1 . China Danxia is an impressive and unique landscape of great natural beauty, containing several component parts which have the most interesting sites as well as cultural and local attractions to keep visitors busy.
Ready to explore this characteristic landform in China? Here are the destinations for you.
Danxia Mountain (Guangdong Province)
Danxia Mountain is a noted scenic area near Shaoguan in the northern part of Guangdong Province. It is described as a “world famous UNESCO park of China”. There are a number of temples located on the mountain range and visitors can enjoys many scenic walks in the area. There is also a river that winds through the mountain area and boat trips along the river are offered to visitors.
The Golden Lake (Fujian Province)
The Golden Lake is located in the northwest of Fujian Province. The Golden Lake is surrounded by mountains and forest. Stone bamboo shoots stand tall with springs flowing through them. There are more than 1,000 historic sites, such as the Baishuiji waterfall, lover’s peak, and the 5-kilometer-long calm lake. It is also regarded as “Lake of Gold” by tourists at home and abroad.
Longhu Mountain (Jiangxi Province)
Longhu Mountain is located in Jiangxi Province. It is famous for being one of the birthplaces of Taoism, as many Taoist temples were originally built upon the mountainside. It is particularly important to the Zhengyi Dao as the Shangqing Temple and the Mansion of the Taoist Master are located here. It is known as one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Taoism.
Langshan Mountain (Hunan Province)
Langshan Mountain is one of China’s National Geological Parks famous for its unique Danxia landform, covering an area of 108 square kilometers. It is filled with rich natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. There are more than 500 scenic spots in Langshan Mountain. Among them, the most famous are Tianyi Lane, Chili Peak, Fuyi River, and the Xicun Ancient Dwelling.
1. What can we learn about Danxia Mountain?| A．It has a calm lake. | B．It is famous for its temples. |
| C．It includes Tianyi Lane. | D．It offers a boat trip. |
| A．Danxia Mountain | B．The Golden Lake |
| C．Longhu Mountain | D．Langshan Mountain |
| A．They all have typical Danxia landforms. | B．They all have temples and forest. |
| C．They are all world famous parks. | D．They are all located in Northwest China. |
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I went to Xiangshan Park in last week. At the gate I happened to meet some America tourists. I greeted him in English and then we begin to chat. I got to know that they were college students travel in China. They were busy with taking pictures and were much impressed by the changes had taken place in the past few years. After that, we visited Bei Jing hutong and had a good time. We exchanged our e-mail address so that we could write to each other on the future. I was very glad to have a chance to practice my speak English.
I guess everyone would like to set off for a journey with someone we can understand and have fun with. Travelling with a companion(同伴) is great!
It’s good to have someone with you who can watch your backpack when you want to use the toilet, find the way back home when you get lost, carry some of your luggage when you’re tired, take some photos of you when you want and help you in all kinds of situations. The feeling of having someone by your side makes you feel less stressful about many things.
With a companion you can together share the beautiful moments during the travels, experience the same things in a different way and support each other. It’s much more interesting and exciting when you have the chance to share something with someone while on your road. Meanwhile, there is always someone whom you can shout at when you are angry, or a shoulder on which you can cry when you miss your home.
A companion can share the costs with you. You can stay in one room, buy a dinner, have it together and share the bill, etc. It’s good to travel with someone who has the same or similar pattern of payment as you so you can support each other without having any arguments.
Having a companion by your side when travelling means less loneliness. You don’t think about it unless you get left in the middle of nowhere, far away from your friends and family. Then you wish to have someone with you.
In short, travelling with someone is the best choice for people who are short of travel experience. We might sometimes feel like being on our own and enjoy the sights with nobody behind our back but at the end of the day you have much more fun when being with someone, especially for a long run.
4 . National Parks, Wyoming
A bike tour is a great way to access busy national parks. This six-day trip is a big loop out of Jackson 5s Rustic Inn Creekside Resort and Spa, with stops along the way to check out hot springs, moose (驼鹿) and the grizzly bear. Available June to September 2022; $3,095, vbt.com
Death Valley, California
This three-day trip starts with a meet and greet in Las Vegas before exploring a ghost town, on foot. Then the biking starts through the desert, heading to a hotel in time to catch a Death Valley sunset. The next day ifs a nearly 50-mile ride to the edge of a crater (火山口). Available October 2021 through December 2022; $1,649, rei.com
Finger Lakes, New York
This 121-mile bike tour snakes its way around Canandaigua lakes and rolling hills over five days. It starts with a wine tasting, then lunch and a ride through farmland. With only about 30 miles a day of riding, there’s plenty of time to try local wines and have a spa. Available June to July 2022;$5,499, trek travel. com
Florida Keys
Unless you book a custom trip, tours that include teens and kids can be difficult to find. Keep younger travelers engaged by mixing bike rides with other activities, like kayaking (独木舟), snorkeling, hiking and stand-up paddle boarding. This five-day trip heads south from Miami, through the Everglades National Park, and out to Key West. Along the way kids can learn to fish like the locals while parents can relax in excellent accommodations. Available December 2021 and December 2022;from $3,999, backroads. com
1. Which tour is the most suitable for families?| A．National Parks, Wyoming | B．Death Valley, California |
| C．Finger Lakes, New York | D．Florida Keys |
| A．Learning to fish. | B．Seeing wild animals. |
| C．Appreciating the sunset. | D．Trying local wines. |
| A．Seeing the world from a bike seat. | B．Having a taste of farm life. |
| C．Exploring local food on a bike trip. | D．Getting the most out of national parks. |
5 . Thinking of where to travel next? Check out these top destinations and pick your favorites!
PortugalIf you are looking for a cost-effective destination that is safe and has a lot of attractions and activities, Portugal is definitely the place to go. Portugal was recently recognized as the best European destination at the World Travel Awards. Some of the main places to visit in Portugal include the capital city of Lisbon and the city of Porto at a cost unmatched in Europe. Portugal is also one of the safest destinations in Europe and is becoming very popular with travelers; you need to visit it before the crowds take over!
IcelandIf you are looking for a destination that provides exciting adventures to visit, Iceland surely fits the bill any time of the year. You can take part in glacier (冰川) hiking, experience the Northern Lights around the country and enjoy the lively nightlife in its capital Reykjavik. You will not have a boring moment in Iceland!
IrelandIf you want to get away from the large crowds of Europe but still enjoy amazing food, history, road trips and nature, Ireland is the destination for you. The destination provides great value for visitors and a very relaxing environment.
Warning: you may have to give way to sheep on the road!
South AfricaIf you ask children what their favorite animal is, lions and giraffes must be on the top ten list. Then ask them if they’d like to see them for real! The thought of Africa as a family holiday destination might be a bit scary if you’ve never been there, so why not make South Africa your first adventure into this amazing land? With beautiful beaches, great weather and all those favorite wild animals, you’ll also find South Africa can be budget (预算) friendly as well.
1. What can we learn from the second paragraph?| A．Portugal is a safe place to visit. |
| B．Tourists will not feel crowded in Portugal. |
| C．Tourists won’t pay for tickets in Portugal. |
| D．Portugal offers more attractions than other Europeans countries. |
| A．You can have a lively daytime. | B．You can enjoy peaceful nightlife. |
| C．You can experience a natural wonder. | D．You can surely have an ice-snow holiday. |
| A．Portugal. | B．Ireland. | C．Iceland. | D．South Africa. |
6 . 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.
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.
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.
| 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. |
7 . A train operator from Britain has made travelling more tranquil(安宁的). Heathrow Express passengers travelling on October 13 were treated to sessions with yoga influencer Celest Pereira, who has developed a 12-minute seat-yoga and meditation(冥想) sessions to help travelers relax. Travelers of all ages and abilities can perform the exercises safely from their seats-and it’s believed to be the first time a yoga class has taken place on a moving train.
To get passengers in the right frame of mind, the “Tranquil Train” carriage hosting the sessions was decorated with fresh eucalyptus(桉树). “This was a real pick me up, especially after a long overnight flight. The smell is so wonderful,” said Elizabeth, from Washington DC. The initiative was tested after a study also conducted by Heathrow Express, which identified the most worrying aspects of travel during the epidemic- including delayed departures (52%) and crowds (48%). Missing flights, trains, or buses (47%) also leads to anxiety and worrying you’ve forgotten something like your passport or the tickets (40%). Other worries include getting lost (38%), being separated from your luggage (33%), and missing travel announcements (29%).
Celest Pereira said: “Travelling can be a very intense experience-there’s lots going on, lots of things to think about, and it’s very deadline driven. By hosting these classes we are hoping to ease those pressures and help passengers be in the present moment.” Commenting on his experience, Joe Bence, a 26-year-old from London who was among those who boarded the Heathrow Express “Tranquil Train”, said: “I have such a busy life and usually look at my phone on the train-but today I completely switched off. The class was a nice distraction from life, it made my day.”
1. How does the train operator make travelling more tranquil?| A．By hosting yoga classes during journeys. |
| B．By working out with an online celebrity. |
| C．By means of communicating with others. |
| D．By developing a good habit of workout. |
| A．Smell can get traveler relaxed spiritually. |
| B．Epidemic is to blame for a terrible travel. |
| C．Public transport users find travel stressful. |
| D．Losing properties worries travelers most. |
| A．His dream was realized. | B．He felt a sense of belonging. |
| C．His effort finally paid off. | D．He was refreshed by the trip. |
| A．What worries travelers most? | B．Tranquil Train with yoga class. |
| C．How to make travelling cozy? | D．Travel with a popular yoga trainer. |
8 . Old and unrestored theatres are all around us and yet so unnoticed. Recently, a new photobook has unveiled their often overlooked beauty.
Proctor’s Theatre, Troy, New York
Originally opened as Proctor’s Fourth Street Theatre in 1914, it hosted famous comedians such as Jack Benny and Bob Hope. From 1929, it was successively taken over, renamed as Proctor’s Troy Theatre and switched to screening films. In the 1960s, it began playing second-run films before closing in 1977. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1979. In 2010, the theatre was repaired but is currently not being used today.
Proctor’s Theatre, Newark, New Jersey
Although available outdoors from street sellers. food was banned in theatres to display respectability. In the late 1920s, however, the operators in Proctor’s Theatre in Newark began to set up stands to improve the economic situation during the Great Depression. Popcorn and Coke would become a significant part of the theatre’s income.
Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia
The theatre was originally opened as the Philadelphia Opera House in 1908. In the 1920s, it was renamed as the Metropolitan Opera House, showing silent films in addition to hosting various opera companies. In the 1940s, it became a sports arena. In 1954, it was turned into a church. In the late 1990s, the building was purchased by Mark Hatcher. The church and the developer came to an agreement on a repair for a music venue that was completed and reopened in 2018.
RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre, New York
Originally opened in 1928, RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre was designed by Thomas Lamb. In 1982, it was listed on the NRHP. In 1986, the theatre was bought and closed by its new owner who planned to build a shopping centre on the site, intentionally damaging the hall. In 2019, despite the preservation efforts, the hall was knocked down to make way for a residential tower block.
1. Which one is the oldest among the four theatres?| A．Proctor’s Theatre, Troy, New York | B．Proctor’s Theatre, Newark, New Jersey |
| C．Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia | D．RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre, New York |
| A．All of them are out of use now. |
| B．All of them are admired in 21st century. |
| C．All of them are ignored by most of people today. |
| D．All of them haven’t been repaired since they were set up. |
| A．To rank the old and unrestored theatres. |
| B．To encourage people to protect the old theatres. |
| C．To show the development of American theatres. |
| D．To provide information on overlooked old theatres. |
9 . With the development of the tourist industry, traveling has become a fashionable way for people to spend their holiday. Most people like traveling with friends or families.
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If you travel alone, you are the boss of yourself. You can do things according to your own timetable. You can decide freely whenever you go, wherever you visit and whichever transport you take. You don't need to wait for your partners. You can decide how long you stay at a place and which hotel you live in. Traveling alone gives you more freedom in making decisions.
★Gaining more confidence, strength and learning new skills.
It is a great challenge to be alone on the road.
When you travel alone you might face some problems, make decisions and even meet some dangers on your own. All these challenges will make you stronger, braver and much more confident.
★Getting to know more people.
Traveling alone does not mean that you will always be alone. In fact, both other tourists and local people will be friendly to you. In order to know more about the places you are traveling to, you have to communicate with strangers. In this way, you can know more people.
★Finding out your shortcomings.
| A．Having more freedom. |
| B．Enjoying what you like. |
| C．However, it's also a good idea to travel alone. |
| D．The purpose of traveling alone is to make friends on the way. |
| E．Traveling alone is a great chance for you to discover your disadvantages. |
| F．If you travel in groups you'll have very little need to communicate with strangers. |
| G．When traveling on your own you can also learn many skills, for example, making plans. |
10 . The journalists from home and abroad for Beijing 2022 were invited to an online city tour of Wuhan in Central China at the Main Media Center on Sunday. The theme of the online tour is “Visit the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan and taste the flavor of life by the Yangtze River.”
During the tour, journalists were able to overlook the city landscape on the top floor of Yellow Crane Tower, one of the most famous towers that have a long history. They also learned about Han embroidery (刺绣) and local food.
Video reporter of China Media Group Zhu Shuying said, “I’m very happy to take part in this activity which makes my life in the closed-loop more colorful.”
This was the 19th online tour organized by the Beijing 2022 organizers since January 7, which has attracted more than 900 Chinese and foreign reporters. Previous tours included themes like visiting the Palace Museum to know the recovery techniques of cultural relics, exploring the traditions and music culture of China in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong, enjoying various “Fu” culture in Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, Fuzhou, Fujian.
Ian Whitbread of Getty Images said in an interview in January that the online tour gave him the chance to feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture and get a better understanding of Beijing and other Chinese cities despite the closed-loop management.
The online city tours would continue until the end of the 2022 Paralympic Games (残奥会) on March 13.
1. What do we know about the online city tour?| A．Only big cities like Beijing can be visited. |
| B．Themes of the tour vary from time to time. |
| C．All the city tours are scheduled on Sundays. |
| D．Chinese reporters are not allowed to attend. |
| A．Taste local food in person. | B．Learn about Han embroidery. |
| C．Tell about a history of Yellow Crane Tower. | D．Enjoy a view from the bottom. |
| A．Positive. | B．Unclear. | C．Doubtful. | D．Opposite. |
| A．Beijing 2022 has organized various activities. |
| B．Ian Whitbread of Getty Images comments on China. |
| C．Yellow Crane Tower attracts visitors all over the world. |
| D．Online city tours entertain many journalists for Beijing 2022. |
