1 . Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin your friendship.
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.
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.
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.
| 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. |
2 . Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, is by far the largest city in the country. Here, you’ll find a multitude of tourist attractions to please even the pickiest of travelers. For ideas on the best places to visit in this magical city, read our list of the top attractions in Copenhagen.
Tivoli Gardens
It’s impossible to miss the grand entrance of the famous Tivoli amusement park and pleasure gardens dating from 1843 at Vesterbrogade. Here, visitors are welcomed through a dramatic archway and you will also find more than 20 attractions including a roller coaster, roundabouts, halls of mirrors, puppets and other entertainment facilities for your family of all ages. No matter what time of year you visit, Tivoli feels festive. At Christmas, Tivoli becomes an extravagantly decorated wonderland. The park is famous worldwide and appears in many movies.
National Museum of Denmark
An easy 10-minute walk from Tivoli along Vestergade brings you to the National Museum, a must-see attraction for anyone with an interest in Danish history and culture. It was established in 1807 and has been the biggest cultural and historic museum in this country. Some impressive runic stones are on display here, and the Danish history collection includes a sun chariot, antiquities and coins. You’ll also find collections from other interesting areas including Asia, Africa and Oceania, as well as the culture of the Indians.
Christiansborg Palace
On the tiny island of Slotsholmen is the Danish seat of government and an attraction that should top any visitor’s agenda. Christiansborg boasts more than 800 years of history and today, the palace is home to the Parliament, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Supreme Court. In addition, several parts are still used by the Royal House, although thankfully, much is open to the public. Opening hours for each section of the palace can vary since they are in use, so be sure to reserve ahead if you are interested in a specific area.
The Round Tower
The Round Tower is a 36-meter-high structure built as an observatory in 1642. It now also houses a small collection connected with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. A particular treat is the platform. From the top are magnificent views over the city. A new attraction is the glass floor hovering 25 meters above the ground where you can peer down into the castle’s core.
1. Which attraction do you need to book in advance?| A．Christiansborg Palace. |
| B．Tivoli Gardens. |
| C．National Museum of Denmark. |
| D．The Round Tower. |
| A．Stay overnight in the tower. |
| B．Have a lunch on the platform. |
| C．Walk into the castle’s core. |
| D．Overlook the beautiful scenery of the city. |
| A．You are supposed to find a lot of antiquities from Asia in Tivoli Gardens. |
| B．It is not too far to walk from Tivoli Garden to the National Museum of Denmark. |
| C．Tivoli Gardens has the longest history among the four tourist attractions in Denmark. |
| D．National Museum of Denmark is the best choice if you want to know more about puppets. |
3 . Asia is the birthplace of the world’s three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks, such as the Great Wall of China. Taj Mahal of India.With the conclusion of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization, let’s take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, stretching out to a total length of more than 5,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and witnessed its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.
Angkor Wat,Cambodia
The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious monuments in the world,built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman Ⅱ in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura(present-day Angkor),the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum(陵墓).
Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra.It was commissioned in 1632 by Mughalemperor Shah to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being“the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”
Al-Khazneh, Jordan
Al-Khazneh, also known as the Treasury, is one of the most delicate temples in the ancient Arab Nabataean Kingdom city of Petra,Jordan. The 45-meter-high and 30-meter-wide building is a magnificent building with a pronounced Greek style. It is said to have been a place where pirates hid their treasure.
1. What is special about the Great Wall compared with the others in the article?| A．It is the longest man-made project in the world. |
| B．It was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Site. |
| C．It was used as a defense project in the ancient China. |
| D．It used to be used as a religious/purpose in China |
| A．The Angkor Wat. | B．The Taj Mahal. |
| C．AI-Khazneh. | D．The Treasury |
| A．The Great Wall. | B．The Angkor Wat. |
| C．The Taj Mahal. | D．AI-Khazneh. |
4 . The world is waiting for you to explore. Where will you go next? Our editors pick four exciting destinations for the year ahead. Grab your bags and go!
Maldives
Why go now: Explore islands on the front lines of climate change
What to know: Maldives is the lowest-lying country on the planet and may disappear in decades due to the rising sea level. So forward-thinking green actions are a matter of survival. The Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve helps protect the Maldives’ coral reefs, which support many coral and fish species, as well as sea turtles, whale sharks, and other animals living in the ocean.
Tasmania, Australia
Why go now: Go to an island that’s wild and beautiful
What to know: Once considered a backwater(闭塞的地方),Tasmania is now one of Australia’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. The key to the attraction of Australia’s southernmost state is its natural beauty, which owes largely to the lasting green spirit of about half a million residents there.
Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia
Why go now: Jump through the Ring of Fire
What to know: Extending into the sea between the Japanese and Aleutian archipelagoes (群岛), Kamchatka is part of the Ring of Fire, the chain of volcanoes. And six separate areas of Kamchatka Peninsula are included within the Volcanoes of Kamchatka UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Guizhou Province, China
Why go now: Step into villages almost untouched by time
What to know: The mountainous region’s plentiful water and cool climate are draws for Apple, Huawei, and other tech powerhouses. This has improved access to the entire province. In Guizhou’s villages, days unfold at a slow pace and people continue farming and textile (纺织品) traditions, which have been practiced since the sixth century. And you can experience this kind of life yourself.
1. What may contribute greatly to the natural beauty of both Maldives and Tasmania?| A．Their small populations. | B．The support of UNESCO. |
| C．Their underdeveloped economies. | D．People’s environmental awareness. |
| A．Wildfire. | B．Volcanoes. |
| C．Historical sites. | D．Plentiful rainfall. |
| A．It maintains traditional villages. | B．There are numerous mountains. |
| C．It welcomes large tech businesses. | D．The weather is very comfortable there. |
5 . We all want to go somewhere — somewhere that has been on our bucket list for ages. So, when the chance arises, we tend to squeeze as many sights into the trip as we can — four cities in seven days, “must-see’s” in Tokyo, famous landmarks in Europe. It’s as if the faster we’re checking things off our list, the more we are experiencing.
However, when it comes to travel, it’s probably not quantity that counts but quality. Traveler, the South Korean reality show, can perhaps give us some idea of what travel is like at its best.
Like many travel-themed shows, Traveler features two celebrities — Ryu Jun-yeol, 33, and Lee Je-hoon, 35. But unlike other cookie-cutter (千篇一律的) travel shows, Traveler’s travelers don’t have a mission and there isn’t a competition for them to win. Instead, it focuses on “depicting the real experience of traveling by showing the processes of finding a place to stay or grabbing a taxi”, according to The Korea Times. In other words, Ryu and Lee are given total freedom to explore, for example, Cuba, the central American country, without any interference or help from a production team.
This is actually the philosophy of what’s called “slow travel” —which is currently trending among the world’s more adventurous journeyers.
Slow travel isn’t about getting somewhere as quickly as possible, but about simply being excited as you’re getting there — or not getting there at all.
You may try to wander off the main road and take a back street instead. You may ignore the guidebook’s recommendation and ask local people where they prefer to cat and hang out. And you’ll be surprised by what a place has to offer when you’re not busy rushing around and checking things off your bucket list.
“Travel is just like life,” said Ryu in the show. “There is little fun in it if everything is predictable.” It’s true that we all want to go “somewhere”. But as the travel blog Cheese Web says, “As long as you keep an open mind, you’ll see that everywhere is ‘somewhere’.”
1. What do people usually do when they have the chance to go somewhere?| A．People can’t wait to go to as many places as they can. |
| B．People like to travel to somewhere but they have no time. |
| C．People often go sightseeing without any purposes and plans. |
| D．People pay attention to their travel quality rather than quantity. |
| A．both the travelers in the show are not famous |
| B．travelers in Traveler have certain assignments and competitions |
| C．travelers in Traveler have the freedom to explore with some interference |
| D．travel in the show focuses on feelings during traveling. such as being excited |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Supportive. | C．Critical. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．Travel: Becoming Part of Life |
| B．Slow Travel: Featuring More Sightseeing |
| C．Quality Travel: Attracting Tourists from Abroad |
| D．Slow Travel: Helping People Truly Explore Places |
6 . Here are four tourist attractions in Havana in Cuba.
Museum of the City
The Museum of the City was built in 1791. The building once served as the Presidential Palace and home to colonial governors. The museum’s exhibits include collections of weapons, history and art as well as rooms documenting wars for Cuban independence.
+53-7-861-6130
Open: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. , Monday through Saturday
Admission: $ 3
Revolution Square
Revolution Square is one of the largest open public spaces in Cuba and one of the largest public squares in the world. The site is home to the 138-foot Jose Marti Memorial, the tallest structure in Havana, which celebrates the national hero. Cuba’s important leaders, including Fidel Castro, usually use the platform in front of the memorial to address the large crowds that gather on the square. The Jose Marti Memorial also includes a museum and an elevator that takes tourists to the top of the monument.
+53-7-338-060
Open: 9:30 a.m. to 5p.m. ,Monday through Saturday
Admission: $ 5
Cigar Factories
Cuba’s famous cigar-making factories are open to the public. Three cigar factories in Havana show public tours how Cuba’s cigars are hand-rolled in the traditional way. The Partagas Cigar Factory, founded in 1827, is the oldest in Havana. The other two factories open for tours are La Corona and Romeo Julieta, and they include gift shops.
+53-7-338-6363
Tour hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. , Monday through Friday
Admission: $ 10
Old Havana
Old Havana is the capital’s historic district, which dates back to 1519 when Spain used the city as a colonial port. Old Havana was an important Spanish naval base. Presently, Old Havana’s stone streets are home to museums, hotels and restaurants among the grand colonial buildings that once housed Spanish power.
+53-7-885-752
Open: daily
Admission: free
1. When is the Museum of the City closed?| A．Monday. | B．Sunday. | C．Friday. | D．Saturday. |
| A．In front of the Museum of the City. |
| B．Beside the La Corona cigar factory. |
| C．In the Revolution Square. |
| D．Among colonial buildings. |
| A．+53-7-338-060. | B．+53-7-885-752. |
| C．+53-7-338-6363. | D．+53-7-861-6130. |
7 . For most of my adult life, I’ve felt slightly ashamed —not of something I’ve done, but of something I haven’t. Although I’m an independent person who has been to numerous countries, I’ve never gone on an overseas holiday alone. I’ve traveled with my parents, partners, kids and other families. I’ve travelled with my pet and joined tours where I knew no one but came out with lifelong friends.
But for a while, my failure to travel alone felt like a mistake. Solo travel is celebrated. I’ve seen a thousand pieces written by adventurous women who claim to have found themselves by crossing countries alone. Traveling solo makes you capable, they say. It pushes you out of your comfort zone. Every woman should travel alone at least once in her life!
And yet, I’ve never had an urge to do it. For one thing, I need a lot of people contact. A single day without meaningful conversation can leave me feeling depressed. Proper, engaging conversation is difficult when traveling alone. Even if you’re good at chatting with strangers, it isn’t always possible. I don’t want to worry about being alone on my travels. I want support and company during my adventures. I used to see this desire to be with others as some sort of flaw, but now I see it as a valid choice.
Traveling solo builds resilience. But so does life. I am a single parent raising three children while trying to juggle a career. I make endless decisions alone and deal with crises alone. I manage loneliness and fear. I don’t need to travel alone to build resilience. I have resilience in spades, I’m sure travelling overseas would push me further out of comfort zone. But you know what else pushed me out of my comfort zone? Being single in a society that values marriage. Earning a living in a difficult industry. Dating men I’ve met on an app. My life is effortful enough. I don’t need my travels to be effortful too.
Travel is incredibly valuable, no matter what your stage of life. It teaches you how diverse the world is and how to appreciate your culture in relation to another. It stretches your mind and gives you a new viewpoint.
And you don’t need a solo journey to become an independent woman. I assure you that life will get you there in the end.
1. What does the author feel a bit ashamed of?| A．Her lack of independence. | B．Her failure to travel overseas. |
| C．Not being adventurous enough. | D．Not having travelled on her own abroad |
| A．It is both relaxing and empowering. | B．They can better appreciate different cultures. |
| C．They get to know themselves better. | D．It forces them to face their deepest fear. |
| A．She has had enough of resilience. |
| B．She doesn’t want to travel solo with spades. |
| C．She doesn’t need solo traveling to build character. |
| D．She has gone through many difficulties in life to have great resilience. |
| A．Walking out of comfort zone | B．Solo travel is unnecessary |
| C．Life is travelling solo | D．Being an independent woman |
8 . A walk through UK’s famous parks and gardens is a gentler way to soak up (充分体验) the country’s atmosphere.
•Sheffield Botanical Gardens
The Sheffield Botanical Gardens are situated off Ecclesall Road in Sheffield, England, with 5,000 species of plants on 19 acres of land. Notable structures are the main gateway, the south entrance lodge and a bear pit containing an 8-foot-tall steel statue of an American Black Bear called Robert the Bear.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
•Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens are shared by the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and sit immediately to the west of Hyde Park, in western central London. The open spaces of Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park and St. James’s Park form an almost continuous “green lung” in the heart of London.
Hours: Mon-Sun 6 a.m.-7:45 p.m.
•Tatton Park
Tatton Park is owned by the National Trust, which administers it jointly with Cheshire East Council. Since 1999, it has hosted North West England’s annual Royal Horticultural (园艺的) Society flower show.
Hours: Mon Closed; Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
•Glasgow Botanic Gardens
The botanical garden features several glasshouses. The Gardens has a wide variety of temperate and tropical flora, an herb garden, a chronological bed with plants arranged according to their introduction to Scotland, the UK’s national collection of tree ferns and a world rose garden officially opened in 2003 by Princess Tomohito of Mikasa.
Hours: Mon-Sun 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
1. What time can we visit the Sheffield Botanical Gardens on Sundays?| A．8:30 a.m. | B．9:30 a.m. |
| C．12:30 a.m. | D．16:30 p.m. |
| A．They can be visited at any time. |
| B．They are owned by the National Trust. |
| C．Its statue of Robert the Bear is world famous. |
| D．They are considered a “green lung” in the heart of London. |
| A．Enjoy a variety of roses. |
| B．Go hunting in tropical forests. |
| C．Visit some palaces owned by the royal family. |
| D．Visit Royal Horticultural Society flower show. |
9 . Your family may love to travel．However，you may worry about the environmental effect of doing so.It is time to take an eco-friendlier trip.We have discovered four destinations for you.
Vienna
Explore the kid-friendly city of Vienna,Austria.Here，you can find plenty of bike-share stations for getting around．The city has a large number of playgrounds and some fantastic museums for children．In the city，there are many hostels run by local people．There is alwaysone that suits your family’s taste．
Volcan Tenorio Area
When you think about taking your kids to Costa Rica，you normally focus on viewing its amazing wildlife．But what about turning to the human activities?One way to do so is to stay on a farm．Kids can take a hand in looking after animals and learning about traditional farming methods．
Khao Sok National Park
In this park，you can show your children a different side of Thailand．Use a local guide to introduce you to the interesting plants and animals．Stay at one of the locally owned cottages．You can even spend a night in a raft house on Chiaw Lan Lake，which runs without electricity．
Countryside of Fiji
Leave luxury hotels behind and head to a village homestay in Fiji．Your kids will learn all about Fijian culture．Your money will go directly to the community．With older children you can join in both sea conservation and community projects，with the help of a reliable organization．
1. Which place will attract people fond of cycling?| A．Vienna． | B．Volcan Tenorio Area． |
| C．Khao Sok National Park． | D．Countryside of Fiji． |
| A．They are close to nature． | B．They are surrounded by trees． |
| C．They are operated by local people． | D．They are independent of electricity． |
| A．They favour older children． | B．They offer green transportation． |
| C．They help protect the environment． | D．They provide farming homestays． |
10 . Shortly after I graduated from college, I moved to a new state to start a full-time job. One day at work, I found myself wanting to go traveling. Once I’d saved up enough money, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to travel by myself for the first time in my life. So I quickly started doing research on where I’d like to go.
I had never traveled alone before, so I decided to sign up for a guided group that was going to Thailand. This gave me a sense of security (安全). It felt like a great way not only to try being alone and meeting strangers but also doing something that sounded really fun for two weeks.
The Thailand trip forced me out of so many comfort zones (舒适区) that ended up being one of the big turning points of my life. The time I spent in Thailand finding my way around airports and taxis alone, meeting a group of strangers, and doing rock climbing with them in often remote parts of the country, ended up being one of the greatest experiences of my life. Up until this point I had always been shy and very careful to avoid danger and mistakes, but this travel experience inspired me to become different. It showed me a brave, strong, and independent side of myself that went on to influence my life greatly when I returned home.
When I got back, I pretty much dedicated my life to spending as much time as possible doing activities like climbing, hiking, or backpacking especially things that I once thought I wasn’t “capable of” or was “too scared of Today, about 6 years later, I’m an outdoor empowerment coach and backpacking educator.
My trip to Thailand was just what I needed to make that change. It showed me what was possible. It changed the path of my life.
1. Why was the author’s trip to Thailand special?| A．Because it was planned all by himself. |
| B．Because it was his first trip after college. |
| C．Because it was achieved by quitting his job. |
| D．Because it was the first time he had traveled alone. |
| A．It was a guided trip. | B．It was free of charge. |
| C．It was about 6 weeks long. | D．It was designed for young travelers. |
| A．He learned to drive. | B．He practiced rock climbing. |
| C．He explored many remote areas alone. | D．He met his best friend for the first time. |
| A．He made friends more easily. | B．He fell in love with traveling. |
| C．He became a brave outdoor type. | D．He started staying away from danger. |
