1 . ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK TOUR
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) spans over 415 square miles. It contains more than 300 miles of hiking roads and one of the most amazing sights and landscapes (风景) that Colorado has to offer in summer and winter. It’s a perfect place to take a day vacation just for yourself.
Ride by the Iconic Flatirons and the City of BoulderYour tour kicks off in Boulder which is hidden in a classical little valley near the Flatirons. This community is home to over 100,000 people and features booming tech, food industries, and world-class University of Colorado.
Have a Tasty Picnic Lunch at Rocky Mountain National ParkThere’s nothing better than enjoying a meal with the Rocky Mountains in the background. With the unbelievable beauty of the area, it offers plenty of opportunities for taking photos. People have chance to see local wildlife. It’s no wonder that nearly 3 million people visit this national park every year.
Go for a Scenic Ride down Trail Ridge RoadThere’s no better way to discover the Rocky Mountains than taking a scenic (风景优美的) ride down Trail Ridge Road. Stretching for 48 miles, it gives you the chance to enjoy the Rocky Mountains in leisure.
Finish with a Ride Through Estes ParkTaking a ride through Estes Park is the best way to end this tour. This town is well known for being the main base of RMNP and provides an unbelievable view of Prospect Mountain.
1. Where does the tour begin?| A．In Boulder. | B．In Prospect Mountain. |
| C．At Trail Ridge Road. | D．In Estes Park. |
| A．Cook a meal with family. | B．Ride a horse. |
| C．Take photos. | D．Hunt wildlife. |
| A．A sports website. | B．A news report. |
| C．A travel magazine. | D．A geography textbook. |
2 . Are you looking for a great scenic spot to travel to? You have to check out the most scenic spots on Maryland’s Coast! We get to see them every day and because of that, we know we have to share them with you. Here are some beautiful places to visit in Worcester County.
OCEAN CITY BEACH & BOARDWALK
Of course, we have to talk about our famous Ocean City, MD beach, and boardwalk! The beach town is lively and full of fun for all ages. With amusements, the most delicious food, and many places for incredible views, Ocean City is the perfect place for a refreshing vacation to relax and enjoy new experiences.
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND
Speaking of the ponies, Assateague Island is nothing short of magical. The narrow island is known for its pine forests, and wildlife. Make sure to keep your eyes open to catch a glimpse (瞥) of bald eagles or wild horses. The island is popular for its biking and walking trails as well as the large beach areas.
POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK
The small towns of Pocomoke City and Snow Hill reside around the Pocomoke River State Park and Pocomoke State Forest. The park is a nature lover’s dream with tall pine trees, and a richness of unique Eastern Shore wildlife. The park provides amenities (便利设施) fishing, boating, hiking, picnic areas, and more.
SUNSET MARINA
The name might speak for itself with this one… Views of the bay and sunsets — it can’t be beaten! The full-service marina resort offers a variety of amenities catered (迎合) towards boat owners.
1. Which of the following is the best choice for a family with children?| A．SUNSET MARINA. |
| B．POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK. |
| C．OCEAN CITY BEACH & BOARDWALK. |
| D．ASSATEAGUE ISLAND. |
| A．They have pine trees and wildlife. | B．They provide amenities. |
| C．They are popular for biking. | D．They are known for wild horses. |
| A．In a textbook. | B．In a science report. |
| C．In a travel magazine. | D．In a history book. |
3 . Friends always ask why I, a middle-aged woman with no athletic (运动) talent (天赋), travel to perilous places — the jungles (丛林) of Thailand or Borneo, for example, where the water is often unsafe and the food risky; places with infectious diseases, poisonous snakes and the wildest animals.
I never know how to answer. Nine years ago I suffered a stroke (中风). To prevent another stroke, my doctors told me, I’d have to take dangerously high levels of blood thinner (血液稀释剂) for the rest of my life and any travel would be risky (冒险的).
I had to think about what was important to me: family, of course, and friends. But then what? No matter how many times I thought about it, I could not be happy without travel. Then I had to decide how I might manage the risk.
The first real test of my travel courage came nine months after my stroke when I joined my husband, Jack, on a business trip to China. After we’d toured the remains of a Tang dynasty temple on a high mountain, Jack wanted to ride down on a toboggan (长雪橇).
Before the stroke it would’ve seemed like fun. But now? I hesitated. My mental klaxon (高音喇叭) screamed warnings about the consequences of a cut, a fall, and a crash. Then, gaining confidence from who knew where, I lowered myself carefully into the toboggan, which marked my adventure (冒险) travel come back.
In the years since then, I’ve traveled about twenty-five percent of the time. Through it all, my lucks held out — no deadly falls, no car accidents or serious infections. For me, adventure travel is a risk worth taking. Travel broadens my world and keeps me connected to nature. What’s more, saying “yes” to travel keeps me connected to myself.
1. What does the underlined word “perilous” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．Energetic. | B．Dangerous. | C．Romantic | D．Famous. |
| A．Do proper exercise. | B．Enjoy the rest of her life. |
| C．Spend more time with her family | D．Keep away (远离) from traveling |
| A．It was her last adventure. | B．She recovered (恢复) her courage (勇气) through it. |
| C．She liked the beautiful scenery in China. | D．It was the most dangerous experience in her life. |
| A．A business trip to China | B．Stroke, a dangerous disease |
| C．How I overcame the fear of disease | D．Why I still travel to the wild |
4 . A Fantastic Round Trip Rail Tour of Scotland
※9 days
※$2,395 per person (Travel insurance is not included in the price but can be arranged.)
Special offer
Book a qualifying 2023 escorted(导游陪同) rail tour and save up to $250 per person. Book by November 24, 2022, so that your vacation start or end can be arranged to meet your travel needs.
About the tour
Lakes and valleys, as well as castles and islands, wait for our discovery as we travel through the beautiful island of Scotland. The explorations begin in Edinburgh, where we can explore freely before traveling to Glasgow. In Glasgow, we board the famous West Highland Line and travel along lakes, past mountains, and through unique villages. Leaving the mainland, we journey by ferryboat to the Isle of Mull and enjoy a visit to an ancient castle and authentic Scotch whiskey(威士忌酒). Then, we enjoy highlights such as Neptune’s Staircase, a cruise of Loch Linnhe, a ride aboard the Jacobite Steam Train. and the legendary Loc h Ness. One final train ride, the Kyle Line, takes us to Kyle of Lochalsh, where we visit the 13th-century Eilean Donan Castle. After returning to Edinburgh, we can enjoy more representative views.
Highlights
·Three scenic rail excursions(短途旅行)
·Isle of Mull including Duart Castle
·Whiskey tasting
·Visits to Eilean Donan Castle
What’s included
| TRANSPORTATION | ·Standard Class rail travel on local rail networks ·Heritage Rail Excursions ·All rail and coach travel throughout the tour |
| ACCOMMODATION | ·Hotel accommodations for 8 nights? |
| EXCURSIONS & ENTERTAINMENT | ·Services of a professional tour escort and knowledgeable local guides |
| FOOD &DRINKS | ·15 meals including a special “Scottish Evening”on the final night featuring a Scottish piper(风笛吹奏者) and a traditional Scottish menu |
1. What should you do to get a special offer?
| A．Book by November 24, 2022. | B．Travel in a group of more than three. |
| C．Pay in cash at least 9 days in advance. | D．Determine the travel needs earlier than others. |
| A．By ferryboat. | B．By plane. |
| C．By boarding the Kyle Line. | D．By boarding the West Highland Line. |
| A．Transportation. | B．Accommodation. | C．Food. | D．Travel insurance. |
5 . Time and time again, I hear someone ask why anyone would want to keep an “ugly” building or a building that is dirty and clearly in need of work. I think you could say we preservationists (文物保护者) look at buildings through a different angle — an angle that can see the swan in the ugly duck, the story in the simple lines, the book behind the cover.
Take the Queen Emma Building for example. While people may remember that building being named as one of the ugliest buildings in town, the angle from which a preservationist will view the building is that it is uniquely constructed with an artistical brise-soleil (遮阳板) to block the sun. The designer used standard concrete bricks to form a decorative wall. Unfortunately, the brise-soleil was removed in 2011, making the building look like many of the contemporary buildings in town.
Sometimes people remember a beautiful site that was replaced by a “very unpleasant” piece of architecture and can’t get over their anger, even when that building becomes an important part of our story. This is particularly true in San Francisco where many preservationists themselves dislike anything newer, than the Victorian era. Yes, it was a tragedy that many failed to appreciate the Victorian buildings and let many get torn down several decades ago, but those losses also tell another important story. It tells the story of the 1950s and 1960s when there was hope for a more equal society with inexpensive housing for the working class. Should that history be wiped from our memories?
Preservation is not just about keeping pretty, well-kept buildings, but about conveying pars of our history — not just the history of huge events, but the story of how everyone used to go to a certain corner market. Our history cannot be told only in buildings that meet someone’s criteria of beauty; sometimes our history is painful, but no less important.
1. How do preservationists see buildings?| A．They focus on their value rather than appearance. |
| B．They pay great attention to ancient buildings. |
| C．They are devoted to repairing famous buildings. |
| D．They prefer ugly buildings to beautiful ones. |
| A．It’s confusing. | B．It’s pleasing. |
| C．It’s regrettable. | D．It’s unbelievable. |
| A．To wipe the history of the Victorian era. |
| B．To make land available for cheap housing. |
| C．To work off the deep anger of the working class. |
| D．To restore the architecture before the Victorian era. |
| A．To introduce some buildings with historical value. |
| B．To explain the reason why architects make ugly buildings. |
| C．To praise the work of preservationists. |
| D．To stress the importance of preserving ugly buildings. |
6 . The rapid and uncontrolled expansion of today’s cities is causing anxiety not only among urban planners and architects, but also experts in the field of public health. They are alarmed that the disorder of the urban expansion is robbing the population of its basic health and well-being through environmental pollution, inadequate housing and the increasing numbers of neighbors who do not know neighbors.
Beijing, a city of over 21 million residents, is an example of this social isolation. Until the early 1980s, the Chinese capital, was constructed as quantities of Siheyuan. This open structure greatly strengthened contact between neighbors, encouraged the sharing of resources, and formed close relations between families. Because of these characteristics, these structures were described as “collections of small rural villages”. Until the mid-1980s, only a few skyscrapers disrupted the harmony of the landscape. Today Beijing has the look and feel of a modern city, where these “small rural villages” have been replaced by towering skyscrapers. This striking change is not limited to outer structures; it has also dramatically changed the closeness of human relations.
Physical isolation has destroyed the local sense of solidarity (团结), and contributed to the destruction of what were once united family groups. As the distance between home and the workplace has also increased considerably, workers now find themselves devoting what was once valuable family time to exhausting commutes in overcrowded buses or subways.
The disordered growth of today’s cities can no longer be ignored. The great challenge is how to improve the quality of urban life by ensuring harmonious growth. Skyscrapers should not be the only view people can see in a city. Old-fashioned but unique architecture reflects history, character — even the culture of a city. Cities should learn from the experiences of other cities with similar characteristics. This effort requires not only the participation of urban planners but public health and environmental experts, politicians, and fundamentally, the communities themselves.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?| A．People in the city don’t know their neighbors. |
| B．Experts are concerned about housing problems. |
| C．Cities’ disordered development has caused problems. |
| D．Environmental pollution is harmful to people’s basic health. |
| A．People in Beijing become isolated. |
| B．Siheyuan in Beijing becomes precious. |
| C．The outer structure of Beijing becomes messy. |
| D．Skyscrapers make Beijing become international. |
| A．Loss the citizens’ sense of responsibility. |
| B．People’s freedom to enjoy the leisure time. |
| C．Reconstruction of the united family groups. |
| D．Workers being worn out on the way to work. |
| A．Cities should completely follow the pattern of other cities. |
| B．The development of a city is at the expense of its elegance. |
| C．Old-fashioned architectures and skyscrapers can coexist in a city. |
| D．Communities play the most important role in harmonious growth of cities. |
7 . Bhutan
The Kingdom of Bhutan, located on the Silk Road in South Asia, claimed the No. 1 spot partly for its majestic beauty and because it is set to become the first fully organic nation by 2020.
The kingdom has subtropical plains in the south with thickly growing grass and plants and sub-alpine Himalayan mountains in the north, which include Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan’s highest peak and believed to be the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.
England
While tourists may flock to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, Lonely Planet suggests visitors should travel to England’s coastal towns instead. The English seaside gives locals and visitors the chance to search for marine life in rock pools, find fossils in cliffs — and of course, eat fish and chips.
In 2021, new sections of the England Coast Path will continue to open, making it easier to explore the country’s coastline.
North Macedonia
If you want an alternative to Europe’s more popular travel spots, North Macedonia could be for you.
Its mountain trails are “blissfully quiet,” the locals are “unfailingly helpful,” according to Lonely Planet. Among its destinations is Ohrid, a charming, old town dotted with medieval ruins and churches, lined with cobblestone streets, and overlooking Lake Ohrid.
Liberia
In Liberia, travelers will find Sapo National Park, one of West Africa’s best national parks. In the dense forests there, you stand a chance of running into chimpanzees, forest elephants and Liberia’s famous pygmy hippos — no larger than a Shetland pony.
Morocco
The Kingdom of Morocco, known as the place the sun sets, is a romantic and exotic destination, and it’s known as a safe place to visit. Many people are drawn to its beaches, but its ancient cities, such as Casablanca and Marrakesh, attract the most visitors. In recent years, visitors have headed to the Atlas and Rif mountains and their hiking trails.
1. What is probably the most challenging destination for climbers?| A．Ohrid in North Macedonia. |
| B．Buckingham Palace in Britain. |
| C．Gangkhar Puensum in Bhutan. |
| D．Sapo National Park in Liberia. |
| A．Bhutan’s south plains. |
| B．A Liberian national park. |
| C．The English seaside. |
| D．Casablanca and Marrakesh. |
| A．It’s known as the place the sun rises. |
| B．It’s known as a dangerous place to visit. |
| C．Its ancient cities are the most popular with visitors. |
| D．No visitors dare to hike in the Atlas and Rif mountains. |
8 . The British Museum Tour
$571 per traveler
Select 2 travelers to get the lowest price of $496 per traveler
Founded in 1753, the British Museum is the world’s largest national public museum attracting an incredible 6 million visitors a year.
While entrance to the museum is free, it is home to one of the finest collections in existence with over 8 million objects covering two million years of human history, so our committed guide will make sure you see all the must-see highlights.
The museum opened to the public on 15th January, 1759 following the gift of 71,000 objects left by Sir Hans Sloane to King George II, for the nation. The original collection included books, coins, medals, prints and drawings and in the early part of the nineteenth century there were a number of high-profile (经常出镜的) acquisitions, including the Rosetta Stone (1802), the Townley collection of classical sculpture (1805), and the Parthenon sculptures (1816).
The Museum has played host to 15 film sets including the more recent Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) as well as The Wake Field Case (1921), The Day of the Jackal (1973), and Blackmail (1929) and even had its own underground station for over 30 years until Holborn station opened a few yards away in 1933.
What’s included
●Local guide
●Water bottles for everyone
●Guaranteed to skip the lines
●Free brochure of the museum
What’s not
●Smartphones or headphones
●Snacks and meals
●Hotel pickup and drop-off
1. How much should two travelers pay at least for the tour in total?| A．$571. | B．$992. | C．$1,067. | D．$1,142. |
| A．It is a popular film company. |
| B．It was built over 200 years ago. |
| C．It owns the largest sculpture in the world. |
| D．It lies close to the British Museum. |
| A．Water bottles. | B．Tour guide service. |
| C．Transportation. | D．Green passage without waiting. |
9 . Amazing royal palaces in the world
Palace of Versailles,France
It is the most popular palace in France, located in Southwest region of Paris. Originally, it was built as a hunting house in 1624. In 1682, King Louis XIV expanded it into the largest palace in the country as his permanent living place, featuring 700 rooms, more than 1,200 fireplaces and 60 staircases.Palace of Versailles has huge gardens covering an area of about 2,000 acres with 50 fountains and different mile-long canals.
Forbidden City,China
Located in Beijing, China, Forbidden City is the world's largest palace complex. This palace
complex spreads across an area of 72 hectares, featuring 980 buildings with 8,707 different rooms. It was built from 1406 to 1420, decorated with stone animals, rails, arches and dragons. Forbidden city became UNESCO's world heritage site in 1987, and millions of tourists visit it every year.
Alhambra Palace, Spain
Alhambra Palace is situated in the city of Andalusia in Spain. The first part of this palace was constructed in the 9th century. Experiencing a long course of damage, ignorance and renovation(翻修），it was eventually transformed into the current palace in 1333. The whole sections of Alhambra Palace were whitewashed, and today it appears reddish because of centuries of baking in sunlight. The Alhambra Palace is located at the hilltop, with a view over the city.
Mysore Palace,India
Located in the city of Mysore, Mysore Palace is known as City of Palaces, in South India. It was built by different kings in different centuries, which resulted in a mixture of Indo-Saracenic Hindu, Muslim, Rajput and Gothic styles of architecture used for its construction. It was also surrounded by large gardens, lit by more than 10,000 bulbs (灯泡）during the Dasara Festival in the month of September.
1. What can visitors do in Palace of Versailles, France?| A．Go wildlife hunting. |
| B．Admire stone animals. |
| C．Explore reddish palaces. |
| D．Appreciate huge gardens. |
| A．Palace of Versailles. |
| B．Forbidden City. |
| C．Alhambra Palace. |
| D．Mysore Palace. |
| A．It has large gardens. |
| B．It was built by kings in a century. |
| C．It is in mixed architectural styles. |
| D．It is lit by over 10,000 bulbs in October. |
10 . Nothing beats live music, but the venue makes a difference. When you're able to score tickets to an incredible concert in an incredible place, you won't forget the experience. Here are some of the coolest music venues from around the world. If you haven't been to any of these, you've got some traveling to do.
Red Rocks, Morrison, the United States
Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage. Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands. If you're into the blues and jazz, you'll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.
Meet Factory, Prague, Czech Republic
Smallest venues on this list, Meet Factory is an art gallery, theater, and music venue. The venue only accommodates 1,000 people, so you won't see any huge names come through. Still, it's a great place to see up-and-coming local acts, and if you've got an eye for contemporary art, you'll love your time here.
Arena of NÎmes, NÎmes, France
Originally built around A. D. 70, the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question: Should they enjoy the music, or marvel at the architecture? The Arena is, after all, one of the world's best-preserved Roman theaters. Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes, especially during the venue's annual festival.
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most famous performing venues. I's also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney, thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon. It hosts about 40 events per week, so whether you're into jazz, rock, classical music, or opera, you'll find something to watch.
1. Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?| A．At Red Rocks. | B．At Meet Factory. | C．At Arena of Nimes. | D．At Sydney Opera House. |
| A．It enjoys breathtaking scenery. | B．It hosts both musical and artistic events. |
| C．It is the largest venue of all. | D．It is famous for contemporary music. |
| A．They have a long history. | B．They are built near the sea. |
| C．They accommodate thousands of people. | D．They are beautiful tourist attractions. |
