1 . DOWN TO THE WOODS
To mark Earth Day on 22 April, consider a trip that celebrates all the natural beauty and variety of the world’s forests.
Isle of Wight
A safe bet for spotting the active red squirrel is Brighstone Forest where, in the summer, you might also hear the call of the nightjar, a bird known for its frightening call. Stay in a log cabin (原木小屋) near Calbourne and enjoy breakfast — with eggs laid on site by free-range hens from a farm. Tom’s Eco Lodges at Tapnell Farm Park has several options for families, from £900 per week, including log cabins and travelling tents.
Sweden
The vast pine forests of central Sweden are an ideal place to enjoy a true back-to-nature experience. In the daytime, you can hike, swim or canoe before returning to enjoy a campfire dinner of local ingredients. You can also set off on a guided trip for seeing large deer at dusk. Responsible Travel has a three- night eco-lodge (生态旅馆) break from £630 per adult, children (12-15) from £303, international flights not included.
Ecuador
In Ecuador’s Choco cloud forest, more than 3,000ft above sea level, follow misty trails around species of plants found nowhere else on the planet. You’ll also spot hummingbirds as you pick your way between huge trees. Black Tomato offers five nights in Ecuador, from £3,875 per person including international flights and three nights’ full-board, at the eco Mashpi Lodge.
Carmarthenshire
In the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains, you’ll find a mixed woodland of various trees. Activities include mountain biking in the Tywi Valley and waterfall hikes with views across the Brecon Beacons. Book the beautifully Glan-yr-Afon Riverside Cottage, surrounded by grasslands and mountain streams. From £597 for three nights, based on four sharing.
1. If Jane is interested in riding bicycles in mountains, she can go to ________ .| A．Ecuador | B．Isle of Wight |
| C．Sweden | D．Carmarthenshire |
| A．Responsible Travel pays for visitors’ international flights. |
| B．In Ecuador’s Choco cloud forest exist some rare plants. |
| C．The Glan-yr-Afon Riverside Cottage is located in Sweden. |
| D．In Brighstone Forest the frightening call of the squirrel can be heard. |
| A．Education. | B．Travel. |
| C．Environment. | D．Geography. |
1. Where does the conversation take place?
| A．In a park. | B．At a hotel. | C．In the street. |
| A．Sunny. | B．Rainy. | C．Cloudy. |
| A．By bus. | B．By taxi. | C．By subway. |
| A．3:00 pm. | B．4:00 pm. | C．5:00 pm. |
1. Where does the speaker give the talk?
| A．On a bus. | B．In a university. | C．At Bridgeton Castle. |
| A．125 years old. | B．200 years old. | C．120 years old. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. |
| A．He loved his young wife very much. |
| B．He had died before the castle was finished. |
| C．He had the castle built in England. |
How to Save Money in London Find the free attractions Many of London’s top things to do, including the National Gallery, the British Museum and Hyde Park, are absolutely free to enjoy. Get an Oyster Card London’s subway, otherwise known as “the Tube” is the easiest way to get around the city, but can add up quickly if you buy tickets daily. Oyster Card fares are not only cheaper, but will make you feel like a local. Dine smart Restaurants like Brick Lane offer fantastic food for bargain prices; fish-and-chip shops are a cheap standby, and takeaway food costs less than dine-in. Consider a London Pass This pass covers entry to many of the city’s top attractions, including Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Churchill War Rooms, for one price. | What You Need to Know Accept the slang There are a few British phrases and words that can be confusing to first-time American visitors. Study the slang to prevent being lost in translation. Accept the rain A rain jacket, rain boots, and an umbrella will be very useful and necessary for your trip whenever. Accept the pub scene Pubs are a big part of British culture, so it’s not uncommon to see them busy throughout the week. Many have been around for centuries, so stopping in for a pint doubles as a history lesson. Accept the guidance of a local There are a variety of tours around the city specializing in everything from ghosts to “Harry Potter”. There are also a variety of Stonehenge tours, if you’re up for a daytrip. |
1. If you are travelling in London, you can go to ________ for free.
| A．the Buckingham Palace | B．Westminster Abbey |
| C．the Churchill War Rooms | D．the National Gallery |
| A．Having a London Pass can make you feel like local people. |
| B．The weather of London is changeable all around the year. |
| C．It’s unusual to see pubs crowded with people throughout the week. |
| D．An American traveller can understand British English without any problem. |
| A．Travel | B．Cultures |
| C．Entertainments | D．Businesses |
5 . Camping is a great way to enjoy nature. You can breathe fresh air, cook over a campfire and sleep under the stars. However, camping also means various troubles, including dealing with bugs, bad weather and few, if any, toilets.
Glamping, made up by joining the words glamorous(有魅力的) and camping, is a new word.
There are many reasons why you should consider glamping for your next vacation. One of them is that glamping gives you access to some beautiful places.
No matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, a glampsite exists for you. From Three Camel Lodge in Mongolia to Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Canada, adventure is waiting for you. Sites can include a spa, a swimming pool and dinner under the stars. Activities can include exploring on horseback or camel and sightings of elephants, mountain sheep or tigers.
| A．Every year a large number of people go camping. |
| B．You don’t have to give up beauty for comfort! |
| C．A wide variety of glamping experiences are available all over the world. |
| D．These troubles can discourage people from ever trying camping. |
| E．But it describes an activity that people have been doing for ages. |
| F．You can also help other campers. |
| G．Another reason to go glamping is that it’s good for the environment. |
1. How much should children pay to enter the center?
| A．$3.7. | B．$2. | C．$1.5. |
| A．A group of four or more people. |
| B．A group of five or more people. |
| C．A group of six or more people. |
| A．Tell someone at the information desk when they arrive. |
| B．Answer the questions about the center. |
| C．Make a call before they come. |
| A．A family dining room. | B．An exhibition hall. | C．A big glass tunnel. |
| A．He missed the train. | B．He didn’t buy the ticket. | C．He didn’t get to the station. |
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. |
9 . 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. |
