1 . Traveling along the old Silk Road can be a quite interesting and rewarding experience. Here is some information that the visitor should consider when planning a possible travel on the road.

Language. While traveling along the road, the visitor can meet with about 20 different nationalities.     1    . However, Some ethnic groups began learning Mandarin（普通话）and adopted the lifestyle of the Han people. Chinese became the official language in the autonomous regions.     2    .

Accommodations. The Silk Road spans most of China, from modern cities in the central China to villages and towns in the remote west. Accordingly, accommodations along the route range from high standard hotels to simple guesthouses.

In big cities like Dunhuang, Urumqi, Lanzhou, the visitor can enjoy high standard hotels. They all provide excellent conditions, good services and they are quite safe.     3     . Visitors without money may consider the cheaper guesthouses because these guesthouses with simpler equipment and basic service are fit enough to live in for most Chinese travelers. In the remote villages, only simple accommodations are available.     4    

Travel by Road. Buses are the most inexpensive method of transport along the Silk Road but, unfortunately, they are very slow.     5     . A travel by car can be the only way to visit sites far from cities or towns that would otherwise be hard to reach. Rental prices are based on the number of days and kilometers traveled, and sometimes they can be negotiated（协商）.

A．It offers good views of the mountains

B．Some of them speak their own languages

C．Learn some of their languages before going

D．But this kind of hotels is also the most expensive

E．Cars are offered by some travel agencies and hotels

F．These locations offer nothing but a quite simple room

G．Today, Chinese can be easily used among these nationalities

2 . Listen carefully. Don’t answer too quickly. At least, don’t say “yes” too soon. A friend might ask, “Want to take a hike?” You should say, “Where?” If he replies “The entire Appalachian Trail (阿巴拉契亚国家步道)”，take warning. Here’s why.

The trail is one of the longest marked footpaths in the world. It starts at Springer Mountain, Georgia. It winds (蜿蜒) along the top of the mountains. It goes through 14 states. It ends at Mount Katahdin, Maine. As the crow(乌鸦)flies, this is about 2,200 miles. But when walked, the trail is 2,600 miles. If you walk nonstop, it takes about six months to walk through the trail.

Most hikers begin from Springer Mountain. They start around April 1. This is why. The snow has probably melted (融化) in the south. But there may still be snow in the north. By the time they reach Maine, the snow will have been long gone. What’s the chance of making it nonstop? Here is the data. About 1,500 people try it each year. About 300 people make it. It is a great challenge.

Careful planning is necessary. There are problems to solve. The biggest one is the weight on one’s back. Too many hikers start out with too much. Wise ones don’t carry food. They send packages to post offices along the way. There are no campfires allowed. Some shelters are near the path. But the trail is crowded. It is hard to find space. A perfect tent is necessary. And it rains a lot. Great rain gear (用具) is needed. It should be light.

Benton MacKaye founded the trail. The first section of the trail was opened in 1923. It is cared for by volunteers in each state. Do you plan to go? Read lots of books by people who’ve done it.

1. What is the example of the crow in Paragraph 2 used to show?

A．The trail’s view.	B．The trail’s height.
C．The trail’s danger.	D．The trail’s distance.

2. What can we know about the Appalachian Trail?

A．Only about one fifth of the hikers succeed in hiking every year.

B．Most hikers spend a whole year hiking the trail.

C．It goes through 14 mountains in all.

D．It is about 2,200 miles long.

3. What does the author advise hikers to do?

A．Carry enough water and food.	B．Wear heavy and warm clothing.
C．Bring enough maps and equipment.	D．Send packages along the way ahead of time.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Advice on hiking	B．Dangers of hiking
C．Go hiking on the Appalachian Trail	D．Introduction of great mountains

3 . Prague is the capital of Czech Republic (捷克共和国), and it’s in the center of Europe. Prague is a place where the eastern and western parts of Europe meet. The cultures of Eastern and Western Europe are quite different, but both of them have greatly influenced Prague. And of course, Prague has its own culture as well.

During World War Ⅱ, many European cities were highly bombed. However, Prague suffered very little damage during the war. As a result, all of its ancient buildings remain undamaged.

Old Town Square is the number one stop for tourists visiting Prague. The square is more than 800 years old; if you go there, remember that some amazing things have happened there in the past. For example, on the ground you can see 27 crosses. That’s because 400 years ago, enemy soldiers killed 27 local leaders on that spot.

Old Town Square has several very old and giant churches. The churches are huge and their old, dark style is a little bit scary. One of the ancient buildings there is the old town hall building. Inside the building there’s a 600-year-old clock. The clock has beautiful religious carvings (雕刻图案), and it still works. According to the story, the government hired a man to build the clock, and after the man was done, the government blinded him. Why? They didn’t want him to build a clock for anybody else!

Another famous part of Prague is the Jewish Quarter. In the past, Jewish people were forced to live in this area. Other parts of Prague have huge castles and churches. Those areas are beautiful, but they might not seem real to some people. In the Jewish Quarter, the streets are narrower and the buildings are smaller. It helps visitors understand how ordinary people lived hundreds of years ago. It also has a simple but very beautiful synagogue. A synagogue is a Jewish temple.

Here is another piece of advice for you, just in case you ever visit Prague. Try the beer. The Czech Republic is famous for the best beer in the world!

1. What is the main point of the first paragraph?

A．Prague contains different cultures.

B．Prague is the most important city in Europe.

C．Prague bears no similarity to other European cities.

D．Prague is influenced only by Western European culture.

2. What do we know about the Old Town Square?

A．It has quite narrow streets.	B．It has some huge churches.
C．There are 600 clocks hanging there.	D．Nobody knows why the crosses are there.

3. What does the underlined “It” in the fifth paragraph refer to?

A．Prague.	B．A temple.
C．A narrow street.	D．The Jewish Quarter.

4. What can be learnt from the text?

A．Jewish never actually lived in Prague in history.

B．Prague is an ideal place to visit if you like beer.

C．It took Prague a long time to recover from the war.

D．There are many beautiful legends (传说) about Prague.

4 . Masterpieces of American Art

Celebrate the genius of American art at two museums as you travel to Arkansas and Missouri with an art historian.

Day 1—Arrive in Kansas City, Missouri

After individual arrivals at your hotel, join fellow travelers for a welcome reception, opening remarks, and dinner.

Day 2—Thomas Hart Benton Studio, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Spend the morning at Missourian artist Thomas Hart Benton’s studio and home, preserved nearly unchanged from his time there. Then tour the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art with its extensive collection of American artworks. Plus view a superb group of sculptures by Isamu Noguchi, as well as Claes Oldenburg. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie.

Day 3—Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Leave Kansas City for Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Upon arrival enjoy lunch and take time to explore the galleries and shops on your own. Then enjoy a trip to the charming Ozark town, known for its fine Victorian architecture. Weather permitting, make a brief stop at Thorncrown Chapel as you continue to Bentonville late in the day.

Day 4—Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, leave for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Explore the breathtaking collection, which features American masterworks from the colonial (殖民的) era to the present day, including iconic (标志性的) images by Asher B, Durand, Norman Rockwell, and Andy Warhol. You will also tour the Bachman-Wilson House, a noted example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s classic Usonian architecture, which was relocated to the museum in 2014.

Day 5—Bentonville/Kansas City International Airport

After breakfast, leave Bentonville for Kansas City International Airport for your return flight home.

1. Who is the designer of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts?

A．Moshe Safdie.

B．Andy Warhol.

C．Claes Oldenburg.

D．Isamu Noguchi.

2. When will the tourists arrive at Ozark?

A．Day 2.

B．Day 3.

C．Day 4.

D．Day 5.

3. Where can the tourists go if they want to enjoy Asher B. Durand’s artwork?

A．Bachman-Wilson House.	B．Thomas Hart Benton’s studio.
C．Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.	D．Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

5 . Atlanta Street Art Bike Tour

You will see all the latest happenings in Atlanta, and the more you ride, the more you will enjoy the weather. You will be introduced to the art exhibits in Atlanta by a professional tour guide. The tour will last two and a half hours. You have to meet up with your guide 15 minutes early before the start of your activity.

Georgia Horseback Ride with Wine Tasting

If you’re planning a trip to the northeastern part of Georgia, you can go horseback riding. After the horseback ride, you will be treated to a picnic lunch featuring turkey, nuts, and seasonal greens from the organic farm. After lunch, you will be driven to the nearby winery (酿酒厂) for an afternoon of wine tasting. There are six different seasonal wines to try.

Lost in Time Escape Room

It will leave you in a dark place where you are not sure where you are going. You will have to solve puzzles and use your intelligence to get out within a given period of time. It is a great group activity, so you will also have to work with the group to gain enough information and get out in the end. This will be a perfect tour that can make you have a lot of fun.

Atlanta Christmas Lights Segway Tour

Check out all the holiday beauty in Atlanta on this one-hour Segway tour. Travel through the Centennial Olympic Park and Pemberton Place with your local, talented tour guide. Both locations are carefully decorated with the most beautiful Christmas decorations, so be sure to book your tour ahead of time, whether you are local or a visitor from out of town.

1. What do we know about Atlanta Street Art Bike Tour?

A．It offers visitors a lunch picnic for free.

B．It is aimed at protecting the environment.

C．It takes visitors a whole afternoon to finish it.

D．It makes visitors know what’s happened recently in Atlanta.

2. What will you do if you choose Lost in Time Escape Room?

A．Attend art exhibitions with a tour guide.

B．Try to get out of a dark place using intelligence.

C．Enjoy beautiful Christmas decorations on a bike.

D．Visit a winery and have a taste of different wines.

3. Which of the following should be booked in advance?

A．Atlanta Street Art Bike Tour.	B．Georgia Horseback Ride with Wine Tasting.
C．Lost in Time Escape Room.	D．Atlanta Christmas Lights Segway Tour.

6 . Whether you are looking for an hour-long hike or a multi-day journey, these old tracks (小路) will satisfy any level of adventure.

Routeburn Track

Easily accessible from Queenstown, New Zealand’s “Adventure Capital,” the Routeburn has the scenery New Zealand is famous for: shining lakes, wide valleys, and mountain peaks.

*Length: 20 miles one way     *Duration: 2-4 days     *Open: Late October through early May

Milford Track

The Milford Track is one of the most popular Great Walks, with forested mountains climbing steeply out of glacier-carved valleys. This is one of the wettest places on the planet, with an annual average rainfall of 22 feet. The result is amazing waterfalls, including the 1.903-foot Sutherland Falls.

*Length: 33 miles one way     *Duration: 4 days     *Open: Late October through early May

Rakiura Track

This is one of the most remote Great Walks. It’s located on Stewart Island, which lies off the southern tip of the South Island. Stewart Island is known for deserted, sandy beaches, native forest, and its population of kiwis. (The flightless birds are easy to spot here, often on the beaches.)

*Length: 10 miles one way     *Duration:3 days     *Open: All year

Heaphy Track

The Heaphy is another wild and remote track, located in the northwest corner of the South Island. This track is the longest Great Walk, winding through grass and palm forests to the wild west coast.

*Length: 49 miles one way     *Duration: 4-6 days     *Open: All year

1. Which track best suits people who look for a hike with waterfalls?

A．Routeburn Track.

B．Milford Track.

C．Rakiura Track.

D．Heaphy Track.

2. What does Rakiura Track and Heaphy Track have in common?

A．They are of the same length.	B．They both have kiwis.
C．They both have deserted beaches.	D．They are both on an island.

3. Which part of a magazine is this text most likely from?

A．Health.

B．Travel.

C．Science.

D．Environment protection.

7 . Five Star Yellowstone Tour

Discover the world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone, on this grand wildlife tour. Our professional guides will give you a 5 star customer service experience on your all inclusive tour without any additional taxes or booking fees.

Starting at approximately 7 am, we will be rolling out the red carpet for you and all you have to do is to sit back and enjoy the ride. We provide snacks, bottled water, and cooked food for lunch. This tour’s main focus is on the wide variety of wildlife, Yellowstone’s rich historic landscapes as well as the fascinating prospect formed by the Yellowstone Supervolcano for over millions of years. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are provided to help you appreciate the scenery better.

Whether you are an amateur photographer, a science or history enthusiast or just want to explore the outdoors, this tour has something for everyone. Our fun but professional guides will give you a first class tour in a very comfortable tour bus.

Tour snapshot

Duration: 10-12 hours

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Hotel pickup offered

Group size: 9

Ticket type: Mobile

Available language: English

Book in advance

Scheduled date: Check availability

Total fees: $300 per adult (age 13-99); 40% discount (age 1-12)

Reserve now & pay later: Learn more

Free cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Now you’re all set! Have a great time.

1. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A textbook.	B．A website.
C．A scenery magazine.	D．A travel report.

2. What can we know about the tour?

A．It has both mobile and paper tickets.

B．It is a 9-people group with extra fees.

C．It offers snacks, breakfast, binoculars and hotel pickup.

D．It highlights wildlife, historic sights and volcanic scenery.

3. What should you do for the booking?

A．Pay $180 per child for the tour.

B．Pay at once after your reservation.

C．Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

D．Consult the guide to check available date.

8 . The Nautilus expedition to the Cayman Islands

Hi! I’m Talita and this is my blog! Enjoy!

Day 1: August 15th

Wow! I can’t believe I’m actually here on Nautilus. I’m one of five very lucky students chosen to go on Nautilus’s four-day expedition (探险) to the Cayman Islands. We had a talk from the expedition leader Dr. Katy Croff Bell, about where we’re going and what we’ll be doing. Oh, and all the safety rules as well, of course!

Day 2: August 16th

What an amazing day! In the morning, we met Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the wreck (残骸) of the Titanic! After lunch, we had a tour around Nautilus. We looked at the labs, and we went up to the bridge — that’s where the captain of the ship works. I even got a chance to guide the ship! Later we learned about Hercules. This robot is sent deep into the sea to look for shipwrecks, to study the plants and animals, and to look at the rocks in an area.

Day 3: August 17th

This morning we appeared on the Nautilus Live website and talked to students around the world about our expedition. It was amazing — I feel like a real famous person now! The afternoon was NOT cool, however. There was a big storm, and we all felt very seasick!

Day 4: August 18th

This morning was beautiful, and the sea was peaceful. Perfect for a dive. Unfortunately, it was Hercules, not us, who got to go diving. In the afternoon, we arrived at Grand Cayman. Although I’m sad to leave the Nautilus team (especially Hercules), I’m excited to explore the islands and the waters!

1. How did Talita feel about taking part in Nautilus’s expedition to the Cayman Islands?

A．Surprised.

B．Excited.

C．Worried.

D．Doubtful.

2. What is the robot Hercules used for?

A．Giving diving shows.	B．Exploring the deep sea.
C．Helping with lab work.	D．Guiding tourists around the islands.

3. What did Talita do on Day 3?

A．She learned about the history of the Titanic.

B．She attended a speech from the expedition leader.

C．She shared her expedition with students worldwide.

D．She visited the place where the captain of Nautilus works.

9 . Like many young people, Jessica wants to travel the globe. Unlike most of them, this 25-year-old is doing it _______ . She and her husband have spent the last two years traveling the world, stopping everywhere from Paris to Singapore. It might sound like one long, expensive _______ , but the couple has an unusual way to make their travel _______ .

They’re part of a new form of the _______ economy: an online group of house sitters. Throughout their no-cost stays in _______ homes, they feed pets and water plants in the homeowner’s _______ .

It’s not all sightseeing. The two travelers carefully _______ their trips, scheduling their days around the pets that are sometimes difficult to _______ . But house sitting also offers a level of _______ they can’t find in a hotel. “It’s like ________ at a friend’s house,” Jessica says.

The couple has a high ________ rate in getting accepted as house sitters and they always go beyond the homeowner’s ________ . For Jessica, that means ________ plenty of pictures of happy pets, keeping the house ________ and leaving a nice small gift before heading to the next house. “You want to make the homeowner feel that they made the right ________ ,” she says.

1.

A．indoors

B．online

C．single-handed

D．full-time

2.

A．game

B．service

C．vacation

D．procedure

3.

A．safe

B．busy

C．helpful

D．affordable

4.

A．local

B．private

C．sharing

D．agricultural

5.

A．strangers’

B．parents’

C．co-workers’

D．neighbors’

6.

A．favor

B．defense

C．honor

D．absence

7.

A．plan

B．explain

C．compare

D．complete

8.

A．buy

B．transport

C．choose

D．please

9.

A．support

B．comfort

C．control

D．attention

10.

A．cooking

B．staying

C．waiting

D．studying

11.

A．success

B．survival

C．growth

D．unemployment

12.

A．budget

B．abilities

C．expectations

D．understanding

13.

A．admiring

B．donating

C．sending

D．borrowing

14.

A．clean

B．open

C．simple

D．empty

15.

A．guess

B．decision

C．response

D．impression

10 . Your family may love to travel．However，you may worry about the environmental effect of doing so.It is time to take an eco-friendlier trip.We have discovered four destinations for you.

Vienna

Explore the kid-friendly city of Vienna,Austria.Here，you can find plenty of bike-share stations for getting around．The city has a large number of playgrounds and some fantastic museums for children．In the city，there are many hostels run by local people．There is alwaysone that suits your family’s taste．

Volcan Tenorio Area

When you think about taking your kids to Costa Rica，you normally focus on viewing its amazing wildlife．But what about turning to the human activities?One way to do so is to stay on a farm．Kids can take a hand in looking after animals and learning about traditional farming methods．

Khao Sok National Park

In this park，you can show your children a different side of Thailand．Use a local guide to introduce you to the interesting plants and animals．Stay at one of the locally owned cottages．You can even spend a night in a raft house on Chiaw Lan Lake，which runs without electricity．

Countryside of Fiji

Leave luxury hotels behind and head to a village homestay in Fiji．Your kids will learn all about Fijian culture．Your money will go directly to the community．With older children you can join in both sea conservation and community projects，with the help of a reliable organization．

1. Which place will attract people fond of cycling?

A．Vienna．	B．Volcan Tenorio Area．
C．Khao Sok National Park．	D．Countryside of Fiji．

2. What is special about the raft houses in Khao Sok National Park?

A．They are close to nature．	B．They are surrounded by trees．
C．They are operated by local people．	D．They are independent of electricity．

3. What do these four trips have in common?

A．They favour older children．	B．They offer green transportation．
C．They help protect the environment．	D．They provide farming homestays．