1 . Tulum’s location on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, in the Riviera Maya, makes it an ideal spot for enjoying beautiful beaches and great weather.

Spring

Spring is a popular travel time throughout Mexico. Many Mexican families go on vacation during this time, so you should make your accommodation reservations in advance if traveling during this period.

Event: Holy Week

For many Mexicans, it’s an opportunity to head to the beach.

Summer

Summers can be hot and cloudy. There are far fewer tourists during this time, which is great for photo opportunities as well as for enjoying the destination without the crowds. Summertime is the best time to observe whale sharks and sea turtles.

Event: Talking Cross

The Celebration is held in the month of July and has its origins in the 1800s.

Fall

You’re likely to experience some rain if you visit during this season. The rainy season is not completely uncomfortable, however. It usually only rains for a short time, and then the sun comes out again.

Event: Sea Turtle Festival

It is a festival for sea turtles in order to raise people’s consciousness of protecting sea turtles.

Winter

Winter offers the best weather in Tulum. If you’re looking for sunny days and near-perfect beach conditions, this is the time to visit. However, there are more crowds December and January are busy travel months, and Tulum’s party scene and nightlife are at a peak.

Event: Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine

It is a 6-day restaurant week featuring music and special meals and wine. Tourists enjoy a fun and creative cultural environment.

1. What are you advised to do before visiting Tulum in spring?

A．Buy a raincoat.	B．went a surfboard.
C．Prepare food for whale sharks.	D．Book hotels ahead.

2. Which event appeals to tourists interested in protection of animals?

A．Holy Week.	B．Sea Turtle Festival.
C．Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine.	D．Talking Cross.

3. When should you visit Tulum if you want to experience the best weather there?

A．In spring.

B．In summer.

C．In fall.

D．In winter.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Tibet was a region I was desperate to see,     1     its remoteness and my inability to go delayed my journey. Last summer, my brother and I finally decided to take the trip.

We set off at the Guangzhou train station and three days later, we arrived in Lhasa. The trip certainly took a while; however, we     2     (reward) with the most beautiful views and made friends along the way, all at a     3     (low) cost than flying.

We started our tour of Lhasa watching pilgrims(朝圣者)doing their morning prayers,     4    (comprehensive) exploring the palace. We had an incredible lunch at one of the best restaurants in Lhasa,     5     offered a beautiful view overlooking the Jokhang Temple.

Then we started our journey to the Qomolangma base camp    6     road from Lhasa. Along the way we stopped     7     (admire) the Yamdrok Lake. Its beauty was beyond     8    (describe).

About a week later, we arrived. We stayed in a guesthouse just next to the base camp and after dropping off our luggage,     9     (head) straight outside to see the Mt. Qomolangma. The tip of the mountain emerged through the clouds,     10     (astonish) us with its unbelievable height. The clouds parted and we watched the sunset over the peak.

3 . I had an opportunity to teach at a five-star hotel in Nevis, a small island in the Caribbean Sea. After that, my friend Clayton and I flew into Panama City for a surfing outing at a surfing camp in the bay of Chiriqui, whose tourism is booming. To get there, we had to take my tennis bags on and off several buses and boats. After eight hours of travel we finally arrived. The camp was perfect, and the accommodations were not bad. We had an unbelievable week there!

On our return trip, when we got to the bus station, we learned that our bus had been delayed for 2. 5 hours. The sun was beating down on us.

As we walked over to the shaded area, a couple of kids started throwing rocks at me. I opened a can of tennis balls. They stopped and took an interest in the balls. I had a special racket (球拍) with me. I had the strings cut out and replaced them with a net, which is prefect for hotel teaching. I got them to throw the balls into the net. They seemed to enjoy that. Then an older boy got interested, to whom I gave another racket to hit the ball into the net of the catching racket. I showed him how to position and hold the racket. Soon, their bus arrived, and they were on their way.

But families from across the street came over and wanted their 10-minute tennis lesson，too. The other passengers waiting for the bus each got a lesson. Eventually, restaurant workers next door and the bus terminal clerk invited me to give them a lesson, too. They learnt well and were having a great time. And so was I. In what seemed like no time, our bus arrived. Satisfied with what I did, I changed my shirt, and made it back to Panama City.

1. Which can describe the bay of Chiriqui?

A．It develops depending on tourism.

B．It is famous for its tennis camps.

C．It offers cheap accommodations.

D．It is far away from Panama City.

2. Why did the author have a special racket?

A．To attract children.	B．To catch the rocks.
C．To help him to teach.	D．To hit the balls back.

3. What were the children doing at the shaded area when the author arrived?

A．Waiting for the bus.	B．Learning to play tennis.
C．Fighting for the shaded area.	D．Playing games with each other.

4. How did the author feel at the bus station in the end?

A．Embarrassed.

B．Confident.

C．Amazed.

D．Proud.

4 . Take a step back in time and enjoy these once-in-a-lifetime train journeys.

The Rocky Mountaineer

Most notable are the wonderful views from your seat thanks to the big glass windows that bring the outside in along with good meals.

There are four roads to take. A favorite is the Coastal Package, which provides special Pacific Ocean views from Seattle to Vancouver before traveling through the Canadian borders.

One-to-fourteen-night packages are available.

Minimum price: $600.

Seven Stars in Kyushu

Considered one of Japan’s best trains, this service features (以……为特征) only seven carriages and 14 rooms. The train name, Seven Stars, stands for the seven most important aspects of the journey to Kyushu: the quality of the service, food, nature, hot springs, power spot, the friendliness of its people and history. Choose from a one-night trip or a four-day journey that takes you around the island in southern Japan.

Minimum price: $1,600.

The Maharajas’ Express

There’s no better way to take in the Taj Mahal than on Maharajas’ Express. Each of the 14 guest carriages is named after the famous jewels of the various Maharajas. The Presidential Suite includes an entire carriage, while all the other suites feature large windows. There are seven journeys throughout India to choose from, including one of their newest, The Southern Jewels.

Minimum price: $1,100.

The Belmond Andean Explorer

Named as South America’s best sleeper train and one of the most adventurous rail lines in the world, Peru’s Belmond Andean Explorer will take you on a one-or-two-night journey to experience the highlights from Cusco to Arequipa. Each of the 24 rooms on the train has its own bathroom, shower, and oxygen tanks & masks should the altitude start to get to you. There’s even an onboard SPA!

Minimum price : $680.

1. What’s the special use of the big glass windows on the Rocky Mountaineer train?

A．To bring in more fresh air.	B．To light up the meal tables.
C．To give passengers a better view.	D．To make the train more beautiful.

2. What does the train’s name “Seven Stars” represent?

A．The days of journey.	B．The number of the train’s carriages.
C．The important aspects of the train.	D．The features of the trip to Kyushu.

3. For which trip might the tourists need oxygen masks?

A．The Rocky Mountaineer.	B．The Belmond Andean Explorer.
C．Seven Stars in Kyushu.	D．The Maharajas’ Express.

5 . The natural wilderness of the Antarctic is under threat because of the increasing number of tourists. They come to Antarctic to ____ penguins, seals and seabirds.

Scientists worry that this ____ to see the Antarctic area will only ____ the situation. They believe that the ____ in tourism could increase the risk to the marine environment and land ecosystems.

A major ____ is that cruise ships (游轮) are increasingly visiting the area and if there was an accident, they could cause major ____. For instance, a Norwegian cruise ship touched ground on Antarctic’s Deception Island, spilling fuel.

___, the Norwegian ship was ice-strengthened and it only spilled a small amount of fuel. If the ship weren’t ____ enough and used heavy fuel oil, it would be very difficult to ____ and thousands of marine life could become ____ in oil.

As a result of the Norwegian ____, there have been several ____ for dealing with the problem. One idea is that there should be a ____ on ships which have not been specially strengthened to deal with sea ____. Another is that there should be a buddy system for large ships so that if one gets into ____, there would always be another nearby, which it could ____ help.

Whatever the ____, it would be difficult to take any action because there are no international laws ____ tourism practices in the Antarctic. ____, ship owners do not seem to be able to ____ what sort of checks and controls are needed in the region.

1.

A．hunt

B．preserve

C．train

D．observe

2.

A．curiosity

B．courage

C．competence

D．encouragement

3.

A．display

B．change

C．address

D．worsen

4.

A．reform

B．growth

C．faith

D．investment

5.

A．conclusion

B．promise

C．concern

D．decision

6.

A．pollution

B．stress

C．conflict

D．inconvenience

7.

A．Obviously

B．Generally

C．Surprisingly

D．Fortunately

8.

A．large

B．heavy

C．strong

D．luxury

9.

A．clean up

B．give up

C．hold up

D．build up

10.

A．boiled

B．stored

C．coated

D．burned

11.

A．exploration

B．accident

C．behavior

D．attitude

12.

A．explanations

B．suggestions

C．arrangements

D．announcements

13.

A．ban

B．claim

C．comment

D．debate

14.

A．creatures

B．rocks

C．water

D．ice

15.

A．debt

B．shape

C．position

D．trouble

16.

A．lack for

B．call for

C．respond to

D．adjust to

17.

A．benefits

B．purposes

C．solutions

D．challenges

18.

A．allowing

B．governing

C．requiring

D．admitting

19.

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Moreover

D．Otherwise

20.

A．agree on

B．focus on

C．try on

D．catch on