1 . There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little whisky(威士忌) at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited there in 1873 she wrote in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot,” And she didn't even go fishing.
Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grass mountains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange, the rivers, teeming with fish, can turn into streams of gold. As you settle down with just a person and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy Castle, any frustration will float away as gently as the circling water. It's just you and purple, pink, white flowers, a perfect harmony. If you are a new comer to fishing, learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime's fun. For many, fishing is more than a sport; it is an art.
Scotland offers interesting place where you can rest after a long day's fishing. Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland, the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland's mountains. Ben Nevis is the highest of mountains, and reaching its 1342-metre top is a challenge. But it's not just what goes up that matters; what comes down is unique. More than 900 metres high, on the mountain's north face, lies an all-important source of pure water. Its name comes form the Gaelic language "usqueb" or "water of life"; and it is the single most important ingredient(原料) in Scotland's best known whisky.
1. The story of Queen Victoria is to show that .| A．the queen is rich in tour experience |
| B．the Castle is a good place to go in Scotland |
| C．tasting whisky is better than going fishing |
| D．1873 is a special year for the queen |
| A．The Inverlochy Castle Hotel. |
| B．The beauty of its surroundings. |
| C．The water from the mountain. |
| D．The challenge up to its top. |
| A．To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists. |
| B．To show the attractions of Scotland to readers. |
| C．To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland. |
| D．To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland. |
| A．The man’s mother | B．The man’s father. | C．The woman’s mother. |
1. Which city is the closest to Huacachina?
| A．Ica. | B．Comatrana. | C．Lima. |
| A．It’s in a desert. | B．It’s on an island. | C．It’s in the mountains. |
| A．It is blue like the sky. | B．It is deep like the ocean. | C．It is shiny like the glass. |
| A．Taking a taxi. | B．Walking. | C．Taking a bus. |
1. What happened to the man’s sunglasses?
| A．They fell into the pool. |
| B．He destroyed them by accident. |
| C．He left them back in the room. |
| A．The pool. | B．The beach. | C．The gift shop. |
5 . Mount Huangshan(Anhui)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site set amidst“the loveliest mountains of China,”Mount Huangshan, aka Mount Yellow,is a once—in—a—lifetime trek for many Chinese.
The 1,863—meter mountain is renowned for its oddly shaped pines,spectacular rock formations,hot springs and seas of misty and melancholy clouds.A trip here provides a mountain of feeling.
Admission fee:RMB 230 between March 1—November 30
RMB 150 between December 1—February 28
Major cities connected to Huangshan Airport by direct flights include Beijing,Shanghai,Guangzhou and Xi'an.
TEL::0559—5561111
Huangguoshu Waterfall(Guizhou)
The highest waterfall in Asia,majestic Huangguoshu“Yellow Fruit Tree”Waterfall plunges a dramatic 77.8 meters across a 101—meter—wide span.
The best visiting season is June to August,when the water reaches a peak flow of 700 cubic meters per second.
Admission fee: RMB 180 between March 1—October 31
RMB 160 between November 1—February 28
The nearest traffic hub to Huangguoshu Waterfall is Huangguoshu Airport. It's about six kilometers away. Major cities connected to Huangguoshu by direct flights include Beijing and Guangzhou.
TEL:0851—33596663
Shennongjia(Hubei)
More than 400 people claim to have seen a Bigfoot—like creature among the lush vegetation of Shennongjia over the past century, yet no hard evidence has been found to prove the“yeti's”existence.
The 3,200—square—kilometer nature reserve also purports to be“the only well—preserved subtropical forest ecosystem in the world's mid—latitudes,”with more than 5,000 species of animals and plants. It's home to snub—nosed or golden monkeys,a rare and protected species in China.
Admission fee: RMB100
Wuhan is the nearest major city and traffic hub to Shennongjia. From Wuhan's long—distance bus station at Xinhua Lu, take the daily coach to Xingshan County. Then transfer to a mini—bus from Xingshan to Shennongjia.
TEL:0719—8128855
For more information, just click: http://edition. cnn. com/travel/article/china—beautiful—places/index. html or Wechat: CNN—Travel. Letters are not recommended at all, though.
1. Which is the best choice for hot spring—lovers with tight budgets?| A．Mount Huangshan in October | B．Huangguoshu Waterfall in July |
| C．Mount Huangshan in December | D．Shennongjia at any time |
| A．On May Day | B．On CPC Founding Day |
| C．On New Year's Day | D．On National Day |
| A．2 | B．3 |
| C．4 | D．5 |
6 . Temples have existed for thousands of years. They are the proof of cultures and civilization that existed many years ago.
Gobekli Tepe, Turkey
Located on a hilltop in southwestern Turkey where it snows a lot in winter, the Gobekli Tepe is considered the world’s oldest temple. It is nearly 11,000 years old. There are carvings on the rock statues, mainly of lions, foxes, snakes, cranes and wild ducks, as well as scenes of people hunting. Because heavy snow makes it hard to get to the top of the hill, visitors are not recommended to go there in winters.
White Temple, Thailand
Immediately upon entering White Temple, you will realize this contemporary, unconventional temple stands out, even in a country dotted with temples. The White Temple is incredibly different and unique in its architecture, art and design. In fact, it is designed in a very modern way. This temple is all white. It is very hot in summer in Thailand, so going to White Temple in other three seasons is a wise choice.
Sagrada Familia, Spain
This symbolic Barcelona building is famously unfinished. It is said to be finished by 2026, but no body believes it. However, visitors believe its incompleteness is part of its charm, which sets it apart from other temples in the world. You will have to wait in a long line if you visit Sagrada Familia in summer holiday. Visitors are not that many in spring and winter.
Kinkaku-ji, Japan
This temple is absolutely the most popular one in Japan. Whether you visit during the fall when there are red leaves against the golden wall, in winter when the gold is topped with pure white snow, in spring with cherry blossoms, or in summer allowing you to smell the earthy smell after rain — there is never a bad time to visit this beautiful temple.
1. Which temple will you choose to go if you are a fan of modern architecture?| A．White Temple. | B．Gobekli Tepe. |
| C．Sagrada Familia. | D．Kinkaku-ji. |
| A．It is the oldest temple. | B．It is all white. |
| C．It is unfinished. | D．It is untraditional. |
| A．Gobekli Tepe. | B．Kinkaku-ji. |
| C．Sagrada Familia. | D．White Temple. |
7 . Spending money on a vacation may seem like a luxury（奢侈品）—but sometimes, you have to relax yourself. Here's where to go for a good time at an unbelievable value.
Captiva Island, Florida
Keep it simple by looking for seashells, bicycling, or jet skiing; you can even hit the tennis courts. The Summer Getaway package offers a fourth night free and a rate of $ 209 a night, making the average of a four-night stay $156.75. Kids 12 and under eat breakfast free.
Reykjavik, Iceland
STA Travel Beats specializes in taking travelers to music festivals around the globe. It has an eight-day tour, Icelandic Beats, which takes you to the Icelandic geothermal spas（地热温泉）, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and black sand beaches. End your vacation at the Secret Solstice Festival on June 18. The tour is $1, 218, not including airfares.
Malpais, Costa Rica
You get daily surfing instruction, sunset surf sessions, and yoga in the outdoor, oceanfront yoga studio in a week-long tour. As you get your mind, body, and spirit together, keep it going with healthy meals at the beachfront restaurant. Prices are $2, 895 for shared accommodations（住宿）, $3,095 for private accommodations with shared baths, and $3,595 for private accommodations.
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Waterville Valley Resort is surrounded by 100 miles of trails in the White Mountain National Forest. If you get a Freedom Pass, you can save about $100 a day during a six-day tour; the pass enables you daily to have a two-hour mountain bike rental, unlimited tennis, a round of golf and so on. Rates start at $139 a night.
1. How much is a four-night stay in Captiva Island, Florida?| A．$418. | B．$470.25. |
| C．$627. | D．$836. |
| A．Reykjavk, Iceland. |
| B．Malpais, Costa Rica. |
| C．Captiva Island, Florida. |
| D．Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. |
| A．To advertise four coming events. |
| B．To encourage people to travel abroad. |
| C．To introduce famous travelling routes. |
| D．To suggest places for wonderful vacation. |
8 . When I revealed that 1 was planning to travel around Britain by public transport, everyone I saw said, 'Gosh, you're brave!' but it never occurred to me to go any other way. Driving in Britain is such a dull experience these days. There are far too many cars on the road, nearly double what there were when I first came here, and in those days people didn't actually drive their cars. They just parked them in the driveway and cleaned them once every week or so. About twice a year they would “get the car out” for a pleasant drive to visit relatives or take a trip.
Now everyone drives everywhere for everything, which I don't understand because there isn*t a single feature of driving in Britain that has even the tiniest measure of enjoyment in it. Just consider the average multi-storey（多层的）car park. You drive around for ages, and eventually find a space that is exactly two inches wider than average car. Then, because you are parked next to a pillar（柱子）,you have to climb over the seats and end up squeezing out of the passenger door, in the process transferring all the dirt from the side of your car to the back of your smart new jacket. Then you go hunting for some distant pay-and-display machine, which doesn't give change.
And that's just one tiny part of the driving experience. There are all the other annoyances of motoring, like traffic lights on busy roundabouts（环形交通枢纽）that never let you advance more than 20 feet at a time, and motorway service areas where food is much more expensive. Motorized vehicles are ugly and dirty. They occupy every pavement, turn ancient market squares into disorderly and untidy groups of metal, and cause petrol stations and other discouraging places to appear in great number. They are horrible and awful and 1 wanted nothing to do with them on this trip.
1. Why did the author decide to travel by public transport?| A．Because he didn't have a car. |
| B．Because he hated driving in Britain. |
| C．Because he wasn't familiar with roads in Britain. |
| D．Because he was inspired by how people used to travel. |
| A．The inconvenience of parking cars. | B．The unreasonable parking fees. |
| C．The uncleanness of car parks. | D．The improper use of cars. |
| A．By providing ex amples. | B．By making comparisons. |
| C．By following the order of time. | D．By following the order of space. |
| A．The terrible places caused by vehicles. | B．The bother caused by driving cars. |
| C．His travels by public transport. | D．His past driving experience. |
1. What program does the man show little interest in?
| A．Sports. | B．Movies. | C．History. |
| A．A week or so. | B．About one year. | C．One and a half years. |
| A．In Japan. | B．In Mexico. | C．In Peru. |
| A．He hasn't been to Korea. |
| B．He climbed the Pyramids in Egypt. |
| C．He will visit all of European countries. |
1. What does the man have to do now?
| A．Plan a trip. | B．Look for a job. | C．Make a decision. |
| A．Dangerous. | B．Exciting. | C．Expensive. |
| A．Going abroad. | B．Staying at home. | C．Opening a bookstore. |
