3 . Top tips to be safe while traveling alone

You can be safe while traveling alone if you follow the tips below:

    1     Traveling may make you quite tired and you are likely to leave behind one or two things on the cafe table or in the restaurant. Losing your cellphone or even your jacket can create trouble for you.

Don’t put all eggs in one basket! Are you in the habit of carrying all sources of money together? Never do that while traveling.     2     It is better not to carry them all in person. If you lose your wallet on the way, it is difficult to get it back.

    3     Do research on the destination before you pack your bags and start traveling. Use online information to find out how safe the place is. Find out whether there will be any festival during that time. No doubt these events are great, but you need to remember that if you do not book hotels before traveling, you may fall into trouble.

Avoid cultural mistakes. Every country has its own traditions and customs. Travelling is one of the best ways to learn more about tradition and culture.     4    

Save all emergency numbers.     5     Save the number of your embassy (大使馆) if you are traveling abroad, and the number of the police, fire stations and the nearest hospitals.

A．Choose destination with care.

B．Never carry your money in back pocket.

C．Keep at least one of them in a different place.

D．Make a habit of looking back as often as you can.

E．You need to store some contact numbers in your phone.

F．Being without money is certainly not fun when traveling alone.

G．But be careful not to make cultural mistakes during your traveling.

4 . With historic cities, amazing beaches, and a beautiful countryside, a visit to Turkey promises a fascinating vacation. There are many more great destinations. Here’s a look at the best places to visit in Turkey.

Mardin

Located in the south of Turkey, with a long history and rich cultural heritage, Mardin is one of the oldest settlements in the region. Mardin is famous for its Old City of sandstone buildings that line the slopes of the hill, forming a unique and picturesque scenery. The maze of meandering streets. in the Old City leads visitors along terraced (排屋的) houses, mosques, churches and mansions. Many boutique hotels, fashioned from the charming old buildings, have opened in recent years, along with a few upmarket hotels.

Antalya

Nestled along the beautiful Turkish Riviera on the Mediterranean coastline, Antalya is a lively city welcoming tourists with numerous resorts, bars and restaurants. Spectacular scenery frames the city with splendid beaches and beautiful green mountains dotted with ancient ruins. From swimming and sailing to mountain climbing and sightseeing, Antalya offers something for everyone.

Cappadocia

Situated in Central Anatolia, Cappadocia is best known for its fairytale landscape of unusual formations looking like chimneys, cones and peaks. Natural processes such as ancient volcanic eruptions and erosion have all sculpted these odd formations over the ages. Thousand of years ago, mankind added remarkable touches to the landscape by carving out house churches and underground cities from the soft rock.

Side

Located on a small peninsula, Side offers fantastic dining and nightlife. Its star attraction: an unearthed site of ancient Hellenistic and Roman ruins that include the remains of a hug theater and various temples. Featuring narrow streets and attractive gardens, the charming tow. of Side offers many restaurants ranging from delis and pizza shops to upscale dining in a variet of cuisines.

1. What is Mardin well-known for?

A．Its ancientruins.	B．Its sandy white beaches.
C．Its history as the oldest settlement.	D．Its Old City of sandstone buildings.

2. What can visitors do in Antalya?

A．Enjoy some water activities.	B．Wander around green gardens.
C．Appreciate the picturesque towns.	D．Take a close look at natural processes.

3. Which destination best suits people who long to admire unique shapes?

A．Mardin.

B．Antalya.

C．Cappadocia.

D．Side.

6 . 语法填空

How are you doing? I’m glad to tell you that a trip called “Discovering China”     1     (organize) next week. I’m writing to share more details with you.

The trip     2     (start) from next Monday. We     3     (fly) to Kunming, which is a popular tourist attraction for its beauty. Then we     4     (visit) Jinggangshan, which is a beautiful place with a long history. Then we     5     (go) to board a ship on the Yangtze River to Shanghai, and we can enjoy the beautiful views on the way. Our last destination is Hangzhou and Suzhou. The whole trip     6     (last) a week. I believe that this trip     7     (enrich) our knowledge.

7 . Favored by many internet influencers, the city of Zibo, once a sleepy industrial city, has gone viral on Chinese social media platforms. The topic Zibo “barbecue” on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, was played 4.96 billion times since the city stormed the Internet for over a month. On 29 April, Zibo Railway Station saw a record 87,000 train trips to and from the station, according to Chinese news website Caixin.

Local authorities in Zibo have been quick to respond to the sudden flow of visitors. A barbecue zone that can accommodate 10,000 people, featuring live band performances, was built overnight. Volunteers have been dispatched to the railway station to offer advice and recommendations to tourists. Designated (指定的) buses and trains bring tourists to and from the hottest barbecue spots. The government has even threatened to punish profiteering hotels who raise prices by more than 50% .

What makes Zibo barbecue so special is that it does offer a distinctive (独特的) dining experience. The skewers (烤串) are 70-80 percent cooked before they are brought to the table, where diners can finish cooking them on their own stoves, offering an immersive dining experience.

Zibo’s low prices are also appealing. Many college students in Shandong have made concrete plans to enjoy Zibo barbecue at the least cost, and traveling back and forth by train for only 200 yuan ($29.1). So what better way to attract adventurous, hungry college students with a tight budget other than “tasty barbecue that makes you full for only 50 yuan!”

The locals seem happy enough about the arrival of visitors and shy away from hot spots to make space for outsiders, saying they are proud that their hometown has gained nationwide fame.

1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A．The history of Zibo.

B．The influence of social media.

C．The newfound popularity of Zibo.

D．The crowdedness of Zibo Railway Station.

2. What makes Zibo barbecue attractive to college students?

A．Unique dining experience.	B．Convenient transportation.
C．Wonderful performances.	D．Affordable prices.

3. What is the local people’s attitude to the arrival of tourists?

A．Favorable.

B．Worried.

C．Unconcerned.

D．Critical.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To promote an industrial city.

B．To introduce barbecue in Zibo.

C．To explain how to attract tourists.

D．To show the popularity of barbecue.

8 . 听下面一段长对话,回答以下小题。
1. What does Alan like doing?

A．Swimming in the sea.

B．Hiking in summer.

C．Sunbathing on the beach.

2. Where does Lily’s aunt live?

A．In Italy.

B．In Britain.

C．In France.

3. What does Alan say about touring in groups?

A．It’s acceptable.

B．It’s impressive.

C．It’s disappointing.

10 . 假设你是李华，最近刚从澳大利亚旅游回来，恰逢你们学校的英语校报在做一期题为“旅游见闻”的专栏，请你给校报投稿，写一篇关于在澳大利亚旅游的博文。主要内容包括：
1. 总体感受。
2. 印象最深刻的部分及理由。   
注意事项：词数在80左右。
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