1 Choose from words A to J to complete the passage. There is an extra word in each box. 从方框中选择合适的单词补全短文，填写序号( A–J )。每个方框中各有一个单词是多余的。
The upside of travel: First-hand insights from travellers
To explore the benefits of travelling, we’ve collected insights from two avid (热衷的) travellers. Each one shares why travel matters for personal growth, well-being and understanding of the world.
A. hesitate B. regularly C. inspire D. willing E. visible
Mark Johnson, an adventure traveller
Travel can really (1) you. When you visit new places, you see new things and meet new people. This changes how you see the world. Sometimes, you may feel nervous or (2) before you go somewhere new. That’s normal, because you’re used to your everyday life. But when you travel (3) , you learn more and become braver.
If you’re (4) to try new things, travelling can be very exciting. You can learn how to get around and find cool places to visit. Nowadays, thanks to so many travel apps and websites, planning your trips is much easier.

F. invitation G. harmonious H. unplanned I. surprise J. souvenir
Hazel Rae Carter, a solo travel enthusiast
Travelling also brings people together in a (5) way. When you eat with people you just met or talk to locals in the places you visit, you realise you’re all not so different after all. Even if you can’t chat much, you’ll still feel connected when someone points out the way or you admire the same view.
Travel often brings an invisible (6) to accept the unknown events that add excitement to your journey. The best memories often come from the surprise side
trips and (7) adventures you find along the way. Remember that every new place hides a kind stranger, ready to offer the simple guidance you need — just a nod or a mark on your map.
You can keep the lessons you learned from your travels, making them the true (8) of your soul, and the best memories aren’t photos — they’re a stranger’s soft “follow me” when you’re lost, and the laughter that makes your sides hurt as you both try a sour local fruit. These little, lively moments stick in your mind long after the trip ends.

(1) C (2) A (3) B (4) D (5) G (6) F (7) H (8) J

【分析】
本题为英语选词补全短文题，需结合句子语境、所需词性及词汇含义，逐一匹配选项。先分析每个空的句子结构确定所需词性，再结合上下文语义及固定搭配选择合适单词，最终完成短文补全。
【解析】
1. 第1空：情态动词can后需接动词原形，结合语境“旅行能真正激励你”，选动词原形C（inspire）。
2. 第2空：句中feel后需接动词原形表状态，结合语境“感到紧张或犹豫”，选A（hesitate）。
3. 第3空：修饰动词travel需用副词，选项中副词为B（regularly），符合“定期旅行”的语义，选B。
4. 第4空：固定搭配be willing to do sth.（愿意做某事），选形容词D（willing）。
5. 第5空：修饰名词way需用形容词，语境为“以和谐的方式联结人们”，选G（harmonious）。
6. 第6空：an invisible后需接名词，语境为“带来接受未知的无形邀请”，选名词F（invitation）。
7. 第7空：修饰名词adventures需用形容词，语境为“无计划的冒险”，选H（unplanned）。
8. 第8空：形容词true后需接名词，语境为“灵魂的真正纪念品”，选名词J（souvenir）。
【答案】
(1)C (2)A (3)B (4)D (5)G (6)F (7)H (8)J
【知识点】
英语选词填空，固定搭配，词义辨析
【点评】
本题考查英语词汇的语境运用，需结合语篇语义、词性及固定搭配解题，难度适中，适合中等水平学生完成，能有效考查学生的词汇掌握和语篇理解能力。
【难度系数】
0.5