1 . PHUKET is Thailand’s largest island and currently one of its famous tourist destinations. The following are some special sights for you.

Phuket Aquarium

Phuket Aquarium is a modest, government-run attraction but it’s not a bad place to spend an afternoon on the cheap. It provides different exhibitions and you (and even your kids) can learn a lot about Southeast Asian freshwater and saltwater creatures there. It opens daily from 8: 30 am to 4: 30 pm.

Phuket Thaihua Museum

It houses a photo exhibition and video media which tell the history of the Chinese people in Phuket and displays on mining, local clothes, Sino-Portuguese architecture, local foods and traditions and culture of Phuket. The Museum opens every day, between 9: 00 am and 5: 00 pm.

Phuket Zoo

It’s set in tropical gardens shaded by big trees. The zoo has a large number of workers who can speak several languages. They are happy to answer everyone’s “why” questions. If you get hungry on the tour, there are different foods for you, but you must pay for them. It’s open daily from 8: 30 am to 6: 00 pm.

Pung Chang Cave

It is a destination for tourists who love adventure since rafts are required to travel through it. It takes around one hour and a half to tour this cave, which is about 600 meters long. To take this trip, you have to reach the cave between 10: 00 am and 2: 00 pm.

1. What gives Phuket Aquarium an advantage over other sights?

A．Target visitors.	B．Budget entrance fees.
C．Big size.	D．Long opening time.

2. Which place sets a limit on visitors’ arriving time?

A．Phuket Aquarium.	B．Phuket Thaihua Museum.
C．Phuket Zoo.	D．Pung Chang Cave.

3. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Reasons for study in Phuket.

B．Tips to save money in Phuket.

C．Introduction of tourist attractions in Phuket.

D．Dos and don’ts while traveling in Phuket.

2 . France has the most beautiful castles throughout Europe. Here are some of the best French castles to visit. You’ll surely want to visit one of them during your travels in France. Have a look and enjoy!

Chateau de Versailles

The Chateau de Versailles is about 20kms southwest of Paris. When the castle was built, Versailles was a small village. Today, however, it is a famous area in Paris. The castle was built as a small hunting lodge (乡间小屋) for Louis XIII in the 1620s. Years later, he made it bigger. Later, louis XIV also made it larger, making it one of the largest palaces of the world.

Chateau de Chambord

The Chateau de Chambord is one of the largest castles around the world. It sits in the Loire Valley. Being at the heart of Europe’s largest enclosed wooded park, Chambord, it was built for King Francis I to serve as a hunting lodge. It is one of the world’s most well-known castles in the world because of its French Renaissance (文艺复兴) building.

Chateau de Chenonceau

As one of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley, the castle was built during the 11th century on the River Cher. It was passed through many bands. The castle was not destroyed during the French Revolution because it was the only bridge across the river for many miles.

Chateau de Chantilly

This historic castle sits in the town of Chantilly, France. This beautiful castle is made up of two buildings: the Petit Chateau built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency, and the Grand Chateau which was destroyed during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s. There are many interesting pieces of 17th century history about the castle. Every two years a fireworks competition is held in the castle gardens.

1. What makes the Chateau de Chambord special?

A．Its long history.	B．Its wealthy owner.
C．Its building style.	D．Its fireworks competition.

2. Why did the Chateau de Chenonceau manage to get through the French Revolution?

A．It was far from Paris.	B．It played a very important role.
C．It hid in the Loire Valley.	D．It was built by a famous French king.

3. Which castle has a fireworks show every two years?

A．The Chateau de Chantilly.	B．The Chateau de Chenonceau.
C．The Chateau de Chambord.	D．The Chateau de Versailles.

3 . A group trip is much more different than what one might expect with an organized tour or a solo holiday.     1     Thus, it is certainly an experience to enjoy.

Going on holiday with a group of friends is all about having fun, creating memories and trying a new experience with a shared interest to travel.     2     It also helps you learn more about how to travel. Whether you decide to go in a large group of up to 10 people or more or go in a much smaller group of 4, group trips are a great way to bond and reconnect with one another.     3       It can happen periodically, perhaps once or twice a year.

Planning a group trip may be difficult but the result will be satisfying. Choose a popularly known destination or an unknown destination. This decision can actually set the foundation for the mood of the trip.     4     This will give group members an idea of what they can expect for the next group trip.

The purpose of the group trip, for some, may be to escape from the city or their current busy schedules.     5     Whether they will be positive or negative memories, the main idea is that as a group they will be able to link their trip to the memories created.

A．Besides, it doesn’t have to be a constant activity.

B．You will only enjoy such a trip once in a lifetime.

C．It means being inside jokes, great stories and plenty of laughs.

D．It’s special both in its form and the unique experience it offers.

E．For others, it may be to catch up with friends over a period of time.

F．They have been alone for too long a time and thus badly need a trip.

G．You will experience new or familiar destinations with close acquaintances.

4 . It’s always good to experience something new in life. Traveling gives plenty of such opportunities and when you choose a hotel to stay in next time, here, in this website, is a list of 4 most weird (怪异的) hotels in the world.

Dog Bark Park Inn

If you keep a dog and love animals, then you will definitely become a fan of this hotel. Here visitors will find a microwave oven to prepare a simple meal, games, puzzles and books to entertain themselves, an air conditioner and of course a bath. There is no TV set or a phone though. Dennis Sullivan and Frances Conklin, the designers of this hotel, knew what might attract people. Next time you decide to visit Idaho, take a trip to Cottonwood to see the building.

Das Park Hotel

You will love the place a lot because it is equipped and is perfectly adjusted to basic human needs. However, there is one disadvantage to all these. The matter is that bathroom facilities are not included in the price. Each room here is quite small, but has a bed, electricity and air conditioning.

CasAnus

Read the name of the hotel attentively and you will easily guess what place exactly you are going to spend your vacation in! The hotel is situated in Kemzeke, Belgium and was designed by Joep van Lieshout. Do not say no to this hotel since it is quite comfortable and nice inside.

Hobbit Motel

Deep inside we stay kids forever. This is what the creators of the Hobbit Motel kept in mind when they were creating this motel. Read some more of J.R.R. Tolkien or other books of this kind to fully understand and even feel the atmosphere of the place. The Hobbit Motel is located in Woodlyn Park, New Zealand. It invites visitors all year round. You will recognize the inn by its blocks it is made of and the green roof covered with a thick layer of grass.

1. What can you know about the Dog Bark Park Inn?

A．It doesn’t provide food for visitors.	B．Visitors can take their pets to it.
C．Its name may come from its appearance.	D．Visitors can’t make phone calls there.

2. People who choose to live in Das Park Hotel need to pay extra money for ________.

A．Internet connectivity	B．air conditioning
C．electricity	D．the shower

3. Which is the best choice for a person who most values comfort?

A．The Dog Bark Park Inn	B．Das Park Hotel
C．CasAnus	D．Hobbit Motel

5 . Do you want to visit some amazing attractions in Philadelphia? If you do, here are some you can consider going.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

It’s the oldest natural history museum in America. Attractions there include Dinosaur Hall with a fossil preparation lab and hands-on fossil dig site, live butterflies in a tropical garden, and a children’s nature center with live animals.

10 a.m.—4:30 pm, Monday— Friday, April 20, 2018

10am—5 pm, weekends and holidays

$59.00 for individuals

Independence Seaport Museum

Here on the edge of the Delaware River, you can check out a boat-building shop and explore the Spanish-American War Cruiser (巡洋舰) outside. Indoors, kids climb through a new, full-size reconstruction of a sailing ship created by using traditional boat-building techniques. Families can also rent museum-built boats to explore the calm waters and get a close view of the historic ships. Every Saturday, there are activities designed especially for children.

Open daily 10am—4:30 pm

$16.00 for adults and $12.00 for seniors (65&over), children (3—12)

Morris Arboretum

Spread out across 92 acres, the Victorian-styled Morris Arboretum holds plenty to explore and enjoy for adults and kids. Pick up the Tree Adventure Passport and go on a “Conservation Quest” throughout the gardens or create your own walking tour. People can wander around the pond there.

10am—4:00 pm, Monday— Friday

10am—5 pm, weekends

$10.00 for youth (3—12), students (must have ID)

$19.00 for adults

Benjamin Franklin Museum

The Benjamin Franklin Museum features artifacts, computer animations and interactive shows that explore Franklin’s life and character. It can bring kids’ history books to life. The exhibitions are open to visitors of all ages, and there are shows that are educational, fun and definitely hands-on.

Opens daily from 9 am to 7 pm

$5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children(4—16)

1. What can visitors do at the Independence Seaport Museum?

A．Learn how to go boating.

B．Create their old boat model.

C．Learn how to make a big traditional trip.

D．Have a rough knowledge about traditional ships.

2. How much should a couple with their 12-year-old son pay for Morris Arboretum?

A．$10.00	B．$ 19.00
C．$38.00	D．$48.00

3. What’s the common point among the four attractions?

A．They’re all suitable for family time.

B．They all mainly aim at educating people.

C．They all provide hands-on experience for tourists.

D．They all encourage people to have their own space.

6 . An increasing number of tourists are heading to Sa Pa， Vietnam. Want to travel wise？ Here’ re some tips for you before leaving for Vietnam.

WHY GO NOW

Restaurants and hotels have been opening at a quick pace in Sa Pa， in part because a new highway connecting the nearby city of Lao Cai to Hanoi opened in 2014. But much of the national park in Sa Pa remains as wild and beautiful as ever.

GETTING THERE

Sa Pa is easily accessible by bus or train from Hanoi. Sleeper bus service takes at least six hours each way， and round － trip tickets cost about $ 40. Round － trip fares on an overnight sleeper train， eight hours each way， begin at about $ 50； a private cabin（隔间） in the train’ s sleeper car costs $ 200 for two.

NOT TO MISS

Mount Fansipan

Many travel agencies offer tours to Fansipan， Vietnam’ s highest mountain and primary attraction in Hoang Lien National Park. There’ s also a cable car（缆车） from Sa Pa to Fansipan’ s top； a round － trip costs $ 30.

Village trips

Sa Pa is famous for its minority villages. Some are connected to each other by walking or hiking paths. Several companies offer trip and homestay packages of varying lengths， prices and difficulty.

Weekend markets

The villages of Can Cau and Bac Ha， both a few hour’ s drive from Sa Pa， host weekend markets selling farm animals， produce and more.

Local dishes

In open－air restaurants around Sa Pa Lake， one popular fish is hot pot served in local salmon（三文鱼） raised in local mountain streams. Another is a plate of fried river fish called ca suoi.

1. How much will a couple pay if they choose a private cabin on the train？

A．$ 80.	B．$ 100.
C．$ 200.	D．$ 400.

2. What can visitors do in Sa Pa according to the text？

A．Take a cable car free of charge.	B．Host special weekend markets.
C．Put up in the minority villages.	D．Enjoy a lot of delicious seafood.

3. Why does the author write the text？

A．To advertise a national park in Sa Pa.	B．To provide guidance on tours in Sa Pa.
C．To make a brief introduction to Vietnam.	D．To suggest ways of travelling in Vietnam.

7 . The Four Best Places to Go in Europe for Spring Break

Cheaper flights, lower room rates, fewer tourists, and tons of seasonal activities make this the suitable time to take a real-life Euro-trip.

Budapest, Hungary

For a spa-centric (水疗中心) holiday, consider Budapest. This incredible beauty destination boasts 118 thermal springs — more than any other capital — and a variety of choices of places to “take the waters”, from traditional Turkish baths and Neo-Baroque pools to Art Nouveau spas and modern facilities. Bonus: Hungarians claim these mineral-rich waters are of beneficial cure for skin.

Florence, Italy

The “Cradle of the Renaissance(文艺复兴的摇篮)”, is steeped in classical art and architecture. The Uffizi Gallery displays such masterpieces as “The Birth of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli. Florence is the center of Tuscan cuisine. Its narrow streets and piazzas are decked with alfresco cafés, trattorias, and gelato shops.

Santorini, Greece

Most people think of Santorini as a summer hot spot, but spring bookings are up 94 percent, according to American Express Travel. While it might not be beach weather, there are plenty of benefits to visiting this peaceful and beautiful island during off-peak season. And fewer crowds mean you won’t have to compete with tons of tourists for a front-row seat to the breathtaking sunsets.

Stockholm, Sweden

After the long and harsh winter, spring refreshes Sweden’s capital.(Keep in mind it can still be quite chilly through early May, so pack layers.)Visitors pack into the stylish shops, and art galleries. Plus, warmer weather is ideal for exploring the various events and festivals that take place this time of year. And, of course, no trip would be complete without checking out the Nacka Fountain, among the most awe- inspiring water sculptures in the world.

1. What probably attracts the tourists most in Budapest?

A．The incredible beautiful scenery.	B．The various thermal springs.
C．The modern facilities.	D．The Hungarian bonus .

2. Where can you enjoy both the great classical art and food?

A．Budapest, Hungary.	B．Santorini, Greece.
C．Florence, Italy.	D．Stockholm, Sweden.

3. What is a must for tourists to Stockholm?

A．Wearing light clothes.	B．Packing into the stylish shops.
C．Exploring various events and festivals.	D．Admiring the Nacka Fountain.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the man spend the most time last summer?

A．In France.

B．In Austria.

C．In Germany.

2. When did the vacation start?

A．On July 3.

B．On July 10.                            C. On July 17.

3. What does the man say about the Marceaus?

A．They all work in a hospital.	B．They were all kind to him.
C．They seldom cook meals.

4. How many cities did the man visit in his spare time in July?

A．4.

B．3.

C．2.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is Robin’s job in Argentina?

A．A translator.

B．A tour guide.

C．A salesman.

2. How did Robin feel during the dance performance he saw?

A．He wanted to join in the dance.

B．He was sad he didn’t dance well.

C．He wished he had continued his dance classes.

3. What did Robin do while he stayed in the village?

A．He went on a bus tour.

B．He went on a river trip.

C．He went into the forest.

4. What did Robin like about his favorite place?

A．The wildlife.

B．The scenery.

C．The peace.