1 . Kimberly and I had planned a trip to Europe for a long time, but we encountered some curveballs. Getting the departure time wrong, we had to ________ from the original train trip to a ship one.

Boarding the ship, we ________ it was not like a spacious hotel. The room was incredibly tight. The ________ in the small bathroom was a spout (喷头) connected to the sink. You turned it on and sprayed yourself,________ the rest of the room.

The week-long ship travel was full of ________. There were people from diverse backgrounds speaking different languages. We had stopovers on ________ of all sizes, where we cycled 30-40 kilometers. Then there were whole gales (狂风) — so fierce that even the buses couldn’t pass for safety ________. So finally we ________ back home.

We still appreciated the experience. Our real passion was about the ________ rather than the destination — the missed rides, the ________ ship, the mixture of cultures, and all the ________.

Sometimes people are so ________ to their comfortable life that it scares them to be off the beaten track. Yet, once out of their comfort zone, the different experiences are what actually ________. Mixing things up, trying new things, seeing something through another person’s eyes, being ________ to adventure — this is how you create ________.

1.

A．shift

B．range

C．break

D．deliver

2.

A．admitted

B．regretted

C．fancied

D．realized

3.

A．towel

B．shower

C．drier

D．wardrobe

4.

A．rather than

B．let alone

C．along with

D．in particular

5.

A．risks

B．barriers

C．conflicts

D．adventures

6.

A．islands

B．harbors

C．malls

D．decks

7.

A．measures

B．consequences

C．concerns

D．expectations

8.

A．emerged

B．jogged

C．returned

D．headed

9.

A．journey

B．emotion

C．scenery

D．culture

10.

A．vacant

B．luxurious

C．overcrowded

D．expensive

11.

A．listed

B．recommended

C．canceled

D．unsettled

12.

A．close

B．accustomed

C．opposed

D．accessible

13.

A．fall over

B．stand out

C．set off.

D．goby

14.

A．open

B．alert

C．blind

D．limited

15.

A．hope

B．importunities

C．passion

D．changes

2 . People living in the UK take quite a few holidays abroad and in this country each year.

Choices made about where to go, how to get there and what to do while there can either benefit or harm the environment.

While on holiday

Many of the things you can do to the greener on holiday will be the same things you can do at home — but there are also sonic extra things too, like avoiding gifts made from endangered plants and animals. Here are some suggestions:

●Making the most of locally produced food and drink, and local activities and attractions will support people in the area you are visiting and reduce the need for further environmental influence from transport;

●Switching off any air conditioning, heating and lights will help reduce climate change effect;

●Save water — some countries suffer from water shortages and saving water can help avoid damage to our natural habitats.

Endangered species

Some gifts and foods available in some countries can be made from endangered plants or animals.

Check before you buy and avoid animal and plant gifts. More details of the types of products to avoid and illegal trade hot spots can be found on the Souvenir Alert webpage.

Making a positive contribution to the place you are visiting

There are ways in which your holiday can help support local people and the environment;

●There are many opportunities to volunteer and help with projects that conserve and improve natural habitats;

●When you are away, or if you are looking for somewhere to visit, you can support projects or attractions which protect wildlife, such as nature reserves and conservation projects.

1. According to the passage, we can______ to help reduce climate change effect.

A．make good use of water

B．buy local food and drink

C．save electricity

D．go around on foot

2. We should check the gifts and foods before buying because ______.

A．sometimes they are of poor quality

B．they may not be typical local products

C．some of them will do harm to our health

D．they may be made from endangered animals or plants

3. We can infer from the passage that ____.

A．it is not easy for people to travel abroad

B．not everyone can tell an illegal souvenir

C．green holidays have been accepted by people

D．volunteer work is a must for protecting natural habitats

4. The passage is mainly about______.

A．travel dos and don’ts

B．the harm done to the environment

C．greener choices for holiday

D．tips on protecting endangered species