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Checklist for Traveling Abroad International travel is both fun and exciting but it can easily become stressful if you forget or lose important documents. This checklist will help ensure that you have everything you need for a smooth journey. 1.$100 worth of local currency. At least $100 worth of local currency-calculate the cab fare from the airport to your destination and carry more than that amount with you. Remember to bring some home country money as well, just in case you need it on the trip home. 2.Passports. Don t forget passports. Be sure to check expiration dates well in advance. It pays to check the destination country regulations as some countries require the passport to be in effect for one month or more after the trip dates. 3.One copy of each passport. Bring at least one copy of every passport packed separately from other travel documents. Consider including copies in a checked bag and then storing them in the hotel safe at your destination. |  | |
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1. Who are the possible readers of the website?
| A．Tourists. | B．Guides. |
| C．Hotel managers. | D．TV show producers. |
| A．On the top of the website. |
| B．In the center area of the website. |
| C．On the left side of the website. |
| D．On the right side of the website. |
| A．Carry as much local currency as you can. |
| B．Make sure your passport can still be used. |
| C．Keep your passport in the hotel safe. |
| D．Go City Cards adds to your expenses. |
China Experience Tours | |
 | China Experience Trip Beijing→ Shanghai→Xi’an(8days) Price: Adult $1,517 p/p Under 17$1,230 *Imagine you are a king or queen when entering the great Forbidden City *Have a hike on the world famous Great Wall * Discover the Terracotta Warriors *Admire Shanghai where east meets west and walk around some local markets |
 | Glories of China Beijing→Xi'an→Guilin→Yangshuo→Shanghai(11days) Price: Adult $2,219 p/p. Under 17 $1,650 *Discover more of China’s extraordinary history from Beijing and Xi'an *visit the easy part of the Great Wall at Mutianyu and use the cablecar(缆车) there *Cycle near Yangshuo and admire the beautiful rural scenery * Discover Shanghai lifestyles ancient and modern |
 | China Impression Experience Beijing→XI'an→ Yangtze River→ shanghai(11 days) Price: Adult $2, 329 p/p. Under 17 $1, 810 Explore both the ancient cultures and modern features, and relax on the yangtze river Cruise(乘船游览) to see the various ideas of China. Your guides will show you around not only the most classic spots, like the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Terra-cotta Army, the Bund, Yuyuan Garden and the Three gorges but also take you for a local experience by visiting lovely giant pandas and local markets. |
 | Cultural and Natural Wonders of China Beijing→Xi'an→ Zhangjiajie→ Shanghai(11days) Price: Adult $2, 159 p/p. Under 17$1,360 Wind your way from Beijing to Shanghai in style and discover China's natural wonders-climb up the Great Wall, walk around the Forbidden City while listening to the stories of kings, and see the Great“Avatar Mountain”"in Zhangjiajie. |
| A．Glories of China | B．China Experience Trip. |
| C．China Impression Experience | D．Cultural and Natural Wonders of china |
| A．the Great Wall | B．the Three Gorges |
| C．the Forbidden City | D．the Terracotta Warriors |
| A．$5678 | B．$6088 |
| C．$6468 | D．$6477 |
3 . Lily went to London with her parents for a two-week vacation. She sent postcards to her friends.
| A．The London Eye. | B．The Tower of Bridge. |
| C．Buckingham Palace. | D．The River Thames. |
| A．They took the subway to many places in London. |
| B．They tasted different types of food in London. |
| C．They spent more than two months in London. |
| D．They bought a lot of things in London. |
| A．beautiful but unfriendly | B．amazing and busy |
| C．unfriendly and dirty | D．busy but polluted |
| A．He missed the train. | B．He didn’t buy the ticket. | C．He didn’t get to the station. |
On October 28th, we began our exciting trip to the world-famous sand island—Fraser Island, which is said to be the world largest sand island and it is one of the world cultural heritages (遗产). We were really amazed by the spectacular view there.
The road to the island is really tough and bumpy. The bus driver, who was also our guide was a very strong man. He was optimistic (乐观的) and helpful. I found he was all smiling on the way though the ride was not very smooth. We stopped for several times because the cars in front of us were blocked by sand. The road was completely sand about 50 centimeters high. We were thrown back and forth like taking a rollercoaster (过山车). All of us couldn’t help laughing when we were shaken from side to side. It took us more than an hour to arrive there. I guess this road is one of the most impressive things.
The beach is so wonderful and terrific! This was my first visit to the seaside. The broad sea made me speechless. We were really thrilled by the amazing view. We couldn’t stop taking so many pictures. The bus ran along the beach with the sea water on one side and bushes on the other side. The view outside the bus was really fantastic! The driver told us there were dingoes (野犬) in the bush. When we were sitting on the bus, we kept on searching the faraway bush for a dingo. Unfortunately, we didn’t see one.
The lake is the next destination we went to. This lake which is ringed by white sand beaches lies peacefully on the hill, which is 18 meters above the sea level. The crystal clear water from the rainfall is sparkling (闪光). Male students jumped into the lake without taking off the clothes. They played with water like small children. Nowhere else in the world can you find such a wonderful fairly land.
The forest is the last place we visited. Those towering rainforests grow on sands. There are many varieties of species. Some trees are so tall and have a history of 500 years. Some gum trees are quite strange because their barks (树皮) fall. The driver told us that this was because they wanted to protect themselves from worms or fires. This forest is home to many animals. We could hear bird singing when we were walking in the shade from the trees.
The tour to Fraser Island makes a deep impression on us. It provides us magnificent views. It is well worth a visit.
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6 . When I was twenty years old, my grandmother invited me to Europe for two weeks. I had never been to foreign countries before, so I was especially excited about the trip. When I told one of my professors about the trip, he suggested, “Keep a journal（日记）.” More than ten years later, I am so thankful for his suggestion, as I can look back on this first trip to Europe through my journal.
Keeping a travel journal is very simple. Bring a journal with you during your vacation and write down the things that interest you. Interestingly, what appeals to you may not be the tourist attractions but some small things, such as something in your hotel room, and a talk you hear by chance. Your journal is the best thing you can bring back from a vacation.
It is a great idea to choose a good journal style that you like. Whether it is lined or unlined paper, pick up a journal that feels good in your hands. The size of your journal is also important. Some people feel that a travel journal should be small and easy to carry, while others prefer a larger-sized journal. My journal has always been about 8×11 inches. I haven’t found any real problems with carrying it. It fits well into a backpack. A good tip is to get some type of waterproof（防水的）cover for your journal. You never know when something in your bag may leak（渗漏）, or it may start to rain, which can just ruin your journal.
In addition, consider carrying some plastic bags to bring back some pictures and postcards so that you can put them in your journal. You will probably find some things during the day that you want to attach to your journal at night in your hotel.
Always carry something to write with when you have your journal. Consider carrying a variety of pens, markers, or pencils so as to make your journal look more beautiful. Even if you are not very good at drawing, a journal has a way of freeing your creative juices. You will find yourself quickly drawing things or writing poems at the sides of the pages in your journal.
Tourist maps are also a wonderful thing to consider adding to your journal because they show where you have been. You can add parts of the map to show where you have been that day and then another part on another day to show where you have been the following day.
Bring a tube of glue to stick postcards and pictures to your journal. You can cut the pictures and postcards into the shapes you like so that you can make your journal look more beautiful. Keep these things handy in a plastic bag so that you can find them easily.
There are so many things you can consider writing in your journal, such as the sights you have seen that day, a meal you have had, a person you have seen in a museum, a cafe that has caught your attention, your feelings about your trip or about the hotel you have stayed in, and a list of the things you also wish to do during your vacation. These are all the small details that do make up your trip.
1. The author is grateful for his professor’s suggestion because ________.| A．he has got into the habit of keeping a travel journal |
| B．he had a good time with her grandmother in Europe |
| C．he has learned a lot about how to keep a travel journal |
| D．he can think of his first trip to Europe with the journal |
| A．What kind of journal style to choose. |
| B．What size of journal to pick up. |
| C．Why to take a journal while travelling. |
| D．How to protect the journal against damage. |
| A．To suggest what to write in a travel journal. |
| B．To give some tips on keeping a travel journal. |
| C．To show what we should bring while taking a trip. |
| D．To explain why keeping a travel journal is important |
| A．those interested in writing |
| B．those researching on tourism |
| C．those fond of travelling |
| D．those planning to be journalists |
1. What does the man have to do now?
| A．Plan a trip. | B．Look for a job. | C．Make a decision. |
| A．Dangerous. | B．Exciting. | C．Expensive. |
| A．Going abroad. | B．Staying at home. | C．Opening a bookstore. |
8 . Antarctica, the great white continent and one of the last true wilderness areas on earth-largely unchanged since the early explorers, is home to the world's greatest concentration of wildlife.
Antarctica Expeditions
We offer an extensive list of trips to Antarctica at the best price. You may choose the trip which you like best among our various trips, according to your needs, in terms of price, duration and the type of excursion（短途旅行）.
The Antarctic season goes from late October to March.
 CRUISES |  FLIGHTS |
 AIR-CRUISES |  SAILBOATS |
| CRUISES Cruises to Antarctic Peninsula, Polar Circle, Weddell Sea, South Georgia, Falkland Island and mid-Atlantic Islands. Budget from $4,720 to $21,499 Length from 9 to 32 days | |
| FLIGHTS Fly from Punta Arenas, Chile to Antarctica or to the very South Pole. Budget from $5,400 to $68,500 Length from 1 to 9 days | |
| AIR-CRUISES Combine both sailing and flying-flying to or from Antarctica takes around 2.5 hours, making you save the 2.5-day navigation across the Drake Passage that is made in a regular cruise. Budget from $3,995 to $19,795 Length from 5 to 9 days | |
| SAILBOATS Sail to Antarctica on board of sailboats with a capacity of 9 or 48 passengers. Budget from $7,750 to $11,600 Length from 22 to 59 days | |
If you're looking to experience one of the most attractive and untouched regions of the world in an unhurried way away from the crowds, we have got a trip for you!
1. According to the passage, which type of excursion might take the longest time?| A．CRUISES. | B．FLIGHTS. |
| C．AIR-CRUISES. | D．SAILBOATS. |
| A．to introduce some geographical knowledge about Antarctica |
| B．to help you compare the price of traveling to Antarctica |
| C．to give you advice on how to choose from different trips |
| D．to appeal to potential travelers to Antarctica |
| A．The Antarctic season goes from March to late October. |
| B．It might take more than two days to go across the Drake Passage in a regular cruise. |
| C．A sailboat can carry no more than 40 passengers. |
| D．A cruise to the Antarctic is the cheapest. |
Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up .The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world for over 250 years.
◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from
Shakespeare’s period.
◆Enjoy the traditional English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.
The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk).
The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre，its exhibition,and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users.
The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).
1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？
| A．￡9.80． | B．￡12.00． | C．￡14.20． | D．￡16.40． |
| A．Behind the exhibition hall． |
| B．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre． |
| C．At Windsor Street． |
| D．Near the Coffee House． |
| A．the House | B．the garden |
| C．the Visitors’ Centre | D．the exhibition hall |
