1 . Spending money on a vacation may seem like a luxury（奢侈品）—but sometimes, you have to relax yourself. Here's where to go for a good time at an unbelievable value.
Captiva Island, Florida
Keep it simple by looking for seashells, bicycling, or jet skiing; you can even hit the tennis courts. The Summer Getaway package offers a fourth night free and a rate of $ 209 a night, making the average of a four-night stay $156.75. Kids 12 and under eat breakfast free.
Reykjavik, Iceland
STA Travel Beats specializes in taking travelers to music festivals around the globe. It has an eight-day tour, Icelandic Beats, which takes you to the Icelandic geothermal spas（地热温泉）, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and black sand beaches. End your vacation at the Secret Solstice Festival on June 18. The tour is $1, 218, not including airfares.
Malpais, Costa Rica
You get daily surfing instruction, sunset surf sessions, and yoga in the outdoor, oceanfront yoga studio in a week-long tour. As you get your mind, body, and spirit together, keep it going with healthy meals at the beachfront restaurant. Prices are $2, 895 for shared accommodations（住宿）, $3,095 for private accommodations with shared baths, and $3,595 for private accommodations.
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Waterville Valley Resort is surrounded by 100 miles of trails in the White Mountain National Forest. If you get a Freedom Pass, you can save about $100 a day during a six-day tour; the pass enables you daily to have a two-hour mountain bike rental, unlimited tennis, a round of golf and so on. Rates start at $139 a night.
1. How much is a four-night stay in Captiva Island, Florida?| A．$418. | B．$470.25. |
| C．$627. | D．$836. |
| A．Reykjavk, Iceland. |
| B．Malpais, Costa Rica. |
| C．Captiva Island, Florida. |
| D．Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. |
| A．To advertise four coming events. |
| B．To encourage people to travel abroad. |
| C．To introduce famous travelling routes. |
| D．To suggest places for wonderful vacation. |
| A．The comments. | B．The food. | C．The location. |
3 . Unforgettable Things to Do in Tanzania
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is among the most adventurous things to do in Tanzania. It’s a big tourist attraction with around 35,000 visitors attempting the hike each year. However, it’s not overcrowded. And it’s still an adventure to be especially proud of because not everyone makes it all the way. You won’t need any special climbing equipment. Just bring proper clothing, food, water, and an adventurous attitude.
Get a Taste of Local Urban Life in Arusha
In Arusha, you can experience what city life is like in the country. The city sits at the foothills of Mount Meru, surrounded by large fields of corn, beans, coffee, and wheat. You can buy cheap, fresh local produce in markets throughout the town. The cultural center hosts African art and culture exhibits. It’s good place to purchase a souvenir or two.
Visit Some Prehistoric (史前的) Sites
The great rift (裂缝) valley runs all the way from Lebanon to Mozambique. This rift is where human life is believed to have begun. At Isimila Gorge, you can look at stone age tools from almost 100,000 years ago. There’s also a collection of fossils of extinct animals. This find, dating back3 million years, helps us to learn how humans evolved (进化) in Africa.
Watch Beautiful Birds by Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara is not only a beautiful piece of nature. It’s also home to about 300 species of migratory birds. You can find various eagles, storks, and kingfishers. But what makes this lake most famous is the pink flamingo (火烈鸟) population. You can find thousands of flamingos here. It’s a big attraction for bird watchers and photographers.
1. What makes you especially proud when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro?| A．Meeting a crowd of tourists. | B．Climbing all the way to the top. |
| C．Getting climbing equipment. | D．Seeing different amazing views. |
| A．Arusha. | B．Manyara. | C．Mount Meru. | D．Isimila Gorge. |
| A．Beautiful scenery. | B．Varieties of birds. |
| C．The pink flamingo population. | D．Bird watchers from all directions. |
4 . During my third year of university, I spent six months studying in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Many are worried about travelling to Rio but I promise, it is worth a visit. Now I want to share my top recommendations (推荐) for experiencing Rio less as a tourist but more like a native Brazilian.
Pedra Bonita
Rio is full of hiking routes, and some Brazilians love to spend an afternoon hiking. My favorite route of all has to be Pedra Bonita. Pedra Bonita involves a steep climb of about an hour through tall trees, and I admit it is difficult in Rio’s heat, but you are rewarded at the top with a wonderful view of the city, standing high above the green landscape and blue sea below.
Mureta da Urca
One thing you are sure to find in Rio is an amazing sunset, but a lot of the best spots tend to be full of tourists. In my opinion, Mureta da Urca is the most relaxing place to watch the sun set over the silver sea, with the figure of Christ the Redeemer standing tall in the background.
Pedra do Sal
Pedra do Sal is a historical area in the city centre and on Monday nights it is brought to life by the sound of samba. Hundreds of people gather in the street, food and drink stalls are set up and it becomes a giant street party with everyone enjoying the happy sound of live samba!
Picanha
If there were one Brazilian food I could bring back to the UK, it would be picanha. It is the tastiest cut of steak I have ever tasted, served alongside rice and beans.
1. The writer once went to Rio de Janeiro to ________.| A．stay there as a tourist for six months |
| B．study as a short-time international student |
| C．live as a native Brazilian |
| D．learn how to be a native Brazilian |
| A．Pedra Bonita. | B．Mureta da Urca. |
| C．Pedra do Sal. | D．Picanha. |
| A．A wonderful view of the city. | B．An amazing sunset. |
| C．A giant street party. | D．A nice Brazilian food. |
1. What does the man suggest the woman do?
| A．Take a package tour. | B．Travel with him. | C．Buy a new car. |
| A．Florida. | B．Nevada. | C．California. |
| A．Play beach volleyball. | B．Go for a drive. | C．Go fishing. |
| A．A farm. | B．Some houses. | C．A corn field. |
1. Where is the cafe?
| A．Behind Ricky’s new house. |
| B．At the top of the cliff. |
| C．Near the fence. |
| A．14th August. | B．15th August. | C．16th August. |
8 . The province of Pescara surrounds the city of the same name and lies in the very centre of the region of Abruzzo. This is a part of Italy of remarkable beauty and with cultural riches, yet it has never been a major destination for international visitors, largely because the region is not very well served by international flight routes. However, many Italians make their way to the coast here in the summertime. Here are places to visit around the Pescara province.
The city of Pescara
The city of Pescara is the most famous today for being the birthplace of Gabriele D’ Annunzio, perhaps the greatest Italian writer of the modern times. It is a developed coastal resort (胜地) with several miles of popular sandy beaches and a range of summertime activities for all the family to enjoy.
Citta Sant’ Angelo
Lying just a few miles northwest of the city of Pescara in an area famous for the production of Montepulcianod’Abruzzowine, its main visitor attractions are the churches of San Michele Arcangelo and Santa Chiara.
Loreto Aprutino
Almost directly west of Pescara, and north of Bolognano, it is worth visiting just to see its wall painting of The Judgement, but this small town has many more to offer the visitor including the region’s pottery industry and some excellent olive oil.
Castiglione a Casauria
If you enjoy further southwest from Loreto Aprutino, you will come to Castiglione a Casauria and the remains of the 9th-century Abbey (修道院) of San Clemente.
1. Why did the Pescara province see fewer foreign tourists?| A．It is a place newly opened to the world. |
| B．Its climate is not well appropriate for them. |
| C．Most foreign tourists dislike its specific culture. |
| D．It is inconvenient for visitors to arrive in Pescara. |
| A．It has remains of the 9th-century Abbey. |
| B．It is one of the most attractive coastal cities. |
| C．It appeals to writers of the modern times. |
| D．It is near the Pescara province. |
| A．The city of Pescara. | B．Citta Sant’ Angelo. |
| C．Loreto Aprutino. | D．Castiglione a Casauria. |
9 . Have you ever wanted to feel like you were in a western film? Or maybe you wanted to feel like you were a pioneer traveling the west? It is possible to experience such things during a Wild West vacation! Here are four of the best Wild West vacation locations available:
Walk the Lewis and Clark Trail
Walk some or all of the 3,700 miles trail that was traversed by Mariwether Lewis and William Clark, two of the world's greatest explorers. Though not all the trails are marked, there are various stops that have been preserved by various historic societies. There is also a coach (长途客车)that makes a 16-day trek following the trail. This begins in St. Louis, Missouri, and ends in Astoria, Oregon.
Venture Route 66
Take a tour or go to see it yourself-ride on the famous Route 66. The road is nearly 2, 500 miles long. Harley Davidson offers motorcycle tours that last two weeks. Route 66 will provide an experience that may only be found on the open road. The historic road is still well taken care of.
Visit the Grand Canyon
Visit the most immense (巨大的)canyon in the world, located in Northern Arizona. Raft down the Colorado River, or hike the various trails that run throughout the canyon. If walking is not your thing, there are donkey and horse riding adventures available. In addition, there are motorized boats that float down through the canyon in a week's time.
Visit Deadwood
Located in South Dakota, Deadwood is a historic landmark. It is the kind of town that comes to mind when one thinks of an old western film. Actors who act as gunslingers (杀手）will often be seen in the streets playing their roles. Winter activities are popular in this old town, and there is always something to do.
1. What do we know from the passage?| A．None of the trails in the west are marked. |
| B．A number of historic stops aren't preserved well. |
| C．Western films are the most popular among Americans. |
| D．William Clark was a pioneer who explored the west. |
| A．long and hard journey | B．traveling information |
| C．beautiful scenery | D．pleasant holiday |
| A．A horse riding adventure. |
| B．A coach riding adventure. |
| C．A motorcycle riding adventure. |
| D．A donkey riding adventure. |
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Dear Peter,
How times flies! It had been almost a year since you left China to Sweden. During your home stay at my home, we had such wonderful time that it seemed as if everything had been happened yesterday. I have been long to hear all about you and missing you so much. Fortunate, I was selected as one of the student representative to pay a visit to your school. The visit will last on July 7th to 20th. And as a super soccer fan, I’d really love to visit our local soccer club.
I can’t wait for the day to come where I can see you.
Yours,
Li Hua
