1 . Wonderful Destinations You Can Explore in the World

While travel is still just a dream for many, we know that some of you are now eager to pencil in your next adventure. We are now taking bookings for our 2021 and 2022 tours, offering the following destinations.

The Dolomite Mountains in Italy

8 days; September 6, 2021

Go on a gentle outdoor tour through the impressive Dolomite Mountains where scientists investigate several scientific phenomena including geology, ecology, deep time and astronomy.

The gateway to the solar system in Iceland

8 days; November 20, 2021

Visit the sites where scientists test space mission in the world. You will visit remote lava fields, glaciers and Mars rover (巡视器) test sites to explore how technology can help us research other worlds, as well as adapt to our own climate challenges.

The Fjords of Norway

7 days; January 18, 2022

Explore the Fjords of Norway as you start the winter voyage to watch the wonderful northern lights and underwater life of the Arctic. Learn about the science behind the northern lights, watch whales from the sea, try your hand at dog sledding or simply relax around a campfire under the stars.

The volcanic fields in Italy

8 days; September 3, 2021

Experience the beauty and power of two of the world’s most impressive active volcanoes on Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli. Explore the Aeolian Islands of Lipari and Vulcano while enjoying scenic landscapes and Italian warmth.

Whether you are ready to book or just want to carry on dreaming for now, we expect you to enjoy looking through some of the new tours we have created. For more information on all our new tours for 2021 and 2022, visit www. new scientist. com/tours.

1. What do the first two destinations have in common?

A．They are main lava fields.

B．They focus on science.

C．They open on the same day.

D．They are space mission bases.

2. What can visitors do in the Fjords of Norway?

A．Feed whales from the sea.

B．See the wonders of the Arctic.

C．Enter the gateway to the solar system.

D．Explore sea life in the company of scientists.

3. Where can visitors explore active volcanoes?

A．In Mars rover test sites.

B．In the Fjords of Norway.

C．On Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli.

D．On the Dolomite Mountains and Aeolian Islands.

2 . The hike to the lost Incan city of Choquequirao is one of the most difficult in Peru. From the town of Cachora, which is 161km west of Cusco, it's an 18km walk to Capuliyoc Mountain, then down to Playa Rosalina, where travellers camp for the night. Waking early, travelers then have to cross the Apurímac River and walk uphill to camp close to the ruins. Then, the next morning, it's another 2km walk up to the ruins, 3, 100m above sea level. To get back? Well, it's the same way you came.

“I've had people in their 60s and 70s do it,” said Juan Barrios, a guide from the Adventure Life company. “But some people come out thinking that because it's only 28km from the drop off they can do it in a day. Six or seven days for the hike is best.”

It makes sense, then, that Choquequirao draws only about 30 people a day during the high season (June through August). Compare that to the 2, 500 people who arrive each day at the famous Incan city of Machu Picchu.

But for those who make the journey, the rewards (回报) are great: beautiful mountain views at every turn, and the chance to explore the wonderful ruins nearly alone.

Believed to be created around the same time as Machu Picchu, in 1445, Choquequirao is actually larger than better-known Machu Picchu. But very little has been written about Peru's other lost city and researchers are still uncovering new parts of the ruins, leaving life on the mountain relatively untouched.

But officials say that the building of the first cable car (缆车) to Choquequirao will shorten the several-day walk to a 15-minute cable car ride. As a result, the number of travellers that now make the journey each week could turn into 3,000 visitors per day.

Choquequirao is beautiful now because of how untouched it is. Even though the lost city was discovered by Spanish explorer Juan Arias Díaz in 1710, the ruins still make you feel as though you're the first to find them. Will it be the same when more travellers flood in (大量涌入)?

1. What does the first paragraph centre on?

A．How tall Choquequirao is.	B．How to get to Choquequirao easily.
C．What great views Choquequirao has.	D．How hard the trip to Choquequirao is.

2. In what way is Choquequirao different from Machu Picchu?

A．Choquequirao is older.	B．Choquequirao is quieter.
C．Choquequirao is smaller.	D．Choquequirao is better known.

3. How are the ruins of Choquequirao?

A．They're still being dug out.	B．They're in a generally poor condition.
C．They're being renewed at the moment.	D．They've been researched internationally.

4. What does the author think of Choquequirao in the future?

A．It will be more attractive.

B．It will develop at a slow speed.

C．It won't necessarily take a turn for the better.

D．It won't be more popular than Machu Picchu.

3 . As lockdown starts to slowly lift, it's such a treat to be able to travel around the appealing coastline or book holidays in the UK again.

■Camber Sands

The impressive dunes（沙丘）system that makes Camber Sands the south coast's most Arabian-looking beach destination is fled with wonders. A number of “desert” films were shot here, including Cary On Follow That Camel.

Getting there: one hour 40 minutes by train from London St Pancras International to Rye, with a change at Ashford and a short bus ride to the beach; about two hours by car.

■Tankerton Beach

Tankerton Beach offers lovely views. When you've had your fill of beach time, it's time for a bellyful of the town's native oysters（牡蛎）; head for Harbour Street and High Street for a fantastic selection of places to try them.

Getting there: one hour 20 minutes by train from London Victoria; about one hour 40 minutes by car.

■West Wittering

A huge Blue Flag beach makes this West Wittering one of the south coast's finest for all kinds of beach activities. You can get involved in sunbathing and safe swimming (lifeguards patrol（巡逻） here in the summer months), go rock-pooling or just explore the ecology of the beach.

Getting there: one hour 30 minutes by train from London Victoria to Chichester, plus a bus ride to the beach; about two hours by car.

■Dungeness

Rediscover your childhood on a steam railway, explore strange World War I radar devices and discover old railroad car in this most magic place of Dungeness. There's some wonderful landscaping to enjoy, especially filmmaker Derek Jarman's separated home and garden.

Getting there: one hour by train from London St Pancras International to Folk stone, with a one hour 30 minute bus ride to Dungeness; about two hours by car.

1. What is the advantage of travelling to Tankerton Beach in transportation?

A．It takes the shortest time by car.

B．It offers lovely views on the way.

C．A short bus ride is also available.

D．You can get there with a change.

2. What can you do in West Wittering?

A．Surf with friends.

B．Taste delicious seafoods.

C．Swim with lifeguards.

D．Explore water between rocks.

3. If you are a movie fan of Derek Jarman, which place will you choose?

A．Camber Sands.	B．Tankerton Beach.
C．West Wittering.	D．Dungeness.

4 . In life, do you choose to take the road everyone has taken, or do you choose the path that is best for you? It might be ________ to choose what everyone has done, especially if it seemed to work for them. But is that what truly ________ for you?

On a recent hiking ________, my partner and I decided to take a popular trail in the ________ direction. This was an old, well-traveled trail that people had been hiking and biking from A to Z for years. For our own reasons, we chose to travel from Z to A. Going backwards made more sense with my ________. The trip would take several days and going backwards ________ that I would end the trip closer to the airport for my flight home.

As my partner and I walked, everyone crossing our path had something to say, “You're going the wrong way. Are you lost? Are you returning ________ you forgot something? Are you crazy? The path occasionally crossed a ________. When it did, even passing cars beeped to ________ us in the “right” direction.

Why did people only see one way? Because that's what everyone does? Because that's how it's always been done? We even ________ to talk to a Danish woman who said, “We have a(n)       ________ in my country: when you go backwards to everyone else, it's because you're avoiding something.” I couldn't believe it. We were just enjoying connecting with nature, hiking the way that best ________ us. Had we gone the “wrong” way? No. At least, not for us.

I decided to ________ the path I chose. ________, we had an amazing experience. Choosing the “wrong” path was right for me. When your inner ________ tells you something is right (or wrong), listen to it. It's your instinct. It's speaking to you for a reason and it knows, better than anyone, what's best for you.

1.

A．anxious

B．normal

C．awkward

D．impressive

2.

A．designs

B．plans

C．works

D．prepares

3.

A．race

B．test

C．project

D．trip

4.

A．opposite

B．wrong

C．common

D．accessible

5.

A．emotion

B．target

C．schedule

D．request

6.

A．supposed

B．ensured

C．provided

D．permitted

7.

A．if

B．because

C．while

D．yet

8.

A．plain

B．valley

C．trail

D．highway

9.

A．point

B．inspire

C．protect

D．support

10.

A．expected

B．stopped

C．agreed

D．hesitated

11.

A．saying

B．point

C．myth

D．spell

12.

A．instructed

B．confused

C．offered

D．suited

13.

A．show off

B．think over

C．pick out

D．stick to

14.

A．Probably

B．Hopefully

C．Eventually

D．Knowingly

15.

A．desire

B．feeling

C．voice

D．reaction

5 . When considering places to visit in China, thoughts invariably drift to the same old sites, like the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army and the Bund. Look a little farther, however, and you can find some truly fascinating scenery and settings you’ve probably never heard of.

Houtouwan — A village like no other

Located on Shengshan Island, Houtouwan was once home to a fishing community. In the 1990s, however, much of the population left as the fishing routes dried up and opportunities arose on the mainland. Left completely to Mother Nature’s designs, Houtouwan has been transformed into a truly fascinating ghost village over the years, like the set of a horror movie!

Houtouwan is not an easy place to get to. From Shanghai, you will need to transfer between land and water vehicles several times to finally reach there.

Crescent Lake — An oasis in the desert

Out west, there’s a whole different world to be explored — Crescent Lake. It is part of a literal oasis in the desert that surrounds Dunhuang in Gansu. The crescent-shaped body of water has been preserved so visitors can enjoy one of nature’s true rarities.

Crescent Lake is located just a 15-minute taxi ride from Dunhuang.

Old Dragon’s Head — The Great Wall you’ve never seen before

One of the most unusual places to explore the Great Wall is Old Dragon’s Head, where the wall meets the sea in Qinhuangdao. The waves crashing against the stones stirs up a certain poetry. After checking out the wall, you can relax yourself on the beach.

Old Dragon’s Head is part of the Shanhai Pass section of the wall. It can be reached by taxi from Qinhuangdao train station.

Panjin Red Beach — The world’s most beautiful marshlands

Red Beach, located in Panjin, Liaoning province, forms part of what is the biggest wetland in the world. The weeds of the beautiful marshland area are flaming red. Stilted walkways have been installed so visitors can explore without harming the otherworldly weeds.

From Panjin train station, bargain with the local taxi drivers to take you directly to Red Beach.

1. Why did the villagers leave Houtouwan?

A．To look for another fishing route.	B．To preserve its natural beauty.
C．To seek a better life on the mainland.	D．To make room for a film base.

2. In which place are special walkways built for visitors?

A．Houtouwan.	B．Old Dragon’s Head.
C．Crescent Lake.	D．Panjin Red Beach.

3. What do these places have in common according to the writer?

A．They’re all wonders of nature.	B．They’re all not-so-famous.
C．They’re all inconveniently located.	D．They’re all well-preserved.

6 . SHARK CONSERVATION IN SOUTH AFRICA

Take a two-week trip that you will never forget as a volunteer with sharks on a beautiful stretch of South Africa’s coastline. Head out to sea to witness one of the world’s most powerful (and most misunderstood) creatures on this inspiring project, enjoying watching them from both above and below water.

The DAY-BY-DAY schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town on a Sunday. You will be collected from the airport and spend your first night in a guest house in the city centre.

Day 2: You will be collected bright and early from the guest house and taken down to the project. The drive takes about 90 minutes. You will receive a welcome and head out to sea to witness your first sharks!

Day 3+: Most days you will be out on the boat with the sharks, depending on weather. Help out with the full range of tasks on the boats, and in conservation initiatives on land too.

Last day: On the final day of your project you will be taken back to Cape Town for your onward travel.

The price is £829,including the voluntary work programme with accommodations,   airport transfers, one night in a guest house in Cape Town, breakfasts daily and lunches when on the boats. Your trip can be extended at a cost of £ 375 per week.

It is an amazing experience! Some volunteers planned to stay for 4 weeks, extended to 6 weeks and still didn’t want to come home. If you’d like to chat about this holiday or need help, we’re very happy to help.

Call us at 01273 823 700.

Email us at rosy@responsibletravel.com.

1. When will you really begin your shark watching trip?

A．On a Friday.	B．On a Saturday.
C．On a Sunday.	D．On a Monday.

2. What will you probably do on the third day if weather permits?

A．Sail on the ocean.

B．Return to Cape Town.

C．Buy some souvenirs.

D．Dive with sharks.

3. How much will you spend on a three-week shark conservation trip?

A．£ 375.

B．£ 750.

C．£ 829.

D．£ 1,204.

7 . Where to go?

Here are some of the best places across the UK for your whole family to enjoy the quality time together in nature.

Drove Orchards (果园), Thornham, Norfolk

Drove shines a bit brighter each autumn, when it starts delivering fruit. Many of the fresh apples and pears there are ready-picked as well as PYO (short for pick-your-own). Also juice made from the orchards' special varieties of apples is strongly recommended.

Opening time: 10 am-4 pm daily until the end of October (booking not necessary but checking what's fruiting before visiting at droveorchards.com)

Blooming Green, Linton, Kent

Blooming Green is a "no-dig" flower business, selling flowers directly to customers and opening for PYO activities from summer to the end of October. In November and December there are wreath-making (花环制作) workshops, where participants pick their favorite flowers.

Opening time:10 am-4 pm on Saturdays only (with pre-booking of one-hour slots, bloominggreenflowers.co.uk)

Towerbrook Farm, Banwell, Somerset

Like many other farms, Towerbrook Farm offers pick-your-own and cut-your-own service. But it's the first place that offers dig-your-own Christmas trees, meaning you can take your tree back after the holiday and replant it there, which allows you to avoid sending your tree to the recycling centre.

Opening time: 8am-4pm daily between 20 November and 30 December(pre-booking not necessary)

Shute Fruit, Bishopsteignton, South Devon

As well as selling preserves made from kinds of berries (浆果), Shute Fruit also manages an extensive pick-your-own operation. There you can pick your own sloe berries. If you are a fan of sloe gin, a kind of alcoholic drink, whose alcohol content is between 15 and 30 percent, ask the farm for recipes to make your own sloe gin at home.

Opening time: 11 am-5pm daily except rainy days and Mondays, until the end of October (booking not necessary, shutefruit.co.uk)

1. If you go to Drove Orchards，what can be recommended to you?

A．Delivering fruit.	B．Tasting freshly squeezed apple juice.
C．Planting Christmas trees.	D．Picking your own apples at 8 am.

2. If you want to dig your own Christmas tree and take it back, where will you most probably visit?

A．Thorham.

B．Linton.

C．Banwell.

D．Bishopsteignton.

3. What do the four places have in common??

A．Their relevant Information can be got from the same website.

B．They have the same opening time.

C．They all offer pick-your-own service.

D．They needn't be booked in advance.

8 . Shopping in Paris, France

Every visitor to Paris goes shopping. Street markets, elegant passages, beautiful department stores, bookstalls along the Seine, fine museum shops―Paris is the perfect place for shoppers.

Covered Passages

You can combine shopping and sightseeing by visiting some of the beautiful covered passages of Paris. These 19th-century glass-roofed arcades (商场) were wildly popular for a while. Today about 20 remain, offering a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as interesting architecture and design.

Markets

Paris is best known for its wonderful markets. Open air markets, covered markets and market streets all offer fresh delicious food. They’re great fun and worth visiting, even if you’re not planning on cooking.

Flower Market

The Marche aux Fleurs (Flower Market) is just upstairs from the Cite station. Come any day of the week to enjoy the flowers, whether you buy or not. On Sunday, the flower market becomes a pet market.

Designer Shops

All of the great French fashion houses have shops in Paris, of course, and the great department stores sell all sorts of good French stuff. If you want to see a street full of top design, stroll down Avenue Montaigne.

Flea Market

For a real shopping adventure, take the Metro to Porte de Clignancourt station on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm for an adventure in the vast Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, also known as the Clignancourt Flea Market, with several thousand stalls, shops, and vendors selling everything from used blue jeans to paintings and furniture.

Museum Shops

Most of Paris’ great museums have museum shops selling art, books and souvenirs of high quality at very reasonable prices.

1. What can the visitors learn about when visiting covered passages?

A．The history of life.

B．The style of buildings.

C．The benefit of travelling.

D．The development of cities.

2. When should you go to Flower Market to buy a cat?

A．On Monday.

B．On Friday.

C．On Saturday.

D．On Sunday.

3. As a more adventurous visitor, you will go to ________.

A．Designer Shops

B．Flea Market

C．Covered Passages

D．Museum Shops

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

The 7-day holiday is entitled “Golden Week” by the Chinese government     1     (celebrate) the most important festival in China—the Spring Festival. Nowadays more and more people choose to travel by     2     (drive) their own cars to celebrate the Spring Festival Golden Week     3     families.

People can see a report     4     (publish) on the Internet which shows that self-driving tourism     5     (attract) more and more people over the past few years.

Driving your own car is     6     worthwhile way to try when you decide to travel. Compared with joining a travel agency, driving your own car gives more freedom. However, if you are a member of a travel group, your schedule is beyond your control. Guides may lead you to some places     7     you don’t want to go.

Apart from that, self-driving tourism offers you many     8     (opportunity) to spend some happy time with your family. During the tour, you help and encourage each other when tired.     9     (obvious), the emotional connections would become closer after an     10     (enjoy) tour.

10 . Singapore is a very modern country in Southeast Asia. If you’ve been traveling in its capital city, Singapore, it can be a shock when it comes to accommodation prices. For backpackers they have no choice but to stay outside of the central area. If you are a visitor, I think it’s best to stay in the historic central area to make the most of your time. For first-timers I have put together this list of the best areas to stay in Singapore.

Chinatown

Chinatown is where the original community of Chinese immigrants settled in Singapore. The area is lined with Chinese stores, markets, and great places to eat for all budgets. It lies next to the downtown area and there is a variety of accommodation choices, from hostels (招待所) to 5-star hotels.

Little India

Little India is where most of the original Indian migrants made their home. Today it is still famous for temples, markets, and lots of places to eat delicious Indian foods. It’s the most popular spot for backpackers and there are some good mid-range choices here.

Kampong Glam

A short walk from Little India is the Kampong Glam area. This is where Arab traders set up shops, with street names such as Haji Lane, Baghdad St, and Arab St. The neighborhood is now one of the trendiest in Singapore.

Changi Airport

With one of the biggest airports in the region, the chances are you might just be passing without time to stay. Changi Airport is awarded as one of the best in the world, so if you have to do an overnighter at an airport, then you couldn’t have a better experience than at Changi. I didn’t get any sleep but it was an enjoyable stay for an airport.

1. What will make backpackers disappointed in Singapore?

A．The remote location of the hotels.	B．The system of accommodation.
C．The high charges of the hotels.	D．The accommodation with poor facilities.

2. Which area is close to the center of Singapore?

A．Chinatown.

B．Little India.

C．Changi Airport.

D．Kampong Glam.

3. What do we know about Changi Airport?

A．It witnesses a noisy environment.	B．It has gained a fairly good reputation.
C．It offers passengers worse service.	D．It is the biggest airport in Singapore.