1 . It is summer, and the living is comfortable. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school has finished; the weather is great, and most of all, we all deserve a break. When Americans want to take a break, they often head for their favourite vacation spot.
Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. Hundreds of years ago, the early immigrants had to travel to get to the New World. Once they arrived, they settled along the East Coast. But they weren’t content to stay there. Explorers and traders journeyed to the unknown western areas. Later, settlers moved west to develop these new regions. As a result of this westward migration, Americans eventually occupied the whole mainland — from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans seem unable to stay put. Research says that the average American moves every five years.
Besides their habit of changing living places, Americans are used to travelling. Some people often go out on business. Their jobs may require them to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel. Some people just visit friends or relatives in different states. Others go on weekend trips that don’t cost a lot of money. Those with more expensive tastes choose luxurious resorts and hotels.
Most Americans prefer to travel within their own nation’s borders. Why? For one thing, it’s cheaper than travelling abroad, and for another, there’s no language problem. What’s more, the vast American territory offers different kinds of tourist attractions. Nature lovers can enjoy beaches, mountains, lakes and a wealth of natural wonders. Major cities offer visitors a lot of urban delights. The convenience of modern freeways, railways and airplanes makes travel in America as easy as pie.
Many American vacations are as unique as the people who take them. Families often go on a journey with the kids. More and more family-friendly vacation resorts offer special programs for children. History lovers seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists prefer “green vacations”. These trips allow them to observe plants and animals closely without disturbing the balance of nature. Some people find sea cruises relaxing and refreshing. Others enjoy their trips by fishing, skiing or white-water rafting.
Americans aren’t the only people in the world who like travelling around. People all over the world enjoy visiting scenic spots in their own country and going abroad to travel. But in America, almost everybody is a tourist sometime.
1. This passage is mainly about________.A.American immigrants in history |
B.some famous resorts in America |
C.Americans’ love for travelling |
D.some special people in America |
A.Americans are content to stay at the place where they are living now. |
B.The American immigrants moved from the east to the western areas. |
C.Americans are used to changing living places, but they don’t like travelling around. |
D.Most Americans prefer to go abroad to travel. |
A.Travelling abroad is more expensive. |
B.People in America speak different languages. |
C.The traffic in America is very convenient. |
D.The vast American territory offers different kinds of tourist attractions. |
A.Indifferent | B.Doubtful | C.Concerned | D.Uncaring |
2 . Some of the best road trips are unplanned. You simply grab a few items, jump in a car and set off. However, this approach involves some risk.
Planning a road trip can be almost as fun as the trip itself. Some well-designed travel guides may be of great help.
Once you’ve figured out your plan roughly, fill in the details, and bear in mind that maps and satellite navigation systems are not always up to date.
Booking accommodation and having backup plans can make or break a trip, especially if you want to visit some remote byways with limited accommodation opportunities.
A.You may end up in a boring part of town. |
B.You can find this information online. |
C.When planning your route, consider what kinds of roads to take. |
D.Also, be sure to investigate fuel availability where you’re headed. |
E.It’s good to take an emergency phone with you. |
F.Research as much as possible and cross-reference your sources. |
G.A quick look through them can fuel your inspiration. |
Born in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, the 28-year-old Fang Rui works as a
In May, Fang
For tourists as well as locals not
Fang’s organized walk in May renewed her connection with the city and helped the tour participants better understand its cultural heritage in
4 . Considering Grandma Joy was 85, Brad knew it was impractical. To get to the park, they would have to drive 500 miles through the night and it would be the first time in her life she’d
Though Brad knew he was crazy, he still called his grandmother and asked her for
They arrived at the campground at around 1:30 am in the middle of a rainstorm. Brad tried to
The skies cleared the next day, and they set off. When they crossed a ravine(溪谷), he would held her hand to avoid
“I won’t give up even if it is
“Here I had the opportunity to
A.camped | B.walked | C.cycled | D.drove |
A.help | B.permission | C.money | D.information |
A.interview | B.silence | C.contribution | D.balance |
A.helpful | B.depressing | C.generous | D.practical |
A.touched | B.adjusted | C.surprised | D.forgave |
A.turned down | B.checked out | C.carried out | D.set up |
A.shy | B.down | C.young | D.calm |
A.high | B.hard | C.fast | D.well |
A.slipping | B.laughing | C.hesitating | D.speeding |
A.secretly | B.carefully | C.anxiously | D.unwillingly |
A.call out | B.cut in | C.come along | D.turn back |
A.delightful | B.difficult | C.moving | D.changeable |
A.apology | B.request | C.cry | D.applause |
A.past | B.duty | C.joy | D.disbelief |
A.communicate | B.disagree | C.compete | D.argue |
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6 . 4 HOMES FROM FAMOUS TV SHOWS
Ever find yourself wondering what it might be like to live in some of TV’s most famous homes? Famous homes can become part of the reason you fall in love with a series, so here are some of our favourite houses.
Modern Family: Jay’s house
The two-story contemporary home is bursting with bold colors and animal prints. But it’s the back yard that makes the house so appealing. The huge pool that’s frequently spotted in various episodes is a strong reminder that we need to move to destination with more sunshine.
Big Little Lies: Madeline’s house
Set on the Californian coast in Monterey, Big Little Lies has made us feel jealous over the casts’ desirable wardrobes, and huge beach houses by the sea. But by far the most beautiful beach nest in the series is Madeline’s house, which is actually located in Malibu. The real house boasts seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and a balcony surrounded by walls providing some unreal ocean views.
The Sopranos: Tony’s house
The spacious New Jersey home has a huge dining area, four bedrooms, an outside pool, and that famous curved driveway featured in the opening credits. It’s no wonder that the famous house has just gone on the market for a whopping 3.4 million! Research shows that the mafia mansion may have more than doubled in value since the show.
American Horror Story: The Coven house
Although taken over by witches in the series and called “Miss Robichaux’s Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies”, the elegant house is actually called Buckner Mansion and is some what of a landmark in New Orleans. The famous home is complete with tall ceilings, impressive chandeliers, and stairs that go on forever.
1. What do the houses in Modern Family and The Sopranos have in common?A.Colorful decorations. | B.Adequate bedrooms. |
C.A swimming pool. | D.A broad driveway. |
A.In Jay’s house. | B.In Madeline’s house. |
C.In Tony’s house. | D.In the Coven house. |
A.Entertainment. | B.Economy. | C.Environment. | D.Education. |
1. How long has the zoo been open?
A.For about 60 years. | B.For about 110 years. | C.For about 120 years. |
A.It has the largest collection of animals. |
B.The animals are displayed cagelessly. |
C.It covers an area of 120 hectares. |
A.Opening the cages. | B.Feeding the animals. | C.Playing with animals. |
A.At 4:00 p.m. | B.At 5:00 p.m. | C.At 6:00 p.m. |
A.Pleasant. | B.Exhausting. | C.Terrible. |
9 . More people have strong desire to travel and the market is seeing more opportunities for healing tourism, which means less tight schedules and more health related projects, bringing joy to the spirit, a new survey shows.
As China improved their COVID-19 response measures, the pent-up travel demand has been released (解除). About 91.24 percent of respondents to the survey conducted by Chinese financial media outlet Yicai said they have a plan to travel this year. About 60 percent of respondents said they have a plan to travel domestically, while 32.37 percent choose both domestic and outbound tourism this year.
Though the tourism industry was hit hard by COVID-19, after the pandemic people began to pay more attention to their health and have strengthened their will to travel, Cheng Chaogong, a senior researcher with the research institute of Tongcheng Travel, told Yicai.
A growing number of consumers are paying more attention to health-related consumption, among which healing tourism has become a bright spot. About 87 percent of respondents to the survey said they are willing to spend toward healthy products, and more than half, or 55.24 percent, said they plan to participate in healing tourism this year. In terms of tour cost, 57.39 percent of respondents said they would prefer 10,000-20,000 yuan per person per single trip, while 32.6 percent choose 5,000-10,000 yuan, according to a survey based on more than 1,200 questionnaires.
Data from travelling platforms showed cities located around the tropic of cancer (北回归线) such as Sanya, Zhuhai, Xishuangbanna, Dali, Xiamen, Haikou, Tengchong and Beihai are becoming popular.
1. What does the underlined word “pent-up” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Passive. | B.Top. | C.Decreased. | D.Controlled. |
A.Tourism industry was affected seriously by the pandemic. |
B.More and more people prefer to be with their families. |
C.People are willing to spend toward fashion products. |
D.People pay attention to their health as usual. |
A.By making comparison. | B.By offering figures. |
C.By providing examples. | D.By giving definition. |
A.Health-related Consumption Is on the Rise | B.The Tourism Industry Suffered a Hard Hit |
C.Healing Tourism Gains Popularity in China | D.A New Survey Shows Economic Revival |
10 . On an early winter morning, as roosters crow to greet the dawn, and a wisp of smoke rises above the farmhouse roof, villagers in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have started a busy day ahead of the Spring Festival.
“We’ve kept a running list of deals and ingredients for the big dinner on New Year’s Eve”, said 32-year-old Pan Zaoxiang in Longji township. Dressed in her holiday best — the traditional clothing of the Yao ethnic group, Pan was born and raised in Dazhai village, located in the core area of the famous tourist attraction of Longji Rice Terraces (梯田).
The village has been named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, but Pan said they used to struggle to make ends meet. Surrounded by mountains, Dazhai village was very hard to get to, with only one narrow mud path zigzagging down the hills. Daily necessities and products for farm work could only be delivered by carts. “When I was a child, I longed for the outside world, but that usually took a day and a night to reach the nearest downtown on foot,” said Pan.
Facing the harsh living conditions and the deteriorating ecological environment, the Dazhai villagers turned to the mountains and the massive land cultivated by the elder generations. By cooperating with tourism companies from the tourist city Guilin, villagers became stakeholders (股东) in developing the land into a unique terraced landscape. “My family plants nearly 10,000 mu of rice on the terraced fields, and that means a year-end bonus of over 10,000 yuan,” Pan said.
Villagers like Pan also sniffed out the growing business opportunities in catering and accommodation as more visitors poured in. During this year’s Spring Festival, around 230 homestays across the village are expected to be fully booked, said Yu Qiongtong, Party chief of Dazhai. “I have prepared an abundance of local cuisines and specialties such as sausages, chilies, and sticky rice in bamboo to welcome tourists during the upcoming new year,” Pan said.
Celebrations and various kinds of activities will also be held to present the rich history of the Yao ethnic group. Tourists from home and abroad have great interest not only in the beautiful landscape but the culture, said Pan.
1. What makes Dazhai village the Best Tourism Village of 2022?A.The mountains. | B.The terraced fields. | C.The natural scenery. | D.The zigzagging mud path. |
A.By following the time order. | B.By making comparison. |
C.By analyzing causes. | D.By giving examples. |
A.Villagers in Dazhai live on agriculture and related businesses. |
B.Villagers in Dazhai built a prosperous hometown all on their own. |
C.The culture of Dazhai village plays a minor role in attracting tourists. |
D.Dazhai village currently has one way of transportation to the outside world. |
A.Dazhai Village Thrives on Tourism. | B.Dazhai Village Became Commercialized. |
C.Dazhai Villagers Turned into Stakeholders. | D.Dazhai Villagers Prepare for the New Year. |