1 . The following beach destinations range from ocean-side to lake-side locations, each one offering unique and quality experiences.
Channel Island
You’ll have difficulty finding a more scenic and adventurous beach getaway with an abundance of sea life. Whales and dolphins visit the area every year. You can also camp on one of the islands in Channel Islands National Park. Hiking, exploring tide pools, diving, surfing-the activities are boundless.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Imagine cotton candy-blue water, sugar-white sand and lots of lemonade-yellow sun and the picture will look a lot like Gulf Islands National Seashore. Spend a day at Perdido Key or overnight at Fort Pickens campground. Or consider the “Coastal Curiosities” activity at historic Fort Pickens.
Indiana Dunes National Park
The park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan. From camping to flying kites to a sunset stroll, this lakeshore will continually attract you. You will enjoy 45 miles of trails over rugged dunes (沙丘), mysterious wetlands, and peaceful forests. There are eight beach access points along the shoreline and most parking lots are open from 7 AM until 30 minutes after sunset.
1. Which destinations are ocean-side locations?| A．All the three destinations. |
| B．Channel Islands & Indiana Dunes National Park. |
| C．Channel Islands & Gulf Islands National Seashore. |
| D．Gulf Islands National Seashore & Indiana Dunes National Park. |
| A．Channel Islands | B．Gulf Islands National Seashore |
| C．Perdido Key | D．Indiana Dunes National Park. |
| A．Surfing in the ocean | B．Going camping |
| C．Watching sea life | D．Hiking over dunes. |
2 . Europe is a fabulous destination for the first-time solo traveller. Here are some best places to visit in Europe as a solo traveller.
Bruges, BelgiumPicture-postcard perfect Bruges is a beautiful destination for those travelling alone in Europe. It is picturesque, safe, easy to get to and there are lots of things to do. As it is a small and walkable city, it is simple to navigate. Bruges is famous for its winding canals that lace their way through its perfectly preserved medieval centre, its magnificent Belfry, world-class museums and, of course, Belgian beer.
Brussels, BelgiumThe Belgian capital is one of Europe’s liveliest cities. With just one day in Brussels, you can soak up its medieval architecture and stuff yourself silly with beer and tasty chocolate. On the eastern side of the city, old architecture gives way to modern skyscrapers, including the headquarters of the European Union. Lovers of cartoons should follow the Comic Strip Walk or visit the Belgian Comic Strip Centre.
Budapest, HungaryBudapest is a safe city to visit, even at night. However, as with any big city, take precautions and be aware of your surroundings. Also, Budapest is easy to navigate. The trams and buses are simple to use. Budapest has great hostels and hotels, world-class attractions and first-rate restaurants and pubs that won’t break the bank. As a solo traveller, you can find anything within your budget.
Cologne, GermanyFor a German city with a rich historical legacy, visit Cologne. It is best known for the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral, one of the greatest churches in Christendom. The other highlights of Cologne include the Old Town’s squares and buildings and its popular Chocolate Museum.
1. Which of the following places will a fan of cartoon prefer?| A．Bruges, Belgium. | B．Brussels, Belgium. |
| C．Budapest, Hungary. | D．Cologne, Germany. |
| A．Travelling there isn’t costly. |
| B．Travelling on its canals isn’t easy. |
| C．It has a medieval architecture. |
| D．It has a UNESCO-listed church. |
| A．Tourists can enjoy delicious chocolate. |
| B．Tourists can drink beer in good quality. |
| C．They have world-class restaurants and pubs. |
| D．They have cathedrals in the city centres. |
3 . Travel with Kids to Pittsburgh
This is an exciting time to visit Pittsburgh. The city and surrounding region is now perfect for family fun. Here are some of Pittsburgh’s must-visit family attractions:
Eat Pie at Sand Hill Berries
The homemade pies at Sand Hill Berries are better than what’s found on any kids menu, and everyone loves fresh fruit pie! The family farm has been growing strawberries and blackberries since 1981, using the fruit for homemade jams and pies. It’s worth a drive to the farm’s lovely outdoor Cabin Cafe. Kids and adults will enjoy a slice of pie in what feels like a secret garden.
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
For active kids with energy to burn, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is a perfect place. Kids can play in the Garage—an interactive area that includes a parachute (降落伞) launcher and toy car raceways. At the Makeshop, kids use skills to create a take-home piece of woodworking or sewing. Museum exhibits change often and make for fresh repeat visits.
Fort Ligonier
History comes to life at Fort Ligonier, a re-created fort (兵营) from the French and Indian War located in Ligonier—about an hour’s drive east of the city. Here, kids can learn about George Washington—he served at the fort more than 250 years ago! Costumed (装扮的) soldiers demonstrate daily life, including welcoming visitors to where they slept, ate and prepared for battle. In October, the village of Ligonier hosts the annual Fort Ligonier Days with live music, performances, fireworks and more.
Just Ducky Tour
Pittsburgh’s Just Ducky Tour takes riders from land to water on one boat! The jeep-like boats start on land for a driving tour of the business and cultural districts of downtown, before driving into the river! The tour guide makes an effort to tell fun stories about the landmarks. Kids will love the group participation and enjoy the excitement of driving right into the river!
1. Where can kids make things with their own hands?| A．At Fort Ligonier. |
| B．On Just Ducky Tour. |
| C．At Sand Hill Berries. |
| D．In the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. |
| A．Costumed soldiers. |
| B．George Washington. |
| C．The French and Indian War. |
| D．Performances by the villagers. |
| A．It is kid-friendly. |
| B．It is a historic site. |
| C．It offers delicious food. |
| D．It involves both land and water. |
| A．A tour. | B．A movie. | C．A friend. |
5 . Morocco Family Journey
Discover the magic of Morocco on a seven-day journey that takes your family group from markets to the desert. Meet musicians and storytellers absorbed in Amazigh heritage, and try your hand at cooking up colourful local dishes. Hike past amazing rock formations, walk windswept sands, and uncover ancient secrets.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
● Accommodations: Hotels (8 nights); 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
● Transport: Private air-con coach, 4×4 vehicle
● Journey Highlights: Sahara trips and cultural explorations in Merzouga, the tour of Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate
● Five-star travel directors
● Walk in Jemaa el-Fna Square
●Free time to explore Marrakech
● All transport to and from included activities
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
● Visas
●Flights to and from Morocco
● Basic medical and emergency insurance(You will not be permitted to travel with our agency until you have provided evidence of adequate travel insurance. )
● Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance
● Meals on your own
● Any activity not described in WHAT’S INCLUDED
Emergency Fund
Please make sure you have access to at least an additional USD 200 or the equivalent as an emergency fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control require a change in our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Requirements
Family journeys are designed for groups traveling with kids between the ages of 7 and 17. Your group must include a kid to book, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
1. Where can visitors experience local culture?| A．In Marrakech. | B．In Ouarzazate. | C．In Merzouga. | D．In Jemaa el-Fna Square. |
| A．Transport between attractions. | B．Round-trip flight tickets. |
| C．Accommodation in the journey. | D．Quality guide services. |
| A．Having at least a child and an adult. | B．Being charged money for emergencies. |
| C．Being in good physical condition. | D．Buying insurance through the agency. |
Adults
8:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of true, personal stories about science. Come to the only show where you can hear people — scientists, not-scientists, and half-scientists — tell funny and touching stories about the role of science in their lives.
Cost: $10
Make Your Own iPhone Case through Toysinbox 3D Printing
Families & Teens & Adults
10:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
In this workshop, you will learn how to use a 3D printer. Next, you will design a 3D model for your iPhone case. Once you create the model, you will print it out on our 3D printers. A 3D-printing worker will guide you through this process step by step.
Cost: $35
DIY Underwater Vehicle Design in MIT Museum
Teens
2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Dive into the world of ocean engineering by designing and building an underwater vehicle! Test your vehicle in large tanks on the Museum’s floor. Show off your engineering creations and share your design process with Museum visitors.
Cost: $15, Ages 12
Animal Kingdom for Young Ones in Museum of Science, Boston
Families
9:30 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of hands-on science fun designed especially for pre-schoolers!
Activities include the Museum’s popular “Live Animal Story Time” shows and a talk about baby animals. Take part in these activities — all created with your young scientist in mind!
Cost: free, from Ages Pre-kindergarten to Ages 8.
1. What can people do in Story Show?| A．Do role-play games. | B．Put on science shows. |
| C．Hear touching stories. | D．Meet authors of the books. |
| A．Story Show | B．DIY Underwater Vehicle Design |
| C．Make Your Own iPhone Case | D．Animal Kingdom for Young Ones |
| A．adults | B．children of all ages |
| C．kids under 8 years old | D．children aged twelve and older |
7 . Hey everyone! Welcome back to Wonders on the Earth. What follows are just a few of the global destinations given World Heritage status by UNESCO. They could be your family’s next vacation.
Wildlife Wonders
The Okavango Delta in northern Botswana is one of southern Africa’s biggest and most biodiverse freshwater watersheds (流域) and a dream destination for animal lovers of all ages. It sustains the planet’s most endangered animals, including the largest remaining elephant population, cheetahs, African wild dogs, wattled cranes, and great white pelicans.
Fairy Chimneys
Central Turkey’s Göreme National Park is a dry region of volcanic stone that takes fantastic forms, which are often called fairy chimneys (仙女烟囱). Some of the most striking sights are villages carved into the volcanic stone. The Göreme Open Air Museum, valley hikes, cave hotels, hot air balloon rides, and guided tours are highlights for all ages.
The Earliest Mummies
Wrapped simply in reeds and decorated with hair and clay masks, Chile’s Chinchorro mummies are 2,000 years older than Egypt’s. At San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum, only a few of the 300 samples are on view, while at Colón 10, visitors can see 48 mummies buried in the earth through a glass floor.
Dinosaur Fossils
Dinosaur Provincial Park in Canada gives some paleontologists (古生物学者) a chance to explore landscapes. Although visitors are not permitted to dig in this fragile environment, the park offers a full schedule of family-friendly fossil tours, guided activities, and dinosaur displays. Families can camp out under the stars and dream of the days when various dinosaurs inhabited this region.
1. Which of the following highlights the Okavango Delta?| A．Rare freshwater fishes. | B．Beautiful villages. |
| C．Diverse wildlife species. | D．Striking views of mountains. |
| A．Fairy Chimneys. | B．Dinosaur Fossils. |
| C．Wildlife Wonders. | D．The Earliest Mummies. |
| A．A history book. | B．An art magazine. |
| C．A geography textbook. | D．A travel brochure. |
1. What does the woman think of her city?
| A．It’s exciting. |
| B．It’s small. |
| C．It’s noisy. |
| A．There is a famous statue there. |
| B．It’s not crowded at all. |
| C．Life is interesting there. |
| A．It’s hot most of the time. |
| B．It’s quite wet. |
| C．Temperatures are too high in summer. |
9 . Thank you for choosing OTT Travel Agency. In order to have a pleasant journey, please read the following notes carefully.
Booking Regulations
1. There is a necessary booking process. We will confirm that with you within 1—2 working days.
2. Please book a ticket as soon as possible because the rates may vary at different times. For example, rates rise during holidays.
3. Please carefully read our Customer Agreements before booking.
Booking Procedures and E-tickets
1. You will receive a booking receipt by e-mail immediately after submission of booking information.
2. You will receive the confirmation e-mail we send within 1—2 working days after submission.
3. Once the booking details are confirmed, you will receive your e-ticket by e-mail. We will provide the contact information of local tourism offices for your convenient use during tour or as required.
4. Next, you only need to print the e-ticket and present it with photo ID to the tour guide on the departure day.
Special Notes
If the flight is delayed for over 45 minutes due to weather condition or other cases, please go to the hotel by yourself. You can contact the local travel agency and ask for help. You are strongly recommended to contact the airline and local travel agency to confirm the flight arrival time and airport pickup.
For your safety, please lock your door whenever and wherever you leave. Do not hang any clothes on lights. Do not smoke in bed. Leave the hotel immediately if you hear a fire alarm.
Please observe all dos and don’ts mentioned by the tour guide.
Thank you for your cooperation. Sorry for any inconvenience.
1. Why should travelers book tickets immediately?| A．The rates probably change with time. | B．There are few tickets on holidays. |
| C．The booking process is complicated. | D．The confirmation wastes much time. |
| A．Before filling in a confirmation form. | B．After sending out a booking e-mail. |
| C．Before receiving a confirmation e-mail. | D．After submitting booking information. |
| A．Lock the door. | B．Run out of the hotel. |
| C．Hang clothes on lights. | D．Put out your cigarette. |
10 . Gap Year Sailing Programs
A gap year spent sailing will show you more of the world than most people see in their whole lives. So hoist the anchor, throw off the bowlines, catch the following wind, and set sail on a voyage of discovery to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Where to Go
The beauty of a sailing gap year is that you don’t just visit a single place. These unique adventures can take you across oceans and whole regions to experience dozens of countries in a single gap year. Some programs combine several regions including the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, etc. while others stick to just one.
Costs
How much a sailing gap year costs varies greatly depending on the type of program and the length of the voyage. A program lasting a few weeks may cost S$ 5,000 or more. Months long adventures may be as much as $20.000, especially if they involve college credit or other coursework.
Visa
Visa requirements will vary depending on where your voyage takes you. Your program will inform you of which visas you’ll need. Make sure you obtain your visas well in advance.
Housing
Housing will consist of a berth (铺位) aboard your boat. Don’t expect anything fancy. You’ll likely have little more than a bed and a small storage locker in a two-or three-person cabin. Given the limited size of your living space, expect to stay close to your crewmates at all times with little real privacy.
Health & Safety
Living aboard a ship means that you can’t always count on having medical facilities (设施) nearby. You may be asked to provide a note from your doctor confirming that you are in good health before being accepted into your program. Most programs include medical emergency insurance as part of their fees. See what it covers and what it doesn’t when making your decisions.
1. What do the sailing programs provide for participants?| A．Journeys by land. |
| B．Chances to study abroad. |
| C．Courses of famous universities. |
| D．Opportunities to travel around the world. |
| A．Ask parents for advice. | B．Save as much as $ 20,000. |
| C．Obtain your proper visa. | D．Have a medical examination. |
| A．Tough. | B．Fancy. | C．Noisy. | D．Comfortable. |
