1 . Amsterdam is most famous for its artistic heritage. This tradition is proudly on display in the Rijksmuseum (translates as State Museum). Once you’ve taken in all that has to offer, artists, history fens, and families shouldn’t pass up the chance to visit the Van Gogh Museum —containing around 700 paintings and drawings by Vincent and other artists, including Gauguin, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec.
Amsterdam is also home to the Anne Frank Museum, where Anne hid with her family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. On a lighter note, taking a canal cruise through its extensive waterways is a rewarding way to see the Dutch capital.
Art lovers get their tickets at:
♦♦ The Van Gogh Museum Rijksmuseum Museum het Rembrandthuis
Food and drink
Cheese lovers love Amsterdam. You can find an excuse to eat cheese at any time of the day here. Gouda is Holland’s favorite, developing a more intense flavor the longer it’s aged. Find a selection at the markets, try a cheeseboard at dinner time, or just order cubes with mustard for dipping to accompany a drink. When you’re hungry for non-cheese food groups, you’ll find Michel in-starred restaurants, vegetarian, and organic restaurants that accompany an array of global cuisine. For old-fashioned and modern Dutch food, try these Amsterdam restaurants: Moeders, Haesje Claes, Loctje, Greetje, and De Silveren Spiegel.
Don’t leave without tasting:
♦♦ Patat (hot chips with toppings), Stroopwafel (waffle cookie), Chocomel (chocolate milk)
Amsterdam Fast Facts
Approximate flight times:
♦♦NYC/ New York 7 hours 20 minutes, Philadelphia 8 hours, Boston 7 hours
♦♦Miami 9 hours 45 minutes, Los Angeles 10 hours 15 minutes
1. Where can visitors see Monet’s paintings?| A．Rijksmuseum. | B．The Van Gogh Museum. |
| C．Museum het Rembrandthuis. | D．The Anne Frank Museum. |
| A．Gouda. | B．Patat. |
| C．Stroopwafel. | D．Chocomel. |
| A．Germans. | B．Dutch men. |
| C．Frenchmen. | D．Americans. |
2 . Have you ever been to the following places?If not,try to find a chance to visit them.
Fez,Morocco
Fez,about 240 miles northeast from Marrakech,a wonderful scene is taking root slowly.It started with immigrants building castles,and continues as hotels and restaurants.The biggest news is that the Hotel Sahrai is completed with a bar and 50 rooms,many overlooking a pool.
Catskills,New York
The region that welcomed Jewish families in the 50s,hippies in the 60s,and soon,casino gamblers（赌博者）. Many stylish B&Bs have opened.Among them are the Hotel Dylan in Woodstock,the Arnold House in Livingston Manor,with its bar and diminutive spa（水疗中心）.So now is the time to enjoy fly-fishing,hiking and other peaceful experiences.
Rotterdam,Netherlands
The constantly unfolding city center in Rotterdam has become one amazing explosion of style,which surprised the tourists greatly.The latest attraction,and reason enough to visit,is the MVRDV-designed Markthal,an igloo（圆顶冰屋）-like horseshoe that houses 20 shops,nine restaurants and 228 apartments.It also happens to be Holland's largest artwork.
Chengdu,China
Famous for its 1,600 pandas,most of which still live in the wild,Chengdu has introduced a 72-hour no-visa policy that makes it easier for Americans to drop in on one of the city's three major panda research facilities.But it's worth sticking around longer to experience what's doing in Chengdu,a city on the rise.One of the shiniest attractions is New Century Global Centre,the world's largest building,complete with an artificial beach.
1. What can a tourist do in Catskills?| A．Go fishing and hiking. |
| B．Design igloos with tourists. |
| C．play with the pandas in the wild. |
| D．Join the local people in building castles. |
| A．The Hotel Sahrai. |
| B．The Hotel Dylan. |
| C．Markthal. |
| D．New Century Global Centre. |
| A．It improved its quality of service. |
| B．It built the world's largest building. |
| C．It introduced a 72-hour no-visa policy. |
| D．It completed a building with an artificial beach. |
3 . You can love them or hate them, but no matter which tourist destination you visit, chances are you'll see someone with their head buried in a Lonely Planet guidebook.
Lonely Planet is one of the world’s largest travel guide brands, publishing more than 500 different guides in eight languages. The popular brand also produces television shows, websites and podcasts (播客) all devoted to travel.
Some people praise Lonely Planet books because they make traveling easy and affordable. They also save time and make sure you don’t miss the best things.
They also provide the reviews of hostels, hotels, restaurants and ticket information about your destination.
This can be great if you’re a nervous traveler, or if you haven’t traveled by yourself before. If you’re in a country where you don’t speak the language, sometimes there’s nothing better than getting into a taxi and opening up a guidebook. You simply point to a map that directs the taxi driver to a hostel that’s cheap and clean, with friendly staff and cold beer.
But others criticize Lonely Planet and other travel guide publishers like them. They say guidebooks take the fun and spontaneity (自发性) out of traveling, and that part of the enjoyment of travel comes from the fact that anything can happen. They also regret that if you follow a guidebook, you’ll end up doing the same thing and having the same experience as everyone else. You might end up seeing the same group of people over and over, because everyone is reading the same book and following the same route.
Another criticism of travel guides is that they have a large impact on local communities. For example, some locals devote their lives to behaving in ways that attract tourists. They pretend to live a traditional lifestyle, wear traditional clothes and live in traditional houses in order to attract the tourist dollar.
1. The Lonely Planet guidebook can bring you the following advantages EXCEPT that _____.| A．you can speak a foreign language when opening a guidebook |
| B．you can easily find a nice place to stay in a strange city |
| C．it provides lots of useful information about your destination |
| D．it can help you save time and money when traveling |
| A．it is not as useful as most travelers expect |
| B．tourist destinations will be crowded if everyone follows the same route |
| C．travelers may not get the chance to have unexpected adventures |
| D．local people keep modern lifestyles under its influence |
| A．It's a world-famous brand only producing guidebooks for travelers. |
| B．It's very useful to a person who's nervous about touring an unfamiliar place. |
| C．It's very useful to a tourist who likes to repeat others' experiences. |
| D．It is loved by all travelers because of the convenience it brings to travelers. |
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1. 希望当他的导游；
2. 打算如何给他当导游；
3. 期盼他的回复。
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Dear Tom,
Recently, while browsing a senior high school website of New Zealand, I saw the message you posted on it.
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5 . In China, a site that amazed me was one
The Yellow River was a main source of transportation in the past. Many ports and bridges were built and destroyed by the river’s strong current(水流), and it was
About 1,500 years ago, the locals of Puzhou, which is now Yongji,
The hotels that
6 . Traveling is a very enjoyable experience as it provides an opportunity to see new things.
Another great benefit is the relaxation you get.
It’s never been this cheap to travel. With increasing oil prices, the cheap travel era might be coming to an end.
| A．It’s nice to enjoy a stress-free time. |
| B．Traveling gives you the opportunity to disconnect from your regular life. |
| C．When traveling with friends or family it creates memories of a lifetime. |
| D．Going on a trip means that you are most likely going to spend time outside. |
| E．Discovering different values and ways to get by in life is really interesting. |
| F．However, there are still many budget airlines fighting for your dollar right now. |
| G．There are many benefits other than enjoying yourself that can be realized when you travel. |
7 . What’s your dream vacation? Watching wildlife in Kenya? Boating down the Amazon? Sunbathing in Malaysia? New chances are opening up all the time to explore the world. So we visit travel agents, compare packages and prices, and pay our money.
We know what our vacation costs us. But do we know what it might cost someone else? It’s true that many poorer countries now depend on tourism for foreign income. Unfortunately, though, tourism often harms the local people more than it helps them.
It might cost their homes and lands. In Myanmar, 5,200 people were forced to leave their homes among the pagodas in Bagan so that tourists could visit the pagodas.
Tourism might also cost the local people their livelihood and dignity. Local workers often find only jobs with slim salaries in the tourist industry. And most of the profits do not help the local economy. Instead, profits return to the tour operators in wealthier countries. When the Maasai people in Tanzania were driven from their lands, some moved to city slums. Others now make a little money selling souvenirs or posing for photos.
Problems like these were observed more than 20 years ago. But now some non-government organizations, tour operators and local governments are working together to begin correcting them. Tourists, too, are putting on the pressure.
The result is responsible tourism, or ethical tourism. Ethical tourism has people at its heart. New international agreements and codes of conduct can help protect the people’s lands homes, economies and cultures. The beginnings are small, though, and the problems are complex.
But take heart. The good news is that everyone, including us, can play a part to help the local people in the places we visit Tour operators and companies can help by making sure that local people work in good conditions and earn reasonable wages.
They can make it a point to use only locally owned hotel restaurants and guide services. They can share profits fairly to help the local economy. And they can involve the local people in planning and managing tourism.
What can tourists do? First, we can ask tour companies to provide information about the conditions of local citizens. We can then make our choices and tell them why. And while we’re abroad, we can:
Buy local foods and products, not imported ones.
Pay a fair price for goods and services and not bargain for the cheapest price.
Avoid flaunting wealth.
Ask before talking photographs of people. They are not just part of the landscape!
Let’s enjoy our vacation and make sure others do, too.
1. What is probably the best title for the article?| A．Vacations Cost More Than You Think | B．Tourism Causes Bad Effects |
| C．Vacations Bring a Lot of Fun | D．Tourism Calls for Good Behavior |
| A．Local people were well paid to leave their lands |
| B．Tourists may stay in hotels opened by local people. |
| C．Local people are mainly provided with low-paying work |
| D．Tourists could bargain with local people for a reasonable price |
| A．take care | B．pay attention | C．cheer up | D．calm down |
| A．tourism is not a promising industry | B．dream vacations should be spent abroad |
| C．tourists should respect local customs and culture | D．the problems caused by tourism are easy to settle |
8 . The editor of the new Cool Camping Britain guide chooses some of his favorite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland.
Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides
Is this Britain’s most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to the mountains, it’s not hard for campers to see how the island inspired The Lord of the Rings author’s fantasy landscapes. The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting.
Open April — September, from ￡5 per tent per night.
Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk
Deep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has only been open for a few years, with two fields separated by a lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect. It’s a great place to do nothing but get into nature. You can put up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond.
Open Easter —October, from ￡10 per tent per night.
Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall
This site, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse（凉亭）with books and games for a rainy day. There are many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks on the farm and a pub just a 10- minute stroll away. There’s very little to do here, no bells and no whistles. Campfires are encouraged.
Open Easter — September, from ￡10 per tent per night.
Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Sciily
Its only campsite, Troytown, couldn’t be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest advantage — so bring plenty of books to read and don’t expect a phone signal. But at least one of life’s necessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of the Gugh, it might just win the prize for best beer garden view in England.
Open March-- October, from ￡7. 50 per tent per night,
1. Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides?| A．It has been open for a few years. | B．A beautiful lake surrounds it. |
| C．It offers the longest service. | D．The rent of a tent per night is the lowest. |
| A．Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides. |
| B．Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk. |
| C．Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall. |
| D．Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly. |
| A．contact others by phones | B．view the bay from the hillside |
| C．get everyday necessities | D．relax yourself by reading |
内容提示：1. 旅游是一种非常好的活动。放松身心，有益健康。
2. 旅行前的准备。了解天气，带好衣服、相机、常用药品等。
3. 旅行时注意饮食卫生和安全，防止小偷。
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Dear John,
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10 . Driving on up to Yosemite with my family was exciting but nerve-racking (神经紧张的). I had never been to such an amazing national park before, yet I wasn’t the most athletic person so I knew that I couldn’t stick through all the hiking up and down. It actually ended up being a fun and adventurous experience.
The ride there was definitely long but worth it. As I woke up from my nap, I saw the beautiful scenery of the tall mountains and beautiful streams. The trails were made nicely for visitors. The waterfalls were breathtaking. Climbing up rocks was one of my favorite parts. Even though I fell a couple of times, I still have a lot of fun. The fact that my family and I spent so much time together all trying to find out which route to take and what views to watch really brought us closer together.
The great thing about nature is that, it’s just you, the views, and the people around you. There’s nothing there to bother you and it’s the best way to relax and enjoy yourself. Yosemite has 5 of the world’s highest waterfalls, and about 300 lakes. The structure of each mountain is incredible; it’s formed in ways that almost take your breath away. Some of them are of a deep dark color with waterfalls forming; some are formed with spots of green peeking (窥探) out. It’s definitely something you wouldn’t want to miss.
Yosemite isn’t the only great National Park but based on my experience I highly recommend going out and enjoying nature with family and friends. It’s a great time to bond, laugh, and take in what Mother Nature offers.
1. The author writes the first paragraph mainly to ________.| A．introduce the topic of this passage |
| B．offer an example to us |
| C．tell us his future plan for hiking |
| D．describe a national park |
| A．nerve-racking | B．injured | C．pleased | D．worried |
| A．is crowded with visitors every day |
| B．is the only great National Park |
| C．is worth travelling to |
| D．is nothing but a common destination |
| A．keeping a good bond with other people |
| B．visiting Yosemite now and then |
| C．trying to protect the environment |
| D．going out to enjoy the beauty of nature |
