1 . There are some places around the world you can travel to with your family.
London
London is situated in southeastern England. Home to over 8 million people, London has very convenient transportation and it’s possible to explore London on foot. At the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben’s comforting chimes (钟声) ring throughout the city on time every hour. Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous palaces in the world.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen sits on the eastern coast of the Danish islands of Zealand and Amager. The city has more than 250 miles of bike lanes, and cycling is a way of life for all ages. The Little Mermaid is one of Copenhagen’s most recognizable characters, which is created from a fairy tale. Catch the ceremony for the changing of the guards, which takes place every day at noon. For more fairy-tale magic, head to the Tivoli Gardens.
New York
New York is situated in the northeastern region of the USA. More than 8.8 million people live there and the city attracts millions of visitors a year. The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The museum is located in two iconic sites in New York City — The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a small island that lies at the south of Spain. Just an about 3-hour flight from London, it has over 300 days of sunshine each year. Take the cable car right to the top of this about 1,400-foot high limestone ridge (石灰岩山脉) and enjoy the spectacular views. Visitors come together here to watch the only wild monkey population on the European continent.
1. Which place best suits children who love fairy tales?| A．Copenhagen. | B．London. | C．Gibraltar. | D．New York. |
| A．See the Little Mermaid. | B．Listen to Big Ben’s chimes. |
| C．Appreciate Buckingham Palace. | D．Visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
| A．It is sunny all the year round. | B．It is 3 hours’ drive from London. |
| C．People can admire amazing scenery there. | D．People can play with monkeys in person there. |
2 . Whether you’re travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you’re likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it’s also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?
Where to stay
The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio’s character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it’s noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where every day Bangkok people eat, work and live. It’s not as convenient for the main tourist sites as the Khao San Road, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.
How to get around
Bangkok’s traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi --- if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams---but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a long tail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit and the famous Chatuchak street market.
Where to eat
The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown --- Yaowarat Street --- and choose whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands.
1. Where do local Thai people often go?| A．Khao San Road. | B．Phra Kanong. | C．Chao Phraya. | D．Grand Palace. |
| A．a taxi. | B．a bus. | C．a boat. | D．the Skytrain. |
| A．One night is enough time to see Bangkok. |
| B．Khao San Road is an authentic Thai area of the city. |
| C．Phra Kanong is further away from the main tourist sites than Khao San Road is. |
| D．You need to choose where to eat carefully, as not everywhere is good. |
3 . To-do things during your trip to Amsterdam
Canal Boat Trip
The UNESCO protected canal belt is the perfect image of Amsterdam. The sight is pleasing to the eyes after sundown when the bridges get lit up using fairy lights. You can consider hop on and off boats that dock in different areas, which is a large business. There are even free passenger ferries in the northern area of the city.
Coffee shops
If you are a coffee lover, you will be pleased to visit many quiet coffee shops that combine elegance and romance. The environment is great and relaxing and you may sip on a warm coffee in the beautifully-designed coffee shop which is also perfect for taking pictures. Great memories can be created here.
Museums
Located at the Museumplein(博物馆广场)are three major museums—the Ryksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelyk Museum. Regarded as the cultural heart of Amsterdam, the famous district can be said to be a paradise for those who love art. It has been recently restored so that it is of a world-class standard.
Square
The grand open square is full of activities throughout the day. You can encounter fantastic open-air exhibitions, markets as well as a huge paddling pool that lets one dip their toes into it when the day is warm. When it is winter the square becomes a huge outdoor ice area.
1. What do we know about Canal Boat Trip?| A．It is protected by UNESCO. |
| B．It is an ideal choice for art lovers. |
| C．It offers a fancy bridge light show. |
| D．It provides free ferries on every dock. |
| A．The Canal Belt. | B．A Coffee Shop. |
| C．Van Gogh Museum. | D．The Square. |
| A．Swimming in a pool. |
| B．Appreciating great arts. |
| C．Enjoying indoor exhibits. |
| D．Skating outdoors in winter. |
| A．A tourist. | B．A cleaner. | C．A guide. |
5 . Bus Tours in Nashville TN
Redneck Comedy Bus Tour
Available Time: Dec. 2021—June. 2022
If you’re looking for a trip that will show you all of Nashville’s most famous and historic sites without being a bore, the Redneck Comedy Tour is for you. Guided through the heart of Nashville with the help of an experienced guide and host from the comfort of a climate-controlled bus, the 1.5—2 hour tour is filled with plenty of extremely funny humor. Guests are welcome to bring their drink aboard the bus, alcoholic or not. Since there may be some PG-13 humor throughout the experience, this tour is suggested for kids who are more than 14 years old.
Homes of the Stars Bus Tour
Available Time: Dec. 2021—Sep. 2022
Country music fans? Then this Homes of the Stars Nashville tour is for you as you enjoy a trip into the abundant neighborhoods that country music stars such as Taylor Swift and Martina McBride call home. These stars’ homes are absolutely wonderful, allowing you to share the estate views of the hottest celebrities and legends. See your favorite country star’s Nashville home as you explore the city on this sightseeing tour.
Barrels Of Fun Nashville Bus Tours
Available Time: Dec. 2021—Sep. 2022
Experience the best of the best in the Music City wine world with these Barrels of Fun Nashville Bus Tours. The bus is ideal, providing the perfect vehicle for some sightseeing along the route. Each Barrels of Fun tour is carefully organized to display the most famous samples of Nashville wines, beers, and other liquor. The knowledgeable guide onboard will treat you to interesting stories about the area while you enjoy comfortable transportation to the tour site.
Civil War Tour: The Battle of Franklin Bus Tour
Available Time: Dec. 2021—Sep. 2022
When you take the Civil War Tour, you will visit some of the most famous Civil War landmarks in the area and hear little-known stories about the sites. The tour gives you an inside glimpse of the area's culture ranging from pre-Civil War times through the end of the war. You can actually walk along the holy ground of the battlefield, hear stories about families caught in the middle of the war. This is a great way for children to learn about the Civil War as well as for adults to get an in-depth and more personal look at the war and how it affected actual lives.
1. What’s the limitation of Redneck Comedy Bus Tour?| A．There is no host or guide. | B．Alcoholic drinks are not allowed. |
| C．Some of the historic sites are boring. | D．It’s unsuitable for children under 14. |
| A．Redneck Comedy Bus Tour. |
| B．Homes of the Stars Bus Tour. |
| C．Barrels Of Fun Nashville Bus Tours. |
| D．Civil War Tour: The Battle of Franklin Bus Tour. |
| A．It has the longest time available. | B．It is educational for kids and adults. |
| C．Tourists will hear interesting stories. | D．Tourists will visit historic sites. |
6 . Canadian journeys
Travel brings the joy of new worlds, different ways of living, art, and storytelling over shared meals. Often we seek travel in a foreign country to brighten our life this way. But over the past decades, Canadian hosts have developed exceptional experiences that explore geography and diverse cultures closer to home.
At Maple Leaf Adventures, we’ve been part of that evolution(演变) of travel on the West Coast. We design locally run and environmentally conscious trips that are off the beaten track. The following are some short getaways and longer journeys we’ve developed to take you away from everyday life and into the magic of discovering beauty, ideas and joy in attractive places.
Wild BC Coastal Summer
These 5-to-9-day trips along the wild outer coast explore whales and other marine mammals (海洋哺乳动物), and the remote beaches and rainforest inlets that make British Columbia (BC) an impressive nature getaway. Every July and August, charging $4, 500 per person plus taxes.
Great Bear Rainforest
These 5-to-9-day trips explore the fjords (峡湾) and islands of the world's largest temperate rainforest. Highlights include bears, coastal wolves, whales and new research uncovering their wonders. Every spring, summer and fall, charging $5,300 per person plus taxes.
Salish Sea Culinary (烹饪的) Adventures
Explore the breadth of BC food, drinks, people and places through these 5-day culinary adventures in the beautiful southern Vancouver Island / Salish Sea region. Every October, charging $3, 200 per person plus taxes.
Haida Gwaii
These 8-day adventures explore the breadth of Haida Gwaii, from ancient to modern, north to south, rainforest to outer islands, including a week in Gwaii Haanas, a place of some well-known Haida village sites. Typically, each spring and summer, charging $6,950 per person plus taxes.
1. Who might be the author of the text?| A．A villager from Gwaii Haanas. |
| B．A tourist traveling on the West Coast. |
| C．A travel agent of Maple Leaf Adventures. |
| D．A Canadian working in a foreign country. |
| A．It is available in all seasons except winter. |
| B．It is especially designed for bear lovers. |
| C．It provides food and drinks for free. |
| D．It charges no taxes. |
| A．Haida Gwaii. |
| B．Great Bear Rainforest. |
| C．Wild BC Coastal Summer. |
| D．Salish Sea Culinary Adventures. |
Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific. It is also one of the smallest countries in the world. But for those interested in adventure and sport, there is a lot to do. Vanuatu’s islands offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano surfing and land diving. Volcano Surfing On Tanna Island, Mount Yasur rises 300 meters into the sky. It is known as the Lighthouse of the Pacific Ocean because of its regular eruptions (爆发) for hundreds of years. For centuries, both island locals and visitors have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Some visitors find Yasur terrifying; others captivating. Photographers are beside themselves at the opportunity to make amazing artwork from such a special point. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. Volcano surfing is considered as an extreme sport and there are not many practicing it. A volcano surfer’s goal is to escape the erupting volcano - without getting hit by flying rocks! Riders hike up the volcano and slide down, sitting or standing, on a thin plywood or metal board. Land Diving Most people are familiar with bungee jumping, but did you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old? The original activity, called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony. A man ties tree vines (藤) to his legs. He then jumps head-first from a high tower. It originated as a rite (仪式) for young men trying to prove their manhood. The idea is to jump from as high as possible, and to land as close to the ground as possible. It is also a harvest rite. The islanders believe the higher the jumpers dive, the higher the crops will grow. |
| A．Mount Yasur is a light tower on the Pacific Ocean. |
| B．The history of volcano surfing dates back centuries. |
| C．Land diving came to Vanuatu from another country. |
| D．Bungee jumping grew out of land diving. |
| A．depressing | B．disappointing | C．charming | D．relieving |
| A．Untouched Beauty: VANUATU | B．Extreme Destination: VANUATU |
| C．Volcano Adventure : VANUATU | D．Preserved Culture: VANUATU |
8 . On my first round-the-world trip in 2006, I planned everything out in advance. I knew where I was going, staying for how long, and how 1 would get there. And then half-way through I ditched the plan and went with the flow(随大流). Over the years, how I plan my travel has changed. Now, I’m a last-minute planner and seldom travel with any plan.
Traveling without a plan gives you great flexibility (灵活性). Since nothing is booked far in advance, you can turn to something different when you change your mind or something better comes along. I changed my plans to meet a friend on an island in Thailand and stayed for a month. I wouldn’t have had that experience if I had kept to my planned schedule.
However, most new travelers are the opposite — they overplant their trips. Their whole journey is scheduled. Two days here, three days there. I understand why people do that. When time is short, you want to see as much as possible. You don’t want to waste a single second.
Actually, it is better to slow down your pace. Spending more time in one place allows you to get a better feel for the rhythm of life. You can visit at a more relaxed pace, see more than just the attractions, and open up your schedule to the happy accidents of travel.
When I first made my travel plan, I tried to include everything in it. Then I realized it was unrealistic, and revised my plan. I came up with a list of one or two things I want to see each day and spaced everything out. It’s an important lesson to learn. I think the best trip plan is to work out the general path you want to take, book the first few nights of your trip, and let your travels unfold from there. This way you are never locked into a certain place if your feelings change.
1. What does the underlined word “ditched” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Considered. | B．Discussed. |
| C．Dropped. | D．Prepared. |
| A．He lives an easy life. | B．He spends a lot of time traveling. |
| C．He enjoys traveling freely. | D．He prefers to follow others when traveling. |
| A．Working out a simple travel plan. |
| B．Avoiding booking in advance. |
| C．Getting prepared for the unexpected things. |
| D．Setting a goal before making a travel plan. |
| A．In Travel, Less Is More | B．Why I Enjoy Traveling Around |
| C．Traveling: Play More, Pay Less | D．Traveling: A Race Against The Clock |
Welcome to Lijiang,
After a short rest, you’ll start a memorable tour in Lijiang Ancient Town.
The small town also enjoys convenience in transportation. There
1. Where does the speaker live?
| A．In China. | B．In Pakistan. | C．In South Africa. |
| A．Avoid altitude sickness. | B．Keep himself warm. | C．Rent a suitable car. |
| A．People aren’t allowed to take photos of it. |
| B．It can’t be used to pay electricity bills. |
| C．It set a Guinness World Record. |
| A．A student. | B．A teacher. | C．A photographer. |
