On Jan 23, the third batch of national-level ski tourism resorts was announced.
Prior
Up to now, a total of 26 resorts
Jilin is now home to 75 ski resorts, making it
2 . In early January 2024, Jimmy struggled through snow and ice to summit the Vinson Massif, Antarctica’s highest peak.
After decades of traveling and mountaineering, Jimmy could
Jimmy had
“It had been a huge life goal, over a
Jimmy decided that the best way to
“From an adventure perspective, what I really want to
| A．claim | B．plan | C．report | D．evaluate |
| A．explained | B．described | C．involved | D．highlighted |
| A．rarely | B．easily | C．angrily | D．previously |
| A．relevant | B．peaceful | C．incredible | D．ideal |
| A．plot | B．confusion | C．risk | D．fight |
| A．century | B．year | C．week | D．decade |
| A．disappointed | B．lost | C．addicted | D．surprised |
| A．gaining | B．balancing | C．controlling | D．watching |
| A．freedom | B．horror | C．calm | D．business |
| A．share | B．overcome | C．facilitate | D．adapt |
| A．guidance | B．contribution | C．purpose | D．ability |
| A．eat up | B．get into | C．keep off | D．suffer from |
| A．breakthroughs | B．elections | C．appearances | D．efforts |
| A．demonstrate | B．complain | C．apologize | D．promise |
| A．study | B．teaching | C．travel | D．volunteer |
3 . William Lindesay, a famous Great Wall expert and conservationist, and his wife Wu Qi have traveled the globe, providing their sons with a unique growing environment. Sun hats, backpacks and sneakers (运动鞋) — these are the day-to-day must-haves for the family.
Most of their trips seem far from relaxing—cultural study in the hot and dry desert, a 53-kilometer hiking tour of New Zealand, a one-day climb to three English mountaintops and a six-day train ride from Beijing to Moscow.
Many assume the family must be wealthy and can afford their global travel, but they are not. Lindesay says they just choose to spend money on travel and eschew pricey hotels and restaurants when possible. Lindesay mentions the trip to Moscow as an example. Instead of taking a taxi from the railway station to the hotel, they took the subway. “We crossed the city for saving money, communicated with local people, and saw they were people just like us. We arrived at our destination feeling comfortable.”
However, their journeys, which can last weeks or months, have sometimes been inconsistent with their children's schooling. Wu remembers once Lindesay let their elder son ask for leave so that they could go to New York for a 45-day lecture tour. Therefore the son missed his final exam. Things like that bother the family all the time.
Lindesay attaches great importance to learning out of the classroom, saying that children might score well on school tests, but traveling outside, in distant lands with different languages, cultures and political structures, is the real test. “You can only get streetwise on the street. You can only get worldly-wise when seeing the world,” he says.
1. How can we describe the Lindesays'trips?| A．Pleasant. | B．Challenging. | C．Conventional. | D．Dangerous. |
| A．Avoid. | B．Visit. | C．Compare. | D．Evaluate. |
| A．They suffer from a tight budget. | B．They have scheduling conflicts. |
| C．They are faced with language barriers. | D．They hold different educational ideas. |
| A．Toughness is the best assistant of will. | B．There is no royal road to learning. |
| C．Actions speak louder than words. | D．Man who travels far knows more. |
| A．Australia. | B．Canada. | C．America. |
1．出国旅游很有意义；
2．开阔眼界，了解国外的风俗和历史；
3．和来自不同文化背景的人交朋友；
4．放松身心，欣赏美景；
5．邀请Michael有时间来中国。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Michael,
How are you? These days, I am planning to travel abroad during the vacation.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,
Li Hua
6 . Phenomenal Los Angeles Exhibitions To See Right Now
While there are tons of world-class museums in Los Angeles to lose yourself in all year round, there are a few that stand out as must-sees. Here are two of the best art exhibits in Los Angeles that you simply cannot miss.
Hip Hop Til Infinity
Explore the extensive history and enduring influence of hip hop at this exciting new exhibition on Sunset Blvd. Guests will embark on a 50-year journey of the genre, from its origins in New York through its presence here in Los Angeles. You can also expect immersive virtual concerts, vibrant listening parties, meet-and-greets with influential artists, iconic photography displays, and an original soundtrack by DJ Clark Kent. Remember that reservations are required before your visit.
Tickets: ＄15 per ticket.
Dates: On view now, tickets available through April 2024
Location: 6400 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms
We’re lucky to have two of Yayoi Kusama’ s Infinity Mirror Rooms available to visit for free right here in LA.
Infinity Mirrored Room: An enclosed mirror-lined space filled with flashing LED lights that visitors physically step into. Since guests enter the space one group at a time, the Broad requires that you make a timed reservation to foster the best possible experience. Find it on the first floor of The Broad.
Longing for Eternity: A mirrored chamber filled with pulsating neon lights that guests peer into one by one. There’s no need to make a reservation for this, so just join the line on the third floor.
Tickets: Free to visit.
Dates: On view now, no end date announced
Location: The Broad, 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles
1. Which is suitable for people who don’t book in advance?| A．Hip Hop Til Infinity. |
| B．Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms |
| C．Infinity Mirrored Room. |
| D．Longing for Eternity. |
| A．The opening time has not been announced yet. |
| B．They will charge visitors who don’t make a reservation. |
| C．Guests to Longing for Eternity can line up on the first floor. |
| D．Groups should enter the Infinity Mirrored Room one by one. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．An encyclopedia. |
| C．A report. | D．A textbook. |
7 . Argentina lies in the South America. There are many festivals inArgentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there.
First of all, we should talk about the Tango (探戈) Festival inArgentina, which is held in the capital of this country— Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentinians admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.
The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo (马球) Tournament. You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina. This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina.This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina.
Attending this festival in Argentina, you will be able to communicate with different people and admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries, such as Argentina, England, Australia, as well as the US. This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year. So don’t miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.
The other festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Liao Liao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Liao Liao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October. So if you admire this kind of music, you should travel toArgentina in October.
There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer. Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article. We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye-catching.
1. What would be the best title for the passage?| A．Entertainments in Argentina | B．Festivals in Argentina |
| C．Travel to Argentina | D．A brief introduction to Argentina |
| A．is organized by the government |
| B．welcomes everyone to take part in it |
| C．is held in summer |
| D．holds parties for different dances |
| A．Open Polo Tournament. | B．Every carnival in Argentina. |
| C．The Tango Festival. | D．The Semana Musical Liao Liao. |
| A．Buenos Aires in spring | B．Palermo in April |
| C．Palermo in winter | D．Bariloche in October |
8 . 6 Days Small Group Tour from Beijing to Xi’an
Tour Type: Small Group (max 18), guaranteed departures
Guide & Driver: An English-speaking guide, an experienced driver with an air-conditioned coach
Accommodation: 5 nights at good 5-star hotels
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Welcome your arrival anytime at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Beijing
· Visit the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City including the Treasure Gallery;
· Enjoy à la carte (按菜单点菜) welcome lunch with authentic Peking Duck;
· Further explore royal culture at the Yonghe Temple and the Temple of Heaven;
· Watch Peking Opera and see artistic face painting.
Day 3: Beijing
· Visit the Great Wall by a round-trip cable car;
· Visit the Bird’s Nest;
· Take a rickshaw ride through hutong alleys and visit a local family in a traditional courtyard house.
Day 4: Beijing to Xi’an by flight
· Visit the Panda Hall and the Summer Palace;
· Taste local flavors for lunch;
· Fly to Xi’an and transfer to a hotel.
Day 5: Xi’an
· Visit Terracotta Army and the discoverer’s home;
· Have a unique experience to make your own mini clay warrior (陶俑);
· Continue to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda;
· Enjoy a dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
Day 6: Departure from Xi’an
· Connect with local people at the City Wall Park and learn to practice tai chi from amaster, then visit the City Wall;
· Taste local flavors for lunch;
· Take a taxi to the airport by yourself.
A pleasant onward journey!
· $1,059 per person
Includes:
· Domestic airfare
· Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
· The à la carte lunches as route specifies
· Professional English-speaking guides
· Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
· Entrance fees to tourist sites
· Tips or gratuities for hotel doormen
Excludes:
· International airfares
· Entry visa fees
· Personal expenses
· Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
1. How can tourists get to the Great Wall?| A．By cable car. | B．By train. | C．On foot. | D．By water. |
| A．Enjoy Peking Duck. | B．See lovely pandas. |
| C．Try artistic face painting. | D．Make a clay warrior. |
| A．Tips for hotel doormen. | B．Flying from Beijing to Xi’an. |
| C．Souvenirs for friends. | D．Air-conditioned vehicles fees. |
9 . Four Best Beaches in Zanzibar
Zanzibar is home to some of the best beach destinations in the world. Here are our favorites.
Nungwi Beach
This beach is located in the north of the island. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar. If you like swimming, you will really enjoy yourself here. But be careful with the tides, because they can rise very fast and catch you. If you stay until sunset, you will be able to see an attractive one.
Paje Beach
It is in the east of the island and is famous for strong tides. You can also practice water sports such as kitesurfing, because this beach is known as one of the best in the world for this activity. Don’t worry about the food, as here you will find a great variety of restaurants with local and international dishes for all tastes.
Jambiani Beach
Jambiani beach, one of the farthest beaches, is located southeast of the island. You can walk for miles to the sea, which is a real wonder, but do it when the tide goes out. It is a very quiet and uncrowded beach.
Matemwe Beach
Located on the east coast of Zanzibar, this beach is one of the longest on the island. During low tide, the water goes down 2 kilometers, and the locals take advantage of it to collect sea animals.
The beach is beautiful but yes, in this particular one, it is essential to enter the water with great care and even appropriate footwear, as there are a lot of sea urchins (海胆).
1. What can visitors do in Nungwi Beach?| A．Go kitesurfing. | B．Taste various dishes. |
| C．Have a swim. | D．Watch the wonderful sunrise. |
| A．Nungwi Beach. | B．Jambiani Beach. | C．Paje Beach. | D．Matemwe Beach. |
| A．Brave surfers. | B．Sunrise lovers. | C．Nightclub frequenters. | D．Sea animal collectors. |
| A．Its climate. | B．Its scenery. | C．Its food. |
