1 . 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 |
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. |
A.Feature | B.Style | C.Travel | D.Entertainment |
If you have not heard of Yangshi Lei, the
All the above great cultural relics and popular tourist attractions have been included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List,
Yangshi
With so many architectural
3 . As for long-distance travel, there are some wonderful destinations that actually offer you great value for your money, especially for those who do not hope to empty their pockets after a holiday.
Tokyo, Japan
Food lovers should go to this busy city which has the lowest cost of eating out — you can even buy two evening meals (three dishes for each), with a bottle of wine, for just under £34. For sightseeing there are plenty of free museums and attractions, while tour bus ticket prices start from as little as £11.56.
Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand’s capital is second to none as the best value long-distance city. Although there isn’t a big difference in all prices compared to the other cities, it is accommodation that really makes it stand out. If you’re only stopping for a long weekend, then be sure to pay a visit to the breathtaking temples.
Beijing, China
The Chinese capital stands out with the total price of £337.49. If you only have one cultural day out during your stay, make it a trip to the Forbidden City. There are some beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. At the same time they’re home to priceless artificial objects from ancient Chinese emperors’ families.
Dubai, UAE
Although Dubai does have a reputation for being quite the splurge (挥霍) when it comes to holidays and if you’re going to enjoy shopping or experience the roller-coasters, it is in fact quite worth the money. The city also offers some cheaper prices across its museums, galleries and attractions as well as airport transfers.
1. What can you enjoy in Tokyo, Japan?A.Free bus rides. |
B.Eating out cheap. |
C.Visiting galleries free. |
D.Priceless man-made objects. |
A.Tokyo. | B.Bangkok. |
C.Beijing. | D.Dubai. |
A.Dubai is not a good place for shopping. |
B.Historical buildings spread everywhere in Dubai. |
C.Being on vacation in Dubai costs tons of money. |
D.The roller-coasters there are the best in the world. |
1. 欢迎他来北京旅游;
2. 推荐路线并说明理由;
3. 提出可以陪他游览一天。(Word limit:80-100)
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5 . When I was a college student, I did a lot of travelling abroad. That was because a professor
Therefore, I was beginning to feel that actual trips were
However, we should never let it
A.promised | B.allowed | C.reminded | D.encouraged |
A.enrich | B.use | C.practise | D.exchange |
A.agreed with | B.learned from | C.followed | D.obeyed |
A.car | B.food | C.clothing | D.machine |
A.life | B.rivers | C.sights | D.houses |
A.plans | B.bargain | C.progress | D.trips |
A.information | B.taste | C.cooks | D.feelings |
A.even more | B.no longer | C.much | D.actually |
A.people | B.drink | C.atmosphere | D.environment |
A.shoes | B.dishes | C.customers | D.situations |
A.friend’s | B.parents’ | C.professor’s | D.boss’s |
A.produces | B.advertises | C.forms | D.advances |
A.news | B.pleasures | C.troubles | D.places |
A.avoid | B.keep | C.ask | D.enjoy |
A.meeting | B.talking | C.communicating | D.travelling |
A.stopped | B.met | C.surrounded | D.hurt |
A.look | B.employ | C.travel | D.meet |
A.communication | B.study | C.work | D.action |
A.spare | B.increase | C.reduce | D.make use of |
A.wisely | B.correctly | C.or less | D.slowly |
6 . Do you know how to be a proud traveller? The following can tell you.
• Travellers get excited and a bit nervous before travel.Nervousness is typical of travellers. It does not matter whether the person travels once a year or far more frequently.
To plan trips is an exciting activity; however, once you have planned everything, get ready to break all your plans in case that things go wrong or not the way you expected them to go!
• Travellers may start a trip alone, but they end up with friends all over the world.People travel for a variety of reasons. People who stay in a foreign country need to challenge themselves in a variety of ways.
While travelling be prepared to see the real living around the globe. You will see that there are people who struggle to survive.
A.Travelling is good to our health. |
B.Travelling makes people excited and expectation makes our blood boil. |
C.It’s hard to travel without meeting strangers. |
D.Travellers love to make plans, but they also like to break them. |
E.They learn new languages, meet new people and try to get to know new cultures. |
F.The travelling plan is very important to the travellers when they go out for travelling. |
G.At the same time, there are plenty of those who can afford the most necessary things. |
1. 你推荐的路线;
2. 推荐的理由。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mark,
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Yours,
Li Hua
8 . August is one of the most popular months to travel for Chinese. Choosing the perfect destination for an August vacation isn’t easy. We looked at airfare trends, climate data, and cultural calendars to select 4 vacation spots that are some of the best places to visit this August.
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Visitors can enjoy the sunny weather while boating, fishing, and sailing. On land, you can hop between historic sites like Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes, both key sites in the War of 1812.
And sweet teeth will have something to celebrate too: the Fudge(软糖)Festival, which takes place every August and allows the many fudge shops on the island to show off their best work.
Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
Martha’s Vineyard is praised as one of the most classic summer getaways in the United States. The charming island south of Cape Cod is dotted with simple and elegant New England homes, relaxing sandy beaches. The sunny summer weather in August sets the perfect stage fora boat outing or a shopping trip to the town’s shops of all kinds.
Krakow, Poland
Krakow, Poland, is the perfect mixture of history and nightlife.
Tourist favorites in Krakow include Wawel Cathedral, St. Mary’s Basilica, and the Schindler’s Factory museum, each of which gives a glance into Poland’s religious and political history. After the sun sets, enjoy Krakow’s world—famous har and restaurant scene, and don’t forget to pop into a cafe for a late-night snack.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Every year, one of the grandest wonders in nature is performed here—the Great Migration.
The annual migration sees more than 2 million wildebeest(羚羊), zebras make the dangerous journey across the Serengeti in search of greener fields. Along the way, predators(食肉动物)such as lions and crocodiles lie in wait for the incoming foods, providing tense scene for brave sightseers and nature lovers.
1. What do you enjoy when you go to Krakow?A.Boating. | B.Bars and restaurants. |
C.The Fudge Festival. | D.The Great Migration. |
A.Mackinac Island. | B.Martha’s Vineyard. |
C.Krakow. | D.Maasai Mara National Reserve. |
A.They are some of the best places to visit this August for Chinese. |
B.The total cost of going to these places is roughly the same. |
C.They all have historical scenes to visit. |
D.They are all the favorite seaside of tourists. |
9 . The biggest risk I’ve ever taken was quitting my job and biking alone across western China.
One of the best parts of the whole experience was the people. I met people from across China and once got to attend a Tibetan wedding-something I never thought I would do.
The people were some of the best parts of the trip, but mostly each day, I was alone with nature. Throughout the rolling hills and the flowing streams, western China is home to some of the most amazing scenery in the world.
It was indeed an experience I will never forget. If anyone has an interest in traveling, I would highly recommend going by bicycle!
A.It simply took my breath away. |
B.My family were shocked and tried to talk me out of it. |
C.The food was definitely another highlight of my journey. |
D.I had never biked for more than two hours in one day before. |
E.It really inspired me to push myself and go farther every day. |
F.Traveling by bicycle was actually much cheaper than I thought. |
G.The whole event was extraordinary, full of dancing, laughter and fun. |
A.Italy. | B.Ireland. | C.Tokyo. |