1 . Wrap up and buy a ticket on the spot or book online for London by Night Open Top Tour, which departs from Waterloo and lasts 90 minutes. Taking you through Trafalgar Square, the lights of Piccadilly Circus, past Big Ben and more, this tour is a perfect opportunity to see the capital after the sun sets, with most attractions lit up.

Schedule

Departure Times: 7:00 p. m. tour, check in at 6:45 p.m.; 8:00 p. m. tour, check in at 7:45 p. m.

Departure Point: London Eye, Belvedere Road. Tourist bus, London SE1 7NA. Look out for Jubilee Park and Garden on Belvedere Road, which is in front of the London Eye. This is where our blue buses will be waiting.

Note

English live guide will be available on this tour. Audio(音频) guides will be available in 11 languages. To see our social distancing and health and safety policy, visit www.goldentours. com/ covid-19. Customers will need to remain on the bus for the full tour. There will be no breaks during the tour. No restroom available on board. No food will be provided but you may take some by yourself. Free Wi-Fi is available. You may tip the guide for the service. We’ll no longer be providing face masks for all our guests, but you’re very welcome to wear your own mask. Buses will be cleaned thoroughly after every tour. During summer months it’ll operate in the day. You can cancel your reservation for this product up to 48 hours before departure.

1. What can be learnt about the tour?

A．It is scheduled twice a day.	B．It must be booked online.
C．Visitors must wear masks.	D．Its buses often leave early.

2. What are the tourists forbidden from doing during the tour?

A．Using Wi-Fi.	B．Eating any food.
C．Giving guides tips.	D．Getting off the bus.

3. What is special if you take the tour in summer?

A．It is done in the day.	B．It cannot be cancelled.
C．There’re no live guides.	D．The tour time is shortened.

2 . Francis Kéré is the first African to win the Pritzker Prize, known as the Nobel Prize of architecture. However, his journey to the peak of his field was far from _______. Growing up in a village where there was no kindergarten, he was _______ into an extremely hot classroom with over 100 students until seven years old. This experience of poor building facilities was his earliest _______ to improve the educational lives of local children, using architecture.

His early reputation came in helping _______ a school in his village after graduating from college. He _______ the whole village to provide ideas and drew the _______ on sand for all to see. _______, he involved them in constructing the school, using local wood and local clay (黏土).

The result of their hard work was a welcoming structure with a “floating” roof that _______ ventilation (通风) in a hot climate and wall openings that bring _______ for students to learn even without electricity. He showed the villagers that ideas to __________ climate or other challenges are always at hand.

In this process, local people learned __________ skills that they could later use to find work. By cooperating with them, Kéré __________ the idea that climate solutions started with big institutions. He __________ that everyone could contribute to addressing the major issues related to education and climate and __________ a global impact by acting locally.

Adopted by architects in dozens of countries, his __________ is rooted in the “unique” aspects of each community now.

1.

A．straightforward

B．frustrating

C．professional

D．reliable

2.

A．tricked

B．crowded

C．persuaded

D．accompanied

3.

A．commitment

B．foundation

C．qualification

D．motive

4.

A．design

B．donate

C．restore

D．reform

5.

A．reminded

B．entitled

C．commanded

D．encouraged

6.

A．plot

B．draft

C．sample

D．clue

7.

A．Merely

B．Otherwise

C．Therefore

D．Moreover

8.

A．blocks

B．affects

C．allows

D．conveys

9.

A．hope

B．light

C．desire

D．imagination

10.

A．find out

B．bring on

C．deal with

D．leave off

11.

A．practical

B．physical

C．educational

D．commercial

12.

A．challenged

B．declared

C．formed

D．promoted

13.

A．denied

B．suspected

C．guaranteed

D．demonstrated

14.

A．receive

B．access

C．generate

D．witness

15.

A．patent

B．expectation

C．innovation

D．regulation

3 . The Chinese territory is dotted with countless sights of beautiful and various natural scenery. Five thousand years of splendid Chinese history and civilization have contributed the extraordinary charming beauty to this picturesque land. Places of historic interest and scenic beauty across China have become tourist destinations.

Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an is a museum to display the terracotta warriors and horses made in Qin Dynasty. The warriors and horses, both in terms of quantity, quality, or in the archaeological discoveries, are rare in the world. It provides very precious materials for indepth study of the Qin Dynasty military, polities, culture and art. It is not only the art treasures of China, but also the cultural heritage of the world.

Potala Palace is located on the Red Hill of Lhasa, originally built by King Songtsen Gampo in the seventh century. Mainly consisting of the White Palace, the administrative building, and the Red Palace, the religious building, Potala Palace is famous for its grand buildings, complicated constructions, devotional atmosphere and splendid artworks. Potala Palace is a must-see in Lhasa.

Mount Everest, or Mount Qomolangma is the highest mountain on earth with an altitude of 8, 848 metres. Mt. Everest stands in southern Tibet, capped with accumulated lasting snow. Its snow peak sends out silver light year after year. Each year, a great number of brave strong mountaineers come to visit and climb Mt. Everest.

Jiuzhaigou Valley is located in the north of Sichuan Province. This land features permanently snow-capped mountain peaks, green forest, peaceful lakes, and various birds and animals. Upon entering the resort, you will find yourself walking slowly in a fairyland of colors. It is a world of water. Whether you are met with calm lakes or jumping waterfalls, you will enjoy yourself with no thoughts for home.

1. What is NOT the reason for so many tourist destinations in China?

A．Its long history.	B．Its rich culture.
C．Its unique geographic location.	D．Its gorgeous scenery.

2. Which attraction suits people who are interested in art and buildings?

A．Mount Everest.	B．Potala Palace.
C．Terracotta Warriors.	D．Jiuzhaigou Valley.

3. What do Mount Everest and Jiuzhaigou Valley have in common?

A．They are inconvenient to reach.

B．They create countless waterfalls.

C．They offer challenging experiences.

D．They have mountains covered with snow.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Close both to the English border and Welsh border, the city Chester     1     (found) as a Roman fort back in 79AD. It has an     2     (impress) history--the last in Britain     3     (fall) to the Norman conquest. The Industrial Revolution shaped the small city enormously and     4     (it) traces can still be seen in the railways, canals and architecture from the period.

Though small, the city packs a lot in. For visitors planning     5     visit to Chester, the Chester Cathedral     6     (date) back to the year 907 must be their first stop. Then, the black and white Tudor style buildings that line the city’s four main streets are     7     they can’t afford to miss. Of course, walking along the riverbank on a winter night     8     the lamps light up the city is also a good     9     (choose).

Recently, the city government has launched a new, free and self-guided online tour which offers an insight     10     this fascinating small city. So why wait?

5 . The Best Time To Visit Masai Mara

High season

Months: June, July, August, September & October

These are the best months to visit the Masai Mara as it is the long dry season with little or no rainfall. It is easy to spot animals as the bush is less thick and animals gather around available water sources and rivers. It is the best time to witness the Great Migration herds. Accommodation cost will also be high, and as this is the busiest period, so bookings in advance are essential!

Green season

Months: April, May & November

The long rains occur during April and May and short rains in November. Mornings are usually clear and dry, with clouds building into dramatic thunderstorms by late afternoon. A plus to travel during the green season is that fewer people are travelling, which means fewer people and low lodge(旅舍)prices. Some of the lodges and camps close down during these months.

Shoulder season

Months: December, January, February & March

These shoulder months are a time of transition(过渡). Temperatures start to fall off, and migratory birds move on. Animals start to gather in areas where they know there will be water. For birdwatchers they are the best months, as in addition to the resident species, migratory birds, coming here from Europe to spend the winter, are also present. January and February are the best months to witness the birth of wildebeest, zebra and antelope.

1. What is special about the high season?

A．It rains a lot.	B．Lodge prices are high.
C．More birds migrate here.	D．Many zebras are born.

2. When can you spend the least money travelling to Masai Mara?

A．In September.	B．In October.
C．In November.	D．In December.

3. What is the text?

A．A travel guide.

B．A news report.

C．A children’s story.

D．A diary entry.

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.

2. Which hotel best suits kids who enjoy swimming?

A．Brookside Hotel.	B．Rodeway Inn Pigeon Forge.
C．Econo Lodge Sevierville.	D．Wild Bear Inn by Westgate Resorts.

3. What is special about 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 . Take a Trip to Alaska’s Distant Aleutian Islands

Natural landscapes

Halfway between the United States and Japan is Alaska’s Adak Island. It is one of the remote Aleutian islands. It is a place best known for its natural beauty. The coast is home to rich wildlife. Purple lupine flowers can be seen along roads through grassy hills. Hot springs cover the landscape. Snow-topped mountains and the Great Sitkin volcano rise in the distance.

Locals

Adak Island is home to the native Aleut people. In town, fewer than 100 people live fulltime in old military houses. These houses sit in mostly empty neighborhoods with other buildings in need of repair.

Activities

It is not easy to get to Adak Island. It requires a four-hour plane trip from Anchorage. People visit Adak to hunt, watch birds, climb mountains, or examine one of the many abandoned military bases. People also come to hike. There are many beautiful hikes on the island. One at Finger Bay offers views of the volcano. A hike to Lake Bonnie Rose includes an old abandoned military building built into hills.

At Horseshoe Bay, brave people can climb down a rope to the coast below and nearby hot springs. At Clam Lagoon, people can watch harbor seals and sea lions playing in the water and warming themselves on the rocks.

For bird watchers, the area is wonderful. And Adak’s strange “National Forest” is also worth a visit. This is a small collection of evergreen trees in an otherwise nearly treeless landscape.

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1. What can we learn about Alaska’s Adak Island?

A．Its islanders are all soldiers.	B．Its mountains are all volcanoes.
C．It is most famous for its natural scenery.	D．It is one of the unknown Aleutian islands.

2. Where can visitors get to the coast by rope?

A．At Lake Bonnie Rose.	B．At Horseshoe Bay.
C．At Finger Bay.	D．At Clam Lagoon.

3. How much does it cost if you and your parents take the trip?

A．$1,200.

B．$1,400.

C．$3,600.

D．$4,200.

8 . “Welcome to the U.S.A.! Major Credit cards accepted!”

By the millions they are coming no longer the tired, the poor, the wretched mass longing for a better living. These are the wealthy. “We don’t have a budget,” says a biologist from Brazil, as she walks with two companions through New York City’s South Street. “We just use our credit cards.”

The U.S. has long been one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, but this year has been exceptional. First there was the World Cup, which drew thousands from every corner of the globe; then came the weakening of the U.S. dollar against major currencies. Now the U.S. still the world’s superpower, can also claim to be the world’s bargain electronics to fashion clothes to tennis rackets. Nobody undersells America. Bottom retail prices - anywhere from 30% to 70% lower than those in Europe and Asia - have attracted some 47 million visitors, who are expected to leave behind $79 billion in 1994.

That’s up from $74 billion the year before.

True, not everyone comes just for bargains. There remains an undeniable fascination in the rest of the world with all things American, nourished by Hollywood films and U.S. television series. But shopping in the U.S.A. is proving irresistible. Every week thousands arrive with empty suitcases ready to be filled; some even rent an additional hotel room to hold their purchases. The buying binge has become as important as watching Old Faithful Fountains erupt in Yellow Stone Park or sunbathing on a beach in Florida.

The U.S. has come at last to appreciate what other countries learned long ago: the pouring in of foreign tourists may not always be convenient, but it does put money in the bank. And with a trade deficit at about $130 billion and growing for the past 12 months, the U.S. needs all the deposits it can get. Compared with American tourists abroad, visitors to the U.S. stay longer and spend more money at each stop; an average of 12.2 nights and $1624 a traveler versus the Americans’ four nights and $298.

1. From what the Brazilian biologist says, we know that tourists like her ________.

A．are not good at planning their expenditure

B．simply don’t care how much they spend

C．are reluctant to carry cash with them

D．often spend more money than they can afford

2. The reason why 1994 was exceptional is that ________.

A．it witnessed a drop in the number of tourists to the U.S.

B．it saw an unusually large number of tourists to the U.S.

C．tourism was hardly affected by the weakening of the U.S. dollar that year

D．tourists came to the U.S. for sightseeing rather than for bargains that year

3. By saying “nobody undersells America” (Para.3), the author means that ________.

A．no other country underestimates the competitiveness of American products

B．nobody restrains the selling of American goods

C．nobody expects the Americans to cut the prices of their commodities

D．no other country sells at a lower price than America

4. From the passage we can conclude that the U.S. has come to realize ________.

A．the weakening if the U.S. dollar can result in trade deficits

B．tourism can make great contributions to its economy

C．the lower the retail prices, the greater the profits

D．visitors to the U.S. are wealthier than U.S. tourists abroad

9 . 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.

10 . 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.