1 . Do you know how to be a proud traveller? The following can tell you.
• Travellers get excited and a bit nervous before travel.Nervousness is typical of travellers. It does not matter whether the person travels once a year or far more frequently.
To plan trips is an exciting activity; however, once you have planned everything, get ready to break all your plans in case that things go wrong or not the way you expected them to go!
• Travellers may start a trip alone, but they end up with friends all over the world.People travel for a variety of reasons. People who stay in a foreign country need to challenge themselves in a variety of ways.
While travelling be prepared to see the real living around the globe. You will see that there are people who struggle to survive.
| A．Travelling is good to our health. |
| B．Travelling makes people excited and expectation makes our blood boil. |
| C．It’s hard to travel without meeting strangers. |
| D．Travellers love to make plans, but they also like to break them. |
| E．They learn new languages, meet new people and try to get to know new cultures. |
| F．The travelling plan is very important to the travellers when they go out for travelling. |
| G．At the same time, there are plenty of those who can afford the most necessary things. |
2 . While it’s wonderful to share a special trip and new experience with friends or family, there’s an attractive case for travel alone from time to time. Solo travel can work for anyone.
You needn’t discuss with others.
It can be challenging to talk over a trip and time away from work with another busy person in your life,
You’re your own great partner.
Meet new people.
If you are a born open person, traveling alone can be a wonderful way to meet locals and make new friends. Often, people who are alone appear more approachable (亲近的) to others.
For some reason, service at hotels and restaurants seems better when you’re traveling alone. People tend to admire those who travel by themselves.
| A．Enjoy great service |
| B．Do everything you want |
| C．and it’s even more difficult when you try to make plans with a group |
| D．If things don’t go well, the entire trip can be terrible |
| E．You could be chatting with some interesting people at a sidewalk cafe |
| F．If you seldom spend important time alone |
| G．Here are good reasons why you should try it |
3 . While Europe is a popular getaway among many people, London is definitely a year-round destination. There are some fantastic episodes for the visitors while in London. Here we pick some free iconic activities.
The guard handover ceremony
Watching Changing the Guard outside Buckingham Palace is a good choice for people, which is an exhibition of British ceremony. This is where one member of Queen’s Guards exchanges duty with the old guard. Both guards are dressed in traditional red uniform and bearskin hats, and the handover is accompanied by a Guards band. Changing the Guard takes place at 11:30 am. It is held daily from May to July, and on alternate (间隔的) dates throughout the rest of the year.
Geffrye Museum
A very unique experience, the Geffrye Museum, located in 18th century almshouses (救济院), gives an interesting perspective into the lives of the British middle classes from the 1600s to the present day. Explore a series of room sets and complete with furnishings and textiles (纺织品) from each phase.
Bank of England Museum
The Bank of England Museum traces the history of the bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the country’s central bank. There are many items you have never expected to see.
Sir John Soane’s Museum
Sir John Soane was an architect. During his lifetime he collected some valuable antiques from all four corner s of the globe. They are now on exhibition in Sir John Soane’s Museum which gives a real insight into the life of this outstanding Victorian gentleman.
Hogarth’s House
Hogarth was very famous and criticized 18th century society in his engravings (雕刻), such as A Harlot’s Progress, A Rake’s Progress and Marriage-a-la-Mode. As the name suggests, Hogarth’s House is where he lived before he died in 1764, and it’s here that you’ll find the largest collection of his paintings on public display.
1. What can you do if the visitors watch the ceremony of Changing the Guard?| A．They need to pay when watching the ceremony. |
| B．They can appreciate some music at the ceremony. |
| C．The ceremony is held at 11:30 am every day all around the year. |
| D．Changing the Guard involves two flocks of guards every time. |
| A．The political life. | B．The social life. | C．The home life. | D．The cultural life. |
| A．The Bank of England Museum is no longer the central bank of the UK. |
| B．Sir John Soane was a painter living in the Victorian era. |
| C．Sir John Soane’s Museum is a good venue to see old and valuable objects. |
| D．Hogarth’s paintings were criticized by other painters of his period. |
Iceland is a land of volcanoes. Nowhere is
In fact, it looks so much like an elephant that many people think it must have been shaped by humans. That is not
The most common theory is that the rock formations came from the Endwell Volcano, which
In spite of the strong resemblance to an elephant, some people
Whether you see an elephant
5 . A promotion (促销活动) offering 98 yuan domestic plane tickets is being advertised by Chinese online travel platform LY.COM. While such a low price sounds amazing, there is just one catch: the purchaser is not told where the flight is heading, nor when it will take off.
The promotion has become a trending topic on Chinese social media as some people have been attempting to book them ahead of the upcoming May Day holiday. Labeled as a “destination blind box” on the site, tickets are purchased through a rather simple booking procedure, in which passengers provide their travel information, select a departure airport and then pay their 98 yuan. If the randomly chosen date and destination are unsuitable, users may ask for a refund, but once they “lock in” their tickets，there is no going back.
“Destination blind box” is now a hot topic on China’s online platforms. “I believe young people are a big target demographic (特定年龄段人口) for this promotion, because they not only enjoy the thrill of the unknown, but also like to show off their lives through these types of commercial activities. Like this one for instance, it doesn’t matter if they finally go or not. Booking a ticket and posting about it on social media can still suggest that one has adventurous and life-loving qualities,” said Fan, a marketing expert who has worked with civil aviation clients.
Many people not only shared the screenshots of tickets they drew, some even came up with a tutorial to teach the booking procedure under the free cancelling policy. However, some others claimed it is too rare to draw a ticket that is ideal. “If it wants to be a profitable activity, the release of the tickets must have been planned ahead and is not as random as it seems. It will not have popular airlines. The marketing campaign may also be aimed at the fast sale of some tickets from less popular airlines that were originally not that expensive. If they sell a large quantity of tickets, the company may still earn a profit even though the price is 98 yuan,” an expert in tourism suggested.
1. Which of the following best explains “catch” underlined in paragraph 1?| A．Benefit. | B．Mistake. |
| C．Disadvantage. | D．Charm. |
| A．The origin of “destination blind box”. |
| B．The purchase introduction to “destination blind box”. |
| C．The original purpose of “destination blind box”. |
| D．The popularity of “destination blind box”. |
| A．It allows them to experience various adventures. |
| B．It satisfies their desire to travel around China. |
| C．It helps them save money on the cost of travel. |
| D．It accords with their lifestyle and attitudes. |
| A．Economy. | B．Science. |
| C．Culture. | D．Advertisement. |
6 . National parks in Canada
Nahanni National Park
An adventure destination at the northern tip of the Earth and one of the first four Natural World Heritage Sites, the park covers an area of about 4,700 square kilometers. It is a vast, unexplored land, still preserving the original landscape of wilderness, mountains, canyons, and cliffs. There are countless roads in the world, but none of them reach there. You can only get into the park by small plane!
Best time: June to August.
Wood Buffalo National Park
As its name suggests, the park is a protected area for wood bison (美洲野牛). Thousands of wood bison live in the park, and many people come for them. It is the largest national park in Canada and the second largest in the world, with over 44,000 square kilometers of land bigger than Switzerland, where animals can play.
Best time: June to August.
Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park
Sambaa Deh Falls is a must visit! The rapids rolling between the rocks, the huge mist and the loud roar will take your breath away. Up the waterfall, there is also the beautiful Coral (珊瑚) Falls, and if Sambaa Deh Falls is a strong young man, Coral Falls is a beautiful young girl. Every year, a large number of coral fossils flow down the Coral Falls. Would you like to pick one up?
Best time: August and September.
Ivvavik National Park
Stretching from the British Mountains to the Arctic coast and ending with Alaska’s Brooks Range, Ivvavik National Park is a wonderful expanse of mountainous district. Plus! The park also contains many cultural sites of great significance to the aboriginal (土著的) people of the North. You can find answers to your aboriginal curiosity here.
Best time: March and April.
1. Which park can only be reached by air?| A．Ivvavik National Park. | B．Wood Buffalo National Park. |
| C．Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park. | D．Nahanni National Park. |
| A．September. | B．June. | C．March. | D．January. |
| A．Collect coral fossils. | B．Watch the wood bison. |
| C．Experience aboriginal culture. | D．Enjoy the beauty by plane. |
7 . Mexico is an ideal destination for you to broaden horizons. Its diverse culture and impressive Maya heritage sites will offer you a unique vacation. Taking a private guided Mexico tour is an excellent way to enjoy some amazing places.
Day 1
After breakfast, our guide will take you to Teotihuacan to visit the world famous Pyramid (金字塔) of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. You can also climb the Pyramid of the Sun to see the entire ancient city of Teotihuacan. Later, return to Mexico City and head to Plaza de la Constitución, a landmark in the center of the old city. Also, we will visit the capital’s cathedral (大教堂) and the National Palace there.
Day 2
Today, we will drive to Puebla, a famous ancient city in central Mexico. It was listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1987 as a cultural heritage site. Full of colorful houses, it is a typical Spanish style city. Here we will visit the oldest library in America—the Biblioteca Palafoxiana, and the church—Capilla del Rosario.
Day 3
After breakfast, we will depart from Puebla to the beautiful Oaxaca City. Upon arrival, we plan to go first to Square of Zocalo to start today’s Mexico vacation packages, then to the beautiful Templo de Santo Domingo, a 16th-century Baroque church. The two 35-metre-high bell towers next to the church are some of Oaxaca’s most beautiful buildings. The local cuisine is also well worth a try, and our guide will be happy to recommend some must-have snacks for you.
Day 4
On the 4th day of Mexico vacation packages, we are going to Chichen Itza, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This world-famous Mayan ruins have long been a sacred place for the Mayans. The most famous must-see is the Great Pyramid of Kukulkan.
1. Where can tourists visit the National Palace?| A．In Teotihuacan. | B．In Mexico City. |
| C．In Puebla. | D．In Oaxaca City. |
| A．Tour a typical Mexican style city. | B．Try Oaxaca’s unique local cuisine. |
| C．Visit the oldest library in America. | D．See a 16th-century Baroque church. |
| A．On Day 1. | B．On Day 2. | C．On Day 3. | D．On Day 4. |
8 . If you travel, you will leave a carbon footprint in your walk. You can’t help it. But eco-friendly travel practices can lighten the harm on Mother Earth. Green travel is not a passing trend but a lifestyle choice.
Choosing a green destination
No destination is a Green Giant.
What makes Mother Earth proud? Seeing you use your own power to get around. Many adventure tour operators arrange cycling, hiking and walking holidays. Next rides are trains and buses. The greenest rides typically run on electric power. For example, Switzerland is taking the lead with its hybrid buses trains powered by hydroelectricity (水力发电); Japan is running close behind.
Choosing a green hotel
Choosing green activities
The Earth-friendly choices are numerous: You can sail, bike, kayak, swim, bird-watch and play I-spy-a-monkey in a tree.
| A．Choosing green cities |
| B．Choosing green transportation |
| C．If you can get the hotel right |
| D．But some countries and cities show a deep commitment to Earth-friendly policies and practices |
| E．Visit a local food market with a reusable bag for purchases |
| F．Consider a fuel-efficient vehicle if you plan to drive |
| G．Follow the tips and watch your footprints turn greener |
9 . Years ago,when we first went to Canada, we were driving through Montana to Colorado with our two children. We thought we’d find a hotel on the way without
Though surprised at her
The next morning, around the table were a mass of people, and we were
| A．ordering | B．booking | C．seeking | D．exchanging |
| A．Eventually | B．Incredibly | C．Typically | D．Luckily |
| A．managing | B．struggling | C．deciding | D．failing |
| A．unnecessary | B．informal | C．improper | D．impossible |
| A．employment | B．request | C．offer | D．admission |
| A．followed | B．made | C．took | D．embraced |
| A．joined | B．accepted | C．greeted | D．assisted |
| A．talking about | B．waiting for | C．cheering up | D．picking up |
| A．absolutely | B．definitely | C．originally | D．secretly |
| A．aware | B．angry | C．amazed | D．anxious |
| A．consumers | B．strangers | C．relatives | D．neighbors |
| A．insisting | B．wandering | C．approaching | D．leaving |
| A．payment | B．service | C．advice | D．food |
| A．line | B．check | C．touch | D．mind |
| A．passion | B．eagerness | C．kindness | D．encouragement |
10 . Los Angeles native Randall Bartlett sat under the rooftop of a traditional Chinese scholar’s studio, occasionally turning a page of his book. The scene was in the reopened Liu Fang Yuan garden at the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. For him, the garden brings to life the Chinese philosophies he learned from books.
Phillip E. Bloom, director of the Center for East Asian Garden Studies, said the idea for Liu Fang Yuan goes back to the 1980s with the initial aim of creating a collection of Chinese plants, but after research, they realized plants alone were not sufficient to demonstrate the essence of a Chinese garden. Eventually, it was decided to model a garden on 16th and 17th century scholarly retreats(隐居处)in Suzhou.
The decision was made partly due to the fame of Suzhou classical gardens, but also because similarities were found between the Huntington and Suzhou gardens. Bloom said that Henry Huntington, founder of the Huntington Library, was a successful US businessman who used his fortune to collect rare books, artworks and to create gardens. “Many Suzhou gardens were also created by rich people who tried to pursue a scholarly lifestyle,” he added.
To preserve the character of the Suzhou gardens, the Huntington Library sought help from Suzhou, giving rise to collaboration between US and Chinese architects, contractors and designers. In all stages of construction, artisans(工匠)from Suzhou came to work on details of the venue.
After three years of expansion from 2018 to 2020, Liu Fang Yuan reopened to the public with 4.6 hectares of new landscape, making it one of the largest classical-style Chinese gardens in the world. The additions include courtyards displaying penjing, a scholar’s studio, a pavilion(亭子)situated at the garden’s highest point, etc.
Now, it is meaningful to see how people from local communities interact with the garden. “A lot of volunteers come to different lectures and exhibitions about Chinese culture hat we hold regularly,” Bloom said. By exposing its visitors to arts and literature, Liu Fang uan goes beyond international boundaries and bridges the cultural gaps between the two ountries.
1. What do we know about Liu Fang Yuan?| A．It used to be a scholarly retreat in Suzhou. |
| B．It was constructed by Suzhou artisans alone. |
| C．It became the largest garden after being expanded. |
| D．It promotes cultural exchanges between America and China. |
| A．The introduction to the founder. |
| B．The fame of Suzhou classical gardens. |
| C．The features of a scholarly lifestyle. |
| D．The reasons for modeling a Suzhou garden. |
| A．negotiation | B．cooperation | C．inspiration | D．contradiction |
| A．To show its cultural significance. |
| B．To detail its architectural features. |
| C．To promote its diverse activities. |
| D．To boost its international fame. |
