1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the museum?

A．It can be explored in one day.

B．It houses a good many exhibits.

C．It can hold thousands of people at one time.

2. Where are the speakers?

A．In Egypt.

B．In the U. K.

C．In Greece.

3. What did the speakers fail to see this morning?

A．The modern artwork.

B．The ancient sculptures.

C．The American carvings.

4. When will the museum close?

A．At 3:00．

B．At 4:00.

C．At 5:00.

2 . Most Popular UK Destinations for a Staycation

Looking for a cheap stay cation to brighten up your winter? Here are the most popular destinations in the UK.

Blackpool

Whether you’re seeking the thrills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach or are keen to catch a glimpse of Blackpool Tower, the city’s most appealing attraction, the seaside town offers various amazing views. It’s no wonder the town has gained 980.8 million views on TikTok. With accommodation price £75 for a night, you’ll have a golden opportunity to enjoy Blackpool's Illuminations (彩灯) display and the Seaside Trail.

Searborough

North Yorkshire’s Scarborough sees 49,500 monthly searches and 686.4 million views on TikTok. One of the local highlights is the annual St Nicholas Fair. While a one-night stay in Scarborough costs £85, the town offers holiday-makers opportunities to experience ancient British culture at the 12th-century castle ruins.

Swansea

The Welsh town sees 27,100 monthly searches and has 622.4 million views on TikTok. Swansea’s Waterfront Wonderland brings with it the Alpine Village and various amusement attractions. Spending a night here costs just 10 pounds more than in Scarborough. But if you book a week earlier, you can get a 5 percent discount in total. With Cardiff only being an hour’s drive from Swansea, you have the perfect opportunity to catch a game of ice hockey.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth isn’t called Sunny Bournemouth for nothing, as holiday-makers can enjoy breathtaking views along the Jurassic Coast. With a World Heritage Site within its borders, it’s no surprise to see this town with the high number of views on TikTok (868.3 million). A one-night stay will cost you £105, giving you the perfect opportunity to get relaxed.

1. What is the most attractive in Blackpool?

A．Blackpool Pleasure Beach.	B．Blackpool Tower.
C．The Illuminations display.	D．The Seaside Trail.

2. How much will a tourist at least pay for a night in Swansea?

A．£ 70.

B．£ 85.

C．£ 85.75.

D．£ 90.25.

3. Which of the following has the second-highest number of views on TikTok?

A．Blackpool.

B．Swansea.

C．Scarborough.

D．Boumemouth.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

During the May Day holiday, many Chinese people went out for travel,     1    (show) the potential of the country’s holiday economy. Guangzhou and Chongqing were among the top domestic (国内的) cities in terms of consumer    2     (popular). In the meantime, Thailand, Japan and South Korea became some of the     3     (hot) overseas destinations during the five-day holiday.

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     4     (generation) chose to go to attractions in small towns. Yili in Xinjiang, Yanbian in Jilin, Diqing and Pu’er in Yunnan have seen the largest year-on-year increase in cross-regional payments.

Tourists’ continuous enthusiasm for domestic travel is also proved by other factors, such as the number of short videos     5     (publish). During the holiday,     6     total number of posts on WeChat video accounts increased. Among them, scenic spots like West Lake     7     (become) popular destinations for video account users recently. Concerts, art exhibitions and other cultural activities have also played a significant role     8     improving cultural and tourism consumption. Cities such as Changzhou, Hefei, Beijing, and Yantai received high attention during this time period,     9     drove growth in local hotel, transportation, and dining services.

Furthermore, the inbound (入境的) tourism market is further heating up as visa-free policies and easy payment services provide     10     (convenient) for foreigners traveling to China.

5 . Travel Wifi (formerly TEP Wireless) is a global company with a simple mission: to keep you connected to the Internet while traveling. They do this by providing wifi hotspot devices (for rent or purchase) that can be used on 6 different continents.

About the wifi devices

The Pocket Travel Wi devices are the size and shape of a small smartphone. The standard Hotspot Rental and The Sapphire 2 (for purchase) share a similar design with one but on and one mini-USB charging port. However, it’s important to note that these devices are not waterproof. When fully charged, they should last around 12 hours with fairly regular wifi use. Additionally, the Sapphire 2 model features indicator lights displaying signal strength and battery life.

Renting vs. Buying the travel wifi device

The cost of purchasing a travel wifi device is $89-$109, and then you pay on top of that for data packages ($29.9 for 20 GB in a month). Most frequent travelers buy their own device for convenience

The rental price is based on the total number of days that you’ll keep the device and how much data you want to use each day. Daily rents range from $6.9 for 1GB, $129 for 2GB to $16.9 for 3GB. Week pass ($45.9) with no data limit is also a good choice for short-term travelers.

1. What is an advantage of the travel wifi device?

A．It is convenient to carry.	B．It is quick to charge.
C．It is resistant to water.	D．It is excellent in signal

2. For a 7-day UK trip, what’s the minimum rent for a Wi-Fi device?

A．$6.9

B．$29.9

C．$45.9

D．$48.3

3. Which group may be excluded from the intended audience?

A．Regular travelers.	B．People on business globally.
C．Passionate surfers.	D．Tourists accessing wifi abroad.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．A trip experience.

B．Houseboats.

C．A book on sale.

2. How long is the tour?

A．One hour.

B．Two hours.

C．Three hours.

3. What does the speaker say about her houseboat?

A．It is quite large.

B．It is very popular.

C．It has everything needed.

4. What is the speaker’s new book about?

A．The tours on houseboats.

B．The largest houseboat in the world.

C．The history of houseboats in Seattle.

10 . An expedition (远行) to Kenya

Schedule

Go beyond the typical safari (旅行) experience, and observe Kenya’s wildlife through the eyes of the conservationists. Spend time in three extraordinary reserves, visit field stations where National Geographic-supported researchers are working to save important species. Watch the elephants of Amboseli in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and track rare species like African wild dogs and white and black rhinos. Take a deep dive into Maasai culture during a village visit, where you’ll learn about wildlife conservation efforts carried out in partnership with local communities.

Accommodations

Throughout the expedition, you will stay in ideally located hotels, country houses and excellent tented camps.

Expedition team

A National Geographic expert and an expedition leader will accompany this trip, and local guides will join you along the way.

What’s included

◎Transfers (中转) upon arrival and departure

◎Transportation provided during the trip

◎Accommodations indicated in the schedule

◎Meals indicated in the itinerary (行程)

◎Daily activities indicated in the schedule

What’s not included

◎Airfare to and from the destination, as well as internal airfare

◎Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance

◎Visas

◎Alcoholic drinks

1. What can you do on the expedition?

A．Have an elephant ride.	B．Work with local communities.
C．Learn about Maasai culture.	D．Dive at a wildlife reserve.

2. Which of the following would be at your own expense?

A．Meals.

B．Travel insurance.

C．Accommodations.

D．Daily activities.

3. Who might be most interested in the expedition?

A．Historians.

B．Extreme athletes.

C．Mountain climbers.

D．Animal lovers.