Because travel is as much about the journey a...

Because travel is as much about the journey as the destination, the right accessories((配件) make a difference to the jet-setters on your gift list.

Smart carry-on suitcase

There's nothing worse than landing in a foreign city and realizing you have no way to call Uber because your phone died while you were delayed before takeoff and unable to find a plug. If your suitcase is the Millennial Power Bank Spinner from Traveler's Choice, problems like this will be a thing of the past If you remember to charge it up along with your phone the night before your flight, you'll always have a charge in reserve.

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Noise-canceling headphones

Few things are more needed by travelers than a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones. The Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700 has 11 levels of noise canceling power so you can control your environment as needed, and four microphones that pick up and separate your voice so you can still take calls, even in a noisy airport. Plus, it offers one-touch access to Google Assistant or Alexa, and 20 hours of battery life, which should get you most anywhere in the world on a single charge.

Purchase: via AMAZON.COM $399

Multi-purpose jacket

Sure, jackets are a great way to add a layer of warmth——but that's just about any conventional jacket with two front pockets. If the traveler on your list is a techie, he or she will be thrilled with the Baubax bomber jacket 2.0. which has 25 features to ensure everything stays organized and readily available. It comes with built-in neck pillow, travel footrest, eye mask, travel blanket, battery-charger pocket, bottle opener... and 12 pockets to place your tablet, phone, sunglasses and passport. Yes, 12...

Purchase: via BAUBAX.COM S238

Motion-sickness relief

There's a new choice for the traveler who suffers motion sickness. Reliefband 1.5, a drug-free wristband that uses patented, clinically proven, FDA-cleared technology to treat motion sickness. The wristband works by stimulating the nerve at the underside of the wrist with gentle pulses. It works for travel by plane, train, boat, or car, as well as for virtual reality gaming, amusement park rides, and even morning sickness.

Purchase: via AIMAZON.COM $94.99

1.What can a "Smart carry-on suitcase " do?

A.Guarantee a safe landing. B.Keep the cell phone alive.

C.Help avoid any trouble in flight. D.Ease the passengers' burden.

2.What's the additional function of "Noise-canceling headphones"?

A.It's of high quality. B.It's noise-proof.

C.It keeps a phone call clear. D.It can access Google Assistant.

3.Compared with ordinary jackets, the advantage of "Multi-purpose jacket" lies in .

A.its ability to keep warm B.its up-to-date design

C.its capacity to store stuff D.its affordable price

4.What can we learn about "Motion-sickness relief?

A.It's a smart wearable device.

B.It's a newly-invented pill.

C.It can cure any sickness.

D.It is effective only for passengers.

5.Which of the following is the cheapest one to purchase?

A.Smart carry-on suitcase. B.Noise-canceling headphones.

C.Multi-purpose jacket. D.Motion-sickness relief.

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I wanted a change of pace, a break from routine. The past few years found me working long hours at my marketing job while my husband, Steven, put in equally full days as a physics tutor. We were both burned out from the constant boredom.

Vacation experiences at first glance seem a little difficult for us. How do you find comfort in an ever-changing environment? And I, someone who enjoys more planned fun, had to adapt.

But I was surprised at how easily I was able to adapt to a new mode of operation, a more relaxed version of myself who wasn’t worried where we’d park and sleep each night. The fact that we both became so accustomed to sleeping in the back of a cargo van is another surprise we experienced on this journey. The van was our main transportation and, with a full-size bed in the back, it also provided us with a bit of comfort that made us continue. At first, every sound outside was foreign, and we both took longer to fall-and stay-asleep. But, after a couple of weeks into van life, we let the sounds fade into soft background music.

Over the course of our seven- month trip, one of our big goals was to come away from each park with one spectacular image. That shared goal placed us on the same team: It brought us together, even more than before, gave us more to talk about, and encouraged us to motivate each other along the way.

By this point, you’re probably wondering how we paid for all of this, or maybe you’re assuming we come from wealthy backgrounds. The truth is, we actually managed this entire adventure on a middle-class budget. Steven did part-time remote work about 10 hours per week for his employer from the road. I ended up finding some temporary jobs through the trip. We also continued our photography business, setting up an online shop to sell our landscapes.

We only visited some parks in the 48 states. And the experience would still be worth every penny. It is really a chance to lose and find ourselves in our nation’s park lands.

1.Why did the author want to change?

A.Because she wanted a rest from daily routine.

B.Because she was interested in travelling.

C.Because she fell ill with long working hours.

D.Because she didn't like her marketing job.

2.What did the author think of the vacation before the journey?

A.Exciting. B.Helpful.

C.Doubtful. D.Boring.

3.What can we infer from the last but one paragraph?

A.The couple visited 48 states during the trip.

B.The couple tried different jobs to maintain their trip.

C.The husband worked harder than the wife.

D.The couple came from a middle-class family.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A.Introducing a couple’s daily life.

B.Sharing a couple’s travel experience.

C.Showing the importance of traveling.

D.Advising some travel plans to readers.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Tips for Cycle Trips

Cycling has many advantages as a form of travel, as it is the fastest way to travel by human power, and slow enough to allow the type of local involvement that is impossible with powered travel. Cycle travel is a cheap form of transportation.

Distance

On level terrain（地形）, without a headwind, a cyclist of average fitness on a touring bike can comfortably cover 60-120km a day. Distances of up to 250km a day are possible, but anything much beyond 120km will require considerable physical tension and not allow many stops to enjoy the places you visit. For many, 80-100km a day will be the most suitable distance to aim for, as it will give a sense of achievement and also leave plenty of time for meals and activities.

Geography

The gradient（坡度）of the trip will reduce your range. A basic rule is that for every 100 metres of altitude you climb, you should add an extra 15 minutes to your journey time. In hilly or mountainous areas, the easiest routes for cycling are downstream along major rivers, as overall they will be downhill. A long, roundabout route along a river will usually be easier than a short, direct route over a hill or mountain pass. However, it is worth bearing in mind that the most scenic routes often come from hilly terrain.

Eat

Food choice depends largely on where you are, so see the respective sections for more information about foods. As you will be working hard, it’s important to get enough energy in your food. On long trips away from major towns, there may be little quality food available, so be prepared to live on candy bars, prepared meat products and the like if the need arises.

Sleep

While you can take a tent with you, many hotels and especially campsites can accommodate cyclists. However, there are also some hotels that may be less used to accommodating cyclists. If you are exploring an unfamiliar place, asking about the accommodation spares you the search for a new place to stay after a long exhausting day of travel.

1.Which of the following distance does the author suggest to ordinary cyclists a day?

A.90km. B.50km.

C.130km. D.250km.

2.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Cycling over a mountain is challenging but worthy.

B.Hotels seldom provide accommodation for cyclists.

C.High quality food is easy to get on long trips.

D.It takes cyclists 15 minutes to climb 10m of altitude.

3.Where can we probably read this passage?

A.In a geography book. B.In a research report.

C.In a travel magazine. D.In a science fiction.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Like all big cities, Paris has a traffic problem: lots of cars, lots of traffic jams （阻塞）and lots of pollution from exhaust fumes （废气）.So the city began a scheme （计划）to improve the situation.

Under the Velib scheme （ “ Velib” comes from velo liberte, or “ bicycle freedom” ） people can take a bicycle, use it for as long as they want, and then leave it at the same or another bicycle station. The first half-hour on the bike is free, but if you do not return it after 30 minutes , you have to pay. it's only €1 a day or €29 a year! The bicycles are heavy（25 kg） , and they are all grey and have baskets. There are about 20,000 of them in the city, and around 1,450 bicycle stations. So there are a lot more Velib stations than the 298 subway stations!

Paris is not the first city to have a scheme like this. But not everybody thinks it is a great idea. One Parisian said, "These bicycles are only for short journeys. If people want to travel across the city, they wont use a bicycle - they'll still use their cars."

A city spokesman said, “The bicycle scheme will not settle all our traffic problems, of course. But it might help reduce air pollution. Traffic, together with factory fumes, is a big problem. There are not any simple answers to traffic problems and pollution in cities. But unless we do something now, there will be more traffic jams and temperatures will continue to rise, so the problems in our environment will get worse. The bikes might help people to lead a healthier life, too."

1.What can we learn about the Velib scheme?

A.It owns more stations than the subway.

B.It aims to make traveling easier.

C.Its bikes are light and colorful.

D.Its bikes have no baskets.

2.If you use a Velib for one hour, how much should you pay?

A.€30. B.€30.

C.€ 29. D.€1.

3.Why do some people disagree with the Velib scheme?

A.The cost is rather high. ,

B.It is hard to find a Velib station.

C.It is not suitable for a long journey.

D.The distance between two Velib stations is long.

4.What's the city spokesman's attitude towards the bicycle scheme?

A.Doubtful. B.Positive.

C.Uncaring. D.Worried.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

Teenagers who travel around the world alone have been making headlines quite often. A young person alone in a dangerous situation attracts attention and sponsors. Young sailors also attract various views. For example, Jessica Watson was asked by the government to cancel her voyage, yet the Prime Minister called her “a hero for young Australians” when she returned. It seemed there is confusion about the competence and independence of young people.

The popular psychologists tell us that teenage brains are likely to make wrong judgments. But such ideas often do not apply to specific individuals. Between the ages of 14 and 18, teenagers vary greatly in their abilities. The amount of independence that each is allowed should be determined not simply by their age but by discussion with the related, responsible adults. Some teens are certainly inexperienced and capable of childish mistakes, but the ones who attempt dangerous journeys normally do so by winning the confidence of hard-headed and well-qualified adult supporters.

But it’s also wrong to think that any 16-year-old can desire to get achievements as unusual as Jessica Watson’s. Watson calls herself “an ordinary girl who had a dream”. Her intention is to encourage teenagers but this idea can have the opposite effect of making them feel not good enough because great achievements are beyond them. Should all teens have such dreams? Actually, individuals face varying circumstances that restrict their dreams.

Teenagers who travel around the world alone should not be judged by preconceived (事先形成的) views about young people. Nor should young “ordinary” teenagers feel pressure to long for extraordinary personal goals. In fact, I believe the example of solo sailing overstresses individualism. The teenage years are when most of us “ordinary” people learn that we can achieve great things in cooperation with others.

1.What can we learn about Jessica Watson?

A.She was criticized by the government.

B.She eventually canceled her voyage.

C.She has traveled around the world.

D.She made a successful voyage.

2.What can be inferred about teenagers from the text?

A.They have similar abilities.

B.They make decisions on their own.

C.They always make wrong judgments.

D.They need supports of responsible adults.

3.Who does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A.Parents. B.Teenagers.

C.Psychologists. D.Adults.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Divided Opinions on Young Adventurers

B.Problems Faced by Adventurous Teens

C.Various Ways to Become Independent

D.Pressure to Achieve Personal Goals

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As we all know, travelling can be a exciting experience. Let me give you some advices that you have to pay attention to. You can find out more about your destination by surf the Internet before you set out. You needn't take too much cash. Although it can be very convenience to pay in cash, using cheques are much more reliable. In additional, it will be wise of you to take an umbrella in case of it should rain. But if you are to travel abroad, you'd better understand the cultural diversity, that is very important. Keep it in mind that being polite in foreign countries can helped you have a wonderful trip.

高二英语短文改错简单题查看答案及解析

I’ve spent over a year in India, and in those 365 plus days, I’ve learned a lot about getting around Indian cities. My biggest lessons have been learned through being cheated, particularly by taxi and rickshaw (人力车) drivers, but that doesn’t mean those are bad ways to travel, as long as you know what you’re doing. Below are the best ways to get around the city of Delhi, India, and tips for how to keep from being the victim of scams (欺骗).

Taking taxis is a great way to get around the city of Delhi and chances are, if you arrive in Delhi by plane, as soon as you make it through customs, you’ll be swarmed by Indian taxi drivers. At the Delhi airport, be sure to arrange for a taxi to your hotel at one of the two Delhi Traffic Police Taxi Booths. One is inside the airport, and one is outside. The key is to make sure to go to a booth run by the police　 rather than by independent taxi drivers.

Rickshaws are one of my favorite ways to get around Indian cities, in part because it’s how the locals often travel. Auto-rickshaws are more common, but bicycle rickshaws are still used in Old Delhi. If you do have a chance to take a bicycle rickshaw, you should do it at least once for a unique experience that should only set you back about 15 rupees. Auto-rickshaw rates around Delhi range between 30 and 80 rupees, depending on distance.

If you really want to travel around Delhi like the locals, take a public bus. Indian buses become very crowded and most do not have air conditioning. They are, however, very cheap. A bus trip won’t set you back any more than 15 rupees, as long as you stay within the city limits. Since Indian buses get so crowded, try to board the bus at the start of the route so you can get a seat.

The train is a great way to get around within the city of Delhi. Fares are reasonable, between six and 22 rupees. All departure announcements are in both Hindi and English, and tokens can be purchased for between six and 22 rupees.

1.The author is trying to __________ in Delhi through this text.

A.explain the difficulties of traveling B.expect us to travel around

C.show his/her experiences D.give some advice of traveling

2.To avoid being cheated, you ought to _________ if you want to take a taxi at the Delhi airport.

A.go out of the airport B.go to a police-run booth

C.show your ticket to the driver D.pay more to the drivers to keep safe

3.The author suggests taking a rickshaw in order to __________.

A.help the local rickshaw drivers B.enjoy the comfortable trip

C.gain some unique experience D.save some money

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A.You’ll have to speak English if you travel around in India.

B.It will be difficult for you to get a seat if you get on the bus halfway.

C.A rickshaw driver only charges whatever amount you give him.

D.You won’t have to pay much if you travel around by bus in India.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

You don’t have to worry about the journey because I have made a ______ on the Indian Pacific train to Perth.

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Being Emotionally Healthy

Many people think that being emotionally healthy in modern society is really difficult, 1.！By making some simple changes in your fate, you'll start to see your healthy emotional life again!

·Think positively

It's amazing how much power our minds have over everything in our lives. A simple positive twist on a situation can turn an obstacle into an opportunity.

To start this difficult step. Focus on gratitude. When you start thinking about the bad thing in your mind, stop. Cut it out. 2.. Eventually, your mind will notice the pattern and stop the negativity before you have to consciously do it.

·3.

You have to work, but you also need to do what's right for you sometimes, regardless of what the world seems to be demanding. Without feeling guilty, book that well-known Kit Kat Bar. Spend a night in. Take a morning off. You'll be twice as energized when you get back to it.

·4.　　

Art such as music, theater, and visual arts, can improve your enjoyment of life and your health. Listening to or playing music, dancing. Participating in theater, and making your own art can improve both your physical and mental health.

·Travel as much as you can

Traveling can improve your physical and mental health. It allows you to grow creatively, relax and experience new things. However, 5.. If this is the case for you, try going on a day trip or a short road trip.

A.Take a break

B.Include art in your life

C.but that's not actually true

D.Choose one kind of art to develop

E.Think of two things you're thankful for

F.traveling is often difficult if you're living on a budget

G.so they choose to ignore emotional changes in their life

高二英语七选五简单题查看答案及解析

Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children, she often felt like she had “seven fathers,” because her six brothers, as well as her father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated(躲避) into books. Despite her love of reading, she did not do well in elementary school because she was too shy to participate.

In high school, with the encouragement of one particular teacher, Cisneros improved her grades and worked for the school literary magazine. Her father encouraged her to go to college because he thought it would be a good way for her to find a husband. Cisneros did attend college, but instead of searching for a husband, she found a teacher who helped her join the famous graduate writing program at the University of Iowa. At the university’s Writers’ Workshop, however, she felt lonely----a Mexican American from a poor neighborhood among students from wealthy families. The feeling of being so different helped Cisneros find her “Creative voice.”

“It was not until this moment when I considered myself truly different that my writing acquired a voice. I knew I was a Mexican woman, but I didn’t think it had anything to do with why I felt so much imbalance in my life, but it had everything to do with it! That’s when I decided I would write about something my classmates couldn’t write about.”

Cisneros published her first work, The House on Mango Street, when she was twenty-nine. The book tells about a young Mexican American girl growing up in a Spanish-speaking area in Chicago, much like the neighborhoods in which Cisneros lived as a child. The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes from high school through graduate school level. Since then, Cisneros has published several books of poetry, a children’s book, and a short-story collection.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about Cisneros in her childhood?

A.She had seven brothers. B.She felt herself a nobody.

C.She was too shy to go to school. D.She did not have any good teachers.

2.The graduate program gave Cisneros a chance to _____.

A.work for a school magazine B.run away from her family

C.make a lot of friends D.develop her writing style

3.According to Cisneros, what played the decisive role in her success?

A.Her early years in college. B.Her training in the Workshop.

C.Her feeling of being different. D.Her childhood experience.

4.What do we learn about The House on Mango Street?

A.It is quite popular among students.

B.It is the only book ever written by Cisneros.

C.It wasn’t success as it was written in Spanish.

D.It won an award when Cisneros was twenty-nine.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析