1 . While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.

Yellowstone National Park Wyoming.

The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves. and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.

Joshua Tree National Park California.

With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panoram a Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John

Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.

1. Which park will one choose if he or she is interested in stars?

A．Yellowstone Nation Park.	B．Joshua Tree National Park.
C．Grand Canyon National Park.	D．Virgin Islands National Park

2. What can we know from the passage?

A．The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather.

B．The four parks are all well-known for the sports on snow.

C．There is a slight drop in visitor numbers in winter in these parks.

D．Virgin Islands National Park lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs.

3. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．The Ideal Spots for Adventures	B．The Rules to Follow in the Wild
C．The Big Attractions for Families	D．The Best National Parks in Winter

2 . A new study in the journal of Tourism Analysis shows frequent travelers are happier with their lives than people who don’t travel at all.

Chun-Chu Chen, an assistant professor at Washington State University, conducted a survey to find out why some individuals travel more frequently than others and whether or not travel and tourism experiences have a lasting effect on happiness and wellness.

The results of his analysis show individuals who pay more attention to tourism-related information and frequently discuss their travel plans with friends are more likely to go on regular vacations than those who aren’t constantly thinking about their next trip. Additionally, participants in the survey who reported regularly traveling at least 75 miles away from home also reported being about 7% happier when asked about their overall well-being than those who reported traveling very rarely or not at all.

“While things like work, family life and friends play a bigger role in overall reports of well-being. The accumulation (积累) of travel experiences’ does appear to have a small yet noticeable effect on self-reported life satisfaction,” Chen said.

Participants in the study were asked about the importance of travel in their lives, how much time they spent looking into and planning future vacations, and how many trips they went on over a year. They were also asked about their life satisfaction. Out of the 500 survey participants, a little over half reported going on more than four pleasurable trips a year. Only 7% of respondents did not take any vacations.

As travel restrictions (限制) due to COVID-19 pandemic begin to relax in the future, the research could have important effects on both tourists and the tourism industry. Based on the results of the study, Chen said travel companies, resorts and even airlines, could launch social media campaigns, such as creating signs about the scientific benefits of vacation, to spark people’s interest in discussing their opinions about travel.

1. What is the benefit of frequent travelling according to the study?

A．Getting more tourism information.	B．Making more friends.
C．Bettering tourism industry.	D．Improving one’s well-being.

2. What does Paragraph 5 mainly talk about?

A．Why the professor carried out the study.

B．How the participants felt about the survey.

C．What the participants were interviewed about.

D．What the participants panned to do in the future.

3. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Tourism industry should improve their service.

B．The results of the study will benefit tourism industry.

C．COVID-19 pandemic will be more serious in the future.

D．People will live a happier life after COVID-19 pandemic.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Travel more and be happier	B．Make good use of travelling
C．Prepare for the tourism development	D．Make travel plans with friends

3 . Antarctica

One of the most remote destinations on the planet, Antarctica is not an easy (or affordable) endeavor. Perhaps the difficulty is part of the attraction — the seventh continent remains on the top of many travelers’ wish lists. The striking white desert, with its dramatic, snowy peaks and vibrant turquoise waters, as well its exotic wildlife, including Emperor penguins and Weddell seals, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Hawaii

Hawaii is underrated. To be sure, it is a gorgeous place, with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and every beach seemingly prettier than the next, but its beauty goes much deeper than its preternatural appearance. Extraordinary beaches — some even boast black and green sand (Papakolea Beach and Punalu’u Beach, respectively)—have their expected appeal, but visitors who take time to venture out and away from the coast quickly discover Hawaii’s charms are everywhere.

Canada

Skiing, surfing, hiking and Northern-lights sighting. Eclectic cuisine, world-class shopping, a diverse and rich culture. This is Canada. The 13 provinces and territories that make up the world’s second-largest country by total area. It has something wonderful for every type of traveler. Nature lovers take so lace in mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and Atlantic or Pacific coastlines while sophisticated palates nosh at Michelin-starred restaurants and hole-in-the-wall mainstays alike.

Singapore

Travelers don’t want to spend any more time in an airport than they have to. But Singapore’s Changi is not an ordinary airport. While the rest of the world was staying at home, Singaporean locals were paying to hang out at Changi, whether it was co-working in one of the lounges or camping alongside the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at the Changi Jewel, which opened in 2019.

1. Which place would you like to choose if you are an animal lover?

A．Hawaii.

B．Canada.

C．Singapore.

D．Antarctica.

2. What is special about Canada from the text?

A．It is the second most beautiful place in the world.

B．It can almost satisfy all kinds of travelers.

C．It has some extraordinary beaches.

D．It attracts many locals.

3. What can tourists do when they stay in Changi?

A．They can appreciate the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.

B．They can experience Michelin-starred restaurants.

C．They can decorate the lounges together.

D．They can enjoy world-class shopping.

4 . 假如你是高中生李华，你的美国笔友David热爱中国传统文化，最近打算来中国工作生活一段时间，但是不确定应该去往哪个城市，写信向你咨询。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
(1)你推荐的城市；
(2)推荐的理由（不少于两条）；
(3)美好祝愿。
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5 . Qibao Ancient Village

Qibao, located in the center of Minhang District, Shanghai, is a village with a history of one thousand years. In the village, wine and tea are served on old-fashioned square tables together with long benches, long-mouth copper pots and flat-end chopstick used. The most famous snacks in old Shanghai are square pastry, rice wine and steamed salted pork in wine.

Entrance Ticket: 45 yuan per all-in-one ticket (preferable price of 30 yuan is available now), covering almost all tourist attractions inside the village.

Telephone: 021-21087225

Jinshan Village of Farmer Painting

Villagers skillfully make good use of folk arts such as printing and dyeing, embroidery (刺绣), wood carving. They take the various folk customs and the busy scenes of labor of villagers in the lower Changjiang valley as the theme of paintings and create farmer paintings in a simple style.

Entrance Ticket: 30 yuan/person

Telephone: 021-57355555

Merry Countryside Tour in Zhonghua Village

The village provides tourists with accommodations, tours, chess, cards, fitness and entertainment through renting out separate farmhouse and sells tourist products and agricultural by-products related to the merry countryside tour.

Entrance Ticket: Free Telephone: 021-57395433

Pudong Lingkong Agric Gardening

It is one of Shanghai countryside tour scenic spots, which features art of teapots, crop plantation and export. The Geological Science Popularization Hall stores up tens of thousands of rare stones collected all over the world.

Entrance Ticket: 50 yuan /person

Telephone: 021-33935557

1. What can you do when you are in Qibao?

A．Enter the village for free.	B．See busy scenes of labor of villagers.
C．Experience various folk customs.	D．Taste steamed salted pork in wine.

2. Where should you go if you are interested in stone collecting?

A．Jinshan Village.	B．Qibao Ancient Village.
C．Zhonghua Village.	D．Pudong Lingkong Agric Gardening.

3. What theme is shared by the four tours?

A．City developments.	B．Countryside life.
C．Traditional customs.	D．Agricultural achievements.

6 . Scotland is packed with beautiful places to visit and you could honestly spend months and months exploring everything this wonderful country has to offer! Next I’m going to take you through some of the best place to visit in Scotland, based on where we have personally visited so far!

Glen Coe

If you asked me where my favourite place to visit in all of Scotland is... I would say, Glen Coe. The whole area of Glen Coe constantly had my face in shock due to the beauty that I was witnessing1 was witnessing (亲眼看见). It’s just a stream of dramatic mountains, lakes, rugged (崎岖的) beauty and more.

Fort William

Fort William is probably one of the most well-known places to visit in Scotland. It’s a popular tourist destination thanks to being home to the UK’s tallest mountain: Ben Nevis. Fort William is also the starting point for one of the world’s most famous train rides: The Jacobite. Harry Potter fans will recognize it as the Hogwarts Express, and this train ride will take you through the beautiful countryside, crossing some iconic Harry Potter filming locations such as the Dumbledore’s Grave and the Glenfinnan Viaduct!

Isle Of Skye

This island feels totally different from other parts of Scotland and is truly rugged and ready! There are many hot spots to explore including the Old Man of Storr, the Fairy Glen. I even stayed on a private island with its very own lighthouse, which was one of the coolest places I’ve ever visited and one of the most romantic places stay in Scotland.

Cairngorms National Park

This is the largest national park in the UK so it’s another popular place to visit in Scotland and it’s no surprise why. It’s absolutely beautiful and there’s so much happening at the Cairngorms National Park! From skiing or meeting local reindeers, you’ll not go bored and you’ll be surrounded by beauty the entire time.

1. Which place probably attracts Harry Potter fans most?

A．Glen Coe.	B．Isle Of Skye.
C．Cairngorms National Park.	D．Fort William.

2. What can you see in Cairngorms National Park?

A．The Jacobite.	B．Local reindeers.
C．The UK’s tallest mountain.	D．A cool lighthouse.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A geography textbook	B．A science journal.
C．A travel blog.	D．A diary.

7 . 假如你是高中生李华，你的美国笔友David热爱中国传统文化，最近打算来中国工作生活一段时间，但是不确定应该去往哪个城市，写信向你咨询。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：

(1)你推荐的城市；

(2)推荐的理由(不少于两条)；

(3)美好祝愿。

注意：(1)词数80左右；

(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear David,

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Yours,

Li Hua

9 . Drive in Ontario

Welcome to Ontario! Here’s what you need to know if you are, or will be, visiting Ontario — and want to drive while you’re here.

Visiting: less than 3 months

If you are visiting Ontario for less than 3 months and want to drive while you’re here, you can use a valid driver’s license from your own province, state or country.

Visiting: more than 3 months

If you will be visiting from another country for more than 3 months, you will need an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) from your own country. This is a special license that allows motorists to drive internationally when accompanied by a valid driver’s license from their country. You need to have this permit with you when you arrive in Ontario. You cannot apply for one once you are here.

Rules of the road   

As a visitor, you are responsible for knowing Ontario traffic laws. Here are just some:

● keep to the right of the road

● obey posted speed limits (e.g. 50 km/hour)

● do not use handheld devices while driving (e.g. cell phones, tablets or music players)

● slow down and pull to the right, if an emergency vehicle is driving behind you with their lights and sirens (e.g. an ambulance, fire truck or police car)

If you break a traffic law, you will face a penalty. Penalties range from fines to making your license invalid or your car taken away. For more information, please click here.

1. Who is the text intended for?

A．Potential immigrants.	B．General visitors.
C．Exchange students.	D．Ordinary drivers.

2. What driving habit is acceptable in Ontario?

A．Keeping to the left of the road.	B．Using tablets with both hands.
C．Giving way to fire trucks.	D．Driving beyond the speed limits.

3. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A local website.	B．A travel journal.
C．An advertisement.	D．A geography magazine.