【推荐1】Are you thinking about traveling alone? You must have a million questions: Where should you go? Will there be someone to talk to?     1     And is it all right to travel alone? In fact, traveling alone is not as scary (吓人的) as it seems. Here are some good tips.

Choose a place where you feel comfortable and safe

Truth be told, traveling alone for the first time is more about the experience than the destination.     2     It could be somewhere close to home or somewhere you’ve already been with friends.

Make a plan

Always make a plan. That way you’ll avoid worrying too much over where you’re staying, what to see and how you’re getting from A to B.

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This can make you less nervous when you’re traveling alone for the first time. Besides, when you book your hotel, ask if they will send a driver to pick you up.

Talk to people

If you’re going to a touristy place like Thailand, there are lots of other people who are traveling alone.     4     They might also ask you to join them for dinner or a beer. That happens a lot.

Let someone know where you are

Your family and friends love you and probably worry about you every day, so text them and let them know what you’re up to throughout your trip.     5     And in case something did happen, they’ll know where you are.

A．Book hotels ahead of time.

B．Don’t draw attention to yourself.

C．That will make you and them feel safer.

D．The first thing you need to do is believe in yourself.

E．So make sure to choose a place that you feel comfortable with.

F．Most likely, they’ll be easy to talk to and they’ll want to communicate.

G．How do you stay safe?

【推荐2】It's school time again! You're probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer vacation is over.

Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and even a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a little while. Let’s find out more about going to a new school.

Most teachers kick off the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the things you’ll be doing that year. Some teachers give students chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class.

When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over the classroom rules and school rules so you will know what’s allowed and what’s not. Please pay close attention.

You might already know a lot of people in your class on the first day, but it's a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don't. Make the first move and you will be glad about what you did, and so will your new friends!

Seeing friends you haven't seen in a while can make the first day a good one. You can make the day special by wearing clothes that you really like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on one of your vacations or a pair of sneakers. It can also make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need, such as pencils, folders，and whatever else you need. But make sure that you pack them the night before in case you don’t have time in the morning.

1. According to the passage, which is NOT the feeling when it is school time?

A．Excited.	B．Unhappy.
C．Bored.	D．Nervous.

2. The underlined phrase “kick off” in the third paragraph probably means____.

A．start	B．study
C．find	D．learn

3. The last paragraph mainly tells us about____

A．what to know about a new school.

B．how to prepare for your first day of school.

C．what to do on your first day of school.

D．how to spend your first day of school.

【推荐1】How to make sure you enjoy your trip

A trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose is to search for adventure and to create a memorable moment. Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable.

● Plan it well.

Trips are ideally planned for it to go well.     1     A check list is helpful, making sure you’ve got all your needs.

● Pack necessities.

Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys and belong to the sub-level of travelling. Pack only the things you need.     2    

● Be safe.

To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving, snowboarding, scuba diving, etc., it is always recommended to be safe.     3     Don’t be stubborn and do harm to yourself when there are not precautions(预防措施).

●     4    

You may see delays, a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage of cash. Sometimes, this is all what travel is about—experiencing things with a new perspective(观点，看法). Once you expect to experience new things, you’ll be a happy traveller and free from stress.

● Save the memory.

    5     This is not one of those regular days so you ought to save the moment. It will make your trip more enjoyable after all that craziness. You will get something to review the good times.

A．Travel with an open mind.

B．Get prepared for everything new.

C．Seize the moment by taking photos.

D．This is all we expect from travelling.

E．Take some time ahead to make a plan for your trip.

F．It is important to wear protective equipment when advisable.

G．It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package.

【推荐2】When you’re looking forward to taking a holiday in Egypt, you’re certainly not short of choices. The country has so many to see that you’ll probably not want to limit yourself to just one city.

Hurghada-A Water Sports Paradise

With 250 hotels ranking from comfortable 3-star hotels up to 5 - star accommodation, the main attraction of staying here is the activities in and on the warm waters. It has become an intemational centre for water sports, allowing visitors to take part in surfing, sailing and deep-sea fishing. The waters are also home to a huge variety of coral and fish, making it a dream spot for diving. If all that isn’t enough, Hurghada is home to some of the world’s finest underwater gardens.

Luxor-An Open-air Museum of Ancient History

For those with an interest in egyptian history, Luxor is an excellent place to stay and is built upon the site of the ancient egyptian city of Thebes. If you make this the base for your Egypt holiday, you’re basically staying in an open-air museum! The modern city of Luxor has the ruins of Karnak. Across the Nile lie many more monuments, temples and tombs including the Valley of the Kings and the Queens. The Nile sailing is necessary for those with an interest in the country’s ancient history.

Cairo-The Capital City

Finally, of course, there’s Cairo. It’s definitely a starting point for most of Egypt holidaymakers. Cairo offers an excellent mix of culture, art, cooking and sightseeing chances. With the famous pyramids, various temples and some fascinating museums, Cairo is a fantastic choice if you can come to the city.

1. Visitors flood to Hurghada mainly because it can offer them _________.

A．an open -air museum	B．choices of water activities
C．a brief history of Egypt	D．the mix of culture and art

2. Which of the following cities do most tourists visit first in Egypt?

A．Cairo	B．Luxor
C．Thebes.	D．Hurghada.

3. This passage is most probably taken from _________.

A．a historical document	B．a science magazine
C．a travel guide	D．a book review