1 . A group trip is much more different than what one might expect with an organized tour or a solo holiday.     1     Thus, it is certainly an experience to enjoy.

Going on holiday with a group of friends is all about having fun, creating memories and trying a new experience with a shared interest to travel.     2     It also helps you learn more about how to travel. Whether you decide to go in a large group of up to 10 people or more or go in a much smaller group of 4, group trips are a great way to bond and reconnect with one another.     3       It can happen periodically, perhaps once or twice a year.

Planning a group trip may be difficult but the result will be satisfying. Choose a popularly known destination or an unknown destination. This decision can actually set the foundation for the mood of the trip.     4     This will give group members an idea of what they can expect for the next group trip.

The purpose of the group trip, for some, may be to escape from the city or their current busy schedules.     5     Whether they will be positive or negative memories, the main idea is that as a group they will be able to link their trip to the memories created.

A．Besides, it doesn’t have to be a constant activity.

B．You will only enjoy such a trip once in a lifetime.

C．It means being inside jokes, great stories and plenty of laughs.

D．It’s special both in its form and the unique experience it offers.

E．For others, it may be to catch up with friends over a period of time.

F．They have been alone for too long a time and thus badly need a trip.

G．You will experience new or familiar destinations with close acquaintances.

2 . 假定你叫李华，你在国外某城市旅游期间发现有些旅游景点存在一些问题。请你针对这些问题，给当地旅游管理部门的负责人写一封建议信。内容包括：
1. 你发现的问题；
2. 你的建议。
注意：1. 词数150左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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3 . One summer my friend and I decided to go to Italy for a holiday and we decided to travel there without going through a travel agency. You know, you would be submerged (淹没) in crowds of tourists and lose lots of opportunities to get familiar with the country more closely. We started to think over our trip and managed to come up with a free tour of Italy.

The trip was not very long but it was still very impressive (印象深刻的). We look forward to going there again! Of course, we spent lots of time arranging (安排) the trip, but it was well worth it! Of course I was afraid that something would go wrong and I was especially anxious about my visa (签证)，but everything went quite smoothly in the end.

The most difficult part was getting a visa without an invitation.In the Italian consulate (领事馆), one must hand in some official papers proving that one has a hotel booked for oneself in order to get the visa.Then we had to solve the ticket problem.Airlines often sell cheap tickets and we bought ours far in advance.The next step was to book a hotel.We finally booked a hotel about 30km away from the heart of Rome and it was the perfect choice for our trip.

Every day we took a train that carried us to the heart of Rome.Our big house, which was surrounded by the forest, was a rare place for the fresh air and absolute silence, beautiful views, hospitable hosts, comfortable living conditions delighting us to no end.Besides this, we were very lucky that our mistress was a Russian. She gave us a lot of advice that was of great use.She told us what transport to choose and where the best places to go.

Don't be afraid to arrange your trip by yourself.It's not difficult! The only thing I'll say right now is that we really enjoyed traveling by ourselves.We walked with a map and a guide­book to wherever we wanted and we even met some of our fellow countrymen on the way just two or three times. So, if you're also planning a “single” trip, don't forget to take a Russian­Italian phrasebook as people in Italy prefer to speak in their native tongue.

1. What does the author think was the hardest in preparing for his Italian trip?

A．Buying cheap airline tickets to Italy before the traveling.

B．Getting a visa without an invitation from the Italian consulate.

C．Booking a comfortable hotel on his own in Rome.

D．Solving the ticket problem far in advance.

2. In the fourth paragraph the author mainly explains ________．

A．the reason why he chose to live in the center of Rome

B．the reason why the hotel he booked was the right choice

C．what transport they chose to travel in their Italian trip

D．the reason why the mistress gave them some advice

3. Which of the following questions has NOT been answered in the passage?

A．Why did the author decide to go to Italy for a holiday for the first time?

B．Why did the author decide not to follow a travel agency?

C．How did the author prepare for his trip?

D．What tools did the author use for his traveling?

4. From the text we can know the author ________．

A．enjoys traveling everywhere in the world

B．likes being accompanied by tour guides

C．advises us to arrange trips by ourselves

D．met with a lot of his countrymen in Italy

4 . If anything can be said about recordbreaking globetrotter   (环球旅行家) Graham Hughes,   it's that— throughout his travels— he's always kept his feet firmly on the ground.

The 33­year­old adventurer, from Liverpool, has become the first person to visit all 201 countries in the world without using a plane.

Hughes used buses, taxis, trains and his own two feet to travel 160,000 miles in exactly 1,426 days — all on a shoestring(资金微薄) of just $100 a week.

He spent four days “crossing open ocean in a leaky (漏的) boat” to reach Cape Verde on the North Atlantic, was jailed for a week in the Congo for being mistaken as a “spy”， and was arrested trying to “sneak (溜；偷偷地做) into” Russia.

And yesterday Graham Hughes trudged (长途跋涉) into Juba, the capital of South Sudan, to end the epic four­year journey that began in his hometown of Liverpool on New Year's Day 2009.

“I love travel, and I guess my reason for doing it was that I wanted to see if this could be done, by one person traveling on a shoestring，” he told the Christian Science   Monitor. “I think I also wanted to show that the world is not some big, scary place, but in fact it is full of people who want to help you even if you are a stranger.”

Guinness   has   now   confirmed   that Hughes, who filmed the expedition for a documentary and raised money for charity Water Aid, has achieved the world record.

“The main feeling today is just one of intense gratitude to every person around the world who helped me get here, by giving me a lift, letting me stay on their couch, or pointing me in the right direction，” Hughes added.

1. Which of the following is NOT described Graham Hughes?

A．Globetrotter.

B．Adventurer.

C．The first person traveling around the world not using a plane.

D．Scientist.

2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

A．When he traveled on the ocean, his boat was leaking water.

B．He was put into prison because of being considered a spy in the Congo.

C．He was caught in Russia because he stole something.

D．It was in South Sudan that he ended his epic four­year journey.

3. Why did Hughes make the world record that he had achieved into the film — the expedition for a documentary?

A．Because he wanted to be remembered by people all over the world.

B．Because he wanted to raise money for charity Water Aid.

C．Because he only wanted to record his experience.

D．Because he wanted to earn money.

4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．When he traveled all over the world, he got a lot of help from different people.

B．He often sleeps on the coach.

C．He often points the direction for others.

D．He is grateful to the people who have helped him.

5 .

Playa La Audiencia，Manzanillo Playa La Audiencia is one of the most popular beaches in Manzanillo for families and one of the best beach spots along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Playa La Audiencia is a stunning little beach with a golden shoreline which overlooks the bay and offers great conditions for swimming，diving，and other cool water sports such as jet­skiing and kayaking. If you are a diving enthusiast，you’ll definitely love spending time in Playa La Audiencia since its waters are shallow，calm and filled with rocks covered with corals.

Playa Brujas，Mazatlan Playa Brujas is probably one of the best surfing spots in Mazatlan. Playa Brujas is located 20 minutes’ drive from the heart of Mazatlan and it’s a popular spot among local surfers. If you are a surfer looking to hit some waves along the west coast of Mexico，you’ll find Playa Brujas a very good spot to visit since Brujas possesses satisfactory waves all year round.

North Beach，Isla Mujeres North Beach is one of the nicest beaches in Isla Mujeres and it is one of Mexico’s finest beaches in the Yucatan Peninsula. North Beach boasts a nice stretch of beach with white­powdery sand，warm turquoise waters and great diving spots. The best bit about North Beach besides its private location is that the beach is just minutes away by boat from Cancun，so you’re never too far from Cancun’s tourist attractions such as Wet’n Wild Water Park and Xplor Eco Park，where you can enjoy caving adventures and zip­line rides.

Xpu Ha Beach Xpu Ha Beach is located roughly between Tulum and Playa del Carmen and it is a nice spot for relaxing under the sun，walking and horseback riding. Xpu Ha is located along the stunning Riviera Maya and unlike other beaches along the Mexican Riviera，Xpu Ha Beach boasts a subtle beach club atmosphere. Xpu Ha Beach isn’t as busy as Mamita’s beach club but it still possesses cool beach clubs，a rental shop and a hotel.

1. If someone has appreciation for caving adventures, he or she should go to ________.

A．North Beach

B．Xpu Ha Beach

C．Wet’n Wild Water Park

D．Playa Brujas

2. One of the similarities that the four beaches share is that ________.

A．tourists can have some sports

B．they have clubs

C．the waters are shallow

D．they have satisfactory wave