1 . Want to travel to some wonderful places? Here are just a just a few recommendations to eco-destinations:
Africa Madagascar
Home to a huge group of animals found nowhere else on the planet. Madagascar is a must-go destination for anyone impressed with, or even slightly interested in, the natural world. Some of the unique flora and fauna can be found on this wonderful island.
America St John (US Virgin Islands)
Though it’s the smallest of the US Virgin Islands, St John has surprisingly varied scenery. Virgin Islands National Park makes up two-thirds of its land, where visitors can hike in deep valleys, over mountains and across dry coastal areas.
Europe Iceland
As one might expect from a country whose name is “ice”, Iceland’s scenery is rough. Take a hike past lava fields, glaciers and waterfalls and feel amazed at the wildlife and natural wonders. Visit between fall and spring to catch a sight of the Northern Lights.
Asia Laos
Visit Laos for a look at Southeast Asia before the tourism industry exploded. Laos is slowly paced so visitors can view the varieties of historic sights and explore the jungle and mountain scenery away from the madding crowds. Bird-watching is excellent here.
Oceania Australia
Visit here and you’ll find the Great Barrier Reef, which is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. It is larger than the Great Wall of China and the only living thing on earth visible form space. Discover more about Australia’s greatest natural wonder,. Here you can also see great coral.
1. The purpose of the passage is to ________.A.tell you how to get to some places |
B.suggest tourists going to some wonderful places |
C.remind you of some places of interest |
D.discuss the scenery in Asia and Europe |
A.Madagascar | B.St John | C.Iceland | D.Laos |
A.Africa | B.America | C.Laos | D.Australia |
A.St John has wide-ranging scenery. |
B.It’s better to watch Northern Lights in Iceland in summer. |
C.Laos is a country in Southeast Asia. |
D.Oceania Australia enjoys one of the seven wonders. |
2 . Activities to Get You Outdoors While Traveling
Many of us would enjoy getting outside and escaping our day to day with some fresh air while traveling. But where do you start? Try out a few of these activities and you’re sure to find a new outdoor hobby to help you enjoy nature on your next holiday.
Horseback Riding
Many people may shy away from this, excusing lack of experience with horses, but most operators have horses for riders of any experience including none if they meet the physical requirements. Horses can take you greater distances in a shorter time, covering areas that would be difficult or inaccessible otherwise.
Fly-Fishing
For an excuse to stand in a river enjoying the sounds, smells and scenery of some of the most beautiful places, try fly-fishing. Fishing is a perfect activity to enjoy with children, grandparents or whoever. With enough practice, you may even catch a delicious big fish.
Cycling + Mountain Biking
On the path or the road, spending time on a bike allows you to slow down and leisurely take in the scenery around you. Mountain biking can give you the biggest excitement, while road cycling may offer a more peaceful and calming experience. Travel with your bike or rent one at your travelling places, and your possibilities for exploration have already increased.
Rock Climbing
For a more physical and challenging experience outdoors, try your hand at rock climbing. You can get a feel for climbing in a gym, but its real rewards lie in putting those skills to use outside. Many popular travel places have great climbing within a day trip distance.
1. Who can take a horseback ride?A.Anybody who wants to take a horse ride. |
B.Travelers without experience of horse riding. |
C.Those who have the basic physical conditions. |
D.The explorers who like to travel in dangerous places. |
A.Fly-Fishing. | B.Rock Climbing. |
C.Horseback Riding. | D.Cycling + Mountain Biking. |
A.Allowing travelers to fully enjoy the scenery. |
B.Slowing down the travel to have an enough rest. |
C.Getting the travelers to have the biggest excitement. |
D.Offering a more peaceful and comfortable experience. |
3 . When you’re sitting in class or behind your desk waiting for the clock to strike a time when you can go home, it is natural that your mind should wander (走神) a bit. It is common for your mind to wander to a vacation and even travel around the world. What if there is a way that you can travel around the world without having to pay any money?
A person that managed to make it around the world without spending much was Shantanu Starick. How did he trade off his service? Starick realized that as a photographer he had a service that people would usually be willing to pay money for, but he would instead offer his photography service to anyone who could provide him with food, shelter (住处) and transportation. Starick has been traveling for a surprising 30 months and has visited countries ranging from the United States to Ecuador.
In English-speaking countries, trading off services and communicating aren’t difficult for Starick. However, in farther areas where there isn’t an English- speaking person in sight it can be quite difficult. More than anything, the locals appreciate (欣赏) the effort behind trying to speak their language, even if you don’t exactly sound like a native speaker.
You can do it too!
Honestly, with a bit of confidence, drive and a skill you can trade, you’ll be able to do exactly the same as Starick.
Start thinking about what you can do to get around the world without paying money. With our social networks and the connectivity our world has, you can easily connect with and market yourself to people across the world without any effort.
1. What is the author’s purpose in writing the first paragraph?A.To introduce the topic. |
B.To describe students in class. |
C.To give an example for the text. |
D.To show people’s state of mind. |
A.Join. | B.Exchange. |
C.Stop. | D.Improve. |
A.The skills. |
B.The confidence to succeed. |
C.The bravery to travel. |
D.The effort to speak the local language. |
A.His job is only traveling around the world. |
B.He is too poor to afford the travels. |
C.He has a skill to travel without paying much money. |
D.He doesn’t hear of other languages except English. |
1. What is well developed in Costal Rica?
A.Tourism. | B.Economy. | C.Public gardens. |
A.Seeing monkeys. |
B.Looking at topical fish. |
C.Playing on white sand beaches. |
A.To show its popularity. | B.To get more visitors. | C.To show the low prices in Costa Rica. |
A.Water slides. | B.Many hiking trails nearby. | C.Staff available 24 hours a day. |
5 . Many people enjoy taking trips by themselves. Unluckily, they do not always have the best
First, group tours plan travelers’ routes, so people don’t have to
Another
In short, there is
A.maps | B.cars | C.places | D.vacations |
A.help | B.enjoy | C.praise | D.encourage |
A.guess | B.prove | C.worry about | D.talk about |
A.relax | B.stop | C.walk | D.show |
A.In all | B.So far | C.As usual | D.For example |
A.made use of | B.took care of | C.ran out of | D.caught sight of |
A.provided | B.found | C.changed | D.bought |
A.short | B.strange | C.pleasant | D.terrible |
A.earlier | B.easier | C.slower | D.worse |
A.work | B.practice | C.stay | D.perform |
A.rule | B.question | C.purpose | D.advantage |
A.skills | B.programs | C.friendships | D.treatments |
A.because | B.unless | C.while | D.although |
A.1eft | B.visited | C.forgot | D.missed |
A.met | B.invited | C.followed | D.recognized |
A.dance | B.learn | C.cook | D.travel |
A.certain | B.important | C.impossible | D.unnecessary |
A.something | B.nothing | C.somebody | D.nobody |
A.gift | B.hope | C.method | D.chance |
A.best | B.last | C.only | D.new |
The Hermitage Museum
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The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St. Petersburg. There you can see lots of different paintings of old masters inside the Hermitage. Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists.
The Russian Museum
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The Russian Museum holds one of the largest collections of Russian art in the world. View Russian art creations through the ages, from Byzantine (拜占庭)-style icons to the Socialist Realism of Stalin’s times.
Kizhi Island
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Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden buildings from the Karelia Region of Russia. These impressive structures are made without any nails (钉子) — the wood fits together with joints and grooves (沟槽).
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Peterhof
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Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. You’ll be charged for admission (门票), but go to Peterhof when the fountains (喷泉) are working — during the day in the summer. They are shut off in winter as well as in the evenings.
The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood is an attractive must-see sight. The beautiful look may make your eyes brighten, and the paintings inside the church will make you say “Wow!”
The Bronze Horseman Statue
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The Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian Culture and a symbol of St. Petersburg. Made famous by Alexander Pushkin (普希金), this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idea of greatness.
1. If you’re interested in paintings, you’d better go to _____.
A.the Hermitage Museum and Peterhof |
B.the Hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood |
C.Kizhi Island and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood |
D.the Russian Museum and Kizhi Island |
A.Peter the Great | B.Alexander Pushkin |
C.Byzantine | D.Stalin |
A.The fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round. |
B.The largest collection of Russian art is in the Hermitage Museum. |
C.The buildings on Kizhi Island are made of wood. |
D.You can visit Peterhof free of charge. |
A.show the wonderful history of Russia |
B.introduce the famous buildings in Russia |
C.persuade artists to study St. Petersburg |
D.attract tourists to visit St. Petersburg |
A
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1. According to the Code, visitors should act _______ .
A.with care and respect |
B.with relief and pleasure |
C.with caution and calmness |
D.with attention and observation |
A.Take your own camping facilities. |
B.Bury glass far away from rivers. |
C.Follow the track for the sake of plants. |
D.Observe signs to approach nesting birds. |