1 . Astrotourism: Travel to a place where you can see stars

Few sights are as breathtaking as the night sky full of stars. But you can’t get a good view of the stars in cities. Nowadays, increasing numbers of people are participating in astrotourism — traveling to destinations where they can focus on viewing stars, planets and other space-related phenomena.

Star party in Nebraska, USA

In north-central Nebraska, a week-long Star Party has been held annually for almost 30 years. Held at the Merritt Reservoir (水库), the party features classes teaching beginners about astronomy, along with some programs especially for children. The party features challenges such as a photo contest. During the day, visitors can swim in the reservoir and go fishing and boating.

Jasper National Park, Canada

The second-largest dark sky preserve in the world, Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, covers 11,000 square kilometers. In October each year, visitors show up there for the Jasper Dark Sky Festival, making Jasper National Park one of Canada’s top astrotourism destinations. During the day, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the park’s glaciers (冰川), streams, lakes and mountains.

Chile

With an average of 300 nights with clear skies per year, Chile is a great destination for astrotourism. The clear skies mean visitors are very likely to be able to see stars and planets without clouds blocking their view.

Finland

Northern Finland is one of the best places in the world to take in the northern lights. They are usually green but can be pink and more rarely red and violet In Finland’s Lapland region, they are visible 200 nights a year.

Wherever you go, astrotourism provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on the wonders of the universe.

1. Which destination is most beginner-friendly?

A．Nebraska.	B．Jasper National Park.
C．Chile.	D．Finland.

2. What can visitors do in Jasper National Park besides viewing stars?

A．Swim in the reservoir.	B．Enjoy beautiful scenery.
C．Boat on streams.	D．Climb glaciers.

3. What is a unique highlight of Finland as a destination?

A．Star views.	B．The second-largest dark sky preserve.
C．Northern lights.	D．300 nights with clear skies.

2 . Xi'an enjoys a reputations as a “Living History Museum” due to its rich, diverse collection of historical and cultural treasures. Apart from the Terracotta Warriors, there are also some other attractions in the city. Here are some of them.

Ancient City Wall

Xi'an City Wall was built in the 14th century in the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda （塔）

Situated in an ancient temple, the pagoda built with layers of bricks was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is traditional Chinese architecture. One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store Buddhist scriptures（经文） and figurines brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang, who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.

Shaanxi History Museum

The Shaanxi History Museum, built in 1991，is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years, The museum consists of three main sections. Its collections range from bronze ware（器血）to pottery ware, gold and silver ware and mural paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs.

The Muslim Quarter

One of the highlights is its local snacks when you tour Xian. The best food destination is the Muslim Quarter，which has a history of several hundred years. Consisting of a number of food streets, the area has become a famous attraction in the city for its rich and authentic Muslim cultural atmosphere.

1. In which place can you know more about Buddhism?

A．Ancient City Wall.

B．Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

C．Shaanxi History Museum.

D．The Muslim Quarter.

2. What can you do when you visit the Muslim Quarter?

A．Great some bronze wares.

B．Eat diverse delicious snacks.

C．Visit some watchtowers.

D．Translate Buddhist scriptures.

3. What do you know from the text?

A．The Shaanxi History Museum has exhibits made of gold.

B．Xuan Zang died in the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

C．The Xi'an City Wallis the oldest Chinese city wall.

D．The Muslim Quarter has a history of 100 years.

3 . Escape to the Laid-back Cook Islands at Muri Beach Club Hotel

Relax and recharge in style at the adult-only Muri Beach Club Hotel. Located on the remote island of Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, Muri Beach Club Hotel stands out from the rest through its modern facilities and well-appointed rooms with a Polynesian style. With only 30 rooms, this hotel promises a close, uninhabited oasis (绿洲) where you re welcomed as part of the family.

This 4-star beachfront hotel is the ultimate base for adventure. Take a glass-bottomed boat to Motus (offshore islands) or try out other activities such as windsurfing or sailing. After a day of exploring, sunbathing and relaxing, return to the comfort and privacy of your modern room, each with its own large balcony boasting scenic views.

If you’re looking for a holiday where you can relax and explore, then a tropical island getaway at Muri Beach Club Hotel is perfect for you.

Inclusions:
●Daily tropical breakfast for 2 people
●Daily cocktails for 2 people
●$50 food & beverage credit
●Wi-Fi up to 1 GB
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Make your booking at time of purchase. Your booking confirmation will be sent to you via email. If you have any questions please contact hello@travel-booking.stuff.co.nz.

Book with confidence! If you cancel your bookings up to 48 hours prior to arrival, you can pay no cancellation fees!

1. What do we know about Muri Beach Club Hotel?

A．It has thirty mini rooms.	B．It is near the downtown area.
C．It can be accessible to adults only.	D．It was designed by a modern artist.

2. What does Muri Beach Club Hotel provide for customers?

A．Wi-Fi service.	B．Free local drinks for four people.
C．Various Chinese breakfast.	D．Live music performance.

3. In which section of a newspaper can you find the text?

A．Education.	B．Science.
C．Fashion.	D．Travel.

4 . Destination Unknown

Cheap "blind box" plane tickets become a popular choice for travel.

A promotion offering $15 plane tickets is being advertised by an online travel platform. While such a low price sounds amazing, there is just one rule.     1     Labeled as a "destination blind box" on the site, tickets are bought through a rather simple booking procedure. Passengers provide their travel information, select a departure airport and then pay their money to book the ticket.     2     But once they "lock in" their tickets, there's no money going back.

"Plane ticket blind box" is now a hot topic on the online platforms. Henry Fan, a marketing expert said, "I believe young people are a big target group for this promotion, because they not only enjoy the thrill of the unknown, but also like to show off their lives through these types of commercial activities.     3     What matters is that it suggests that one has 'adventurous' and 'life-loving' qualities."

Many netizens share the screenshots (截图) of tickets they have drawn.     4     Some others claim it is too rare to draw a ticket that is ideal.

"If it wants to be a profitable activity, the release of the tickets must have been planned ahead and is not as random as it seems.     5    The marketing campaign may also be aimed at the fast sale of some tickets from less popular airlines that were originally not that expensive. If they sell a large quantity of tickets, the company may still earn a profit even though the price is low," said an expert in tourism.

A．It will not have popular airlines.

B．It doesn't matter if they finally go or not.

C．The promotion has become a hot topic on social media.

D．The upcoming holiday is expected to be a major travel period.

E．If the date and destination are unsuitable, users may ask for a refund.

F．Some even teach the booking procedure under the free canceling policy.

G．The purchaser is not told where the flight is heading or when it will take off.