1 . I've always loved mountaineering (登山) and the mental and physical challenges that go with it. This time the peak (山峰) of Mt. Whitney is my ______. There are quite a few ways up to the big mountain, but we ______ the traditional one at last, almost 12 miles to the top.

I decided to make this trip less about ______ and more about the climb and my personal journey with a friend. Thinking about it this way, I decided to carry only one camera to ______ the course, but it still added 3.2 pounds to my backpack, which ______ 2.8 pounds without the camera equipment. Fortunately, climbing with a friend ______ sharing the weight, keeping our packs a little lighter. Therefore, we ______ reached the top just two days later. This particular trip was prepared for a personal trip on purpose to get to the peak and enjoy the breathtaking ______.

Climbing such tall peaks ______ every aspect of you, as a nature photographer. It can test both your physical strength and photographic ______. Can you imagine being 14,000 feet up, ______ the thin air of the high-altitude (海拔) environment while also trying to be ______ with your compositions (作品)? That’s what we were doing! And that’s the joy that comes with climbing Mt. Whitney as well.

Like any other ______ in nature, there are risks in mountaineering, though, Extreme altitude and the unpredictable (无法预测的) weather will test even the most ______ climber. Despite the fact, mountaineering for me is all about the experiences, which makes me live to the ______.

1.

A．imagination

B．impression

C．destination

D．kingdom

2.

A．chose

B．repaired

C．missed

D．covered

3.

A．shelters

B．photos

C．clothes

D．foods

4.

A．discover

B．draw

C．guess

D．document

5.

A．weighed

B．lifted

C．balanced

D．cut

6.

A．looked for

B．resulted from

C．contributed to

D．focused on

7.

A．suddenly

B．legally

C．obviously

D．quickly

8.

A．painting

B．scenery

C．performance

D．movement

9.

A．attracts

B．pays

C．tests

D．brings

10.

A．skills

B．attitudes

C．times

D．dreams

11.

A．identifying

B．improving

C．collecting

D．breathing

12.

A．confident

B．patient

C．familiar

D．creative

13.

A．secrets

B．adventures

C．rules

D．species

14.

A．excited

B．devoted

C．experienced

D．frightened

15.

A．longest

B．fullest

C．highest

D．farthest

2 . If you were to rate the most walkable cities in the world, what would you look for? Would it be how shaded the sidewalks are? How many benches there are along the way to your destination? Or maybe how close you are to shops or local attractions?

Well, the researchers at the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), located in New York. US, wanted to know which of the world’s cities were the best for pedestrians (行人). So, they did just that.

To determine which cities were the most walkable, they rated cities based on factors such as how close citizens were to car-free areas like public parks, how close citizens lived in relation to schools and hospitals, and how short their journeys were overall.

According to the study, they found that the most walkable cities in the world are London, Paris, Bogota and Hong Kong. Overall, London was at the top of the list, outranking (超过) nearly 1, 000 cities around the world on these key factors.

“In order to provide safety and inviting walking conditions for all city residents, it is essential to shift the balance of space in our cities away from cars, providing more travel options for people,” CEO of ITDP Heather Thompson told the magazine Cities Today. She continued, “We have so much to gain-from cleaner air to better health to stronger local economies and deeper bonds within communities, and we all need that now more than ever. ”

Unfortunately, it seems that very few cities make pedestrians a priority, though.

“Our city streets across the planet are already full of cars. If you really want to see the worst for walkability, it is the really sprawling (杂乱无序伸展的) cities of the US, ” commented Taylor Reich, a research associate at ITDP and the primary author of the guide to making cities more walkable.

So, what can cities do to make their streets friendlier for pedestrians?

“There’s no one secret sauce; there’s no one thing you can do to make a city walkable, ” Reich said. “It’s many decisions that are made at all levels from individual streets all the way up to the city design.”

1. What’s the purpose of the study?

A．To call on cities to make streets more walkable.

B．To find out the most walkable cities around the world.

C．To investigate pedestrians’ satisfaction with city life.

D．To explore factors impacting the walkability of cities.

2. On what basis do researchers measure a city’s walkability?

A．The amount of green space on sidewalks.

B．Traffic and road conditions for pedestrians.

C．The number of public services for pedestrians.

D．Accessibility of certain destinations to pedestrians.

3. What does Heather Thompson suggest to improve walking conditions?

A．Increasing travel choices.	B．Developing local economies.
C．Limiting the number of cars.	D．Connecting local communities.

4. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?

A．Cars are major contributors to reduced walkability.

B．US cities are designed to give priority to pedestrians.

C．It is everyone’s responsibility to make a city walkable.

D．Both small and large scale measures are required to improve walkability.

3 .

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Brisbane City Morning Tour (tour B481) Departs: daily 9:00 am. Returns:11:45 am.	Adult	Concession		Child
	$69	$67		$45
Discover this vibrant city with its charming architecture, colonial history and enjoy the sweeping views of the city and Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs. ·Cathedral Square·Parliament House·Windmill·Anzac Square·City Hall·Chinatown · Captain Cook and Story Bridge
Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary (tour B492) Departs: daily 1:15pm. Returns: 5:00 pm.	Adult	Concession		Child
	$76	$74		$54
Tour the highlights of Brisbane and travel to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary situated on the banks of the Brisbane River for a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. ·Queen Street Mall·Southbank·Anzac Square·Suncorp Stadium·Brewery·Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and presentation·Mt Cootha Lookout
Sunshine Coast and Noosa (tour B464) Departs: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 8:45am Returns:5:30 pm.	Adult	Concession		Child
	$111	$106		$72
The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its magnificent seaside, sophisticated lifestyle, dining experience and shopping. Also includes a visit to Underwater World and a drive through Eumundi, famous for its historic buildings and scenic beauty. Noosa Heads·Mooloolaba·Underwater World·Ettamogah Pub
Sunshine Coast and Montville (tour B410) Departs: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 8:45am. Returns:5:30 pm.	Adult	Concession		Child
	$107	$102		$67
This tour takes you through the rich heritage of the spectacular Sunshine Coast hinterland with visits to Montville famous for its craft shops and restaurants, and Mooloolaba. home to Underwater world·Ginger Factory·Superbee·Montville Village·Mooloolaba Price includes fully air-conditioned touring, entry fees and CBD hotel pickup. Child policy: under 4 years－ free of charge, 4-14 years－as quoted above. Exclusion date 25/12/16 (for other dates please check with your consultant).

1. If you wish to complete two tours in one day, you would probably choose_________.

A．Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour

B．Brisbane City Morning Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour

C．Brisbane City Morning Tour and Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour

D．Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour and Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Visitors may learn the colonial history of Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs.

B．Visitors may have a close look at animals in Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour.

C．If you want to visit Underwater World, you may choose Brisbane City Morning Tour.

D．If 2 adults and 2 children, aged 3 and 9, attend tour B410, they should pay $281.

3. What is the tone of this tour guide information booklet?

A．Welcoming and humorous.	B．Warm and inviting.
C．Modest and initiative.	D．Casual and compulsory.

4 . Xi'an enjoys a reputations as a “Living History Museum” due to its rich, diverse collection of historical and cultural treasures. Apart from the Terracotta Warriors, there are also some other attractions in the city. Here are some of them.

Ancient City Wall

Xi'an City Wall was built in the 14th century in the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda （塔）

Situated in an ancient temple, the pagoda built with layers of bricks was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is traditional Chinese architecture. One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store Buddhist scriptures（经文） and figurines brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang, who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.

Shaanxi History Museum

The Shaanxi History Museum, built in 1991，is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years, The museum consists of three main sections. Its collections range from bronze ware（器血）to pottery ware, gold and silver ware and mural paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs.

The Muslim Quarter

One of the highlights is its local snacks when you tour Xian. The best food destination is the Muslim Quarter，which has a history of several hundred years. Consisting of a number of food streets, the area has become a famous attraction in the city for its rich and authentic Muslim cultural atmosphere.

1. In which place can you know more about Buddhism?

A．Ancient City Wall.

B．Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

C．Shaanxi History Museum.

D．The Muslim Quarter.

2. What can you do when you visit the Muslim Quarter?

A．Great some bronze wares.

B．Eat diverse delicious snacks.

C．Visit some watchtowers.

D．Translate Buddhist scriptures.

3. What do you know from the text?

A．The Shaanxi History Museum has exhibits made of gold.

B．Xuan Zang died in the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

C．The Xi'an City Wallis the oldest Chinese city wall.

D．The Muslim Quarter has a history of 100 years.

5 . 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。

Many Chinese have learned the classic tale of The Foolish Old Man Removes the Mountains back in elementary school. In the story,     1     80-year-old man attempts to move two mountains standing     2     his way by himself. Failing to make much headway, he decides the job would fall on his children after him. But his perseverance impresses the gods who grant his wish.

One of the     3    (mountain) is Wangwu, located in Jiyuan, Henan Province. Wangwu Mountain, named a UNESCO world geological park in 2006,     4    (cover) an area of 270 square kilometres, with the peak at 1,715 metres, and has many Taoist temples.

“The Yugong (name of the man in the fable) spirit is     5     visitors look forward to here,” says Gu Luyu, a local tour guide. “People dressed in Red Army uniforms     6     (see) moving around earlier this month. They are from government offices and companies,” Gu says.

It takes about two hours to hike up to the peak from the foot. The peak is covered in mist in the mornings, especially on colder days. The cliffs and views below are magnificent,     7     (especial) when the mist clears. Visitors can also see monkeys near a temple at the mountaintop. They aren’t bothered by the     8     (present) of people.

“We will build a street     9     (feature) local folk culture,” Gu says of an ongoing construction project at the foothill of the mountain. The project includes setting up food and     10     (tradition) Chinese medicine stores along the street once completed.

6 . We had just come back home after a big trip. My 5-year-old boy, Baldwin, couldn't _________ to share our stories with his grandmother. Our final _________ is the Appalachian Trail, one of the longest footpaths in the world. We finished the route without any _________ in 209 days. The _________ was really hard work, but full of fun. The landscape along the way was _________, with green woods and wild animals like kangaroos. My husband and I had little time to _________ our own physical pain from walking so many kilometers, but tried hard to keep our little boy happy and excited. When we were tired, we got to eat Skittles, a colorful sweet treat, to make my son_________. We slept in a tent, _________ at 5: 30 in the morning and walking all day. Talking with other hikers along the way prevented _________ and brought extra joy.

My son was even several months __________ than “Buddy Backpacker”, a boy who once held the record for the youngest person for the route. We had been hiking __________ my son was two years old. We took every opportunity to go outside and __________ the world. It may seem like an impossible activity for a child. However, it turned out that he was strong enough to __________ it. My son's trip earned __________ from Dale, the oldest person to hike the route. He said, “It's going to change his life forever. Baldwin has gone through some hardships, making him stronger. This challenge contributes to his social and __________ development. He will smile through his life.”

1.

A．regret

B．wait

C．promise

D．decide

2.

A．agreement

B．edge

C．movement

D．destination

3.

A．vehicle

B．direction

C．luggage

D．supply

4.

A．jogging

B．surfing

C．hiking

D．hunting

5.

A．available

B．normal

C．awful

D．dramatic

6.

A．pay attention to

B．put on

C．add to

D．live up to

7.

A．brave

B．concerned

C．grateful

D．energetic

8.

A．lying

B．waking

C．talking

D．settling

9.

A．laziness

B．sadness

C．boredom

D．injury

10.

A．shorter

B．younger

C．earlier

D．quicker

11.

A．if

B．since

C．until

D．because

12.

A．change

B．recognise

C．explore

D．photograph

13.

A．make

B．feel

C．know

D．find

14.

A．prize

B．lesson

C．praise

D．harvest

15.

A．emotional

B．intellectual

C．imaginative

D．magical

7 . My husband and I booked a fall foliage (叶子) tour up the Hudson River. We were really excited to see all the changing colors of the leaves in their full glory.

It was a beautiful day. We were a little ________ since none of the leaves in our backyard seemed to be changing color. But we ________ that as we motored farther north, it would be a ________ story.

However, through the whole trip, there was only the occasional sight of yellow and orange. It was not the fall foliage tour we had ________.

Our whole family ________ where we were and we had to prepare to face their ________ about the trip when we returned. How were the leaves? Were you disappointed?

If I tell myself that the ________ was all about the color of the leaves, and complain about money wasted and hopes ________, I will have had a truly ________ day. But if I tell myself that I had a beautiful day out on the Hudson River, had some ________ time(even on a boat filled with passengers), and came back refreshed, then it was money and time ________.

________ I couldn’t change the surroundings and I couldn’t make the leaves suddenly change color, all that was left was to change my ________.

So the honest answer is that while there was some initial (原来的，最初的) ________, we ________having a great day. I love being out on the water.

1.

A．concerned

B．angry

C．curious

D．impatient

2.

A．indicated

B．believed

C．revealed

D．promised

3.

A．similar

B．extinct

C．different

D．orderly

4.

A．noticed

B．insisted

C．remembered

D．expected

5.

A．knew

B．found

C．protested

D．confirmed

6.

A．comments

B．discussions

C．details

D．questions

7.

A．trip

B．fall

C．boat

D．answer

8.

A．delivered

B．destroyed

C．disappeared

D．declared

9.

A．terrible

B．meaningful

C．deadly

D．mobile

10.

A．dull

B．busy

C．quiet

D．limited

11.

A．well-weighed

B．well-fitted

C．well-spent

D．well-organized

12.

A．Since

B．Unless

C．In case

D．For

13.

A．decision

B．determination

C．attitude

D．role

14.

A．excitement

B．puzzle

C．disappointment

D．scare

15.

A．broke up

B．made up

C．grew up

D．ended up

8 . In March 2020, when I stood alone in the middle of the main road to the Lake District, it felt like the end of the world. As a local farmer, I’ve grown used to the heavy traffic. But suddenly, everything changed. The lockdown brought quietness to the area, and I did feel a sense of relief to be done with the noise for a while.

Just off the main road is Matterdale, where I live with my family. We own a farm and our work focuses on tending farm animals. Like many who live in tourist attractions, we have been annoyed by some visitors. My farming would have been significantly easier without people parking in gateways, walking through the fields of lambs with loose dogs scaring them, or abandoning their tents along the river.

Despite my complaints, however, I would never reject visitors’ presence. I do understand their need for rest after months of urban life. In fact, I think I need them too. Of course, communities like ours rely on the income that tourism creates. But to me, there is something more personal. I once took my kids to the lake. Near the shore, we saw boys and girls playing together. A young dad was holding his kid’s hand as she tiptoed through the shallows. An elderly couple were sitting in the shade, admiring the view. I found myself content knowing that I was sharing this landscape with others.

As lockdown restrictions have relaxed and visitors started to come back, I wonder how we can coexist happily. For those who are reading this, I hope that my words can encourage you to respect the communities you visit, and understand the responsibilities that come with visiting those places. Our love can coexist, even if it sometimes makes life a little crowded.

1. What did the author think about the visitor-free Lake District?

A．Boring.

B．Peaceful.

C．Interesting.

D．Disappointing.

2. Why was the author annoyed by some visitors?

A．They polluted the water.	B．They scared his dogs away.
C．They caused damage to his farm.	D．They brought inconvenience to his work.

3. What is the main reason that the author never rejected visitors?

A．To earn more money.	B．To meet new people in his life.
C．To share the beauty of the land.	D．To let more people love his farm.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To advocate for responsible traveling.

B．To complain about tourism and travelers.

C．To suggest ways of supporting local communities.

D．To show the relationship between farmers and tourists.

9 . Staycations have become the new normal along with many promotions and packages currently available to save while vacationing locally due to Covid19. Here is a list of the best value-for-money staycation hotels in Singapore.

◆ Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa

The Infinite Family Experiences staycation package will allow you to take a much-needed break from your daily life without the stress of travel. Starting from $388 per night, this package includes a one-night stay in a Laxury Family room, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included as well as soft drinks.

Room Booking: One-night stay.

◆ Marina Bay Sands

Starting from $419 per night, this package includes entry to SkyPark Observation Deck, guaranteed access to the Infinity Pool, and flexibility to cancel up to one day before your stay in case your plans change.

Room booking: No specific booking days required, but the rate is only available for a specific room type.

◆ St. Regis Singapore

Take advantage of its Distinctive Luxury Package starting from$ 449 per night, which includes a luxurious suite offer, $100 hotel credits per stay, daily breakfast and 10 per cent off hotel spa treatments.

Room booking: Jan 4, 2021-Dec 29, 2021

◆ Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa

Starting from $459 per night, the package includes daily breakfast for two at Silver Shell Caf in-room afternoon tea for two, 60- minute aroma massage at Chi, The Spa and various sea sports activities. Upon arnival you will be welcomed by a bottle of champagne and two silk robes.

Room booking: No time limitations

1. Who is this text intended for?

A．Intemational tourists.

B．Covid19 victims.

C．People in Singapore.

D．Chinese citizens.

2. Should there be any uncertainly in your plan, which hotel would you rather chase to book?

A．Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa.

B．Marina Bay Sands.

C．Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa.

D．St. Regis Singapore.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a geography book.

B．In a market report.

C．In a biography.

D．In a travel magazine.

10 . Before our round-the-world trip we always thought that in Peru visiting Machu Picchu would be our most amazing experience.

Although Machu Picchu is simply indescribable, it _________ out that a totally improvised (即兴的) adventure gave us a much stronger _________. When we were staying at a Couchsurfer’s place in Cusco, we _________ him whether it would be _________ to visit a real Quechua village.

He said we could _________, although we would have to find it out ourselves since these Quechua _________live quite far in the Andes. _________, there’s no public transport to get there. In the end, we got very lucky. While_________ for transport, we found out that the local doctor and other social workers were going to _________ some of these tribes and they let us join them.

We were __________ happy because we had the chance to stay in a Quechua community. We __________ about their traditions, saw the colorful clothes they wore every day and __________ their daily routine for some time. We often had to use __________ to communicate, since most of these people don’t speak Spanish, only Quechua. This is one of our most interesting travel __________ and a real heart-warming experience that we will never __________.

1.

A．figured

B．went

C．turned

D．pointed

2.

A．impression

B．understanding

C．sense

D．message

3.

A．questioned

B．informed

C．interviewed

D．asked

4.

A．suitable

B．possible

C．right

D．necessary

5.

A．try

B．stop

C．fail

D．wait

6.

A．tourists

B．communities

C．ancestors

D．regions

7.

A．More importantly

B．Sure enough

C．Worse still

D．Strange to say

8.

A．applying

B．longing

C．changing

D．looking

9.

A．leave

B．manage

C．save

D．visit

10.

A．really

B．mainly

C．reasonably

D．relatively

11.

A．heard

B．worried

C．learned

D．complained

12.

A．made use of

B．took part in

C．paid attention to

D．got used to

13.

A．gestures

B．words

C．writings

D．mails

14.

A．plans

B．brochures

C．tips

D．stories

15.

A．remind

B．remember

C．forget

D．get