1 . 假如你的李华，你的英国笔友Eric寒假期间打算来中国旅行，发邮件向你征询建议，请你回复邮件，主要内容包括：1. 表示欢迎；2. 你的建议(如出行方式，住宿，景点介绍等)；3. 表达期待；
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2 . While travel may have been brought to a standstill, it certainly didn’t stop progress. Here are just a few of the new attractions in some of our favourite places to visit, writes ALENEY DE WINTER.

A fairy tale (童话) first

The first stages of the H. C. Andersen House in Odense, Denmark — the hometown of the famous fairy tale writer — have opened. The site will also soon be home to a kid’s space where more fairy tales will be brought to life. hcandersenshus. dk

A floating (漂浮的) flower garden

Team Lab Planets TOKYO in Toyosu, Tokyo, has shown a new Garden Area with two garden artworks. One of them invites you to get close to 13,000 live orchids (兰花). Visitors will find themselves walking through water and floating as they become one artwork with the flowers. planets. teamlab. art

Sunken (沉没的) city

Dubai landmarks haven’t just gone high, they’ve gone deep! The world’s deepest dive pool, Deep Dive Dubai, is the latest record-breaking attraction. More than 60 metres deep, the too-cool pool includes an underwater sunken city for divers to explore on their own or with a guide: Whether you’ve never dived before or you’re an experienced diver, those aged 10 and over are welcomed. deepdivedubai. com

New York’s newest island

Park life just got a little more interesting in New York. Little Island @Pier55 is a human-built island park next to the Hudson River Park. The new public space is unlike any other in the Big Apple: visitors can take in views of the Hudson River and New York City, along with music, dance and other performances (表演) in its 687-seat theatre. littleisland. org

1. Which of the following websites may a flower lover visit?

A．littleisland.org.	B．hcandersenshus.dk.
C．deepdivedubai.com.	D．planets.teamlab.art.

2. What do we know about Deep Dive Dubai?

A．It has set a new record.

B．It is aimed at grown-ups.

C．It is designed for new divers.

D．It encourages self-guided touring.

3. What can visitors do in Little Island @Pier55?

A．Visit a museum.	B．Buy some artworks.
C．Enjoy performances.	D．Learn the history of New York.

4 . The whale, as big as a locomotive(火车头) jumped out of the water, spinning(旋转) as though for joy, before jumping back under the waves. We watched the scene(场景) silently in astonishment, never having been so close to such a huge, fast-moving creature. It seemed almost possible to count the small shellfish on the whale’s skin.

In early December, gray whales, blue whales, and others had just started heading around the tip of Baja California, Mexico, moving as a community from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Cortez. It’s in that protected waterway that pregnant whales give birth to their babies. Other whale babies, born the year before, could be seen sailing behind. All whale babies get two trips like this with their mom before they’re ready to start having babies of their own and making the journey on their own.

We’re in one of several small powerboats, sent out by Scuba Caribe, which carries on such tours in Cabo San Lucas. The whales seemed to be, at times, less than 100 feet from our boat when they rushed out of the water. At other times, they would get much closer and swim beside the boat.

“What if one lands on us?” a woman next to me wondered. Fernando Del Toro, the Destination Manager of Scuba Caribe said, “We haven’t had any incident (事件) of whales jumping over our boats as we always keep our distance. We’re sure they themselves are probably careful not to crash into boats. Such an accident would probably also cause them much harm.”

“Everyone can enjoy this magical trip,” said Del Toro. “However, we do not recommend(推荐) it for kids under 5 years old,” he added.

Though conditions on the water vary, our trip was wonderful. Even when the boat sped up to catch up with the whales, there was little need to “hang on”, and some of us remained standing throughout most of the trip. Still, you may want to pack medicine for those who might get seasick while bouncing(颠簸行进) along the waves.

1. How does the author start the text?

A．By telling a story.	B．By asking questions.
C．By describing a scene.	D．By giving background information.

2. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．A description of the author’s journey.

B．A list of best places for whale-watching.

C．An introduction to the travelling of whales.

D．A suggestion on taking a whale-watching tour.

3. What does Del Toro say about whale-watching?

A．It is suitable for all ages.

B．It is much too dangerous.

C．It may cause serious damage to wildlife.

D．It should be done from a proper distance.

4. How was the author’s trip?

A．It was smooth in general.

B．It was tiring in particular.

C．It was destroyed by a storm.

D．It was terrible due to his seasickness.

5 . I am rather good at using maps. But I forgot the maps and here we were, late afternoon, last day of holiday, my daughter, my cousin and I, driving along a two-lane highway in Oregon. No other car in sight, and the sun had just gone down. Where was that sweet little village?

It was supposed to be right along this river. We drove on, farther into the unknown river always at left as our guide. We kept passing farms and fields and now a few lights were coming out. In my head, I was doing a lot of self-criticism: Why didn’t we start earlier, bring the map and so on? My cousin and I were both impatient and stressed. My daughter, at least, was happy in the back seat, texting a friend. I pulled up on the shoulder of the road to think.

Just the — Wow! Amazing! A new scene appeared. Where did it come from?

Right there, out of nowhere: a magical misty landscape. Fields stretched in silent purple, with rows of tall trees, darkening in the dusk. I turned the car engine off. All was silent in the hot summer air. Beside us, a plum-covered river hardly moved between a border of trees, its dark lazy water reflecting the last light of day.

How breathtaking! Where had it been? If I had seen even a bit of beauty while driving along, I could have stopped and taken a look. I had missed it all.

We miss a lot, almost everything, in fact, in our world. Our task-focused filters (过滤器)takes care of that, selecting only what we need. We need to get to work. Have some lunch. We see what we need to see, often for purposes of survival. Gregory Bateson, speaking of beauty, said the judgment is selection of a fact. In our daily lives, who or what is doing the selecting? Can we make a change? Can we see further?

1. Where might the author be heading for?

A．A tourist attraction.	B．A destination of his holiday.
C．Her own home.	D．Her cousin farm.

2. What made the author keep blaming himself in the beginning?

A．That the holiday is unexpectedly tiring and boring.

B．That she hadn’t been well prepared got her cousin annoyed.

C．That lack of full preparation made her lose her way.

D．That there was no familiar river in sight.

3. The author felt really amazed because________.

A．she discovered a tourist spot unknown to others

B．she finally reached what she had intended

C．the right route to her destination was close

D．her carelessness brought an unexpected pleasure

4. What does the story intend to tell us?

A．Slow down your pace and enjoy the beauty in life.

B．Stay calm even if trapped in trouble.

C．Keep positive because everything has a way out.

D．Adjust your plan for the purpose of pleasure.

6 . Make 2022 your most adventurous year by signing up for one of these trips of a lifetime. Sai to Aldabra Atoll for an attractive journey, walk along the frontiers (边境) of Georgia, and explore different habitats of human and animals. These journeys in the faraway areas are unlike any trip you’ve ever taken before.

Exodus Travels

This once-in-a-lifetime journey visits Aldabra Atoll, one of the most faraway UNESCO World Heritage sites on the planet. Hidden away from the impact of humans.

Aldabra has managed to maintain a population of 152,000 large tortoises (龟). This is the trip for those who are interested in wildlife. The clear waters of the Seychelles are home to 850 species of brightly colored fish that you’ll visit on snorkel and dive excursions (浮潜和潜水游览).

Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel

Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel’s Georgia Walking Tour shows the country’s wild side, with plenty of walks in the Svaneti Mountains mixed with cultural experiences like a visit to the faraway village of Adishi, home to just 12 families.

Natural Habitat Adventures

A nine-day adventure centered around Natural Habitat’s unique luxury (豪华的) base camp near the edge of the Greenland ice sheet. You’ll be in one of the world’s most faraway places (with a maximum of only 11 other travelers in your group), but still have the chance to use hot showers and well-prepared meals. You’ll spend your days exploring the nearby waters, meeting the local Inuit villagers and so on.

Mountain Travel Sobek

Together with expert guides, you’ll track gorillas (大猩猩) through Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, getting a rare chance to see these large creatures up close. You’ll also focus your search on another rare creature-the golden monkey.

1. Who will be most likely to choose Aldabra Atoll as a perfect destination?

A．A UNESCO officer.	B．An experienced walker.
C．An active environmentalist.	D．A devoted animal lover.

2. What can we learn about the Natural Habitat Adventures?

A．Travelers will take a cold bath.	B．Travelers have to make dinners alone.
C．Travelers will enjoy water sports.	D．Travelers need to prepare a horse.

3. What do these trips have in common?

A．They are in faraway places.	B．They provide wildlife visits.
C．They feature various cultural activities.	D．They offer stays with local families.

8 . My husband, our children and I have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years.

Some of our _______ are funny, especially from the early years when our children were little. Once, we _______ along Chalk Creek. I was _______ that our 15-month-old boy would fall into the creek (小溪). I tied a rope around his waist to keep him near to our spot. That lasted about ten minutes. He was _______, and his crying let the whole campground know it. So _______ tying him up, I just kept a close eye on him. It _______ — he didn’t end up in the creek. My three-year-old, however, did.

Another time, we rented a boat in Vallecito Lake. The sky was clear when we _______, but storms move in fast in the mountains, and this one quickly _______ our peaceful morning trip. The _______ picked up and thunder rolled. My husband stopped fishing to ____________ the motor. Nothing. He tried again. No ____________. We were stuck in the middle of the lake with a dead motor. As we all sat there ____________, a fisherman pulled up, threw us a rope and towed (拖) us back. We were ____________.

Now, every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage, we are filled with a sense of ____________, wondering what camping fun and ____________ we will experience next.

1.

A．ideas

B．jokes

C．memories

D．discoveries

2.

A．camped

B．drove

C．walked

D．cycled

3.

A．annoyed

B．surprised

C．disappointed

D．worried

4.

A．unhurt

B．unfortunate

C．uncomfortable

D．unafraid

5.

A．due to

B．instead of

C．apart from

D．as for

6.

A．worked

B．happened

C．mattered

D．changed

7.

A．signed up

B．calmed down

C．checked out

D．headed off

8.

A．arranged

B．interrupted

C．completed

D．recorded

9.

A．wind

B．noise

C．temperature

D．speed

10.

A．find

B．hide

C．start

D．fix

11.

A．luck

B．answer

C．wonder

D．signal

12.

A．patiently

B．tirelessly

C．doubtfully

D．helplessly

13.

A．sorry

B．brave

C．safe

D．right

14.

A．relief

B．duty

C．pride

D．excitement

15.

A．failure

B．adventure

C．performance

D．conflict

9 . Sometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovered its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydney discovered lots of things that were just sort of there — broad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city.

Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor. After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we went our separate ways — he for a lunch break, I to explore the city.

“I’ll miss these old boats,” he said as we parted.

“How do you mean?” I asked.

“Oh, they’re replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, but they’re not so elegant, and they’re not fun to pilot. But that’s progress, I guess.”

Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords (口号), and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, the city’s official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings. “Sydney is confused about itself,” she said. “We can’t seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. It’s a conflict that we aren’t getting any better at resolving (解决).”

On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony. “Many people say that we lack culture in this country,” he told me. “What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought 2000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese more still. We’ve got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. It’s a pretty hard combination to beat.”

He is right, but I can’t help wishing they would keep those old ferries.

1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A．Sydney’s striking architecture.	B．The cultural diversity of Sydney.
C．The key to Sydney’s development.	D．Sydney’s tourist attractions in the 1960s.

2. What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds?

A．He goes to work by boat.	B．He looks forward to a new life.
C．He pilots catamarans well.	D．He is attached to the old ferries.

3. What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydney?

A．It is losing its traditions.	B．It should speed up its progress.
C．It should expand its population.	D．It is becoming more international.

4. Which statement will the author probably agree with?

A．A city can be young and old at the same time.

B．A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic.

C．Modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance.

D．Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign.

10 . As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins (企鹅) longing to say hello. These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.

Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career (职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.

After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. “I just decided I wanted to go,” she says. “I had no idea about what I’d find there and I wasn’t nervous, I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.”

In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’d never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. “From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says. “I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.”

The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.

1. Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2?

A．Try challenging things.	B．Take a degree.
C．Bring back lost memories.	D．Stick to a promise.

2. What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica?

A．Lovely penguins.	B．Beautiful scenery.
C．A discount fare.	D．A friend’s invitation.

3. What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey?

A．It could be a home for her.	B．It should be easily accessible.
C．It should be well preserved.	D．It needs to be fully introduced.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A childhood dream.	B．An unforgettable experience.
C．Sailing around the world.	D．Meeting animals in Antarctica.