1 . Here are 4 wonderful hotels where you can sleep in the great outdoors.

Amanruya, Turkey
        Amanruya is an ideal resort for any traveler who wants to spend the whole day outdoors. The hotel offers adventures including island picnics and explorations of ancient remains. All the rooms should be reserved (预定) two weeks beforehand. Rates start at $535 a night per person.
Ngala Safari Lodge, South Africa
        The hotel is located on the edge of Kruger National Park. Tourists can enjoy a one-night experience in a four-level tree house to get close to the animals hanging about in the park. Just don’t expect to post live to your social platform from here: the tree house is off the Internet. Rates start at $560 a night per person.
La Valise Tulum, Mexico
        If you can’t decide whether to sleep indoors or outdoors, why not book a room that lets you do both in the same bed? Such is the main feature of La Valise Tulum. The king-size bed can be moved out onto the sea-facing balcony (阳台) for a night under the stars or moved in for a more private experience. Unsurprisingly, this room is highly popular, with reservations often made a full year beforehand. Rates start at $600 a night per person.
Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Mexico

At this famous resort, anyone who books a room with a rooftop terrace (露天平台) can spend a magical night outdoors. The hotel’s Sleeping Under the Stars Experience aims to introduce guests to the incredible star watching for which the area is known. The service includes the setup of a four-poster bed, flowers, and, naturally, a telescope for finding your favorite stars. Rates start at $615 a night per person.

1. How much should a couple pay for a two-night stay in Ngala Safari Lodge?

A．$2140.

B．$2240.

C．$2400.

D．$2460.

2. Which hotel suits tourists best who love observing stars?

A．Amanruya.	B．Ngala Safari Lodge.
C．La Valise Tulum.	D．Las Ventanas al Paraiso.

3. What do Amanruya and La Valise Tulum have in common?

A．They offer outdoor visits to ancient sites.

B．Their rooms should be booked in advance.

C．Tourists can enjoy the beautiful views of the sea.

D．Tourists can choose to sleep either indoors or outdoors.

2 . As well as hosting New Zealand’s largest and most populous city, the Auckland region features many attractive, diverse places.

Central Auckland

Central Auckland is a hub of urban delights set against beautiful coastal scenery. You can take a trip up the Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. The adventurous can also try SkyJump-New Zealand’s highest base jump-or the incredible Sky Walk where you’ll walk around the outside of the Sky Tower for extraordinary sightseeing.

Rangitoto Island

Emerging unexpectedly from the sea some 600 years ago, Rangitoto, with its distinctive shape and superb location just off the coast, is the youngest and largest volcano in the Auckland volcanic field. The island is a favourite destination for hikers and day-trippers. Walk up to the top, and you can see the black lava caves on your way up and don’t forget to bring a torch to explore them with the kids.

Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island is a large island with a small population. For thousands of years, Bt has sheltered Auckland’s harbour from the continuous swells of the Pacific Ocean. The wilderness areas are home to several unique plant and bird species. Most amazingly, the community on the island is not using the public supplies of electricity, gas or water, but entirely relying on renewable solar power and collection of freshwater.

Waiheke Island

In landscape, lifestyle and experience, Waiheke is a world away. The three white sandy beaches are perfect for swimming, kayaking, or having a picnic. If you’re a walker, explore the island’s tracks which wind along cliff tops and into cool native forests. At the eastern end of the island, a walkway leads you to a system of World War Il gun emplacements (炮台) and underground tunnels.

1. Which place does an extreme sports lover probably prefer？

A．Central Auckland.	B．Rangitoto Island.
C．Great Barrier Island.	D．Waiheke Island.

2. What makes Great Barrier Island special？

A．Being located off the coast.	B．Being the least populated.
C．Being home to endangered species.	D．Being energy self-sufficient.

3. What can visitors enjoy in both Rangitoto and Waiheke？

A．Black lava caves.	B．White sandy beaches.
C．Hiking tracks.	D．War-related sites.

3 . Top 4 Little Known National Parks

Buffalo National River Park, Arkansas

This river travels east through the Ozarks and flows into the White River. Visitors to this park will find a myriad of activities to enjoy. Floating the river, is of course, one of the most popular activities. Those visitors that want to try other activities can enjoy horseback riding, fishing, wildlife viewing, and stopping to explore historic sites.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico

Chaco Culture provides access to a wide variety of Chacoan sites. In fact, Chaco Culture National Historical Park has the largest concentration of Chaco ruins outside of Mexico. The park also has a great night sky program. The Chaco Night Sky Program includes presentations, astronomy which links modern astronomy with the astronomical knowledge of the Chacoan people.

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

The park makes a great summer time destination. Most of the year the park is covered in snow, and the summertime window is very brief, lasting only from July to October. During the short summer visitors can enjoy the Rim Drive, hiking, camping, fishing, swimming in the lake and even take a boat tour of the lake. During the long winter, which lasts from October to July, the Rim Drive is mostly closed.

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Colorado

This destination preserves the tallest sand dunes (沙丘) in North America. Visitors can enjoy learning about the diversity of the land while enjoying the beauty of the region. Great Sand Dunes is also a fantastic destination for building sand castles and even enjoying some Sandboarding. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is filled with fun activities and amazing points of interest, sure to interest any kids.

1. What can visitors do in the Buffalo National River Park?

A．Traveling through the Ozarks.	B．Horseback riding.
C．Wildlife hunting.	D．Exploring cultural resources.

2. Which month is the best time to Crater Lake National Park?

A．March.

B．May.

C．August.

D．November.

3. Which park best suits a family with children?

A．Buffalo National River Park.

B．Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

C．Crater Lake National Park.

D．Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.

4 . You know you’re ready to hit the road and see the world, but you need a little help in getting out of the door. With some thought and careful planning, you can head for adventure sooner than you think. Start planning your escape!

Determine how much money you can spend on a trip. You don’t need to be rich to travel, but knowing how much money you have will likely shape all other aspects of your trip.     1     Where you go, how you get there, where you stay may all rely on how much you have to spend.

    2     If you are working, check how much vacation time you have saved up. Check your calendar for any important dates — you might need to push your trip back a few days so you won’t miss your grandpa’s 100th birthday.

Make travel arrangements. There are dozens of websites you can use to search for reasonable flights all over the world. Take the time to check booking search engines. Try the airlines’ direct websites.     3              

Book your accommodations. From hostels to luxury (奢侈) hotels, tree houses, and campgrounds, there are tons of choices when it comes to deciding where to stay.     4     If you want to meet other travelers and don’t mind sharing a bathroom, a hostel may be a good choice. If you want to sleep late and order room service , you may have some other choices.

Go to the doctor and get vaccinated (接种疫苗) .     5       Some countries require proof of certain vaccinations to enter the country. Your doctor can give you an International Certificate of Vaccination, or Yellow Card, to provide as proof of inoculation.

So wherever your next stop may be : Good luck.

A．Ask a local for their advice.

B．Figure out how long you will be gone.

C．Consider how you plan to use your accommodations.

D．If you’re not flying, you can book train and bus travel online, too.

E．Tell your doctor where you are going and discuss which vaccines you will need.

F．Having only a single bag will enable you to move quickly from one city to another.

G．If you don’t have enough money, you may decide to put off your trip until you can save more money.

5 .     1    And in a way we totally mean that, but Fashion Tourism goes a step forward. Fashion Tourism is defined as the phenomenon of people travelling to and staying in places outside their environment to enjoy, experiment and possibly consume fashion.

But don't just picture yourself travelling to Lisbon and visiting one of Louis Vuitton or Miu Miu shops and buying a clutch （限量款）!    2    Fashion Tourism will not only make your credit card go crazy.

Fashion Tourism will give you something to tell your friends when you come back home. It will make you wear clothes that you are not brave enough to wear in your home town.    3     Not mentioning buying the latest fashion magazines in foreign countries finding wonderful bargains in street markets, going to fashion museums and even trying to get inside a fashion show!

So you may ask why we would go across the world to buy things in different stores.    4     We shop for essentials on holiday, to experience local culture through an engagement with local products and local crafts people. We look for exciting opportunities to shop while travelling and some destinations provide special tourist shopping activities for tourists to shop for goods.

The concept of Fashion Tourism is an enjoyable experience.    5    

A．Think bigger and look around you,

B．Fashion Tourism is a popular way of shopping.

C．Shopping is simply a pleasurable activity in its own right.

D．What's more, you can get endless new ideas and inspiration.

E．It will also bring you lots of new ideas and clothing inspiration.

F．You will be thinking: “Fashion Tourism? You mean Shopping Tourism, right?"

G．It is filled with the social need, fanciness and the discovery of specialty shopping.

6 . On many travelers’ lists of things to do before they die, you’ll find “See the northern lights” written down. Rightfully so these lights are one of nature’s most jaw-dropping views.

In Sweden, the northern lights usually appear from late March or early April. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of them is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear, dark with little to no moonlight, and cloudless You need to be away from city lights and go to the countryside. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations.

Abisko National Park

Abisko Natinal Park is a main location. The scientifically confirmed “blue hole” a piece of sky over the Tornetrask lake that usually remains clear despite cloudy weather nearby gives Abisko its own microclimate (局部地区气候), which is suitable for catching the lights.

Jukkasjarvi

The village of Jukkasjarvi only has about 550 people. But don’t let the small population size fool you: Jukkasjarvi owns the world’s first ice hotel and is one of the best places to view the northern lights. The ice hotel organizes guided tours for guests to the Esrange Space Center. There you can eat at a camp outside and see the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis (北极光). Or why not try to get closer to the northern lights and watch them through an aeroplane window? The ice hotel arranges flights for the amazing northern lights experience.

Gallivare

You can drive a snowmobile to the mountain top in Gallivare for a private light show, of head a few kilometers to nearby villages to watch those lights shining across the dark winter sky. But remember if you do get the chance to see the northern lights in person, never whistle to them. According to ancient Sumi fairy, it brings you bad luck.

1. When are you likely to best enjoy the northern lights in Swede?

A．On cold winter nights with clear sky and a little moonlight.

B．On chilly winter nights in the rural area without moonlight or cloud.

C．On freezing winter nights in the city center with few lights and little could.

D．On winter nights when the sky is dark with little moonlight and no cloud.

2. What do you know about Jukkasjarvi?

A．It has up to 550 people.

B．It owns the world’s first hotel.

C．It is among the best places to view the northern lights.

D．You can eat at a camp inside and see the aurora borealis.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．A science report.	B．An art magazine.
C．A travel guide.	D．A history book.

8 . Information from Viator

Details

Duration: 9 hours

Departs: Switzerland Square Block E, Rui Shi Cuang Chang E Zuo, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing, China

Returns: Returns to original departure point

Tour description

The benefits of traveling with Mubus include:

—A direct bus transportation service to the Mutianyu Great Wall.

—You will be provided with more sightseeing time (5 hours).

—Professional guide service on the bus to teach you how to travel the Great Wall.

—No any shopping stops to waste your precious travel time.

—Enjoy a special treatment of "free ride on internal shuttle to uphill and downhill".

—Enjoy a buffet lunch at "picturesque" viewing platform of Mubus Family.

Morning Mubus Timetable:

07:40-08:00 : Bus departs from meeting point.

08:00-09:30 : Driving time to the Mutinayu Great Wall (1.5 - 2 hours).

09:30-14:30 : Arrive at Mutianyu Great Wall and Sightseeing time on your own (5 hours).

14:30-15:00 : Bus departs from Mutianyu Great Wall.

16:00-16:30: Arrive at meeting point and end the tour.

What's included

English-Mandarin speaking guide on bus.

Buffet lunch at Mubus Family viewing platform (Option).

Internal shuttle for uphill and downhill.

Return bus transportation.

Great Wall admission ticket (Option).

Great Wall round trip cable car (Option).

What's not included

Gratuities (遣散费).

1. What is the text about?

A．An introduction to a scenic spot.	B．Detailed information of a tour.
C．An description of an travelling agency.	D．Timetable of a tour.

2. What is the destination of the tour?

A．Switzerland Square Block E	B．Rui Shi Guang Chang E Zuo
C．Dongcheng Qu, Beijing, China	D．Mutianyu Great Wall

3. What can a tourist choose not to join in the schedule?

A．The destination of the tour.	B．Two way bus transportation.
C．Internal shuttle for uphill and downhill.	D．Great Wall round trip cable car.

9 . We had promised to do it for years. We would pack a car with cold chicken and drive south like we used to. But we never had a proper time to do it, somehow. My aunt Edna’s heart was failing. Aunt Juanita had to care for my uncle at home, and my mother, Margaret, did not leave home unless blown away from it by tornadoes. So I was surprised a few years ago when my 72-year-old mother told me to pick up all of them for the trip.

I found the three sisters in the yard, with suitcases in their hands. Edna packed some food including two gallons of potato salad for the two-day trip from Jacksonville, Alabama.

As I drove, they talked of childhood, dirt roads where the dark closed in like a cover on a box, and a daddy who chased the bad things away as soon as he walked in. When we arrived in Montgomery, they had ridden a horse named Bob, cooked a dead chicken named Mrs. Rearden, and fished beside a little man named Jessie Clines. As we drove across Mobile Bay they were remembering their mama and a groundhog that lived under the floorboards.

I wanted them to see the sunset from the Fairhope pier, and as we rolled down the bluff, I heard them go quiet. But the sunset was just a light to see. They were looking at the roses, which were flowering in a circle the size of a baseball field. There were more than 2,000 of them. My mother, who never even liked roses much, said, “Oh, my God.” Juanita looked as if she were about to cry. “So beautiful,” she said again and again. She stayed in the rose garden for a long time, till the sun disappeared totally. She saw the Fairhope roses six times on this trip. The last time, because she was tired , we sat in the car.

A year later, I spoke at Edna’s funeral. For the first time, I knew what I wanted to say in my mind, but the words crashed together inside my head and I lost the fine things I really wanted to say. Her daughters just hugged me, one by one, and thanked me for the roses.

1. Where did their trip start?

A．Mobile Bay.

B．Fairhope pier.

C．Montgomery.

D．Jacksonville.

2. What did the sisters do when the author drove?

A．They looked back on the past.	B．They fished with Jessie Clines.
C．They rode a horse on a dirt road.	D．They talked of childhood with their mama.

3. What attracted the three sisters most during the trip?

A．Walking on the dirt roads.	B．Enjoying the roses.
C．Visiting a baseball field.	D．Seeing the sunset.

4. What can we learn about Edna?

A．She liked roses most.	B．She was once a soldier.
C．She died a year after the trip.	D．She had to care for her husband.