1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Everyone loves a holiday! A little time off for some much-needed R&R (Rest and Recreation) can be     1     (exact) the thing to refresh. That     2     (say), if you’re struggling to think of your next destination, look no further. Don’t waste time debating. Let your blood decide.

Everybody has a lineage (宗系). Recently, finding out more about our family origins has gained     3     (popular). By the start of 2019, 26 million people     4     (take) an ancestry DNA test at home, according to MIT Technology Review.

This trend has been noticed     5     opportunistic travel operators. Some are looking to provide service that allows people to both track their family line by literally going back to their roots     6     travel to the destinations where their ancestors originated from.

Airbnb recently partnered with 23andMe, a DNA testing and analysis company, to offer recommendations that entourage travelers to walk in the footsteps of their forefathers. And they aren’t     7     only ones.

A hotel in Dublin has its own “genealogy butler (管家)”,     8     (offer) consultations (咨询) to help guests track their line of family using official records, which     9     (allow) them to “fill in the blanks of their ancestry”.

So next time you think of going on vocation, why not take a DNA test first? Once you know how far your family has come,     10     (take) the time to holiday back.

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Located in the northeast of Italy, Venice is well-known for its cultural treasures, romantic atmosphere and unusual living-on-water experience. The city spreads out over 118 islands, which are linked by more than 400 bridges, in the Venetian Lagoon.

Venice’s historical center consists of six regions. San Polo in the middle and San Marco in the south, the busiest main regions, are linked by the Rialto Bridge. The famous stone arch bridge crosses Venice’s main waterway — the Grand Canal. When night falls, many tourists enjoy dinner at the outside tables by the Grand Canal while watching colorfully lit boats going by.

Near the end of the S-shaped Grand Canal lies St. Mark’s Basilica, a must-see. Inside, beautiful mosaics tell stories of Bible figures. Nearby are the Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. These were made famous by Lord Byron, “I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs, a palace and prison on each hand.” Legend has it that if a couple passes under the bridge, their love will last forever.

In the square outside the Basilica, lovers of literature can sit at Caffe Florian, regarded as the oldest coffee house in Europe. Charles Dickens, Henry James as well as Lord Byron enjoyed the wonderful drink here.

Art lovers should buy a museum pass and visit some of the city’s unusual museums. They can view works by Venetian masters like Giovanni, Titian and Tintoretto.

On five small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano has been home to glass-makers since 1291. Tourists can visit factories, studios and the Glass Museum. Glass artists produce everything from simple souvenir pieces to beautiful works of modern art. Only glassworks made using traditional methods on Murano can be called Murano Glass. The nearby island of Burano is famous for lace making and colorful houses. Looking at the colorful houses and kaleidoscopic streets makes people feel as if they were walking in the fairy tale.

The City of Water promises beauty of all kinds, and it definitely lives up to its promise.

1. Why does the author mention Lord Byron’s words?

A．To introduce the famous British poet.

B．To explain why the two places are famous.

C．To show why St. Mark’s Basilica is a must-see.

D．To compare the Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.

2. Where should you go in Venice if you love art?

A．Caffe Florian.	B．The city’s museum.
C．St. Mark’s Basilica.	D．The Bridge of Sighs.

3. What is Murano well-known for?

A．Bridges.

B．Lace making.

C．Glassworks.

D．Colorful houses.

4. What’s the text mainly about?

A．Venice’s modern art.	B．Venice’s local customs.
C．Venice’s natural scenery.	D．Venice’s attractions with its beauty.

4 . Holidays

Holiday News Vacancies(空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome. Reduced prices for low season.

The Snowdonia Centre The Snowdonia Centre for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners’ costs are ￡57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost. You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventure.

The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another. On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home. During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play. You will visit all the places most people only dream about — from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokoy and Hong Kong. For a few thousand pounds, all you’ve ever hoped for can be yours.

1. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?

A．Choose the holiday in Devon.	B．Go to the Snowdonia Centre.
C．Join the World Sea Trip of 2008.	D．Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.

2. In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two holidays?

A．It provides chances of family gatherings.	B．It provides customers with good food.
C．It offers a sports lesson.	D．It offers comfortable rooms.

3. What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?

A．You can have free meals on deck every day.

B．You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.

C．You will have chances to watch and act in a play.

D．You have to do your own packing and unpacking.

5 . With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket.

Travel off-season

Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists.     1    

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Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.

Eat like a local

Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs. During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat.     3     For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.

Don’t hesitate to bargain

Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc are very expensive at these places. For this reason, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains.     4    

Choose local transportation

As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.     5     If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.

A．Save on hotels.

B．Surf the Internet while traveling.

C．Therefore, avoid buying anything there.

D．So it’s best to find out when the off-season starts.

E．This will not only save money, but offer you a new and different experience.

F．Bargain hard to get the best price.

G．Instead, take buses, railways or subways. which are always cheaper.