1 . Have you ever looked at a beautiful little house in London and thought “it must be so amazing to live there.”But for the people who actually do live in those homes, social media photography has changed what it means to live in a picturesque place.

Alice Johnston is a resident of Noting Hill, the London neighbourhood famous for colorfully- painted row houses and for being a Hollywood movie set. There can be a dark side to living inside it. She has witnessed all kinds of crazy behavior for the perfect snapshot (快照). Johnston was once woken up at 6 a.m, on Easter Sunday by French teenagers taking pictures outside. Another time she was changing when an elderly man took a picture of her windows. Although the shutters (百叶窗) were closed at the time, she was shocked by the experience.

When private homes become tourist attractions, conflicts can occur. In Hong Kong, the Monster Building became a huge selfie spot after it was featured in Transformers: Age of Extinction, A sign in English and Chinese put up by building residents reads “This is a private estate. All kinds of activities are not allowed, including but not limited to photographing, gatherings, use of drones (无人机) and yelling. We shall not take responsibility for personal injury caused by any accident. ”However, many visitors ignore the signs, and a quick scan of Instagram shows plenty of recent images taken there.

A pale-pink house near where Johnston lives has become such a popular photo site that the residents have given up on trying to keep people away. Instead, they’ve put up a donation box asking people to contribute money to charity in exchange for taking a photo.

1. What is probably the dark side to living in Notting Hill?

A．Small crowds of tourists.	B．Too much photographing.
C．Damage done to row houses.	D．Crazy behaviour of movie fans.

2. What was the Monster Building sign used for?

A．Asking tourists to be respectful.	B．Giving tips for taking images.
C．Clearing responsibilities for injuries.	D．Stopping tourists entering the building.

3. What did the residents in Johnston’s neighborhood do with the situation?

A．Put up more signs.	B．Drive people away.
C．Encourage tourist to donate.	D．Ask for fees for photographing.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．How to take photos while traveling.

B．When home becomes a tourist attraction.

C．Where to look for the perfect snapshot.

D．Why it is important to be a responsible tourist.

2 . Setting off on a solo trip, I soon realized I was never really alone.

After traveling to the UK to visit my _________ who studied there, I decided to return to America. I didn’t sleep well the night before I _________. In fact, although I had really _________ every minute of my pleasant stay, I was once again _________ about traveling alone. Directions were not my strong suit. _________, I was faced with a new _________: I had to change planes in Frankfurt, Germany. “You made it here, Mom. _________ yourself. You’ll also go back home _________,” Whitney said when she saw me off at the train station.

The first ride was _________ enough, but after getting off the __________, I had no idea where to find the bus to Gatwick Airport. I was swept up in a sea of people. Filled with __________, I asked help from a man beside me. “I’m going that way,” he said. “__________ me.” He never slowed down but kept an eye on me while we went across the bus station. “There it is,” he said, pointing as we reached the bus.

I arrived at Gatwick with plenty of time to spare, and I __________ my plane without any difficulty. I was never so happy to get on a plane. I sat down in my seat with a sigh of __________. I’d been worried about traveling alone, but the __________ I’d received made me feel I was never really alone.

1.

A．friend

B．husband

C．workmate

D．daughter

2.

A．failed

B．escaped

C．left

D．played

3.

A．examined

B．enjoyed

C．predicted

D．recorded

4.

A．curious

B．confused

C．careful

D．anxious

5.

A．In addition

B．At last

C．After all

D．In total

6.

A．promise

B．mistake

C．choice

D．barrier

7.

A．Trust

B．Excuse

C．Teach

D．Help

8.

A．regularly

B．suddenly

C．smoothly

D．secretly

9.

A．free

B．easy

C．quiet

D．noisy

10.

A．plane

B．bus

C．taxi

D．train

11.

A．anger

B．panic

C．doubt

D．pity

12.

A．Guide

B．Obey

C．Follow

D．Support

13.

A．boarded

B．approached

C．remembered

D．recognized

14.

A．impatience

B．sadness

C．relief

D．regret

15.

A．inspiration

B．kindness

C．chance

D．advantage

3 . 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。

The China Tourism Academy released a report saying that education tourism has become popular among people of all     1     (age).

More than 6 million people joined study tours last year,     2     (high) even than the pre-pandemic number of 4.8 million in 2019, according to the Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee of the National People’s Congress.

“The key difference between study travel and other tourism products     3     (be) that study travel focuses     4     learning while traveling,” Luo Shugang, director of the committee, said at a forum.

He said that study travel can date back to the Song (960-1279) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties, when many poets wrote of     5     (they) experiences on study travels.

“An industry for study travel     6     (form) during the period of reform and opening-up, which has     7     (rapid) developed in the past decade.” he said,     8     (add) that students in primary and middle schools are so far the main participants in education tourism.

Dai Bin, president of the Chinese Tourism Academy, said at the forum that the development of education tourism had promoted the social education of primary and middle school students,     9     had played     10     important role in combining culture with tourism.

4 . Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, is by far the largest city in the country. Here, you’ll find a multitude of tourist attractions to please even the pickiest of travelers. For ideas on the best places to visit in this magical city, read our list of the top attractions in Copenhagen.

Tivoli Gardens

It’s impossible to miss the grand entrance of the famous Tivoli amusement park and pleasure gardens dating from 1843 at Vesterbrogade. Here, visitors are welcomed through a dramatic archway and you will also find more than 20 attractions including a roller coaster, roundabouts, halls of mirrors, puppets and other entertainment facilities for your family of all ages. No matter what time of year you visit, Tivoli feels festive. At Christmas, Tivoli becomes an extravagantly decorated wonderland. The park is famous worldwide and appears in many movies.

National Museum of Denmark

An easy 10-minute walk from Tivoli along Vestergade brings you to the National Museum, a must-see attraction for anyone with an interest in Danish history and culture. It was established in 1807 and has been the biggest cultural and historic museum in this country. Some impressive runic stones are on display here, and the Danish history collection includes a sun chariot, antiquities and coins. You’ll also find collections from other interesting areas including Asia, Africa and Oceania, as well as the culture of the Indians.

Christiansborg Palace

On the tiny island of Slotsholmen is the Danish seat of government and an attraction that should top any visitor’s agenda. Christiansborg boasts more than 800 years of history and today, the palace is home to the Parliament, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Supreme Court. In addition, several parts are still used by the Royal House, although thankfully, much is open to the public. Opening hours for each section of the palace can vary since they are in use, so be sure to reserve ahead if you are interested in a specific area.

The Round Tower

The Round Tower is a 36-meter-high structure built as an observatory in 1642. It now also houses a small collection connected with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. A particular treat is the platform. From the top are magnificent views over the city. A new attraction is the glass floor hovering 25 meters above the ground where you can peer down into the castle’s core.

1. Which attraction do you need to book in advance?

A．Christiansborg Palace.

B．Tivoli Gardens.

C．National Museum of Denmark.

D．The Round Tower.

2. What can you enjoy on The Round Tower?

A．Stay overnight in the tower.

B．Have a lunch on the platform.

C．Walk into the castle’s core.

D．Overlook the beautiful scenery of the city.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．You are supposed to find a lot of antiquities from Asia in Tivoli Gardens.

B．It is not too far to walk from Tivoli Garden to the National Museum of Denmark.

C．Tivoli Gardens has the longest history among the four tourist attractions in Denmark.

D．National Museum of Denmark is the best choice if you want to know more about puppets.

5 . It is said that Shennongjia is the place where the mythical Emperor Yan once lived. In the remote mountains and primary forests, many visitors wish to encounter the legendary yeren (wild man), also called Bigfoot.     1     Instead, they are attracted by Shennongjia’s rich biodiversity and karst (喀斯特地形) land forms.

    2     Tourists can enjoy flower blossoms in spring, be shaded from the summer heat, appreciate red leaves in autumn and go skiing in winter.

Visitors can hike in the forest.     3     An early rise by visitors may be rewarded with an extremely attractive view of a sea of clouds beneath.

The natural beauty of karst landforms is everywhere. There are waterfalls, pools and a 56-ft-high arch that resembles a bridge crafted by nature after centuries of rain erosion.     4     Located in the southeast region of Shennongjia, it is the largest and highest wetland in central China. The Dajiuhu Lake is surrounded by mountains, where a total of nine different lakes are connected by a flowing stream. The nine lakes pose the Dajiuhu Lake, which means “nine big lakes” in Chinese.

Shen Nong’s first top is attractive to people who like climbing. The highest elevation of 2,950 meters has a wonderful reputation, also Shennongjia major scenic areas.     5    

Tourists may come across an area in which golden snub-nosed monkeys that are ill or injured are treated before they go back into the forest.

A．They may not see any such creature.

B．Of them the most famous is the Dajiuhu Lake.

C．The special land forms create a wonderful climate here.

D．The most attractive is the discovery of “uncivilized man”.

E．Trips in such a mountainous region depend largely on the weather.

F．The nature of Shennongjia’s beauty varies colorfully all year around.

G．Visitors can enjoy listening to the sounds of swallows nestling while climbing.

6 . 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。

After almost a decade of preparation work, the construction of a new branch of the Palace Museum, China’s largest museum for relics’ exhibition,     1    (formal) kicked off in Beijing.     2     (situate) in Xiyuhe, a village in Haidian district,     3     new branch will include an exhibition space exceeding 60,000 square meters for cultural relics.

“We’ll have a much larger space to meet people’s     4    (expect) and enhance our capacity     5    (show) ancient Chinese civilization,” Wang Xudong, director of the Palace Museum, said in a previous interview with China Daily.

According     6     an official document of the construction project released online, the first phase, which includes relic warehouses and offices, will take about three-and-a-half years to complete. It     7    (estimate) that more than 20,000 to 30,000 relics can be showcased in the new branch every year, and it will offer larger and better-equipped warehouses to house fragile items, such as silk pieces,     8     require greater attention.

“We aim to build the branch into a museum inheriting ancient classics and     9    (lead) the future at the same time,” Zhang Yu, chief architect of the new museum, said in December. “This landmark can be a guesthouse of Chinese civilization with Eastern ethos(理念) and a     10    (globe) view.”

7 . Banff National Park is Canada’s firstborn national park and was recognized in 1885. Located in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Banff includes 6,641 square kilometers of glaciers and ice fields, thick coniferous forest, and alpine(高山的) scenery. The Icefields Park-way spreads from Lake Louise, connecting to Jasper National Park in the north. Provincial forests and Yoho National Park are neighbors to the west while Kootenay National Park is situated to the south. The main commercial center of the park is the town of Banff, in the Bow River valley.

The Canadian Pacific Railway was contributory in Banff’s early years, building the Banff Springs Hotel and Chateau Lake Louise hotel in the park and attracting tourists through widespread advertising. In the early 20th century, roads were built in Banff, at times by prisoners of World War I, and through Great Depression-era public works projects, As Banff has over three million visitors annually, the health of its ecology has been endangered. In the mid-1990s, Parks Canada launched a two-year study to preserve ecological integrity.

Banff National Park has a subarctic climate(副极地气候) with three ecoregions. The forests feature lodgepole pine at lower heights and Engelmann spruce at higher ones below the tree line, above which are chiefly rocks and ice. Mammal(哺乳动物) species such as the grizzly bear, cougar, wolverine, moose and bighorn sheep are found along with hundreds of bird species. Reptiles(爬行动物) are also found but only a restricted number of species have been recorded.

The mountains were formed from sedimentary rocks(沉积岩) which were pushed east over newer rock formations, between 80 and 55 million years ago. Over the previous few million years, glaciers have at times covered most of the park, but today are found only on the mountainsides though they include the Columbia Icefield, the largest continuous glacial mass in the Rockies. Erosion(侵蚀) from water and ice has molded the mountains into their existing shapes.

1. What can we infer about Banff National Park?

A．It was built mainly by prisoners.

B．It is the oldest national park in Canada.

C．It is connected to three other provincial parks.

D．It failed to satisfy visitors’ demand for commercial activities.

2. What was a contribution of the Canadian Pacific Railway?

A．Building roads in Banff.

B．Constructing hotels in Banff.

C．Preserving the ecology of Banff.

D．Providing multiple railway lines to Banff.

3. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The biodiversity of Banff.

B．The limited knowledge of reptiles.

C．The complex climate system of Banff.

D．The mammals’ severe living conditions.

4. What does the underlined word “molded” most probably mean?

A．Stuck.

B．Broken.

C．Formed.

D．Followed.

8 . In most places a traffic signal in the middle of the desert, especially one for camels, may well be a mirage, but in this case it is all too real. At the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot in Gansu Province, northwest China, the world’s first traffic light for camels was set up to manage traffic in the popular tourist area.

According to a Chinese state-owned wire service, the problem was that the walking paths for human beings often crossed camel paths, creating traffic chaos (混乱). As a solution, workers cut a gap in the walkway and created a separate route for the camels. The traffic light now manages the flow of traffic at the new crossing.

Camel-riding tours are a big attraction for visitors to the area. But visitors to the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot will now be safe from camel crashes, thanks to the new traffic signal, which turns green to let the animals cross and red to make them stop.

The Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot is already a tourist hot spot thanks to its breathtaking sand dunes (沙丘), an oasis (绿洲) and even the occasional snowstorm which create otherworldly scenery. The strange camel traffic signal could well become another attraction to enjoy on a visit to the scenic area.

The area is close to Dunhuang City on the edge of the Gobi Desert, and it used to be an essential resting point for travellers on the Silk Road. Dunhuang’s best-known tourist attraction is the Mogao Caves. The traffic signal is unlikely ever to reach the significance of the Mogao Caves, but at least it might help prevent a few camel traffic jams.

1. What does the underlined word “mirage” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Reality.

B．Fantasy.

C．Scenery.

D．Mistake.

2. Why did the workers create a separate route for the camels?

A．To solve the traffic chaos.	B．To have camels go through.
C．To attract visitors to the area.	D．To protect the visitors’ safety.

3. What can we infer about the camel traffic signal from the last 2 paragraphs?

A．It has become a tourist hot spot.

B．It has prevented camel traffic jams.

C．It could improve the tourism of the scenic area.

D．It could greatly increase the camels’ population.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To criticize the traffic jam.	B．To tell us a travel experience.
C．To introduce a camel traffic light.	D．To analyze a natural phenomenon.

9 . The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon

The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon in Tibet is the deepest canyon in the world. With a total length of about 500 kilometers, its altitude spans from 7,782 meters at Namchak Barwa, the highest peak of the eastern Himalayas, to 550 meters around the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley in Metog county.

One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time. The water Peach Blossom Fair is also an attraction in the area.

Bangong Lake National Forest Park

Bangong Lake National Forest Park is an ideal place for bird watching in Tibet in spring. Due to the good ecological environment, the island boasts a good variety of bird species. Every spring, warm winds from the Bay of Bengal blow into the Ngari Plateau, birds that fly from the plateau to the South Asian continent the previous winter would return here to lay eggs and breed.

Namtso will present its most attractive scenery in March and April, which makes it a great place to visit in spring. In April, when the weather warms up and the snow melts, Namtso slowly wakes up. Visitors could enjoy a stunning view of half lake and half ice.

Lake Manasarova

Lake Manasarova sits 4,500 meters above sea level in Purang county, Ngari prefecture. Snow melt from the Gangdise Mountains hugging the lake is the source for the nearby Yarlung Zangbo River as well as the mighty Ganges.

The Manasarova wetland is a key “climate regulator” on the plateau and home to more than 400 rare species including the black-necked crane and the Tibetan wild donkey. Enshrined as “holy lake and sacred mountain”along with Gang Rinpoche, Lake Manasarova in spring attracts a large number of pilgrims (朝圣者) as well as tourists from home and abroad.

1. What is special about visiting the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon?

A．It is the longest and deepest canyon in the world.

B．You can enjoy peach blossoms and the snow mountains as well.

C．It runs through the highest mountain in the Himalayas in Tibet.

D．Brave visitors can do some white water rafting in the river.

2. Which place will you visit if you are fond of watching feathered friends?

A．The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon	B．Bangong Lake National Forest Park
C．The Manasarova wetland	D．The Ngari Plateau

3. What do the three destinations have in common?

A．All three places have a great and beautiful lake.

B．We can enjoy beautiful peach blossom in all three.

C．All three have beautiful spring attractions in Tibet.

D．All three are rich in rare species.

10 . Must-See Landmarks For Your Xi’an Tour

Serving as the capital of China for 13 dynasties, Xi’ an, capital of Shaanxi province has numerous historical sites and relics. If you are planning a tour of Xi’an taking less than 3 days, check out these recommended attractions, which we think best capture the spirit of the ancient city.

The Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army is one of the most significant archaeological finds in the world and one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century.

Discovered in 1974, the army of Terracotta Warriors was constructed by China’s First Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC). It is a collection of thousands of life-size terracotta soldiers, horses and chariots in battle formation, through which people can get a great insight into the history, military development and culture of ancient China in that period.

Ancient City Wall

Xi’an City Wall was built in the 14th century by Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. When you take a walk or cycle on the massive wall, you can enjoy a good view of the city.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

One of China’s most famous Buddhist pagodas, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) specially for the study of Buddhist scriptures. Situated in Da Ci’en Temple, the pagoda was built with layers of bricks and has a grand structure that gives it a holy appearance. It is a good example of traditional Chinese architecture.

1. What do the Terracotta Army and Ancient City Wall have in common?

A．They both reflect military history.

B．They show China’s first emperor’ s ambition.

C．They are great discoveries of 20th century.

D．They are the best-preserved tourist attractions.

2. What makes Giant Wild Goose Pagoda special?

A．Its building bricks.	B．Its grand structure.
C．Its holy appearance.	D．Its religious purpose.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A geography textbook.	B．A news report.
C．A tourist guidebook.	D．A science magazine.