1 . In China, tourist attractions often charge too much, with providers making use of foreign tourists’ lack of knowledge to charge visitors unusual prices.
Do some homework
It’s good to do some research about the place you are going on your trip and which goods are its specialties, which prepares you well to bargain (讨价还价). It helps to read others’ tips and experiences and do price comparisons on websites.
Take your time
Being in a rush gets the bargainer in trouble. Time is not on your side. The provider has all the time in the world, and can sell that thing tomorrow.
Use the ‘walk away’
Walking away works very well in big tourist places. If the price is still too high, you give your final offer and walk away slowly while looking at other things. You will usually be called back.
Typically, if shopping for things which are not expensive, you can try to go 25 to 50 percent of the asking price. If the thing is very expensive, it’s better to start lower. Just say 10 percent of the asking price, so you have more room to bargain.
Don’t feel sorry for the seller
| A．Floor prices |
| B．Bargain more |
| C．Providers love to play like you’ve ruined their day with your hard bargaining |
| D．For example, Taobao and Amazon are suitable to search for the goods you want |
| E．You are on a plane tomorrow morning and you’ve left yourself an hour to shop |
| F．But learning something about the Chinese way of bargaining may reduce unnecessary losses. |
| G．It has resulted in today’s situation that China’s young generation is losing interest in bargaining. |
2 . When you travel to Manhattan, here are some hotel recommendations.
BKLYN House Hotel
The hotel is special because of widespread works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are valuable and Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway. The environment makes it feel urban—the hotel is by a public housing project while the nearest commercial street is under tracks—but Bushwick’s best bars, cafes, and restaurants are nearby.
Doubles from $99, room only. Tel: 718 388 4433
CitizenM New York Times Square
This is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain—CitizenM. You can check in by yourself here via touch screen “MoodPads”. There’s a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.
Doubles from $170, room only. Tel: 212 319 7000
Archer Hotel
Visitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of the inexpensive rooms at this hotel. Rates differ from great value to expensive; some start from as low as $179 a night. Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice decorations. Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building.
Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100
1. What can we know about BKLYN House Hotel?| A．It has the most rooms. | B．It is located in Manhattan. |
| C．It is decorated with art works. | D．It is Bushwick’s best hotel. |
| A．Regulars can enjoy a certain discount. |
| B．Visitors will get a “MoodPads” as a gift. |
| C．Visitors can enjoy themselves in a rooftop bar. |
| D．Visitors can have a good view of the Empire State Building. |
| A．212319 7000. | B．212719 4100. | C．212 865 5700. | D．718 388 4433. |
3 . What shouldn’t I do in London?
Visit the Natural History Museum during the school holidays
Children love dinosaurs.
Alternative: Absolutely anything else you can think of. Even visit Madame Tussauds.
Visit Oxford Street
London is a big city, but it is smaller than you imagine. The underground is a good way of getting from one side to the other. But if you are a tourist, make most of your trips on foot.
Ask anyone if they know the Queen
“Oh, you’re American, do you know Barack Obama?” sounds a bit ridiculous, doesn’t it?
Make conversation with strangers on the underground
See these guys here? They have their eyes shut, on a recycled London Metro newspaper, their phones, the awful adverts, or on the door.
| A．Take the underground when you could walk |
| B．Living in London is quite convenient but expensive |
| C．For the Americans reading this, Oxford Street is like a mall |
| D．Don’t carry an open shopping bag or handbag over your shoulder |
| E．They do not want to speak, let alone make eye contact with a stranger |
| F．That’s what everyone in London thinks when asked if they know the Queen |
| G．Parents want to feel that their kids are doing something educational on holiday |
4 . It’s believed that Canada is one of the most wonderful choices for travelers. Travel in Canada has become exciting as a number of lakes including “Great Lakes” in Canada make it attractive. In fact, Canada has more lakes than any other country which contains fresh water. In addition to lakes, Canada has a number of beaches as it has a long coastline on its north, east, and west. Travelers from around the world come in large numbers to enjoy sunbath at various beaches.
Niagara Falls lie on the border of Canada and the US. It is now popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls are most attractive during summer season when weather condition is charming and attractive. Any Canadian will recommend that to you. At the Canadian side, floodlights light up both sides of the fall for several hours after dark and the whole scene becomes magnificent.
When traveling to Canada, travelers can enjoy doing shopping at Toronto which is considered a leading city. It symbolizes American culture and the spirit of independence. Migrants form European, Latin American, Asian and Caribbean races inhabit the place and make it a multi-cultural society. Ottawa, on the other hand, is the capital of Canada and center of political activities.
Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s. The city is a leading industrial place in Canada. Another tourist attraction in Canada is the capital city of British Columbia, Victoria. The city is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
Travel in Canada is being made easy as transportation facilities are of higher standard. Besides, very few people know that Canada is a high-paying country in terms of wages per hour. In addition to a popular tourist destination, Canada is an economic powerhouse of North America, particularly in agriculture products. Canada dairy industry exports milk products around the world.
1. What attracts travelers most in Canada according to the first paragraph?| A．Coastlines and sunbath. | B．Mountains and water. |
| C．Animals and plants. | D．Lakes and beaches. |
| A．Charming weather conditions | B．Summer Niagara Falls |
| C．Floodlights at Canadian side | D．The hydroelectric power |
| A．Its people come from different countries | B．It displays the Canadian bravery. |
| C．It is a political center in Canada. | D．Travelers can buy something cheap there. |
| A．Remind us to keep him in mind. | B．Compare Vancouver and Victoria. |
| C．Introduce the city of Vancouver. | D．Tell us a history story. |
1. What’s the date today?
| A．August 17th. | B．August 27th. | C．September 5th. |
| A．To be on business. | B．To take a vacation. | C．To visit her relatives. |
| A．Amanda’s visit. | B．The first-class flight. | C．An amazing travel book. |
6 . China’s Scariest Outdoor Attractions
As the world’s most populous nation with the world’s second-biggest economy, China is finding new and increasingly adventurous ways to attract and entertain tourists.
Fuxi Mountain, Henan
Guinness World Records receives 2,000 applications from China a year -- more than any other country. And the latest potential record-breaker is the 3,000-ton glass-and-steel skywalk at Fuxi Mountain in Henan province, central China. Visitors who dare walk on this U-shaped bridge can look straight through the glass to the valley floor about 360 meters below. The new bridge extends 30 meters beyond the cliff edge, trumping other U-shaped wonders such as Arizona’s Grand Canyon Skywalk over the epic US gorge.
Shilinxia, Beijing
32.8 meters over the edge of a 396-meter valley, the Shilinxia Viewing Platform stretches a whole 11 meters farther than Grand Canyon Skywalk. It’s constructed with titanium alloy, the material used in airplanes and space shuttles, so it can apparently hold a maximum load of 150 tons and 2,000 people. It’s a hefty 1.5-hour hike from the valley floor to the platform. Or taking the cable car up is an option.
East Taihang, Hebei
The glass walkway at the East Taihang Scenic Area in northern Hebei Province gained popularity last year when video emerged showing a terrified tour guide falling to his hands and knees as the glass apparently started cracking under his weight. Shattered glass fragments were placed underneath solid panels to make the walkway look and sound as though it’s cracking when trodden upon. While the unique walkway of Taihang Mountain is therefore safe to traverse, tourists were quick to point out that at 1,180 meters above sea level, it could still induce thrill.
1. To arrive at the platform in Shilinxia, you can .| A．walk | B．take cars |
| C．take cable cars | D．both A and C |
| A．Grand Canyon Skywalk |
| B．Walkway at East Taihang |
| C．U-shaped bridge at Fuxi Mountain |
| D．Viewing platform at Shilinxia |
| A．Travelers won’t feel frightened since the glass walkway at Taihang isn’t cracking. |
| B．Both attractions at Fuxi Mountain and Shilinxia extend farther than Grand Canyon skywalk. |
| C．The viewing platform at Shilinxia can hold more than 2000 people. |
| D．The material used in airplanes is applied to the glass walkway at East Taihang. |
7 . How to protect your privacy when you travel
It hasn't been an easy year for the privacy of travelers，at least so far．Data leaks，surveillance（监视）worries and those troublesome cameras in airplane seatbacks and hotel rooms are enough to make passengers anxious．
Some homeowners renting their residences may install security cameras．Travelers should find out if the hosts are required to disclose the presence of surveillance devices．If the rental comes with cameras，ensure they aren't in a sensitive area by conducting a careful sweep
Although you can't control how a hotel or airline handles-or mishandles-your data，you can take reasonable steps to ensure the information it has won't get you into trouble．
But some of the worst data leaks happen when you're staying at a hotel．For example，a hotel clerk sometimes asks for your name and then announces your room number after you've checked in．You're better off handing the employee your ID when he or she asks for your name and asking the employee to write your room number on a piece of paper．Why？
| A．It's never been better． |
| B．Perhaps they should be． |
| C．Travelers say they're taking privacy seriously． |
| D．Never broadcast your journey on social media． |
| E．There are other people on the other side of the wall． |
| F．Some travelers only offer the bare minimum，such as a P．O．box instead of a home address． |
| G．Report anything doubtful to the host immediately-and if you don't like what you hear， leave． |
