Some people think that Oxford is the most    1    (attract) city in England. Whether this is true or not, it is certainly worth    2    visit. It is also ideal for a day trip from London, as there are regular trains and buses    3    can take you to Oxford in about an hour.

You should allow plenty of time to visit Oxford’s unique and varied range of historic places. What    4    (probable) appeals to visitors most is the famous University with    5    (it) different colleges. You can look around several of these historic buildings in a day, as the majority of them are within walking    6    (distant) of one another.     7    (locate)in the city center, most of the colleges are open to visitors in the afternoon. It is a good idea    8    (check) before visiting, however, as opening days and times may vary.

The Thames and the Cherwell rivers, which flow through the city,are another major attraction for tourists. A stroll (散步) along their     9    (bank ) or a boat ride is the perfect way for sightseeing. Different kinds of boats are available for hire at several central locations     10    April to September.

2 . Harvey Sutton spent nearly seven months hiking with his parents, walking the thousands of kilometers that make up the complete Appalachian Trail. Harvey, or “little man”, was just 4 years old when he started, and celebrated his 5th birthday on the trail.

The Appalachian Trail, which many people call simply the “AT”, is a 3,530-kilometer hiking trail that runs through the forests of the Appalachian Mountains and passes through 14 states in all. Hiking the Appalachian Trail is tough, and only one out of every four hikers completes all the sections of the trail. The people who hike it must carry everything they need with them, including tents, sleeping bags and other supplies, along with food and water.

Harvey’s parents, Josh and Cassie Sutton, have been hiking with Harvey since he was two years old. They prepared him for hiking the AT by starting out with lots of shorter walks and hikes. It took Harvey and his family 209 days to complete the entire AT. Every day the family would wake up around 5:30 in the morning. They would have breakfast and pack up their tents and sleeping bags before setting off through the woods. In general, the family hiked about 16 kilometers a day before stopping to set up camp again.

During his days on the AT, Harvey liked to use his imagination. This helped him walk more quickly and have fun while he hiked. He played games with his mom and dad and other hikers. Karl Sakas hiked with the Suttons through seven states. Mr. Sakas said Harvey didn’t seem to get tired. When other hikers were worn out at the end of the day, Harvey was still eager for a game.

Completing the AT taught Harvey and his parents how to work as a team and how to take on challenges together. Harvey has now turned 5 and has started kindergarten. But at some point in the future, he says, “I want to hike the AT again!”

China has formally made an announcement of its first five national parks of 230, 000 from Tibet to Hainan, focusing on     1     (preserve) of its most valuable bio-resources.

Giant Panda National Park will surely be     2     hit with the swells of tourists who come yearly for some of the world’s cutest animals.     3     (cover) three provinces (Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu), the region is the panda’s natural habitat.

The intersection (交汇处) of Jilin and Heilongiang provinces is home to Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, which     4     (set) out to protect the habitats of those two species since its start. It is the unique area       5     live both wild Siberian tigers and Siberian leopards.

China’s best-preserved rainforest is in Hainan, the only place in the world     6     (find) the Hainan black-crested gibbon(黑冠长臂猿). Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park protects the gibbons and     7     (they) environment.

Unlike those three, Wuyishan National Park in Fujian Province and Sanjiangyuan National Park on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau focus     8     (much) on preserving multiple animals than     9     (specific) protecting one species. They serve various rare and endangered species and conserve biodiversity.

Now, with some tourist programs     10     place, these parks will be a good way for tourists to truly experience the natural originality as well as expansive Chinese landscape.

7 . Road Trip Planning

There are so many things to consider when planning a road trip, especially if you want to make it a great one. Think about it, with what little vacation time we have these days, don’t you want your vacation to be the kind that you remember forever and talk about for years to come?     1     Here are some ways to approach all the information to help you plan your vacation.

First, you have to select a destination. There are many articles that include trip ideas, free road trip plans and tips about specific destinations.

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This is where the FUN comes in! Road trip games are always a great idea, and the longer your trip is, the more you’ll enjoy them. Creating your own soundtrack (原声带) is another key to a fun road trip. Whenever you hear those songs long after your trip, they will bring memories flooding back and a smile to your face.

Before you go, you’ve got to figure out what to pack. This road trip planning guide covers every kind of trip from camping to family to Spring Break to romantic.    3    

    4     Not necessarily. Things can add up fast. The tips here will help you cut corners a little, making your vacation more affordable.

Having traveled all over the world since I was a child, I’ve learned to get the most out of traveling.    5     It’s an inner journey as well. Growing as a person while on a road trip or any kind of vacation is the best kind of souvenir (纪念品) to bring home.

Enjoy this road trip planning guide and get ready to plan your best road trip yet!