1 . The following are four once-in-a-lifetime mountain hikes.

The Inca Trail, Peru

The Inca Trail offers a seven-day hike focusing on unique Peruvian culture. Led by our well-informed guides, you'll see some historical villages, visit an old-fashioned coffee farm, and attend a traditional offering to "Pachamama". After a long day on your feet, relax with a traditional Peruvian meal and have a night's rest in a local cottage（村舍）

The Dolomites, Italy

The On Foot Holidays' self-guided hike through the Dolomites covers the grassland of South Tyrol, the famous peaks of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the amazing town of Cortina d'Ampezzo. You'll climb from the Falzarego Pass, cross through to the Col dei Bos and up Mt. Lagazuoi, with its network of World War I tunnels.

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

More than 19,000 feet above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro, an inactive volcano, is Africa's highest mountain. Climbing it is a multi-day trip through five climate zones. Duma Explorer offers several different routes（路线）up Kilimanjaro—the most popular are the seven-day Machame route, eight-day Lemosho route and a nine-day trip via the Northern Circuit. Hikes include camping equipment, meals and guides.

Chilkoot Trail, Alaska

In 1897, the Chilkoot Trail was changed from a sleepy trade route into a busy road, as part of the Gold Rush. The rush dried up within a year, but you can follow in the boomers' footsteps with Alaska Shore Hikes, through thick forest and up the Sainly Hill. Then it's a peaceful raft（木筏）ride along the Taiya River. A six-hour hike provides tourists with transportation, safety equipment and guides.

1. Which of the following is suitable for hikers without guides?

A．The Inca Trail, Peru	B．The Dolomites, Italy.
C．Chilkoot Trail. Alaska	D．Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

2. What can we know from the text?

A．Chilkoot Trail used to be a busy road.

B．Hikers will cover five climates zones in the Inca Trail.

C．It just takes six hours to finish the Chilkoot Trail route.

D．Hikers can visit an old-fashioned coffee farm in Mount Kilimanjaro.

3. From which is the text probably taken from?

A．An encyclopedia.

B．A geography book

C．A science report.

D．A travel brochure.

2 . Want to travel to some wonderful places? Here are just a just a few recommendations to eco-destinations:

Africa Madagascar

Home to a huge group of animals found nowhere else on the planet. Madagascar is a must-go destination for anyone impressed with, or even slightly interested in, the natural world. Some of the unique flora and fauna can be found on this wonderful island.

America St John (US Virgin Islands)

Though it’s the smallest of the US Virgin Islands, St John has surprisingly varied scenery. Virgin Islands National Park makes up two-thirds of its land, where visitors can hike in deep valleys, over mountains and across dry coastal areas.

Europe Iceland

As one might expect from a country whose name is “ice”, Iceland’s scenery is rough. Take a hike past lava fields, glaciers and waterfalls and feel amazed at the wildlife and natural wonders. Visit between fall and spring to catch a sight of the Northern Lights.

Asia Laos

Visit Laos for a look at Southeast Asia before the tourism industry exploded. Laos is slowly paced so visitors can view the varieties of historic sights and explore the jungle and mountain scenery away from the madding crowds. Bird-watching is excellent here.

Oceania Australia

Visit here and you’ll find the Great Barrier Reef, which is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. It is larger than the Great Wall of China and the only living thing on earth visible form space. Discover more about Australia’s greatest natural wonder,. Here you can also see great coral.

1. The purpose of the passage is to ________.

A．tell you how to get to some places

B．suggest tourists going to some wonderful places

C．remind you of some places of interest

D．discuss the scenery in Asia and Europe

2. Tom is studying species and he now wants to do some research into unique flora and fauna, so he should go to ________.

A．Madagascar

B．St John

C．Iceland

D．Laos

3. The only living thing visible on earth from space is situated in ________.

A．Africa

B．America

C．Laos

D．Australia

4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．St John has wide-ranging scenery.

B．It’s better to watch Northern Lights in Iceland in summer.

C．Laos is a country in Southeast Asia.

D．Oceania Australia enjoys one of the seven wonders.