1 . There isn’t a more British way to spend a summer afternoon than enjoying the sun in our many parks.

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

The dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park, with steep pathways and volcanic cliff faces, offers unparalleled views over the city of Edinburgh. A royal park since the 12th century, the beautiful Holyrood Palace remains one of the Queen’s primary residences.

Take a moment to relax beside one of the many mini lakes, enjoy a walk along the yellow-flowered hillocks, set off for the iconic Arthur’s Seat or explore the wind-whipped hillside ruins of the 15th century St Andrew’s Chapel.

Stanley Park, Blackpool

This seriously stylish park won the prestigious Fields in Trust “Best Park” award in 2017, and deservedly so. With an Art Deco café, Italian marble fountain, pretty bandstand and picturesque boating lake, it’s an elegant space to enjoy a summer’s afternoon.

Visitors can spend the day rowing on the lake and exploring the woodland and formal gardens. There’s also a 5000-seat cricket ground, 18-hole golf course and model village within the park, making it well worth a repeat visit.

Platt Fields Park, Manchester

Centred around a beautiful lake where enthusiastic fishermen catch carp and tench, Platt Fields has been enjoyed by the public for over 100 years. Platt Fields were envisioned as the “green lungs of the city”, providing Mancunians with an escape from the pollution and smog of the workhouses in Manchester.

Sports fans can enjoy bowling greens, basketball courts, football pitches, roller hockey, tennis courts, cycle paths and a skate park as well as a BMX track.

Bute Park, Cardiff

Described as the “green heart of the city”, Cardiff’s Bute Park is an urban oasis. Indeed, surrounded by towering trees, award-winning horticulture, a calming lake and thriving wildlife, it’s easy to forget you’re in the city at all.

Formerly the grounds of the statuesque Cardiff Castle, Bute Park is one of the largest parks in Wales, and there are several football pitches, attracting over a million visits every year.

1. Where are the sports activities unavailable?

A．In Holyrood Park.	B．In Stanley Park.
C．In Platt Fields Park.	D．In Bute Park.

2. What do the four parks have in common?

A．A palace.

B．A lake.

C．A fountain.

D．A golf course.

3. From which is the text probably taken?

A．A magazine only for Mancunicans.	B．A report on national parks.
C．A brochure for British parks.	D．A website introducing parks in Autumn.

2 . 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。

By good fortune, I was able to drift down the Motu River in New Zealand     1     (two) during last year.

The first journey     2     (lead) by Buzz, an American guide with a lot of rafting experience. The first half day was spent     3    (develop) teamwork. The discipline of following commands     4     question was necessary. In rapids (急流), we     5     (fight) against the river and overcame it. We took the raft exactly     6     Buzz wanted it to go. At the end of the journey, we were all excited and happy     7     we won.

The guide on the second journey was very softly­spoken. It seemed that it would be     8    (possible) to hear his voice above the noise of the rapids. He didn’t try to take command of us or the river. At the end of the journey, the river became our friend, but not our enemy. The quiet guide was not our leader, but only the person whose sensitivity was more developed than     9    (we)．

    10    (give) the opportunity to choose a leader, everyone would have chosen someone like Buzz. However, at the end of the second journey, we had a different vision.

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。

Mount Emei,    1    (locate) in the southwest of Sichuan Province, is an ancient and famous attraction in China.

Three million years ago, the main part of Mount Emei    2    (rise) sharply along a fault line here. Due to a complex combination of erosion (侵蚀) and weathering，a massive    3     (high) difference of over 2,600 meters was formed between today’s mountain top and the Emei Plain. The Summit of Ten Thousand Buddhas,    4    an altitude of 3,099 meters, is the highest peak of Mount Emei. In a commanding position, The Golden Summit with the biggest concentration of temples and scenic spots on Mount Emei    5    (call) the largest and highest place of worship of Chinese Buddhism in the world.

The Buddha statue of Samantabhadra,    6    (measure) 48 meters high, is the highest golden Buddha in the world. The ten heads of the Buddha statue are divided into three layers, each with different expressions,    7    represent the ten mentalities of ordinary people. The Golden Summit is also the most suitable place    8    (appreciate) the impressive Mount Emei “Sea of Clouds.”

    9    (incredible), the 72 peaks of Mount Emei are mostly over 2,000 meters above sea level. The scenery features high peaks a love the clouds and white mist. Formed by ever-changing mist and fog, they present    10    unique full view. Now Mount Emei has become a famous scenic spot in the world.

5 . The Junction Campground

The Junction Campground is a great spot for river-based camping along one of Australia’s best-known rivers, near Grafton. Paddling the beautiful Nymboida River is a great way to explore the rainforest-lined riverbanks and rocky cliffs of Nymboi-Binderay National Park.

Craigmhor Mountain Retreat

Set in 1, 000 acres of wilderness, Craigmhor is a perfect base for bush walking, mountain biking, fishing, and bird watching. Within easy driving distance of Sydney, Craigmhor is the ideal location for overseas visitors or urban people to experience the Australian bush.

The Stone Cottage

Said to be Albury’s oldest house, the Stone Cottage warmly welcomes visitors with its exposed stone walls and an open fireplace. Set well back from the street in a spacious enclosed garden (ideal for pets), the two-bedroom self-contained house is perfect for small families and couples.

Located behind the main home, the Stone Cottage’s Kitchen Cottage turns on the charm as much as the larger house. Private from the main house, the one-bedroom self-contained cottage has a veranda (游廊) which looks out over an established herb garden, ideal for couples.

Instead of asking guests to wake at a certain time for a prepared breakfast, guests of both cottages receive a selection of breakfast cuisines as they like, allowing sleep-ins and lazy mornings.

Pets are welcome.

Country Barn Retreat

Situated in a peaceful location and perfect for short stays, Elaine and John offer this amnazing self-contained two-bedroom Country Barn Retreat, overlooking rural views and surounded by lovely gardens.

Sleeping up to four adults in this comfortable cottage where you can relax by the cosy wood fire in winter.

Fully equipped kitchen. Lounge and dining area with air-conditioning and fans to keep it cool in summer. Pet friendly, however, you would need to make arrangements with Elaine or John first.

1. Where will you go if you’re a bird lover?

A．The Stone Cottage.

B．Craigmhor Mountain Retreat.

C．The Junction Campground.

D．Country Barn Retreat.

2. What can be learned about the Stone Cottage?

A．It lacks an open fireplace.

B．It’s building a herb garden.

C．It has three bedrooms in all.

D．It provides a well-prepared breakfast.

3. What’s special about the last two destinations?

A．Pets are allowed.

B．Fires are forbidden.

C．Both have a veranda.

D．Both are near rivers.

6 . 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。

The natural beauty of Fanjingshan ensures its place among the country’s top nature reserves.

Flowers are coming out pretty at    1    foot of Fanjingshan in early April, while white snow is still attached to the mountaintop.    2    (it)green and fresh vegetation(植被)is a major feature of Fanjingshan,    3    stands northeast of Tongren city in southwestern China’s Guizhou province. Fanjingshan is home to more than 7,100 species of wild plants and animals. There are more than 40 different    4    (type)of forests as well as endangered animals.

The Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve was established in 1978. It    5    (recognize)as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1986. The reserve covers an area    6    more than 77,500 hectares and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018.

To protect biological activity more    7    (effective), the Fanjingshan administration has set up observation stations and put in    8    (monitor)equipment. Experts say Fanjingshan has an advantage in its application to become a    9    (nation)park in that it is the only natural habitat for the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey and the Fanjingshan fir, both of which have been rated as    10    (threaten)species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

7 . Going against the tide of flocking to well-known tourist destinations on vacation, a growing number of holidaymakers in China tend to spend their leisure time at lesser-known tourist attractions. Reverse tourism (逆向旅游)has appeared as a new trend among young holidaymakers in China.

According to data from an online travel agency, the number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year. Bookings for four-star or five-star hotels in less-traveled places all increased at least 10 times. Some lesser-known scenic spots posted double-digit growth during the holiday. Baimaiquan Park in Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, received 52,100 visits in the seven days, up 15.78 percent year-over-year.

Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations. In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as “commercial” as developed ones and are able to offer more actual experiences and natural encounters. Essentially speaking, total relaxation is becoming a real expectation for many people when they travel. Changes in demand may be the fundamental reason for the popularity of reverse tourism. COVID-19 is another key factor fueling reverse tourism. As precautionary measures continue, traveling has an unpredictable quality. Travelers have thus become more cautious and tend to choose local attractions or places with fewer tourists.

“The rise of reverse tourism is not a bad thing,” said Zhengzhou Daily. It means that vacationers now have more options, which brings more possibilities to the tourism market. More importantly, it noted, the trend is set to force popular destinations to improve themselves instead of resting on their past honor.

Jiang Han, a senior researcher, said that reverse tourism will become one of the future directions for the market. To give a real boost to the tourism market, Jiang suggested that more efforts be made to tap the potential of underrated (被低估了的), lesser-known destinations. It is necessary to dig deeper into the local customs and highlight the local characteristics to improve the quality of local tourism.

1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The popularity of travel agency in China.

B．The contributions of tourism to the economy.

C．The high income of hotels during holidays.

D．The increasing trend of reverse tourism in China.

2. What may be the root cause of the rise of reverse tourism?

A．The effect of COVID-19.

B．Holidaymakers’ changing needs for travel.

C．No improvements in famous spots.

D．The cheaper prices of the less-traveled places.

3. What does Zhengzhou Daily think of reverse tourism?

A．It will drop with the recovery of economy.

B．It benefits both tourists and the tourism market.

C．It is helpful to spread local culture to tourists.

D．It stops the development of the famous resorts.

4. What is Jiang Han’s advice on developing the tourism market?

A．Finding the potential and features of less-traveled attractions.

B．Improving the management of the local tourism.

C．Upgrading the facilities in tourist areas.

D．Highlighting the local tourism through media.

8 . 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。

In Sarek National Park of the remote far north of Sweden, I wake up to the sound of wind     1     (buffet) the cloth of my tent. For many years, few people have ever seen Sarek apart from the Sami. They used to live off reindeer. In 1909, Sarek     2     (make) a national park to keep the land in its natural state. And all new     3     (develop) is banned within park boundaries. Since reindeer were always     4     the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. Being in such a beautiful place     5     (enable) me to feel so blessed.

9 . Every theme park is unique in its own way. Below is a list of some of the most popular theme parks in the world.

1. Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Resort (旅游胜地) is in Florida, United States, which is made up of four theme parks, two water parks, a shopping center, 31 resort hotels with specific themes, several golf courses, a camping resort and other entertainment choices. Cinderella’s Castle is what you can’t miss, where there is the greatest lodging, which can sleep up to six guests.

2. Shanghai Disney Resort

This resort is the sixth Disney resort worldwide. It features one of the largest castles, the Enchanted Storybook Castle, which comes highly recommended, an entertainment district, two themed hotels and entertainment facilities. To experience a flight over the Great Wall of China, ride the “Soaring over the Horizon” Ride.

3. Universal Studios

Universal Studios is located in Orlando, Florida, primarily themed to copy film scenes, television, and other aspects of the entertainment industry. It features numerous rides, attractions, and live shows, including the Hollywood Dream roller coaster, the 4K3D amazing adventures of Spider-Man and Universal Wonderland.

4. Everland Resort

Everland Resort located in South Korea features thrill rides, a zoo, and a water park. One of Everland’s main attractions is T Express, which is the fastest roller coaster in Asia and one of the steepest wooden roller coasters in the world. Zoo-Topia has animal performances and a petting zoo. The water park called Caribbean Bay is the largest water park in the country.

1. Which of the following is a must-visit in Walt Disney World Resort?

A．Water parks.	B．Cinderella’s Castle.
C．The shopping center.	D．The camping resort.

2. Which park do you prefer if you like live performances?

A．Universal Studios.	B．Everland Resort.
C．Walt Disney World Resort.	D．Shanghai Disney Resort.

3. What do the last three theme parks have in common?

A．They provide rides.	B．They feature castles.
C．They’re located in Asia.	D．They have animal shows.

10 . STEM

Innovative. Eye-opening. Inspiring.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math constantly reshape the communities we live in. Our STEM tours challenge students to develop imaginative solutions to global problems through critical thinking and creative expression.

Health Sciences in Great Britain

Paging the next generation of doctors, nurses, and health professionals — this tour through England and Scotland is for you. Trace the innovations that shaped Britain’s modern healthcare landscape, and participate in hands-on workshops to discover how real-life medical careers operate.

Robotics, Engineering, and the Future of Cities in Japan

Home to countless organizations specializing in robotics and engineering, Japan is at the forefront of innovation in sustainability and human mobility. From high-speed superconducting magnetic (磁悬浮) trains to ASIMO the robot, see how the future of cities is closer than you think in Japan. You can take a guided tour of Tokyo with a STEM expert before visiting other Japanese cities.

Agriculture in Ireland

Get your hands dirty as you experience the farm-to-table journey — an important part of life in Ireland — by visiting a variety of local farms around the country. Learn about organic and sustainable farming practices, the impact of climate change on traditional food production, and how each agricultural product requires specialized care.

Reef (礁) Regeneration and Conservation in Australia

As the world’s largest living organism, the Great Barrier Reef is the foundation of Australia’s coastal ecosystems. And Townsville, which will serve as your base of operations for this tour, is a world-famous center for scientific reef research and conservation. Conduct a field survey with koalas and snorkel (潜水) alongside the Reef.

1. Which best suits those expecting a career in medicine?

A．The tour in Great Britain.	B．The tour in Japan.
C．The tour in Ireland.	D．The tour in Australia.

2. What does the tour in Ireland provide?

A．Healthcare workshops.	B．Robot programming classes.
C．Labor experience in the fields.	D．A field survey with sea lives.

3. Who is the text aimed at?

A．Artists.

B．Adventurers.

C．Volunteers.

D．Students.