4 . Mark and Rosa have been wanting to go on holiday for many years. They _________ quite hard for several years. Finally, they saved up enough money for their dream _________ at a place called San Antonio in the Caribbean — _________ the dream was more like a nightmare (噩梦)! The holiday cost over five thousand dollars each, but they _________ to go for two weeks in the spring _________ they heard that the weather was perfect there at that time.

The _________ began when the flight was delayed (延误) because of bad weather and they couldn’t _________ until night. They finally got on the _________ twelve hours later! _________, they couldn’t fly to San Antonio because there was a storm and they had to fly to the capital city __________, where they stayed in a(n) __________ hotel by the airport.

The hotel was next to the __________, but it wasn’t near a beach: the sea was so dirty you couldn’t swim in it and the hotel swimming pool was full of leaves! To make things __________, the food was terrible, too: for breakfast there were __________ different types of bread and the salad was full of mayonnaise (蛋黄酱)! The worst part was when the __________ arrived: they felt really terrible because of the wind and rain. Because of the weather they had to stay another night in the small hotel with nothing to do. They finally arrived in San Antonio three days later and someone told them the weather there had been wonderful all the time!

5 . Escape to the countryside for some fresh air, iconic landmarks and scenic surroundings. Here’s a list of the must-visit places in England that you can easily get to by car, train or coach from London.

Stonehenge

Though there is no clear evidence as to the intended purpose of Stonehenge, it is believed to be a place where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. Located on Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge is older than all of the pyramids in Egypt — more than 5, 000 years old and the site was worked on for around 1, 500 years, which will take you by surprise.

Brighton

You would’ve heard of Brighton Pier, Brighton beach and of course you need have a taste of some authentic (真正的) Brighton Rock. This seaside town is always noisy with lots of events, sights, restaurants and shops.

Bath

Visit Britain’s one and only natural thermal spa. Take a dip in the Roman Baths that were constructed around 70AD for an experience of a lifetime. Not to mention the fact that Bath is rich in culture, history and heritage. You’ll fall in love with this charming town set in the countryside and its 18th century Georgian architecture.

Lake District

The scenery is wonderful, with hills, streams and waterfalls. The Lake District is a mountainous area, with some over 3, 000 feet providing the best rock and winter climbing in the UK. If that’s not your thing, then just simply take in the wonderful views.

Tourism can be both good and bad. Yes, it brings in money for the local economy and creates lots of jobs for locals,     1     it may also bring some problems.

One growing problem is that tourists want to prove they have visited     2     destination. Tourists have used paint, rocks, or even keys to write on the memorial stones     3     the bottom of Qomolangma, and many other places. Thousands of tourist sites are being destroyed by tourists     4     “love them to death”. I have three words for people like this: please stop it. If you want to leave a mark on the world, do it by     5     (change) someone’s life with love. Pass     6     (kind) along to future generations, not destruction (破坏).

Another big problem in some places has been tourists disturbing (打扰) the local people and life. Some tourists wander around and take     7     (picture) of local people without asking for their permission. Other tourists love to party there late into the night, making     8     difficult for locals to sleep. I have three words for tourists like this: please be considerate. Have fun in a way that does not disturb others.

The number of problems from tourists     9     (be) endless: walking in large groups without considering others who need to walk by, crossing roads without thinking of local traffic laws, and many more. The only way     10     (solve) the problem of the terrible tourist is to make sure that you are not one! Be the best, kindest, most polite tourist possible.

8 . Where would you like to go for your New Year vacation? Here are the best ski resorts of comfort and joy during the holidays and the rest of the ski season.

Kitzbuhel, Austria

The most prized downhill on the ski racing calendar, Kitzbuhel also attracts a host of festive fans with its fairy lights, and performances of jazz bands. By day, you can enjoy 230 kilometers of runs over the Kitzbtihel Alps, and fill up on hearty Tyrolean classic foods.

Val Gardena, Italy

This attractive valley is a New Year present waiting to be unwrapped. The three towns that make up Val Gardena—busy Ortisei, peaceful Santa Cristina and the higher Selva—traditionally go big on the festive season, combining their Italian, Austrian and Ladin heritage. The 175-kilometer skiing takes place below the towering Sassolungo mountain.

Alpbach, Austria

Alpbach is often considered Austria’s prettiest village. Low at 1,00 meters, it may not always have snow on the ground. There are 91 kilometers of runs stretching up to 2,025 meters with a beautiful spread of mountain huts.

Stowe, Vermont

Stowe will celebrate its 85th winter of lift service this season and it’s a fine place to enjoy New Year. The skiing, up the road at Stowe Mountain Resort, offers options for all levels through forests from Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont.