Everyone loves travelling, right? Unfortunately, money can sometimes be a problem but not if you’re prepared. Here are my top tips for making the most of your travel experience, no matter how much you have in the bank!
Tip 1: Decide where you’ll go, based on your budget.
Knowing the average costs in a country can help you make the best decision. For example, countries like France, Italy, the UK and the USA can be pretty expensive to visit. On the contrary, Eastern Europe, South-East Asia and South America are cheaper and they still offer great cultural experiences and rich histories.
Tip 2: Choose relatively cheap accommodation.
Yes, everyone loves staying at a five-star hotel. But sadly, in a lot of places, this is just not realistic for those on a budget. In general, hostels (招待所) are a sure way to meet those travelers’ needs and this creates a great atmosphere. Camping is also a great choice for budget accommodation.
Tip 3: Don’t always rely on restaurants.
Eating meals in a restaurant can be very expensive, so you can easily save by cooking your own breakfast, lunch and dinner. Many cities have markets where you can buy fresh food and vegetables on the cheap.
Tip 4: Look for discounts on major attractions.
Obviously when you’re travelling you want to see everything the country has to offer, including the attractions which bring millions of people. But before paying a fee to see these, you can visit related websites to see if it’s possible to see them for less. Many tourist attractions have a student or youth discount and some attractions are free for everyone on certain days. By the way, do remember try to get there as early as possible, for they are possibly very crowded.
1.If you travel for a low budget, which place should you choose?
A.The USA.
B.France.
C.England.
D.Thailand.
2.What accommodation is generally a sure way for those on a budget?
A.Five-star hotel.
B.Hostel.
C.Camping.
D.Student dormitory.
3.To see the major attractions economically, what should you do?
A.Look for discounts and get there as early as possible.
B.Get to the attractions when there are less visitors.
C.Try to get the free tickets as possible as you can.
D.Visit the websites and try to get tickets online.
假定你是李华。端午节即将来临，请给你的英语外教老师Jack写封邮件，介绍这一中国传 统的节日。内容包括：
1. 节日由来；
2. 庆祝方式；
3. 你的看法。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 参考词汇：端午节the Dragon Boat Festival；农历the lunar calendar
Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
It was a Sunday afternoon. My parents and I were watching TV excited when suddenly I noticed the pigeon on the balcony. It was a white pigeon with a ring around one of its foot. It rested there quietly, refuse to fly away. Realizing it must have been lost its way back home, I managed call the Pigeon Association up for help. In the same time, my parents brought the pigeon inside and gave it some bird food, what helped refresh it. Before long, the owner got the message but came to take the pigeon back. He thanked us a lot. My parents and I both felt happy for what we had done.
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。
A grape seed that falls into the soil of Xinjiang is very fortunate, as Xinjiang is 1. (well) suited for growing grapes than anywhere else. Here, a grape seed can grow to its full potential. With the high altitudes (海拔)，long periods of dry weather and abundant sunshine, Xinjiang produces fruits with 2. (extreme) high sugar content. Every fall, a large number of grapes are shipped from Xinjiang to other parts of China, and the rest 3. (make) into raisins for easy storage.
In the vineyards of Moyu, thanks 4. the hot and dry climate 5. results from being surrounded by the desert, huge quantities of large and juicy grapes with very thin skins are produced. These grapes bring wealth as well as their delicious 6. (sweet) to the locals.
In mid-September, when their Seedless White grapes 7. (ripe), local farmers are busy picking grapes to be transported to other parts of the country. 8. (bunch) of glowing white grapes hang on the vines, waiting to be picked. If you pick 9. and put it in your mouth, you will surely never forget the wonderful taste 10. (produce) by the burning sun and the desert wind of southern Xinjiang.
Curtis Whitson, a regular rafter (漂流者), was trapped at the top of a waterfall with his son, Hunter.
This year, _________ snow and spring rains had turned the usually manageable falls into something
_________. Telling from the increasing sound of water, Whitson knew there was no way to go down the rocks as _________ . They had no cell service, and they hadn’t seen a _________ person in the past three days. As Whitson was thinking about what to do, he heard _________ coming from the other side of the waterfall. He _________ , but the sound of the rushing water _________ his cry.
“We have to get these people a _________ Whitson thought. Meanwhile, he grabbed his water bottle and pulled out his pocket knife to _________ “Help!” on it. Hunter found a pen and paper to write a note. Then Whitson __________ threw the bottle over the waterfall. But he __________ no response for a long time.
With no reasonable __________ that their message in a bottle would find its way to anyone, they had another __________ : They spelled out SOS in white rocks. As the evening wore on, they __________ a flashing headlamp aside so that it could be seen from overhead. Soon after, they heard a __________ coming with the __________ words: “This is Search and Rescue. You have been found.” After __________ the helicopter, they got the whole story that two hikers __________ the bottle and handed it to the campground.
This __________ rafting made Whitson and his son realize that with strong faith we will get a stone of __________ out of the mountain of despair(绝望).
1.A.permanent B.heavy C.frozen D.soft
2.A.splendid B.small C.unique D.fierce
3.A.planned B.ordered C.presented D.tracked
4.A.responsible B.single C.helpful D.skilled
5.A.news B.sigh C.voices D.advice
6.A.scolded B.cheered C.struggled D.yelled
7.A.covered B.stopped C.strengthened D.answered
8.A.call B.notice C.message D.warning
9.A.strike B.form C.sign D.carve
10.A.casually B.quietly C.perfectly D.repeatedly
11.A.received B.showed C.made D.required
12.A.decision B.expectation C.choice D.arrangement
13.A.throw B.trouble C.try D.tool
14.A.pushed B.placed C.deserted D.dropped
15.A.car B.ship C.person D.helicopter
16.A.magic B.grateful C.crazy D.gentle
17.A.searching B.spotting C.following D.boarding
18.A.glanced at B.picked up C.looked for D.dug out
19.A.unusual B.exciting C.normal D.pleasant
20.A.success B.scare C.hope D.misfortune
Smartwatches and fitness trackers (健身追踪器)have gained popularity recently. These tools can record your daily steps, heart rates, etc. 1.. If yes, it might be a sign that you’re addicted to your fitness tracker.
2.. If you keep setting unrealistic daily goals that involve working out for too long, and if you begin to ignore friends and responsibilities to make time for your workout, then you’re most probably addicted to your fitness tracker.
It’s a struggle to overcome the addiction to fitnesstrackers. 3.. For example, the number in your smart watch showing how far you’ve come can give you a sense of achievement.
Of course, failing to meet your daily goal can be discouraging. You might focus on your shortcomings rather than your progress. Another problem is that you might find yourself paying too much attention to the step number rather than how your body feels. 4..
Therefore, if you’re spending too much time looking at your smartwatch, limit your daily step count to a comfortable level. 5.. For example, concentrating on your hobbies or socializing with friends can be a great way to keep your mind on other things.
A.Don’t overuse your smartwatch.
B.It doesn’t convey what you’re really feeling.
C.After all, reaching a daily step count can be so appealing.
D.How can you tell whether you’re addicted to your fitness tracker?
E.Actually, this addiction to step count can be risky, mentally and physically.
F.However, do you find yourself checking your steps and heart rates too often?
G.Besides, you can find other things to do that don’t involve checking your fitness tracker.
