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山东省济宁市2023-2024学年度高二第二学期5月校际联考
英语试题
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who is the man probably talking to
A. A shop assistant. B. His wife. C. His co worker.
2. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. The woman`s photo. B. A scenic spot. C. A TV drama.
3. What does the man mean
A. E commerce is a double edged sword.
B. Local specialties should be exported.
C. Commercials are of no use.
4. What will the man do next
A. Close a window. B. Catch a mouse. C. Leave the room.
5. When does the conversation take place
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Which year of college are the speakers in
A. The first year. B. The second year. C. The third year.
7. What did the woman do in public
A. She had a dance. B. She did jumping jacks. C. She performed a song.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man expect to do on the 3rd
A. Sign a contract. B. Go on a tour. C. Return to New York.
9. What does the man finally decide to do
A. Cancel the reservation.
B. Contact another airline.
C. Advance the departure date.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Who might the woman be
A. A hostess. B. A director. C. An actress.
11. What does the woman think of the award winning film
A. It is her personal favorite.
B. It is worthy of the award.
C. It is terribly disappointing.
12. What is the man going to do next
A. Call a meeting. B. Watch a video. C. Have a job interview.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man
A. A fresh graduate. B. A software engineer. C. A computer repairman.
14. What does the example of the man`s group project prove
A. He has great leadership skills.
B. He is a good team player.
C. He pays attention to detail.
15. How does the woman describe the man
A. Motivated. B. Creative. C. Industrious.
16. What will the woman most probably talk about next
A. The employment situation.
B. The future opportunities.
C. The company culture.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How much did disabled travelers spend in the US in 2018
A. About $45.8 billion. B. About $58.7 billion. C. About $81 billion.
18. What is the best thing about Singapore in Nilesh Joshi`s opinion
A. It enables the disabled to live with dignity.
B. It offers the disabled accessible public transport.
C. Its tourist attractions are free for the disabled.
19. What do we know about John Morris
A. He spoke highly of the hotel rooms in Las Vegas.
B. He buys magazines 3 or 4 times a week.
C. He once lived in Sydney.
20. Where is Julie Jones employed
A. At a hotel. B. In a travel agency. C. In a publishing company.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
There’s no shortage of health food trends on TikTok, but which ones are actually sensible And should you skip any of them altogether We asked registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto, and here’s what you need to know.
Emily Mariko’s Salmon Bowl
Made with rice, baked salmon, soy sauce and spicy mayo — and to be clear, there are a lot of different variations of it online — this passes Rissetto’s test because it’s healthy, fast, easy and has good flavor.
Rissetto says that while she would recommend this recipe, she would also suggest changing the white rice for brown rice for increased nutrients and more fiber.
Healthy Cookie Dough
Cookie dough that’s healthy This is too good to be true, right The answer is probably yes.
Rissctto says that while this may be healthy, it probably doesn’t taste good.
“I’m certain this tastes like cardboard, ”she said. “If you don’t care about taste — then this is for you.”
Lettuce Water For Sleep
While harmless, the TikTok trend of pouring boiling water over romaine lettuce leaves to make “lettuce water” for better sleep probably won’t cure your sleep disorder — and it probably doesn’t taste great, either.
“This is not a thing. There’s no evidence to prove it,” Rissetto said. “Instead, steep a banana peel in boiling water to help aid with sleep.”
Nature’s Cereal
As Rissetto points out, it’s basically a fruit smoothie bowl.
“I am all for having berries and coconut water,” she said. “Nutrition-wise, this has lots of vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. It’s basically a fruit salad that would be super refreshing on a hot day or post-workout.”
21.What is special about Emily Mariko’s salmon bowl
A．It doesn’t taste great. B．Its recipe is not fixed.
C．It is good for health. D．It uses two kinds of rice.
22.Which recipe doesn’t Rissetto recommend
A． Lettuce water for sleep. B．Healthy cookie dough.
C． Emily Mariko’s salmon bowl D．Nature’s cereal.
23.Which food suits you best after playing a football match
A．Nature’s cereal. B．Healthy cookie dough.
C．Lettuce water for sleep. D．Emily Mariko’s salmon bowl.
B
In 2016, when I was on the graduate scheme (计划) at Deutsche Bank, Marie Inafidon, chief executive of Stemettes, who encourages girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), was also working there. I didn’t meet her at the time, but I did read an article about her and her career.
Learning at 21 years old about the career of a young black woman’s succeeding in a traditionally white male-dominated industry was one of the most influential things that ever happened to me. It gave me confidence that it was possible to do well in the office and work on personal external project at the same time.
Role models can play a central role in shaping a young professional’s career. They are especially important if you belong to an under-represented group for whom a lack of representation in the workplace can lead to feeling isolated and lacking in confidence. They can help those just starting out, whether or not they are a graduate as I was, to believe in their own abilities.
There’s a growing need to have accessible role models. Given the tendency to exaggerate (夸大) success stories, hearing from women who talk honestly about the challenges they have faced, either when starting a business or forming a new career path, is much more effective. A study revealed that 70 per cent of girls say they think differently about their futures after hearing from women role models.
I’m frequently asked about what businesses could be doing to increase racial diversity in the workplace. A good starting point is to actively promote and support the voices of the people in the organisation that are leading positive change and inspiring others. This makes a real difference. Unlike the tokenism (装样子) I still come across, which results in individuals being made the lone representative for a group without real support from the organisation.
Things came full circle for me when I interviewed Ms. Inafidon for my book in 2019. I was able to tell her of the incredible impact her passion and confidence had had on me as a graduate trainee and how grateful I would always be for that.
24.What do we learn about Marie Inafidon？
A．She became successful at 21.
B．She was a trainee at Deutsche Bank.
C．She encouraged girls to take up STEM-related work.
D．She helped the author with her external project personally.
25.Who can benefit most from role models in the work place according to the third paragraph？
A．Experienced professionals. B．A graduate eager to succeed.
C．People without special abilities. D．The young from an under-represented group.
26.What is effective in changing girls’ mindset？
A．Taking on challenging projects.
B．Reading more made-up success stories.
C．Starting their own business as early as possible.
D．Listening to women role models share their experiences.
27.What should businesses do to increase racial diversity in the workplace according to the author
A．Make more colored people authorities.
B．Encourage positive opinions.
C．Include more people of different races.
D．Understand the true meaning of tokenism.
C
The wheel is believed to be around 5,500 years old. The invention came about long after the advent of other, arguably more complex technologies, like boats, woven cloth, and agriculture. The invention of the wheel greatly speeded up the development of civilization by making it easier to trade. Towns and cities grew crowded, their populations sustained by the increased productivity of wheel-assisted farming.
However, the Aztecs, Incas, Maya, and Native Americans which were regarded as relatively advanced civilizations did not use the wheel until after the arrival of European colonists (殖民者) during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
It had long been assumed that ancient Americans didn’t know how to make them. That turned out to be false. In 1880, as archaeologist Désiré Charnay unearthed the tomb of an Aztec child in Mexico City, he came across a small figurine (雕像) mounted on an even smaller set of wheels. Since then, other wheeled toys have been found across the country.
Current explanations of why the Aztecs, Incas, Maya, and Native Americans lacked wheels focus not on the knowledge of how to create them—which they clearly possessed—but on practicality. One major reason is that the continent lacks creatures strong enough to pull them. After all, horses and cows crossed the Atlantic along with the wheel itself.
Another important factor was geography. Yes, the Incas built roads, but those roads were mapped out over the hilly terrain (地形) of the Andes Mountains. They featured a structure of giant staircases in which there were top, middle, and bottom levels. So wheeled vehicles would not have been able to climb.
Ancient American societies might not have been built on wheels, but this in no way prevented them from teaching levels of complexity comparable to their European counterparts. They also built impressive architecture with tocks. How their builders managed to move those rocks without help from the wheel. nobody knows. But they did manage to do this. Of course, the absence of the wheel still shaped these societies in meaningful ways. For example, attempts to unite the different warring tribes repeatedly fell apart because of the amount of time it took to travel from one stronghold (据点) to another.
“When the wheel did finally show up in indigenous American societies, a lot of things changed.But the change occurred more slowly. Even though indigenous Americans could now use the wheel for transport, weaving, and pottery, this new and more efficient technology didn’t replace the familiar way of doing things overnight. Traditional techniques continue to be passed down from generation to generation, even to this day,”archaeologist Patrick Kirch said.
28. Why does the author write the first paragraph
A. To stress the difficulty in inventing the wheel.
B. To describe the process of the invention of the wheel.
C. To explain the significance of the invention of the wheel.
D. To introduce the wide applications of the wheel in modern times.
29. Why didn’t ancient Incas use wheels
A. They built roads with vertical structures.
B.They lacked tools for creating wheels.
C. They relied on animals for transportation.
D. They lacked the knowledge of producing wheels.
30. The absence of the wheel might block _______.
A. the complexity of ancient American societies
B. the frequency of wars in ancient American societies
C. the impressive architecture in ancient American societies
D. the unification of different tribes in ancient American societies
31. What does Patrick Kirch think of introducing the wheel into indigenous American societies
A. Easy but limited B. Noticeable but harmful.
C.Influential but gradual. D. Welcome but fruitless.
D
On one side of the room sits the cutest life-size stuffed animal(填充玩具) you've ever seen. On the other side rests a real dog—the same size, shape and even the same name as the stuffed version. You get to sit next to both of these furry friends and pet their fur.Guess which one will make your brain light up
If you guessed the real dog, you're right. Stuffed animals, as cute and lovely as they may be, just don't effectively activate our frontal cortex(额叶皮层), the part of the brain overseeing how we think and feel, according to a new study published in the journal PLOSONE. The study found an even stronger rise in brain activity when the person petted
the fur of a real dog versus a stuffed animal.
“We chose to research the frontal cortex because this brain area is involved in
several executive(执行) functions, such as attention, working memory, and problem-solving. But it is also involved in social and emotional processes,”said study lead author
Rahel Marti, a doctoral student in the division of clinical psychology at the University of Basel in Switzerland.
Why is this finding important It provides additional evidence that live human-animal interaction therapy(疗法) may promote cognitive and emotional activity in the brain.
Marti said,“If patients with deficits in motivation, attention, and socioemotional functioning
show higher emotional involvement in activities connected to a real dog, then such
activities could increase the chance of learning and of achieving treatment aims.”
“This is an interesting, seriously conducted study that provides new insight into
associations between human-animal interaction and regional prefrontal brain activity in healthy adults. We found that brain activity increased when the contact with a real dog or a
stuffed animal became closer. This confirms previous studies relating closer contact with animals to increased brain activity,”Marti said.
32. How does the author introduce the subject of the text
A. By listing some figures. B. By giving an example.
C.By setting a situation D. .By analyzing a phenomenon.
33. Why did the researchers choose to study frontal cortex
A. It is involved in several body parts.
B. It is the most important part of the brain.
C. It plays a key part in performing functions.
D. It provides evidence for live human-animal therapy.
34. What does the underlined word“deficits”in paragraph 4 probably mean
A.Styles. B. Faults. C. Adventures. D. Sources.
35. What may be a suitable title for the text
A.What Petting A Dog Can Do For Your Brain
B.Why A Pet Dog Is Important To A Person
C. Which Part Of The Brain Is Involved In Emotion
D. How Can A Patient Benefit From Petting A Dog
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Art comes in two main categories: realistic and abstract. Realistic art aims to show real-life scenes, people, and objects exactly as they appear. It involves paying close attention to details, making things look like photographs. 36 . It’s more about expressing feelings, emotions, and ideas.
Realistic art is easy to understand. Viewers can easily recognize what is portrayed. Take the Mona Lisa, for example—it’s a realistic painting of a lady with a mysterious smile. 37 , helping us to learn about the past.
Unlike realistic art, abstract art is more about being creative. 38 . They use shapes, colors and patterns to express feelings and ideas. Abstract art means different things to different people. Some people enjoy trying to figure out what the artwork conveys.
39 . Realistic art needs precision in drawing or sculpting to make things look real. Abstract art requires imagination to use shapes and colors in new ways. Many artists are skilled in both. They create realistic pieces to demonstrate their technical skills and abstract ones to display their creativity.
As for personal preference, some people prefer the clear stories of realistic art while others are attracted to the mystery of abstract art, interpreting meanings in the shapes and forms. Together, the two kinds of art make the art world diverse and engaging. 40 .
A．Both ways of creating art have their own value and beauty
B．Photographs preserve faces of folks from long ago
C．Grasping abstract art demands more artistic training
D．Both types of art take skills to make
E．Artists have the freedom to go beyond real-life representations
F．Artworks like this tell stories about history and everyday life
G．In contrast, abstract art focuses less on realistic appearances
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a 41 schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly 42 . The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of 43 .
However, the 44 of working from home gradually set in. I had started my day with the best intentions, promising myself quick breaks and regular 45 . But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings 46 me to my computer throughout the day, leaving me little time to 47 . Gone were the short walks to a colleague’s desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex. Finally, my world was 48 to the walls of my home, my steps 49 in mere meters rather than kilometers.
One day, I tried 50 one of my favorite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist at all. Glancing at myself in the mirror, I saw a 51 person carrying extra weight, rather than someone enjoying freedom. The 52 of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine.
This incident marked the 53 of a journey of self-discovery. I made up my mind that I needed a(n) 54 not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being. It was a promise to prioritize my physical and mental health, and a commitment that I could 55 control over my life and my body.
41．A．Flexible B．regular C．full D．Tight
42．A．appealing B．amusing C．challenging D．disturbing
43．A．direction B．security C．freedom D．responsibility
44．A．duties B．rewards C．problems D．expectations
45．A．visits B．stretches C．updates D．emails
46．A．Introduced B．inspired C．guided D．Tied
47．A．reply B．react C．relax D．read
48．A．limited B．extended C．related D．exposed
49．A．counted B．repeated C．watched D．followed
50．A．tidying up B．putting aside C．fitting into D．getting back
51．A．lazy B．mad C．rude D．tired
52．A．balance B．success C．mix D．value
53．A．beginning B．memory C．distance D．training
54．A．promise B．change C．answer D．Excuse
55．A．maintain B．regain C．remove D．ease
第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Potala Palace (布达拉宫) is the highest ancient palace in the world. The palace, 56 (name) after a holy hill, is said to be used for greeting a Han princess. Legend has it that in the 7th century, 57 (greet) his bride Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, Songtsen Gampo built a palace with a thousand rooms up on the Red Hill and named it Potala. The palace was 58 (main) made of stones and woods, and decorated 59 special local tree branches. Later, the ancient palace 60 (destroy) in wars. 61 we see at present is the architecture of the Qing Dynasty and the continuous expanding work outcome since the 17th century.
The Palace has two parts, the Red Palace as the center and the White Palace as two wings. The Red Palace is the highest part in the center that is completely devoted to 62 (religion) study. It was painted red to represent power. It consists of different halls and 63 (library)on many levels with winding passages. The White Palace, 64 once served as the office building of local government makes up the living quarters, and 65 (it) wall was painted white to convey peace and calmness.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文(满分15分)
假定你是李华， 在网上看到某国际机构组织暑期到新西兰游学(study tour)
的广告。请用英语给该项目的负责人写一封邮件，询问参加游学的费用、住宿方式和行程安排等情况。
注意：
写作词数应为80左右; 2.可适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam,
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第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was late, about 10:15 p.m., when Janice Esposito arrived at the Bellport train station; she jumped into her Honda Odyssey and began the 20-minute drive home to her husband and seven-year-old son. She’d just returned from visiting her mother and had traveled the route many times before. She practically drove on autopilot: a left onto Station Road, then a left on Montauk Highway, and then—wham!
Out of nowhere a car T-boned Esposito’s minivan, pushing her to move backward some 100 feet onto the railroad tracks. She sat in the minivan, bruised (撞伤) but mostly just knocked out by the impact and the airbags.
As it happened, Pete DiPinto was getting ready for bed. He’d just closed his book and was getting under the covers when he heard the sound of metal on metal and breaking glass coming from not far outside his bedroom window. A volunteer firefighter and retired teacher, DiPinto, 64, never stopped to think. He grabbed a flashlight and, still dressed in his pajamas (睡衣), ran out of the door. “Any firefighter would have done what I did,” he told Newsday. “We’re always on duty.”
The first car he came upon, 2,000 feet from his front yard, was the one that had hit Esposito. Once DiPinto concluded the driver was OK, he looked around and sprinted to Esposito’s minivan positioned on the railroad tracks.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
And then he heard a terrible sound: the bells signaling an oncoming train.
The heavy train, traveling at 65 miles per hour, crashed into the minivan.
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应用文
Dear Sir/Madam,
I read your advertisement for a study tour of New Zealand on the Internet. I have been dreaming of traveling to New Zealand since my childhood. I am writing to make some inquiries about it.
First of all, how much should I pay if I am going to join the study tour Secondly, where are we going to stay during the study tour Are we going to stay in hotel rooms or in a student dormitory I think we can experience the local culture if we stay on campus. More importantly, could you give me a detailed schedule so that I can make arrangements in advance
I would appreciate it if you could give me an early reply.
Yours
Li Hua
读后续写
And then he heard a terrible sound: the bells signaling an oncoming train. Seeing the headlight of the train, DiPinto ran quickly to Esposito’s minivan and knocked on the driver’s side window. She just looked at him, her eyes unfocused. “I don’t know where I am,” she said. She seemed unhurt. “Honey, you’re on the railroad tracks,” DiPinto shouted. “We have to get you off right now!” He pulled hard on the handle, but the door was crashed in and jammed shut. DiPinto ran to the passenger side and threw open the door. “Please, don’t let her be trapped,” he thought. He pushed aside the flat airbags, grabbed Esposito’s arms, and pulled her toward him across the passenger seat until he could help her out and quickly get her to safety
The heavy diesel train, traveling at 65 miles per hour, crashed into the minivan. Fortunately, Esposito had been dragged out of her minivan before a disaster happened. DiPinto called 911 for emergency service. It didn’t take a long time before an ambulance arrived at the accident spot/ site. No sooner had the doctors checked Esposito than she was rushed to the nearest hospital for further treatment. “It was like a Hollywood movie,” DiPinto told reporters the next day. But this one had a twist. “Last night,” South Country Ambulance chief Greg Miglino told CBS New York, “the hero arrived in pajamas, not in a fire truck.”
听力原文:
1. M: Your gold necklace is so nice. I want to buy one for my wife.
W: Thanks. I think it can hold its value well. I bought it…
M: Shush! Mr Longman is coming towards us with the meeting papers.
2. W: The waterfall in this photo looks familiar.
M: It has appeared in many TV dramas, and as a result, lots of tourists visit it every day.
W: It explains the matter.
3. W: Thanks to e-commerce platforms and video bloggers, the local specialities in my hometown can be traded all over China, which is entirely unexpected.
M: To some extent it is true, but many videos are too commercial. False online advertisements are emerging in an endless stream.
4. W: I just found a mouse when I was cleaning my room. Please help me get it out of here.
M: All right. Well, I looked around, but I didn`t find it. Maybe it has escaped through the window. Anyway, I have to go to the gym now.
5. M: Are there any workers in the burning factory
W: It is supposed to be empty, because they only work on weekdays.
M: But the factory is so badly damaged that they won`t be able to work tomorrow.
6-7. M: The freshmen will start their military training this month.
W: Yeah. It was extremely hot during our military training at this time last year.
M: It remains fresh in my memory. I got made to do 80 jumping jacks for being late.
W: Ha-ha, it was so funny. I sang a song in front of others during a break in our military training. I remember some students also performed various dances. It`s still nice to think about it.
8-9. W: Hello. What can I do for you
M: I`d like a flight from New York to Boston, leaving on the 3rd.
W: Sorry. The flights on the 3rd are fully booked.
M: I am out of luck. The same is true of another airline.
W: What about the 4th
M: Unfortunately, that won`t work for me. I`m not going on a tour. I`m meeting an important business partner. Being punctual is crucial for my chances of securing the contract.
W: I`m sorry, sir.
M: Well, please tell me what flights are available on the 2nd.
10-12. M: I heard you took charge of the red carpet interview for the film festival yesterday.
W: Yes! I`m so proud. I had the opportunity of interviewing many movie stars, including my favorite actress Anna. She succeeded in earning the Best Actress Award. While the award-winning film isn`t my personal favorite, I do believe it deserves the award.
M: Oh, that`s great to hear! Unfortunately, I missed your interview part because of an emergency meeting. Would you mind if we watch it now
W: Not at all. You know I always strive to do my best, so I`m sure it won`t let you down. Plus, your favorite movie actor Colin is in the interview.
M: What are we waiting for Let`s get started.
13-16. W: Could you please introduce yourself
M: Yes. My name is Peter Barnes. I recently graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University. During my studies, I developed a strong passion for software development and worked on various projects, including an internship at ABC Tech, where I gained some experience in programming.
W: That sounds impressive. We value teamwork here. Can you provide an example of a time when you worked effectively in a team
M: Absolutely. During my senior year, I participated in a group project. I took on the task of making slides. I actively listened to everyone else`s ideas and maintained a positive atmosphere. We delivered the project on time and won first place.
W: Excellent. Attention to detail is also crucial in our industry. How do you ensure the accuracy of your work
M: Before starting a task, I carefully analyze the requirements, break it down into smaller subtasks, and create a detailed plan. Additionally, I always ask for and welcome feedback from others to continuously minimize errors.
W: Good. I appreciate employees who take the initiative in their work. Finally, do you have any questions for us
M: Yes. I`d like to inquire about the professional development opportunities within the company.
W: Sure…
17-20. What do disabled travelers look for when choosing a city to visit
In 2018, the value of the so-called “purple pound”（the spending power of disabled people）to UK tourism was estimated at ￡15.3 billion, while 27 million travelers with disabilities in the US took 81 million trips and spent about $58.7 billion（￡45.8 billion）in that same year.
There was a survey about a city`s appeal to disabled travelers. Now, let`s find out what the respondents think of the top 3 cities—Singapore, Las Vegas and Sydney.
According to Nilesh Joshi, who has mobility challenges but doesn`t use a wheelchair, “Singapore allows me to independently move around using public transport.”
Overwhelmingly, however, the most important factor for survey respondents was not physical accessibility but being treated with understanding and respect. Joshi said, “Always smiling, welcoming and helpful, the people of Singapore make a big difference for the disabled to feel accepted and looked after.” Besides, one of Singapore`s major
tourist attractions, Gardens by the Bay, is fully wheelchair-accessible.
According to prominent wheelchair blogger John Morris, who visits Las Vegas 3 or 4 times a year, “The city has one of the highest concentrations of accessible hotel rooms in the world.”
Julie Jones, publisher of Travel Without Limits, the world`s only print magazine dedicated to accessible travel, praises Sydney`s accessibility. She said, “The majority of the public transport system is accessible to wheelchair users.”

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