1 . India, as a country with plenty of resorts (旅游胜地), is popular with different kinds of travelers. If you’re planning to visit the country, the followings are the places that may interest you.
DelhiDelhi is a perfect place for those who love history, and there are plenty of attractions here to keep tourists of all interests entertained. It’s often the first city that many tourists visit on a trip around India. There are many resorts including India Gate, the Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb.
AgraAgra is most well-known for the Taj Mahal, which draws a large number of tourists to the city. Built in the 1600s, the Taj Mahal is still standing strong today and is admired by tourists as an important part of India’s heritage (遗产).
KashmirKashmir is one of the most beautiful cities in India. With flower gardens, amazing water-falls, and snow-topped peaks, it’s a simply unforgettable place that tourists want to return to time and time again. Kashmir is especially popular with honeymooners and loved-up couples, because a lot of romantic trips are on sale in Kashmir.
GoaThough Goa is small in size, it’s one of the top resorts for young tourists and those who love taking beach vacations. The golden sands and coconut palm trees are the charm (吸引力) here, and the sunrises and sunsets are so gorgeous that you’ll never forget them.
1. What do we know about Delhi from the text?| A．It is the highest city in India. | B．It is known for the Taj Mahal. |
| C．It is the coolest city in India. | D．It is attractive to history lovers. |
| A．It is the smallest place. | B．It is the capital city of India. |
| C．It offers many tours attracting couples. | D．It drives young people crazy. |
| A．A novel. | B．A guidebook. | C．A magazine. | D．A medical journal. |
2 . Did you know you can visit the Great Wall of China, see famous paintings or check in on your favourite zoo animals without leaving home? That’s good news any time. Here are some of explore-the-world-from-home ideas.
THE GREAT WALL, CHINA
This incredible landmark is a collection of walls. It’s often said it’s the only human-made structure that can be seen from the Moon but that claim was made many years before anyone had been to the Moon. Today, the Great Wall is generally recognized as one of the most impressive architectural feats in history.
VISIT thechinaguide.com/ destination/ great-wall-of-china
CINCINNATI ZOO, US
This famous zoo is offering virtual home safaris. “We’re bringing the zoo to people who are stuck at home,” said zoo director Thane Maynard. “The goal of the daily live sessions is to provide fun and educational content to people who are staying at home.”
VISIT cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources
SMITHSONIAN, US
The Smithsonian Museum and National Zoo has a large range of exhibits available to view online, including Animal Cams—live streams of their animal enclosures so you can get up close with lions, pandas, elephants and more.
VISIT si.edu/kids
MUSEE D’ORSAY, FRANCE
Take some time to study the paintings of Monet, Cezanne, and Gauguin at the Musee D’Orsay, Paris.
VISIT m.musee-orsay.fr/ en
MARS
And for a truly out-of-this-world experience from the comfort of your own home, take a virtual tour of Mars. The tour images are recorded by NASA’s Curiosity rover.
VISIT accessrmars.withgoogle.com
1. How can we describe the Great Wall according to the second paragraph?| A．Antique. | B．Tremendous. |
| C．Well-organized. | D．Popular. |
| A．They require visitors to fill out forms. |
| B．They educate people to protect animals. |
| C．They provide live streams of their paintings. |
| D．They offer visual feasts about animals. |
| A．THE GREAT WALL | B．MUSEE D’ORSAY. |
| C．MARS. | D．SMITHSONIAN. |
3 . The Best Silk Road Tour
Silk Road, a business and trade route, originates from the ancient China and connects with the Asian, African and European countries. Our well-designed Silk Road tour package will never let you down.
Departure City: Shanghai
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned vehicle. Meals: 12 western buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches with some being alacarte (点菜) style.
Tour Highlights:
·Must-see sights in China-Terracotta Warriors, Famen Temple, Dunhuang Mogao Caves, Maiji Caves, Jiayuguan Pass and Mutianyu Great Wall.
·Trace back to the Silk Road of 2,000 years ago & learn about the culture and history Marvel at the art treasure-Mogao Caves & enjoy an exciting camel riding in the Gobi Desert. We Guarantee 100% No Shopping Stops!
Tour Prices
Tour Prices with Luxury Hotels | ||
2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
Each person: $3700 | Each person: $3200 | Each person: $2900 |
Tour Prices with Standard Hotels | ||
2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
Each person: $3400 | Each person: $3000 | Each person: $2600 |
·Prices are per person in US Dollars.
·Any parts of the tour length, activities or hotels can be tailored to your individual interests. Are you ready to follow the footsteps of the ancients to explore this mysterious land now?
1. What will people do on the tour?| A．Appreciate the ancient heritage. | B．Ride on camels all the way. |
| C．Stay a few nights in caves. | D．Do a lot of shopping. |
| A．A Beijing businessman good at golf. | B．A Japanese model loving fashion. |
| C．A Yunnan biologist interested in birds. | D．An American student learning history. |
| A．$3400. | B．$3700. | C．$10200. | D．$11100. |
4 . Welcome to the North Carolina Zoo
We are excited to welcome you to the zoo. The North Carolina Zoo serves and welcomes everyone. Tickets can be bought in advance online or at the gate on the day of your visit.
Hours
The zoo is open all year round, closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
April -October 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.
November -March 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.
The last entry (进入) is one hour before closing.
Prices
Adults (ages 13 -61): $15 Seniors (ages 62+): $13
Children (ages 2-12): $11 Under 2: Free
Meet the Keeper
Take your zoo day to the next level and plan to attend a “Meet the Keeper” meeting where you can see a range of activities, such as animal feeding and training sessions.
Animal | When | Where |
Gorillas | 11:30 a.m. Saturdays &Sundays | Gorilla Habitat |
Giraffe | 2:30 p.m. Saturdays &Sundays | Giraffe Overlook One |
Seabirds | 2:00 p.m. daily | Rocky Coast |
North American Porcupines | 10:30 a.m. Saturdays &Sundays | Rocky Coast |
Notes
We do not allow picnic-style meals inside the zoo, and bringing branded outside foods (McDonald’s for example) into the zoo is also prohibited (禁止). Guests are welcome to enjoy these foods at one of our picnic areas before entering the zoo. If you exit (出去) to picnic during your visit, please check in with our staff to get a mark on your hand.
Address
4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205
1. How much should a middle-aged couple with their 5-year-old son pay for a visit?| A．$26. | B．$30. | C．$37. | D．$41. |
| A．Giraffe. | B．Seabirds. |
| C．Gorillas. | D．North American Porcupines. |
| A．Same-day re-entry is allowed. |
| B．It provides picnic areas inside the zoo. |
| C．Visitors can feed animals with their own foods. |
| D．Ticket booking can be made at the gate in advance. |
5 . Bright Side did some research in many places throughout the world on where you can buy a house for 1 dollar or for free!
Roubaix, France
If you like France, Roubaix located in the north of France is just for you. The local authorities want it to be populated and attractive. You can buy a small house in the industrial district for just $1. The buyer is supposed to live in this house for 3 years.
Buffalo, USA
Buffalo offers whoever qualifies to buy a house for $1. All you need is to be a lawful citizen of the city and invest an amount of money into its decoration. Doing this, the authorities are hoping to make the city beautiful again without spending money.
Liverpool, UK
In Liverpool, most of houses were abandoned by the working class during the years of unemployment. The government is trying to sell the houses for just $1. If you want to buy such a house, it has to be your first deal on buying property (不动产).
Candela, Italy
If you still have any doubts about spending $1 on a house, you should know: the government will pay you some money, if you move to Candela. In order to be paid, you need to become a permanent citizen and have an income of $7,500 per year. If moving alone, you will get $800, and if you are going with your family, the pay can be four times as much as only one person.
1. Why do the authorities of Buffalo provide a house for people with $1?| A．To improve the lives of poor people. | B．To make the city attractive at no cost. |
| C．To solve the problems of employment. | D．To attract people to the industrial areas. |
| A．You need to be unemployed. | B．You should live there for 3 years. |
| C．You must make it the first house purchase. | D．You have to decorate the house at an expert level. |
| A．$3,200. | B．$1. | C．$800. | D．$7,500. |
6 . Four best beaches in Zanzibar
Nungwi Beach
This beach is located in the north of the island and is famous for its amazing sunsets and lively atmosphere. You will love the soft white sand and the crystal (水晶般的) clear water. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar. But, be careful with the tides, because they can rise very fast and catch you.
Paje Beach
Situated in the east of the island, Paje Beach is characterized by strong tides. Here you will find a relaxed atmosphere and a dream beach with crystal clear waters and silky soft sand. On top of that, you can practice water sports such as kitesurfing, because this beach is known as one of the best in the world for this activity. In addition, if you like the nightlife, here you will find a lot of bars and nightclubs to spend a fun night.
Jambiani Beach
Jambiani beach is one of the most remote beaches of Zanzibar and that is why it is one of our favorites. It has a length of 7 km and is located southeast of the island. It has hardly any rocks and the sand is very fine. It is a very quiet and uncrowded beach.
Matemwe Beach
Located on the east coast of Zanzibar, this beach is one of the longest on the island. During low tide, the water goes down 2 kilometers, and the locals take advantage of it to collect sea animals.
The beach is beautiful but yes, in this particular one, it is essential to enter the water with great care and even appropriate footwear, as there are a lot of sea urchins (海胆).
1. What can visitors do when they choose Nungwi Beach?| A．Catch the tides. | B．Watch wonderful sunsets. |
| C．Enjoy a colorful nightlife. | D．Experience various water sports. |
| A．Nungwi Beach. | B．Paje Beach. | C．Jambiani Beach. | D．Matemwe Beach. |
| A．Sunrise lovers. | B．Brave surfers. |
| C．Sea animal collectors. | D．Nightclub frequenters. |
7 . Taking an “eco-break” was once almost the same as a weekend’s hedge-laying or a summer spent conserving wildlife. Here is how things have changed: being a green traveler today is no longer restricted to one-off gestures but, rather, it’s a state of mind. Influences include, but are not limited to what we pack, how we reach our destination, where we stay and what activities we take part in.
Such change has come about thanks to both a growing understanding of climate change and the pioneering efforts of some travel operators to show the joy of going green. Luxury camping specialists Feather Down Farms and Forest, for example, led the glamping (豪华野营) revolution. Digital platforms such as Under the Thatch and Canopy & Stars have made booking low-impact rural accommodations easier. Adventure operators such as TYF, Intrepid and Much Better Adventures set the agenda for sustainable outdoor relaxation.
But the increased appetite for travel and the trend for replacing annual trips with multiple shorter breaks has seen a rise in carbon-intensive air travel. Meanwhile, key overland routes have been discontinued (such as ferry services to Scandinavia and overnight “train hotels” through France and Spain), and cuts in local transport services have severely impacted car-free access to rural areas. Dishonest and immoral businesses have also jumped on the “eco” travel wave, muddying the waters.
There are, however, signs we’re entering a golden age of green travel. Richard Hammond, founder of the Green Traveler website, shares over 20 years’ worth of expertise in his new guidebook outlying methods to explore the world sustainably. Many travel companies are also starting to provide tools to help travelers tell the genuinely green from greenwashing operations (Booking. com and Google, for instance, are working with not-for-profit Travalyst to flag up officially-approved and eco-certified hotels in their search results) while the upcoming national rollout (推广) of electric car charging, the modernization of cross-channel ferry services and the return of rail means choosing lower-carbon overland travel is becoming practical and more appealing.
1. How have things changed for being green now?| A．Each stop on a route is planned with care. |
| B．Many aspects of our travels are influenced. |
| C．Wildlife preservation is not as essential as before. |
| D．The health conditions of tourists are considered. |
| A．To compare their jobs in different fields. |
| B．To offer the readers select recommendations. |
| C．To impress the readers with outdoor activities. |
| D．To show their joint contributions to green travel. |
| A．Eco-unfriendly. | B．Illegal. | C．Disorderly. | D．Evergreen. |
| A．Going Green | B．Costing the Earth Less |
| C．Experiencing Rural Lifestyles | D．Adventuring Into the Golden Age |
8 . In most places a traffic signal in the middle of the desert, especially one for camels, may well be a mirage, but in this case it is all too real. At the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot in Gansu Province, northwest China, the world’s first traffic light for camels was set up to manage traffic in the popular tourist area.
According to a Chinese state-owned wire service, the problem was that the walking paths for human beings often crossed camel paths, creating traffic chaos (混乱). As a solution, workers cut a gap in the walkway and created a separate route for the camels. The traffic light now manages the flow of traffic at the new crossing.
Camel-riding tours are a big attraction for visitors to the area. But visitors to the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot will now be safe from camel crashes, thanks to the new traffic signal, which turns green to let the animals cross and red to make them stop.
The Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot is already a tourist hot spot thanks to its breathtaking sand dunes (沙丘), an oasis (绿洲) and even the occasional snowstorm which create otherworldly scenery. The strange camel traffic signal could well become another attraction to enjoy on a visit to the scenic area.
The area is close to Dunhuang City on the edge of the Gobi Desert, and it used to be an essential resting point for travellers on the Silk Road. Dunhuang’s best-known tourist attraction is the Mogao Caves. The traffic signal is unlikely ever to reach the significance of the Mogao Caves, but at least it might help prevent a few camel traffic jams.
1. What does the underlined word “mirage” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．Reality. | B．Fantasy. | C．Scenery. | D．Mistake. |
| A．To solve the traffic chaos. | B．To have camels go through. |
| C．To attract visitors to the area. | D．To protect the visitors’ safety. |
| A．It has become a tourist hot spot. |
| B．It has prevented camel traffic jams. |
| C．It could improve the tourism of the scenic area. |
| D．It could greatly increase the camels’ population. |
| A．To criticize the traffic jam. | B．To tell us a travel experience. |
| C．To introduce a camel traffic light. | D．To analyze a natural phenomenon. |
9 . Popular Theme Parks
Holiday World
Family-run Holiday World has developed into one of the most successful regional theme parks in the US, offering unlimited free soft drinks, free parking, free sunscreen and free Wi-Fi. The park is divided into four lands, each themed around a different holiday. Understandably, given that the park is located in Santa Claus, Indiana, one of these is Christmas, with the others being Thanksgiving, Halloween and the Fourth of July.
LEGOLAND California
As one of a number of similar LEGOLAND theme parks located all over the world, LEGOLAND California was the first to open in the US. Located in Carlsbad not far from San Diego, it fits families with children aged 2-12. The park hosts a variety of attractions inspired by LEGO toys, along with a predictably large number of stores selling LEGO toys.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Belonging to one of the world’s leading movie studios, Universal Studios Hollywood features attractions showing the art of movie-making. The park is divided into three main sections—the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Upper and Lower Lots, including Jurassic Park, The Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, The Ride and Transformer, etc. Visitors can explore those sections by themselves.
SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego offers the chain’s standard selection of live shows interactive animal exhibits and other theme park attractions. Located on Mission Bay, it combines thrilling rides with up-close-and-personal experiences, and also offers children’s favorite performances starring sea lions, dolphins and even cats and dogs.
1. What will visitors do in Holiday World?| A．Appreciate the art of movie-making. |
| B．Spend different festivals in a day. |
| C．Enjoy a variety of attractions. |
| D．Explore the world’s leading movie studios. |
| A．SeaWorld San Diego. | B．Universal Studios Hollywood. |
| C．LEGOLAND California | D．Holiday World. |
| A．A news report. | B．A world geography textbook. |
| C．A travel website. | D．An entertainment magazine. |
10 . How to Save Money to Visit Shanghai Disneyland?
The “happiest place on Earth” is a top destination on many families’ bucket lists.But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget.There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.
1.Buy Souvenirs in Advance
Disney has influenced practically every industry,which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere,from shopping centres and your local grocery stores to department stores.You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland.
2.Make an Autograph Book
An autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you.These books can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland,such as the park’s 60th anniversary edition.Other choices can get the job done for under $5.For example,you can buy a small photo album,cute pad or notebook.
3.Eat Breakfast Before You Arrive
Breakfast is almost as pricey as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland Park.If you have a hotel with a free breakfast,take advantage of it.If you want to eat out,eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids’ menu.
4.Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups
Disney offers a wide variety of discounts,including for military service members,college students,teachers,and youth groups.If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate,call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.
1. It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at .| A．Disneyland | B．department stores |
| C．shopping centres | D．local grocery stores |
| A．$7.95. | B．$19.95. | C．$5. | D．$30. |
| A．You had better eat at Disneyland. |
| B．You can eat at a local restaurant. |
| C．You should prepare it well at home. |
| D．You can ask the hotel to supply it for free. |
