1 . The Best Sillk Road Tour
Silk Road, a business and trade route, originates from the ancient China and connects with the Asian. African and European countries. Our well-designed Silk Road tour package will never let you down.
Departure City: Shanghai
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned vehicle
Meals: 12 western buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches with some being a la carte (点菜)style
Tour Highlights:
·Must-see sights in China-Terracotta Warriors, Famen Temple, Dunhuang Mogao Caves, Maiji Caves, Jiayuguan Pass and Mutianyu Great Wall
·Trace back to the Silk Road of 2, 000 years ago & learn about the culture and history Marvel at the art treasure-Mogao Caves & enjoy an exciting camel riding in the Gobi Desert We Guarantee 100% No Shopping Stops!
Tour Prices
| Tour Prices with Luxury Hotels | ||
| 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
| $3749 | $3299 | $2939 |
| Tour Prices with Standard Hotels | ||
| 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
| $3479 | $3029 | $2669 |
·Prices are per person in US Dollars
·Any parts of the tour length, activities or hotels can be tailored to your individual interests Are you ready to follow the footsteps of the ancients to explore this mysterious land now?
1. What will people do on the tour?| A．Appreciate the ancient heritage. | B．Ride on camels all the way. |
| C．Stay a few nights in caves. | D．Do a lot of shopping. |
| A．A Beijing businessman good at golf | B．A Japanese model loving fashion. |
| C．A Yunnan biologist interested in birds. | D．An American student learning history. |
| A．$3479 | B．$3749. |
| C．$7498. | D．$11247. |
2 . Because travel is as much about the journey as the destination, the right accessories((配件) make a difference to the jet-setters on your gift list.
Noise-canceling headphones
Few things are more needed by travelers than a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones. The Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700 has 11 levels of noise canceling power so you can control your environment as needed, and four microphones that pick up and separate your voice so you can still take calls, even in a noisy airport. In addition, it offers one-touch access to Google Assistant or Alexa, and 20 hours of battery life, which should get you almost anywhere in the world on a single charge (充电).
Purchase: via AMAZON.COM $399
Multi-purpose jacket
Sure, jackets are a great way to add a layer of warmth — but that's just about any traditional jacket with two front pockets. If the traveler on your list is a techie, he or she will be excited with the Baubax bomber jacket 2.0. which has 25 features to ensure everything stays organized and readily available. It comes with built-in neck pillow, travel footrest, eye mask, travel blanket, battery-charger pocket, bottle opener... and 12 pockets to place your tablet, phone, sunglasses and passport. Yes, 12...
Purchase: via BAUBAX.COM S238
Motion-sickness relief
There's a new choice for the traveler who suffers motion sickness. Reliefband 1.5, a drug-free wristband (腕带) that uses patented, clinically proven, FDA-cleared technology to treat motion sickness. The wristband works by stimulating the nerve at the underside of the wrist with gentle pulses. It works for travel by plane, train, boat, or car, as well as for virtual reality gaming, amusement park rides, and even morning sickness.
Purchase: via AIMAZON.COM $94.99
1. What’s the extra function of “Noise-canceling headphones”?| A．It’s of high quality. | B．It’s noise-free. |
| C．It keeps a phone call clear. | D．It can access Google Assistant easily. |
| A．its ability to keep warm | B．its up-to-date design |
| C．its ability to store things | D．its affordable price |
| A．It is a new choice for the traveler. | B．It’s a smart wearable device. |
| C．It can cure any sickness. | D．It’s a newly-invented pill. |
3 . For some in China, the aim of travel is to create 15-second videos. It's not about where you've been. It's about where you're seen to have been.
Perched(坐落于)on cliffs above a river, Hongyadong is a stilt-house complex in mock-traditional(仿古的)style in the city of Chongqing. Its bars, restaurants and golden neon lights have been a popular draw since it was built in 2006. Last year the number of visitors surged, with the waiting time to get in being three hours. For a while Hongyadong became the biggest attraction in China after the Forbidden City. The main reason, it seemed, was Hongyadong's sudden popularity on a social-media app Douyin, which is used for sharing photographs and 15-second videos.
Instead of having fun, some people now go in great numbers to remote strawberry farms or Icelandic fjords(峡湾)to take photos to impress their friends on social media. In China, Douyin, launched in 2016, has 230m monthly active users. Unlike users of Instagram, who mainly browse feeds of pictures posted by people they follow, Douyin's fans commonly use the app to watch hot-trending videos posted by users they do not know under categories such as “food” and “scenic spots”.
Uploading a picture or video from a photogenic spot to sites such as Douyin and Kuaishou is known in China as daka, meaning “punching the card”. The word is also used to refer to the practice of registering your presence at a location that has already become hot. The aim is not to produce a well-crafted video or beautiful photograph, but simply to show that you have also been to the places that are popular.
A subculture has developed of young people who choose daka as a lifestyle. So-called daka zu-“daka tribes”-can be found roaming Chongqing and other cities, checking in at as many hot locations as possible within a single day. Guides can be found online, to show the most efficient ways to achieve this. Companies offer “daka tours”. Shops and restaurants in China try to make themselves as daka- friendly as possible: a coffee shop in Beijing built inside a shipping container, for example. Douyin users can use the app to create “daka videos”: super-speed slide shows of themselves at daka sites.
The daka craze may have practical origins (起源). China's young urban professionals have little vacation time. In their first year at a company, employees can expect at most five-day paid-vacation. So workers need to make the most of their limited leisure time. Douyin captures the mood with its slogan: “Make every second count.”
1. What made Hongyadong the second biggest tourist attraction in China?| A．Its location and mock-traditional style. |
| B．The three-hour waiting time to access it. |
| C．Its bars, restaurants and golden neon lights. |
| D．Quite a few users sharing photos and videos of it on Douyin. |
| A．Icelandic fjords are the most famous travel destination on social media. |
| B．Strawberry farms are highly recommended on social media. |
| C．The purpose of travelling has been changed by social media. |
| D．Social media make it possible for users to have fun in remote areas. |
| A．The desire for travel. |
| B．Limited leisure time. |
| C．Daka- friendly working places. |
| D．Free daka tours. |
| A．Are social media popular in China? |
| B．Is daka the aim of travel? |
| C．Hongyadong, a must-see spot |
| D．A slow-paced life, a better choice |
4 . Journey Back in Time with Scholars
Classical Provence(13days)Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence，France，with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile-roofed(瓦屋顶)villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.
Southern Spain(15days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent(芳香)of oranges，but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks，Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo，Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.
China’s Sacred Landscapes(21days)
Discover the China of “past ages,” its walled cities，temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp. Highlights(精彩之处)include China’s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzbou’s rolling hills，waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.
Tunisia(17days)
Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga，the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata，uique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.
1. What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain？
| A．Historical monuments. | B．Fields of flowers. |
| C．Van Gogh’s paintings. | D．Greek buildings. |
| A．France. | B．Spain. | C．China. | D．Tunisia. |
| A．White towns. | B．Underground cities. | C．Tile-roofed villages. | D．Rolling hills. |
5 . The Best Family Reunion Spot in Every State
The location for your family reunion could make the event. Choose one of these unique and comfortable spots in every state.
Alabama—Doublehead Resort, Town Creek
You can’t beat the waterfront cottages available at Doublehead Resort. Each has a washer and a full kitchen. A cottage can sleep ten people, making this resort the perfect relaxing location for your family reunion. This could be the setting for another funny family vacation story.
Arkansas—Whitney Mountain Lodge, Garfield
This Northwest Arkansas hotel has a breathtaking view of Beaver Lake. Located between the Rockies and the Appalachians, this peaceful site is the perfect place to escape with your family. They have three private dining rooms, all available for rent for your events. Arkansas might not be the first family reunion destination that comes to mind, but it has one of the coolest hidden sightseeing.
California—The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, Solvang
If budget isn’t an issue, book a family reunion at the Alisal Guest Ranch Resort in the Santa Ynez Valley. This 10,000-acre cattle ranch (牧场) is the ideal reunion spot for horse-back-riding families, and there’s also a spa for the family members who would prefer to relax.
Delaware—Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
Enjoy a beachside reunion at one of Delaware’s most scenic state parks. The pavilion (大帐篷) is available for rent, so make your base camp at the group site as you have fun at the two beaches and 18-hole golf course. You can also climb up to a former military bunker (碉堡) for a brief history lesson.
1. What is Doublehead Resort special about?| A．The weather. | B．The sightseeing. |
| C．Its stories. | D．Its cottages. |
| A．Doublehead Resort. | B．Whitney Mountain Lodge. |
| C．Cape Henlopen State Park. | D．The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort. |
| A．Daily life. | B．Travel guide. |
| C．Entertainment. | D．Environment. |
| 优点 | 1．拓宽视野 2．体验不同文化 3．提高口语水平 |
| 缺点 | 1．费用高 2．安全得不到保证 3．时间太短，效果不明显 |
| 你的建议 | （不少于两点） |
注意：
1．对所给提示，不要简单翻译，可适当增加细节，使行文连贯．
2．词数150左右．开头已给出，不计入总词数．
Overseas study tours are becoming more and more popular with Chinese parents．
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7 . Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular of modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is also L’Enigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artist’s showman qualities.
The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.
The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.
The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作) with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.
1. Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1?| A．Optimistic. | B．Productive. |
| C．Generous. | D．Traditional. |
| A．One of his masterworks. | B．A successful screen adaptation. |
| C．An artistic creation for the stage. | D．One of the beat TV programmes. |
| A．By popularity. | B．By importance. |
| C．By size and shape. | D．By time and subject. |
| A．Artworks. | B．Projects. |
| C．Donations. | D．Documents. |
