【推荐1】Without proper planning, tourism can cause problems. For example, too many tourists can crowd public places that are also enjoyed by the inhabitants of a country. If tourists create too much traffic, the inhabitants become annoyed and unhappy. They begin to dislike tourists and to treat them impolitely. They forget how much tourism can help the country’s economy. It is important to think about the people of a destination country and how tourism affects them. Tourism should help a country keep the customs and beauty that attract tourists. Tourism should also advance the wealth and happiness of local inhabitants.

　　Too much tourism can be a problem. If tourism grows too quickly, people must leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry. This means that other parts of the country’s economy can suffer.
　　On the other hand, if there is not enough tourism, people can lose jobs. Businesses can also lose money. It costs a great deal of money to build large hotels, airports, air terminals, first- class roads, and other support facilities(配套设施) needed by tourist attractions. For example, a major international class tourism hotel can cost as much as 50 thousand dollars per room to build. If this room is not used most of the time, the owners of the hotel lose money.
　　Building a hotel is just a beginning. There must be many support facilities as well, including roads to get to the hotel, electricity, sewers to handle waste, and water. All of these support facilities cost money. If they are not used because there are not enough tourists, jobs and money are lost.
1. Which of the following do you think has been discussed in the part before this selection?

A．It is extremely important to develop tourism.

B．Building roads and hotels is essential.

C．Support facilities are highly necessary.

D．Planning is of great importance to tourism.

2. The underlined word “ inhabitants” (in Paragraph 1)probably means__________.

A．tourists

B．passengers

C．population

D．citizens

3. Too much tourism can cause all these problems EXCEPT ____________.

A．a bad effect on other industries	B．a change of tourists’ customs
C．over-crowdedness of places of interest	D．pressure on traffic

4. What is mentioned in the passage for a country to develop tourism?.

A．Large hotels, schools and hospitals	B．Factories, large hotels and airports
C．Large hotels, airports, first-class roads	D．Large houses, airports, railway stations

5. It can be inferred from the text that _____________ .

A．the author doesn’t like tourism developing so fast

B．local people will benefit from tourist attraction

C．other parts of a country’s economy won’t benefit from tourism much

D．we can’t build too many support facilities

【推荐2】Bring your whole family to Savannah for a vacation that combines sightseeing with a show at Savannah`s most historic theatre and three nights' lodging（住宿）in the exciting Savannah Family Vacation Package!

Prices Starting at:

Ages 19 and Up: $150.00

Ages 13—19: $50.00

Ages 4—12 $20.00

Ages 0—3: Free

Historical Attractions in Savannah

Savannah is a beautiful city, as well as one of the most historic in the United States, Here, visitors will enjoy Southern history and culture. Head out on any one of the remarkable activities offered to experience some fun. Plus, the city is full of historic sites to explore.

About the Included Savannah Theatre Musical Production

Savannah Theatre has brilliant architecture and is known for being a top theater with a state-of-the-art sound and light system and talented performers. At this theater you can experience a high-energy and interesting musical or a two-hour variety show in an unforgettable performance! The possibilities are endless with the Historic Savannah Theatre, as the show changes throughout the year. During November and December, guests will get to experience the Christmas production.

About the Included Savannah Old Town Trolley Tour

Guests will also be able to board upon the Savannah Old Town Trolley Tour. The trolley tour gives guests a comfortable and fun way to see the city in style. Though the guided tour lasts approximately 90 minutes, guests will be able to hop on or hop off at a mass of locations including the City Market, Sorrel-Weed House, and Massie Heritage Museum. With transportation taken care of, guests can simply focus on seeing the best that Savannah has to offer.

1. How much should a couple with their five-year-old twins pay for this tour?

A．$170.00

B．$190.00

C．$340.00

D．$400.00

2. What contributes most to the reputation of Savannah Theatre Musical Production?

A．Its sound and light system.	B．Its high-quality musical
C．Its changeable show.	D．Its Christmas production

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A historical book.	B．A travel website
C．A geography textbook.	D．A fashion magazine

【推荐3】One of the best aspects of travel is discovery. Whether you’re immersing yourself in a brand new culture or wandering (闲逛) the streets of a foreign city, you’re finding new things to see and experience. Part of that discovery is in what you learn about yourself.     1    .

Here are some of those ways:

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Travel means new foods, cultures and places to explore. Try speaking that new language or eat a new kind of food you never knew existed. When you’re thrown outside of your normal circumstances (环境), you’ll discover more about who you are and what you’re like.

The chance to reinvent yourself

At home, people can see you a certain way and pigeonhole (主观划分某人为) you into a personality type that can be hard to escape.     3    . You’re free to break away from how people normally see you and reinvent yourself.

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You’ve just traveled across a country, tried a new language and haggled (讨价还价) over prices in a market. They’re all things you didn’t know you could do before, but you dug up a new-found sense of adventure and somehow made it work. With travel, comes challenges. And the more challenges you take on, the more sure of yourself you become.

Planning and organizing skills

What’s the best route to take so I see all the major attractions? What’s the best way to get to the next city and back so I don’t miss my flight? How should I organize my itinerary (行程)?     5    .

You have to organize your trip so that you have a place to stay and transportation to and from certain destinations.

A．Building confidence

B．Travel is about making choices

C．Forcing you out of your comfort zone

D．Trips don’t always go according to plan

E．Having time to reflect on your life

F．Travel can give you a chance to explore other sides of your personality

G．Like most experiences, travel can change you in ways you might never have expected

【推荐3】

Which book you should read depends on your next travel plan.
	If you’re visiting New York City, read the book “The Catcher in the Rye”, which mentions plenty of NYC landmarks. “The Catcher in the Rye” is a classic tale of a lost teenager’s unplanned trip to New York City. In the novel, Holden Caulfield visits a nightclub in the East Village, goes ice skating in Rockefeller Center, and takes his sister to the Central Park Zoo.
	“Midnight’s Children” is a fantastic novel that shows some of the histories of India. Salman Rushdie’s story begins at midnight, on the night of India’s independence, when the 1,001 children born that hour are found to own magical powers. The book is set during 20th-century India with plenty of magical elements.
	Haruki Murakami’s “1Q84” is an adventure that’s perfect for the plane ride to Japan. Well-known Japanese author Haruki Murakami creates a novel called 1Q84 where nothing feels right and everything is slightly different. Set in Tokyo, Japan, this novel is sure to interest you greatly during your trip.
	As you’re traveling around Amsterdam, read “The Fault in Our Stars”. There’s also a film from this book. Made into a film in 2014, John Green’s story of two unlucky teenagers includes a trip to Amsterdam. The Anne Frank House and The Rijks Museum are mentioned in the book. Plus, the bench in the film from this novel has even become its own tourist spot.

1. What does “Holden Caulfield” refer to in the passage?

A．A famous NYC landmark.	B．The lost teenager.
C．The author’s sister.	D．The author of the novel.

2. Which book may you choose to read if you believe in magic?

A．The Catcher in the Rye.	B．The Fault in Our Stars.
C．Midnight’s Children.	D．1Q84.

3. What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?

A．To introduce some books to travelers.

B．To describe some world-famous attractions.

C．To encourage people to read more classic novels.

D．To explain how a good novel benefits the local tourism.