1. Where does the woman work?
| A．At an airport. |
| B．In a hotel. |
| C．In a travel agency. |
| A．February. |
| B．March. |
| C．April. |
| A．There are few flights to choose. |
| B．She can’t arrange accommodation for him. |
| C．Holidays in the Australian Outback are less popular. |
| A．On the 10th. |
| B．On the 16th. |
| C．On the 18th. |
2 . From a treehouse camp in France to an organic farm in Portugal, The Green Traveller picks four resorts (景点) to stay during the coming summer vacation.
Il Paluffo, Italy
It’s a collection of luxurious small villas (别墅) within a restored 15th-century building, powered by renewable energy, amid the rolling Chianti Hills. From the natural pool you can be bathed in the sunshine while admiring views. The main villa has four elegant double rooms, while four apartments each sleep four to six people and come with their own private gardens.
Le Camp, France
It is a safari-tent camp, overlooking the green valley of the Aveyron in south-west France. Large handmade beds, soft solar lighting, and an outdoor woodland spa are arranged in a back-to-nature setting. The owners can help plan your journey by train and offer a free transfer (接送) to and from local railway stations.
Le Mas de Saribou, France
Swing in the hammock (吊床) by the splendid natural pool with views of mountain peaks at this four-room eco villa in south-eastern France. The kids will love exploring the gardens where you search for vegetables, fruit, and flowers for your dinner. Solar panels supply the electricity and a grass roof and thick walls keep you cool inside from the summer heat.
Muxima, Portugal
It’s an African-inspired retreat. The solar-powered seven guest rooms here are close to some spectacular sandy and surf-friendly beaches along the Vicentina coast. You can join an early morning yoga class by the natural pool and then take a seat to enjoy a vegetarian breakfast, made up of mostly organic, homegrown and local produce.
1. What can a visitor do in Il Paluffo and Le Mas de Saribou?| A．Restore old buildings. | B．Do gardening work. |
| C．Swing in the hammock. | D．Enjoy mountain views. |
| A．Il Paluffo. | B．Le Camp. |
| C．Le Mas de Saribou. | D．Muxima. |
| A．They offer organic breakfast. |
| B．They sponsor swimming races. |
| C．They are powered by green energy. |
| D．They are surrounded by mountains. |
3 . Dark Sky Parks Around the World
Warrumbungle National Park
Situated in the central west slopes of New South Wales is Australia’s only dark sky park, Warrumbungle. The park has served as a dark sky park since July 2016. Its crystal-clear night skies and high altitude (海拔) make it a natural, educational and astronomical heritage site in the southern half of the earth. Tourists can use Australia’s largest optical telescope within the park boundaries to view the auroras (极光), the Milky Way and faint shooting stars.
Sark
Sark is a Channel Island near the coast of Normandy under the protection of the UK. It was the World’s First Dark Sky Island set up in January 2011. Its historical and cultural blend (交融) attracts over 40,000 tourists annually. With no motor vehicles and public lighting on the island, there is an exceptional view of the dark skies. A rich Milky Way is visible in the dark night skies from the shores of the island.
Pic du Midi de Bigorre
Pic du Midi de Bigorre in France was designated as a dark sky park in December 2013 making it the second largest dark sky park in the world. The park covers 3,112 square kilometres spread across the Pyrenees National Park and UNESCO’s World Heritage site, Pyrenees-Mont Perdu. The park attracts over one hundred star watchers every year. The Observatory Midi-Pyrenees, which was built in 1870,is one of the world’s highest museums at a height of 2,877 metres above sea level.
Ramon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon
Ramon Crater is a unique1,100-square-kilometre nature reserve located in the Negev Desert in Israel. In 2017, Ramon Crater became the first designated dark sky park in the Middle East. Its location, rough climate and forbidding landscape that are characteristic of the Negev have largely defeated historical attempts for human settlement, making it a great place to view the night skies. Stargazers usually camp in the desert to have an uninterrupted view of the stars, planets and the Milky Way.
1. Which was the first to be designated as a dark sky park?| A．Sark. | B．Pic du Midi de Bigorre. |
| C．Warrumbungle National Park. | D．Ramon Crater / Makhtesh Ramon. |
| A．The auroras. | B．The planets. |
| C．The Milky Way. | D．Shooting stars. |
| A．It’s a natural heritage site. | B．It covers 3,112 square kilometres. |
| C．Its geographical conditions are tough. | D．It’s a great place for humans to settle in. |
4 . When it comes to family holidays in Australia, most people look to hot spots such as Sydney or the Gold Coast. However, Perth makes for a strong competitor, with plenty of museums and theme parks to keep the kids entertained, as well as historic sites and botanical gardens.
To give you a travel guide, we take a look at the best things to see and do in Perth.
King’s Park
Located in the heart of Perth’s business district, the four-square-kilometre park is perfect for spending an afternoon and making the most of the sunny weather. Here you’ll find plenty of picnic spots, play areas for little ones, and a host of activities and things to see. However, if you only visit one thing, make it the park’s impressive botanical gardens where you’ll find colorful plants.
Bibbulmun Track
Hikers, this one’s for you! This track is one of the world’s great long distance walks. Along the way you can expect amazing scenery, comfortable campsites, and a host of exciting wildlife and plants to look out for.
Perth Mint
You can discover a century’s worth of metals from gold to silver and even Coca-Cola bottle caps here. There are plenty of activities too from a live gold pouring session that you can watch to countless exhibitions.
Perth Zoo
The unusual creatures at the Perth Zoo are sure to keep small children’s attention! Giraffes, lions, elephants and monkeys are just some of the wildlife living in the zoo, which focuses on protecting various species.
1. What do we know about King’s Park?| A．It is in the hot spot Perth. | B．It is a good place for a picnic. |
| C．It is perfect for long-distance walking. | D．It is home to various plants and animals. |
| A．They have a lot of wildlife. | B．They have large exhibitions. |
| C．They are in a business centre. | D．They are noted for campsites. |
| A．To introduce Australia. | B．To celebrate some events. |
| C．To attract visitors to Perth. | D．To announce new activities. |
5 . Weald & Downland Living Museum
Fun fact
Over 50 historic buildings from across the Weald and Downland area have been dismantled(拆除)and then reconstructed across a lovely 40-acre site in the South Downs national park. The collection of buildings represents almost a thousand years of rural life in south-east England: furnished just as they would have been in the past—complete with the homes, farms and public buildings. There’s a sense of exploring a real village as you wander between them along green paths, stopping to climb the stairs of a 17th-century craftsman’s(工匠)cottage to lie on the straw bed or sheltering from a shower in a smoky, 14th-century hall.
Getting there
The Stagecoach 60 bus service from Chichester to Midhurst stops just five minutes away at Grooms Yard, Singleton. The nearest railway stations are Chichester(2 miles)and Haslemere(7 miles). The museum is on Town Lane in Singleton, reached via the A286 from Chichester to Midhurst. Parking is free and there are disabled parking spaces opposite the museum shop.
Value for money?
Yes. It’s not cheap but it’s a special experience that easily fills a day. Plus, it’s a valuable cause worth supporting. Adults £14, children 5-17 and students £6.50, under-4s free, family £38(two adults and two children)or £25(one adult and three children).
Opening hours
Daily 10am-5pm(last entry 4pm).
1. What can visitors do in Weald & Downland Living Museum?| A．Take a shower in the hall. | B．Stay overnight at a cottage. |
| C．Learn construction techniques. | D．Explore rural life centuries ago. |
| A．It charges parking fees. | B．It has varied opening hours. |
| C．It is inconveniently located for bus riders. | D．It offers the disabled thoughtful service. |
| A．£25. | B．£34.5. | C．£38. | D．£41. |
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7 . Florence and Tuscany
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Tuscany embodies much that Italy is famous for, possessing more historical monuments than any other country on earth. Its cities, Florence, Siena and Pisa, together with smaller towns and medieval villages like Lucca and San Gimignano, house some of the world’s finest artistic treasures. Combine this with the beauty of it’s countryside, an enviable climate and one of the world’s great cuisines, and you have all the ingredients for a superb holiday.
Discover the city of Florence on a fascinating tour with a local guide
Experience the wonders of the Uffizi art gallery
Marvel at the medieval splendour of Siena on a tour led by a local guide
Visit San Gimignano, whose mighty high-rise towers dominate the surrounding countryside
See Pisa, its Leaning Tower and explore charming Lucca
Explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside
Enjoy authentic Tuscan food at a rural farmhouse
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1. What can you do while visiting the Tuscan countryside during the tour?| A．Visit the Uffizi art gallery. |
| B．Taste the local food. |
| C．Visit the Leaning Tower. |
| D．Enjoy many splendid high-rise towers. |
| A．Each person should pay £1289 to join the eight-day tour. |
| B．Round trip flights and hotel transfers for this trip are provided by the travel agency. |
| C．Single rooms are available without any additional cost. |
| D．People will no longer be able to book the group tour in 2023. |
| A．Travel. |
| B．Finance. |
| C．Sports. |
| D．Food. |
Located in the north-east of Italy, Venice is known
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But only time will tell whether this project is the right solution. The important thing is that action is being taken
Last summer vacation, I decided to visit my best friend in Barcelona. Aline sent me a screenshot (屏幕截图) of the ticket she was about to buy for me, from Saturday to Wednesday. I approved of the selection, she bought it, and I packed. The next day I headed to the airport, a little later than planned.
When I got to the airport with only my carry-on bag, it was 35 minutes before the gate closed. I headed directly to the security checkpoint. The electronic machine marked a big fat red × and told me to see an airline official. I did what I was told to do and stood in line at the airline counter (柜台), while one of the only two ladies available left. My heart was racing as I kept looking at the clock. A man, loud and rude, arrived with an airport employee and cut ahead, shouting at the lady and taking 10 minutes of my precious time.
By the time I arrived at the counter it was 8:02 and the gate closed at 8:05. The lady asked me what was wrong, and I told her. She then scanned (扫描) my ticket and told me the problem was that the gate had closed. I complained and told her I had arrived earlier.
“Where were you then?”
“In line, waiting for you.”
She didn’t say anything else, except to help change my ticket. I didn’t panic; instead I went into action mode. I searched for other flights. Just one flight would leave in 35 minutes. I was already at the airport, so I bought the ticket. I then tried to check in: check-in closes 40 minutes before the flight.
I took a deep breath, stopped running around, grabbed a taxi home, and bought my third ticket from Sunday to Sunday, extending my stay.
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I called Aline and we had a laugh about me missing the first flight in my life.
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In fact I did not miss my flight, but instead arrived a whole week early.
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10 . I was 17 years old. Along with a dozen other boys I had made a long trip to Iowa in order to see a college that I was thinking of
Here in Iowa everything was
| A．quitting | B．visiting | C．attending | D．exploring |
| A．fun | B．hard | C．plain | D．tiresome |
| A．assuming | B．picturing | C．reminding | D．missing |
| A．if | B．where | C．why | D．how |
| A．shapes | B．shades | C．shadows | D．sheets |
| A．flood | B．cloud | C．sea | D．blanket |
| A．easy | B．flat | C．beautiful | D．tough |
| A．hear | B．touch | C．taste | D．smell |
| A．cared about | B．dreamed of | C．prepared for | D．looked over |
| A．body | B．hand | C．face | D．soul |
| A．fill | B．break | C．separate | D．block |
| A．folded | B．sank | C．flowed | D．escaped |
| A．pain | B．breath | C．wealth | D．eyesight |
| A．splendid | B．pale | C．tiny | D．weak |
| A．creation | B．punishment | C．change | D．reflection |
