1 . Thanks for your interest in visiting the Los Angeles Zoo with your school group! Please read the following information before booking your field trip.
Requirements
Special discounted admission prices are available with advance reservations ONLY for California school groups, short-termed as CSG, (registered with the California Department of Education). They can enjoy 10% off.
PLEASE NOTE:
Reservation blackout dates (限制日期) may apply to all groups at certain times of the year (e.g. holidays and spring break). If your group comes on a blackout date or has not made the necessary reservations before arriving at the Zoo, your group will be charged the regular admission fees.
Docent (讲解员) — Guided Tours
Our docent guides lead educational walking tours for students and their teachers, beginning at first grade. A limited number of docent-guided tours are available. There is no additional fee for a docent-guided tour, but you must book your tour at least two weeks in advance. Do not assume you have a guided tour booked until you have received a confirmation number and packet from the Los Angeles Zoo. On the day of your field trip, your group will need to arrive at least 30 minutes before the confirmed start time of your tour to check in. Make sure to tell Zoo staff upon your arrival that your group has a docent-guided tour. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your tour, it may be canceled.
Maximum number: 150 participants Ages: K-12
Regular Pricing: $5 per student, 1 teacher per 10 students is included, $5 per additional teacher
1. How much should be paid if a California school group with 2 teachers and 13 students has made an early booking for the zoo?
| A．$70. | B．$67.5. | C．$63. | D．$75. |
| A．California groups have access to special discounted prices |
| B．a field group must arrive half an hour earlier to check in |
| C．additional fees for a docent-guided tour will be chained |
| D．all groups may have to pay regular prices in spring break |
| A．A bulletin board. | B．A magazine. | C．A journal. | D．A report. |
2 . For people who are planning a trip, a visit to a museum might not be the first thing they think of. After all, there are plenty of ways to appreciate the world’s civilization, gain exciting experiences and spend quality time with family and friends.
Museums are where people learn something new, at every age! Are you interested in something specific?
Museums support tourism. They are tourism promoters in small towns and large cities. Museums aren’t a burden on tax revenue (税收) or a separate concern from other city projects.
Museums shape communities. They have activities and exhibitions through which visitors can learn about local history. Museums are places where a shared heritage is celebrated and a collective identity is formed. They provide an interesting public space where people meet and talk to each other.
| A．Museums bring out the best qualities in children. |
| B．Museums often deliver kids-centered exhibitions. |
| C．Instead, they generate funding and fuel employment. |
| D．Then, visit a local museum to learn about that subject. |
| E．Even shopping at the gift shop there is an opportunity for connection. |
| F．On the contrary, they consume a small percentage of city funds annually. |
| G．The fact, however, is that museums offer magical benefits in many ways. |
3 . Isle of Skye
With its steep coastline and mountainous interior (内地), the island attracts walkers and climbers to the Cuillin and Trotternosh while those seeking adventures a little less extreme head here to spot the island’s abundant wildlife, with sea eagles, whales and dolphins among the species that call Skye home.
Saint John Island
Life moves slower here. Wildlife abounds (大量存在) and all is at peace. The National Park dominates here, covering more than half of the island. With countless bird species and dolphins and turtles to spot, it’s no surprise that this is a destination that draws nature lovers again and again. This is a place to rest and relax. Peace and quiet are abundant.
Grand Cayman
Breathtaking beaches attract visitors to Grand Cayman, but there’s far more to experience here. Hit the shops in George Town where all the best designer brands can be found before checking out the cultural and historic highlights. Need to kick back after all that sightseeing? You’ll be spoilt for choice. On the island’s west side is the most obvious destination for those seeking paradise. Great food, great weather and great tourist attractions for all.
Dalmatian Islands
Dalmatian Coast runs along the western edge of the country and is a unique destination made of picturesque islands and seaside towns. No matter which island you pick, you’ll come back with amazing memories. Our favourite island is Cres, known for its population of griffons (狮身鹫首的怪兽), where you can wander in forests, admire the cliffs standing along the sea and rest on quiet beaches.
1. What is special about Saint John Island?| A．It has historic sites. | B．There’re abundant sea eagles. |
| C．It is peaceful and quiet. | D．It offers breathtaking beaches. |
| A．George Town. | B．Cres. | C．Cuillin. | D．Trotternosh. |
| A．To compare some travel destinations. | B．To attract visitors to these destinations. |
| C．To introduce four national parks to readers. | D．To appeal to the public to protect the environment. |
4 . When you go on holiday, where do you like to stay? Do you like the luxury of a five-star hotel, the convenience of a self-catering apartment or do you prefer the freedom of sleeping under canvas? If you haven’t tried the latter, maybe you should join the increasing number of people who are enjoying the simple pleasures of camping.
By taking your tent, and some necessities, it’s easy to head off to the countryside and enjoy a night or two under the stars. Many campers are ditching the traps of their modern, busy life to do this, encouraged by experts who say a few peaceful nights in the middle of nowhere might be a good way to relax and improve our sleep patterns and well-being. It is also, of course, a good low-budget holiday option.
For the adventurers, wild camping is the escape from reality. Armed with just some food and a sleeping bag, you’re free from rules, away from other people, and able to enjoy theback-to-basics experience. One wild camper, Phoebe Smith, said, “The act of sleeping when everybody else has gone home-when you notice the wildlife and the stars-is one of the best things in life.”
But for those who still want some home comforts, a campsite is a more suitable place to put up your tent. Here you have facilities such as washrooms，a shop and maybe even a restaurant. In the UK, camping has always been popular. One survey found around 4.38 million people go camping in Britain every year.
More recently, sales of camping equipment have jumped as more people have chosen a staycation（宅度假）within the UK due to travel restrictions. One camping businessman, Halfords, reported a rise in demand for products such as stoves, cool boxes and camping chairs. With the addition of powerful torches and lamps to light up your tent and a better selection of easy-to-cook food, you can almost guarantee a comfortable and enjoyable camping expedition. The only thing you can’t guarantee, in the UK at least, is good weather! So maybe it’s time to slum it（将就点）and give camping a try.
1. What does the underlined word “ditching” in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．Taking advantage of. |
| B．Getting rid of. |
| C．Making up for. |
| D．Putting up with. |
| A．Safe and normal. |
| B．Peaceful but tiring. |
| C．Adventurous but enjoyable. |
| D．Comfortable and high-budget. |
| A．Staycation Is Becoming Popular | B．How to Choose a Good Campsite? |
| C．Camping Improves UK’s Economy | D．Why Camping Can Be So Much Fun? |
| A．To inspire more people to go camping. |
| B．To introduce different camping methods. |
| C．To advertise modern camping equipment. |
| D．To recommend good campsites in the UK. |
5 . As I sit at home thinking about my upcoming ad-venture and the things I need to bring, it makes me even more excited to begin my travel. I will be making my way around the world.
The first places on the list are Andalusia and Africa in the book The Alchemist. I will need to pack a lot of stuff and make sure I have enough money to provide myself with food and enough to drink. The Sahara desert is always hot and requires plenty of water.
Next I will head to Mexico in the book Born to Run, where I will encounter the Tarahumara Indian tribe. I will need to get into shape and do some jogging if I want to keep up with them while running. I will have to pack my running shoes, though, because the Tarahumarans have mastered the art of running on the tough land.
After Mexico, my journey takes me to the Egyptian desert in the novel The Paris Vendetta. There I hope to help uncover an ancient conspiracy (阴谋) that goes back centuries. Just like my trip to Andalusia 91 will have to make sure I have plenty of water. Packing the Camelbak products seems like the best idea, so I will have water on hand at all times. I expect this adventure to be quite interesting, and I am very excited about it.
Lastly, I will make my way back to America in the book Shattered: Struck Down, But Not Destroyed. This makes me feel excited because like the main character in the book, I also wanted to become a professional athlete when I was younger. For this trip, I will go with an open mind and hopefully meet some friends along the way.
I am ready to embark on my adventure of traveling, and I cannot wait any longer!
1. According to the passage, the Tarahumara Indian tribe .| A．settles in Africa | B．lives in a desert |
| C．is good at running | D．needs running shoes |
| A．help people do jogging exercise |
| B．supply people with water |
| C．protect people from the sun |
| D．show people the right direction |
| A．start | B．prepare |
| C．finish | D．record |
| A．Everyone should travel around the world. |
| B．Traveling makes people wise, |
| C．My traveling experience. |
| D．My travel plan. |
6 . Travel is one of the most exciting experiences a human being can have. Imagine how Italian traveler Marco Polo must have felt when he found himself on Chinese soil, seeing a way of life quite different from anything he’d seen before.
And how marvelous must it have been to listen to Zhang Qian when he returned to China from his journey through Central Asia and West Asia? His brain must have been packed with everything he’d seen and heard, leading to the founding of the Silk Road.
Some people have traveled all over the world, and travel is a way of life to them. They perhaps know what to expect before they travel. That’s why the best travel is when it’s for the first time. Imagine a person who has always wanted to travel to the United States. Of course, they’ve probably seen the Statue of Liberty a thousand times on TV, and the White House, and all the other famous sights. But none of that would compare to the thrill of looking out of the cabin window as the plane lands, watching the cities and streets of the real America come into view.
Although travel is often just for recreation, it’s also educational. We may not know that we are getting an education, but we still are.
We’re learning every day: new words in a new language, new people, and new ways of life. But this learning takes place in the school of the world, not the classroom. One of the lessons we learn is undoubtedly a moral one. As we get to know foreign places, we come to understand that there are many different ways to live, and that the way we live isn’t necessarily the best way. The British politician Benjamin Disraeli summed this up well when he said, “Travel teaches toleration.”
1. The author uses Marco Polo and Zhang Qian as examples to .| A．explain how the Silk Road was founded |
| B．present travel as an amazing experience |
| C．show how the way people travel has changed |
| D．describe important cultural exchanges in history |
| A．one’s first trip is usually the most challenging |
| B．no other trip is better than one’s first trip |
| C．there is always much to learn on one’s first trip |
| D．people usually make better preparations for their first trip |
| A．learning | B．knowledge |
| C．fun | D．risk |
| A．traveling should be included in formal education |
| B．traveling improves people’s confidence in their lifestyle |
| C．a foreign journey may raise people’s cultural understanding |
| D．there is more to learn from adventures than being in classroom |
7 . One of the main points of traveling is to relax and take a break from your normal daily life. But the truth is, we’re not always free to do what we like when traveling to a foreign country, and a US tourist learned that the hard way.
On Aug 12, the unnamed 41 -year-old man was beaten by a passerby after he was seen giving Nazi salutes (纳粹礼) again and again on a street in Dresden, Germany. Ever since the end of World War Ⅱ, Germany has strict laws forbidding the Nazi salute, as well as other symbols of Nazism.
In fact, most countries have their own taboos (禁忌).If you plan to travel overseas, it’s best to get familiar with these taboos before you start touring local sites. Here are some examples.
Singapore
You can get fined for a lot of things in Singapore, including feeding birds, spitting (吐痰), smoking in public, not flushing (冲) a public toilet after you use it, and eating or drinking on buses or trains.
Japan
You’re not supposed to wear your shoes in someone’s house, but you’re not supposed to take your shoes off outside the house either. Instead, there’s a small area inside the door called a “genkan” which is where your shoes should go. If you’re still not sure where that is, pay attention to what other people do and do the same.
France
French people don’t like it when you talk about money. It’s OK if you say that you want to quit a job because you aren’t paid enough money, but you should never say the exact amount. Money is considered to be a “dirty” topic in France.
1. Why was the US tourist was beaten in Germany?| A．He was beaten by mistake. | B．He was not welcome in Germany. |
| C．He acted improperly in Germany. | D．He quarraled with a local person. |
| A．Eating or drinking on buses is acceptable in Singapore. |
| B．You should take your shoes off outside the house in a Japanese house. |
| C．You should keep your shoes on in a Japanese house. |
| D．It is impolite to ask a Franceman’s salary. |
| A．Campus Life | B．Discovery |
| C．Science Study | D．Star Stories |
8 . Choose Your One-Day-Tours!
Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?| A．Tour A | B．Tour B |
| C．Tour C | D．Tour D |
| A．Windsor Castle & Hampton Court | B．Oxford & Stratford |
| C．Bath & Stonehenge | D．Cambridge |
| A．It used to be the home of royal families | B．It used to be a well-known maze |
| C．It is the oldest palace in Britain | D．It is a world-famous castle |
