1. Who is the speaker?
A.An art teacher. | B.A tour guide. | C.An artist. |
A.Daily videos. | B.Exhibitions of ancient art. | C.Painting courses. |
A.Leve1 3. | B.Level 4. | C.Level 5. |
A.It has a variety of books. |
B.It is located on Level 2. |
C.It is beside the reception desk. |
During the May Day holiday, many Chinese people went out for travel,
Aside from traditional popular destinations, county tourism has developed into a new fashion and brought in new vitality (活力) into the tourism market. The tourism growth rate of small counties and towns is higher. Data from Alipay showed that many young
Tourists’ continuous enthusiasm for domestic travel is also proved by other factors, such as the number of short videos
Furthermore, the inbound (入境的) tourism market is further heating up as visa-free policies and easy payment services provide
This new little stepsister is getting on my nerves. She won’t stop talking. What was Dad trying to prove with this family vacation? We can’t instantly become the ideal family. I just became a teenager, and Christina is only 8 years old.
Dad and I finished putting up the large tent. Then I walked back to the car for my backpack, only to knock a pink one to the ground. Before I could pick it up, Christina appeared. “Why’d you throw my stuff on the ground?” she roared.
After lunch, Dad suggested I take Christina to see the sequoia pines (红杉松树), circling on the map where giant sequoias were.
I jammed the map into my pocket and then set off. When I glanced back at Christina, all I saw was a pink cap. I shook my head. Dad and my new stepmom were crazy if they thought we’d instantly bond. I was not ready to be a big brother.
As we walked the along trail, the forest canopy (树冠) became thicker, blocking out direct sunlight, making the temperature drop slightly.
“You warm enough?” I asked. She nodded but didn’t look at me. I noticed her hands had got completely covered with the sap (汁液) of a plant. I took a hand wipe from my pack and wiped her hands.
Reaching a small hill, we climbed up it. Sunshine filled the meadow (草地) below. I could see the tops of sequoia pines popping out above the forest on the other side. I pointed them out excitedly to Christina and finally saw a smile light her face.
“Come on, Sean!” She grabbed my hand and pulled me down into the meadow. Then I saw it, sitting on a rock in the middle of the field: a brown-colored bear cub (幼熊).
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Cute as it seemed, I knew it was dangerous.
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Still keeping a tight hold on her hand, we walked on along the trail marked on our map.
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1. When was Lockley House built?
A.In the sixteenth century. | B.In the seventeenth century. | C.In the eighteenth century. |
A.Books. | B.Guns. | C.pictures. |
A.Play tennis. | B.Have a swim. | C.Enjoy some concerts. |
A.Visiting an old building. | B.Describing a famous queen . | C.Seeing a collection of old books. |
1. Who changed the park into a modern style?
A.Geoffrey Thompson. | B.Amanda Thompson. | C.William George Bean. |
A.In 2018. | B.In 1896. | C.In the mid-1800s. |
A.It is run by the same family. |
B.It is linked to the industrial towns. |
C.It has old wooden roller coasters. |
A.The ICON launch coaster. |
B.The Flying Machine. |
C.The Steeplechase. |
1. How did the speaker travel around the South Island?
A.By car. | B.By bus. | C.By motorbike. |
A.On the east coast. |
B.In the northwest of the island. |
C.150 kilometers north of Kaikoura. |
A.Ocean birds. | B.Whales. | C.Dolphins. |
A.A mask. | B.Paintings. | C.Jewelry. |
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. |
A.£2. | B.£3. | C.£5. |
A.At 8:40 am. | B.At 8:50 am. | C.At 9:10 am. |
A.When the castle was built. |
B.What ancient people wore. |
C.How the cars were invented. |
8 . Many of us are familiar with the excitement of planning a vacation to an exotic destination. As the departure date approaches, anticipation builds, and the possibilities seem endless. However, upon returning home, the experience often fades quickly as we settle back into our routines. That incredible experience becomes like a dream — similar to watching a movie, but a lot more expensive. But does it have to be like this? What if it could be a transformative experience that enriches our lives?
Over 200 years ago, Mary Wollstonecraft, a philosopher and feminist, started a journey to Scandinavia during a difficult period in her life. Despite her initial intentions to win back her lover, she found comfort in documenting her travels in “Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.” Through her observations and reflections, she not only revolutionized travel writing but also healed herself emotionally.
Wollstonecraft’ s approach to travel offers valuable insights for modern-day travelers. Instead of simply sightseeing, she actively engaged with her surroundings, learning about local customs and history, and questioning her own assumptions. She embraced the unpredictability of travel, allowing herself to explore without strict plans.
Here are some goals we can construct from Wollstonecraft’s approach to travel: Try to actively know the place you are in. Observe the customs. Interact with the locals. Learn the whys behind the observation. Explore the history. Try to understand the answers in relation to what you are experiencing now. setting aside any previous assumptions. Notice how the journey is affecting you. What new insights do you have? Are your opinions and beliefs challenged? Don’t plan out every detail. Embrace uncertainty and explore.
So how do we put those goals into practice? Here is where mental models can enhance the travel experience. Exposing ourselves to diverse cultures and perspectives to broaden our worldview. Challenge confirmation bias (认知偏差) by engaging with ideas that differ from our own. Recognize that happiness and fulfillment can be achieved in various ways.
By including these principles into our travels, we can transform them from mere entertainment into profound end enriching experiences that leave a lasting impact on our lives.
1. What word best describes our feelings upon returning home from a vacation?A.Excited. | B.Inspired. | C.Disappointed. | D.Astonished. |
A.To show the transformative power of travel. |
B.To highlight the challenges of traveling alone. |
C.To emphasize the importance of documenting experiences. |
D.To prove the possibility of finding comfort in strict travel plan. |
A.The map is not the territory. | B.Travel brings love back to your life. |
C.Create your own sunshine every day. | D.Believe in miracles, trust the journey. |
A.Ignoring differing ideas to avoid bias. |
B.Limiting exposure to new perspectives. |
C.Seeking entertainment rather than enrichment. |
D.Broadening worldview through diverse cultures. |
1. Why did the speaker go on the tour?
A.It was the prize of a competition. |
B.John asked her to go with him. |
C.It was her travel plan. |
A.The drinks. | B.The food. | C.The waiters. |
A.Disappointing. | B.Amazing. | C.Terrible. |
A.She rode an elephant. |
B.She went to the mountains. |
C.She relaxed in the hotel. |
10 . Disneyland’s opening day, July 17, 1955, was a terrible experience. Rides broke down. Restaurants ran out of food and drink and drinking fountains were in short supply... All in front of a national audience of 90 million, then the largest live broadcast in television history on a day that would be known in Disney history as Black Sunday.
But Disney’s story actually started two decades earlier with what Walt Disney called “Daddy’s Day”. On Saturdays in the 1930s and 1940s, Disney would take his two daughters to ride the Griffith Park merry-go-round, which they’d enjoy while he sat on a bench dreaming of ways for families to have fun together. Disney disliked the amusement parks they often visited, seeing them as dirty, unimaginative places run by rude employees.
He thought he could do better. In 1939 he asked two animators (动画片制作者) at his movie studio to work on a plan for an amusement park. By 1952 the idea had expanded into a $1.5 million amusement park proposal that he presented to Burbank. The City Council, which feared such a project would create a carnival (嘉年华) atmosphere, rejected the proposal. Disney counted the rejection as fortunate setback. By now, his dream for a theme park had gone beyond the space available in Burbank. He searched locations throughout Southern California. A 160-acre orange garden, 22 miles south of Los Angeles, was soon selected.
The ABC television network offered $5 million in loans and investments if Disney agreed to produce and host a one-hour weekly show called "Disneyland". The deal amounted to months of free advertising for the park and allowed Disney to introduce TV audiences, particularly kids, to the park.
Disneyland opened then. The 5,000 expected guests increased to 28, 154, thanks to fake tickets. After the madness of opening day, Disney and his new park were criticized in the press. The media predicted a quick and early end. But the public didn’t listen. Visitors arrived in large groups, and within weeks Disneyland was a success.
Over sixty years later, Disneyland’s popularity continues to grow, with total overall attendance topping 700 million and showing no signs of slowing down.
1. What mainly led to Walt Disney’s plan to build his own amusement park?A.His ambition to expand beyond the movie industry. |
B.His animators’ suggestion on an entertainment plan. |
C.His wish to create a better place for family recreation. |
D.His daughters’ unpleasant experience in the Griffith Park. |
A.brought good luck to Disney and his park |
B.contributed to the difficulty of opening the park |
C.was viewed as a financial obstacle to the design of the park |
D.presented Disney with a favorable opportunity to rethink his plan |
A.Everything went on smoothly before it opened. |
B.It spent $5 million on advertising for its opening. |
C.People’s enthusiasm for it increased despite criticism. |
D.Only invited guests could get into it on its opening day. |
A.Disneyland: How It All Began | B.Disneyland: An Overnight Success |
C.Disneyland: How It Developed | D.Disneyland: A Park with a Long History |