1 . To tap into the delights in the snow and encourage winter sports and tourism, four winter tours have recently been launched.
Changbai Mountains
Across Northeast China’s Jilin province, this tour provides an amazing world in the Changchun Ice and Snow New World. In Jilin city, Songhua Lake Resort(旅游胜))is a dream destination for skiing fans. And the Changhai Mountains Resort shouldn’t be missed. Even beginners can also enjoy the excitement from the peak to the bottom of the hill.
Due North
In addition to the rich winter fun in Harbin, the tour takes travelers to the Songnen Plain to visit the Zhalong National Nature Reserve in Qiqihar, the world’s biggest habitat of wild red-crowned cranes(丹顶鹤). Travelers can then explore the country’s northernmost point of Mohe city and the favorite destination for tourists is Beiji Village, from which tourists can look out across the border with Russia.
Colorful Gansu
Gansu’s capital Lanzhou offers rich ski experiences, such as the Longshan international ski resort. Other highlights in Gansu include Jiayuguan, a pass at the western end of the Great Wall dating back to the Ming Dynasty and Mogao Caves in Dunhuang. In 1897, it was listed as one of world cultural heritage sites by UNESCO.
North of Xinjiang
Taking travelers north of Xinjiang, this tour offers various ski resorts in the city of Altay, Great views and a closeness to nature can be experienced at the Tianchi, which offers grand views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks. Also the Dushanzi Grand Canyon was listed as one of the most beautiful canyons in Xinjiang. Various winter tourism festivals will also be staged along the tour to heat up the cold air.
1. Which tour is the most suitable for a ski beginner?| A．Changbai Mountains. | B．Due North. |
| C．Colorful Gansu. | D．North of Xinjiang. |
| A．It offers great fun in snow and ice. |
| B．It offers a closeness to wildlife. |
| C．It offers cultural and historic sites. |
| D．It offers grand canyon scenery. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
1. Why did the man go to Bangkok?
| A．To work. | B．To visit a friend. | C．To go sightseeing. |
| A．By taxi. | B．By car. | C．By truck. |
| A．He got home at 3:00 a. m. |
| B．He left his house keys in the hotel. |
| C．He waited four hours for the next flight. |
3 . The following are four once-in-a-lifetime mountain hikes.
The Inca Trail, Peru
The Inca Trail offers a seven-day hike focusing on unique Peruvian culture. Led by our well-informed guides, you'll see some historical villages, visit an old-fashioned coffee farm, and attend a traditional offering to "Pachamama". After a long day on your feet, relax with a traditional Peruvian meal and have a night's rest in a local cottage（村舍）
The Dolomites, Italy
The On Foot Holidays' self-guided hike through the Dolomites covers the grassland of South Tyrol, the famous peaks of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the amazing town of Cortina d'Ampezzo. You'll climb from the Falzarego Pass, cross through to the Col dei Bos and up Mt. Lagazuoi, with its network of World War I tunnels.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
More than 19,000 feet above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro, an inactive volcano, is Africa's highest mountain. Climbing it is a multi-day trip through five climate zones. Duma Explorer offers several different routes（路线）up Kilimanjaro—the most popular are the seven-day Machame route, eight-day Lemosho route and a nine-day trip via the Northern Circuit. Hikes include camping equipment, meals and guides.
Chilkoot Trail, Alaska
In 1897, the Chilkoot Trail was changed from a sleepy trade route into a busy road, as part of the Gold Rush. The rush dried up within a year, but you can follow in the boomers' footsteps with Alaska Shore Hikes, through thick forest and up the Sainly Hill. Then it's a peaceful raft（木筏）ride along the Taiya River. A six-hour hike provides tourists with transportation, safety equipment and guides.
1. Which of the following is suitable for hikers without guides?| A．The Inca Trail, Peru | B．The Dolomites, Italy. |
| C．Chilkoot Trail. Alaska | D．Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. |
| A．Chilkoot Trail used to be a busy road. |
| B．Hikers will cover five climates zones in the Inca Trail. |
| C．It just takes six hours to finish the Chilkoot Trail route. |
| D．Hikers can visit an old-fashioned coffee farm in Mount Kilimanjaro. |
| A．An encyclopedia. | B．A geography book | C．A science report. | D．A travel brochure. |
