1 . These national parks, classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, protect and preserve some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders.

Wadi Rum Protected Area, Jordan

Known as Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum is located in the south of Jordan, a little more than 60 miles south of the ancient city of Petra. As a desert landscape, it’s been the location for many space films. It’s worth spending some time overnight here—traditional Bedouin camps around the desert.

Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

A large part of this national park is uninhabited (无人居住的) and only accessible by boat or hiking trail. It’s filled with snow-capped mountains, and visitors might see fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and possibly even penguins.

Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

In the spring and summer months, it’s best to explore this part of Scotland’s eastern Highlands by foot but in wintertime, skis take over. It’s the largest park in the UK—twice as big as the Lake District National Park. With nine national nature reserves and three rivers, it doesn’t have a shortage of local wildlife. For the best places to bed down nearby, we suggest art-filled The Fife Arms and Killliehuntly Farmhouse and Cottages.

Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal

Home to Mount Everest—the highest mountain in the world at 29,032 ft—Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal is where many hikers kick-start their lifetime goal of climbing from Everest’s Base Camp. The park is also home to several rare animal species. It’s an adventurer’s paradise (天堂) for those looking for less of hiking.

1. In which park can you enjoy the desert landscape?

A．Wadi Rum Protected Area.	B．Fiordland National Park.
C．Cairngorms National Park.	D．Sagarmatha National Park.

2. What do Fiordland National Park and Cairngorms National Park have in common?

A．They are located in the UK.	B．They attract space film lovers.
C．They are suitable to explore wildlife.	D．They cover an area as large as Nepal.

3. What can you do in Sagarmatha National Park?

A．See penguins.

B．Camp on a boat.

C．Live in The Fife Arms.

D．Climb Mount Everest.

2 . Many holidays are centered around surrounding yourself with family members and gathering in large groups, so it can be tough to enjoy your holidays all by yourself. However, spending a holiday alone can actually be more enjoyable and you might even find that you like it more.     1    

Limit your technology use. If you’re spending your holidays alone, it might be attractive to stay completely connected to your social media and email.     2     So, try turning off your phone and computer to focus on yourself throughout the day instead of others.

    3     Holidays offer you a good chance to award yourself for your hard work. Whether you go out to your favorite restaurant or cook at home, allow yourself to enjoy a big meal. After that, plan an outing to the movies, a museum or a park to relax. Also, giving yourself a gift is a great idea.

Volunteer somewhere. If you live near a shelter, reach out to see if they need help during the holidays. If you already volunteer somewhere, ask if you can come in on your day off.     4     If you volunteer somewhere and you enjoy the experience, consider volunteering more often.

Dive into a creative project.     5     You can draw, paint or make paper cuttings—anything that makes you feel accomplished. If you need to get holiday gifts for people, you could use your crafting skills to make some for them.

A．Treat yourself.

B．Get a creative technology-related gift.

C．However, a real break means limiting your technology use.

D．There are many reasons why you should spend holidays alone.

E．If you have a creative outlet, dive in and make something special.

F．Giving back is what holidays are about and it probably makes you feel good.

G．Here are a few things you can do on your own to make your holidays special.

3 . London is considered as one of the greatest cities on Earth. From historical sites to the modern-day metropolis, it can seem an infinite feast of activities and possibilities. For the budget-minded traveler, London might not appear to be the most wallet-friendly destination.     1     There is a wide selection of free things to do in London, as long as you know where to look.

One of the most surprisingly free things to do in London is visit top museums and art galleries.    2    For those who prefer museums with an archeological feel, the British Museum charges no admission, and contains such cultural treasures as the Rosetta Stone. Many other museums are also free to visit, although some offer access to special traveling exhibits for a fee.

London has a long history of influencing the musical world, and the wise traveler knows that concerts are some of the best free things to do here in various seasons. Particularly in the summer, free concerts are available along the banks of the Thames River, and frequently advertised in entertainment guides.    3    Covent Garden, a theater and shopping district, is famous for its free performances, and even auditions musicians before allowing them to perform.

    4     For instance, Charles Dickens's fans may take a stroll through Camden Town, following in the footsteps of Bob Cratchit. For those desperate for a glimpse into the world of Harry Potter, go to King's Cross Station, where you can see for yourself if Platform Nine-and-three-quarters really exists…

While London is full of exciting opportunities for the luxury traveler, it doesn't exclude those on a budget. The free things to do in London will often help travelers escape from the tourist attractions and catch a look at local life.     5    

A．However, this is not the case.

B．Literary lovers will find many free things to do in London.

C．That's because London is among the world's priciest cities.

D．The National Gallery is free to visitors favoring world-class paintings.

E．Even in winter, certain areas are usually crowed with musicians and performers.

F．Nobody can refuse such charming music with the beautiful sceneries along the river.

G．Combining them with some well-chosen costly additions will give you a balanced look at the beautiful city.

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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.