1 . There’s no better way to get to know someone than to travel with them. You see people at their best, and you see them at their worst. If your potential partner sounds like any of the following, maybe rethink that big trip.
The OCD Freak
They’ll have lists of places to visit and a route so full that you won’t have time to breathe. Don’t even try to mess with their timetable or you will face their burst of anger. They are sure to be angry if things don’t go exactly to plan.
The Tightwad
“Twenty bucks? Yeah, I don’t know.” You get a sinking feeling the first time you hear a sentence like that, when you realize your travel partner has short arms and long pocket. Different travelers have different budgets, sure—but there are also people out there who just seem allergic to spending money.
The Faffer
You watch them getting ready in the morning, and you estimate how long it will be before they’ll be set to go. You think they need to put their shoes on, they need to pack a few things in their bag—should be out the door in 10 minutes. And yet, half an hour later, you’re still there sitting on the bed while they wander about the room picking things up and putting them down again, remembering things they’ve forgotten, deciding to change their outfit.
The Whinger
This is the worst. Whingers seem determined to have a bad time when they travel, no matter where they go. They seem to be able to focus on the one thing that might not have gone smoothly and make a big deal out of it. A good travel experience is all about having the right attitude, and whingers definitely do not have it.
1. If you are going to travel with an OCD freak, you will probably ________.| A．visit all the places you want | B．need to make your own plan |
| C．hurry from one place to another | D．lose your temper at your partner |
| A．forget some important things | B．waste a lot of time packing things |
| C．have you waiting half an hour at most | D．be prepared for the trip in the morning |
| A．The OCD Freak | B．The Tightwad | C．The Faffer | D．The Whinger |
2 . Now many young people are traveling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone.
Kristina Wegscheider from California first traveled alone when she was at college and believes that it is something everyone should do at least once in their life. “It opens up your mind to things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.” Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents.
In foreign countries, with no one to help you read a map, look after you if you get ill, or lend you money if your wallet is stolen, it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own.
Chris Richardson decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go traveling last year. He set up a website, The Aussie Nomad, to document his adventures. He says he wished he had traveled alone earlier. “The people you meet, the places you visit, or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person.” said the 30-year-old man.
Richardson describes traveling alone like “a shot in the arm”, which “makes you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything”. He said, “The feeling of having overcome something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when I’m dealing with a difficult task. I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing is impossible if you try.”
The great 19thcentury explorer John Muir once said. “Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.
1. Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?| A．Traveling alone is a necessary experience for everyone. |
| B．It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries. |
| C．It is comfortable to travel around without a friend. |
| D．Traveling abroad helps people to find new things. |
| A．you have to make things on your own. |
| B．it is hard for you to prove yourself to others. |
| C．you can only depend on yourself whatever happens. |
| D．it will finally build your character. |
| A．He started traveling alone at an early age. |
| B．He was once shot in the arm. |
| C．He used to work as a salesman. |
| D．His website will inspire others to travel alone. |
| A．Travel Abroad | B．Travel Alone |
| C．Travel Light | D．Travel Wide and Far |
3 . Popularly known as the “Oriental Hawaii,” Sanya in South China’s Hainan province is considered as one of the best diving resorts in the South Pacific Ocean.
The followings are the top five places for diving in the city.
Wuzhizhou Island
Regarded as the best place in Hainan province for underwater diving, it is one of the few islands in the world without rocks or pebbles.
The island covers an area of 1.48 square kilometers and is in an irregular butterfly shape. The sea around the island is clear and transparent, providing a visibility of 6 to 27 meters.
Yalong Bay
The underwater world at Yalong Bay is one of the earliest diving bases in Sanya.
It is thought as one of the best scenic spots in China to carry out undersea tourism, with the world's largest and most complete soft coral. Its beautiful blue water has a visibility of 7 to 9 meters.
Xidao Island
Xidao Island, the largest of a series of small islands in Sanya, is shaped like a turtle living in the tropical area.
Located 8 nautical miles off the coast, the island enjoys idyllic surroundings of rocky caves and an interior filled with palm trees. It also boasts crystal clear waters with a wide array of marine life and extensive coral reefs to explore.
Dadonghai Bay
Embraced by hills on three sides, it is a crescent-shaped bay located about 4 km southeast of the downtown area of Sanya.
It is also richly endowed by nature with vernal sunshine, soft breezes as well as fine sand. Though the water here is not as clear as that in Yalong Bay and Wuzhizhou Island, this diving spot is easier to get to.
Fenjiezhou Island
Nicknamed the Sleeping Beauty Island, it is a national 5A scenic area in Lingshui Li autonomous county.
The island boasts extremely clean beaches and rich marine ecological resources. It is the only site in the country that allows visitors to dive with dolphins.
1. Which diving resort looks like a turtle?| A．Wuzhizhou Island | B．Yalong Bay | C．Xidao Island | D．Dadonghai Island |
| A．They are very close to the coast. |
| B．They provided clear waters to dive in. |
| C．They are surrounded by hills and palm trees. |
| D．They have coral reefs and marine life to explore. |
| A．It is the best place in the world for underwater diving. |
| B．It is the most convenient for visitors to get to. |
| C．It is filled with the largest soft coral and clearest water. |
| D．It is the site permitting visitors to dive with dolphins. |
4 . Tips of travelling cheaply
Thinking about an overseas trip but concerning you might make a less worthy choice because you can’t afford to visit all the places on your wish list before you make your final decision?
Keep your needs to a minimum .People need fresh air, exercise, creative stimulation, companionship and self-esteem, etc.
Go slow. If you live in New York and want to take a two-week vacation to Africa, it will be very difficult to travel for free. Time is not money. Time is free. Instead of buying a place ticket, take a train or bus, or just hop on your bike and ride away from town.
Try to get your accommodation for free or next-to-nothing. Find kind souls around the world who agree to offer an extra bedroom, couch，or corner of the floor to travelers in exchange for the same kindness when they visit your town.
| A．Embrace the simple joy of travel. |
| B．The slower you travel, the less money you will spend. |
| C．Things like air and water are much cheaper once you get outside. |
| D．All of these things are simple to obtain and most of them are free. |
| E．Just because you 've little money doesn't mean you have to stay at home . |
| F．This scheme involves trading homes for an agreed–upon amount of time. |
| G．If you can do what needs to be done around the house, then you stay for free. |
5 . The city of Lviv, as I have seen it in winter greatly reminded me of several famous cities o£ Central and Eastern Europe that I have been to, such as Prague and Saint Petersburg. At the same time, it has many features that make this western Ukrainian （乌克兰）city unique. Lviv is rather small, though rich with historical heritages； as a result, you cannot make a single step without running into the next attraction.
The historical center, if it had no places of interest, could be crossed in no time；however you will need at least four days to gel a rough picture of it. But let me tell you everything in order.
The first thing that caught my eye was the architecture Perhaps, for those who have traveled across Europe it could seem less unique, but I was astonished? though I am a brat-up traveler. The reason for my surprise is that Lviv’s houses breathe with time：the city isn't, so restored as Prague, for instance, but accurate. So, while walking the streets you will repeatedly catch yourself imagining you got into the 17th century somehow；many regular buildings in Lviv are at least 2-3 centuries old.
Besides architecture which I will review in detail a bit later, I must mention two other phenomena that caught my attention in Lviv: the number of themed cafes and restaurants? and extremely polite and friendly people. As for the café they can be safely considered a landmark of the city；looking back, I can tell you that you can hardly find two cafes in Lviv that would be at least remotely similar to each other. During my first day, I visited the well-known "House of Legends where each floor and each dining hall is restricted to their own themes.
The atmosphere inside was relaxing, though there were lots of tourists like me, dropping in to take a picture. My advice：if you want to enjoy a beautiful cityscape, climb to the roof of this restaurant at sunset j sitting there with a glass of wine and watching the sun roll behind ancient roofs was an unforgettable experience for me,
People in Lviv are friendly；you can always count on help, even if you don’t know Ukrainian. The people I was talking to knew English quite well, knowledgeable enough to explain to me where I could go and what to see Many townsmen smiled without any obvious reason, though I arrived in Lviv the day before Christmas, so maybe this was the reason of the peoples’ uplifted mood.
1. What is so special about the city of Lviv?| A．The historical centre is very large. | B．The winter is extremely beautiful there. |
| C．The tourist sites are close to each other. | D．The features of this city are typical in Ukraine. |
| A．Because the city is poorly restored. |
| B．Because the houses changes through time. |
| C．Because the architecture seems less unique in Lviv. |
| D．Because the buildings looked the same as centuries ago. |
| A．Exhausted | B．Experienced | C．Energetic | D．Enthusiastic |
| A．Tourists' interest in taking pictures. |
| B．People being excited about Christ mas, |
| C．Local people's willingness in offering guidance. |
| D．Ail cafes having different themes for each floor, |
6 . Mother Nature is a cruel mistress. Why? Read on to find the answer.
Venice
This iconic city is sinking rapidly. The canals that make up the streets of Venice rise 2mm every year, making relics of history go under the surface of water and destroying architecture. Experts warn that without intervention (干预) , this city will disappear back into the water at an even faster rate, consumed by rising sea level from melting polar ice caps.
Machu Picchu
These iconic ruins have drawn adventurous tourists into the mountains of South America. The forces of natural erosion (侵蚀) have been accelerated by tourism and this landmark faces severe influence from increasing foot traffic. The Peruviar government recently suggested a cable car that would cut out the intense hike up to the ruins, making the site instantly accessible to millions, but the future of Machu Picchu remains uncertain.
Glacier National Park
Perhaps you’ve heard that the ice caps are melting. But nowhere is more apparent in the United States than in Glacier National Park. Estimates indicate that the glaciers that are part of the beauty of this national landmark will disappear entirely in the next two decades.
The Great Barrier Reef
Hidden from view beneath the waves, the Great Barrier Reef has been rapidly dying off. Nearly fifty percent of coral which once occupied a large area is gone, destroyed by pollution and disease.
1. What can we learn about Machu Picchu?| A．It’s famous for cable cars. | B．It will soon turn away all visitors. |
| C．It bears a heavy burden of tourism. | D．It’s well preserved by the locals. |
| A．The Great Barrier Reef. | B．Machu Picchu. |
| C．Glacier National Park. | D．Venice. |
| A．They all have a long history. | B．They’re all threatened by climate. |
| C．They’re all in danger of disappearing. | D．They’re all well-known for natural scenery. |
7 . Four things that you can’t miss in Macao
Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower, 338 meters is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as gambling, eating and entertainment. One of the acclaimed activities is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go! If you are not daring enough to jump that height, you can try the skywalk on the 57th floor —it’s still remarkable.
Grabbing a traditional Portuguese dinner
Macao was colonized by Portugal before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply immersed into many comers of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrative region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people.
Marking at the Ruins of St Paul
The Ruins of St. Paul is the significant landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Paul’s College and the Church of St Paul, built in 1583. However, after three intense fires in 1595, 1601 and 1835, the church was seriously damaged. It is beyond belief that after the vigorous cycles of rebuilding and fires, the huge surface and the front stairway remain unburned.
Visiting a museum
Macao, as a tiny city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its unique history, both eastern and western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museum, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.
1. Which activity probably interests John, an adventure lover, when he visits Macao?| A．Visiting a museum. |
| B．Going Bungee Jumping. |
| C．Marking at the Ruins of St Paul. |
| D．Grabbing a traditional Portuguese dinner. |
| A．Taking a selfie in it. |
| B．Finding historical sites |
| C．Enjoying a breathtaking experience. |
| D．Feeling both eastern and western cultures. |
| A．Macao Tower is the world’s highest tower. |
| B．The Portuguese restaurants’ food in Macao is more suitable for Chinese. |
| C．After three big fires, the Church of St Paul was completely destroyed. |
| D．Many historical sites in Macao are not well protected. |
8 . Ireland:Beauty and a Long History of Separation
Ireland is home to ancient kings and chiefs, giants and fairies. For years it has existed as two Irelands, and Brexit could worsen that division. Discover the lively cities of Dublin and Belfast, and taste pints, drink a whiskey or eat fresh oysters.
Journey Highlights
Meet storytellers and experts for insight into the true story of Ireland’s history.
Get the full taste of Ireland, experiencing seaweed, oysters and whiskey.
Swiss Family Adventure: An Active Journey Through the Alps.
The Swiss Alps are the perfect family playground, providing a fun and relaxing summer retreat for all ages. Towering peaks, rushing waterfalls and peaceful meadows bursting with wildflowers provide the calm backdrop for an array of active programs. This eight-day program is suited to anyone with a sense of adventure, and especially for families with children ages 7 to 14.
Journey Highlights
Explore the heart-beating First Cliff Walk in Grindelwald.
Cruise Lake Thun to the town of Spiez. Explore the castle here, where children can become “Knights in Training”.
Climate Change in New Orleans: A meeting and observation
The impact of climate change and extreme weather is all too noticeable in the disastrous changes that are happening along the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Spend four days in New Orleans immersed in the issues around global climate change and its impact on human health, and natural ecosystems.
Journey Highlights
Take a special tour of the levee system on the Mississippi River surrounding New Orleans to see its importance in protecting the area.
Learn how climate change affects New Orleans and the Gulf region from scientists.
Active Argentina and Patagonia
Argentina is the active adventures’ dream destination. From cathedral-like peaks to icy glaciers, this active, multisport route invites you to explore the Lake District, hike in view of the Fits Roy Massif, sail to glaciers and ride horses.
Journey Highlights
Go kayaking on Lago Gutierrez and hike to surprising lakes in Nahuel Huapi National Park.
Cruise by boating to the face of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Visit a working ranch for a closer look at farmer life.
1. Which activity will make you feel thrilled?| A．Visiting a working ranch in Argentina |
| B．Walking on the bank of the Mississippi River |
| C．Listening to the true story of Ireland’s history |
| D．Exploring First Cliff Walk in Grindelwald. |
| A．Historians. | B．Adventurers. | C．Sailors. | D．Environmentalists. |
| A．Swiss. | B．Argentina. | C．Ireland. | D．New Orleans. |
9 . France's Louvre Museum reopened on Monday after closing in March due to the coronavirus. But things are far from business as usual.
The world's most visited museum has carried out new measures, including a mask requirement and an online-only reservation system to protect art lovers from the virus.
One unintended consequence of these restrictions has been an experience devoid (缺乏的) of the usual crowds of tourists, which normally reach up to 50,000 people a day.
Freddie Keen, visiting from London with some friends, told NPR it was easy to take his time seeing some of the Louvre's top attractions. "It was definitely a much more comfortable experience seeing the Mona Lisa without having any peer pressure from hundreds of people staring at you and waiting for you to move on," Keen said.
Floor markers in the hall, where the Mona Lisa is held, have been put in place to ensure guests keep a physical distance of at least 3 feet. Visitors must also follow a one-way path through the building. A third of the museum is still closed to the public.
International tourists made up around 70% of the 9.6 million visitors in 2019. Museum Director Jean-Luc Martinez said he was hoping to attract more French tourists this summer because of the current travel restrictions.
"We are going to be at best 20 to 30% down on last summer," Martinez told Agence France-Presse, adding that the museum expects between 4,000 and 10,000 visitors a day.
During the four-month shutdown, the famous art destination lost an equivalent (等价物) of $45 million in ticket sales this year. However, France's tourism industry could soon get a much-needed boost. Last week, the European Union lifted travel restrictions on visitors from more than a dozen countries considered low risk for spreading the coronavirus. Because of the rising level of virus infections among Americans, the United States was not included on the list.
1. What one can experience with new measures taken in Louvre Museum?| A．Wearing masks offered by the museum. |
| B．Appreciating works of art with experts. |
| C．Visiting the museum with fewer tourists. |
| D．Enjoying tour-guide service free of charge. |
| A．By persuading them to wear masks. |
| B．By closing some districts to the public. |
| C．By accepting online-only reservation. |
| D．By sticking markers onto the floor. |
| A．France itself. | B．The United States. |
| C．European countries. | D．Around the world. |
| A．Restrictions on tourism will remain strict. |
| B．Louvre Museum suffered the greatest loss. |
| C．France’s tourism could gradually improve. |
| D．Americans are resistant to the coronavirus. |
10 . The Lake District Attractions Guide
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Unique historic restoration project;130 acres of wild gardens dating from the 17th century to explore,and a beautiful architectural castle ruin,period summerhouses,panoramic lakeland views. and wild play areas.Restored stable courtyard cafe,gift shop and gallery.
Open:Daily from 10:00 to 17:00(16:00 in winter).
Lakeland Climbing Centre
We are one of the UK's largest indoor aerial adventure Centres offering climbing and aerial activities for all the family(5 years +).Our award-winning Centre contains Kendal Wall(tallest wall in the country),awesome bouldering rooms,CrazyClimb and Skyline Indoor Aerial Adventure. Free car parking.Pre-booking recommended.
Open:Mon to Fri 10:00-22:00. Sat,Sun& BHa:10:00-19:00(10:00-17:00 May to Aug).
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
This atmospheric museum takes you buck through time to explore the story of the lake District and its inhabitants. Discover the unique traditions of the region through recreated period rooms and workshops lost trades to see how rural people lived,worked and played.
Open;Monday to Saturday and Summer Sundays.
10:30-17:00 Summer.10:30-16:00 Winter.
1. When is the Lowther Castle & Gardens open in Winter?| A．10:30-16:00. | B．10:00-16:00. | C．10:30-17:00. | D．10:00-17:00. |
| A．Buy some gifts in a gift shop. |
| B．Climb the tallest wall in the world. |
| C．Go on an indoor aerial adventure. |
| D．Explore the story of the inhabitants. |
| A．Lowther Castle&Gardens. |
| B．Lakeland Climbing Centre. |
| C．Skyline Indoor Aerial Adventure. |
| D．Museum of Lakeland Life &Industry. |
