1 . As the second largest city of the Republic of Korea, Busan draws global attention. Here are some routes for visitors to have fun.

The First Route

Start off at the Haeundae Beach, where you can take a walk, sip a coffee, or try local fishcakes before heading up to BUSAN X the SKY. This observatory occupies the top floors of the city’s highest structure, where you’l1 be attracted by the wonderful urban views. You can also visit the old Haedong Yonggunsa Temple along the route.

The Second Route

With its popular Songdo Cable Car moving quickly over the water to a park, this route offers amazing views of the city’s traditional core. It’s just a quick taxi to the Yeongdo Island, home to some of Busan’s oldest neighborhoods, including the Huinnyeoul Culture Village. Overlooking the water, the whole picture that you can see is arguably the most romantic scene.

The Third Route

As a port city, you should head to the old harbor district of Nampo-dong to find its real charm. This is where you’ll find the Jagalchi Market, the open-air seafood market that’s not only a strong wave to the senses but also the city’s living and beating heart. Walk along its gathering as you see fresh seafood from the sea, along with the vendors (摊贩) who sell it all.

The Fourth Route

Shinsegae Centum City is not far from the Gwangalli Beach, a crowded area of sand,cafes, and eateries looking out across the water to the Gwangan Bridge. There will be a cool drone (无人机) show on Saturday in the evening of a hot summer and a fireworks festival in November. For a unique experience, book a sunset stand up paddle boarding (SUP) trip to the bridge back with professional surfers.

1. What do the first two routes have in common?

A．They both have cool drone shows.

B．They both have thrilling water parks.

C．They both have historical attractions.

D．They both have popular coffee stores.

2. What makes the third route special?

A．Its SUP trip above the water.	B．Its open and wide view.
C．Its scenic walking hotspot.	D．Its impressive market.

3. Which route provides the flying object show?

A．The Fourth Route.	B．The Second Route.
C．The Third Route.	D．The First Route.

2 . Whether you feel like taking a road trip, or you just need some fun, you’ll enjoy this list of popular tourist attractions.

Alabama: Gulf Coast Beaches

If Alabama wasn’t the location for your next summer beach vacation, you may want to reconsider. There are 32 miles of white sands that have washed down from the Appalachian Mountains for thousands of years. That’s probably why over six million people visit Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches every year. Ten dollars per person.

Alaska: Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise

Alaska is the place to go for spotting breathtaking (令人惊叹的) wildlife. In fact, the number of visitors who travel to Alaska to see wildlife has increased 45 percent. The Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise will bring you up close to whales, sea lions, and sea birds. A five-hour trip that starts at noon and covers 55 miles of sea will be the best $98 you’ve ever spent.

Arkansas: Hot Springs National Park

Skip the beach and choose a new type of relaxation at Hot Springs National Park. It’s America’s oldest national and the smallest national park. There’s a no-booking policy, perfect for travelers rolling through. Doors open at 8 a.m., so get there early!

Connecticut: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History is a must stop if you’re traveling nearby Yale University. It attracts plenty of people and has many collections including New England birds, dinosaurs, Greek and Roman antiquities, and even an Egyptian mummy. Adults pay $13 for entry, but if you want to visit for free, go on a Thursday.

Don’t miss the four best tourist attractions.
1. Why do many people go to Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches?

A．It has a good and convenient location.	B．It has a history of thousands of years.
C．It has tens of miles of white sands.	D．The Appalachian Mountains are beautiful.

2. When should you get to the Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise if you want to visit it?

A．Five hours before it opens.	B．Five hours after it opens.
C．Before 8 a.m.	D．Before twelve o’clock at noon.

3. What is special about Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History?

A．Many people go there to see collections.	B．You needn’t pay for it on certain days.
C．It makes you not want to leave.	D．It’s very beautiful and attractive.

3 . Located at the western end of the Himalayas and the northern tip of Pakistan, the region of Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the world’s most inaccessible natural places. It also has “an extraordinarily rich cultural landscape”, says Sam Dalrymple in Condé Nast Traveller, having often resisted conquest (征服) by neighbouring empires, while absorbing their influence over the thousands of years along with the other benefits of Silk Road trade. Known to ancient Chinese geographers as the Xizang of the Apricots, it is a splendid land of snow leopards and brown bears. It is dotted with old palaces and ancient temples. It has often been closed to outsiders in recent decades, but it is now open to visitors once more.

Many locals claim that their inclusive and open society of this region inspired the lost city of Shangri-La in James Hilton’s popular 1933 novel Lost Horizon. The district of Hunza, for instance, is the best in education in Pakistan, with a relatively high level of women’s empowerment. Indeed an all-female team of woodworkers and designers helped restore the Serena Altit Fort Residence, a 1, 000-year-old building that is one of three beautiful palace hotels that belong to the Serena group in Gilgit-Baltistan. It overlooks the old walled city of Karimabad, Hunza’s capital, in a beautiful valley where the fresh air is combined with the flavor of jasmine blossom (茉莉花) and most new houses are still built in the traditional, wooden-framed style.

Driving southwards past the city of Gilgit, you entered into the Indus Gorge and the green valleys give way to an “dry moonscape”. To the east lies Baltistan, a rough region where there are few smooth roads and an ancient language of Tibetan is spoken and yak (牦牛) meat is widely served. It is here that Serena’s other two palace hotels are to be found, in Khaplu and Shigar, not far from K2, the world’s second-highest peak.

1. Which aspect of Gilgit-Baltistan is unmentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．History.

B．Location.

C．Industry.

D．Landscape.

2. Why is Lost Horizon mentioned in Paragraph 2?

A．To promote the book.	B．To prove an old legend.
C．To offer more background.	D．To express a sense of pride.

3. What does the last paragraph tell us about the Indus Gorge?

A．It seldom rains.	B．It is green everywhere.
C．It features smooth roads.	D．It is to the north of Gilgit.

4. In which section of the Internet can this text be found?

A．Sports.

B．Travel.

C．Science.

D．History.

4 . If you’re in search of some botanical inspiration for the summer, just look to the following!

Sky Garden — London

Situated on the 35th floor of the iconic “Walkie-Talkie” building in central London, this stunning garden consists of over three stories, combining Mediterranean and South African plantings. The garden temperature here is monitored around the clock to mirror the conditions these plants would experience in a warm temperate climate.

Bambalan — Bristol

Bristol’s Bambalan restaurant appeared in 2016. Known for its leisurely atmosphere, it’s located right in the middle of the city centre. Hidden in plain sight above Bristol’s busy and noisy city centre, the roof terrace is a true hidden garden. With Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food on the menu, this is the ideal place to bring a group, and enjoy the views and tasty treats.

Library of Birmingham — Birmingham

Hidden away on the seventh floor of Birmingham’s public library is a scenic rooftop garden offering an extremely quiet spot to enjoy a good book in the sun. Created entirely by volunteers and reached via glass elevator, the bright garden offers visitors spectacular views over the city. 3, 500 varieties of plants in this garden have been carefully selected to ensure the terrace will offer blooms all year round, so that visitors to this unique library can enjoy the inspiring views.

New Lanark Roof Garden — New Lanark

With impressive views from the roof of an old mill (磨坊) building in the heart of the New Lanark World Heritage Site, this garden isn’t one to miss. Created on the 9, 000 square feet roof of our historic mill, the New Lanark Roof Garden is the largest of its kind in Scotland. Imaginatively designed, the garden contains decorative planting with over 70 different plants and shrubs, a water feature and animal sculptures.

1. What can you do in Bambalan?

A．Make special flower gifts.	B．Buy beautiful jewels.
C．Walk in the countryside.	D．Enjoy tasty food.

2. Which place appeals to book lovers?

A．Sky Garden.	B．Bambalan.
C．Library of Birmingham.	D．New Lanark Roof Garden.

3. What do all the four places have?

A．Plants.

B．Food.

C．Books.

D．Animals.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker most probably do?

A．She is a tour guide.

B．She is a teacher.

C．She is an organizer of the exhibition.

2. How much is the ticket to the castle?

A．£2.

B．£3.

C．£5.

3. What time will the bus leave on Saturday?

A．At 8:40 am.

B．At 8:50 am.

C．At 9:10 am.

4. What can the listeners learn from the special exhibition?

A．When the castle was built.

B．What ancient people wore.

C．How the cars were invented.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s Alva’s attitude towards Colin’s writing the book?

A．Doubtful.

B．Uninterested.

C．Admirable.

2. What can we learn about Alva?

A．She dislikes taking pictures.

B．She has just moved to New York.

C．She has adapted to New York customs.

3. What does Colin want Alva to do?

A．Hide her right hand.

B．Look at a high building.

C．Adopt a proper pose.

4. When can the woman first read the book?

A．In August.

B．In September.

C．In October.

7 . The Best Hidden Beaches in the UK

Nanjizal Beach, Cornwall

Due to its remote location, stunning Nanjizal Beach is usually very quiet. You can reach it by walking along a pretty coastal path from Porthgwarra. The beach has caves to explore and an old watermill to see. It takes about 30 minutes to walk there from Porthgwarra, but it's worth it. The water is shallow and turquoise (蓝绿色的), perfect for a swim. You can bring your dog too because dogs are welcome here all year round.

Rhu Point, Scotland

Rhu Point in Scotland has beautiful white sand and blue water. It’s an isolated beach that you can get to by walking. If the weather is good, you can see great views of the Cuillin on Skye. There are rock pools to look in, and you can find shells on the shore. Keep an eye out for birds and marine animals like sea otters. It’s a lovely place to go for a holiday.

Steephill Cove, Isle of Wight

Steephill Cove on the Isle of Wight is a cute little fishing cove. You can get there by taking a ferry. It has colorful beach huts and sandy beaches. You can watch fishermen and explore rock pools. There are also nice walks nearby with beautiful views. If you walk to Ventnor, you’ll find shops and restaurants. It’s a nice place for a family holiday.

Bamburgh Beach, Northumbria

Bamburgh Beach in Northumbria is famous for its big castle. The beach is long and sandy, perfect for walks and playing in the sand. It’s also good for surfing if you like that. You can see rare birds and seals there. There are also rock pools and sand dunes to explore. It's a nice place to visit if you like nature and history.

1. What do Nanjizal Beach and Rhu Point have in common?

A．Both are dog-friendly.	B．Both are located in remote areas.
C．Both feature beautiful white water.	D．Both have numerous caves to explore.

2. Which beach attracts a tourist interested in fishing most?

A．Nanjizal Beach.	B．Rhu Point.
C．Bamburgh Beach.	D．Steephill Cove.

3. What is special about Bamburgh Beach?

A．It is suitable for walks.	B．It is accessible only by ferry.
C．It has a large building to explore.	D．It offers rock pools to appreciate.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Dunhuang, an oasis (绿洲) in the Taklamakan Desert, used to be a major stop along the Silk Road, but is now mainly a fascinating tourist destination.

Those interested     1     Dunhuang’s colorful history will be attracted by the Mogao Caves, one of the city’s main attractions. The entrance to each cave     2     (block) by a locked door, which can only be opened by expert guides. Behind these doors are caves of all     3     (size) — from very small to absolutely huge. The caves contain thousands of priceless manuscripts and silk paintings, which, upon their discovery, drew much     4     (attend) to the area.

Also, there are few things as special as walking across the desert oasis at sunrise.     5     (catch) this incredible scene, you must rise early. It’s bitterly cold. But as the sun rises atop the golden dunes (沙丘) and paints a     6     (true) picturesque scene, all your efforts pay off. Sunset is a popular time for a camel ride. Get off the camels     7     walk up a rather steep dune overlooking Crescent Lake. From this position,     8     (regard) as the best one, the incredible sunset is awe-inspiring.

No trip to Dunhuang is complete without visiting the Dunhuang Museum,     9     it’s possible to put all of the city’s historical sites into proper historical context. The museum is expansive,     10     (contain) many original artworks. Here, you are bound to be amazed by Dunhuang’s rich culture.

9 . The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World

Library of Strahov Monastery (Prague, Czech Republic)

The oldest part of the Library of Strahov Monastery, the Baroque Theological Hall, was established between 1671 and 1674, making the establishment one of the oldest and best preserved historical libraries in the world. Over 200,000 volumes are collected here, with many, of the texts printed between 1501 and 1800.

Old Library of Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland)

Old Library of Trinity College was founded in 1592. Appropriately named the Long Room, this space is located within the Old Library at Trinity College. Previously, the room’s ceiling was flat and only shelved books on the lower level. However, the college was granted a free copy of every book published in Britain and Ireland, requiring the expansion of the cavernous space.

Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

In 1837, a group of 43 Portuguese immigrants and political refugees established the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading to promote their culture in what was the Empire of Brazil. The library was designed by architect Rafael da Silva e Castro in a neo-Gothic style and was inspired by the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon.

Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine (Paris, France)

The library at the Cite de l’architecture et du patrimoine opened its doors in September 2007. It’s a must visit for any architecture lover. Not only because of the amazing location in a Romanesque (罗马式的) sistine, but also because its entire collection is dedicated to works about architecture, and landscaping. The library also houses the largest collection of preserved romanesque wall paintings in France.

1. Which library has the longest history?

A．Old Library of Trinity College.

B．Library of Strahov Monastery.

C．Cite de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine.

D．Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading.

2. What is the purpose of the establishment of Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading?

A．To remember a famous designer.	B．To accommodate poor Portuguese.
C．To spread Portuguese culture.	D．To preserve historical documents.

3. Which library attracts those interested in art and architecture most?

A．Library of Strahov Monastery.

B．Old Library of Trinity College.

C．Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading.

D．Cite de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Jiangjun Village used to be a dull place during winter. But the development of art areas has spurred tourism,     1     (give) it a new lease of life and making the winter scene much     2     (bright) nowadays. Art galleries, museums, and theaters now can be found located among its small cottages. The dilapidated (破旧的) houses have been changed     3     restaurants and teahouses.

In 2021, the village government, the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and several other bodies established a rural artist construction pilot project, which centered on a dilapidated village courtyard     4     (call) Lotus Cave. The project planned to build 10 core art areas, aiming to integrate the new facilities into the village’s environment, culture     5     local characteristics.

When the project     6     (launch), Lotus Cave was a rundown collection of residential buildings in poor repair. But it has now been     7     (large) transformed by the hard work of artists and villagers.

The art museum in the center of the village used to be a dilapidated house     8     was overgrown with weeds. During the renovation work, the building’s original framework was restored and part of the adobe wall was preserved.

More     9     (exhibit) and art activities are now being held at Lotus Cave, attracting tourists from far afield. The injection of new life has tempted (吸引) many villagers who moved away to return and take a look at     10     (they) previous home.