1. Where does Franco work?
| A．In a hospital. | B．In a post office. | C．On a farm. |
| A．It was not safe by plane. | B．He could enjoy the view. | C．The train was much cheaper. |
| A．On Monday at 10:30 p.m. | B．On Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. | C．On Friday at 10:30 p.m. |
| A．He helped injured people. | B．He traveled in the countryside. | C．He visited the center of the city. |
1. What was the weather like during the Browns’ trip?
| A．Very warm. | B．Very hot. | C．Very cool. |
| A．Daily items. | B．Clothes. | C．Gold jewelry. |
3 . Las Vegas city in Nevada is built in a desert. The city may be known to the outside world for its partying. But officials have found that there are 21 square kilometers of useless grass. The grass is never laid on, played on or even stepped on. The grass is only there to look nice.
Now, the city is asking the Nevada state legislature (立法机构) to ban useless grass. It is trying to become the first place in America to ban that kind of grass often seen between streets, in housing developments and in office parks.
It is estimated that useless grass makes up 40% of all the grass in Las Vegas and it needs a lot of water to survive. Grass needs four times more water than dry climate plants like cactus. By tearing out the grass, the city could reduce yearly water usage by 15%.
In 2003, the Southern Nevada Water Authority banned developers from planting grass in front of new homes. It also offered homeowners $30 for each square meter of grass they tear out. But fewer people are now using the program. Water usage has increased in southern Nevada by 9% since 2019. And last year, Las Vegas set a record of 240 days without major rainfall. The Colorado River provides much of Nevada’s drinking water. The river could lose more water as climate change affects it.
Water officials in other dry cities said water usage needs to be reduced. But they fear the reaction to reforms like the ones in Las Vegas if their communities do not accept them. Cynthia Campbell is the water resources adviser for the city of Phoenix in Arizona. “There might come a point when city restrictions get too severe (苛刻的) for some residents (居民). They’ll say that is the point of no return for them,” Campbell said. “For some people, it’s a pool. For some people, it’s grass.”
1. Why does Las Vegas city try to ban useless grass?| A．To protect the local people. | B．To beautify the city. |
| C．To reduce water usage. | D．To reduce waste. |
| A．Allowing planting grass before new houses. |
| B．Encouraging the residents to tear out grass. |
| C．Praising those who signed on the program. |
| D．Awarding those who reduced water usage. |
| A．Many residents will never follow the ban. |
| B．Influence and reaction from the reform will be different from person to person. |
| C．Other measures should be taken to protect water. |
| D．Water officials should take many factors into consideration. |
| A．Las Vegas Plans to Ban Useless Grass | B．A Method Is Adopted to Save Las Vegas |
| C．Choices between Beauty and Practice | D．Grass Is Important but Useless in Las Vegas |
4 . Here are four famous characteristic markets in Melbourne for you to explore, only in the city.
Kensington Market
Kensington Market highlights the gift of a wonderful group of inner-city makers. Now entering its eighth year, the market is well supported and is a popular meeting spot. You can browse the carefully-made range of designer fashion, delicious homemade treats and coffee, homewares, and plenty of art creations. The market opens every third Sunday of the month.
Melbourne Craft Fair
It’s a contemporary craft fair held at the Queen Victoria Market. You can experience a totally unique craft fair showing independent makers of all kinds with handmade goods that you won’t find anywhere else. Melbourne is also home to some of the most creative artists and designers and this craft fair is your chance to catch them all in the one place.
Arts Centre Melbourne’s Sunday Market
Discover handcrafted treasures made by local people at the Sunday Market. You will find unique, handmade goods ranging from arts and crafts to freshly made delicious snacks. From jewellery, soaps, scarves and candles, to woodcraft, leather goods and paintings, each item is lovingly handcrafted. Everything on offer is produced locally, making the market a real favourite for those seeking one-of-a-kind treasures for themselves or as gifts.
Hawker 88 Night Market
The Hawker 88 Night Market brings the sights, arts and tastes of Asia to Melbourne’s favourite market. Step in the streets of Asia to feast on authentic(地道的) street food from right across the continent, from China to India, Vietnam to Korea, and Malaysia to Japan. Inspired by Asian street markets around the world, Hawker 88 Night Market has had lanterns hung, plus long share tables creating traditional setting for visitors to enjoy.
1. What does the Kensington Market emphasize?| A．The talent of famous artists. | B．Some popular meeting spots. |
| C．The talent of inner-city makers. | D．Some delicious homemade treats. |
| A．They offer handmade goods. |
| B．They have handmade coffee. |
| C．They sell freshly made snacks. |
| D．They provide goods designed by creative artists. |
| A．Kensington Market. | B．Melbourne Craft Fair. |
| C．Arts Centre Melbourne’s Sunday Market. | D．Hawker 88 Night Market. |
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
| A．Some cities in Asia. |
| B．The best places to travel to. |
| C．The man’s traveling experience. |
| A．Colleagues. | B．Guide and tourist. | C．Teacher and student. |
| A．He visited some ancient temples. |
| B．He went to a all-night market. |
| C．He tasted delicious food. |
6 . Unlike other major destinations, Rome doesn’ t have a huge number of hostels (旅社). In fact, there are less than 40 listed on Hostelworld. So we’ ve analyzed each hostel to bring you detailed information about hostels in Rome.
TYPICAL ROME HOSTEL PRICES
Hostels in Rome are generally reasonably priced. Most hostels, regardless of quality, will start around € 25 -- € 32 / night in the summer. You might be able to find some around € 20 / night but those are tough to snag (抢先获得). The cheapest hostels will cost around € 18 / night -- but don’t expect very good quality.
Check Hostelworld to get exact prices for your dates as prices are always varying.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT ROME HOSTELS
Cheap Beds & Good Hostels Go Early : Hostel prices are fairly standardized but the quality does vary. The best options get booked up quickly (especially in the summer).
Tourism Tax : Rome requires all hotels, hostels and apartment rentals to collect a tourist tax from all guests. It’ s usually € 3.50 / night / person so don’ t be surprised by this extra fee.
Areas & Neighborhoods : Most of Rome’ s hostels are located near Rome’ s Termini train station. It’ s not the best part of town but it’ s not that bad ( just be a little extra careful at night ).
Check the Hostel Type : Every hostel has its own personality so we suggest picking a hostel that matches up to your travel style. For example, some hostels are “party” hostels so these are great for having a fun time but not great for sleeping.
Check-In Times : A lot of hostels have late check-in times ( around 2 pm — 4 pm ) but nearly all will let you store your luggage if you arrive before check-in.
1. What might be the minimum cost if you stay in a Rome hostel for two nights ?| A．€ 18. | B．€ 32. | C．€ 43. | D．€ 47. |
| A．Comfort. | B．Security | C．Price. | D．Transport. |
| A．Quality service. | B．Tourism tax relief |
| C．A quiet sleeping environment. | D．Luggage storage before check-in. |
1. What is the woman dissatisfied with about the island?
| A．The food. | B．The hotel. | C．The beach. |
| A．She lost her way several times. |
| B．She met some unfriendly locals. |
| C．She missed home-cooked meals. |
| A．Go to the island of Gozo. | B．Taste the local food. | C．Visit the churches. |
8 . Walter Peak High Country Farm, on the western shores of Lake Wakatipu is famous in history. Its sheltered bays were used as camping sites by Maori travelling to the Mararoa and Oreti Rivers on Moa hunting and gathering expeditions.
Things to do
Situated on picturesque Lake Wakatipu’s wester shores, the farm is the perfect place to spend a few relaxing hours. The Farm Tour itself is a wonderful experience for the whole family, with something to keep everyone entertained and happy. Our rural host will meet you after you leave the steamboat and take you for a walking tour of the farmyard. The first stop is the holding to help feed the sheep and deer, and even get up close to the Scottish highland cattle. Then walk slowly through the lakeside gardens to the charming Colonel’s Homestead for morning or afternoon tea. Afterwards the farmer will lead you over to the shearing shed (剪羊毛棚) where you can watch the farm dogs rounding up sheep on the hills, and see the farmer cut the wool off a sheep. You will then board the steamboat for your cruise back to Queenstown.
Ticket Information
Child Ticket $ 22. 00
Adult Ticket $ 77.00
Visitor Information
Opening Time: 10 a.m.
Closing Time: 4 p.m.
Additional Information
All tickets purchased at MyFun must make a booking at +64-3441—8166. Please mention your My Fun barcode (条形码) number when making your booking. Please print out your voucher (收据) and take along with you to the attraction. Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
1. What can you do during the Farm Tour?| A．Ride on the farm. | B．Feed the chicken. |
| C．Have morning tea. | D．Cut the wool off a sheep. |
| A．$99. | B．$ 121. |
| C．$ 176. | D．$198. |
| A．Call +64-3441-8166 to print out your voucher. |
| B．Take the voucher to the Farm. |
| C．Tell the Farm your MyFun barcode number. |
| D．Use the tickets after a year. |
9 . A factory tour this summer! Here are some great ones to consider.
The Jelly Belly Bean Company
Fairfield, CA
At this working factory, guests can watch the process of making this famous candy. Have lunch at the Visitor Center Café, where you can order a jelly bean-shaped pizza or hamburger! It is located an hour north of San Francisco. There’s no admission charge for the 40-minute walking tour. Tours are given most days from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, but come during a weekday to see the candy making in process.
Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat Museum
Louisville, KY
See how each bat is carefully carved out at this family-favorite factory tour. Tour visitors leave with a miniature bat souvenir and personalized bats can be ordered when you arrive and picked up before you leave. Adult tickets are $9. Child tickets are $4. Ages five and under are free. It opens at 9:00 am Mondays through Saturdays. Check the website for specific days and times.
E-One Fire Truck Factory
Ocala, FL
Take this walking tour of a plant in Florida and see for yourself the technology and skill required to build these emergency vehicles. Tours are offered Monday to Friday, at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Prices are $8 for adults and $6 for children. Kids under 6 are not permitted on the tour for safety reasons. Reservations are required for all tours. Please call 352-861-3524 to schedule a tour. Firefighters can tour for free!
Crayola Crayon Company
Easton, PA
No, this isn’t the actual place where the waxy rainbows are made. But it’s an even-better visitor center where families can not only see how crayons are made, but can explore and use the wide variety of Crayola art tools and products. Kids can use the latest Crayola products to create masterpieces on site. The visitor center is open most days from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The online calendar shows special hours, themes, and daily activities. Tickets are $9.50 each.
1. Which of the following is TRUE about the Jelly Belly Bean Company?| A．Three meals are prepared for you. |
| B．It lies to the north of San Francisco. |
| C．You have to spend some money visiting it. |
| D．It is open every day. |
| A．$22 | B．$13 |
| C．$17 | D．$18 |
| A．politics, economics, science and culture |
| B．diet, sports, traffic and art |
| C．history, literature, education and custom |
| D．health, invention, astronomy and car |
10 . The State of Colorado has four of the best parks out of the 58 national parks in the United States. The parks have some of the best scenery of all the national parks.
Black Canyon (峡谷) of the Gunnison National Park
This park offers the most breathtaking views from up in the mountains into the canyons below. While exploring the canyons, you will find that the walls drop nearly straight down into the narrow valleys of the snake-like rivers below. Visitors are offered more than 100 camping sites, and a lot of bird species and many animals are native to the area.
Rocky Mountain National Park
It is the only national park in the north central region in the State of Colorado. Elevations in this park are anywhere from 8,000 feet to 14,259 feet at the top of Longs Peak. While traveling throughout this park you will notice there are two very different climates because of the difference the upper peaks of the Rocky Mountains make. You can enjoy 359 miles of hiking trails, a lot of places for camping, horse-back riding and beautiful scenery.
Mesa Verde National Park
This is probably the most interesting national park, offering a fascinating trip back in time to 600 AD up to 1300 AD. This park was declared a protected national park in 1906 because of the cliff dwellings (住所) that were found throughout the area, which were once home to American Indians. Many of these dwellings can be walked through, while you imagine what each room may have been used for so many years ago.
Great Sand Dunes (沙丘) National Park
The Great Sand Dunes National Park lies in South-Central Colorado, about 127 miles from Pueblo. This park has the tallest sand dunes in all of North America and has trails for hiking. The natural sandy beaches around the small rivers and lakes are good for swimmers.
1. Which of the following is TRUE about the Rocky Mountain National Park?| A．It has the tallest mountains in the USA. | B．It has two very different weather conditions. |
| C．It is the most interesting national park. | D．It is about 359 miles from Pueblo. |
| A．The Rocky Mountain National Park. | B．The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. |
| C．The Great Sand Dunes National Park. | D．The Mesa Verde National Park. |
| A．Beautiful canyons. | B．Longs Peak. | C．Cliff dwellings. | D．Sand dunes. |
