1 . South America has a long and interesting coastline. When it comes to beaches, there are some excellent options to be found across the continent.
Sancho BeachThis beach is an amazing stretch of sand with peaceful waters. The clear waters are perfect for swimming but it is difficult to access. It can only be reached by boat or by climbing down the rocky hillsides on each end, so it isn’t particularly good for younger children or people who are physically challenged.
Vichayito BeachJust a short distance from the waterfront town of Mancora, this lovely beach is often quiet and peaceful, offering some nice shallow water to swim in for little ones. A little further out, the waves pick up, making for fine surfing and windsurfing surroundings, while the charming village offers nice accommodation.
Copacabana BeachThe cold water here means it isn’t an ideal swimming location, but there are good spots for surfing and windsurfing. Various water activities make it a great beach. Visit early, especially in the busy tourist seasons, not only to avoid crowds, but also to gain admittance — visitors will be turned away once the park reaches peak capacity.
Jericoacoara BeachLocated near the city center, this beach is very popular among surfers thanks to its great waves. It isn’t too rough to swim for experienced swimmers, although a slightly rocky seafloor means you should be careful. With large crowds of people, the best time to visit is sunset-arrive early to get a good viewing spot.
1. What may make Sancho Beach difficult to reach?| A．The great waves. | B．Its unique location. |
| C．Lack of boat services. | D．Large crowds of tourists. |
| A．Sancho Beach. | B．Vichayito Beach. |
| C．Copacabana Beach. | D．Jericoacoara Beach. |
| A．They both appeal to those loving water sports. |
| B．Tourists may be rejected due to their limited capacity. |
| C．Tourists should arrive early to get a good viewing spot. |
| D．They provide perfect swimming options for professionals. |
2 . Thanks to its super walkable historic center and handy square of famous museums, Amsterdam is practically made for two-day trips.
Day 1
Morning
Start your day off in the Centrum with breakfast in the charming courtyard cafe De Koffieschenkerij, situated within the De OudeChurch, Amsterdam’s oldest building. After that, wander the surrounding streets and take in Amsterdam’s oldest buildings, and streets, like Nieuwendijk, a busy pedestrian shopping street. From here, continue south to Dam Square to see the massive Royal Palace.
Afternoon
Cross over to the Flower Market, which has been selling tulips since the mid-1800s. Then you’ll want to make your way to the Anne Frank House, where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. This is one of the city’s most visited sights, so you have to pre-book a timed ticket online.
Day 2
Morning
Kick off your day at Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands. Get there right at 9 a.m. when it opens to head off the crowds. Head directly to admire the famed 17th-century Golden Age paintings from the likes of Vermeer and Rembrandt.
Afternoon
Grab lunch at one of the food trucks on Museumplein. If you want to rest your feet a little longer, hit up The Burger Room, a Wizard of Oz-themed restaurant around the corner. Refueled and ready for more, cross the street to the Van Gogh Museum, which holds the largest collection of the famed artist’s works. Tickets will sell out fast, so be sure to book your timed entry.
After you’ve been thoroughly blown away by Post-Impressionism, take the tram to Sampurna, a long-running Dutch restaurant,trying their signature dishes — “Erwtensoep” and “Pannenkoeken”.
1. When will you walk around the old streets?| A．On the morning of Day 1. | B．On the afternoon of Day 1. |
| C．On the morning of Day 2. | D．On the afternoon of Day 2. |
| A．De Oude Church & Anne Frank House. | B．Royal Palace & Rijksmuseum. |
| C．Anne Frank House & Van Gogh Museum. | D．Rijksmuseum& Van Gogh Museum. |
| A．A history book. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A business journal. | D．A museum introduction. |
3 . Want to get started on your journey? Big cities or small towns? You’ve come to the right place!
Wuzhen, China
Wuzhen is compared to a living fossil of ancient oriental civilization, unfolding with a good integration of nature, history, culture and oriental life. Over 1,000 years, the town has remained unchanged in its name and life style. Stone railings and arch bridges, imposing dwellings and spacious courtyards and even river banks are well-preserved, presenting an ecological scene of a water town in Jiangnan.
Cape Town, South Africa
The Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Hout Bay, and The Wine Route are some of the fantastic hot-spots in and around Cape Town. This South African city, named the Mother City, is a place of activities of arts, culture, and tourism. If you’ve ever wanted to experience paradise at an affordable cost, this is it. You will be wining and dining among multi-millionaires and movie stars. For those who have been there, there is simply no place better than Cape Town.
Tel Aviv, Isral
This Middle-Eastern city is home to the world’s most incredible innovations, start-ups, artists, and attractions. It has a night life second to none, with bars, clubs, and coffee shops buzzing into the early hours. When you’re in search of theater, song and dance, film and fanfare—Tel Aviv has it all. With sun-baked beaches and fantastic sunsets, this city rocks 24/7.
1. Which of the following words can illustrate the feature of Wuzhen?| A．Romantic | B．Adventurous |
| C．Original | D．Contemporary |
| A．The same region | B．The reasonable price |
| C．The artistic air | D．The nice people |
| A．Current affairs | B．Sci-tech front |
| C．Culture online | D．World tour |
4 . In Switzerland, Liu Hongjia and Liu Yuxi use a drone to capture the moment when they are filming a vlog. The couple’s beautifully edited travel vlogs are proving popular on such platforms as travel website Qyer, while their personal accounts on Sina Weibo jointly have more than 810,000 followers.
In this booming era of social media, more and more “media travelers” are joining their peers online in producing creative videos of their tourism experiences. And the growing popularity of short videos in China is a trend that’s also encouraging ordinary tourists to follow suit.
When it comes to creating a hit travel vlog, the personal touch is what makes all the difference. “Filming a travel vlog is like making a documentary of your own, where you record beautiful scenery, interesting experiences and honest feelings.” Liu Hongjia says. Some people watch them to learn how to take beautiful photos, while others want to find out more about popular travel destinations. Either way, what is appealing to audiences is that the personality of the presenter comes across in the vlog. It’s like watching movies. When people like a director’s style, they will follow his new work.
To embrace the growing trend for shooting short videos in China, travel website Mafengwo started to encourage its users to post vlogs about their trips in 2018, which has now become an important part of its user-generated content.
According to Zhao Qian, head of Mafengwo’s short-video content, its users have uploaded over 2 million short videos online, covering a wide range of themes, such as food, scenic areas and hotel experiences. “For a long time, tourists often shared their trips online via photos and words. However, short videos have become the new trend because they’re bright, direct and fun. It’s also an efficient way for visitors to find information about local travel experiences,” she says.
1. What’s the function of the first paragraph?| A．To summarize the whole passage. | B．To arouse readers’ interest in tourism. |
| C．To introduce the topic of the whole passage. | D．To emphasize the importance of short videos. |
| A．By demonstrating his personal style | B．By following a famous director’s example. |
| C．By teaching people how to take good photos | D．By revealing more information about tourist spots. |
| A．Because short videos are bright, direct and fun. |
| B．Because that caters to the growing popularity of short videos. |
| C．Because the content of short videos is mainly generated by its users. |
| D．Because short videos provide information about local travel experiences. |
| A．Cautious. | B．Appreciative. | C．Concerned | D．Indifferent. |
5 . Chester is one of the best cities in the UK. As soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense of history. Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, much of the Roman influence remains and Chester’s city walls are the most complete in Britain. Combined with history and heritage(遗产), Chester is a dynamic city full of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants for you to discover, tempting you to visit again and again.
Travelling to Chester?Chester is easily accessible by many means of transport — whether you are travelling by rail, car, bus or plane. Please check our route planner below to help you plan your journey to Chester. Once you arrive in the city there are numerous car parks; however, during rush hours the easiest way to travel in Chester city centre is via park and ride facilities, which are parking lots with public transportation.
Hotels?From bed & breakfasts to the luxury of Chester’s only five star hotel, Chester has all covered. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure your room is just a click away!
Sightseeing and Tours?One of the best ways to see Chester is by a guided tour and you have a variety to choose from. Whether you choose the traditional guided walk, to be guided around Chester’s historical landmarks by bus or to take a boat down the River Dee, you will sure enjoy the delights of Chester.
1. What can we know about Chester from the first paragraph?| A．It is a newly built city. |
| B．It is the best city in the UK. |
| C．It is rich in the deep culture and modern touch. |
| D．Many of its city walls were completed by British people. |
| A．By bus. | B．By bicycle. |
| C．By rail. | D．By taxi. |
| A．Choose a bus tour. | B．Join a guided tour. |
| C．Take a traditional walk. | D．Swim down the river. |
6 . Try one of these amazing destinations on your next vacation.
Mallorca
On the popular Spanish island of Mallorca, farmhouse inns focus more on providing isolation and quietness than offering hands-on farming experiences. With millions of visitors staying on the beaches of Mallorca and the other Balearic Islands each summer, a little bit of isolation is a good thing for aloneness-seeking travelers. Mainly located in the hills of inland Mallorca, these inns range from rustic century-old farmhouses to luxury(奢侈的) villas with spas and swimming pools.
Hawaii
People who don't want to dig out their passport but still want their farm adventure can head to the island of Hawaii. The 50th state talks much about the well-developed farm tourism industry that can hold people with different interests. Agritourism choices range from visiting coffee plantations(种植园) in the Big Island's Kona region to exploring the plantations on Maui to staying on farms on the easily reachable island of Oahu.
California
California is one of the best places in the U. S. to enjoy a farm-stay, thanks to the diversity of crops and farms. Small family farms and large farms offer a more hands-on approach to agritourism. Many of them teach small-scale farming techniques and even offer strategies for organic growing. The University of California system, one of the largest state-run higher education systems in the U.S., has a small-farm program that helps growers create agritourism businesses.
Philippine Islands
With diverse conditions on different islands, the Philippine Islands are ideal places for visiting multiple agritourism sites or focusing on one product. Tourists can visit a huge pineapple plantation for a taste of large-scale agriculture, or they could focus on smaller operations such as bee farms, and even small plantations that specialize in growing tropical produce such as dragon fruit.
1. What kind of people will choose to go to Mallorca?| A．Those who prefer peace of mind. |
| B．Those who like lying on the beach. |
| C．Those who enjoy the luxury of tourism. |
| D．Those who want to experience farming. |
| A．Live in farmhouses. |
| B．Visit plantations. |
| C．Learn farming techniques. |
| D．Take part in a farm program. |
| A．Locations. |
| B．Environments. |
| C．Local products. |
| D．Tourism features. |
| A．To Spain. | B．To France. | C．To Germany. |
8 . Incredible experiences in Bucharest
Admire one of the world’s largest buildings
The world’s biggest parliamentary building, Palace of Parliament, happens to be in Bucharest. Hour-long guided tours manage to take in just a fraction of the building’s three-million-plus square feet (there are more than a thousand rooms) and focus on the tons of marble, hardwood, and gold used in the building’s construction in the 1980s, a time when Romania was trying to feed its own people. Ceausescu and his wife, Elena, both played a direct role in the construction. It was originally intended to house the presidential offices and the Central Committee of the Romanian Communist Party but was never finished.
See remains of old “Paris”
“Paris of the East” was Bucharest’s nickname in the decades before World War II. Decades of communist misrule and a tragic earthquake in 1977 brought much of the old city down but there are places here and there where that former elegance can still be glimpsed. The Cismigiu Gardens in the center of the city is a pearl of park built around a romantic lake and featuring old-growth trees and gracious, wrought-iron signposts and benches.
Learn about Romania’s roots
Walking though Bucharest’s busy streets, it’s easy to forget that outside the capital and a U large cities, Romania is a largely agricultural country, with a long and rich peasant tradition.The amazing Museum of the Romanian Peasant shows off the elaborate woodworking, pottery-making, egg-painting, and weaving skills of the peasantry in a way that’s both educational and amusing. Small tongue-in-cheek signs at the entrance to each room poke fun at modern life, bring a chuckle, and draw you in. Downstairs there’s a side exhibition on the Communists’ efforts to nationalize the peasantry in the 1970s and 1980s.
Appreciate 21st-century art
Romania has exploded onto the contemporary art scene in recent years. The excitement was generated initially by a group of young painters and visual artists from the northern city of Cluj-Napoca, but at least some of the action has shifted to the capital as new galleries and design centers open up. It’s hard to pinpoint precisely what constitutes Romanian contemporary art, though critics point to shared elements of wit and dark humor, a somber mood, and bits of surrealism in defining a common style.
1. Tourists to Bucharest can do the following things EXCEPT__________ .| A．admiring beautiful scenery of a park |
| B．appreciating its unique contemporary art |
| C．learning about the agricultural development in Romania |
| D．seeing the old city of Bucharest that has been well-preserved |
| A．Ceausescu and Elena were two famous architects |
| B．Romanians might have suffered a lot during the 1970s and 1980s |
| C．Palace of Parliament in Bucharest is the largest building in the world |
| D．Romanian’s 21st-century art originated from the capital city Bucharest |
9 . Primavera Sound
To kick off the summer, there’s no better place to be than Barcelona. On the concert lineup, you’ll find bands like The Zombies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to soak up the local food, wine, and culture.
Date: May 31 – June 4, 2018
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Music Type: Indie, rock, hip-hop
Price: 80€ – 300€ (around $86 – $323)
Recommended places to stay in Barcelona:
Hotel 1898
Hotel Barcelona Universal
Mercer Hotel Barcelona
Governors Ball
One of the greatest summer concerts in New York City is Governor’s Ball, which takes place in early June at Randall’s Island Park. Some of the many artists playing include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.
Date: June 2-4, 2018
Location: New York City, New York, USA
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop, pop
Price: $105 – $305
Recommended places to stay in New York City:
W New York – Union Square, Union Square, New York City, United States
Aloft Harlem
Super 8 Long Island City LGA Hotel
Courtyard New York Manhattan / Upper East Side
Bonnaroo
Bonaroo is another epic summer event that draws in crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most iconic music legends will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, and Chance the Rapper.
Date: June 8-11, 2018
Location: Manchester, Tennessee, USA
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop
Price: $210.50 – $554+ fees
Recommended places to stay in Manchester:
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manchester
Country Inn & Suites Manchester
The Ambassador Inn & Luxury
1. On which of the days can you enjoy Rock, hip-hop in Primavera Sound?| A．June 1，2018. | B．June 5，2018. |
| C．June 9，2018. | D．June 11，2018. |
| A．Courtyard New York Manhattan. |
| B．Hotel Barcelona Universal. |
| C．Randall’s Island Park. |
| D．The Ambassador Inn & Luxury. |
| A．Their best memories of a relaxing holiday. |
| B．Their travelling plans for the summer holiday. |
| C．Their favorite ways of travelling around the world. |
