1 . From art galleries to historic sites these small towns in Arizona will serve you with all they have to offer.

Jerome

Visitors come to explore its art galleries and special gift shops, like Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes. They can also taste local drinks at Jerome’s tasting rooms. Don’t miss Jerome State Historic Park, where you can learn about the community’s mining history. Jerome has several excellent hotels and restaurants, so you can spend your weekend here.

Bisbee

This mining community is just 25 miles south of Tombstone. It was once the largest city between St Louis and San Francisco. It is popular for its art galleries, and great bars and restaurants. Several museums explore Bisbee’s mining history, including Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum. Follow this with a tour of the Queen Mine. Drive to the Lavender Pit Mining Overlook for a more modern look at mining, a few miles south of Bisbee.

Tombstone

Wooden walkways line the dirt streets in the historic district. You can drop by the Bird Cage Theater, which is now a museum. You can also listen to live music in Big Nose Kate’s Saloon while enjoying a burger.

Seligman

The last town on Route 66 is served as the inspiration for Radiator Springs in the animated movie Cars. Stop by Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In to see cars in the parking lot painted as the characters from the movie, or drop in at the Route 66 Gift Shop Visitor Center for nice gifts. If you’re lucky, you’ll meet Angel Delgadillo in the gift shop. He made Route 66 famous as a historic highway.

1. Who may choose to go to Jerome?

A．People who love to go to bars.	B．People who are interested in music.
C．People who study the history of walkways.	D．People who want to buy some souvenirs.

2. What do Jerome and Bisbee have in common?

A．They are very close to Seligman.

B．They have fascinating historic parks.

C．They are famous for their historical sites.

D．They give people a chance to explore museums.

3. What do we know about Seligman?

A．It displayed many famous gifts.

B．It was built by Angel Delgadillo.

C．It is important for the creation of Cars.

D．It has cars painted as characters in social medias.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号中单词的正确形式。

Hangzhou, located in the north of Zhejiang province, is one of the seven ancient     1     (capital) of China. As a core city of the Yangtze River Delta, Hangzhou     2     (be)one of the most prosperous cities in China for more than 1, 000 years, and is home     3     a lot of natural attractions.

The West Lake is definitely a place people can never miss when visiting Hangzhou. The lake itself cowers 6 square kilometres, and some of Hangzhou’s most famous scenic places     4     (include). You can just walk along the Nanshan and Beishan roads, take a ferry on the boat to the islands on the lake,     5     simply sit in a lakeside teahouse.

Hefang Street is where you can experience how Hangzhou     6     (look) when it was the capital of China. The emperors’ palace was once located on the street,     7     (make) it the economic and political center of the city. Most of the shops there have     8     history of more than 100 years.

The Xixi wetland is not only China’s first national wetland park, but also a natural haven from the busy city life,     9     is listed as a cultural treasure.

As UNESCO says on its     10     (office) website, “With its famous natural beauty and cultural heritage, Hangzhou has already become one of the most important tourist venues in China.”

3 . How to Travel with Your Friends Without Hating Them

The only thing better than a vacation with friends is a well-planned vacation with friends.     1     Choose your friends, destination and activities wisely and your group will enjoy a fun and memorable holiday-and start getting ready to plan the next one.

Not sure how to plan a trip with friends?

Choose friends you get along well with. You’ll be spending a lot of time with your travel companions, so think of people who have similar general travel habits and are flexible and relaxed.     2     Also consider how much you’ll be willing to compromise.

Decide on a date. Ask your friends when they can take time off from school or work.     3     The larger your group is, the harder it will be to find a time that works for all of you. Be patient and flexible and make a deal when you can.

Discuss a budget early on. Ask your friends to be open about how much you’re each willing to pay for the trip between travel, accommodation, food and entertainment costs.     4     For example, you could say, “I know it’s awkward, bat we should talk about a budget before we start planning everything.”

Pick a destination wisely. A key step in planning a fun trip with friends is picking the perfect destination. Big cities are an excellent pick, as there will likely be activities to suit everyone’s interests.     5     Consider the activities you want to do, sites you want to see and the amount of time you have to travel, as these factors will decide your destination.

A．Make your reservations for flights and accommodations.

B．All trips are meant for adventure, relaxation, and enjoyment.

C．Who you choose to travel with can, make or break your holiday.

D．Decide in advance how you will share expenses with your travel mate.

E．With careful preparation, your group will stay energized through the whole trip.

F．Narrow down preferences to a date and duration that works for the most people.

G．However, if you’re hoping to see nature, you may need to travel to more remote locations.

4 . 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。

Chang’an Tower, also known as the Great Wild Goose Pagoda, is an architectural wonder     1     (locate) in Xi’an, China. With its rich historical significance and stunning beauty, this ancient tower stands as a masterpiece of China’s cultural heritage.

    2     (original) built during the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century, Chang’an Tower served as a Buddhist pagoda, housing Buddhist materials that the monk Xuanzang brought from India. Its construction     3    (order) by Emperor Gaozong to promote Buddhism and facilitate (使……便利) the translation of Buddhist scriptures (佛经)     4     Chinese.

Rising to a     5     (high) of 64 meters, the square-shaped, thirteen-storey tower showcases the splendid craftsmanship of ancient Chinese craftsmen, each storey of     6     exhibits unique architectural features,     7     (reflect) the cultural influences of the time. Visitors can go up the internal staircase to the top for magnificent     8     (view) of the city. Surrounding the pagoda, the serene gardens and the Da Ci’en Temple offer a peaceful retreat as well.

Whether it is for experiencing a piece of history     9     exploring cultural wonders, Chang’an Tower is     10     essential destination for those exploring China’s vast historical landscape.

5 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Cave tours are one of the main attractions of Mammoth Cave National Park, allowing visitors to explore the park’s extensive underground cave system. There are several different types of tours available, ranging from beginner-friendly walks     1     physically demanding adventures.

The most popular tour is the “Historic Tour”,     2     is a 2-hour walk that takes visitors through the park’s most famous caves and tunnels. This tour     3     (offer) a glimpse into the rich cultural history of the cave, including its use by early     4     (settle) and its role as a source of saltpeter during the war of 1812.

For those looking for a more challenging experience, the ”Wild Cave Tour“ is a 6-hour adventure that takes visitors off the     5     (beat) path and into some of the park’s less-explored areas. This tour involves     6     (climb) through narrow passages, and is recommended for experienced cavers and those in good physical condition.

In addition to the     7     (tour) mentioned above, there are several other options, including a “Domes and Dripstones” tour, which shows the cave’s unique geology,     8     a “Frozen Niagara” tour, which features a splendid display of frozen waterfalls and towering stalactites (钟乳石).

No matter     9     your choice is, it is definitely a unique and unforgettable experience to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. The     10     (world) most fascinating underground landscapes will never fail you.

6 . In 2015 my husband and I spent some days traveling in Sahara Desert. I was super ______ to ride a camel for the first time and spent a night in a tent in the desert.

______, the ride started with me hanging upside down from the saddle (鞍) with one ______ in the air. Bob, my camel, had decided to stand up ______ I could settle in. I held onto the saddle ______ as the guide pushed me up onto the camel’s back. Bob______a sound of disapproval and we rode off. I thought it would be bumpy (颠簸的); but it was a very ______ journey all the way ______ the fact that the camel in front was having a bad case of gas.

After dinner, we returned to the tent for sleep. Even in several thick blankets, I was _____ from head to toe while my husband fell asleep straight away. Thankfully, I drifted into dreamland gradually, only to be ______ by an unusual noise, followed by a(n)______ smell. I tried to go back to sleep, but another unpleasant smell and more _____, which went on for hours.

After what felt like a ______ night, it was time to rise to watch the sunrise. I dragged my sleepy body out. There, ______ just outside was Bob, who made direct eye contact with me and I promised I ______ a broad grin on his face.

1.

A．alarmed

B．optimistic

C．rigid

D．excited

2.

A．Therefore

B．Nevertheless

C．Indeed

D．Otherwise

3.

A．hand

B．foot

C．head

D．shoulder

4.

A．before

B．until

C．though

D．unless

5.

A．desperately

B．carefully

C．frequently

D．loosely

6.

A．picked up

B．turned down

C．let out

D．awoke to

7.

A．vital

B．horrible

C．personal

D．pleasant

8.

A．on account of

B．rather than

C．save for

D．in terms of

9.

A．swinging

B．circling

C．shaking

D．aching

10.

A．replaced

B．attracted

C．disturbed

D．rewarded

11.

A．appetizing

B．awful

C．damp

D．smoky

12.

A．chewing

B．laughter

C．chatting

D．barks

13.

A．restful

B．lonely

C．mysterious

D．rough

14.

A．stationed

B．examined

C．targeted

D．absorbed

15.

A．modeled

B．spotted

C．expected

D．forced

7 . About Byron

Whether you’re in Byron for fun or work, there are plenty of things to do to fill your spare time.

Byron, Georgia makes travel sweeter with its slower pace and breathtaking attractions. It’s full of historic sites, museums, shopping malls, and more. In this city at the center of Georgia’s peach industry, you can take a vacation that leaves you rested, not annoyed.

Events

Georgia Peach Festival-June

Fall Market Days-September

Georgia National Fair-October

Byron Christmas Parade-December

Local attractions

Byron Welcome Center

Located in the Peach Shops, the Byron Welcome Center is your first stop in our area. The Byron Welcome Center is ready to help you make the most of your stay in Byron, Georgia.

North Peach Park

North Peach Park is the place for traditional festivals, movies in the park, and many other events. The park has picnic shelters, playgrounds, football fields and soccer fields all year round. North Peach Park also has an indoor, climate-controlled multi-purpose room.

The Big Peach Shopping Mall

One of Georgia’s major shopping malls, and Central Georgia’s biggest and best variety of goods, the Big Peach has something for everyone! Open seven days a week and located directly off I-75, the Big Peach is Central Georgia’s favorite shopping destination.

Party Playground Indoor Fun Center

Let the kids work out some energy with an hour or two at the Party Playground Indoor Fun Center. This room full of safe and soft play equipment will let your little ones run, jump and play, rain or shine. It’s also a great place to have a birthday party.

Contact us

For more information, contact us at (478) 956-2409

Email: byronwelcomecenter@gmail.com

1. When is the best time to enjoy delicious peach in Byron?

A．June.

B．September.

C．October.

D．December.

2. Which attraction best suits people with children?

A．North Peach Park.

B．Byron Welcome Center.

C．The Big Peach Shopping Mall.

D．Party Playground Indoor Fun Center.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A course plan.

B．A travel brochure.

C．A journal.

D．An encyclopedia.

8 . Torbjorn Pedersen is a Danish traveler who recently finished a trip around the world. But this wasn’t just any trip. Mr. Pedersen spent nearly 10 years ________ every country in the world.

As he began to plan his trip, he made a few ________: no flying, no visiting home, and spend at least 24 hours in every ________ . He hoped that he could ________ about $20 a day, and finish his trip in about four years.

It took him far longer. The first part of his trip was pretty easy. He ________ across Europe and North America, where his biggest ________ was not spending too much money. But as he ________ on to other parts of the world, things began to get much ________ . Mr. Pedersen says he had many difficult experiences. He was once ________at gunpoint and thought he might be killed. He also became ________ ill with malaria（疟疾）.

But he also had many good ________. Mr. Pedersen says that one reason he didn’t ________ was the help he got from people all over the world. “You might have to try 1,000 closed doors,” he says, “But there is always a（an）________ door somewhere. Never, ever give up.”

On July 26, 2023 Mr. Pedersen arrived back in Denmark after a 33-day boat ride. He was ________by about 150 people, including friends and family members. Mr. Pedersen says he plans to write a book and ________ what he learned in his travels around the world.

1.

A．checking

B．visiting

C．recognizing

D．contacting

2.

A．attempts

B．guesses

C．wishes

D．rules

3.

A．town

B．city

C．country

D．continent

4.

A．check out

B．make up

C．apply for

D．live on

5.

A．traveled

B．cut

C．drove

D．hiked

6.

A．challenge

B．awkwardness

C．responsibility

D．honour

7.

A．got

B．moved

C．turned

D．focused

8.

A．sillier

B．stranger

C．crazier

D．harder

9.

A．reminded

B．concerned

C．held

D．attended

10.

A．actually

B．unavoidably

C．seriously

D．obviously

11.

A．experiences

B．emotions

C．traditions

D．proposals

12.

A．make out

B．die out

C．refer to

D．give up

13.

A．back

B．open

C．big

D．secret

14.

A．met

B．blocked

C．waved

D．observed

15.

A．quote

B．donate

C．preserve

D．share

9 . Fly like superman!

Have you ever imagined how it feels when fresh air is in your face? Or to see the beauty of nature from the top? You can do it in a hot air balloon ride.

Hot air ballooning is the activity of flying in a basket hanging over a hot air balloon. Attractive parts of ballooning include the unusual quiet, the lack of a feeling of movement, and the bird’s-eye view. Since the balloon moves with the direction of the winds, the passengers feel absolutely no wind, except for brief periods during the flight when the balloon climbs or falls into air currents of different directions or speeds. Hot air ballooning has been recognized by the World Aeronautical Federation(WAF)as the safest air sport, and accidents seldom happen. However, you must follow some rules such as:

* You have to respect the limit of passengers allowed in the ride. A catlán has drawn new attention to the danger of ballooning. Four years ago, 1 1 people were injured and 2 were killed when their hot air balloon basket struck in line and caught fire.
*The pilot must check the weather and select a suitable take-off point. The current and forecast weather must have good visibility for the pilot to see, and slow winds to allow take-off and landing.
* Children aged under twelve have to be with their parents all the tour.
* Pilots must not carry passengers who have participated in scuba dive (蛙潜) the day before.

There are many regular (定期) gatherings of balloons and balloonists in Hidalgo around the year, which provide both a place for balloonists to interact as well as a place for visitors to entertain. You must try this activity at least once in a lifetime.

1. What is an attraction of hot air ballooning?

A．Hearing the sound of the wind.	B．Enjoying a breathtaking view.
C．Experiencing different weather.	D．Having a feeling of movement.

2. What can we learn from the rules of hot air ballooning?

A．13 passengers are allowed on board at most.

B．It allows take-off or landing in strong winds.

C．A person aged 12 and older can ride alone.

D．Any scuba divers are allowed as passengers.

3. What kind of text is it?

A．A news report.	B．A scientific research.
C．A travel guide.	D．A technical document.

10 . With a huge variety of animals, plants, and geological features, it’s no surprise the Rocky Mountains host many national parks in both the US and Canada. Here are a few of the national parks in the region dedicated to preserving the unique environments of the Rocky Mountains.

Rocky Mountain National Park

The first of the great national parks in the Rocky Mountains, this park includes 415 square miles of land across the Continental Divide. Because of its size, visitors can experience high mountain peaks, grassy valleys, hidden alpine lakes, and beautiful waterfalls. Rock climbers can scale a thousand feet up the sheer rock cliffs of Longs Peak, and there are many hiking trails.

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone is probably one of the most well-known national parks. President Ulyssess S. Grant designated Yellowstone as the very first national park in the United States on March 1, 1872. It is famous for its hot springs, boiling mud, fumaroles and geysers such as Old Faithful, which shoots boiling water more than 100 feet into the air. Yellowstone also has its own canyon and magnificent waterfall. Visitors can see bison, elk, wolves and grizzly bears.

Grand Teton National Park

Travelers can leave Yellowstone on a parkway that brings them right to Grand Teton National Park, just north of Jackson, Wyoming. Humans have lived in the area for more than 11,000 years, and traces of this history can be found throughout the park. Grand Teton has many opportunities for hiking, camping, boating, rock climbing, and viewing wildlife, as well as amazing views of the Grand Teton Mountain Range.

Banff National Park

Banff National Park is located near Calgary, in Alberta, Canada. Banff was Canada’s first national park, and is known for its mountain peaks, its hundreds of glaciers, and glacier-fed lakes such as Lake Louise. Banff has many hiking trails and campsites, and winter visitors snowshoe, ski, and skate.

1. Which of the following best suits winter sports lovers?

A．Rocky Mountain National Park.	B．Yellowstone National Park.
C．Grand Teton National Park.	D．Banff National Park.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Rocky Mountain National Park has its own canyon.

B．Yellowstone National Park are famous for campsites.

C．Grand Teton National Park enjoys the longest history.

D．Banff National Park is the first national park in Canada.

3. Where is the passage most likely taken from?

A．A science magazine.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A geography textbook.	D．A wildlife guidebook.