1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did the speaker buy his tickets?

A．Three months in advance.

B．Three weeks in advance.

C．Five to ten days in advance.

2. How much does a guide generally pay for a plane ticket?

A．One quarter of the regular fare.

B．Half of the regular fare.

C．Two-thirds of the regular fare.

3. Where can senior and youth passes be used?

A．In Europe.

B．In India.

C．In Japan.

4. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．How to buy train tickets.

B．How to travel for less.

C．How to travel on a plane.

3 . A free two-hour guided walking tour is a great way to get the best out of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in a limited amount of time. They do not require scheduling except for groups of more than 10 people.

On the tour you’ll...

•See some of the Zoo^’s most interesting animals, including cheetahs (非洲猎豹), Asian elephants, Aldabra tortoises, lions and Andean bears, to name just a few.

•Have a trained guide answer your questions.

•Learn how the Zoo takes care of its animals.

•Hear first-hand how the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is working to save species.

Highlights tours are best suited for general Zoo audiences and are not designed for school groups.

Guests wishing to take a tour should meet at the front desk in the Visitor Center lobby shortly before 9:45 a.m. To schedule a group tour for more than 10 people, please call 202-633-3061.

All tours are wheelchair accessible and accommodate up to 10 people per group on weekdays and more on weekends. Access services for guided tours, including sign language interpretation, hearing assistance devices and tactile (触觉的) tours with verbal description, are available by request. Please call 202-633-3061 at least two weeks prior to your visit to request any additional accessibility services.

Snore&Roar Sleepovers (通宵派对)

Available from May through to September

Fall asleep to the sounds of howling wolves or wake up to barking sea lions when you spend the night at the Zoo! It’s the best way to see the animals after hours and have the park all to yourself. Snore& Roar Sleepovers include games, activities, a walk through the Zoo and more. Separate family and adult-only options are available.

1. You can ______ when you tour the National Zoo.

A．have close contact with Andean bears

B．ask a professional guide questions

C．gain knowledge about wild animals

D．learn how to protect rare animals and plants

2. If you want to experience a Snore&Roar Sleepover, you should ______.

A．call 202-633-3061

B．form a group of more than 10 people

C．sign up for games and services

D．choose a day from May to September

3. This passage is possibly from ______

A．research report.

B．A tour introduction.

C．book about animals.

D．science magazine.

5 . What do you think of when you hear the word Australia? Kangaroos and beaches? We’ve rounded up some top Aussie travel bloggers who have given us their trips about the best places to visit in Australia.

Blue Mountains

If you’re looking for a dose of nature, the Blue Mountains are for you. Make sure you have time to visit Wentworth Falls. This spot offers walks of varying difficulty with appealing views of the waterfall, and it’s just a short drive from the main event—The Three sisters. These famous rock formations are the highlight of this picturesque (如画的) postcard area. If you head to Echo Point, don’t miss the Science Railway—the steepest passenger railway in the world.

Sydney

Sydney is filled with beautiful beaches, fun activities and good food. One of the best ways to view the beauty of Sydney is by taking a relaxing walk. An amazing beach walk, and one of the best, is from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach. It offers extremely pleasant views of the area’s famous rocky beach, thin beach and sandy beach.

Byron Bay

Byron is one of Australia’s top tourist destinations. From countless waterfalls and swimming holes to mountains and bushwalks, this small region hides so much beauty. I would suggest starting with a hike to the bottom of Minyon Falls for a swim, a hike to the top of Mt Warning for a sunrise, and then a hike to the Natural Arch. These are just some of the most accessible, but there is so much more if you’re willing to explore.

Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast has become one of the most beautiful strips of coastland in Australia, long white beaches lined with health-conscious cafés and boutique clothes shops (精品服装店). When you aren’t absorbing the sunshine on one of the many beaches, you can head out to the hinterland (内陆地区) for a day of mountain hiking or discover the swimming holes and waterfalls with not a soul in sight.

1. It can be learned from the text that _______.

A．walking along various beaches is a good way to enjoy the scenery in Sydney

B．we can find swimming holes and waterfalls on the Blue Mountains

C．we can experience the steepest railway in Sydney

D．only Byron Bay is Australia’s best tourist destination

2. Where can visitors buy fashionable clothes in a boutique shop?

A．On Bondi Beach.

B．In Byron Bay.

C．In Sunshine Coast.

D．In Blue Mountains.

3. The text is probably taken from a _______.

A．geography document

B．science magazine

C．book review

D．travel blog

6 . Vacations are one of life’s best pleasures, but with the coronavirus raging and the Delta variant on the rise, you may have some trouble with your vacation. Have all the fun with ways less hassle by trying one of these staycation ideas.

Visit a nearby national park

Our national parks are underrated treasures. With over 400 of them, there’s bound to be something for everyone. There’s plenty of hiking, but most national parks have other things to do as well, including museums, reenactments of historical events, guided star tours, wildlife spotting, and swimming. Many parks are wheelchair accessible.

Go backyard glamping

Glamping is like camping but better — you’re outdoors but with all the comforts and amenities (便利设施) of a hotel. You can pay to go on a glamping destination vacation or just set up your own in your backyard. Pitch a tent, fill it with pillows, cozy blankets, comfortable chairs, bean bags. Get takeout at your favorite restaurant and enjoy it together. Bonus: Unlike camping, there are clean bathrooms nearby.

Host a neighborhood dance party

Dancing with others is fun and good for you. But going into crowded dance clubs probably isn’t at the top of your to-do list right now. Thankfully, all you need for your own dance party is an outdoor speaker and a flat spot for dancing. String up some lights, fill a couple of coolers with drinks, and invite all your neighbors.

Hit the beach

This is one of the most popular staycation ideas and for good reasons. A day at the beach is like its own form of meditation. If there’s a body of water nearby, chances are there’s some type of beach. Bring a beach picnic, set up a sun umbrella, lay out your towels, and spread out the sand toys. Oh, and don’t forget the sunscreen.

1. Which staycation is most suitable for the disabled?

A．A nearby national park.	B．A backyard glamping.
C．A neighborhood dance party.	D．A beach.

2. What do you need to hold a neighborhood dance party?

A．A tent and some lights.	B．A sun umbrella and cool drinks.
C．an outdoor speaker and a flat spot.	D．A dancing pool and some towels.

3. What do the four staycations have in common?

A．They all get you close to nature.

B．None of them is far from home.

C．They are all fit for families with children.

D．They are cheap and environmentally friendly.

7 . Guilin is a world-famous tourist city and has attracted lots of Chinese and foreign visitors. If you have a few days planned here, you can visit these travel sites.

Li River

Li River is a bright pearl on the list of China's tourist attractions and it is the best place of sightseeing tours in Guilin. Hanyu described the beauty of the Li River in his poem as "The River looks like a blue silk ribbon and the mountains resemble emerald hairpins(看起来像青簪).” The natural beauty of the Li River is indeed beyond any descriptions, so you have to be here to see with your own eyes and to feel with your own heart.

Xianggongshan Hill

As one of the best places to enjoy the pretty view of the Li River, Xianggongshan Hill be-comes more and more famous among tourists and photographers. When you climb up to the top of Xianggongshan Hill for about 20 minutes, you can see the Li River clearly. The light, clouds, sunrise and pink clouds here attract many photographers.

Huangluo Yao Village

It is one of the thirteen Yao ethnic (瑶族) villages in Longji. The ethnic group living here are all the red Yao ethnic people. A custom of red Yao ethnic is that all females should keep long hair. So Huangluo Yao Village is called the first long hair village in the world.

Elephant Trunk Hill

It is also called the elephant hill. The whole hill looks exactly like a huge elephant using its trunk to drink water of the Li River. Between the "trunk" and the "body" is a big round cave which looks like a full moon on the water, so it is named Moon-over-Water Cave.

1. What can we know about Li River according to the passage?

A．Li River is very popular on the list of China's tourist attractions.

B．Li River is the best place of sightseeing tours in the world.

C．Hanyu described the Li River as a green silk ribbon.

D．You can't enjoy the beauty of the Li River on the top of Xianggongshan Hill.

2. Where can you see a ethnic group?

A．Li River.	B．Xianggongshan Hill.
C．Huangluo Yao Village.	D．Elephant Trunk Hill.

3. What is the purpose of the article?

A．To give tips to visitors who will visit Li River.

B．To introduce some of famous travel sites in Guilin.

C．To attracted visitors who are interested in mountain climbing.

D．To appeal to foreign visitors.