1 . Lovers often use flowers, chocolates, sweet gifts or grand declarations to express feelings deep in their hearts. But this year, you could let your love take off by traveling with that special someone on a romantic adventure. These are some romantic destinations which might bring new joy to your life and, most importantly, more fun and excitement to your relationship.

Stairs of the Turks, Sicily

Scala dei Turchi, or Stairs of the Turks, at Realmonte, southern Sicily, Italy. The Scala is formed by mud, a sedimentary rock (沉积岩) with a characteristic white color and is a popular tourist attraction and place to sun bath. In the film Malèna, the hero, 12-year-old Renato, always stare at the sunset here with his friends.

Somerset House in London

Located in central London, Somerset House is a popular filming location with its exterior featuring in several big budget Hollywood films. In the winter, its central courtyard is turned into an open-air playground for skating, as seen during the well-received film Love Actually.

Pokhara, Nepal

Pokhara is considered the tourism capital of Nepal. With two major hilltops as viewpoints to see the city and surrounding view, the city has recently added a bungee jumping site (the second in Nepal): Water Touch Bungee Jumping. Visitors also come here for adventure activities such as paragliding and skydiving. In the film Up in the Wind starring Ni Ni and Jing Boran, two young people climb up to the mountaintop and wait for the strong wind to carry them for paragliding. It becomes a moment of spiritual uplift.

Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

A canal decorated with Victorian-style street lamps runs through Otaru. The city attracts many Japanese tourists as well as Russian visitors. Otaru is well known for its beer, fresh sushi and handicrafts like studio glass and musical boxes. At the poster of Japanese film Love Letter, Hiroko Watanabe stands among the snowy town and honors her dead lover.

1. Which place is suitable if you like adventures?

A．Stairs of the Turks, Sicily.	B．Pokhara, Nepal.
C．Somerset House in London.	D．Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan.

2. What can you enjoy in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan?

A．Excellent food.

B．Skating

C．Sun bath

D．Bungee jumping

3. What do these places have in common?

A．The attractions are related to water.	B．Winter is the best season.
C．They are located in Europe.	D．They are related to romantic films.

3 . Nairobi National Park Tour

Overview

Spot free-roaming wildlife on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-top vehicle. An early-morning departure (出发) means cooler temperatures and the chance to see the animals when they’re most active, resting on grassy plains.

•Get a real safari experience on a half-day tour from Nairobi

•Visit a national park that’s home to rhinos, lions, giraffes, and more

•Airport drop-off option saves you a separate trip upon departure

•Convenient pickup and drop-off at Nairobi hotels

Tour Prices

Travellers	2 - 3 travellers	4 - 5 travellers
Jan. - Mar., Oct. - Dec.	$59 / per person	$54 / per person
Apr. - Jun.	$69 / per person	$64 / per person
Jul. - Sep.	$79 / per person	$74 / per person

What’s Included

√	Bottled water
√	Local guide
√	Hotel pickup and drop-off
√	Drive in an open-roofed vehicle for game views

Optional

$25 / per person	Boat ride
$30 / per person	Balloon Travel

Additional Info

•Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

•Wheelchairs are not accessible.

•Children must be accompanied by at least an adult.

•Kids under 5 must sit on laps.

•This tour will have a maximum of 15 travellers.

1. How much should a couple pay altogether if they travel in October?

A．$108.

B．$118.

C．$138.

D．$158.

2. Which of the following will require an extra charge?

A．Balloon rides.	B．Pickup service.
C．Local guide service.	D．Bottled water on the trip.

3. Whom is the tour targeted at?

A．People who rely on wheelchairs.

B．People who love sightseeing in the city.

C．People who have a passion for wild animals.

D．People who plan a 2-day trip to Nairobi National Park.

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Built around 605 in China’s Sui Dynasty (581-618), Zhaozhou Bridge is the oldest     1     (exist) bridge in China. It stretches across the Xiao River, 2500 meters from the southern gate of Zhao County (县), Hebei province. Li Chun, a Sui Dynasty architect, presided (主持) over its     2     (construct).

In the Sui Dynasty, Zhaozhou Bridge connected north and south as     3     major transportation centre. With the Xiao River     4     (break) the south-north traffic, building a bridge was     5     (bad) needed. Given that the river dried up in spring and winter     6     flooded in summer and autumn, the bridge had to be designed to withstand severe hydrologic (水文的) conditions.

The Zhaozhou Bridge bears two pairs of small arches (拱门) at each side of the central arch. All of the arches are circular and built of stone.     7     (compare) with a filled spandrel (拱肩) arch, this single-span open-spandrel arch minimized water blockage and increased the flow area by 16.5%, especially when the Xiao River was flooded. Besides, as the bridge was single span, the weight of the whole bridge and its traffic load     8     (shoulder) by two arch feet, causing great pressure on the abutments (桥墩)     9     help to transfer the load on the large arches by more than 500 tons and save more than 200 cubic meters of stone. Zhaozhou Bridge is the world’s earliest open-spandrel arched bridge, 700 years earlier     10     its European counterparts.

5 . The Bullock Texas State History Museum

The museum opened in April of 2001. Here’s the museum’s official mission statement: We create experiences that educate, engage, and encourage a deeper understanding of Texas. It offers interactive exhibits that explain Texas history and an IMAX^® theater.

The Exhibits

The first floor is about the land and covers the first meetings between Native Americans and Europeans, early settlers and missions and the mapping of the state. The second floor is about identity and discusses Texas history, the significant battles and people who made the state what it is today. The third floor covers important technology from Texas, Texas-led explorations and other Texan achievements.

IMAXW Theater

The Bullock museum’s IMAX® theater was one of the first IMAX® theaters in Texas, and one of few in the world. The theater seats 329 guests and houses the biggest IMAX ^® screen in the state at 6 stories high and 84 feet wide. Guests can enjoy sharp and vivid images, as well as immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) sound.

Museum Store

On the first floor of the Bullock Texas State History Museum, you will find the museum store. It is filled with Texas-themed goodies, such as clothing, ornaments, books, movies, jewelry, music, home décor and kitchenware.

The Essentials

Address: 1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Hours: The museum is open from Monday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Parking: The museum has an underground parking garage with an entrance. Parking in the museum garage is $15 for full-day parking.

1. Which floor of the museum shows the battles?

A．The first floor.	B．The second floor.
C．The third floor.	D．The fourth floor.

2. What is the right time for visiting the museum?

A．9 am, Sunday.	B．9 am, Monday.
C．2 pm, Thursday.	D．6 pm, Saturday.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce special exhibits.

B．To tell about the history of a museum.

C．To show information about a museum.

D．To attract people to buy Texas-themed goods.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
1. Which place would the man like to go?

A．An exciting modern city.

B．A popular tourist attraction.

C．A quiet and far-away place.

2. What does the woman worry about?

A．The weather.

B．The food and water.

C．The language.

3. What does the woman plan to do now?

A．Travel with the man.

B．Do some gardening.

C．Go to the travel agency. .

8 . An immersive and slow-paced Citywalk is becoming trendy across China. In contrast to rushing past overcrowded tourist landmarks, the new trend has emerged as a popular alternative to explore bustling markets, ancient streets, and charming alleys at a leisurely pace.

The appeal of Citywalk caters particularly to the younger generation often caught up in demanding work schedules. As evidenced by the increasing popularity of hash tags like “City walk for vacation” on lifestyle sharing platform Xiaohong shu, with a staggering 465 million views and nearly 464, 600 engagements, the trend is truly capturing unbelievable attention.

Citywalk, or meandering through the urban landscapes, means the act of walking freely along city streets unburdened by exhaustive plans. It offers people an avenue to intimately experience urban culture and local traditions. Citywalk is not merely about sightseeing. It creates an opportunity for social interactions and deep connections with the cities. Citywalk routes are tailored to the specific interests of both out-of-town tourists and locals. For tourists, the focus is on sharing local customs and traditions, while for locals, discussions revolve around the city’s past, present, and future. The growing trend of Citywalk reflects a changing attitude towards life, embracing a warmer, more relaxed, and slower-paced lifestyle.

As Citywalk expands beyond first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, to second-and third-tier cities across the county, it brings fresh opportunities for the tourism industry, in such areas as dining, shopping, and accommodation.

Governments in Beijing and Shandong have recognized the potential of Citywalk, incorporating it into their action plans to promote cultural tourism and leisure activities. In Shanghai, public bus lines specially designed have been introduced to elevate the overall Citywalk for participants.

“By slowing down and delving into the narrow alleys, observing the lives of city residents, and immersing oneself in the context of museums and art galleries, one is entitled to embrace the pleasure of life,” said Luo Jun, a cultural tourism enthusiast.

1. What’s the main reason for the popularity of Citywalk among young people?

A．It mainly focuses on urban sightseeing.

B．Social media offer many tempting videos.

C．Busywork schedule limits the choice of people.

D．Conventional tourist landmarks are losing charm.

2. What’s the meaning of underlined word “staggering” in the second paragraph?

A．Astonishing.

B．Rewarding.

C．Embarrassing.

D．Shrinking.

3. Which of the following statements is NOT Citywalk?

A．An immersive route for foreigners to enjoy the alleys in Chengdu.

B．A holiday travel to hurriedly visit crowded landmarks in Shanghai.

C．A free walk including visiting museums and old towns in Qingdao.

D．A leisurely tour along Qiantang River to experience city transformation.

4. What have some governments done to promote Citywalk?

A．Facilities in the museums have been enhanced.

B．Cooperation has been strengthened among cities.

C．Opportunities have been offered to third-tier cities.

D．Specific public transportation routes have been introduced.

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Though once secluded (与世隔绝的), even inaccessible, Kazakhstan today welcomes intrepid travelers with open arms.

Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked (内陆的) country, and the     1     (nine) largest in the world. The country is one of the most economically advanced in Central Asia, thanks to     2     (it) abundant oil reserves and other valuable minerals.

Even for some     3     (experience) travelers, Kazakhstan is still     4     unfamiliar state. While home to the raw beauty of the steppe (草原) and mountain scenery, there are no yurts (蒙古包) like in Kyrgyzstan     5     Mongolia. The country also has a fascinating history of medieval (中世纪的) Islamic architecture.

But for those     6     have stepped foot in the country, its most     7     (attract) features are its unique landscapes and freedom.

Panfilov Park in the eastern-center of Almaty has plenty     8     places of interest that offer a whistle-stop tour of the city’s history. Not far behind the     9     (large) of them is the yellow, green and red Tsaristera Ascension Cathedral (大教堂), a visually attractive structure that is claimed to be one of the tallest wooden     10     (build) in the world.