1 . Day tour from Edinburgh

Start our journey in Edinburgh at 8:30am and travel north to South Queensferry Forth Bridges Viewpoint to get a great view of one of Scotland’s greatest man-made landmarks, the Forth Rail Bridge.

You then travel the short distance to Blackness Castle. It’s an impressive castle that’s known as the ‘ship that never sailed’ because it resembles a giant stone boat. Stand in awe of the formidable fortress — this was not only a noble residence but also a stronghold built for war. Climb the towers and curtain wall for sweeping views of the Firth of Forth and its rail and road bridges. Your next stop is Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified since ancient times. You then travel the short distance to the National Wallace Monument. It is one of Scotland’s most celebrated landmarks. The stunning 67 metre tower is instantly recognisable, and attracts more than 100,000 visitors every year. The NationalWallace Monument is a tower standing on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero.Your final stop of the day is Linlithgow Palace. Here you have time to walk by the loch for about an hour. Explore the magnificent ruins of the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Linlithgow Palace was built and added to over two centuries by the Stewart kings, resulting in a superb Renaissance residence.

From here, it’s a short drive back to Edinburgh at about 6:30 pm.       

Kids friendly (0+ age)

You have more free time for sightseeing compared to similar bus tours.

Small group tour with a maximum of 4 passengers.

Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your driver/guide on this small group tour.

1. Which is the third stop of the travel?

A．The Forth Rail Bridge.	B．Blackness Castle.
C．Stirling Castle.	D．Linlithgow Palace.

2. How long does the travel last?

A．4 hours.

B．7 hours.

C．10 hours.

D．12 hours.

3. What does the day route focus on?

A．Art & music.	B．Architecture.
C．Galleries & museums.	D．Bike & mountain bike.

2 . Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Hidden amongst the shops and cafes of colorful Chinatown at 578 Carrall Street, the walled Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a little oasis(乐土) in the city of Vancouver, BC. Popular with locals looking for a quiet walk, tourists looking for an interesting attraction, and film crews searching for locations that look like China, the Chinese Garden is top of most people’s lists for a shot of nature in the heart of the city. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park is a public garden that features a lily pond, pagoda(佛塔) and winding pathways — it’s open to the public during daylight hours and has no admission fee. The museum part of the park has an admission fee of $12 from October to April ($14 from May to September) and is open daily, apart from Mondays and Fridays from November 1 to April 30. Explore independently or take one of the 45-minute guided tours that are included in your admission fee to find out more about symbolism in the garden.

Entrance to the garden is at 578 Carrall Street — the public entrance is via the gate in the courtyard and the museum entrance is through the door next to it. Chinatown is within walking distance of most downtown hotels and is served by TransLink buses and the SkyTrain system, which stops at the nearby Chinatown-Stadium station.

Educational events run throughout the year and the garden hosts musical events, art exhibits and author talks, as well as festivals, Halloween celebrations and special one-off concerts. Traditional tea service, and calligraphy(书法) workshops take place all year round, but the garden’s biggest celebration comes during the Chinese Lunar New Year in February. Lanterns light up the garden for three weekends of fun, when the garden is magically transformed for this traditional Chinese festival.

1. How much should a visitor pay for visiting Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park in Vancouver in October?

A．$26.

B．$14.

C．$12.

D．$0.

2. When can you visit the museum part?

A．Mondays in December.

B．Fridays in February.

C．Mondays in September.

D．Fridays in March.

3. Which events are held all the year around?

A．Educational events and author talks.

B．Calligraphy workshops and art exhibits

C．Traditional tea service and the lit lanterns.

D．Traditional tea service and calligraphy workshops.

4 .

Over eight million people live in London and it has about 26 million visitors each year. So what can you see in three days? Here are some must-see places.

DAY 1

THE RIVER THAMES is the heart of the city. There are 104 bridges—London Bridge and Tower Bridge are the most famous. Cross the new Millennium Bridge on foot. It’s London’s first bridge in 100 years.

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATER was built in 1997! (A) In the summer you can see plays there. (B) You can shout during a performance just like in Shakespeare’s time! (C) Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers in the world. (D)Take an umbrella—there’s no roof!

TATE MODERN is the world’s largest modern art gallery. Located in an old power station, it’s a fantastic place to visit. However, don’t miss the British Museum with its collection of over 8 million objects. Follow the museum’s three-hour guide of the highlights.

DAY 2

THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT and BIG BEN are London’s landmarks, so don’t forget your camera. You can go inside and watch the politicians in the two chambers (会议厅) — the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Big Ben, which has four faces, sits at the top of the clock tower in the Houses of the Parliament. So no matter where you stand, you can read the face of the clock.

The King’s or the Queen’s official London home is BUCKINGHAM PALACE. It’s got 775 rooms! About 50,000 guests a year come to parties and events-sorry, invitation only! But you can see the Changing of the Guard.

THE LONDON EYE is the world’s largest sightseeing wheel and the most popular UK tourist attraction with about 3.5 million visitors a year. You can often see distances of 40 kilometers.

DAY 3

London’s cathedral, ST PAUL’S is 108 meters tall and over 300 years old. The entrance ticket isn’t cheap, but the cathedral is impressive, and the dome has got amazing views. At 309 meters tall, the new Shard building is the second tallest building in Europe. You can’t miss it!

Where’s the best place to go when it’s sunny or to relax? One of London’s many large parks such as HYDE PARK, KENSINGTON GARDENS or REGENT’S PARK. There isn’t time for LONDON ZOO, but it’s in Regent’s Park.

The best place for shopping is CAMDEN MARKET. You can find vintage (优质的) clothes, jewelry, great food and all sorts of things. Or go to Harrod’s, the world-famous department store. It’s got over 330different departments and an unbelievable Food Hall.

1. When was Shakespeare’s Globe Theater built?

A．In 1699.

B．In 1837.

C．In 1997.

D．In 2000.

2. Where is Tate Modern located?

A．On the bank of the River Thames.	B．In an old power station.
C．On Tower Bridge.	D．In Regent’s Park.

3. What kind of people work in the Houses of Parliament?

A．Businessmen.

B．Scholars.

C．Police officers.

D．Politicians.

4. Which of the following statements IS NOT TRUE?

A．The Millennium Bridge is the first bridge on the River Thames.

B．You can only attend the King’s or the Queen’s parties with an invitation.

C．St. Paul’s Cathedral in London is over 300 years old.

D．For many people Camden Market is the best shopping place in London.

5. There are four sentences marked A, B, C and D in the passage. Please choose the one which is not closely related to the main idea of the section.

A．In the summer you can see plays there.

B．You can shout during a performance just like in Shakespeare’s time!

C．Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers in the world.

D．Take an umbrella—there’s no roof!

5 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hangzhou is recognized as the “City of Well-Being” in China. Hangzhou made its name     1    (know) to the world in 2016 by hosting the G20 Summit. Blessed with pleasant cli- mate and few wars, Hangzhou has gradually formed     2    (it) own urban character.     3    busy Shanghai, you will slow down and relax once you are here. It seems that Hangzhou people don’t have many things to rush to in their     4    (day) life. No wonder Hangzhou is expanding    5    (annual) by 500, 000 to 600, 000 people.

The lifestyle, however, was laid down by two historical men of letters. One was Bai Juyi,     6     rebuilt the West Lake and made a new bank    7    (benefit) the locals. People love him. When it comes to him, it doesn’t sound like one is talking about a person who     8    (live) a thousand years ago. The other was Su Shi. His open-minded personality     9     diligence for his people left many much-told tales. Seemingly,     10    (mention) his name gives people joy even after a thousand years.

Surely, it will be even more brilliant in 2023 when it hosts the 19th Asian Games. Let’s look forward to it.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the speakers do in the country?

A．Practice driving.

B．See anything interesting.

C．Stay with a local family.

2. How long does the woman hope to stay in the country?

A．One day.

B．Several hours.

C．Several days

3. What can be inferred about the woman?

A．She is the man’s wife.

B．She is the man’s guest.

C．She is the man’s neighbor.

7 .
1. What is the main purpose of Section B?

A．To advertize a tour operator’s programs.

B．To give people a sense of the weather of Qatar.

C．To inform college students of places they can go.

D．To encourage people to come to visit Qatar.

2. The underlined phrase “by hand” refers to ________.

A．environmental practices	B．the design of gold items
C．non-technological methods	D．rings and bracelets

3. Why does the writer apologize in the first paragraph of Section D?

A．Mr. Frobisher’s holiday was cancelled.

B．Mr. Frobisher’s flight was late to arrive at its destination.

C．Mr. Frobisher missed his flight earlier.

D．Mr. Frobisher didn’t receive his luggage when he should have.

4. Which sections encourage the reader to experience something special in Qatar?

A．A and D.

B．B and C

C．B and D

D．C and D.

5. In Section A, there are four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Please choose the one which is not related to the main idea of this section.__________

A．A

B．B

C． C

D． D

8 . I want to_______my happiness with everyone. I once dreamt of traveling around the world. When I started ______, however, my income (收入) was not enough to afford this kind of travel, especially after I got married. What should I do? ______about it? No, never! Now the ______has given me two invisible (看不见的) wings so that I can fly freely in the world, whenever I want.

There is no need to book the ticket ahead of time. All that you need is a_____. Your screen is a door through which you can go anywhere you want. The mouse is a professional_______who takes you to the right places. The keyboard is a notebook on which you can______down what you have seen on your trip.

I always enjoy any_______I get to talk to native speakers of English. In the past, it was impossible to have such a chance. But with the help of the Internet it has become very easy. I can communicate with_______speakers and practice my English in chatting rooms. Now my English has improved greatly by_______online. What’s more, I get to know many people from all over the world. We find we have a lot in common when we exchange our______about different topics.

As a kid, I used to dream of being a bird flying in the sky. Now I am_______that I’m a caged bird, because my age is as big as the earth. I can not only enjoy scenery from all over the world,______also communicate with all kinds of people_______leaving my home. My life has become _______with the help of the Internet.

1.

A．spare

B．share

C．spend

D．stop

2.

A．wishing

B．working

C．sleeping

D．playing

3.

A．Forget

B．Remember

C．Think

D．Read

4.

A．music

B．dream

C．book

D．Internet

5.

A．cup

B．disk

C．pen

D．computer

6.

A．guide

B．scientist

C．doctor

D．manager

7.

A．write

B．go

C．break

D．look

8.

A．car

B．image

C．right

D．chance

9.

A．wonderful

B．friendly

C．exciting

D．native

10.

A．listening

B．reading

C．writing

D．chatting

11.

A．ideas

B．pages

C．times

D．games

12.

A．unhappy

B．painful

C．sad

D．glad

13.

A．and

B．so

C．for

D．but

14.

A．with

B．without

C．by

D．upon

15.

A．colorful

B．useful

C．healthy

D．doubtful

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

One of the great delights of Xi’an is to explore its nightlife and entertainment. It gives the visitor a     1    (memory) experience of life in the city both as it was long ago and as it is today.

A good place to start is the Bell Tower as it stands in the historical center of the city     2     is near the booming modern commercial district. Throughout the night, both the Bell Tower and Drum Tower are well-lighted,     3    (provide) a striking setting for traditional Chinese restaurants and bright modern shopping malls     4     with a mix of color and movement, the neon lights together with the street lighting present a vivid magical picture. As the bell     5    (ring) in the Bell Tower, you can imagine yourself standing in the city as     6     was centuries ago.

If you want to enjoy a more traditional Chinese evening, then the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show is     7     must, and its music and dance     8    (symbol) the glory of Chinese civilization. Moreover, in The Tang Dynasty Theatre Restaurant, you will enjoy music     9    (play) on ancient Chinese instruments such as the Pi Pa and Sheng. The musicians also play the more easily recognized western style instruments, of course.     10    (complete) your Tang Dynasty experience, don’t forget to enjoy a Dumpling Dinner!

10 . Do you want to travel the world? Toronto-based travel company G Adventures has picked out the best places to visit in 2019.

Uzbekistan

In 2018, Uzbekistan relaxed its visa entry requirements(签证政策) by introducing a new e-visa for 51 countries, including Canada. Because of the easy visa entry requirements, it attracts more travellers. And G Adventures has seen a 72 percent increase in travellers to Uzbekistan. It’s no wonder that the beautiful buildings, historical importance and friendly people make Uzbekistan one of the best places to visit in 2019.

Taiwan China

Recently called by The New York Times “Asia’s most- food- obsessed (对食物着迷的) place”, Taiwan is heaven for travellers who enjoy food very much. Its culture shows through its busy cities natural landscapes (风景) and mouthwatering night markets。

Jordan

With year-over-year traveller growth of 71 percent for G Adventures, it’s probably safe to say that Jordan is back. Travellers can see Petras amazing tombs and ancient buildings carved (雕刻) into rock walls, and learn about Bedouin culture during an overnight stay in the desert.

Iceland

Winter is coming, and so is the craze for places in the north as the final season of Game of Thrones again shows its filming locations to audience. Iceland is no exception. The beautiful landscapes of this island nation offer perhaps the closest thing one can have to an out-of-body travel experience. From the building of Reykjavik to the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara, the country offers the perfect landscapes to travelers

1. What makes travellers to Uzbekistan increase?

A．Its improved traffic	B．Its new scenic spots
C．Its visa entry policy	D．Its living conditions

2. If you want to visit some sites of rock walls you can go to ________.

A．Uzbekistan	B．Taiwan China
C．Jordan	D．Iceland

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A news report.	B．A travel magazine
C．A job guide.	D．A science book