1. Why isn’t the woman interested in Florida?
| A．It will be packed with tourists. |
| B．There will be nothing to do there. |
| C．It is hard to buy tickets to go there. |
| A．It is what tourists cannot miss. |
| B．It is much cheaper this year. |
| C．Transport there is inconvenient. |
| A．Pack some luggage. | B．Talk with her friend. | C．Abandon her holiday. |
2 . This is the time when we start thinking of travel plans for the coming holiday. Will we go back to our old favorites? Try somewhere new? The following list will give you fresh ideas of where to stay.
Matca, Transylvania (Romania)
Matca, which means “queen bee” in Romanian, is a nickname for the hotel. Transylvania’s rural landscapes have long been a favorite of those in the know — the UK’s royal family has a house two hours north — and hilltop Matca renews its 16 rooms with the spirit of Romanian traditions, from hand carved beds to traditional carpets over the floorboard. Expected to be open in March.
Maria, Helsinki (Finland)
The Maria has been the first choice for Helsinki travelers since it met the public last month, with its “spa suites” plus private saunas (桑拿) or steam rooms. The hotel sits across four protected buildings dating back to 1885, and as such the look is modern classic, with plenty of copper and iron gray and big windows to let as much of that light as possible into the supersized rooms.
Casa Lucia, Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Though Argentina looks set to be entering a period of financial uncertainty in 2024, this new Buenos Aires hotel is looking for new ideas by turning to the city’s golden age a century ago. Featuring “royal suites” and opening soon in April in the Edificio Mihanovich, a skyscraper in the Retiro district, the Casa Lucia is an upgraded version of the former Sofitel.
The Leinster, Dublin (Ireland)
For all too long, there’s only been room for one famous hotel on Dublin’s Merrion Square. The Leinster is about to change that. Opening next month, it’s bringing an almost Kit Kemp style of boutique chic (精品时尚) to the historic square, with lively patterned headboards brightening the modern rooms. The other hotel on the square — The Merrion — had better look to its laurels.
1. Which hotel is already receiving guests?| A．Matca. | B．Maria. | C．Casa Lucia. | D．The Leinster. |
| A．They face financial uncertainties. |
| B．They draw inspiration from the past. |
| C．They are famous among royal families. |
| D．They are single buildings in rural areas. |
| A．Stay calm and optimistic. |
| B．Stick to the original look. |
| C．Try not to lose its advantage. |
| D．Look up to the newcomer. |
1. What does Martha think of the beach?
| A．It is boring. | B．It is exciting. | C．It is dangerous. |
| A．A museum. | B．A lake. | C．A gallery. |
| A．Because it is nearby. |
| B．Because she has never been there. |
| C．Because children could get enough exercise. |
1. Why did the woman have to stay at the bottom of the mountain?
| A．She was worn out. | B．She was scared of heights. | C．She loved the scenery there. |
| A．Relaxing on the beach. | B．Sailing in a boat. | C．Diving under water. |
| A．One hour. | B．Two hours. | C．Four hours. |
| A．Boating. | B．Cave exploring. | C．Rock climbing. |
| A．Proud. | B．Grateful. | C．Tired. |
6 . Not everyone knows that Mogao Caves in China has a “little sister” — Yulin Caves, which is smaller but better preserved than Mogao Caves. This “little sister” has the most brilliant murals (壁画) which are large in scale (规模) and diverse in forms and skills, with much art value. Here is some information to refer to when planning your tour here.
Daily Itinerary (行程)
DAY 1: Visit Mingshashan in the middle afternoon when it is not very hot and sunburn is low.
DAY 2: Visit Yulin Caves. You can visit up to 6 caves. After that, drive about 30 minutes to Suoyangcheng.
DAY 3: Visit the newly opened Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center. You will watch two short but well-produced educational documentary movies about Mogao Caves. After the movies, take the interzonal bus to Mogao Caves.
Highlights of This Tour
●In-depth tour of Mogao Caves and Yulin Caves
●Visiting Suoyangcheng — an ancient ruined city 2,000 years ago
●Private tour package covering airport pick-up, accommodation, sightseeing and private tour guide
Basic Information about Price
●$380 per person
●This price is based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotels and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.
●This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel, class, etc. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.
1. When can tourists see the documentary movies?| A．On Day 1. | B．On Day 2. | C．On Day 3. | D．Any day. |
| A．An old living city. | B．In-depth travel in private. |
| C．Free accommodations. | D．Two brilliant tour guides. |
| A．In a history textbook. | B．On a travel agency website. |
| C．In an academic journal. | D．On an exhibition of murals. |
| A．Mother and son. | B．Master and servant. | C．Tour guide and tourist. |
1. How will Henry probably get to the national park?
| A．By bus. | B．By car. | C．By taxi. |
| A．About 5:00 am. | B．About 6:00 am. | C．About 7:00 am. |
| A．Her income. | B．Her busy schedule. | C．Her health condition. |
1. Which of the following built the space hotel?
| A．A French company. | B．An American company. | C．A British company. |
| A．Two. | B．Four. | C．Six. |
| A．Cook food. | B．Watch movies. | C．Have a video chat. |
| A．Expensive. | B．Dangerous. | C．Relaxing. |
10 . Italy is a wonderful destination in the world. This Italy trip-planning guide tells you where to go, what to see, and most importantly, what to eat!
The best time to visit
Springtime and early summer see mostly mild temperatures and crowds that range from moderate to dense. Summer is the most crowded season. Autumn is still packed, and the weather is pleasant. Generally speaking, wintertime is relatively less crowded.
Travel tips
Buy or reserve tickets in advance for those hot spots you want to see. But you may find restaurant service and trains that may run late. Take a deep breath, keep calm, just wait and adjust to the Italian slow style of life.
Italy is famous for pasta and pizza. At the seaside areas and on the islands, fresh seafood will dominate. Desserts are regional. Be sure to try some rare local cuisines wherever you are, rather than limiting yourself to familiar dishes.
Top cities to visit
Rome: The capital of Italy is home to Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, National Roman Museum and so much more.
Florence: It is known for Michelangelo’s David, the treasures of Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio bridge and leather goods at San Lorenzo Market.
Milan: Italy’s fashion capital is also packed with important museums and is home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper.
Venice: Boating on the Grand Canal, enjoying the glory of St. Mark’s Square and seeing the smaller Venetian islands are popular.
1. Which season is mast probably the peak season for tourism in Italy?| A．Spring. | B．Summer. | C．Autumn. | D．Winter. |
| A．Remain patient. | B．Adjust to the fast-pace life. |
| C．Buy tickets merely for hot spots. | D．Limit themselves to familiar dishes. |
| A．Rome. | B．Florence. | C．Milan. | D．Venice. |
