2 . China has a history of thousands of years, which gives it a lot of historical sites, which include the Summer Place, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army, the Potala Palace and the Mogao Grottoe. All of these are UNESCO World Heritage

The Summer Palace: China’s Largest Imperial Garden
Location: Beijing

The Summer Palace is China’s largest imperial garden. UNESCO added this 300-hectare site to the World Heritage List in 1998. There are numerous stores in Suzhou Street, selling souvenirs like antiques, snacks, silk, jewelry and tea. The shop assistants there are dressed in the costumes of the Qing Dynasty.

The Terracotta Warriors: First Emperor Qin’s Buried Army
Location: Xi’an

The museum covers an area of 22,780 square meters. Over 8,000 life-size terracotta soldiers and horses, and more than 10,000 bronze weapons were unearthed. The Terracotta Army is candidate for the title “eighth wonder of the world”

The Potala Palace: Masterpiece of Tibetan Architecture
Location: Lhasa

It was first built as the palace of Songtsen Gampo (617-650), founder of the Tu-Bo Dynasty. After being rebuilt in the 17th century, it was the residence of Dalai Lamas.There are plenty of precious historical relics in the palace, including over 10,000 Buddha statues made of gold, silver, jade, wood or clay.

The Mogao Grottoes:a Holy Land of Buddhist Art
Location: Dunhuang

The Mogao Grottoes has 735 grottoes, 450,000 square meters of mural paintings, 2,415 colored Buddha statues made of clay, and more than 50,000 historical relics. All of these make the Mogao Grottoes the largest and the most significant land of Buddhist art.

There are some bestsellers including some of these historical sites
●4-Day Lhasa Highlight Tour
●11-Day Classic Wonders Tour — Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa
●16-Day Memories of China with Yangtze Cruise — Beijing, Xi’an, Yangtze,Shangha
You could always contact us to tailor your own unique tour of China’s historical sites.
1. Where can you buy gifts for your friend who is a tea lover?

A．At the Potala Palace.	B．At the Terracotta Warriors.
C．At the Summer Palace.	D．At the Mogao Grottoes.

2. Which of the following items can you see during 11-Day Classic Wonders Tour EXCEPT         .

A．magnificent mural paintings	B．Buddha statues made of jade
C．terracotta soldiers and horses	D．grottoes with mural paintings

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The Terracotta Warriors is the eighth wonder of the world.

B．The Mogao Grottoes is the most important place of Buddhist art.

C．Only three tour packages are available for tourists to choose.

D．The Potala Palace was first constructed for the residence of Dalai Lamas.

4 . A trip to the capital wouldn’t be complete without seeing the following attractions in London.

The London Eye (Tickets from £ 24.50)

Explore London from above on the London Eye. Your ticket includes a 30-minute flight with breathtaking views over London as well as an amazing 4D experience. Book ahead to save money and skip most of the queues with a fast-track entry ticket.

Tower of London (Tickets from £ 25)

Hear the many stories of the Tower of London on a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour. See the famous Crown Jewels, the White Tower and find out what it was like to be a prisoner in the Tower of London.

Kidzania London (Tickets from £ 18.50)

Test out a range of professions and activities including journalism, animal care, cabin crew and tour guiding at KidZania London. Work to earn KidZos and save them for next time or spend them in the Airport Shop. Great for kids to learn and have fun.

The Royal Observatory Greenwich (Tickets from £ 16)

Visit the home of time and explore outer space at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. See and stand astride the Prime Meridian line(子午线), the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time. Learn about the history of longitude(经线), touch a piece of rock from outer space, and enjoy amazing views over London.

Coronavirus information: London is currently subject to a four-week national lockdown from 5 November, which means attractions are temporarily closed. You can still book tickets in advance ready for when they reopen with social distancing and other safety measures in place. Cycle or walk to these attractions where possible.

1. Which trip can you experience London in the high air?

A．The London Eye.	B．Tower of London.
C．Kidzania London.	D．The Royal Observatory Greenwich.

2. Which is TRUE about the trips?

A．Booking ahead The London Eye is a waste of time to enter.

B．A prisoner once died in Tower of London.

C．There are many jobs in Kidzania London.

D．The Royal Observatory Greenwich offers chances to experience an alien rock.

3. What should tourists pay attention to when visiting London?

A．You can visit London at any time.	B．Keeping a safety distance is a must.
C．Driving is not allowed here.	D．Avoid booking tickets in advance.

6 . One of the best things to do in the south of Albania is taking a mussel (贻贝) tour. The area near Ksamil and Butrint is famous for its mussels. The mussel tour leaves from the Ksamil village. You will get on a traditional boat, which takes you to the mussel beds. You will be shown how mussels are cultivated, collected and cleaned.

Local experience with local guide

Schedule:

- Meet your captain at the lake.

- Introductions.

- Reach mussel beds, where you meet our “Queen”, and learn about the mussel cultivation.

- Set off from the mussel beds and journey to the ancient city ruins of Butrint.

- Time to taste two kinds of mussel dishes served with locally produced white wine in an idyllic (田园般的) setting.

- Return to the port.

Timing:

Tours run every day, Monday-Sunday

11:00-13:30 or 16:00-18:30

Tour expense($200 per person) includes:

- Boat trip

- Local guide

- Food (two kinds of mussel dish, homema de bread, fresh vegetable)

- Drinks(white wine and water)

Basic information:

Sanall: traditional handmade boat, a typical example of a vessel (船) the mussel farmers use daily

Mussel beds: concrete (混凝土的) structure where they cultivate mussels

Necessaries:

- Report to your guide if you are allergic (过敏的) to mussels, so other dishes can be prepared,e. g. freshfish.

- Take hats and sunglasses.

- Bring a local map with you.

Safety:

- Life jacket for everyone on the boat

- Each boat has a first aid kit.

We offer an authentic (真实的) experience for everyone.

Book your tour:

Contact: +355672000981

Mail: ksamilnebo@gmail.com

Remember: The tour is seasonal, from May till the end of September.

1. What can you do during the mussel tour?

A．Take a tour to Ksamil village.	B．Meet the guide at the lake.
C．Have mussel dishes with white wine.	D．Cultivate, collect and clean the mussels.

2. When can you take a mussel tour?

A．June 7, 11:30-13:30	B．July 5, 13:30-16:00
C．September 21, 10:00-13:00	D．November 15, 16:00-18:30

3. You should bring the following by yourself except ________.

A．A hat.

B．Sunglasses.

C．A local map.

D．A life jacket.

8 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the man like to go?

A．To an island.

B．To the beach.

C．To a pub.

2. What does the woman like doing?

A．Being away from the tourists.

B．Meeting people when she is on holiday.

C．Making friends with people who speak Spanish.

9 . The Most Beautiful Seas in the World

Considering the most beautiful seas, it’s worth paying attention to the southern water bodies, although, without doubt, each sea is attractive and charming in its own way.

Coral Sea

If we consider the beauty of the seas, and not their coasts, then the first place should be given to the Coral Sea. The Coral Sea is a dangerous place for sailors, and at the same time one of the most beautiful places for diving, and all this is due to the unique coral reefs that are at its bottom.

Red Sea

The Red Sea is a truly magnificent place. It has rich fish stocks, a huge number of amazing creatures live in it, and the underwater world is exceptionally rich. Many corals live only here, and divers are strictly forbidden to break them.

Caribbean

This is the warmest exotic (异域风情的) place where not only the sea but also the plants on its coast please the eye. It’s located between North and South America, and on its shore there are a number of small countries. Many tourists come here, because rest here is inexpensive, and you can experience different cultural traditions.

Bali Sea

The Bali Sea is located in the Pacific Ocean. This is another paradise (天堂) for relaxation, receiving many tourists every season. The sea has a warm climate, creating ideal conditions for relaxing on the islands of Java, Sulawesi, Sumbawa, Madura.

1. Which places are suitable for diving?

A．Red Sea & Bali Sea.	B．Coral Sea & Red Sea.
C．Red Sea & Caribbean.	D．Caribbean & Bali Sea.

2. According to the author, which is No 1 in terms of the beauty of the seas?

A．Coral Sea.	B．Red Sea.
C．Caribbean.	D．Bali Sea.

3. Why are a lot of tourists attracted to Caribbean?

A．Because they can relax on the islands of Java, Sulawesi and so on.

B．Because they can admire the unique coral reefs.

C．Because they can see amazing creatures and underwater world.

D．Because they can appreciate various cultures with less expense.

10 . Where does the man most likely live?

A．In Canada.

B．In New York.

C．In California.