1 . This summer, I, along with several other international students, traveled to the region of Berounka and found a lovely camping place beside the river. At night, I shared a tent with three girls from Brazil, the United States, and Belgium.     1     I didn’t know what to bring, just my sleeping bag and some warm clothes. And with the light of the campfire burning all night, I was unable to sleep until 1 o'clock.

Later that morning, when we were all on the raft and ready to leave, I was told to sit in the middle because I’d never used a paddle (桨)before.     2     Once we set off, my US friend showed me how to use a paddle. I found it wasn’t so hard---it just made my arms really tired. I listened carefully to what my friends were saying at the same time looking around at the beautiful scenery.     3    

Suddenly, the raft turned over and we all fell into the water. My friends managed to reach the other side of the river quickly, but they couldn’t catch me. I felt panicked but wanted to get out of the water as soon as I could.     4    

At last, I finally made it to a rock near the riverbank. I was so delighted and asked my friends to take a photo of me.     5    From then on, I tried rafting almost every summer. My experience taught me that we should try new things and get to know new people, even if it means facing danger.

A．I’d never camped outside before.

B．I heard my friends cheering me up loudly.

C．I shared what I brought with my three roommates.

D．So I grasped my paddle and swam stoutly(勇敢地，坚决地).

E．I held on tightly to my paddle, not daring to move one bit.

F．I had fallen into the river, but I fell in love with this sport too.

G．Tree-filled mountains, the clear blue sky, and wooden cottages surrounded me.

2 . Do you know a famous Chinese saying, "He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man?" We can help you realize your dream now.

◆12-Day Tour in China

Tour Type: Private Tour

Guide: English-speaking guide

Must-see sights in China: the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors. Giant pandas

Try biking on the Ming Dynasty City Wall of Xi'an, or tour by electric car. Have a once-in-a-life chance to get close to the incredibly cute treasure---Pandas.

Price: $1,669 per person

◆8-Day Tour in China

Tour Type: Private Tour

Guide: English- speaking guide

Must-see sights in China: the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors

Take rickshaw（人力车）through the Hutongs and get close touch with the original Beijing lifestyle. Experience the Bund, classical garden, modern and old in contrast in Shanghai.

Price: $1,159 per person

◆10-Day Tour in China

Tour Type: Private Tour

Guide: English-speaking guide

Must-see sights in China: the Great Wall Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors

Walk into a local family, learn to cook Chinese food and dine with the hosts in their home.

Price: $1, 629 per person

◆15-Day Tour in China

Tour Type: Private Tour

Guide: English-speaking guide

Must-see sights in China: the Great Wall, Forbidden City. Terracotta Warriors

Enjoy the breathtaking landscape along Li River and escape from the busy and noisy city life. Unwind with a Yangtze River sail tour and see the Three Gorges.

Price: $2.699 per person

1. Which tour provides visitors with a chance to see pandas?

A．8-Day Tour in China.	B．10-Day Tour in China.
C．12-Day Tour in China.	D．15-Day Tour in China.

2. Who may prefer to take 8-Day Tour in China?

A．Nature lovers.	B．Folk custom and culture lovers.
C．Swimming lovers.	D．Animal lovers.

3. Why is 15-Day Tour in China unique compared with the other tours?

A．It costs visitors the least to visit.	B．It lets visitors communicate with local people.
C．Visitors can visit ancient buildings.	D．Visitors can see water scenery.

3 . Large rainforests are extremely important ecosystems on our planet. They are home to a large number of animal and plant species, and they absorb vast amounts of carbon dioxide, which helps reduce global warming. These biggest ones in the world are a sight to observe.

Daintree Rainforest

The main river of the rainforest is the Daintree River, and it also includes the Daintree National Park. If you are wondering why everything seems to share the name, the reason is simple-Richard Daintree was a famous Australian geologist and photographer. Plenty of options will take you there, including a ferry.

Valdivian Temperate Rainforest

This rainforest is known to be extremely foggy and humid, but some interesting species live there. Since it is on the coast, you can witness ice sheets and glaciers as well. Getting to the rainforest is most accessible from Santiago, the capital of Chile, and a train ride or a bus is a preferred option.

Congo Rainforest

This rainforest also features a large number of different plant and animal species, including gorillas, forest elephants, and lions. Visiting this rainforest is also recommended by using a tour company, preferably by finding one in the Republic of Congo.

Amazon Rainforest

It is estimated that we can find 16,000 different tree species in the Amazon rainforest.

When it comes to other plants, animals, and insects, the numbers are even more impressive. The especially interesting thing is that there is still a large number of undiscovered species. A tour guide is advised since going through the rainforest can be dangerous, with predatory creatures(食肉动物)running around.

1. Which of the following is named after a person?

A．Daintree Rainforest.	B．The capital of Chile.
C．The Republic of Congo.	D．Amazon Rainforest.

2. What is recommended to visit Valdivian Temperate Rainforest?

A．By ferry.	B．By train.
C．By plane.	D．By bike.

3. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A diary.	B．A brochure.
C．A novel.	D．A report.

4 . BRITAIN is a popular tourist place. But tours of the country have advantages and disadvantages.

ADVANTAGES:

Free museums: No charge for outstanding collections of art and antiquities(文物).

Pop music: Britain is the only country to compare with the US on this score.

Black cabs: London taxi drivers know where they are going even if there are never enough of them at weekends or night.

Choice of food: Visitors can find everything from Ethiopian to Swedish restaurants.

Fashion: Not only do fashion junkies love deeply and respect highly brand names such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen; street styles are justly loved, too.

DISADVANTAGES:

Poor service: “It’s part of the image of the place. People can dine out on the rudeness they have experienced,” says Professor Tony Seaton, of Luton University’s International Tourism Research Center.

Poor public transport: Trains and buses are promised to defeat the keenest tourists, although the overcrowded London tube is inexplicably(难以理解的) popular.

Rain: Still in the number one complaint.

No air-conditioning: So that even splendidly hot summers become as unbearable as the downpours Overpriced hotels: The only European country with a higher rate of tax on hotel rooms is Denmark.

Licensing hours: Alcohol is in short supply after 11 p. m. even in “24-hour cities”.

1. What do tourists complain most?

A．Poor service.	B．Poor public transport.
C．Rain.	D．Overpriced hotels.

2. What do we learn about pop music in Britain and the US through this passage?

A．Pop music in Britain is better than that in the US.

B．Pop music in Britain is as good as that in the US.

C．Pop music in Britain is worse than that in the US.

D．Pop music in Britain is quite different from that in the US.

3. When are people not able to get alcohol?

A．At 12:00 p.m.	B．At 10:00 p.m.
C．At 11:00 p.m.	D．At 9:00 p.m.

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．You have to pay to visit the museums.

B．It’s very cheap to travel by taxi there.

C．You cannot find Chinese food there.

D．The public transport is poor there.

5. Where do we probably read the passage?

A．In a science book	B．In a story book
C．In a travel book	D．In a text book

5 . The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It was one of the poorest nations in the region. Within the last five years, however, it has become a hot spot for adventure travelers. In 2006 it was voted the happiest place on Earth. The reason is not that Vanuatu are the richest but that Vanuatu has white-sand islands, clear waters, the world’s most accessible live volcano, great diving and food that grows faster than it can be picked.

With a population of about 221,000, Vanuatu has 113 languages, which is a result of 3,000 years of immigration from many Pacific countries. There are three official languages: English, French, and Bislama. Bislama developed from South Pacific English, a simplified language that traders and other foreigners used it to communicate with speakers of the many local languages.

Most of the islands are mountainous and of volcanic origin. There are several active volcanoes in Vanuatu, including Yasur on the island of Tanna, one of the world's most accessible volcanoes. If you’ve ever fancied getting close to a volcano, here’s your chance.

Vanuatu Post's Underwater Post Office has quickly become one of the busiest post offices for postcards in the world! Visitors from around the world want to experience the world's first underwater post office. The Post Office is only 50 meters offshore and at just three meters below the surface, very appealing to the young and young at heart. Since opening in 2003, the underwater post office has received about 100,000 visitors. They have posted one of the waterproof postcards available in Vanuatu; these cards are collected regularly by one of Vanuatu Post’s four trained divers. The underwater branch is manned daily for usually about an hour, longer with demand.

1. Vanuatu was voted the happiest place on Earth because ______.

A．it’s the poorest nation in the region

B．it’s Vanuatu that are the richest

C．it’s a favorite place for adventurers

D．it’s blessed with abundant nature

2. From the text, ______ led to over one hundred languages spoken in Vanuatu.

A．immigration

B．location

C．dialects

D．foreigners

3. Which of the following is true about Vanuatu?

A．Bislama developed from local Pacific French.

B．Yasur is one of the live volcanoes in Vanuatu.

C．Vanuatu has more than 113 official languages.

D．Underwater Post Office has opened for 5 years.

4. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?

A．Working at the underwater branch

B．Great diving in amazing Vanuatu

C．A hot spot for adventure travelers

D．The busiest post office on Earth

6 . A Time for an adventure?

Are you a bit bored with your nine-to-five routine? Have a look at our exciting range of holidays and decide what type of adventure you'd like.

Activity holidays

Our activity holidays are for everyone, people who love danger or who just like sports. We have a huge variety of water, snow or desert holidays. We'll take you SCUBA diving in the Red Sea or kayaking and white water rafting in Canada. If you prefer snow, you can try skiing or snowboarding in the Alps. For those who like warmer weather, we also have sandboarding-he desert version of skateboarding.

Polar expeditions

Take a cruise to the Antarctic or the Arctic; explore a land of white natural beauty and wonderful wildlife. Our experts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch the penguins in the Antarctic or whales and polar bears in the Arctic.

Cultural journeys

Our cultural journeys will help you discover ancient civilizations: India, Thailand, Egypt and many more. Visit temples, palaces and ancient ruins-just remember to bring your camera! Get to know local ways of life by exploring markets, trying foreign foods and meeting local people.

Trekking tours

We have trekking holidays to famous places such as Machu Picchu or the Everest Base Camp Trek, as well as some nearer to home in the Highlands of Scotland. You don't need to be very sporty, just fairly fit. You'll have a great time enjoying nature with a group of new friends. Some of the holidays include camping, but we'll transport the tents for you!

1. Which tour will you choose if you want to watch animals in nature?

A．Activity holidays.	B．Polar expeditions.
C．Cultural journeys.	D．Trekking tours.

2. What can explorers probably do during the trekking tours?

A．Do some sports.	B．Enjoy sandboarding.
C．Camp on the mountains.	D．Try snowboarding in the Alps.

3. Who are the holiday adventure events mainly aimed at?

A．Senior retirees.	B．Young teenagers.
C．Regular workers.	D．Successful businessmen.

7 . Exploring a stadium is interesting. Without a game to focus on, you can actually appreciate the size and design of these places.

Raymond James Stadium

It offers a 75-minute tour showing visitors the inner workings of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ home stadium and the field. The stadium store has over 2,000 items. Tours run Mondays through Thursdays. Advance reservations are not required, but because tours may be cancelled, visitors should call (813)350-6500 to confirm a tour is running that day.

Tropicana Field

It offers 90-minute tours on weekdays. Some restricted areas that tour groups visit are the press box and the stadium control room. Guides will point out the stadium’s unique features and the team's history. Occasionally, groups will even see a player rehabbing (康复) or leave their jobs. Tour days vary, so call (813)326-7297 for an updated schedule.

Amalie Arena (圆形运动场)

It offers a behind-the-scenes tour on all Tampa Bay Lighting game days, starting 3.5 hours before the game and lasting an hour. Visitors see every floor of the arena. Tickets to that day’s game are not required. Buy tickets at the Amalie Arena ticket office or through the Tampa Bay Lightning app by clicking “experience”. For more information, call (813)301-6500.

Al Lang Stadium

The 70-minute tour is appropriate for all ages. No footballs, large bags, backpacks, cameras longer than 12 inches or video cameras are permitted on the tour. Please note there is no food available to purchase on site during the tour. All bags need to be searched upon arrival. Call (813)455-4921 to check tour availability on the day you plan to come.

1. Why should visitors call Raymond James Stadium ahead of time?

A．To book the ticket to it.

B．To know its inner workings.

C．To check if the tour is available.

D．To choose the place of it to visit.

2. Which place offers the longest tour?

A．Raymond James Stadium.

B．Tropicana Field.

C．Amalie Arena.

D．Al Lang Stadium.

3. Where can you read this text?

A．In a fashion magazine.

B．In a scientific journal.

C．In a travel brochure.

D．In a sports report.

8 . Everyone at Pacsafe is always eager to get out in the world and enjoy new cultures, food, and experiences. With that in mind we asked a few of our top travel bags for their best travel destination recommendations for 2020. They also included their favorite Pacsafe bag to take on the trip. Enjoy and hopefully get some ideas for your own globe-trotting adventure.

Sri Lanka---Alison Hanko, Global Marketing Director

I’m going to Sri Lanka this summer holiday and can’t wait. It’s close to Hong Kong where I live and I’ve always wanted to go. The food is supposed to be amazing. It seems really relaxing and I really want to do the Kandy to Badulla train ride, which looks just amazing. We’ve booked a good mix of beaches, some time in a safari tent to hopefully see elephants in the wild.

For my bag, I’ll most likely take the Quiksilver 40L Pack because it has the built-in wet pack for my bikinis. It’s also a great size for a week-long trip in a warm climate.

Japan---Ben Barras, Creative Director

Japan is definitely my best travel destination recommendation. The culture, the streets, the architecture, the inspiration you get from all of that is amazing. The food is also fascinating. It’s where I’m most planning to go. Tokyo obviously, but also visiting the mountains. You can go snowboarding, which I haven’t done for years.

I have a Vibe 25L Backpack which you can pack a lot in. The thing I like most about it is that it’s small, but still fits plenty in. I’ll pair that up with a larger travel bag for the rest of my things and use the backpack to get around day to day.

Berlin---Phil Hayes, Executive VP of Global Design

For me, it’s definitely Berlin. I’m particularly excited about the fashion, which I hear is pretty full on. Also the art galleries and history. Food, nightlife. Everything I’ve heard about Berlin is pretty cool, so I’m going to suck as much as I can out of it. World’s Global Style Network had the Berlin shopping list that came out recently, so I’m going to follow that through as well.

Bag wise, it will be the Quiksilver X Collab Bag. It’s the 25L Anti-theft Backpack. It’s normally my go-to bag for city trips because it’s super easy to lock on the plane and in bars, and it’s just the right amount of space.

1. If you are interested in wildlife, which destination should you choose?

A．Sri Lanka.	B．Japan.
C．Hong Kong.	D．Berlin.

2. What will interest you in all of the three destinations?

A．Fashion.	B．Snowboarding.
C．Architecture.	D．Food.

3. The main purpose of the passage is to ________

A．share the stories of some travelers.

B．recommend favorable overseas destinations for adventure.

C．advertise travel destinations in different countries.

D．urge people to enjoy new cultures, food, and experiences.

9 . YOUR ADVENTURES START HERE!

Discover Bangladesh

We are specialists in tours of Bangladesh, a beautiful country still relatively untouched by tourism. Our 27-day tour visits the best attractions in the country for just £ 2,130 per person. There is a maximum of six people in each group. Read travelers’ recent comments on our website and discover how good we are!

Nijhoom Tours (T: 008801758897959)

Explore Japan

Explore Tokyo with its energetic city life and relax in peaceful Kyoto surrounded by temples. In spring, gaze upon graceful Mt. Fuji or find yourself held by breath-taking gold landscape on an autumn adventure. No trip is complete without tasting some of the world’s best cuisine, from delicious fresh sushi to crispy tempura.

Wendy Wu Tours (T:08082781657)

Challenge Yourself in Europe

From reaching the highest mountain sleeping spots on a hut-to-hut journey in the Alps to enjoying a week discovering the Italian Lakes with a spectacular Alpine rail journey included, we have been creating small-group walking, hiking and cycling holidays throughout Europe for over 20 years. Book your exciting tour right now!

KE Adventure Travel ( T :01768773966)

Yukon and Alaska Walk

Canada’s northwestern corner is a vast territory that meets the Arctic Circle and the Arctic Ocean. Homeland of First Nations and Inuit, Yukon is one of North America’s largest remaining wild lands, and a place where the unexpected occurs. We specialize in adventure tours to the Americas, with extraordinary knowledge and experience. Reserve your place on an adventure now from just £ 200.

Grand American Adventures ( T :03330038232 )

1. What is special about Discover Bangladesh?

A．It gives a discount.	B．It is a small-group tour.
C．It offers travelers’ comments.	D．Il covers hiking and cycling.

2. Which tour will satisfy your love for food?

A．Explore Japan.	B．Discover Bangladesh,
C．Yukon and Alaska Walk.	D．Challenge Yourself in Europe.

3. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A research paper.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A nature magazine.	D．A geography textbook.

10 . 阅读下面材料， 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

When in 1984 I. M. Pei, then the most sought-after architect in America,    1    ( present) his plans for a 70-foot glass pyramid in the l8th-century courtyard of the Louvre, the general     2     (react) was anger. Because Mr. Pei was Chinese-American, he    3    ( apparent) had no understanding of the Louvre, or Paris, or France.

However, these remarks did not annoy him. With quick enthusiasm and wide smiles, he took them. He had been asked to design    4    new entrance for the museum and,    5    everyone's surprise, instead of adding on some concrete block, he had created a great welcoming space: put a winding staircase underground and capped it with a ray of light,    6     did not hurt the old facades (外墙).

When he was a child, his imagination    7    ( shape) by his family’s ancient gardens at Suzhou in Jiangsu. There, he would wander winding    8    ( path ) through fantastic rocks towards pavilions (亭子),unconsciously    9     (absorb) the beauty of the surroundings.

Mr. Pei built a hotel complex at Fragrant Hill outside Beijing, after returning to China in 1974. He regarded this as a chance    10    ( bring) the Chinese away from their dull eastern European blocks and back to the domestic traditions they had lost.