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Wonders of Australia 22 days from only £6.245 per person Day 1: Depart UKDays 2-5: Singapore Enjoy a city tour including Merlion Park, Marina Bay, and fabulous gardens. As an alternative, you may choose to stop in Dubai at no extra cost. Days 6-11: Melbourne Visit Victoria Markets and Federation Square. Perhaps take an optional excursion to explore Fairy Penguin Parade. Day 12-14: The Ghan Experience one of the world’s most impressive rail journeys. Covering 1,555 kilometres, we see the everchanging landscape as we journey north. Enjoy all inclusive Gold Service with on board meals included as are a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Day 15-17: Uluru (Ayers Rock) We enjoy a refreshing glass of sparkling wine and witness the changing colours as the sun sets. There is a chance to explore the rock in the morning, before visiting the impressive Olgas.Days 18-21: Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef Dive in the sheltered coral lake and view the reef from underwater observatory. Lunch is included. Optional tours on our Freedom Days in Cairns include a scenic railway journey to Kuranda, and a day trip to the nearby World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Day 22: Arrive UK We arrive at your chosen airport, bringing an end to our incredible adventure.
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A.Cairns and the Ghan |
B.Uluru and Melbourne |
C.Melbourne and the Ghan |
D.Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef |
A.You may be charged an extra £349 in total for daily breakfasts. |
B.You will enjoy a day trip to Daintree Rainforest, a world heritage. |
C.You may choose to stop in both Singapore and Dubai at no extra cost. |
D.You will be offered a meal with drinks when heading north by train in the Ghan. |
A.£17,791 | B.£18,822 | C.£18,841 | D.£19,572 |
Turn a great night into a truly memorable one with our hospitality packages. From dining in Edinburgh Castle to sampling the finest Scotch Whisky, we have a range of options available. Each package below includes a ticket to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 Show, Journeys, at Edinburgh Castle. | 2024 HOSPITALITY PACKAGES Make you Journey s experience extra special with Tattoo Hospitality. BOOK NOW | |
THE ROYAL GALLERY DINING EXPERIENCE Only available in August, enjoy a delicious dining experience in The Royal Gallery overlooking the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. LOCATION Edinburgh Castle Esplanade PRICES FROM £600.00 | THE GATEHOUSE PACKAGE Enjoy authentic Scottish dining presented especially for you.This exclusive dining experience is located in Edinburgh Castle’s historic Gatehouse. LOCATION Edinburgh Castle PRICES FROM £700.00 | THE WITCHERY DINING EXPERIENCE New for 2024, this package offers an intimate dining experience in Edinburgh’s renowned fine-dining restaurant The Witchery.LOCATION The Witchery by the Castle PRICE £970.00 |
THE CASTLE PACKAGE A location like no other. Experience a pre-Show dining experience within Edinburgh’s famous fortress and enjoy a glimpse behind the scenes before the Show begins.LOCATION Edinburgh Castle PRICES FROM £323.00 | THE ROYAL GALLERY RECEPTION Enjoy our Show from the best seats in the house then join fellow guests, performers and dignitaries at a post-Show drinks and canapés reception held in The Royal Gallery.LOCATION Edinburgh Castle Esplanade PRICES FROM £415.00 | FLAVOURS OF SCOTLAND Designed for those that love whisky and those that want to find out more, Flavors of Scotland will immerse you in the world of Scotch Whisky.LOCATION The Scotch Whisky Experience, Royal Mile PRICES FROM £212.50 |
1. All of the hospitality packages provided above ______.
A.contain a ticket to the 2024 Military Tattoo show |
B.are available through the whole year of 2024 |
C.offer delicate handmade Scottish souvenirs |
D.include a well-planned tour around Edinburgh Castle |
A.£1200 | B.£1940 | C.£646 | D.£830 |
A.The Witchery Dining Experience | B.The Royal Gallery dining experience |
C.Flavours of Scotland | D.The Royal Gallery Reception |
3 . Every summer, Europeans and tourists from all over the world sail by boat down the Danube River. Their trips often begin in Nuremberg, Germany, where they can visit the Imperial Castle, the ancient city wall, and the water fountain in Market Square.
From Nuremberg, the boats proceed down the Danube to Melk, which for centuries was one of Europe’s most important religious centers. Among the interesting sights in Melk is its famous church tower.
After Melk, the boats pass through wine country to Vienna. Called the “City of Waltzes”, Vienna has a magnificent opera house and an imperial palace. Aside trip from Vienna takes visitors into the Austrian Alps. The tour bus trip offers marvelous views of the surrounding countryside.
From Vienna, the boats sail to Budapest. The capital of the central-European country of Hungary, Budapest boasts a history that’s more than 2,000 years old.
The city’s name combines those of “Buda”, “Obuda” and “Pest”, once separate towns on either side of the Danube River. In 1873, these towns were unified and their names combined into one. Budapest’s World Heritage site also comprises several distinct areas, designated (指定) by UNESCO starting in 1987. These include the Castle District, the Banks of the Danube, Gellért Hill and Andrássy Avenue. At each of these locations, you can explore many hundreds of years of history, art and culture. One great way of doing so is through guided walking tours. Some of these tours are free, led by local people who have extensive knowledge of their city. Or, if you prefer something that’s faster-paced and easier on the legs, try a Segway tour! The Castle District displays centuries of the city’s history. Numerous attacks, wars and natural disasters destroyed much of the original Castle Quarter. Still, beauty and charm remain.
1. What does this article mainly describe?A.Voyages with several interesting stops. |
B.Cycling through urban and rural areas. |
C.Travel by air to a continent’s oldest towns. |
D.Fascinating rides on a historic railway. |
A.Its location made it an important political center. |
B.Hunting was a popular activity there years ago. |
C.It has attracted a lot of people who enjoy skating. |
D.Dancing has been an important part of its culture. |
A.They frequently include a meal. |
B.They don’t cost anything. |
C.They require advance reservations. |
D.They may not be entirely safe. |
A.International festivals. |
B.Military conflicts. |
C.An educational institution. |
D.Industrial expansion. |
Gray Line Discover Brisbane and surrounds with Gray Line Brisbane. Their wide range of tours in air-conditioned coaches, combined with the guide’s expert knowledge, ensures a day to remember. | |
Brisbane City Morning Tour (tour B481) Departs: daily 9:00 am. Returns:11:45 am. Discover this vibrant city with its charming architecture, colonial history and enjoy the sweeping views of the city and Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Cathedral Square: Parliament House Windmill-Anzac Square-City Hall-Chinatown Captain Cook and Story Bridge | |
Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour(tour B492) Departs: daily 1:15 pm Returns:5: 00 pm. Tour the highlights of Brisbane and travel to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary situated on the banks of the Brisbane River for a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. Queen Street Mall: Southbank: Anzac Square: Suncorp Stadium Brewery Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and presentation Mt Cootha Lookout | |
Sunshine Coast and Noosa(tour B464) Departs: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 8:45am Returns: 5:30 pm. The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its magnificent seaside, sophisticated lifestyle, dining experience and shopping. Also includes a visit to Underwater World and a drive through Eurmundi, famous for its historic buildings and scenic beauty. Noosa HeadsMooloolaba: Underwater World Ettamogah Pub | |
Sunshine Coast and Montville (tour B410) Departs: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 8:45 am. Returns: 5:30 pm This tour takes you through the rich heritage of the spectacular Sunshine Coast hinterland with visits to Montville famous for its craft shops and restaurants, and Mooloolaba. home to Underwater world Ginger Factory: Superbee Montville Village Mooloolaba Price includes fully air-conditioned touring, entry fees and CBD hotel pickup. Child policy: under 4 years — free of charge, 4-14 years — as quoted above. Exclusion date:25/12/16(for other dates please check wit your consultant). |
A.Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour. |
B.Brisbane City Morning Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour. |
C.Brisbane City Morning Tour and Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour. |
D.Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour and Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour. |
A.Visitors may learn the colonial history of Brisbane River from Mooloolaba. |
B.Visitors may have a close look at animals in Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour. |
C.If you want to visit Underwater World, you may choose Brisbane City Morning Tour. |
D.If 2 adults and 2 children, aged 3 and 9, attend tour B410, they should pay $281. |
A.Welcoming and humorous. | B.Warm and inviting. |
C.Modest and initiative. | D.Casual and compulsory. |
Typical desert activities like sandboarding, dune bashing and quad biking
With this tour, you’ll have half a day of adventure activities in the desert.
You’ll start your tour by driving to a scenic spot on the top of a tall sand dune (沙丘) for a chance to take photos of the area. On top of a sand dune, you’ll have the chance to slide down the side by sandboarding. From here, you’ll get ready for hitting some dunes in a four-wheel drive vehicle. Next, you’ll hop on a quad bike and have time to drive around the desert in the open air. Finally, you’ll have a camel ride around a small part of the desert.
What’s included
Pickup and drop-off
20 minutes of sandboarding
35 minutes of dune bashing
25 minutes of quad biking
10-minute camel ride
Water and soft drinks
A drive through a camel farm
Additional information
Requires a high level of physical fitness.
Not suitable for children between 0 and 5.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tours starting after noon include a BBQ dinner with sweets and fruits, which costs an additional US$ 45/person only.
1. What kind of experiences can participants expect from this trip?A.Taking a sand bathing on the top of a sand dune. |
B.Exploring the expansive desert freely on a camel ride. |
C.An exciting day adventure filled with diverse activities. |
D.Capturing the breathtaking desert landscape with a camera. |
A.US$ 180. | B.US$ 220. | C.US$ 265. | D.US$ 400. |
A.The show was great! I highly recommend! |
B.It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed every minute of it. |
C.The place is cool, easy to find and get to with metro. |
D.Arrive early for tickets to avoid a long queue. |
6 . Antarctic Tourism: Should We Just Say No?
More people are visiting Antarctic, the frozen continent than ever before.
The distance most visitors travel to reach Antarctica makes carbon emissions a serious problem.
There is clear agreement that something needs to change, but no agreement on what those changes should be.
A.The number of visitors hit 100,000 for the first time this tourist season, a 40% jump over the previous record. |
B.The Antarctic is at risk not just because of the breakability of its environment, but due to the lack of a single governing body. |
C.Should landings be made at a larger number of sites for instance, or should we aim to keep the human footprint as small as possible? |
D.If what you really want is to connect with snow and ice and you’re in the northern half, can you catch a train to the nearest snow region instead? |
E.The average per-person carbon emissions for an Antarctic tourist are 3.76 tonnes – about the total sum that an individual typically generates in an entire year. |
F.There is so little regulation now that almost anything that will protect the areas by an official legal source rather than self-regulated would be really positive. |
7 . WORLD 2024
Run Like Olympians WHERE Paris, France WHEN AUGUST |
For the first time, members of the public will be able to run their own marathon during the 2024 Summer Olympics, just one initiative aimed at creating a more inclusive Games. Held in the evening between the men’s and women’s official races, the Marathon Games will allow 20,024 qualifying lottery (彩票) winners on the 26-mile route that links Paris and Versailles.
Hear It Live WHERE Kyoto, Japan WHEN YEAR-ROUND |
Guidebooks peak of Kyoto as frozen in time, with quiet temples and peaceful gardens. But after hours, Japan’s ancient capital reveals a live music scene. Rock, swing, and even Irish music echo into the night. Whatever you’re into, from jazz to punk, there’s a community for you to share. “This is what happens in Japan when the mask comes off,” says Kyoto guide Van Milton.
Ski New Peaks WHERE Georgia WHEN DEC-APR |
Long as a means of transport action, hunting and exploration, skiing is still a way of life in the mountainous republic of Georgia. Now visitors can enjoy some of the nation's best back-country skiing in the Caucasus. In Svaneti, journeys may lead skiers through Gvibari Pass or to Ushguli village.
Explore Ancient Art WHERE Algeria WHEN OCT-NOV |
Algeria is home to Africa’s largest national park, which holds one of the world's greatest concentrations of ancient rock art. Tassilin’ Ajjer National Park is a geologic wonderland, but these rock forests are only half the story. Neolithic (新石器时代的) hunter-gatherers left 15,000 rock carvings here, including images of elephants and giraffes. These animals are more commonly associated with sub-Saharan Africa — a hint that this deserted wilderness was once a fertile grassland.
1. As a student who is fond of sports, where is Jane most likely to visit during the summer vacation?A.Georgia | B.Kyoto | C.Algeria | D.Paris |
A.Everyone can enter for the Marathon Games in the summer of 2024. |
B.Kyoto features the peaceful daytime and energetic nightlife. |
C.Visitors worldwide can enjoy skiing in Georgia all year round. |
D.Rock carvings in Algeria werc created by artists to attract tourists. |
A.It presents attractions in different regions of the world. |
B.It shows the beauty of rural landscapes around the world. |
C.It lists the most popular places of interest in the world. |
D.It discovers the hidden treasures in western cultures. |
8 . PAUL HEMINGTON, 57, is the Assistant Operations Manager at Cheddar Gorge(切达峡谷) and Caves cheddargorge.co.uk
I moved to SOMERSET mainly for my family. My daughter was getting married and I didn’t want to live six hours away, so we made the move. Once we moved, we were made unneeded and it was a mad race to get work. I ended up at here at Cheddar Gorge and Caves.
Cheddar Gorge is like nothing else in the UK. It’s a unique phenomenon, because although there are other caves in the country, you don’t have the gorge elsewhere. This is a major geological feature, it’s three miles long and there’s just this natural, raw beauty. I can sit at my desk in guest services and look out at part of the gorge. It’s amazing.
The Cheddar Gorge spirit is strong. You know, not having worked here or heard about the area, you come here and it gets under your skin in the right way. You become part of it, it becomes part of you. I’m very passionate about it. And there’s the amazing wildlife, the geology, the prehistory — Cheddar Man is still one of the greatest finds in the UK.
Every day at Cheddar Gorge and Caves is different. You’ve got the rock sports side of things, the climbing, the caving. We take people through the caves on tours and we have pre-history, which we do with the museum, whereby we have schools come in and do demonstrations with them. We will dress up as genuinely as we can to reproduce the time period of the Cheddar Man, which is the Mesolithic period, so 10,000 years ago. We do fire lighting, for example, and hopefully it’s inspiring to the young people! It’s really cool to be in the museum garden and have part of the gorge as the background while you’re doing it, so you can really submerge yourself in that moment.
My favourite spot is when you go past the peak on the walk and you can look back down into the gorge or across to the reservoir. The view is amazing. Yes, you can see pictures of it, but honestly you have to be there to fully appreciate it. You might hear some buzzards or see some sheep or goats while you’re up there, just to enhance the experience!
1. PAUL HEMINGTON originally moved to Cheddar Gorge to __________.A.settle down in the countryside | B.be closer to his daughter |
C.land a job as a tour guide | D.take part in a competitive race |
A.affects you deeply | B.bothers you greatly |
C.increases your strength | D.improves your skin condition |
A.He goes to the school to give lectures on pre-history. |
B.He demonstrates to young people how to climb rocks. |
C.He participates in recreating the scenes in the Mesolithic period. |
D.He decorates the museum garden to make it look like the gorge. |
A.How he adapts to the local way of life. |
B.What major local attractions are worth seeing. |
C.Why Cheddar Gorge ranks first as a natural wonder. |
D.What makes Cheddar Gorge so special to him. |
9 . If you are the type of traveler who just wants a suitable place to hang up your hat and you don’t want to spend a fortune to do it, here are several ways to save on your next hotel room.
Be flexible
Hotel rates are based on supply and demand, so beware of peak periods. If your destination’s high season is from December through April and you’re trying to book near the end of April, you might find considerable savings if you change your travel dates by a week or two.
Check Hotel Websites
The large travel-booking websites often sell rooms from the middlemen (中间商) who have bought up empty hotel rooms. But the major hotel chains also offer last-minute discounts, and because they are not paying the middlemen, they sometimes have better deals than the travel sites.
Don’t be afraid to bargain
Most people are so intimidated by know-it-all hotel desk clerks that they don’t bargain for a better deal. But bargaining for a better deal is often worth the trouble, because most hotel general managers would prefer having a customer paying a lower-than-usual rate to no customer at all. And if you find something unfair on your hotel bill, don’t be afraid to complain. To create and promote goodwill, hotels will often reduce or cancel such charges.
Avoid hidden costs
Expensive little extras hotels never mention they may increase the cost of your stay. Don’t let this happen. Find out about resort fees for parking and Internet use before you agree to stay. And don’t touch the hotel’s phone unless you absolutely have to—the rates can be more than $5 a minute even inside the United States.
1. According to the passage, which of the following will save you some money?A.Change your visiting places in high season. |
B.Book an order for the room with the hotel far ahead of schedule. |
C.Make arrangements for travelling during off-peak periods. |
D.Make a demand directly on the middlemen for a fair price. |
A.managers would rather have a customer paying less than have no one. |
B.there are many business items which should not be charged. |
C.customers are usually afraid to complain about the unreasonable high price. |
D.the desk clerks and managers often cheat the travelers by false pretenses. |
A.Advertise the hotels | B.Encourage the hotel business |
C.Do a service for the customers | D.Introduce the hotel services |
10 . How You Can Save Money on Rail Fares
Save 33% with a railcard
Everyone knows about the young person’s railcard —or, to give it its proper name, the 16-25 railcard—but are you aware of the 26-30 railcard’s existence, or that senior railcard is available to all those aged 60 and over?
There are now nine to choose from, and about the only group that doesn’t have one aimed specifically at them, are single people aged 31 to 59.
And even they have the option to buy a Network card for use across the southern half of England, including in and out of London.
The most popular railcards cost £30 a year (or, in many cases, £70 for three years) and typically give a 33% discount on the ticket price.
Users of some of the cards (including 16-25 and 26-30) can use them at peak times—albeit (尽管) with a £ 12 minimum fare. Others, such as senior users, have to travel off-peak, which generally means after 9:30 a.m. or, annoyingly, 10 a.m. in the case of the Network card.
In some cases you will save the card’s purchase price in one or two trips. They are now available digitally (to be kept on a mobile) or in paper form. So don’t forget to keep your phone charged.
Try to commute off-peak
In response to more people working part of their week at home, the rail industry has started offering flexible season tickets that typically allow users to travel on any eight days in a 28-day period.
The problem is that in many cases the discounts are not sufficient to make them worthwhile.
When Money Saving Expert crunched the numbers, it found part-time season tickets offered the best value to those travelling two days a week, but, even then, not in all cases.
If you go into the office for a few days, you are likely to be better off buying daily tickets, or the full season ticket, it concluded.
One of the biggest ways to save while commuting is to shift your travel to off-peak—assuming your boss will allow it. This makes particular sense if you can add a railcard, too.
For others, Carnet tickets offer a 10% discount on certain routes, but again only off-peak.
1. We can learn from the passage that the railcard is available to all the following EXCEPT ___.A.a 55-year-old professor | B.a 28-year-old office lady |
C.a retired postman aged 65 | D.a university student aged 20 |
A.A senior railcard holder can save 33% if he travels at 8 a.m. on Monday. |
B.Carnet tickets offer a 10% discount on most routes in and out of London. |
C.Those commuting three days a week are advised to buy part time season tickets. |
D.Network cards are proper choices for single visitors across the southern half of England. |
A.drew the outlines | B.updated the statistics |
C.followed the directions | D.did a lot of calculations |