1 . London can be an expensive city to visit if you go unprepared. If you go sightseeing in London for the first time, it is suggested investing in a London Pass. The London Pass is a digital sightseeing credits package that gives you access to 80+attractions in the city with a relatively lower cost. For many attractions on the pass, there’s no need to pre-book. However, some may have limited capacity, so you’ll need to book in advance.
What do you get with The London Pass?
●Incredible savings.
●Access to more than 80 top London attractions.
●Fast entry at selected attractions and sights.
●90-day money-back guarantee.
Go to The London Pass booking page and choose a duration that suits your trip-The London Pass is available for one, two, three, four, five, six, seven or 10 consecutive days. Download the pass to your phone and plan your sightseeing tours with the app. When you get to the gate of any participating attraction, show your London Pass and head straight inside.
What are our bestsellers?
●2 Day Pass: Child £65.00 Adult £99.00
●3 Day Pass: Child £77.00 Adult £116.00
●5 Day Pass: Child £94.00 Adult £144.00
1. Why is The London Pass recommended to travelers?| A．It offers money-saving tips. | B．It helps to visit London on a budget. |
| C．It provides access to more attractions. | D．It promises to return money if unused. |
| A．Sign up on the page. | B．Download the app. |
| C．Book your tours. | D．Update your information. |
| A．£.164. | B．£263. | C．£309. | D．£382. |
2 . Hot Air Balloon Sydney For 2, Weekend Flight
INCLUDES FULL GOURMET BREAKFAST
| Item: HO12955TA Location: Windsor Sydney Our Price: $299 (per person for groups of 2) |
·Hot Air Balloon Flight for 2 (there will be others in the balloon basket with you)
·NOTHING MORE TO PAY ON THE DAY! YOUR FULL GOURMET BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
·Travel with the Tourism Award winners with over 20 years of experience
·Float over beautiful Hawkesbury Valley
·Colour flight certificate
Experience the wonder of a Hot Air Balloon Flight for 2 people. Rising before dawn, you can join the crew in unpacking and preparing the balloon for flight — which is a spectacle in itself. After an exciting launch, you’ll drift with the wind silently over the parklands, homes and hills of the Hawkesbury region of Sydney.
Hot Air Ballooning begins in the cool, still hours of the early morning, when the air is more stable. The launch site, determined by the weather on the morning, will be in or around the beautiful Hawkesbury Valley. The adventure begins by inflating the balloon using a giant portable fan. Once the balloon starts to take shape the burner is lit, heating the air inside. The hot air inside is lighter than the cool air outside and this is what creates the lift and why it is called a Hot Air Balloon. Passengers are welcome to assist the pilot and crew with inflating the hot air balloon at the launch site, which only takes about 20 minutes.
The Hot Air Balloon Flight for 2 is both picturesque and peaceful. You hear very little sound from the awakening world below. The silence is only broken with blasts from the propane burner heating the air in your balloon to keep you cruising across the skies. Watch as the sun bursts from the horizon and paints the sky pink in a spectacular morning sunrise.
To top off the morning you’ll celebrate with a full gourmet breakfast. This adventure is for 2people. There will be other people in the balloon basket with you.
Hot Air Balloon flights take place at sunrise. The exact time of your Hot Air Balloon flight experience will vary based upon the time of year and will be sent to you upon booking.
1. Why does Hot Air Ballooning begin before dawn?| A．Tourists needn’t queue for the flight. |
| B．The air at that time is cooler and more stable. |
| C．Tourists can see the spectacular sunrise in the sky. |
| D．Travelers have to start the adventure with their stomach empty. |
①Inflate the balloon
②Heat the air inside
③Drift over the Hawkesbury region
④The balloon rises into the sky
⑤Light the burner
| A．⑤②④①③ | B．②⑤①④③ |
| C．①④⑤②③ | D．①⑤②④③ |
| A．Hot Air Ballooning takes place at a fixed time early in the morning, but the launch site may vary. |
| B．Passengers of the Hot Air Ballooning shouldn’t do anything except enjoy the spectacular view. |
| C．During the Hot Air Balloon Flight you’ll hear awakening sounds from below, besides the air blasts. |
| D．A person who has experienced the Hot Air Balloon Flight can get a color certificate. |
3 . Frequently Asked Questions for Yellowstone National Park
How much is the entrance fee?
| $35 - Private, non-commercial vehicle; $30 - Motorcycle or snowmobile (winter) $20 - Visitors 16 and older entering by foot, bike, ski, etc. * This fee provides the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. |
Your decision may depend on how much time you have and what you want to see the most. If you plan on visiting Yellowstone National Park for only a few days and want to experience some of the main attractions then West Yellowstone would be a good base. From there, it is a short drive to the geyser basins, Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon. If you want to have the full park experience then perhaps lodging at Old Faithful would be a good choice. If you want to view the most wildlife, then we suggest the Northeast Entrance. The South Entrance is a great option if you have more time and want to visit Grand Teton National Park; however it is a longer drive to the heart of Yellowstone if you base out of Jackson. The North Entrance is park headquarters and has the most historic information on the park. |
This depends on what your interests are. Spring has abundant wildlife, roaring waterfalls and wild weather. Summer has it all including the most crowds, so you’d better get out early and eat your breakfast on the road! Fall is a special time of year. Everything seems to be diminishing including the crowds. Winter is a time of being a bit of social isolation. In years past it was more “economical” to visit most of the park. Now it is more restricted unless you can afford a snow-coach or guided snowmobile tour. |
Free public Wi-Fi is available at Al-bright Visitor Center and at some park lodges for registered guests. Cell service is extremely limited, with reception only available in or near major developed areas. In summer, service is often maxed out in these areas. Yet, it is sad to see the latest generation fade away from normal everyday activities and conversation. Get out, look around, admire the wonders. There’re plenty of natural and human distractions around every corner. The last thing we want to do is divert visitors from Yellowstone’s wonders especially while driving. |
| A．$105 | B．$55 | C．$35 | D．$50 |
| A．visiting Yellowstone in winter is preferred by most local people |
| B．most of the park was restricted to visitors in winter in the past. |
| C．nowadays most people choose to tour the park on a snow-coach in winter. |
| D．winter used to be a better time to visit the park in terms of expenses |
| A．the entrance ticket applies to Yellowstone only |
| B．Old Faithful provides a full view of the park |
| C．the wireless connection is not satisfactory in summer |
| D．younger generations make up the majority of park visitors |
Disney Premier Access More Flexible Access to the Fun  With Disney Premier Access, enjoy priority access to some of your favorite attractions anytime of the day! Get to the fun faster and enjoy even more magic in the Park. Now available on the Shanghai Disney Resort App |
Disney Premier Access is available for the following attractions: Soaring over the Horizon in Adventure Isle Roaring Rapids in Adventure Isle TRON Lightcycle Power Run in Tomorrowland Peter Pan’s Flight in Fantasyland The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Fantasyland Pirates of the Caribbean—Battle for the Sunken Treasure in Treasure Cove |
How It Works: Step 1: Download Shanghai Disney Resort App before you come to the Park and create your own account with your mobile phone number and email account. Step 2: After entering the Park, open the Shanghai Disney Resort App and sign in, select “Buy Disney Premier Access” and choose the attraction that you want to purchase Disney Premier Access for, or purchase a Disney Premier Access Set. Step 3: Link your park ticket to your account by scanning the QR code on your park ticket. Step 4: Create a party in the app by linking your friends’ or family’s tickets so that you can enjoy the attractions together. Ensure all members of your party have entered the park. Step 5: Confirm the selection for your Disney Premier Access or set and complete the payment process. Step 6: To use your Disney Premier Access, whenever you wish, go to the Fast-pass return entrance at the attraction and show your QR code in “My Plan” on the app or the QR code on your park ticket. If you have any questions or difficulty purchasing Disney Premier Access, please visit Guest Service after the turnstiles (十字转门) at the main entrance. Disney Premier Access is subject to availability. |
| A．save the cost of access to some available attractions |
| B．enter Shanghai Disneyland Park faster with priority |
| C．shorten the waiting time for entering some attractions |
| D．open their own accounts on Shanghai Disney Resort App |
| A．show your Fast-pass |
| B．download “My Plan” |
| C．return your park ticket |
| D．present your QR code |
| A．The number of people who can get Disney Premier Access is limited. |
| B．Disney Premier Access can be bought at Guest Services at the main entrance. |
| C．A party needs to be held if you want to visit the park with your friends or family. |
| D．Your friends’ or family’s tickets can be linked to your account beforehand at home. |
5 . Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.
AVOID BIG EVENTS
Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost £169.15 at Booking.com. A week later, the same room cost £118.15.
If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid — or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time — check out sites such as Whatsonwhen.com, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.
STAYAWAY FROM THE STATION
If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.
Don’t be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was £95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was £75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just £62.95.
LOOK AFTER YOURSELF
Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.
GET ON A BIKE
London’s ‘Boris bikes’ have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.
Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casual members pay around £1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day).
1. “Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably __________.| A．a hotel away from the train station | B．the tube line to Covent Garden |
| C．an ideal holiday destination | D．the name of a travel agency |
| A．lies on the ground floor |
| B．is located in central London |
| C．provides cooking facilities for tourists |
| D．costs over £100 on average per day in late September |
| A．to tell visitors how to book in advance |
| B．to supply visitors with hotel information |
| C．to show visitors the importance of self-help |
| D．to offer visitors some money-saving tips |
6 . When I became a budget traveler, and I discovered some of the cheapest ways to travel around the world. Don’t let money problems stop you from traveling. Here are a few ways to travel cheap that can help you see the world on a budget.
1. Pay with points
You’re smart enough to know money doesn’t grow on trees, but earning credit card points and miles may have you thinking otherwise.
Figure out how much money you regularly spend, and consider making those purchases on a travel card, like the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, so that you have the potential to be rewarded with points and miles every time you swipe. You can redeem (兑换) these rewards for airfare, hotels and other qualifying expenses.
2. Want to score even cheaper flights?
You may want to subscribe to Scott’s Cheap Flights. This email newsletter alerts budget travelers when airlines hold sales or mistakenly lower their prices. In the past, Scott’s Cheap Rights has notified subscribers about amazing deals like a $260 flight from New York to Paris and a flight from San Francisco to Bali for $ 364.
TheFlightDeal.com and SecretFlying.com are two more sites that may be able to help you find cheap flights, according to Nico Atienza, a front desk agent at the Travel Hacking Cartel.
3. Timing is everything
It’s typically easier to find cheap flights when your travel schedule is flexible.
Often, you’ll find the best deals when you travel in the middle of the week or take a red-eye flight overnight. If you’re prepared to face less-than-idyllic weather, you could save even more money on airfare and hotels by traveling during off-peak seasons.
“The most important thing is to be flexible on timing”, says Atienza. “The tighter your time frame, the less chance you’re going to get a cheap fare”.
It can also help to book early.
4. When you travel together, you can split the costs with your friends and family
There’s something to be said about solo travel.
But if you’re on a budget, you can split the costs of hotels and rental cars when you travel with a small group of friends or family. So don’t be shy about squeezing into a small motel room or renting an entire home on Airbnb if it’s less expensive per person.
“The optimal party size tends to work out to be four people,” says Atienza.
Any more than that and the hotel might charge you for another room.
You should also be able to fit about four people in your rental car, depending on the type of car you rent.
1. What is learned from the passage?| A．The airfare from San Francisco to Bali is only $ 364. |
| B．You may find cheap flights from TheFlightDeal. com and SecretFlying. com. |
| C．The tighter your time frame, the more chance you’re going to get a cheap fare. |
| D．Atienza believes that the optimal party size tends to work out to be three people. |
| A．Redeem Points for Airline Tickets. |
| B．Notice the airlines’ price reduction and discount emails. |
| C．Choose off-season travel times. |
| D．Split the costs with your friends and family. |
| A．a travel magazine | B．a speech |
| C．a promotion email | D．a daily newspaper |
| Gray Line Discover Brisbane and surrounds with Gray Line Brisbane. Their wide range of tours in air-conditioned coaches, combined with the guide’s expert knowledge, ensures a day to remember. |  | |||
| Brisbane City Morning Tour (tour B481) Departs: daily 9:00 am. Returns:11:45 am. | Adult | Concession | Child | |
$69 | $67 | $45 | ||
| Discover this vibrant city with its charming architecture, colonial history and enjoy the sweeping views of the city and Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs. ·Cathedral Square·Parliament House·Windmill·Anzac Square·City Hall·Chinatown · Captain Cook and Story Bridge | ||||
| Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary (tour B492) Departs: daily 1:15pm. Returns: 5:00 pm. | Adult | Concession | Child | |
$76 | $74 | $54 | ||
| Tour the highlights of Brisbane and travel to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary situated on the banks of the Brisbane River for a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. ·Queen Street Mall·Southbank·Anzac Square·Suncorp Stadium·Brewery·Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and presentation·Mt Cootha Lookout | ||||
| Sunshine Coast and Noosa (tour B464) Departs: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 8:45am Returns:5:30 pm. | Adult | Concession | Child | |
$111 | $106 | $72 | ||
| The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its magnificent seaside, sophisticated lifestyle, dining experience and shopping. Also includes a visit to Underwater World and a drive through Eumundi, famous for its historic buildings and scenic beauty. Noosa Heads·Mooloolaba·Underwater World·Ettamogah Pub | ||||
| Sunshine Coast and Montville (tour B410) Departs: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 8:45am. Returns:5:30 pm. | Adult | Concession | Child | |
$107 | $102 | $67 | ||
| This tour takes you through the rich heritage of the spectacular Sunshine Coast hinterland with visits to Montville famous for its craft shops and restaurants, and Mooloolaba. home to Underwater world·Ginger Factory·Superbee·Montville Village·Mooloolaba Price includes fully air-conditioned touring, entry fees and CBD hotel pickup. Child policy: under 4 years－ free of charge, 4-14 years－as quoted above. Exclusion date 25/12/16 (for other dates please check with your consultant). | ||||
| A．Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour |
| B．Brisbane City Morning Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour |
| C．Brisbane City Morning Tour and Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour |
| D．Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour and Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour |
| A．Visitors may learn the colonial history of Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs. |
| B．Visitors may have a close look at animals in Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour. |
| C．If you want to visit Underwater World, you may choose Brisbane City Morning Tour. |
| D．If 2 adults and 2 children, aged 3 and 9, attend tour B410, they should pay $281. |
| A．Welcoming and humorous. | B．Warm and inviting. |
| C．Modest and initiative. | D．Casual and compulsory. |
8 . Explore some ofNew Zealand’s best skiing & snowboarding field. Whatever your ability, Cardrona has the snow for you!
The 2021 winter season runs from June 16 – October 14, 2021. Half Day & 1 Day lift passes are split into Peak & Off Peak pricing:
Peak - July, August & September Off Peak - June & October
* Half day passes: 8.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. morning, 12.30 p.m. – 4 p.m. afternoon
*Rocky Mountain Super Pass holders must book lodging with Cardrona to be eligible for free day passes. Please email reservations@cardrona.com with an accommodation booking request & the lift ticket benefit request.
What pass am I eligible for? Read our lift pass definitions below to find out.
*Multi passes are valid for both consecutive & non-consecutive days & can be used any time throughout the 2021 winter season at Cardrona only.
Your lift pass will be stored on an electronic RFID pass. To make the most of your clever pass, activate your personal profile online. Once you’re logged into your profile you can:
▪Top up your card with lift passes, rental gear, lift & rental packages and lessons.
▪ Keep track of your on-slope statistics at Cardrona (days spent, run count, activities taken, etc.)
Definitions for Lift Passes:
Student: 18+yrs enrolled full time (minimum 32 weeks in a calendar year) with a New Zealand or Australian tertiary institution. Student ID & proof of full time status (letter from institution) is required. ID card must be in English & include a valid expiry date.
Child: Currently attending school, 6-17yrs inclusive. Kids under 6 ski for free in winter, & kids under 9 bike for free in summer! Photo ID will be required.
Senior: 65 – 74yrs of age. Photo ID will be required.
Under 6yrs & 75 Years+: Under 6yrs & over 75yrs, as at June 1, 2021, ski for free. Please collect a complimentary lift pass from the ticket office. Photo ID will be required.
1. After activation of your online profile, what can you do to maximize the value of your pass?| A．You can monitor what activities you have done at Cardrona. |
| B．You can store your lift pass on an electronic RFID pass. |
| C．You can open up the online account of your clever pass. |
| D．You can participate in most tutor lessons without any charge. |
| A．Cardrona is only open to those who are skilled at snowing or skiing. |
| B．One can get in Cardrona from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 1 Day Peak pass. |
| C．Anyone with Rocky Mountain Super Pass can have free access to Cardrona. |
| D．Those with 1 Day Off Peak pass are entitled to ski at Cardrona on Oct. 24th. |
| A．$ 270 | B．$275 | C．$295 | D．$ 320 |
The Best Way to See Singapore. See More for Less! |
City Sightseeing $ 33/A, $ 23/C, FREE/T 24 hours of Unlimited Touring — 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Duration: 1 day (unlimited rides) Attractions: Civic district, Orchard Road, Botanic Gardens, Little India, Chinatown & more along the City & Heritage routes It is easy to enjoy Singapore with the City Sightseeing open-top touring system. Spot and interesting place or sight? Simply hop off and walk around and you can continue the tour later by hopping on the next bus. With one bus arriving every 20 minutes, the City sightseeing system links you to major sights, attractions and hotels! * Guests Helpline: 6338-6877 |
DUCK $ 33/A, $ 23/C, $ 2/T Daily: 9: 30 a. m. — 5: 30 p. m. Duration: 60 minutes Ride the original Duck! Hop on this amphibious (两栖的) craft for a sightseeing tour which covers both land and sea! * Free bus transfer; most popular tour; 1st and original DUCK; unique land & sea adventure. |
*For More Information, call 6338-6859 |
Night Safari (旅游) $ 49/A, $ 33/C, FREE/T Tour Time: 6: 00 p. m. — 10: 00 p. m. Duration: 4 hours Observe the night activities of the 1, 000 over nocturnal (夜间活动的) animals in the Night Safari-the word’s first wildlife night park, for an adventure you’ll never forget. Free & easy with 2-way bus transfer. *For More Information, call 6338-6826. |
Flyer $ 53/A, $ 37/C, FREE/T Open Hours: Daily 9: 00 a. m. — 9: 00 p. m. Duration: 30 minutes Feast your eyes on Singapore’s magnificent cityscape from a height of 165 meters on the world’s largest observation wheel. Get your cameras ready as you experience a 360-degree panoramic view of the city and the Marina Bay area. * Free bus transfer; free river transfer. * For More Information, call 6338-3311. |
A — adult, C — children (3-12), T — toddler (2 & below) |
| A．City Sightseeing. | B．DUCK. | C．Night safari. | D．Flyer. |
| A．6338-6859 | B．6338-6826 | C．6338-3311 | D．6338-6877 |
| A．$89 | B．$99 | C．$91 | D．$101 |
10 . Twenty years ago, the Urban Land Institute defined the two types of cities that dominated the US landscape: smaller cities that operated around standard 9-5 business hours and large metropolitan areas that ran all 24 hours of the day.
In recent years, many mid-sized cities have begun to adopt a middle-of-the-road approach incorporating the excitement and opportunity of large cities with small cities’ quiet after midnight.
18-hour cities combine the best of 24-hour and 9-5 cities, which contributes to downtown revitalization. For decades, many downtown cores in small to mid-sized cities were abandoned after work hours by workers who lived in the suburbs.
Transforming downtown areas so that they incorporate modern housing and improved walkability to local restaurants, retail, and entertainment — especially when combined with improved infrastructure for cyclists and public transit — makes them appeal to a more affluent demographic.
These 18-hour cities are rapidly on the rise and offer great opportunities for homeowner investment. In many of these cities such as Denver, a diverse and vigorous economy attracted to the urban core has offered stable employment for residents.
| A．Because of their smaller size, most keep hours that allow people to enjoy themselves, then have some quiet after midnight. |
| B．These 18-hour cities are beginning to make waves in real estate rankings and attract more real estate investment. |
| C．Analyzing and comparing cities using the lens of this basic divide gives interesting context to how investment capital flows and housing prices have shifted. |
| D．These adjustments encourage employers in the knowledge and talent industries to keep their offices downtown. |
| E．The right urban mix has propped up home occupancy, increased property values, and attracted significant investment capital. |
| F．Movement out of city centers was widespread, and downtown tenants were predominantly made up of the working poor. |
