1 . Dreaming of summer picnics filled with family and fun? We’ve come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.

Cumberland Islands, Georgia

A few hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is a picnic paradise. It’s an unspoiled place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trail. Covered in Spanish moss (苔藓), the trails are lined with trees and since it’s still a rural area, the stars line up for a spectacular show at night and creates the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity.

Giant Park, Chicago

If you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for a taste of a 20-day, lake-front, foodie festival that happens in October each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends. If you are there on July 4th, be sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier.

Cranberry Islands, Maine

Here, you’ll enjoy natural picnics with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park. You can visit the islands by private boat or ferry service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it’s a romantic picnic area to take your special someone or go for a family outing to visit the islands.

Big Sur, California

The Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem. Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plant communities, and unique geological (地质的) formations. It’s good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.

1. What do we know about Cumberland Islands?

A．They are just next to Savannah.

B．They haven’t lost their naturalness.

C．They are almost covered in Spanish moss.

D．They have an impressive show every night.

2. What is special to Cranberry Islands?

A．There is a great trail to hike along.

B．They have unique geological formations.

C．You can find a quiet place to enjoy fireworks.

D．You can enjoy a romantic atmosphere there.

3. Where can you observe wildlife with a telescope?

A．At the Navy Pier.	B．In the Deep South.
C．At the Point Lobos State Reserve.	D．At Acadia National Park.

2 . 选词填空

The price of travel can change a great deal throughout the year so try to avoid     1     holiday seasons. It can also be cheaper if you     2     in advance. Before setting off, make sure you do as much research about your     3     as you can. Label your     4     clearly so that they can be easily identified as yours. It can be useful to store a copy of your     5     in an easily seen place so that the airline will know where to find you if your     6     gets lost.

3 . Antarctica, the great white continent and one of the last true wilderness areas on earth-largely unchanged since the early explorers, is home to the world's greatest concentration of wildlife.

Antarctica Expeditions

We offer an extensive list of trips to Antarctica at the best price. You may choose the trip which you like best among our various trips, according to your needs, in terms of price, duration and the type of excursion（短途旅行）.

The Antarctic season goes from late October to March.

CRUISES	FLIGHTS
AIR-CRUISES	SAILBOATS
CRUISES Cruises to Antarctic Peninsula, Polar Circle, Weddell Sea, South Georgia, Falkland Island and mid-Atlantic Islands. Budget from $4,720 to $21,499 Length from 9 to 32 days
FLIGHTS Fly from Punta Arenas, Chile to Antarctica or to the very South Pole. Budget from $5,400 to $68,500 Length from 1 to 9 days
AIR-CRUISES Combine both sailing and flying-flying to or from Antarctica takes around 2.5 hours, making you save the 2.5-day navigation across the Drake Passage that is made in a regular cruise. Budget from $3,995 to $19,795 Length from 5 to 9 days
SAILBOATS Sail to Antarctica on board of sailboats with a capacity of 9 or 48 passengers. Budget from $7,750 to $11,600 Length from 22 to 59 days

If you're looking to experience one of the most attractive and untouched regions of the world in an unhurried way away from the crowds, we have got a trip for you!

1. According to the passage, which type of excursion might take the longest time?

A．CRUISES.	B．FLIGHTS.
C．AIR-CRUISES.	D．SAILBOATS.

2. The main purpose of this article is ____________.

A．to introduce some geographical knowledge about Antarctica

B．to help you compare the price of traveling to Antarctica

C．to give you advice on how to choose from different trips

D．to appeal to potential travelers to Antarctica

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．The Antarctic season goes from March to late October.

B．It might take more than two days to go across the Drake Passage in a regular cruise.

C．A sailboat can carry no more than 40 passengers.

D．A cruise to the Antarctic is the cheapest.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What classes can visitors take in Bali according to the speaker?

A．Diving.

B．Swimming.

C．Fishing.

2. Why do some scientists come to Bali?

A．To study volcanoes.

B．To study the sea creatures.

C．To study traditional artworks.

3. What do most people of Bali do?

A．Work in tourism.

B．Do agricultural work.

C．Make special clothes.

4. What does the speaker think is good to do during Chinese New Year?

A．Drink traditional coffee.

B．Do some shopping.

C．Visit Buddhist temples.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How should you tour San Francisco to appreciate its buildings?

A．By air.	B．By bus.
C．By foot.

2. What can we learn about the Waters of San Francisco Bay?

A．They have high quality sea water.

B．They are explored on a localized level.

C．They have helped the city to develop further.

3. Which tour cost most?

A．Tour San Francisco from the Air.

B．Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bay.

C．Tour the City on Foot.