1 . Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin your friendship.
Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling— from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions.
Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group — or even just one other person — you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you.
Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone.
| A．Give each other some space. |
| B．Include at least one activity for everyone. |
| C．So it’s important to make sure you and your friend(s) are on the same page. |
| D．At the same time, listen to their concerns and be respectful of them. |
| E．Don’t respond to less important work contact or send messages frequently. |
| F．It’s especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places. |
| G．And remember that consideration and respect go a long way. |
2 . Scotland is packed with beautiful places to visit and you could honestly spend months and months exploring everything this wonderful country has to offer! Next I’m going to take you through some of the best place to visit in Scotland, based on where we have personally visited so far!
Glen Coe
If you asked me where my favourite place to visit in all of Scotland is... I would say, Glen Coe. The whole area of Glen Coe constantly had my face in shock due to the beauty that I was witnessing1 was witnessing (亲眼看见). It’s just a stream of dramatic mountains, lakes, rugged (崎岖的) beauty and more.
Fort William
Fort William is probably one of the most well-known places to visit in Scotland. It’s a popular tourist destination thanks to being home to the UK’s tallest mountain: Ben Nevis. Fort William is also the starting point for one of the world’s most famous train rides: The Jacobite. Harry Potter fans will recognize it as the Hogwarts Express, and this train ride will take you through the beautiful countryside, crossing some iconic Harry Potter filming locations such as the Dumbledore’s Grave and the Glenfinnan Viaduct!
Isle Of Skye
This island feels totally different from other parts of Scotland and is truly rugged and ready! There are many hot spots to explore including the Old Man of Storr, the Fairy Glen. I even stayed on a private island with its very own lighthouse, which was one of the coolest places I’ve ever visited and one of the most romantic places stay in Scotland.
Cairngorms National Park
This is the largest national park in the UK so it’s another popular place to visit in Scotland and it’s no surprise why. It’s absolutely beautiful and there’s so much happening at the Cairngorms National Park! From skiing or meeting local reindeers, you’ll not go bored and you’ll be surrounded by beauty the entire time.
1. Which place probably attracts Harry Potter fans most?| A．Glen Coe. | B．Isle Of Skye. |
| C．Cairngorms National Park. | D．Fort William. |
| A．The Jacobite. | B．Local reindeers. |
| C．The UK’s tallest mountain. | D．A cool lighthouse. |
| A．A geography textbook | B．A science journal. |
| C．A travel blog. | D．A diary. |
3 . Top Silk Road Attractions
Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑)
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites
Recommended Length of Visit: 3 hours
As the eighth wonder of the ancient world, it has a history of more than 2, 200 years. Oriental mummies (东方木乃伊) wait for you to discover their mystery.
Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟)
Type: Buddhism, Historic Sites
Recommended Length of Visit: 3 hours
Considered as the eastern Louvre Museum, Mogao Grottoes is a glorious treasure of ancient Buddhist cave art. The history of Mogao Grottoes can be traced back to the “Five Hu — 16Kingdoms” period (AD 304-439).
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (大雁塔)
Type: Culture & History, Buddhism
Recommended Length of Visit: 2 hours
For hundreds of years, this great pagoda has always been the symbol of Xi’an. It is famous for the great traveler Xuanzang of Tang Dynasty who traveled from China to India to learn the Buddhism and got back to China with many precious Buddhist scriptures (佛经).
Qinghai Lake
Type: Lake
Recommended Length of Visit: 5 hours
Known as the largest inland lake, as well as the largest salt water lake in China, it is the most visited and famous attraction in Qinghai Province. Here, you not only enjoy the fantastic natural beauty, but also experience the amazing culture here.
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1. What do Mogao Grottoes and Big Wild Goose Pagoda have in common?| A．Both contain ancient Buddhist cave art. |
| B．Both are related to history and Buddhism. |
| C．Both are known as the symbol of Xi’an. |
| D．Both were constructed during the Tang Dynasty. |
| A．Terracotta Warriors. | B．Mogao Grottoes. |
| C．Big Wild Goose Pagoda. | D．Qinghai Lake. |
| A．A novel. | B．A storybook. |
| C．A website. | D．A magazine. |
4 . As a popular tour operator, Travel China Guide designs a lot of China tour packages (旅游套餐) for foreigners with the best-selling travel deals to wonderful must see destinations and offers the best quality services. We warmly invite you to join us on an exciting vacation. Today we will offer you a three days’ private Zhangjiajie in-depth tour.
Day 1 Arrival in Zhangjiajie
Welcome to this charming city, Zhangjiajie. Your guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and drive you to the hotel we booked for you ahead of time. The rest time of the day remains free for you to relax.
Day 2 Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie
Today, your private Zhangjiajie tour will start with a visit to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, where you will have a chance to experience the world’s longest and highest glass bridge, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. In addition to an unforgettable experience, it will also give you a special angle to enjoy the beauty of the Grand Valley
Afterwards, your guide will lead you to the Baofeng Lake where you will take a scenic boat ride. When you finish visiting the scenic area, the driver will send you back to the hotel.
Day 3 Away From Zhangjiajie
Today your Zhangjiajie tour will continue to go to the Tianmen Mountain, known as the most beautiful “Hanging Garden” in the world. Tianmen Mountain is named after a natural wonder, Tianmen Cave, which is a naturally formed hole among thousand-metre high cliffs. In addition to this wonder, you may also see different old trees, green vines and rare animals there.
Your three-day Zhangjiajie tour package will come to an end here. You will then be driven to the airport and we will say goodbye there. If you want to have your China tour schedule further, we will be glad to provide detailed information.
1. What will the visitors do on Day 1?| A．Book a hotel. | B．Drive to a hotel. |
| C．Start with a visit. | D．Spend time relaxing freely. |
| A．The Grand Valley. | B．The Baofeng Lake. |
| C．The Tianmen Mountain. | D．Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. |
| A．It can book the hotel for free. |
| B．It offers no pick-up services. |
| C．It is designed for Chinese visitors. |
| D．It provides travelling services for foreign tourists. |
5 . Seasonal city breaks: 4 of the best pre-Christmas European getaways to start your festive spirit.
Zagreb, Croatia
The Croatian capital takes the Christmas seriously, with street decorations, outdoor concerts and a traditional Christmas market. Most of the action is centred on Ban Josip Jelačić Square, which has a history of more than 3 centuries, and European Square. The two squares have market stands and live music performances given by popular musicians.
The recommended hotel: President Pantovcak Doubles: £200, (a parent and a kid with a 10% discount)
Málaga, Spain
Start your day at the Casa Aranda before diving into the Atarazanas Market. In the afternoon, take your pick of the city’s cultural spots the Picasso Museum, or the Centre Pompidou Málaga. Then head to Calle Marqués de Larios, the main shopping place, at dusk when the Christmas lights are switched on: the sight attracts visitors from all over Spain.
The recommended hotel: Room Mate Larios Doubles: £250(a parent and a kid with a 20% discount)
Le Touquet, France
From 30 November, the trees lining the avenues of this city are decorated with fairy lights, and there are facilities, like a skating spot and horse-drawn carriage rides. The pedestrianized(步行的)street Rue St. Jean is lined with stores selling everything from chocolates to jewellery. Join the locals in gathering cheese at the Marché Couvert and wines at the excellent Le Touquet-Vins.
The recommended hotel: Hotel Bristol Doubles: £180, (a parent and a kid with a 10% discount)
Aarhus, Denmark
Head to the Latin Quarter for independent stores, cafés and a great Christmas market. Shop for Scandi homeware(家居用品) and fashion on Strøget, the city’s important shopping street, before heading to the rooftop of the historic Salling Department store, for a glass of wine with views of the city, lit up for Christmas.
The recommended hotel: The Mayor Hotel Doubles: £200, (a parent and a kid with a 20% discount)
1. What can we know about Ban Josip Jelačić Square and European Square?| A．They have a very long history. |
| B．They offer concerts and stands. |
| C．They are attractive to those fond of quietness. |
| D．They are the most attractive places in Croatia. |
| A．They both have lots of entertainment facilities. |
| B．They both have a lot of well-known museums. |
| C．They are both important shopping streets of the two cities. |
| D．They are both famous for their culture and tasty foods. |
| A．President Pantovcak. |
| B．Room Mate Larios. |
| C．Hotel Bristol. |
| D．The Mayor Hotel. |
6 . The world is waiting for you to explore. Where will you go next? Our editors pick four exciting destinations for the year ahead. Grab your bags and go!
Maldives
Why go now: Explore islands on the front lines of climate change
What to know: Maldives is the lowest-lying country on the planet and may disappear in decades due to the rising sea level. So forward-thinking green actions are a matter of survival. The Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve helps protect the Maldives’ coral reefs, which support many coral and fish species, as well as sea turtles, whale sharks, and other animals living in the ocean.
Tasmania, Australia
Why go now: Go to an island that’s wild and beautiful
What to know: Once considered a backwater(闭塞的地方),Tasmania is now one of Australia’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. The key to the attraction of Australia’s southernmost state is its natural beauty, which owes largely to the lasting green spirit of about half a million residents there.
Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia
Why go now: Jump through the Ring of Fire
What to know: Extending into the sea between the Japanese and Aleutian archipelagoes (群岛), Kamchatka is part of the Ring of Fire, the chain of volcanoes. And six separate areas of Kamchatka Peninsula are included within the Volcanoes of Kamchatka UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Guizhou Province, China
Why go now: Step into villages almost untouched by time
What to know: The mountainous region’s plentiful water and cool climate are draws for Apple, Huawei, and other tech powerhouses. This has improved access to the entire province. In Guizhou’s villages, days unfold at a slow pace and people continue farming and textile (纺织品) traditions, which have been practiced since the sixth century. And you can experience this kind of life yourself.
1. What may contribute greatly to the natural beauty of both Maldives and Tasmania?| A．Their small populations. | B．The support of UNESCO. |
| C．Their underdeveloped economies. | D．People’s environmental awareness. |
| A．Wildfire. | B．Volcanoes. |
| C．Historical sites. | D．Plentiful rainfall. |
| A．It maintains traditional villages. | B．There are numerous mountains. |
| C．It welcomes large tech businesses. | D．The weather is very comfortable there. |
7 . For most of my adult life, I’ve felt slightly ashamed —not of something I’ve done, but of something I haven’t. Although I’m an independent person who has been to numerous countries, I’ve never gone on an overseas holiday alone. I’ve traveled with my parents, partners, kids and other families. I’ve travelled with my pet and joined tours where I knew no one but came out with lifelong friends.
But for a while, my failure to travel alone felt like a mistake. Solo travel is celebrated. I’ve seen a thousand pieces written by adventurous women who claim to have found themselves by crossing countries alone. Traveling solo makes you capable, they say. It pushes you out of your comfort zone. Every woman should travel alone at least once in her life!
And yet, I’ve never had an urge to do it. For one thing, I need a lot of people contact. A single day without meaningful conversation can leave me feeling depressed. Proper, engaging conversation is difficult when traveling alone. Even if you’re good at chatting with strangers, it isn’t always possible. I don’t want to worry about being alone on my travels. I want support and company during my adventures. I used to see this desire to be with others as some sort of flaw, but now I see it as a valid choice.
Traveling solo builds resilience. But so does life. I am a single parent raising three children while trying to juggle a career. I make endless decisions alone and deal with crises alone. I manage loneliness and fear. I don’t need to travel alone to build resilience. I have resilience in spades, I’m sure travelling overseas would push me further out of comfort zone. But you know what else pushed me out of my comfort zone? Being single in a society that values marriage. Earning a living in a difficult industry. Dating men I’ve met on an app. My life is effortful enough. I don’t need my travels to be effortful too.
Travel is incredibly valuable, no matter what your stage of life. It teaches you how diverse the world is and how to appreciate your culture in relation to another. It stretches your mind and gives you a new viewpoint.
And you don’t need a solo journey to become an independent woman. I assure you that life will get you there in the end.
1. What does the author feel a bit ashamed of?| A．Her lack of independence. | B．Her failure to travel overseas. |
| C．Not being adventurous enough. | D．Not having travelled on her own abroad |
| A．It is both relaxing and empowering. | B．They can better appreciate different cultures. |
| C．They get to know themselves better. | D．It forces them to face their deepest fear. |
| A．She has had enough of resilience. |
| B．She doesn’t want to travel solo with spades. |
| C．She doesn’t need solo traveling to build character. |
| D．She has gone through many difficulties in life to have great resilience. |
| A．Walking out of comfort zone | B．Solo travel is unnecessary |
| C．Life is travelling solo | D．Being an independent woman |
8 . Your family may love to travel．However，you may worry about the environmental effect of doing so.It is time to take an eco-friendlier trip.We have discovered four destinations for you.
Vienna
Explore the kid-friendly city of Vienna,Austria.Here，you can find plenty of bike-share stations for getting around．The city has a large number of playgrounds and some fantastic museums for children．In the city，there are many hostels run by local people．There is alwaysone that suits your family’s taste．
Volcan Tenorio Area
When you think about taking your kids to Costa Rica，you normally focus on viewing its amazing wildlife．But what about turning to the human activities?One way to do so is to stay on a farm．Kids can take a hand in looking after animals and learning about traditional farming methods．
Khao Sok National Park
In this park，you can show your children a different side of Thailand．Use a local guide to introduce you to the interesting plants and animals．Stay at one of the locally owned cottages．You can even spend a night in a raft house on Chiaw Lan Lake，which runs without electricity．
Countryside of Fiji
Leave luxury hotels behind and head to a village homestay in Fiji．Your kids will learn all about Fijian culture．Your money will go directly to the community．With older children you can join in both sea conservation and community projects，with the help of a reliable organization．
1. Which place will attract people fond of cycling?| A．Vienna． | B．Volcan Tenorio Area． |
| C．Khao Sok National Park． | D．Countryside of Fiji． |
| A．They are close to nature． | B．They are surrounded by trees． |
| C．They are operated by local people． | D．They are independent of electricity． |
| A．They favour older children． | B．They offer green transportation． |
| C．They help protect the environment． | D．They provide farming homestays． |
9 . Shortly after I graduated from college, I moved to a new state to start a full-time job. One day at work, I found myself wanting to go traveling. Once I’d saved up enough money, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to travel by myself for the first time in my life. So I quickly started doing research on where I’d like to go.
I had never traveled alone before, so I decided to sign up for a guided group that was going to Thailand. This gave me a sense of security (安全). It felt like a great way not only to try being alone and meeting strangers but also doing something that sounded really fun for two weeks.
The Thailand trip forced me out of so many comfort zones (舒适区) that ended up being one of the big turning points of my life. The time I spent in Thailand finding my way around airports and taxis alone, meeting a group of strangers, and doing rock climbing with them in often remote parts of the country, ended up being one of the greatest experiences of my life. Up until this point I had always been shy and very careful to avoid danger and mistakes, but this travel experience inspired me to become different. It showed me a brave, strong, and independent side of myself that went on to influence my life greatly when I returned home.
When I got back, I pretty much dedicated my life to spending as much time as possible doing activities like climbing, hiking, or backpacking especially things that I once thought I wasn’t “capable of” or was “too scared of Today, about 6 years later, I’m an outdoor empowerment coach and backpacking educator.
My trip to Thailand was just what I needed to make that change. It showed me what was possible. It changed the path of my life.
1. Why was the author’s trip to Thailand special?| A．Because it was planned all by himself. |
| B．Because it was his first trip after college. |
| C．Because it was achieved by quitting his job. |
| D．Because it was the first time he had traveled alone. |
| A．It was a guided trip. | B．It was free of charge. |
| C．It was about 6 weeks long. | D．It was designed for young travelers. |
| A．He learned to drive. | B．He practiced rock climbing. |
| C．He explored many remote areas alone. | D．He met his best friend for the first time. |
| A．He made friends more easily. | B．He fell in love with traveling. |
| C．He became a brave outdoor type. | D．He started staying away from danger. |
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