1 . Cycling the Balkans
Duration: 15 days

The Balkans offers a mix of beautiful countryside, fast-developing cities and historic towns. Our first ride ends at the UNESCO town of Ohrid on the vast lake of the same name. There're a few stops along the way to visit or see places of interest.

Cycling the Italian and Swiss Lakes
Duration: 8 days

The Italian lakes of Como and Maggiore are famed for both their wonderful scenery and their wealthy residents (居民). This is a fascinating area to discover on two wheels with excellent roads that closely follow the winding shores. The Villa del Balbianello with its beautiful Italian gardens may look familiar, having been seen in international movies such as Bond's Casino Royale.

Self- Guided Cycling in the Douro Valley
Duration: 7 days

This cycling holiday in the Douro Valley will make you familiar with magical surroundings, delicious cuisine and some of the world's finest wines. The ride begins in Castelo Rodrigo, a village close to where Portugal borders Spain, and home to an ancient castle. You'll cycle through vineyards (葡萄园) and visit the famous Port wine estates (庄园).

Exploring Sri Lanka by Bike
Duration: 8 days

Being an island, Sri Lanka is incredibly diverse. Exploring on two wheels is the best way to see this rural country and to experience the way of life of its friendly people. We travel from ancient cities to the hill country towns of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya before ending the trip on the beaches of the beautiful south coast.

1. What's special about the Balkans tour?

A．It is hosted by the Ohrid goverment.	B．It's a continuous ride with no stops.
C．It has fantastic island scenery.	D．It combines history and the present.

2. Which route would appeal to a movie fan?

A．Cycling the Balkans.	B．Cycling the Italian and Swiss Lakes.
C．Self Guided Cycling in the Douro Valley.	D．Exploring Sri Lanka by Bike.

3. What can you do on the Douro Valley tour?

A．Visit Spanish gardens.	B．Visit a national park.
C．Acquire knowledge of wines.	D．Pick grapes in the vineyards.

2 . How to Make Sure You Enjoy Your Trip

A trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance, and the main purpose is to search for adventure and to create an unforgettable moment.    1    .

●    2    Trips are ideally planned for it to go well. Take your time, a day or a week ahead to make a plan for your trip. A check list is helpful, making sure you've got all your needs.

●Pack necessities. Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys. Pack only the things you need.    3    , it is easy to get tired.

●Be safe. To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing or snowboarding, it is important to wear protective equipment when necessary. Don't be stubborn and put yourself in harm.

●Travel with an open mind. You may see delays, a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage of cash sometimes-this is all what travel is about-experiencing things with a new perspective.    4    , you'll be a happy traveler and free from stress.

●Save the memory.    5    . This is not one of those regular days so you ought to save the moment. It will make your trip more enjoyable after all that craziness; you get something to review the good times.

A．Once you expect to experience new things

B．Get prepared for bad weather

C．You can bring your own food

D．Seize(抓住)the moment by taking pictures

E．If you have too many things in your package

F．Plan it well

G．Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable

3 . Now many young people are traveling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone.

Kristina Wegscheider from California first traveled alone when she was at college and believes that it is something everyone should do at least once in their life. “It opens up your mind to things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.” Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents.

In foreign countries, with no one to help you read a map, look after you if you get ill, or lend you money if your wallet is stolen, it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own.

Chris Richardson decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go traveling last year. He set up a website, The Aussie Nomad, to document his adventures. He says he wished he had traveled alone earlier. “The people you meet, the places you visit, or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person.” said the 30-year-old man.

Richardson describes traveling alone like “a shot in the arm”, which “makes you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything”. He said, “The feeling of having overcome something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when I’m dealing with a difficult task. I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing is impossible if you try.”

The great 19^thcentury explorer John Muir once said. “Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.

1. Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?

A．Traveling alone is a necessary experience for everyone.

B．It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries.

C．It is comfortable to travel around without a friend.

D．Traveling abroad helps people to find new things.

2. Traveling alone is challenging because ________

A．you have to make things on your own.

B．it is hard for you to prove yourself to others.

C．you can only depend on yourself whatever happens.

D．it will finally build your character.

3. What can we infer about Chris Richardson?

A．He started traveling alone at an early age.

B．He was once shot in the arm.

C．He used to work as a salesman.

D．His website will inspire others to travel alone.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Travel Abroad	B．Travel Alone
C．Travel Light	D．Travel Wide and Far

4 . The Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the owner gave it to the state of California. Since that time, it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts about one million visitors per year.

Guided Tours

• Tour One is recommended for first time visitors. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream.

• Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house’s upper floors, Mr. Hearst’s private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.

• Tour Three looks at the Castle’s North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.

• Tour Four includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.

Ticket Prices

Hearst Castle accepts VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles.

Tours	Adult	Ages 6—17
Tour 1	$24	$12
Tours 2, 3 or 4	$24	$12
Evening tour	$30	$15

*Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Reservation (预订) Information

While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445, see below for times.

Reservation Call Center Hours

Dates	Monday—Friday	Saturday—Sunday
March—September	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October—February	9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1. Who does the Hearst Castle belong to at present?

A．William Randolph Hearst.	B．Julia Morgan.
C．The Hearst Corporation.	D．The state of California.

2. If you are quite interested in wine, which tour will you choose?

A．Tour One.	B．Tour Two.
C．Tour Three.	D．Tour Four.

3. If a couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?

A．36.

B．48.

C．60.

D．75.

5 . I love traveling and when I am tired with work, I will choose to travel to make myself relaxed. Three years ago, I was rather busy with my business and under a lot of ____ , so I went to Atlanta for a holiday. I just wanted to get away and _____ for a while.

One morning when I was walking around in Atlanta, a(n) _____ suddenly came to me. “Why don't I go to the Greek island of Santorini which I have long wished to pay a visit to?” Therefore, the idea of a two-week European ______ alone was born.

I was confident that I was brave enough to have driven _____ across the US before, but traveling to other _____ whose languages aren't the same as mine ____ me. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to ____ with people there.

But I soon _____ that if 1 wanted to follow my dreams, I had to _____ out of my comfort area. If I let _____ take control of me, I'd get nowhere.

Immediately, I began making plans for my vacation. As 1 ______ for more places to visit on my trip, I found Mykonos, another island in Greece, which I _____ just as much as I liked Santorini. When I arrived in _____ two days later, it was like I was in a dream. What I appreciated best was the bus ride to Venice. As I rode the bus and enjoyed every new thing I saw, I was completely _____ from the pressure of my work. How _____ it was to see people riding their bikes to the _____ they would like to go to!

It's such a wonderful experience that 1 won't forget it forever. Some people might say, "It's not a big _____ : it's just Venice. Thousands of people go there every day,“ But it was more than that to me. It was about having a _____ and when it was time for it to come true, don't be afraid to let it ______ .

1.

A．joy

B．loss

C．pressure

D．pain

2.

A．sleep

B．relax

C．work

D．wait

3.

A．invitation

B．incident

C．stranger

D．idea

4.

A．stay

B．research

C．study

D．vacation

5.

A．fast

B．alone

C．entirely

D．together

6.

A．cities

B．parks

C．countries

D．companies

7.

A．attracted

B．interested

C．surprised

D．frightened

8.

A．agree

B．play

C．communicate

D．travel

9.

A．selected

B．responded

C．realized

D．suggested

10.

A．look

B．step

C．make

D．watch

11.

A．fear

B．pride

C．anger

D．courage

12.

A．searched

B．provided

C．asked

D．cared

13.

A．hated

B．questioned

C．doubted

D．liked

14.

A．Asia

B．Europe

C．America

D．Africa

15.

A．absent

B．free

C．different

D．tired

16.

A．nice

B．generous

C．hard

D．painful

17.

A．castles

B．places

C．situation

D．homeland

18.

A．deal

B．reality

C．order

D．event

19.

A．business

B．dream

C．future

D．play

20.

A．explore

B．decrease

C．go

D．disappear

6 . Chinese sword play

Learn Chinese swordsmanship and practice Chinese sword play under the instruction of a professional in Ditan Park every Sunday afternoon.

Fee: 60 yuan(US$ 7.2)

Time/Date: 2 pm --- 3:30 pm, October 10.

Place: Meet at the south gate of Ditan Park, across the overpass north of the Lama Temple, Chaoyang District.

Tel: 8457-2772

See Lu Xun’s former residence

Visit the museum and former residence of Lu Xun, the father of Chinese modern literature, and learn about this period of Chinese history, from 1910 to the late 1930’s.

Fee: 50 yuan(US$ 6)

Time/Date: 2:30 pm --- 4:30 pm, October 16

Place: Meet in front of Lu Xun’s Museum, Fuchengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District

Tel: 6432-9341

Hike on Heifengkou Great Wall

Heifengkou Great Wall is about one and a half hours’ drive north of Beijing. The hike starts from the village at the foot of the mountain where the Great Wall meanders to the top.

Fee: 150 yuan(US$ 18) for adults, 100 yuan(US$ 12) for kids under 12.

Time/Date: 8:30 am —5:30 pm, October 16

Pick-up: Meet at 8:30 am in front of the Big Easy, at the South Gate of Chaoyang Park, returning by 5:30 pm.

Contact Lucy at lucy @ highclub. cn, or 6553-3920 for signing up.

Tai Chi class

This is a beginner’s level of Chen-style Tai Chi class, instructed by Paul Wang, who speaks excellent English and has a lot of experience teaching Westerners. He is the 12^th generation master of Chen-Style Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword, and Shaolin Temple longquan.

Time/Date: 10 am — 11:30 am, October 12, 19

Fee: 60 yuan(US$ 7.2)

Place: In front of Jintai Gallery, inside the West Gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District

Tel: 6432-9341

Contact Gina at linshujuan@chinadaily. com. cn.

1. The underline word “residence” in the second text possibly refers to ______ .

A．a work

B．a famous person

C．a park

D．a house

2. If John wants to learn Chinese sword play, he may go to ____ _.

A．Ditan Park at 2 pm — 3:30 pm, October 10

B．Fuchengmennei Dajie at 2:30 pm — 4:30 pm, October 16

C．the South Gate of Chaoyang Park at 8:30 am

D．Chaoyang Park at 10 am — 11:30 am, October 12, 19

3. If you are free from 10:00 am — 11:30 am, you may go to _____ .

A．learn Chinese sword play

B．hike on Heifengkou Great Wall

C．visit the museum and former residence of Lu Xun

D．take the Tai Chi class

7 . People enjoy taking trips. But what are reasons they leave home? One reason is for education. People travel because the want to broaden their horizon(视野) to learn about other people and other cultures. When people are on a trip, they get a quick look at different ways of living. Even a short look at another kind of lifestyle is an important lesson. When travelling, a person can learn directly by visiting museums and historic spots(景点). What does a tourist learn who sees the arts museums, visit the historical places and other scenic spots in Paris and shops along the River Seine? He learns about their attitudes and how they feel about business, beauty and history.

What about the traveler who goes to Hong Kong? Does he get the same information that he could get from a book? He might read that Hong Kong is a crowed that there is less than 200 square meters of space for each person. But seeing and feeling the lack of space will impress him much more.

He might read that there are nearly 200 vehicles(交通工具) for every kilometer of roadway. But the sight of so many vehicles parked along the roadside would be a much more vivid lesson. The traveler to Hong Kong will never forget the contrast（对比）: the straight vertical(垂直的) lines of tall modern buildings and the moving lines of boat that people live in.

1. Why do people leave home to travel according to the passage?

A．For education.	B．For adventure.
C．To enjoy themselves	D．To look for a different lifestyle.

2. What do we learn from the passage about Paris?

A．It has a large population

B．It has many towering building

C．There are 200 vehicles for every kilometer of roadway

D．There are many museums and palaces.

3. What impression will a traveler get of Hong Kong?

A．It has many big and beautiful parks.

B．It is a city of contrast.

C．It has many historical sites.

D．It is an important industrial center.

4. What does the passage tell us about travelling?

A．It makes our life more interesting.

B．It enables us to get first-hand knowledge..

C．It helps develop our personalities.

D．It brings about changes in our lifestyles.

8 . 假定你是李华，一批外国留学生寒假期间将来你学校附近的“Green Lake”进行野外观光活动，你受聘当临时导游。请你写一篇导游致辞，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎
2. 活动介绍
3. 预祝旅行快乐
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
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9 . 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或使用括号中单词的正确形式填空。

Peru is a country on the central western coast of South America facing the Pacific Ocean. Three parts make     1     the country: narrow, dry, flat land     2    (run) along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon Rainforset.

Spanish is the main official language of Peru. It is because Peru     3    (rule)by Spanish from the 16^th century to 1821. But before that, Peru was the center of the ancient Inca Empire, and its emperor lived in what is now known as the site Machu Picchu.

Peru is an     4    ( amaze) destination with something for tourists. Here     5    (be) two magical tours: Amazon Rainforest and Machu Picchu Tour.

In Amazon Rainforet Tour, you can first take     6     short flight into the Amazon rainforest and then will travel for a day to your     7    (accommodate) by boat. In the following three days, you can explore the unique rainforest with a local guide, In the other tour, you can take a four-day hike through the Andes to the city of Machu Picchu. After     8     (explore )the ancient city, you will find it very fantastic,     9    (especial) the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones so exactly     10    nothing was needed to hold walls together.

10 . When it comes to thrilling places to travel to, the nation of Thailand has got to be at or near the top of the list. The beaches of Thailand are simply amazing. Here is a look at the four best beaches in all of Thailand.

Maya Bay

This small beach attracts some huge crowds, but it is still worth a visit thanks to what is widely regarded as some of the best sights in the whole country. The Maya Bay Beach is located on a small island and is only accessible(可进入的) via boat or passenger ferry.

Lamai Beach

For the traveler looking for a quite unforgettable beach experience during their visit to Thailand, a trip out to Lamai Beach in Samui is a must. The sandy areas are long and wide with plenty of room for everyone. The water is inviting and easy to access.

Patong Beach

Patong Beach is not only one of the most beautiful and popular beaches in Thailand, but it is the largest beach on the popular island of Phuket. The soft white sand is a great place to relax. Some of the many great activities that travelers can join in during a visit to Patong Beach include jet skiing, kayaking, surfing, diving, snorkeling(浮潜) , swimming, and more.

Haad Rin

Haad Rin is one of the most popular party spots in the country, for both locals and travelers. All month long, during most parts of the year, there are some special entertainment(娱乐), eating, and socializing opportunities.

1. If you want to have a very impressive beach experience, which is highly recommended?

A．Maya Bay	B．Lamai Beach
C．Patong Beach	D．Haad Rin

2. Where will you go if you like underwater sports?

A．Maya Bay	B．Lamai Beach
C．Patong Beach	D．Haad Rin

3. What will travelers experience at Haad Rin?

A．Relax on the white soft sand.

B．Take part in adventurous activities.

C．Have a good time with the people living here.

D．Learn much culture and history about Thailand.