1 . Is there a place that you have a strong desire to visit before you are too old to travel? If so, you’re in my shoes. The following places are where I desire to visit very much and most probably your best choices.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

The region is famous for its amazing natural beauty. Many 5A scenic areas and geological(地质的)parks are located there. The park not only has natural wonders, such as strange looking peaks and a thick forest, but also rich animal and plant resources. Tourists can feel like stepping into a natural botanic(植物)garden and kingdom of animals. After visiting here, one will realize the great natural beauty of our world.

The Rainbow Mountains

These geographical(地理的)wonders look as if they were painted with a giant paintbrush. The bright colors stand obviously among the surrounding green plants. Wild as it is, these mountains are a part of our world in China’s Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park. This wild variety of color does exist in the real world. No Photoshop is necessary for the natural beauty of these mountains.

Bora bora.

This place offers the chance to live like a native Polynesian. The clear open sky and the calm waters offer you the unique opportunity to observe how the native people lead a life nearby the sea. Many holiday centers are built here and offer different tours and experiences.

The Galapagos Islands.

The islands consist of 13 volcanic(火山的)islands and six smaller islands. Although known for Darwin’s visit, they’re more attractive than you might imagine. There are 900 species of animals found on these islands. 200 of these species are specific(特有的)to the Galapagos. Most travelers come to this lovely place for the specific wildlife here.

1. What can we infer about the four places from the text?

A．They all consist of both man-made sights and natural scenery.

B．They all enable visitors to experience the local people’s life.

C．They all became well-known after some important visits.

D．They are all on the author’s list of places to travel.

2. What can visitors do in the Rainbow Mountains?

A．See beautiful rainbows.	B．Take photos of colorful plants.
C．Enjoy geographical wonders.	D．Paint pictures with giant paintbrushes.

3. Which feature(特征)of the Galapagos Islands attracts most travelers?

A．Various wildlife.

B．The volcanoes.

C．Darwin’s visit.

D．Dark green plants.

2 . Travelling alone can be a little frightening. However, this time is _______. Last week I had a holiday from work, but all my friends were occupied and none of them had the same_______ as mine. Such as it was, I still booked a train ride to Toronto and _______ a bed in a hotel for one week.

One week by myself! Would I be lonely? Would I be _______? Quite the opposite! In fact, there are many _______ that come from travelling alone. Firstly, I was able to do whatever I wanted. I enjoyed spending hours in museums that might have seemed _______ to some of my friends. I walked all around the _______, which some people may have found too exhausting. Instead of _______ someone else to remember _______ or to suggest activities to do, I discovered my independence and ________ map-reading skills that I didn’t know I had. I could   ________ and go to sleep when I wanted. Being in the safe environment of a hotel with like-minded __________ also gives a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world, which can help conquer ________

I found that there were also some disadvantages of travelling alone ________ the benefits. I missed having someone to talk to and to ________ ideas with. Experiences are often more enjoyable if they are ________, and part of the fun of travelling is the ________ that you have with your friends or families afterwards. ________, eating in a restaurant or cooking in the hotel alone is less fun.

I am very ________ of myself for travelling alone and I had a fantastic time in Toronto. I would rather be by myself than with someone who is lazy and ________ to deal with in the future!

1.

A．different

B．proper

C．strange

D．disappointing

2.

A．work

B．arrangement

C．interest

D．freedom

3.

A．bought

B．made

C．changed

D．reserved

4.

A．tired

B．delighted

C．bored

D．amazed

5.

A．benefits

B．results

C．effects

D．accidents

6.

A．private

B．unique

C．dissatisfying

D．dull

7.

A．hotel

B．community

C．city

D．country

8.

A．appealing to

B．relying on

C．waiting for

D．finding out

9.

A．constructions

B．instructions

C．destinations

D．directions

10.

A．recovered

B．developed

C．received

D．refreshed

11.

A．come out

B．bring back

C．get up

D．turn over

12.

A．foreigners

B．newcomers

C．customers

D．travellers

13.

A．loneliness

B．illness

C．anger

D．fear

14.

A．rather than

B．despite

C．instead of

D．except

15.

A．declare

B．remember

C．exchange

D．learn

16.

A．shared

B．explored

C．shown

D．experienced

17.

A．guidelines

B．plans

C．opinions

D．memories

18.

A．However

B．Gradually

C．Additionally

D．Altogether

19.

A．aware

B．proud

C．fond

D．ashamed

20.

A．difficult

B．rude

C．stubborn

D．silly

3 . 假如你是李华，暑假期间准备和父母一起去云南旅游，你想选择自助游，而你父母想随团出行。得知你的英国笔友Michael去年到过云南，请你根据以下内容给他写一封邮件：
1. 描述分歧和各自的理由；
2. 询问他的建议。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：自助游：independent travel 随团游 package tour
Dear Michael,

How is everything going?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

5 . Voluntourism

Volunteering to help people in need combined with travelling to faraway places is a new trend in the travel industry. It is called voluntourism. People travel to other countries, learn languages and gain new experiences.     1    

Recent statistics show that in the past few years voluntourism has been one of the fastest-growing areas of tourism. More than 1.6 million people around the world are volunteers in other countries. They help build schools, assist in hospitals and do farming work in developing countries.     2     They keep in touch with their host families after they return home, and many return to visit.

There are many reasons why people want to engage in voluntourism. When people choose to join a voluntourism program, they are joining a global network of volunteers who are living and working with diverse cultures on projects that have a positive effect. The volunteers come from all over the world, and they will share the passion for giving back and the desire to broaden horizons. Some students also see it as a gap year after school, while others simply want to take time out from a job and do something else.     3     However, many voluntourists do not see volunteering as what it is. They think it is a cheap way of travelling and don’t really want to get involved in hard work.

While voluntourism has been around for over a century, modern volunteering started with the Peace Corps, a program that the US government started in the 1960s. From then on, voluntourism has become more and more popular. Many organizations start similar projects.     4     And they have hundreds of different types of programs for people to choose from in more than 30 developing countries. The programs run year round and each volunteer chooses when they want to start and the duration they would like to stay for.

    5     They say that if people really want to help those in need, there are many opportunities in their own community to do this. On the other side, volunteers are often not skilled enough for the tasks that they do. Travel experts point out that in some cases voluntourists are often taken advantage of by the organization that sets up the trips.

A．Not everyone sees voluntourism in a positive way.

B．Some of them establish lasting bonds with people there.

C．And there are those who are bored and merely seek adventure.

D．Most voluntourism organizations employ people from similar fields.

E．They find it is the best way to get the best of the world.

F．By participating in voluntourism, they are contributing to local economy.

G．They offer voluntourism trips to suit people’s interest, experience level or age.

8 . Come on a magical hot air balloon flight over Melbourne- one of the few cities in the world that you can fly above in a hot air balloon! Admire Melbourne's city skyline at early dawn as your balloon flies for approximately one hour and then have your nice breakfast.

Highlights:

·Instant confirmation

·Enjoying fantastic views

·Romantic experience, perfect for couples

·Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

The route:

You will be transported to the launch site for your Melbourne balloon flight where you may help with the launch, or stand back and take pictures. Your balloon will drift over Melbourne's parks, gardens and the Yarra River as the city comes to life. As your balloon floats above Melbourne you'll look down on some of the city's famous venues including the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Park and Albert Park racetrack. After the final landing and packing the hot air balloon away, head back to the centrally located Pullman where you can then stay for breakfast or take a quick 10-minute walk back to the city center.

Attention:

Balloon flights in Melbourne are weather dependent and your route will be determined by the winds. Your balloon may fly over Melbourne's CBD. Alternatively, your Melbourne balloon flight may head over the inner suburbs to discover why Victoria is labeled the Garden State.

1. When does the flight begin?

A．In the morning.	B．At noon.
C．In the afternoon.	D．At night.

2. Where will you enjoy your breakfast?

A．In Pullman.	B．In Melbourne Park.
C．Near the Yarra River.	D．In the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

3. What will be the key factor if you want to experience the flight?

A．The flight's price.	B．The flight's service.
C．The landing location.	D．The weather condition.

9 . India’s Best Wildlife Protected Areas

Parambikulam Wildlife Reserve

An important tiger reserve located in Palakkad district of Kerala, the Parambikulam Wildlife Reserve is a memorable place for anyone who visits here. This is a place of rich diversity of animals and birds. The best time to visit it is between August and January.

Gir National Park & Wildlife Reserve

Noted as the only place you can find the Asian lions, Gir Reserve is the place if you want to get the best out of your vacation. It is situated in Junagadh and Amreli district, Gujarat. You can also find many more rare species. If you are going there especially for the lions, make sure you go between March and May.

Kumarakom Bird Reserve

Known for migratory(迁徙的)birds, this reserve is situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake in Kottayam district, Kerala. Among the migrators, the Siberian crane identifiable by its red mask and white cap offers good views to the watchers. The best time to visit local species is from June to August and if you are planning to click travelling birds then the recommended period is from November to February.

Mudumalai National Park & Wildlife Reserve

Mudumalai is a great tourist attraction in Nilgiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is home to some of the rarest species on the Earth like Bengal tiger and Indian elephant. This park along with its neighbors around has a maximum tiger population in the country. And it hosts around 8 percent bird species occurring in India. The periods from February to May and September to October are recommended for visit.

1. What is Gir National Park & Wildlife Reserve famous for?

A．Asian lions.

B．Bengal tigers.

C．Siberian cranes.

D．Indian elephants.

2. What is the best time to watch migratory birds?

A．From June to August.	B．From February to May.
C．From August to January.	D．From November to February.

3. What can we infer about Mudumalai National Park?

A．It is the most important elephant reserve.

B．It is surrounded by other protected areas.

C．It has the largest number of tigers in India.

D．Its neighbor places are good for bird watching.

10 . Japans biggest airline is betting that the future of travel isn't traveling at all. For the last month, a married couple has been interacting with a robot -called an Avatar -that's controlled by their daughter hundreds of miles away. Made by ANA Holdings Inc. it looks like a cleaner with an iPad attached But the screen displays the daughter's face as they chat, and its wheels let her move slowly about the house as though she's really there.

"Virtual travel"is nothing new, of course. Storytellers, travel writers and artists have stimulating(刺激)the sense of armchair tourists for centuries. It's only in recent decades that frequent, safe travel has become available to the non-wealthy.

Yet even as the world's middle classes climb out of the armchair and into economy-class seats, there are signs of a post-travel society coming into being. Concerns about sustainability(可持续发展)are having an negative influence on carbon-intensive airlines. And the aging of wealthy societies is both slowing down physical travel and creating demand for various ways to experience the world. For the travel industry, virtual (虚拟的)reality offers an attractive response to these trend.

Of course, far- out technologies encourage far-out claims. ANA doesn't plan to start selling Avatars until next year. Profits, too, will probably be difficult to achieve: according to one investigation, the global market for this kind of technology will be worth only about $300 million by 2023. By contrast, ANA's traditional travel business brought in more than $19 billion last year .

But if the business case for virtual vacations is still weak, the market for technologies that bridge physical distances between families and coworkers seems likely to soy expand.ANA's robots may not replace its airplanes any time soon, but they ' ll almost certainly be a part of travel’s high-tech future.

1. “Avatar” is mentioned in paragraph 1 to_________.

A．display how people travel with the robot “Avatar”.

B．introduce a new service offered by Japan's biggest airline.

C．lead in the topic of virtual travel by providing a vivid scene.

D．describe what the robot"Avatar" looks like and how it works.

2. It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that people's choice of virtual travel may be the result of________.

A．the demand for safe travel

B．wealthy people's growing old

C．worries about low-carbon airlines

D．the support of advanced technologies

3. By saying “far-out technologies encourage far-out claims”, the writer means_______.

A．traditional travel business is not profitable

B．global market for virtual travels is hard to predict

C．the time is ripe for selling Avatars in term of technology

D．virtual travels will take the place of traditional ones very soon

4. What's the writer's attitude to virtual technology?

A．Uncertain.	B．Cautious.
C．Enthusiastic.	D．Optimistic.