Overtourism Is For Real: How Can You Help?
Travel promotes understanding, expands our minds, makes us better people, and boosts
local economies and communities, but the rapid growth of travel has led to overtourism in certain
regions and destinations. 1 Certainly not. The loss of what travel offers would be
unacceptable in today’s world. Here are some tips on making wise decisions to minimize pressure
on the places we visit and improve our experience.
●Choose mindfully. Overvisited destinations are that way for a reason: they’re special. With
so many online posts featuring the same places, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out. Go
somewhere only when the landscape, culture or food deeply draws you. 2
●Get creative. The best way to ease pressure on over-touristed destinations is to go
somewhere else. Though overtourism is described as a problem affecting the entire world, it’s
actually concentrated to a small number of extremely popular spots. That means you have tons of
less-visited options to choose from. 3 Why not try a regional alternative or check out a
popular destination’s lesser-known sights?
● 4 Minimize impact and maximize experience by skipping major holidays or rush
hour. You’ll compete with fewer tourists, save money, experience a different side of a popular
place, and boost the economy when tourism is traditionally slower.
Visiting a place that others call home is a privilege (荣幸). Do your part to preserve what
makes a destination special in the first place. 5 You may be amazed how much closer
you’ll feel to the people there.
A．Visit during off-peak times.
B．So, should we stop traveling?
C．Travel for you and no one else.
D．Can overtourism be avoided then?
E．You can still find relatively undiscovered places.
F．You’ll find yourself virtually alone, or close to it.
G．Consider giving back to the communities you’re visiting.
Have you always wanted to visit Disney World or Disneyland, but were waiting for
different reasons? The happiest place on earth isn’t far out of reach. 6 .Disney gets bad fame for raising their ticket prices often. Throughout much of the 2010s,
Disney raised fees at almost double the rate of inflation (通货膨化), according to the Wall Street
Journal. 7 . In February 2020, Disneyland, in California, raised prices on its one-day
park tickets about 5 percent. This is a rather large price increase because it’s the first time
Disneyland park tickets have crossed $200.
When Disney World opened, staying at the Bora Bora Bungalows cost $29 per night. Now
it can cost as much as $3,400! 8 ? Disney isn’t hunting for money, with a net income in
2019 of $10.44 billion. But here are some reasons:
9
Since Walt Disney World opened in Orlando in 1971, Disney has expanded faster and
faster, with new parks and attractions, pulling ahead of the competition and attracting double the
visitors of its closest competitor.
To Attract Wealthier Customers
10 , with private tours dinners with princesses, and the opening of a five-star hotel.
“They know that the money is in the upper class, the top 10 percent, the top 1 percent.” Niles says.
“They’ve created a wide variety of new products to try, and, honestly, earn more money from the
rich people.”
A．To occupy the market
B．How does Disney become popular
C．So why are the tickets getting so expensive
D．To earn more money from different people
E．However, its continuously rising ticket prices might make you frustrated
F．Disney has also increasingly attracted people with more money to spend
G．In fact, both U. S. parks have already made price increase in 2020
Why Can’t People Stop Touching Museum Exhibits (展品)?
When visiting the British Museum, you can see visitors touch ancient bowls even though
the museum rules say no touching is allowed. Museum guards say it’s impossible to stop people
from breaking the no-touch rule. 11
Most museum-going is still a mainly visual (视觉的) experience for visitors to admire the
artworks. 12 But over the past few years, more and more museums have been working toinclude additional senses, like sounds and smells. But touch, especially, is only allowed in certain
areas, like the Louvre’s Touch Gallery, or the British Museum’s Hands On Desks.
13 Before there were museums, there were curiosity rooms filled with a collection
of interesting objects from around the world. When people visited the collection, the objects were
passed around. Museums continued with this spirit of openness at first.
But as museums grew, the spirit no longer existed. When you’ve got 4 million visitors a
year, you can hardly have every body touching something. People are awkward and likely to
damage the artworks. So the rule against touching artworks makes great sense. Smaller museums
still sometimes encourage visitors to touch their objects. 14
Why are we so unwilling to keep our hands to ourselves? Some people just want to make
sure the artworks are real. But there’s a larger truth. 15 Visitors say that they want to feel
how deep an engraving (雕刻) goes, so as to better understand the artistic skills. In this way,
touching is part of trying to somehow make contact with the past.
A．Touch was allowed in museums at first.
B．It helps to show respect for the ancient artists.
C．You stop 100 people touching and there are 200 more.
D．Visitors learn more about objects from reading signs around.
E．You can’t really learn more about objects unless you touch them.
F．But the bigger ones prefer to advertise themselves as no touching.
G．Museums have come a long way since the time of the curiosity room.
Most children now chat daily either online or through their mobile phones. 16
Some are shy in real life but are confident to communicate with others online; others find support
from people of their own age on relationship issues, or problems at home.
Sometimes the online world, just like the real world, can cause problems, such as bullying
(恃强凌弱) or arguments. 17 But there are also a few people who use the Internet for
illegal aims. Children must be made aware of both the good things and the dangers.
18 Just as you decide which TV programs are suitable, you need to do the same
for the websites and the chat rooms your children visit. Remind your children that online friends
are still strangers. Reminding them of the risks will keep them alert (警惕的).
19 So it’s likely that your children may know more than you do. We get leftbehind when it comes to the latest gadgets and the interactive areas of websites, like chat rooms
and message boards. 20 Chatters love to use abbreviations (缩略语) such as: atb (all
the best), bbfn (bye bye for now), Idk (I don’t know), xlnt (excellent).
A．Going online is great fun.
B．Computer studies are part of schoolwork now.
C．The language of chat is strange to many parents, too.
D．There are some websites that are not suitable for the children.
E．To keep children safe, your management must cover the family computer.
F．They are connecting to a huge number of other children all over the world.
G．Surfing the Internet takes up too much of the time that should be spent on lessons.
I’m sure most of us enjoy going on holiday. It’s a break from the routine. This might
involve sightseeing and enjoying local culture, or it could be kicking back and lazing on a beach.
21
This type of vacation combines the flight, accommodations, transfers (换乘) and sometimes
the services all into one booking. 22 However, as a few big brands closed, many are now
purchased on websites. Travel journalists explain that the benefit of a proper package holiday is
that “by booking flights and accommodations in a single business from a tour operator, you
transfer all the risk to the company”. 23 And if the operator goes wrong, you can get a
refund.
24 A package holiday can be great value. A tour company can book airplane seats
and hotel rooms together, which means they can negotiate better discounts for the
holidaymakers. There are often deals on food and drink too, with some companies offering all-
inclusive packages — although this can discourage someone from eating outside the hotel.
But with airlines offering cheap flights and websites offering cheap accommodations, the
package holiday isn’t always the way of choice. 25 While that might suit some, the
package holiday offering has developed to be better. And, in the UK, the package holiday is
growing in popularity, particularly among younger travellers. The Association of British Travel
Agents said, “There is a greater emphasis on personalisation, where holidaymakers can mix and
match what they want to include instead of purchasing a predefined package.” The only problemis deciding where to go!
A．It’s also bad news for travel agents.
B．That is why it is called a package holiday.
C．Some of us are motivated to be independent backpackers.
D．This means it has to sort things out during the whole process.
E．They were traditionally sold by travel agents on the high street.
F．This protection can give you peace of mind, but there are other benefits.
G．Whatever we choose, the most convenient way to do it is go on a package holiday.
Traveling is a great way to experience new cultures and landscapes, learn about different
ways of life, and simply have an adventure. It can also help you open your mind to new ideas and
perspectives. 26 They provide insight, tips, and inspiration for people looking to
explore the world around them. From detailed guides to personal stories, these books offer readers
a way to experience the world without ever leaving their homes.
One book that perfectly captures (描述) the spirit of travel is The Distance Between Us by
Reyna Grande. 27 Through her moving writing style, Grande paints a vivid picture of
the struggles and joys of crossing a physical and cultural border.
Her book has a great impact on readers. 28 By sharing her own experiences,
Grande offers hope and inspiration to anyone looking to take the leap and explore the world
around them.
One of the greatest benefits of traveling to places inspired by books for students is the
opportunity to explore and learn about many different cultures. Immersing (使沉浸) yourself in
unfamiliar surroundings can help open your eyes to different ways of life. 29
Being able to communicate effectively with those from different backgrounds is essential
for any student, especially in today’s international society. 30 It can further improve
conversation and fluency (流畅).
Lastly, by traveling to places inspired by books, students will gain a deeper understanding
of the works that inspired them to take the journey in the first place.
A．Meeting new people can be invaluable.
B．That’s why there are so many books about traveling.
C．Literary works often include ideas beyond a reader’s imagination.D．It can even help you gain insight into why people live differently from you.
E．It’s an inspiring story that will stay with them long after they finish the last page.
F．Traveling abroad helps students practice using their language skills in real-life situations.
G．In this book, Grande describes her journey from Mexico to America and how it shaped her
life.
Why Traveling Is Essential for Personal Growth
There’s something about traveling that stirs up a sense of adventure within us all. It’s like a
call to explore new places, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories. 31 . It’s
also an essential tool for personal growth.
Giving you confidence
Traveling, especially for the first time, can be challenging. If you stay in the same place for
a long time you become fearful of any change. 32 . But what if you take a risk and do it?
You’ll definitely gain more confidence about traveling. The more challenges you come across
during your travels, the stronger you become.
Redefining your comfort zone
It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort zone. 33 . By
actively seeking out new experiences, you’ll discover sides of yourself that you never knew
existed and create unforgettable memories along the way.
Taking risks and facing challenges
While traveling, it’s not uncommon to encounter obstacles, but it’s all about how we
overcome them and accept changes as part of the journey. 34 . This can be as simple as
navigating (导航) a new city or as complicated as communicating with locals in a foreign
language.
35
It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life. When you travel, you’re forced to slow
down and really enjoy each experience. You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life so
special, like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers. Traveling helps us
appreciate the beauty of the world around us and be grateful for what we have right here, right
now.
A．Appreciating the present momentB．Connecting with different cultures
C．Naturally, we appreciate what we have already accomplished
D．But traveling isn’t just about having fun and taking pretty pictures
E．We need to adapt and find creative solutions to unexpected situations
F．As a result, new places, faces or routines don’t seem as profitable as they really are
G．But pushing yourself outside of those boundaries can lead to rewarding experiences
Saudi is the largest country in the Middle East and one of the fastest-growing tourism
destinations in the world. 36 . ALULa and Diriyah are just a few examples of these
heritage sites at the heart of Saudi’s destination development. Natural possessions are also a
fundamental part of Saudi’s heritage and sustainability with preservation high on the agenda.
NEOM will generate zero carbon emissions and Diriyah will welcome 27 million visitors while
preserving the UNESCO site at Turaif and restoring Wadi Hanifah. 37 .
Adventuring in deserts
Part of what’s special about the Arabian Peninsula-and specifically Saudi-is its desert.
38 . From adrenaline-packed excursions like dune bashing and sand-boarding to
more serene, history-inspired activities such as camel riding and Arabian camping, the desert in
Saudi serves as a canvas for more than just adventure travelers.
39
Visit the country’s many mosques and traditional markets to experience a rhythm of life that
has little changed over the centuries. And, for a taste of modern Saudi, don’t miss the urban
districts and entertainment centers where people meet to shop, dine or just spend time with
friends. Explore the different regions to experience the multicultural variety of foods, lifestyles
and customs.
Exploring Riyadh
Riyadh is the birthplace of today’s Saudi9 where tradition meets 21st century vision.
40 . The capital city’s fascinating centuries-old history can still be found within its
atmospheric bazaars(市场), impressive museums and ancient architecture. Riyadh Season, one of
the world’s largest lifestyle festivals is a celebration of Riyadh through every touch point, music,
art, theatre and food, spanning several zones across the city and perfect for every visitor.
A．Visiting traditionsB．Experiencing multi-culture
C．In fact, Saudi is home to the largest sand desert on earth
D．Here are some inspiring recommendations for exploring this diverse country
E．Saudi has 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites and more than 10,000 archaeological sites
F．Saudi has introduced electronic visa measures to 49 countries to promote its tourism
G．It is a thriving metropolis with world-class dining, art and shopping, and a growing cultural
scene
International Travel
International travel can be a fantastic way to see the world. However, even if you want your
journeys to be as exciting as possible, you don’t expect any unhappy things to happen. 41
Health is the most important thing when you are planning to travel abroad. When you’re
going to travel abroad, you may need to get special vaccines (疫苗) to protect you from diseases.
If you’re going to any outoftheway areas, remember to bring the commonly used medicines with
you. 42 So you don’t run out of them while you’re abroad.
43 For example, if you plan to drive on trips, find out how driving rules may differ.
Some countries may have unusual rules or laws that you might break by mistake.So try to learn
more about the countries you’re going to visit.
Learn some local language. It’s important to learn something basic (基本的) like “Hello”
“Thank you”, and “Where is the bathroom?”. 44 You can check the dictionary first and then
ask people simple questions.
Copy your travel documents (文件). All your travel documents should be copied. We live in
a digital (数字的) world now. 45 You’d better have the digital copies handy. But make sure to
protect your personal information.
A．Good travel is the result of good planning.
B．Basic rules and laws differ in many countries.
C．It’s easy to get digital copies of these documents.
D．Consider buying travel insurance before you travel.
E．There are things you should know about international travel.
F．If you can’t remember them, bring a small dictionary with you.
G．If you take some medicine every day, make sure you pack enough.A 2021 report from Habitat for Humanity International found that SDG 11.1 was actually
regressing. We are seeing stagnation instead of progress toward the goal.
Governments must prioritize adequate housing, especially for those struggling to survive in
today’s overcrowded settlements. 46
Here are three steps that governments — and leaders in both the public and private sectors
— can take to alleviate this growing housing crisis:
1. Prioritize land tenure (占有) security
Ensure residents of informal settlements have secure rights to the land they inhabit.
This has already happened on a large scale in countries such as Honduras, where civil
society organizations and governments came together to form diverse commissions that developed
policy recommendations around housing and land, negotiating approval of the recommendations
and then monitoring their implementation. 47 .
2. 48
For residents of Freetown’s informal settlements and countless other cities, traditional
avenues of housing finance are simply not accessible. 49 They exhibit similar characteristics
to traditional mortgage loans, but their smaller size helps make them more accessible to families
with lower incomes.
3. Strengthen climate-resilient housing
50 .The public and private sectors can work together to support and invest in
community start-ups specializing in low-cost, climate-resilient homes and locally sourced building
materials. For example, an NGO based in Sierra Leone, Home Leone, has over the past 5 years
been developing affordable housing utilizing low-cost construction techniques, and providing
facilities to meet the basic needs of communities and an integrated approach to housing
development for low-income communities.
We must act now to pave a stronger foundation for the more than 10 billion people expected
to inhabit our cities by 2050. This starts with the urgent improvement of housing in rapidly
expanding informal settlements worldwide. This long-overdue investment will more than pay for
itself by building more prosperous and equitable communities for generations to come.
A．Expand finance for housing
B．Revolutionize mortgage loansC．Informal settlements are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change
D．That means increasing financial commitments by an order of magnitude and making
meaningful policy changes.
E．But the situation has changed a lot.
F．Through their technical assistance, more than 1 million people have improved access to their
land rights
G．Microloans offer hope by providing individuals with the means to access capital for housing
improvements and upgrades.参考答案：
1．B 2．C 3．E 4．A 5．G
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了如何避免“过度旅游”的现象。
1．前文“Travel promotes understanding, expands our minds, makes us better people, and boosts
local economies and communities, but the rapid growth of travel has led to overtourism in certain
regions and destinations.(旅游促进理解，扩展我们的思想，使我们成为更好的人，促进当地
经济和社区，但旅游业的快速发展导致了某些地区和目的地的过度旅游)”表明旅游带来了
一些问题，后文“The loss of what travel offers would be unacceptable in today’s world.(在当今
世界，失去旅行所能提供的东西将是不可接受的)”表示不能失去旅行，结合后文“Certainly
not.(当然不)”可知，空处提问能否停止旅行，D选项“那么，我们应该停止旅行吗？”符合
语境。故选B。
2．前文“Overvisited destinations are that way for a reason: they’re special. With so many online
posts featuring the same places, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out. Go somewhere only when
the landscape, culture or food deeply draws you.(游客过多的目的地是有原因的：它们很特别。
网上有这么多关于同一个地方的帖子，很容易让你觉得你错过了。只有当风景、文化或食
物深深吸引你时，才去某个地方)”表明不要跟风旅游，C选项“为你而不是其他人旅行”
表明要关注自己在旅行时的感受，忠实自己的感受，不用管其余的建议，符合语境。故选
C。
3．前文“That means you have tons of less-visited options to choose from.(这意味着你有很多
不太受欢迎的选择)及后文“Why not try a regional alternative or check out a popular
destination’s lesser-known sights?( 为什么不尝试一个地区性的选择，或者看看一个热门目的
地不太为人所知的景点呢)”提出建议，可以选择一些冷门的景点，E选项“你仍然可以找
到相对未被发现的地方”符合语境。故选E。
4．空处为小标题，根据后文“Minimize impact and maximize experience by skipping major
holidays or rush hour.(通过跳过重大节假日或高峰时间来最小化影响并最大化体验)”表示旅
游时要注意避开高峰期，选择合适的时间，A选项“在非高峰时间参观”概括本段内容。
故选A。
5．前文“Do your part to preserve what makes a destination special in the first place.(尽你的一
份力，从一开始就保护一个目的地的特别之处)”表明旅游时应保护旅游景点，后文“Youmay be amazed how much closer you’ll feel to the people there.(你可能会惊讶地发现你和那里
的人感觉如此亲近)”表示这样做的感受，G选项“考虑回馈你所访问的社区”承上启下，
符合语境。故选G。
【点睛】
6．E 7．G 8．C 9．A 10．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了迪士尼乐园票价上涨的原因。
6．上文“The happiest place on earth isn’t far out of reach.(世界上最幸福的地方并非遥不可
及)”以及下文“Disney gets bad fame for raising their ticket prices often.(迪斯尼因经常提高票
价而名声不好)”可知，迪士尼乐园并非遥不可及，但是它的票价持续上涨，E项“然而，
不断上涨的票价可能会让你感到沮丧”承上启下，符合题意。故选E。
7．上文“Throughout much of the 2010s, Disney raised fees at almost double the rate of
inflation, according to the Wall Street Journal.(据《华尔街日报》报道，在21世纪前十年的大
部分时间里，迪士尼的上涨的费用几乎是通货膨化的两倍)”以及下文“In February 2020,
Disneyland, in California, raised prices on its one-day park tickets about 5 percent.(2020年2月，
加州迪斯尼乐园将其一日游公园门票的价格提高了约5%)”说明美国的迪士尼乐园在2022
年初都涨价了，G项“事实上，美国的两个公园在2020年都已经涨价了”承上启下，符合
题意。故选G。
8．下文“Disney isn’t hunting for money, with a net income in 2019 of $10.44 billion. But here
are some reasons (迪士尼并不是在寻找资金，2019年的净收入为104.4亿美元。但以下是一
些原因)”说明要介绍迪士尼上涨票价的原因，C项“那么，为什么门票变得如此昂贵”提
出问题，引出下文介绍原因，符合题意。故选C。
9．下文“Since Walt Disney World opened in Orlando in 1971, Disney has expanded faster and
faster, with new parks and attractions, pulling ahead of the competition and attracting double the
visitors of its closest competitor.(自1971年沃尔特迪士尼世界在奥兰多开业以来，迪士尼的
扩张速度越来越快，拥有了新的公园和景点，领先于竞争对手，吸引的游客数量是其最接
近的竞争对手的两倍)”可知，迪士尼乐园票价上涨的原因之一是它领先于竞争对手，占领
更大的市场，A项“为了占领市场”总括下文，符合题意。故选A。
10．标题句“To Attract Wealthier Customers (为了吸引更富有的顾客)”说明迪士尼乐园票价
上涨是为了吸引更富有的顾客，F项中people with more money to spend是关键，F项“迪士尼也越来越吸引富有的人”承接上文，符合题意。故选F。
11．C 12．D 13．G 14．F 15．E
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了为什么人们不能停止触摸博物馆的展品？
11．上文“Museum guards say it’s impossible to stop people from breaking the no-touch rule.(博
物馆的保安说，不可能阻止人们违反禁止接触的规定)”说明要完全地阻止人们不接触展品
是不可能的。故可推断空格处内容为解释为什么会是这样的情况。结合C项“You stop 100
people touching and there are 200 more.(你阻止了100个人的接触，然后还有200个人)”与该
推断一致，为上文的解释。故选C项。
12．上文“Most museum-going is still a mainly visual (视觉的) experience for visitors to admire
the artworks. (大多数参观博物馆的游客仍然主要是通过视觉体验来欣赏艺术品)”以及下文
“But over the past few years, more and more museums have been working to include additional
senses, like sounds and smells.(但在过去几年里，越来越多的博物馆一直在努力添加额外的
感官，比如声音和气味)”中“But”可知，和空格处形成了转折，故可推断空格处内容仍然
在强调通过视觉体验，也是对上文的补充说明。结合D项“Visitors learn more about objects
from reading signs around.(通过阅读周围的标记，你会对物体有更多的了解)”对上文的补充，
以及符合下文的逻辑关系。故选D项。
13．下文“Before there were museums, there were curiosity rooms filled with a collection of
interesting objects from around the world.(在博物馆出现之前，有一些摆满了来自世界各地的
有趣物品的好奇室)”中“curiosity rooms”为关键词，选项G“Museums have come a long way
since the time of the curiosity room.(自好奇室时代以来，博物馆已经走过了漫长的道路)”中也
提到“curiosity room”，再结合语意下文为空格处的解释说明，语意连贯。故选G项。
14．由上文“Smaller museums still sometimes encourage visitors to touch their objects.(较小的
博物馆有时仍然鼓励参观者触摸他们的物品)”中“Smaller”，以及句意，可推断空格处为相
反意思的表达。F项“But the bigger ones prefer to advertise themselves as no touching.(但大一
点的更喜欢标榜自己“不接触”)”中“bigger”和上文“Smaller”呼应，为一对反义词，以及
与上文语意构成转折关系。故选F项。
15．由下文“Visitors say that they want to feel how deep an engraving (雕刻) goes, so as to
better understand the artistic skills. In this way, touching is part of trying to somehow make
contact with the past.(参观者们说，他们想要感受雕刻的深度，以便更好地了解艺术技巧。通过这种方式，触摸是试图以某种方式与过去联系的一部分)”可推断，空格处内容为“如
果你想更好地了解它，应用去触摸它”。E项“You can’t really learn more about objects
unless you touch them.(除非你触摸物体，否则你无法真正了解它们)”与此推断内容一致，为
下文意思的总结。故选E项。
16．F 17．A 18．E 19．B 20．C
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍孩子们通过手机或网络和他人建立联系的情况，并
建议家长做出监督和引导。
16．根据上文“Most children now chat daily either online or through their mobile phones. (现在，
大多数孩子每天都在网上或通过手机聊天。)”和下文“Some are shy in real life but are
confident to communicate with others online; others find support from people of their own age on
relationship issues, or problems at home. (有些人在现实生活中很害羞，但有信心在网上与他
人交流；其他人则在关系问题或家庭问题上寻求同龄人的支持。)”可知，这里介绍孩子们
通过手机和他人建立联系。选项F“他们正在与世界各地的大量其他儿童建立联系。”和上
下文意思一致。故选F。
17．根据下文“But there are also a few people who use the Internet for illegal aims. Children
must be made aware of both the good things and the dangers. (但也有少数人利用互联网达到非
法目的。必须让孩子们意识到好处和危险。)”可知，下文介绍网络不好的一面，上下文构
成转折关系，所以上文应该是介绍网络好的一面。选项A“上网很有趣。”和下文意思一致。
故选A。
18．根据下文“Just as you decide which TV programs are suitable, you need to do the same for
the websites and the chat rooms your children visit. Remind your children that online friends are
still strangers. Reminding them of the risks will keep them alert(警惕的). (正如你决定哪些电视
节目合适一样，你也需要对孩子访问的网站和聊天室做同样的事情。提醒你的孩子，网上
的朋友仍然是陌生人。提醒他们风险会让他们保持警惕。)”可知，这里建议家长要为了孩
子的上网安全做一些提醒。选项E“为了保护孩子们的安全，你的管理层必须保护家庭电
脑。”和下文意思一致。故选E。
19．根据下文“So it’s likely that your children may know more than you do. We get left behind
when it comes to the latest gadgets and the interactive areas of websites, like chat rooms and
message boards. (因此，你的孩子可能比你知道的更多。当涉及到最新的小工具和网站的互动区域，如聊天室和留言板时，我们会被甩在后面。)”可知，这里介绍孩子从网络上学到
很多东西。选项B“现在计算机学习已成为作业的一部分。”和下文意思一致。故选B。
20．根据下文“Chatters love to use abbreviations(缩略语) such as: atb (all the best), bbfn (bye
bye for now), Idk (I don’t know), xlnt (excellent). (聊天者喜欢使用缩写，如：atb（一切顺
利）、bbfn（暂时再见）、Idk（我不知道）、xlnt（优秀）。)”可知，这里提到孩子们聊天
的时候用的语言。选项C“聊天的语言对许多父母来说也很陌生。”和下文意思一致。故选
C。
21．G 22．E 23．D 24．F 25．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。不少人喜欢通过度假来放松身心，由旅行社提供的包价旅游既
方便又实惠。文章主要讨论了这种度假方式的好处。
21．根据上文“I’m sure most of us enjoy going on holiday. It’s a break from the routine. This
might involve sightseeing and enjoying local culture, or it could be kicking back and lazing on a
beach.(我相信我们大多数人都喜欢度假。这是例行公事之外的休息。这可能包括观光和享
受当地文化，也可能是在海滩上放松和懒散。)”和下文各段内容可知，上文提到度假是摆
脱日常生活的休息，可能涉及观光和享受当地文化，或者可能是在海滩上放松和消磨时光，
下文各段介绍了包价旅游的好处及其面临的挑战，空处应能引出包价旅游这一话题。G项
“无论我们选择什么，最方便的方式是包价旅游”能够引出下文，选项中的“Whatever we
choose”与空前一句呼应。下文中的“This type of vacation”指代选项中的“package
holiday”。故选G。
22．根据上文“This type of vacation combines the flight, accommodations, transfers (换乘) and
sometimes the services all into one booking.(这种类型的度假将航班、住宿、转机，有时还包
括所有的服务都集中在一次预订中。)”和下文“However, as a few big brands closed, many
are now purchased on websites.(然而，随着一些大品牌的关闭，许多现在都在网上购买。)”
可知，空处应为空前句的支撑句，同时与空后一句形成对比。E项“传统上，它们是由大
街上的旅行社出售的”符合语境。选项中的“They”指代“the flight, accommodations,
transfers (换乘) and sometimes the services”。故选E。
23．根据上文“Travel journalists explain that the benefit of a proper package holiday is that “by
booking flights and accommodations in a single business from a tour operator, you transfer all the
risk to the company”.(旅游记者解释说，一个合适的包价旅游的好处是“通过从旅行社预订机票和住宿，你把所有的风险都转移给了公司”。)”可知，上文提到通过从旅行社预订航
班和住宿，你将所有风险转移给旅行社，空处应承前概括，进一步介绍包价旅游的这一好
处，且能与空后一句“And if the operator goes wrong, you can get a refund.(如果接线员出了
问题，你可以得到退款。)”形成递进关系。D项“这意味着它必须在整个过程中把事情安
排好”符合语境。选项中的“it”指代上文中的“the company”。故选D。
24．根据下文“A package holiday can be great value. A tour company can book airplane seats
and hotel rooms together, which means they can negotiate better discounts for the holidaymakers.
There are often deals on food and drink too(包价旅游很有价值。旅游公司可以同时预订机票
和酒店房间，这意味着他们可以为度假者争取到更好的折扣。也经常有食物和饮料的交
易)”可知，该段进一步说明包价旅游的诸多益处，所以空处应能引出下文对包价旅游其他
益处的介绍。F项“这种保护可以让你心里踏实，但还有其他好处”总结了上文内容，同
时是该段的主旨句。故选F。
25．根据上文“But with airlines offering cheap flights and websites offering cheap
accommodations, the package holiday isn’t always the way of choice.(但随着航空公司提供廉价
航班，网站提供廉价住宿，包价旅游并不总是人们的选择。)”和下文“While that might suit
some, the package holiday offering has developed to be better.(虽然这可能适合一些人，但包价
旅游服务已经发展得更好了。)”可知，空处应涉及其他的旅行方式。C项“我们中的一些
人决心做独立的背包客”与上下文衔接。故选C。
26．B 27．G 28．E 29．D 30．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了旅行的好处以及给人带来的影响。
26．根据上文“Traveling is a great way to experience new cultures and landscapes, learn about
different ways of life, and simply have an adventure. It can also help you open your mind to new
ideas and perspectives.(旅行是一个用来体验新的文化和风景，了解不同的生活方式，并有一
个简单的冒险的不错方法。它还可以帮助你打开你的思想，接受新的想法和观点)”以及后
文“They provide insight, tips, and inspiration for people looking to explore the world around
them. From detailed guides to personal stories, these books offer readers a way to experience the
world without ever leaving their homes.(它们为想要探索周围世界的人们提供洞察力、技巧和
灵感。从详细的指南到个人故事，这些书为读者提供了一种足不出户就能体验世界的方
式)”可知，上文提到了旅行可以打开思维，后文则提到了这些书，可知本句是在说明关于旅行的书籍。故B选项“这就是为什么有那么多关于旅行的书”符合语境，故选B。
27．根据上文“One book that perfectly captures (描述) the spirit of travel is The Distance
Between Us by Reyna Grande.(雷纳·格兰德的《我们之间的距离》完美地诠释了旅行的精
神)”以及后文“Through her moving writing style, Grande paints a vivid picture of the struggles
and joys of crossing a physical and cultural border.(通过她动人的写作风格，格兰德描绘了一
幅生动的画面，描绘了跨越物质和文化边界的挣扎和快乐)”可知，上文提到了《我们之间
的距离》这本书，故本句承接上文，说明书中的内容。故G选项“在这本书中，格兰德描
述了她从墨西哥到美国的旅程，以及它如何影响了她的生活。”符合语境，故选G。
28．根据上文“Her book has a great impact on readers.(她的书对读者有很大的影响)”以及后
文“By sharing her own experiences, Grande offers hope and inspiration to anyone looking to
take the leap and explore the world around them.(通过分享自己的经历，格兰德给那些想要跨
出一步，探索周围世界的人带来了希望和灵感)”可知，本句主要说明了这本书的具体影响，
故E选项“这是一个鼓舞人心的故事，即使他们读完最后一页，也会久久地留在他们心
中”符合语境，故选E。
29．根据上文“One of the greatest benefits of traveling to places inspired by books for students
is the opportunity to explore and learn about many different cultures. Immersing (使沉浸) yourself
in unfamiliar surroundings can help open your eyes to different ways of life.(对学生来说，去受
书籍启发的地方旅行的最大好处之一是有机会探索和了解许多不同的文化。让自己沉浸在
陌生的环境中可以帮助你开阔眼界，了解不同的生活方式)”可知，上文提到了旅行可以了
解不同的生活方式，本句为本段最后一句，故对上文进行补充说明。故D选项“它甚至可
以帮助你了解为什么别人的生活方式和你不一样”符合语境，故选D。
30．根据上文“Being able to communicate effectively with those from different backgrounds is
essential for any student, especially in today’s international society.(能够与来自不同背景的人有
效沟通对任何学生来说都是必不可少的，尤其是在当今的国际社会中)”可知，本句主要说
明了出国旅游对语言的提高。故F选项“出国旅游可以帮助学生练习在现实生活中运用语
言技能”符合语境，故选F。
31．D 32．F 33．G 34．E 35．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍为什么旅行对个人成长至关重要。
31．根据下文“It’s also an essential tool for personal growth. (它也是个人成长的重要工具)”可知，这里利用also说明旅行的另一个好处，所以上文也应该是介绍旅行的好处。选项D“但
旅行不仅仅是为了好玩和拍漂亮的照片”和下文意思一致。故选D。
32．根据上文“Traveling, especially for the first time, can be challenging. If you stay in the
same place for a long time you become fearful of any change. (旅行，尤其是第一次旅行，可能
很有挑战性。如果你长时间呆在同一个地方，你会害怕任何变化)”可知，人们在一个地方
呆的时间越长就越不愿意接触新的人和事物。选项F“因此，新的地方、面孔或惯例似乎并
不像实际情况那样有利可图”和上文意思一致。故选F。
33．根据上文“It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort zone. (你很容易
陷入日常生活，呆在自己的舒适区内)”和下文“By actively seeking out new experiences,
you’ll discover sides of yourself that you never knew existed and create unforgettable memories
along the way. (通过积极寻找新的体验，你会发现自己从未有过的一面，并在这一过程中留
下难忘的回忆)”可知，这里建议人们走出舒适区。选项G“但把自己推到这些界限之外会带
来有益的体验”和上下文意思一致。故选G。
34．根据上文“While traveling, it’s not uncommon to encounter obstacles, but it’s all about how
we overcome them and accept changes as part of the journey. (在旅行中，遇到障碍并不罕见，
但这一切都是关于我们如何克服障碍，并将改变作为旅程的一部分)”可知，旅行过程中会
有意外，所以要想办法解决。选项E“我们需要适应并找到创造性的解决方案来应对意外情
况”和上文意思一致。故选E。
35．根据下文“It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life. When you travel, you’re forced
to slow down and really enjoy each experience. You get to enjoy all the little moments that make
life so special, like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers. Traveling helps us
appreciate the beauty of the world around us and be grateful for what we have right here, right
now. (人们很容易陷入繁忙的日常生活中。当你旅行时，你不得不放慢速度，真正享受每一
次体验。你可以享受所有让生活如此特别的小时刻，比如在新城市的日落，或者与陌生人
的安静交谈。旅行有助于我们欣赏周围世界的美丽，并感激我们现在在这里所拥有的一
切)”可知，这一段建议人们要珍惜旅行中的每一个时刻。选项A“珍惜当下”和下文意思一
致。故选A。
36．E 37．D 38．C 39．B 40．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了沙特的三处旅游胜地。36．下文“ALULa and Diriyah are just a few examples of these heritage sites at the heart of
Saudi’s destination development. (ALULa和Diriyah只是这些位于沙特目的地的发展中心的
遗址中的几个例子)”可知，作者列举了ALULa和Diriyah作为沙特目的地发展中心的遗址
的两个事例，是对E项“沙特拥有六处联合国教科文组织世界遗产和一万多处考古遗址”
内容的举例说明。故选E项。
37．下文小标题“Adventuring in deserts(沙漠之旅)”和小标题“Exploring Riyadh(探索利雅
得)”是对希望探索这个国家的人们的具体的旅行建议，D项“这里有一些关于探索这个多
元化国家的鼓舞人心的建议”起到引起下文的作用。故选D项。
38．上文“Part of what’s special about the Arabian Peninsula-and specifically Saudi-is its desert.
(阿拉伯半岛——尤其是沙特的特别之处在于它的沙漠)”可知，接下来要介绍的是沙特沙漠
的特别之处，C项“事实上沙特是地球上最大的沙漠之家”就是对沙特沙漠特别之处的解
释说明。故选C项。
39．下文“Explore the different regions to experience the multicultural variety of foods,
lifestyles and customs.(探索不同的区域去体验多元化文化的各式各样的食物、生活方式和风
俗习惯)”可知，本段介绍了沙特的传统文化同时也介绍了它的现代风情，B项“感受多元
文化”是对本段内容的概括说明。故选B项。
40．下文“Riyadh Season, one of the world’s largest lifestyle festivals is a celebration of Riyadh
through every touch point, music, art, theatre and food, spanning several zones across the city and
perfect for every visitor. (利雅得季节是世界上最大的生活方式节日之一，是通过每一个接触
点、音乐、艺术、戏剧和美食对利雅得进行庆祝的节日，它横跨城市的几个区域并且适合
每一位游客)”可知，利雅得季节是一个集餐饮艺术等内容的大型节日，是对G项“这是一
个繁荣的大都市，拥有世界级的餐饮、艺术和购物以及不断发展的文化场景”内容的举例
说明。故选G项。
41．E 42．G 43．B 44．F 45．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了国际旅游的注意事项。
41．根据空前“International travel can be a fantastic way to see the world. However，even if
you want your journeys to be as exciting as possible, you don’t expect any unhappy things to
happen. (国际旅行是看世界的好方法。然而，即使你希望你的旅行尽可能令人兴奋，你也
不希望有任何不愉快的事情发生。)”可知，文章总体为总分结构，首段说明国际旅游需要注意很多事情，结合下文从健康、法律法规、语言和文件等方面具体进行了说明，E项
“There are things you should know about international travel. (关于国际旅行你应该了解的一
些事情)”起到承上启下的作用。故选E。
42．根据本段的首句“Health is the most important thing when you are planning to travel
abroad. (当您计划出国旅行时，健康是最重要的。)”可知，本段介绍进行国际旅游时，健康
是最重要的事。G项“If you take some medicine every day, make sure you pack enough. (如果
您每天服用一些药物，请确保携带足够的药物。)”符合语境。故选G。
43．根据空后“For example, if you plan to drive on trips, find out how driving rules may differ.
(例如，如果您计划开车去旅行，请了解驾驶规则有何不同。)”以及本段的rules和laws可
知，本段说不同国家基本的法律法规可能不同。B项“Basic rules and laws differ in many
countries. (许多国家的基本规则和法律有所不同。)”符合语境。故选B。
44．根据空前“Learn some local language. It’s important to learn something basic (基本的) like
“Hello” “Thank you”，and “Where is the bathroom?”. (学习一些诸如‘你好’‘谢谢’和‘洗
手间在哪里?’等基本的表达很重要。)”及下一句“You can check the dictionary first and then
ask people simple questions. (你可以先查字典，然后问人简单的问题。)”说明了如果记不住
这些表达，可以随身携带一本词典，这样就能通过查阅词典询问一些问题。F项“If you
can’t remember them，bring a small dictionary with you. (如果你记不住它们，请带一本小字
典。)”符合语境。故选F。
45．根据空前“We live in a digital (数字的) world now. (我们如今生活在一个数字化的世
界)”，数字化意味着我们很容易得到这些文件的电子版。C项“It’s easy to get digital copies
of these documents. (我们很容易得到这些文件的电子版。)”符合语境。故选C。
46．D 47．F 48．A 49．G 50．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。国际人居中心2021年的一份报告发现，可持续发展目标11.1实
际上正在倒退。我们看到的是停滞不前，而不是朝着目标前进。本文针对这一问题提出了
几个建议。
46．根据上文“Governments must prioritize adequate housing, especially for those struggling to
survive in today’s overcrowded settlements.(各国政府必须优先考虑足够的住房，尤其是为那
些在当今拥挤的定居点中挣扎求生的人提供足够的住房。)”可知此处上下文说的是政府要
提供足够的住房。增加住房就意味着更多的财政投入，可推理出下文说的是与财政投入的增加有关的话题，与D项“That means increasing financial commitments by an order of
magnitude and making meaningful policy changes.(这意味着将财政承诺增加一个数量级，并
做出有意义的政策改变)”表达的含义一致，故选D项。
47．根据上文“Ensure residents of informal settlements have secure rights to the land they
inhabit.(确保非正规住区的居民对其居住的土地享有安全的权利。)”可知此处上下文说的是
与保障居民所居住的土地安全有关的话题，与F项“Through their technical assistance, more
than 1 million people have improved access to their land rights(通过技术援助，100多万人改善
了获得土地权利的机会)”表达的含义一致，故选F项。
48．根据下文“For residents of Freetown’s informal settlements and countless other cities,
traditional avenues of housing finance are simply not accessible.(对于弗里敦非正规定居点和无
数其他城市的居民来说，传统的住房融资渠道根本无法获得。)”可知下文提出了一个需要
解决的问题，可推理出下文对这一问题给与扩大住房融资有关的建议，与A项“Expand
finance for housing(扩大住房融资)”表达的含义一致，故选A项。
49．根据下文“They exhibit similar characteristics to traditional mortgage loans, but their
smaller size helps make them more accessible to families with lower incomes.(它们表现出与传
统抵押贷款相似的特征，但较小的规模有助于低收入家庭更容易获得这些贷款。)”可知此
处上下文说的是与小额贷款有助于解决问题有关的话题，与G项“Microloans offer hope by
providing individuals with the means to access capital for housing improvements and upgrades.(小
额贷款为个人提供了获得住房改善和升级资金的途径，从而带来了希望。)”表达的含义一
致，故选G项。
50．根据下文“The public and private sectors can work together to support and invest in
community start-ups specializing in low-cost, climate-resilient homes and locally sourced building
materials.(公共和私营部门可以合作，支持和投资社区初创企业，专门从事低成本、气候适
应性强的住房和当地采购的建筑材料。)”可推理出上文解释了为什么要支持从事气候适应
性强的住房的初创企业，与C项“Informal settlements are highly vulnerable to the impacts of
climate change(非正规住区极易受到气候变化的影响)”表达的含义一致，故选C项。
