1 . St Moritz, the showiest of Switzerland’s Alpine resorts (旅游胜地), is no ordinary ski town. It’s responsible for winter tourism as we know it today. It was a small band of English holidaymakers that changed Switzerland forever. In 1864 a bet took place between hotelier Johannes Badrutt and the vacationers on a damp September evening in St Moritz. As they sat around the fire at the Engadiner Kulm Hotel, concerned about returning to the foggy London winter, the Swiss manager saw a golden opportunity.
“You holiday here in summer,” he challenged them over a bottle of red wine. “Why not enjoy the mountains year-round? Winter is so pleasant that on fine days you can even walk without a jacket.” Attracted by the promise of clean skies against a backdrop of towering peaks, the Englishmen were pleased to accept it; up until then, St Moritz had been a modest hiking destination in July and August. But if Badrutt’s promise proved false, the hotelier would pay for their journey and winter-long stay. How could they lose?
Come mid-December, the group of men returned to Switzerland. Towards the end of their week-long journey, sitting on a horse-pulled sledge and wrapped head-to-toe in furs, they went through the 2,284m Julier Pass in southeastern Switzerland. But by the time of their arrival in St Moritz, the skies had cleared, they were sweating abundantly, and Badrutt, jacketless and with his shirt sleeves rolled up, was there to greet them.
Of course, Badrutt won the bet. Word quickly spread throughout Britain about St Moritz’s distinctive climate—dry and sunny with a high degree of snow certainty. Year-round tourism landed the Alpine town of St Moritz.
That Badrutt almost single-handedly marketed this undeveloped winter wonderland is a little unbelievable. The first tourist office in Switzerland had been established in the same year as the bet. Other resorts like the ones in Davos and Grindelwald were also popping up then. The story of St Moritz is, in some ways, also a tale of social transformation. But what Badrutt did made the Swiss mountains accessible in a way that no one else had done before, so his role as pioneer cannot be downplayed.
1. What can we infer about Johannes Badrutt?| A．He had a good sense of business. |
| B．He was a man with some disabilities. |
| C．He disliked living in mountains. |
| D．He was addicted to gambling. |
| A．They refused it because they thought it was unfair. |
| B．They’d rather pay for their winter journey by themselves. |
| C．They thought that a jacket-free walk was possible. |
| D．They were sure that Badrutt would lose the bet. |
| A．His warmest welcome. |
| B．The hotelier’s courage and wealth. |
| C．The vacationers’ passion for travelling. |
| D．The unique climate of St Moritz. |
| A．Davos and Grindelwald helped a lot. |
| B．He owes it completely to the bet. |
| C．Badrutt played an important role. |
| D．The success was made by tourist office. |
2 . Orlando, the “Theme Park Capital of the world,” has enough to keep your family entertained for weeks. Four Best gives you a description of what each of these parks has to offer.
Aquatica Orlando
Aquatica Orlando brings the best of an aquarium (水族馆), zoo, water park and amusement park together into one experience. With 38 slides, 84,000 acres of white sand beach, you can easily spend the entire day enjoying the Florida sun with your family. Don’t miss the Dolphin Plunge, a clear tube water slide that takes you through the dolphin habitat.
LEGOLAND Florida
LEGOLAND Florida, the largest LEGOLAND park in the world, features 50 rides, shows and attractions spread out over the Lego-strewn 150-acres. If you’re traveling with younger kids, LEGOLAND makes a great choice since it’s designed for kids between the ages of 3 and 12. Besides, Buddy is our walk-around character mascot (吉祥物) of the park. He’s tall, yellow, friendly, and loves taking pictures with LEGOLAND Florida guests.
Discovery Cove
With guest access restricted to 1,300 per day, Discovery Cove feels more like a resort than a theme park. Without crowds to worry about, you’ll get to enjoy up-close animal meetings with dolphins, sting rays, tropical fish and exotic birds. It's all-inclusive too, so you won't have to worry about food, towels or equipment.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
At the Animal Kingdom, Disney changes the concept of a zoological park to something completely new. Here you can take a ride through the wilds of Africa, complete with real animals, raft down the Amazon or ride a runaway train through Mount Everest. The park is home to about 1,500 animals representing 250 species.
1. Which theme park will parents probably choose for their five-year-old child?| A．Aquatica Orlando. | B．Discovery Cove. |
| C．LEGOLAND Florida. | D．Disney’s Animal Kingdom. |
| A．Watch real animals. |
| B．Take pictures with Buddy. |
| C．Watch tropical fish face to face. |
| D．Enjoy the Florida sun with their family. |
| A．Disney’s Animal Kingdom is based on traditional concept of zoo. |
| B．You must take towels of your own at Discovery. |
| C．Aquatica Orlando has various entertainment facilities. |
| D．LEGOLAND Florida covers an area of 84,000 acres. |
3 . I’ve personally traveled through many countries that have had U.S. government warnings issued for them, and I’ve been perfectly safe. Specifically, in the last year, I have travelled safely to both the Philippines and Mexico, and traveled to many South Pacific islands during the tropical cyclone (热带气旋) season and only experienced two days of light rain in six months!. This is, of course, anecdotal, so it’s important that you do your research before booking your trip.
One thing I recommend doing is checking for recent posts on travel forums (论坛), such as Lonely Planet’s Thorntree, to see what people are saying about the country you’ll visit in terms of safety. The U.S. government may make out that an entire country is extremely unsafe when in reality, it’s a small part of it that tourists will be unlikely to visit. Read the travel warnings, too, to see which parts of the country the government recommends that you avoid.
Additionally, it’s worth speaking to your travel insurance provider before you leave to check that you’ll be covered during your travels to these countries. Some insurance .companies won’t cover you if there’s a severe warning for the country, but some will. Travel insurance is a necessity, so it’s definitely something to check out before you leave.
Keep in mind that the U.S. government will help you with emergency evacuation (撤离) from a troubled country, but it comes in the form of a repatriation (归国) loan via the Office of American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS), which can be called to rescue you from a bad situation abroad. Remember by heart that you’ll have to wait overseas for the money to arrive and eventually repay the loan once you’re home safely. Just another reason to get travel insurance!
1. What should you do before a travel according to Paragraph 1?| A．Make a good route plan. | B．Make a careful study of the trip. |
| C．Ask the government for help. | D．Read the travel books first. |
| A．Tourist places. | B．Lonely planet. |
| C．Travel safety. | D．Weather forecast. |
| A．Some of them don’t cover all the countries. |
| B．They may provide false information. |
| C．They seldom talk with customers. |
| D．They sometimes offer bad service. |
| A．ACS will repay the loan for you. |
| B．U.S government is very generous. |
| C．It’s easy to escape from a troubled country. |
| D．Getting travel insurance is the best choice. |
4 . When you come to London for a trip, it's best to plan a day out so as to maximize（最大化）the number of things yon can see. Time permitting，we can offer advice by e-mail if there's anything you particularly want to see.
If you are only in London for a day, a weekend or a week, use our SHORT STAY pages where we show you how to fill as much into your days as possible.
The best season to come is late Summer or Autumn —— recently we have been having Indian Summers （秋季的小阳春天气）from mid-September to the end of October with clear blue skies and 20 degree temperatures. Finally the weather breaks as the storm fronts move in off the Atlantic, then clears up for Christmas. February to April can be terrible, and the weather is very unpredictable. Ask the Meteorological office here for facts and figures but they are so often wrong.
When it's raining there are plenty of museums and galleries to visit —— and the tube（地铁）system is generally very good outside of rush hour.
It's best for you to be near a tube station when choosing a hotel, because buses can be slow and unreliable（不可靠的）and taxis expensive. The yellow circle line on the tube map marks the division（分界线）between central and not-so-central London. Outside of that area your transport bill will rise. The best restaurants are in Islington and the southwest of London which is where the life is.
1. The Meteorological office in the third paragraph is a place where_______．| A．people can know what London is like |
| B．people can get information about tourism |
| C．people can know what the weather is like |
| D．people can get information about transportation |
A．the t raffic | B．the living condition |
| C．the food | D．the price |
| A．There are many museums and galleries in London. |
| B．The tube system in London is very good at any time. |
| C．One can get more information by sending e –mail. |
| D．Autumn is the best season for visiting London. |
| A．are going to serve as tour guides |
| B．are planning to live in London |
| C．are going to visit London |
| D．are going to work in London |
5 . Li Daiyu and Liu Qian were on a trip to Canada. At 8 o'clock, their friend, Danny Lin,
Skiing in the Rocky Mountains and sailing in the harbour make it one of Canada’s most popular cities
Canada is a
6 . Saturday, March 24th
We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand(泰国). All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the North.
Tuesday, March 27th
Bangkok is wonderful and surprising! The places are interesting. We visited the famous market which was on water, and saw a lot of fruits and vegetables. Everything is so colorful, and we have taken hundreds of photos already! Later today we will leave for Chiang Mai. We will take the train north, stay in Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai.
Friday, March 30th
Our trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. The village people here love the quiet life--no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met. They always smile and say “hello”. Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.
1. The diaries above show the writer stayed for _____ days in Thailand.| A．3 | B．7 | C．15 | D．30 |
| A．Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand. |
| B．The writer is traveling alone in Thailand. |
| C．Chiang Rai is a boring city in the mountains. |
| D．The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus. |
| A．My First Travel | B．The Outside World |
| C．Traveling in Thailand | D．A Country on the Train |
7 . The Terracotta Army Museum is one of the must-visit attractions for all travelers to China. The attraction is located in Xi’an, in west China's Shanxi Province.
What’s special?
The terracotta Army is the buried army of Qin Shi Huang, an ancient Chinese emperor. These ancient sculptures were built and buried over two thousand years ago near the city of Xi'an. They were discovered in 1974 by farmers digging a well looking for underground water. Over a thousand terracotta warriors and horses have been uncovered since then. Each warrior is made of clay (泥土). They are around two meters tall. The sculptures are so detailed that it is possible to guess the age, rank and personality of each one. None of the soldiers are the same.
The best time to visit
The Terracotta Army is an indoor attraction, which is not likely to be affected by weather, so it can be visited all year round.
As the Terracotta Army Museum is one of the must-visit attractions in China, it is crowded most of the time. We advise our customers to avoid the following periods when the museum is particularly crowded:
National Day holiday(October 1-7), when it is fully packed.
Labour Day holiday(May 1-3)
Weather in winter is dry, cold and the least comfortable, and it's also the worst season for air quality, but it's also low season.
Travel style: private, group or independent?
A private tour means a lot of flexibility and you will be well taken care of by a private guide and driver. The museum is crowded most of the time, but our guides know how to escape the crowds, and help our customers to enjoy more in the museum. See our 3-Day Terracotta Warriors Private Tour.
Going with a group you won't get lost, but i lacks flexibility and personal service.
Travelling on your own you may meet a lot of trouble, such as wasting time on finding a taxi or public bus to the attraction, lining up for tickets, reading maps, making sense of Chinese signs, etc.
1. The Terracotta Army ________.| A．was discovered by farmers when doing farm work |
| B．is a great underground army buried 1000 years ago |
| C．was made of clay with clearly recognized characteristics |
| D．has all been unearthed since its discovery in 1974 |
| A．All the year round. |
| B．Clear winter days. |
| C．Labour Day holiday. |
| D．National Day Holiday. |
| A．a family tour |
| B．a tourist group |
| C．travel on your own |
| D．a private tour |
8 . Top Sites to See in New York
Central Park
For more than 150 years, visitors have come to Central Park’s 843 green acres in the heart of Manhattan. Since 1980, the Park has been managed by the Central Park Conservancy, in partnership with the public. You can visit the official website of Central Park to learn more about Park happenings and activities and to learn how to help Central Park.
Telephone: 212-310-6600
Location: 59th to 110th Street, Manhattan Borough, from Central Park West to 5th Avenue, New York City, NY10022
Open Hours: 06: 00-23:00
The National 9/11 Memorial Museum
The national 9/11 Memorial & Museum is a place of remembrance honoring those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The 9/11 Memorial Museum displays Monumental artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, sympathy and recovery that are central to telling the story of the 2001 attacks and the consequence. It also explores the global impact of 9/11 and its continuing significance.
Telephone: 212-312-8800
Location: 180 Greenwich St, World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007
Open Hours: 09: 00-20: 00
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
At New York City’s most visited museum and attraction, you will experience over 5,000 years of art from around the world. The Met is for anyone as a source of inspiration, insight and understanding. You can learn, escape, play, dream, discover and connect.
Telephone: 212-535-7710
Location: 1000 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10028-0198
Open Hours: 10: 00-17: 30
1. How can you get more information about the activities in Central Park?| A．By calling the park. |
| B．By visiting its website. |
| C．By consulting the staff. |
| D．By writing to the manager. |
| A．59th to 110th Street. |
| B．180 Greenwich St. |
| C．World Trade Center. |
| D．1000 5th Avenue. |
| A．An official report. |
| B．A popular magazine. |
| C．A tourist brochure. |
| D．A product handbook. |
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Last summer vacation was my most pleasant one. My parents and I had made at our to Xi’an. Instead of having a travel agency arranging our transportation and accommodation, we booked the train tickets and hotel rooms on the Internet by us. During our tour in Xi’an, we went to many places of interests and took lots of photos, learned about the history of Xi’an. No tourists would miss the local food in Xi’an, so would we. We enjoyed the typical local food, it tasted more delicious than we had expected. Hardly had I returned than I shared the photos and experiences for my classmates. The trip to Xi’an has been such happy memory to me that I will never forget it.
10 . I visited Aruba last week. On the first day, I mainly enjoyed comfortable sunshine on the beaches there. But I needed more than sunshine and sand to fill my week.
I rented a car the next day. One of my first stops that day was the Alto Vista Chapel, a historic north-side Roman Catholic churchy Just as I entered it, a colourful “party bus” filled with singing tourists pulled into the parking lot, ending the silence. So I left soon.
From the church I made my way to the California Lighthouse, named for the steamship California that sank nearby in 1891. After spending some time there, I went to La Trattoria El Faro Blanco, an Italian restaurant that sits on top of the hill and offers scenic views.
I love golfing, so I wasn't going on vacation without spending a day on the courses. The Tierra del Sol Country Club is for golfing on the islands located at its northwest point. Opened in 1995, it is a beautiful place with views of the sea and the California Lighthouse. I spent a full day there.
To completely escape from the other tourists, I booked a four-hour jeep tour for the fourth day. I went to the Arikok National Park, which covers nearly 20 percent of the islands I stood on a cliff and looked down on a natural pool that was formed inside volcanic rock (火山岩). It was amazing.
My final night was spent at Madame Janette Restaurant, Friends who had been to Aruba told me I had to go there. I dined there while listening to a local musician performing the Beatles’ While My Guitar Gently Weeps. It was so good and the crowd demanded more.
1. Why did the author leave the Alto Vista Chapel soon?| A．Because he didn’t like the party there. |
| B．Because he didn’t find a place for his car. |
| C．Because there were too many tourist. |
| D．Because some tourists made the place noisy. |
| A．He enjoyed the views of the sea from a lighthouse. |
| B．He tasted the local food in a popular restaurant. |
| C．He played a sport in a club. |
| D．He visited a park. |
| A．introduce attractions in Aruba |
| B．encourage readers to visit Aruba |
| C．explain why Aruba is worth a visit |
| D．share his travel experience in Aruba |
| A．following the space order |
| B．following the time order |
| C．offering causes and effects |
| D．giving examples |
