and seaside flowers; and a four-to five hour ride and ferry (轮渡) voyage to Hornby Island, home of the Helliwell and Tribune Bay provincial parks.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A sports poster. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．An academic article. | D．A geography textbook. |
| A．Banff by e-bike. |
| B．Fat-biking in Yukon. |
| C．Sipping and e-cycling in Niagara. |
| D．Gardens and gouda on Vancouver Island |
| A．Tasty beer. | B．High-design houses. |
| C．Seaside flowers. | D．Mountain scenery. |
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Dear Lucy,
I’m Li Hua,How are you going these days? As you know, there are various destination of cultural heritage in China. Yet the one I like better for visiting is Mogao Caves. The reasons for my choice is as follows.
Mogao Caves are located at a key point along the Silk Route, that is the crossroads of trade as well religious, cultural and intellectual influences. Mogao are distinguishing for their statues and wall paintings, spanned 1,000 years of Buddhist art with an unmatched historical value. It’s a appealing place that you won’t miss it. It’s really worth visiting and I’m extreme looking forward to visiting it soon.
Yours.
Li Hua
Boracay is a tiny island and its main attraction is“White Beach”, a perfect postcard white sand beach surrounded by palm trees, dive shops, bars and restaurants. Our favourite seat to enjoy the sunset is“Diniwid Beach”located to the north of White Beach.After the perfect sunset, choose a bar to enjoy live music and party all night long.
Santorini,GreeceSantorini offers a unique landscape of beaches in exotic(异国的)colors of black，red，and
white, a product of volcanic sand. Imagine swimming in the warm mythic Aegean sea, with volcano and sunsets as a backdrop. The island architecture is very distinctive,churches are built into caves and the whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and paved paths are astonishingly beautiful.Lofoten Island,Norway
The Lofoten Islands are a spectacular sight indeed.With deep fjords(峡湾)and splendid mountains, this is a wilderness unequalled in its beauty, where giant sea eagles soar. Milder in climate than their position suggests, visitors are attracted to the islands to experience the Northern Lights and Midnight Sun.
Saint John Island, CaribbeanLife moves at a slower pace here.It is a place where wildlife abounds(大量存在)and all ispat peace.The National Park dominates here, covering more than half of the island. It is just nine miles from one end to the other and with countless bird species to spot and dolphins in the warm Caribbean waters,it’s no surprise that this is a destination that draws nature lovers. This is a place to rest and relax.
1. What can you do on Boracay island?| A．See giant sea eagles soar. | B．See churches built into caves. |
| C．Spot various birds and dolphins. | D．Enjoy live music and party all night. |
| A．On Boracay island. | B．On Santorini island. |
| C．On Lofoten island. | D．On Saint John island. |
| A．To introduce. | B．To inform. |
| C．To advertise. | D．To persuade. |
