2 . We believe that the more you get out into the world, the better place it'll be. But getting out into the world shouldn't mean leaving a footprint.    1     By following those, your destination will be better after you leave.

Don't hold back. The best way to know a new place is to talk to the local people. When you're staying with them, tell them about who you are, why you're there, what you want to see and what you love about bringing yourself to new place.    2    

Dive right in. What's the point in travelling outside of your home country if you don't also get out of your comfort zone?     3     If you want to sky dive and just have had that chance, do it. You'll go home with a story, and will leave locals with a story of their own of a brave traveler who conquered their fears.

Do your homework.     4     Try to learn more about local customs, traditions and manners so that you'll arrive well equipped to enjoy your time and communicate with locals without any bad impressions.

    5     We all travel for different reasons. Don’t forget what drove you to hit the road. Sometimes, the best memories happen when you least expect them. If you open yourself up to the world, you’ll never know how the world will change you!

A．Stay honest but get open

B．Travel when you’re eager to travel.

C．Don’t do anything that you might regret.

D．There’s no better way than bring a bit of yourself to it.

E．Here are several ways to make your mark while you’re travelling.

F．Sometimes it’s best to be armed with knowledge about your destination.

G．You shouldn’t take many factors into consideration when choosing your destination.

3 . Sri Lanka’s best tours: Wonders, exciting wildlife and unforgettable beaches.

Sri Lanka by land and sea

This 14-day adventure starting in Negombo, you’ll head to the pretty hilltop town of Kandy, visiting the ancient Temple of the Tooth. After that. you’ ll walk around Ella Rock, learn to cook classic home-style Sri Lankan food there and visit the Elephant Transit home in Udawalawe National Park. Then you’ll head over to Galle and the southern coast for some time with swimming and a beach barbecue.

Cycle the back roads of Sri Lanka

Explore a different Sri Lanka in depth and at a more joyful pace on a 14-day cycling tour.

Cycling along back roads, you’ll get under the skin of the country and its people, enjoying once-in-a-lifetime experiences, like cycling through Nuwara Eliya and the remains of Buduruvagela.

A ride through Bundala National Park is one you’ll never forget and your downtime on the beaches of Ahangama will be an enjoyable break.

Experience Sri Lanka’s wild side

Treat yourself to a wildlife trip like no other on this holiday to Sri Lanka’s famous national parks and underwater reserves(保护区)with Wexas Travel.

Your journey begins in Sinharaja Rain Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the last remaining Sri Lanka’s lowland rainforest. Next up is a visit to Yala National Park, the second largest in Sri Lanka and where you’ll get the chance to see elephants, water birds and other wild animals. Finally, finish your trip with a visit to Galle, where you will be able to enjoy some whale and dolphin watching. The focus of this trip is Sri Lanka’s various wildlife, and at the same time, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy its food as well.

1. From where can you enjoy cooking home-style Sri Lankan food?

A．Ella Rock.

B．Nuwara Eliya.

C．Negombo.

D．Kandy.

2. Who will probably take an interest in the back roads of Sri Lanka?

A．A swimmer.

B．A runner.

C．A skater.

D．A cyclist.

3. What is the focus of the trip to Sri Lanka with Wexas Travel?

A．The rich wildlife.

B．The nice weather.

C．The beautiful land.

D．The long coast.

4. Which is the second biggest national park in Sri Lanka?

A．Udawalawe National Park.	B．Yala National Park.
C．Bundala National Park.	D．Wilpattu National Park.

5. From which part is the text probably taken in the newspaper?

A．News.

B．Humor.

C．Travel.

D．Sports.

4 . There are two May bank holidays coming up! While we're sure you're excited to have a few extra days with your family and friends this month, we know you re probably wondering how to keep them occupied! A day trip or weekend getaway to London may be a good choice. We've picked the top four things to do!

SEALIFE London

London may not be top of mind when it comes to checking all your favorite sea creatures but SEALIFE London offers a further understanding of the underwater world. Head over to the new Rainforest Adventure and come face to face with some of the strangest creatures you’ve ever seen.

Adult admission: £ 26[ save £ 26 with 2 FOR 1]

Clip’ n Climb

Head to this colorful labyrinth (迷宫) in Chelsea where the little ones can swing, climb and explore to their hearts content. Let them take on the challenge of the “The scraper”, “Jungle Gym" and lots more. You can even register- to "climbercise", which includes a harness(马具) fitting, warm up and 60 minutes inside the climbing arena(场地).

Child admission: £ 17.50

ZSL London Zoo

Everyone loves a day out at the zoo. Explore the 750 species of animal and discover thousands of surprising and fascinating facts just waiting to be discovered. Hear the roar of the Asiatic lions, then catch a glimpse of the friendly giraffes. Wander through the ring-tailed lemurs(狐猴) before heading over to BUGS to quiz the insect experts. You just have to experience It yourselves.

Adult admission: £ 27.04 [save £ 27.04 with 2 FOR 1]

Kidzania

KidZania is a child-sized city in Shepherd’s Bush where the kids are in charge. Watch the excitement on their faces as they try out more than 60 real-life role-play activities. An empowering and entertaining experience, not to be missed!

Admission: £ 35(online) [save £ 35 with 2 FOR 1]

1. Where can people go if they like giraffes?

A．Clip’ n Climb	B．ZSL London Zoo
C．SEALIFE London	D．Kidzania

2. What do we know about SEALIFE London?

A．It offers people’s favorite creatures.

B．People like travelling there best.

C．All the creatures there are strange.

D．People can experience an adventure.

3. How much will four friends pay if they go to KidZania?

A．35.

B．52

C．54.08

D．70

5 . The Best of Alaska

Nothing evokes (唤起）Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, and wonderful meals, and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7-day journey to the last border!

HIGHLIGHTS:

JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.

HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fiords. The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a most important center for adventure in Alaska. In 2004, Haines was listed by Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure as one of the best places for recreation and living.

ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a non-profit corporation devoted to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes .Alaska Indian Arts is also the headquarters for several of Alaska's outstanding craftsmen. We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading and culture from these master artists.

SKAGWAY: Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 years ago. Today, it is a historic yet lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor's Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.

GUSTANUS: Gustanus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park. We'll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching journey and a full-day voyage in Glacier Bay.

DATES/PRICES:

May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15.7 days—$3, 500, including lodging, all meals, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustanus. Not included: alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.

CONTACTS:

E-mail: info@alaskamountainguides.com Call: (800)766-3396   Write: Alaska Mountain Guides &Climbing School P. O. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827

1. According to the advertisement, the participants of the journey_______.

A．are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines

B．can contact Alaska Mountain Guides &Climbing School by e-mail or fax

C．will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts

D．can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge

2. You can feel the history of the local place at_______.

A．Juneau

B．Skagway

C．Haines

D．Gustanus

3. Which of the following requires participants to pay additional fees?

A．Going from Gustanus to Juneau by train.

B．A full-day voyage in Glacier Bay.

C．Having the last supper at Juneau.

D．Flying to Juneau.

4. What can you learn from the advertisement?

A．Juneau is much more beautiful than Haines.

B．The culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying out.

C．Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beauty.

D．Skagway was the richest town in Alaska in the past.

5. The passage is written to ________.

A．introduce the history of Alaska

B．introduce the activities in Alaska

C．show the culture, history and beauty of Alaska

D．attract readers to visit Alaska

6 . In the desert, there is very little rain and it is very hot in the day and so cold at night. If you walk or drive through the desert, it might be wise to know what you should do in order to survive in the desert.

Drink a little water every hour. But how can you get water in the desert? If you find a small piece of land where the earth is wet, dig inside to look for water. Another method of getting water is to cover a green plant with a plastic bag. As it breathes, the water vapor (水蒸气) will collect inside the bag. Little by little, you can collect enough water to drink.

Plan to travel at night and sleep during the day, if you find you have to survive in the desert for a period of time. If you can find something that makes you cool in the desert, use it as a shelter (遮蔽物) to protect you from the strong sunlight.

Wear clothing in light color. It may seem like you’ll be cooler if you wear that kind of clothes, which actually helps your body to become cool and helps protect you from being sunburnt.

Prepare to signal planes passing overhead if you are caught in the desert. During the day keep a smoky fire burning and at night, a bright, clean burning one. In this way, you are more likely to be saved.

1. What’s the weather like in the desert in the day?

A．Cool.

B．Cold.

C．Hot.

D．Warm.

2. How many ways are mentioned to get water in Para. 2?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

3. What is the suitable colour of clothing to wear in the desert?

A．Light.

B．Dark.

C．Blue.

D．Green.

4. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．A travel guide.	B．A storybook.
C．A weather report.	D．An advertisement.

5. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Clothing to Wear in the Desert	B．Ways to Get Water in the Desert
C．Advice on Living in the Desert	D．Suggestions for Surviving in the Desert

7 . Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is a popular tourist city, and it's easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life.

Why it's a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won't be faced with any language barriers(障碍). Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!

Thailand

Thailand is great for solo travelers — perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets (佛教的心态), which promote equality among the sexes.

Why it's a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a popular tourist country, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. It is well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. It's a good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical jungle(热带丛林)．

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The friendly people and attractive culture have made Bali one of the most popular places.

Why it's a great choice: you won't be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being friendly and you're sure to meet some good people along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic—if you like monkeys, anyway.

1. Where can you enjoy beautiful beaches with convenient transport?

A．Melbourne, Australia.	B．Thailand.
C．Bangkok.	D．Bali, Indonesia.

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Thailand?

A．Travelling in Thailand may not cost you quite a lot.

B．Women are not treated equally in Thailand.

C．You will not have the chance enjoying the tropical scenery.

D．People in Thailand are not friendly enough.

3. What have made Bali one of the most popular places?

A．Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.

B．Meeting some good people along the way.

C．Friendly people and attractive culture.

D．Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.

4. What type of writing is this text?

A．A travel journal.	B．A business report.
C．A news advertisement.	D．A travel guide.

8 .

[1] I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability-to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience to understand it, to imagine how it would feel. It’s like this… [2] When you’re going to have a baby, it’s like planning a marvellous vacation trip-to Italy. You buy a bunch of guidebooks and make wonderful plans: the Coloseum①, the Michelangelo② David, the gondolas③ in Venice, etc. You may learn some handy phrases in Italian. It’s all very exciting. [3] After months of eager expectation, the day finally arrives. You pack your bags and off you go. Several hours later, the plane lands. The airhostess comes in and says, “Welcome to the Netherlands.” [4] “The Netherlands?!” you say. “What do you mean, the Netherlands?? I signed up for Italy! I’m supposed to be in Italy. All my life I’ve dreamed of going to Italy.” [5] But there’s been a change in the flight plan. They’ve landed in the Netherlands and there you must stay. [6] The important thing is that they haven’t taken you to a horrible, awful, dirty place, full of diseases. It’s just a different place. [7] So you must go out and buy new guidebooks. And you must learn a whole new language. And you will meet a whole new group of people you would never have met. [8] It’s just a place. It’s slower paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy. But after you’ve been there for a while and you catch your breath, you look around and you begin to notice that the Netherlands④ …and the Netherlands has tulips⑤. The Netherlands even has Rembrandts⑥. [9] But everyone you coming and going from Italy and they’re all boasting about what a wonderful time they had there. And for the rest of your life, you will say, “Yes, that’s where I was supposed to go. That’s what I had planned. [10] And the pain of that will never, ever, ever, ever go away because the loss of that dream is a very, very significant loss. [11] But if you spend your life regretting the fact that you didn’t get to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things about the Netherlands.

① ② (1475~1564) Italian artist and architect ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥(1606~1669) Dutch painter

1. The author compares her motherhood to ________.

A．her involvement in traveling abroad

B．her experience with an unfamiliar task

C．her dream of enjoying beautiful scenery

D．her journey to an unplanned destination

2. By “you begin to notice that the Netherlands has windmills ... and the Netherlands has tulips’’ (paragraph 8), the author actually means that ________.

A．the Netherlands has many scenic spots to visit and enjoy

B．the Netherlands is a country with many paintings to appreciate

C．a mother of a disabled child can also feel the bright side of her life

D．a mother who has traveled a lot can receive a special treat from her child

3. From paragraph 9, we can tell that other mothers are ________.

A．proud

B．anxious

C．sociable

D．sensible

4. To the author, the special experience of being a mother is ________.

A．beyond her endurance	B．more a gift than a loss
C．worthy of others’ sympathy	D．preferable to going to Italy

9 . Ann started to work last summer. In order to have a holiday, she saved as much as she could and, this January, she booked a package tour to Spain. She left London airport early on the morning of the first Saturday in August. She was very excited, as this was her first trip abroad. When she arrived at Barcelona airport, the weather was beautiful.

At the hotel, she found that her Spanish money wasn't in her handbag. All she had was a small purse with ten English pounds in it!

Ann found a place to change her English money for Spanish money. She would stay here for two weeks. After changing her money, Ann bought some cheese, some bread and some oranges. When she got back to the hotel, she told the tour guide that her doctor had told her not to eat much food, so she'd just have breakfast each day. This was all right, as she knew breakfast was included in the price of hotel.

For the rest of her holiday, Ann swam in the hotel or lay on the beach. She also went for long walks with Jane, a Scottish girl. However, when the others went to interesting places,Ann always said she wasn't well. In fact, her holiday wasn't bad, except that she was always hungry.

On the last day, Jane asked her why she never ate with them in the hotel restaurant. The food was excellent. Ann told her all about her money problem. Jane looked at her for a minute, and then said, “But didn't you know? The price of this tour includes everything!"

1. Why was Ann so excited about the trip?

A．Because she had never been abroad.	B．Because she had saved enough money.
C．Because she had booked a cheap tour.	D．Because she had found a good job.

2. What problem did Am have on her tour?

A．She didn't find her purse.

B．She couldn't find a place to change money.

C．She couldn't find her Spanish money.

D．She didn't understand Spanish.

3. Ann told the tour guide that _______.

A．she wanted to see a doctor	B．she doubted the price of the hotels
C．she had bought some food for her meals	D．she would only take breakfast

4. According to Paragraph 4, Ann failed to _______.

A．go to interesting places	B．see the beautiful beach
C．take long walks	D．swim in the hotel

5. What can we learn from the story?

A．Ann was not allowed to eat much.

B．Ann's Spanish money was stolen.

C．Ann missed some meals included in the tour.

D．Ann didn't like the restaurant and the holiday.

10 . There are some fantastic reasons to visit Lowestoft, and here are four of the best.

A cheap and cheerful theme park

Though Pleasurewood Hills may not boast the same Noel Edmonds and Mr Blobby-themed attraction it did when I was a child, this theme park used to be my favourite place on Earth and with the most expensive ticket just £22, it is an absolute steal compared to others. There are roller coasters, family rides, such as go-karts and dodgems (碰碰车), and even a sea lion show. pleasurewoodhills.com

A theatre that was once a morgue

Offering today a mixture of cinema and live events — including comedy, orchestral performances and West End shows, such as my personal favourite in recent months: Sooty Live! — Lowestoft’s Marina Theatre began life as a skating rink before being converted to a theatre in 1878. During the Second World War it had a brief spell as a mortuary (太平间). marinatheatre.co.uk

The spiritual home of The Darkness

The Aquarium, an 850-capacity venue on Lowestoft’s Claremont Pier, was opened by local rockers The Darkness in 2013, while the upcoming concerts include Goldie Lookin Chain and Blazin Squad. In 2014, Danny Dyer made a guest appearance with Dane Bowers. An excellent view from the seafront. theaquariumlive.co.uk

A convincing Serengeti imitation

East Anglia’s topography(地貌) is perfect for creating a likeness to the plains of Africa, which is what safari park Africa Alive aims to do. Formerly Suffolk Wildlife Park, Africa Alive is home to rhinos, giraffes and zebras. One of Lowestoft’s wind turbines is a handy landmark when finding the car park, too. africa-alive.co.uk

1. What does the underlined word ＂steal＂ mean?

A．Theft.	B．Secret.
C．Bargain.	D．Experience.

2. Where did the author often go when he was very young?

A．East Anglia.	B．The Aquarium.
C．Pleasurewood Hills.	D．Lowestoft’s Marina Theatre.

3. Where can you see the spot’s three historical transitions?

A．africa-alive.co.uk	B．marinatheatre.co.uk.
C．theaquariumlive.co.uk.	D．pleasurewoodhills.com.

4. What may visitors enjoy in the Aquarium?

A．Live performance.	B．Wildlife exhibitions.
C．Animals’ competition.	D．Interesting theme games.