1. When is the talk probably taking place?
A.In the late spring. | B.In mid-summer. | C.In the early winter. |
A.Decrease of tourists. | B.Recovery of the country. | C.Slowdown in economic growth. |
A.A tour guide. | B.A hotel owner. | C.A government leader. |
A.Hiring new workers. | B.Increasing borrowing. | C.Raising investment in advertising. |
2 . Cannes(戛纳)is a place that offers lots of different ways to spoil yourself. During the Cannes Film Festival in May, nothing changes, except that there are more people doing this, and that they talk about film. Here’s a guide to what you should do during the festival, both film-related and not.
Hotel Intercontinental Carlton
The film festival is a busy time for Cannes. The best way to appreciate the crowds might be having a dinner on a terrace(露天平台). Head to the Hotel Intercontinental Carlton and wander the lobby to take it all in. If you’re lucky you might be able to secure a table in the restaurant. Dress to impress or you won’t stand a chance of getting in.
Cinema de la Plage
Throughout the Cannes Film Festival, one of the best places to soak up some of the wonderful atmosphere is the open-air Cinema de la Plage at Mace beach. If you haven’t secured a ticket in advance for a seat, there’s no need to worry. You can spread a blanket out on the ground, open up your pre-prepared picnic, and enjoy the movie.
Marché Forville
The Marché Forville is a must-see for any visitor to Cannes and a foodie
La Croisette
La Croisette is the most famous walk in Cannes and is listed under the cultural inventory of France itself. Stroll the whole length, stop for a coffee, and end your walk by sitting on one of the free blue chairs along the way while taking in the view. It is also a great place to admire Cannes’ sculptures.
1. What is probably the intention of the text?A.To introduce French culture. | B.To present dining locations. |
C.To publicize a film festival. | D.To suggest tourism activities. |
A.Hotel Intercontinental Carlton. | B.Cinema de la Plage. |
C.Marché Forville. | D.La Croisette. |
A.Attending fashion shows. | B.Watching movies outdoors. |
C.Tasting imported farm produce. | D.Experiencing sculpture production. |
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1. Which place best suits people who enjoy both tradition and modernity?A.Nile. | B.Morocco. | C.Israel. | D.Aswan. |
A.Catering to individuals’ needs. | B.Sampling the yummy specialties. |
C.Viewing impressive desert scenery. | D.Enjoying the waters full of minerals. |
A.A travel magazine. | B.A history book. |
C.A website. | D.A tour brochure. |
4 . Booking flights can be really exciting, but the prices might shock you into not booking your dream vacation. Never fear! We’ve offered some best tips for finding the cheapest airfares.
◆ Be Flexible with Your Travel Dates and Times
Airline ticket prices vary greatly depending on the day of the week and time of the year. In general, Fridays and Sundays are the most desirable days, so tickets will be pricier. Prices are cheaper if you fly after a major holiday. Airlines know when a festival, holiday, or school break is coming up — and they raise prices accordingly. Be flexible with your dates and times, and you’ll save yourself some major money.
◆ Use Multiple Flight Platforms
Checking between the different platforms can often provide you with better insights into flight combinations and prices — for the same exact flights. Different platforms have different advantages and features, so play around with them all. You’ll quickly determine the one(s) you like best!
◆ Check for a Student Discount
As a student, you might be in luck. Some airlines, say, SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), have a student ticket which means that for up to one week before departure, students pay the cheapest fare. Normal travelers at that time have to pay a much higher price, but a SAS Youth Ticket may be only one quarter the price of a normal ticket.
◆ Keep an Eye for Special Deals
Before looking for specific flights, make sure you’ve signed up for some newsletters. Joining the mailing list for airlines will give you access to the absolute best deals. More often than not, cheap flights are only available for a limited window (usually 24 hours). Keeping your eye on the deals will ensure you don’t miss an amazing opportunity.
1. When might the airfares be the cheapest?A.The first day of Christmas Holiday. |
B.The middle day of Christmas Holiday. |
C.The Friday before Christmas Holiday. |
D.The Wednesday after Christmas Holiday. |
A.To make travel time flexible. |
B.To get access to special deals. |
C.To check for a student discount. |
D.To take advantage of different platforms. |
A.Book your trip. | B.Design your route. |
C.Enjoy your tour. | D.Research your destination. |
5 . The best places for wild sleeping in England and Wales
Challacombe Meadows, Devon
Best for: privacy
Challacombe Meadows is close to miles of walking trails near Widecombe. Basic toilet facilities and running water are a short walk away, and there’s a cosy pub and a farm shop also nearby, for when it’s time to return to civilization. Tents from £ 45 per tent.
Bush Farm, Cornwall
Best for: freedom of choice
At Bush Farm, campers are offered the freedom of choice. Map in hand, you can put up your tent wherever you please. Days can be spent wild swimming, wandering through the countryside and, come the evening, there’s star gazing beneath ink-black skies. Tents from £12 per person.
The Wildman Woods, Carmarthenshire
Best for: life on the riverbanks
At this little-known site, you can put your tent on the banks of the River Sawdde. The Wildman Woods are as simple as they sound, with leafy pitches scattered among the trees near the water. During the day, it’s the perfect place for a paddle. Tents from £10 per person.
Penrhos Isaf Bothy, Gwyned
Best for: packing light
Bothies, simple huts traditionally used as mountain refuges that are open to all and free of charge. They’re a great alternative to wild camping if the weather is looking unstable and you don’t mind sharing with other travellers, who can arrive at any time.
1. Which place best suits people who emphasize private camping?A.Challacombe Meadows, Devon. | B.Bush Farm, Cornwall. |
C.The Wildman Woods, Carmarthenshire. | D.Penrhos Isaf Bothy, Gwyned. |
A.Swim indoors. | B.Go to the pub. | C.Appreciate stars. | D.Walk downtown. |
A.They are free of charge. |
B.They are suitable for a paddle. |
C.They were used as mountain shelters in the past. |
D.They are favored by people enjoying wild sleeping. |
6 . Regenerative tourism is concept that is gaining attraction in the travel industry. It is different from sustainable tourism in that it goes beyond just minimizing the negative impact of tourism. It is a philosophy that aims to not only minimize the negative impact of tourism but also to actively contribute to the regeneration of local ecosystems, economies, and cultures.
The concept of regenerative tourism is not new. Native communities around the world have been practicing regenerative tourism for centuries. However, it has gained renewed interest in recent years due to the growing awareness of the impact of tourism on the environment and the need for sustainable travel practices, particularly post-pandemic-indeed it could even be argued that, as the global tourism industry and those who depend on it start to recover, tourism in itself is a regenerative act.
One example of regenerative tourism is ecotourism. Ecotourism involves traveling to natural areas with the aim of learning about and conserving the environment. It involves activities such as hiking, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. Another example of regenerative tourism is community-based tourism. Community-based tourism involves staying with local communities and participating in their cultural activities, such as our Buffalo Curd Experience in Sri Lanka, or our Rice Wine Trek in Laos. Regenerative tourism can also involve the use of sustainable and regenerative practices in the tourism industry itself. For example, hotels can use renewable energy sources, reduce their water consumption, and use sustainable materials in their construction.
The benefits of regenerative tourism are many. However, carrying out regenerative tourism practices requires a shift in mindset and a commitment to sustainability. It requires tourism businesses to not only minimize their negative impact but to actively contribute to the regeneration of the environment and communities. It requires tourists to be conscious of their impact and to choose travel options in line with their values.
In conclusion, regenerative tourism is a promising concept that has the potential to transform the travel industry. By actively contributing to the regeneration of local ecosystems, economies, and cultures, regenerative tourism can create a better future for both people and the planet.
1. What is the aim of the regenerative tourism?A.To attract more investments. |
B.To highlight the advantages of tourism. |
C.To protect conventional economy and culture. |
D.To promote a renewable and sustainable tourism. |
A.Tourism industry has globally boomed. |
B.People have suffered from the pandemic. |
C.People show more concern about environment. |
D.Regenerative tourism has been practised for long. |
A.The definition of ecotourism. |
B.The illustration of regenerative tourism. |
C.Environmental conservation practices. |
D.Reasonable doubts about regenerative tourism. |
A.Regenerative tourism has a bright future. |
B.Tourists can choose whatever travel they like. |
C.Travel industry is able to transform regenerative tourism. |
D.Regenerative tourism can be practiced in traditional ways. |
7 . Warm and loving relationships are essential for living a happy life. I didn’t get a true taste of happiness until I quit my decade-long career as an academic,
As an academic, I saw how important relationships were for happiness in the data. But like many, I
Goals bring directions and happiness in our day-to-day lives. When I was
What shocked me most on my cycle journey was people’s
A.awaited | B.packed | C.satisfied | D.composed |
A.happiness | B.geography | C.travelling | D.potential |
A.show | B.generate | C.preview | D.dismiss |
A.educational | B.direct | C.internal | D.previous |
A.had difficulties | B.got down to | C.couldn’t stand | D.felt like |
A.outline | B.spot | C.mix | D.meet |
A.unconditionally | B.practically | C.dependently | D.cautiously |
A.walking | B.cycling | C.driving | D.jogging |
A.noticeable | B.appropriate | C.purposeful | D.crucial |
A.stuck | B.fought | C.dominated | D.reduced |
A.insist | B.mention | C.assume | D.question |
A.generosity | B.plainness | C.curiosity | D.unwillingness |
A.everything | B.nothing | C.little | D.much |
A.running | B.living | C.working | D.stopping |
A.judgement | B.connections | C.preparations | D.commitment |
8 . Cities are taking steps to support wildlife populations and educate citizens about the importance of the environment. Here are four of the most wildlife-friendly cities in the United States.
Austin, Texas
Austin, the capital of Texas, earns the rank as the top city for wildlife in large part due to its work to help improve declining monarch butterfly populations. Austin sits within the main migration pattern of the monarch, which means that monarch butterflies pass through it twice annually. Austin also leads all US cities with 2,616 certified (经认证的)wildlife habitats.
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta secures the second-place ranking thanks to its Climate Action Plan, which aims to expand on the 3,000 acres of parks that the city already manages. Already classified by the US Forest Service as one of the most forested urban centers in the country, Atlanta also calls fbr planting more trees and creating more green spaces based on its climate plan. Six neighborhoods in Atlanta have been designated (指定)as Community Wildlife Habitats. Put together, these areas of vegetation can help reduce the urban heat island effect in the city.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is home to 489 parks that span 6,441 acres, including 2,500 acres of forested public land. The city’s largest park, Discovery Park, covers 534 acres and serves as an important protected area fbr birds and marine animals. Due to the amount of forested land in Seattle, the researchers use the city to study how urban environments can be designed to support wildlife. The Seattle Urban Project enlists the community to report wildlife sightings, which helps to demonstrate how and where flesh-eating mammals can coexist with humans.
Chula Vista, California
Chula Vista, a city in southern California, ranks high on the list due to its efforts to combat water use issues. The city’s NatureScape Program encourages citizens to replace lawns with gardens of native plants that attract pollinators (传粉昆虫)and conserve water. The city has also formed the CLEAN group, a partnership between the government, businesses and community groups designed to address environmental issues.
1. What is special about the city Austin, Texas?A.It manages the largest green spaces. |
B.It owns the largest number of parks. |
C.It can report the most wildlife sightings. |
D.It has got the most certified wildlife habitats in the US. |
A.How to build more parks in the city. |
B.How to make the city wildlife-friendly. |
C.How to improve biodiversity in the city. |
D.How to make the city more livable fbr humans. |
A.The CLEAN group. |
B.The Climate Action Plan. |
C.The Seattle Urban Project. |
D.The Nature Scape Program. |
9 . Heading out of the Scottish Borders and west into Dumfries &Galloway, there are plenty of sights still to see on the journey.
GREY MARE’S TAIL
As one of the UK’s highest waterfalls, Rey Mare’s Tail is well worth a stop. Park up at the car park, and just along a short path, you can stand and admire this tall, natural feature as the water pours down the hanging valley. On the other side from the first path is a second path, following the path, and you’ll reach Loch Skeen, a beautiful glassy swimming pool of mountain water available for travellers.
MOFFAT
After you walk head to nearby Moffat for a short stroll around the town, you can have something to eat in one of the cafes or restaurants. If you’ve got time to spare, Moffat is Europe’s first Dark Sky Town, so as soon as the sun sets, you get a better view of the night sky thanks to the special street lighting.
WANLOCKHEAD
Take a drive further west into Dumfries & Galloway and you’ll soon reach the dizzy heights of not just the south of Scotland, but all of Scotland! Wanlockhead is Scotland’s highest village, which won’t come as a surprise once you’re there.
CRAWICK MULTIVERSE
Just a short drive from the highest village, is a good place to stretch your legs and see a different place on the area’s local industry. Crawick Multiverse has used landscape art to transform a former open cast coal mine into a 55-acre artland, visitor attraction and public space.
1. What’s special about Grey Mare’s Tail?A.Its water is the purest. |
B.You can swim in Loch Skeen. |
C.There is a famous valley there. |
D.It’s the largest waterfall in the US. |
A.Dumfries & Galloway. | B.Dark Sky Town. |
C.Wanlockhead. | D.Crawick Multiverse. |
A.Culture. | B.Advertisement. | C.Education. | D.Travel. |
10 . Chicago Botanic Garden
Events
☆ Midwest Fruit Explorers
March 31—April 10, 1—4pm
The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft(嫁接) and care for fruit trees.
☆ Midwest Daffodil(水仙花) Society Show
April 22—28, 10 am—4:30 pm
The Midwest Daffodil Society Show features hundreds of daffodils on display that will be judged by the society. The show includes floral(花卉的) design and photography competitions.
☆ Ikebana International Show
May 11—19, 9 am—3:30 pm (Saturday & Sunday only)
The Ikebana International Show presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging.
☆ Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale
The Gardeners of the North Shore hosts this annual show.
June 27—30, 9 am—4:30 pm
This show includes a judged exhibition with more than 500 entries of anything a home gardener can grow, including flowers, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants.
☆ Garden Tours & Trams(电车)
Enjoy a tram tour for an overview of popular areas. Return each season to experience different views.
Adults | $ 8 |
Seniors | $ 7 |
Children (3—12 yrs) | $ 6 |
Children (2 and under) | Free |
Ten-visit pass | $ 60 |
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome. No pets please.
Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs)
They are available for rent in the Visitor Center on an unreserved, first-come first-served basis. The following fees apply: members $15, nonmembers $ 20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.
Daily Hours: 8 am—7 pm
Garden View Cafe: 8 am—4 pm
Garden Shop: 10 am—4 pm
1. What can you do at the Midwest Fruit Explorers?
A.Design flower patterns. |
B.Learn about tree planting. |
C.Buy some fruit at a good price. |
D.Take part in its photography competition. |
A.$ 8. | B.$ 14. | C.$ 19. | D.$ 20. |
A.They can rent ECVs for indoor use. |
B.They can visit the garden with their pets. |
C.They can have free coffee from 8 am to 4 pm. |
D.They can use wheelchairs free of charge if they need to. |