1 .

Universal Beijing Resort (度假区) This is a fascinating theme park with the best universal rides, shows and attractions from around the world. You can play in these areas: The Magic World of Harry Potter, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda Land, Hollywood, Water World, Minion Land (小黄人) and Jurassic World (侏罗纪世界). Its one-day ticket will follow a four-tiered pricing (四级票价) way: • Low Season tickets 418 RMB: weekdays in Spring, Fall and Winter; • Mid-Season tickets 528 RMB: weekends in Spring, Fall and Winter; • High Season tickets 638 RMB: Opening Month some holidays; • Special Season tickets 748 RMB: May Day, National Day, Spring Festival and Summer Holiday. • Opening time:9 :00 a. m — 21:00 p.m. You can click here https://www.universalbeijingresort.com/ for more information.

1. How many areas can you play in the Universal Beijing Resort?

A．Six.

B．Seven.

C．Eight.

D．Nine.

2. If Cindy wants to go to the resort during the Spring Festival with her parents, she should pay ________.

A．748 RMB

B．1.496 RMB

C．1,914 RMB

D．2,244 RMB

3. When can you visit the Universal Beijing Resort?

A．At 8:00 a.m.

B．At 8:30 a.m.

C．At 1:00 p.m.

D．At 10:00 p.m.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the woman going on a trip next summer?

A．Northern Europe.

B．South America.

C．Central Europe.

2. How many people is the woman traveling with?

A．Seven.

B．Six.

C．Five.

3. When is the woman probably leaving?

A．Next July.

B．Next August.

C．Next October.

4. What will the speakers do next?

A．Find another restaurant.

B．Pay their bill.

C．Have dinner.

5 . Years ago when I was in my late teens, some friends and I went on a trip to Killington, VT.

_______, I came from the city where traffic, buildings, and a fast pace of life were all I _________. I had never been to Vermont before and I remembered being excited that I was going to experience something _________.                    

By the time we _________, it wasn’t until sometime after dinner. We were expecting the_________ to be at least three to four hours until we got there. As we got closer to our destination, it started to _________. I felt very _________ as we drove up and down the hills in nearly stormy conditions, and I didn’t _________ my surroundings because it was so dark and snowy. When we finally arrived at the hotel it was late and I was thankful we had _________ it there safely.

The next morning when I __________, the sun was shining through the curtains (窗帘) — after driving in such __________ the night before it was now all sunshine. When I opened the curtain, I was shocked. I had never __________ to see such a beautiful mountain right in front of me.

All weekend I admired the mountains and wildlife surrounding me. And that’s when I became __________ by the beauty of nature.

Years later, I am enjoying nature even more. I admire and appreciate it in a whole __________ way.

Now I’m finding scary things like insects __________ instead of being afraid of them.

1.

A．Before long

B．At that time

C．As usual

D．In that case

2.

A．desired

B．provided

C．focused

D．knew

3.

A．different

B．unpleasant

C．similar

D．positive

4.

A．left

B．arrived

C．returned

D．reached

5.

A．walk

B．rest

C．spot

D．drive

6.

A．rain

B．cloud

C．snow

D．fog

7.

A．anxious

B．excited

C．confused

D．curious

8.

A．improve

B．compare

C．notice

D．remember

9.

A．finished

B．made

C．challenged

D．improved

10.

A．got out

B．cheered up

C．headed for

D．woke up

11.

A．confidence

B．darkness

C．detail

D．advance

12.

A．acquired

B．required

C．expected

D．struggled

13.

A．concerned

B．alarmed

C．puzzled

D．attracted

14.

A．strange

B．new

C．flexible

D．normal

15.

A．advanced

B．stressful

C．amazing

D．dangerous

6 . Pick-your-own farms are set for a post-lockdown boom this summer, as people look to support local businesses and spend more time outdoors. Here are four of our favorites.

Parkside Farm, Enfield

Juicy blackberries, and strawberries are the stars of the show at this pick-your-own place on the northern edge of London. One key selling point is the “table-top” strawberry-growing system, which means plants are grown in places at waist height — no more bending down in the dirt to pick your berries. Parkside is also one of the few farms accessible without a car, as long as you don’t mind a walk — it’s 25 minutes from Gordon Hill station.

Craigie’s Farm, Scotland

Just outside Edinburgh, Craigie’s Farm is bursting with produce including cherries, peas, broad beans and, perhaps surprisingly, sunflowers. The onsite shop, deli and cafe have a lot more to offer besides fruits and vegetables — you can pick up homemade jams, meat, cheese and an apple press for making your own juice. There are activities for children too, including a Nature Detective Trail involving encounters with sheep and goats.

Hewitts Farm, Kent

This family-run farm in Kent offers everything from spinach to apples and blackberries during its pick-your-own season, which runs from June to October (for Halloween pumpkins). There’s also a shop selling farm-grown and local produce, as well as free tractor rides for youngsters on Sundays during the summer.

Bellis Brothers Farm, Wrexham

This farm in North Wales started growing strawberries back in 1860 and has operated as a pick-your-own since 1967. More fruits have been added since then, but it’s still mostly known for its strawberries. Pickers can download Bellis family strawberry recipes from the farm’s website, including those for jams and a baked strawberry cheesecake.

1. Which of the following is TRUE about Parkside Farm?

A．You can enjoy sunflowers in the sunshine.

B．You can pick berries without bending down.

C．You need not worry about getting dirty on the farm.

D．You must drive there due to its long distance from the station.

2. Which place is recommended if visitors want farm-grown and local produce?

A．Parkside Farm.	B．Craigie’s Farm.
C．Hewitts Farm.	D．Bellis Brothers Farm.

3. In which part of the magazine can you probably find this passage?

A．Business.

B．Books.

C．Sports.

D．Travel.

7 . 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。

There is a popular Chinese saying-“Guilin’s landscape is the best under heaven”. A city in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Guilin is one of the most popular tourist     1     (destination) in the country.

In 2022, it     2     (attract) hordes of theater lovers with its inaugural Guilin Festival, which took place from Dec 10 to 18.

In its second year, the festival     3     (hold) from Oct 27 to Nov 5, both indoors and outdoors,    4    (feature) live performances and screening of theatrical productions from home and abroad.

The festival is co-organized by the Central Academy of Drama.    5     the first time, the festival will offer a platform,    6     was co-initiated by the Central Academy of Drama in 2015 and aims     7     (promote) cultural exchange and the development of theater education.

“In 2022, the Guilin Festival was     8     great success, attracting more than 10, 000 attendees from around the country and staging over 128 performances,” says Liu Xinglin, a professor at the Central Academy of Drama and the artistic     9     (direct) of Guilin Festival.

“This year, the festival will continue to serve as a platform for global artists to communicate,    10     a destination for theater lovers to enjoy a diversity of programs.”

9 . Camping tips: Which overnight wilderness experience is right for you?

If you’re an experienced backpacker, read no further. This article is for camping rookies, those who have never slept beneath the stars or haven’t pitched a tent since their youth but are seriously thinking about overnighting in the wilderness.

Car camping

At its most basic, car camping involves packing a tent, sleeping bag, fold-up chair, cooler and camp stove into your vehicle and staying at a drive-up campground. Nearly every national park, and many state and county parks and private facilities, offer drive-up campgrounds with restrooms, potable water, fire rings or pits, and maybe even hot showers. So there are lots of choices.

The downside of car camping is the fact that these campgrounds are often packed with other campers. Not a lot of privacy, they can be noisy, and possibly hinder your quest of communing with nature.

Backpacking

No vehicle required; just your feet and a good pair of hiking boots or shoes to get you to the next overnight spot. A multi-day hiking trip is without doubt the most immersive way to experience the great outdoors.

Different from maybe car camping, it requires the least expense and equipment. All you really need are a backpack, sleeping bag, water bottle, small first-aid kit, enough food to last the entire travel. It can be done just about anywhere on the planet.

Boat Camping

While this does involve owning or renting a watercraft or using a ferry or water taxi service to reach the overnight site, camping via canoe, kayak, raft or boat offers a similar get-away-from-it-all adventure as backpacking.

Experienced paddlers and boaters usually prefer to camp on their own along a secluded shoreline. But many adventure or wilderness outfitters offer guided trips that can last anywhere from a couple of days to two or three weeks. With a boat, you can sometimes camp places that not even backpackers can reach.

1. Who are the intended readers?

A．Red-blooded males	B．White-collar staff
C．Blue-blooded tourists	D．Green-hand campers

2. What can you learn from the passage?

A．Backpacking allows you to communicate with nature deeply.

B．Car camping is the most economic way to experience nature.

C．The drive-up campgrounds provide people with private environment.

D．Boat camping offers the same adventures as backpacking.

3. In which column will you find this passage?

A．Feature

B．Style

C．Travel

D．Entertainment