1 . 9 days for only $839 (children: half of the price)
Price covers: international airfares, local transportation, hotel expenses, all meals, daily tours and visas for US citizens.
Our address: No. 178, Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing
Phone number: 010-62123855
Day 1-3 Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and take you to the hotel near Wangfujing (Address: No. 72, Wangfujing Road, 010-86370248). Your first stop is Tian’anmen Square. From there you will enter the Forbidden City. You will then go to the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs. We will arrange a delicious meal in a delicate restaurant followed by a lively acrobatic show. You will finish the 3-day tour after having a glimpse at the Bird’s Nest.
Day 4-6 Xi’an
In the morning, you will take a flight to Xi’an. A visit to the great Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum will start your 3-day tour. You will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the City Wall and the Great Mosque. Later in the afternoon, you will meet a local family, which will introduce you to the life of the local people. You will relax in the Red Star Hotel for 3 nights (Address: No. 165, Wenyi Road, Xi’an, 029-5670054).
Day 7-8 Shanghai
Our guide will pick you up at Pudong Airport and take you to the hotel for 2-night stay (Address: No. 24, Nanjing Road, 021-62458585). Our visit begins at the Shanghai Museum and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. Afterwards, you will have some free time to walk along the Bund and buy souvenirs on Nanjing Road.
Day 9 Leave for Beijing
After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a taxi to the airport for Beijing flight. Our trip comes to an end at this time.
1. Which of the following is the correct route for the 3-day tour in Beijing?| A．Tian’anmen Square - the Forbidden City – the Temple of Heaven – the Great Wall |
| B．the Forbidden City – the Bird’s Nest - Tian’anmen Square – the Great Wall |
| C．Tian’anmen Square – the Temple of Heaven - the Forbidden City – the Great Wall |
| D．the Bird’s Nest - Tian’anmen Square – the Temple of Heaven – the Great Wall |
| A．$839 | B．$2097.5 |
| C．$1258.5 | D．$2517 |
| A．learn many things about the local life and local people |
| B．visit many surprising royal tombs, such as the Ming Tombs |
| C．watch lively acrobatic show after a delicious meal |
| D．have some free time to enjoy the beautiful Bund |
| A．encouraging Americans to apply for a visa |
| B．offering a free ticket booking service to tourists |
| C．helping foreigners to really understand China |
| D．attracting foreigners to go travelling in China |
2 . 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 (招待所)，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 other's experiences. |
| D．It is loved by all travelers because of the convenience it brings to travelers. |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
1. 北京历史悠久且充满现代气息，人民友好；
2. 参观了名胜古迹，品尝了当地小吃。
3. 外国人很多，是国际化城市；
4. 你的感想。
注意：1．100个词左右。 2．不要逐字翻译成英文。
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Saturday, March 24th
We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip toThailand(泰国). All the different smells make us want to try the food. We aregoing 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's _____ days in Thailand.
| A．3 | B．7 |
| C．15 | D．30 |
| A．often feel hungry |
| B．can always find cheap things |
| C．can’t take any photos |
| D．can enjoy themselves |
| A．Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand. |
| B．The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus. |
| C．Chiang Rai is a boring city in the mountains. |
| D．The writer is traveling alone in Thailand. |
5 . Choose Your One-Day-Tours!
Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?| A．Tour A | B．Tour B |
| C．Tour C | D．Tour D |
| A．Windsor Castle & Hampton Court | B．Oxford & Stratford |
| C．Bath & Stonehenge | D．Cambridge |
| A．It used to be the home of royal families | B．It used to be a well-known maze |
| C．It is the oldest palace in Britain | D．It is a world-famous castle |
Are you enjoying your break from school? My family are now in Sacramento, California. We are here paying a visit to visit to my aunt Gloria. We have been to the California State Capital Building, the nature center, and the zoo. I have seen many interesting things, but one stands out above the rest. This morning we drove from my aunt’s home to Calistoga to see California’s Old Faithful Geyser (老忠实泉). I had read about it in my book, Sightseeing in California; Where You Should Go.You have probably heard of Old Faithful, the geyser father north in Yellowstone National Park. This California geyser is sometimes called“ Little Old Faithful.”
When we arrived California’s Old Faithful was only a calm pool of water. The geyser didn’t look very deep. “ What’s the big deal?” I wondered. As I turned, I saw some steam rising from the water. Before I knew it, there was hot water shooting up about 60 feet into the air. We could not believe our eyes! It continued for almost three minutes.
Aunt Gloria told me that the water came from an underground river. She also said that the water temperature was about 95℃. This water can sometimes shoot 170 feet into the air.
My aunt said that other geysers around the world reach hotter temperatures and shoot water even higher than California’s Old Faithful Geyser. I’d love to learn more about this geyser and other geysers in different countries when I get home. I’ll see you soon!
Your friend,
Bennetto
1. According to the text, Bennetto ___________.| A．visited his aunt Gloria by himself. |
| B．had never heard of Old Faithful Geyser. |
| C．thought nothing of Old Faithful Geyser at first. |
| D．flew all the way from Sacramento to Calistoga. |
| A．disappeared at once. | B．was too hot to touch. |
| C．came from a deep sea. | D．was 170 feet in height. |
| A．Anger | B．Doubt | C．Courage | D．Excitement |
| A．talk about his holiday experiences. |
| B．ask Jorge to visit Old Faithful Geyser. |
| C．express his thankfulness to Aunt Gloria. |
| D．give Yellowstone National Park some advice. |
7 . Here are some top tips for world travelers.
Travel light.
Transport sense.Don’t let go of your bags on the train.
Keep clean. It’s a good idea to wear dark clothes because they hide the dirt while white clothes attract it! Make sure you have plenty of clean underclothes and deodorant (除臭剂).
| A．Be polite. |
| B．Keep your documents safe. |
| C．You should carry a spare bag. |
| D．You don’t want to smell bad! |
| E．Keep them with you at all times. |
| F．Make sure your bag isn’t too heavy. |
| G．It’s a good idea to wear similar clothes to the local people. |
The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy wine in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don't make unnecessary noise, especially at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.
Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings (人行道) and do not take any chances when crossing the road.
My next point is about rubbish. It isn't lawful to drop rubbish in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a dustbin.
Finally, as regards (至于) smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age.
I'd like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact the police, who will be pleased to help you. You can call, write or directly go to ask any policeman.
1. Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?| A．A guide | B．A person who makes laws |
| C．A teacher | D．An English officer |
| A．Four | B．Three | C．Six | D．Five |
| A．tell people that those above 18 can drink and smoke there |
| B．declare (宣布) the different laws of England |
| C．give advice to travelers to the country |
| D．warn people against going to the country |
| A．keep in touch with (联系) | B．turn to | C．make a call to | D．write to |
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’s ______ days in Thailand.
| A．3 | B．7 | C．15 | D．8 |
| A．often feel hungry | B．can’t take any photos |
| C．can have a good time | D．feel a little bored |
| A．Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand. |
| B．The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus. |
| C．The writer is traveling alone in Thailand. |
| D．The writer will take a bus to Chiang Mai. |
| A．are friendly to others | B．like to speak English |
| C．hope to live in the cities | D．live a very busy life |
| A．My First Travel | B．The Outside World |
| C．Traveling in Thailand | D．My Trip to Chiang Mai |
