1 . In the past, early travelers used the oceans and waterways as highways to bring goods to different places.
Cruise ships are known for their food. Some of the best cruise ships have an believable variety of food to choose from at every meal.
The actual rooms on cruise ships range from small to large, depending on the level of the price. Going up higher can get you a double room with beautiful water views. But it is more expensive. In fact, cruise ships offer elevators (电梯) and stairs for you to enjoy the views from the top.
Traveling on a cruise ship is one of the easiest ways to see certain parts of the world. If you’re afraid of flying, cruise ship travel is a great way. Cruise ships leave from Florida, California, Seattle, New York, ports along the Mississippi River, and the Great Lakes.
| A．The evenings are seldom dull. |
| B．Meals are included in the cruise price. |
| C．This is the easiest way to see the world. |
| D．So at that time towns and cities grew along rivers. |
| E．Decide before you book which ship you are interested in. |
| F．You don’t have to choose the expensive rooms for a better view. |
| G．With those choices, you can take an enjoyable vacation and never take a flight. |
2 . Traveling can be a good way to get life experiences.
Plan ahead
This is probably the most important preparation for traveling. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip, or you will have to spend more on tickets.
Find useful information
Also the Internet can help you save money. You can find some useful websites like www. Travelcity. com and www. Economy travel. com.
Travel in groups
Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.
Well-known places may be expensive and too crowded. You may want to think over your trip and go to a less-known place. Smaller towns still have many interesting activities and sights. You can learn about lots of local customs, too.
Pack necessary things
The most important things to take are not always clothes.
By planning carefully, you can not only enjoy traveling but also save lots of money. You will remember your travel experiences all your life.
| A．Go to a less-known place. |
| B．Watch out for potential dangers. |
| C．Get a good rest before you travel the next day. |
| D．Remember to bring medicine because you may get sick. |
| E．Write down how much you expect to spend on food and hotels. |
| F．Travel books will offer information about the cheapest hotels and restaurants. |
| G．But what will you do if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? |
3 . The huge structures of ancient Rome have survived for thousands of years—a testament to the abilities and wisdom of Roman engineers, who perfected the use of concrete. But how did their construction materials help keep grand buildings like the Pantheon(万神殿) (which has the world’s largest unreinforced dome)and the Colosseum(斗兽场)standing for more than 2,000 years?
Roman concrete, in many cases, has proven to be longer-lasting than modern concrete, which can worsen within decades. Now, scientists behind a new study say they have uncovered the mystery ingredient that allowed the Romans to make their construction material so durable and build splendid structures in challenging places such as docks, sewers and earthquake zones.
The study team, including researchers from the United States, Italy and Switzerland, analyzed 2,000-year-old concrete samples that were taken from a city wall at the archaeological site of Privernum, in central Italy, and are similar in composition to other concrete found throughout the Roman Empire.
They found that white chunks(块)in the concrete, referred to as lime clasts(石灰碎屑),gave the concrete the ability to heal cracks that formed over time. The white chunks previously had been overlooked as evidence of careless mixing or poor-quality raw material.
The new finding could help make manufacturing today’s concrete more sustainable, potentially shaking up society as the Romans once did.“Conerete allowed the Romans to have an architectural revolution,”Masic said,“Romans were able to create and turn the cities into something that is extraordinary and beautiful to live in. And that revolution basically changed completely the way humans live.”
1. Why does the author mention the Pantheon and the Colosseum?| A．To express respect to Romans. |
| B．To introduce the topic of the text. |
| C．To show the wisdom of Roman engineers. |
| D．To prove the uniqueness of Roman architecture. |
| A．Complicated mixing skills. |
| B．Splendid architectural structures. |
| C．Challenging locations of the buildings. |
| D．White chunks in ancient Roman concrete. |
| A．Important. | B．Valueless. | C．Unexpected. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．Education. | B．Travel. | C．Science. | D．Lifestyle. |
4 . Whatever your interests, Hong Kong has a museum to suit your tastes.
Hong Kong Museum of Art
The Hong Kong Museum of Art collection includes hundreds of art works of old Hong Kong. There are seven exhibition galleries, among which two special exhibition galleries show collections of works of art drawn from around the world to keep the visitors up to date with international artistic trends.
Open: 10am－6pm Friday to Wednesday. Closed Thursday.
Location: 10 Salisbury Road.
Hong Kong Museum of History
A popular visitor highlight is “The Hong Kong Story” Permanent Exhibition, which outlines the natural environment, folk culture and historical development of Hong Kong from 400 million years ago until the return to China in 1997. Guided tours are available on weekends and public holidays.
Open: 10am－6pm Monday ＆ Wednesday to Saturday; 10am－7pm Sunday and most public holidays. Closed Tuesday.
Location: 100 Chatham Road South.
Hong Kong Science Museum
Learning has never been more fun! Five hundred interesting exhibits, 80 percent of which are hands-on, offer an insight into a wide range of science-related subjects. Science and technology topics included in the exhibition cover robotics, transportation and much more.
Open: 1pm－9pm Monday to Wednesday ＆ Friday; 10am－ 9pm Saturday, Sunday and most public holidays. Closed Thursday.
Location: 2 Science Museum Road.
Hong Kong Space Museum
Learn all about astronomy and space technology here. There are two exhibition halls — Hall of Space Science and Hall of Astronomy. It is renowned for its Space Theatre which features Omnimax and Sky shows several times daily.
Open: 1pm－9pm Monday, Wednesday to Friday; 10am－9pm Saturday, Sunday and most public holidays. Closed Tuesday.
Location: 11 Salisbury Road.
1. Which museum will you visit if you are available at 11 am on Thursday?| A．Hong Kong Museum of Art | B．Hong Kong Museum of History |
| C．Hong Kong Science Museum | D．Hong Kong Space Museum |
| A．It provides guided visits. |
| B．It presents amusing items. |
| C．It offers inviting themed shows. |
| D．It updates visitors on the latest development. |
| A．10 Salisbury Road. | B．100 Chatham Road South. |
| C．2 Science Museum Road. | D．11 Salisbury Road. |
5 . Getting to Antarctica is not easy. The few who are lucky enough to visit this most mysterious continent do so by ship. To reach Antarctica, ships must pass through an extremely violent area of ocean called the Drake Passage, considered to be the roughest stretch of sea on the planet.
Walls of water thirty, sometimes forty feet high continually crashed against our ship for two solid days. We would hold on to a rope inside the ship while being violently tipped (倾斜) to one extreme side, then to the other, and then back again. My daughter Claire and I were as mentally prepared as we could be.
About two and a half days after entering the Drake Passage, the waters calmed. Soon, we noticed small black spots on nearby pieces of floating ice. Emperor penguins (企鹅)! Then, we began the two-mile hike over the ice to the penguin colony. Within several hundred yards, small groups of emperors, perhaps ten or so at a time, greeted us, sliding on their bellies and making their wonderful noises, sort of a long, high-pitched sound.
One day two adult emperors with their three chicks following them approached Claire, who was resting on the ice. They left the chicks with her, as if she were the babysitter. Twenty minutes later they returned to collect the chicks. And I will never forget the penguin that, when I jokingly asked which way back to the helicopters, pointed a wing in the correct direction. Every night aboard our safe and warm ship, we thought about what it takes to survive in Antarctica, an incredibly harsh (恶劣的) place.
But each day on the ice, we also thought about the Drake Passage, the impact of the large body of water we had to endure to get where we were. Over the course of our visit, we came to respect the power of that sea. We still talk about the penguins, as I’m sure we always will. But we talk about the Drake Passage, too. Both experiences were unforgettable, an one would not have been possible without the other.
1. Why is the Drake Passage mentioned in the first paragraph?| A．The water in the area is usually calm. |
| B．People can see very attractive scenery there. |
| C．It is quite a dangerous section of the journey. |
| D．A lot of sea animals often appear in the area. |
| A．The visitors appreciated the penguins. |
| B．The living habits of emperor penguins. |
| C．How penguins made their wonderful noises. |
| D．The appearance and shape of emperor penguins. |
| A．Penguins try to avoid human beings. |
| B．Penguins are not afraid of human beings. |
| C．Claire played with the two adult penguins for a long time. |
| D．Claire led the young penguins to where the adult penguins stayed. |
| A．Promote. | B．Break. | C．Arrange. | D．Experience. |
6 . Four Special Hotels Around the World
Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah
This place in the Utah desert is a favorite of many celebrities. While every room here has character, none matches the elegance of the Girijaala Suite. The room has a large private lap pool, a sweeping balcony, and a sky lounge area where guests can bed down for the night under the clear Utah skies.
andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge, South Africa
At this place on the border of Kruger National Park, guests can reserve a one-night experience in a four-level tree house to see animals that wander the park. With no ordinary structure, the house has a supply of solar power, a water collection system, and a bio-rock sanitation (卫生) system. Here, guests can sleep under the night sky taking in the magic of their surroundings.
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Wilshire has been an attraction to many rich and powerful people since its opening in 1928. Guests who reserve the Veranda Suite located on the roof of the hotel are in for a serious surprise. Not only is the room accessed by a hidden entrance behind a staircase, but it also has a 2,100-square-foot balcony with dreamy views of the Hollywood Hills. In the middle of this private, urban place is a 10-foot-tall tent with crystal lamps and fur carpets. In a city full of stars, you can get a special feeling.
La Valise Tulum, Mexico
If you can’t decide whether you’d prefer to sleep indoors or outdoors, why not book a room that lets you do both in the same bed? Such is the feature of the Master Suite at this property in Tulum. The king-size bed can be rolled out onto the Caribbean Sea-facing balcony for a night under the stars or rolled in for a more private experience.
1. Which of the following can offer guests a close encounter with some wildlife?| A．Amangiri. |
| B．andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge |
| C．Beverly Wilshire. |
| D．La Valise Tulum. |
| A．It gives guests two sleeping choices in the same bed. |
| B．It is designed in an environmentally-friendly way. |
| C．It provides the best view of deserts and rocks. |
| D．It is equipped with a bio-rock sanitation system. |
| A．They are all located in a national park. |
| B．They all provide guests with a great view of hills. |
| C．They are all well-equipped with advanced technology. |
| D．They all offer the experience of sleeping outdoors. |
7 . Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, is by far the largest city in the country. Here, you’ll find a multitude of tourist attractions to please even the pickiest of travelers. For ideas on the best places to visit in this magical city, read our list of the top attractions in Copenhagen.
Tivoli Gardens
It’s impossible to miss the grand entrance of the famous Tivoli amusement park and pleasure gardens dating from 1843 at Vesterbrogade. Here, visitors are welcomed through a dramatic archway and you will also find more than 20 attractions including a roller coaster, roundabouts, halls of mirrors, puppets and other entertainment facilities for your family of all ages. No matter what time of year you visit, Tivoli feels festive. At Christmas, Tivoli becomes an extravagantly decorated wonderland. The park is famous worldwide and appears in many movies.
National Museum of Denmark
An easy 10-minute walk from Tivoli along Vestergade brings you to the National Museum, a must-see attraction for anyone with an interest in Danish history and culture. It was established in 1807 and has been the biggest cultural and historic museum in this country. Some impressive runic stones are on display here, and the Danish history collection includes a sun chariot, antiquities and coins. You’ll also find collections from other interesting areas including Asia, Africa and Oceania, as well as the culture of the Indians.
Christiansborg Palace
On the tiny island of Slotsholmen is the Danish seat of government and an attraction that should top any visitor’s agenda. Christiansborg boasts more than 800 years of history and today, the palace is home to the Parliament, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Supreme Court. In addition, several parts are still used by the Royal House, although thankfully, much is open to the public. Opening hours for each section of the palace can vary since they are in use, so be sure to reserve ahead if you are interested in a specific area.
The Round Tower
The Round Tower is a 36-meter-high structure built as an observatory in 1642. It now also houses a small collection connected with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. A particular treat is the platform. From the top are magnificent views over the city. A new attraction is the glass floor hovering 25 meters above the ground where you can peer down into the castle’s core.
1. Which attraction do you need to book in advance?| A．Christiansborg Palace. |
| B．Tivoli Gardens. |
| C．National Museum of Denmark. |
| D．The Round Tower. |
| A．Stay overnight in the tower. |
| B．Have a lunch on the platform. |
| C．Walk into the castle’s core. |
| D．Overlook the beautiful scenery of the city. |
| A．You are supposed to find a lot of antiquities from Asia in Tivoli Gardens. |
| B．It is not too far to walk from Tivoli Garden to the National Museum of Denmark. |
| C．Tivoli Gardens has the longest history among the four tourist attractions in Denmark. |
| D．National Museum of Denmark is the best choice if you want to know more about puppets. |
8 . There is no better way for a foreigner to understand China and its people than firsthand experience.
The experience of traveling around China has paid off handsomely, both in aspects of personal enrichment and in my ability to do my job well as an editor. When news articles mention places in China, I can often visualize(视觉化) them.
There was an article, for example, about the people of Guoliang village, built on the top of a remote cliff(悬崖) in Henan province.
I have seen that tunnel and, having done so, acquired a vivid understanding of that incredible task. But what has stuck with me above all other memories of China was an experience at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven.
It was a pleasant summer evening, just at sunset. My wife and I were walking through the gate of the temple park to enjoy the dusky calm. Suddenly, I heard what sounded like distant voices raised in song.
The Chinese people standing nearby offered smiles of welcome. It was a moment of unity. The politicians might call it a people-to-people exchange. For me, the group represented a feeling of love, like a family.
It was over all too soon, and everybody left.
| A．I didn’t know the Chinese lyrics(歌词). |
| B．However, I didn’t want to be rude. |
| C．I went to investigate out of curiosity. |
| D．However, the feeling stayed with me. |
| E．They needed to connect with the outside world. |
| F．I will always be grateful to be given that opportunity. |
| G．The travel to Guoliang village always sticks in my mind. |
9 . Time and time again, I hear someone ask why anyone would want to keep an “ugly” building or a building that is dirty and clearly in need of work. I think you could say we preservationists (文物保护者) look at buildings through a different angle — an angle that can see the swan in the ugly duck, the story in the simple lines, the book behind the cover.
Take the Queen Emma Building for example. While people may remember that building being named as one of the ugliest buildings in town, the angle from which a preservationist will view the building is that it is uniquely constructed with an artistical brise-soleil (遮阳板) to block the sun. The designer used standard concrete bricks to form a decorative wall. Unfortunately, the brise-soleil was removed in 2011, making the building look like many of the contemporary buildings in town.
Sometimes people remember a beautiful site that was replaced by a “very unpleasant” piece of architecture and can’t get over their anger, even when that building becomes an important part of our story. This is particularly true in San Francisco where many preservationists themselves dislike anything newer, than the Victorian era. Yes, it was a tragedy that many failed to appreciate the Victorian buildings and let many get torn down several decades ago, but those losses also tell another important story. It tells the story of the 1950s and 1960s when there was hope for a more equal society with inexpensive housing for the working class. Should that history be wiped from our memories?
Preservation is not just about keeping pretty, well-kept buildings, but about conveying pars of our history — not just the history of huge events, but the story of how everyone used to go to a certain corner market. Our history cannot be told only in buildings that meet someone’s criteria of beauty; sometimes our history is painful, but no less important.
1. How do preservationists see buildings?| A．They focus on their value rather than appearance. |
| B．They pay great attention to ancient buildings. |
| C．They are devoted to repairing famous buildings. |
| D．They prefer ugly buildings to beautiful ones. |
| A．It’s confusing. | B．It’s pleasing. |
| C．It’s regrettable. | D．It’s unbelievable. |
| A．To wipe the history of the Victorian era. |
| B．To make land available for cheap housing. |
| C．To work off the deep anger of the working class. |
| D．To restore the architecture before the Victorian era. |
| A．To introduce some buildings with historical value. |
| B．To explain the reason why architects make ugly buildings. |
| C．To praise the work of preservationists. |
| D．To stress the importance of preserving ugly buildings. |
10 . With visitor numbers around the world increasing towards pre-pandemic levels, the issue of overtourism is once again rearing its head. When locals in the charming Austrian lakeside village of Hallstatt staged a blockade(封锁)of the main access tunnel, asking visitors to “think of the children”, it highlighted what can happen when places start to feel overrun by tourists.
The term “overtourism” is relatively new, having been invented over a decade ago to highlight the increasing numbers of visitors taking a toll on cities, landmarks and landscapes. In essence, it is too many people in one place at any given time. There are the wide-reaching effects, such as climate change. Coral reefs, like the Great Barrier Reef and Maya Bay, Thailand are being degraded from visitors diving and touching the corals. More localized issues are affecting locals, too. Renters are being driven out by landlords in favour of turning properties into holiday lets, and house prices are escalating as a result. As visitors and rental properties outnumber local residents, communities are being lost.
Overcrowding is an issue for both locals and tourists. It can ruin the experience of sightseeing for those trapped in long queues, unable to visit museums, galleries and sites without advance booking, rising costs for basics like food, drink and hotels, and faced with the inability to experience the wonder of a place in relative solitude. Justin Francis, co-founder and CEO of Responsible Travel, a tour operator that focuses on more sustainable travel, says “Social media has concentrated tourism in hotspots and worsened the problem, and tourist numbers globally are increasing while destinations have a finite capacity. Until local people are properly consulted about what they want and don’t want from tourism, we’ll see more protests.”
Of the 800 residents in the UNESCO-listed village of Hallstatt, around 100 turned out in August to show their displeasure and to push for a limit on daily visitors and a curfew(宵禁)on tour coach arrivals. Elsewhere, residents in Venice fought long and hard for a ban on cruise ships, with protest flags often hanging from windows. In Rome, sitting at popular sites, such as the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, has been restricted by the authorities.
There are ways to better manage tourism by promoting more off-season travel, limiting numbers where possible and having greater regulation within the industry. Encouraging more sustainable travel and finding solutions to reduce friction between residents and tourists could also have positive impacts. Promoting alternative, less-visited spots to redirect travelers may also offer some benefits.
1. What is the function of the first paragraph?| A．An introduction to the main topic. | B．A tale to attract readers’ attention. |
| C．The background information of a story. | D．The explanation of the term “overtourism”. |
| A．The environment. | B．The local communities. |
| C．The landowners. | D．The renters. |
| A．Overcrowding merely causes trouble for the locals. |
| B．Social media contributes to overtourism in a sense. |
| C．Scenic spots can receive infinite tourists as long as locals don’t protest. |
| D．Tourists are banned to stay at the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. |
| A．Some wonderful tourist destinations around the world. |
| B．Comparison of tourism before and after the pandemic. |
| C．The harm to locals’ life caused by overcrowding. |
| D．The damage and possible solutions of overtourism. |
