1 . Though 2021 was not exactly the year of jet-setting travel that we’d hoped for, we have our fingers crossed for 2022. We’ve handpicked 4 incredible hotels with openings in 2021 and 2022 for you to stay at — or dream of — in the new year.

Rock House, Turks and Caicos

Opened in spring 2022, Rock House is set to be one of Turks and Caicos’ most luxurious resorts, featuring 46 plush Mediterranean-inspired cottages outfitted with ocean-facing plunge pools.

The resort will also boast a private beach, a European-style beach club, luxurious nature trails and a 100-foot-long pool — the largest in Turks and Caicos.

Rates start from $665. Visit: Rock House, Tel: 87647333

The Reykjavik EDITION, Iceland

The Reykjavik EDITION, which opened on November 9, got thumbs up from the day it opened. Inside, you’ll find astonishing volcanic rock floors, a luxurious and a signature restaurant managed by Michelin-starred chef Gunnar Karl Gislason. In typical EDITION fashion, its 253 rooms are modern and design-centric, featuring Icelandic artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.

Rates start from $540. Visit: The Reykjavik EDITION, Tel: 57382651

W Melbourne, Australia

The W Melbourne, which opened in February, was the first international five-star hotel to launch in Australia in 2021 — a hopeful sign that tourism might soon resume Down Under.

It’s as luxurious and modern as you’d expect any W Hotel to be, with an added dose of Melbourne cool. Its 294 rooms are equally exciting.

Rates start from $350. Visit: W Melbourne, Tel: 63175982

Korinkyo, Japan

Located moments away from one of Japan’s most beautiful landscaped gardens.This minimalist (极简主义者) hotel that opened this year in Ishikawa Prefecture is a wonder of nature. Its 18 guest rooms are the picture of Japanese minimalism with simple wood and stone finishes and a neutral design palette, allowing the surrounding nature vistas to take the spotlight.

Rates start from $ 320. Visit: Korinkyo, Tel: 09738724

1. How much will you spend at least if you stay at Rock House for a night?

A．$320.

B．$ 350.

C．$540.

D．$ 665.

2. What can you do to know more about Korinkyo, Japan?

A．Call at 57382651.

B．Visit Korinkyo.

C．Call at 87647333.

D．Visit W Melbourne.

3. Which hotel may accommodate the most guests?

A．Rock House.

B．The Reykjavik EDITION.

C．W Melbourne.

D．Korinkyo.

2 . Jessica Nabongo longs to set foot in every nation. She started traveling at age four, along with her parents on family trips from Detroit, Michigan and completed her mission when she landed in the Seychelles, having visited 195 countries.     1     Along the way, she became a writer, photographer, and passionate advocate for inclusive and ethical(道德的) tourism .

Here she talks to us about her experience and tips for traveling better.

What inspires your adventures?

    2     I have a strong desire to see the differences and similarities in how people live everywhere in the world, even at home in the United States.

Did you ever experience any obstacles?

I don’t believe in failure.     3     Embarrassment isn’t a natural human personality, in my eyes－it comes from socialization. If I fell over in the middle of Grand Central Station, I’d laugh at myself. I firmly believe that every failure in your life is just an opportunity to learn.

    4    

My mother has always said “ humble(使谦逊) yourself.” I appreciate it because when you travel, depending on your passport, depending on your social class, depending on so many different things, you can go to places with a lot of ego（自我）, or you can humble yourself and know that everyone is equal.

What are some things people can do to travel more sustainably(可持续地)?

Single－use plastic is one of the biggest things harming Earth right now, so a lot of my focus is on that.     5     If you’ re in a restaurant and you don’ t have a big appetite, ask for a half portion. It’s about being a deliberate(慎重的) traveler, just taking that extra minute to think how I can have a lower impact on this place that I’ m in and on the planet in general.

A．But it’s not just about the country count.

B．I believe failure is the mother of success.

C．Curiosity－that’s what’s always inspired me.

D．What did you depend on during your travel?

E．And I don’t have the ability to be embarrassed.

F．What’s the best piece of advice you’ ve received?

G．But I also think it’s important to watch how much you waste.

3 . The part of the environmental movement that draws my firm’s attention is the design of buildings. Today, thousands of people come to ________ building conferences, and the idea that buildings can be good for people and the environment will be increasingly ________ in years to come. Back in 1984 we discovered that most manufactured products for decoration weren’t designed for ________ use. The “energy-efficient” sealed commercial buildings constructed after the 1970s energy crisis ________ indoor air quality problems caused by materials such as paint, wall covering and carpet. So for 20 years, we’ve been looking for ways to make these materials ________   for people and the planet.

Home builders can now use materials, such as green paints, that release significantly ________   amounts of chemical compounds, which people believe don’t ________ the quality of the air.   ________, our basic design strategy is focused not simply on being “less bad” but on creating ________ healthful materials that can be either safely returned to the soil or ________ by industry again and again. For example, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer has already ________ a carpet that is fully and safely recyclable.

Look at it this way: no one ________ to create a building that destroy the planet. But our current industrial systems are basically causing these conditions, whether we like it or not. So   ________ of simply trying to reduce the damage, we are ________ a positive approach. We’re giving people high-quality, healthful products and an opportunity to make choices that have a ________   effect on the world. It is not just the building industry, either. Entire cities are taking these environmentally positive approaches to design, planning and building.

1.

A．commercial

B．green

C．traditional

D．simple

2.

A．efficient

B．changeable

C．influential

D．effective

3.

A．relevant

B．indoor

C．flexible

D．forward

4.

A．revealed

B．displayed

C．exhibited

D．discovered

5.

A．careful

B．comfortable

C．stable

D．safe

6.

A．reduced

B．revised

C．delayed

D．defined

7.

A．destroy

B．deny

C．dissolve

D．depress

8.

A．Anyway

B．Besides

C．Anyhow

D．However

9.

A．exactly

B．completely

C．partially

D．superficially

10.

A．restored

B．regain

C．reused

D．retain

11.

A．developed

B．stretched

C．researched

D．constructed

12.

A．sets off

B．sets about

C．sets out

D．sets up

13.

A．instead

B．because

C．out

D．regardless

14.

A．adjusting

B．adopting

C．adapting

D．admitting

15.

A．functional

B．sensible

C．beneficial

D．precious

4 . With so many Ireland’s cities, charming small towns and countryside wonders to choose from, it may be hard to decide exactly what should be on your route. Here are four best places to visit in Ireland.

Cork

Cork is the largest county in Ireland. Located at the southwestern end of the country, this city of more than 200, 000 residents is famous for being home to the Blarney Stone. According to local legend, the stone will give you the gift of eloquence(流利的口才), if you dare kiss it.

Killarney

For the Irish countryside experience, travel to Killarney. The town is surrounded by evergreen hills and valley on all sides, affording plenty of opportunities to become one with nature. Visitors are attracted by Killarney National Park, which features Ireland’s highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy’s Reeks.

Dublin

If you only have time to visit one place in Ireland, go to Dublin. Not only is Dublin the country’s center for politics, culture and music, but it also offers easy access to Blarney Castle, one of Ireland’s top points of interest. While here, do as the Irish do and taste some beer either at the popular Guinness Storehouse or at the Temple Bar.

Killarney

Kilkenny offers a hearty amount of historical attractions for travelers to explore. This is largely thanks to the town’s prior distinction of being the medieval capital of Ireland, which today lives on in the Medieval Mile, Kilkenny’s top attraction. Within the Medieval Mile you’ll find several interesting sights, such as Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice’s Cathedral and the Medieval Mile Museum.

1. Which best suits people who are interested in the Irish countryside?

A．Cork.

B．Kilkenny.

C．Dublin.

D．Killarney.

2. What can you do in Kilkenny?

A．Taste local beer.	B．Enjoy historical scenic spots.
C．Do creative things.	D．Explore the highest mountain.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a novel.

B．In a history book.

C．In a guidebook.

D．In an art magazine.

5 . The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most diverse places in America, a wonderful place filled with people from all backgrounds. Each of them drew something different from their own experience. Their stories are the focus of Status Update, an exhibition of 14 projects offered by Dundon and former WIRED contributor Pete Brook. The show at SOMarts uses personal tales to show the Bay Area’s culture.

The Bay Area is a microcosm (缩影) of the national melting pot, a place where people of color comprise 58 percent of the overall population and are a majority in four of the region’s five countries, San Francisco in particular is the type of place where you can’ t walk down the street without hearing another language. Yet the change is not all for the better. The gap between rich and poor is widening at a frightening speed, and San Francisco is becoming less diverse as minorities escape from the city for more affordable communities elsewhere in the region.

Status Update reflects these changes and the challenges they bring. Joseph Rodriguez’s Faces of Foreclosure features quiet images of people like Ethel Gist, who lost her home in the East Bay suburb of Brentwood six years ago. Photographer Sam records Oakland resident Shannon and his efforts to provide for his daughter. And Laura Morton documents millennials (千禧一代 )hoping to make their way to the top in Silicon Valley in her series Wild West Tech.

Status Update starts a conversation about how the Bay Area is changing, and what people can do to build up a more just equitable (公正的) society. “I hope people walk away from this show with a little more respect for our neighbors and communities and the ways we depend on one another.” Dundon says. “we’re all out here together”

1. What are the artworks in Status Update mainly about?

A．The real lives of people in the Bay Area.

B．The beautiful construction of the Bay Area.

C．The friendliness of people in the Bay Area.

D．The technological development of the Bay Area.

2. What is happening in San Francisco?

A．It is facing a rapid economic slowdown.

B．The population has been falling in recent years.

C．More and more local people tend to speak the same language.

D．It is getting harder and harder for minorities to afford their lives.

3. What’s the most suitable subject of Status Update?

A．Sharing the successful experience of the Bay Area.

B．Recording the diversity and change of the Bay Area.

C．Introducing the long and rich history of the Bay Area.

D．Showing the past, the present and the future of the Bay Area.

4. What does Dundon expect of visitors?

A．They can know more about themselves.

B．They can open their hearts to other people.

C．They can respect the people around them.

D．They can develop an interest in diverse cultures.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the speakers do in the country?

A．Practice driving.

B．See anything interesting.

C．Stay with a local family.

2. How long does the woman hope to stay in the country?

A．One day.

B．Several hours.

C．Several days

3. What can be inferred about the woman?

A．She is the man’s wife.

B．She is the man’s guest.

C．She is the man’s neighbor.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man suggest the woman see?

A．Old buildings.

B．National parks.

C．National museums.

2. How does the man advise the woman to go to the west?

A．By car.

B．By bus.

C．By air.

3. What will the man lend the woman?

A．A tent and a few pieces of equipment.

B．A car and a few pieces of equipment.

C．A tent and a car.

4. What can we learn from the conversation?

A．The woman will stay in the man’s country for 2 weeks.

B．There are some most beautiful mountains in the man’s country.

C．There are some great national parks in the woman’s country.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the weather like in the man’s city now?

A．Windy and snowy.

B．Sunny and windy.

C．Cold and wet.

2. What does the man ask the woman to prepare for?

A．A violent storm.

B．A heavy snow.

C．A light wind.

3. What will the woman do?

A．Get ready for the hurricane.

B．Go to the beach.

C．Call the man this evening.

9 . Green architecture is designed in an environmentally-friendly way. Many people think interest in green architecture has only begun in recent years.     1    Our ancient ancestors were intelligent. They also knew the fact that green architecture is more able to fit in with nature and more practical.

    2     These include heating and cooling, water usage, environmental quality and energy usage. Architects can deal with all of these in various ways, all of which are designed to increase efficiency without affecting the function of the building.

To make it, much of green architecture focuses on building intelligently. For example, plumbing systems (管道系统) may be designed to use less water while still functioning normally.     3    

Many architects build environmentally to show people that it’s possible. And they want to show the fact that being environmentally-friendly does not have to make a building bad-looking.     4    A courtyard with plants, for example, can be nicer to view.

The green design can be kept in mind when we build various future buildings, ranging from a private home to a tall office building. Green designs can also be applied to remodeling (改造) and repairing existing buildings.     5     Many governments are thus encouraging remodeling and repairing instead of building new ones.

A．The goal is to make a building prettier.

B．Not many buildings have great green designs.

C．A green building’s design need solve many problems.

D．In fact, humans have tried green architecture for thousands of years.

E．After all, pulling down a building can quite damage the environment.

F．Actually, many of the green designs can make a building more beautiful.

G．And smart lighting would turn off when people are not around to save energy.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Next week I’m travelling to Australia to visit a friend there. I have also read about some iconic     1    (site), I can’t wait     2    (see) all of them. On Oct. 1^st, I’m there in Sydney. Since I arrived, my friend     3    (bring) me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals     4     me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food. On Oct. 3^rd, my friend and I have arrived in Katherine. We’re here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines.     5    (survive) in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music,     6     celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their     7    (music) instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is     8     amazing instrument called the didgeridoo. On Oct. 6^th, it’s almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. After being here for a while, my biggest     9    (impress) is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures.     10    (person) speaking, what I like most about Australia is the people themselves. After experiencing Australia, I have to say that I agree with the tourism slogan: There’s nothing like Australia.