Last summer vacation, I decided to visit my best friend in Barcelona. Aline sent me a screenshot (屏幕截图) of the ticket she was about to buy for me, from Saturday to Wednesday. I approved of the selection, she bought it, and I packed. The next day I headed to the airport, a little later than planned.
When I got to the airport with only my carry-on bag, it was 35 minutes before the gate closed. I headed directly to the security checkpoint. The electronic machine marked a big fat red × and told me to see an airline official. I did what I was told to do and stood in line at the airline counter (柜台), while one of the only two ladies available left. My heart was racing as I kept looking at the clock. A man, loud and rude, arrived with an airport employee and cut ahead, shouting at the lady and taking 10 minutes of my precious time.
By the time I arrived at the counter it was 8:02 and the gate closed at 8:05. The lady asked me what was wrong, and I told her. She then scanned (扫描) my ticket and told me the problem was that the gate had closed. I complained and told her I had arrived earlier.
“Where were you then?”
“In line, waiting for you.”
She didn’t say anything else, except to help change my ticket. I didn’t panic; instead I went into action mode. I searched for other flights. Just one flight would leave in 35 minutes. I was already at the airport, so I bought the ticket. I then tried to check in: check-in closes 40 minutes before the flight.
I took a deep breath, stopped running around, grabbed a taxi home, and bought my third ticket from Sunday to Sunday, extending my stay.
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I called Aline and we had a laugh about me missing the first flight in my life.
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In fact I did not miss my flight, but instead arrived a whole week early.
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2 . Madagascar, the world’s second-largest island country located off Africa’s eastern coast, is an island of diverse ecosystems and a biodiversity hotspot. The country has unique wildlife, with 90% of its plants and animals found nowhere else. Madagascar’s wildlife creates some of the country’s most beautiful scenery and popular spots. One of its conspicuous landscapes, attracting tourists from almost all corners of the Earth, is the Avenue of the Baobabs in the Menabe region. This avenue is made up of numerous baobab trees along the dirt road linking Belon’i Tsiribihina and Morondava, creating a unique and beautiful setting.
Baobab trees are common throughout Madagascar. Of the Earth’s eight species, six are native to the country. Some of the baobabs in the country are about 2, 800 years old, with trunks rising to 150 feet. The avenue is a row of about 25 baobabs stretching about 260 meters. Other baobab trees are also found in the nearby pastures (牧草地). This road is one of Madagascar’s most visited places. It is also the most accessible place to see some of Africa’s oldest baobabs. These trees were once part of a forest that was made up of other plants. However, massive deforestation cleared the area of most trees, leaving the baobabs to grow alone.
The baobab trees along the road and the other species growing in the nearby areas are always under constant threat from the increasing population. The trees also face threats from polluted water from the nearby fields, forest fires, and bushfires. Despite being a popular tourist attraction, the Avenue of the Baobabs has no admission fee or visitor center and generates little money for local communities.
Thankfully, non-governmental organizations in partnership with the government have noticed the area and developed activities to protect the avenue. The Ministry of Environment, Ecology, and Forests declared it a temporary protected area in July 2007. In July 2015, the site was declared a national monument (国家保护区), the first in Madagascar. The government and local communities hope the trees can survive for additional 800 years.
1. What does the underlined word “conspicuous” in the first paragraph mean?| A．New. | B．Cultural. | C．Striking. | D．Changing. |
| A．It is a big forest. | B．It has eight baobab species. |
| C．It consists of many different plants. | D．It has Africa’s oldest baobabs. |
| A．The risk to local baobab trees. |
| B．Natural disasters in Madagascar. |
| C．Poor living conditions in Madagascar. |
| D．The quality customer service of the avenue. |
| A．Curiosity. | B．Caution. | C．Hopefulness. | D．Sympathy. |
3 . I’d spend every summer vacation with my parents when I was a kid. They used to spend two to four weeks each year travelling. And because we couldn’t afford to stay in a hotel, camping was the only way. By the time I left home at 18, I’d visited every province in Canada. As I look back at my camping memories, the one in Battle Harbor stands out most.
It takes a long time to drive to Newfoundland from Ontario, especially when you’ve got six people packed into a minivan. When we arrived on the island, it was raining heavily every day. Therefore, we kept driving north, hoping to avoid it. We jumped onto a ferry (渡船) to Labrador and moved our way up the coast of this less-populated region.
The scenery in Labrador is sublime. You can see long white sand beaches along the Atlantic coast that look inviting, but the water is extremely cold. While standing at the top of a lighthouse, my dad said, “This will be the new Caribbean once global warming hits.”
We soon discovered Battle Harbor, a historic fishing village. In the mid-1800s it had a population of 350 and was considered the unofficial capital of Labrador. When I was there in 2003, it was more like a ghost town, with some broken fish-drying shelves left, reminding me that fishing trade was common. I clearly remember feeling the furthest from anything that I’ve ever felt. Multiple ferry rides and 600 miles separated me from the nearest major city of St. John’s, which is still considered a remote relative to the rest of Canada,
If you’re curious about Labrador, I highly recommend a 2013 film called The Grand Seduction. It’s a delightful comedy about a small fishing village called Tickle Head that’s struggling to figure out its future.
1. What happened when the author’s family reached Newfoundland?| A．They missed several ferries. | B．They met with the rain. |
| C．They found no place to camp. | D．They ran out of petrol. |
| A．Plentiful. | B．Enjoyable. | C．Precious. | D．Attractive. |
| A．It’s a deserted town. | B．It’s a good place for campers. |
| C．It’s a close town to America. | D．It’s separated from major cities. |
| A．To show his concern about a village. | B．To satisfy the readers’ curiosity about camping. |
| C．To promote the popularity of the film. | D．To help the readers know Labrador better. |
4 . 13-Day Arnhem Land Adventure
Nhulunbuy-Darwin
From $12, 395 pp twin share (pp=per person)
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Trip lasts from May to Sep. 2023
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Discover an unknown land on this special adventure through the heart of Arnhem Land. Travelling from Nhulunbuy to Darwin, you’ll journey through areas that no other tour company can take you, and that few outsiders have ever seen. Along the way, stay in our network of luxurious safari camps (豪华的游猎营地) and wilderness houses, including the Seven Spirit Bay on the Cobourg Peninsula. As part of the adventure, you’ll also enjoy real cultural activities with indigenous (土著的) guides, learning about this place from those who know it best.
Most exciting parts of the adventure include:
·Spend 7 nights in our network of safari camps and houses
·Discover the Arafura Swamp, location for the film “Ten Canoes”
·View ancient rock art galleries and sail in wetlands at Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris, Mount Borradaile
·Enjoy a Welcome to Country performance at Yirrkala
·Explore a historic Victoria Settlement at Port Essington, Circa 1838
·Discover the waters of the Cobourg Marine Park Sanctuary
·Fish for barramundi & enjoy breathtaking sea adventures
1. What do we know about this trip?| A．It starts at Arnhem Land. |
| B．It will be organised for September first. |
| C．It requires every visitor to spend at least $12,395. |
| D．It asks people to pay additional money for their accommodation. |
| A．Exploring Amhem Land deeply like other companies do. |
| B．Experiencing local culture with indigenous guides. |
| C．Travelling with experienced outsiders. |
| D．Making camp in the wild. |
| A．Having chances to cook fish alone. |
| B．Visiting historical sites at Yirrkala. |
| C．Spending nights at safari camps. |
| D．Taking part in making a film. |
5 . The cost of living in countries like the US, Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.
Ecuador
Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the US Dollar for their currency. In this country, it’s cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the US. You can even buy a building for around $ 50, 000 and hire someone to look after it while you’re away.
Mexico
Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there $are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $ 700 to $ 800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.
Argentina
Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it’s not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $ 139, 000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.
Vietnam
Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or a small home for around $ 25,000 to $ 50,000 if you search in the right areas.
1. In which country is the US Dollar used for its currency?| A．Argentina. | B．Mexico. |
| C．Ecuador. | D．Vietnam. |
| A．About $ 7,000. | B．About $ 8,000. |
| C．About $ 8,800. | D．About $ 12,000. |
| A．They have great restaurants. |
| B．The cost of living is expensive. |
| C．The middle-sized homes cost around $ 139,000. |
| D．Tourists enjoy travelling in the two countries. |
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My First Trip to Tibet
On the three hours’ flight from Xi’an to Lhasa, we had a wonderful time, talking and laughing all the way. The great views of the mountains below, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, got us
Our plane landed
Leaving the airport, we took a bus to the city of Lhasa,
The tour guide
8 . Egypt ranks among the world’ s oldest civilizations and is famous for its ancient pyramids.
The virus killed off Egypt ‘s tourism and with it, the livelihoods of millions. Like Ashraf - - unable to feed his family, he kept his favourite camel, but had to sell two others. “It has been tough on everyone,” he says. “I have no money.
The ancient attractions are now reopening, but they’ re empty except for a few local visitors. It’ s a blow after tourism had just recovered from years of disorder.
Tour guide Shahenda loves taking tourists around her country. Since the pandemic, she’s lost a thousand holiday bookings.
According to Khalid Al-Anany, tourism minister, Egypt lost around one billion dollars per month and it’s expected that the country will still lose a lot of money during the next coming weeks and months.
| A．Restoring tourism will take time. |
| B．It’s time that the government took action. |
| C．A camel’s food alone costs six dollars a day. |
| D．For now, she’ s only sightseeing with her husband. |
| E．Tourists have to overcome lots of difficulties before reaching the pyramids. |
| F．There is no question it is a place loved by tourists all across the globe. |
| G．Thanks to the progression in technology, you can easily apply for Egypt visa in no time. |
9 . The Alice Springs Desert Park
If you can spend only one day to know Australian Outback, come to the Alice Springs Desert Park.
Free audio guide
On entering the gate, a staff will hand you your free audio guide (available in English, German and Japanese). All through the desert park you come across signs with numbers. You enter the number into your audio guide and press start. Listen to explanations about the habitat you are looking at, sounds of the animals that live here, stories from the early days told by local natives and so on
You can replay it if you don’t get it all. Just listen to what interests you, if and when you feel like it.
Shows and presentations
The most popular show is the “Birds of Hunting Show” in the Nature Theatre. In the little round theatre the birds are totally free in their natural environment. You have to remain seated during the show. The birds come right in, sometimes leaving only a couple of centimeters between their claws and your head. And they’ re fast!
The other presentations include native weapons use, tracking, or rare and endangered animals like mala, emu, and kangaroo. There being a huge variety, just pick what interests you and show up at the meeting point.
Food
There is a cafe, which offers a variety of yummy foods to the visitors, meat pies, beef and lamb include. Don’t leave the park without trying the widely popular Vegemite, a dark brown paste made from yeast extract.
Admission
The Park is open seven days a week from 7: 30 am to 6 pm (except Christmas Day). The entry fee is $ 20 for adults and $ 10 for children. Children under five are free and there is a discount for students and old people.
1. For what is each visitor to the park given an audio guide?| A．To know more about the park. | B．To find right roads for sightseeing. |
| C．To look for help when in trouble. | D．To keep them from animals’ attack. |
| A．Playing kangaroos. | B．Caged animals. |
| C．Hunting birds. | D．Native weapons. |
| A．$30 | B．$20 | C．$40 | D．$10 |
10 . Cambodia is a destination fillded with history. Today, that history is the main draw for Cambodia holidays to country, with tourism playing a key role in the country’ s ongoing rebirth and renewal.
Where to go on your Cambodia holiday
The fantastic ruins of Angkor are a must-see on any Cambodia tour, with sunrise at Angkor Wat being a “wish list” experience for many. However, there are hundreds of ruins to discover at Angkor without the crowds, with many structures beautifully entangled (缠绕) in roots and branches, as the jungle takes back the land.
Siem Reap, one of Cambodia’s biggest cities, is the gateway to Angkor and also has its own attractions in busy markets packed with local artworks, wooden carvings and Khmer textiles.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, is a lively metropolis (大都会) of traditional markets, modern developments and French colonial architecture. Trips to the Royal Palace and its Silver Pagoda, as well as the National Museum, offer striking Khmer architecture and exploration of Cambodian culture.
Riverside Escapes & Beach Holidays in Cambodia
Outside of the cities, Cambodia has many beaches, rivers and islands. On the south coast, the beach destinations of Sihanoukville and Kep provide seaside escapes and fresh seafood, with the sleepy riverside town of Kampot (home of Kampot pepper) and the idyllic(田园诗般的) island paradise of Koh Rong nearby. Or, take a trip to the gentle and quiet Mekong riverside, Kratie, which is the best place to visit in Cambodia to see the rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins.
If you prefer to get off the routine path, Kampong Thom in northeast Cambodia owns remote sites of ancient temple cities, busy markets and delicious Khmer cuisine.
1. Which place is a must-see in Cambodia according to the text?| A．The ruins of Angkor. | B．Siem Reap. |
| C．Phnom Penh. | D．Sihanoukville. |
| A．The ruins of Angkor. | B．Phnom Penh. |
| C．The royal Palace. | D．National Museum. |
| A．Cambodia is mostly famous for its beautiful natural scenery. |
| B．Cambodia provides tourists with a diversity of scenic spots. |
| C．Cambodia is a modern country which has never ruled by the west. |
| D．Cambodia is a country where you can not enjoy sea beaches. |
