1 . Peru is famously known as “Land of the Incas”. A trip to Peru has been on my wish list for quite a while. It was finally time for me to visit the country.
My first day started in Lima, the capital of Peru. I met with the G Adventures representative (代表) here about the tour. G Adventures is an organization that helps you to connect with other like-minded people in small group-based travel adventures. They played a big part in helping to make Peru an unforgettable experience for me! In Lima, my representative discussed the plan of my tour, and I also had the chance to explore Lima in my own time, with many activities, including a city tour, show, biking tour, and more.
Day two had me taking a flight from Lima to Cusco. Many people visit Cusco for shopping but for me, the main reason for spending a day or two in Cusco was to acclimatize (适应) to the altitude (海拔). As I’d decided to reach the wonder of Machu Picchu, acclimatizing became important to avoid altitude sickness. I was happy to spend a day exploring Cusco. Cusco was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Today, it’s famous for its artists, paintings, clothing and traditional instruments. There’s something for everyone in this city.
The day finally came! Day three had me enjoying a lovely guided visit to Machu Picchu at sunrise. I had free time to explore the city on my own as well as with my guide. It was a lot to take in! I had to stop for a moment and felt the energy of such an ancient city. The history here was unbelievable and I will never forget my time here for as long as I live!
1. What is the author’s attitude to G Adventures?| A．Doubtful. | B．Satisfied. | C．Uninterested. | D．Hopeful. |
| A．To go shopping. | B．To find a local guide. |
| C．To get used to the high altitude. | D．To do research about the Inca Empire. |
| A．Full of excitement. | B．Out of luck. |
| C．Lost in doubt. | D．Deep in regret. |
| A．My love of traveling | B．My wonderful trip to Peru |
| C．Peru: “Land of the Incas”. | D．Traveling: the future of Peru. |
2 . Traveling can be a good way to get life experiences.
Plan ahead
This is probably the most important preparation for traveling. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip, or you will have to spend more on tickets.
Find useful information
Also the Internet can help you save money. You can find some useful websites like www. Travelcity. com and www. Economy travel. com.
Travel in groups
Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.
Well-known places may be expensive and too crowded. You may want to think over your trip and go to a less-known place. Smaller towns still have many interesting activities and sights. You can learn about lots of local customs, too.
Pack necessary things
The most important things to take are not always clothes.
By planning carefully, you can not only enjoy traveling but also save lots of money. You will remember your travel experiences all your life.
| A．Go to a less-known place. |
| B．Watch out for potential dangers. |
| C．Get a good rest before you travel the next day. |
| D．Remember to bring medicine because you may get sick. |
| E．Write down how much you expect to spend on food and hotels. |
| F．Travel books will offer information about the cheapest hotels and restaurants. |
| G．But what will you do if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? |
3 . Setting off on a solo trip, I soon realized I was never really alone.
After traveling to the UK to visit my
The first ride was
I arrived at Gatwick with plenty of time to spare, and I
| A．friend | B．husband | C．workmate | D．daughter |
| A．failed | B．escaped | C．left | D．played |
| A．examined | B．enjoyed | C．predicted | D．recorded |
| A．curious | B．confused | C．careful | D．anxious |
| A．In addition | B．At last | C．After all | D．In total |
| A．promise | B．mistake | C．choice | D．barrier |
| A．Trust | B．Excuse | C．Teach | D．Help |
| A．regularly | B．suddenly | C．smoothly | D．secretly |
| A．free | B．easy | C．quiet | D．noisy |
| A．plane | B．bus | C．taxi | D．train |
| A．anger | B．panic | C．doubt | D．pity |
| A．Guide | B．Obey | C．Follow | D．Support |
| A．boarded | B．approached | C．remembered | D．recognized |
| A．impatience | B．sadness | C．relief | D．regret |
| A．inspiration | B．kindness | C．chance | D．advantage |
4 . Some of the best road trips are unplanned. You simply grab a few items, jump in a car and set off. However, this approach involves some risk.
Planning a road trip can be almost as fun as the trip itself. Some well-designed travel guides may be of great help.
Once you’ve figured out your plan roughly, fill in the details, and bear in mind that maps and satellite navigation systems are not always up to date.
Booking accommodation and having backup plans can make or break a trip, especially if you want to visit some remote byways with limited accommodation opportunities.
| A．You may end up in a boring part of town. |
| B．You can find this information online. |
| C．When planning your route, consider what kinds of roads to take. |
| D．Also, be sure to investigate fuel availability where you’re headed. |
| E．It’s good to take an emergency phone with you. |
| F．Research as much as possible and cross-reference your sources. |
| G．A quick look through them can fuel your inspiration. |
5 . There are hundreds of worthy destinations in the country catering to all tastes. At the top of that list is Chengdu, the perfect jumping-off point for those in search of a mix of stunning natural scenery, wildlife and some of most incredible food on the planet. In recent years the city has expanded its offerings, including a number of new projects tourists will want to experience.
It’s the happiest city in China.
If visiting a place with happy locals is a priority for you, there’s no better city to hit than Chengdu. It has been voted the happiest city in China for 12 continuous years by an annual survey conducted by Oriental Outlook.
It has got one most beautiful bookstore in China.
The new location in Dujiangyan is the second Zhongshuge bookstore in the provincial capital.
There’s a spectacular new massive airport.
One of the world’s most eye-catching new airports, Chengdu’s Tianfu International Airport is as modern as it gets. Beginning operations in 2021, Thantu Airport is the largest civil airport.
There’re plans to turn Chengdu into a “Western China Science City”. Travelers visiting the “Science City” can expect to see many examples of eco-conscious and new wave architecture created by some of the most famous firms in the world. Among these is the world’s first “Unicorn Island”, the country’s next high-tech unicorn. There will also be a low-carbon Future Science and Technology City.
| A．The arts scene is taking off. |
| B．It’s also a city focused on the future. |
| C．There’s no harm in starting to dream about your next visit now. |
| D．It’s expected to handle up to 60 million passengers per year by 2025. |
| E．Its results combine big data, questionnaires, site visits and expert opinions. |
| F．The first, which opened in 2017 in central Chengdu, is modeled after terrace fields. |
| G．Whether you’re dreaming of business travel or just post-pandemic trip, here are some reasons. |
6 . Do you know how to be a proud traveller? The following can tell you.
• Travellers get excited and a bit nervous before travel.Nervousness is typical of travellers. It does not matter whether the person travels once a year or far more frequently.
To plan trips is an exciting activity; however, once you have planned everything, get ready to break all your plans in case that things go wrong or not the way you expected them to go!
• Travellers may start a trip alone, but they end up with friends all over the world.People travel for a variety of reasons. People who stay in a foreign country need to challenge themselves in a variety of ways.
While travelling be prepared to see the real living around the globe. You will see that there are people who struggle to survive.
| A．Travelling is good to our health. |
| B．Travelling makes people excited and expectation makes our blood boil. |
| C．It’s hard to travel without meeting strangers. |
| D．Travellers love to make plans, but they also like to break them. |
| E．They learn new languages, meet new people and try to get to know new cultures. |
| F．The travelling plan is very important to the travellers when they go out for travelling. |
| G．At the same time, there are plenty of those who can afford the most necessary things. |
7 . When you visit America, you will see the word “motel” on signs and notice boards. It is made up of “motor” and “hotel” and it is really a hotel for people who arrive by car (however, you don’t need a car to stay at one). You have to pay when you arrive for your room, which usually has a bath. Meals are not provided, but there will certainly be a cafeteria (自助餐馆). Along the main roads there are a lot of motels. Some provide television in every bedroom while others have swimming pools. Motels are especially useful when you are in the country, far from a town or city. You will also find them in the big National Parks.
In these great National Parks, you may meet guests you don’t expect to see. An American friend told me a little story. In the middle of a moonless night she heard strange noises outside her motel window in the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Thinking it might be a thief, she jumped out of bed, opened the door and crept(悄悄地缓慢行进) towards a dark shadow. As she got close, she saw the thief. She was dreadfully frightened: It wasn’t a human thief—it was a big black bear. The bear was turning over some empty tins(罐) with its paw, looking for tasty bits of food. My friend decided to leave that particular thief alone!
There are also, of course, places called “rooming houses”, where they receive lodgers (房客). You will see such signs as Tourists or Rooms Rent, and you could try one of these. A word of warning—looking for a room in New York during the tourist season is like looking for gold on the moon!
1. What can we know about motels?| A．The word “motel” is formed by two words. |
| B．They are free for people who arrive by car. |
| C．If you want to stay at a motel, you must have a car. |
| D．You can only find motels in the big National Parks. |
| A．TV. | B．Baths. | C．Meals. | D．Swimming. |
| A．A little story of the author’s. | B．The experience of the author’s friend. |
| C．Bears usually look for tasty food at night. | D．A thief crept into the author’s room. |
| A．Tourists cannot find gold there. | B．It is easy to admire the moon there. |
| C．Tourists can have a sweet dream there. | D．It is difficult to find a room there. |
8 . Best Outdoor Activities in Orlando
Organ Pipe Cactus (仙人掌) National Monument
This national monument in Arizona is located within the Sonoran Desert, which spans more than 330,000 acres and is one of the few places in the US where you can see the country’s largest cacti. This “green desert” gets its name from the organ pipe cactus, whose branches mimic the musical instrument. Visitors can explore 31 cactus species and wildflowers through the monument’s many hikes, including the Nature Trail, a short and accessible paved trail. Take your camera, because the area is also home to the Sonoyta mud turtle, desert bighorn, and birds such as the Gila woodpecker and cactus wren.
Red Rock State Park
Located in the center of the state, Red Rock State Park is a popular road trip destination and a must-see attraction during a multi-day trip to the Sedona area. The nature preserve features a visitor center and picnic areas that invite visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Arizona red rocks that surround them. With environmental education and conservation top of mind, Red Rock State Park is a primary place that asks visitors to hike lightly, pack out what they pack in and stick to the trails.
Sedona
Sedona is regularly described as one of America’s most beautiful places. Nowhere else will you find a landscape as dramatically colorful. The towering red rocks and jagged sandstone hills matched against an almost always blue sky have attracted professional and young artists for years. Plus, filmmakers have chosen these burning rock formations in north-central Arizona as the backdrop for such box-office hits as “3:10 to Yuma,” “Broken Arrow” and “Midnight Run.”
Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC)
On top of all that exciting lake-borne action, those looking for something exciting can take part in OWC’s Aquapark, a group of LEGO-inspired ships with climbing barriers, slides and more that will wear you and more importantly, your kids out! No special skills are required, life jackets keep things super safe, and hours of fun are virtually guaranteed. The minimum age for the Aqua park is six and reservations are definitely recommended.
1. What can you do at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument?| A．Play musical instruments. | B．Explore unknown tracks. |
| C．Harvest unusual roses. | D．Take photos of wild animals. |
| A．Colorful scenery. | B．Touching legends |
| C．Burning hot weather. | D．Steep mountains. |
| A．Red Rock State Park | B．Sedona |
| C．OWC’s Aquapark | D．Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. |
9 . On many travelers’ lists of things to do before they die, you’ll find “See the northern lights” written down. Rightfully so these lights are one of nature’s most jaw-dropping views.
In Sweden, the northern lights usually appear from late March or early April. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of them is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear, dark with little to no moonlight, and cloudless. You need to be away from city lights and go to the countryside. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations.
Abisko National Park
Abisko Natinal Park is a main location. The scientifically confirmed “blue hole”, a piece of sky over the Tornetrask lake that usually remains clear despite cloudy weather nearby, gives Abisko its own microclimate (局部地区气候), which is suitable for catching the lights.
Jukkasjarvi
The village of Jukkasjarvi only has about 550 people. But don’t let the small population size fool you: Jukkasjarvi owns the world’s first ice hotel and is one of the best places to view the northern lights. The ice hotel organizes guided tours for guests to the Esrange Space Center. There you can eat at a camp outside and see the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis (北极光). Or why not try to get closer to the northern lights and watch them through an aeroplane window? The ice hotel arranges flights for the amazing northern lights experience.
Gallivare
You can drive a snowmobile to the mountain top in Gallivare for a private light show, or head a few kilometers to nearby villages to watch those lights shining across the dark winter sky. But remember if you do get the chance to see the northern lights in person, never whistle to them. According to ancient Sumi fairy, it brings you bad luck.
1. When are you likely to best enjoy the northern lights in Swede?| A．On cold winter nights with clear sky and a little moonlight. |
| B．On freezing winter nights in the rural area without moonlight or cloud. |
| C．On chilly winter nights in the city center with few lights and little cloud. |
| D．On winter nights when the sky is dark with little moonlight and no cloud. |
| A．It has up to 550 people. |
| B．It owns the world’s first hotel. |
| C．It is among the best places to view the northern lights. |
| D．You can eat at a camp inside and see the aurora borealis. |
| A．A science report. | B．An art magazine. | C．A travel guide. | D．A botanical book. |
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