1 . One of the most important creations of science is the invention of the lighthouses. Lighthouses help in a number of activities such as marking of the dangerous coastlines and directing safe entries to the harbours. The following are some famous lighthouses.

The Jeddah Light

It is located in Saudi Arabia. This lighthouse has been constructed very beautifully and adorns a beautiful structure. The Jeddah Light was built in 1990. This lighthouse is considered as the tallest of the world reaching a fine height of around 436 feet.

The Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse

It is addressed as the “lighthouse at the end of the world”. The Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse is located on a small island east of Ushuaia, the southernmost city of the world. This lighthouse was built in 1920 and today it has become a very famous tourist attraction in Argentina. However, visits to this lighthouse can be made only by boat.

The Peggys Point Lighthouse

Lit in 1915, it is an icon and a popular monument of Canada. The Peggys Point Lighthouse has become a major tourist sight and is considered as one of the busiest attractions in the area of Nova Scotia. This lighthouse also fetches you a wonderful scenic drive and visiting here, you can indulge yourself in the beauty of nature.

The Slettnes Lighthouse

It is the northernmost lighthouse that is located on the mainland of Europe and is considered as one of the most famous lighthouses of the world. This lighthouse is mostly considered as the North Cape Light and is the top lighthouse of Europe. The Slettnes Lighthouse firstly began to light in 1905. Though it was highly damaged during the World War Ⅱ by the Germans, yet it was restored and lit again. This lighthouse is very classic as to its looks.

1. Which lighthouse is only accessible by sea?

A．The Peggys Point Lighthouse.	B．The Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.
C．The Jeddah Light.	D．The Slettnes Lighthouse.

2. What do we know about the Slettnes Lighthouse?

A．The lighthouse has a very classic appearance.	B．It was lit again after the restoration in 1905.
C．It is the best-known lighthouse in the world.	D．Visiting the lighthouse draws you close to nature.

3. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A scientific journal.

B．A history textbook.

C．A travel magazine.

D．A design handbook.

2 . Are you thinking about traveling alone? You must have a million questions: Where should you go? Will there be someone to talk to?     1     And is it all right to travel alone?

In fact, traveling alone is not as scary (吓人的) as it seems. Here are some good tips.

Choose a place where you feel comfortable and safe

Truth be told, traveling alone for the first time is more about the experience than the destination.     2     It could be somewhere close to home or somewhere you’ve already been with friends.

Make a plan

Always make a plan. That way you’ll avoid worrying too much over where you’re staying, what to see and how you’re getting from A to B.

Book hotels ahead of time

    3     Besides, when you book your hotel, ask if they will send a driver to pick you up.

Talk to people

If you’re going to a touristy place like Thailand, there are lots of other people who are traveling alone.     4     They might also ask you to join them for dinner or a beer. That happens a lot.

Let someone know where you are

Your family and friends love you and probably worry about you every day, so text them and let them know what you are up to throughout your trip.     5     And in case something does happen, they’ll know where you are.

A．How do you stay safe?

B．Don’t draw attention to yourself.

C．That will make you and them feel safer.

D．The first thing you need to do is believe in yourself.

E．So make sure to choose a place that you feel comfortable with.

F．Most likely, they’ll be easy to talk to and they’ll want to communicate.

G．This can make you less nervous when you’re traveling alone for the first time.

3 . Great Destinations

Los Angeles

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Greensboro

The National Folk Festival in Greensboro features three days of music, dance, crafts and more. ALL FREE! September 8 to 10, 2020. Call 800-344-2282 or visit www.VisitGreensboro.com.

Fairbanks, Alaska

Be inspired by the light of the aurora borealis (北极光). Renew your energy under the midnight sun and experience the warmth in Fairbanks. Call 800-327-5774 or explore www.VisitFairbanks.com for your free Fairbanks Visitors Guide.

The Mississippi River

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Anchorage, Alaska

Experience Alaskaˈs natural wonders in Anchorage: glaciers, mountains and wildlife! Order your free official guide to Anchorage today. Explore www.VisitAnchorage.net or call 800-478-1255.

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1. Where can you go to enjoy some natural scenery?

A．Fairbanks and Greensboro.	B．Los Angeles and Anchorage.
C．Los Angeles and Greensboro.	D．The Mississippi River and Anchorage.

2. You need to book a seat if you want to ________.

A．watch a roses parade	B．attend a light show
C．go on a two-day boat trip	D．enjoy a national folk festival

3. You can win your next vacation by ________.

A．paying $2,000 in advance	B．replying to one text message
C．requesting free travel information	D．paying message rates yourself

4 . When I was 25 years old, I had a big dream in my mind and lots of things in my backpack. I wanted to travel around Africa with my _______. So I left my hometown with great confidence and _______ in Cape Town on a one-way ticket, not really sure what to do next._______, before my trip actually started, I met a kind, old Nigerian man. He gave me the best travel_______ I ever received: “Be like a student on your way around the world.”

It sounds _______, but it really changed my mind about travelling. He helped me _______ that travel is about learning and observing different _______. “It’s far too easy to go into a new country for you and believe your ways are better. But if you study, ask questions, and _______ to learn from the locals, you’ll have far richer _______, ” he promised me.

On other trips since I was on my tour way to Cancun, I didn’t know the man so I was just a________. I only stayed there for a week to see the sights and places of interest and then left. The culture didn’t ________ me. I left the cities and towns without really ________ anyone or anything. Those people and things ________ in those very places to which I had paid a visit.

This time, I promised myself that I would be a ________ student traveller. After seven months of ________ travelling from Cape Town to Cairo, I returned home. Having a student-like attitude helped me learn a lot. This trip satisfied me more than any other trip ever did to me.

1.

A．friend

B．pet

C．backpack

D．family

2.

A．continued

B．stopped

C．danced

D．arrived

3.

A．Certainly

B．Luckily

C．Truly

D．Sadly

4.

A．knowledge

B．feeling

C．advice

D．reason

5.

A．simple

B．funny

C．boring

D．foolish

6.

A．remember

B．choose

C．improve

D．realize

7.

A．cultures

B．events

C．places

D．backgrounds

8.

A．accept

B．try

C．decide

D．forget

9.

A．task

B．dream

C．achievement

D．experience

10.

A．tourist

B．student

C．reporter

D．businessman

11.

A．inspire

B．change

C．help

D．influence

12.

A．knowing

B．refusing

C．encouraging

D．teaching

13.

A．disappeared

B．existed

C．kept

D．started

14.

A．beautiful

B．proud

C．real

D．wise

15.

A．difficult

B．successful

C．common

D．challenging

5 . For decades, humans have torn up the natural landscape in Asia, cutting down trees to build resorts (旅游胜地) in the most beautiful locations and caging wild animals to attract tourists.

Bangkok-based hotel architect Bill Bensley is saying “_________.”

When a businessman talked with him about _________ a resort that included a zoo in Asia, he came up with a (n) _________: let’s _________ the humans and let the rare and endangered _________ wander free.

Sounds _________? Bensley is known for _________ ideas, so much so that he’s been called the “Willy Wonka of hotel design.”

At his Shinta Mani Wild resort in Cambodia _________ arrive via a 380-meter zip wire (高空滑索) over the wilderness of the South Cardamom National Park and are _________ to join Wildlife Alliance anti-poaching patrols (防盗猎巡逻).

But he’s not doing things __________ for eye-catching. Bensley is a lifelong conservationist who deeply __________ what humans are doing to the planet. That’s why he wanted to do the World Wild Project. 61-year-old Bensley says the first stage of the eight-year project, which will __________ several different top branded hotels, is expected to __________ in 2023.

The cages for __________ will actually be 2,400 hotel rooms, with a budget of generally a million __________ per room. Let’s just say the guests won’t be uncomfortable.

__________, it’s not the rooms the California-native is talking about. Having a __________ with a local official, he has got the permission to relocate abused animals from __________ in Asia, and set them free onto the __________ 2,000-hectare piece of land __________ the human zoo will be located.

1.

A．no more

B．no way

C．no wonder

D．no doubt

2.

A．visiting

B．possessing

C．designing

D．rebuilding

3.

A．zoo

B．idea

C．resort

D．project

4.

A．kill

B．approach

C．find

D．cage

5.

A．people

B．birds

C．plants

D．animals

6.

A．crazy

B．fantastic

C．impossible

D．vivid

7.

A．simple

B．unusual

C．absurd

D．ordinary

8.

A．designers

B．researchers

C．animals

D．guests

9.

A．required

B．commanded

C．invited

D．forced

10.

A．rarely

B．simply

C．hardly

D．nearly

11.

A．cares about

B．thinks about

C．sets about

D．brings about

12.

A．approve of

B．hear of

C．think of

D．consist of

13.

A．open

B．close

C．appear

D．pause

14.

A．animals

B．designers

C．humans

D．officials

15.

A．meters

B．dollars

C．kilograms

D．acres

16.

A．Therefore

B．Besides

C．However

D．Thus

17.

A．fighting

B．meeting

C．travelling

D．speaking

18.

A．farms

B．resorts

C．hotels

D．zoos

19.

A．approximately

B．certainly

C．terribly

D．narrowly

20.

A．which

B．when

C．where

D．that

6 . Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) is the only show in the world to gather the world's top award-winning garden and flowery designers under one roof. This ''must-see'' event will impress you with a wide range of displays and activities that have been planned specially for you. An experience of a lifetime awaits at the Singapore Garden Festival for you and your family. Mark your calendar today!

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Worry that your child is bored? Sign him or her up for a guided tour in Jacob Ballas Children's Garden. It will stimulate a sense of wonder in your child as it promises a unique discovery and provides interesting learning experiences in a garden setting. Let your child explore and play so that they will learn to take care of plants and the environment while you admire the exhibits with a peace of mind.

Far East Organization Children's Garden

Your child can have a fun-filled day with interactive games, water play features and educational programs in an abundant natural setting at Far East Organization Children's Garden! The play zone contains play such as a sway (摇摆) bridge and stepping springs, and the Fish Fountain with an interactive landscape of water tunnels and different fish-Shaped sculpture.

Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground

Come and bring your child to the 3500-square-metre playground suitable for children of various ages! It is located next to the beach, offering users open spaces and a good view of the sea. Your child can also join in the fun at a play area with talking tubes, fun mirrors and a drum set! The playground also has play equipment for children who have disabilities to play together. This includes special needs equipment such as sensory play panels.

1. Why is Singapore Garden Festival a ''must-see'' event?

A．It is the only show to gather different roofs.

B．It is a grand awarding ceremony for designers.

C．It attracts flowery designers to the competition.

D．It brings together the world-class garden and flowery designs.

2. What can the children do in Jacob Ballas Children's Garden?

A．Have a good view of the sea.

B．Participate in interactive games.

C．Learn to look after the plants.

D．Know about ways to design gardens.

3. Which of the following venues suits disabled children most?

A．Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground.

B．Far East Organization Children's Garden.

C．Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.

D．The Fish Fountain.

7 . Seoul is a modern city full of delicious food options (选择) as well as great attractions, historical sights, and places to shop.

Best time to visit

The best month for sightseeing in Seoul is during the warm weather between summer and early fall.

Getting around

In Seoul, you have three main forms of transportation: train, subway, and taxi. The fastest option to get around Seoul is the Airport Railroad Express train. It has two options: the express and the all-stop. While the all-stop option is cheaper, it’s about 15 minutes slower than the express.

Seoul has one of the largest subway stations in the world with 14 lines. It may seem a bit awful, but once you get used to it, it’s pretty easy.

Another option to get around Seoul is to rent a car. This is one of the least used options as Seoul has a convenient public transportation system.

Places to visit

Everland — the largest theme park in Korea.

Lotte World — a great theme park for kids with never-ending thrill rides.

Seoul Tower — a symbolic skyscraper where you can take breathtaking views of the city.

TrickEye 3D museum — if you love photos, you will find strange photos in this museum.

Where to stay

There are lots of places to stay at Seoul. Below are our top recommendations (推荐):

Myeongdong is tourists’ popular option. It has great shopping malls, great food, and lively nightlife. You can stay at the Aloft Seoul Myeongdong.

Gangnam is another popular district, which has become famous thanks to the song Gangnam Style. One of the best areas in Gangnam is Garosugil,where you will find cafes, art galleries, retail (零售) stores. A great hotel option in this area is the Dormy Inn Premium Seoul Garosugil.

1. When is the best time to visit Seoul?

A．January.

B．February.

C．September.

D．December.

2. Where can we have a bird-eye view of Seoul?

A．Everland.

B．Seoul Tower.

C．Lotte World.

D．Garosugil.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Myeongdong is a shop favored by tourists.

B．Gangnam has become popular because of a hit song.

C．Renting cars is the most common way to get around Seoul.

D．The all-stop train offers a more comfortable but more expensive service.

8 . Choose Your One-Day-Tours!

Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.

Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.

Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!

Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.

1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?

A．Tour A	B．Tour B
C．Tour C	D．Tour D

2. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?

A．Windsor Castle & Hampton Court	B．Oxford & Stratford
C．Bath & Stonehenge	D．Cambridge

3. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?

A．It used to be the home of royal families	B．It used to be a well-known maze
C．It is the oldest palace in Britain	D．It is a world-famous castle