Do you like to travel alone? Or do you think it’s better to travel with friends? If you’re still deciding, please read on. I will explain the advantages of both ways.

One of the great things about traveling alone is that you make the rules about where you go and what you eat. You’ll be surprised at what you discover about yourself without any influence.

Traveling alone really shows you what you’re made of and helps you to discover inner strength (内心的力量) you didn’t know you had. Besides, it also gives you time to think, learn and grow. When your eyes are wide open, you’ll get a whole new outlook on the world.

It’s easy to think that traveling alone is lonely. Although that may sometimes be true, you’re hardly ever alone. When you travel in a one-person team, this can provide a chance for you to enjoy the most interesting part of travel—communicating with the locals and meeting travelers from all corers of the world.

In fact, traveling to know more about the world is not easy. There’s research to be done, flights to be booked and choices to be made, not to mention that things can—and often do—go wrong. One of the main advantages of traveling with friends is being able to share these things and support each other through the process, even if it’s just someone who will wait with your bag when you go to the bathroom.

Just as your mother always says, it’s true that traveling with others can give you a sense of safety, especially if you’re new to travel. You know that if you get lost or have your wallet stolen, there’s someone to hold your hand when you try to explain your situation in a foreign police station.

There’s no right or wrong way to travel. Whether you travel alone or team up with friends, it depends on you.

1．How does the writer introduce the topic of the passage in Paragraph 1?

A．By telling a story. B．By giving examples.

C．By asking questions. D．By describing a scene.

2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Traveling alone. B．Inner strength.

C．Outside influence. D．Traveling with others.

3．Traveling with friends has the following advantages EXCEPT ________.

A．sharing a lot of things B．knowing yourself better

C．getting support easily D．having a sense of safety

4．What’s the structure of the passage?

(①=Paragraph 1 ②=Paragraph 2… )

Roger Federer, a world-famous sports star, quit(放弃) the 2020 Olympic Games to deal with his knee problem. It was a hard decision because no one wanted to be a quitter. But finding the courage to let go can be good for you.

Nothing is fun all the time. Sticking at something difficult teaches us important skills like perseverance(毅力). However, learning to let go when things aren’t right is important too. Maybe your heart isn’t in playing the piano any more, or you only play football because your friends do and you want to try a different sport instead. Making the decision to walk away can free up time and energy to spend on something you really enjoy. In fact, studies show that letting go of goals you can’t reach, or don’t really want, can build up your confidence and help you lead a happier and healthier life.

But how can you know it’s time to stop and move on? Eric Bean is an expert in sports psychology(心理学) who helps athletes and teams understand their feelings. He says, “Quitting is never a matter of black and white.” He suggests thinking carefully about why you aren’t enjoying something any more. Is it because you’ve argued with a teammate or can’t get on with a new art teacher? Talk about this with a trusted adult or friend. That can help you decide whether you should stay and stick, or quit and move on.

Quitting doesn’t have to mean totally giving up, though. For example, playing an instrument might be more fun if you take away the pressure of exams. If you do decide to give up an activity, Bean suggests picking up another where you can still enjoy things like teamwork, creativity, and exercise.

5．The writer mentions “Roger Federer” in Paragraph 1 to show that ________.

A．we should never give up B．we should get away from trouble

C．it’s all right to stop and quit D．it’s difficult to win Olympic medals

6．According to Paragraph 2, learning to let go is important because we can ________.

A．learn about perseverance B．have enough money to spend

C．live a busier and fuller life D．feel more confident in ourselves

7．By saying the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3, Eric Bean means that ________.

A．it’s not good to stick at things we don’t like

B．we should think twice before quitting an activity

C．we don’t have to take exams to show our true abilities

D．it’s wiser to pick up a new hobby than to keep the old one

8．Which could be the best title for the passage?

A．Knowing When to Stop B．Working Hard to Move on

C．Learning How to Grow up D．Starting Early to Make Changes

Host: As we know, the British have been sending cards since the 19th century. They spend about 1,700,000,000 pounds on cards every year. However, the number of people sending cards and letters is falling. More than 30 percent of UK children have never sent or received a handwritten letter. Should the tradition of sending cards and letters be stopped?

Group A:

We live in a fast-developing world and using snail mail is unnecessary. Making paper uses lots of energy and some cards are hard to recycle. It’s bad for environment. What’s more, cards are expensive to buy and so is posting. Nowadays, we usually use our phones and computers because they are quick, easy and free. Traditional cards and letters are out of date. They are not young people’s cup of tea. It’s no surprise that most of

Group B:The tradition has been around for hundreds of years and should stay. Sending a handwritten letter or carefully chosen card shows that you care. Phone messages and emails are quick and easy, but they seem to carry less feeling. Sending letters is good for children because it is a chance to practice writing skills. Also, it’s fun! Receiving post makes you feel special and it’s important if someone lives far away or is lonely—just imagine a birthday

them end up as litter.

without cards!

9．What’s the discussion mainly about?

A．When the British send cards and letters.

B．Whether the British should keep the tradition.

C．Why the British like sending cards and letters.

10．Who thinks it’s necessary to keep the tradition?

A．The host. B．Group A． C．Group B．

11．Which picture can show the meaning of the underlined word snail?

A． B． C．

12．What does Group A think of sending cards?

A．Free but slow. B．Fast but expensive. C．Wasteful and expensive.

13．Which of the following facts directly caused the discussion?

A．People have different opinions.

B．Fewer British people send cards and letters.

C．The British spend too much money on cards and letters.

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参考答案

1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A

【导语】本文主要介绍了独自旅行以及和朋友旅行的优点。

1．细节理解题。根据“Do you like to travel alone? Or do you think it’s better to travel with friends?”可知作者通过两个问题引出本文的话题。故选C。

2．词义猜测题。根据“Traveling alone really shows you what you’re made of and helps you to discover inner strength (内心的力量) you didn’t know you had. Besides, it also gives you time to think”可知独自旅行真的向你展示了自己的实力，并帮助你发现内心的力量，它也给你思考、学习和成长的时间，故此处it指代“独自旅行”。故选A。

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