1 . If you could travel in time, where would you go? Perhaps you would watch an original performance of a Shakespeare’s play in Elizabethan England? What about hanging out with Laozi in the Spring and Autumn Period? Or maybe you’d voyage far ahead of the present day to see what the future holds.
The possibility of time travel is indeed appealing. Stories exploring the subject have been around for hundreds of years. Perhaps the best known example is the science fiction novel The Time Machine, which was written by H. G. Wells and published in 1895 for the first time. It was adapted into at least two feature films of the same name, as well as two television versions, and a large number of comic book adaptations. It is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively. The term “time machine”, coined by Wells, is now universally used to refer to a vehicle transporting people into the far future.
But could time travel actually be possible? Some scientists say yes, in theory. They propose using cracks in time and space called “wormholes”, which could be used as shortcuts to other periods. Einstein’s theory of relativity allows time travel in extreme circumstances. And British physicist Stephen Hawking said you could travel into the future with a really fast spaceship—going at nearly the speed of light. Though building such a spaceship would of course be no simple task.
Even if you could travel into the past, there is something called the “grandfather paradox”. It asks what would happen if a time traveller were to go back in time and have his own grandfather killed for some reason, and therefore prevent himself from being born. If the time traveller wasn’t born, how would he travel back in time?
And would you really like to visit the future? In H. G. Wells’ book, the main character travels into distant time where he arrives at a beach and is attacked by giant crabs. He then voyages 30 million years into the future where the only living thing is a black object with tentacles (触角). If that’s what’s in store, maybe we are better just living in the present day after all.
1. The novel The Time Machine mentioned in Paragraph 2 aims to show .| A．people’s interest in time travel |
| B．the special features of the book |
| C．the long history of time travel |
| D．the contribution of H. G. Wells |
| A．have similarities in many ways |
| B．push the invention of the first spaceship |
| C．have proved wrong by some time travellers |
| D．suggest the possibility to invent the time machine |
| A．the traveller is prevented from meeting his grandfather |
| B．the traveller goes back in time to seek for his grandfather |
| C．the grandfather’s death makes the traveller’s birth impossible |
| D．The reunion of the traveller and his grandfather brings happiness |
| A．Unclear. | B．Skeptical. |
| C．Supportive. | D．Unconcerned. |
2 . I spent a fantastic day in Varanasi. And it wouldn’t be wrong to say that the day was one of the best days when I felt more alive than ever, I was lost in exploration and struck by the beauty of the city. Varanasi, one of the most ancient cities of India, is located on the banks of the river Ganges, which gives it a breathtaking look. There are around 85 ghats(staircases that lead to the river), which are perfect places to walk and explore the city.
When I reached the hotel, it was 11 am in the morning, and I was exhausted. But I didn’t want to waste the day sleeping. So, I immediately took a bath, ordered food, ate it like someone who hadn’t eaten for days, and then headed out for the adventure.
Assi Ghat,one of the most famous ghats of Varanasi,was only 1.5 km from my hotel. So, I decided to walk to Assi Ghat.I found several temples,shops for various items,fast-food corners, and auto drivers looking for customers. The weather was quite fantastic as it was spring season.
When I reached the Assi Ghat,I got my first glimpse of the river Ganges. The shiny blue water stretched under the infinite blue sky gave a brilliant look. The platform above the staircase was crowded with enthusiastic visitors and vendors(小贩)selling delicious foods. Below stairs, there was a 50 m wide sandy area stretching along the length of the river, which gets filled with water in the rainy season.
After taking a short night walk, I reached my hotel happy and satisfied. I slept early to wake timely and enjoy the sunrise in the ghats. The orange sun and its reflection on the water, the magnificent look of the city, numerous migratory birds, and chilled air helped me forget my tiredness.
I will never forget this happy day.
1. What do we know about the city Varanasi?| A．It’s surrounded by rivers. |
| B．It’s an ancient city built on water. |
| C．The best way to explore the city is on foot. |
| D．It makes visitors easily lost and exhausted. |
| A．Make up for his lost sleep. |
| B．Cook himself a delicious meal. |
| C．Prepare himself for a city visit. |
| D．Explore the hotel immediately. |
| A．Shiny but windy sky. |
| B．Enthusiastic drivers. |
| C．Fantastic early spring. |
| D．Mouth-watering foods. |
| A．Temples—Assi Ghat—Sunrise. |
| B．Assi Ghat—Sunrise—Vendors. |
| C．River Ganges—Assi Ghat—Migratory Birds. |
| D．Fast-food Corners—The Sandy Area—Platform. |
3 . PERU is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land running along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest. Here is some information to refer to when planning your tour in Peru.
| Amazon Rainforest Tour | A short flight from Cusco takes you there. You’ll spend one day travelling by boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals |unique to the rainforest. |
| Machu Picchu Tour | This four-day walking tour will take you on amazing paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. After reaching your destination, you will have a day to||explore and be amazed by this ancient city. Especially amazing is the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls |together other than the perfect fit of the stones. |
| Cusco Tour | Spend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go shopping at the local markets. |
| Lake Titicaca Tour | Enjoy the beautiful countryside as you spend a day driving along the new highway connecting Cusco to Lake Titicaca. There, a boat will take you to stay with a local Uros family on an island for three days. |
So come and experience what Peru has to offer: everything from the ancient Inca culture and centuries-old Spanish villages to deep rain forests, high mountains, and a beautiful coastline. For more brochures about other package tours around Peru, contact us at tourinfo@travelperu.org.
1. Which tour favors wildlife lovers?| A．Cusco Tour. | B．Lake Titicaca Tour. |
| C．Machu Picchu Tour. | D．Amazon Rainforest Tour. |
| A．Visit the museums. | B．Enjoy unique stone buildings. |
| C．Help Inca builders cut stones. | D．Stay with a local Uros family. |
| A．A research paper. | B．A health magazine. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A biology textbook. |
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Our class paid a visit the Culture Museum in our city last week. To begin with, we searched for as more information as possible on the Internet. Feeling excitedly, we gathered at the entrance on Friday morning. Then a guide was showed us the exhibition of paper cuts designing for different uses. After that, we watched a digital film, what made us know our folk culture better. Finally, we go to the do-it-yourself area. We learned to make some paper cuts or painted a couple of fantastic mask then. We all felt it was a unforgettable experience and the museum was certainly worth a visit.
Jiuzhaigou Valley, literally “Nine Village Valley” in Chinese, gets its name from the 9 Tibetan villages along the 50km-plus valley. Situated in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, it is well-known
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The valley is a
Over 80 percent of the scenic area is covered by forests. In the lower regions, there are plenty of grasses and reeds. These are quickly replaced by bamboo forests,
The most comfortable climate
6 . The Giant Panda House
It’s home to not only two giant pandas Yingying and Lele, but also many rare and cute animals such as cuddly red pandas and giant salamanders. The Panda House not only provides home to those precious creatures but also aims at educating visitors about the impact of humans on protected animals and their habitat.
Samsung Everland
It is one of the most popular theme parks in Korea. To increase the theme park capacity (容量), Samsung customers require more attractions. After site research and discussion, the reconstruction work includes Main entrance, water park entrance building, indoor spa, panda building, 4D Theater, and Kids’ rides selection. These new attractions will bring in more people and commercial opportunity to the park.
Ocean Park Hong Kong
It’s an oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park located in the Southern District of Hong Kong. Since its opening in 1997, it has grown to a size of 870,000 square meters with around 35 attractions and rides. It has won several awards including The World’s Seventh Most Popular Amusement Park and 33rd Most visited Tourist Attractions in the World by Forbes.
Sega World Sydney
It is an indoor high-tech amusement park in Sydney, Australia, which opened in March 1997. The park has 7 rides in total which employ the latest technology in multimedia, entertainment and destination attraction design. It used to be described by the media as “Australia’s Interactive Disneyland”.
1. Which of the following is in preparation for further construction?| A．The Giant Panda House. | B．Samsung Everland. |
| C．Sega World Sydney. | D．Ocean Park Hong Kong. |
| A．It cares about wildlife animal protection. |
| B．It is titled as the most popular wildlife park. |
| C．It is indoor with the advanced media technology. |
| D．It has the rides specially designed for children. |
| A．A magazine on science. | B．An advertisement for historic sites. |
| C．A report about tourism. | D．A website on international attractions. |
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I had a great time during my last camping trip. Actual, I didn’t plan to go but some friends ring me at the last minute and invited me. A place was very beautiful, but the beach below was really lovely. We watched the sun went down over the horizon every night. Mary was brought her guitar, and she played very beautifully. It was pleasant to listen her. Unfortunately, John had never gone camping, and he was allergic to tree and flowers. We had to take her to the doctor on the third day and we were really worrying, but he was OK. I’ll never forget the trip.
It’s no secret that summers on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia offer clear blue waters for swimming, beautiful sunsets, historic buildings and picture-perfect beaches. The best way to see the Dalmatian Coast is from your own sea kayak. But the temperature is far too high to be comfortable in the high season, so you need to wait until it drops but the sea is still warm.
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is usually very crowded with visitors in July and August, but the Greek meltemi winds can be a real problem in high summer. Later in the season, they are much calmer and you can spend your time lying on the beach without being angry with the sand. The best address is the Hotel Belvedere, but the cheapest hotel is the Grace Mykonos, which is good value in September, but even better a month later.
Aeolian Islands, Italy
Silily’s beautiful seven islands often attract Oscar-winners like Robert De Niro and Russell Crowe. September is the time to visit the Aeolian Islands, as the tourists have gone. Don’t miss Panarea, where the only way of getting around is on foot, and make sure you include the greenest island, Salina.
St Tropez, France
St Tropez in high season is full, but come the end of August, it soon returns to being the French Provencal fishing town of the 1960s. You can walk through its streets in peace and drop into its popular stores without the crowds. It’s also much easier to get a meal at places such as Alain Ducasse’s Spoon, or to drop into bars like Nikki Beach for a drink. The best places to stay are Hotel La Ponche or Le Beauvallon, a 10-minute boat ride across the bay in St Maxime.
1. Where can you go if you are interested in historic buildings?| A．Mykonos, Greece | B．St Tropez, France |
| C．Dalmatian Coasts, Croatia | D．Aeolian Islands, Italy |
| A．In October | B．In August |
| C．In July | D．In September |
| A．The weather is quite good | B．There are fewer tourists |
| C．There is a chance to meet stars | D．Green can be seen everywhere |
| A．Hot | B．Busy |
| C．Green | D．Quiet |
Seeing a place by bike is one of the most exciting ways of
The route around the vast Qinghai Lake will take 4 to 7 days of cycling. The total
At a steady and comfortable pace, this route can be completed
For the best weather and the clearest views of the
10 . Here are four fantastic experiences for you to enjoy wonderful countryside spots, breath-taking scenery and clean, fresh air. Pack your bags and get outside!
Horse-riding
Here’s a novel way of chasing the Northern Lights — on horseback, which is a back-to-nature experience hunting for the aurora borealis. You’ll saddle up (给马备鞍) at dusk and head deeper into the wilds near the Pallas Yllas National Park.
GO: Three-night full-board guided trip, including two nights in a cottage and one night glamping, from £965 per person. See aurora zone. com.
Mountain-biking
You can choose from guided downhill or cross-country mountain biking to road cycling and families can enjoy peaceful, slower paths and farm trails.
Extra activities include hiking, water park.
GO: Five-night B&B packages including transfers and guided biking, from £374 per person. Bike hire from around £15 a day. See wizzair. com.
Camping
Get back to basics on a campsite with none of that fancy glamping. The pitches are large so you can light your own campfire at night. Walkers are in heaven here, hiking among the limestone hills filled with traditional stone walls.
Also a great destination for fishing, sailing and windsurfing on nearby Lake Semerwater.
GO: Non-electric grass tent pitches from £20 a night. Tipi already pitched from £70 a night. See pitchup. com.
Whale-watching
Scotland’s west coast, one of Europe’s best places to catch sight of whales, has launched a new whale trail. It features 30 top places offering opportunities to see the wildlife and showcases whale heritage sites.
GO: Accommodation along the trail is reasonable including B&B in a double room at Torran in Ullapool from £70 a night. See bandbullapool. co. uk.
1. How much might you pay for two days’ bike-hiring in Mountain-biking?| A．£15. | B．£20. |
| C．£30. | D．£374. |
| A．Hunt for animals. | B．Enjoy challenging camping. |
| C．Visit traditional stone walls. | D．Climb an across-country mountain. |
| A．At bandbullapool. co. uk. | B．At aurora zone. com. |
| C．At pitchup. com. | D．At wizzair. com. |
