1 . Journey Back in Time with Scholars

Classical Provence(13days)
Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence，France，with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile-roofed(瓦屋顶)villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.
Southern Spain(15days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent(芳香)of oranges，but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks，Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo，Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.
China’s Sacred Landscapes(21days)
Discover the China of “past ages,” its walled cities，temples and mountain scenery with Prof.   Robert Thorp. Highlights(精彩之处)include China’s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzbou’s rolling hills，waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.
Tunisia(17days)
Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga，the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata，uique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.
1. What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain？

A．Historical monuments.	B．Fields of flowers.
C．Van Gogh’s paintings.	D．Greek buildings.

2. Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about？

A．France.

B．Spain.

C．China.

D．Tunisia.

3. Which of the following highlight the Tunisian tour？

A．White towns.

B．Underground cities.

C．Tile-roofed villages.

D．Rolling hills.

2 . While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even more wonderful experience. If you are looking for some peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus (高加索).

Lake Sevan

Lake Sevan is located in the central part of Armenia, in the Gegharkunik province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, 6,200ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various accommodations such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to take part in such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. While there, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural sites with remarkable history, the Sevanavank Monastery, and it offers a great view of the lake as well.

Paravani Lake

Paravani Lake, 6,801ft above sea level, is in the south of Georgia, near the Javakheti Plateau. At this level, altitude sickness can appear and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly, or bring medicine for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The lake is best known for fishing. Do not come here during the winter months when the lake freezes.

Lake Cildir

Lake Cildir is in the Ardahan province, east Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is a large freshwater lake of eastern Turkey, and many tourists don’t notice this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not extremely cold, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.

Lake Van

Lake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this list, the largest lake in Turkey. Lake Van is on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake there. It’s 5,380ft above sea level, and unique to many lakes around the world: the water is high in salt content.

1. If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake, you can go to________.

A．Lake Cildir

B．Paravani Lake

C．Lake Sevan

D．Lake Van

2. What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Paravani Lake?

A．Lack of medicine.	B．Altitude sickness.
C．Volcano eruptions.	D．Low temperature all the year.

3. What is special about Lake Van?

A．Its water is high in salt.	B．It is a volcanic lake.
C．It is globally the largest lake.	D．It is surrounded by mountains.

3 . Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in New Zealand

Nature has shaped New Zealand with the beauty of a movie set. Few destinations(目的地)boast so many natural wonders packed into such a small area. Here are the best attractions travelers can explore.

Kaikoura, South Island

Birders, wildlife and seafood lovers will love the charming coasted village of Kaikoura. Between the Seaward Kaikoura Range and the Pacific Ocean, Kaikoura offers excellent coastal hikes and popular whale watching tours. In addition to whales, passengers may spot fur seals, dolphins and a wide variety of birds.

Queenstown, South Island

Queenstown is New Zealand’s adventure capital. Bungee jumping, jet boating, rock climbing, mountain biking and downhill skiing are just some of the thrilling things to do here. In addition to the adventure sports? Queenstown offers all the comforts, with first-class hotels, spas, restaurants, galleries and shops.

Bay of Islands, North Island

A three-hour drive north of Auckland, the beautiful Bay of Islands is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. There are more than 144 islands on the bay, making it a perfect place for sailing. Penguins, dolphins, and whales live in these waters, and the area is a popular sport-fishing spot. The towns in the area such as Russell, Opua and Paihia are great bases for exploring this scenic bay.

Rotorua, North Island

This is a land where the Earth speaks. Boiling mud pools, volcanic craters and steaming hot springs show the forces of New Zealand’s dramatic landscapes. Visitors can take a walking tour of these geothermal(地热的)wonders and bathe in the springs while visiting the interesting attractions to learn about the area’s rich Maori history and culture.

1. Where can visitors experience Extreme sports?

A．In Kaikoura.	B．In Queenstown.
C．At Bay of Islands.	D．In Rotorua.

2. What do we know about Bay of Islands?

A．It is suitable for fishing.

B．There are few islands there.

C．There are many military bases there.

D．It belongs to South Island of New Zealand.

3. What is special about Rotorua?

A．It offers coastal hike tours.

B．It offers popular whale watching tours.

C．It is the best known for varieties of wildlife.

D．It is a good place to have a hot spring bath.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture (雕塑) Festival, which     1     (official) opened on January 5 and will run through next month, has turned the city into a wonderland.

Last year, more than a million visitors     2     (attract) to Harbin to see the huge sculptures     3     (create) from huge ice blocks and tons of snow by artists from 12 countries.

In the weeks     4     (lead) up to the latest festival, hundreds of workers spent hours cutting blocks of ice from the nearby Songhua River. Each piece weighed up to 1,554 pounds     5     almost 261,500 m³ of ice were cut and transported on the spot.

When the ice and snow sculptures are lit up by thousands of lanterns, they are very     6     (impress), with the giant main sculpture measuring 108 feet in height and over 325 feet in     7     (long). From fantasy castles and creatures     8     entertainments of iconic monuments, the incredible ice and snow sculptures allow the public to relive     9     (they) childhood. Many visitors say it is     10     once-in-a-lifetime experience for them!

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A drop in tourism during the coronavirus crisis is making it     1     (difficult) for some organizations to protect     2     (threaten) wildlife in Africa than before. Wildlife officials show the concern that the collapse of the travel industry leaves less money for guarding animals,     3     (fear) the poaching (偷猎) activities will rise.

African rhinos have long been     4     threat from poachers who kill them for their horns(角). The illegal trade     5     (fuel) by the belief, in some cultures, that the horns have medicinal value,     6     has not been proven by science.

The number of black rhinos in Africa has been slowly increasing. But     7     report in March by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN, said it still considered the animals “critically endangered”. In part, the organization owes the comeback of the rhinos to effective law enforcement     8     (measure).

    9    , O1 Pejeta’s director, Richard Vigne, said they are very costly. He said he spends about $10,000 each year for every rhino to pay for the protection. The organization     10     (it) expects to lose $3 to $4 million this year. The loss severely limits the group’s ability to protect the rhinos.

6 . Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin your friendship.     1     Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible.

    2     Sure, you and your friends probably have some similar interests, but that’s not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy, go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into “must-see”, “want to see” and “would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.

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.     3     Have a conversation when problems arise, for communication is the key.

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.     4    

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.     5     After all, the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it!

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.

7 .

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1. If you go on a trip to Taiwan on September on 5^th, you will probably be back on ________.

A．September on 7th	B．September on 8th
C．September on 10th	D．September on 11th

2. Where can you have a good time with the local people?

A．Sun Moon Lake

B．Ali Mountain

C．People Lake

D．Gao Xiong

3. If you want to take the tour to Taiwan, you can book it by phone at ___________.

A．4:00 pm on Sunday	B．7:00 am on Monday
C．4:00 pm on Wednesday	D．7:00 am on Saturday

4. In which part of a newspaper can we most probably read the passage?

A．News.

B．Sports.

C．Education.

D．Travel.

8 . The London Eye remains temporarily closed but in line with the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, we plan to reopen from 17th May. You can pre-book now. Further information can be found here.

What to Expect

The London Eye soars 443 feet into the sky and its views stretch 25 miles in every direction. Since opening in 2000, it has been used as a backdrop in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike. This is the UK most popular visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a year.

Each London Eye capsule holds up to 25 passengers comfortably. All capsules are fully air-conditioned and rotate (旋转) on a special device designed to keep everyone upright as the wheel makes a slow but progressive rotation. The full rotation lasts 30 minutes of an ever changing view of this dynamic city.

Opening Times

■ September to May 10:00 am—8:00 pm daily

■ June 10:00 am—9:00 pm daily

■ July 10:00 am—9:30 pm daily

■ August 10:00 am—8:30 pm daily

■ Not open on Christmas Day or during maintenance period.

Ticket Prices

Adult: January to March £15.00     April to December £15.50

Child (5-15 years): January to March £7.50   April to December £7.75

Child under 5 years: free

Senior (60 plus): £12.00

Booking line

■ 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Sunday

■ Telephone: 0870 5000 600

1. Which of the following does the London Eye ride offer?

A．A 30-minute fast rotation.

B．A non-chargeable admission.

C．A deep understanding of its long history.

D．A 360° moving view of the city.

2. When is the London Eye open in January?

A．10:00 am—9:00 pm.	B．10:00 am—8:00 pm.
C．10:00 am—9:30 pm.	D．10:00 am—8:30 pm.

3. What’s the charge for a young couple with a 5-year-old boy who visit on the reopening?

A．£38.75.

B．£37.5.

C．£31.

D．£30.