To see the world is one thing. To have someone to share it with is another. Indeed the travel becomes more interesting when you have a travel partner. A travel partner can be a close friend, a family member, a pal you’ve met online, or a business
You can have someone to talk to
Traveling alone is fun，but wouldn’t you feel lonely? Having a travel partner can remove the feeling of loneliness. This is especially true if you can get a travel companion who is very familiar with the place you, re traveling to. You don’ t have to ask any information from the locals, and you can increase the time you spend in the country.
One of the major headaches in traveling is the costs involved. You can’t simply ignore the rising price of hotels or plane tickets. You should also think about your daily needs, such as your food. Of course, you can’t simply go back without bringing any souvenirs (纪念品)to your friends and family. All these can ruin your budg- et(预算).However, when you have a travel friend, you can have someone to share the expenses with.
You can meet a good friend
Having a travel mate is a good way of meeting a new friend or even a lifelong partner. You can never count the number of couples who actually found their way into each other’s heart while traveling together in another country.
You can have someone to watch out for you
When you’re in a foreign land, you’ll never be really safe. You don’t know the rules as well as the culture of the people. A travel mate will be perfect to remind you of your duties in the country and to watch your back just in case you get lost. So why don’t you find a travel companion now?
Let’s find out how ...
1.What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A.To introduce a travel company.
B.To encourage us to have a travel partner.
C.To explain how to be a perfect travel partner.
D.To tell an interesting experience with a travel partner.
2.What’s the best title for the 3rd paragraph?
A.You can have someone to share the expenses with.
B.You can know the local culture well.
C.You can enjoy food with your partner.
D.You can save money by bargaining together.
3.Which of the following statements agrees with the author’s opinion?
A.Traveling alone is not fun.
B.Buying souvenirs isn’t necessary.
C.Many people fall in love when traveling.
D.It’s better to choose a stranger as a travel partner.
4.The following paragraph will probably talk about .
A.how to get along with a travel partner
B.how travel can benefit people
C.what we can learn from travel
D.how to find a travel partner
Christopher came to our school in the middle of the year, right after Christmas. He was the only new kid but he wasn’t shy at all. He stood front of the class and introduced himself with full confidence. Right away, I felt as if I found my other half. I immediately ran to Mrs. Rose and asked if Christopher could sit next to me.
We both were funny and liked sports, food. But my classmates stayed away from Christopher because he had to get pricked（验血）every time after he ate sweets like cookies.
The day before spring break all sorts of candies and desserts were being passed out. I stuffed my face with every sugary sweet I could find. I made sure to take a couple for Christopher too but he didn’t touch them.
“Why aren’t you eating Christopher?” I asked. He replied firmly, “I can’t.”
I begged him and then he got mad and said, “I told you I couldn’t eat it! Stop it! Stop!” I sat there puzzled.
I went home that night with a million questions. My mom sat me down and told me that Christopher had diabetes（糖尿病）and that was the reason why he couldn’t eat as much sugar as everyone else.
After spring break when we got back, I asked Mrs, Rose if I could share with the class about Christopher’s medical condition and she agreed. I told them about his diabetes and suggested that every snack or sweet that we brought to class be appropriate for Christopher to eat. Surprisingly, all of them agreed.
Months went by and Christopher was happier than ever. He had even more friends now and he didn’t feel so left out during snack time because everyone was eating the same treat.
1.When the writer found Christopher was very confident, he____
A.became confident about himself B.realized his weaknesses
C.had the same interest as Christopher D.treated Christopher as his best tren
2.What puzzled the writer at the party?
A.Christopher was forbidden to eat by his mother.
B.Christopher refused his offer of sweets rudely
C.Christopher had to get his fingers pricked.
D.Christopher went mad at eating sugary sweets
3.We can know from the second paragraph that Christopher
A.dressed himself differently from others
B.made fun of his classmates in class
C.was left out by his classmates at school
D.wore a lot of bandages after causing trouble
4.Why did the writer share Christopher's story with the class
A.To war them of the danger of diabetes
B.To expect them to bring sweets for Christopher
C.To ask them to donate money for Christopher.
D.To expect them to accept Christopher actively
Melbourne, Australia Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it’s easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life. Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! |
Thailand Thailand is great for solo travelers—perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promotes equality among the sexes. Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hotspot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. It is also well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical（热带）jungle. |
Hong Kong, China Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments”, such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes. Why it’s a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you’re not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time. |
Bali, Indonesia Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia a number one tourist attraction. Why it’s so great: You won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic —if you like monkeys, anyway. |
1.Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?
A.Melbourne, Australia. B.Thailand.
C.Hong Kong, China. D.Bali, Indonesia.
2.What do the four places have in common according to the text?
A.They’re cheap to travel around. B.They’re great for solo travelers.
C.They offer good spas and yoga. D.There’re no language barriers.
3.What type of writing is this text?
A.A travel journal. B.A business report.
C.A travel guide. D.A newspaper advertisement.
Write an article in no fewer than 80 words.
Title: My view on being a vegetarian
Suggested points:
Do you agree or disagree with the idea of ‘being a vegetarian’? Why? List two or three reasons to explain.
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Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1.那女士给人深刻影响。（impression）
2.Mandy 太兴奋了，几乎无法保持冷静。（so）
3.相比之下，在西方烹饪中黄油用的更多。（comparison）
4.为了保护这老建筑，每天只有很少的人可以进入。（admit）
5.通过这项新技术，孙桥现代农业发展中心已经是中国发展最快的地区之一。（prove）
Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.
1.
New York—the Statue of Liberty（自由女神像），the skyscrapers（摩天大楼），the beautiful shops on Fifth Avenue and the many theaters on Broadway. This is America’s cultural（文化的）capital. It is also her biggest city, with a population of nearly 8 million. In the summer it is hot, hot, hot and in the winter it can be very cold. Still there are hundreds of things to do and see all the year round.
2.
Manhattan is the real center of the city. When people say“New York City,”they usually mean Manhattan. Most of the interesting shops, buildings and museums are here. In addition, Manhattan is the scene of New York’s busy night life. In 1605 the first Europeans came to Manhattan from Holland. They bought the island from the Native Americans for a few glass necklaces worth about $26 today.
3.
Wall street in Manhattan is the financial heart of the USA. It is also the most important banking center in the world. It is a street of“skyscrapers.”These are high buildings, which Americans invented, and built faster and higher than anyone else.
4.
Like every big city, New York has its own traffic system. Traffic jams can be terrible. It’s usually quickest to go by subway. The New York subway is easy to use and quite cheap. The subway goes to almost every corner of Manhattan. But it is not safe to take the subway late at night because in some places you could get robbed. New York buses are also easy to use. You see more if you go by bus. There are more than 30,000 taxis in New York. They are easy to see, because they are bright yellow and carry large TAXI signs. Taxis do not go outside the city. However, they will go to the airports. In addition to the taxi fare, people give the taxi driver a tip of 15 percent of the fare’s value.
5.
Central Park is a beautiful green oasis（绿洲）in the middle of New York’s concrete（混凝土）desert. It is surprisingly big, with lakes and woods, as well as organized recreation areas. New Yorkers love Central Park, and they use it all the time. In the winter, they go ice-skating, and in the summer roller-skating. They play ball, ride horses and have picnics. They go bicycling and boating. There is even a children’s zoo, with wild birds and animals.
A. The Financial Center of USA
B. American biggest cities and culture center
C. The Traffic Facilities of New York
D. Manhattan, real center of New York City
E. New York—An International City
F. Central Park—A Place of Recreation for the New Yorkers
