Jesse Kata, the 26-year-old American traveler, arrived in Peru last March, ready to visit Machu Picchu. It was supposed to be the final stop on his around-the-world trip, but then lockdown struck Peru on March16, the day Kata was supposed to start hiking.
He decided to hang around for a few weeks in the hope that it would reopen. He considered some of the emergency evacuation flights back home to America, but found them to be very expensive. Days turned into weeks, then months, and still Kata waited.
He made the best of his time. He rented a small apartment in the town and passed the time taking daily yoga classes, teaching local children how to box, and studying for various fitness and sports nutrition certification exams. He was working towards his goal of opening his own gym back home in America.
Finally, after earning the nickname “the last tourist in Peru”, Kata’s patience paid off. On October 11, he derived special access to Machu Picchu and allowed to enter the ancient site with the country’s culture minister, Alejandro Neyra, and a handful of guides.
It’s an example of slow travel — travel so slow, in fact, that Kata didn’t even go anywhere except to the village at the foot of the Andean Mountains. Rather than rush off on an emergency flight, Kata accepted that sudden slow pace of life and made the best of it, simply fitting into the local community and putting in time. He must have gotten to know Peruvian village life better than he ever imagined-and gained so much more in the process than if he’d taken the quick and easy route home.
【小题1】What can we know about Jesse Kata?| A．He enjoyed taking a short journey. | B．He spent more than half a year in Peru. |
| C．He showed great interest in mountains. | D．He was short of money when travelling in Peru. |
| A．To get to know local physical culture better. | B．To coach in a gym back home in America. |
| C．To go on a long hike to Machu Picchu. | D．To prepare himself for running a gym. |
| A．Gained. | B．Lost. | C．Refused. | D．Demanded. |
| A．Add some background information. | B．Summarize the previous paragraphs. |
| C．Provide some advice for readers. | D．Introduce a new topic for discussion. |
Australia was always a country I wanted to visit, so I saved up some money and booked a flight to go traveling up the east coast of Australia at the end of my work in London.
The flight made me realize exactly how far away Australia is from home. I spent 10 hours traveling on a plane from London to Hong Kong, then a further 8 hours to Sydney, my first stop in Australia. The flight went quite quickly though, since there were lots of films to watch to keep me amused. It was strange when I arrived because everything was upside down over there; it was the start of winter (in May)! It also took me a while to get used to the time difference as I was always one day ahead of all my friends and family back home.
The country is truly beautiful, full of amazing views and wildlife you wouldn’t find anywhere else in the world. One of my experiences of my trip was seeing koalas closely in Brisbane—there were koalas everywhere sleeping in the trees and I even got the chance to hold one. There was also big grassland full of kangaroos that we were allowed to feed.They were really smart and very friendly.
The highlight of my trip was snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, as the water was amazingly clear with a beautiful shade of blue. I also got the chance to see some special creatures underwater, such as sea turtles and even a shark.
Australia is an amazing country and worth visiting one day if you ever get the chance.
【小题1】What did the author think of the journey on the plane?| A．Time-wasting. | B．Disappointing. | C．Dangerous. | D．Pleasant. |
| A．Tired. | B．Excited. | C．Unfamiliar. | D．Upset. |
| A．Unique wild animals living in Australia. | B．Beautiful natural landscape in Brisbane. |
| C．Wonderful experiences with wild animals. | D．Exciting sports during the trip in Australia. |
| A．Fishing on the sea. | B．Swimming underwater. |
| C．Watching animal shows. | D．Feeding turtles and sharks. |
Welcome to Shanghai Disney Resort. As the second Disney theme park in China, Shanghai Disney Resort will provide visitors with unlimited possibilities and create memories worth cherishing for a lifetime.
Four Amazing Projects:
1. Soaring Over the Horizon
The ride takes you and your dangling feet from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal to an African savanna filled with elephants. Shown on a domed screen, the movie concludes with nighttime fireworks over Shanghai’s skyline. Scent effects include grass over Africa, an ocean breeze over Fiji and roses over India.
2. TRON Lightcycle Power Run
The motorcycle-style trains look phenomenal with their glowing wheels, particularly in the indoor blue-hued launch area designed to look like the circuits inside a computer. The futuristic scene is so spectacular that you can’t look away from it.
3. Voyage to the Crystal Grotto
The gentle boat ride passes scenes based on “Aladdin” “Tangled” “Mulan” and “The Little Mermaid” with animatronic figures and spouting fountains.
4. Alice in Wonderland Maze (迷宫)
Alice in Wonderland Maze is the first attraction at a Disney park to focus on Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland film. Guests have to make their way through sculpted hedges, stone garden walls, giant flowers and sculptures to get to the Mad Hatte’s Tea Party.
You will also meet your Disney friends from different stories in various parks, such as Mickey, Mulan, Baymax, Disney princesses, Captain Jack Sparrow and Winnie the Pooh.
What are you waiting for?
【小题1】In which project can you experience scent effects?| A．Soaring Over the Horizon. | B．TRON Lightcycle Power Run. |
| C．Voyage to the Crystal Grotto. | D．Alice in Wonderland Maze. |
| A．It is easy to pass. | B．It is based on a film. |
| C．It has a futuristic scene. | D．It has spouting fountains. |
| A．A fashion magazine. | B．An economy newspaper. |
| C．A tour handbook. | D．A science fiction. |
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Price: $2.699 per person
【小题1】Which tour provides visitors with a chance to see pandas?| A．8-Day Tour in China. | B．10-Day Tour in China. |
| C．12-Day Tour in China. | D．15-Day Tour in China. |
| A．Nature lovers. | B．Folk custom and culture lovers. |
| C．Swimming lovers. | D．Animal lovers. |
| A．It costs visitors the least to visit. | B．It lets visitors communicate with local people. |
| C．Visitors can visit ancient buildings. | D．Visitors can see water scenery. |
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