1 . Are you considering visiting some places in a few weeks, or a few months' time, and are you looking for the safest places to travel? If yes, this travel guide will provide some places you can visit.
New ZealandNew Zealand has proven to be the world’s safest places to travel after Iceland and they are known for their wonderful dishes such as fish & chips, Hokey Pokey Ice Cream, etc. Whangarei Falls is a twenty-four feet high flowing water with a beautiful view that makes it one of the best waterfalls looking attractive in photographs.
BelizeA visit to Belize would give you experiences such as world-class diving, explorations of jungles, etc. When you are in Belize, you should try the following foods: Rice and Beans, Tamales, Stewed Chicken, Fry Jacks and lots more. Belize is known for Mayan ruins and caves, jungle adventures, and is also known as “Nature’s best-kept secret”.
GreenlandGreenland is said to be a place where you do not have to worry about crime, so you need not worry too much about your safety. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, and it is the world's largest island. Major tourist offers in Greenland include trips on hiking, tours on dog sledding (雪橇), watching of icebergs, etc.
TunisiaTunisia is said to be one of the most visited African countries. Some attractive places include its great capital city of Tunis, the beach resorts of Mahdia and La Kabash Square in Tunis. Tunisia is popular for her beaches which have this golden ring and wallet-friendly items. Tunisians are always willing to help. Some of the delicious dishes that Tunisians enjoy include Traditional Tunisian Bread, Tajine, Meats, etc.
1. What makes New Zealand attractive?a. Its golden beaches. b. Ice cream. c. Its safety. d. Its waterfall.
| A．abcd | B．abc | C．bcd | D．acd |
| A．Tunisia. | B．New Zealand. | C．Belize. | D．Greenland. |
| A．It is the most popular country in Africa. | B．Its capital city is Mahdia. |
| C．It offers dishes such as fish& chip. | D．Things sold at the beach are affordable. |
2 . Best Parks to See Wildlife
A recent report from a vacation site listed the total number of species and sizes of several well-known national parks. Here are some of them to see the widest variety of animals.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
Number of species per square meter: 317
Located 20 miles southwest of Cleveland, Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a mixed ecosystem of forest and wetlands sheltering a variety of animals. From the boardwalk at Beaver Marsh, watch for water-loving mammals or snapping turtles (鳄龟) that can weigh as much as 55 pounds each. More than 200 bird species live in the park.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Number of species per square meter: 286
The representative for Carlsbad Caverns is the Brazilian free-tailed bat. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of the furry, big-eared creatures live in these caves in southeastern New Mexico, attracting crowds at sunset with their spectacular out Nlight. The Brazilians are one of he 17 bat species that nest at Carlsbad. You might also encounter wild pigs and cave swallows.
Acadia National Park, Maine
Number of species per square meter: 242
The Atlantic Ocean meets the Maine coast at this popular park on Mount Desert Island, providing habitat for wildlife with feet and flippers (鳍状肢) . From the shore, scan the water for the heads of harbor porpoises (鼠海豚) and gray seals.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Number of species per square meter: 219
In western Colorado, the 2, 722 feet between this park s canyon edge and the Gunnison River below support numerous wildlife habitats. Experienced climbers and hikers who adventure into the inner canyon find collared lizards and mule deer.
1. Which park has the fewest species per square meter?| A．Acadia National Park. | B．Carlsbad Caverns National Park. |
| C．Cuyahoga Valley National Park. | D．Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park |
| A．Playing with turtles weighing over 55 pounds. |
| B．Watching crowds of flying bats at sunset. |
| C．Meeting wild pigs in forests and wetlands. |
| D．Observing 17 swallow species nesting in the city. |
| A．gray seals. | B．coastal scenery. |
| C．collared lizards. | D．harbor porpoises. |
3 . Care for a zoom-in observation of animals with no bars between you and the observed opposed to ordinary zoos? Where to have close-up encounters with some of the world’s most rare animals? We are revealing for you.
Right whales, Bay of Fundy, Canada
Northern right whales are on the brink of extinction, but survivors arrive in the Bay of Fundy each summer (May through October) to feed east of Grand Manan Island. They are recognized by a broad back and no dorsal fin, which distinguish them from other whales entering the bay.
Planning: Whale-watching tours operate out of Digby Neck peninsula on Nova Scotia and nearby islands, such as Brier Island, St. Andrews, Grand Manan Island, and Deer Island.
Grizzly bears, Alaska, USA
Grizzlies like salmon. In mid-July and again in mid-August, grizzlies make for Alaskan rivers to hook out the fish with their formidable claws. The bears gather in large numbers at rapids and pools, sometimes fighting for the best sites. Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, and Fish Creek, near Hyder, have viewing platforms.
Planning: Most fishing sites are accessed by chartered light aircraft and a hike. Hyder is off the Stewart-Cassiar Highway.
Monarch butterflies, Sierra Chincua, Mexico
Each fall, millions of North American monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles to the oyamel fir forests of the Transvolcanic Mountain Range, in the state of Michoacán. They flock intimately on tree trunks, bushes, and on the ground, fully showing their gregarious nature and occupy Sierra Chincua and four neighboring hills that make up the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.
Planning: Chincua is one of two hills in the reserve open to the public from November through March.
Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, Indonesia
Landing on Komodo, you would feel like stepping back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, as park maps reported, “Here be dragons!” This mountainous volcanic island is home to the world’s largest living lizard – the Komodo dragon. Weighing 79 to 91kg, the Komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body. You can hike to a viewpoint at Banugulung and watch as park rangers feed food to the lizards, some of which are more than 10ft long.
Planning: Komodo is reached solely by boat from Bima (on eastern Sumbawa) or Labuan Bajo (on western Flores).
Wildebeest migration, Serengeti, Tanzania
Undoubtedly the world’s most spectacular wildlife sight is the annual wildebeest migration, when 1.4 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras and gazelles are on the move across the Serengeti plains. The animals are trekking to chase the clean water and fresh grass. Along the way, lions and hyenas stalk them, and crocodiles lie in wait.
Planning: The herds migrate across Tanzania from December through July, and then pass through the Masai Mara in Kenya in August and September.
1. In which place can a variety of types of animals be viewed?| A．Alaska. | B．Sierra Chincua. | C．Komodo Island. | D．Serengeti. |
| A．being able to climb | B．preferring group living |
| C．migrating in huge numbers | D．moderate in temper |
| A．Right whales are distinguished from other whales by unique appearance features. |
| B．Viewing spots for grizzly bears can be reached through air and on foot. |
| C．Komodo dragons are similar to dinosaurs in living period. |
| D．Wildebeest herds travel to pursue favorable food conditions. |
4 .
But don't just picture yourself travelling to Lisbon and visiting one of Louis Vuitton or Miu Miu shops and buying a clutch （限量款）!
Fashion Tourism will give you something to tell your friends when you come back home. It will make you wear clothes that you are not brave enough to wear in your home town.
So you may ask why we would go across the world to buy things in different stores.
The concept of Fashion Tourism is an enjoyable experience.
| A．Think bigger and look around you, |
| B．Fashion Tourism is a popular way of shopping. |
| C．Shopping is simply a pleasurable activity in its own right. |
| D．What's more, you can get endless new ideas and inspiration. |
| E．It will also bring you lots of new ideas and clothing inspiration. |
| F．You will be thinking: “Fashion Tourism? You mean Shopping Tourism, right?" |
| G．It is filled with the social need, fanciness and the discovery of specialty shopping. |
5 . 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, of 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 chilly winter nights in the rural area without moonlight or cloud. |
| C．On freezing winter nights in the city center with few lights and little could. |
| 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 history book. |
6 . Jiuzhaigou National Park in Southwest China’s Sichuan province fully reopened to visitors yesterday after the completion of post-earthquake restoration and reconstruction.
The park’s name, which means “Nine Village Valley”, is derived from the nine Tibetan villages there. It is located in Jiuzhaigou county oi the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province. The scenic area is best known for its blue and green lakes, spectacular waterfalls, karst land forms and its unique wildlife. It was listed as a UNESCC world heritage site in 1992. The park is also home to 3,634 species of plants and animals, including giant pandas and golden snub-nosed monkeys, winning the reputation of an earthly paradise”.
The national park covers an area of 720 square kilometers and ranges in altitude from 1.996 to 4.764 meters above sea level. On Aug 8, 2017, a massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Jiuzhaigou county, and the scenic area was closed due to damage, After continuous reconstruction and natural recovery. the park gradually reopened to visitors starting in March 2018.
Now, after four years of recovery, the tourist destination has regained its former charm. Tourism support facilities have also been improved to better provide service. The latest areas to be reopened are above Five Flower Lake, including scenic spots such as Panda Lake, Arrow Bamboo Lake and Waterfall, Swan Lake, Grass Lake, as well as the Virgin Forest. Now the scenic spot has a maximum of 41.000 visitors per day. Tourists have to book tickets online at least one day in advance through the website www.abatour.com.
Recently, Jiuzhaigou county has been trying to provide a more diversified tourism experience for visitors, such as the staging of musical and dance dramas about ethnic cultures, launch of modern commercial buildings and cultural creative spaces. According to chinanews.com, the opening ceremony of the 7th China(Sichuan) International Tourism Investment Conference and Ceremony for the Full Reopening of Jiuzhaigou Valley was held on Tuesday, bringing in 263 key investment projects on culture and tourism for the province, amounting to 490.4 billion yuan($75.8 billion) to tourists.
1. Why is Jiuzhaigou National Park recognized as “earthly paradise”?| A．Because it has a wide variety of wildlife species. |
| B．Because tourists flood to the park. |
| C．Because its name means nine Tibetan villages. |
| D．Because it is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. |
| A．Three months. | B．Seven months. | C．Four years. | D．A decade. |
| A．By buying tickets at the Park in advance. | B．By buying tickets from tour guides. |
| C．By booking tickets on the Internet. | D．Get inside whenever you like. |
| A．Tourists will bring in investment projects to the park. |
| B．Tourists will create artwork in the park. |
| C．Tourists will set up buildings in the park. |
| D．Tourists will enjoy more culture-related activities in the park. |
7 . 4-Day Classic Beijing Tour
The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. to you.
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Your guide meets you at Beijing Capital International Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.
Enjoy Peking duck as welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 2: The Great Wall & the Summer Palace
Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall, the Badaling Great Wall. Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8 am. Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall (about 2 hours' riding), have a break at the Beijing Bona Jade Museum on the way. Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing (观光) tour of the Summer Palace.
Suggested activity: Beijing opera shows (Liyuan Theatre, 19:30-20:30 every evening)
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 3: Beijing city sightseeing & the local experience
Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day's touring: Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City.
After visiting the two sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.
Hutong visit: see some traditional arts of the old Beijing, such as paper cutting and kite making, and visit a local family.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 4: Beijing Olympic sites
Visit the Olympic sites: the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube and the Olympic Green, showing the fast developing modern China. Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites.
After lunch, it is shopping time and then the tour is over.
1. Whom is this advertisement aimed at?| A．Experts who study history and cities. |
| B．People who are interested in touring. |
| C．Kids who were born in other cities. |
| D．Foreigners who are new to China. |
| A．Visit the Summer Palace on the first day. |
| B．Go to Liyuan Theatre in the evening. |
| C．Go sightseeing in a Beijing hutong. |
| D．Live and eat downtown in Beijing. |
| A．Day 1. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 3. | D．Day 4. |
8 . New kinds of tourism
People are travelling more than ever before.The World Tourism Organisation says that by 2020 the number of international travellers will be more than 1.6 billion people per year.
Medical tourism can be for a lot of things，from operations to visits to the dentist.
Nearly all tourists eat in restaurants，and dining is one of the top three tourist activities.But if you were in a country famous for its food，would you learn how to cook it? Welcome to the unusual form of culinary (烹饪的) tourism，where people go to another country to learn how to prepare its food.
Another growing area of tourism is literary (文学的) tourism.
| A．Cooking holidays are growing in popularity now. |
| B．It is known that few sites of disasters can be visited. |
| C．Many people enjoy these historical tourist attractions. |
| D．Disaster tourism is the act of visiting the site of a disaster. |
| E．This is a kind of cultural tourism and there are several types. |
| F．This kind of tourism includes going to a different country for health care. |
| G．The increase in the number of tourists also means an increase in the kinds of tourism. |
9 . Plan your dream vacation to one of these excellent destinations.
St. Lucia
Abundant rainforests and splendid mountains are all reasons to visit this Caribbean island. St. Lucia offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. To take in the breathtaking scenery, plan to hike the Piton Mountains or dive in the waters of Anse Chastanet.
Banff. Alberta
This Canadian destination will bring out the explorer in anyone who visits. From hiking and whitewater rafting to skiing and snowboarding, Banff offers travelers an abundance of year-round outdoor activities. The Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of the largest in North America and the striking photo opportunities of the Canadian Rockies from Moraine Lake can’t be underestimated (低估).
Machu Picchu
According to travelers, a visit to this Peruvian UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) site is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Located in the Andes Mountains, it is the most familiar icon (象征物) of Inca civilization. Spend a few days accustoming yourself to the altitude in the neighboring city of Cusco, where you can experience a mix of Incan and Spanish cultures.
Great Barrier Reef
It’s easy to see why the Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – it stretches nearly 1,500 miles along the eastern coastline of Australia and features about 3,000 reefs, 900 islands and more than 1,500 species of fish. Travelers can see these amazing natural structures from the air or underwater. However, large amounts of coral bleaching (褪色) caused by rising ocean temperatures put this place’s continued existence at risk, so plan your visit soon to see this awesome sight up close.
1. What can you enjoy both in St. Lucia and Banff?| A．Diving. | B．Snowboarding. |
| C．Hiking. | D．Skiing. |
| A．Machu Picchu. | B．Banff. Alberta. |
| C．St. Lucia. | D．Great Barrier Reef |
| A．People must take a plane to enjoy its beauty. |
| B．It’s famous for coral reefs rather than fish. |
| C．It’s on the western coast of Australia. |
| D．It may disappear if temperature keeps on rising. |
10 . It was summer, and my dad wanted to treat me to a vacation like never before. He decided to take me on a trip to the Wild West.
We took a plane to Albuquerque, a big city in the state of New Mexico. We reached Albuquerque in the late afternoon. Uncle Paul, my dad’s friend, picked us up from the airport and drove us up to his farm in Pecos.
His wife Tina cooked us a delicious dinner and we got to know his sons Ryan and Kyle. My dad and I spent the night in the guestroom of the farm house listening to the frogs and water rolling down the river nearby. Very early in the morning, Uncle Paul woke us up to have breakfast. "The day starts at dawn on my farm," he said. After breakfast, I went to help Aunt Tina feed the chickens, while my dad went with Uncle Paul to take the sheep out to graze(吃草). I was impressed to see my dad and Uncle Paul riding horses. They looked really cool.
In the afternoon, I asked Uncle Paul if I could take a horse ride, and he said yes, as long as my dad went with me. I wasn’t going to take a horse ride by myself anyway. So, my dad and I put on our new cowboy hats, got on our horses, and headed slowly towards the mountains. "Don’t be late for supper," Uncle Paul cried, "and keep to the track so that you don’t get lost!" "OK! " my dad cried back. After a while Uncle Paul and his farm house were out of sight. It was so peaceful and quiet and the colors of the brown rocks, the deep green pine trees, and the late afternoon sun mixed to create a magic scene. It looked like a beautiful woven(编织的) blanket spread out upon the ground just for us.
Suddenly a little rabbit jumped out in front of my horse.
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